Christian geography and arithmetick, or, A true survey of the world together with the right art of numbering our dayes therein being the substance of some sermons preached in Bristol / by Thomas Hardcastle.
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for this, read over at your leisure these Scriptures, Mat. 24.42. to the end, and 25.13. Mar. 13.32. to the end, Luke 21.36. The former is that which at present falls more directly, under my Consideration;
for this, read over At your leisure these Scriptures, Mathew 24.42. to the end, and 25.13. Mar. 13.32. to the end, Lycia 21.36. The former is that which At present falls more directly, under my Consideration;
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Saviour's general Dehortation, Ver. 25. Take no thought, &c. Observe how particular he is, as if he designed to answer all the secret Objections and Surmisings of an unbelieving heart;
Saviour's general Dehortation, Ver. 25. Take no Thought, etc. Observe how particular he is, as if he designed to answer all the secret Objections and Surmisings of an unbelieving heart;
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than to frame thy Body which was curiously wrought, rare Embroidery, curious Needlework; a skin will serve for the Back, and the slesh will serve for the Belly,
than to frame thy Body which was curiously wrought, rare Embroidery, curious Needlework; a skin will serve for the Back, and the slesh will serve for the Belly,
3. Ground, ab inutili, from the unprofitableness of this anxious & perplexing care, in Ver. 27. Which of you by taking thought, &c for neither if you be solicitous, are you the better;
3. Ground, ab inutili, from the unprofitableness of this anxious & perplexing care, in Ver. 27. Which of you by taking Thought, etc. for neither if you be solicitous, Are you the better;
4. Reason lies especially against taking care for Raiment, from the consideration of the Lillies of the Field, the Vegetables more inconsiderable than the the Fowls,
4. Reason lies especially against taking care for Raiment, from the consideration of the Lilies of the Field, the Vegetables more inconsiderable than the the Fowls,
which way soever a Christian looks, he may find Food for his Faith • When I see the Fields so adorned, can I think that God will suffer me to go naked for want of a Covering.
which Way soever a Christian looks, he may find Food for his Faith • When I see the Fields so adorned, can I think that God will suffer me to go naked for want of a Covering.
5. Inducement is, ab absurdo, in the beginning of Ver. 32. It's not ingenious, not at all becoming you to be so carking and caring, it is a Gentilish property, poor Heathens that know of no better things, may be allowed to seek after these earthly matters;
5. Inducement is, ab absurdo, in the beginning of Ver. 32. It's not ingenious, not At all becoming you to be so carking and caring, it is a Gentilish property, poor heathens that know of no better things, may be allowed to seek After these earthly matters;
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6. Incitement is, a non-necessario, in the latter end of Ver. 32. For your heavenly Father knows, &c. He that made you, knows what you stand in need of, what your Constitutions do require,
6. Incitement is, a non-necessario, in the latter end of Ver. 32. For your heavenly Father knows, etc. He that made you, knows what you stand in need of, what your Constitutions do require,
how much will serve, how little Nature requires, and how much less Grace needs, if you have but little, do not call it Poverty, but Discipline; he is your Father.
how much will serve, how little Nature requires, and how much less Grace needs, if you have but little, do not call it Poverty, but Discipline; he is your Father.
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and do not know but my Soul and Body may lie naked in the scorching flames of the wrath of God to all Eternity? besides, I have a Promise of God for outward things,
and do not know but my Soul and Body may lie naked in the scorching flames of the wrath of God to all Eternity? beside, I have a Promise of God for outward things,
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David; The dayes of our years are threescore years and ten, &c. But a greater than all these is our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who tells us in the Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard, that they were hired for a day, which is the time of life;
David; The days of our Years Are threescore Years and ten, etc. But a greater than all these is our Blessed Lord and Saviour jesus christ, who tells us in the Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard, that they were hired for a day, which is the time of life;
And if we come to the Altar, and there remember that our Brother hath ought against us, we must leave the Gift before the Altar, &c. we must not say that we will do it to morrow.
And if we come to the Altar, and there Remember that our Brother hath ought against us, we must leave the Gift before the Altar, etc. we must not say that we will do it to morrow.
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2. As a day is cut off by the night, so is our life cut short & cut off somtimes sooner somtimes later, some dayes are longer than others, but none very long;
2. As a day is Cut off by the night, so is our life Cut short & Cut off sometimes sooner sometimes later, Some days Are longer than Others, but none very long;
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how soon are our Countenances changed, and we sent away? how many that have been well in the morning, have been dead before evening, gone out in health,
how soon Are our Countenances changed, and we sent away? how many that have been well in the morning, have been dead before evening, gone out in health,
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though nothing is more ordinary than to say, I little thought such an one would have been gone so soon, what an healthful lusty Man was he, it was but such a day I saw him,
though nothing is more ordinary than to say, I little Thought such an one would have been gone so soon, what an healthful lusty Man was he, it was but such a day I saw him,
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and than it's good for nothing, but the broken pieces are thrown out to the Dungbild So whilst breath is there, thou art very useful for many things, can walk,
and than it's good for nothing, but the broken Pieces Are thrown out to the Dungbild So while breath is there, thou art very useful for many things, can walk,
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but when once thy breath is gone, and thy life like water spilt upon the ground which can not be gathered up again thy dead Carcase must be taken up and carried out, and laid in the ground.
but when once thy breath is gone, and thy life like water spilled upon the ground which can not be gathered up again thy dead Carcase must be taken up and carried out, and laid in the ground.
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and so Job, Is there not an appointed time to Man upon Earth? are not his dayes like the dayes oftan Hire ling? the dise of Man is measured; by the will of God;
and so Job, Is there not an appointed time to Man upon Earth? Are not his days like the days oftan Hire ling? the dise of Man is measured; by the will of God;
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How does the Apostle James reprove and cheek with all sevrity this great Pride and Arrogandy in Men, that would be cutting out snippets, large threeds of time,
How does the Apostle James reprove and cheek with all sevrity this great Pride and Arrogandy in Men, that would be cutting out snippets, large threads of time,
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Friend, who gave you leave to promise and Design and contrive and lay Trains for so long a time? did you come and ask me for my advice both about the thing and the time? I'le cut you short, I'le give a nick in your time,
Friend, who gave you leave to promise and Design and contrive and lay Trains for so long a time? did you come and ask me for my Advice both about the thing and the time? I'll Cut you short, I'll give a neck in your time,
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Its Dangerous Travelling in some places because of Wolves, and Bears, and Wild Beasts: I know no place in the World but is infested with such Creatures as the Scripture calls Beasts, Lyons, Wolves, Dogs, Foxes, destroyers of the Earth; every Saint of God may safely say, that he is afraid of Bodily harm whilst he lives here.
Its Dangerous Traveling in Some places Because of Wolves, and Bears, and Wild Beasts: I know no place in the World but is infested with such Creatures as the Scripture calls Beasts, Lyons, Wolves, Dogs, Foxes, destroyers of the Earth; every Saint of God may safely say, that he is afraid of Bodily harm while he lives Here.
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is that Passage of Cain and Abel; And Cain talked with Abel his Brother and it came to pass when they were in the Field, that Cain rose up against Abel his Brother and slew him.
is that Passage of Cain and Abel; And Cain talked with Abel his Brother and it Come to pass when they were in the Field, that Cain rose up against Abel his Brother and slew him.
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who having a little lether-length given him, presently brings the House about their ears, and Kills every Man and Woman that was there: see Job 1.19. He was not long of doing it, he smote the four Corners of the House, he did it to purpose.
who having a little lether-length given him, presently brings the House about their ears, and Kills every Man and Woman that was there: see Job 1.19. He was not long of doing it, he smote the four Corners of the House, he did it to purpose.
do but take notice of those over flowings that are usual and common, which do not cause wonder, Oh that they might procure more Observation than they do!
do but take notice of those over flowings that Are usual and Common, which do not cause wonder, O that they might procure more Observation than they do!
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what Day is there especially great Places wherein there is not one or more found Dead? how frequently is the Passing Bell founding in thine Ears? how many Spectacles of Mortality Old and Young daily carried to the Graved? yet who layes it to Heart? Burials are so frequent in Cities that they are not regarded,
what Day is there especially great Places wherein there is not one or more found Dead? how frequently is the Passing Bell founding in thine Ears? how many Spectacles of Mortality Old and Young daily carried to the Graved? yet who lays it to Heart? Burials Are so frequent in Cities that they Are not regarded,
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it will not be prevailed with for the least delay pray thee suffer me to go & bury my Father to set my House in order, to give some directions about my Children and Estate, no I cannot stay, come away;
it will not be prevailed with for the least Delay pray thee suffer me to go & bury my Father to Set my House in order, to give Some directions about my Children and Estate, no I cannot stay, come away;
What saies Solomon: Whatever thine hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might, Eccle. 9.10. for there is no Work, nor Device, nor Knowledge, nor Wisdom in the Grave whither thou goest;
What Says Solomon: Whatever thine hand finds to do, do it with all thy might, Eccle. 9.10. for there is no Work, nor Device, nor Knowledge, nor Wisdom in the Grave whither thou goest;
Consider then thus with thy self, I will set all right with God now, I may be gone before Morning, I may be taken away in my sleep and awake in Eternity;
Consider then thus with thy self, I will Set all right with God now, I may be gone before Morning, I may be taken away in my sleep and awake in Eternity;
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But God said unto him, thou Fool, this Night shall thy Soul be required of thee &c. If he had only reckoned of this Day, he had not heard that dreadful Word of, this Night, or at least would not have been dreadful to him to have heard it.
But God said unto him, thou Fool, this Night shall thy Soul be required of thee etc. If he had only reckoned of this Day, he had not herd that dreadful Word of, this Night, or At least would not have been dreadful to him to have herd it.
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Ʋse 3. Hence we see what little cause we have either to fear or envy any man in the World, any wordly great Man's what saies the Psalmist, Surely thou didst set them in slippery places,
Ʋse 3. Hence we see what little cause we have either to Fear or envy any man in the World, any wordly great Man's what Says the Psalmist, Surely thou didst Set them in slippery places,
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how are they brought into Destruction as in a Moments, &c. For this matter consult further those places, Job. 21.13.30. and 24.19, 20, 24. Rev. 18.10.17.19.
how Are they brought into Destruction as in a Moments, etc. For this matter consult further those places, Job. 21.13.30. and 24.19, 20, 24. Rev. 18.10.17.19.
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where is now your Carpenters Son, meaning Christ, what will he now do for you, to save you from the Emperour? to whom the Christian replied Boldly, this Carpenter,
where is now your Carpenters Son, meaning christ, what will he now do for you, to save you from the Emperor? to whom the Christian replied Boldly, this Carpenter,
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I will pursue, I will overtake saies proud Pharaoh, the next News we hear of him, he is in the Bottom of the Sea as Mute as the Fishes that seed upon his Dead Carcase;
I will pursue, I will overtake Says proud Pharaoh, the next News we hear of him, he is in the Bottom of the Sea as Mute as the Fish that seed upon his Dead Carcase;
It is an hour of Temptation, if it grieve you that your Comforts stay with you so little a while, they are but Day-Comforts, you cannot prevail with them to Lodge with you;
It is an hour of Temptation, if it grieve you that your Comforts stay with you so little a while, they Are but Day-Comforts, you cannot prevail with them to Lodge with you;
Why, let this relieve you that your Troubles are but Night-Troubles, they will be gone in the Morning, they will not abide in your House why should I complain much of that, which for any thing I know may be ended before my complaint be at an end:
Why, let this relieve you that your Troubles Are but Night-Troubles, they will be gone in the Morning, they will not abide in your House why should I complain much of that, which for any thing I know may be ended before my complaint be At an end:
where is the Person that ever could say, this Day have I lived, and met with no Cross, no Trial, no Disappointment, no Grief, no Perplexity, every thing, every circumstance has been to my Hearts desire, I could not have wished it otherwise;
where is the Person that ever could say, this Day have I lived, and met with no Cross, no Trial, no Disappointment, no Grief, no Perplexity, every thing, every circumstance has been to my Hearts desire, I could not have wished it otherwise;
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how canst thou expect to be quiet one moment, that hath such an active and diligent Enemy, who goes about night and day seeking whom he may devour? he sleeps not in the night time, much less on the day time;
how Canst thou expect to be quiet one moment, that hath such an active and diligent Enemy, who Goes about night and day seeking whom he may devour? he sleeps not in the night time, much less on the day time;
and assoon as ever thou hast shut thy Door, down he sits with thee, and presents thee sometimes with one sort of thoughts, sometimes with another sort;
and As soon as ever thou hast shut thy Door, down he sits with thee, and presents thee sometime with one sort of thoughts, sometime with Another sort;
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sometimes he bids make haste, get thee down, get thy Chapters read, and thy Prayers said, such a business stayed for thee, such an one is to be spoken with,
sometime he bids make haste, get thee down, get thy Chapters read, and thy Prayers said, such a business stayed for thee, such an one is to be spoken with,
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God is a God of mercy, if thou be indisposed now, God is a God of pity, he will pass it by, he knows the flesh is weak, &c. Sometimes again with other thoughts,
God is a God of mercy, if thou be indisposed now, God is a God of pity, he will pass it by, he knows the Flesh is weak, etc. Sometime again with other thoughts,
Thirdly, Here is a means to make thy thoughts more sad and perplexed than they should be, that so he may provoke thee to throw all away, all seriousness, all Godly Sorrow, as a Temptation.
Thirdly, Here is a means to make thy thoughts more sad and perplexed than they should be, that so he may provoke thee to throw all away, all seriousness, all Godly Sorrow, as a Temptation.
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though for a while Sorrow may rather seem to increase than abate, yet shall certainly at last meet with full assurance, with abundance of comfort, peace and satisfaction;
though for a while Sorrow may rather seem to increase than abate, yet shall Certainly At last meet with full assurance, with abundance of Comfort, peace and satisfaction;
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but if he be on the encreasing and thriving Hand, then he Tempts to a self-pleasing proud humour, Thou hast found the Life of thine Hand, therefore thou wast not grieved:
but if he be on the increasing and thriving Hand, then he Tempts to a self-pleasing proud humour, Thou hast found the Life of thine Hand, Therefore thou wast not grieved:
Satan sits down with thee at thy Table, and there he is Tempting to forgetfulness of God, drawing fear off, keeping down thankful Spirit, prompting to sensuality and gratifying appetite, &c. He lies down with thee,
Satan sits down with thee At thy Table, and there he is Tempting to forgetfulness of God, drawing Fear off, keeping down thankful Spirit, prompting to sensuality and gratifying appetite, etc. He lies down with thee,
consider the restlesness of the Body in a kind of tedious wearisomness stealing upon us in the very Reflections, the interchangeable Reflections of the Body, we must Sleep a while till we be Weary of that,
Consider the restlessness of the Body in a kind of tedious wearisomeness stealing upon us in the very Reflections, the interchangeable Reflections of the Body, we must Sleep a while till we be Weary of that,
like the Nurses toil, dress and undress, how long the very same things? Again, consider the trouble of Laborious toiling and moiling in several Callings and Vocations to get a little supply for the wants of the Body:
like the Nurse's toil, dress and undress, how long the very same things? Again, Consider the trouble of Laborious toiling and moiling in several Callings and Vocations to get a little supply for the Wants of the Body:
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since the time it was said, in the sweat of thy Brows thou shal Eat thy Bread, the World is become a great Correction of Work-house, a General Bridewel to task us all to our Labours;
since the time it was said, in the sweat of thy Brows thou shall Eat thy Bred, the World is become a great Correction of Workhouse, a General Bridewell to task us all to our Labours;
the very Bread we put into our Mouths, the very Cloaths we put upon our Backs, the very Houses we put our Heads into, what are they but evident Arguments of Mans great labour and pains? As for the House, consider what a deal of labour must needs come between the Timber standing uncut in the Mountains,
the very Bred we put into our Mouths, the very Clothes we put upon our Backs, the very Houses we put our Heads into, what Are they but evident Arguments of men great labour and pains? As for the House, Consider what a deal of labour must needs come between the Timber standing uncut in the Mountains,
As for the Bread also which thou puttest into thy Mouth, consider (besides the Plowing up the Ground) the great labour that comes between the Seed-Mans hand casting it into the Ground,
As for the Bred also which thou puttest into thy Mouth, Consider (beside the Plowing up the Ground) the great labour that comes between the Seed-Mans hand casting it into the Ground,
they know well what this trouble means, that tell the Clock whilst others sleep, that have wearisome Dayes and Nights appointed for them, that are seldom free from Pains and Weakness and griefs as much as they can well bear.
they know well what this trouble means, that tell the Clock while Others sleep, that have wearisome Days and Nights appointed for them, that Are seldom free from Pains and Weakness and griefs as much as they can well bear.
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Consider also the manifold troubles of the Mind by reason of disappointments and discontents from Friends, from Enemies, from Children, from Servants &c. will you now say that our daily wants and troubles that flow from thence are not sufficient to fill every Day with as much Affliction as ever it can hold?
Consider also the manifold Troubles of the Mind by reason of disappointments and discontents from Friends, from Enemies, from Children, from Servants etc. will you now say that our daily Wants and Troubles that flow from thence Are not sufficient to fill every Day with as much Affliction as ever it can hold?
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have you a Day without its fears, fears about the state of your Souls, whether your Faith be right, your Repentance unfeigned, your Duties accepted, your Works wrought in God? whether you have savingly closed with Jesus Christ upon Gospel-terms? whether you have brought all to him,
have you a Day without its fears, fears about the state of your Souls, whither your Faith be right, your Repentance unfeigned, your Duties accepted, your Works wrought in God? whither you have savingly closed with jesus christ upon Gospel terms? whither you have brought all to him,
I hare every false way, I have respect to all God's Commandments, so far as I am acquainted with his will? Again, fears about holding out, my Corruptions are strong, my temptations are pressing, I shal one Day fall by the Hands of my strong Lusts and unruly Affections;
I hare every false Way, I have respect to all God's commandments, so Far as I am acquainted with his will? Again, fears about holding out, my Corruptions Are strong, my temptations Are pressing, I shall one Day fallen by the Hands of my strong Lustiest and unruly Affections;
if Persecution should come I should do as Peter did, I should want Courage, I should dishonour God, I know not how to suffer Imprisonment or be a Martyr for the Gospel and Waies of Christ:
if Persecution should come I should do as Peter did, I should want Courage, I should dishonour God, I know not how to suffer Imprisonment or be a Martyr for the Gospel and Ways of christ:
what shall I do when I come to Dye? I cannot think of it but with amazement, I cannot look that King of Terrours in the Face, I neither know how to part with my Comforts,
what shall I do when I come to Die? I cannot think of it but with amazement, I cannot look that King of Terrors in the Face, I neither know how to part with my Comforts,
and thus you have the proof of the Doctrine, I now come to give you the Grounds and Reasons of the point, how it comes to pass (as you have already heard how it does appear:) that every day should be so full of Trouble, What is the matter? why will God have it so?
and thus you have the proof of the Doctrine, I now come to give you the Grounds and Reasons of the point, how it comes to pass (as you have already herd how it does appear:) that every day should be so full of Trouble, What is the matter? why will God have it so?
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daily Sins must have daily chastisements, there is a necessary connexion between Sin and Punishment, as between sowing and reaping, we are fowing and reaping every day.
daily Sins must have daily chastisements, there is a necessary connexion between since and Punishment, as between sowing and reaping, we Are fowing and reaping every day.
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Thou writest bitter things against me and makes me possess the Sins of my Youth saith Job. The Fathers sow for the Children, God punishes the Iniquity of the Fathers upon the Children:
Thou Writer bitter things against me and makes me possess the Sins of my Youth Says Job. The Father's sow for the Children, God Punishes the Iniquity of the Father's upon the Children:
When I meet with any remarkable Affliction more bitter than ordinary, then should I be thinking with my self, what seed was this of, what is the name of the seed that this Fruit came from, what is the name of the Apple, it is a very sowre one, it wrings me by the Bowels and causes me to make Faces, and groan and cry out;
When I meet with any remarkable Affliction more bitter than ordinary, then should I be thinking with my self, what seed was this of, what is the name of the seed that this Fruit Come from, what is the name of the Apple, it is a very sour one, it wrings me by the Bowels and Causes me to make Faces, and groan and cry out;
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What is the Sins name? what do you call that Iniquity of mine that has laid me under this great distress? is not the name of it Self-Love, Back-sliding, falling from the Fear of God, decay of love to God, unprofitablness under the means;
What is the Sins name? what do you call that Iniquity of mine that has laid me under this great distress? is not the name of it Self-Love, Backsliding, falling from the fear of God, decay of love to God, unprofitablness under the means;
or may it not be Idolatry have not I set up something or other in my Affections and esteem above God have not I made an Idol of some comfort? for I hava read that God is very jealous of his Glory,
or may it not be Idolatry have not I Set up something or other in my Affections and esteem above God have not I made an Idol of Some Comfort? for I hava read that God is very jealous of his Glory,
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Those that have trusted in their Wealth and the abundance of their Riches, that have pleased and prided themselves in them, he has all on a sudden sent his Serjeants and distreined and recovered all from them, by Fire or Water,
Those that have trusted in their Wealth and the abundance of their Riches, that have pleased and prided themselves in them, he has all on a sudden sent his Sergeants and distrained and recovered all from them, by Fire or Water,
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or Thieves, or that little moth his secret curse and blasting; those that have lived carelesly and wantonly he has brought them to Pinching & Peverty;
or Thieves, or that little moth his secret curse and blasting; those that have lived carelessly and wantonly he has brought them to Pinching & Peverty;
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they had their crooked Affections, their daily Infirmities, their continued Irregularities, for which the Lord thought fit to give them daily correction and chastifement,
they had their crooked Affections, their daily Infirmities, their continued Irregularities, for which the Lord Thought fit to give them daily correction and chastifement,
for therefore they were chastned that they might not be condemned with the World, and so instead of a daily correction have incurred Eternal destruction.
for Therefore they were chastened that they might not be condemned with the World, and so instead of a daily correction have incurred Eternal destruction.
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if the Sea was not rough, Grace would be becalmed, there would be no motion; Faith, Hope, Self-denial Mortification, &c. cannot live but in hard and rough, and stormy Weather;
if the Sea was not rough, Grace would be becalmed, there would be no motion; Faith, Hope, Self-denial Mortification, etc. cannot live but in hard and rough, and stormy Weather;
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How canst thou trust God when thy Cupboard is full, thy Barns and Garners full? it's true, thou mayest and ought to exercise Faith then in acknowledging God,
How Canst thou trust God when thy Cupboard is full, thy Barns and Garners full? it's true, thou Mayest and ought to exercise Faith then in acknowledging God,
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compare these two Christians together, and you will find how much the Weather-beaten ▪ Saint will excel the other in Liveliness, Fervency, Zeal, Faith, Humility,
compare these two Christians together, and you will find how much the Weather-beaten ▪ Saint will excel the other in Liveliness, Fervency, Zeal, Faith, Humility,
it's more easie to love a Child, than part with a Child, to seek and possess than part with an estate, to love a good Wife or Husband than to bury them:
it's more easy to love a Child, than part with a Child, to seek and possess than part with an estate, to love a good Wife or Husband than to bury them:
he that has travelled through all quarters, that there is scarce a Country but he has been in, hardly an Affliction but he has been under, that's the Man that's Company for a Prince;
he that has traveled through all quarters, that there is scarce a Country but he has been in, hardly an Affliction but he has been under, that's the Man that's Company for a Prince;
how loth he was to enter into it, with, what amazement he was received into it, with what difficulty, distress and anxiety of Spirit he passed on under it,
how loath he was to enter into it, with, what amazement he was received into it, with what difficulty, distress and anxiety of Spirit he passed on under it,
this dispensation has Love in it, it is for thy good, it wil not hurt thee, be not so afrighted, not an hair of thy Head shall perish by thy affliction, thou shall lose nothing but what would, have done thee harm to have kept;
this Dispensation has Love in it, it is for thy good, it will not hurt thee, be not so affrighted, not an hair of thy Head shall perish by thy affliction, thou shall loose nothing but what would, have done thee harm to have kept;
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how afterwards the Lord quieted, composed and satisfied his Soul, made him see how much need there was of such a severe Providence, such a sharp Passage, such a bitter Dispensation;
how afterwards the Lord quieted, composed and satisfied his Soul, made him see how much need there was of such a severe Providence, such a sharp Passage, such a bitter Dispensation;
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and was thinking, surely he should now meet with no more Troubles so dismal, when presently another messenger came to tell him, that the Lord did intend to try him again, (the first chapter of Job did not conclude his combate,) and bid him make ready for a new on-set either in the same or another kind;
and was thinking, surely he should now meet with no more Troubles so dismal, when presently Another Messenger Come to tell him, that the Lord did intend to try him again, (the First chapter of Job did not conclude his combat,) and bid him make ready for a new onset either in the same or Another kind;
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it is but lately that my Lord laid an heavy and an amazing Affliction upon me, it found me much unready and unprepared, I did storm and rage at it, I was as a Bullock unaccustomed to the Yoke;
it is but lately that my Lord laid an heavy and an amazing Affliction upon me, it found me much unready and unprepared, I did storm and rage At it, I was as a Bullock unaccustomed to the Yoke;
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and several unhandsom and unbecoming expressions came from me, some that favoured of despair, Oh I shall never have a comfortable day more, my good dayes are gone, better for me that I had never been Born,
and several unhandsome and unbecoming expressions Come from me, Some that favoured of despair, O I shall never have a comfortable day more, my good days Are gone, better for me that I had never been Born,
why does the Lord let me live, why does he not destroy me, it would be an happiness for me if some would come and take a Knife and cut my throat, its happy for them that are Dead, they endure no such tormenting pain, they sustain no such losses, they know not tht meaning of such piercing, Heartbreaking Sorrows &c. But it plesed the Lord by degrees to bring me to more sober expressions, he began to convince me that I had deserved a great dealmore, it is a wonder I was out of Hell, he set my sins in order before mine eyes;
why does the Lord let me live, why does he not destroy me, it would be an happiness for me if Some would come and take a Knife and Cut my throat, its happy for them that Are Dead, they endure no such tormenting pain, they sustain no such losses, they know not that meaning of such piercing, Heartbreaking Sorrows etc. But it pleased the Lord by Degrees to bring me to more Sobrium expressions, he began to convince me that I had deserved a great dealmore, it is a wonder I was out of Hell, he Set my Sins in order before mine eyes;
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and then I saw that he had Puhished me less than mine Iniquities did deserve, that if I had my Due I should be in Endless, Easeless and Remediless Torment;
and then I saw that he had Puhished me less than mine Iniquities did deserve, that if I had my Due I should be in Endless, Easeless and Remediless Torment;
and now he has recovered me and made me to live in his sight, if it be his pleasure to bring me into the fire again, I know it is for the purging away of my Iniquity;
and now he has recovered me and made me to live in his sighed, if it be his pleasure to bring me into the fire again, I know it is for the purging away of my Iniquity;
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if one could show me that which the Tempter shewed our Saviour even all the Kingdoms of the World and the Glory of them, they are too beggarly a good to give content:
if one could show me that which the Tempter showed our Saviour even all the Kingdoms of the World and the Glory of them, they Are too beggarly a good to give content:
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or else what means their endless carking and caring? what means so many hands working and Heads hammering about this thing and that thing? there is not the veriest frock and apron but by little and little it would hirstle up to the Rob and Purple;
or Else what means their endless carking and caring? what means so many hands working and Heads hammering about this thing and that thing? there is not the veriest frock and apron but by little and little it would hirstle up to the Rob and Purple;
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better, saies he, is the sight of the Eyes, that is, the comfortable beholding and enjoying these things we have, then the walking of the desire, the rambling of it after the things we have not,
better, Says he, is the sighed of the Eyes, that is, the comfortable beholding and enjoying these things we have, then the walking of the desire, the rambling of it After the things we have not,
a walking Soul is very uncomfortable, to be haunted night and day with a Spirit of greediness and unsatisfiedness, to have its company going out and coming in, lying down and rising up;
a walking Soul is very uncomfortable, to be haunted night and day with a Spirit of greediness and unsatisfiedness, to have its company going out and coming in, lying down and rising up;
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Does not he that is just within the presence Chamber door, wish he were a little nearer the chair of State? and he that is the third Man to the chair, wish he were the second? and he that is the second, wish he were the first, that he might have the Princes ear? the first grieves because the chair is not his,
Does not he that is just within the presence Chamber door, wish he were a little nearer the chair of State? and he that is the third Man to the chair, wish he were the second? and he that is the second, wish he were the First, that he might have the Princes ear? the First grieves Because the chair is not his,
and desire there to taste of one dish after another? are there not many that designed to buy no great matters, that when they are in the fair, in the midst of so many pretty commodities, desire this thing and that thing? are there not many that when they put off from shore, thought to go but thus far to Sea for recreation, that the Wind arising are afterwards carried away into the deep God knows whither? So these unexpected Winds rise as often by Land as by Sea, the wind of Affection, of too much Love and desire towards the World and joy in it;
and desire there to taste of one dish After Another? Are there not many that designed to buy no great matters, that when they Are in the fair, in the midst of so many pretty commodities, desire this thing and that thing? Are there not many that when they put off from shore, Thought to go but thus Far to Sea for recreation, that the Wind arising Are afterwards carried away into the deep God knows whither? So these unexpected Winds rise as often by Land as by Sea, the wind of Affection, of too much Love and desire towards the World and joy in it;
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as sickly Men, or old Men, that in likely-hood cannot live long, will say perhaps, that were they certain to live but so many years, they would never desire to live longer, not as though simply that would satisfy them (for every man naturally hath an infinite desire to live for ever) but because considering their present state in all likely-hood they cannot go beyond,
as sickly Men, or old Men, that in likelihood cannot live long, will say perhaps, that were they certain to live but so many Years, they would never desire to live longer, not as though simply that would satisfy them (for every man naturally hath an infinite desire to live for ever) but Because considering their present state in all likelihood they cannot go beyond,
there are many would climb higher, if they had but a ladder, and he that laid 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda, if he had had any to help him in, he would not have laid there any longer than the others.
there Are many would climb higher, if they had but a ladder, and he that laid 38 Years At the Pool of Bethesda, if he had had any to help him in, he would not have laid there any longer than the Others.
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because any thing will serve as present to him that hath the reversion of Heaven, any place will serve him that looks at last for God's right Hand, any fare will serve him here in the day-time, that looks at night forthe Lamb's Supper;
Because any thing will serve as present to him that hath the reversion of Heaven, any place will serve him that looks At last for God's right Hand, any fare will serve him Here in the daytime, that looks At night forth Lamb's Supper;
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because your greatest Men with whom, if with any, some fair Halcyon peaceable quiet Dayes should have been found, have complained so of discontents that they have been weary of their fortunes.
Because your greatest Men with whom, if with any, Some fair Halcyon peaceable quiet Days should have been found, have complained so of discontents that they have been weary of their fortune's.
Augustus Caesar, as Seneca hath it, that was so great a Monarch; yet often and often, again and again intreated the Senatours that he might lay down his Empire,
Augustus Caesar, as Senecca hath it, that was so great a Monarch; yet often and often, again and again entreated the Senators that he might lay down his Empire,
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he knew by experience what a deal of toil and trouble his greatness cost, and felt how heavy the Crown was on his Head, whose glory and glistering others admire.
he knew by experience what a deal of toil and trouble his greatness cost, and felt how heavy the Crown was on his Head, whose glory and glistering Others admire.
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And Tisberius after he could find no content in his Empire, nor could tell how with safety to turn private man, complained that fortune had set him a Cock-height,
And Tisberius After he could find no content in his Empire, nor could tell how with safety to turn private man, complained that fortune had Set him a Cock-height,
He went about to cause his Heart to despair of all the labour which he took under the Sun, King's Palaces say, that peace and quietness is not in them, the Crown and Purple say they have not heard of it; (but on the contrary, trouble and vexation,
He went about to cause his Heart to despair of all the labour which he took under the Sun, King's Palaces say, that peace and quietness is not in them, the Crown and Purple say they have not herd of it; (but on the contrary, trouble and vexation,
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and anguish and sorrow and, enough of it;) why should we then not think, that it is no-where to be found? if great Men that have so many fences against Affliction cannot escape,
and anguish and sorrow and, enough of it;) why should we then not think, that it is nowhere to be found? if great Men that have so many fences against Affliction cannot escape,
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how shall poor, infirm, naked Men avoid the dint of it? I remember an answer of one Apollonius Thyaneus to one who asked him, whether he believed the story of the Cup made of an Unicorns-horn, that he who should drink out of it should be priviledged from all Diseases, wounds and poisons? I will believe it, saies he,
how shall poor, infirm, naked Men avoid the dint of it? I Remember an answer of one Apollonius Thyaneus to one who asked him, whither he believed the story of the Cup made of an Unicorns-horn, that he who should drink out of it should be privileged from all Diseases, wounds and poisons? I will believe it, Says he,
and tell you either of some inward trouble from the fear and sense of the wrath of God, from the temptations and bufferings and assaults, suggestions and injections of the wicked one,
and tell you either of Some inward trouble from the Fear and sense of the wrath of God, from the temptations and bufferings and assaults, suggestions and injections of the wicked one,
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or he will acquaint you with some outward trouble, full of discontent, it may be, from Superiors, by putting up many a wrong and injury at their hands, from inferiours by back-biting, slander, and detraction;
or he will acquaint you with Some outward trouble, full of discontent, it may be, from Superiors, by putting up many a wrong and injury At their hands, from inferiors by backbiting, slander, and detraction;
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from equals by much unsociable fallings out, or being in every thing our rivals or emulous copemates to give us the check at every turn, from Friends by unkind falling away,
from equals by much unsociable fallings out, or being in every thing our rivals or emulous copemates to give us the check At every turn, from Friends by unkind falling away,
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or treacherous disclosing of secrets, or failing in the time of need, like Jobs friends: For now ye are nothing, saies he, ye see my casting down are afraid. Job 6.15.21. My Brethren have dealt deceitfully with me as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away:
or treacherous disclosing of secrets, or failing in the time of need, like Jobs Friends: For now you Are nothing, Says he, you see my casting down Are afraid. Job 6.15.21. My Brothers have dealt deceitfully with me as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away:
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from Wife or Husband by many frowns or unkind fits between them; from servauts by common negligence and unfaithfulness &c. And as from all sorts of People,
from Wife or Husband by many frowns or unkind fits between them; from servauts by Common negligence and unfaithfulness etc. And as from all sorts of People,
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and little less from having good and hopeful ones sometimes untimely taken away, or that they must leave such to the wide World, without leaving any thing to such pretty Babes.
and little less from having good and hopeful ones sometime untimely taken away, or that they must leave such to the wide World, without leaving any thing to such pretty Babes.
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Masters complain of bad Servants, and Servants think that Masters are very cross and froward; see the Apostle Paul's Catalogue of his Troubles, 2 Cor. 11.23. &c. There is trouble in getting the World, trouble in keeping it, and trouble in parting with it.
Masters complain of bad Servants, and Servants think that Masters Are very cross and froward; see the Apostle Paul's Catalogue of his Troubles, 2 Cor. 11.23. etc. There is trouble in getting the World, trouble in keeping it, and trouble in parting with it.
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What hath Man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his Heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun? For all his dayes are Sorrow, and his travel grief;
What hath Man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his Heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun? For all his days Are Sorrow, and his travel grief;
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TO omit what might be spoken of the Pen-man, Scope, Division and principal matter of this Psalm; I come presently to draw out the Observations and Doctrines which may be raised from the Text.
TO omit what might be spoken of the Penman, Scope, Division and principal matter of this Psalm; I come presently to draw out the Observations and Doctrines which may be raised from the Text.
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We say he is a Poor man that can number his Flock, that can tell how many sheep and cattel he has, the Dayes of a Man are soon told they are quickly reckoned up, he that hath but a little skill in Arithmetick, may cast up the number, he that is but newly entered into the Table of Numeration may count them,
We say he is a Poor man that can number his Flock, that can tell how many sheep and cattle he has, the Days of a Man Are soon told they Are quickly reckoned up, he that hath but a little skill in Arithmetic, may cast up the number, he that is but newly entered into the Table of Numeration may count them,
there is no altering, no removing of them, God is exact to his numbers, he will not upon any consideration revoke his decree and determination in this kind;
there is no altering, no removing of them, God is exact to his numbers, he will not upon any consideration revoke his Decree and determination in this kind;
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certainly to know and believe this is of very great importance to our Faith, or else the Spirit of God, would never gather so many illustrations from sense;
Certainly to know and believe this is of very great importance to our Faith, or Else the Spirit of God, would never gather so many illustrations from sense;
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Alas, alas, where is that Professor, that sits down and seriously thinks with himself, how swiftly his time passes away? who knows not that time is short,
Alas, alas, where is that Professor, that sits down and seriously thinks with himself, how swiftly his time passes away? who knows not that time is short,
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it is a Meditation fit for the best Saint upon Earth, and without dispute to live in the right belief of it, would be an especial and principal means to recover the power of Godliness which is so much decayed in this last age.
it is a Meditation fit for the best Saint upon Earth, and without dispute to live in the right belief of it, would be an especial and principal means to recover the power of Godliness which is so much decayed in this last age.
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That our dayes are swifter than a Poste, You know how swift a Poste is, he passes by so fast, you can take no notice of him, you get but a glimpse of him, you could not know him again if you saw him;
That our days Are swifter than a Post, You know how swift a Post is, he passes by so fast, you can take no notice of him, you get but a glimpse of him, you could not know him again if you saw him;
How many Sermons that you have heard have lived a moneth with you? What was the Message of God to you this day moneth? the Matter as it was passing by did much affect you, you were much taken with it,
How many Sermons that you have herd have lived a Monn with you? What was the Message of God to you this day Monn? the Matter as it was passing by did much affect you, you were much taken with it,
but it seems it went by in such haste, the time of the Meeting passed away so swiftly, that it has happened to you, as to a man that looks his natural Face in a Glass, Jam. 1.24 he beholdeth himself,
but it seems it went by in such haste, the time of the Meeting passed away so swiftly, that it has happened to you, as to a man that looks his natural Face in a Glass, Jam. 1.24 he beholdeth himself,
how lively, it was represented to you, how experimentally you did receive it, what goodness you tasted in it and thought that taste would have never gone out of your mouth;
how lively, it was represented to you, how experimentally you did receive it, what Goodness you tasted in it and Thought that taste would have never gone out of your Mouth;
It is well observed by Mr. Caryl, that a Poste staies to change Horses, but the Chariot of the Sun, which is the natural measure of time, never staies, but is in continual motion:
It is well observed by Mr. Caryl, that a Post stays to change Horses, but the Chariot of the Sun, which is the natural measure of time, never stays, but is in continual motion:
she soares alost, and is quick-sighted, and soares down upon her Prey, as a Thunderbolt, as a Bullet, as an Arrow, and she leaves no impression in the Air.
she soars alost, and is quick-sighted, and soars down upon her Prey, as a Thunderbolt, as a Bullet, as an Arrow, and she leaves no impression in the Air.
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our dayes are compared to Smoke, to a Dream, to a Shepherds Tent, to a Vapour, to a Shadow, to a Flower, &c. the aptness of which Similitude I leave to your own considerations.
our days Are compared to Smoke, to a Dream, to a Shepherd's Tent, to a Vapour, to a Shadow, to a Flower, etc. the aptness of which Similitude I leave to your own considerations.
does the work and the time correspond and suit one another? it may be sinful thoughts arise when thou art at Duty, let them know there is no time allotted for them, much less at such a time;
does the work and the time correspond and suit one Another? it may be sinful thoughts arise when thou art At Duty, let them know there is no time allotted for them, much less At such a time;
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perhaps some good thoughts may come in, which yet are not suitable to the work which thou art engaged in, tell them, they shall be encouraged in their proper time;
perhaps Some good thoughts may come in, which yet Are not suitable to the work which thou art engaged in, tell them, they shall be encouraged in their proper time;
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there is a time to Read, a time to Hear, a time to Meditate, a time to Pray, a time to confer about good things, and these duties help one another in their place and order.
there is a time to Read, a time to Hear, a time to Meditate, a time to Pray, a time to confer about good things, and these duties help one Another in their place and order.
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But it is not unusual for him that sometimes transforms himself into an Angel of light to inject even good things in an unseasonable manner which tend only to distraction,
But it is not unusual for him that sometime transforms himself into an Angel of Light to inject even good things in an unseasonable manner which tend only to distraction,
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and not to edification and promoting Communion with Gods and he is a Wise Christian that knows how to manage himself, that there may be no interfering of duties.
and not to edification and promoting Communion with God's and he is a Wise Christian that knows how to manage himself, that there may be no interfering of duties.
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I cannot but break out and tell you, how hard a thing it is to be a right Christian, a Chriitian indeed, even-squared according to Gospel-rule and proportion.
I cannot but break out and tell you, how hard a thing it is to be a right Christian, a Chriitian indeed, even-squared according to Gospel rule and proportion.
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and does so bewilder them and cast such mists in their way, even upon this very account that we are speaking of, that I begin not to wonder at the many complaints I daily hear from Christians of unbelief, unprofitableness under ordinances and the means of grace discontentedness & falling out with their conditions;
and does so bewilder them and cast such mists in their Way, even upon this very account that we Are speaking of, that I begin not to wonder At the many complaints I daily hear from Christians of unbelief, unprofitableness under ordinances and the means of grace discontentedness & falling out with their conditions;
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if I cannot tell him, it is written? I may ask him the question, is it written? Dost thou speak from the Word of God? Dost not thou wrest the Word of God? Dost not thou add nor diminish? Does the Lord indeed require and call for this thing at my Hands? is it any part of that work that he has appointed for me in my Day, that I should at any time distrust him,
if I cannot tell him, it is written? I may ask him the question, is it written? Dost thou speak from the Word of God? Dost not thou wrest the Word of God? Dost not thou add nor diminish? Does the Lord indeed require and call for this thing At my Hands? is it any part of that work that he has appointed for me in my Day, that I should At any time distrust him,
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or look upon his care as insufficient either for my Soul or Body? are not the alsufficient merits of the Lord Jesus tendered to me without any exception,
or look upon his care as insufficient either for my Soul or Body? Are not the All-sufficient merits of the Lord jesus tendered to me without any exception,
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and is not this my proper work that I shoud be found labouring in? is there one in the Book of God that does incourage me to question either his ability or willingness to save me? it is the work of Satan to make obstructions in a Man's own self,
and is not this my proper work that I should be found labouring in? is there one in the Book of God that does encourage me to question either his ability or willingness to save me? it is the work of Satan to make obstructions in a Man's own self,
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and if thou canst say, that thou art willing to give up thy self to the Lord Jesus be saved and sanctified by him, to be pardoned and purged by him, to bring nothing to him, to keep nothing from him, to deny thy sinful self, thy righteous self,
and if thou Canst say, that thou art willing to give up thy self to the Lord jesus be saved and sanctified by him, to be pardoned and purged by him, to bring nothing to him, to keep nothing from him, to deny thy sinful self, thy righteous self,
it is a work that was never numbred out by God for thee to do for it is according to his mind and pleasure, that every one should say as his Apostle Paul did, the Life that I live it is by Faith in the Son of God;
it is a work that was never numbered out by God for thee to do for it is according to his mind and pleasure, that every one should say as his Apostle Paul did, the Life that I live it is by Faith in the Son of God;
and the work that I do, is to be alwaies exercising and putting forth Acts of Faith upon the Lord Jesus. And as for the concerns of my Body, is it any part of my work or duty, according to Gospel-rule, to be carking,
and the work that I do, is to be always exercising and putting forth Acts of Faith upon the Lord jesus. And as for the concerns of my Body, is it any part of my work or duty, according to Gospel rule, to be carking,
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Hath he given me a Kingdom, and will not he give me a staff to walk to that Kingdom? as I have heard it well observed by a worthy Minister, will he give me Heaven,
Hath he given me a Kingdom, and will not he give me a staff to walk to that Kingdom? as I have herd it well observed by a worthy Minister, will he give me Heaven,
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and can I not trust him for my poor frail Body? Is not food and ralment within the Covernant as well as life and Salvation? Did he ever put me upon such work as this,
and can I not trust him for my poor frail Body? Is not food and ralment within the Covernant as well as life and Salvation? Did he ever put me upon such work as this,
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and it is purely in his disposal how I must be maintained, what he will give me of these outward things, whether much or little: he knows best my constitution;
and it is purely in his disposal how I must be maintained, what he will give me of these outward things, whither much or little: he knows best my constitution;
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But to proceed, this very thing of not numbring the work to the day, and so answering the design of God in giving the day, is that which proves fatal to Persons and People, and becomes their utter ruine.
But to proceed, this very thing of not numbering the work to the day, and so answering the Design of God in giving the day, is that which Proves fatal to Persons and People, and becomes their utter ruin.
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Good Lord, what is the cause of all this misery? why will thou deal so severely with thine own and only People? surely there is some great things in the bottom;
Good Lord, what is the cause of all this misery? why will thou deal so severely with thine own and only People? surely there is Some great things in the bottom;
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What have they done? Dost thou ask what have they done? It, is for something they did not do when they had an opportunity on purpose given for doing of it.
What have they done? Dost thou ask what have they done? It, is for something they did not do when they had an opportunity on purpose given for doing of it.
yea, grow worse and worse, therefore &c. The Lord help us, my Brethren, to know the day of our visitation, our tranquillity is lengthened out, our liberties continued, we enjoy Sabbaths,
yea, grow Worse and Worse, Therefore etc. The Lord help us, my Brothers, to know the day of our Visitation, our tranquillity is lengthened out, our Liberties continued, we enjoy Sabbaths,
we have also some lesser corrections and chastisements intermingled, and what is all this for? that we should bring forth fruit to God, that we should become an heavenly and serious People, that our Faith might grow exceedingly,
we have also Some lesser corrections and chastisements intermingled, and what is all this for? that we should bring forth fruit to God, that we should become an heavenly and serious People, that our Faith might grow exceedingly,
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so lukewarm, & indifferent in the things of Religion, dead under the opportunitie of life, with so much formally in Duties & under Ordinances, turning as a door upon the hinges,
so lukewarm, & indifferent in the things of Religion, dead under the opportunity of life, with so much formally in Duties & under Ordinances, turning as a door upon the hinges,
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with so much outside in our services and performances, so little presling after inward communion, with God with so little zeal for the Name and Honour,
with so much outside in our services and performances, so little presling After inward communion, with God with so little zeal for the Name and Honour,
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and Truths of God, so little sence of the sins of others, to mourn over them reprove them, of the suffering of others, to mourn with them, and bear their burthens;
and Truths of God, so little sense of the Sins of Others, to mourn over them reprove them, of the suffering of Others, to mourn with them, and bear their burdens;
so great lovers of the World, so desirous of having much, so little contented with our conditions; (what, never an Heart moved yet at the hearing of all this, is there none cry guilty) so unjust, equivocating, overreaching,
so great lovers of the World, so desirous of having much, so little contented with our conditions; (what, never an Heart moved yet At the hearing of all this, is there none cry guilty) so unjust, equivocating, overreaching,
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in having the Faith of Christ with respect of persons, in being factions and making parties and sidings, and keeping up Nick-names in Religion, (a sore evil) so sparing and niggardly in your Almes-deeds:
in having the Faith of christ with respect of Persons, in being factions and making parties and sidings, and keeping up Nicknames in Religion, (a soar evil) so sparing and niggardly in your Almsdeeds:
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and which is the ground of all the former, so little in your own Hearts by self-reflexion, self-examination, self-humbling, abhorring and abasing; and lastly;
and which is the ground of all the former, so little in your own Hearts by self-reflection, self-examination, Self-humbling, abhorring and abasing; and lastly;
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so little delight and joy in God, and a continual eyeing and looking up to the person of Jesus Christ who is at God's right hand, at the Glory he is in, the work he is there doing for his Saints, intercedeing and preparing;
so little delight and joy in God, and a continual Eying and looking up to the person of jesus christ who is At God's right hand, At the Glory he is in, the work he is there doing for his Saints, interceding and preparing;
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and many more I might add, together with the daily grieving the Holy Spirit of God by not praying for it, not watching, obeying, and quenching its motions;
and many more I might add, together with the daily grieving the Holy Spirit of God by not praying for it, not watching, obeying, and quenching its motions;
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I remember what the Prophet said to Hazael, you may turn to it, 2 Kings 8.11, 12. Take another Text or two to shew of what concern it is, that men should know how to number their works to their time and season, Rev. 2.21, 22. And I gave her space to repent of her Fornication,
I Remember what the Prophet said to hazael, you may turn to it, 2 Kings 8.11, 12. Take Another Text or two to show of what concern it is, that men should know how to number their works to their time and season, Rev. 2.21, 22. And I gave her Molle to Repent of her Fornication,
and all the Churches shall know &c. God forbid that there should be any Churches or members that should not be right in this principle, to acknowledge God to be the searcher of the Heart.
and all the Churches shall know etc. God forbid that there should be any Churches or members that should not be right in this principle, to acknowledge God to be the searcher of the Heart.
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The Omniscieney of God is confessed by all that are not professed Atheists; but cannot tell what to make of that expression, that all Churches shall knows;
The Omniscieney of God is confessed by all that Are not professed Atheists; but cannot tell what to make of that expression, that all Churches shall knows;
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give us your thoughts about it truly, Friends, I cannot but be troubled at what my present apprehensions are will tell you what the Lord sets upon my Spirit, his Blessing go along with in there is in Churches so much lukewarmness, such resting in formes and external services, such sinful tolerations,
give us your thoughts about it truly, Friends, I cannot but be troubled At what my present apprehensions Are will tell you what the Lord sets upon my Spirit, his Blessing go along with in there is in Churches so much lukewarmness, such resting in forms and external services, such sinful tolerations,
so little of the Power and Life of Godliness that it makes it too apparent, that the Lord is not so acknowledged and owned to be the searcher of the Heart,
so little of the Power and Life of Godliness that it makes it too apparent, that the Lord is not so acknowledged and owned to be the searcher of the Heart,
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so little fear, reverence and delight and so much shew, officiousness, outside, external pomp, as if the Lord were indeed like one of us, taken with appearance and looked to no more than barely the work done;
so little Fear, Reverence and delight and so much show, officiousness, outside, external pomp, as if the Lord were indeed like one of us, taken with appearance and looked to no more than barely the work done;
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trust ye not in lying Words, Saying, the Temple of the Lord the Temple of the Lord &c, the Church the Church-priviledges. I will examine your waies and your doings,
trust you not in lying Words, Saying, the Temple of the Lord the Temple of the Lord etc., the Church the Church privileges. I will examine your ways and your doings,
but if I find you to be such as are evil doers, that commit iniquity, that fail in the weightier matters of the Law, in the execution of Judgment and Justice and Mercy.
but if I find you to be such as Are evil doers, that commit iniquity, that fail in the Weightier matters of the Law, in the execution of Judgement and justice and Mercy.
I have heard it excellently observed by one, that the Temple of the Lord was never intended to be a Sanctuary for the prophane and unholy, to save them from the hand of Justice;
I have herd it excellently observed by one, that the Temple of the Lord was never intended to be a Sanctuary for the profane and unholy, to save them from the hand of justice;
let no wicked Person from hence take occasion (as the Lord knows they are too apt in this loose corrupt Genetation) to blaspheme the waise and Saints of God;
let no wicked Person from hence take occasion (as the Lord knows they Are too apt in this lose corrupt Genetation) to Blaspheme the waise and Saints of God;
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because the People of God have their sailings, and there are Hypocrites among them (as there was one Judas in Christ's Family) therefore they make a mock of Holy Profession; and Saintship;
Because the People of God have their sailings, and there Are Hypocrites among them (as there was one Judas in Christ's Family) Therefore they make a mock of Holy Profession; and Saintship;
I will not name thee, but would willingly know by what name thou conceives thy self to be called in Scripture and would desire others that they would likewise consult Scripture,
I will not name thee, but would willingly know by what name thou conceives thy self to be called in Scripture and would desire Others that they would likewise consult Scripture,
we are chastened of the Lord, that we might not be condemned with the World: Besides, know this, that if we be true Saints, though we may have our infirmites,
we Are chastened of the Lord, that we might not be condemned with the World: Beside, know this, that if we be true Saints, though we may have our infirmities,
the Gospel has given Rules for Admonitions, sharp and cutting Reproofs, even to the quick for withdrawing from them, for casting them out of the Society of Gods people,
the Gospel has given Rules for Admonitions, sharp and cutting Reproofs, even to the quick for withdrawing from them, for casting them out of the Society of God's people,
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The Scripture seems to make them the freeholders and first-born of Hell, Mat. 24.51. He will appoint him his portion with the Hypocrites, there shall be weeping and ganshing of teeth.
The Scripture seems to make them the freeholders and firstborn of Hell, Mathew 24.51. He will appoint him his portion with the Hypocrites, there shall be weeping and ganshing of teeth.
either thou calls a true Saint an Hypocrite, because of his infirmites, and some Hyporisite which discovers it self in him, which he repents of, which the Lord gives him a pardon for, cleanses him from,
either thou calls a true Saint an Hypocrite, Because of his infirmities, and Some Hyporisite which discovers it self in him, which he repents of, which the Lord gives him a pardon for, cleanses him from,
Secondly, If this be thy Case, that thou calls those Hypocrites that are indeed so, what need thou be so concerned, both God and Man are against them, they have shame here;
Secondly, If this be thy Case, that thou calls those Hypocrites that Are indeed so, what need thou be so concerned, both God and Man Are against them, they have shame Here;
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and holy Profession, the Graces and Fruits of the Spirit, & make a mock and derision of all these, that because many men that pretend to Religion, are very wicked men,
and holy Profession, the Graces and Fruits of the Spirit, & make a mock and derision of all these, that Because many men that pretend to Religion, Are very wicked men,
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but I cannot possibly avoid it, according to my casting up the Account, it amounts to neither more nor less, thou art a down-right Atheist: I did not think I should have had occasion to have used this word,
but I cannot possibly avoid it, according to my casting up the Account, it amounts to neither more nor less, thou art a downright Atheist: I did not think I should have had occasion to have used this word,
I can say I love Truth better than Opinion, or my own Conception and Imagination. Methinks I hear thee disowning the name and thing, & pleading for Righteousness;
I can say I love Truth better than Opinion, or my own Conception and Imagination. Methinks I hear thee disowning the name and thing, & pleading for Righteousness;
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for the Scripture is not more express in any thing than in discovering a sort of people that plead for a Form of Godlinese, that they may more effectually oppose the power of it;
for the Scripture is not more express in any thing than in discovering a sort of people that plead for a From of Godlinese, that they may more effectually oppose the power of it;
If so be then that thou art an Atheist, the Scripture in plain terms calls thee a Fool, Psal. 14.1. Thou hast read the place, but I will read it to thee again, The Fool hath said in his heart, there is no God;
If so be then that thou art an Atheist, the Scripture in plain terms calls thee a Fool, Psalm 14.1. Thou hast read the place, but I will read it to thee again, The Fool hath said in his heart, there is no God;
He has no fear of God no awe of the great God upon, his Spirit, no sense of his Holiness, Power, Justice, Omnisciency his Word, his Will, his Works, what he hath done, what he will do;
He has no Fear of God no awe of the great God upon, his Spirit, no sense of his Holiness, Power, justice, Omnisciency his Word, his Will, his Works, what he hath done, what he will do;
what torment he has prepared for the wicked, and disobedient, and those that believe not and obey not the Gospel, which he has revealed and sufficiently made it evident to be his will.
what torment he has prepared for the wicked, and disobedient, and those that believe not and obey not the Gospel, which he has revealed and sufficiently made it evident to be his will.
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But I must leave thee and answer thee no more having respect to both those Rules of the Spirit of God, given forth by Solomon; Prov. 26, 4, 5. Answer not a fool &c. What I have more to say about thee, shall be only to God,
But I must leave thee and answer thee no more having respect to both those Rules of the Spirit of God, given forth by Solomon; Curae 26, 4, 5. Answer not a fool etc. What I have more to say about thee, shall be only to God,
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I now return from whence I have digressed beyond my purpose and intention, but sometimes we may be most in our way when we seem to be out of it: the Lord has various methods;
I now return from whence I have digressed beyond my purpose and intention, but sometime we may be most in our Way when we seem to be out of it: the Lord has various methods;
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than that which seems to lie most direct and in order, intended and prepared: I am an admirer of Method, and am no friend to Foolish Preachings to impertinencies,
than that which seems to lie most Direct and in order, intended and prepared: I am an admirer of Method, and am no friend to Foolish Preachings to Impertinencies,
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and repetitions that proceed frorn emptiness and barrenness of matter, but, I must confess, I have often thought what there might be in the foolishness of Preaching;
and repetitions that proceed frorn emptiness and Barrenness of matter, but, I must confess, I have often Thought what there might be in the foolishness of Preaching;
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when they did not lay hold of their season and opportunity, did not number their work for their day, were not wise but foolish, in letting time go and leaving work undone.
when they did not lay hold of their season and opportunity, did not number their work for their day, were not wise but foolish, in letting time go and leaving work undone.
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Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to Repentance? But after thy hardness and impenitent Heart, treasurest up unto thy self wrath, against the day of wrath,
Or Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the Goodness of God leads thee to Repentance? But After thy hardness and impenitent Heart, treasurest up unto thy self wrath, against the day of wrath,
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he laid out time for thee, and thou shouldest have laid out work for that time, have filled the vessel of time with good actions, the fruits of Righteousness that thou mightest have said with the Spouse, Here are all manner of pleasant Fruits new & old, which I have laid up for thee! O my Beloved.
he laid out time for thee, and thou Shouldst have laid out work for that time, have filled the vessel of time with good actions, the fruits of Righteousness that thou Mightest have said with the Spouse, Here Are all manner of pleasant Fruits new & old, which I have laid up for thee! O my beloved.
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truly my Brethren we had better confess our own sins, than have other folks to confess them, to charge our selves is the way to be discharged both by God and Man. I have sometimes thought that if the People of God had been more in condemning themselves, they would not have been so much condemned by the World;
truly my Brothers we had better confess our own Sins, than have other folks to confess them, to charge our selves is the Way to be discharged both by God and Man. I have sometime Thought that if the People of God had been more in condemning themselves, they would not have been so much condemned by the World;
I remember what I have met with in a learned Author, who writing freely of the faults and miscarriages of Ministers, comes to answer an Objection which Ministers, comes to might make against his publishing their failings to the World, who were so ready to be offended with them,
I Remember what I have met with in a learned Author, who writing freely of the Faults and miscarriages of Ministers, comes to answer an Objection which Ministers, comes to might make against his publishing their failings to the World, who were so ready to be offended with them,
it is no disparagement or lessening to any Man that is guilty, to make confession, but an effectual way to remove Reproach and Scandal, and to silence accusers:
it is no disparagement or lessening to any Man that is guilty, to make Confessi, but an effectual Way to remove Reproach and Scandal, and to silence accusers:
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a Bill of inditement against them, from what they do acknowledge of themselves: but these Men are little acquainted with the Scriptures, and the Mystery of Godliness.
a Bill of indictment against them, from what they do acknowledge of themselves: but these Men Are little acquainted with the Scriptures, and the Mystery of Godliness.
we have sinned, we have done foolishly, we have broken thy Covenant, we have sinfully complied, we have been too much partakers with wicked men of their wickedness, we have been unprofitable, careless, worldly, covetous, greedy after the World;
we have sinned, we have done foolishly, we have broken thy Covenant, we have sinfully complied, we have been too much partakers with wicked men of their wickedness, we have been unprofitable, careless, worldly, covetous, greedy After the World;
we have given them just cause to open their mouths against Religion for our sakes, we have not discovered that humility, meekness, impassionateness, weanedness from the world, mortification of fleshy lusts, that might have been attractive and alluring of others to a good likeing of the professing of the Gospel and Christianity;
we have given them just cause to open their mouths against Religion for our sakes, we have not discovered that humility, meekness, impassionateness, weanedness from the world, mortification of fleshy Lustiest, that might have been Attractive and alluring of Others to a good liking of the professing of the Gospel and Christianity;
and stale afterlings of your time, I am perswaded this is the very thing the Psalmist aimes at in this Text, that he might have wisdom to know his time and his work,
and stale afterlings of your time, I am persuaded this is the very thing the Psalmist aims At in this Text, that he might have Wisdom to know his time and his work,
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get as much of Heaven as ever thou canst to attened thee in thy wordly matters, it will wonderfully facilitate and preosper thy work, it will make it go on with ease and pleasure;
get as much of Heaven as ever thou Canst to attened thee in thy wordly matters, it will wonderfully facilitate and preosper thy work, it will make it go on with ease and pleasure;
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holy ejaculations, and good discourse, will not weaken the hands that labour, a serious thought in the midst of thy worldly business never causes interruption or disorder.
holy ejaculations, and good discourse, will not weaken the hands that labour, a serious Thought in the midst of thy worldly business never Causes interruption or disorder.
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whereas it may be these have been ensnaring and straitning to your Souls, and the former have been quickning, purging, cleansing, and inwardly comforting;
whereas it may be these have been ensnaring and straightening to your Souls, and the former have been quickening, purging, cleansing, and inwardly comforting;
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thy Children about thee, when thou washed thy steps with butter, & the Rock poured thee out rivers of Oyl &c, will not be accounted & numbred for the best dayes;
thy Children about thee, when thou washed thy steps with butter, & the Rock poured thee out Rivers of Oil etc., will not be accounted & numbered for the best days;
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though they were very ungrateful and unpleasing to the outward man, thou had frequent visits from God, corruption did not so work and stir in thy heart, Satan was not so busie to defile thee with his temptations;
though they were very ungrateful and unpleasing to the outward man, thou had frequent visits from God, corruption did not so work and stir in thy heart, Satan was not so busy to defile thee with his temptations;
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thou hadst many a comforable half-hour which no body saw or took notice of; thou couldest pray then, thou couldest pour out Prayer, thou wast all Prayer;
thou Hadst many a comforable half-hour which no body saw or took notice of; thou Couldst pray then, thou Couldst pour out Prayer, thou wast all Prayer;
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thy Prayers came from thee like hot burning sparks out of a flaming furnace, or like darts out of a Gyants Hand, with such a jerk of the Spirit after them that they fell not a whit short of Heaven;
thy Prayers Come from thee like hight burning sparks out of a flaming furnace, or like darts out of a Giants Hand, with such a jerk of the Spirit After them that they fell not a whit short of Heaven;
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Remember them that are in Adversity, Heb. 13 as being your selves also in the Body, having paslible, weak Bodies subject to all the like miseries, which you see in others;
remember them that Are in Adversity, Hebrew 13 as being your selves also in the Body, having paslible, weak Bodies Subject to all the like misery's, which you see in Others;
thou did experience the mutable and tranfitoty Nature of them, thou gave earnest heed to our Saviour's Counsel, Lay not up for your selves treasures on Earth where moth and rust corrupt,
thou did experience the mutable and tranfitoty Nature of them, thou gave earnest heed to our Saviour's Counsel, Lay not up for your selves treasures on Earth where moth and rust corrupt,
and where thieves break through and steal, but lay up for your selves treasures in Heaven where neither moth nor rust can corrupt nor thieves dig through and steal;
and where thieves break through and steal, but lay up for your selves treasures in Heaven where neither moth nor rust can corrupt nor thieves dig through and steal;
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and then thou conned over the Apostle Pauls hard lesson, and got it pretty perfect That they that had Wives should be a though they had none, they that rejoice as though they rejoiced not, they that buy as though they possessed not,
and then thou conned over the Apostle Paul's hard Lesson, and god it pretty perfect That they that had Wives should be a though they had none, they that rejoice as though they rejoiced not, they that buy as though they possessed not,
those dayes which helped thee nearer Heaven, and made thee more fit and more willing to die, were good dayes now painful and tormenting so ever they were in the passing through them;
those days which helped thee nearer Heaven, and made thee more fit and more willing to die, were good days now painful and tormenting so ever they were in the passing through them;
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what hard and loud words have passed between thee and thy adverse state? have hot some over-heard thee saying, that thou thought no Bodies condition was worse than thine;
what hard and loud words have passed between thee and thy adverse state? have hight Some overheard thee saying, that thou Thought no Bodies condition was Worse than thine;
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and of his kindness to thee in every condition, made this smart reply? Oh what a murmuring unbeleeving Creature art thou! What, nothing but complaints:
and of his kindness to thee in every condition, made this smart reply? O what a murmuring unbelieving Creature art thou! What, nothing but complaints:
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look about thee, canst thou find nothing to thank God for? is thy case so bad, that all comfort is shut out of it? thou art out of Hell, which thou deserves every moment, that's a Mercy;
look about thee, Canst thou find nothing to thank God for? is thy case so bad, that all Comfort is shut out of it? thou art out of Hell, which thou deserves every moment, that's a Mercy;
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when he professed? I have learned in the things wherein I am, therewith to be self-sufficient; there is a kind of self-sufficiency in every good contented mind, he is rich not that has much,
when he professed? I have learned in the things wherein I am, therewith to be self-sufficient; there is a kind of self-sufficiency in every good contented mind, he is rich not that has much,
But for thy Spiritual estate, art thou tempted? so was Christ, who was in all points tempted, likeas we are, that we might come boldly to the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain Mercy,
But for thy Spiritual estate, art thou tempted? so was christ, who was in all points tempted, Like as we Are, that we might come boldly to the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain Mercy,
and that by endear himself more to thee, and prepare thee for fuller manifestations, and them for thee? Dost thou complain of an hard unbelieving Heart? its a mercy thou feels it to be so how many hard Hearts in the World that are not felt!
and that by endear himself more to thee, and prepare thee for fuller manifestations, and them for thee? Dost thou complain of an hard unbelieving Heart? its a mercy thou feels it to be so how many hard Hearts in the World that Are not felt!
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To conclude this, wilt thou for the future keep a better account of thy condition? wilt thou number and place the Providences of God towards thee in better order? this right reckoning will reconcile thee to all the difpensations of God, and make you long Friends;
To conclude this, wilt thou for the future keep a better account of thy condition? wilt thou number and place the Providences of God towards thee in better order? this right reckoning will reconcile thee to all the difpensations of God, and make you long Friends;
An Use of exhortation, that we would learn this blessed Art of numbring our daies, this Christian Arithmetick; I shall indeavour to lay down some Rules of direction for our better numbring of them. Rule 1.
an Use of exhortation, that we would Learn this blessed Art of numbering our days, this Christian Arithmetic; I shall endeavour to lay down Some Rules of direction for our better numbering of them. Rule 1.
Husband or Wife, or Children, or Father, or Mother, (and dost thou hereupon enjoy thy present Relations in any of those Kinds as if thou had none;) How many of thy own Neighbours, and School-fellows living;
Husband or Wife, or Children, or Father, or Mother, (and dost thou hereupon enjoy thy present Relations in any of those Kinds as if thou had none;) How many of thy own Neighbours, and School fellows living;
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when he went out to the Gate of the City, when he prepared his Seat in the street, the young men saw him and hid themselves, the aged aged aged arose and stood up;
when he went out to the Gate of the city, when he prepared his Seat in the street, the young men saw him and hid themselves, the aged aged aged arose and stood up;
and in a moment as it were, the case was altered with him that he complains that they that are younger than he had him in derision, whose Fathers he would have disdained to have set with the Dogs of his Flock, they spared not to spit upon him, &c. 3. How quickly they are gone;
and in a moment as it were, the case was altered with him that he complains that they that Are younger than he had him in derision, whose Father's he would have disdained to have Set with the Dogs of his Flock, they spared not to spit upon him, etc. 3. How quickly they Are gone;
Just as in a Dream, a man seems to be very busie, hard travelling, in the midst of a crowd of people vehemently pursuing an Argument, driving on a Bargain 〈 ◊ 〉 solemn Funeral, pleasant at a M••••ge, cast down under a sad Providence befalling him, much refreshed with good News, telling great sums of Money, sate at a good Banquet, &c. but when he awakes, all is vanished away as a conceit,
Just as in a Dream, a man seems to be very busy, hard traveling, in the midst of a crowd of people vehemently pursuing an Argument, driving on a Bargain 〈 ◊ 〉 solemn Funeral, pleasant At a M••••ge, cast down under a sad Providence befalling him, much refreshed with good News, telling great sums of Money, sat At a good Banquet, etc. but when he awakes, all is vanished away as a conceit,
and the cry so loud, that instead of being kindly awakened, they be not mazed, and stunned, and deaf, and disabled from getting up, and putting on their clothes.
and the cry so loud, that instead of being kindly awakened, they be not mazed, and stunned, and deaf, and disabled from getting up, and putting on their clothes.
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•ay, but cannot you set me one day or two backward, place me where I was but t'other morning, that I may pass over those three or tour hours as I did then, No, I cannot do it;
•ay, but cannot you Set me one day or two backward, place me where I was but tother morning, that I may pass over those three or tour hours as I did then, No, I cannot do it;
And this is the first Rule in this Christian Arithmetick; Number the dayes that yon have past, this will make you wise. Rule 2. A second Rule in Arithmetick.
And this is the First Rule in this Christian Arithmetic; Number the days that yond have passed, this will make you wise. Rule 2. A second Rule in Arithmetic.
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have not many of thy dayes been filled with nothing but vanity? some men do nothing at all, many worse than nothing, the most do something that is not their proper work to do, but belongs to others;
have not many of thy days been filled with nothing but vanity? Some men do nothing At all, many Worse than nothing, the most do something that is not their proper work to do, but belongs to Others;
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or as it might have been? if thou had thy best spent dayes to spend over again, couldest thou not spend them a great deal better? no such cause of mourning as for lost time:
or as it might have been? if thou had thy best spent days to spend over again, Couldst thou not spend them a great deal better? no such cause of mourning as for lost time:
and play-dayes hast thou made? how many needless Journeyes, Visits, Walks, and Discourses hast thou made? How many unnecessary designs & unprofitable labours? May it not be said of much of thy business thou hast been imployed in,
and play-days hast thou made? how many needless Journeys, Visits, Walks, and Discourses hast thou made? How many unnecessary designs & unprofitable labours? May it not be said of much of thy business thou hast been employed in,
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will not this consideration to make men make much of time, and not prodigally throw it away as they have done? because so much is required to survey and mend old done Deeds. Rule 4. Number the Sabbaths, the Sermons, the Opportunities which you have enjoyed.
will not this consideration to make men make much of time, and not prodigally throw it away as they have done? Because so much is required to survey and mend old done deeds. Rule 4. Number the Sabbaths, the Sermons, the Opportunities which you have enjoyed.
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I could no sooner have any of Heavens commodities come in, but presently they were purloyned from me by the means of my deceitful, hard, vain, idle, foolish Heart;
I could not sooner have any of Heavens commodities come in, but presently they were purloined from me by the means of my deceitful, hard, vain, idle, foolish Heart;
and now Lord be pleased to spare me a little, that I may mourn over and bewail my great losses, that I may call my treacherous wicked Heart to an account;
and now Lord be pleased to spare me a little, that I may mourn over and bewail my great losses, that I may call my treacherous wicked Heart to an account;
and acknowledgment, to deep sorrow and repentance, to sincere and holy resolutions of a faithful improvement of any opportunity and season of Grace, that he shall hereafter be pleased to put into my hands;
and acknowledgment, to deep sorrow and Repentance, to sincere and holy resolutions of a faithful improvement of any opportunity and season of Grace, that he shall hereafter be pleased to put into my hands;
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and now consider, beloved, whether the making up accounts do not require some time, how needful it is to be done, considering how large our receipts and credits are,
and now Consider, Beloved, whither the making up accounts do not require Some time, how needful it is to be done, considering how large our receipts and credits Are,
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and lastly how little assurance we have of time to do it in. Rule 5. The fifth Rule of Christian Arithmetick is, number and compare your dayes with the daies of those that liv'd in the first age of the World;
and lastly how little assurance we have of time to do it in. Rule 5. The fifth Rule of Christian Arithmetic is, number and compare your days with the days of those that lived in the First age of the World;
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how many opportunities had they of serving God more than I have, how much work did they do in their generation for God more than I what large returns did they make from Earth to Heaven above what I do;
how many opportunities had they of serving God more than I have, how much work did they do in their generation for God more than I what large returns did they make from Earth to Heaven above what I do;
a Man that should have sinned the first moment of the Worlds Creation, and should have had his punishment deferred till the last moment of the Worlds duration, his punishment should have been swifter in regard of Eternity;
a Man that should have sinned the First moment of the World's Creation, and should have had his punishment deferred till the last moment of the World's duration, his punishment should have been swifter in regard of Eternity;
in the point of Eternity, a day and a thousand years are all one, and that which happens in a thousand years, is all one as if it happened within a day;
in the point of Eternity, a day and a thousand Years Are all one, and that which happens in a thousand Years, is all one as if it happened within a day;
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and therefore mark but that the Prophet Ahijah saies in regard of the festination of God's Judgment upon the house of Wicked Jeroboam. The Lord, saies he, shall raise up a King over Israel, who shall cut off the House of Jeroboam that day; but what • even now.
and Therefore mark but that the Prophet Ahijah Says in regard of the festination of God's Judgement upon the house of Wicked Jeroboam. The Lord, Says he, shall raise up a King over Israel, who shall Cut off the House of Jeroboam that day; but what • even now.
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which made him when he had spoken of cuting off the House of Jeroboam that day, to use the revocation, but what? even now, that day and even now is all one to Eternity.
which made him when he had spoken of cuting off the House of Jeroboam that day, to use the revocation, but what? even now, that day and even now is all one to Eternity.
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yet, surely I know it shall be well with them that fear God, but it shall not be well with the wicked neither shall he prolong his Daies, which are as a shadow? How is it true that he may prolong and not prolong his dayes? How but only that though they may be prolonged in regard of us, that have but a few ends of time,
yet, surely I know it shall be well with them that Fear God, but it shall not be well with the wicked neither shall he prolong his Days, which Are as a shadow? How is it true that he may prolong and not prolong his days? How but only that though they may be prolonged in regard of us, that have but a few ends of time,
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yet they are nothing in regard of the Ball of Eternity, which is alwayes winding and never unwound, in this regard he shall not prolong his dayes, which are as a shadow,
yet they Are nothing in regard of the Ball of Eternity, which is always winding and never unwound, in this regard he shall not prolong his days, which Are as a shadow,
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as as meer vanity to this Eternity, and answerable to this is that like place of the Prophet Habbakuk: Hab. 2.3 The vision saies he, is yet for an appointed time,
as as mere vanity to this Eternity, and answerable to this is that like place of the Prophet Habakkuk: Hab. 2.3 The vision Says he, is yet for an appointed time,
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Now thou art in being, what a poor obscure Creature art thou, little acquainted with what is done out of thy sight, it may be thou art a stranger to him that lives next door to thee;
Now thou art in being, what a poor Obscure Creature art thou, little acquainted with what is done out of thy sighed, it may be thou art a stranger to him that lives next door to thee;
Oh my Brethren, if this thing well considered, taking in the thoughts of the acquaintance & knowledg which the Saints will be priviledged with in Eternity, they shall see as they are seen;
O my Brothers, if this thing well considered, taking in the thoughts of the acquaintance & knowledge which the Saints will be privileged with in Eternity, they shall see as they Are seen;
much more happy than the Servants of Solomon, Kin. 10. for they stand to hear the Wisdom of of one that is greater than Solomon may, Solomon himself in all his glory is not to be compared to one of these.
much more happy than the Servants of Solomon, Kin. 10. for they stand to hear the Wisdom of of one that is greater than Solomon may, Solomon himself in all his glory is not to be compared to one of these.
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how hard it is not to give a slip, harder not to have it taken notice of & hardest not to have it magnified and multiplied and made use of by censurers (most of whose Religion lies in observing the failings of the Godly) to reflect upon thee,
how hard it is not to give a slip, harder not to have it taken notice of & Hardest not to have it magnified and multiplied and made use of by censurers (most of whose Religion lies in observing the failings of the Godly) to reflect upon thee,
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and the profession it self that thou art under; what flatteries and pretended Friends, what troublesome visits, what variety of occasions and diversions;
and the profession it self that thou art under; what flatteries and pretended Friends, what troublesome visits, what variety of occasions and diversions;
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what necessity continually of displeasing some, and an utter impossibility to please all: many have complained that they have set up more sail than they could keep up,
what necessity continually of displeasing Some, and an utter impossibility to please all: many have complained that they have Set up more sail than they could keep up,
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Again, what sollicitousness to improve rightly so large advantages and opportunities of service, and to be found faithful stewards of the manifold gifts of God.
Again, what solicitousness to improve rightly so large advantages and opportunities of service, and to be found faithful Stewards of the manifold Gifts of God.
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and then say it may well stand for one Rule about numbring dayes, to reckon the obscurity of them. Rule 10. The last Rule in Christian Arithmetic, is this;
and then say it may well stand for one Rule about numbering days, to reckon the obscurity of them. Rule 10. The last Rule in Christian Arithmetic, is this;
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his dear Relations that a quarter of an hour ago would have parted with their own lives to have saved his now begin to consult to have his Body removed out of sight,
his dear Relations that a quarter of an hour ago would have parted with their own lives to have saved his now begin to consult to have his Body removed out of sighed,
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what Communication thou hadest with him, during the time thou wast upon Earth, what Apprehensions thou hadst of him, what Adresses thou madst to him as a Mediatour, an Advocate, and Saviour;
what Communication thou Hadst with him, during the time thou wast upon Earth, what Apprehensions thou Hadst of him, what Addresses thou Madest to him as a Mediator, an Advocate, and Saviour;
and Righteousness, and the Judgment to come, of Uprightness, and Sincerity, and unfeigned Repentance, and a true and full closing with the Person of Christ, the Son of the Living God, equal with the Father, the Mediatour for poor Sinners, the Saviour of all that truly believe on his Name and come to him;
and Righteousness, and the Judgement to come, of Uprightness, and Sincerity, and unfeigned Repentance, and a true and full closing with the Person of christ, the Son of the Living God, equal with the Father, the Mediator for poor Sinners, the Saviour of all that truly believe on his Name and come to him;
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if God should now cut off the threed of my Life, what should I be advantaged hereby, would it turn to my advantage when I come in the presence of the Great God, shall I be glad that I was exercised,
if God should now Cut off the thread of my Life, what should I be advantaged hereby, would it turn to my advantage when I come in the presence of the Great God, shall I be glad that I was exercised,
or rather wish that I had never medled or been concerned in such affairs and matters? our dayes are not intended to be the dayes of Noah and Lot wherein Men built and planted,
or rather wish that I had never meddled or been concerned in such affairs and matters? our days Are not intended to be the days of Noah and Lot wherein Men built and planted,
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and bought and sold, and married and were given in Marriage, (all these Lawful things and not one of them sinful) that is, that did do all these things as the work of the day,
and bought and sold, and married and were given in Marriage, (all these Lawful things and not one of them sinful) that is, that did doe all these things as the work of the day,
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& are we not fallen into such dayes as Noah's and Lot's were eating & drinking &c. Eating & Drinking is an unlawful thing if you do not do it to the Glory of God, and honour God in it:
& Are we not fallen into such days as Noah's and Lot's were eating & drinking etc. Eating & Drinking is an unlawful thing if you do not do it to the Glory of God, and honour God in it:
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because hereby those actions which otherwise are but common and worldly actions, as the actions of our ordinary and homliest callings, we shall sanctifie them,
Because hereby those actions which otherwise Are but Common and worldly actions, as the actions of our ordinary and homliest callings, we shall sanctify them,
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truly holy and Religious, and parts of God's own worship before him, and rewardable as so at his hand's, what a comfort might this be to Men in going about worldly callings, to the very Shuttleman and Sheersman, Spinster and Carder,
truly holy and Religious, and parts of God's own worship before him, and rewardable as so At his hand's, what a Comfort might this be to Men in going about worldly callings, to the very Shuttleman and Sheersman, Spinster and Carder,
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and the veriest drudge and droil in the servilest condition? what a comfort this, to consider, that if they do but honestly and faithfully, in obedience to God that hath set them in those callings go about them, they might sanctifie those,
and the veriest drudge and droil in the servilest condition? what a Comfort this, to Consider, that if they do but honestly and faithfully, in Obedience to God that hath Set them in those callings go about them, they might sanctify those,
The poor Servants that in obedience to God do faithful and honest service, (be it in never such drudgeries) to their Master, are said to adorn thereby the Doctrine of God; Titus 2.10.
The poor Servants that in Obedience to God do faithful and honest service, (be it in never such Drudgeries) to their Master, Are said to adorn thereby the Doctrine of God; Titus 2.10.
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and this present life and time, that these being gone about in the Obedience and Fear of God, baulking iniquity and injustice in them, may go for Holy and Heavenly actions;
and this present life and time, that these being gone about in the obedience and fear of God, balking iniquity and injustice in them, may go for Holy and Heavenly actions;
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The actions of the vertuous Woman, Prov. 31. a Man would think were the actions only of a meer worldling, she seeketh wool and flax &c. yet those and such-like, are all the actions for which, she is called a vertuous Woman in the Beginning,
The actions of the virtuous Woman, Curae 31. a Man would think were the actions only of a mere worldling, she seeks wool and flax etc. yet those and suchlike, Are all the actions for which, she is called a virtuous Woman in the Beginning,
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Another Woman there may be that may do the same things, may seek wool and flax, and work willingly with her hands, may rise early, put her hand to the wheel &c,
another Woman there may be that may do the same things, may seek wool and flax, and work willingly with her hands, may rise early, put her hand to the wheel etc.,
and yet may be a meer scraper, a meer worldling, a meer progger for Earthly trash and subsistence for these dayes, a meer vitious and not a vertuous Woman;
and yet may be a mere scraper, a mere worldling, a mere progger for Earthly trash and subsistence for these days, a mere vicious and not a virtuous Woman;
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or to get my own maintenance, or to set up my own credit, and not chiefly in all this, my labour be guided by that which he I that was so laborious in the Ministry was guided by.
or to get my own maintenance, or to Set up my own credit, and not chiefly in all this, my labour be guided by that which he I that was so laborious in the Ministry was guided by.
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So 〈 ◊ 〉 Works of charity, I may do many things, I may feed the hungry, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Naked, entertain good Ministers and good People, build Hospitals &c. and yet if by-respects (which supposition, I put not that the world should in such cases where Good appears be suspicious,
So 〈 ◊ 〉 Works of charity, I may do many things, I may feed the hungry, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Naked, entertain good Ministers and good People, built Hospitals etc. and yet if by-respects (which supposition, I put not that the world should in such cases where Good appears be suspicious,
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To conclude this Point, if you be careful observe this rule of making all thy time, all thy dayes and actions, look with their Faces directly upon Eternity, and the World to come;
To conclude this Point, if you be careful observe this Rule of making all thy time, all thy days and actions, look with their Faces directly upon Eternity, and the World to come;
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thou wilt bring all thy works into a narrow compass, into a single channel, into constant view and observation? Thou will render all thy Duties and performances, all thy labours under the Sun to be more sweet, more easie, unperplexed,
thou wilt bring all thy works into a narrow compass, into a single channel, into constant view and observation? Thou will render all thy Duties and performances, all thy labours under the Sun to be more sweet, more easy, unperplexed,
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by a perfect removing the fears of future evils, (publick judgments, poverty &c. ) and especially of the day of thy Death which by this means will be so facilitated and familiarized, that it will become rather a day desireable,
by a perfect removing the fears of future evils, (public Judgments, poverty etc.) and especially of the day of thy Death which by this means will be so facilitated and familiarized, that it will become rather a day desirable,
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Doct. 2. Let the Observation hence be this, that Christians may be much unacquainted with the Nature and power of those Truths, which are known and confessed and acknowledged by them:
Doct. 2. Let the Observation hence be this, that Christians may be much unacquainted with the Nature and power of those Truths, which Are known and confessed and acknowledged by them:
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2. In things obvious to Reason, and most acknowledged, as 1. The deceitfulness of Man's Heart. 2. The necessary connexion between Sin and Punishment. 3. The universal and particular Providence of God.
2. In things obvious to Reason, and most acknowledged, as 1. The deceitfulness of Man's Heart. 2. The necessary connexion between since and Punishment. 3. The universal and particular Providence of God.
3. In things known by Revelation, as, First, That Christ Died, and was Buried and rose again, see 1 Cor. 15.1, 2, 3, 4. And ascended into Heaven. Secondly, That he sent down his Holy Spirit to convince, guide, comfort,
3. In things known by Revelation, as, First, That christ Died, and was Buried and rose again, see 1 Cor. 15.1, 2, 3, 4. And ascended into Heaven. Secondly, That he sent down his Holy Spirit to convince, guide, Comfort,
Is this observed diligently and constantly by all Christians? is there nothing at any time steps before God? Secondly, Divine and Gospel-Worship must have Divine and Gospel-warrant.
Is this observed diligently and constantly by all Christians? is there nothing At any time steps before God? Secondly, Divine and Gospel worship must have Divine and Gospel-warrant.
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But I hasten to what remains, it may be the Lord may stir up some more able Pen, to shew the professing World their great errours and mistakes herein, that the Spirits of the power of Godliness, which have been long uhder decay, may be recovered,
But I hasten to what remains, it may be the Lord may stir up Some more able Pen, to show the professing World their great errors and mistakes herein, that the Spirits of the power of Godliness, which have been long uhder decay, may be recovered,
that the Truths, and the things of God may have their due consideration and observation by the pretenders to them according to their nature, worth, weight, necessity and excellency of them.
that the Truths, and the things of God may have their due consideration and observation by the pretenders to them according to their nature, worth, weight, necessity and excellency of them.
I have often considered the 14. Acts comp. v. 1. with 27. Where it is said, that Paul and Barnabas so spake, that a great multitude of the Jews and also of the Greeks Believed.
I have often considered the 14. Acts comp. v. 1. with 27. Where it is said, that Paul and Barnabas so spoke, that a great multitude of the jews and also of the Greeks Believed.
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If the Lord Jesus had only cryed, Lazarus come forth, and had not by a Powerful Hand communicated Life to him, he had never stirred out of his Grave. We read in Luke 24.27. That the Lord Jesus beginning at Moses, and all theProphets, he expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself;
If the Lord jesus had only cried, Lazarus come forth, and had not by a Powerful Hand communicated Life to him, he had never stirred out of his Grave. We read in Lycia 24.27. That the Lord jesus beginning At Moses, and all theProphets, he expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things Concerning himself;
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yet this will not amount to right Teaching, without Divine Blessing and Influence. I need not insist much upon the proof of this, take that Text, Psal. 39.4. Lord make me to know mine end, and the measure of my dayes, what it is;
yet this will not amount to right Teaching, without Divine Blessing and Influence. I need not insist much upon the proof of this, take that Text, Psalm 39.4. Lord make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is;
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then he can say with sense and experience, as it follows, Behold thou hast made my dayes as an hand-breadth, mine age is as nothing before thee, V. 5, 6, 7. verily every man at his best estate is vanity, Selah.
then he can say with sense and experience, as it follows, Behold thou hast made my days as an handbreadth, mine age is as nothing before thee, V. 5, 6, 7. verily every man At his best estate is vanity, Selac.
as by Faith we understand that the World's were made, so by Faith we must be taught that our time is short, that our dayes are numbred, that we must dye:
as by Faith we understand that the World's were made, so by Faith we must be taught that our time is short, that our days Are numbered, that we must die:
though we see persons daily carried to the Grave, that never reached our years, and we know we are made of the same Corruptible Materials, subject to the same Diseases and Distempers, to the same Casualties and Dangers, that our Breath, is in our Nostrils,
though we see Persons daily carried to the Grave, that never reached our Years, and we know we Are made of the same Corruptible Materials, Subject to the same Diseases and Distempers, to the same Casualties and Dangers, that our Breath, is in our Nostrils,
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shews plainly that it was a Point that was not so well understood; I shall endeavour to Demonstrate this further to you in these following Particulars.
shows plainly that it was a Point that was not so well understood; I shall endeavour to Demonstrate this further to you in these following Particulars.
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I shall only add this, that as it is with a Merchant who Prepares his Ship for Sea, he provides only so much Victuals as may serve for the Voyage, he does not provide the Seaman soft Beds to lodge in,
I shall only add this, that as it is with a Merchant who Prepares his Ship for Sea, he provides only so much Victuals as may serve for the Voyage, he does not provide the Seaman soft Beds to lodge in,
3. None can know the Seasons, Nicks, and Opportunities of time without Divine Teaching; and certainly none can number his dayes aright, that understands not his Seasons;
3. None can know the Seasons, Nicks, and Opportunities of time without Divine Teaching; and Certainly none can number his days aright, that understands not his Seasons;
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that knows not that Sabbath dayes are Seasons to be improved, that the present time is a Season that the Morning of the day is a Season, that the time of youth is a Season, that a time of affliction is a Season, that times of Conviction are Seaons, &c. Now there is no Man can rightly know,
that knows not that Sabbath days Are Seasons to be improved, that the present time is a Season that the Morning of the day is a Season, that the time of youth is a Season, that a time of affliction is a Season, that times of Conviction Are Seasons, etc. Now there is no Man can rightly know,
and did for a great while long to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which she did from that assurance of his Love to her Soul, which the Lord had been pleased graciously to give unto her.
and did for a great while long to be dissolved and to be with christ, which she did from that assurance of his Love to her Soul, which the Lord had been pleased graciously to give unto her.
Time is such a piece, such a pretious Commodity, that there is not any man in the World has two of them to shew, that if he lose one time, he can say he has another,
Time is such a piece, such a precious Commodity, that there is not any man in the World has two of them to show, that if he loose one time, he can say he has Another,
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What would have become of thousands that are now in Heaven, but for time, if they had not had time! see Rom 2.4. Or despisest thou the riches of his forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God that leadeth thee unto Repentance.
What would have become of thousands that Are now in Heaven, but for time, if they had not had time! see Rom 2.4. Or Despisest thou the riches of his forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that the Goodness of God that leads thee unto Repentance.
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So Peter, alluding, as it is very likely, to this very place; Account (saith he) that the long-suffering of the Lord is Salvation,2 Pet. 3.5. even as our beloved Brother Paul also, according to the Wisdom given unto him, hath written unto you.
So Peter, alluding, as it is very likely, to this very place; Account (Says he) that the long-suffering of the Lord is Salvation,2 Pet. 3.5. even as our Beloved Brother Paul also, according to the Wisdom given unto him, hath written unto you.
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if he had been taken away, when he was persecuting the Church, and breathing out threatnings against it? and for Peter he would have been in no good case,
if he had been taken away, when he was persecuting the Church, and breathing out threatenings against it? and for Peter he would have been in no good case,
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where had Mary Magdalen been but a for little forbearance & time, if she had been taken away when she was a Prostitute & playing the Harlot? Where had Austin been but for the patience of God,
where had Marry Magdalen been but a for little forbearance & time, if she had been taken away when she was a Prostitute & playing the Harlot? Where had Austin been but for the patience of God,
if at that time I had been removed hence, but into everlasting flames and torments, which my wicked deeds had justly deserved at the Hands of God? Where also had many of your selves been, who now with Hearty thanksgivings can laud and praise the goodness of God in giving Time,
if At that time I had been removed hence, but into everlasting flames and torments, which my wicked Deeds had justly deserved At the Hands of God? Where also had many of your selves been, who now with Hearty thanksgivings can laud and praise the Goodness of God in giving Time,
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if you had been taken away in your Sins, before the work of Grace had been wrought in you? finally, where had most of those been, who now have their Crowns in Heaven,
if you had been taken away in your Sins, before the work of Grace had been wrought in you? finally, where had most of those been, who now have their Crowns in Heaven,
but for Time and a few dayes Patience? had not long-suffering waited for their Conversions, they had been smoking firebrands in Hell, that are now shining lights, and glorious Saints in Heaven:
but for Time and a few days Patience? had not long-suffering waited for their Conversions, they had been smoking firebrands in Hell, that Are now shining lights, and glorious Saints in Heaven:
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unless the Lord, saies one of the Ancients, should first a long time spare the wicked in his Mercy, he should not find any Righteous whom he might afterwards Crown in his justice.
unless the Lord, Says one of the Ancients, should First a long time spare the wicked in his Mercy, he should not find any Righteous whom he might afterwards Crown in his Justice.
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Whom God saies, he, hath set forth to be a propitiation through Faith in his Blood, to declare his Righteousness for the remission of Sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.
Whom God Says, he, hath Set forth to be a propitiation through Faith in his Blood, to declare his Righteousness for the remission of Sins that Are past, through the forbearance of God.
Those last words, through the forbearance of God cannot be known without teaching from above, what need there is of a little time for Men that would would go to Heaven, that it was God's great forbearance that they were not taken away in their past sins, till they came to believe in Christ,
Those last words, through the forbearance of God cannot be known without teaching from above, what need there is of a little time for Men that would would go to Heaven, that it was God's great forbearance that they were not taken away in their past Sins, till they Come to believe in christ,
How many are called and saved at the sixth hour, which had they been taken away at the third hour where had they been? How many at the ninth which had they been taken away at the sixth hour, where likewise had they been? How many at the eleventh, which if they had been taken away at the ninth, where also had they been? the good Thief upon the Cross, had he been taken away when he was robbing by the high-way side, what had become of him? in stead of, this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, that very day and hour be had been in Hell with the Devil and the damned.
How many Are called and saved At the sixth hour, which had they been taken away At the third hour where had they been? How many At the ninth which had they been taken away At the sixth hour, where likewise had they been? How many At the eleventh, which if they had been taken away At the ninth, where also had they been? the good Thief upon the Cross, had he been taken away when he was robbing by the highway side, what had become of him? in stead of, this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, that very day and hour be had been in Hell with the devil and the damned.
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because of the Lord's Patience towards wicked Men, and suffering them to continue so long in their rebellions against him, and injuries towards their fellow-Creatures:
Because of the Lord's Patience towards wicked Men, and suffering them to continue so long in their rebellions against him, and injuries towards their fellow-Creatures:
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yet hast thou not some Son or Daughter, or Friend, or brother, whose wicked lives thou bewails? and wouldest thou have God to destroy them, to begin with them, to make them the first examples of his present revenge? Thou saies,
yet hast thou not Some Son or Daughter, or Friend, or brother, whose wicked lives thou bewails? and Wouldst thou have God to destroy them, to begin with them, to make them the First Examples of his present revenge? Thou Says,
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why does God bear with the wicked so long? Why does God bear with thy Son, with thy Brother, with thy Kinsman? Thou wouldest desire a little more time for them,
why does God bear with the wicked so long? Why does God bear with thy Son, with thy Brother, with thy Kinsman? Thou Wouldst desire a little more time for them,
that he would forbear them when they are young, for hope of reclaiming when they come to Man's estate, that he would forbear them then for hope of reclaiming when they grow old, that he would forbear them when they are old,
that he would forbear them when they Are young, for hope of reclaiming when they come to Man's estate, that he would forbear them then for hope of reclaiming when they grow old, that he would forbear them when they Are old,
how many damned in Hell if they had had the time and the forbearance that others have had might have been in the places of some that are in Heaven and they in their places,
how many damned in Hell if they had had the time and the forbearance that Others have had might have been in the places of Some that Are in Heaven and they in their places,
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how sweet to get a little time for retirement, a little time to hear a little time to pray, to read, to meditate a little time for business, a little time for business!
how sweet to get a little time for retirement, a little time to hear a little time to pray, to read, to meditate a little time for business, a little time for business!
we are so posted from one exercise to another, from one duty to another, from one posture to another, that we look upon it as a great happiness, to get a little out of the hurry of time,
we Are so posted from one exercise to Another, from one duty to Another, from one posture to Another, that we look upon it as a great happiness, to get a little out of the hurry of time,
what a rest is it to a poor tossed hurried Soul? a little communion with God, a little freedom from the cares, the noise, the distractions, the diversions, the interruptions of the World;
what a rest is it to a poor tossed hurried Soul? a little communion with God, a little freedom from the Cares, the noise, the distractions, the diversions, the interruptions of the World;
we must be accountable for it, we are not proprietors, and for us to make bold, (as untaught Popple we too often do) with that which is the Lord's peculiar is high presumption and sawciness:
we must be accountable for it, we Are not proprietors, and for us to make bold, (as untaught Popple we too often do) with that which is the Lord's peculiar is high presumption and sauciness:
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what is it then at will and pleasure to dispose of thy makers right? what Conscience or prudence is it for thee to say, I will go to such a place such a day,
what is it then At will and pleasure to dispose of thy makers right? what Conscience or prudence is it for thee to say, I will go to such a place such a day,
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and buy and sell, or meet with such a company and be merry? who gave either you or them power to name the day? you should say if the Lord give leave, God permitting,
and buy and fell, or meet with such a company and be merry? who gave either you or them power to name the day? you should say if the Lord give leave, God permitting,
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What has thou to do to cut thongs out of another Man's hide, or carve at another Man's table without his license? What Prodigals are we of that which is none of our own? canst thou say that thou was ever worth an hours time of thy own in all thy life,
What has thou to do to Cut thongs out of Another Man's hide, or carve At Another Man's table without his license? What Prodigals Are we of that which is none of our own? Canst thou say that thou was ever worth an hours time of thy own in all thy life,
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and how is it that thou hast spent so much and wasted so much? thou hast no authority to appoint dayes or hours let me come closer to thee, thou hast not only robbed God of that time which he has lent thee for thy own business,
and how is it that thou hast spent so much and wasted so much? thou hast no Authority to appoint days or hours let me come closer to thee, thou hast not only robbed God of that time which he has lent thee for thy own business,
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by this means we shall not only please him, but likewise engage his assistance and direction in, together with his blessing upon, that work we have to do in that time:
by this means we shall not only please him, but likewise engage his assistance and direction in, together with his blessing upon, that work we have to do in that time:
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nor indeed has he allotted any time for bad deeds, but let us know this that if we steal time for works of darkness, the Lord will severely reckon with us both for our works and our time.
nor indeed has he allotted any time for bad Deeds, but let us know this that if we steal time for works of darkness, the Lord will severely reckon with us both for our works and our time.
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and yet you cannot but observe it with half an Eye, How much time is spent among Christians when they meet together about other Mens Actions, Trades, Shops, Families &c. and its strange if there is not mixture or backbiting, envy, uncharitableness,
and yet you cannot but observe it with half an Eye, How much time is spent among Christians when they meet together about other Men's Actions, Trades, Shops, Families etc. and its strange if there is not mixture or backbiting, envy, uncharitableness,
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nor hear a good word of them, but can be greedy and gape at half a word that is reflecting and disparaging at a semblance, at an appearance, true or false.
nor hear a good word of them, but can be greedy and gape At half a word that is reflecting and disparaging At a semblance, At an appearance, true or false.
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Again, how much needless and unprofitable talk about future events and contingencies, about the Lord's matters, his dispensations and providences, what may come to pass in the World, besides murmuring and discontented speeches about them;
Again, how much needless and unprofitable talk about future events and contingencies, about the Lord's matters, his dispensations and providences, what may come to pass in the World, beside murmuring and discontented Speeches about them;
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That if God govern the World, then Why should persidious Hannibal be suffered to slay Marcellus? why the barbarous Carthaginians to torture Regulas? why bloody Cinna to slay so many Citizens? why Marius to command & Catulus his head, a man far better than himself? &c. This was a thing that much displeased God, Mal. 2. in that some there said (and wearisome words they were to God) that because the wickedest were suffered to play such 〈 … 〉icks,
That if God govern the World, then Why should perfidious Hannibal be suffered to slay Marcellus? why the barbarous Carthaginians to torture Regulas? why bloody Cinna to slay so many Citizens? why Marius to command & Catulus his head, a man Far better than himself? etc. This was a thing that much displeased God, Malachi 2. in that Some there said (and wearisome words they were to God) that Because the wickedest were suffered to play such 〈 … 〉icks,
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ye have wearied the Lord with your words, yet ye say, wherein have we wearied him? when ye say, every one that is evil does good in the sight of the Lord,
you have wearied the Lord with your words, yet you say, wherein have we wearied him? when you say, every one that is evil does good in the sighed of the Lord,
and whom they would to pull down, as Daniel said of wicked Nebuchadnezzar. When Anthony the great was troubled with this and the like questionings about the Providence;
and whom they would to pull down, as daniel said of wicked Nebuchadnezzar. When Anthony the great was troubled with this and the like questionings about the Providence;
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It is said that he heard a voice, saying, Anthony, Anthony, look thou to •hy self, and to thy own duty, and let God alone with Governing the World, he 〈 ◊ 〉 wise and just,
It is said that he herd a voice, saying, Anthony, Anthony, look thou to •hy self, and to thy own duty, and let God alone with Governing the World, he 〈 ◊ 〉 wise and just,
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Why God suffers the Wicked to slay the Innocent? see, (saies he) whether in the first place it be not your duty, to consider such plain Texts as these that more concern your self, Break thy Bread to the hungry,
Why God suffers the Wicked to slay the Innocent? see, (Says he) whither in the First place it be not your duty, to Consider such plain Texts as these that more concern your self, Break thy Bred to the hungry,
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That would be time well-spent, and God would allow for it.) Wash you, make you clean, Esa. 58.7. Esa. 1.16, 17, 18. put away the evil of your doings from before your eyes, cease to do evil, learn to do well, seek Judgment, relieve the oppressed, Judge the Fatherless, plead for the Widow:
That would be time well-spent, and God would allow for it.) Wash you, make you clean, Isaiah 58.7. Isaiah 1.16, 17, 18. put away the evil of your doings from before your eyes, cease to do evil, Learn to do well, seek Judgement, relieve the oppressed, Judge the Fatherless, plead for the Widow:
lay aside therefore such Discourses about God's Transactions, or if thou will discourse, do it as the Prophet Jeremie does chap. 12.1. Who layes down this for a ground, that God is righteous in them all;
lay aside Therefore such Discourses about God's Transactions, or if thou will discourse, do it as the Prophet Jeremiah does chap. 12.1. Who lays down this for a ground, that God is righteous in them all;
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which has nothing but frothines and unsavouriness in it, ministers no edification but tends to put the Soul in a careless posture and set it at a greater distance from the fear, of God, which should alwayes be maintained as the Souls watch and overseer.
which has nothing but frothines and unsavoriness in it, Ministers no edification but tends to put the Soul in a careless posture and Set it At a greater distance from the Fear, of God, which should always be maintained as the Souls watch and overseer.
4. Callings and necessary diversions and avocations take up much time; a gracious Soul many times does begrudge the time he spends in eating, and drinking,
4. Callings and necessary diversions and avocations take up much time; a gracious Soul many times does begrudge the time he spends in eating, and drinking,
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he could wish with all his heart he had more time for God, and that his business did not ly so hard upon him though this he cannot do without Divine Teaching;
he could wish with all his heart he had more time for God, and that his business did not lie so hard upon him though this he cannot do without Divine Teaching;
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the idle body is haunted and followed with a Kennel of Hell-Hounds still about him to tempt him to naughtiness, the unclean Devil to tempt him to uncleanness, the prodigal Devil to tempt him to wastfulness, what wastfuller than Idleness? two of the best labourers would have much to do to maintain one loyterer, one drone would devour more honey in a day than two Bees could gather;
the idle body is haunted and followed with a Kennel of Hell-Hounds still about him to tempt him to naughtiness, the unclean devil to tempt him to uncleanness, the prodigal devil to tempt him to wastefulness, what wastfuller than Idleness? two of the best labourers would have much to do to maintain one loiterer, one drone would devour more honey in a day than two Bees could gather;
the proud Devil to tempt him to Pride, for what Prouder than Idleness, that hath nothing to do but to trick and prick up it self, the slandersome detracting Devil to tempt him to slander and detraction,
the proud devil to tempt him to Pride, for what Prouder than Idleness, that hath nothing to do but to trick and prick up it self, the slandersome detracting devil to tempt him to slander and detraction,
for who runs over all their neighbours in passing consures on them, but they that talk away time, they are so, idle; see 1 1 Tim. 5.13. Where the idle, the tattlers and busie-bodies are ranked together;
for who runs over all their neighbours in passing consures on them, but they that talk away time, they Are so, idle; see 1 1 Tim. 5.13. Where the idle, the tattlers and busybodies Are ranked together;
the ristous drunken Devil to tempt him to drinking, and who so faulty that way as they that must drink away time? the sins of Sodom are made to be fulness of Bread; and abundance of idleness;
the ristous drunken devil to tempt him to drinking, and who so faulty that Way as they that must drink away time? the Sins of Sodom Are made to be fullness of Bred; and abundance of idleness;
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he cannot perform his duty aright that does not understand what dispensation he is under in some degree, see Revel. 13.18. Here is wisdom, let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast, for it is the number of a Man and his number is six hundred threescore and six.
he cannot perform his duty aright that does not understand what Dispensation he is under in Some degree, see Revel. 13.18. Here is Wisdom, let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast, for it is the number of a Man and his number is six hundred threescore and six.
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We read of seneral number of dayes and times in Daniel 9.25, and 12.11, 12. and Revel. 11.3.11. ans 12.6, 14. and its true that several have been guilty og misses and mistakes in their calculations;
We read of seneral number of days and times in daniel 9.25, and 12.11, 12. and Revel. 11.3.11. ans 12.6, 14. and its true that several have been guilty og misses and mistakes in their calculations;
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None can know the successor of time without Divine teaching, & 'tis impossible for a Man to number his dayes aright that does not know time's successor.
None can know the successor of time without Divine teaching, & it's impossible for a Man to number his days aright that does not know time's successor.
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but alas, alas, where is the Soul that sits down and thinks of Eternity for half an hour together? David's History of the Men of his day, is a Prophecy of the Men of our day, Psa. 49.11. Their inward thought is, that their Houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations;
but alas, alas, where is the Soul that sits down and thinks of Eternity for half an hour together? David's History of the Men of his day, is a Prophecy of the Men of our day, Psa. 49.11. Their inward Thought is, that their Houses shall continue for ever, and their Dwelling places to all generations;
though Man being in honour abideth not but is like the beasts that perish. Ʋse. 2. Beg of God this blessed skill and art of numbring your daies aright;
though Man being in honour Abideth not but is like the beasts that perish. Ʋse. 2. Beg of God this blessed skill and art of numbering your days aright;
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nevertheless when I perceived I could not enjoy her (that is wisdom) except God gave her (& that was a point of wisdom also to know whose gift it was) I went unto the lord and besought him, &c. Witty Men, Learned Men, Old Men, Holy Men,
nevertheless when I perceived I could not enjoy her (that is Wisdom) except God gave her (& that was a point of Wisdom also to know whose gift it was) I went unto the lord and besought him, etc. Witty Men, Learned Men, Old Men, Holy Men,
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unless they be all taught of God will be at a loss in the point of numbring their dayes, of living under the powerfull perswasion of the shortness, swiftness,
unless they be all taught of God will be At a loss in the point of numbering their days, of living under the powerful persuasion of the shortness, swiftness,
Let me add one thing which was slipt in the proof of the point, when your bagging of God this holy Wisdom to number your daise aright, be sure you be earnest with the Lord, that when you number your daies he would still help you to make the number come even;
Let me add one thing which was slipped in the proof of the point, when your bagging of God this holy Wisdom to number your daise aright, be sure you be earnest with the Lord, that when you number your days he would still help you to make the number come even;
what is that? that that you may see your good dayes to be as many and as long as your evil ones, and your dayes to be full as good as any of your neighbours;
what is that? that that you may see your good days to be as many and as long as your evil ones, and your days to be full as good as any of your neighbours;
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I am perswaded the Lord hath in his Wisdom so ordered Mens conditions in this world, that there's no ods, not one better than another if we could but see the ends and sides of them, no room left for choice,
I am persuaded the Lord hath in his Wisdom so ordered Men's conditions in this world, that there's no ods, not one better than Another if we could but see the ends and sides of them, no room left for choice,
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and that condition which every Man is in, ought to be concluded, the best for him of any in the World, the Beggar's condition is as good as the King's take it all together:
and that condition which every Man is in, ought to be concluded, the best for him of any in the World, the Beggar's condition is as good as the King's take it all together:
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no state in the World can be an object either of meer pitty or meer envy, none so bad but a great deal of good is to be seen in it, none so good but a great deal of misery is to be found in it:
no state in the World can be an Object either of mere pity or mere envy, none so bad but a great deal of good is to be seen in it, none so good but a great deal of misery is to be found in it:
the Lord in Wisdom and Goodness has fitted every Man's condition for him (that another would not fit him so well) and it will be our Wisdom (if the Lord will give it us) to see our selves fitted to our conditions,
the Lord in Wisdom and goodness has fitted every Man's condition for him (that Another would not fit him so well) and it will be our Wisdom (if the Lord will give it us) to see our selves fitted to our conditions,
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slacken a little and give a cordial, and there the Soul is like to fall, clap an hedge or a wall quickly in the way, &c. What happy lives should we lead in comparison of what we do,
slacken a little and give a cordial, and there the Soul is like to fallen, clap an hedge or a wall quickly in the Way, etc. What happy lives should we led in comparison of what we do,
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we must take up our Crosses, as the Man did his sheep upon his shoulder and away with it, trudging after the Lord Jesus; some men lead their crosses gingerly as a Man leads his young Child by the hand, and so make no way;
we must take up our Crosses, as the Man did his sheep upon his shoulder and away with it, trudging After the Lord jesus; Some men led their Crosses gingerly as a Man leads his young Child by the hand, and so make no Way;
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I shall endeavour to give you cle•• demonstration of the point in these following particulars. 1. He is a wise Man that minds his greatest concern, in the first place;
I shall endeavour to give you cle•• demonstration of the point in these following particulars. 1. He is a wise Man that minds his greatest concern, in the First place;
now he that numbers his dayes aright, that reckons of shortness, of time, he makes it his first business to seek the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, he will take Maries part,
now he that numbers his days aright, that reckons of shortness, of time, he makes it his First business to seek the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, he will take Mary's part,
and pains, and time, and strength has been mostly imployed about their own outward Man, and their Families, and Children, how to get them Bread, and Livings, and Portions;
and pains, and time, and strength has been mostly employed about their own outward Man, and their Families, and Children, how to get them Bred, and Livings, and Portions;
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He that numbers his dayes aright, that knbws the shortness of time, the certainty and suddenness of Death, does prepare himself accordingly, he gets himself hid in the rock the Lord Jesus; he has got an hiding place,
He that numbers his days aright, that knbws the shortness of time, the certainty and suddenness of Death, does prepare himself accordingly, he gets himself hid in the rock the Lord jesus; he has god an hiding place,
all on a sudden, the Soul is carried by Angels into Abraham's bosom, and the Body laid as seed in the Earth, (not detained as a Prisoner under the grave's power) to be raised again a Glorious Body at the Resurrection of the Just;
all on a sudden, the Soul is carried by Angels into Abraham's bosom, and the Body laid as seed in the Earth, (not detained as a Prisoner under the grave's power) to be raised again a Glorious Body At the Resurrection of the Just;
the Soul is continually whilst here fortifying it self, by Faith and Repentance, and humility and self-denial which are Armour of proof in every evih day.
the Soul is continually while Here fortifying it self, by Faith and Repentance, and humility and self-denial which Are Armour of proof in every evih day.
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4. He is a Wise-Man that is wellread in antient Records and History, and has a good reach with him about what things may fall out hereafter and manages himself accordingly.
4. He is a Wise-Man that is wellread in ancient Records and History, and has a good reach with him about what things may fallen out hereafter and manages himself accordingly.
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and shake himself, and seek about for some surer foot-hold, some better standing, some other imployment than what he is now engaged in, and taken up with.
and shake himself, and seek about for Some Surer foothold, Some better standing, Some other employment than what he is now engaged in, and taken up with.
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5. He is a Wise-Man what knows things of deep reach and search, of profound enquiry, things that are out of other Mens thoughts, that never enter into their head's;
5. He is a Wise-Man what knows things of deep reach and search, of profound enquiry, things that Are out of other Men's thoughts, that never enter into their head's;
and when he finds that Communion with God, beholding Christ in his Glory, freedom from all sin, the society of Saints, &c, is the condition of the place;
and when he finds that Communion with God, beholding christ in his Glory, freedom from all since, the society of Saints, etc., is the condition of the place;
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and dives into the Mystery of the Gospel, the Word of reconciliation, a Life of believing, the work and sealing of the Spirit, the priviledges of God's People &c,
and dives into the Mystery of the Gospel, the Word of reconciliation, a Life of believing, the work and sealing of the Spirit, the privileges of God's People etc.,
and falls upon studying the work of repentance, of self-denial, of mortification, together with all those works of meekness, love and charity, by which Persons are made meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light,
and falls upon studying the work of Repentance, of self-denial, of mortification, together with all those works of meekness, love and charity, by which Persons Are made meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light,
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and must be practising Non-conformity to, and living above this present evil World, I must come out of it, I must be out of Love with it, I must keep it at due distance, I must use it as not abusing it,
and must be practising Nonconformity to, and living above this present evil World, I must come out of it, I must be out of Love with it, I must keep it At due distance, I must use it as not abusing it,
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as if I used it not, that I may be ready and fitted for the condition and company of the World to come, when-ever the messenger of Death comes for me, which I am to expect every hour:
as if I used it not, that I may be ready and fitted for the condition and company of the World to come, whenever the Messenger of Death comes for me, which I am to expect every hour:
and will be glad of any help persons that have difficult business to do which must be done in such a time, are ready to receive advice and take it kindly,
and will be glad of any help Persons that have difficult business to do which must be done in such a time, Are ready to receive Advice and take it kindly,
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how glad is a serious Christian that values time of an opportunity of receiving good, of being helped on his way, of a little cordial in time of fainting, of one that will take him by the hand when he gives a slip;
how glad is a serious Christian that value's time of an opportunity of receiving good, of being helped on his Way, of a little cordial in time of fainting, of one that will take him by the hand when he gives a slip;
were I to chuse a Man for my Life to give me counsel, it should be one that makes Conscience how he spends his time, that will not trifle and idle away his time.
were I to choose a Man for my Life to give me counsel, it should be one that makes Conscience how he spends his time, that will not trifle and idle away his time.
The diligent good School-master does first of all teach the well-using of time, when he is very severe if his Scholars do not come in the morning exactly at the time appointed.
The diligent good Schoolmaster does First of all teach the well-using of time, when he is very severe if his Scholars do not come in the morning exactly At the time appointed.
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now he that values time and knows the pretiousness of it is alwayes very thoughtful and studious, what he must do in the next place, he is not for talking but for doing, his words are weighty and alwayes spoken in due place and season;
now he that value's time and knows the preciousness of it is always very thoughtful and studious, what he must do in the next place, he is not for talking but for doing, his words Are weighty and always spoken in due place and season;
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It is observable that walking wisely towards them that are without, and redeeming time are put together, Col. 4.5. Eph. 5.16. of all Men he gives the least offence: Two things offend the World, First, When they observe your failings: Secondly, When you observe their's;
It is observable that walking wisely towards them that Are without, and redeeming time Are put together, Col. 4.5. Ephesians 5.16. of all Men he gives the least offence: Two things offend the World, First, When they observe your failings: Secondly, When you observe their's;
and upon short warning it may be somewhat dangerous, & therefore he judges it very reasonable that he should continually stand in awe of him in whose power he absolutely is as to his being and wel-being,
and upon short warning it may be somewhat dangerous, & Therefore he judges it very reasonable that he should continually stand in awe of him in whose power he absolutely is as to his being and well-being,
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and whilst the market holds, and having haply had great losses, or formerly spent their time idly or unthriftily do by their diligence seek (as it were) to buy back again the time that is past.
and while the market holds, and having haply had great losses, or formerly spent their time idly or unthriftily do by their diligence seek (as it were) to buy back again the time that is past.
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time is now grown a scarce commodity, the price of it is risen; we are fallen into those hard times mentioned, 2 Tim. 3.1. hurtful, heavy, damaging times;
time is now grown a scarce commodity, the price of it is risen; we Are fallen into those hard times mentioned, 2 Tim. 3.1. hurtful, heavy, damaging times;
so the scarcity of opportunities together with their ensnarements and molestations, adding the great suspension of Heavenly influence, renders the seasons of receiving good very difficult, hard to come by, and harder to be improved:
so the scarcity of opportunities together with their ensnarements and molestations, adding the great suspension of Heavenly influence, renders the seasons of receiving good very difficult, hard to come by, and harder to be improved:
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besides this, the swifter motion of time now (because nearer to its center) meeting with an old, crazy distempered World, (all Persons and Things being grown worse than they were every way) does cause much detriment and spoil to both,
beside this, the swifter motion of time now (Because nearer to its centre) meeting with an old, crazy distempered World, (all Persons and Things being grown Worse than they were every Way) does cause much detriment and spoil to both,
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and leaves others I know not where, and causes such commotions, mutation, and inflammations that it is much to be feared that the axletree of the World may catch fire which may not so easily be quenched but increase to the general conflagration of that great day mentioned, 2 Pet. 3.10.
and leaves Others I know not where, and Causes such commotions, mutation, and inflammations that it is much to be feared that the axletree of the World may catch fire which may not so Easily be quenched but increase to the general conflagration of that great day mentioned, 2 Pet. 3.10.
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I shall conclude my exhortation in the words of the same Apostle that immediatly follow, seeing then all these things shall be dissolved, (that time will bring matters to this pass) What manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness, looking for,
I shall conclude my exhortation in the words of the same Apostle that immediately follow, seeing then all these things shall be dissolved, (that time will bring matters to this pass) What manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness, looking for,
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and the Elements shall melt with servent beat, wherefore (Beloved) seeing ye look for such things be diligent that you may be found of him in peace without spot and blameless,
and the Elements shall melt with servient beatrice, Wherefore (beloved) seeing you look for such things be diligent that you may be found of him in peace without spot and blameless,
Fecisti nos ad te & cor nostrum inquictum estdonec re quiescat in te versa & reversa in tergum & in latera & in ventrem, & dura sunt omnia! tu solus requires Austin
Fecisti nos ad te & cor nostrum inquictum estdonec re quiescat in te versa & reversa in tergum & in Latera & in ventrem, & dura sunt omnia! tu solus requires Austin
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The Lady Barwick of Toulston in Yorkshire, to whom I had the happiness to be Chaplain for several Years, and must ever own my self to bemuch obliged, and no less to the Right Honourable the Lord Henry Fairtax her Son in Law, and my constant and Faithful friend in my sufferings for Christ.
The Lady Barwick of Toulston in Yorkshire, to whom I had the happiness to be Chaplain for several years, and must ever own my self to bemuch obliged, and no less to the Right Honourable the Lord Henry Fairtax her Son in Law, and my constant and Faithful friend in my sufferings for christ.
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