The everlasting covenant, a sweet cordial for a drooping soul, or, The excellent nature of the covenant of grace opened in a sermon preached January the 29th, at the funeral of Mr. Henry Forty, late pastor of a Church of Christ, at Abingdon, in the county of Berks, who departed this life Jan. 25th 1692/3 and was interr'd at Southwark ... : to which is added, An elegy on the death of the said minister / by Benjamine Keach ...
all must dye (as the Psalmist says) What Man is he that liveth and shall not see Death? Can he deliver his Soul from the Hand of the Grave? Psal. 89.48.
all must die (as the Psalmist Says) What Man is he that lives and shall not see Death? Can he deliver his Soul from the Hand of the Grave? Psalm 89.48.
Wicked Men dye, so do the Godly, and as do the People, so do their Ministers, The Fathers, where are they? and the Prophets, do they live for ever? Yet there is a vast Difference between the Death of the Ungodly,
Wicked Men die, so do the Godly, and as do the People, so do their Ministers, The Father's, where Are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever? Yet there is a vast Difference between the Death of the Ungodly,
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and the Death of the Godly, &c. But to proceed, the Text I am to speak to, was left me by our Honoured Brother deceas'd, which shews the comfortable Hopes he had in Death, which is that in the 2. of Sam. 23.5. Although my House be not so with God, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered on all things and sure:
and the Death of the Godly, etc. But to proceed, the Text I am to speak to, was left me by our Honoured Brother deceased, which shows the comfortable Hope's he had in Death, which is that in the 2. of Sam. 23.5. Although my House be not so with God, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered on all things and sure:
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My Text contains some of David 's dying Words, or Words which he uttered upon the near approach of his Death, see vers. 1. Now these be the last Words of David the Son of Jesse,
My Text contains Some of David is dying Words, or Words which he uttered upon the near approach of his Death, see vers. 1. Now these be the last Words of David the Son of Jesse,
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Here are laid down the Two great and principal Parts of the Duty of Kings, and Supream Rulers of People and Nations, Justice towards Men, and Piety towards God. vers.
Here Are laid down the Two great and principal Parts of the Duty of Kings, and Supreme Rulers of People and nations, justice towards Men, and Piety towards God. vers.
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These Words may be applyed to the Good and Righteous Government of any Godly King, &c. but chiefly, no doubt they contain a Prediction of the blessed Effects of the Reign and Kingdom of the Messias, of whom David (but more-especially Solomon his Son and his Peaceable Kingdom) was a Type or Figure of.
These Words may be applied to the Good and Righteous Government of any Godly King, etc. but chiefly, no doubt they contain a Prediction of the blessed Effects of the Reign and Kingdom of the Messias, of whom David (but more-especially Solomon his Son and his Peaceable Kingdom) was a Type or Figure of.
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Tho' I have broke Covenant with God on my part, yet God will perform his Covenant with me, my Sins (as if he should so say) he hath pardoned, his Covenant is everlasting, on his part he will keep it,
Though I have broke Covenant with God on my part, yet God will perform his Covenant with me, my Sins (as if he should so say) he hath pardoned, his Covenant is everlasting, on his part he will keep it,
and the Messiah shall come of the Fruit of my Loins, whose Kingdom shall be as a Morning without Clouds, &c. And his Covenant with me he will not break,
and the Messiah shall come of the Fruit of my Loins, whose Kingdom shall be as a Morning without Clouds, etc. And his Covenant with me he will not break,
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nor alter the thing that is gone out of his Mouth, see Psal. 89.32, 33, 34. He intimateth, that his House or Family, God had not made to grow, increase,
nor altar the thing that is gone out of his Mouth, see Psalm 89.32, 33, 34. He intimateth, that his House or Family, God had not made to grow, increase,
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here began my Hope, and here I stay my self, and will close my Days in the Faith of a dear Redeemer, that shall in due time be revealed, who is my Lord as well as he, shall be, according to the Flesh, my Son,
Here began my Hope, and Here I stay my self, and will close my Days in the Faith of a dear Redeemer, that shall in due time be revealed, who is my Lord as well as he, shall be, according to the Flesh, my Son,
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2. Something asserted, which signifies his Faith and Confidence in God, Yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure.
2. Something asserted, which signifies his Faith and Confidence in God, Yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure.
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It is the last Proposition or Point of Doctrine I shall now Prosecute, (judging it may most fitly Answer that which was the chief Design and end of our Honoured Brother deceas'd, in chusing this Text to be opened at his Funeral, from whence he doubtless found so much Comfort under those grievous Afflictions and Trials in his Life,
It is the last Proposition or Point of Doctrine I shall now Prosecute, (judging it may most fitly Answer that which was the chief Design and end of our Honoured Brother deceased, in choosing this Text to be opened At his Funeral, from whence he doubtless found so much Comfort under those grievous Afflictions and Trials in his Life,
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as Mediator, and as the Root, common Head and Representative of all the Elect, or all that the Father hath given to Christ, we read of Two Covenants, an Old, and a New, a First, and a Second, a Covenant of Works, and a Covenant of Grace.
as Mediator, and as the Root, Common Head and Representative of all the Elect, or all that the Father hath given to christ, we read of Two Covenants, an Old, and a New, a First, and a Second, a Covenant of Works, and a Covenant of Grace.
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and though this Covenant (as to Revelation of it) is called the Second Covenant, yet it was made with Christ for all the Elect Seed, before the World began;
and though this Covenant (as to Revelation of it) is called the Second Covenant, yet it was made with christ for all the Elect Seed, before the World began;
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God foreseeing Man would fall from his First Estate, and break his Covenant, and so plunge himself and all his Posterity under Divine Wrath and Misery.
God Foreseeing Man would fallen from his First Estate, and break his Covenant, and so plunge himself and all his Posterity under Divine Wrath and Misery.
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Now that there was some Gracious Covenant Transactions, between the Father and the Son, from before all Worlds, about the bringing in and establishment of this blessed Covenant of Grace,
Now that there was Some Gracious Covenant Transactions, between the Father and the Son, from before all World's, about the bringing in and establishment of this blessed Covenant of Grace,
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and he shall be a Priest upon his throne, and the counsel of Peace shall be between them both, ver. 13. I know, some understand by them both, the Kingly, and Priestly Office of Jesus Christ;
and he shall be a Priest upon his throne, and the counsel of Peace shall be between them both, ver. 13. I know, Some understand by them both, the Kingly, and Priestly Office of jesus christ;
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I will not deny, but that this may in part, be intended in the Text, — yet I doubt not but by them both, is also meant the Persons spoken of, viz. The Father and the Son, the Lord of Hosts, and the Man called the Branch ;
I will not deny, but that this may in part, be intended in the Text, — yet I doubt not but by them both, is also meant the Persons spoken of, viz. The Father and the Son, the Lord of Hosts, and the Man called the Branch;
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3. Thou art my Servant O Israel, in whom I will be glorified, (the Name of the Body being given here to the Head, as sometimes the Church bears Christ's Name,
3. Thou art my Servant Oh Israel, in whom I will be glorified, (the Name of the Body being given Here to the Head, as sometime the Church bears Christ's Name,
that I (as if God should say) may appear a Pure, Just, and Righteous God, and so magnifie the attribute of my infinite Holiness, which shines forth in my just and righteous Law, and yet appear also,
that I (as if God should say) may appear a Pure, Just, and Righteous God, and so magnify the attribute of my infinite Holiness, which shines forth in my just and righteous Law, and yet appear also,
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and I will give thee to be for a Covenant, or, the Angel of the Covenant, and the Mediator and Surety thereof, in and by whom the Covenant of my Grace is made and confirmed with my People.
and I will give thee to be for a Covenant, or, the Angel of the Covenant, and the Mediator and Surety thereof, in and by whom the Covenant of my Grace is made and confirmed with my People.
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And this, before the Mountains were settled, before the Hills were brought forth, I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the Earth was.
And this, before the Mountains were settled, before the Hills were brought forth, I was Set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the Earth was.
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Question, Is not that Covenant which was made between the Father and the Son (considered as the latter, is Mediator) called the Covenant of Redemption, made from all Eternity a distinct Covenant from the Covenant of Grace?
Question, Is not that Covenant which was made between the Father and the Son (considered as the latter, is Mediator) called the Covenant of Redemption, made from all Eternity a distinct Covenant from the Covenant of Grace?
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Answ. I Answer, The Stores of Sacred Wisdom, Grace, and Truth, which are treasured up in Divine Revelations, concerning the Nature of God's Covenant, is so mysterious and difficult for us to know,
Answer I Answer, The Stores of Sacred Wisdom, Grace, and Truth, which Are treasured up in Divine Revelations, Concerning the Nature of God's Covenant, is so mysterious and difficult for us to know,
I must confess, I have formerly been inclined to believe the Covenant, or Holy Compact between the Father and the Son, was distinct from the Covenant of Grace;
I must confess, I have formerly been inclined to believe the Covenant, or Holy Compact between the Father and the Son, was distinct from the Covenant of Grace;
but upon farther search, by means of some great Errours sprang up among us, arising (as I conceive) from that Notion, I cannot see that they are Two distinct Covenants,
but upon farther search, by means of Some great Errors sprang up among us, arising (as I conceive) from that Notion, I cannot see that they Are Two distinct Covenants,
nay, the Grace of God to us in entering into this Covenant with Christ, as our Mediator from before all Worlds, is doubtless, ground of the highest Admiration to Saints and Angels.
nay, the Grace of God to us in entering into this Covenant with christ, as our Mediator from before all World's, is doubtless, ground of the highest Admiration to Saints and Angels.
Christ is the Purchaser, we are the Inheritance he purchased, and that it might be thus, Christ entered into this Covenant with the Father for us, out of his infinite Grace and divine Goodness;
christ is the Purchaser, we Are the Inheritance he purchased, and that it might be thus, christ entered into this Covenant with the Father for us, out of his infinite Grace and divine goodness;
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and substitute his own Son in our stead, accept of his Son, prepare a Body for his Son, enter into a Covenant with his Son, anoint and send his Son to redeem us from Sin, Wrath, and Hell.
and substitute his own Son in our stead, accept of his Son, prepare a Body for his Son, enter into a Covenant with his Son, anoint and send his Son to Redeem us from since, Wrath, and Hell.
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If this Covenant be not the Covenant of Grace, where shall we find it; God's actual taking us into Covenant, 'tis but that we might drink of this Fountain,
If this Covenant be not the Covenant of Grace, where shall we find it; God's actual taking us into Covenant, it's but that we might drink of this Fountain,
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Therefore the Covenant of Grace (saith he) must take in all that conduceth (otherwise than by a meer Decree) to our Restoration and eternal Life. Petto on the Covenant ;
Therefore the Covenant of Grace (Says he) must take in all that conduceth (otherwise than by a mere decree) to our Restoration and Eternal Life. Petto on the Covenant;
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which is recommended by Dr. Owen, Pag. 18. 2. Where do we read in all the Holy Scripture of Three Covenants, viz. 1. A Covenant of Works, 2. A Covenant of Redemption, 3. A Covenant of Grace:
which is recommended by Dr. Owen, Page 18. 2. Where do we read in all the Holy Scripture of Three Covenants, viz. 1. A Covenant of Works, 2. A Covenant of Redemption, 3. A Covenant of Grace:
the First is call'd, the Old Covenant, the Second, the New Covenant, although both these Covenants had several Revelations, Ministrations, or Editions;
the First is called, the Old Covenant, the Second, the New Covenant, although both these Covenants had several Revelations, Ministrations, or Editions;
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True, there was another Edition or Administration of it given to Israel, which tho' it was a Covenant of Works, i. e. Do this and live, yet it was not given by the Lord to the same End and Design,
True, there was Another Edition or Administration of it given to Israel, which though it was a Covenant of Works, i. e. Do this and live, yet it was not given by the Lord to the same End and Design,
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and therefore, such a Righteousness must either be inherent in us or else, according to the Wisdom and Grace of God be imputed to us and therefore, he chose his beloved Son,
and Therefore, such a Righteousness must either be inherent in us or Else, according to the Wisdom and Grace of God be imputed to us and Therefore, he chosen his Beloved Son,
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as our Head and Surety, might yield perfect Obedience to the Law which we had broke and for which breach, his Justice, by Christ's Death, must be satisfied also therefore the Compact,
as our Head and Surety, might yield perfect obedience to the Law which we had broke and for which breach, his justice, by Christ's Death, must be satisfied also Therefore the Compact,
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or gracious Covenant, that was before all Worlds made between the Father and the Son, was part of the Covenant of Grace, respecting poor lost and perishing Man,
or gracious Covenant, that was before all World's made between the Father and the Son, was part of the Covenant of Grace, respecting poor lost and perishing Man,
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There was Grace before the World was, and that must be in the Covenant, as with Jesus Christ which was for reconciling the World unto the Father, 2. Cor. 5.18, 19 ▪ Col. 1.20, 21. It is true, Christ is our Surety and Redeemer, not we in our own Persons;
There was Grace before the World was, and that must be in the Covenant, as with jesus christ which was for reconciling the World unto the Father, 2. Cor. 5.18, 19 ▪ Col. 1.20, 21. It is true, christ is our Surety and Redeemer, not we in our own Persons;
and on that Account of his standing in those different Capacities, he hath some peculiar Precepts and Promises appropriated to him, which are not afforded to us in the same manner and degree,
and on that Account of his standing in those different Capacities, he hath Some peculiar Precepts and Promises appropriated to him, which Are not afforded to us in the same manner and degree,
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3. That Holy Agreement or Compact between the Father and Son, was the Rise, or Spring of the Covenant of Grace, it was made with Jesus Christ, and with us in him;
3. That Holy Agreement or Compact between the Father and Son, was the Rise, or Spring of the Covenant of Grace, it was made with jesus christ, and with us in him;
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therefore I see no Reason to call them Two distinct and compleat Covenants, but two Subjects (as the same Author intimates) of the same Covenant as with Jesus Christ, it had its Constitution from before all Worlds,
Therefore I see no Reason to call them Two distinct and complete Covenants, but two Subject's (as the same Author intimates) of the same Covenant as with jesus christ, it had its Constitution from before all World's,
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but in time he executed it, and intercedes for our Participation in it, Petto p. 21. 4. Therefore as Adam being a common Person or Head of all his Seed, and we in him fell under Sin, Death and Condemnation, by vertue of the Covenant of Works: made with him;
but in time he executed it, and intercedes for our Participation in it, Petto p. 21. 4. Therefore as Adam being a Common Person or Head of all his Seed, and we in him fell under since, Death and Condemnation, by virtue of the Covenant of Works: made with him;
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they agree in their end, which was God's Glory, and our Good, (as by and by I shall, God assisting, shew) Salvation of the Seed is the grand Design of it,
they agree in their end, which was God's Glory, and our Good, (as by and by I shall, God assisting, show) Salvation of the Seed is the grand Design of it,
for he shall bear their Iniquities, Isa. 53.11. and that all his Seed shall have such a knowledge or Faith, God saith, they shall all know me, &c. for he shall bear their Iniquities ;
for he shall bear their Iniquities, Isaiah 53.11. and that all his Seed shall have such a knowledge or Faith, God Says, they shall all know me, etc. for he shall bear their Iniquities;
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that is, he shall satisfie the Justice and Law of God, and therefore they must be justified or acquitted, otherwise saith Mr. Pool, the same Debt should be twice required and paid:
that is, he shall satisfy the justice and Law of God, and Therefore they must be justified or acquitted, otherwise Says Mr. Pool, the same Debt should be twice required and paid:
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a new Heart is promised to us, Jer. 31.31. and was not this promised to Christ for us, in the Text I last mentioned, Isa. 53.11. (in knowing of God) is not a new Heart comprehended, in these words he shall see his Seed, the fruit of his travel and anguish he pass'd through;
a new Heart is promised to us, Jer. 31.31. and was not this promised to christ for us, in the Text I last mentioned, Isaiah 53.11. (in knowing of God) is not a new Heart comprehended, in these words he shall see his Seed, the fruit of his travel and anguish he passed through;
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5. Is not Union with Christ, the only way to the promised Blessings? and therefore I must say with some of our late worthy Writers, the Covenant is made joyntly with him and us, all the promises of God are in him, ye,
5. Is not union with christ, the only Way to the promised Blessings? and Therefore I must say with Some of our late worthy Writers, the Covenant is made jointly with him and us, all the promises of God Are in him, you,
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2. To Abraham, in thee, and again, in thy Seed shall all the families of the Earth be blessed, Gen. 12.3. Gen. 22.18. that this Promise refers to Christ, see Gal. 3.16.
2. To Abraham, in thee, and again, in thy Seed shall all the families of the Earth be blessed, Gen. 12.3. Gen. 22.18. that this Promise refers to christ, see Gal. 3.16.
and to us in him, see vers. 29. 3. The Covenant with David runneth to Christ, and also in him to us, Psal. 89.20.28, 29. I have found David my Servant, my Covenant shall stand fast with him ;
and to us in him, see vers. 29. 3. The Covenant with David Runneth to christ, and also in him to us, Psalm 89.20.28, 29. I have found David my Servant, my Covenant shall stand fast with him;
But I can't further enlarge on this, I shall therefore in the next place consider what is brought in Opposition to what I have said upon this Account. Object.
But I can't further enlarge on this, I shall Therefore in the next place Consider what is brought in Opposition to what I have said upon this Account. Object.
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in the Covenant of Grace, there is a superiour God, and an inferiour Man. Answ. 1 st. I would know whether all the Elect were not considered in Christ,
in the Covenant of Grace, there is a superior God, and an inferior Man. Answer 1 Saint. I would know whither all the Elect were not considered in christ,
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and so the Elect a party with Christ? Did Christ enter into a Covenant for himself? tho' we say he is the Saviour, the Redeemer, the Surety, and not we;
and so the Elect a party with christ? Did christ enter into a Covenant for himself? though we say he is the Saviour, the Redeemer, the Surety, and not we;
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and certainly, our credit was so lost and gone with God, that he would not trust us, with any Covenant-Transaction any more without a Surety, they continued not in my Covenant,
and Certainly, our credit was so lost and gone with God, that he would not trust us, with any Covenant-Transaction any more without a Surety, they continued not in my Covenant,
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and was not all this comprehended or included in that Covenant our Brethren call the Covenant of Redemption? how then can that be a distinct Covenant from the Covenant of Grace;
and was not all this comprehended or included in that Covenant our Brothers call the Covenant of Redemption? how then can that be a distinct Covenant from the Covenant of Grace;
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is dead Man, vile, and depraved Man, capable to enter into a Covenant with God? and is not the quick'ning and changing of his Heart one great Part of the Covenant of Grace, that God promised upon Christ's Undertakings, that he would do for us, as I have shewed.
is dead Man, vile, and depraved Man, capable to enter into a Covenant with God? and is not the quickening and changing of his Heart one great Part of the Covenant of Grace, that God promised upon Christ's Undertakings, that he would do for us, as I have showed.
but the Stipulation was from Eternity, the Father and Son being actually in Being, and so Stipulators; the Decree of making the Covenant of Grace was from Eternity,
but the Stipulation was from Eternity, the Father and Son being actually in Being, and so Stipulators; the decree of making the Covenant of Grace was from Eternity,
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as our Head and Representative before the Foundation of the World? and was not those Covenanting Transactions as well as the Spring or Fountain of the cause of all the Grace we receive in the Covenant of Grace, upon the Account of what Christ Covenanted to do,
as our Head and Representative before the Foundation of the World? and was not those Covenanting Transactions as well as the Spring or Fountain of the cause of all the Grace we receive in the Covenant of Grace, upon the Account of what christ Covenanted to do,
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with whom the Covenant was then for us made? was not Christ set up as Mediator from Everlasting? Was not then the Covenant of Grace as Ancient? We were consider'd in him, because chosen in him;
with whom the Covenant was then for us made? was not christ Set up as Mediator from Everlasting? Was not then the Covenant of Grace as Ancient? We were considered in him, Because chosen in him;
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the Covenant here spoken of, is that they call the Covenant of Grace, and tho it was Primarily made with the True David, yet so as in him with David the Son of Jesse also;
the Covenant Here spoken of, is that they call the Covenant of Grace, and though it was Primarily made with the True David, yet so as in him with David the Son of Jesse also;
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the very same thing we may see in Psal. 89. I have found David my Servant, with my Holy Oyl have I anointed him, v. 20. he is said to be one chosen out of the People,
the very same thing we may see in Psalm 89. I have found David my Servant, with my Holy Oil have I anointed him, v. 20. he is said to be one chosen out of the People,
his Seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his Throne as the days of Heaven, ver. 26, 29. Now this they confess chiefly respecteth Christ, of whom David was a Figure,
his Seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his Throne as the days of Heaven, ver. 26, 29. Now this they confess chiefly respecteth christ, of whom David was a Figure,
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I cannot think they will deny that the Covenant of Grace, that Well-ordered Covenant in all things and sure, was primarily made with Christ and with us, in him as our Head;
I cannot think they will deny that the Covenant of Grace, that Well-ordered Covenant in all things and sure, was primarily made with christ and with us, in him as our Head;
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Besides, 'tis evident, that 'tis by the Blood of Christ's Covenant that we are Redeemed. The Father sends out the Prisoners by the Blood of Christ's Covenant;
Beside, it's evident, that it's by the Blood of Christ's Covenant that we Are Redeemed. The Father sends out the Prisoners by the Blood of Christ's Covenant;
that is, according to the Sacred Terms and Conditions agreed upon between them both, and sure I am, the Blood of Christ's Covenant, is the Blood of the New-Covenant;
that is, according to the Sacred Terms and Conditions agreed upon between them both, and sure I am, the Blood of Christ's Covenant, is the Blood of the New-covenant;
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Answ. I wonder at the Learned Author, who makes these Distinctions, I cannot be of his Mind, I rather judge the difference in the Covenant of Grace or Covenant of Redemption lies here, viz. Christ had some great Work to do, (as the Condition of this Blessed Compact with the Father) on,
Answer I wonder At the Learned Author, who makes these Distinctions, I cannot be of his Mind, I rather judge the difference in the Covenant of Grace or Covenant of Redemption lies Here, viz. christ had Some great Work to do, (as the Condition of this Blessed Compact with the Father) on,
he, in the Covenant of Grace or Gospel-Covenant, merited all for us, so that we might have all freely given to us through the Redemption of his Blood, &c. 1. Christ work'd for Life, but we work not, but believe on him that justifies the ungodly.
he, in the Covenant of Grace or Gospel covenant, merited all for us, so that we might have all freely given to us through the Redemption of his Blood, etc. 1. christ worked for Life, but we work not, but believe on him that Justifies the ungodly.
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or have this certain Reward, (and not left on uncertain Conditions of Faith and Obedience to be performed by the miserable, depraved and wretched Creature,) which Condition we could not perform;
or have this certain Reward, (and not left on uncertain Conditions of Faith and obedience to be performed by the miserable, depraved and wretched Creature,) which Condition we could not perform;
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for except he does that, no one Soul can come to him as Christ himself positively affirms, Joh. 6.44. No man can come to me, except the Father which sent me, draw him:
for except he does that, no one Soul can come to him as christ himself positively affirms, John 6.44. No man can come to me, except the Father which sent me, draw him:
or comprehended in the Covenant of Redemption? And if so, how could they be Two distinct Covenants? certainly, in it there was infinite Grace shewed towards us.
or comprehended in the Covenant of Redemption? And if so, how could they be Two distinct Covenants? Certainly, in it there was infinite Grace showed towards us.
and therefore, it must needs be larger as well as it was a meriting Reward: but as we are concerned in the same Covenant, we have nothing as a Reward, because we work not;
and Therefore, it must needs be larger as well as it was a meriting Reward: but as we Are concerned in the same Covenant, we have nothing as a Reward, Because we work not;
and as considered as particular Persons, 'tis enough our own particular Souls and Bodies shall be eternally saved, who are united to him as the Reward of his Work:
and as considered as particular Persons, it's enough our own particular Souls and Bodies shall be eternally saved, who Are united to him as the Reward of his Work:
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But if by Vertue of the Covenant of Redemption we are not Redeemed, call it no more the Covenant of Redemption — therefore — 1 st. I would know whether Faith which is called the Condition of the Covenant of Grace, was not the Fruit of Christ'd Suffering in pursuit of that Holy Compact? and is it not particularly implyed in those Words, he shall see his Seed? but if they be adult Persons, he can never see them if Faith be not given to them (unless the Holy Spirit, that great Promise of the Father be given to them) whereby they are enabled to believe, I will put my Spirit within them, Ezek. 36.27.
But if by Virtue of the Covenant of Redemption we Are not Redeemed, call it no more the Covenant of Redemption — Therefore — 1 Saint. I would know whither Faith which is called the Condition of the Covenant of Grace, was not the Fruit of Christed Suffering in pursuit of that Holy Compact? and is it not particularly employed in those Words, he shall see his Seed? but if they be adult Persons, he can never see them if Faith be not given to them (unless the Holy Spirit, that great Promise of the Father be given to them) whereby they Are enabled to believe, I will put my Spirit within them, Ezekiel 36.27.
I will pour my Spirit upon thy Seed, Isa. 44.3. Thy Seed, Who doth he speak to? why, to his Servant, doth not these Promises referr to that Covenant made with Christ, which you call the Covenant of Redemption? and was not Christ assured by the Father, that these Promises should be made good to his Seed;
I will pour my Spirit upon thy Seed, Isaiah 44.3. Thy Seed, Who does he speak to? why, to his Servant, does not these Promises refer to that Covenant made with christ, which you call the Covenant of Redemption? and was not christ assured by the Father, that these Promises should be made good to his Seed;
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There are some Transactings where Suretyship is requir'd, which a Surety must do, i. e. he must accept and freely and readily agree to do all that is necessary to be done which the Creditor requires,
There Are Some Transactings where Suretyship is required, which a Surety must do, i. e. he must accept and freely and readily agree to do all that is necessary to be done which the Creditor requires,
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And so it might be here about those glorious and gracious Transactions between the Father and the Son, about the compleating the Covenant of Grace concerning the Elect,
And so it might be Here about those glorious and gracious Transactions between the Father and the Son, about the completing the Covenant of Grace Concerning the Elect,
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or however there is no need of such a formal distinct Covenant, between each covenanting Parties (as primarily considered) when the Covenant which those Transactions refers to, was immediately made.
or however there is no need of such a formal distinct Covenant, between each covenanting Parties (as primarily considered) when the Covenant which those Transactions refers to, was immediately made.
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1 st. Hath Christ performed his part so in the Covenant of Redemption, that he hath no more to do, by vertue of his Mediatory Covenant? God forbid, he hath not yet delivered up his Kingdom to the Father.
1 Saint. Hath christ performed his part so in the Covenant of Redemption, that he hath no more to do, by virtue of his Mediatory Covenant? God forbid, he hath not yet Delivered up his Kingdom to the Father.
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but let them read the whole verse, 'tis but to every one that believes, and sure they forget that all Men are dead in Sins and Trespasses, and must by Christ have a Principle of Spiritual Life insused into them,
but let them read the Whole verse, it's but to every one that believes, and sure they forget that all Men Are dead in Sins and Trespasses, and must by christ have a Principle of Spiritual Life infused into them,
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before they can live, move, or believe in him, Can Man change his own Heart? or, Will that Grace, God affords to all Men do it? What short of Almighty Power can form the Image of God in the Soul,
before they can live, move, or believe in him, Can Man change his own Heart? or, Will that Grace, God affords to all Men do it? What short of Almighty Power can from the Image of God in the Soul,
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2 dly, And what is it, which our new Doctrine (in opposition to the antient Doctrine, on which Saints formerly built all their Hope and Salvation) doth hold forth? Why, Is not the purport of it this? i. e. Christ as Mediator, hath so far satisfy'd for the breach of the Law of perfect Obedience,
2 dly, And what is it, which our new Doctrine (in opposition to the ancient Doctrine, on which Saints formerly built all their Hope and Salvation) does hold forth? Why, Is not the purport of it this? i. e. christ as Mediator, hath so Far satisfied for the breach of the Law of perfect obedience,
I have heard them Preach and have read their Books, and if this be not, in part, what they say, I do not understand them, 'tis such a Mystery of, &c. However, Christ hath done and performed his part in the Mediatory Covenant ;
I have herd them Preach and have read their Books, and if this be not, in part, what they say, I do not understand them, it's such a Mystery of, etc. However, christ hath done and performed his part in the Mediatory Covenant;
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the Law of perfect Obedience cannot hurt us, if we conform to the Rule of this milder Law, which Christ doth not perform for us, &c. What do they mean? Is it this? i. e. Christ doth not believe for us ;
the Law of perfect obedience cannot hurt us, if we conform to the Rule of this milder Law, which christ does not perform for us, etc. What do they mean? Is it this? i. e. christ does not believe for us;
2 dly, Hath not he obtained Grace for us, to enable us to believe? Is not he the Author and Finisher of our Faith? Doth not he begin the good Work in us,
2 dly, Hath not he obtained Grace for us, to enable us to believe? Is not he the Author and Finisher of our Faith? Does not he begin the good Work in us,
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Doth he not say, Other Sheep I have, which are not of this fold, and them I must bring, Joh. 10.16. Must bring, Doth not that Obligation that was upon him, referr to the Covenant made with the Father? and again, he saith, All that the Father hath given me, shall come unto me, Joh. 6.37.
Does he not say, Other Sheep I have, which Are not of this fold, and them I must bring, John 10.16. Must bring, Does not that Obligation that was upon him, refer to the Covenant made with the Father? and again, he Says, All that the Father hath given me, shall come unto me, John 6.37.
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or break Satan's Chains? are we stronger than the strong Man •rmed? Math. 12.29. Must not Christ perform all these things for us? or, Doth not the Performance of all this, belong to the Covenant of Grace.
or break Satan's Chains? Are we Stronger than the strong Man •rmed? Math. 12.29. Must not christ perform all these things for us? or, Does not the Performance of all this, belong to the Covenant of Grace.
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so when he hath quickened us, who were dead in Sin, when the dead hear the voice of the Son of God, by his Spirit they then can act and move, can believe and obey,
so when he hath quickened us, who were dead in since, when the dead hear the voice of the Son of God, by his Spirit they then can act and move, can believe and obey,
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and do for God from a Right Principle, and to a Right End. Is it not said 'tis God that worketh in us to will and to do of his own good Pleasure, Phil. 2.13.
and do for God from a Right Principle, and to a Right End. Is it not said it's God that works in us to will and to do of his own good Pleasure, Philip 2.13.
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And doth not David say, he would cry to the Lord that performed all things for him, Psal. 57.2. Pray let me here note Four Things, as touching the Covenant of Grace.
And does not David say, he would cry to the Lord that performed all things for him, Psalm 57.2. Pray let me Here note Four Things, as touching the Covenant of Grace.
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so as to have real Interest in all the Blessings and Privileges thereof? (For as it respecteth us, it only contains free and absolute Promises, like the Waters of Noah :
so as to have real Interest in all the Blessings and Privileges thereof? (For as it respecteth us, it only contains free and absolute Promises, like the Waters of Noah:
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For it seems as if some Men would have us believe, that the Covenant of Grace in the latitude of it, is but that merciful conditional Covenant of Faith,
For it seems as if Some Men would have us believe, that the Covenant of Grace in the latitude of it, is but that merciful conditional Covenant of Faith,
and if we have no other Righteousness than this, which is either within us, or wrought by us, we shall certainly drop down into Hell when we come to die. 4thly.
and if we have no other Righteousness than this, which is either within us, or wrought by us, we shall Certainly drop down into Hell when we come to die. 4thly.
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And by making the Covenant of Redemption distinct from the Covenant of Grace, (in respect of what I am now speaking of) I fear it lay• a Foundation for those Errors which are got among us;
And by making the Covenant of Redemption distinct from the Covenant of Grace, (in respect of what I am now speaking of) I Fear it lay• a Foundation for those Errors which Are god among us;
What is the Purport of this Doctrine, as it is improved by our new Methodists? Why, this, viz. In the Mediatory Covenant, Christ made God amends for our breach of the Law of Perfect Obedience by himself alone and for himself, that so he might be a fit Mediator,
What is the Purport of this Doctrine, as it is improved by our new Methodists? Why, this, viz. In the Mediatory Covenant, christ made God amends for our breach of the Law of Perfect obedience by himself alone and for himself, that so he might be a fit Mediator,
which New Law or Covenant he confirmed by his Death, (so that God now enters into a Covenant with Mankind again) and if we perform the Conditions of it, we shall thereby assuredly have Justification and Eternal Life.
which New Law or Covenant he confirmed by his Death, (so that God now enters into a Covenant with Mankind again) and if we perform the Conditions of it, we shall thereby assuredly have Justification and Eternal Life.
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and thus Christ is our legal Righteousness in his Mediatory Covenant, yet so too, that by his Merits we have all Gospel-Blessings — How is that? Why thus, i. e. he merited the New Law of Grace, by satisfying for the Law of Works,
and thus christ is our Legal Righteousness in his Mediatory Covenant, yet so too, that by his Merits we have all Gospel-blessings — How is that? Why thus, i. e. he merited the New Law of Grace, by satisfying for the Law of Works,
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And this is the dangerous Consequence (which I perceive) does attend the allowing of the distinction of two Covenants, which at once (in my Judgment) tends to overthrow the Nature of the Free-grace of God in the Covenant of Grace, which is ordered in all things and sure, as it was made with Christ for us.
And this is the dangerous Consequence (which I perceive) does attend the allowing of the distinction of two Covenants, which At once (in my Judgement) tends to overthrow the Nature of the Free grace of God in the Covenant of Grace, which is ordered in all things and sure, as it was made with christ for us.
there is an intrinsick Worth in the Obedience of Christ, whereby he merited; for there was a Proportion between it, in regard of the Dignity of his Person:
there is an intrinsic Worth in the obedience of christ, whereby he merited; for there was a Proportion between it, in regard of the Dignity of his Person:
the Condition required of us hath no valuable Proportion to the Greatness of the Reward, the Reward was of Debt to him, &c. 1. Answ. I would know what that Reward is which Christ doth challenge, is it not Grace, Righteousness and Eternal Life for all the Elect? True, we merit nothing;
the Condition required of us hath no valuable Proportion to the Greatness of the Reward, the Reward was of Debt to him, etc. 1. Answer I would know what that Reward is which christ does challenge, is it not Grace, Righteousness and Eternal Life for all the Elect? True, we merit nothing;
2. And may not Believers in Christ lay claim to Christ's reward? i. e. the Blessings purchased by him as the Fruits of his Merits in a way of Righteousness and Justice, upon the Account of Christ's Undertakings,
2. And may not Believers in christ lay claim to Christ's reward? i. e. the Blessings purchased by him as the Fruits of his Merits in a Way of Righteousness and justice, upon the Account of Christ's Undertakings,
God is faithful and just to forgive us, &c. which (saith our Annotators) more strictly taken, permit him not to exact from us a Satisfaction, Which he hath accepted in the Atonement made by his Son, in his own way ••plyed,
God is faithful and just to forgive us, etc. which (Says our Annotators) more strictly taken, permit him not to exact from us a Satisfaction, Which he hath accepted in the Atonement made by his Son, in his own Way ••plyed,
and on his own Terms to be accounted to us, that he will not fail to forgive us our Sins, &c. 3. Still the Distinction must (as I conceive) run thus, i. e. Christ had his part in this one Covenant, by Merit he is the Saviour, we have our part in it freely by Grace, being the saved;
and on his own Terms to be accounted to us, that he will not fail to forgive us our Sins, etc. 3. Still the Distinction must (as I conceive) run thus, i. e. christ had his part in this one Covenant, by Merit he is the Saviour, we have our part in it freely by Grace, being the saved;
and what though there is no intrinsick Worth in that Grace which we receive in the Applicatory Part of the Covenant, in order to our actual interest therein:
and what though there is no intrinsic Worth in that Grace which we receive in the Applicatory Part of the Covenant, in order to our actual Interest therein:
and cannot Christ challenge of the Father all those he became a Surety and a Redeemer for in the Covenant? The chief Grace still (say I) lies in that you call the Covenant of Redemption,
and cannot christ challenge of the Father all those he became a Surety and a Redeemer for in the Covenant? The chief Grace still (say I) lies in that you call the Covenant of Redemption,
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and giving them Glory: but in the Covenant of Grace, the Promise respects only the Particular Person that believes, answering the Terms of the Covenant, &c. Answ. 1. I see not but here they give away their Cause, and contradict themselves in respect of their first Objection;
and giving them Glory: but in the Covenant of Grace, the Promise respects only the Particular Person that believes, answering the Terms of the Covenant, etc. Answer 1. I see not but Here they give away their Cause, and contradict themselves in respect of their First Objection;
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3. Doth not the Scripture say Christ is the Mediator of the New Covenant, viz. the Covenant of Grace? And doth not this respect as they confess, all his Seed? and can any perform the Terms of this Covenant without Christ, in the Execution of his Office as our Mediator and Surety? He is our Saviour in the Covenant of Grace, that was his Work, his Part;
3. Does not the Scripture say christ is the Mediator of the New Covenant, viz. the Covenant of Grace? And does not this respect as they confess, all his Seed? and can any perform the Terms of this Covenant without christ, in the Execution of his Office as our Mediator and Surety? He is our Saviour in the Covenant of Grace, that was his Work, his Part;
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A Testator maketh not a Will to bequeath Legacies to himself. Answ. There are divers Disparities between other Testators and the Testatorship of Christ.
A Testator makes not a Will to Bequeath Legacies to himself. Answer There Are diverse Disparities between other Testators and the Testatorship of christ.
he is given by the Father for a Witness to the People of all those Gospel or Covenant-Blessings, he himself a Testator of his own last Will and Testament bequeathed to all Believers• he witnesseth these things are his Will,
he is given by the Father for a Witness to the People of all those Gospel or Covenant-blessings, he himself a Testator of his own last Will and Testament bequeathed to all Believers• he Witnesseth these things Are his Will,
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2. A Testator among Men, cannot Enjoy or Possess that Kingdom ▪ Estate or Inheritance himself after his Death, which he hath given away ▪ but Christ the Spiritual Testator,
2. A Testator among Men, cannot Enjoy or Possess that Kingdom ▪ Estate or Inheritance himself After his Death, which he hath given away ▪ but christ the Spiritual Testator,
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even Matter and Form ▪ Condition and Promises of the Covenant of Grace: in that Covenant is contained all the Grace God hath promised, and which we receive;
even Matter and From ▪ Condition and Promises of the Covenant of Grace: in that Covenant is contained all the Grace God hath promised, and which we receive;
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not if we do this and that, viz get a new Heart, and perform the Condition of Gospel-Holiness and Obedience, we shall have pardon and •e justified; no, but otherwise:
not if we do this and that, videlicet get a new Heart, and perform the Condition of Gospel-holiness and obedience, we shall have pardon and •e justified; no, but otherwise:
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Now 'tis question'd, (saith Reverend Cotton, ) whether the Promise wherein the Lord giveth himself, be Absolute or Conditional? Faith to receive Christ is ever upon an Absolute Promise.
Now it's questioned, (Says Reverend Cotton,) whither the Promise wherein the Lord gives himself, be Absolute or Conditional? Faith to receive christ is ever upon an Absolute Promise.
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And indeed (saith he) if ever the Lord minister Comfort unto any Man, true Comfort upon good grounds, it is built upon a Promise of Free Grace, 〈 … 〉 be unto Justification received:
And indeed (Says he) if ever the Lord minister Comfort unto any Man, true Comfort upon good grounds, it is built upon a Promise of Free Grace, 〈 … 〉 be unto Justification received:
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Again (saith he) a man is passive in his Regeneration as in Generation, only the Lord giveth us his Spirit and that doth unite us unto Christ, which is received by Faith, together with Justification;
Again (Says he) a man is passive in his Regeneration as in Generation, only the Lord gives us his Spirit and that does unite us unto christ, which is received by Faith, together with Justification;
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and yet by the Act of Believing we are justified, also Gal. 2.26. that is manifested to be justified in our own Consciences, p. 55. thus far Mr. Cotton.
and yet by the Act of Believing we Are justified, also Gal. 2.26. that is manifested to be justified in our own Consciences, p. 55. thus Far Mr. Cotton.
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What are we able to do, when dead in Sin and Trespasses? Can we believe before the Habit is infused from whence the Act proceedeth? or move before we have Life or are quickened?
What Are we able to do, when dead in since and Trespasses? Can we believe before the Habit is infused from whence the Act Proceedeth? or move before we have Life or Are quickened?
for that Covenant that is ordered in all things, is well ordered, &c. but to make this further manifest, I shall shew you that 'tis well ordered, 1. In respect of God (I mean) for his Glory, in all his glorious Attributes.
for that Covenant that is ordered in all things, is well ordered, etc. but to make this further manifest, I shall show you that it's well ordered, 1. In respect of God (I mean) for his Glory, in all his glorious Attributes.
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2. 'Tis well order'd in respect of the Glory clear Revelation, and Manifestation of the Three Persons in the God-Head, that bear witness in Heaven, the Father, the Word and the Spirit;
2. It's well ordered in respect of the Glory clear Revelation, and Manifestation of the Three Persons in the God-Head, that bear witness in Heaven, the Father, the Word and the Spirit;
2dly, His infinite Wisdom shines forth in this gracious Covenant, and hence the Gospel is called the manifold Wisdom of God, Eph. 3.10. which may refer to the whole Oeconomy of our Redemption, as also to the several Forms and Manners of God's revealing of it to his Church and People:
2dly, His infinite Wisdom shines forth in this gracious Covenant, and hence the Gospel is called the manifold Wisdom of God, Ephesians 3.10. which may refer to the Whole Oeconomy of our Redemption, as also to the several Forms and Manners of God's revealing of it to his Church and People:
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Divine Wisdom hath admirably in this Covenant mixt all the Attributes together with unexpressible Sweetness and exact Harmony, that Justice cannot triumph over Mercy,
Divine Wisdom hath admirably in this Covenant mixed all the Attributes together with unexpressible Sweetness and exact Harmony, that justice cannot triumph over Mercy,
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therefore 'tis hereby wonderfully glorified in the sight of Men and Angels. 3ly. God's Divine Love, Mercy and Goodness to lost Man, to admiration is displayed hereby, God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, &c. Joh. 3.16.
Therefore it's hereby wonderfully glorified in the sighed of Men and Angels. 3ly. God's Divine Love, Mercy and goodness to lost Man, to admiration is displayed hereby, God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, etc. John 3.16.
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that so by his own Free-Grace through the Redemption that is in Jesus Christ, we might be reconciled, justified and eternally saved i. e. by his Merits and Righteousness imputed to us:
that so by his own Free-Grace through the Redemption that is in jesus christ, we might be reconciled, justified and eternally saved i. e. by his Merits and Righteousness imputed to us:
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and he offered and propounded this glorious Contrivance of his Wisdom to his Beloved Son in the Covenant of our Peace, out of his infinite Love and Goodness,
and he offered and propounded this glorious Contrivance of his Wisdom to his beloved Son in the Covenant of our Peace, out of his infinite Love and goodness,
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His Divine Justice and Infinite Holiness shines forth hereby also, that God might be Just, and the Justifier of him that believeth in Jesus, Rom. 3.26. that is, that God might appear to be Just as well as Gracious:
His Divine justice and Infinite Holiness shines forth hereby also, that God might be Just, and the Justifier of him that Believeth in jesus, Rom. 3.26. that is, that God might appear to be Just as well as Gracious:
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true, God had been just if Mankind had been left for ever under his divine Wrath and Vengeance (as it is upon the fall'n Angels) but then his Mercy had for ever been veiled,
true, God had been just if Mankind had been left for ever under his divine Wrath and Vengeance (as it is upon the fallen Angels) but then his Mercy had for ever been veiled,
and yet that Justice might not suffer the least Eclipse or lose any of its Glory, Christ shall bear our Sins upon his own Body on the Tree, and suffer that Wrath that Justice denounced upon the Sinner for the Breach of the Holy Law.
and yet that justice might not suffer the least Eclipse or loose any of its Glory, christ shall bear our Sins upon his own Body on the Tree, and suffer that Wrath that justice denounced upon the Sinner for the Breach of the Holy Law.
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and his Wrath appeased, he had never raised this Substitute from the dead. This Crucified Redeemer (saith Reverend Charnock) only was able to effect this Work;
and his Wrath appeased, he had never raised this Substitute from the dead. This crucified Redeemer (Says Reverend Charnock) only was able to Effect this Work;
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a Sacrifice there must be to repair the Honour of God, &c. Justice must have Satisfaction, the Sinner could not give it without Suffering eternal Punishment:
a Sacrifice there must be to repair the Honour of God, etc. justice must have Satisfaction, the Sinner could not give it without Suffering Eternal Punishment:
Christ then puts himself into our place, to free us from the Arrest of Justice — So that now God can pardon the Sins of Believers with the Glory of his Righteousness,
christ then puts himself into our place, to free us from the Arrest of justice — So that now God can pardon the Sins of Believers with the Glory of his Righteousness,
as well as of his Grace; and legally justifie a believing Sinner without the least impeachment of his Justice. 5thly. God's divine Power and Omnipotence also, is exalted by this Covenant ;
as well as of his Grace; and legally justify a believing Sinner without the least impeachment of his justice. 5thly. God's divine Power and Omnipotence also, is exalted by this Covenant;
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in his raising up a poor fall'n and lost Creature, sunk as low as Hell (under the weight of fearful Guilt and Wrath, lying under the powers of infernal Spirits) to dwell with him in the highest Heavens for ever:
in his raising up a poor fallen and lost Creature, sunk as low as Hell (under the weight of fearful Gilded and Wrath, lying under the Powers of infernal Spirits) to dwell with him in the highest Heavens for ever:
and also doth actually quickens us, and raises us up by his Spirit, Eph. 2.1, 2. destroying those evil and vicious Habits, Sin and Satan had infused into us, and so bingeth us out of Darkness into Light,
and also does actually quickens us, and raises us up by his Spirit, Ephesians 2.1, 2. destroying those evil and vicious Habits, since and Satan had infused into us, and so bingeth us out of Darkness into Light,
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as also in making good what he sware to the True David, and promised to his Seed, in sending of his Son, when the fulness of time was come, made of a Woman, made under the Law, to redeem them that were under the Law, Gal. 4.4. the Woman's Seed hath bruised the Head of the Serpent: so much as to this. — But,
as also in making good what he sware to the True David, and promised to his Seed, in sending of his Son, when the fullness of time was come, made of a Woman, made under the Law, to Redeem them that were under the Law, Gal. 4.4. the Woman's Seed hath Bruised the Head of the Serpent: so much as to this. — But,
Secondly, In this Covenant there is a clear Revelation or Manifestation of the Three Persons in the Deity, and their Glory doth equally and joyntly shine forth:
Secondly, In this Covenant there is a clear Revelation or Manifestation of the Three Persons in the Deity, and their Glory does equally and jointly shine forth:
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Tho' the whole Trinity are concerned in our Salvation, yet (as our Protestant Writers observe) each Person acts a distinct Part in it, the Father chose and substituted Christ to do this glorious Work,
Though the Whole Trinity Are concerned in our Salvation, yet (as our Protestant Writers observe) each Person acts a distinct Part in it, the Father chosen and substituted christ to do this glorious Work,
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he sent him also into the World, (as our Saviour asserts) many times in the Gospel Recorded by St. John, the Father anointed him with the Holy Spirit above his fellows, to undertake for us in this Covenant, the Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
he sent him also into the World, (as our Saviour asserts) many times in the Gospel Recorded by Saint John, the Father anointed him with the Holy Spirit above his Fellows, to undertake for us in this Covenant, the Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
the Father is indeed represented as the injured Person, he had therefore the only Right to offer and fix on such Terms which the Purity of his Holy Nature,
the Father is indeed represented as the injured Person, he had Therefore the only Right to offer and fix on such Terms which the Purity of his Holy Nature,
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had not the Father chosen, accepted and approved of him for doing of this great Work, his undertakings could not have availed us to the Salvation of our Souls;
had not the Father chosen, accepted and approved of him for doing of this great Work, his undertakings could not have availed us to the Salvation of our Souls;
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all the Benefit therefore we receive by the Blood and Merits of Christ, are ascribed to the free Grace of God the Father, after that the Kindness and Love of God our Saviour appeared, Tit. 3.4. the Father chose us in Christ, as well as gave him for us, and commanded him to lay down his Life to redeem us. 2dly. This Covenant is so well ordered, that the Glory of Jesus Christ is magnified herein wonderfully.
all the Benefit Therefore we receive by the Blood and Merits of christ, Are ascribed to the free Grace of God the Father, After that the Kindness and Love of God our Saviour appeared, Tit. 3.4. the Father chosen us in christ, as well as gave him for us, and commanded him to lay down his Life to Redeem us. 2dly. This Covenant is so well ordered, that the Glory of jesus christ is magnified herein wonderfully.
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Christ kept the Law of the first Covenant, for us, and overcome all our Enemies hence he said, Be of good chear, I have overcome the World, Joh. 16.33.
christ kept the Law of the First Covenant, for us, and overcome all our Enemies hence he said, Be of good cheer, I have overcome the World, John 16.33.
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and to assure us that we shall overcome it? Nay, and we did overcome it in him, he overcame Sin, made an end of Sin as to its killing and Soul-condemning Power, Dan. 9.24. he shed his Blood to make our Peace with God the Father;
and to assure us that we shall overcome it? Nay, and we did overcome it in him, he overcame since, made an end of since as to its killing and Soul-condemning Power, Dan. 9.24. he shed his Blood to make our Peace with God the Father;
he received the Spirit without Measure, to communicate it to us. Christ loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own Blood, Rev. 1.5. He makes Intercession for us, who is he that Condemneth, it is Christ that dyed;
he received the Spirit without Measure, to communicate it to us. christ loved us, and washed us from our Sins in his own Blood, Rev. 1.5. He makes Intercession for us, who is he that Condemneth, it is christ that died;
He pleads his own Sacrifices with the Father for us, he presents our Persons (as the High-Priest under the Law did the Names of the Children of Israel, when he appeared before the Lord, on the Breast-Plate of Judgment) before the Father,
He pleads his own Sacrifices with the Father for us, he presents our Persons (as the High-Priest under the Law did the Names of the Children of Israel, when he appeared before the Lord, on the Breast-Plate of Judgement) before the Father,
we are justified in him, he is the Lord our Righteousness, we have pardon of sin through his Blood, he is our Bridegroom, he came from Heaven to offer his Love to us,
we Are justified in him, he is the Lord our Righteousness, we have pardon of since through his Blood, he is our Bridegroom, he Come from Heaven to offer his Love to us,
'tis he that offers up our Prayers as sweet Insense to the Father, he is the Author and Finisher of our Faith, he is the Covenant it self, our Head, our Mediator, our Priest, our King, our Prophet, our Surety, our Shepherd, our Captain;
it's he that offers up our Prayers as sweet Insense to the Father, he is the Author and Finisher of our Faith, he is the Covenant it self, our Head, our Mediator, our Priest, our King, our Prophet, our Surety, our Shepherd, our Captain;
1. The Holy Ghost is positively declared in the Gospel to be God: St. Peter told Annanias, He had not lyed unto Men, but to God, Act. 5.3. His Sin was against the Holy Spirit;
1. The Holy Ghost is positively declared in the Gospel to be God: Saint Peter told Ananias, He had not lied unto Men, but to God, Act. 5.3. His since was against the Holy Spirit;
2. As touching his Work and Operations, the Holy Spirit convinceth of Sin, this is his Office in this Covenant, He shall convince the World of sin, of righteousness,
2. As touching his Work and Operations, the Holy Spirit Convinces of since, this is his Office in this Covenant, He shall convince the World of since, of righteousness,
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also, the Spirit convinceth us of that great Enmity, that is in our Hearts naturally against God, Rom. 8.7. He convinceth us of the guilt of Sin, and of the pollution of Sin;
also, the Spirit Convinces us of that great Enmity, that is in our Hearts naturally against God, Rom. 8.7. He Convinces us of the guilt of since, and of the pollution of since;
because Christ thereby went to the Father, his Righteousness carryed him to the Father, (as our Representative) and that Righteousness that carried him to the Father,
Because christ thereby went to the Father, his Righteousness carried him to the Father, (as our Representative) and that Righteousness that carried him to the Father,
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for it is the Spirit that infuses new Habits, divine and gracious Qualities in our Souls, new Thoughts, new Desires, new and holy Affections, new Delights, Joy, Peace, and Consolation;
for it is the Spirit that infuses new Habits, divine and gracious Qualities in our Souls, new Thoughts, new Desires, new and holy Affections, new Delights, Joy, Peace, and Consolation;
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7. The Holy Ghost works all Grace in us, Faith is called, the Faith of the Operation of God ; (the Spirit is God) likewise, Faith is called, a Fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, also by the Holy Ghost, Rom. 5.5. In a word, all the Graces are by, and from the Spirit;
7. The Holy Ghost works all Grace in us, Faith is called, the Faith of the Operation of God; (the Spirit is God) likewise, Faith is called, a Fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, also by the Holy Ghost, Rom. 5.5. In a word, all the Graces Are by, and from the Spirit;
To this purpose was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the Works of the Devil, 1 Joh. 3.8. 1. By this Covenant, Satan is defeated, and his Hopes overthrown ;
To this purpose was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the Works of the devil, 1 John 3.8. 1. By this Covenant, Satan is defeated, and his Hope's overthrown;
How would he have Gloried and have Blasphemed God, had not this Covenant been provided? would not he have said, Where is thy Creature Man, that thou madest but a little lower than the Angels, and made a Ruler over thy nether Creation? Have not I done his Business for him? Lo!
How would he have Gloried and have Blasphemed God, had not this Covenant been provided? would not he have said, Where is thy Creature Man, that thou Madest but a little lower than the Angels, and made a Ruler over thy neither Creation? Have not I done his Business for him? Lo!
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he concluded, doubtless, if he could bring Christ to Death, he should do his business; but that way the Devil thought to gain all, he lost all, and overthrew himself, and his Kingdom, for ever.
he concluded, doubtless, if he could bring christ to Death, he should do his business; but that Way the devil Thought to gain all, he lost all, and overthrew himself, and his Kingdom, for ever.
Christ by death, destroyed death, and him that had the power of death, which is the Devil, Heb. 2.14. He hath led captivity captive, Eph. 4.8. And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it, Col. 2.15. 4. By the New Covenant, God hath greatly honoured his Holy and Righteous Law ;
christ by death, destroyed death, and him that had the power of death, which is the devil, Hebrew 2.14. He hath led captivity captive, Ephesians 4.8. And having spoiled principalities and Powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it, Col. 2.15. 4. By the New Covenant, God hath greatly honoured his Holy and Righteous Law;
and considering the Dignity of his Person, he being God, as well as Man, his Death and Suffering was a far greater Satisfaction for our Sins then if we had suffered in Hell,
and considering the Dignity of his Person, he being God, as well as Man, his Death and Suffering was a Far greater Satisfaction for our Sins then if we had suffered in Hell,
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because we thereby should have always been a paying, but never could have paid our Debt to satisfie Divine Justice and therefore, must have lain in Prison under incensed Wrath, to the Day of Eternity:
Because we thereby should have always been a paying, but never could have paid our Debt to satisfy Divine justice and Therefore, must have lain in Prison under incensed Wrath, to the Day of Eternity:
And thus he Answered the Law, and Silences the condemning Power thereof, and break all his strong Cords and Bands to pieces, that kept us down under Wrath;
And thus he Answered the Law, and Silences the condemning Power thereof, and break all his strong Cords and Bans to Pieces, that kept us down under Wrath;
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for Christ being made a curse for us, hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, Gal. 3.13. viz. From that amazing Sentence of the Holy God, denounced in his Law against us offending and guilty Sinners:
for christ being made a curse for us, hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, Gal. 3.13. viz. From that amazing Sentence of the Holy God, denounced in his Law against us offending and guilty Sinners:
as well as be Pardoned in a way of free Grace: (because God, and not we, found out the surety, way and manner of the satisfying both the Law, and his own infinite Justice, we have all freely, without Money,
as well as be Pardoned in a Way of free Grace: (Because God, and not we, found out the surety, Way and manner of the satisfying both the Law, and his own infinite justice, we have all freely, without Money,
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therefore, by Faith (that is) by having Christ's perfect Righteousness imputed to us, in his exact Conformity to the Law, by his active and passive Obedience;
Therefore, by Faith (that is) by having Christ's perfect Righteousness imputed to us, in his exact Conformity to the Law, by his active and passive obedience;
If by any Law, as God is a Rector or Governour, Justification, or eternal Life, is to be had, it must be a Law of perfect Obedience, God's Holy and Righteous Nature requiring it;
If by any Law, as God is a Rector or Governor, Justification, or Eternal Life, is to be had, it must be a Law of perfect obedience, God's Holy and Righteous Nature requiring it;
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and no Law of imperfect Obedience, tho' never so Sincerely performed, can answer God's Justice, nor be agreeable with the Purity of his Nature, infinite Wisdom and Holiness:
and no Law of imperfect obedience, though never so Sincerely performed, can answer God's justice, nor be agreeable with the Purity of his Nature, infinite Wisdom and Holiness:
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For, if such a Law could have been consistent with the Wisdom, Holiness, and Justice of God, certainly he would never, at First, have made a Law of perfect Obedience, which, to remove out of the way, (that he might bring in the latter) must cost him the Blood of his own dear Son.
For, if such a Law could have been consistent with the Wisdom, Holiness, and justice of God, Certainly he would never, At First, have made a Law of perfect obedience, which, to remove out of the Way, (that he might bring in the latter) must cost him the Blood of his own dear Son.
1. Therefore, it was the Law of Innocency, the Law of Works, or that Law which required perfect Obedience, given to Israel, which Jesus Christ fulfilled for us;
1. Therefore, it was the Law of Innocency, the Law of Works, or that Law which required perfect obedience, given to Israel, which jesus christ fulfilled for us;
but according to the New Law of Grace; and in the Third Place. 3 dly, The Righteousness, and Benefits of Christ's Righteousness, is made ours, when we relye,
but according to the New Law of Grace; and in the Third Place. 3 dly, The Righteousness, and Benefits of Christ's Righteousness, is made ours, when we rely,
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or trust to God's free Promise, as the immediate and sole Cause of Pardon and Life, (as all true Protestants formerly affirmed) and not by Christ's procuring a New Covenant for us to enter into with God, which if we answer the Condition thereof, i. e. repent and believe, we shall be saved ▪ Which Faith (as Mr. Baxter, Mr. W, &c. assert) taken in the full Extent and Latitude, is nothing else but universal Obedience,
or trust to God's free Promise, as the immediate and sole Cause of Pardon and Life, (as all true Protestants formerly affirmed) and not by Christ's procuring a New Covenant for us to enter into with God, which if we answer the Condition thereof, i. e. Repent and believe, we shall be saved ▪ Which Faith (as Mr. Baxter, Mr. W, etc. assert) taken in the full Extent and Latitude, is nothing Else but universal obedience,
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and that so it is to be understood, when 'tis said, that Faith, alone Justifies, viz. Faith and all other Graces, both in Habit and Exercise, Mr. Baxter's Aph. 65. And they that thus believe and obey the Gospel, shall be saved,
and that so it is to be understood, when it's said, that Faith, alone Justifies, viz. Faith and all other Graces, both in Habit and Exercise, Mr. Baxter's Aph 65. And they that thus believe and obey the Gospel, shall be saved,
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as if we had wrought it, and so we, by the Application of that Righteousness, are Justified in God's sight, from the Accusation of the Law, without any Works,
as if we had wrought it, and so we, by the Application of that Righteousness, Are Justified in God's sighed, from the Accusation of the Law, without any Works,
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nor Assurance or Trust in them (one, or both of which, all Men understand by Faith, both in Scripture and common Speaking) but it is an Act of Obedience,
nor Assurance or Trust in them (one, or both of which, all Men understand by Faith, both in Scripture and Common Speaking) but it is an Act of obedience,
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so that Christ's main Business, as a Savour, by this Opinion, is to grant new and tolerable Terms of Salvation, to command Faith, Repentance and Obedience,
so that Christ's main Business, as a Savour, by this Opinion, is to grant new and tolerable Terms of Salvation, to command Faith, Repentance and obedience,
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Jesus Christ hath so pacified his Wrath, that now God says, Fury is not in me, Isa. 27. When we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, Rom. 5.10. The Angels that first brought the Tydings of our Saviour's Birth, cryed, Peace on earth, good will to men.
jesus christ hath so pacified his Wrath, that now God Says, Fury is not in me, Isaiah 27. When we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, Rom. 5.10. The Angels that First brought the Tidings of our Saviour's Birth, cried, Peace on earth, good will to men.
Christ hath delivered us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us — That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles, through Jesus Christ, Gal. 3.13, 4.
christ hath Delivered us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us — That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles, through jesus christ, Gal. 3.13, 4.
4. We were dead, blind, naked, in bonds, in prison, but by the Grace of God, in this Covenant, we are quickened, Eph. 2.1, 2. have the eyes of our understandings enlightned, Eph. 1.18.
4. We were dead, blind, naked, in bonds, in prison, but by the Grace of God, in this Covenant, we Are quickened, Ephesians 2.1, 2. have the eyes of our understandings enlightened, Ephesians 1.18.
5. We were guilty and filthy Creatures, but by this Covenant, we are justified and sanctified, we are acquitted, pronounced righteous, and all our Sins pardoned,
5. We were guilty and filthy Creatures, but by this Covenant, we Are justified and sanctified, we Are acquitted, pronounced righteous, and all our Sins pardoned,
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We by this Covenant, have union with God, adoption, free access to the Father, yea all things that appertain to life and godliness, and when this Life is ended, eternal Life and Glory in Heaven;
We by this Covenant, have Union with God, adoption, free access to the Father, yea all things that appertain to life and godliness, and when this Life is ended, Eternal Life and Glory in Heaven;
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and must suffer Infinite Wrath, and divine Vengeance, for the just demerit of our Sin, had not the Wise and Almighty God, sought out a Surety to pay our Debt,
and must suffer Infinite Wrath, and divine Vengeance, for the just demerit of our since, had not the Wise and Almighty God, sought out a Surety to pay our Debt,
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or, an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure : Dr. Owen, on the Hebr. 7.22. p. 223. God never broke at first with Man, therefore needs to give us now no Surety;
or, an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: Dr. Owen, on the Hebrew 7.22. p. 223. God never broke At First with Man, Therefore needs to give us now no Surety;
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Thus Christ, and his Seed, are but one Party in the Covenant of Grace, as it was primarily made between the Father and Son, who was set up from everlasting,
Thus christ, and his Seed, Are but one Party in the Covenant of Grace, as it was primarily made between the Father and Son, who was Set up from everlasting,
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so weak and feeble, so depraved in every Faculty, no Power to do that which is spiritual Good, that are attended with such a Body of Sin and Death, Rom. 4.24.) to undertake to enter into Covenant with God any more? or, What Reason is there for us to think, God would trust us without Security,
so weak and feeble, so depraved in every Faculty, no Power to do that which is spiritual Good, that Are attended with such a Body of since and Death, Rom. 4.24.) to undertake to enter into Covenant with God any more? or, What Reason is there for us to think, God would trust us without Security,
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none of his Sheep shall perish, Joh. 10.38. and ver. 28. 2. This Covenant is made upon the unchangeable Decree and Council of God, and his Decrees are compared to Mountains of Brass, Psal. 89.28.
none of his Sheep shall perish, John 10.38. and for. 28. 2. This Covenant is made upon the unchangeable decree and Council of God, and his Decrees Are compared to Mountains of Brass, Psalm 89.28.
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to the 34 My mercy will I keep with him for ever, and my covenant shall stand fast with him, his seed shall endure for ever, &c. ver. 28, 29. My covenant I will not break,
to the 34 My mercy will I keep with him for ever, and my Covenant shall stand fast with him, his seed shall endure for ever, etc. for. 28, 29. My Covenant I will not break,
he bore Witness to Christ, in the Gospel, and to every Precept and Promise therefore the Father himself which hath sent me, hath born witness of me, Joh. 5.37.
he boar Witness to christ, in the Gospel, and to every Precept and Promise Therefore the Father himself which hath sent me, hath born witness of me, John 5.37.
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2. The Son also, though the Surety of the Covenant, yet he is a Witness to this Gospel-Covenant also, (tho' this is not so, cannot be so among Men, i. e. The Surety can be no Witness,
2. The Son also, though the Surety of the Covenant, yet he is a Witness to this Gospel covenant also, (though this is not so, cannot be so among Men, i. e. The Surety can be no Witness,
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but 'tis otherwise here) To this end was I born, and to this end came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth, Joh. 18.37. That he is a King and Head of his Church;
but it's otherwise Here) To this end was I born, and to this end Come I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth, John 18.37. That he is a King and Head of his Church;
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God speaking of Paul, saith, he shall be a witness unto me, Act. 26.16. 4. All those wonderful Miracles our Saviour wrought, bear Witness to Christ, and the Truth of the Gospel;
God speaking of Paul, Says, he shall be a witness unto me, Act. 26.16. 4. All those wondered Miracles our Saviour wrought, bear Witness to christ, and the Truth of the Gospel;
The works that I do, they bear witness of me, Joh. 5.36. 4 thly, 'Tis a sure Covenant, because it was confirmed by Blood, even ratified and confirmed by the Blood of the Testator, Jesus Christ:
The works that I do, they bear witness of me, John 5.36. 4 thly, It's a sure Covenant, Because it was confirmed by Blood, even ratified and confirmed by the Blood of the Testator, jesus christ:
5 thly, The Covenant of Grace is sure, and all the Blessings thereof, because the Execution of Christ's last Will and Testament, is put into the Hands of the Holy Spirit;
5 thly, The Covenant of Grace is sure, and all the Blessings thereof, Because the Execution of Christ's last Will and Testament, is put into the Hands of the Holy Spirit;
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6 thly, The Covenant is sure, by vertue of the Promise of God the Father, he promised Christ, That he should see his Seed This was Abraham 's Title to the Blessings of the Covenant of Grace, Heb. 6.13.
6 thly, The Covenant is sure, by virtue of the Promise of God the Father, he promised christ, That he should see his Seed This was Abraham is Title to the Blessings of the Covenant of Grace, Hebrew 6.13.
Because he could not swear by no greater, he swear by himself, wherein God is willing, more abundantly, to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath, ver. 17. That so, by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, ver. 18. What God promised,
Because he could not swear by no greater, he swear by himself, wherein God is willing, more abundantly, to show unto the Heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath, ver. 17. That so, by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, ver. 18. What God promised,
7 thly. 'Tis sure, because we have received, who do believe the Earnest all Covenant Blessings and Eternal Life, which is the Holy Spirit, See Eph. 13.14. the Spirit is called there the Earnest of our Inheritance, until the Redemption of the purchased Possession unto the Praise of his Glory.
7 thly. It's sure, Because we have received, who do believe the Earnest all Covenant Blessings and Eternal Life, which is the Holy Spirit, See Ephesians 13.14. the Spirit is called there the Earnest of our Inheritance, until the Redemption of the purchased Possession unto the Praise of his Glory.
8 thly. We have the Holy Spirit also to make it sure to us, as a Witness o• this Covenant, the Spirit also bears witness with our Spirit, that we are the Children of God,
8 thly. We have the Holy Spirit also to make it sure to us, as a Witness o• this Covenant, the Spirit also bears witness with our Spirit, that we Are the Children of God,
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yet Christ in us is our hope of Glory and if any Man hath not the Spirit of Christ, the same is none of his Rom. 8.9. 9 thly. After all, if any thing can be added to make it yet more sure to us, God will in his abundant Grace and Goodness let us have it:
yet christ in us is our hope of Glory and if any Man hath not the Spirit of christ, the same is none of his Rom. 8.9. 9 thly. After all, if any thing can be added to make it yet more sure to us, God will in his abundant Grace and goodness let us have it:
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and therefore we have this Covenant and all the Blessings of it, and Eternal Life Sealed to us also by the Holy Ghost: after ye believed, ye were sealed with that Spirit of Promise, Eph. 1.13. and again, grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, by which you are sealed to the day of Redemption, Eph. 4.30. God hath set his Mark, and his Seal upon us.
and Therefore we have this Covenant and all the Blessings of it, and Eternal Life Sealed to us also by the Holy Ghost: After you believed, you were sealed with that Spirit of Promise, Ephesians 1.13. and again, grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, by which you Are sealed to the day of Redemption, Ephesians 4.30. God hath Set his Mark, and his Seal upon us.
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Nay, such manifold Wisdom, such depth of Wisdom shines forth in it, that the glorious Angels desir'd to pry into it, 1 Pet. 1.12. the Word signifies (as our Annotators intimate) a bowing down the Head, or stooping to look into a thing;
Nay, such manifold Wisdom, such depth of Wisdom shines forth in it, that the glorious Angels desired to pry into it, 1 Pet. 1.12. the Word signifies (as our Annotators intimate) a bowing down the Head, or stooping to look into a thing;
and this Mystery is to this end, in part, manifest by the Gospel, that they might make it the Subject of their Thoughts, Contemplation and Meditation and VVondermenti (as I may so say) 'tis to affect those glorious Spirits;
and this Mystery is to this end, in part, manifest by the Gospel, that they might make it the Subject of their Thoughts, Contemplation and Meditation and VVondermenti (as I may so say) it's to affect those glorious Spirits;
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to the intent that now unto the Principalities and Powers in heavenly Places might be known by the Church, the manifold Wisdom of God, Eph. •. 10. Angels, Sirs, do attend our Assemblies, to know, and hear, and understand the Mysteries of this Covenant and Redemption by Christ:
to the intent that now unto the Principalities and Powers in heavenly Places might be known by the Church, the manifold Wisdom of God, Ephesians •. 10. Angels, Sirs, do attend our Assemblies, to know, and hear, and understand the Mysteres of this Covenant and Redemption by christ:
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Is it then any wonder? 'tis all the Desire, Hope and Delight of Believers, who are so eminently concerned in this Salvation, Christ is not a Redeemer of the Angels,
Is it then any wonder? it's all the Desire, Hope and Delight of Believers, who Are so eminently concerned in this Salvation, christ is not a Redeemer of the Angels,
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but out of Satan's Hands likewise, and from the power of Sin: nay, redeemed from a vain Conversation by Christ's Blood, 1 Pet. 1.18. for as a Priest he purchased subduing and cleansing Grace for us, tho' as a King he applies that Grace to us.
but out of Satan's Hands likewise, and from the power of since: nay, redeemed from a vain Conversation by Christ's Blood, 1 Pet. 1.18. for as a Priest he purchased subduing and cleansing Grace for us, though as a King he Applies that Grace to us.
to redeem us from all Iniquity, and purify'd to himself a peculiar People zealous of good Works, Tit. 2.14. Sirs, assure yourselves, all that Christ came to redeem, shall be redeemed;
to Redeem us from all Iniquity, and purified to himself a peculiar People zealous of good Works, Tit. 2.14. Sirs, assure yourselves, all that christ Come to Redeem, shall be redeemed;
4 thly. This Covenant is all our Desire, all our Hope and Salvation, because there is no Relief, no Justification, no Pardon, no Salvation any other ways:
4 thly. This Covenant is all our Desire, all our Hope and Salvation, Because there is no Relief, no Justification, no Pardon, no Salvation any other ways:
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he that believeth on Christ, builds on this precious Stone, this sure Foundation, shall never be ashamed, nor confounded: he that builds on this Covenant,
he that Believeth on christ, builds on this precious Stone, this sure Foundation, shall never be ashamed, nor confounded: he that builds on this Covenant,
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Such were some of you, what an abominable Such were they, see 1 Cor. 6.9, 10, 11. 6 thly. This Covenant is all a Believer's Desire, Consolation and Salvation;
Such were Some of you, what an abominable Such were they, see 1 Cor. 6.9, 10, 11. 6 thly. This Covenant is all a Believer's Desire, Consolation and Salvation;
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because of those glorious and mighty Gifts that are given to them in this Covenant: nothing can the Holy God give which is greater, for he hath given us himself,
Because of those glorious and mighty Gifts that Are given to them in this Covenant: nothing can the Holy God give which is greater, for he hath given us himself,
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as far forth as it is communicatable, he gives himself to them by way of special Interest, (not as he was the God of the whole house of Israel, in that legal Covenant made with them as they were the natural Seed of Abraham as such) God gives himself,
as Far forth as it is communicatable, he gives himself to them by Way of special Interest, (not as he was the God of the Whole house of Israel, in that Legal Covenant made with them as they were the natural Seed of Abraham as such) God gives himself,
7 thly. Because this Covenant is so comfortable in all States and Conditions a poor Child of God can be in, 'tis suited to relieve us under all outward afflictions, Tryals and Calamities we meet with here in this World:
7 thly. Because this Covenant is so comfortable in all States and Conditions a poor Child of God can be in, it's suited to relieve us under all outward afflictions, Trials and Calamities we meet with Here in this World:
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O this •ur honoured Brother deceas'd, found by sweet Experience, this was all his Hope, and all his Desire, all his Comfort under all his former sore Sufferings;
Oh this •ur honoured Brother deceased, found by sweet Experience, this was all his Hope, and all his Desire, all his Comfort under all his former soar Sufferings;
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when for more than Twelve Years he lay in Prison for Jesus Christ's sake, and under all his late heart-breaking Sorrows and bodily Distempers, that but a few were acquainted with, had it not been for this Covenant, he had •ainted in his Afflictions:
when for more than Twelve years he lay in Prison for jesus Christ's sake, and under all his late Heartbreaking Sorrows and bodily Distempers, that but a few were acquainted with, had it not been for this Covenant, he had •ainted in his Afflictions:
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because 'tis so well ordered and suited for our Support and Comfort, under all inward Trouble, Fears, Doubtings, Temptations and spiritual Dissertions, whatsoever.
Because it's so well ordered and suited for our Support and Comfort, under all inward Trouble, Fears, Doubtings, Temptations and spiritual Dissertations, whatsoever.
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and whoever you are, that under your Fears, Doubtings, Temptations or Despondings, that seek Relief any where else, will but deceive your own poor and deluded Souls:
and whoever you Are, that under your Fears, Doubtings, Temptations or Despondings, that seek Relief any where Else, will but deceive your own poor and deluded Souls:
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will your own Righteousness chear your Spirits? Dare you plead it at God's Bar? Will you venture your Souls upon it? Will you plead your sincere Obedience? your fervent Prayers you have made, the many good Sermons you have heard, the many good Works and good Deeds you have done, will not Satan shew you notwithstanding all your sincerity you have in your Hearts, great Hypocrisie? and for all your Faith and constant trusting in God, you have much Unbelief,
will your own Righteousness cheer your Spirits? Dare you plead it At God's Bar? Will you venture your Souls upon it? Will you plead your sincere obedience? your fervent Prayers you have made, the many good Sermons you have herd, the many good Works and good deeds you have done, will not Satan show you notwithstanding all your sincerity you have in your Hearts, great Hypocrisy? and for all your Faith and constant trusting in God, you have much Unbelief,
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as I find it quoted by Reverend Dr. Owen on Just. p. 13.14. Quest. Dost thou believe that thou canst not be saved, but by the Death of Jesus Christ? The sick and distressed person answered yes.
as I find it quoted by Reverend Dr. Owen on Just. p. 13.14. Quest. Dost thou believe that thou Canst not be saved, but by the Death of jesus christ? The sick and distressed person answered yes.
Then let it be said unto thee, go to then, and whilst thy Soul abideth in thee, put all thy Confidence in this Death alone, place all thy Trust in no other thing;
Then let it be said unto thee, go to then, and while thy Soul Abideth in thee, put all thy Confidence in this Death alone, place all thy Trust in no other thing;
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when thou art just going to stand before the Tribunal of God; thy Hands will be weak and thy Heart faint, and thy Confidence will deceive thee, and fail thee:
when thou art just going to stand before the Tribunal of God; thy Hands will be weak and thy Heart faint, and thy Confidence will deceive thee, and fail thee:
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what tho' thou hast sinned, what says God in this Covenant? I will be merciful unto their unrighteousness, and their sins and iniquities I will remember no more, Heb. 8. If thy Conscience say, thou hast backsliden from God, he says;
what though thou hast sinned, what Says God in this Covenant? I will be merciful unto their unrighteousness, and their Sins and iniquities I will Remember no more, Hebrew 8. If thy Conscience say, thou hast Backslidden from God, he Says;
First. THIS reproves those (and may serve to convince them of their horrid Blindness and Unbelief) that look on Sin as a trivial thing, a small matter;
First. THIS reproves those (and may serve to convince them of their horrid Blindness and Unbelief) that look on since as a trivial thing, a small matter;
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and make Provision for the flesh to fulfil the Lusts thereof, did he not spare his own Son, when he stood in our place, charged with our Iniquities? but let out his Wrath upon him,
and make Provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof, did he not spare his own Son, when he stood in our place, charged with our Iniquities? but let out his Wrath upon him,
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will you trust to your honest moral Lives, and sober Conversations, and so slight and neglect the Grace of God offer'd by Jesus Christ in this Covenant:
will you trust to your honest moral Lives, and Sobrium Conversations, and so slight and neglect the Grace of God offered by jesus christ in this Covenant:
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3. This reproves also those who mixt their own Inherent Holiness and Evangelical Obedience with Christ's Righteousness, in point of Justification and Acceptation with God, who make Faith in the large Extent, i. e. Faith withal the Concomitants of it, a Condition of Justification, who distinguish between Christ doing for us,
3. This reproves also those who mixed their own Inherent Holiness and Evangelical obedience with Christ's Righteousness, in point of Justification and Acceptation with God, who make Faith in the large Extent, i. e. Faith withal the Concomitants of it, a Condition of Justification, who distinguish between christ doing for us,
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tho' we have Faith for Christ's sake, for Christ's Merits (in a remote sense) as we have fair weather, Pacifick paper, p. 5. For had not Christ atoned an satisfied for sin,
though we have Faith for Christ's sake, for Christ's Merits (in a remote sense) as we have fair weather, Pacific paper, p. 5. For had not christ atoned an satisfied for since,
but how do they understand that Text, Rom. 5.10. for if when we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more being now reconciled, we shall be saved by his Life.
but how do they understand that Text, Rom. 5.10. for if when we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more being now reconciled, we shall be saved by his Life.
VVere not all the Elect, or all Christ dyed for, vertually (as in our Head) reconciled to God by the Death of Christ? and doth not the Apostle assure us that we shall much more be saved by Christ's Life,
Were not all the Elect, or all christ died for, virtually (as in our Head) reconciled to God by the Death of christ? and does not the Apostle assure us that we shall much more be saved by Christ's Life,
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if he reconciled us to God by his Death? was not the Gift of Christ in his death for us a greater gift than the gift of the Spirit to us? Did not we all rise from the dead with Christ, vertually when he was raised? And doth not that give us Assurance that we shall be actually quickned and raised ▪ First from a death in sin, respecting our souls;
if he reconciled us to God by his Death? was not the Gift of christ in his death for us a greater gift than the gift of the Spirit to us? Did not we all rise from the dead with christ, virtually when he was raised? And does not that give us Assurance that we shall be actually quickened and raised ▪ First from a death in since, respecting our Souls;
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not freely give us all things, Rom. 8 32. may it not from these two Scriptures be confidently asserted, that all Christ dyed for shall be saved, i. e. shall have Grace here and Glory hereafter? doth not the Apostle argue from the greater Gift of God's Grace to the lesser Gift? and that he that gave the greater will not stick to give the lesser.
He that spared not his own Son, but Delivered him up for us all, how shall he not freely give us all things, Rom. 8 32. may it not from these two Scriptures be confidently asserted, that all christ died for shall be saved, i. e. shall have Grace Here and Glory hereafter? does not the Apostle argue from the greater Gift of God's Grace to the lesser Gift? and that he that gave the greater will not stick to give the lesser.
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and without blame before him in love, Ephes. 1.4, 5. and did not the Father promise him that he should see his Seed and doth not Christ say, all that the Father gave to him, shall come to him; that is, shall have Faith:
and without blame before him in love, Ephesians 1.4, 5. and did not the Father promise him that he should see his Seed and does not christ say, all that the Father gave to him, shall come to him; that is, shall have Faith:
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and can any come that were not given to him? If Faith and Repentance be given to the Elect, who are saved? Can others come to Christ who have not the like Faith and Repentance given to them? doth not Faith flow from a Principle of divine Life? and can there be such a noble Effect without the cause from whence it proceeds? Can a dead Man quicken himself? or can he refuse to live that has life infused into him? Thy People shall be willing in the day of thy Power, Psal 100.3. in the Beauty of Holiness:
and can any come that were not given to him? If Faith and Repentance be given to the Elect, who Are saved? Can Others come to christ who have not the like Faith and Repentance given to them? does not Faith flow from a Principle of divine Life? and can there be such a noble Effect without the cause from whence it proceeds? Can a dead Man quicken himself? or can he refuse to live that has life infused into him? Thy People shall be willing in the day of thy Power, Psalm 100.3. in the Beauty of Holiness:
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God expects we discharge our Obligation therein, for 'tis evident, as we enter into Covenant with God, according to these men's Notions at our Baptism, (or be it before,
God expects we discharge our Obligation therein, for it's evident, as we enter into Covenant with God, according to these men's Notions At our Baptism, (or be it before,
and Baptism be but a Sign or Token of it,) there is no surety here to engage for us (unless it be as it is among some of this sort, those they call God-fathers and God-mothers) O! what a dangerous state are we in? if this be so, i. e. if Christ be not to perform his Obligation for us,
and Baptism be but a Signen or Token of it,) there is no surety Here to engage for us (unless it be as it is among Some of this sort, those they call Godfathers and Godmothers) OH! what a dangerous state Are we in? if this be so, i. e. if christ be not to perform his Obligation for us,
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as our Surety to God, that we may not be lost nor miscarry; but that all depends upon our own performances on our holy Watchfulness and sincere Obedience,
as our Surety to God, that we may not be lost nor miscarry; but that all depends upon our own performances on our holy Watchfulness and sincere obedience,
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and a bewitching World to encounter •t withal: if, as Doctor Goodwin hints, Man suffered shipwrack, when he ••d so firm, so strong, and well-built Ship;
and a bewitching World to encounter •t withal: if, as Doctor Goodwyn hints, Man suffered shipwreck, when he ••d so firm, so strong, and well-built Ship;
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is this to take hold of the Covenant? Is this to get Union with Christ? is this Regeneration? is this to believe on the Lord Jesus, Act. 16.31. that you may be saved, •our own Works be they what they will;
is this to take hold of the Covenant? Is this to get union with christ? is this Regeneration? is this to believe on the Lord jesus, Act. 16.31. that you may be saved, •our own Works be they what they will;
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nor in inherent Grace, nor ••ncere Obedience, but in Christ, in his Righteousness, it lies in this Covenant, not in their Baptismal Covenant, not in being Church-Members, not in Praying,
nor in inherent Grace, nor ••ncere obedience, but in christ, in his Righteousness, it lies in this Covenant, not in their Baptismal Covenant, not in being Church-Members, not in Praying,
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and are bro•en into pieces in the sight and sense of the evil of Sin. Souls what aileth you? what's the cause of your Disquietments and Sorrow? Is there no Help? No Relief for your Souls in this Covenant? Dare you not venture on Christ? Is there not all things that you want in Christ,
and Are bro•en into Pieces in the sighed and sense of the evil of Sin. Souls what aileth you? what's the cause of your Disquietments and Sorrow? Is there no Help? No Relief for your Souls in this Covenant? Dare you not venture on christ? Is there not all things that you want in christ,
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and •n this Covenant? May be you will say, O! your sins are great, what tho' there is great pardoning Mercy in this Covenant, a great Saviour •or you;
and •n this Covenant? May be you will say, OH! your Sins Are great, what though there is great pardoning Mercy in this Covenant, a great Saviour •or you;
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and love your sins, your dishonouring and Soul-damning Pride, Covetousness, Uncleanness, Drunkenness, &c. or any Deeds of Darkness, which God's Soul loaths;
and love your Sins, your Dishonoring and Soul damning Pride, Covetousness, Uncleanness, drunkenness, etc. or any deeds of Darkness, which God's Soul Loathes;
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be exhorted to adhere to the Truth of God's Justice, the Veracity of his Word, the Denounciations of his Wrath, which is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of Men, Rom. 2.18.
be exhorted to adhere to the Truth of God's justice, the Veracity of his Word, the Denunciations of his Wrath, which is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of Men, Rom. 2.18.
2. You heart-broken Sinners be exhorted to look up to Christ, behold him whom the Father hath chosen and laid help upon, one mighty to save, look to your Physician, he is come to ease your burthened Consciences, to heal your wounded Souls, to pour in his Oyl and Wine, he will do it all freely,
2. You heartbroken Sinners be exhorted to look up to christ, behold him whom the Father hath chosen and laid help upon, one mighty to save, look to your physician, he is come to ease your burdened Consciences, to heal your wounded Souls, to pour in his Oil and Wine, he will do it all freely,
whilst they set them to seek after-Justification by their own sincere Obedience and Gospel-Holiness, and join that (some way or another) with the Merits and Righteousness of Christ,
while they Set them to seek after-Justification by their own sincere obedience and Gospel-holiness, and join that (Some Way or Another) with the Merits and Righteousness of christ,
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and would have them not to count their own personal Holiness (as Paul did) even Dung, that they may be found in Christ not having their own Righteousness ▪ but the Righteousness of God which is by Faith, whether their Doctrine tends most to promote true Gospel-Holiness,
and would have them not to count their own personal Holiness (as Paul did) even Dung, that they may be found in christ not having their own Righteousness ▪ but the Righteousness of God which is by Faith, whither their Doctrine tends most to promote true Gospel-holiness,
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why should that glorious Doctrine of Justification, that shone forth in the days of Martin Luther, and has been the Ground of so many godly Christian's Hope;
why should that glorious Doctrine of Justification, that shone forth in the days of Martin Luther, and has been the Ground of so many godly Christian's Hope;
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1. Is the Covenant of Grace made with Christ for us? and has he undertaken for our Souls as our Surety? is it ordered in all things and sure? Then poor doubting Soul, here is a Foundation of Comfort for thee;
1. Is the Covenant of Grace made with christ for us? and has he undertaken for our Souls as our Surety? is it ordered in all things and sure? Then poor doubting Soul, Here is a Foundation of Comfort for thee;
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This Covenant stands firm, this Foundation of God is sure, it was E•tablished from all Eternity by an Eternal Act of God, that cannot be Repealed, Altered or Changed:
This Covenant Stands firm, this Foundation of God is sure, it was E•tablished from all Eternity by an Eternal Act of God, that cannot be Repealed, Altered or Changed:
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nor suffer my faithfulness to fail, v. 33. My Covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my mouth, v. 34. Is not here Relief for thee,
nor suffer my faithfulness to fail, v. 33. My Covenant will I not break, nor altar the thing that is gone out of my Mouth, v. 34. Is not Here Relief for thee,
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and cast forth his root as the Lebanon, they shall revive as the Corn, and grow as the Vine, v. 7. Tho' I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me, saith David :
and cast forth his root as the Lebanon, they shall revive as the Corn, and grow as the Vine, v. 7. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me, Says David:
this he saw was in God's Covenant, Psal. 138.7. 5. Do thy sins appear grievous to thee? he has (as you heard promised in this Covenant) to be mercifull to their unrighteousness, their sins and iniquities will I remember no more, Heb. 8 12. Heb. 10.17. 6. But O the Power of them!
this he saw was in God's Covenant, Psalm 138.7. 5. Do thy Sins appear grievous to thee? he has (as you herd promised in this Covenant) to be merciful to their unrighteousness, their Sins and iniquities will I Remember no more, Hebrew 8 12. Hebrew 10.17. 6. But Oh the Power of them!
but will with the temptation make way to escape, that ye way be able to bear it also, 1 Cor. 10.13. Christ having suffered, being tempted, is able to succour them that are tempted, Heb. 2.18.
but will with the temptation make Way to escape, that you Way be able to bear it also, 1 Cor. 10.13. christ having suffered, being tempted, is able to succour them that Are tempted, Hebrew 2.18.
and they shall not depart from me, Jer. 32.40. Tho' they fall, they shall not utterly be cast down, for the Lord upholdeth him with his right hand, Psal. 37.24. 10. Dost thou fear Satan will be too hard for thee? Look into this Covenont, God shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16.20.
and they shall not depart from me, Jer. 32.40. Though they fallen, they shall not utterly be cast down, for the Lord upholds him with his right hand, Psalm 37.24. 10. Dost thou Fear Satan will be too hard for thee? Look into this Covenant, God shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16.20.
in their stead I gave my Soul a Ransome for them, I was made a Curse for them, wounded, to heal their Wounds, I bore their Sins, and carried their Sorrows;
in their stead I gave my Soul a Ransom for them, I was made a Curse for them, wounded, to heal their Wounds, I boar their Sins, and carried their Sorrows;
O close with Christ, cry to God for his Spirit, attend on the means of Grace, see if thou canst find in thy heart to love Christ, to espouse him, enter into an Holy Contract with him, to this end he sends his Ministers.
Oh close with christ, cry to God for his Spirit, attend on the means of Grace, see if thou Canst find in thy heart to love christ, to espouse him, enter into an Holy Contract with him, to this end he sends his Ministers.
so as on that Condition, to oblige God to enter into a Covenant with thee: no, Christ is first given, and then God gives us to him; nay, himself with him:
so as on that Condition, to oblige God to enter into a Covenant with thee: no, christ is First given, and then God gives us to him; nay, himself with him:
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and with himself all things else, Rom 8.32. and there is the Precedency, Christ is given, and in him all spiritual Blessings, Eph. 1.3. and this for the Order of Nature in giving in the Covenant:
and with himself all things Else, Rom 8.32. and there is the Precedency, christ is given, and in him all spiritual Blessings, Ephesians 1.3. and this for the Order of Nature in giving in the Covenant:
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Sirs, 'tis the Corps of a godly Man; nay, a Minister, an ancient Minister : one who long and faithfully served Jesus Christ, under many Afflictions, great Tryals and Sufferings:
Sirs, it's the Corpse of a godly Man; nay, a Minister, an ancient Minister: one who long and faithfully served jesus christ, under many Afflictions, great Trials and Sufferings:
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O how many of late have we lost? and how few raised up in their stead? the harvest is great, but the labourers are few, one drops here, and another there;
Oh how many of late have we lost? and how few raised up in their stead? the harvest is great, but the labourers Are few, one drops Here, and Another there;
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some by Distempers of Body made unable to labour before death comes, (as it was with our honoured Brother deceased) while others are taken away in their full strength:
Some by Distempers of Body made unable to labour before death comes, (as it was with our honoured Brother deceased) while Others Are taken away in their full strength:
have we not cause to fear what is coming on? See that in Isa. 57.1, 2. God calls home his Ambssadours, a-pace, what may we expect? O look for approaching Judgments, God hath given us divers ways warning,
have we not cause to Fear what is coming on? See that in Isaiah 57.1, 2. God calls home his Ambssadours, apace, what may we expect? O look for approaching Judgments, God hath given us diverse ways warning,
But tho' we must all die, as well our painful Ministers as the people, yet in this Covenant death is ours, 1 Cor. 3.22. 'tis a Blessing, it is Gain, the Sting is taken away by the Lord Jesus;
But though we must all die, as well our painful Ministers as the people, yet in this Covenant death is ours, 1 Cor. 3.22. it's a Blessing, it is Gain, the Sting is taken away by the Lord jesus;
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so that we ought not to mourn for our godly Friends that die, (as such who have no hope) for the righteous (in this Covenant) have hope in their death:
so that we ought not to mourn for our godly Friends that die, (as such who have no hope) for the righteous (in this Covenant) have hope in their death:
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