A sermon preached at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Alston, wife to Joseph Alston Esq; who dyed, Jan. 25. and was interred at Chelsey, Feb. 7. 1670. By Adam Littleton, D.D. Recton of Chelsey.
THE Subject, I have, by appointment, undertaken to treat of, may peradventure, to some at first proposal, not seem altogether so proper and suitable to our present occasion. Yet when ye well consider the purport of the words I have now read to you, that Faith is the great instrument and advantage of a Christians life;
THE Subject, I have, by appointment, undertaken to Treat of, may Peradventure, to Some At First proposal, not seem altogether so proper and suitable to our present occasion. Yet when you well Consider the purport of the words I have now read to you, that Faith is the great Instrument and advantage of a Christians life;
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whereby at our departure hence we have a prospect of ensuing bliss in the other world, by being assured through faith in Christ, of pardon and acceptance,
whereby At our departure hence we have a prospect of ensuing bliss in the other world, by being assured through faith in christ, of pardon and acceptance,
being desired by the Rulers of the Synagogue, the chief of the Assembly, to speak, if he had any thing to say for the instruction of the people, takes occasion,
being desired by the Rulers of the Synagogue, the chief of the Assembly, to speak, if he had any thing to say for the instruction of the people, Takes occasion,
after he had given them a brief historical account of the Israelitish Common-wealth down to David, to preach unto them Jesus, and to assert his Messiaship,
After he had given them a brief historical account of the Israelitish Commonwealth down to David, to preach unto them jesus, and to assert his Messiahship,
And lasty, and most especially, by his miraculous Resurrection, whereof there were many witnesses still alive, vers. 30, 31 And that accordingly as David himself had foretold in his Book of Psalms, particularly in the sixteenth, where he says, Thou shalt not suffer thy holy One to see corruption ;
And Lastly, and most especially, by his miraculous Resurrection, whereof there were many Witnesses still alive, vers. 30, 31 And that accordingly as David himself had foretold in his Book of Psalms, particularly in the sixteenth, where he Says, Thou shalt not suffer thy holy One to see corruption;
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which words in the 36. v. he says, as S. Peter had observed before in his first Sermon, Acts 2. could not be meant of Davids own person, who having served his generation, died as other men do,
which words in the 36. v. he Says, as S. Peter had observed before in his First Sermon, Acts 2. could not be meant of Davids own person, who having served his generation, died as other men do,
And by him all that believe, &c. and then last of all he pursues and drives home this Doctrine with a vehement Application, in the two next verses, forewarning them to take heed of rejecting the Gospel,
And by him all that believe, etc. and then last of all he pursues and drives home this Doctrine with a vehement Application, in the two next Verses, forewarning them to take heed of rejecting the Gospel,
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as we find they did on the next Sabbath-day, vers. 46. when upon the untoward and unworthy carriage of the Jews, the Apostle disclaims them, and turns to the Gentiles.
as we find they did on the next Sabbath-day, vers. 46. when upon the untoward and unworthy carriage of the jews, the Apostle disclaims them, and turns to the Gentiles.
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Thus have I given you a short Analysis, and Survey of the Apostles whole discourse, the sense and main design whereof lies in the Text, that Jesus Christ was the expected Messias, the Saviour of the world, by whom and by him alone Justification through Faith in him,
Thus have I given you a short Analysis, and Survey of the Apostles Whole discourse, the sense and main Design whereof lies in the Text, that jesus christ was the expected Messias, the Saviour of the world, by whom and by him alone Justification through Faith in him,
This Doctrine of Justification by faith in Christ is set down here. 1. Affirmatively, in Thesi, By him all that believe are justified from all things.
This Doctrine of Justification by faith in christ is Set down Here. 1. Affirmatively, in Thessia, By him all that believe Are justified from all things.
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1. A great Priviledge, or the Benefit it self, wherein Gods favour and mans happiness doth mainly consist; and that's Justification. 2. The Ground of it; Christ. What by his Merit ;
1. A great Privilege, or the Benefit it self, wherein God's favour and men happiness does mainly consist; and that's Justification. 2. The Ground of it; christ. What by his Merit;
And that is NONLATINALPHABET from all things, from all charge and incumbrance, from all damages and inconveniences, which otherwise might upon strict rules of Justice befal them.
And that is from all things, from all charge and encumbrance, from all damages and inconveniences, which otherwise might upon strict rules of justice befall them.
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In the Negative part is expressed the weakness and insufficience of the Mosaical Dispensation for the attaining this Righteousness, which is to be had only by Christ ;
In the Negative part is expressed the weakness and insufficience of the Mosaical Dispensation for the attaining this Righteousness, which is to be had only by christ;
You see then, that I have a large field of discourse before me, were I, which cannot well be expected from me in these straights of time, at large to speak of Justification, of Christs Satisfaction, of Faith in Christ, of the legal Administration, which are so many common places of Divinity, and would each of them require a Volume to be treated of in their full importance.
You see then, that I have a large field of discourse before me, were I, which cannot well be expected from me in these straights of time, At large to speak of Justification, of Christ Satisfaction, of Faith in christ, of the Legal Administration, which Are so many Common places of Divinity, and would each of them require a Volume to be treated of in their full importance.
It will be enough that I briefly touch at each particular head severally, and so as may be most agreeable to the purpose of our present meeting, to the Instruction and Comfort of the Hearers.
It will be enough that I briefly touch At each particular head severally, and so as may be most agreeable to the purpose of our present meeting, to the Instruction and Comfort of the Hearers.
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And I shall take this Method, first to shew, what is meant by Justification, or by being justified. Next to prove the insufficience of Moses his Law, and its inability of justifying the observers of it:
And I shall take this Method, First to show, what is meant by Justification, or by being justified. Next to prove the insufficience of Moses his Law, and its inability of justifying the observers of it:
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From all things from which ye could not be justified by, or in the Law of Moses, by, or in him, namely, in Christ, every one that believeth is justified. First then what Justification is.
From all things from which you could not be justified by, or in the Law of Moses, by, or in him, namely, in christ, every one that Believeth is justified. First then what Justification is.
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and thereupon to be absolutely discharged and acquitted according to the tenour of the Law by the Sentence of the Judge from all the penalties that were to be inflicted upon the transgressors of the Law,
and thereupon to be absolutely discharged and acquitted according to the tenor of the Law by the Sentence of the Judge from all the penalties that were to be inflicted upon the transgressors of the Law,
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so is ratified with Promises on one hand of reward to the obedient, and on the other hand with Threats of punishment to those that shall be found guilty of the breach of it.
so is ratified with Promises on one hand of reward to the obedient, and on the other hand with Treats of punishment to those that shall be found guilty of the breach of it.
So that now faith in Christ and sincerity of obedience, (for there are Commands too as well as Promises, and Threats even in this Law of Faith) is that we call Evangelical Righteousness ;
So that now faith in christ and sincerity of Obedience, (for there Are Commands too as well as Promises, and Treats even in this Law of Faith) is that we call Evangelical Righteousness;
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whereby we are through that satisfaction, Christ as our surety hath by his active and passive obedience wrought for us, which through Faith in him is imputed unto us for Righteousness, justified by him, to the forgiveness of our sins, to the acceptation of our persons, and to the reward of our services. Again this Justification is indeed attained in this life, being laid hold on by Faith, evidenced by our obedience, and sealed to every particular Believers conscience by the Spirit of Promise :
whereby we Are through that satisfaction, christ as our surety hath by his active and passive Obedience wrought for us, which through Faith in him is imputed unto us for Righteousness, justified by him, to the forgiveness of our Sins, to the acceptation of our Persons, and to the reward of our services. Again this Justification is indeed attained in this life, being laid hold on by Faith, evidenced by our Obedience, and sealed to every particular Believers conscience by the Spirit of Promise:
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so that the true Believer lives & dies in peace of conscience, as having an assurance through Faith, that Christ by his death has satisfied for his sins,
so that the true Believer lives & die in peace of conscience, as having an assurance through Faith, that christ by his death has satisfied for his Sins,
For so we find Justification explained in this very Chapter, by comparing the 38. and 26. verses with our Text. What he had said there, to you is the word of this salvation sent, repeating it here in other words.
For so we find Justification explained in this very Chapter, by comparing the 38. and 26. Verses with our Text. What he had said there, to you is the word of this salvation sent, repeating it Here in other words.
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Having thus stated and distinguished Iustification, we are now to remove the legal Righteousness, that we may establish the Righteousness by Faith, and to shew that the Law of Moses was unable and insufficient for the justifying of any one.
Having thus stated and distinguished Justification, we Are now to remove the Legal Righteousness, that we may establish the Righteousness by Faith, and to show that the Law of Moses was unable and insufficient for the justifying of any one.
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The Judicial Law was peculiar to the Jewish Common-wealth, designed only for external polity, and for the quiet and regular administration of the Civil State of that people,
The Judicial Law was peculiar to the Jewish Commonwealth, designed only for external polity, and for the quiet and regular administration of the Civil State of that people,
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nor has it any obligation upon any other people any further, then, as it was a body of Statutes appointed by God himself for the government of his own people, it deserves our veneration, and as far as the circumstances and customs of other Countries will admit, an imitation.
nor has it any obligation upon any other people any further, then, as it was a body of Statutes appointed by God himself for the government of his own people, it deserves our veneration, and as Far as the Circumstances and customs of other Countries will admit, an imitation.
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The Ceremonial Law was most properly the Law of Moses, wherein were delivered the rules of Gods Worship, which consisted of Purifications and Expiations, and other Levitical Rites. That again obliged none but Jews, and their Proselytes, and was to have an end at the coming of Christ.
The Ceremonial Law was most properly the Law of Moses, wherein were Delivered the rules of God's Worship, which consisted of Purifications and Expiations, and other Levitical Rites. That again obliged none but jews, and their Proselytes, and was to have an end At the coming of christ.
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whatsoever is in its nature purely moral, being of a perpetual as well as universal, and of an indispensable obligation) I say, notwithstanding somewhat of Ceremony intermixt, the things themselves commanded or forbidden in those precepts are acknowledged and owned by the very light of Nature;
whatsoever is in its nature purely moral, being of a perpetual as well as universal, and of an indispensable obligation) I say, notwithstanding somewhat of Ceremony intermixed, the things themselves commanded or forbidden in those Precepts Are acknowledged and owned by the very Light of Nature;
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And it appears by circumstances here, that the Apostle addressing his speech to the Jews might very likely mean only the Law of Ceremonies, as possibly he does in his Epistle to the Galatians, and other places by works of the Law intend mainly the Circumcision and other Rites and observances, which some Converts of that Religion, at the first propagation of the Gospel, mainly insisted on, and mixed with their Christianity:
And it appears by Circumstances Here, that the Apostle addressing his speech to the jews might very likely mean only the Law of Ceremonies, as possibly he does in his Epistle to the Galatians, and other places by works of the Law intend mainly the Circumcision and other Rites and observances, which Some Converts of that Religion, At the First propagation of the Gospel, mainly insisted on, and mixed with their Christianity:
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that Levitical service having been prescribed only, and appropriated to the Jews, as a characteristical mark of distinction betwixt them and other Nations.
that Levitical service having been prescribed only, and appropriated to the jews, as a characteristical mark of distinction betwixt them and other nations.
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For indeed what proportion was there betwixt those mean oblations and the ransom and price of souls? For the Verdict of the Law was, that the soul that sins shall die.
For indeed what proportion was there betwixt those mean Oblations and the ransom and price of Souls? For the Verdict of the Law was, that the soul that Sins shall die.
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What amends then could the death of a poor beast make for the transgression of its owner? or how could those sorry acknowledgments reconcile Divine Justice? Which made the Prophet Micah cry out, VI. 7. Wherewith shall I come before the Lord? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
What amends then could the death of a poor beast make for the Transgression of its owner? or how could those sorry acknowledgments reconcile Divine justice? Which made the Prophet micah cry out, VI. 7. Wherewith shall I come before the Lord? Shall I come before him with burned offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
or with ten thousands of rivers of oyl? Shall I give my first-born for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul ? No, this would have been no compensation.
or with ten thousands of Rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my Transgression, the fruit of my body for the since of my soul? No, this would have been no compensation.
But, you'l say, if it be so, what use was there then of those Ceremonies and Sacrifices? Was no one justified under that Law, no Righteousness to be had by that Dispensation? Yes,
But, You'll say, if it be so, what use was there then of those Ceremonies and Sacrifices? Was no one justified under that Law, no Righteousness to be had by that Dispensation? Yes,
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as appears by the body of death, the blessed Apostle complains of, and other passages in him, taken out of the Writings of Plato. Yet supposing, that there were no original corruption, and that a man could lead a perfect life ;
as appears by the body of death, the blessed Apostle complains of, and other passages in him, taken out of the Writings of Plato. Yet supposing, that there were no original corruption, and that a man could led a perfect life;
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or lived without sin? If he could make satisfaction, where would be his merit? Or how could he extend that satisfaction to the benefit of others? But alas!
or lived without since? If he could make satisfaction, where would be his merit? Or how could he extend that satisfaction to the benefit of Others? But alas!
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For (which shews the pravity as well as weakness of our nature) lust takes advantage from the Law, and breaks out with the more violence from under its restraints.
For (which shows the pravity as well as weakness of our nature) lust Takes advantage from the Law, and breaks out with the more violence from under its restraints.
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Not but that the Law is in it self holy, and just, and perfect, but sin finds occasion from the Law to be exceeding sinful. Wherefore he affirms elsewhere, that as the sting of death is sin, so the strength of sin is the Law ;
Not but that the Law is in it self holy, and just, and perfect, but sin finds occasion from the Law to be exceeding sinful. Wherefore he affirms elsewhere, that as the sting of death is since, so the strength of since is the Law;
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and what was wanting to Legal Righteousness, is made up by the Evangelical. The Ceremonies, as they were to have their period, so were to have their completion too at the coming of Truth :
and what was wanting to Legal Righteousness, is made up by the Evangelical. The Ceremonies, as they were to have their Period, so were to have their completion too At the coming of Truth:
2. By the influence and efficacy of his Spirit. I am sorry to find that some men among us take offence at these terms of imputed Righteousness, and infused Grace, as notions that do not so well square with Right (i. e.
2. By the influence and efficacy of his Spirit. I am sorry to find that Some men among us take offence At these terms of imputed Righteousness, and infused Grace, as notions that do not so well square with Right (i. e.
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and accompanying that grace along with his assistances in its particular acts. Otherwise I am to seek which way we are to expect, either to be justified, or to be sanctified: for I hope they will not say our Justification or Sanctification is from our selves,
and accompanying that grace along with his assistances in its particular acts. Otherwise I am to seek which Way we Are to expect, either to be justified, or to be sanctified: for I hope they will not say our Justification or Sanctification is from our selves,
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For the Father and the Son having in our behalf agreed upon a mutual Covenant and ingagement, that whosoever believes, should through Christ have forgiveness of his sins,
For the Father and the Son having in our behalf agreed upon a mutual Covenant and engagement, that whosoever believes, should through christ have forgiveness of his Sins,
For so he that knew no sin was made sin for us, that we through his obedience might be made righteous. To this satisfaction of his, which was of it self plenary, the dignity and excellency of the person that undertook and performed for us, has added that illustrious advantage, that there has accrued a large stock of merit, a purchase of life and glory for all Believers, as well as of pardon and grace for true Penitents. Nor is it his merit alone,
For so he that knew no since was made since for us, that we through his Obedience might be made righteous. To this satisfaction of his, which was of it self plenary, the dignity and excellency of the person that undertook and performed for us, has added that illustrious advantage, that there has accrued a large stock of merit, a purchase of life and glory for all Believers, as well as of pardon and grace for true Penitents. Nor is it his merit alone,
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2. We are justified by him per modum efficientiae too, as an efficient cause, by the working of his Spirit. And this was to ascertain his purchase and to apply his acquists:
2. We Are justified by him per modum efficientiae too, as an efficient cause, by the working of his Spirit. And this was to ascertain his purchase and to apply his acquists:
and therefore, when he had finished the work of our Redemption he came into this lower world about, he not only ascended himself into Heaven, there to sit at the right hand of the Father,
and Therefore, when he had finished the work of our Redemption he Come into this lower world about, he not only ascended himself into Heaven, there to fit At the right hand of the Father,
but did also send down the Spirit to keep residence here below, & to perform the office of an Advocate and a Comforter, and made him the great Trustee to issue out the revenues of his grace.
but did also send down the Spirit to keep residence Here below, & to perform the office of an Advocate and a Comforter, and made him the great Trustee to issue out the revenues of his grace.
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From this close Vnion it follows, that all Believers, as being parts of himself, are animated and acted by his Spirit effectually in several operations ;
From this close union it follows, that all Believers, as being parts of himself, Are animated and acted by his Spirit effectually in several operations;
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that by this Spirit of his, the merits of Christ are applied to us, and that our Consciences are sprinkled with his blood from dead works, to the purging away of guilt, that the pardon of our sins is assured and sealed to us, that Faith is wrought in our hearts,
that by this Spirit of his, the merits of christ Are applied to us, and that our Consciences Are sprinkled with his blood from dead works, to the purging away of guilt, that the pardon of our Sins is assured and sealed to us, that Faith is wrought in our hearts,
and they are justified from all things. And these two will make up our applicatory part, the condition for our Instruction and Exhortation, and the extent for a word of Comfort.
and they Are justified from all things. And these two will make up our applicatory part, the condition for our Instruction and Exhortation, and the extent for a word of Comfort.
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and seeing that this Justfication is not to be had but by Christ alone, who took upon him to be our surety, and has done and suffered all that was necessary to be done and suffered for us in order to our salvation,
and seeing that this Justification is not to be had but by christ alone, who took upon him to be our surety, and has done and suffered all that was necessary to be done and suffered for us in order to our salvation,
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and that the merit of his satisfaction can no other way be derived and conveyed to us but by Faith in him, a reliance on his merit, and an obedience to his Gospel ;
and that the merit of his satisfaction can no other Way be derived and conveyed to us but by Faith in him, a reliance on his merit, and an Obedience to his Gospel;
and all the merits of his obedience and the benefits of his Passion, and the dispensations of his Grace will signifie nothing, be of none effect to us,
and all the merits of his Obedience and the benefits of his Passion, and the dispensations of his Grace will signify nothing, be of none Effect to us,
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let us be exhorted to have Faith in the holy Jesus, to have recourse to him as to our Mediator and Advocate, to imbrace him upon his own terms, to nail our sins to his Cross, to cast our burden upon him, who is able to save to the utmost all that put their trust in him, to shelter our selves in the clefts of that Rock the wounds of our dear Saviour, and renouncing all other hopes with a holy confidence roll our selves upon his satisfaction, that we may be cloathed with the robes of his Righteousness, and be found in him to the atoning of our offended God, to the pacifying and purifying of our troubled and guilty consciences,
let us be exhorted to have Faith in the holy jesus, to have recourse to him as to our Mediator and Advocate, to embrace him upon his own terms, to nail our Sins to his Cross, to cast our burden upon him, who is able to save to the utmost all that put their trust in him, to shelter our selves in the clefts of that Rock the wounds of our dear Saviour, and renouncing all other hope's with a holy confidence roll our selves upon his satisfaction, that we may be clothed with the robes of his Righteousness, and be found in him to the atoning of our offended God, to the pacifying and purifying of our troubled and guilty Consciences,
and to the escaping of indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, and everlasting burnings, which attend those that through unbelief and impenitence live and die in their sins.
and to the escaping of Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, and everlasting burnings, which attend those that through unbelief and impenitence live and die in their Sins.
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But because Faith is a word of large and doubtful meaning in holy Writ, let me also for your better instruction, that no one may mistake himself, lay before you some of the most ordinary acceptions of the word, which yet do not come home to our purpose nor amount to a justifying Faith.
But Because Faith is a word of large and doubtful meaning in holy Writ, let me also for your better instruction, that no one may mistake himself, lay before you Some of the most ordinary acceptions of the word, which yet do not come home to our purpose nor amount to a justifying Faith.
For some out of an erroneous conscience (which sure is no good conscence) may having a zeal not according to knowledge (as often has been done) think those things lawful, which are quite contrary:
For Some out of an erroneous conscience (which sure is no good conscience) may having a zeal not according to knowledge (as often has been done) think those things lawful, which Are quite contrary:
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And others when they have not a mind to do things that in their own nature are lawful, and the command of a just Authority makes necessary to be done, may pretend dissatisfaction of conscience for a colour of their disobedience.
And Others when they have not a mind to do things that in their own nature Are lawful, and the command of a just authority makes necessary to be done, may pretend dissatisfaction of conscience for a colour of their disobedience.
Another common acception, to mention no more, of Faith is to take it for a strong assurance of Gods peculiar love and favour to them in pardoning their sins and designing them for salvation.
another Common acception, to mention no more, of Faith is to take it for a strong assurance of God's peculiar love and favour to them in pardoning their Sins and designing them for salvation.
and this may be, as it too too often proves a dangerous mistake, by putting the name of Faith upon a fond over-weening conceit and a rash unreasonable presumption.
and this may be, as it too too often Proves a dangerous mistake, by putting the name of Faith upon a found overweening conceit and a rash unreasonable presumption.
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whether it be a right well-grounded Faith or no. 1. A true Faith imbraces Christ in all the capacities of his mediatiorial office; as King, Priest, and Prophet.
whither it be a right well-grounded Faith or no. 1. A true Faith embraces christ in all the capacities of his mediatiorial office; as King, Priest, and Prophet.
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4. It always is accompanied with serious repentance for sin, and a frank expression and exercise of charity, according to the sense a man has of the love of God towards himself.
4. It always is accompanied with serious Repentance for since, and a frank expression and exercise of charity, according to the sense a man has of the love of God towards himself.
Dost thou find then that by thy Faith thou ownest and acceptest thy Saviour all over in all his three Offices ? that thou art as content to submit to him as a Prophet to teach and instruct thee,
Dost thou find then that by thy Faith thou ownest and acceptest thy Saviour all over in all his three Offices? that thou art as content to submit to him as a Prophet to teach and instruct thee,
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as a King to rule and govern thee, as thou art glad to have him thy Priest to satisfie for thee and to bless thee? Art thou willing to be saved his way,
as a King to Rule and govern thee, as thou art glad to have him thy Priest to satisfy for thee and to bless thee? Art thou willing to be saved his Way,
and art thou convinced thou oughtest to do something for thy own sake, something for his, who has done so much for thine? Has thy Faith an equal impartial respect to Christs Commands as to his Promises ? and dost thou take as much delight in the obedience of Faith,
and art thou convinced thou Ought to do something for thy own sake, something for his, who has done so much for thine? Has thy Faith an equal impartial respect to Christ Commands as to his Promises? and dost thou take as much delight in the Obedience of Faith,
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and not by a wanton preference of one Ordinance to another, forfeit the benefit of all the rest? Canst thou tell where to find thy Faith, in what part of thee 'tis seated:
and not by a wanton preference of one Ordinance to Another, forfeit the benefit of all the rest? Canst thou tell where to find thy Faith, in what part of thee it's seated:
does it swim as an empty Notion in thy head only, or has it by serious resolutions sunk down into thy heart, and thence flows into all thy outward parts;
does it swim as an empty Notion in thy head only, or has it by serious resolutions sunk down into thy heart, and thence flows into all thy outward parts;
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and thinking on them and thy Saviours sufferings togetber, set open the sluces of grief, and mourn over thy wounded conscience and thy crucified Jesus? And lastly, hast thou such a sense of Gods love to thee, in the pardon of thy sins, that thou canst freely forgive all offences done against thee,
and thinking on them and thy Saviors sufferings togetber, Set open the sluices of grief, and mourn over thy wounded conscience and thy Crucified jesus? And lastly, hast thou such a sense of God's love to thee, in the pardon of thy Sins, that thou Canst freely forgive all offences done against thee,
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and for his sake, who for thine has not spared his Son, cheerfully part with all thou hast and resign up all thy concerns into his hands for his uses, when he calls for them;
and for his sake, who for thine has not spared his Son, cheerfully part with all thou hast and resign up all thy concerns into his hands for his uses, when he calls for them;
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and evidences and justifies it self by good works to be a living and a true Faith ? For though it be Faith alone that justifies, yet 'tis no true Faith that is alone ;
and evidences and Justifies it self by good works to be a living and a true Faith? For though it be Faith alone that Justifies, yet it's no true Faith that is alone;
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then 'tis a Faith thou mayst trust to, and thou hast reason to believe thy self to be a Believer, and God will improve and build up thy Faith to blessed assurances of pardon and peace, of Grace and Glory.
then it's a Faith thou Mayest trust to, and thou hast reason to believe thy self to be a Believer, and God will improve and built up thy Faith to blessed assurances of pardon and peace, of Grace and Glory.
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of whatsoever condition, be thy worldly estate never so low, thy outward circumstances never so contemptible, thou hast an equal share and interest in Gods favour, and in the merit of Christ with the best.
of whatsoever condition, be thy worldly estate never so low, thy outward Circumstances never so contemptible, thou hast an equal share and Interest in God's favour, and in the merit of christ with the best.
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and the like, and such, the Apostle tells them, were some of you, but now are ye washed, now are ye sanctified, now are ye justified. Reflect with sorrow upon what thou hast been, and with joy give God thanks for what thou art. And then how weak soever thy Faith at present be, canst thou say, Lord, I believe, that he may help thy unbelief,
and the like, and such, the Apostle tells them, were Some of you, but now Are you washed, now Are you sanctified, now Are you justified. Reflect with sorrow upon what thou hast been, and with joy give God thanks for what thou art. And then how weak soever thy Faith At present be, Canst thou say, Lord, I believe, that he may help thy unbelief,
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nor has that of the object less of Consolation in it, when a Believer considers that by his Faith he is justified and fully discharged from all things, from all suits and evictions, from all troubles and molestations, from all dues and demands, his surety having paid all for him.
nor has that of the Object less of Consolation in it, when a Believer considers that by his Faith he is justified and Fully discharged from all things, from all suits and evictions, from all Troubles and molestations, from all dues and demands, his surety having paid all for him.
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As for the chastisements and light afflictions of this life, as they are but momentany, to they are attended with an eternal weight of glory. From the demands and sentence and curse of the Law, his Redeemer having fulfilled all Righteousness for him,
As for the chastisements and Light afflictions of this life, as they Are but momentany, to they Are attended with an Eternal weight of glory. From the demands and sentence and curse of the Law, his Redeemer having fulfilled all Righteousness for him,
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And now what has this happy person to do in this world any longer, having his debts paid, his sins pardoned, his God reconciled, his Conscience quieted and assured, his accusers silenced, his enemies vanquished, the Law satisfied,
And now what has this happy person to do in this world any longer, having his debts paid, his Sins pardoned, his God reconciled, his Conscience quieted and assured, his accusers silenced, his enemies vanquished, the Law satisfied,
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what has he to do here more, then to get him up to the top of Pisgah, and take a view of his heavenly Canaan, to stand upon the confines of eternity, and in the contemplation of those joys and glories despise and slight the vanities and troubles of this sinful and miserable world,
what has he to do Here more, then to get him up to the top of Pisgah, and take a view of his heavenly Canaan, to stand upon the confines of eternity, and in the contemplation of those Joys and Glories despise and slight the vanities and Troubles of this sinful and miserable world,
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and to breathe after his better life, and be preparing himself for his change, when he shall be called off to weigh anchor and hoise sail for another world, where he is to make discoveries of unutterable felicities, and unconceivable pleasures ? O what a happy and blest condition is it to live or to die in the midst of such gracious deliverances and glorious assurances ;
and to breathe After his better life, and be preparing himself for his change, when he shall be called off to weigh anchor and hoist sail for Another world, where he is to make discoveries of unutterable felicities, and unconceivable pleasures? O what a happy and blessed condition is it to live or to die in the midst of such gracious Deliverances and glorious assurances;
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with this fastning consideration to boot, that neither life nor death, nor things present, nor things to come, nor any creature is able to separate him from the love of God, which is in Jesus Christ his Lord? Thus to live, is to live in peace ;
with this fastening consideration to boot, that neither life nor death, nor things present, nor things to come, nor any creature is able to separate him from the love of God, which is in jesus christ his Lord? Thus to live, is to live in peace;
and to insure his soul for his long long voyage, whence there's no returning? O let us earnestly beg of God to give us Faith to be our Guide in this life,
and to insure his soul for his long long voyage, whence there's no returning? O let us earnestly beg of God to give us Faith to be our Guide in this life,
Amidst these raptures, 'tis but time, to speak a word or two of our dear deceased Sister here before us, who has brought us together to do her the last office of Christian Charity. And sure that Charity, as well as Custom, makes it necessary, that where much may be said, something must. Nor need I be lavish in her praises, since to be but just to her memory, and to speak out,
Amid these raptures, it's but time, to speak a word or two of our dear deceased Sister Here before us, who has brought us together to do her the last office of Christian Charity. And sure that Charity, as well as Custom, makes it necessary, that where much may be said, something must. Nor need I be lavish in her praises, since to be but just to her memory, and to speak out,
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but her due commendations, would seem to distrust the Neighbours, her Acquaintance, my Auditors, whose good word and high esteem as she had, when she was living ;
but her due commendations, would seem to distrust the Neighbours, her Acquaintance, my Auditors, whose good word and high esteem as she had, when she was living;
so she needs no Pulpit - flattery to set her forth being dead. Shall I tell you of her Conjugal affection and her chast Conversation coupled with fear ? who, besides the advantages of a great Fortune, brought that to her Husband, which was a more valuable Portion, a lowly mind ;
so she needs no Pulpit - flattery to Set her forth being dead. Shall I tell you of her Conjugal affection and her chaste Conversation coupled with Fear? who, beside the advantages of a great Fortune, brought that to her Husband, which was a more valuable Portion, a lowly mind;
paying that constant respect to his person, and that due submission to his pleasure, and that sure friendship to all his Concerns, and demeaning her self to humbly, as if she had brought him nothing but her Vertues. Shall I mention her indulgent care and motherly love of her Children ? whose Duties she earned by her laborious attendance on their infant-years, thinking it would look too like an unkindness to be owned as a Mother, where she had not been a Nurse too,
paying that constant respect to his person, and that due submission to his pleasure, and that sure friendship to all his Concerns, and demeaning her self to humbly, as if she had brought him nothing but her Virtues. Shall I mention her indulgent care and motherly love of her Children? whose Duties she earned by her laborious attendance on their infant-years, thinking it would look too like an unkindness to be owned as a Mother, where she had not been a Nurse too,
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and judging it little better than unnatural not to entertain them at her breasts, whom she had carried in her womb. Shall I take notice to you, what good Order and Decorum she kept in her Family, how she centered all her thoughts and business,
and judging it little better than unnatural not to entertain them At her breasts, whom she had carried in her womb. Shall I take notice to you, what good Order and Decorum she kept in her Family, how she centered all her thoughts and business,
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for she had that, which S. Peter advises grave Matrons to put on, the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God, and of good men too, of great price :
for she had that, which S. Peter advises grave Matrons to put on, the ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, which is in the sighed of God, and of good men too, of great price:
God grant us all to be like-minded, and as he has given us his Son, so may he give us of his Spirit to work Faith and all Grace in us, that so we may be justified and sanctified, and finally as we hope she now is glorified. Now to God the Father, Son,
God grant us all to be like-minded, and as he has given us his Son, so may he give us of his Spirit to work Faith and all Grace in us, that so we may be justified and sanctified, and finally as we hope she now is glorified. Now to God the Father, Son,
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