He enlarges throughout upon the excellency, the necessity, and advantages thereof, that the true and only felicity of man attainable in this life depends upon it,
He enlarges throughout upon the excellency, the necessity, and advantages thereof, that the true and only felicity of man attainable in this life depends upon it,
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and that so great was the satisfaction, so chearful the reflections he derived from it, that all the pressures and afflictions of the world were not able to make him miserable.
and that so great was the satisfaction, so cheerful the reflections he derived from it, that all the pressures and afflictions of the world were not able to make him miserable.
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and deeply rooted in his heart, I have sworn, and I will perform it, or as the other translation has it, I have sworn, and am steadfastly purposed to keep thy righteous Judgments. i. e.
and deeply rooted in his heart, I have sworn, and I will perform it, or as the other Translation has it, I have sworn, and am steadfastly purposed to keep thy righteous Judgments. i. e.
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By my admission into the number of thy people I am entered into a solemn Sacramental Covenant to perform obedience to thy Commands, I do now acknowledge my self indispensably engaged to thy Service,
By my admission into the number of thy people I am entered into a solemn Sacramental Covenant to perform Obedience to thy Commands, I do now acknowledge my self indispensably engaged to thy Service,
and to pursue the designs of it with the whole bent, and bias of the Soul. And thus we find the Saints in Scripture have usually devoted themselves to the service of their God.
and to pursue the designs of it with the Whole bent, and bias of the Soul. And thus we find the Saints in Scripture have usually devoted themselves to the service of their God.
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yet will I and my sons and my brethren walk in the Covenant of our Fathers. Thus those in Jer. 51.5. Come let us joyn our selves to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant, that shall not be forgotten.
yet will I and my Sons and my brothers walk in the Covenant of our Father's. Thus those in Jer. 51.5. Come let us join our selves to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant, that shall not be forgotten.
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A certain velleity, a languid and incomplete will, some zealous pang of devotion, may be discern'd in Ahab, and Herod, Balaam and Agrippa; I am almost perswaded to be a Christian, says one,
A certain velleity, a languid and incomplete will, Some zealous pang of devotion, may be discerned in Ahab, and Herod, balaam and Agrippa; I am almost persuaded to be a Christian, Says one,
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In discoursing of this point I shall shew First What is required to the forming a firm and settled resolution, Secondly The great moment and importance of such a resolution in the business of religion.
In discoursing of this point I shall show First What is required to the forming a firm and settled resolution, Secondly The great moment and importance of such a resolution in the business of Religion.
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and debate the proper means conducible to the end, together with a due weighing and ballancing the several conveniencies, and inconveniencies that attend them.
and debate the proper means conducible to the end, together with a due weighing and balancing the several Conveniences, and inconveniences that attend them.
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till upon a fair representation of the whole Series of things to our own minds, we have at length brought the debate to this determination, that all the advantage lies on the side of religion;
till upon a fair representation of the Whole Series of things to our own minds, we have At length brought the debate to this determination, that all the advantage lies on the side of Religion;
that the reward of obedience has infinitly more weight to perswade, than all the hardships we must grapple with have to dishearten, and discourage us;
that the reward of Obedience has infinitely more weight to persuade, than all the hardships we must grapple with have to dishearten, and discourage us;
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This method of the workings of our own minds in forming a setled resolution, Divines have very fitly represented by Joshuas dealing with the Children of Israel Jos. 24. where he summons the people together,
This method of the workings of our own minds in forming a settled resolution, Divines have very fitly represented by Joshuas dealing with the Children of Israel Jos. 24. where he summons the people together,
nor your sins And at last after a great many arguments to this purpose, and those repeated and inculcated to make the stronger impression upon their minds, he refers the matter to their own choice v. 15. If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day, whom you will serve.
nor your Sins And At last After a great many Arguments to this purpose, and those repeated and inculcated to make the Stronger impression upon their minds, he refers the matter to their own choice v. 15. If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day, whom you will serve.
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In the words therefore he eloquently insinuates to them the gross inequality of the Comparison, that being stir'd up with indignation at so vile a choice,
In the words Therefore he eloquently insinuates to them the gross inequality of the Comparison, that being stirred up with Indignation At so vile a choice,
as the preferring dumb Idols before the living God, they might the more easily, and of their own accord yield an explicit consent to his proposal, totally renounce,
as the preferring dumb Idols before the living God, they might the more Easily, and of their own accord yield an explicit consent to his proposal, totally renounce,
And this effect it had upon them v. 15. God forbid, say they, that we should forsake the Lord to serve other Gods, and v. 21. Nay but we will serve the Lord.
And this Effect it had upon them v. 15. God forbid, say they, that we should forsake the Lord to serve other God's, and v. 21. Nay but we will serve the Lord.
He will soon find it to be an enterprize, that will engage his whole strength and all his powers for the atchievement of it, that it is a work of difficulty,
He will soon find it to be an enterprise, that will engage his Whole strength and all his Powers for the Achievement of it, that it is a work of difficulty,
that it is a striveing to enter into the straight Gate and walking in the narrow way the subduing our most forcible inclinations, the cutting off a right hand,
that it is a striving to enter into the straight Gate and walking in the narrow Way the subduing our most forcible inclinations, the cutting off a right hand,
and the treachery, and falshood of his own heart, the snares that are laid for him, the dangers that surround him, the enemies that lye in wait for him, the temptations from within,
and the treachery, and falsehood of his own heart, the snares that Are laid for him, the dangers that surround him, the enemies that lie in wait for him, the temptations from within,
And when he has but slightly considered this, he will need no argument to convince him, that all his most specious and glittering resolutions, will quickly vanish and come to nothing,
And when he has but slightly considered this, he will need no argument to convince him, that all his most specious and glittering resolutions, will quickly vanish and come to nothing,
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when their hearts are warm'd with some affectionate discourse, when they are surprized with some sad accident or disaster, which disappoints them of the pleasure that they expected from iniquity,
when their hearts Are warmed with Some affectionate discourse, when they Are surprised with Some sad accident or disaster, which disappoints them of the pleasure that they expected from iniquity,
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or when God lays siege to them by Sickness, or some other pinching affliction, so that the provisions of lust have lost their relish with them for the present,
or when God lays siege to them by Sickness, or Some other pinching affliction, so that the provisions of lust have lost their relish with them for the present,
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But when the fit is over, when Gods hand is taken off, and the allurements of sin grow strong enough to present themselves again, they unravel all their former vows, the heart returns to its old byas,
But when the fit is over, when God's hand is taken off, and the allurements of since grow strong enough to present themselves again, they unravel all their former vows, the heart returns to its old bias,
For in such a Case the motive of their resolution is not adequate to the matter they resolve upon, the foundation is too narrow for the superstructure,
For in such a Case the motive of their resolution is not adequate to the matter they resolve upon, the Foundation is too narrow for the superstructure,
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But the other is impatient of serious thinking, as being a tedious, and irksome task, and so setting forward too speedily without Counsel, usually comes off too cowardly without Courage.
But the other is impatient of serious thinking, as being a tedious, and irksome task, and so setting forward too speedily without Counsel, usually comes off too cowardly without Courage.
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This is that temper, which old Jacob reproves in Reuben his first-born Gen. 49.4. Unstable as water, which some render rash, and hasty, others light, and inconstant;
This is that temper, which old Jacob reproves in Reuben his firstborn Gen. 49.4. Unstable as water, which Some render rash, and hasty, Others Light, and inconstant;
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and the one is ordinarily a consequent of the other, and therefore he could not excell, not only in the number of his tribe Deut. 33.6. but neither in valour, courage, or any excellent atchievement.
and the one is ordinarily a consequent of the other, and Therefore he could not excel, not only in the number of his tribe Deuteronomy 33.6. but neither in valour, courage, or any excellent Achievement.
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and promising and resolving that he would stick to Christ even to the death. A threefold rashness some have observed in his behaviour in that business:
and promising and resolving that he would stick to christ even to the death. A threefold rashness Some have observed in his behaviour in that business:
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And what more pregnant testimony than this of his love to Christ, and resolution to adhere to him? Greater love than this, in the Apostles Judgment, no man hath, than to lay down his life for his friend.
And what more pregnant testimony than this of his love to christ, and resolution to adhere to him? Greater love than this, in the Apostles Judgement, no man hath, than to lay down his life for his friend.
This great Champion of our Saviour is of a sudden daunted, and stricken out of countenance, he that had his name from a rock, is immediatly shaken like a reed; and after so solemn an engagement,
This great Champion of our Saviour is of a sudden daunted, and stricken out of countenance, he that had his name from a rock, is immediately shaken like a reed; and After so solemn an engagement,
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Surely this was written for our admonition, and left upon record for a standing example of the deceitfulness of our own hearts, the frailty of the greatest passions, the folly of presuming upon our own strength, that every man at his best estate is altogether vanity, and that the deepest thoughts,
Surely this was written for our admonition, and left upon record for a standing Exampl of the deceitfulness of our own hearts, the frailty of the greatest passion, the folly of presuming upon our own strength, that every man At his best estate is altogether vanity, and that the Deepest thoughts,
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The wicked (says he) have laid a snare for me, yet I erred not from thy precepts, v. 110, and 109. My soul is continually in my hands i.e. every moment ready to be snatcht out of them, yet do I not forget thy law.
The wicked (Says he) have laid a snare for me, yet I erred not from thy Precepts, v. 110, and 109. My soul is continually in my hands i.e. every moment ready to be snatched out of them, yet do I not forget thy law.
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He has considered what it is, and so is well enough contented to deny himself, to renounce the friendship of the world, to smile upon the face of danger, to hate Father and mother, brother and sister, lands and possessions and even life it self rather than part with that, without which even life it self is not worthy the enjoying.
He has considered what it is, and so is well enough contented to deny himself, to renounce the friendship of the world, to smile upon the face of danger, to hate Father and mother, brother and sister, Lands and possessions and even life it self rather than part with that, without which even life it self is not worthy the enjoying.
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He that frames his resolution with this prospect, will not so easily fail in the execution of it, he foresees what he must trust to, he knows the worst of it, he will not have his arms to seek,
He that frames his resolution with this prospect, will not so Easily fail in the execution of it, he foresees what he must trust to, he knows the worst of it, he will not have his arms to seek,
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He acquaints them before hand what they must look for, in divers places plainly teling them, that they must expect in this world the worst of temporal evils, that so they might be enabled to meet them with courage and resolution,
He acquaints them before hand what they must look for, in diverse places plainly teling them, that they must expect in this world the worst of temporal evils, that so they might be enabled to meet them with courage and resolution,
and habituate their minds to entertain them. We read Mat. 8.19. that a certain Scribe struck with admiration of our Saviours miracles was very earnest to become one of his Disciples.
and habituate their minds to entertain them. We read Mathew 8.19. that a certain Scribe struck with admiration of our Saviors Miracles was very earnest to become one of his Disciples.
as frustrated, and disappointed in his mighty hopes, and expectations. And thus our Saviour frequently deals with those, whom he had chosen for his Disciples.
as frustrated, and disappointed in his mighty hope's, and Expectations. And thus our Saviour frequently deals with those, whom he had chosen for his Disciples.
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And if this should not alwaies happen to be their lot, yet the constant resolution to undergoe this heavy task was absolutly necessary. For Matt. 10.24. The Disciple is not above his Master, nor the servant above his Lord.
And if this should not always happen to be their lot, yet the constant resolution to undergo this heavy task was absolutely necessary. For Matt. 10.24. The Disciple is not above his Master, nor the servant above his Lord.
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And if they have called the master of the house Belzebub, how much more shall they call them of his houshold, and v. 36. He that taketh not up his Cross,
And if they have called the master of the house Belzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household, and v. 36. He that Takes not up his Cross,
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as some doe, and not necessary precepts, to which all Christians are obliged, our Saviour directs the same lesson to the great multitude, that follow'd him Luke 14. v. 25. And there went great multitudes with him,
as Some do, and not necessary Precepts, to which all Christians Are obliged, our Saviour directs the same Lesson to the great multitude, that followed him Lycia 14. v. 25. And there went great Multitudes with him,
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and brethren, and sisters, yea and his own life, he cannot be my Disciple; and whosoever doth not bear his Cross, and come after me, he cannot be Disciple.
and brothers, and Sisters, yea and his own life, he cannot be my Disciple; and whosoever does not bear his Cross, and come After me, he cannot be Disciple.
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and the means to defray them, otherwise to begin, being unable to make an end, is to make himself ridiculous to the world of scorners for an unadvised and foolish undertaking.
and the means to defray them, otherwise to begin, being unable to make an end, is to make himself ridiculous to the world of Scorner's for an unadvised and foolish undertaking.
whether he be sufficiently provided with all necessaries for the expedition, whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand.
whither he be sufficiently provided with all necessaries for the expedition, whither he be able with ten thousand to meet him that comes against him with twenty thousand.
The conclusion of there two parables our Saviour repeats again, v. 33. So likewise whosoever he be of you, that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple, i.e. he will never be able to hold out,
The conclusion of there two parables our Saviour repeats again, v. 33. So likewise whosoever he be of you, that Forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple, i.e. he will never be able to hold out,
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This soon discovered the weakness and insufficiency of his pretended resolution, that he had only cheated his own soul with a bare appearance of religion, which was not truly seated in his heart,
This soon discovered the weakness and insufficiency of his pretended resolution, that he had only cheated his own soul with a bore appearance of Religion, which was not truly seated in his heart,
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This temper our Saviour has represented by the stony ground, in the parable of the sower Matt. 13. Men may receive the doctrine of the Gospel into their hearts with joy,
This temper our Saviour has represented by the stony ground, in the parable of the sour Matt. 13. Men may receive the Doctrine of the Gospel into their hearts with joy,
but for want of a good soil, where it may take deep root, for want of an entire resolution to bear whatsoever the Gospel requires of them, they last but a little while.
but for want of a good soil, where it may take deep root, for want of an entire resolution to bear whatsoever the Gospel requires of them, they last but a little while.
And then no wonder if the change of their interest alter their resolutions, and the same motive, which makes men zealous for the temple at Jerusalem, be at another time of equal force for the calves of Dan and Bethel.
And then no wonder if the change of their Interest altar their resolutions, and the same motive, which makes men zealous for the temple At Jerusalem, be At Another time of equal force for the calves of Dan and Bethel.
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But a true Christian resolution is built upon a fixt and immoveable foundation, that has no dependance upon times or seasons, upon fair or fowl weather,
But a true Christian resolution is built upon a fixed and immoveable Foundation, that has no dependence upon times or seasons, upon fair or fowl weather,
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and makes a man uniform and constant in his course, whatever betides him, the same in a storm as in the Sun shine, he will receive the word with joy, though it be also in much affliction. And surely that man much undervalues God,
and makes a man uniform and constant in his course, whatever betides him, the same in a storm as in the Sun shine, he will receive the word with joy, though it be also in much affliction. And surely that man much undervalues God,
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The whole of this consideration is summ'd up in that comprehensive advice of the wise man, My son, when thou comest to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation count the cost, as our Saviour bids thee, forethink the worst of it, consider well what thou wilt do,
The Whole of this consideration is summed up in that comprehensive Advice of the wise man, My son, when thou Comest to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation count the cost, as our Saviour bids thee, forethink the worst of it, Consider well what thou wilt do,
when things come to the push, and this will be a great help with Gods grace and assistance, to plant such a firm resolution of piety and obedience in the bottom of thy heart,
when things come to the push, and this will be a great help with God's grace and assistance, to plant such a firm resolution of piety and Obedience in the bottom of thy heart,
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as shall enable thee to devour all difficulties, to break through all discouragements, and to hold out manfully, till thou hast finisht thy course to the end, notwithstanding the fiercest oppositions thou shalt meet with by the way.
as shall enable thee to devour all difficulties, to break through all discouragements, and to hold out manfully, till thou hast finished thy course to the end, notwithstanding the Fiercest oppositions thou shalt meet with by the Way.
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3. It is requisite to a well grounded resolution that it be entire and comprehensive of our whole duty, not taken up in a humour against this or that particular sin,
3. It is requisite to a well grounded resolution that it be entire and comprehensive of our Whole duty, not taken up in a humour against this or that particular since,
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though in others he sinn'd often, yet the greater ingredient should prevail, and the bigger number of his observances of the law, should outweigh the lesser of his deviations from it.
though in Others he sinned often, yet the greater ingredient should prevail, and the bigger number of his observances of the law, should outweigh the lesser of his deviations from it.
Nay some went a great deal further, and taught, that if a man observed but one command well, it was not absolutely necessary, that he should keep the rest,
Nay Some went a great deal further, and taught, that if a man observed but one command well, it was not absolutely necessary, that he should keep the rest,
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He made great shew for a while of Zeal for God, and his worship, and Jonadab must needs go along with him to see it, Come see my Zeal for the Lord of hosts;
He made great show for a while of Zeal for God, and his worship, and Jonadab must needs go along with him to see it, Come see my Zeal for the Lord of hosts;
and constitution, the affectation of popularity and natural ingenuity, the terrors of an affrighted conscience, and even the antipathy of sins, and inconsistency, that is often found between one sin, and another.
and constitution, the affectation of popularity and natural ingenuity, the terrors of an affrighted conscience, and even the antipathy of Sins, and inconsistency, that is often found between one since, and Another.
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But if in the mean time there be no Care nor conscience of other sins, where there appeareth no influence from these and the like considerations, the principle is still defective, we are as much under the universal reign,
But if in the mean time there be no Care nor conscience of other Sins, where there appears no influence from these and the like considerations, the principle is still defective, we Are as much under the universal Reign,
This is enough at any time to maintain his authority, and secure his interest in the Soul. He knows well enough, that the cherishing of one lust, will corrupt and vitiate all other laudable performances;
This is enough At any time to maintain his Authority, and secure his Interest in the Soul. He knows well enough, that the cherishing of one lust, will corrupt and vitiate all other laudable performances;
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or whatever state in this life how doth it set the whole man at work, 'twill employ all his thoughts, his cares, his endeavors, 'tis the business of his parts, his study, his whole life to pursue it, he sticks at nothing that may promote,
or whatever state in this life how does it Set the Whole man At work, it'll employ all his thoughts, his Cares, his endeavors, it's the business of his parts, his study, his Whole life to pursue it, he sticks At nothing that may promote,
or further his design, he spares no pains, neglects no means that may tend to compass it, all the powers of Soul and Body, yield a chearful obedience to this commanding resolution.
or further his Design, he spares no pains, neglects no means that may tend to compass it, all the Powers of Soul and Body, yield a cheerful Obedience to this commanding resolution.
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For it has won the principle that commands them all, as the spring of a watch imparts a motion to all the wheels of it. And therefore Deut. 26.17.
For it has wone the principle that commands them all, as the spring of a watch imparts a motion to all the wheels of it. And Therefore Deuteronomy 26.17.
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We see by experience the force of it in other things that it attempts, how it goes through against greater difficulties than the ways of vertue are encumbred with.
We see by experience the force of it in other things that it attempts, how it Goes through against greater difficulties than the ways of virtue Are encumbered with.
It will make our conversation all of apiece, breed a constancy, and unswaydness in our lives and actions, make us firm and immoveable in the practise of religion, to continue and persevere in our Course, to add to our faith vertue, — and so onward, to go from strength to strength,
It will make our Conversation all of apiece, breed a constancy, and unswaydness in our lives and actions, make us firm and immoveable in the practice of Religion, to continue and persevere in our Course, to add to our faith virtue, — and so onward, to go from strength to strength,
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It will either discourage and dishearten them, or else enable us to repel them. The Devil hath but small hope to seduce, and mislead a resolved Christian:
It will either discourage and dishearten them, or Else enable us to repel them. The devil hath but small hope to seduce, and mislead a resolved Christian:
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when he discerns men in earnest to stand upon their guard, watch to avoid all opportunities and occasions, to prepare and fortify against him, there he will not stay to receive a baffle and disapointment, he will leave off soliciting,
when he discerns men in earnest to stand upon their guard, watch to avoid all opportunities and occasions, to prepare and fortify against him, there he will not stay to receive a baffle and disappointment, he will leave off soliciting,
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and the most dangerous enemy, our own flesh, are able to raise against us, all means and devices, stratagems and policies, whereby they continually attempt to abuse and ruine us, there is force enough in a holy resolution to frustrate and defeat them all.
and the most dangerous enemy, our own Flesh, Are able to raise against us, all means and devices, stratagems and policies, whereby they continually attempt to abuse and ruin us, there is force enough in a holy resolution to frustrate and defeat them all.
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Temptation puts on its strength according to the frame and temper of our wills, and as long as we are unwilling, all the Divels in hell cannot force us upon a sin.
Temptation puts on its strength according to the frame and temper of our wills, and as long as we Are unwilling, all the Devils in hell cannot force us upon a since.
When ever therefore thou findest thy self tempted to the commission of a sin, especially thy bosom, thy beloved sin, the sin that does so easily beset thee, which thy Soul delights in, be assured that it comes upon Satans errand, do not treat with it,
When ever Therefore thou Findest thy self tempted to the commission of a since, especially thy bosom, thy Beloved since, the since that does so Easily beset thee, which thy Soul delights in, be assured that it comes upon Satan errand, do not Treat with it,
I am engaged by a solemn vow, the strongest bond I can think of, and have taken a Sacrament upon it, never to admit that into my heart whereby I have been formerly betray'd.
I am engaged by a solemn Voelli, the Strongest bound I can think of, and have taken a Sacrament upon it, never to admit that into my heart whereby I have been formerly betrayed.
If the devil further endeavor to fright thee with the Crosses and reproaches, that thou art hereby exposed to, that thou wilt probably suffer many things not very grateful,
If the Devil further endeavour to fright thee with the Crosses and Reproaches, that thou art hereby exposed to, that thou wilt probably suffer many things not very grateful,
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These considerations, with the assistance of Gods Grace, will by degrees work thee up into St. Pauls resolution, that neither life, nor death, things present,
These considerations, with the assistance of God's Grace, will by Degrees work thee up into Saint Paul's resolution, that neither life, nor death, things present,
