The royal presence, or, Gods tabernacle with men in a farewell sermon preached the 17. of August 1662. at Beere Regis in the county of Dorset; by that painfull and faithfull minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mr. Philip Lambe. And committed to publick view, for the instruction, support, and comfort of others.
untill he came, for in the 3 vers. I will come again, and receive you to my self, rendred in the Greek. I come again, in the presentense, to intimate the certainty of his coming to them again,
until he Come, for in the 3 vers. I will come again, and receive you to my self, rendered in the Greek. I come again, in the presentense, to intimate the certainty of his coming to them again,
Secondly, From the 16 v. The promise of the Spirit, which shall supply his absence, such a Spirit, as shall teach them, comfort them, and be • … ead of all to them, give them such Joy, Courage, and 〈 ◊ 〉,
Secondly, From the 16 v. The promise of the Spirit, which shall supply his absence, such a Spirit, as shall teach them, Comfort them, and be • … Ead of all to them, give them such Joy, Courage, and 〈 ◊ 〉,
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as King, Priest, and Prophet, can willingly deny all for him; as the Merchant, Mat. 13.45.46. sold all that he had for the goodly Pearl. And so Paul, Phil. 3.8. accounts all Dung, his parts, his righteousness by the Law, his greatest excellencies;
as King, Priest, and Prophet, can willingly deny all for him; as the Merchant, Mathew 13.45.46. sold all that he had for the goodly Pearl. And so Paul, Philip 3.8. accounts all Dung, his parts, his righteousness by the Law, his greatest excellencies;
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Hearken O daughter, and confider, and encline thine ear, forget also thine own people, &c. When Christ sees that we have such a love to him, that we will part with all for him,
Harken Oh daughter, and confider, and incline thine ear, forget also thine own people, etc. When christ sees that we have such a love to him, that we will part with all for him,
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who accounts Jesus Christ better than his best things, as he sayes in Mat. 10.37. He that loves Father or Mother more than me, is not worthy of me, &c. therefore sayes the Spouse, Cant. 8.6. Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm:
who accounts jesus christ better than his best things, as he Says in Mathew 10.37. He that loves Father or Mother more than me, is not worthy of me, etc. Therefore Says the Spouse, Cant 8.6. Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm:
Christ makes every condition Comfortable, there is no comfort of life, but in that little enjoyment of Christ, that the Soul hath in his life, 'tis Communion with Christ, converse with him, that is all my comfort and pleasure in the world.
christ makes every condition Comfortable, there is no Comfort of life, but in that little enjoyment of christ, that the Soul hath in his life, it's Communion with christ, converse with him, that is all my Comfort and pleasure in the world.
and charges them by all that is dear and pleasant to them, not to break the rest of her best Beloved, and shews the wonderful delight the Soul takes in Communion with Jesus Christ; and the special care that it alwayes hath, that no Tentation break in,
and charges them by all that is dear and pleasant to them, not to break the rest of her best beloved, and shows the wondered delight the Soul Takes in Communion with jesus christ; and the special care that it always hath, that no Tentation break in,
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Fourthly, He that truly loves Jesus Christ, having lost the sight of him, is never satisfied, till he come to the reenjoyment of him, is alwayes at losse,
Fourthly, He that truly loves jesus christ, having lost the sighed of him, is never satisfied, till he come to the reenjoyment of him, is always At loss,
and in the broad wayes, &c. I said to the Watchmen, Saw ye him whom my Soul loveth? &c. By all which, is expressed the sedulous care and industry of a living Soul seeking after Christ.
and in the broad ways, etc. I said to the Watchmen, Saw you him whom my Soul loves? etc. By all which, is expressed the sedulous care and industry of a living Soul seeking After christ.
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Jesus Christ hath her bed thoughts, (i.) in her Closet and private duties, of Prayer, serious Meditations, Spiritual Ejaculations, and secret self Examinations;
jesus christ hath her Bed thoughts, (i.) in her Closet and private duties, of Prayer, serious Meditations, Spiritual Ejaculations, and secret self Examinations;
Secondly, Lovely in his death, never more lovely and amiable to the believing Sinner, then when he was most despicable in the eyes of Rebellious Sinners.
Secondly, Lovely in his death, never more lovely and amiable to the believing Sinner, then when he was most despicable in the eyes of Rebellious Sinners.
O then, he appears most beautiful and desireable, when he hangs on the Crosse, there making our Peace, procuring our Pardon, obtaining Life and Glory for us, by that shameful death.
O then, he appears most beautiful and desirable, when he hangs on the Cross, there making our Peace, procuring our Pardon, obtaining Life and Glory for us, by that shameful death.
First, He laid down his life for us, such a Love, will deserve love, and life too; Joh. 15.13. Greater Love, hath no man, then this, that a man lay down his life for his friend.
First, He laid down his life for us, such a Love, will deserve love, and life too; John 15.13. Greater Love, hath no man, then this, that a man lay down his life for his friend.
Thirdly, He accounts that as done to himself, that is done to them, that are his, Zach. 2.8. He that toucheth you, toucheth the Apple of his eye, and Mat. 10.40,41,42. &c. He that receiveth you, receiveth me, and so he said to Saul, Acts 9.4. why persecutest thou me? when he was with Commission from the High Priest, dragging the poor Professors of Jesus Christ to the Prison.
Thirdly, He accounts that as done to himself, that is done to them, that Are his, Zach 2.8. He that touches you, touches the Apple of his eye, and Mathew 10.40,41,42. etc. He that receives you, receives me, and so he said to Saul, Acts 9.4. why Persecutest thou me? when he was with Commission from the High Priest, dragging the poor Professors of jesus christ to the Prison.
The Memory is mans Storehouse, or Cabinet, that should be kept Sacred for the Truths of Christ; So the Disciples kept the word of Christ, when they remembred his sayings; and David Psal. 119.93. J will never forget thy Precepts, for by them thou hast quickned me, (i.) I will keep thy Precepts;
The Memory is men Storehouse, or Cabinet, that should be kept Sacred for the Truths of christ; So the Disciples kept the word of christ, when they remembered his sayings; and David Psalm 119.93. J will never forget thy Precepts, for by them thou hast quickened me, (i.) I will keep thy Precepts;
Promises not believed, and Precepts not obeyed, are as water spilt on the earth, besides the vessel that should receive it, Heb. 4.2. but when they are believed, they be as liquor put into the vessel for its proper use. Hence saies Christ, Luke 11.28. Blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it.
Promises not believed, and Precepts not obeyed, Are as water spilled on the earth, beside the vessel that should receive it, Hebrew 4.2. but when they Are believed, they be as liquour put into the vessel for its proper use. Hence Says christ, Lycia 11.28. Blessed Are they that hear the word of God and keep it.
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and kept for the givers sake. Secondly, Because true love is Operative, 'tis the principle of Gospel obedience, 2 Cor. 5.14. The love of Christ constraineth us.
and kept for the givers sake. Secondly, Because true love is Operative, it's the principle of Gospel Obedience, 2 Cor. 5.14. The love of christ constrains us.
Thirdly, Because keeping the words of Christ gives the clearest and surest testimony of the truth of our love to Jesus Christ. Probatio delectationis est exhibitio operis;
Thirdly, Because keeping the words of christ gives the Clearest and Surest testimony of the truth of our love to jesus christ. Probation delectationis est exhibitio operis;
So Christ tells us in the Text, Where the fire of love is in the breast, there the flame of duty and service is in the hands. Joh, 15.14. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. In the 1 Joh. 5.3. In this is the love of God, that we keep his Commandments. Use 1. For Exhortation.
So christ tells us in the Text, Where the fire of love is in the breast, there the flame of duty and service is in the hands. John, 15.14. You Are my Friends, if you do whatsoever I command you. In the 1 John 5.3. In this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. Use 1. For Exhortation.
The reason why they were ready to faint under afflictions, Heb. 13.5. was, because they had forgotten the exhortation, which speaketh to them as to Sons.
The reason why they were ready to faint under afflictions, Hebrew 13.5. was, Because they had forgotten the exhortation, which speaks to them as to Sons.
For this cause Jesus Christ often bids his Disciples remember the word he had spoken to them, and knowing their frailty, promises his spirit, Joh. 14.26. and that (sayes he) NONLATINALPHABET, shall bring to your remembrance.
For this cause jesus christ often bids his Disciples Remember the word he had spoken to them, and knowing their frailty, promises his Spirit, John 14.26. and that (Says he), shall bring to your remembrance.
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We often blame our heads, as if the fault lay only there, that we do not remember the words of Christ, when indeed the fault lies most in the hearts, that we have not more love and esteem of Christ there.
We often blame our Heads, as if the fault lay only there, that we do not Remember the words of christ, when indeed the fault lies most in the hearts, that we have not more love and esteem of christ there.
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First, When God shall with-hold instruction from us, because we have refused it; the time may come, when as Amos 8.12. Men shall run to and fro, and seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it;
First, When God shall withhold instruction from us, Because we have refused it; the time may come, when as Amos 8.12. Men shall run to and from, and seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it;
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It a man account the word as his treasure, he will not forget it, as Jerem. 2.32. Can a Maid forget her Ornaments, or a Bride her Attires? This they forget not;
It a man account the word as his treasure, he will not forget it, as Jeremiah 2.32. Can a Maid forget her Ornament, or a Bride her Attires? This they forget not;
Thirdly, Meditate often upon what you have received, as Mary pondered the sayings which she heard, in her heart The way to keep any thing safe, is to have a constant eye upon it.
Thirdly, Meditate often upon what you have received, as Marry pondered the sayings which she herd, in her heart The Way to keep any thing safe, is to have a constant eye upon it.
Fourthly, Hasten to do all that you have heard and learned, Psal. 119.60. It is said by David, I made hast and prolonged not the time to keep his Commandments.
Fourthly, Hasten to do all that you have herd and learned, Psalm 119.60. It is said by David, I made haste and prolonged not the time to keep his commandments.
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First, consider, That if we do not keep the words of Christ, by obeying, and a suitable walking, we do but in vain pretend love to Jesus Christ, as they that had no more of Christ, but to call him Lord, ( Mat. 7.21.) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, &c. So, not every one that sayes he loves me,
First, Consider, That if we do not keep the words of christ, by obeying, and a suitable walking, we do but in vain pretend love to jesus christ, as they that had no more of christ, but to call him Lord, (Mathew 7.21.) Not every one that Says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, etc. So, not every one that Says he loves me,
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they be Christ 's false friends, an open enemy is less dangerous than they, Ezek. 33.31. They hear thy words, but they will not do them, their heart goes after their covetousness;
they be christ is false Friends, an open enemy is less dangerous than they, Ezekiel 33.31. They hear thy words, but they will not do them, their heart Goes After their covetousness;
They be false to themselves, and delude their own souls with a bare profession and hearing, Jam. 1.22. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own souls.
They be false to themselves, and delude their own Souls with a bore profession and hearing, Jam. 1.22. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own Souls.
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when the least stripe from that hand can break the loynes, Luke 12.47. He that knoweth his Masters will, and doth it not, shall be beaten with many stripes.
when the least stripe from that hand can break the loins, Lycia 12.47. He that Knoweth his Masters will, and does it not, shall be beaten with many stripes.
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Say as Paul did, Acts 9.6. Lord what wilt thou have me to do? and Cornelius, Acts 10.33. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
Say as Paul did, Acts 9.6. Lord what wilt thou have me to do? and Cornelius, Acts 10.33. Now Therefore Are we all Here present before God, to hear all things that Are commanded thee of God.
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O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my Commandments always, &c. It is he by whom the word is made (as James hath it) NONLATINALPHABET, A fruit-bearing word. Begin all your hearing with prayers,
Oh that there were such an heart in them, that they would Fear me, and keep all my commandments always, etc. It is he by whom the word is made (as James hath it), A Fruit bearing word. Begin all your hearing with Prayers,
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First, If we keep this word, the word will keep us. It will keep us in the worst of times, yea at all times, Pro. 6.22. When thou goest, it shall lead thee;
First, If we keep this word, the word will keep us. It will keep us in the worst of times, yea At all times, Pro 6.22. When thou goest, it shall led thee;
The present gratuities which we have from Christ, should be enough to encourage us, if there were no future reward, Psal. 19. In keeping of them there is great reward.
The present Gratuities which we have from christ, should be enough to encourage us, if there were no future reward, Psalm 19. In keeping of them there is great reward.
Thirdly, Jesus Christ hath promised a blessedness to such persons; they be a blessed people, Rev. 1.3. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this Prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein; and so in Luke 11.28.
Thirdly, jesus christ hath promised a blessedness to such Persons; they be a blessed people, Rev. 1.3. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this Prophecy, and keep those things which Are written therein; and so in Lycia 11.28.
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Thirdly, What an excellent blessing it is to have God and Christ abiding with us. First, How God and Christ do make their abode with them that keep his word;
Thirdly, What an excellent blessing it is to have God and christ abiding with us. First, How God and christ do make their Abided with them that keep his word;
in which these three particulars must be shown. 1. How God abides with his People. 2. How Jesus Christ abides with them. 3. How both God and Christ will make their abode with them that keep his word.
in which these three particulars must be shown. 1. How God abides with his People. 2. How jesus christ abides with them. 3. How both God and christ will make their Abided with them that keep his word.
Secondly, It is here properly understood of Gods abode by way of special presence, as he is a gracious Father; there fore Jesus Christ doth first express the Fathers love,
Secondly, It is Here properly understood of God's Abided by Way of special presence, as he is a gracious Father; there before jesus christ does First express the Father's love,
First Negatively, It is not to be understood of a carnal or corporeal presence of Christ (as the Papist imagine) as if the flesh of Christ could be in all places, whom the Heavens must contain till the time of restitution of all things:
First Negatively, It is not to be understood of a carnal or corporeal presence of christ (as the Papist imagine) as if the Flesh of christ could be in all places, whom the Heavens must contain till the time of restitution of all things:
Secondly, Affirmatively, He makes abode with his people after a spiritual manner, God the Father makes his abode with his Servants, as a Father to them;
Secondly, Affirmatively, He makes Abided with his people After a spiritual manner, God the Father makes his Abided with his Servants, as a Father to them;
and so he takes care, and makes provision for his people, as a Father doth for his Family. 3. Ethicè, ut ratio in homine, As reason in a man, which is the light that directs man in all his actions;
and so he Takes care, and makes provision for his people, as a Father does for his Family. 3. Ethicè, ut ratio in homine, As reason in a man, which is the Light that directs man in all his actions;
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so Jesus Christ directs and leads his people. 4. Phisice, us Anima in Corpore, As the Soul in the Body, which animates and acts the whole man, without which the Body is a dead, and liveless Trunck;
so jesus christ directs and leads his people. 4. Physic, us Anima in Corpore, As the Soul in the Body, which animates and acts the Whole man, without which the Body is a dead, and Lifeless Trunk;
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First consider, He hath all grace and life in him; John 5.26. As the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given to the Son, to have life in himself;
First Consider, He hath all grace and life in him; John 5.26. As the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given to the Son, to have life in himself;
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First, by their special Providence and Inspection with them, and so we may see them in several Scriptures, abiding with them, as in Zach. 1.8,9,10. verses, there's Jesus Christ among the 〈 … 〉, which represent the Church, and in Revel. 1.13. He is there in the midst of his Golden Candlesticks, and David tells us of his experience of Gods presence with him, Psal. 73.23. I am continually with thee, thou upholdest me with thy right hand, and the Apostle Paul, 2 Tim. 4.17. The Lord stood by me;
First, by their special Providence and Inspection with them, and so we may see them in several Scriptures, abiding with them, as in Zach 1.8,9,10. Verses, there's jesus christ among the 〈 … 〉, which represent the Church, and in Revel. 1.13. He is there in the midst of his Golden Candlesticks, and David tells us of his experience of God's presence with him, Psalm 73.23. I am continually with thee, thou upholdest me with thy right hand, and the Apostle Paul, 2 Tim. 4.17. The Lord stood by me;
Secondly, They make their abode with them in the Gospel, and Gospel Ordinances, where these be continued in their power and purity, there the Tabernacle of God is among men, and when these are taken away, I-chabod, the Glory is departed;
Secondly, They make their Abided with them in the Gospel, and Gospel Ordinances, where these be continued in their power and purity, there the Tabernacle of God is among men, and when these Are taken away, I-chabod, the Glory is departed;
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As the Ark was a Tipe, and Token of God; special presence with the Jews, so the Gospel, and Gospel Ordinances, are a signal, Token of Gods abode with us,
As the Ark was a Tipe, and Token of God; special presence with the jews, so the Gospel, and Gospel Ordinances, Are a signal, Token of God's Abided with us,
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even the Spirit of truth, which NONLATINALPHABET, which proceeds from the Father, there is an NONLATINALPHABET, a Procession of the Holy Ghost, from the Father, and the Son, to the People that keep his word;
even the Spirit of truth, which, which proceeds from the Father, there is an, a Procession of the Holy Ghost, from the Father, and the Son, to the People that keep his word;
and thus Believers are said to hold fellowship with the Father, and the Son, in the 1 Epist. of John 13. It is by the Spirit we are drawn; being drawn, we come;
and thus Believers Are said to hold fellowship with the Father, and the Son, in the 1 Epistle of John 13. It is by the Spirit we Are drawn; being drawn, we come;
The Spirit is an enlightning Spirit, a Spirit of Judgement, and of burning. The Spirit reveals the Counsels of God, the great Misteries of the Kingdom;
The Spirit is an enlightening Spirit, a Spirit of Judgement, and of burning. The Spirit reveals the Counsels of God, the great Mysteres of the Kingdom;
Leads into all truth, makes men wise to Salvation. Secondly, By this Spirit they quicken & comfort the Souls of men, Rom. 5.5. It is by the Spirit that the Love of God is shed abroad in our hearts.
Leads into all truth, makes men wise to Salvation. Secondly, By this Spirit they quicken & Comfort the Souls of men, Rom. 5.5. It is by the Spirit that the Love of God is shed abroad in our hearts.
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Hence the Church prayes, for the breathings of this Spirit, Cant. 4.16. Awake, O North-wind, and come thou South, blow upon my Garden, that the Spices thereof may flow out.
Hence the Church prays, for the breathings of this Spirit, Cant 4.16. Awake, Oh Northwind, and come thou South, blow upon my Garden, that the Spices thereof may flow out.
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and keep his Commandements, that do not cast his word behind their backs, and forsaking his Appointments, follow their own Inventions; So that if we faithfully keep his word, he will abide with us in our work;
and keep his commandments, that do not cast his word behind their backs, and forsaking his Appointments, follow their own Inventions; So that if we faithfully keep his word, he will abide with us in our work;
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and therefore he will make his abode with them, as the People of his Love; for in Deut. 32.9. The Lords Portion is his People, and Jacob is the Lot of his Inheritance, and in Mal. 3.17. they are called his Jewels, and men will abide with their Treasure.
and Therefore he will make his Abided with them, as the People of his Love; for in Deuteronomy 32.9. The lords Portion is his People, and Jacob is the Lot of his Inheritance, and in Malachi 3.17. they Are called his Jewels, and men will abide with their Treasure.
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First, God is their Father, and they are his Sons and Daughters; And this the Church doth acknowledge in Isai. 63.16. Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not, thou O Lord art our Father, &c. And with this the Lord comforted mourning Zion, Isai. 49.14,15. But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.
First, God is their Father, and they Are his Sons and Daughters; And this the Church does acknowledge in Isaiah 63.16. Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not, thou O Lord art our Father, etc. And with this the Lord comforted mourning Zion, Isaiah 49.14,15. But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.
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Secondly, Jesus Christ is their Father, Isai. 9.6. The everlasting Father. Therefore he promiseth his Disciples in this, 14. Joh. 18. I will not leave you, NONLATINALPHABET, Orphans, or Fatherlesse Children. He is the most affectionate tender hearted Father, Tam Pater nemo, tam pius nemo:
Secondly, jesus christ is their Father, Isaiah 9.6. The everlasting Father. Therefore he promises his Disciples in this, 14. John 18. I will not leave you,, Orphans, or Fatherless Children. He is the most affectionate tender hearted Father, Tam Pater nemo, tam Pius nemo:
Secondly, God and Christ stand related to them that keep his word, in a Conjugal relation; and God hath said a special command of co-habitation upon persons in this relation, The man must dwell with his own Wife.
Secondly, God and christ stand related to them that keep his word, in a Conjugal Relation; and God hath said a special command of cohabitation upon Persons in this Relation, The man must dwell with his own Wife.
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First, God is related as a Husband, And will not God dwell with his People, whom he hath espoused to himself? I have betrothed thee unto me for ever, (Hosea 2.19.) Yea I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness,
First, God is related as a Husband, And will not God dwell with his People, whom he hath espoused to himself? I have betrothed thee unto me for ever, (Hosea 2.19.) Yea I will betrothed thee unto me in righteousness,
For thy Maker is thy Husband, &c. For the Lord hath called thee as a Woman forsaken, &c. Secondly, Jesus Christ is the Husband of his People, as we see in the whole Book of Canticles. And so in Ephe. 5. from the 29. Verse to the end of the Chapter.
For thy Maker is thy Husband, etc. For the Lord hath called thee as a Woman forsaken, etc. Secondly, jesus christ is the Husband of his People, as we see in the Whole Book of Canticles. And so in Ephes 5. from the 29. Verse to the end of the Chapter.
Now where shall God and Christ make their abode, but with their espoused Ones? Doth Jesus Christ delight to lodge any where more than with the Wife of his bosome?
Now where shall God and christ make their Abided, but with their espoused Ones? Does jesus christ delight to lodge any where more than with the Wife of his bosom?
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If we keep the word of his Patience, he will keep the word of his Promise, Revel. 3.10. Because thou hast kept the word of my Patience, I also will keep thee, from the hour of temptation, which shall come on all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
If we keep the word of his Patience, he will keep the word of his Promise, Revel. 3.10. Because thou hast kept the word of my Patience, I also will keep thee, from the hour of temptation, which shall come on all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
And this is Gods 's Covenant. Now, what is the Covenant? Jerem. 32.40. And I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good;
And this is God's is Covenant. Now, what is the Covenant? Jeremiah 32.40. And I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good;
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God may hide for a moment, turn away in a little wrath from his people (Isa. 54.8.9.10.11.) but with great mercy will he gather them, and shew them everlasting kindness;
God may hide for a moment, turn away in a little wrath from his people (Isaiah 54.8.9.10.11.) but with great mercy will he gather them, and show them everlasting kindness;
And whence is it, that Distress doth not follow Troubles? Despair our Perplexities? Desertion our Persecutions? Destruction our sad Dejections? sure it is,
And whence is it, that Distress does not follow Troubles? Despair our Perplexities? Desertion our Persecutions? Destruction our sad Dejections? sure it is,
because God is faithful, alwayes with us, and will not suffer us to be tempted above what we are able to bear, &c. Thirdly, What a special blessing it is, to a person, or people, to have God and Christ to make their abode with them.
Because God is faithful, always with us, and will not suffer us to be tempted above what we Are able to bear, etc. Thirdly, What a special blessing it is, to a person, or people, to have God and christ to make their Abided with them.
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God was wont to tell his people heretofore, as in Deut. 28. That if they would keep his Commandments, they should be blessed in their basket, and in their store;
God was wont to tell his people heretofore, as in Deuteronomy 28. That if they would keep his commandments, they should be blessed in their basket, and in their store;
A Wildernesse Condition with God in the Tent, is better then all Pleasures and Honours without God in the Palace. Hence David in the midst of all his Royal Pompe,
A Wilderness Condition with God in the Tent, is better then all Pleasures and Honours without God in the Palace. Hence David in the midst of all his Royal Pomp,
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If we have all the world, and cannot see the abode of God and Christ on our Tabernacle, in their special Providence, in Soul refreshing Ordinances, or by the Comforting Spirit;
If we have all the world, and cannot see the Abided of God and christ on our Tabernacle, in their special Providence, in Soul refreshing Ordinances, or by the Comforting Spirit;
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We may look on all, and say as Hiram did of the Cities Solomon gave him, they be Cabul, Dirty things. If we cannot find God and Christ thus with us, in the midst of our Glory, The Glory is departed.
We may look on all, and say as Hiram did of the Cities Solomon gave him, they be Cabul, Dirty things. If we cannot find God and christ thus with us, in the midst of our Glory, The Glory is departed.
in the Furnace there is no Death; in Captivity, no Darknesse; in Prison, no Sadnesse; in Death, no Hell. Jesus Christ tells us, he will not leave us Comfortlesse;
in the Furnace there is no Death; in Captivity, no Darkness; in Prison, no Sadness; in Death, no Hell. jesus christ tells us, he will not leave us Comfortless;
he never told us we should not meet with Tribulations, but sayes, In the world we shall have Tribulation, and as surely, that in him, we shall have Consolation.
he never told us we should not meet with Tribulations, but Says, In the world we shall have Tribulation, and as surely, that in him, we shall have Consolation.
Jesus Christ, when he would throughly encourage his Disciples against all the hardships, and discouraging fears, they might meet withall after his departure, gives them this one precious Cordial, or Catholicon, in Mat. 28.20. Loe I am with you alway, even unto the end of the World, when you are cast out of the Synagogues, had before Magistrates and Rulers for my name sake, Scourged, Hated, Imprisoned;
jesus christ, when he would thoroughly encourage his Disciples against all the hardships, and discouraging fears, they might meet withal After his departure, gives them this one precious Cordial, or Catholicon, in Mathew 28.20. Lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the World, when you Are cast out of the Synagogues, had before Magistrates and Rulers for my name sake, Scourged, Hated, Imprisoned;
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First, The abode or presence of God and Christ, is instead of a Sanctuary, or sure hideing place; as Psal. 84.11. For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield, &c. and in Isai. 8.13.
First, The Abided or presence of God and christ, is instead of a Sanctuary, or sure hiding place; as Psalm 84.11. For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield, etc. and in Isaiah 8.13.
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He can make the worm Jacob to thresh Mountains, and the Mountains to become a plague before Jerubbabel; Zach. 4.7. All the Nations of the Earth are but as a drop of the Bucket, or dust of the Ballance, compared with him;
He can make the worm Jacob to thresh Mountains, and the Mountains to become a plague before Jerubbabel; Zach 4.7. All the nations of the Earth Are but as a drop of the Bucket, or dust of the Balance, compared with him;
therefore ye Sons of Jacob are not consumed. And for this we have the experience of David, Psal. 9.10. They that know thy name, will put their trust in thee, for thou (Lord) hast not forsaken them that seek thee, and the Churches experience, Isai. 63.9. he bear them, and he carried them all the daies of old.
Therefore you Sons of Jacob Are not consumed. And for this we have the experience of David, Psalm 9.10. They that know thy name, will put their trust in thee, for thou (Lord) hast not forsaken them that seek thee, and the Churches experience, Isaiah 63.9. he bear them, and he carried them all the days of old.
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First, He will save and preserve from Evils, and will be a Chamber of safety when the Indignation is abroad, to hide from the storm; Ezek. 11.6. Yet will I be to them as a little Sanctuary in the Countries where they shall come, I will be with thee;
First, He will save and preserve from Evils, and will be a Chamber of safety when the Indignation is abroad, to hide from the storm; Ezekiel 11.6. Yet will I be to them as a little Sanctuary in the Countries where they shall come, I will be with thee;
Thirdly, He will save or deliver out of afflictions, 1 Cor. 10, 13. In the midst of all temptations, he will make a way for us to escape them, Many are the troubles of the Righteous,
Thirdly, He will save or deliver out of afflictions, 1 Cor. 10, 13. In the midst of all temptations, he will make a Way for us to escape them, Many Are the Troubles of the Righteous,
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and as David sayes, It was good for me that I was afflicted. All things shall work for good, 2 Cor. 4.7. These afflictions work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
and as David Says, It was good for me that I was afflicted. All things shall work for good, 2 Cor. 4.7. These afflictions work for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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As the Pillar of a Cloud by day, and of Fire by night, was unto Israel in all their March, The same and more is God to his People, in all their Pilgrimage. Consider three things.
As the Pillar of a Cloud by day, and of Fire by night, was unto Israel in all their March, The same and more is God to his People, in all their Pilgrimage. Consider three things.
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and so left to run themselves into mischief; What is the World without a Sun? Jer. 10.23. The way of man is not in himself, it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
and so left to run themselves into mischief; What is the World without a Sun? Jer. 10.23. The Way of man is not in himself, it is not in man that walks to Direct his steps.
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Secondly, Consider, that 'tis our great wisdom to commit our way to the guidance of this God and Christ; Every wise man will commit his way to God, and not move a step without him;
Secondly, Consider, that it's our great Wisdom to commit our Way to the guidance of this God and christ; Every wise man will commit his Way to God, and not move a step without him;
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I am resolved to be guided by Gods Counsel, and an excellent and imitable practise of Isaac, in Gen. 26.24,25. that where he had met God at Beer-sheba, and where God had blessed him, There he pitched his Tent;
I am resolved to be guided by God's Counsel, and an excellent and imitable practice of Isaac, in Gen. 26.24,25. that where he had met God At Beer-sheba, and where God had blessed him, There he pitched his Tent;
Where Jesus Christ is, and where God makes his abode, there is a Spring head of comforts, that cannot be drawn dry, Isa. 33.16. Bread shall be given them, and their waters shall be sure, who have God with them;
Where jesus christ is, and where God makes his Abided, there is a Spring head of comforts, that cannot be drawn dry, Isaiah 33.16. Bred shall be given them, and their waters shall be sure, who have God with them;
You have not eaten bread, neither have you drunk wine, or strong drink, that ye might know that I am the Lord your God. Consider three particulars here.
You have not eaten bred, neither have you drunk wine, or strong drink, that you might know that I am the Lord your God. Consider three particulars Here.
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First, Consider God is such a store, that he is alwayes full; He hath an Antarchy in himself, and saies to his creatures, as in Psal. 81.10. Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it, ask what you will, and there 'tis to be had.
First, Consider God is such a store, that he is always full; He hath an Antarchy in himself, and Says to his creatures, as in Psalm 81.10. Open thy Mouth wide, and I will fill it, ask what you will, and there it's to be had.
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As the Ark of God brought all kind of blessings to the house of Obed-edom, so when God comes, he brings all things; Deus meus, & omnia; My God, and all things.
As the Ark of God brought all kind of blessings to the house of Obed-edom, so when God comes, he brings all things; Deus meus, & omnia; My God, and all things.
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That's a sure Promise, in which we may by faith see present supplies, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee; and in Phil. 4.19. we may possesse in that Promise whatever we want;
That's a sure Promise, in which we may by faith see present supplies, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee; and in Philip 4.19. we may possess in that Promise whatever we want;
Thirdly, God hath given us his Son, and Jesus Christ hath given us himself, as an ensuing pledge of all mercies contained in the promises, Rom. 8.32. He that spared not his own Son, but gave him for us, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things;
Thirdly, God hath given us his Son, and jesus christ hath given us himself, as an ensuing pledge of all Mercies contained in the promises, Rom. 8.32. He that spared not his own Son, but gave him for us, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things;
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Secondly, Consider it is a mercy of the greatest worth, and to be for ever admired, that God and Christ do not only visit us by common Providence and Inspection,
Secondly, Consider it is a mercy of the greatest worth, and to be for ever admired, that God and christ do not only visit us by Common Providence and Inspection,
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The Church complained when she thought God was departed, because he had been with them, and made so short a stay, Jer. 14.8. Why shouldst thou be as a stranger in the Land, and as a way-faring man, that turneth aside to tarry for a night, &c. but when she remembred the Covenant of eternal abode, she comforts her self, in the 9. verse. Yet thou O Lord art in the midst of us.
The Church complained when she Thought God was departed, Because he had been with them, and made so short a stay, Jer. 14.8. Why Shouldst thou be as a stranger in the Land, and as a wayfaring man, that turns aside to tarry for a night, etc. but when she remembered the Covenant of Eternal Abided, she comforts her self, in the 9. verse. Yet thou Oh Lord art in the midst of us.
First, Consider Jesus Christ hath promised this, as our great Glory, and full reward; I will take you to my self, they shall behold my glory. 1 Epist. Joh. 3.2. We shall be like him, 〈 ◊ 〉 we shall see him as he is.
First, Consider jesus christ hath promised this, as our great Glory, and full reward; I will take you to my self, they shall behold my glory. 1 Epistle John 3.2. We shall be like him, 〈 ◊ 〉 we shall see him as he is.
Secondly, This abode with God and Christ, is the highest option, and aim of all the people of God. This was Pauls pressings, in Phil. 3. That he might attain to the resurrection of the dead, (i.) the state of them that are risen,
Secondly, This Abided with God and christ, is the highest option, and aim of all the people of God. This was Paul's pressings, in Philip 3. That he might attain to the resurrection of the dead, (i.) the state of them that Are risen,
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and distracting thoughts? when he must be turn'd out of Gods presence, from the enjoyment of God in his Ordinances, Gen. 4.14. Behold, thou hast driven me out this day, (saies poor Cain, ) from the face of the earth, (but this is as nothing) and from thy face shall I be hid, (and now where is my comfort and safety?) it shall come to passe, that every one that findeth me, shall slay me.
and distracting thoughts? when he must be turned out of God's presence, from the enjoyment of God in his Ordinances, Gen. 4.14. Behold, thou hast driven me out this day, (Says poor Cain,) from the face of the earth, (but this is as nothing) and from thy face shall I be hid, (and now where is my Comfort and safety?) it shall come to pass, that every one that finds me, shall slay me.
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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? and in the example of David, Asaph and Heman, in Psal. 77. and Psal. 88. and the whole Church laments in Jer. 14.8. Secondly, Consider if God and Christ do never come to make their abode with us here, we are never like to make our abode with them hereafter; and then it were better we had never been born, Psal. 73.27. They that are far from thee, shall perish.
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? and in the Exampl of David, Asaph and Heman, in Psalm 77. and Psalm 88. and the Whole Church laments in Jer. 14.8. Secondly, Consider if God and christ do never come to make their Abided with us Here, we Are never like to make our Abided with them hereafter; and then it were better we had never been born, Psalm 73.27. They that Are Far from thee, shall perish.
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And this is Hell, to be separated from God and Christ, 2 Thes. 1.8.9. They, (i.) the wicked shall be punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.
And this is Hell, to be separated from God and christ, 2 Thebes 1.8.9. They, (i.) the wicked shall be punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.
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Let us lament over a worse sort of men, and they be such as in Job. 21.14. That say to God, depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes;
Let us lament over a Worse sort of men, and they be such as in Job. 21.14. That say to God, depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways;
That refuse the word of Christ, and be weary of God and his Ordinances, and so reject God. as if one house could not hold them both; as the peoin Isa. 30.10.11. Who say to the Seers, see not;
That refuse the word of christ, and be weary of God and his Ordinances, and so reject God. as if one house could not hold them both; as the peoin Isaiah 30.10.11. Who say to the Seers, see not;
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They that stop the mouths of them that speak the word of Christ, or turn away their ears from harkening to that which is spoken, say in effect, Let God be gone, let Christ depart from us.
They that stop the mouths of them that speak the word of christ, or turn away their ears from Harkening to that which is spoken, say in Effect, Let God be gone, let christ depart from us.
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First, Consider what an evil frame of spirit it is, for men to refuse the presence of God. Was there ever wickedness like this? that the great God should be as an unbidden guest with his own creatures,
First, Consider what an evil frame of Spirit it is, for men to refuse the presence of God. Was there ever wickedness like this? that the great God should be as an unbidden guest with his own creatures,
And though he depart from such by removing his Counsells, Gospel, and Ordinances: He will still be with them in judgement; when he is far from their Affections, he will be nigh to their Consciences, then he will shew his terrour, and his wrath;
And though he depart from such by removing his Counsels, Gospel, and Ordinances: He will still be with them in judgement; when he is Far from their Affections, he will be High to their Consciences, then he will show his terror, and his wrath;
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Let us lament our selves, who have had God and Christ making their abode with us for many years in their special Providence, Gospel Ordinances, &c. Yet we have not improved so glorious a Presence, so rich a mercy:
Let us lament our selves, who have had God and christ making their Abided with us for many Years in their special Providence, Gospel Ordinances, etc. Yet we have not improved so glorious a Presence, so rich a mercy:
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First, That we have so little acquainted our selves with God and Christ, so little prized and observed their Presence with us, that we have learn'd no more of God and Christ, but are yet strangers to them;
First, That we have so little acquainted our selves with God and christ, so little prized and observed their Presence with us, that we have learned no more of God and christ, but Are yet Strangers to them;
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so he may say to us, Have I been so long time with you in my Providences, Ordinances, and by my Spirit, and yet have you not known my Goodness, my Faithfulness, my Name, my Laws and Ordinances? Sure it is with most of us, as with Jacob, Gen. 28.15.16.
so he may say to us, Have I been so long time with you in my Providences, Ordinances, and by my Spirit, and yet have you not known my goodness, my Faithfulness, my Name, my Laws and Ordinances? Sure it is with most of us, as with Jacob, Gen. 28.15.16.
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Yet have we lived at so poor a rate (as to our spiritual comforts) as if we had been under the Hypocrit's Curse, Job 20.22. In the fulness of his sufficiency he is in straits, Or guilty of that vanity mentioned in Eccle. 6.2. To have Riches and Honours.
Yet have we lived At so poor a rate (as to our spiritual comforts) as if we had been under the Hypocrite's Curse, Job 20.22. In the fullness of his sufficiency he is in straits, Or guilty of that vanity mentioned in Eccle. 6.2. To have Riches and Honours.
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To have a God and Christ, in whom are all Riches and Honours, and have had no Faith to use them for our comfort, we have even starved our selves at the fullest Table, and Spring-head of plenty.
To have a God and christ, in whom Are all Riches and Honours, and have had no Faith to use them for our Comfort, we have even starved our selves At the Fullest Table, and Springhead of plenty.
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Fourthly, We may lament our selves, that we have not taken more pleasure in the enjoyment of God and Christ in the Gospel, and Gospel Ordinances; accounting all Company and delights, solitarinesse, in comparison of the joy and comfort that is in the abode of God and Christ; especially,
Fourthly, We may lament our selves, that we have not taken more pleasure in the enjoyment of God and christ in the Gospel, and Gospel Ordinances; accounting all Company and delights, solitariness, in comparison of the joy and Comfort that is in the Abided of God and christ; especially,
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when God expects we should rejoyce in him, and hath promised to abode with such, Isai. 64.5. Thou meetest him that rejoyceth, and worketh Righteousnesse, and remembreth thee in thy wayes.
when God expects we should rejoice in him, and hath promised to Abided with such, Isaiah 64.5. Thou meetest him that Rejoiceth, and works Righteousness, and Remember thee in thy ways.
Two Uses of Exhortation. 1. To get the Presence of God and Christ with us. 2. To endeavour to keep God and Christ abiding with us. The first Use of Exhortation.
Two Uses of Exhortation. 1. To get the Presence of God and christ with us. 2. To endeavour to keep God and christ abiding with us. The First Use of Exhortation.
One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the dayes of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek After, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
By this was Israel distinguished from all the world, Exod. 33.16. My presence shall go with thee, and in the last verse of the last Chapter of Ezekiel. It is the Church only that is call'd Jehovah Shammah.
By this was Israel distinguished from all the world, Exod 33.16. My presence shall go with thee, and in the last verse of the last Chapter of Ezekielem. It is the Church only that is called Jehovah Shammah.
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He shall grow as the Lillie, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon, they shall grow up as the Lillie, beautiful and fair, and as the Cedar, well rooted and established; He that hath the Sun, hath Light, He that hath the Well, must needs have Water; Ille possidet omnia, qui possidet possidentem omnia;
He shall grow as the Lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon, they shall grow up as the Lily, beautiful and fair, and as the Cedar, well rooted and established; He that hath the Sun, hath Light, He that hath the Well, must needs have Water; Isle possidet omnia, qui possidet possidentem omnia;
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when Friends forsake, and Riches profit not, in the evil day, God is a present help in time of trouble, and loves to shew himself in Dubiis & Arduis, in the greatest difficulties,
when Friends forsake, and Riches profit not, in the evil day, God is a present help in time of trouble, and loves to show himself in Dubiis & Arduis, in the greatest difficulties,
Secondly, Though God and Christ do sometimes withdraw from us, yet every interruption of Communion, is not a separation; The Sun doth not cease to be, when it ceaseth to shine. Grace may suspend its acting, but doth not loose its being, God will not finally forsake his People.
Secondly, Though God and christ do sometime withdraw from us, yet every interruption of Communion, is not a separation; The Sun does not cease to be, when it ceases to shine. Grace may suspend its acting, but does not lose its being, God will not finally forsake his People.
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Thirdly, God hath very many Gracious ends, why he sometimes withdraws; And they are alway in mercy to his people, sad providences, producing sweet effects.
Thirdly, God hath very many Gracious ends, why he sometime withdraws; And they Are always in mercy to his people, sad providences, producing sweet effects.
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First, Repent and humble your selves, because of all your sins, that you have at any time rejected the Counsels of God, and refused Grace and Mercy, and neglected Opportunities, of doing you Souls good,
First, repent and humble your selves, Because of all your Sins, that you have At any time rejected the Counsels of God, and refused Grace and Mercy, and neglected Opportunities, of doing you Souls good,
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and a place, for God and Christ to come to, and make their abode in. Of the Hearts and Houses of Impenitent Sinners, we may well say God is not there. The way to have God to turn in unto us; is to turn away from sin, as Ephraim, Jer. 31.18,19,20.
and a place, for God and christ to come to, and make their Abided in. Of the Hearts and Houses of Impenitent Sinners, we may well say God is not there. The Way to have God to turn in unto us; is to turn away from since, as Ephraim, Jer. 31.18,19,20.
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Secondly, As your Priest, That his Righteousnesse may give you the advantage of Communion with God; without which we cannot come near to him, and he will not come near to us.
Secondly, As your Priest, That his Righteousness may give you the advantage of Communion with God; without which we cannot come near to him, and he will not come near to us.
If his Spirit be your Guide, and his Word your Rule, you may be sure his Promises shall be your Portion, even this Promise in the Text, They will come to you,
If his Spirit be your Guide, and his Word your Rule, you may be sure his Promises shall be your Portion, even this Promise in the Text, They will come to you,
First, We may find them in the works of Creation; these will represent God and Christ unto us, the Power and Wisdome of God and Christ, by whom the World was made;
First, We may find them in the works of Creation; these will represent God and christ unto us, the Power and Wisdom of God and christ, by whom the World was made;
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In all the visible creatures, there be some prints of the invisible God; so that he which lives altogether without God, must needs be NONLATINALPHABET, without excuse, having God so near to him.
In all the visible creatures, there be Some prints of the invisible God; so that he which lives altogether without God, must needs be, without excuse, having God so near to him.
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Secondly, We may find them in the Word, 2 Cor. 4.6. The glory of God shines there in the face of Jesus Christ, and to them that are conversant in the Word, God hath promised to reveal himself, Isa. 66.2.
Secondly, We may find them in the Word, 2 Cor. 4.6. The glory of God shines there in the face of jesus christ, and to them that Are conversant in the Word, God hath promised to reveal himself, Isaiah 66.2.
he hath promised to draw nigh to them, that draw nigh to him; and so in Exod. 20.24. In all places where I record my Name, I will come unto thee, and I will blesse thee.
he hath promised to draw High to them, that draw High to him; and so in Exod 20.24. In all places where I record my Name, I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
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Therefore Jesus Christ directs us to go up by the foot-steps of the Flock; and they enquire wisely, Cant. 6.1. that say to the Church of Christ, Whither is thy beloved gone, that we may seek him with thee? and when the two Disciples went to Emmaus, communing of Christ, He came and joyned himself with them.
Therefore jesus christ directs us to go up by the footsteps of the Flock; and they inquire wisely, Cant 6.1. that say to the Church of christ, Whither is thy Beloved gone, that we may seek him with thee? and when the two Disciples went to Emmaus, communing of christ, He Come and joined himself with them.
as the Prophet said to his servant, There is more for them, than can be against them, Isai. 33.16. their place of defence, is the Munition of Rocks, &c. O what sweetness and satisfaction have they within, with whom God and Christ abides• as the Spouse doth express it, Cant. 1.3.
as the Prophet said to his servant, There is more for them, than can be against them, Isaiah 33.16. their place of defence, is the Munition of Rocks, etc. O what sweetness and satisfaction have they within, with whom God and christ abides• as the Spouse does express it, Cant 1.3.
Thy Name of Mercy, Wisdom, and Faithfulnesse; how doth this refresh their hearts, that have the presence of God and Christ? O sweetness and satisfaction beyond expression!
Thy Name of Mercy, Wisdom, and Faithfulness; how does this refresh their hearts, that have the presence of God and christ? Oh sweetness and satisfaction beyond expression!
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and thus David brings in the wicked, priding themselves, in Psal. 10.4. The wicked through the pride of his countenance (as in the original, through the pride of his Nose ) will not seek after God.
and thus David brings in the wicked, priding themselves, in Psalm 10.4. The wicked through the pride of his countenance (as in the original, through the pride of his Nose) will not seek After God.
God is not in all his thoughts, when these proud Laodician Spirits will not sock, the poor, hungry, desolate soul, that sees a need of God and Christ, find them.
God is not in all his thoughts, when these proud Laodician Spirits will not sock, the poor, hungry, desolate soul, that sees a need of God and christ, find them.
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See with what heat men seek the world, with much more heat seek God and Christ. We must do as the woman that had lost her Groat; she lights a Candle, sweeps the House, seeks diligently;
See with what heat men seek the world, with much more heat seek God and christ. We must do as the woman that had lost her Groat; she lights a Candle, sweeps the House, seeks diligently;
so we must set up the light of the Word, and to work with the 〈 ◊ 〉 of a serious repentance, and thorough • … ation, and diligently enquir• … Thus David with a very vigilant eye, seeks him whom his soul loved, Psal. 130.4.5.
so we must Set up the Light of the Word, and to work with the 〈 ◊ 〉 of a serious Repentance, and through • … ation, and diligently enquir• … Thus David with a very vigilant eye, seeks him whom his soul loved, Psalm 130.4.5.
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I will not give rest to mine eyes, nor slumber to my eye lids, till I have found out a pl• … for God, &c. Lastly, Resolve with your selves never to give over, till you come to the perfect and full enjoyment of them;
I will not give rest to mine eyes, nor slumber to my eye lids, till I have found out a pl• … for God, etc. Lastly, Resolve with your selves never to give over, till you come to the perfect and full enjoyment of them;
They that will find what they seek, must seek till they find; As God in the Creation, did not rest till he had made Man, so Man should not rest till he hath found God; And as in the Redemption, Jesus Christ did never cease seeking, till he had found all the lost sheep of the House of Israel;
They that will find what they seek, must seek till they find; As God in the Creation, did not rest till he had made Man, so Man should not rest till he hath found God; And as in the Redemption, jesus christ did never cease seeking, till he had found all the lost sheep of the House of Israel;
yet not out of any peevish humour, or disaffection to the present Authority of the Kingdom (I call God and Man to witness this day) it being my own Practice and Counsel to you all, To Fear GOD, and Honour the KING;
yet not out of any peevish humour, or disaffection to the present authority of the Kingdom (I call God and Man to witness this day) it being my own Practice and Counsel to you all, To fear GOD, and Honour the KING;
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but rather a real disatisfaction in some particulars imposed, to which, (notwithstanding all endeavours to that purpose) my conscience cannot yet be espoused.
but rather a real dissatisfaction in Some particulars imposed, to which, (notwithstanding all endeavours to that purpose) my conscience cannot yet be espoused.
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Wherefore, I hope, in this, and in all my abode with you, I may say (without ostentation) with the Apostle in the 2 Cor. 1.12. Our rejoycing is this, The testimony of a good Conscience, that in simplicity, and godly sincerity, we have had our conversation in the world, especially to you words;
Wherefore, I hope, in this, and in all my Abided with you, I may say (without ostentation) with the Apostle in the 2 Cor. 1.12. Our rejoicing is this, The testimony of a good Conscience, that in simplicity, and godly sincerity, we have had our Conversation in the world, especially to you words;
for I have not shunned to declare to you, the whole counsel of God, both by my Life and Doctrine; because I knew this very well, that (as one sayes,) S• … loqu• … is vita, non oratia;
for I have not shunned to declare to you, the Whole counsel of God, both by my Life and Doctrine; Because I knew this very well, that (as one Says,) S• … loqu• … is vita, non oratia;
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Secondly, Let it be your endeavour to keep God and Christ with you, that they may make their abode with your hearts and houses, that whatever you lose, you may not be undone. In the General.
Secondly, Let it be your endeavour to keep God and christ with you, that they may make their Abided with your hearts and houses, that whatever you loose, you may not be undone. In the General.
First, Entertain God and Christ like themselves. Now they are come to you, say as Solomon did of his Temple, which he had prepared for his God; The Heaven of Heavens cannot contain thee, much lesse, this poor Tent;
First, Entertain God and christ like themselves. Now they Are come to you, say as Solomon did of his Temple, which he had prepared for his God; The Heaven of Heavens cannot contain thee, much less, this poor Tent;
If Elizabeth wonder'd at the visit which Mary gave her, with a whence is it that the Mother of my Lord is come unto me? then admire that the Lord himself should come, not only to visit your hearts, but to make such a gracious abode with you;
If Elizabeth wondered At the visit which Marry gave her, with a whence is it that the Mother of my Lord is come unto me? then admire that the Lord himself should come, not only to visit your hearts, but to make such a gracious Abided with you;
to you. Stand alwayes ready, as Servants wait upon the hand of their Master, saying in your hearts, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? or, what wilt thou have me to suffer? It is the frame and posture which Christ commends to his Disciples, Luke 12.35. Let your loyns be girded about, and your lights burning, to do his will, as it is done in Heaven.
to you. Stand always ready, as Servants wait upon the hand of their Master, saying in your hearts, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? or, what wilt thou have me to suffer? It is the frame and posture which christ commends to his Disciples, Lycia 12.35. Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning, to do his will, as it is done in Heaven.
First, Pray God and Christ along with you into all your spiritual duties, that you may be sure to perform them all according to the mind of God. None knows better what will please God, than himself;
First, Pray God and christ along with you into all your spiritual duties, that you may be sure to perform them all according to the mind of God. None knows better what will please God, than himself;
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lest we be like them ( Mat 15.9.) of whom Christ sayes, In vain do they worship me, &c. and our service be like theirs, of which the Lord said, Who hath required these things at your hands? O what was that great evil the people were guilty of,
lest we be like them (Mathew 15.9.) of whom christ Says, In vain do they worship me, etc. and our service be like theirs, of which the Lord said, Who hath required these things At your hands? Oh what was that great evil the people were guilty of,
Sure it was some great guilt, in the former verses we find it to be their Hypocrisie, Apostacy, and Idolatry, any taint of this kind, will make the jealous God forsake our solemn meetings.
Sure it was Some great guilt, in the former Verses we find it to be their Hypocrisy, Apostasy, and Idolatry, any taint of this kind, will make the jealous God forsake our solemn meetings.
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Secondly, Pray God and Christ into all your Civil affairs The Greeks NONLATINALPHABET with God in their entrance upon every work, was a commendable practise.
Secondly, Pray God and christ into all your Civil affairs The Greeks with God in their Entrance upon every work, was a commendable practice.
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It is reported of Publius Scipio the Roman, that he would alway go first to the Capitol, and then to the Senate; So we should begin our Civil Imployments with Spiritual duties; And do as Abrahams Servant,
It is reported of Publius Scipio the Roman, that he would always go First to the Capitol, and then to the Senate; So we should begin our Civil Employments with Spiritual duties; And do as Abrahams Servant,
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Therefore sayes the Apostle, 1 Cor. 7.20 Let every man abide in the same calling, wherein he was called, and in the 24 verse, Brethren let every man wherein he is called, therein abide with God, And God will abide with him.
Therefore Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 7.20 Let every man abide in the same calling, wherein he was called, and in the 24 verse, Brothers let every man wherein he is called, therein abide with God, And God will abide with him.
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Theophrastus reports of the Heathens, that they did first NONLATINALPHABET, and then NONLATINALPHABET, they did first Sacrifice and then Kill, lay on their meat, entertain and eat.
Theophrastus reports of the heathens, that they did First, and then, they did First Sacrifice and then Kill, lay on their meat, entertain and eat.
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And it is the Apostles rule, seeing all things come of God through Christ, That God and Christ should not be Unbidden Guests; but as in 1 Cor. 10.31. Whether you eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the Glory of God.
And it is the Apostles Rule, seeing all things come of God through christ, That God and christ should not be Unbidden Guests; but as in 1 Cor. 10.31. Whither you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the Glory of God.
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this is the way to have a Prosperous day, and a Safe night; David took this course, Psal 4.8. I will both lay me down, and take my rest, for thou Lord, only makest me dwell in safety;
this is the Way to have a Prosperous day, and a Safe night; David took this course, Psalm 4.8. I will both lay me down, and take my rest, for thou Lord, only Makest me dwell in safety;
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It is reported of Ignatius, that his Love was such to God and Christ, that he had the name of Christ, Cordi ej• … s insc• … iptum; Graven upon his heart.
It is reported of Ignatius, that his Love was such to God and christ, that he had the name of christ, Cordii ej• … s insc• … iptum; Graved upon his heart.
Thirdly, If we would have God and Christ to make their constant abode with us, Delight in the Society and Fellowship of the People of God, with whom they dwell; Never be ashamed to converse with them, whom God and Christ do own for theirs.
Thirdly, If we would have God and christ to make their constant Abided with us, Delight in the Society and Fellowship of the People of God, with whom they dwell; Never be ashamed to converse with them, whom God and christ do own for theirs.
The Apostles argument why we should entertain Strangers, in Heb. 13.2. (because thereby some have entertained Angels unawares) is but mean and inconsiderable to this Reason, why we should entertain and own the Saints of God; for thereby we are sure to entertain Christ; as in Mat. 25.40.
The Apostles argument why we should entertain Strangers, in Hebrew 13.2. (Because thereby Some have entertained Angels unawares) is but mean and inconsiderable to this Reason, why we should entertain and own the Saints of God; for thereby we Are sure to entertain christ; as in Mathew 25.40.
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Fourthly, If we would have the constant abode of God and Christ with us, Let us keep our selves clean from Sin, our Hearts pure, Consciences undefiled, and as the Apostle sayes, voyd of Offence towards God,
Fourthly, If we would have the constant Abided of God and christ with us, Let us keep our selves clean from since, our Hearts pure, Consciences undefiled, and as the Apostle Says, void of Offence towards God,
and towards Men, very careful not to Sin against God; and very circumspect not to Sin against Man; that this may be our Comfort, that the world must needs say of us,
and towards Men, very careful not to since against God; and very circumspect not to since against Man; that this may be our Comfort, that the world must needs say of us,
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as they did of Daniel, that they could find nothing against him; save in the Law of his God, as in Daniel 6.5. Whatever others doe, beware of Sin. Say as Joshuah, I and my House will serve the Lord.
as they did of daniel, that they could find nothing against him; save in the Law of his God, as in daniel 6.5. Whatever Others do, beware of Sin. Say as Joshua, I and my House will serve the Lord.
When Saul forsook the Lord, the Spirit of the Lord forsook him. That was an excellent Saying of Azariah the Son of Obed, in the 2 Chron. 15.2. and Oh that all England could hear it!
When Saul forsook the Lord, the Spirit of the Lord forsook him. That was an excellent Saying of Azariah the Son of Obed, in the 2 Chronicles 15.2. and O that all England could hear it!
Secondly, Consider, 'Tis an Act of high presumption, reflecting much upon the Purity and Holynesse of God, for 〈 ◊ 〉 to imagine that God will own, and prosper them with his Presence,
Secondly, Consider, It's an Act of high presumption, reflecting much upon the Purity and Holiness of God, for 〈 ◊ 〉 to imagine that God will own, and prosper them with his Presence,
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which God can no more own, then disown himself. So they foolishly promised themselves Peace, Deut. 29.19. though they walk in the imagination of their Hearts, and add Drunkennesse to Thirst;
which God can no more own, then disown himself. So they foolishly promised themselves Peace, Deuteronomy 29.19. though they walk in the imagination of their Hearts, and add drunkenness to Thirst;
But the Lord will not spare, but his Anger and Jealousie shall sm•ak against them, till he hath brought them down from their high Mount of a Sinful and Carnal Confidence. Therefore the Prophet reproves that wicked people, Mich. 3.11. where the Judges, the Priests, and the Prophets were corrupted.
But the Lord will not spare, but his Anger and Jealousy shall sm•ak against them, till he hath brought them down from their high Mount of a Sinful and Carnal Confidence. Therefore the Prophet reproves that wicked people, Mich. 3.11. where the Judges, the Priests, and the prophets were corrupted.
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God never left his Vineyard, and pull'd up the Hedge, and commanded the Rain not to fall upon it, in Isai. 5. till it became Barren, or did bear corrupt fruit.
God never left his Vineyard, and pulled up the Hedge, and commanded the Rain not to fallen upon it, in Isaiah 5. till it became Barren, or did bear corrupt fruit.
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The exil'd Confessors in Queen Maries dayes, confessed that (as Ursin sayes in the Preface to his Catechisme ) the cause of their present suffering, was their former Barrennesse and Unprofitablenesse under the Gospel; and a sad example of this is Jerusalem, over whom Christ laments.
The exiled Confessors in Queen Mary's days, confessed that (as Ursin Says in the Preface to his Catechism) the cause of their present suffering, was their former barrenness and Unprofitableness under the Gospel; and a sad Exampl of this is Jerusalem, over whom christ laments.
and when once a people grow up to this heighth to reject the Gospel, then expect some fearful Judgement. Read the last Chapter of Chronicles, the Second Book,
and when once a people grow up to this height to reject the Gospel, then expect Some fearful Judgement. Read the last Chapter of Chronicles, the Second Book,
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This priviledge could not be denyed to a benighted Jacob, to an Imprisoned Jeremiah, to an Exil•d John in Patmos; by this (saies Jerom ) Solitudo fit Paradisas, a man may turn a Wilderness into a Paradise; and therefore we read in Cant. 11.12.
This privilege could not be denied to a benighted Jacob, to an Imprisoned Jeremiah, to an Exil•d John in Patmos; by this (Says Jerome) Solitudo fit Paradisas, a man may turn a Wilderness into a Paradise; and Therefore we read in Cant 11.12.
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when we can do no more but think of God, our very thoughts shall be an accepted service, Cant. 2.13. He loveth the Fig-tree, that putteth forth her green Figs. The ripe fruit is in the • … d;
when we can do no more but think of God, our very thoughts shall be an accepted service, Cant 2.13. He loves the Fig tree, that putteth forth her green Figs. The ripe fruit is in the • … worser;
He that beholds the proud afar off, will be nigh to them that humble their souls under his mighty hand, Isa. 57.15. Thus saies the high and lofty one, that inhabits Eternity, whose Name is Holy;
He that beholds the proud afar off, will be High to them that humble their Souls under his mighty hand, Isaiah 57.15. Thus Says the high and lofty one, that inhabits Eternity, whose Name is Holy;
when he hath drawn his likeness upon them to walk with them; therefore David resolves, Psal 101.2. I will walk in the midst of mine house with a perfect heart;
when he hath drawn his likeness upon them to walk with them; Therefore David resolves, Psalm 101.2. I will walk in the midst of mine house with a perfect heart;
There be two things which usually Bias the Soul away from God, and makes it warp from its holy principles, 1. The Frowns. 2. The Flatteries of the world.
There be two things which usually Bias the Soul away from God, and makes it warp from its holy principles, 1. The Frowns. 2. The Flatteries of the world.
If I keep my integrity, (saies the Soul) I shall be Undone, I shall Lose my estate, Embroyl my self in many Troubles; perhaps a Prison, Exile, or Death comes next.
If I keep my integrity, (Says the Soul) I shall be Undone, I shall Loose my estate, Embroil my self in many Troubles; perhaps a Prison, Exile, or Death comes next.
Will the World give Gold? God will give Diamonds. Will the World give all its Glory? God will give thee the Glory of a better World, rather than that shall be a snare unto thee. Ninthly, Pray much, pray continually;
Will the World give Gold? God will give Diamonds. Will the World give all its Glory? God will give thee the Glory of a better World, rather than that shall be a snare unto thee. Ninthly, Pray much, pray continually;
Secondly, Pray, and I shall pray with you, that God will give you a faithful Pastour after his own heart, not according to your hearts, that he may teach you by his Doctrine and his Life too;
Secondly, Pray, and I shall pray with you, that God will give you a faithful Pastor After his own heart, not according to your hearts, that he may teach you by his Doctrine and his Life too;
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to shew you the Word of the Lord; One that may be among you, as it was said of Athanasius, that he was Magnes & Adamas. 1. Magnes, As a Load-stone, to draw your Souls with a gentle hand, and melting heart, from your sins Heaven-ward. 2. Adamas, As an Adamant, of an invincible courage and zeal against all sin and prophaness;
to show you the Word of the Lord; One that may be among you, as it was said of Athanasius, that he was Magnes & Adamas. 1. Magnes, As a Loadstone, to draw your Souls with a gentle hand, and melting heart, from your Sins Heavenward. 2. Adamas, As an Adamant, of an invincible courage and zeal against all since and profaneness;
and Cloudy Winter. but a Benevolent and Friendly Pleiades, that there may be many Sons brought into God, and your Souls may find a continual Spring, and that you may be as Trees of Gods own planting, and may flourish in the Courts of the house of our God,
and Cloudy Winter. but a Benevolent and Friendly Pleiades, that there may be many Sons brought into God, and your Souls may find a continual Spring, and that you may be as Trees of God's own planting, and may flourish in the Courts of the house of our God,
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Tenthly, and Lastly, If you would have the constant abode of God and Christ with you, Conform, Conform universally, and fully to the Gospel of Christ, Consent and Assent Unfeignedly, to all the Truths and Doctrines thereof, that you may walk worthy of God, and all that Grace which hath been revealed to you:
Tenthly, and Lastly, If you would have the constant Abided of God and christ with you, Conform, Conform universally, and Fully to the Gospel of christ, Consent and Assent Unfeignedly, to all the Truths and Doctrines thereof, that you may walk worthy of God, and all that Grace which hath been revealed to you:
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or else be absent from you, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel.
or Else be absent from you, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel.
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