Mary's choice, or, The choice of the truly godly person opened, and justified, in a sermon preached at the funeral of Mrs. Anne Petter, late wife of the Reverend Mr. John Petter, Pastor of the Church at Hever in Kent, April 26, 1658 by John Glascock ...
2. According to their Absolute capacity, they are considered as they lie intirely of themselves; For brevity sake I shall handle them under this last Consideration.
2. According to their Absolute capacity, they Are considered as they lie entirely of themselves; For brevity sake I shall handle them under this last Consideration.
Their principall parts are three. 1. A remarkable Affirmation. 2. A seasonable Commendation. 3. An irrefragable Confirmation. 1. A remarkable Affirmation.
Their principal parts Are three. 1. A remarkable Affirmation. 2. A seasonable Commendation. 3. an irrefragable Confirmation. 1. A remarkable Affirmation.
And then in the words of the Text, Christ in stead of checking Mary, as her sister Martha by her complaint seemed to expect, bestowes a singular Commendation on her.
And then in the words of the Text, christ in stead of checking Marry, as her sister Martha by her complaint seemed to expect, bestows a singular Commendation on her.
Where two things are observable. 1. A description of the person commended, by her Name, Mary. 2. The matter of her Commendation, viz. Her good choice:
Where two things Are observable. 1. A description of the person commended, by her Name, Marry. 2. The matter of her Commendation, viz. Her good choice:
Christ doth not barely assert, but also strongly prove the goodnesse of her choice by an Argument taken from the duration of the good she chose; It was most durable.
christ does not barely assert, but also strongly prove the Goodness of her choice by an Argument taken from the duration of the good she chosen; It was most durable.
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I shall not abuse your patience by insisting upon what Stella and other Popish Writers, largely comment upon the Text, concerning the two kindes of lives, Contemplative and Active, which they gather from the different behaviour of these two sisters, Mary and Martha; but shall premise a brief,
I shall not abuse your patience by insisting upon what Stella and other Popish Writers, largely comment upon the Text, Concerning the two Kinds of lives, Contemplative and Active, which they gather from the different behaviour of these two Sisters, Marry and Martha; but shall premise a brief,
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and generall received Interpretation of the Words, among learned and judicious Divines, and then propound out of them the Doctrinall Conclusion, which shall set bounds to my present Discourse, and your Christian attention.
and general received Interpretation of the Words, among learned and judicious Divines, and then propound out of them the Doctrinal Conclusion, which shall Set bounds to my present Discourse, and your Christian attention.
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Augustine Serm. de Verbis Domini, Secundum Lucam. 3. One thing is needfull. ] That is, to hear the Word of God, and to labour after eternall Salvation: So a third sort.
Augustine Sermon de Verbis Domini, Secundum Luke. 3. One thing is needful. ] That is, to hear the Word of God, and to labour After Eternal Salvation: So a third sort.
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sed Maria, quod meliorem partem elegerit, antefertur. Ambros. Serm. 11. in Psal. 118. Cassianus and Maldonat, with some others, read the words in the Superlative form.
sed Maria, quod meliorem partem elegerit, antefertur. Ambos Sermon 11. in Psalm 118. Cassian and Maldonatus, with Some Others, read the words in the Superlative from.
as being fixed upon the most durable, and consequently upon the best good: the words without violence will afford us this most excellent and usefull Observation.
as being fixed upon the most durable, and consequently upon the best good: the words without violence will afford us this most excellent and useful Observation.
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Touching the first of these, before I propound the description of a Christians choice, it will not be amisse to premise, that the word [ Election or Choice ] may be taken two ways, 1. Largely. 2. Strictly.
Touching the First of these, before I propound the description of a Christians choice, it will not be amiss to premise, that the word [ Election or Choice ] may be taken two ways, 1. Largely. 2. Strictly.
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1. Largely, for that it comprehends both the acts of the understanding and the will. Electio est 1. in ratione secundum quam intellectus habet judicare quod alteri est proponendum.
1. Largely, for that it comprehends both the acts of the understanding and the will. Electio est 1. in ratione secundum quam Intellectus habet judicare quod Alteri est proponendum.
2. In voluntate, secundum quam voluntas habet movere, aut impellere, sive imperare de prosecutione ejus quod judicatum est. Ca. 2. Strictly, For the Wills act onely about the meanes leading to some desired end:
2. In voluntate, secundum quam Voluntas habet movere, Or Impellere, sive Imperare de prosecution His quod judicatum est. Circa 2. Strictly, For the Wills act only about the means leading to Some desired end:
The choice of a true Christian is that, whereby his soul, assisted by speciall grace, prefers before all other things whatsoever, Christ, with all his spirituall blessings, which he by his bloud hath purchased,
The choice of a true Christian is that, whereby his soul, assisted by special grace, prefers before all other things whatsoever, christ, with all his spiritual blessings, which he by his blood hath purchased,
For the help of the understanding, and memory of the weakest capacity, I shall analetically resolve and explain the severall branches of this description.
For the help of the understanding, and memory of the Weakest capacity, I shall analetically resolve and explain the several branches of this description.
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In the description these parts are principally observable. 1. The principle of this choice. 2. The Object of this choice. 3. The formal act of this choice. 4. The fountain of all that good which is chosen. 5. The meritorious cause of it. 6. The outward and ordinary meanes of its conveyance.
In the description these parts Are principally observable. 1. The principle of this choice. 2. The Object of this choice. 3. The formal act of this choice. 4. The fountain of all that good which is chosen. 5. The meritorious cause of it. 6. The outward and ordinary means of its conveyance.
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And the true and irrefragable reason of it is, because, as the Philosopher rightly determines, nothing doth or can act beyond the sphear of its own activity.
And the true and irrefragable reason of it is, Because, as the Philosopher rightly determines, nothing does or can act beyond the sphere of its own activity.
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Here two things are distinctly to be considered. 1. The Primary Object of this choice. Christs person. 2. The secondary Object. All his Spirituall blessings. 1. Christs person;
Here two things Are distinctly to be considered. 1. The Primary Object of this choice. Christ person. 2. The secondary Object. All his Spiritual blessings. 1. Christ person;
Tis admirable to consider throughly the large and patheticall description the Church makes of Jesus Christ, by way of answer to a question propounded to her by the daughters of Jerusalem, Cant. 5. 9. What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, O thou fairest among women!
This admirable to Consider thoroughly the large and pathetical description the Church makes of jesus christ, by Way of answer to a question propounded to her by the daughters of Jerusalem, Cant 5. 9. What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, Oh thou Fairest among women!
What is thy Beloved more then another, that thou dost so charge us? Vers. 10. My Beloved is white and ruddy, These two being duely mixed do make the most beautifull and orient look,
What is thy beloved more then Another, that thou dost so charge us? Vers. 10. My beloved is white and ruddy, These two being duly mixed do make the most beautiful and orient look,
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or colour, that any person is capable of, and then it followes [ the chiefest among ten thousand, ] and because so, he deserves to have as much love as ten thousand hearts put into one could hold;
or colour, that any person is capable of, and then it follows [ the chiefest among ten thousand, ] and Because so, he deserves to have as much love as ten thousand hearts put into one could hold;
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We had rather be without fire, water, bread, sun, air, said a Dutch Divine, then want that one sweet sentence of our blessed Saviour Mat. 11. 28. Come unto me all ye that labour,
We had rather be without fire, water, bred, sun, air, said a Dutch Divine, then want that one sweet sentence of our blessed Saviour Mathew 11. 28. Come unto me all you that labour,
This was spoken in the person of the carnall Jew, who judged of Christ according to his outward appearance. 1 Cor. 2. 14. The natural man receiveth not the things of the spirit of God,
This was spoken in the person of the carnal Jew, who judged of christ according to his outward appearance. 1 Cor. 2. 14. The natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God,
2. The Secondary Object of the Christians choice is thus expressed, viz. [ All Christs spiritual Blessings ] A truly godly person doth as truly desire sanctifying grace, to make him serviceable to Christ here,
2. The Secondary Object of the Christians choice is thus expressed, viz. [ All Christ spiritual Blessings ] A truly godly person does as truly desire sanctifying grace, to make him serviceable to christ Here,
I shall therefore onely name one Text for its full confirmation, Ephes. 1. 3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spirituall blessings in heavenly places in Christ.
I shall Therefore only name one Text for its full confirmation, Ephesians 1. 3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ.
1. Godly Paul speaks these words, not in his own name onely but in the name of all the godly Ephesians, because it is not said, who hath blessed me, but who hath blessed us.
1. Godly Paul speaks these words, not in his own name only but in the name of all the godly Ephesians, Because it is not said, who hath blessed me, but who hath blessed us.
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It follows by undeniable consequence, that he and they did unfainedly desire them all, otherwise their thankfullnesse for them had been hypocriticall and abominable.
It follows by undeniable consequence, that he and they did unfeignedly desire them all, otherwise their thankfulness for them had been hypocritical and abominable.
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This was a very plain but yet a very rude and rebellious message, and yet such dust-heaps are found in every corner, such masterlesse monsters rise every where;
This was a very plain but yet a very rude and rebellious message, and yet such Dust-heaps Are found in every corner, such masterless monsters rise every where;
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So that by their own confession, they may be judged and condemned, for being unwilling to live as the holy subjects of the King of Saints in this life. 2. They cannot desire it.
So that by their own Confessi, they may be judged and condemned, for being unwilling to live as the holy subject's of the King of Saints in this life. 2. They cannot desire it.
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If the carnall mind (as the Apostle here plainly asserteth) be enmity against the law of God, the rule of holinesse, the carnall will cannot possibly be for conformity to it.
If the carnal mind (as the Apostle Here plainly Asserteth) be enmity against the law of God, the Rule of holiness, the carnal will cannot possibly be for conformity to it.
but most costly, and accordingly ought to be valued, and improved by us, Ephes. 1. 7. In whom we have redemption through his bloud, the forgivenesse of sinnes, according to the riches of his grace.
but most costly, and accordingly ought to be valued, and improved by us, Ephesians 1. 7. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of Sins, according to the riches of his grace.
So that every godly person may write this superscription upon his pardon, assurance, perseverance, and all the other benefits he partakes of by Christ in this life.
So that every godly person may write this superscription upon his pardon, assurance, perseverance, and all the other benefits he partakes of by christ in this life.
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That they esteem God and the things of God above all other things, is evident in the example of godly David, as appeares by those remarkable words recorded in the 119. Psal. 30. I have chosen the way of truth, and Vers. 173. I have chosen thy precepts, compared with Vers. 167. My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exceedingly, farre more then any thing in the whole world.
That they esteem God and the things of God above all other things, is evident in the Exampl of godly David, as appears by those remarkable words recorded in the 119. Psalm 30. I have chosen the Way of truth, and Vers. 173. I have chosen thy Precepts, compared with Vers. 167. My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exceedingly, Far more then any thing in the Whole world.
Those words of the 4. Psal. v. 6, 7. Many there be that say, who will shew us any good? The (many) in the Text are all the ungodly ▪ The good was temporall,
Those words of the 4. Psalm v. 6, 7. Many there be that say, who will show us any good? The (many) in the Text Are all the ungodly ▪ The good was temporal,
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the manifestation of his favour to his soul, and professeth that such a precious mercy being obtained, would make him more glad then any worldling could possibly be, when his corn and wine encreased.
the manifestation of his favour to his soul, and Professes that such a precious mercy being obtained, would make him more glad then any worldling could possibly be, when his corn and wine increased.
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as appears by those words, Luke 14. 14. when Christ was speaking of the priviledge of the righteous at the resurrection, one that hears him, cries out, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God, as if he had said in other words, that is a glorious and happy estate, I choose that for my portion.
as appears by those words, Lycia 14. 14. when christ was speaking of the privilege of the righteous At the resurrection, one that hears him, cries out, Blessed is he that shall eat bred in the Kingdom of God, as if he had said in other words, that is a glorious and happy estate, I choose that for my portion.
Christ presently, to discover his hypocrisie, propounds the parable of the guests, who were invited to partake of that priviledge he seemed so much to admire, vers. 16, 17. and then we read vers. 18. they all with one consent made excuses:
christ presently, to discover his hypocrisy, propounds the parable of the guests, who were invited to partake of that privilege he seemed so much to admire, vers. 16, 17. and then we read vers. 18. they all with one consent made excuses:
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Tis not considerable what carnall Sophisters may object against this truth, because it was asserted in the third branch of the description, That all the godly persons priviledges in both worlds, were dearly purchased for them by the most precious bloud of Christ, the Son of God,
This not considerable what carnal Sophisters may Object against this truth, Because it was asserted in the third branch of the description, That all the godly Persons privileges in both world's, were dearly purchased for them by the most precious blood of christ, the Son of God,
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In this hast, I shall say no more (and I think more need not be said) then to name that pregnant Text of the Apostle for the confounding of that carnall cavil, Ephes. 1. 7. In whom we have redemption through his bloud, the forgivenesse of sins, according to the riches of his grace.
In this haste, I shall say no more (and I think more need not be said) then to name that pregnant Text of the Apostle for the confounding of that carnal cavil, Ephesians 1. 7. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of Sins, according to the riches of his grace.
Tis very true, they were exceedingly costly to Christ, we are the greater debtours to his love for being willing by so great a price to purchase our peace, tis as true, they are not costly to us, we have them without money and without price, Esa. 55. vers. 1, 2. 6. The outward and ordinary meanes of conveying of all Christs spirituall blessings into the hearts of Gods people is, the right use of his holy Ordinances.
This very true, they were exceedingly costly to christ, we Are the greater debtors to his love for being willing by so great a price to purchase our peace, this as true, they Are not costly to us, we have them without money and without price, Isaiah 55. vers. 1, 2. 6. The outward and ordinary means of conveying of all Christ spiritual blessings into the hearts of God's people is, the right use of his holy Ordinances.
So they say, because the people of God are idle and unwilling to take paines in their callings, they spend so much time more then others in gadding to hear sermons:
So they say, Because the people of God Are idle and unwilling to take pains in their callings, they spend so much time more then Others in gadding to hear Sermons:
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But Wisdome is justified of her Children, Mat. 11. 19. Holy David had better thoughts of Gods Ordinances, Psal. 84. 1. How amiable are thy tabernacles O Lord of hosts!
But Wisdom is justified of her Children, Mathew 11. 19. Holy David had better thoughts of God's Ordinances, Psalm 84. 1. How amiable Are thy Tabernacles Oh Lord of hosts!
If any demand why David is such an admirer and extoller of Gods Ordinances, he gives a satisfying account Vers. 11. The Lord will give grace and glory.
If any demand why David is such an admirer and extoller of God's Ordinances, he gives a satisfying account Vers. 11. The Lord will give grace and glory.
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One would think that amongst a people professing Religion, and so well instructed as we in England have been for above fourscore years, a short proof might seem sufficient for this purpose;
One would think that among a people professing Religion, and so well instructed as we in England have been for above fourscore Years, a short proof might seem sufficient for this purpose;
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But because the practise of most doth plainly declare, that they are not of a right belief in this weighty point, I shall further confirm the goodnesse of the godly persons choice above all other choices that are or can be made by any ungodly person in the world, by one unanswerable Demonstration, which is as followeth.
But Because the practice of most does plainly declare, that they Are not of a right belief in this weighty point, I shall further confirm the Goodness of the godly Persons choice above all other choices that Are or can be made by any ungodly person in the world, by one unanswerable Demonstration, which is as follows.
and therefore that choice which is the best in Order to both these, is unquestionably and incomparably without all dispute, the best choice that can be made.
and Therefore that choice which is the best in Order to both these, is unquestionably and incomparably without all dispute, the best choice that can be made.
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I shall now addresse my self to hold forth the severall branches of this Demonstration, in that order in which I have propounded them, with their severall proofs.
I shall now address my self to hold forth the several branches of this Demonstration, in that order in which I have propounded them, with their several proofs.
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What age of the world abounds not with sad instances in this kind! Bellesarius, that sometimes was very rich, before his death begg'd for an half penny.
What age of the world abounds not with sad instances in this kind! Bellesarius, that sometime was very rich, before his death begged for an half penny.
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But all the precious people of God who have made the choice the Text speaks of, have Gods infallible promise, which is the best security that can be desired, that they shall never want any thing that is good for them (the God of heaven, their most wise,
But all the precious people of God who have made the choice the Text speaks of, have God's infallible promise, which is the best security that can be desired, that they shall never want any thing that is good for them (the God of heaven, their most wise,
but those words of the Psalmist, Psal. 34. 10. seem sufficient, They that seek the Lord, as all do that rightly chuse him, shall not want any good thing.
but those words of the Psalmist, Psalm 34. 10. seem sufficient, They that seek the Lord, as all do that rightly choose him, shall not want any good thing.
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Upon such a ground as this word of Promise David did, and every true Christian may, confidently expect at Gods hands, what they shall need at any time.
Upon such a ground as this word of Promise David did, and every true Christian may, confidently expect At God's hands, what they shall need At any time.
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The true Christian who is in a poor and mean condition in the world, if he be assured that he hath made this choice I am now speaking of, may possibly live to see his purse often empty,
The true Christian who is in a poor and mean condition in the world, if he be assured that he hath made this choice I am now speaking of, may possibly live to see his purse often empty,
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when tempted by Satan to distrust Gods seasonable provision, as Abraham did his Son in another case, O my son God will provide, Cen. 22. 8. 2. The godly man hath the best Right to his temporall estate.
when tempted by Satan to distrust God's seasonable provision, as Abraham did his Son in Another case, Oh my son God will provide, Cen 22. 8. 2. The godly man hath the best Right to his temporal estate.
The wicked have onely a providentiall right as creatures, as hypocriticall Ananias had to his estate before the sale of it, Acts 5. 4. But the godly person hath a spirituall right to his estate as a new Creature, by virtue of his Covenant interest in Jesus Christ, the undoubted heir of all things, Hebrews 1. 2. This great comfort the Apostle mindes the godly Corinthians of,
The wicked have only a providential right as creatures, as hypocritical Ananias had to his estate before the sale of it, Acts 5. 4. But the godly person hath a spiritual right to his estate as a new Creature, by virtue of his Covenant Interest in jesus christ, the undoubted heir of all things, Hebrews 1. 2. This great Comfort the Apostle minds the godly Corinthians of,
3. He shall have more comfort in his temporall estate, be it never so small, then the richest reprobate in the world can have in his greatest abundance.
3. He shall have more Comfort in his temporal estate, be it never so small, then the Richest Reprobate in the world can have in his greatest abundance.
Amongst many other arguments that might be used to prove this assertion which is so great a Paradoxe to the whole company of unregenerate persons, this is sufficient ▪ That God so fashioneth the hearts of all his precious people ▪ that he maketh them in some measure to be really contented with that proportion of temporall estate which his wise and fatherly Providence carves out unto them;
among many other Arguments that might be used to prove this assertion which is so great a Paradox to the Whole company of unregenerate Persons, this is sufficient ▪ That God so fashioneth the hearts of all his precious people ▪ that he makes them in Some measure to be really contented with that proportion of temporal estate which his wise and fatherly Providence carves out unto them;
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Solution, I answer, That although in this state of imperfection, neither knowledge, faith, contentment, nor any other sanctifying grace is perfect in degrees,
Solution, I answer, That although in this state of imperfection, neither knowledge, faith, contentment, nor any other sanctifying grace is perfect in Degrees,
and with the whole contexture of Gods Providence towards them. 1. Tim. 6. 6. Godlinesse with contentment is great gaine, that is, with a mind that hath enough,
and with the Whole contexture of God's Providence towards them. 1. Tim. 6. 6. Godliness with contentment is great gain, that is, with a mind that hath enough,
Conclusion 2. No wicked rich man in the world is, or can be contented with his worldly condition, Psal. 73. The Psalmist speaking of the wicked, saith, their eyes stand out with fatnesse, they have more then heart could wish.
Conclusion 2. No wicked rich man in the world is, or can be contented with his worldly condition, Psalm 73. The Psalmist speaking of the wicked, Says, their eyes stand out with fatness, they have more then heart could wish.
The learned Diodate expresseth his thoughts thus upon these words; Every thing went on prosperously with them, even beyond their own hope, conceit, or desire:
The learned Diodate Expresses his thoughts thus upon these words; Every thing went on prosperously with them, even beyond their own hope, conceit, or desire:
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and most unworthy disposition, Vers. 8. They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression, although supposed to possesse more then heart could wish,
and most unworthy disposition, Vers. 8. They Are corrupt, and speak wickedly Concerning oppression, although supposed to possess more then heart could wish,
yet still greedy of the gain of oppression, their language is like the Horseleaches daughters, Give, give. Tis possible some of them observing how many of the Lords dear people live chearfully,
yet still greedy of the gain of oppression, their language is like the Horseleeches daughters, Give, give. This possible Some of them observing how many of the lords dear people live cheerfully,
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and contentedly with much lesse then the twentieth part of that they possesse, may endeavour to avoid shame and censure amongst men, to hide their discontent,
and contentedly with much less then the twentieth part of that they possess, may endeavour to avoid shame and censure among men, to hide their discontent,
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and must take leave not to believe them, notwithstanding their frequent, and confident professions, because it is written Eccles. 5. 10. He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver,
and must take leave not to believe them, notwithstanding their frequent, and confident professions, Because it is written Eccles. 5. 10. He that loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver,
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If God saith, as it is here expressed, that he that loveth silver, to wit, inordinately (as all wicked lovers of it do) shall not be satisfied with silver,
If God Says, as it is Here expressed, that he that loves silver, to wit, inordinately (as all wicked lovers of it doe) shall not be satisfied with silver,
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So that the Conclusion which the Psalmist delivers, is most worthy to be observed, Psal. 37. 16. A little that the righteous hath is better then the riches of many wicked:
So that the Conclusion which the Psalmist delivers, is most worthy to be observed, Psalm 37. 16. A little that the righteous hath is better then the riches of many wicked:
The King of Spaine, although the greatest Prince in Christendome by farre, having his Empire so farre extended that he may truly say, that the sun ever shines upon his Dominions,
The King of Spain, although the greatest Prince in Christendom by Far, having his Empire so Far extended that he may truly say, that the sun ever shines upon his Dominions,
and consequently their condition to all eternity lesse miserable, if they had been so poor as to have begg'd their bread from door to door all their lives long.
and consequently their condition to all eternity less miserable, if they had been so poor as to have begged their bred from door to door all their lives long.
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Tis with the blessings of this life, as tis with perfumed gloves, when they are richly perfumed, their perfume is much more valuable then the leather, wherof they are made;
This with the blessings of this life, as this with perfumed gloves, when they Are richly perfumed, their perfume is much more valuable then the leather, whereof they Are made;
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So not so much earthly blessings considered in themselves, as their being perfumed with the sweet love of God in Christ, is that which maketh them blessings indeed,
So not so much earthly blessings considered in themselves, as their being perfumed with the sweet love of God in christ, is that which makes them blessings indeed,
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All the barley bread they eat, beit never so course, all the clothes they wear, be they never so mean, with all their other temporall blessings, they proceed from the same sweet love of God, wherewith he was moved to bestow Jesus Christ upon them for salvation, Rom. 8. 32. He that spared not his own son,
All the Barley bred they eat, beit never so course, all the clothes they wear, be they never so mean, with all their other temporal blessings, they proceed from the same sweet love of God, wherewith he was moved to bestow jesus christ upon them for salvation, Rom. 8. 32. He that spared not his own son,
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Nothing is more ordinary then for wicked rich men to judge themselves the onely happy persons in the world, Prov. 10. 15. The rich mans wealth is his strong city;
Nothing is more ordinary then for wicked rich men to judge themselves the only happy Persons in the world, Curae 10. 15. The rich men wealth is his strong City;
But did they consider that which the Scripture speaks of their condition, they would discern no such cause to boast of it, Mal. 2. 2. God threatneth to curse their blessings, (and who is able to conceive how bitter Gods curse is) and not some of them onely,
But did they Consider that which the Scripture speaks of their condition, they would discern no such cause to boast of it, Malachi 2. 2. God threatens to curse their blessings, (and who is able to conceive how bitter God's curse is) and not Some of them only,
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Secondly, Let us a little consider the godly mans Relative Capacity, and there it will be as true, that his Godlinesse is more for the advantage of his posterity,
Secondly, Let us a little Consider the godly men Relative Capacity, and there it will be as true, that his Godliness is more for the advantage of his posterity,
1. Personall goodnesse is very profitable for posterity, Exod. 20. 6. God promiseth to shew mercy to thousands of them that love him and keep his commandements, Psal. 37. 22. God promiseth that the seed of his people shall inherit the earth.
1. Personal Goodness is very profitable for posterity, Exod 20. 6. God promises to show mercy to thousands of them that love him and keep his Commandments, Psalm 37. 22. God promises that the seed of his people shall inherit the earth.
What good is there in having a rich suit with the plague in it, and so proportionably, a great estate with the curse of God cleaving to every penny of it.
What good is there in having a rich suit with the plague in it, and so proportionably, a great estate with the curse of God cleaving to every penny of it.
the one of them who can only say, I had a Father, Grandfather, or great Grandfather (judged by the world for wise) who to leave me rich & honourable, did rise early, go to bed late,
the one of them who can only say, I had a Father, Grandfather, or great Grandfather (judged by the world for wise) who to leave me rich & honourable, did rise early, go to Bed late,
and blesse God, with and for each other, to all eternity. We have dispatched the first branch of the Demonstration, which although it be least considerable,
and bless God, with and for each other, to all eternity. We have dispatched the First branch of the Demonstration, which although it be least considerable,
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We promise (and shall perform) greater brevity as to the other two branches. 2. The truly godly persons Choice is unquestionably best, upon a Spirituall account.
We promise (and shall perform) greater brevity as to the other two branches. 2. The truly godly Persons Choice is unquestionably best, upon a Spiritual account.
They are most honourable in 1. Their Relations. 2. Their Service. 3. Their Guard. As to the honourable Relations of godly persons, I shall onely name two. They are I.
They Are most honourable in 1. Their Relations. 2. Their Service. 3. Their Guard. As to the honourable Relations of godly Persons, I shall only name two. They Are I.
Jacob was at great paines and patience to become son in Law to churlish Laban: and David held it a great honour to be son in law to King Saul, 1 Sam. 18. 23. and v. 27. we see with what difficulties he encountred to climb to that height of honour;
Jacob was At great pains and patience to become son in Law to churlish Laban: and David held it a great honour to be son in law to King Saul, 1 Sam. 18. 23. and v. 27. we see with what difficulties he encountered to climb to that height of honour;
or thought of, without the highest admiration, 1 John 3. 1. Behold what manner of love the father hath bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God.
or Thought of, without the highest admiration, 1 John 3. 1. Behold what manner of love the father hath bestowed on us, that we should be called the Sons of God.
yet all their Rhetorick will not prevail with God to speak to them according to that language he useth to his own, 2 Cor. 6. 18. I will be your Father,
yet all their Rhetoric will not prevail with God to speak to them according to that language he uses to his own, 2 Cor. 6. 18. I will be your Father,
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If a person of quality, and approved piety, should passe through a town, and some ragged beggar, the known child of some notorious strumpet should run after him,
If a person of quality, and approved piety, should pass through a town, and Some ragged beggar, the known child of Some notorious strumpet should run After him,
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We may in part perceive with what indignation such wicked ones will be rejected by God, by those words of our Saviour, John 8. 44. in vers. 41. of that Chapter the wicked Jews laid claim to God as their Father:
We may in part perceive with what Indignation such wicked ones will be rejected by God, by those words of our Saviour, John 8. 44. in vers. 41. of that Chapter the wicked jews laid claim to God as their Father:
and he an holy Sonne was ashamed to be a brother to such unsanctified persons; Such honour have onely the saints. Psal. 148. II. All true believers who have made the holy Choice I am speaking of, are the honourable Spouses of Jesus Christ, the King of Glory.
and he an holy Son was ashamed to be a brother to such unsanctified Persons; Such honour have only the Saints. Psalm 148. II All true believers who have made the holy Choice I am speaking of, Are the honourable Spouses of jesus christ, the King of Glory.
So the Apostle speakes of the believing Corinthians, 2 Cor. 11. 2. I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you a chast virgine to Christ:
So the Apostle speaks of the believing Corinthians, 2 Cor. 11. 2. I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you a chaste Virgae to christ:
Amongst men tis counted an high piece of respect, when some person highly respected by the Prince takes leave of him, to send some of his principall Courtiers to accompany him the length of a room, or Court-yard;
among men this counted an high piece of respect, when Some person highly respected by the Prince Takes leave of him, to send Some of his principal Courtiers to accompany him the length of a room, or Courtyard;
then a guard of many armed men, although never so well armed and ordered) Gracelesse nobles have oftentimes a company of vile men like themselves waiting on them,
then a guard of many armed men, although never so well armed and ordered) Graceless Nobles have oftentimes a company of vile men like themselves waiting on them,
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and swearing servants by their sins also, as with cartropes, to draw down speedy and fearfull vengeance upon them. One of the Saints guard is able to prevail against many thousands of ungodly ones, Isa. 37. 36. Then the angel of the Lord went forth,
and swearing Servants by their Sins also, as with Cartropes, to draw down speedy and fearful vengeance upon them. One of the Saints guard is able to prevail against many thousands of ungodly ones, Isaiah 37. 36. Then the angel of the Lord went forth,
and smote in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred fourscore and five thousand, and when they arose early in the morning behold they were all dead corpses.
and smote in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred fourscore and five thousand, and when they arose early in the morning behold they were all dead corpses.
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But all the holy ones of God are attended by holy and mighty Angels who excel in strength, and never want will to be serviceable to the people of God to their best advantage according to divine appointment.
But all the holy ones of God Are attended by holy and mighty Angels who excel in strength, and never want will to be serviceable to the people of God to their best advantage according to divine appointment.
I the rather touch upon this, because it hath been, is, and will be a slander used by wicked men to discourage others from the good ways of God, to assert the inconsistency of strictness in an holy profession with a chearful, and comfortable conversation:
I the rather touch upon this, Because it hath been, is, and will be a slander used by wicked men to discourage Others from the good ways of God, to assert the inconsistency of strictness in an holy profession with a cheerful, and comfortable Conversation:
The falsenesse of that imputation brought against the precious ways of God, I shall endeavour to discover and confute by making good these two Conclusions.
The falseness of that imputation brought against the precious ways of God, I shall endeavour to discover and confute by making good these two Conclusions.
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and peace answerable, which if it had been the comfort of a conscience purified by the bloud of Christ, it had been praemium ante praemium, a forereward of well-doing, in doing whereof (not only for doing thereof) there is great reward, Psal. 19. 11. Tis impossible that those wayes should be uncomfortable where the work of walking in them is wages to it self.
and peace answerable, which if it had been the Comfort of a conscience purified by the blood of christ, it had been Premium ante Premium, a forereward of welldoing, in doing whereof (not only for doing thereof) there is great reward, Psalm 19. 11. This impossible that those ways should be uncomfortable where the work of walking in them is wages to it self.
We see here that God by the mouth of Solomon tells us, that the ways of wisdome, that is, of Christ the wisdome of the father, are ways of pleasantnesse, and all her pathes, not only some of them, are peace.
We see Here that God by the Mouth of Solomon tells us, that the ways of Wisdom, that is, of christ the Wisdom of the father, Are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths, not only Some of them, Are peace.
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Whom having not seen, ye love, in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Oh the joyes! the joyes! the joyes!
Whom having not seen, you love, in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. O the Joys! the Joys! the Joys!
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that I feel in my soul! they be wonderful, they be wonderful, they be wonderful; were the words of Mistresse Katherine Brettergh. And another, Oh the joy! the joy!
that I feel in my soul! they be wondered, they be wondered, they be wondered; were the words of Mistress Katherine Brettergh. And Another, O the joy! the joy!
I do not say, they have no joy, and comfort, I only assert, that their joy is not of that kind and excellent quality, with the joy of the Lords dear ones;
I do not say, they have no joy, and Comfort, I only assert, that their joy is not of that kind and excellent quality, with the joy of the lords dear ones;
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Which for brevity's sake I shall discover by comparing the comforts of those who are interested in it, with those that are strangers to it, in four particulars.
Which for brevity's sake I shall discover by comparing the comforts of those who Are interested in it, with those that Are Strangers to it, in four particulars.
Esa. 9. 3. the joy of Gods people is compared to the joy of harvest, and the joy of those that divide the spoil. Now what joys are more reall and enlarged that can be found amongst the children of men!
Isaiah 9. 3. the joy of God's people is compared to the joy of harvest, and the joy of those that divide the spoil. Now what Joys Are more real and enlarged that can be found among the children of men!
But on the other side, the joy of the wicked is mostly in appearance, not in reality, 2 Cor. 5. 12. The Apostle speaking of the false hearted Corinthians, gives this remarkable Character of them, That they glory in appearance, and not in heart.
But on the other side, the joy of the wicked is mostly in appearance, not in reality, 2 Cor. 5. 12. The Apostle speaking of the false hearted Corinthians, gives this remarkable Character of them, That they glory in appearance, and not in heart.
For shame therefore O ye sonnes of vanity, boast not of that joy, which is but skin deep, which is but the hypocrisy of mirth, your laughter is but grinning, your hearts often times ake terribly when your impudent faces counterfeit a smile.
For shame Therefore Oh you Sons of vanity, boast not of that joy, which is but skin deep, which is but the hypocrisy of mirth, your laughter is but grinning, your hearts often times ache terribly when your impudent faces counterfeit a smile.
2. When Christians rejoyce their highest faculties are exercised upon the highest objects possible, not sensuall objects, such as beasts can rejoyce in,
2. When Christians rejoice their highest faculties Are exercised upon the highest objects possible, not sensual objects, such as beasts can rejoice in,
nor meerly rational, such as well-bred Heathens can excell in, but spiritual, and supernatural objects, then which none can be found more noble, or so noble.
nor merely rational, such as Well-bred heathens can excel in, but spiritual, and supernatural objects, then which none can be found more noble, or so noble.
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Let us now glance upon the low, sordid, and bruitish objects of worldlings joyes, Luke 12. 16. And he spake a parable unto them, saying, the ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully, vers. 17. And he thought within himself, saying, what shall I do,
Let us now glance upon the low, sordid, and brutish objects of worldlings Joys, Lycia 12. 16. And he spoke a parable unto them, saying, the ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully, vers. 17. And he Thought within himself, saying, what shall I do,
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and build greater, and there will I bestow all my fruits, and my goods, vers. 19. And I will say to my soul, soul, thou hast much goods layd up for many years, take thine ease, eat, drink,
and built greater, and there will I bestow all my fruits, and my goods, vers. 19. And I will say to my soul, soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many Years, take thine ease, eat, drink,
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and be merry, vers. 20. But God said to him, Thou fool, &c. In these words we see the low objects of the worldlings joy, the Creatures, not the Creator, their goods on earth, not the God of heaven, food and drink are for the body, which is the bruitish part;
and be merry, vers. 20. But God said to him, Thou fool, etc. In these words we see the low objects of the worldlings joy, the Creatures, not the Creator, their goods on earth, not the God of heaven, food and drink Are for the body, which is the brutish part;
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and the answer was, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that live him, 1 Cor. 2. 9. The naming of which Text so wrought upon him, that afterwards he became a Martyr.
and the answer was, Eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that live him, 1 Cor. 2. 9. The naming of which Text so wrought upon him, that afterwards he became a Martyr.
Tis to admiration, how even weak women and children in time of persecution, having their hearts strengthned with Gods joy, have endured such grievous torments with such triumphant gallantnesse of spirit, that their enemies were more weary of infflicting,
This to admiration, how even weak women and children in time of persecution, having their hearts strengthened with God's joy, have endured such grievous torments with such triumphant gallantness of Spirit, that their enemies were more weary of infflicting,
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Alas, their weak comforts are easily overtopt, they lie at the mercy almost of every thing, the frown of a rich neighbour, the plague at the next family, the fall of a market make many of them sigh, and groan like dying men;
Alas, their weak comforts Are Easily overtopped, they lie At the mercy almost of every thing, the frown of a rich neighbour, the plague At the next family, the fallen of a market make many of them sighs, and groan like dying men;
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neither shall fruit be in the vines, the labour of the olives shall fail, and the fields shall yeild no meat, the flock shall be cut off from the fold,
neither shall fruit be in the vines, the labour of the Olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat, the flock shall be Cut off from the fold,
But in a like case wicked men carry themselves not like godly persons, but like bruit creatures, Hos. 7. 14. And they have not cried unto me with their hearts,
But in a like case wicked men carry themselves not like godly Persons, but like bruit creatures, Hos. 7. 14. And they have not cried unto me with their hearts,
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He may answer, and make good his answer after this manner, My glorious joy which is unspeakable, shall last as long as I would have it to last, It shall endure as long as any thing on earth,
He may answer, and make good his answer After this manner, My glorious joy which is unspeakable, shall last as long as I would have it to last, It shall endure as long as any thing on earth,
and God even our Father, which hath loved us, and given us everlasting consolation. God is an everlasting God, and his peoples consolation is everlasting.
and God even our Father, which hath loved us, and given us everlasting consolation. God is an everlasting God, and his peoples consolation is everlasting.
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Vers. 8. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting kindnesse will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy redeemer.
Vers. 8. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, Says the Lord thy redeemer.
But come and propound the like question to a Christlesse person, although in the most prosperous condition in respect of fullnesse of riches, height of honour, variety of all the choicest delights of the children of men;
But come and propound the like question to a Christless person, although in the most prosperous condition in respect of fullness of riches, height of honour, variety of all the Choicest delights of the children of men;
But you must remember, I told you that, although many wicked men say, yet no wicked man living can prove any such thing as this, that his joy shall continue with him in both worlds,
But you must Remember, I told you that, although many wicked men say, yet no wicked man living can prove any such thing as this, that his joy shall continue with him in both world's,
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When the wicked depart out of this life, they must everlastingly bid adieu to all true joy and comfort, Rev. 14. 11. The smoak of their torments ascends for ever,
When the wicked depart out of this life, they must everlastingly bid adieu to all true joy and Comfort, Rev. 14. 11. The smoke of their torments ascends for ever,
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The Prophet Amos tels the wicked, that their sun shall go down at noon day. All the wicked mans considerable joy may be over, before half his dayes be passed;
The Prophet Amos tells the wicked, that their sun shall go down At noon day. All the wicked men considerable joy may be over, before half his days be passed;
and himself, his Princes, wives and concubines were upon their merry pinnes, quaffing, and carowsing in golden and silver vessels, taken out of the Temple:
and himself, his Princes, wives and concubines were upon their merry pins, quaffing, and carousing in golden and silver vessels, taken out of the Temple:
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v. 7. Then the King cried aloud, &c. Oh the inconsiderablenesse of that short liv'd joy which a wicked man cannot be rightly confident to enjoy for the small space of one poor hour.
v. 7. Then the King cried aloud, etc. O the inconsiderableness of that short lived joy which a wicked man cannot be rightly confident to enjoy for the small Molle of one poor hour.
and the sinners misery in Hell, that by comparing them together, it may be discovered which choice is best, that which leads to Heaven's happinesse, or Hell's misery.
and the Sinners misery in Hell, that by comparing them together, it may be discovered which choice is best, that which leads to Heaven's happiness, or Hell's misery.
This may abundantly suffice for my present purpose, to mention four remarkable Particulars, which hold forth light enough convincingly to prove the conclusion I have delivered about this weighty point.
This may abundantly suffice for my present purpose, to mention four remarkable Particulars, which hold forth Light enough convincingly to prove the conclusion I have Delivered about this weighty point.
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or have cause to desire any other good, then that he shall then be possessed of, Psal. 73. 25. The Psalmist expresseth himself thus, Whom have I in heaven but thee!
or have cause to desire any other good, then that he shall then be possessed of, Psalm 73. 25. The Psalmist Expresses himself thus, Whom have I in heaven but thee!
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In this world such is the admirable kindnesse of the glorious God to his cursed, adversaries that he seems to deal with them more like children, then like enemies.
In this world such is the admirable kindness of the glorious God to his cursed, Adversaries that he seems to deal with them more like children, then like enemies.
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Their cup of gall and wormwood have not the least drop of any comfortable ingredient to qualifie the bitternesse thereof, Luk. 16. 25. But Abraham said, Son, remember, that thou in thy life time receivedst thy good things,
Their cup of Gall and wormwood have not the least drop of any comfortable ingredient to qualify the bitterness thereof, Luk. 16. 25. But Abraham said, Son, Remember, that thou in thy life time Received thy good things,
The request made was but for a very small courtesie, vers. 24. a finger dipt in water would have been but a poor meanes to abate the paines of his tongue tormented with hellish flames;
The request made was but for a very small courtesy, vers. 24. a finger dipped in water would have been but a poor means to abate the pains of his tongue tormented with hellish flames;
and sure infinite wisdome can best choose the most comfortable ingredients, and his infinite love to his people, will not suffer him to leave out any of them.
and sure infinite Wisdom can best choose the most comfortable ingredients, and his infinite love to his people, will not suffer him to leave out any of them.
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then they can for the present fully conceive, Psal. 90. 11. Who knoweth the power of thy wrath? The interrogation is to be resolved into this negation;
then they can for the present Fully conceive, Psalm 90. 11. Who Knoweth the power of thy wrath? The interrogation is to be resolved into this negation;
We may conceive that it will be very dreadful, and although we know not to the utmost how dreadful it will be, 'twill certainly be intollerable, Rev. 6. 15, 16, 17. And the Kings of the earth,
We may conceive that it will be very dreadful, and although we know not to the utmost how dreadful it will be, it'll Certainly be intolerable, Rev. 6. 15, 16, 17. And the Kings of the earth,
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But alas all this is but a very small thing (I had almost said a very nothing in point of terrour) If it be compared with what terrible and true tidings I am now from God to acquaint all Christlesse persons with.
But alas all this is but a very small thing (I had almost said a very nothing in point of terror) If it be compared with what terrible and true tidings I am now from God to acquaint all Christless Persons with.
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And if you die in this condition, the misery which you shall endure in the other world shall be, not what the finite understanding of one no nor ten thousand angry malicious men, laying their heads together can devise to execute upon you;
And if you die in this condition, the misery which you shall endure in the other world shall be, not what the finite understanding of one not nor ten thousand angry malicious men, laying their Heads together can devise to execute upon you;
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but what the infinite understanding of that God who loathes you, hath prepared to render your condition most exquisitely, unspeakably, and unconceivably miserable.
but what the infinite understanding of that God who Loathes you, hath prepared to render your condition most exquisitely, unspeakably, and unconceivably miserable.
Histories mention many waies of torment which the heathenish and antichristian factions have invented, to discover their cursed rage against the precious people of God;
Histories mention many ways of torment which the Heathenish and Antichristian factions have invented, to discover their cursed rage against the precious people of God;
As plates of iron burning hot, which they have laid upon their naked flesh, pincers red hot with which they have pulled off the flesh from the bones, bodkins with which they have pricked their bodies all over casting them into Lime-kilns,
As Plataea of iron burning hight, which they have laid upon their naked Flesh, pincers read hight with which they have pulled off the Flesh from the bones, bodkins with which they have pricked their bodies all over casting them into Lime-kilns,
and into Caldrons of scalding lead, their skins were flead off alive, and their raw flesh rubbed with salt and vineger, they were laid upon Gridirons, rosted and basted with salt and vineger, their bodies were rent asunder by fastning them to boughs of trees, they were tossed upon the horns of Bulls with their bowels hanging out, they were tortured on the rack, on the wheel,
and into Caldrons of scalding led, their skins were flayed off alive, and their raw Flesh rubbed with salt and vinegar, they were laid upon Gridirons, roasted and basted with salt and vinegar, their bodies were rend asunder by fastening them to boughs of trees, they were tossed upon the horns of Bulls with their bowels hanging out, they were tortured on the rack, on the wheel,
But alas, these and many more such devises, were no more then the inventions and executions of finite men, which God permitted to be used upon the bodies of the people who were dearly beloved of his soul,
But alas, these and many more such devises, were no more then the Inventions and executions of finite men, which God permitted to be used upon the bodies of the people who were dearly Beloved of his soul,
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and therefore are but as bug-bears to scare children, if they be compared with that most fearful vengeance which an infinite God hath decreed to execute upon all Christlesse persons in the other world;
and Therefore Are but as bugbears to scare children, if they be compared with that most fearful vengeance which an infinite God hath decreed to execute upon all Christless Persons in the other world;
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Here they cry out, or have cause continually to cry out in the words of the Psalmist, Psal. 120. 5. Wo is me that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar Little doth the wicked ones of the world know and consider, what an heart-breake they are to their godly neighbours,
Here they cry out, or have cause continually to cry out in the words of the Psalmist, Psalm 120. 5. Woe is me that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar Little does the wicked ones of the world know and Consider, what an heartbreak they Are to their godly neighbours,
But hereafter they shall be in that place where no such persons shall have leave to appear, Revel. 21. 27. There shall in no wise enter into it, any thing that defileth,
But hereafter they shall be in that place where no such Persons shall have leave to appear, Revel. 21. 27. There shall in no wise enter into it, any thing that Defileth,
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Here it is sweet, yea very sweet to enjoy the company of one or two godly persons, what will it be then, to be in the company of all the righteous that ever were, are,
Here it is sweet, yea very sweet to enjoy the company of one or two godly Persons, what will it be then, to be in the company of all the righteous that ever were, Are,
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and yet wise, and holy Moses chose rather to suffer affliction with them, then to enjoy the pleasures of sinne for a season, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches,
and yet wise, and holy Moses chosen rather to suffer affliction with them, then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season, esteeming the reproach of christ greater riches,
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they must depart into the place where the devil and his angels are, Mat. 25. 41. Here if men do but fancy the apparition of one devil to them, they look pale, their hair stands up, they shriek terribly,
they must depart into the place where the Devil and his Angels Are, Mathew 25. 41. Here if men do but fancy the apparition of one Devil to them, they look pale, their hair Stands up, they shriek terribly,
But in the other world it would be a very great abatement of their misery, if they might never see any of them that remain Christlesse as themselves do.
But in the other world it would be a very great abatement of their misery, if they might never see any of them that remain Christless as themselves do.
A great many think they have done all that belongs to them, if they provide estates for their relations, wives and children to live gallantly in the world,
A great many think they have done all that belongs to them, if they provide estates for their relations, wives and children to live gallantly in the world,
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But when they meet together before Christs Tribunal, may not many women with better warrant say to their husbands then Moses wife did to him, Thou hast been a bloudy husband to me;
But when they meet together before Christ Tribunal, may not many women with better warrant say to their Husbands then Moses wife did to him, Thou hast been a bloody husband to me;
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And so servants cry out bitterly, Oh that I had never entered within the door of that family of such a gracelesse Master, who in stead of helping me to heaven, haled me with violence to the pit of destruction.
And so Servants cry out bitterly, O that I had never entered within the door of that family of such a graceless Master, who in stead of helping me to heaven, haled me with violence to the pit of destruction.
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On earth tis a common speech amongst the wicked, The more the merrier, not so in hell, Luke 16. 21. Then he said, I pray therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my fathers house,
On earth this a Common speech among the wicked, The more the merrier, not so in hell, Lycia 16. 21. Then he said, I pray Therefore, father, that thou Wouldst send him to my Father's house,
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4. All the godly persons shall enjoy the comfortable condition before mentioned to all eternity; and all the wicked shall endure that woful misery for ever.
4. All the godly Persons shall enjoy the comfortable condition before mentioned to all eternity; and all the wicked shall endure that woeful misery for ever.
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And if we look into 1 Thes. 4. 17. we may observe Paul speaking in the name of believers, We which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air,
And if we look into 1 Thebes 4. 17. we may observe Paul speaking in the name of believers, We which Are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the air,
Ubi est summum bonum, ibi summa faelicitas, summa jucunditas, vera libertas, perfecta charitas, aeterna securitas, & secura aeternitas. Bernard, Medit. cap. 4.
Ubi est summum bonum, There summa faelicitas, summa jucunditas, vera Libertas, perfecta charitas, aeterna securitas, & Secure aeternitas. Bernard, Meditate cap. 4.
Now as for the wicked, Eternity is that which renders their condition amazingly, unspeakably, and unconceivably woful, Esa. 33. 14. The sinners in Sion are afraid, fearfulnesse hath surprized the hypocrites. What is the matter!
Now as for the wicked, Eternity is that which renders their condition amazingly, unspeakably, and unconceivably woeful, Isaiah 33. 14. The Sinners in Sion Are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the Hypocrites. What is the matter!
The thoughts of being delivered, although after a long time would wonderfully abate their misery: But when they speak that which is the truth in this case.
The thoughts of being Delivered, although After a long time would wonderfully abate their misery: But when they speak that which is the truth in this case.
What more confounding words ever did or can God speak, or wicked ones hear, then those words which God will ere long pronounce in their hearing, Mat. 25. 41. Depart ye our sed into everlasting fire.
What more confounding words ever did or can God speak, or wicked ones hear, then those words which God will ere long pronounce in their hearing, Mathew 25. 41. Depart you our sed into everlasting fire.
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I have now dispatch't the Demonstration of the Doctrine, by which it clearly appears, that in reference to all the concernments of both worlds, The godly mans choice is unquestionably and incomparably the best choice that can be made.
I have now dispatched the Demonstration of the Doctrine, by which it clearly appears, that in Referente to all the concernments of both world's, The godly men choice is unquestionably and incomparably the best choice that can be made.
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Object. The Scripture declares, That the Choice you speak of will infallibly expose us to many Afflictions, Acts 14. 22. We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Object. The Scripture declares, That the Choice you speak of will infallibly expose us to many Afflictions, Acts 14. 22. We must through much tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God.
I do not, dare not deny, That the way to heaven is through much tribulation, because the Scripture in the aforementioned place elsewhere doth so fully assert it.
I do not, Dare not deny, That the Way to heaven is through much tribulation, Because the Scripture in the aforementioned place elsewhere does so Fully assert it.
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But when sense feels grief, faith may, and often doth conceive abundance of comfort, James 1. 2. Believing James could say, that we must count it all joy when we fall into divers temptations.
But when sense feels grief, faith may, and often does conceive abundance of Comfort, James 1. 2. Believing James could say, that we must count it all joy when we fallen into diverse temptations.
And for those who are so tender and delicate professors of Religion, that their senses must by no means be offended, I might send them to school to abundance of Heathens, who would make them blush to speak of such womanish and childish tendernesse.
And for those who Are so tender and delicate professors of Religion, that their Senses must by no means be offended, I might send them to school to abundance of heathens, who would make them blush to speak of such womanish and childish tenderness.
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Anaxarchus, when he was commanded by a Tyrant to be put into a mortar, cries out to his persecutors, Ye do but beat the vessel of Anaxarchus, he accounted the affliction of his body no such great matter:
Anaxarchus, when he was commanded by a Tyrant to be put into a mortar, cries out to his persecutors, You do but beatrice the vessel of Anaxarchus, he accounted the affliction of his body no such great matter:
For holy Bainham at the stake, and in the midst of the flame (which had half consumed his arms and legs) spake these words, O ye Papists, ye look for miracles, here you may see a miracle,
For holy Bainham At the stake, and in the midst of the flame (which had half consumed his arms and legs) spoke these words, Oh you Papists, you look for Miracles, Here you may see a miracle,
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so that, the shortnesse may exceedingly comfort against the sharpness of them. 1 Pet. 1. 6. Now for a season (if need be) ye are in heavinesse through manifold temptations.
so that, the shortness may exceedingly Comfort against the sharpness of them. 1 Pet. 1. 6. Now for a season (if need be) you Are in heaviness through manifold temptations.
We read in the 3d of Lamentations, that the Church was so deeply afflicted, that she was filled with bitternesse, v. 15. and made drunk with wormwood, v. 31. We see what was her great and sufficient cordial to keep her from fainting:
We read in the 3d of Lamentations, that the Church was so deeply afflicted, that she was filled with bitterness, v. 15. and made drunk with wormwood, v. 31. We see what was her great and sufficient cordial to keep her from fainting:
Here Interpreters conceive, that by righteousnesse we are to understand the same thing that is called holinesse in v. 10. there is one glorious effect of sanctified afflictions;
Here Interpreters conceive, that by righteousness we Are to understand the same thing that is called holiness in v. 10. there is one glorious Effect of sanctified afflictions;
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and Chyrurgians, that put us to great pain by launcing our flesh, that so the diseases and wounds of our bodies may be cured, and sweet bodily health restored:
and Chirurgians, that put us to great pain by lancing our Flesh, that so the diseases and wounds of our bodies may be cured, and sweet bodily health restored:
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Isa. 32. 17. And the work of righteousnesse shall be peace, that is, the peace of conscience which passeth all understanding, and is full of glory, Phil. 4. 7. This peace of God,
Isaiah 32. 17. And the work of righteousness shall be peace, that is, the peace of conscience which passes all understanding, and is full of glory, Philip 4. 7. This peace of God,
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Bernard cals the persecutors, but his Fathers Gold-smiths, that are working to add Pearls to the glorious Crowns of Saints, 2 Cor. 4. 18. For our light afflictions which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
Bernard calls the persecutors, but his Father's Goldsmiths, that Are working to add Pearls to the glorious Crowns of Saints, 2 Cor. 4. 18. For our Light afflictions which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
But then those words added, NONLATINALPHABET are very remarkeable, An exceeding, excessive, or a far more excellent, will make the eternal weight of glory a just object of our largest admirations to all eternity.
But then those words added, Are very remarkable, an exceeding, excessive, or a Far more excellent, will make the Eternal weight of glory a just Object of our Largest admirations to all eternity.
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and choose the waies of sin to prevent troubles, they do as foolishly as they, who run into the fire thinking to prevent burning, which is impossible.
and choose the ways of since to prevent Troubles, they do as foolishly as they, who run into the fire thinking to prevent burning, which is impossible.
First, Choose what way thou wilt, and take what course thou canst, thou shalt certainly meet with afflictions, Eccles. 9. 2. All things come alike to all.
First, Choose what Way thou wilt, and take what course thou Canst, thou shalt Certainly meet with afflictions, Eccles. 9. 2. All things come alike to all.
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What afflictions can be named, that are not found in the Tabernacles of the wicked, as well as in the habitations of the righteous? Are there not poor sinners,
What afflictions can be nam, that Are not found in the Tabernacles of the wicked, as well as in the habitations of the righteous? are there not poor Sinners,
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and hath threatned to bring all those evils upon the wicked, as we may read at large, Deut. 28. 4. God promises to blesse the fruit of the bodies of his servants.
and hath threatened to bring all those evils upon the wicked, as we may read At large, Deuteronomy 28. 4. God promises to bless the fruit of the bodies of his Servants.
and that notwithstanding these comfortable declarations of Gods favour to his dear ones, we see by experience that they are sorely afflicted in their estates, posterity, and by cruel adversaries. To this I briefly answer;
and that notwithstanding these comfortable declarations of God's favour to his dear ones, we see by experience that they Are sorely afflicted in their estates, posterity, and by cruel Adversaries. To this I briefly answer;
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and have cause cordially to approve those Conditions. The only Conditions are these two, 1. God will vouchsafe all sorts of temporal blessings privative, and positive to his people,
and have cause cordially to approve those Conditions. The only Conditions Are these two, 1. God will vouchsafe all sorts of temporal blessings privative, and positive to his people,
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Now the Lords Grace which should teach his servants to preferre his Glory above their spiritual and eternal good, doth teach them much more to preferre Gods Glory above their temporal good:
Now the lords Grace which should teach his Servants to prefer his Glory above their spiritual and Eternal good, does teach them much more to prefer God's Glory above their temporal good:
Which they signifie, when according to Christ's prescription, Mat. 6. 9. they understandingly pray, Hallowed be thy Name. There that petition which teaches to pray that God would order all things concerning themselves,
Which they signify, when according to Christ's prescription, Mathew 6. 9. they understandingly pray, Hallowed be thy Name. There that petition which Teaches to pray that God would order all things Concerning themselves,
and all the rest of the world, as may make most for his own Glory, is set before all other petitions that concern either their temporal, spiritual or eternal good.
and all the rest of the world, as may make most for his own Glory, is Set before all other petitions that concern either their temporal, spiritual or Eternal good.
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are withheld or removed from them, Heb. 12. 10. One of the great Arguments he useth to comfort the godly Hebrews under afflicting providences, was that I am now speaking of,
Are withheld or removed from them, Hebrew 12. 10. One of the great Arguments he uses to Comfort the godly Hebrews under afflicting providences, was that I am now speaking of,
But now it may be pleaded also in reference to the wicked, that notwithstanding all the threatnings in the Bible, abundance of wicked persons are free from many of those evils before-named all their daies.
But now it may be pleaded also in Referente to the wicked, that notwithstanding all the threatenings in the bible, abundance of wicked Persons Are free from many of those evils beforenamed all their days.
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1. They are deeply indebted to God for his rich long suffering towards them, Rom. 9. 22. God endures with much long suffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction.
1. They Are deeply indebted to God for his rich long suffering towards them, Rom. 9. 22. God endures with much long suffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction.
Origen in 8 hom. in Exod. 20. quoting Hos. 4. 14. I will not punish their daughters when they commit whoredam, expresseth himself thus, Vis indignantis Dei terribilem vocem audire, &c. Wilt thou here the terrible voice of a provoked God! You shall be without chastisement for a testimony that you are bastards, not sons.
Origen in 8 hom. in Exod 20. quoting Hos. 4. 14. I will not Punish their daughters when they commit whoredam, Expresses himself thus, Vis indignantis Dei terribilem vocem Audire, etc. Wilt thou Here the terrible voice of a provoked God! You shall be without chastisement for a testimony that you Are bastards, not Sons.
When was Jerusalems condition so desperate, as when God said, My fury shall depart from thee, I will be quiet, and no more angry, Ezek. 16. 42. Fieri Domine, fieri, cried Luther, strike Lord, strike and spare not;
When was Jerusalems condition so desperate, as when God said, My fury shall depart from thee, I will be quiet, and no more angry, Ezekiel 16. 42. Fieri Domine, fieri, cried Luther, strike Lord, strike and spare not;
Bernard cals it misericordiam omni indignatione crudeliorem, a most cruel and killing curtesie. Job accounted it a great favour to sorry man, that God accounts him worth melting,
Bernard calls it misericordiam omni Indignation crudeliorem, a most cruel and killing courtesy. Job accounted it a great favour to sorry man, that God accounts him worth melting,
Thirdly, When the same kind and measure of outward evils do befal both the godly and ungodly, the condition of the Lords people is abundantly more comfortable as in many other respects,
Thirdly, When the same kind and measure of outward evils do befall both the godly and ungodly, the condition of the lords people is abundantly more comfortable as in many other respects,
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I answer, the same precious love, which moved him to bestow Jesus Christ upon them to save them from wrath to come, Heb. 12. 6. For whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth,
I answer, the same precious love, which moved him to bestow jesus christ upon them to save them from wrath to come, Hebrew 12. 6. For whom the Lord loves, he Chastiseth,
and those who choose the waies of sin, John 18. 11. The cup that my Father giveth me shall I not drink it? This cup was the most bitter cup that ever was, or shall be mingled;
and those who choose the ways of since, John 18. 11. The cup that my Father gives me shall I not drink it? This cup was the most bitter cup that ever was, or shall be mingled;
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2. As to the measure of the afflictions of the godly and ungodly, there is likewise a very wide difference, Jer. 30. 10. God bids Jacob not fear, or be dismayed.
2. As to the measure of the afflictions of the godly and ungodly, there is likewise a very wide difference, Jer. 30. 10. God bids Jacob not Fear, or be dismayed.
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This is notably illustrated by a similitude the Prophet Amos useth, Amos 5. speaking of the wicked in time of afflictions, v. 18. he saith, The day of the Lord to them is darknesse,
This is notably illustrated by a similitude the Prophet Amos uses, Amos 5. speaking of the wicked in time of afflictions, v. 18. he Says, The day of the Lord to them is darkness,
or severity of divine justice, where satisfaction cannot be made when they feel painful extremities, use to say, they hope they have all their hell here;
or severity of divine Justice, where satisfaction cannot be made when they feel painful extremities, use to say, they hope they have all their hell Here;
or else to procure comfort under them, benefit by them, and infallible deliverance from them, is to choose what holy Mary in the Text choose (viz. the precious wayes of Christ.
or Else to procure Comfort under them, benefit by them, and infallible deliverance from them, is to choose what holy Marry in the Text choose (viz. the precious ways of christ.
because they see many who are reputed the holy ones of God, walk (as far as they can discern) very sadly and uncomfortably, from one years end to another;
Because they see many who Are reputed the holy ones of God, walk (as Far as they can discern) very sadly and uncomfortably, from one Years end to Another;
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It will be necessary to speak something for the Answer of this Objection. Solut. There are two branches of the Objection which must be distinctly answered. The First is this;
It will be necessary to speak something for the Answer of this Objection. Solut There Are two branches of the Objection which must be distinctly answered. The First is this;
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yea too many precious People of God wrong themselves very much, and greatly disgrace the excellent wayes of God by their uncomfortable walking in them:
yea too many precious People of God wrong themselves very much, and greatly disgrace the excellent ways of God by their uncomfortable walking in them:
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some of them deserve much tender pitty, because of the sad desertions they are under, and the many fearful temptations they are haunted with from time to time;
Some of them deserve much tender pity, Because of the sad desertions they Are under, and the many fearful temptations they Are haunted with from time to time;
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but as for others of them (were I now at leisure) it would be a very necessary office of love to reprove them sharply for taking the devils part against themselves,
but as for Others of them (were I now At leisure) it would be a very necessary office of love to reprove them sharply for taking the Devils part against themselves,
and so often rallying together their routed uncomfortable objections against their own interest in the sure mercies of David: But sure they must take another,
and so often rallying together their routed uncomfortable objections against their own Interest in the sure Mercies of David: But sure they must take Another,
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And it is the perfection of basenesse for any from hence to take occasion to reproach the good ways of God, the Doctrine that is according to Godlinesse, strictly requires all Gods people (and that upon very sufficient grounds,
And it is the perfection of baseness for any from hence to take occasion to reproach the good ways of God, the Doctrine that is according to Godliness, strictly requires all God's people (and that upon very sufficient grounds,
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Phil. 4. 4. Rejoyce in the Lord alway, and I say, again rejoyce, The ingemination here used to presse the duty notes the difficulty of the duty of spirituall rejoycing,
Philip 4. 4. Rejoice in the Lord always, and I say, again rejoice, The ingemination Here used to press the duty notes the difficulty of the duty of spiritual rejoicing,
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For so much is implied in those words here used, Shout for joy. Shouting is an outward signe of inward and excessive joy, such as is the joy of harvest,
For so much is implied in those words Here used, Shout for joy. Shouting is an outward Signen of inward and excessive joy, such as is the joy of harvest,
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Now if these rash censurers would but ask these dejected souls, why they are thus troubled, they would tell them, It is not the fault of any of those holy Doctrines which Gods faithfull Ministers deliver,
Now if these rash censurers would but ask these dejected Souls, why they Are thus troubled, they would tell them, It is not the fault of any of those holy Doctrines which God's faithful Ministers deliver,
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nor yet how exceedingly joyful they are at other times, so as thereby to be provoked to get into that comfortable estate wherein they live so pleasantly.
nor yet how exceedingly joyful they Are At other times, so as thereby to be provoked to get into that comfortable estate wherein they live so pleasantly.
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I cannot more fitly compare them for their wickednesse to any, then to such (as all the world cries out of) who are idle persons, who when they come into Tradesmens shops, they desire to see some of their wares, some is accordingly shewed to them, They find fault presently, offer is made to shew them better wares,
I cannot more fitly compare them for their wickedness to any, then to such (as all the world cries out of) who Are idle Persons, who when they come into Tradesmen's shops, they desire to see Some of their wares, Some is accordingly showed to them, They find fault presently, offer is made to show them better wares,
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but they fling away and will not see them, which discovers plainly their ill minds, who came onely to trouble others by caviling, not to buy any thing for their own use;
but they fling away and will not see them, which discovers plainly their ill minds, who Come only to trouble Others by caviling, not to buy any thing for their own use;
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Now for the proof of what is here asserted, That there are many (the Lord increase their number daily.) who walk in Gods wayes with much more comfort under all occurrences, then any other persons whatever:
Now for the proof of what is Here asserted, That there Are many (the Lord increase their number daily.) who walk in God's ways with much more Comfort under all occurrences, then any other Persons whatever:
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They are like Paul, 2 Cor. 7. 4. not only joyful, but exceeding joyful in all their tribulations, which many times wicked men are not, in the greatest prosperity that they are capable of.
They Are like Paul, 2 Cor. 7. 4. not only joyful, but exceeding joyful in all their tribulations, which many times wicked men Are not, in the greatest Prosperity that they Are capable of.
Besides what hath been already delivered (which some would think abundantly sufficient to confound this cavil) I shall adde Four Considerations more, endeavouring (if God be pleased to blesse them) to make wicked ones ashamed and afraid of using this plea any more.
Beside what hath been already Delivered (which Some would think abundantly sufficient to confound this cavil) I shall add Four Considerations more, endeavouring (if God be pleased to bless them) to make wicked ones ashamed and afraid of using this plea any more.
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and proceeding from a spirituall phrensie, weep abundantly in secret to see them leaping and dancing as it were upon the very borders of the burning lake.
and proceeding from a spiritual frenzy, weep abundantly in secret to see them leaping and dancing as it were upon the very borders of the burning lake.
James 5. 1. Go to, now, ye rich men, weep and howl for the miseries that shall come upon you, (and who besides God knows how soon) wicked ones live every moment under all the heavy,
James 5. 1. Go to, now, you rich men, weep and howl for the misery's that shall come upon you, (and who beside God knows how soon) wicked ones live every moment under all the heavy,
and out of a deep sense of their present sinful and dangerous estate, they cried out in all companies under the impressions of Gods terrours upon them,
and out of a deep sense of their present sinful and dangerous estate, they cried out in all companies under the impressions of God's terrors upon them,
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O ye ignorant sots, that under gray haires understand not so much of the principles of Religion as a well catechised child of seven or eight years old.
O you ignorant sots, that under grey hairs understand not so much of the principles of Religion as a well catechised child of seven or eight Years old.
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O ye blasphemous swearers, swinish drunkards, devil-like lyars, impudent whores, proud Jezabels, greedy Mammonists, hypocritical Judases, and all unregenerate ones of what rank soever, in the ruffe of your carnall jollities, remember and seriously consider these words of the Prophet,
O you blasphemous swearers, swinish drunkards, devil-like liars, impudent whores, proud Jezebel's, greedy Mammonists, hypocritical Judas’, and all unregenerate ones of what rank soever, in the ruff of your carnal Jollities, Remember and seriously Consider these words of the Prophet,
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You that read the story of Francis Spira, that will tell you enough to convince you of the utter inconsistency of carnal jollity with an awakned and roaring Conscience:
You that read the story of Francis Spira, that will tell you enough to convince you of the utter inconsistency of carnal jollity with an awakened and roaring Conscience:
let thy companions which formerly were most pleasing to thee, come in presence, then in stead of delighting in them, thou wilt be ready to fly in their faces,
let thy Sodales which formerly were most pleasing to thee, come in presence, then in stead of delighting in them, thou wilt be ready to fly in their faces,
and to tear out their throats for drawing thee into those sins, which have brought such an hell into thy woful Conscience, Gen. 4. 7. We have the Lords words to Cain, If thou doest not well,
and to tear out their throats for drawing thee into those Sins, which have brought such an hell into thy woeful Conscience, Gen. 4. 7. We have the lords words to Cain, If thou dost not well,
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and awakens him out of his sleep by ringing that doleful peal in his ears, that makes him start and stare, Veni miser in judicium, Come thou wretch and receive thy judgement for all these base and God-provoking abominations.
and awakens him out of his sleep by ringing that doleful peal in his ears, that makes him start and stare, Veni miser in judicium, Come thou wretch and receive thy judgement for all these base and God-provoking abominations.
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The losse of heavens unconceivable joyes, and the sence of hels unimaginable miseries to all eternity, is the price of the sorry, sensuall, bruitish delights in this world:
The loss of heavens unconceivable Joys, and the sense of hels unimaginable misery's to all eternity, is the price of the sorry, sensual, brutish delights in this world:
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because the Scripture is its own best interpreter, I must by warrant of another Scripture tell wicked men, that at the time of execution of Gods fearfull vengeance upon them, he will proportion the measure of his flaming wrath then, to the measure of their sinful jollities, in the dayes of their provocation, Rev. 18. 7. God tells us how he will deal with wicked Babylon, and consequently with all other Christlesse sinners in the day of his wrath;
Because the Scripture is its own best interpreter, I must by warrant of Another Scripture tell wicked men, that At the time of execution of God's fearful vengeance upon them, he will proportion the measure of his flaming wrath then, to the measure of their sinful Jollities, in the days of their provocation, Rev. 18. 7. God tells us how he will deal with wicked Babylon, and consequently with all other Christless Sinners in the day of his wrath;
When God shall reckon with men in the other world, how unconceivably fearfull above others will their condition be, who while they lived here, being as the Apostle speaks, lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God, spent all that time (which should have been employed in serving and glorifying God, in examining their deceitfull hearts, weeping over their rebellions against God, praying fervently for the pardon of them,
When God shall reckon with men in the other world, how unconceivably fearful above Others will their condition be, who while they lived Here, being as the Apostle speaks, lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God, spent all that time (which should have been employed in serving and glorifying God, in examining their deceitful hearts, weeping over their rebellions against God, praying fervently for the pardon of them,
Oh most woful purchase made by a wilful self-conceited, and self-deluded sinner, that would take no warnings, either from the Preachers in their Pulpits,
O most woeful purchase made by a wilful self-conceited, and self-deluded sinner, that would take no Warnings, either from the Preachers in their Pulpits,
This for the explication, confirmation, and vindication of the Doctrine. The fourth and last thing promised is the Application of it. Use 1. Of Information.
This for the explication, confirmation, and vindication of the Doctrine. The fourth and last thing promised is the Application of it. Use 1. Of Information.
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as if they were the onely wise persons in the world) with the mark of folly, useth such an Argument as is taken from their bad choice to prove it, Prov. 1. 22. How long ye simple ones will ye love simplicity,
as if they were the only wise Persons in the world) with the mark of folly, uses such an Argument as is taken from their bad choice to prove it, Curae 1. 22. How long you simple ones will you love simplicity,
Amongst other Arguments, God useth to prove these wicked ones to be fools, and simple ones, this is one, Vers. 29. They did not choose the fear of the Lord.
among other Arguments, God uses to prove these wicked ones to be Fools, and simple ones, this is one, Vers. 29. They did not choose the Fear of the Lord.
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On the o her hand, the onely wise God cals all godly ones the children of wisdome, Matthew, 11. 19. And seeing the wisdome of Heaven pronounceth them wise, they need not regard the contrary judgement of the worlds profane and proud sots, who are as blind as beetles in Gods matters, although eagle-ey'd in worldly affairs.
On the oh her hand, the only wise God calls all godly ones the children of Wisdom, Matthew, 11. 19. And seeing the Wisdom of Heaven pronounceth them wise, they need not regard the contrary judgement of the world's profane and proud sots, who Are as blind as beetles in God's matters, although eagle-eyed in worldly affairs.
or not? This trial might be managed by propounding to our selves such Questions as are suitable to the several branches of the description of the Godly mans choice, mentioned in the explication of the Doctrine; as namely,
or not? This trial might be managed by propounding to our selves such Questions as Are suitable to the several branches of the description of the Godly men choice, mentioned in the explication of the Doctrine; as namely,
So Augustine in his time made a like Observation, Modo, & modo, non habent modum: the heartlesse essays and hypocritical purposes of such sinners come to nothing.
So Augustine in his time made a like Observation, Modo, & modo, non habent modum: the heartless essays and hypocritical Purposes of such Sinners come to nothing.
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Take a carnal man that is addicted to Hunting, he will run many miles in a day, that a stranger, who observes it, wonders, he is able after so much travel to stand upon his legs, that he doth not presently drop down upon the ground like a fainting man:
Take a carnal man that is addicted to Hunting, he will run many miles in a day, that a stranger, who observes it, wonders, he is able After so much travel to stand upon his legs, that he does not presently drop down upon the ground like a fainting man:
Let the same man be required to go one quarter of the way to the place of Gods worship, he will tell you 'tis impossible for him to walk half so far, his strength will not bear it,
Let the same man be required to go one quarter of the Way to the place of God's worship, he will tell you it's impossible for him to walk half so Far, his strength will not bear it,
This accursed spirit was in those we read of, Amos 8. 5. When will the Sabbath be over, that we may set forth wheat, &c. What is done with delight, is done very frequently.
This accursed Spirit was in those we read of, Amos 8. 5. When will the Sabbath be over, that we may Set forth wheat, etc. What is done with delight, is done very frequently.
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David who delighted in the waies of God, could say with confidence before the Searcher of hearts, Psal. 119. 20. My soul breaketh for the longing it hath to thy judgements at all times.
David who delighted in the ways of God, could say with confidence before the Searcher of hearts, Psalm 119. 20. My soul breaks for the longing it hath to thy Judgments At all times.
And indeed the waies of God being alway the same, that which draws forth your delight at one time, may be found to engage your hearts to them at all times;
And indeed the ways of God being always the same, that which draws forth your delight At one time, may be found to engage your hearts to them At all times;
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And therefore whoever seem religious only by fits and in certain good moods, as they call them, cannot give good proof, that they delight in the waies of God:
And Therefore whoever seem religious only by fits and in certain good moods, as they call them, cannot give good proof, that they delight in the ways of God:
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V. 106. His resolution to carry on that work of God is eminently expressed; I have sworn, and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgements.
V. 106. His resolution to carry on that work of God is eminently expressed; I have sworn, and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments.
The sweetest bait, nay, all the pleasant baits, that Satan can use at one time are not bribe big enough to make the true Christian to forsake the waies of God, which he hath once chosen.
The Sweetest bait, nay, all the pleasant baits, that Satan can use At one time Are not bribe big enough to make the true Christian to forsake the ways of God, which he hath once chosen.
when he was tempted with a very great summe of money to forsake his Religion, he manifested his holy indignation against such a base proffer, in these words:
when he was tempted with a very great sum of money to forsake his Religion, he manifested his holy Indignation against such a base proffer, in these words:
Dan. 3. We read of Nebuchadnezzar dedicating a Golden Image in Dura, and v. 14. tells Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that if they would not worship it, they should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery Furnace.
Dan. 3. We read of Nebuchadnezzar dedicating a Golden Image in Dura, and v. 14. tells Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that if they would not worship it, they should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery Furnace.
our God can deliver us, if he please, but if not, suppose the worst, we are at a point, we are resolved not to fall off from Gods service to such abhorred worship.
our God can deliver us, if he please, but if not, suppose the worst, we Are At a point, we Are resolved not to fallen off from God's service to such abhorred worship.
A great many seem to have chosen the waies of God, and follow the chase hard, till they meet with honey, (as it is in the Story, 1 Sam. 14.) but then Demas - like they forsake their duty, embracing the present world, 2 Tim. 4. 10. And others, who do not thus miscarry, are through inordinate fear of worldly troubles,
A great many seem to have chosen the ways of God, and follow the chase hard, till they meet with honey, (as it is in the Story, 1 Sam. 14.) but then Demas - like they forsake their duty, embracing the present world, 2 Tim. 4. 10. And Others, who do not thus miscarry, Are through inordinate Fear of worldly Troubles,
like those unsound Professours of Religion, represented by the stony ground, who when trouble and persecution for the Gospels sake did arise, were immediately offended, Mark 4. 17. In short, by what hath been said, the palpable difference between those who have,
like those unsound Professors of Religion, represented by the stony ground, who when trouble and persecution for the Gospels sake did arise, were immediately offended, Mark 4. 17. In short, by what hath been said, the palpable difference between those who have,
or Landlord, the scoffs of profane neighbors, or the sight of a stake of Martyrdom, will certainly keep them to their dying day in the Tabernacles and courses of the ungodly.
or Landlord, the scoffs of profane neighbours, or the sighed of a stake of Martyrdom, will Certainly keep them to their dying day in the Tabernacles and courses of the ungodly.
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I have now dispatcht some brief Notes of Trial, by which they who are not willing to put a cheat upon their souls, may by the blessing of God make a true discovery of their choice,
I have now dispatched Some brief Notes of Trial, by which they who Are not willing to put a cheat upon their Souls, may by the blessing of God make a true discovery of their choice,
None that choose Gods pleasant waies, but manifest their delight in them; as there are abundance of unanswerable grounds for such an affection towards them:
None that choose God's pleasant ways, but manifest their delight in them; as there Are abundance of unanswerable grounds for such an affection towards them:
But, alas, to that height of prejudice against Gods waies, are the generality of people risen, that if you invite them into Gods pleasant waies, they are ready to tell you to your faces, you invite them to their losse;
But, alas, to that height of prejudice against God's ways, Are the generality of people risen, that if you invite them into God's pleasant ways, they Are ready to tell you to your faces, you invite them to their loss;
Well, I dare not enter into this large Field, but shut up this discourse with those words of the Prophet, Ezek. 19. 14. This is a Lamentation, and shall be for a Lamentation.
Well, I Dare not enter into this large Field, but shut up this discourse with those words of the Prophet, Ezekiel 19. 14. This is a Lamentation, and shall be for a Lamentation.
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Then me thinks, without prejudice, I may addresse an Exhortation to all of you, that hear me this day, who have not yet made this choice, 1. To alter your choice,
Then me thinks, without prejudice, I may address an Exhortation to all of you, that hear me this day, who have not yet made this choice, 1. To altar your choice,
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And many of the most excellent Arguments I must for their largenesse omit, as namely, the admirable pleasantnesse of the waies of God, Prov. 3. 17. Her waies are waies of pleasantnesse, &c. 2. The easinesse of the waies of God if compared with the worlds drudgery,
And many of the most excellent Arguments I must for their largeness omit, as namely, the admirable pleasantness of the ways of God, Curae 3. 17. Her ways Are ways of pleasantness, etc. 2. The easiness of the ways of God if compared with the world's drudgery,
and vindication of these, and such like Arguments from the cavils of gracelesse persons, to whom they are the greatest Paradoxes in the world, would require rather a large Volumn then a smal part of a single Sermon.
and vindication of these, and such like Arguments from the cavils of graceless Persons, to whom they Are the greatest Paradoxes in the world, would require rather a large Volume then a small part of a single Sermon.
But I remember the story of one, who after his Conversion seemed to think that the evidence of Gods Arguments to bring off from sin to Christ, was such, that scarce any that considered them could withstand the strength of them;
But I Remember the story of one, who After his Conversion seemed to think that the evidence of God's Arguments to bring off from since to christ, was such, that scarce any that considered them could withstand the strength of them;
but by much sad experience he afterwards found, that old Adam was too hard for young Melancthon. However the great God, who can perswade, deals with men as reasonable creatures,
but by much sad experience he afterwards found, that old Adam was too hard for young Melanchthon. However the great God, who can persuade, deals with men as reasonable creatures,
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but after mankind had wilfully turn'd the back upon God, for him (who passed by all the faln Angels, who were in the highest rank of creatures) to court rebellious dust and ashes to return,
but After mankind had wilfully turned the back upon God, for him (who passed by all the fallen Angels, who were in the highest rank of creatures) to court rebellious dust and Ashes to return,
And yet notwithstanding this most wonderfull willingnesse of God to bestow himself upon the children of men for their happinesse (for he himself hath no need of them) yet the Scripture giveth us clear assurance, that none shall enjoy him who are finally so gracelesse as not to choose him.
And yet notwithstanding this most wonderful willingness of God to bestow himself upon the children of men for their happiness (for he himself hath no need of them) yet the Scripture gives us clear assurance, that none shall enjoy him who Are finally so graceless as not to choose him.
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This was well observed by holy and learned Austin long since, Qui fecit te sine te non servabit te sine te, He that made thee without thee, will not save thee without thee;
This was well observed by holy and learned Austin long since, Qui fecit te sine te non servabit te sine te, He that made thee without thee, will not save thee without thee;
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This account we have given from God himself by the hand of Solomon, Prov. 1. 26, 27, 28. God speaking of the certain and fearfull desolation of the wicked, notwithstanding their supposed earnest suit for salvation, alledges this reason for it, v. 29. they did not choose the fear of the Lord;
This account we have given from God himself by the hand of Solomon, Curae 1. 26, 27, 28. God speaking of the certain and fearful desolation of the wicked, notwithstanding their supposed earnest suit for salvation, alleges this reason for it, v. 29. they did not choose the Fear of the Lord;
This Solomon observed in his time (and any wise man may make the like observation in our time) Eccl. 9. 11. Riches are not alwaies to men of understanding.
This Solomon observed in his time (and any wise man may make the like observation in our time) Ecclesiastes 9. 11. Riches Are not always to men of understanding.
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They who are most skilful to discover the temper, and accordingly to humour those whose favour they are greedy of, are most probable to obtain their favour,
They who Are most skilful to discover the temper, and accordingly to humour those whose favour they Are greedy of, Are most probable to obtain their favour,
Now what hath been said concerning mans inability to obtain worldly wealth, or favour, may as truly be asserted concerning al other temporal good things whatsoever.
Now what hath been said Concerning men inability to obtain worldly wealth, or favour, may as truly be asserted Concerning all other temporal good things whatsoever.
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Now this being so, let us learn wisdome from the sad experience of others disappointments, who misplace their choice, to choose that which is most worthy our choice,
Now this being so, let us Learn Wisdom from the sad experience of Others disappointments, who misplace their choice, to choose that which is most worthy our choice,
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and all their days hunted after with hottest chase imaginable, although the things they obtain are in themselves the good and comfortable blessings of God;
and all their days hunted After with hottest chase imaginable, although the things they obtain Are in themselves the good and comfortable blessings of God;
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and take comfort in it? But this is manifest by common experience, that many such persons have as little or lesse comfort of their estates then those who have not the hundredth part of such an estate:
and take Comfort in it? But this is manifest by Common experience, that many such Persons have as little or less Comfort of their estates then those who have not the hundredth part of such an estate:
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many times 'tis only the want of some small matter, that their extravagant fancies fix upon, which is so inconsiderable in it self, that they are ashamed to own it as the ground of their dissatifaction with their condition. 1 King. 21. 4, 6. Ahab seems as if he would make a dye of it,
many times it's only the want of Some small matter, that their extravagant fancies fix upon, which is so inconsiderable in it self, that they Are ashamed to own it as the ground of their dissatifaction with their condition. 1 King. 21. 4, 6. Ahab seems as if he would make a die of it,
Peter Martyr upon this place cites an Epistle of Ambrose to a friend of his, in which he makes a comparison between Naboth and Ahab, and pronounceth poor Naboth in a better condition then rich Ahab, because he was comfortable in the enjoyment of his little,
Peter Martyr upon this place cites an Epistle of Ambrose to a friend of his, in which he makes a comparison between Naboth and Ahab, and pronounceth poor Naboth in a better condition then rich Ahab, Because he was comfortable in the enjoyment of his little,
and if at any time they obtain what they eagerly seek, they never meet with one half or hundred part of comfort in such a condition as they promised to themselves.
and if At any time they obtain what they eagerly seek, they never meet with one half or hundred part of Comfort in such a condition as they promised to themselves.
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And therefore if God tels worldly men, that they shall never obtain comfortable satisfaction in their greatest abundance, it is the vainest thing in the world for them to think to prove God a Lyar, which is black blasphemy in the least to imagine.
And Therefore if God tells worldly men, that they shall never obtain comfortable satisfaction in their greatest abundance, it is the vainest thing in the world for them to think to prove God a Liar, which is black blasphemy in the least to imagine.
But Christ presently for the discovering of his unsoundnesse propounds the Parable of the Guests, who were invited to partake of those things he seemed to admire and choose,
But christ presently for the discovering of his unsoundness propounds the Parable of the Guests, who were invited to partake of those things he seemed to admire and choose,
and then we read, v. 18, 19, 20. that all made their excuses, (as if they would not go to Hell without some seeming good reasons) One had a great Farm to look after, another a new bargain, a third a wife;
and then we read, v. 18, 19, 20. that all made their excuses, (as if they would not go to Hell without Some seeming good Reasons) One had a great Farm to look After, Another a new bargain, a third a wife;
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V. 21. We read he was angry, and if you desire to know how great his anger was, v. 24. it is said, The persons who preferred the things of this world before the things of his Kingdom, should not taste of his Supper, that is, should not partake of the least degree of his comfortable favour, which was the spiritual delicacy of that great Supper.
V. 21. We read he was angry, and if you desire to know how great his anger was, v. 24. it is said, The Persons who preferred the things of this world before the things of his Kingdom, should not taste of his Supper, that is, should not partake of the least degree of his comfortable favour, which was the spiritual delicacy of that great Supper.
And here by the way, let worldlings take notice, that the persons mentioned in the Parable preferred lawful worldly comforts before the comforts of Christ, viz. their Farms, bargains, and wives.
And Here by the Way, let worldlings take notice, that the Persons mentioned in the Parable preferred lawful worldly comforts before the comforts of christ, viz. their Farms, bargains, and wives.
and there is no comparison between comforts that are only for a season, (as all the comforts of this world are) and the comforts of the other world which are eternal.
and there is no comparison between comforts that Are only for a season, (as all the comforts of this world Are) and the comforts of the other world which Are Eternal.
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In short, by preferring any worldly comfort before Christ, and the things of Christ, thou dost as it were say, My money is better then Christ, the favour of a rich Feprobate is better then the favour of the eternal God,
In short, by preferring any worldly Comfort before christ, and the things of christ, thou dost as it were say, My money is better then christ, the favour of a rich Feprobate is better then the favour of the Eternal God,
But then where shall these Monsters appear with comfort? who say the pleasures of sin are better then the pleasures of godlinesse, that prefer the smiles and favour of a filthy Whore,
But then where shall these Monsters appear with Comfort? who say the pleasures of since Are better then the pleasures of godliness, that prefer the smiles and favour of a filthy Whore,
If Christ be justly enraged against those who prefer Earth before Heaven, he cannot but be much more incensed against those who prefer Hell before Heaven.
If christ be justly enraged against those who prefer Earth before Heaven, he cannot but be much more incensed against those who prefer Hell before Heaven.
& pittiful to his creatures, that he cannot find in his heart to pour so much burning indignation upon them as he hath threatned against them in his word,
& pitiful to his creatures, that he cannot find in his heart to pour so much burning Indignation upon them as he hath threatened against them in his word,
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and therefore they need not abridge themselves of the pleasure of their darling iniquities, this was the prevailing temptation, by which our first parents were deluded.
and Therefore they need not abridge themselves of the pleasure of their darling iniquities, this was the prevailing temptation, by which our First Parents were deluded.
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learn therefore, O ye sons, and daughters of men to believe God, and not Satan, God tels us plainly that if we choose the ways of sinne, we cannot avoid the punishment of sin.
Learn Therefore, Oh you Sons, and daughters of men to believe God, and not Satan, God tells us plainly that if we choose the ways of sin, we cannot avoid the punishment of since.
Amongst other pregnant Scriptures to prove the certain issue of a bad choice, those remarkable words of the Psalmist are considerable, Psal. 11. 6. Upon the wicked he will rain snares, fire and brimstone,
among other pregnant Scriptures to prove the certain issue of a bad choice, those remarkable words of the Psalmist Are considerable, Psalm 11. 6. Upon the wicked he will rain snares, fire and brimstone,
And this fire is not said to be dropt, which notes, a small quantity, but to be poured down, which intimates a great measure of his wrath, that shall fall upon the wicked:
And this fire is not said to be dropped, which notes, a small quantity, but to be poured down, which intimates a great measure of his wrath, that shall fallen upon the wicked:
you have chosen and walked in the ways of sinne which lead to hell, and all the threatnings and promises of my blessed book, could not stop you in your sinful course!
you have chosen and walked in the ways of sin which led to hell, and all the threatenings and promises of my blessed book, could not stop you in your sinful course!
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The wicked will be ready then to use those words of the Prophet, before cited, Isa. 33. 14. Who among us shall dwell with devouring fire! Who shall endure everlasting burnings!
The wicked will be ready then to use those words of the Prophet, before cited, Isaiah 33. 14. Who among us shall dwell with devouring fire! Who shall endure everlasting burnings!
A great many simple persons, think, that when people being horribly afraid of everlasting burnings, cry earnestly to God to be delivered from that fearful misery, they are certainly penitent,
A great many simple Persons, think, that when people being horribly afraid of everlasting burnings, cry earnestly to God to be Delivered from that fearful misery, they Are Certainly penitent,
But alas, the devil in the possessed person had as much grace as this comes to, Mark. 5. 6. It is said, he worshipped, and vers. 7. the words which he used, are recorded:
But alas, the Devil in the possessed person had as much grace as this comes to, Mark. 5. 6. It is said, he worshipped, and vers. 7. the words which he used, Are recorded:
But no such language will prevail with Christ to release Devils from everlasting torments, nor will like words be effectual for the keeping any finally unregenerate from the damnation of hell.
But no such language will prevail with christ to release Devils from everlasting torments, nor will like words be effectual for the keeping any finally unregenerate from the damnation of hell.
Wicked men here by their sinnes crosse Gods revealed will, and God is resolved in the other world to crosse their wills, by inflicting intollerable punishments upon them for those sins.
Wicked men Here by their Sins cross God's revealed will, and God is resolved in the other world to cross their wills, by inflicting intolerable punishments upon them for those Sins.
Wicked sinners now grieve Gods spirit bere by their rebellions, and God is fully resolved to make all the veines of their heart to ake to all eternity.
Wicked Sinners now grieve God's Spirit bear by their rebellions, and God is Fully resolved to make all the Veins of their heart to ache to all eternity.
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The most wise and pittiful God will laugh at the folly of those who make any other choice then that which is here commended in this Text. It is a very bitter aggravation of the sad condition of a Malefactor,
The most wise and pitiful God will laugh At the folly of those who make any other choice then that which is Here commended in this Text. It is a very bitter aggravation of the sad condition of a Malefactor,
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when he is going to execution, to see a company of people about him to clap their hands, laugh and shout for joy, to see him carried to the place of execution, to hear them talking one to another, here goes a fool, that must dy like a dog in a string,
when he is going to execution, to see a company of people about him to clap their hands, laugh and shout for joy, to see him carried to the place of execution, to hear them talking one to Another, Here Goes a fool, that must die like a dog in a string,
But if it be so bitter, when under misery, to want the compassion of foolish and hardhearted men, tis abundantly more miserable, under far greater misery to be reproached,
But if it be so bitter, when under misery, to want the compassion of foolish and hardhearted men, this abundantly more miserable, under Far greater misery to be reproached,
That this fearful and sad condition will befal the wicked, is evident from those words of God by Solomon, Prov. 1. 22. How long ye simple ones will ye love simplicity,
That this fearful and sad condition will befall the wicked, is evident from those words of God by Solomon, Curae 1. 22. How long you simple ones will you love simplicity,
and ye scorners delight in scorning, and fools hate knowledge? Because I have called and ye have refused, I have stretched out my hands and none regarded;
and the Scorner's delight in scorning, and Fools hate knowledge? Because I have called and you have refused, I have stretched out my hands and none regarded;
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and stark fools, who for the pleasures of sinne, which last, and they knew would last but for a season, they wilfully exposed themselves to that fearfull indignation of God;
and stark Fools, who for the pleasures of sin, which last, and they knew would last but for a season, they wilfully exposed themselves to that fearful Indignation of God;
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and his dehortation from disobedience with terrible threatnings, then vers. 14. shuts up that discourse after this manner, I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing;
and his dehortation from disobedience with terrible threatenings, then vers. 14. shuts up that discourse After this manner, I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have Set before you life and death, blessing and cursing;
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In which remarkable words, according to Gods interpretation of them, which is alwayes according to truth, it is manifestly apparant, that they who choose the way of obedience, choose life;
In which remarkable words, according to God's Interpretation of them, which is always according to truth, it is manifestly apparent, that they who choose the Way of Obedience, choose life;
and so by the Law of Contraries, they who choose the way of Disobedience choose death, which is a comprehensive word, including the fearful misery of both worlds.
and so by the Law of Contraries, they who choose the Way of Disobedience choose death, which is a comprehensive word, including the fearful misery of both world's.
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And God himselfe, whose language will not be reformed by any deluded sinners vain philosophy, speakes after the same rate, Pro. 8. 36. He that sinnes against me, wrongeth his owne soul, all they that hate me, as all do, who do not make the choice I have been speaking of, love Death; And if so,
And God himself, whose language will not be reformed by any deluded Sinners vain philosophy, speaks After the same rate, Pro 8. 36. He that Sins against me, wrongeth his own soul, all they that hate me, as all do, who do not make the choice I have been speaking of, love Death; And if so,
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Let holy David (as such) speak for himself, and consequently the sense of all holy ones, Psal ▪ 119. 30 I have chosen the way of truth, and vers. 173. I have chosen thy precepts;
Let holy David (as such) speak for himself, and consequently the sense of all holy ones, Psalm ▪ 119. 30 I have chosen the Way of truth, and vers. 173. I have chosen thy Precepts;
Certainly at some times when under great outward afflictions, inward awaknings of Conscience, and under the sentence of death in their own apprehensions, some of them wil speak more holy truths in an hour ▪ then they have done in seven years before, they abound with good discourses,
Certainly At Some times when under great outward afflictions, inward awaknings of Conscience, and under the sentence of death in their own apprehensions, Some of them will speak more holy truths in an hour ▪ then they have done in seven Years before, they abound with good discourses,
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if God spare them, and dare believe them, they will not stick to make him large promises before many witnesses of better behaviour towards him all the remaining part of their days.
if God spare them, and Dare believe them, they will not stick to make him large promises before many Witnesses of better behaviour towards him all the remaining part of their days.
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Unlesse, (which the Scripture will not bear, although this hypocritical age will) men should say, O ye h•ly drunkards, religious fornicators, godly swearers, pious cheater, the Kingdom of heaven stands open to receive you.
Unless, (which the Scripture will not bear, although this hypocritical age will) men should say, Oh you h•ly drunkards, religious fornicators, godly swearers, pious cheater, the Kingdom of heaven Stands open to receive you.
I shall only suggest at present the speech of the rich man the parable speaks of, Luke 16. 28. who when in hell, desired that his five brethren might be warned not to come to that place of torment which they could not avoid,
I shall only suggest At present the speech of the rich man the parable speaks of, Lycia 16. 28. who when in hell, desired that his five brothers might be warned not to come to that place of torment which they could not avoid,
I dare adde no more to presse the first branch of the Exhortation, and am much troubled, that I can now speak so little to the second branch, which also deserves a most vigorous enforcement.
I Dare add no more to press the First branch of the Exhortation, and am much troubled, that I can now speak so little to the second branch, which also deserves a most vigorous enforcement.
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when we will begin to make this choice, Mat. 6. 33. Christ calls upon the children of men to seek first the kingdom of heaven and the righteousnesse thereof, which is as much in effect, as if he had said;
when we will begin to make this choice, Mathew 6. 33. christ calls upon the children of men to seek First the Kingdom of heaven and the righteousness thereof, which is as much in Effect, as if he had said;
and indeed onely deserve our early choice, and nothing is more reasonable then to be guided in our choice, by the different worth of Objects that are before us, Prov. 4. 7. Wisdom is the principal thing,
and indeed only deserve our early choice, and nothing is more reasonable then to be guided in our choice, by the different worth of Objects that Are before us, Curae 4. 7. Wisdom is the principal thing,
Assuredly let men begin never so soon to leave the ways of sin, and to walk in the ways of God they will find it sufficiently difficult to turn their back upon wicked company,
Assuredly let men begin never so soon to leave the ways of since, and to walk in the ways of God they will find it sufficiently difficult to turn their back upon wicked company,
But the longer they have been in league with sinners, and the longer they have been wedded to any sinful course, the difficulty will certainly increase by those means.
But the longer they have been in league with Sinners, and the longer they have been wedded to any sinful course, the difficulty will Certainly increase by those means.
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The Prophet speaks fully to this point, Jer. 13. 23. Can the Ethiopian change his skin? or the Leopard his spots? then may ye also do good who are accustomed to do evil.
The Prophet speaks Fully to this point, Jer. 13. 23. Can the Ethiopian change his skin? or the Leopard his spots? then may you also do good who Are accustomed to do evil.
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God made his beloved Job in bitternesse to possesse the sins of his youth, Job 13. 26. Although they who make this right choice late, shal not wholly loose the happinesse of the other world,
God made his Beloved Job in bitterness to possess the Sins of his youth, Job 13. 26. Although they who make this right choice late, shall not wholly lose the happiness of the other world,
And if that be supposed as true (which goes currant with many learned and sober Divines, which I cannot now discusse) that there are degrees of glory in heaven, they who engage late in Gods vineyard, will throughout eternity possesse Heavens glory in a lesse degree,
And if that be supposed as true (which Goes currant with many learned and Sobrium Divines, which I cannot now discuss) that there Are Degrees of glory in heaven, they who engage late in God's vineyard, will throughout eternity possess Heavens glory in a less degree,
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Now Gods remarkable acceptation of those who early choose him, and his precious waies, is restified by the high commendations he in his Word bestows upon them.
Now God's remarkable acceptation of those who early choose him, and his precious ways, is restified by the high commendations he in his Word bestows upon them.
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This stands on Record for the praise of young Timothy as long as the blessed Book of God shall be found in the hands of any person, That from a child he had known the Scriptures, which were able to make him wise unto salvation.
This Stands on Record for the praise of young Timothy as long as the blessed Book of God shall be found in the hands of any person, That from a child he had known the Scriptures, which were able to make him wise unto salvation.
This is clear from those words of the Prophet, Mal. 1. 8. If ye offer the blood for Sacrifice, is it not evil? Offer it now unto thy Governour, will he be pleased with thee,
This is clear from those words of the Prophet, Malachi 1. 8. If you offer the blood for Sacrifice, is it not evil? Offer it now unto thy Governor, will he be pleased with thee,
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and no comfort could be fastned upon them by the most skilful Barnabasses; and this the great Spring of their tormenting fear, they strongly apprehend, it is too late, it is too late:
and no Comfort could be fastened upon them by the most skilful Barnabas's; and this the great Spring of their tormenting Fear, they strongly apprehend, it is too late, it is too late:
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when he finds so many terrible things delivered in the Scripture against this common sin of delaying to turn to God, he will be ready to improve them to the utmost.
when he finds so many terrible things Delivered in the Scripture against this Common since of delaying to turn to God, he will be ready to improve them to the utmost.
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and put off God from year to year, till he would no longer bear it, v. 10. for in v. 11. God tels him his mind in such terrible language, that their ears might well tingle,
and put off God from year to year, till he would no longer bear it, v. 10. for in v. 11. God tells him his mind in such terrible language, that their ears might well tingle,
if they afterwards begin to lament after God: Satan will be ready to entertain them with such suggestions as these, as good nothing, as nothing to the purpose;
if they afterwards begin to lament After God: Satan will be ready to entertain them with such suggestions as these, as good nothing, as nothing to the purpose;
I dare add no more, because I must needs spend the remaining part of the time in speaking concerning the sad Providence which hath brought us together at this time.
I Dare add no more, Because I must needs spend the remaining part of the time in speaking Concerning the sad Providence which hath brought us together At this time.
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And because it is not usuall with me upon such occasions to make any large discourse concerning the dead, (the main scope of Funeral Sermons being the instruction of the living,
And Because it is not usual with me upon such occasions to make any large discourse Concerning the dead, (the main scope of Funeral Sermons being the instruction of the living,
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although the more evidences of her remarkable piety are brought to their remembrances, the greatnesse of their own losse is thereby the more clearly discovered.
although the more evidences of her remarkable piety Are brought to their remembrances, the greatness of their own loss is thereby the more clearly discovered.
Yet such self-love as makes them confine their thoughts wholly to their own losse, neglecting the needful meditation of her incomparable gain, is certainly liable to reproof.
Yet such Self-love as makes them confine their thoughts wholly to their own loss, neglecting the needful meditation of her incomparable gain, is Certainly liable to reproof.
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But I can with confidence bespeak the friends of this deceased Gentlewoman in like words to those of our dear Saviour, to the daughters of Jerusalem; Weep not for her, from whose eyes all tears are wiped, but weep for your selves;
But I can with confidence bespeak the Friends of this deceased Gentlewoman in like words to those of our dear Saviour, to the daughters of Jerusalem; Weep not for her, from whose eyes all tears Are wiped, but weep for your selves;
Es. 57. 11. The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous are taken away from the evil to come.
Es. 57. 11. The righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart, and merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the righteous Are taken away from the evil to come.
I love not to conceive, or utter doleful prophecies, but my earnest prayer to God is, that we may all walk penitently under this stroak, that greater displeasure then we are at present aware of do not flow in upon us through this very great breach.
I love not to conceive, or utter doleful prophecies, but my earnest prayer to God is, that we may all walk penitently under this stroke, that greater displeasure then we Are At present aware of doe not flow in upon us through this very great breach.
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and but some things (for haste) which were remarkable in the holy life of Mrs Anne Petter. And here I might speak of her in a threefold capacity. 1. Natural. 2. Civil. 3. Spiritual.
and but Some things (for haste) which were remarkable in the holy life of Mrs Anne Petter. And Here I might speak of her in a threefold capacity. 1. Natural. 2. Civil. 3. Spiritual.
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when they would praise any person, to speak of his Family, to derive his pedigree through many discents, to enlarge upon his natural disposition, parts, education, learning, and such other accomplishments.
when they would praise any person, to speak of his Family, to derive his pedigree through many descents, to enlarge upon his natural disposition, parts, education, learning, and such other accomplishments.
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She could say with Deborah, Judg. 5. 9. My heart is towards the Governours of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Blesse ye the Lord;
She could say with Deborah, Judges 5. 9. My heart is towards the Governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless you the Lord;
And yet further, she did not satisfie her self by serving God with that which cost her nought, she never repined at any expence of money in the Cause of Christ.
And yet further, she did not satisfy her self by serving God with that which cost her nought, she never repined At any expense of money in the Cause of christ.
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And which was much more considerable, having an only son left her, who was most dearly beloved by her, she willingly parted with him for the service of the publick interest.
And which was much more considerable, having an only son left her, who was most dearly Beloved by her, she willingly parted with him for the service of the public Interest.
One little handful were much better, then many such mouth-fuls. Her charity was constant; she did not content her self once in a year to drop a small alms,
One little handful were much better, then many such mouthfuls. Her charity was constant; she did not content her self once in a year to drop a small alms,
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Very many here, and elsewhere, might have deservedly prayed for her, when living, using such words as Paul for Onesiphorus. 2 Tim. 1. 16. The Lord give mercy to the house of Mistress Petter, for she often refreshed me and mine.
Very many Here, and elsewhere, might have deservedly prayed for her, when living, using such words as Paul for Onesiphorus. 2 Tim. 1. 16. The Lord give mercy to the house of Mistress Better, for she often refreshed me and mine.
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if at any time she by information offered by others, or enquiry made by her self, came to the notice of any godly person in distress, she opened her purse, without any motives, besides what her own inflamed heart furnished her with,
if At any time she by information offered by Others, or enquiry made by her self, Come to the notice of any godly person in distress, she opened her purse, without any motives, beside what her own inflamed heart furnished her with,
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and sent liberal tokens to those whose faces she never did, or shall see, till she behold them in the Kingdome of Glory. 2. And by admitting them before others into familiar society with her self,
and sent liberal tokens to those whose faces she never did, or shall see, till she behold them in the Kingdom of Glory. 2. And by admitting them before Others into familiar society with her self,
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herein very like the man after Gods own heart, Psalm 16. 2. O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord, my goodnesse extendeth not to thee,
herein very like the man After God's own heart, Psalm 16. 2. Oh my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord, my Goodness extendeth not to thee,
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she was in this respect eminently God-like, that when others have been manifestly guilty of the breach of peace, and had not humility enough to offer reconciliation, she was willing to be the first in seeking reconciliation.
she was in this respect eminently Godlike, that when Others have been manifestly guilty of the breach of peace, and had not humility enough to offer reconciliation, she was willing to be the First in seeking reconciliation.
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and so long I can heartily close with them, and (over-looking what I conceive to be their infirmities) honour them for the image of Jesus Christ that shines in them.
and so long I can heartily close with them, and (overlooking what I conceive to be their infirmities) honour them for the image of jesus christ that shines in them.
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Also like Christ, she was much in prayer for this needful union, John 17. 11. 6. She was exceeding careful of the souls of those that were under her charge;
Also like christ, she was much in prayer for this needful Union, John 17. 11. 6. She was exceeding careful of the Souls of those that were under her charge;
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besides her holy example before them ▪ and daily prayers for them, she was wont to hear her servants repeat over their Catechismes once a week, especially before their receiving the Sacrament of the Lords Supper;
beside her holy Exampl before them ▪ and daily Prayers for them, she was wont to hear her Servants repeat over their Catechisms once a Week, especially before their receiving the Sacrament of the lords Supper;
it would be but an equal and ingenuous discovery of their thankfulness to God for that mercy, by taking care that their servants might find some time to do Gods work, as well as their work.
it would be but an equal and ingenuous discovery of their thankfulness to God for that mercy, by taking care that their Servants might find Some time to do God's work, as well as their work.
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and for many years together read over the whole Bible once in each year. Besides also she read much in the approved Treatises of our most eminent practical Divines;
and for many Years together read over the Whole bible once in each year. Beside also she read much in the approved Treatises of our most eminent practical Divines;
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It would make any holy soul to mourn bitterly in secret, to consider how many Gentlewomen can talk even to admiration, of all ordinary worldly subjects;
It would make any holy soul to mourn bitterly in secret, to Consider how many Gentlewomen can talk even to admiration, of all ordinary worldly subject's;
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If they would wisely redeem some time from their sleep, and many hours from that time that is usually bestowed in an abhorred prodigality, in the over-curious decking,
If they would wisely Redeem Some time from their sleep, and many hours from that time that is usually bestowed in an abhorred prodigality, in the overcurious decking,
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and trimming their vile bodies, and if further they would beware of trifling away so many after-noons in dangerous visits of all sorts of persons, of their rank,
and trimming their vile bodies, and if further they would beware of trifling away so many afternoons in dangerous visits of all sorts of Persons, of their rank,
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I am sure Christ is little beholding to them, who are so tender of their own reputation, that to avoid that which the foolish world calls incivility, they will make bold to rob him of abundance of precious hours, which his service cals for, and deserves at their hands;
I am sure christ is little beholding to them, who Are so tender of their own reputation, that to avoid that which the foolish world calls incivility, they will make bold to rob him of abundance of precious hours, which his service calls for, and deserves At their hands;
but although this be a chief part, yet certainly not the whole of their duty; for it is not the bare reading of the Scriptures that will make them Christians, but the understanding of them;
but although this be a chief part, yet Certainly not the Whole of their duty; for it is not the bore reading of the Scriptures that will make them Christians, but the understanding of them;
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and for this end, what means more proper, and probable, then the perusal of the Treatises of the godly Learned, who excel in the gift of sound interpretation of the Scriptures.
and for this end, what means more proper, and probable, then the perusal of the Treatises of the godly Learned, who excel in the gift of found Interpretation of the Scriptures.
and go to bed late, to get barley bread to keep themselves, and children from starving, have yet spent more hours in reading the Scriptures, hearing weekly Lectures, perusing the Treatises of godly Divines in one year,
and go to Bed late, to get Barley bred to keep themselves, and children from starving, have yet spent more hours in reading the Scriptures, hearing weekly Lectures, perusing the Treatises of godly Divines in one year,
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when abroad, and tired with travel, (which many would take for a compleat excuse) she would not betake her self to her bed, till this duty was duly dispatched.
when abroad, and tired with travel, (which many would take for a complete excuse) she would not betake her self to her Bed, till this duty was duly dispatched.
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'Tis a very sad thing to consider, that many who call themselves Christians, and are angry if others do not subscribe to their judgement of themselves, without giving the least hint of backwardness, who yet seldome,
It's a very sad thing to Consider, that many who call themselves Christians, and Are angry if Others do not subscribe to their judgement of themselves, without giving the least hint of backwardness, who yet seldom,
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Alas such persons consider not that a wretch newly crept out of one Gaol, and groaned for by another, may yet in a crowd go along with a Petition to a great Prince,
Alas such Persons Consider not that a wretch newly crept out of one Gaol, and groaned for by Another, may yet in a crowd go along with a Petition to a great Prince,
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but for any Subject to have leave, and heart to go privately upon all occasions into the Prince his presence, with Petitions, argues an high degree of familiarity.
but for any Subject to have leave, and heart to go privately upon all occasions into the Prince his presence, with Petitions, argues an high degree of familiarity.
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she used to speak much of them, and once in every year to set a day apart for the exercise of thanksgiving to God for them, by which she evidenced her self to be a most wise, and ingenuous Christian.
she used to speak much of them, and once in every year to Set a day apart for the exercise of thanksgiving to God for them, by which she evidenced her self to be a most wise, and ingenuous Christian.
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You have now heard something of her zeal in the private worship of God, and it cannot be reasonably conceived, that she was less careful of Gods publick service.
You have now herd something of her zeal in the private worship of God, and it cannot be reasonably conceived, that she was less careful of God's public service.
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And indeed her great zeal to the worship of God appeared clearly in her singular delight in that time, which by Gods appointment is set apart for special attendance upon it, I mean the holy Sabbath of God:
And indeed her great zeal to the worship of God appeared clearly in her singular delight in that time, which by God's appointment is Set apart for special attendance upon it, I mean the holy Sabbath of God:
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as to the concernments of both worlds, she would ever expresse her admiration of Gods great goodnesse towards her, by acknowledging that what God had done graciously for her, was for one, who (in her own thoughts) was the meanest of her fathers family.
as to the concernments of both world's, she would ever express her admiration of God's great Goodness towards her, by acknowledging that what God had done graciously for her, was for one, who (in her own thoughts) was the Meanest of her Father's family.
5. She was very patient under affliction and living to so great an age as she did, it cannot be imagined but that she shared in the common lot of Christians.
5. She was very patient under affliction and living to so great an age as she did, it cannot be imagined but that she shared in the Common lot of Christians.
6. She was a most heavenly minded Christian, She abounded alwayes in discourses tending that way (not onely in her sicknesse) but all the time of her health;
6. She was a most heavenly minded Christian, She abounded always in discourses tending that Way (not only in her sickness) but all the time of her health;
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and being wholly destitute of Faith, were ready to cry, and run from place to place, one being solicitous, where to dispose of his money, another to hide his person in safety, she was quiet;
and being wholly destitute of Faith, were ready to cry, and run from place to place, one being solicitous, where to dispose of his money, Another to hide his person in safety, she was quiet;
and by that means she was made afraid at any time of neglecting to cast her self wholly upon the free grace of God in Christ for salvation, according to the Covenant.
and by that means she was made afraid At any time of neglecting to cast her self wholly upon the free grace of God in christ for salvation, according to the Covenant.
So likewise the clear commandment above mentioned, for believing, made her as much afraid to neglect that duty, which is the most eminent of all Christian duties,
So likewise the clear Commandment above mentioned, for believing, made her as much afraid to neglect that duty, which is the most eminent of all Christian duties,
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As to the faith of evidence, she attained to such a degree of it, that by it (which was a most incomparable priviledge) she was lifted up ry much above the fear of death.
As to the faith of evidence, she attained to such a degree of it, that by it (which was a most incomparable privilege) she was lifted up Rye much above the Fear of death.
Her language in the time of her sicknesse was, Come Lord Jesus, come quickly, and for my part, it was to my great admiration to hear of what she spake frequently,
Her language in the time of her sickness was, Come Lord jesus, come quickly, and for my part, it was to my great admiration to hear of what she spoke frequently,
as the garden of her long, and Christian life was, with a grateful variety of sweet and beautiful Graces, cannot in a short time be gathered, and presented in one handful.
as the garden of her long, and Christian life was, with a grateful variety of sweet and beautiful Graces, cannot in a short time be gathered, and presented in one handful.
least I should seem to flatter, which none that know my temper will readily charge me with, it must be confessed, that she had her infirmitie; (as all others, of the best of Saints have in this life) yet because they are unquestionably covered, forgiven,
lest I should seem to flatter, which none that know my temper will readily charge me with, it must be confessed, that she had her infirmity; (as all Others, of the best of Saints have in this life) yet Because they Are unquestionably covered, forgiven,
and other Worthies, who had (at least some of them) greater miscarriages then I ever observed in her, that none of their praises are stained with any blots,
and other Worthies, who had (At least Some of them) greater miscarriages then I ever observed in her, that none of their praises Are stained with any blots,
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To summe up all, this excellent Gentlewoman Mrs. A. Petter, so manifested her Graces in all Relations and Conditions, that it may be truly said of her:
To sum up all, this excellent Gentlewoman Mrs. A. Petter, so manifested her Graces in all Relations and Conditions, that it may be truly said of her:
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She was a most loving, respectful, and obedient Wife, a very tender and careful Mother, a conscionable and bountiful Mistresse, a peaceable and helpful Neighbour:
She was a most loving, respectful, and obedient Wife, a very tender and careful Mother, a conscionable and bountiful Mistress, a peaceable and helpful Neighbour:
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And then (craving pardon for my very unusual prolixity) I shut up all with like words to those of the blessed Apostle. 2 Tim. 2. 7. Consider what hath been spoken,
And then (craving pardon for my very unusual prolixity) I shut up all with like words to those of the blessed Apostle. 2 Tim. 2. 7. Consider what hath been spoken,
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