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Sermon I. At Lawrence J•y, London. March 9. 1650 / 1. 1. KINGS 14. part of the 13. verse.
Sermon I At Lawrence J•y, London. March 9. 1650 / 1. 1. KINGS 14. part of the 13. verse.
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— Because in him there is found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
— Because in him there is found Some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
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THis Chapter conteins in it Ahijahs Prophesie, foretelling what dismall judgements should befal Ieroboam and his posterity,
THis Chapter contains in it Ahijahs Prophesy, foretelling what dismal Judgments should befall Jeroboam and his posterity,
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for his Idolatry in worship, and defection from the Government and house of David. For which sins God did destroy him and his posterity:
for his Idolatry in worship, and defection from the Government and house of David. For which Sins God did destroy him and his posterity:
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and not only the bad, but the good were punished for their fathers guilt. For so it is intimated in this verse, out of which the Text is taken.
and not only the bad, but the good were punished for their Father's guilt. For so it is intimated in this verse, out of which the Text is taken.
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Here was a young man, Ieroboam's son that should die for the fathers fault;
Here was a young man, Ieroboam's son that should die for the Father's fault;
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and yet here was a mitigation of the punishment, that he should not die after the same manner that the rest did, he shall goe to his grave in peace,
and yet Here was a mitigation of the punishment, that he should not die After the same manner that the rest did, he shall go to his grave in peace,
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because in him there is found some good, &c. Behold the goodnesse of God! a little good in him,Because in him there is found Some good, etc. Behold the Goodness of God! a little good in him,
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and yet the great God takes notice of the little good in him.
and yet the great God Takes notice of the little good in him.
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God found as it were one pearle in a heap of pebbles, one good young man in Jeroboams houshold, that had some good in him towards the Lord God of Israel.
God found as it were one pearl in a heap of pebbles, one good young man in Jeroboams household, that had Some good in him towards the Lord God of Israel.
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In the whole verse, three parts.
In the Whole verse, three parts.
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I. A lamentation for the death of this son of Jeroboam; It is said, all Israel shall mourn for him, and so they did, v. 18. — which argued there was goodness in him;
I. A lamentation for the death of this son of Jeroboam; It is said, all Israel shall mourn for him, and so they did, v. 18. — which argued there was Goodness in him;
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for if he had not been desired and prized while he lived, he would not have been so lamented at his death.
for if he had not been desired and prized while he lived, he would not have been so lamented At his death.
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II. A limitation of his punishment, he only of Jeroboams family shall come to the grave, the rest of his posterity that died in the City, dogs should eat,
II A limitation of his punishment, he only of Jeroboams family shall come to the grave, the rest of his posterity that died in the city, Dogs should eat,
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and him that dieth in the field, should the fowles of the ayre devoure. vers. 11. III.
and him that Dieth in the field, should the fowls of the air devour. vers. 11. III.
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The commendation of his life, in him was found some good, &c. (of this I am now to treat.)
The commendation of his life, in him was found Some good, etc. (of this I am now to Treat.)
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He is commended by the Holy Ghost; for his goodnesse is set forth. 1. By the quality of his goodnesse;
He is commended by the Holy Ghost; for his Goodness is Set forth. 1. By the quality of his Goodness;
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it was a good thing, not a good word only, or a good purpose or inclination, with which too many content themselves,
it was a good thing, not a good word only, or a good purpose or inclination, with which too many content themselves,
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but it was a good action. 2. By the quantity of it;
but it was a good actium. 2. By the quantity of it;
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it was but some little good thing that was found in him, and yet that little good God did not despise or over-look.
it was but Some little good thing that was found in him, and yet that little good God did not despise or overlook.
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3. By the sincerity of his goodnesse; there are two notable demonstrations of this young mans goodnesse.
3. By the sincerity of his Goodness; there Are two notable demonstrations of this young men Goodness.
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1. It was towards the Lord God of Israel. 2. It was in Jeroboams house. 1. His goodnesse was towards the Lord God of Israel.
1. It was towards the Lord God of Israel. 2. It was in Jeroboams house. 1. His Goodness was towards the Lord God of Israel.
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This argued Pauls sincerity, that in his speaking, writing and actions he could and did appeal to God.
This argued Paul's sincerity, that in his speaking, writing and actions he could and did appeal to God.
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That Religion saith the Apostle, is pure and undefiled, that is, so before God and the Father. That Religion Says the Apostle, is pure and undefiled, that is, so before God and the Father.
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Many Hypocrites may be good towards men, who are not so towards God;
Many Hypocrites may be good towards men, who Are not so towards God;
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to be rich indeed, is to be rich towards God. True repentance is repentance towards God; and he is unblamable indeed that is void of offence towards God, as well as towards men.
to be rich indeed, is to be rich towards God. True Repentance is Repentance towards God; and he is Unblamable indeed that is void of offence towards God, as well as towards men.
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2. He was good in the house of Jeroboam. A wicked man may seeme good in a good place,
2. He was good in the house of Jeroboam. A wicked man may seem good in a good place,
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but to be good in a bad place argues men to be good indeed. To be good in Davids house, this was not so much;
but to be good in a bad place argues men to be good indeed. To be good in Davids house, this was not so much;
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but for this young man to be good in the house of Jeroboam his father, whom the Scripture brands for his Idolatry, that he made all Jsrael to sin and yet could not make his son to sin;
but for this young man to be good in the house of Jeroboam his father, whom the Scripture brands for his Idolatry, that he made all Israel to since and yet could not make his son to since;
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this argued he was sincerely good:
this argued he was sincerely good:
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as it did argue Lots sincerity to be righteous in Sodom; for Job to be good in Chaldea; and to be Saints in Nero's Palace,
as it did argue Lots sincerity to be righteous in Sodom; for Job to be good in Chaldea; and to be Saints in Nero's Palace,
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and to feare God in Jeroboams family, this is goodnesse indeed.
and to Fear God in Jeroboams family, this is Goodness indeed.
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There is onely one difficulty in the Text, viz. What was that good thing that was found in Abijah.
There is only one difficulty in the Text, viz. What was that good thing that was found in Abijah.
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For answer to this, 'tis true, the Scripture doth not particularly expresse what that good thing was which was found in him:
For answer to this, it's true, the Scripture does not particularly express what that good thing was which was found in him:
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but Tostatus and P. Martyr affirme from the Hebrew Rabbins, that when the Jews of the ten Tribes did on their appointed times repair to Ierusalem to worship according to the command of God,
but Tostado and P. Martyr affirm from the Hebrew Rabbis, that when the jews of the ten Tribes did on their appointed times repair to Ierusalem to worship according to the command of God,
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and Jerboam commanded Souldiers to intercept them:
and Jerboam commanded Soldiers to intercept them:
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this Abijah did hinder the souldiers to kill them, and gave them passes to go to Jerusalem to worship God,
this Abijah did hinder the Soldiers to kill them, and gave them passes to go to Jerusalem to worship God,
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and incouraged them therein, notwithstanding the rage of his father, who had forsaken the true worship of God,
and encouraged them therein, notwithstanding the rage of his father, who had forsaken the true worship of God,
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and set up Calves at Dan and Bethel.
and Set up Calves At Dan and Bethel.
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Others think the goodnesse of this young Prince was in this, that he would not consent to his father in taking away the government from the house of David; but where the Scripture hath not a tongue to speak, we have not an eare to hear,
Others think the Goodness of this young Prince was in this, that he would not consent to his father in taking away the government from the house of David; but where the Scripture hath not a tongue to speak, we have not an ear to hear,
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and therefore we shall not undertake to determine what the Scripture hath not determined.
and Therefore we shall not undertake to determine what the Scripture hath not determined.
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There are many collaterall observations which I shall deduce from the severall circumstances in the text,
There Are many collateral observations which I shall deduce from the several Circumstances in the text,
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and but name some of them. From the consideration that this good Abijah died:
and but name Some of them. From the consideration that this good Abijah died:
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Good men, and usefull, and hopefull instruments may be taken away by death, when wicked men may live long upon the earth.
Good men, and useful, and hopeful Instruments may be taken away by death, when wicked men may live long upon the earth.
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Bad Jeroboam lived long, his good sonne died soon;
bade Jeroboam lived long, his good son died soon;
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so true is that of Solomon, A righteous man may perish in his righteousnesse, when a wicked man may prolong his dayes in his wickednesse;
so true is that of Solomon, A righteous man may perish in his righteousness, when a wicked man may prolong his days in his wickedness;
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Briers and Thorns and Thistles wither not so soon as Lilies and Roses, they may be taken out of the world, of whom the world is not worthy,
Briers and Thorns and Thistles wither not so soon as Lilies and Roses, they may be taken out of the world, of whom the world is not worthy,
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and they remaine behind, who are not worthy to live in the world.
and they remain behind, who Are not worthy to live in the world.
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2. From the consideration of the death of godly Abijah, when wicked Nadab the other son of Ieroboam lived, — Observe
2. From the consideration of the death of godly Abijah, when wicked Nadab the other son of Jeroboam lived, — Observe
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That good children may be taken away by death from their parents, when ungodly children may live to be a shame and a curse to their parents
That good children may be taken away by death from their Parents, when ungodly children may live to be a shame and a curse to their Parents
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3. From the consideration of the cause why this gracious young man died so soon, it was for his fathers sins,
3. From the consideration of the cause why this gracious young man died so soon, it was for his Father's Sins,
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as we may gather from vers. 9, 10, 11, 12. That good children as well as bad may be outwardly punished, for the sins of their parents.
as we may gather from vers. 9, 10, 11, 12. That good children as well as bad may be outwardly punished, for the Sins of their Parents.
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4. From all Israels lamenting the death of this hopefull young man; Observe
4. From all Israel's lamenting the death of this hopeful young man; Observe
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That good men who have been, and might be further usefull in their lives, should be much lamented at their death;
That good men who have been, and might be further useful in their lives, should be much lamented At their death;
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they that have lived desired, should die lamented. 5. From these words, he shall go to his grave in peace;
they that have lived desired, should die lamented. 5. From these words, he shall go to his grave in peace;
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It is a great blessing to go to ones grave in peace in times of war and common calamity. He was good towards God;
It is a great blessing to go to ones grave in peace in times of war and Common calamity. He was good towards God;
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He is good indeed, who is so to God, as well as unto men; many are good in mans sight, that are not so in the sight of God. —
He is good indeed, who is so to God, as well as unto men; many Are good in men sighed, that Are not so in the sighed of God. —
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There are two other circumstances upon which I shall a little inlarge my selfe, before I come to the main point I intend to handle
There Are two other Circumstances upon which I shall a little enlarge my self, before I come to the main point I intend to handle
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From the age of this son of Ieroboam, who is here commended for his goodnesse, it is said, he was a childe, vers. 12. Whence it may be observed,
From the age of this son of Jeroboam, who is Here commended for his Goodness, it is said, he was a child, vers. 12. Whence it may be observed,
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It is very commendable to see goodnesse in young people: to see young men good men, is a very commendable thing.
It is very commendable to see Goodness in young people: to see young men good men, is a very commendable thing.
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There were many good men in that time but to be good so soon as Abijah was,
There were many good men in that time but to be good so soon as Abijah was,
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when he was a child, the Scripture records this to his praise.
when he was a child, the Scripture records this to his praise.
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1. I shall shew you that it is a commendable thing to see young men good men. This I prove,
1. I shall show you that it is a commendable thing to see young men good men. This I prove,
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First, Because the Scripture makes very honourable mention of young men, when good men; as first of Obadiah, that he feared the Lord from his youth.
First, Because the Scripture makes very honourable mention of young men, when good men; as First of Obadiah, that he feared the Lord from his youth.
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And it is recorded to the honour of Timothy that be knew the holy Scriptures from a child.
And it is recorded to the honour of Timothy that be knew the holy Scriptures from a child.
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Ierome conceives that Iohn was the most beloved disciple, because he was the youngest of all God remembers the kindnesse of our youth. Jerome conceives that John was the most Beloved disciple, Because he was the youngest of all God remembers the kindness of our youth.
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God takes more kindly the kindnesse of our youth then of our age. It was matter of joy unto Iohn, that he found children walking in the truth.
God Takes more kindly the kindness of our youth then of our age. It was matter of joy unto John, that he found children walking in the truth.
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Secondly, Because God commends morall and common goodnesse in the young man in the Gospell, Christ is said to love him, for his moral goodnesse and naturall ingenuity
Secondly, Because God commends moral and Common Goodness in the young man in the Gospel, christ is said to love him, for his moral Goodness and natural ingenuity
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2. The reason why it is so commendable in a young man to be a good man, is this,
2. The reason why it is so commendable in a young man to be a good man, is this,
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because their temptations are more, and their affections are stronger to carry them from God;
Because their temptations Are more, and their affections Are Stronger to carry them from God;
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youth hath a stronger aptitude and proclivity to sinne then any other age, their blood is sooner stirr'd up to choler, and their strength to lust.
youth hath a Stronger aptitude and proclivity to sin then any other age, their blood is sooner stirred up to choler, and their strength to lust.
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As every relation hath its speciall sin, so every age of a mans life; old age is peevish and covetous;
As every Relation hath its special since, so every age of a men life; old age is peevish and covetous;
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middle age proud, malicious and revengful; young men are usually rash, lustful and voluptuous; and therefore Paul bids Timothy fly all youthfull lusts;
middle age proud, malicious and revengeful; young men Are usually rash, lustful and voluptuous; and Therefore Paul bids Timothy fly all youthful Lustiest;
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and therefore seeing youth is exposed to so many temptations, and subject to so many corruptions, — it is rare to see young men good.
and Therefore seeing youth is exposed to so many temptations, and Subject to so many corruptions, — it is rare to see young men good.
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Oh then be exhorted you that are young, to become religious betimes; and to quicken you hereunto, Consider.
O then be exhorted you that Are young, to become religious betimes; and to quicken you hereunto, Consider.
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1. If you be not good in your youth, you can never use the Psalmists arguments, Cast me not off O Lord in the time of my old age,
1. If you be not good in your youth, you can never use the Psalmists Arguments, Cast me not off Oh Lord in the time of my old age,
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for sake me not when my strength faileth, v. 9. — and his argument he had before, v. 5. for thou art my hope, and h•st been my trust from my youth, and who would be without such an argument on his death-bed? for sake me not when my strength Faileth, v. 9. — and his argument he had before, v. 5. for thou art my hope, and h•st been my trust from my youth, and who would be without such an argument on his deathbed?
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2. Consider, there are recorded in Scripture many young men that were good, of al sorts and conditions, and of all callings;
2. Consider, there Are recorded in Scripture many young men that were good, of all sorts and conditions, and of all callings;
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and the Holy Ghost doth not only set down their goodnesse, but their age in which they were good:
and the Holy Ghost does not only Set down their Goodness, but their age in which they were good:
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Solomon a young King, Obadiah a young Courtier, Daniel a young Prophet, Iohn a young Apostle, Timothy a young preacher,Solomon a young King, Obadiah a young Courtier, daniel a young Prophet, John a young Apostle, Timothy a young preacher,
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and here Abijah a young Prince; and all these were good men, and are recorded for our example and incouragement.
and Here Abijah a young Prince; and all these were good men, and Are recorded for our Exampl and encouragement.
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3. Consider, that God in the dispensations of his grace bestows it upon young men, and passeth by the elder.
3. Consider, that God in the dispensations of his grace bestows it upon young men, and passes by the elder.
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Thus Abel the younger was righteous, and Cain wicked: Iacob the younger brother loved, and Esau hated;
Thus Abel the younger was righteous, and Cain wicked: Iacob the younger brother loved, and Esau hated;
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Thus David the youngest of Iesses sons, and yet the best of them, and the chosen of the Lord.
Thus David the youngest of Jesses Sons, and yet the best of them, and the chosen of the Lord.
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God doth many times do as Iacob did when he blessed the children of Ioseph, he stretched out his right hand & laid it upon the head of Ephraim the younger, — so doth God in the dispensation of his grace many times pitch on the youngest, God saith,
God does many times do as Iacob did when he blessed the children of Ioseph, he stretched out his right hand & laid it upon the head of Ephraim the younger, — so does God in the Dispensation of his grace many times pitch on the youngest, God Says,
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as Ioseph, of all the rest, bring me Benjamin, and gives him a double portion.
as Ioseph, of all the rest, bring me Benjamin, and gives him a double portion.
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4. The time of your youth is the freest age of your life to betake your selves to the exercise of religion and duties of godlinesse.
4. The time of your youth is the Freest age of your life to betake your selves to the exercise of Religion and duties of godliness.
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Young men that are servants, have more freedome and lesse cares then when they grow in yeers,
Young men that Are Servants, have more freedom and less Cares then when they grow in Years,
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and the cares & incumbrances of a family fill their hands and clog their hearts.
and the Cares & encumbrances of a family fill their hands and clog their hearts.
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5. Consider, if thou art not gracious in youth, the fins of thy youth may trouble thy conscience in thy old age.
5. Consider, if thou art not gracious in youth, the fins of thy youth may trouble thy conscience in thy old age.
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Many young men who are active and venturous in the heat of their youth, get those bodily bruises and blows, that they feel the ache thereof to their dying day.
Many young men who Are active and venturous in the heat of their youth, get those bodily bruises and blows, that they feel the ache thereof to their dying day.
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Thou that givest a blow or a bruise to thy conscience in thy youth, mayest feel this in thy old age.
Thou that givest a blow or a bruise to thy conscience in thy youth, Mayest feel this in thy old age.
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Those sins which now thou feelest not, may be a trouble to thy conscience, and an aking to thy heart,
Those Sins which now thou Feel not, may be a trouble to thy conscience, and an aching to thy heart,
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when thou lyest on thy death bed. And though God do not remēber the sins of your youth to damne your souls;
when thou liest on thy death Bed. And though God do not Remember the Sins of your youth to damn your Souls;
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yet he may make you remember them so as to be a trouble to your consciences.
yet he may make you Remember them so as to be a trouble to your Consciences.
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These things which are the joyes of youth, may be the bitter burdens of old age. These things which Are the Joys of youth, may be the bitter burdens of old age.
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Take heed of laying a loade on thy conscience when thou art young, lest God write bitter things against thee when old, and make thee to possesse the sins of thy youth, and fill thy bones with the sins of thy youth.
Take heed of laying a load on thy conscience when thou art young, lest God write bitter things against thee when old, and make thee to possess the Sins of thy youth, and fill thy bones with the Sins of thy youth.
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A second use of reproofe of two sorts of people. A second use of reproof of two sorts of people.
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First, Of those who instead of being good when young, are wicked when they are young, such as fill their youth with manifold evils.First, Of those who instead of being good when young, Are wicked when they Are young, such as fill their youth with manifold evils.
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Usually youth is subject to these evils:
Usually youth is Subject to these evils:
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1. Pride is the sin of youth, a Preacher must not be a young novice, lest he be lifted up with pride. 1. Pride is the since of youth, a Preacher must not be a young novice, lest he be lifted up with pride.
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2 Rashnesse and indiscretion is usually the sin of a young head.
2 Rashness and indiscretion is usually the since of a young head.
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Exhort young men (saith Paul to Titus) to be sober•minded, to be discreet or wise; how rash and heady was the counsell of the young men to Rehoboam, which made him lose his Kingdom? yeeres teach experience. Exhort young men (Says Paul to Titus) to be sober•minded, to be discreet or wise; how rash and heady was the counsel of the young men to Rehoboam, which made him loose his Kingdom? Years teach experience.
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3. Lustfulnesse, which was the ground of Paul 's caution to young Timothy. It Timothy, who was so abstemious a man, that Paul gave him advice to drink some wine with his water, had need of this caution,
3. Lustfulness, which was the ground of Paul is caution to young Timothy. It Timothy, who was so abstemious a man, that Paul gave him Advice to drink Some wine with his water, had need of this caution,
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how much more have they that are not so exercised in duties of mortification? Which gave Solomon ground to give that counsel, Put away the euils of thy flesh, for childhood and youth are vanity.
how much more have they that Are not so exercised in duties of mortification? Which gave Solomon ground to give that counsel, Put away the evils of thy Flesh, for childhood and youth Are vanity.
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He was a young man that followed the harlot to her house. 4. Ficklenesse and unsetlednesse of judgement;
He was a young man that followed the harlot to her house. 4. Fickleness and unsettledness of judgement;
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and therefore in times of errour, the younger sort are most subject to be seduced; Children are tossed to and fro with every winde of doctrine:
and Therefore in times of error, the younger sort Are most Subject to be seduced; Children Are tossed to and from with every wind of Doctrine:
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the hebrew calls a young man NONLATINALPHABET, which comes from NONLATINALPHABET, and signifies to tosse to and fro, intimating that they are unsetled and unstaied in their judgements and resolutions. the hebrew calls a young man, which comes from, and signifies to toss to and from, intimating that they Are unsettled and unstaid in their Judgments and resolutions.
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How soon was the minde of that rich and forward young man changed, mentioned in the Gospel? How soon was the mind of that rich and forward young man changed, mentioned in the Gospel?
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5. To scoffe and condemn the aged; they were children who did mock the aged Prophet; the young men derided Job.
5. To scoff and condemn the aged; they were children who did mock the aged Prophet; the young men derided Job.
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6 Sensual pleasures and pastimes, — they do rejoyce and chear their hearts in the days of their youth;
6 Sensual pleasures and pastimes, — they do rejoice and cheer their hearts in the days of their youth;
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Sampson made a feast, for so used the young men to do. Sampson made a feast, for so used the young men to do.
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Secondly, Reproof lights heavily on those who seem to be good in their youth, but in their old age cast off goodness; Secondly, Reproof lights heavily on those who seem to be good in their youth, but in their old age cast off Goodness;
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how many are like Joash, who seemed to be a good young man whilst he seemed to be under the tuition of Jehojada, but when he was dead, how did he break out.
how many Are like Joash, who seemed to be a good young man while he seemed to be under the tuition of Jehoiada, but when he was dead, how did he break out.
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How many are there in the world, who have lost their affection and desires after God, which they had in their youth? It was a brand set upon Solomon, who,
How many Are there in the world, who have lost their affection and Desires After God, which they had in their youth? It was a brand Set upon Solomon, who,
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though when young, was well taught by his mother; yet when he grew old, his wives turned away his heart from God.
though when young, was well taught by his mother; yet when he grew old, his wives turned away his heart from God.
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So David had his first days which were better then his last.
So David had his First days which were better then his last.
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Even so amongst us, we have too many, who when they were young did love Religion,
Even so among us, we have too many, who when they were young did love Religion,
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and delight in Ordinances, and when they became old have abated exceedingly, which may make them to fear the sincerity of their goodness;
and delight in Ordinances, and when they became old have abated exceedingly, which may make them to Fear the sincerity of their Goodness;
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for he that is truly good in youth will be so in his old age.
for he that is truly good in youth will be so in his old age.
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A second remarkable circumstance is this, that this young Abijah was good in the house of Jeroboam. Whence observe
A second remarkable circumstance is this, that this young Abijah was good in the house of Jeroboam. Whence observe
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That it is a great commendation for men to retein their goodness whilest they live in bad places and families;
That it is a great commendation for men to retain their Goodness whilst they live in bad places and families;
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That this is so, we may see by that commendable mention the Scriptures make of such as were good in evill places. That this is so, we may see by that commendable mention the Scriptures make of such as were good in evil places.
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Thus God commends the Church of Pergamus, I know thy works, and where thou dwellest,Thus God commends the Church of Pergamos, I know thy works, and where thou dwellest,
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even where Satans seat is, and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith,
even where Satan seat is, and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith,
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even in those days wherein Antipas my faithful Martyr, who was slain amongst you, where Satan dwelleth.
even in those days wherein Antipas my faithful Martyr, who was slave among you, where Satan dwells.
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Pergamus was a City more given to Idolatry then all the Cities of Asia, and yet there were some that held fast the name of Christ, and did not deny his faith:
Pergamos was a city more given to Idolatry then all the Cities of Asia, and yet there were Some that held fast the name of christ, and did not deny his faith:
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to be a Saint in Nero 's family is very commendable. And the reason thereof is,to be a Saint in Nero is family is very commendable. And the reason thereof is,
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1. Because many of Gods children have failed, and abated much of their goodnesse in bad places.
1. Because many of God's children have failed, and abated much of their Goodness in bad places.
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How did Peter fall in the High Priests Hall; though when in good company he was zealous, yet there he denied Christ.
How did Peter fallen in the High Priests Hall; though when in good company he was zealous, yet there he denied christ.
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So Abraham when he was in Gerar, and Isaac also, denied their wives:
So Abraham when he was in Gerar, and Isaac also, denied their wives:
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so Joseph in Pharaoh 's Court, and learn't the Court Oath, to swear by the life of Pharaoh. Hence God commands the children of Israel, not to mixe themselves with the Heathens, lest they learn their manners and customs.
so Joseph in Pharaoh is Court, and learnt the Court Oath, to swear by the life of Pharaoh. Hence God commands the children of Israel, not to mix themselves with the heathens, lest they Learn their manners and customs.
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Bad places are like bad aire for zeale to breath in;
bade places Are like bad air for zeal to breath in;
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as sheep amongst brairs lose part of their fleece, so good men in bad company lose part of their goodnesse.
as sheep among brairs loose part of their fleece, so good men in bad company loose part of their Goodness.
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As one scabbed sheep may infect a whole flock: so one root of bitterness may spring up and defile many. As one scabbed sheep may infect a Whole flock: so one root of bitterness may spring up and defile many.
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2. Reas. Because it is a cleer evidence of the sincerity of a mans goodness, to be good in a bad place.
2. Reas. Because it is a clear evidence of the sincerity of a men Goodness, to be good in a bad place.
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This shews thy grace to be grace indeed, when thou hast discouragements to be good, and then art holy;
This shows thy grace to be grace indeed, when thou hast discouragements to be good, and then art holy;
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this is a demonstration that thou art sincerely good, and that thy goodness is not counterfeit and taken up upon any sinister and hypocritical end.
this is a demonstration that thou art sincerely good, and that thy Goodness is not counterfeit and taken up upon any sinister and hypocritical end.
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It is good to be good with the good;
It is good to be good with the good;
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but it is most excellent to be good amongst the bad, and to be best amongst the worst.
but it is most excellent to be good among the bad, and to be best among the worst.
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From hence learn the power and unlooseableness of saving grace; grace makes a man good in the worst times;
From hence Learn the power and unlooseableness of Saving grace; grace makes a man good in the worst times;
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let a man be cast into prison or bad company (which is the worst temptation) yet he shall not lose his grace:
let a man be cast into prison or bad company (which is the worst temptation) yet he shall not loose his grace:
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true grace is compared to oyle;
true grace is compared to oil;
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now cast oyl into a vessel of water, and the oyl will not mix with the water,
now cast oil into a vessel of water, and the oil will not mix with the water,
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but will lie on the top;
but will lie on the top;
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grace will swim upon the water of temptation ▪ As all the water in the salt sea cannot make the fish salt:
grace will swim upon the water of temptation ▪ As all the water in the salt sea cannot make the Fish salt:
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so all the wicked in the world cannot change the nature of grace; a good man like the fish retains his goodness in bad places;
so all the wicked in the world cannot change the nature of grace; a good man like the Fish retains his Goodness in bad places;
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thus Joseph retained his goodnesse in the Court of wicked Pharaoh, Nehemiah in the Court of Artaxerxes, Obadiah in Ahab 's Court, Daniel in Nebuchadnezzars, the Saints in Nero 's houshold,
thus Joseph retained his Goodness in the Court of wicked Pharaoh, Nehemiah in the Court of Artaxerxes, Obadiah in Ahab is Court, daniel in Nebuchadnezar's, the Saints in Nero is household,
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and Abijah in wicked and idolatrous Ieroboam 's house. Though it be a commendable thing to be good in bad places;
and Abijah in wicked and idolatrous Jeroboam is house. Though it be a commendable thing to be good in bad places;
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yet you ought to bewail your living in bad places: it is your misery, though not your sin; yet you ought to bewail your living in bad places: it is your misery, though not your since;
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thus did Isaiah, Wo is me, I am undone;
thus did Isaiah, Woe is me, I am undone;
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because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;
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so David, Wo is me that I dwell in Mesech, and have my habitation in the tents of Kedar, i. e.
so David, Woe is me that I dwell in Mesech, and have my habitation in the tents of Kedar, i. e.
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with the sinful, idolatrous and barbarous people, the posterity of Ishmael; thus Lots righteous soul was vexed from day to day, while he dwelt in Sodom, and saw their unclean conversations.
with the sinful, idolatrous and barbarous people, the posterity of Ishmael; thus Lots righteous soul was vexed from day to day, while he dwelled in Sodom, and saw their unclean conversations.
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Hence we may gather, that it is our duty, the more bad the place or family is where God hath cast your dwelling, the better and more blameless you should labour to be;
Hence we may gather, that it is our duty, the more bad the place or family is where God hath cast your Dwelling, the better and more blameless you should labour to be;
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you will by this adorn your Profession, stop the mouths of adversaries, allure and win others to imbrace Christianity.
you will by this adorn your Profession, stop the mouths of Adversaries, allure and win Others to embrace Christianity.
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— We must be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, amongst whom ye shine as lights in the world. — We must be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse Nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.
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Stars shine brightest in a dark night, & fire burneth hottest in a cold and frosty day:
Stars shine Brightest in a dark night, & fire burns hottest in a cold and frosty day:
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so should thy star of profession shine brightest in darkest places, where thou livest, and the fire of thy zeal burn hottest in cold time,
so should thy star of profession shine Brightest in Darkest places, where thou Livest, and the fire of thy zeal burn hottest in cold time,
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when the love of many waxes cold.
when the love of many Waxes cold.
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Then certainly it is a vain plea for men to excuse their wickedness, because they live in bad places;
Then Certainly it is a vain plea for men to excuse their wickedness, Because they live in bad places;
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this was Abrahams fault to excuse his lie by being at Gerar. Seneca blames men of laying the fault of their badness on the place where they live:
this was Abrahams fault to excuse his lie by being At Gerar. Senecca blames men of laying the fault of their badness on the place where they live:
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I am not ambitious by nature, but no man that lives at Rome can be otherwise. I am not given to costly and rich Apparel, I am not ambitious by nature, but no man that lives At Room can be otherwise. I am not given to costly and rich Apparel,
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but I must do so when I am at Rome. It is the badnesse of thy heart, and not the place that makes thee bad;but I must do so when I am At Room. It is the badness of thy heart, and not the place that makes thee bad;
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no place though never so good, can exempt a man from sin;
no place though never so good, can exempt a man from since;
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the Angels sinned in Heaven, Adam in Paradise, Judas in Christs family, and no place though never so bad can excuse a man from sin.
the Angels sinned in Heaven, Adam in Paradise, Judas in Christ family, and no place though never so bad can excuse a man from since.
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If it be so commendable to be good in bad places, then it is abominable to be bad in good places, to be dirty swine in a fair meadow;
If it be so commendable to be good in bad places, then it is abominable to be bad in good places, to be dirty Swine in a fair meadow;
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Oh how many are bad in good families, who despise good counsels, and hate the duties of Religion in religious families!
O how many Are bad in good families, who despise good Counsels, and hate the duties of Religion in religious families!
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If it was bad for Peter to be evil amongst the High-Priests servants, how abominable was it for Judas to be a Traitor amongst the Apostles,
If it was bad for Peter to be evil among the High priests Servants, how abominable was it for Judas to be a Traitor among the Apostles,
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and in the family of Christ himself! Delight not to be in bad places and companys;
and in the family of christ himself! Delight not to be in bad places and companys;
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to delight in such, argues thou art bad thy self. We are to hate the garment spotted with the flesh; to delight in such, argues thou art bad thy self. We Are to hate the garment spotted with the Flesh;
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some expound this, To avoid the occasions of sin:
Some expound this, To avoid the occasions of since:
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but Mr. Perkins gives this sense, To hate bad company, and he saith, it alludes unto the Ceremonial law, That if a man had a leprous garment, or a•ga•ment any otherwise made unclean, his company was to be a voided.
but Mr. Perkins gives this sense, To hate bad company, and he Says, it alludes unto the Ceremonial law, That if a man had a leprous garment, or a•ga•ment any otherwise made unclean, his company was to be a voided.
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God therefore gave that command, Not to plough with an Oxe and an Asse together the Asse was an unclean creature,
God Therefore gave that command, Not to plough with an Ox and an Ass together the Ass was an unclean creature,
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and the Oxe was one of the clean beasts, and they must not be in the same yoke;
and the Ox was one of the clean beasts, and they must not be in the same yoke;
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To note, (say Divines) that Gods people and prophane persons must not be yoked together. To note, (say Divines) that God's people and profane Persons must not be yoked together.
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Though they may occasionally meet together, yet they must not be yoked together;
Though they may occasionally meet together, yet they must not be yoked together;
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a man may trade with the wickedest man alive, commerce is not forbidden, but our joyning with wicked men in a needlesse familiarity.
a man may trade with the wickedest man alive, commerce is not forbidden, but our joining with wicked men in a needless familiarity.
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Keep company with the godly, and delight your selves with such as are good.
Keep company with the godly, and delight your selves with such as Are good.
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It is lawful to be in bad company when a just occasion calls, but it is profitable to be in good company.
It is lawful to be in bad company when a just occasion calls, but it is profitable to be in good company.
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He that walketh with wise men shall be wise, but he that is a companion of fools shall be destroyed. He that walks with wise men shall be wise, but he that is a Companion of Fools shall be destroyed.
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As a man that comes in a shop of persumes wil carry away the sent with him:
As a man that comes in a shop of perfumes will carry away the sent with him:
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so a man by conversing with the godly shall carry away some good with him. Labour to to chuse those for thy companions from whom thou mayest get some good;
so a man by conversing with the godly shall carry away Some good with him. Labour to to choose those for thy Sodales from whom thou Mayest get Some good;
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but if God should cast thee into a house like the family of Jeroboam, imitate good Abijah, of whom it is said, That in him was found some good to the Lord God of Israel,
but if God should cast thee into a house like the family of Jeroboam, imitate good Abijah, of whom it is said, That in him was found Some good to the Lord God of Israel,
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even in the house of Ieroboam. even in the house of Jeroboam.
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Sermon II. At Lawrence Jury, London. 1650. 1 KING. 14. part of the 13. verse.
Sermon II At Lawrence Jury, London. 1650. 1 KING. 14. part of the 13. verse.
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— Because in him there is found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel, in the house of Jeroboam.
— Because in him there is found Some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel, in the house of Jeroboam.
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HAving dispatched the Observations which may be gathered from the circumstance in the Text, I come to that main Doctrine which I intend to handle, which is;
HAving dispatched the Observations which may be gathered from the circumstance in the Text, I come to that main Doctrine which I intend to handle, which is;
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God doth not onely exactly take notice of, but also tenderly cherish, and graciously reward the smallest beginnings,
God does not only exactly take notice of, but also tenderly cherish, and graciously reward the Smallest beginnings,
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and weakest measures of grace, which he works in the hearts of his own people. I might produce a cloud of testimonies to confirm this point.
and Weakest measures of grace, which he works in the hearts of his own people. I might produce a cloud of testimonies to confirm this point.
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Our Saviour Christ said, that be wil not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax. Observe, it is not said;
Our Saviour christ said, that be will not break the Bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax. Observe, it is not said;
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the strong Oak shal not be broken, but the bruised reed shall not be broken; not the light and flaming torch, but the smoking flax, shal not be quenched.
the strong Oak shall not be broken, but the Bruised reed shall not be broken; not the Light and flaming torch, but the smoking flax, shall not be quenched.
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— Smoking flax, where there is but little fire, and much smoke of infirmity, yet Christ will not quench it, i. e. he will-cherish it;
— Smoking flax, where there is but little fire, and much smoke of infirmity, yet christ will not quench it, i. e. he will-cherish it;
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here is the figure Meiosis, here is lesse spoken then intended.
Here is the figure Meiosis, Here is less spoken then intended.
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— He will be so far from quenching, that he will cherish the smoking fl•x; as in another place God is said, that he will not despise a broken heart, i. e. He will highly esteem it.
— He will be so Far from quenching, that he will cherish the smoking fl•x; as in Another place God is said, that he will not despise a broken heart, i. e. He will highly esteem it.
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Solomon speaks of the fig-tree putting forth her green figs, and the Vine with her tender grapes gives a good smell, that is, the little measure and weak beginnings of grace in young Converts, do please the Lord Jesus Christ,Solomon speaks of the Fig tree putting forth her green figs, and the Vine with her tender grapes gives a good smell, that is, the little measure and weak beginnings of grace in young Converts, do please the Lord jesus christ,
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and are as a sweet smel in his nostrils. Again, Christ saith, Let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender gr•p• appear, and the pomegranate bud forth.
and Are as a sweet Smell in his nostrils. Again, christ Says, Let us see if the vine flourish, whither the tender gr•p• appear, and the pomegranate bud forth.
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The green buds regarded by Christ as well as the ripe and grown fruit. In opening of the Doctrine, I shall endeavour to clear these two things;
The green buds regarded by christ as well as the ripe and grown fruit. In opening of the Doctrine, I shall endeavour to clear these two things;
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1. That some of Gods people have but weak measures and small beginnings of grace. 2. Though there be but a little grace, yet God will regard and reward it.
1. That Some of God's people have but weak measures and small beginnings of grace. 2. Though there be but a little grace, yet God will regard and reward it.
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1. That some of Gods people have but a little grace, —, have but the beginnings of grace wrought in their souls.
1. That Some of God's people have but a little grace, —, have but the beginnings of grace wrought in their Souls.
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In the handling whereof are three things, 1. The truth of the Proposition may be made good from the Scriptures.
In the handling whereof Are three things, 1. The truth of the Proposition may be made good from the Scriptures.
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2. I will lay down notes of discovery, to know such as have but small measures of grace wrought in them.
2. I will lay down notes of discovery, to know such as have but small measures of grace wrought in them.
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3. And then shew why God in his wisdom will not suffer his people to be all of an equall strength and stature in grace.
3. And then show why God in his Wisdom will not suffer his people to be all of an equal strength and stature in grace.
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1. How douth it appear that some of Gods people are but weak in grace?
1. How douth it appear that Some of God's people Are but weak in grace?
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1. By the different names and titles that are given unto Christians in holy Scriptures, arguing they are of different measure and growth in grace. 1. Some are called strong men, and others weak. 2. Some are called Babes in Christ, and others called grown men. 3. Some are called Trees of Righteousnes•, Plants of renown, that grow like Cedars in Lebanon:
1. By the different names and titles that Are given unto Christians in holy Scriptures, arguing they Are of different measure and growth in grace. 1. some Are called strong men, and Others weak. 2. some Are called Babes in christ, and Others called grown men. 3. some Are called Trees of Righteousnes•, Plants of renown, that grow like Cedars in Lebanon:
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Others are but a bruised reed. Some are Kids in Christs flock, and Lambs: Others are as the He-Goats that go stately before the flock.
Others Are but a Bruised reed. some Are Kids in Christ flock, and Lambs: Others Are as the He-Goats that go stately before the flock.
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4. Some have grace flaming forth in much zeal and vivacity, they have the spirit of burning; and others are but smoking flax, i. e.
4. some have grace flaming forth in much zeal and vivacity, they have the Spirit of burning; and Others Are but smoking flax, i. e.
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Christians that have much of the smoke of infirmity, & but little of the flame of grace.
Christians that have much of the smoke of infirmity, & but little of the flame of grace.
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2. By the Analogy that is between spiritual and natural differences of age, strength, and stature in man;
2. By the Analogy that is between spiritual and natural differences of age, strength, and stature in man;
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the Holy Scripture exactly sets down all the different degrees of grace, under the similitude of the different ages of men.
the Holy Scripture exactly sets down all the different Degrees of grace, under the similitude of the different ages of men.
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1. There is a forming of Christ in the heart, and so a spiritual conception. 2. There are those that are but new-born Babes in Christ.
1. There is a forming of christ in the heart, and so a spiritual conception. 2. There Are those that Are but newborn Babes in christ.
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3. There are some that are advanced from infancy to be Young-men. 3. There Are Some that Are advanced from infancy to be Young men.
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4. There are some that are grown men in Christ, Old men. — And all this doth but set forth the different degrees of grace that are in Christians, some having less some more.
4. There Are Some that Are grown men in christ, Old men. — And all this does but Set forth the different Degrees of grace that Are in Christians, Some having less Some more.
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— In the Church of Christ, which is his Orchard, there are trees of all sorts, Spikenard and Saffron, Calamus and Cynamon with all trees of Frankinzense, Myrre and Aloes, &c. Brightman on this Scripture notes, that hereby is meant the several sorts of Christians.
— In the Church of christ, which is his Orchard, there Are trees of all sorts, Spikenard and Saffron, Calamus and Cinnamon with all trees of Frankinzense, Myrrh and Aloes, etc. Brightman on this Scripture notes, that hereby is meant the several sorts of Christians.
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Spikenard & Saffron are young weak Professors; these are tender Plants that scarce lift up the head above the ground.
Spikenard & Saffron Are young weak Professors; these Are tender Plants that scarce lift up the head above the ground.
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Calamus & Cynamon which are shrubs of two cubits high, more Christians of a middle size;
Calamus & Cinnamon which Are shrubs of two cubits high, more Christians of a middle size;
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& the other trees note Christians of a more eminent measure and growth in grace.
& the other trees note Christians of a more eminent measure and growth in grace.
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A second question, How may a man know himself, that be is but of a little measure and small beginning in grace? A second question, How may a man know himself, that be is but of a little measure and small beginning in grace?
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1. To be much in dependance on duties, argues thou art but weak in grace.
1. To be much in dependence on duties, argues thou art but weak in grace.
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A young Christian is like a young Carpenter, he makes many chips, & hath many blows,
A young Christian is like a young Carpenter, he makes many chips, & hath many blows,
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but doth not make such smooth work as an experienced Carpenter, who will make fewer chips,
but does not make such smooth work as an experienced Carpenter, who will make fewer chips,
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and at fewer blows better work:
and At fewer blows better work:
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so young Christians, they are much in the use of duty, but they are ap to relie upon duty;
so young Christians, they Are much in the use of duty, but they Are Apostle to rely upon duty;
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they think duties make them Saints, & they are apt to make Saviours of their duties.
they think duties make them Saints, & they Are apt to make Saviors of their duties.
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Young Christians are 1. Affectionate in duties, and 2. Frequent in their duties. 3. And see not their failings in their duties,
Young Christians Are 1. Affectionate in duties, and 2. Frequent in their duties. 3. And see not their failings in their duties,
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and so are apt to rest on their duties.
and so Are apt to rest on their duties.
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As it is a signe of an Apostate Professor to cast off duty, so also a note of a young and weak Professor to rest too much upon his duties.
As it is a Signen of an Apostate Professor to cast off duty, so also a note of a young and weak Professor to rest too much upon his duties.
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2. A weak Christian is not clearly insighted into the close & spirituall failings, which cleave to his performances.
2. A weak Christian is not clearly insighted into the close & spiritual failings, which cleave to his performances.
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He doth see his gifts, and takes notice of his affections, but he doth not see the vanity of his minde, the unsoundness of his ends, his carnal dependance upon his duty, self-love and vaine glory;
He does see his Gifts, and Takes notice of his affections, but he does not see the vanity of his mind, the unsoundness of his ends, his carnal dependence upon his duty, Self-love and vain glory;
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but in tract of time a grown Christian doth take notice of these things in himself;
but in tract of time a grown Christian does take notice of these things in himself;
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an experienced Christian will take as much notice of his failing in duty, as of his ability in it,
an experienced Christian will take as much notice of his failing in duty, as of his ability in it,
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and though he discerne an inlargement of gifts and graces in him at some times;
and though he discern an enlargement of Gifts and graces in him At Some times;
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yet he still discerns much spiritual pride, popular applause, ostentation of gifts, too much forwardnesse in setting out his parts, which a weak Christian seldom perceives.
yet he still discerns much spiritual pride, popular applause, ostentation of Gifts, too much forwardness in setting out his parts, which a weak Christian seldom perceives.
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3. To have a scrupulous conscience about matters of indifferency argues a weak Christian;
3. To have a scrupulous conscience about matters of indifferency argues a weak Christian;
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for so the Apostle cals them, weak in the faith, such as did binde the conscience when the Scriptures left it free. One believer thought he might eat any thing, for so the Apostle calls them, weak in the faith, such as did bind the conscience when the Scriptures left it free. One believer Thought he might eat any thing,
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and another doubted of the lawfulnes of eating sundry things.
and Another doubted of the lawfulness of eating sundry things.
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Now those that doubted, the Apostle cals Weak; and the weak conscience is apt to be defiled.
Now those that doubted, the Apostle calls Weak; and the weak conscience is apt to be defiled.
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Not to know our liberty, & to abuse our liberty, is an argument we have but little grace.
Not to know our liberty, & to abuse our liberty, is an argument we have but little grace.
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Young Converts make more sinners then ever God made, they perplex and intangle themselves meerly in indifferent things.
Young Converts make more Sinners then ever God made, they perplex and entangle themselves merely in indifferent things.
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It is true, there ought to be a consciencious tendernesse in all Christians: tendernesse of conscience is our duty, but a tormenting, intangling scrupulosity is our infirmity:
It is true, there ought to be a conscientious tenderness in all Christians: tenderness of conscience is our duty, but a tormenting, intangling scrupulosity is our infirmity:
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and yet as a weak Christian is better then no Christian, a weake faith is better then a dead faith;
and yet as a weak Christian is better then no Christian, a weak faith is better then a dead faith;
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so a scrupulous conscience is better then a seared conscience.
so a scrupulous conscience is better then a seared conscience.
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4. To be so intently set on the exercises of Religion as to neglect our particular callings, is a signe we are but weak in grace.
4. To be so intently Set on the exercises of Religion as to neglect our particular callings, is a Signen we Are but weak in grace.
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It was a good saying of that famous man of God, Dr. Sibbs; I like that Christian well, that will hear much and live much, that, will pray much and work much.
It was a good saying of that famous man of God, Dr. Sibbs; I like that Christian well, that will hear much and live much, that, will pray much and work much.
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In young Converts their affections are strong and stirring, and they think they can never hear enough, In young Converts their affections Are strong and stirring, and they think they can never hear enough,
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and they many times do neglect the duties of their callings, which doth argue their weaknesse and infirmity.
and they many times do neglect the duties of their callings, which does argue their weakness and infirmity.
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An experienced grown Christian, is regular in his general and particular calling; so as the one shall not justle and hinder the other.
an experienced grown Christian, is regular in his general and particular calling; so as the one shall not justle and hinder the other.
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5. To have mens persons in admiration argues weaknesse in grace; such were the Corinthians who had mens persons in admiration:
5. To have men's Persons in admiration argues weakness in grace; such were the Corinthians who had men's Persons in admiration:
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the Apostle calls them, Children, Babes and poor, low, and carnall Christians: Babes, though they had the life of Christians;
the Apostle calls them, Children, Babes and poor, low, and carnal Christians: Babes, though they had the life of Christians;
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yet they had but little of the strength of Christians. — They were carnal, they savoure'd more of the flesh then of the Spirit.
yet they had but little of the strength of Christians. — They were carnal, they savoureed more of the Flesh then of the Spirit.
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Ignorance is often a cause of admiration;
Ignorance is often a cause of admiration;
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weak Christians who have but little knowledge, are apt to be so taken with mens persons, that one cryes, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollo,
weak Christians who have but little knowledge, Are apt to be so taken with men's Persons, that one cries, I am of Paul, and Another, I am of Apollo,
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and so fall into the sin condemned of having the faith of Christ with respect of persons, to cry up one Minister, and to cry down others.
and so fallen into the since condemned of having the faith of christ with respect of Persons, to cry up one Minister, and to cry down Others.
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To idolize some, & to despise others argues that thou art weak in faith. A solid Christian loves all good ministers, and can contemne none.
To idolise Some, & to despise Others argues that thou art weak in faith. A solid Christian loves all good Ministers, and can contemn none.
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6. To be easily seduced and led away into error, argues but weaknesse in grace.
6. To be Easily seduced and led away into error, argues but weakness in grace.
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Those the Apostle calls Children who are tossed to and fro, and carried about with every winde of doctrine. Those the Apostle calls Children who Are tossed to and from, and carried about with every wind of Doctrine.
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Weaknesse of head doth argue that grace is not very strong in thy heart.
Weakness of head does argue that grace is not very strong in thy heart.
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The way not to fall from our stedfastnesse, is, to grow in grace; for the Apostle Peter doth joyn those two duties together, having given a caution, vers. 17. not to fall from steadfastnesse, vers.
The Way not to fallen from our steadfastness, is, to grow in grace; for the Apostle Peter does join those two duties together, having given a caution, vers. 17. not to fallen from steadfastness, vers.
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18. He gives counsel to grow in grace; strong Christians are stedfast, whereas weak ones are inconstant;
18. He gives counsel to grow in grace; strong Christians Are steadfast, whereas weak ones Are inconstant;
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and therefore those Professors that have been whirl'd about with divers opinions, it is an evidence they have but weak grace, if any.
and Therefore those Professors that have been whirled about with diverse opinions, it is an evidence they have but weak grace, if any.
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7. Such as are only acquainted with the common Principles of Religion, without further search into the depths and mysteries of Religion.
7. Such as Are only acquainted with the Common Principles of Religion, without further search into the depths and Mysteres of Religion.
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— There are some Professors who may be fitly stiled Babes in Christ, because they have need of milk, being unskilfull in the Word of Righteousnesse, that is, in the more solid doctrines of the Gospel, concerning Christ, who is our Righteousness.
— There Are Some Professors who may be fitly styled Babes in christ, Because they have need of milk, being unskilful in the Word of Righteousness, that is, in the more solid doctrines of the Gospel, Concerning christ, who is our Righteousness.
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Thus the Disciples and Apostles of Christ knew but little of the mystery of our Redemption at first,
Thus the Disciples and Apostles of christ knew but little of the mystery of our Redemption At First,
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and were ignorant concerning the Passsion of Christ, of the Resurrection, as also of the Ascension of Christ, till the Holy Ghost came and taught them these things,
and were ignorant Concerning the Passion of christ, of the Resurrection, as also of the Ascension of christ, till the Holy Ghost Come and taught them these things,
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and brought those things to remembrance that Christ had taught them.
and brought those things to remembrance that christ had taught them.
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8. Weak Christians are strong in affections, and not in judgment, they have usually more heat then light;
8. Weak Christians Are strong in affections, and not in judgement, they have usually more heat then Light;
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young Christians are like young horses, they have much metal, but are not so fit for a journey,
young Christians Are like young Horses, they have much metal, but Are not so fit for a journey,
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because they are not so through paced:
Because they Are not so through paced:
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there are many Christians that have much zeal and affection, but are not so solid in their judgments;
there Are many Christians that have much zeal and affection, but Are not so solid in their Judgments;
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but this argues much weakenesse in grace. 9. A weak Christian is one that cannot bear reproof.
but this argues much weakness in grace. 9. A weak Christian is one that cannot bear reproof.
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Sharp weather will discover whether thou art of a weak or sound body; Sharp weather will discover whither thou art of a weak or found body;
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— so a sharp reproof will discover whether thou art of a weak spiritual temper & constitution.
— so a sharp reproof will discover whither thou art of a weak spiritual temper & constitution.
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When Nathan came to David he could bear the reproof, though the Prophet told him to his face, He was the man that had sinned;
When Nathan Come to David he could bear the reproof, though the Prophet told him to his face, He was the man that had sinned;
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but Asa, though a good man, could not endure the faithfull reproof of a Prophet, But was wroth with the Seer, and put him in the prison-house.
but Asa, though a good man, could not endure the faithful reproof of a Prophet, But was wroth with the Seer, and put him in the Prison house.
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10. A weak Believer is one that can trust God for his soul, but not for his body.
10. A weak Believer is one that can trust God for his soul, but not for his body.
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— So Jesus Christ argues that those had little faith, who did expect heaven and happinesse from God their Father,
— So jesus christ argues that those had little faith, who did expect heaven and happiness from God their Father,
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and durst trust him with their souls and eternal concerments, & yet durst not trust him for food & raiment.
and durst trust him with their Souls and Eternal concernments, & yet durst not trust him for food & raiment.
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There are those that dare trust God for heaven, and yet not trust him for earth,
There Are those that Dare trust God for heaven, and yet not trust him for earth,
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but these are NONLATINALPHABET of little faith. The Disciples when they wanted bread, began to reason amongst themselves how they should be supplyed.
but these Are of little faith. The Disciples when they wanted bred, began to reason among themselves how they should be supplied.
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— Oh ye of little faith (saith Christ) Why do you thus reason? Can you trust me for the bread of eternal life,
— O you of little faith (Says christ) Why do you thus reason? Can you trust me for the bred of Eternal life,
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and dare you not trust me for the bread of this life? Be not then discouraged you that discern in your selves but small measures of grace;and Dare you not trust me for the bred of this life? Be not then discouraged you that discern in your selves but small measures of grace;
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look on your wants and imperfections, so as to grow in grace, and not to be content with any measure: look on your Wants and imperfections, so as to grow in grace, and not to be content with any measure:
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But look not on the small beginnings in grace, as discouragement to you.
But look not on the small beginnings in grace, as discouragement to you.
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When you see in a field a great Oake, you may say, this great tree was once but a small acorne.
When you see in a field a great Oak, you may say, this great tree was once but a small acorn.
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Those Christians who are now but small spriggs, may hereafter be tall Cedars: say to thy soul, though I am but weak, yet I shall be strong:
Those Christians who Are now but small sprigs, may hereafter be tall Cedars: say to thy soul, though I am but weak, yet I shall be strong:
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grace where it is true will be growing, the smoking flax may be a burning and shining lampe in Gods Candlestick:
grace where it is true will be growing, the smoking flax may be a burning and shining lamp in God's Candlestick:
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and therefore as you must not be content with the greatest measure of grace; so neither be discouraged with the least measure of Grace.
and Therefore as you must not be content with the greatest measure of grace; so neither be discouraged with the least measure of Grace.
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A grain of mustard seed, may grow a great tree. Content not your selves with small measures of grace;
A grain of mustard seed, may grow a great tree. Content not your selves with small measures of grace;
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a little of the world will not content you. a little of the world will not content you.
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— In the womb a foot contents us, three foot in the Cradle, and seven foot in the grave:
— In the womb a foot contents us, three foot in the Cradle, and seven foot in the grave:
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but betwixt the Cradle and the grave, a whole world will not content us, and shall a little grace content us? For wealth and desire of it, thou art as the Horse-leech which cries, give,
but betwixt the Cradle and the grave, a Whole world will not content us, and shall a little grace content us? For wealth and desire of it, thou art as the Horseleech which cries, give,
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and as the grave that never saith it is enough; and for grace wilt thou be content with a little?
and as the grave that never Says it is enough; and for grace wilt thou be content with a little?
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Sermon III. At Lawrence Jury, London. March 16. 1650 / 1. 1. KINGS 14. part of the 13. verse.
Sermon III. At Lawrence Jury, London. March 16. 1650 / 1. 1. KINGS 14. part of the 13. verse.
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— Because in him there is found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
— Because in him there is found Some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
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WE have given some Scripture Characters of those that have a little grace, now we proceed to resolve a third question.
WE have given Some Scripture Characters of those that have a little grace, now we proceed to resolve a third question.
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3. Quest. Why doth God so order and ordain it, that among his own people all shall not be of an equal stature in Christ, 3. Quest. Why does God so order and ordain it, that among his own people all shall not be of an equal stature in christ,
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but there are of them some in whom there shall be but the beginnings of grace found?
but there Are of them Some in whom there shall be but the beginnings of grace found?
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Answ. It is true, it is not with Regeneration as it was in the Creation; Answer It is true, it is not with Regeneration as it was in the Creation;
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it is not with the Trees of Righteousnesse, as it was with the Trees of Paradise, which were created all perfect at the first:
it is not with the Trees of Righteousness, as it was with the Trees of Paradise, which were created all perfect At the First:
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but it is not so in the Work of Grace, we are not perfectly sanctified,
but it is not so in the Work of Grace, we Are not perfectly sanctified,
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nor at once, but we perfect holinesse in the fear of God, and that by degrees;
nor At once, but we perfect holiness in the Fear of God, and that by Degrees;
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and God hath given to some of his people but small beginnings and measures of grace, and that for these Reasons.
and God hath given to Some of his people but small beginnings and measures of grace, and that for these Reasons.
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1. To put a difference between our estate on earth, and our being in heaven.
1. To put a difference between our estate on earth, and our being in heaven.
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In heaven we shall all have an equal stature in grace, though it be disputed that there are different degrees of glory.
In heaven we shall all have an equal stature in grace, though it be disputed that there Are different Degrees of glory.
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But in heaven the spirits of just men shall all be made perfect, and there we shall all come unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ.
But in heaven the spirits of just men shall all be made perfect, and there we shall all come unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ.
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All believers here are justified by God alike. All believers Here Are justified by God alike.
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God doth not acquit the strong, and hold guilty the weak, but justification is alike to all,
God does not acquit the strong, and hold guilty the weak, but justification is alike to all,
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but our sanctification is not alike, but when we come to heaven, our sanctification shall be then as our Justification is now, that is, perfect and equal, we shall have not only a perfection of parts, but of degrees.
but our sanctification is not alike, but when we come to heaven, our sanctification shall be then as our Justification is now, that is, perfect and equal, we shall have not only a perfection of parts, but of Degrees.
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2. This is to make men live in a continual dependance upon divine influxe and supplies from the Spirit of God.
2. This is to make men live in a continual dependence upon divine influx and supplies from the Spirit of God.
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If children should be born perfect men as Adam was created, we should not then see that continual need of, & dependance on our Parents.
If children should be born perfect men as Adam was created, we should not then see that continual need of, & dependence on our Parents.
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We are bred in the womb, and afterward born in the world, and then by degrees grow up from stature to stature;
We Are bred in the womb, and afterwards born in the world, and then by Degrees grow up from stature to stature;
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and so it is in grace, God deals thus — Converting grace doth not make us so perfect as we shall be afterward.
and so it is in grace, God deals thus — Converting grace does not make us so perfect as we shall be afterwards.
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At the first Creation he made the trees all fruitful, and at their full growth;
At the First Creation he made the trees all fruitful, and At their full growth;
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but now 'tis otherwise, they are first kernels or seeds, then plants before they are grown trees,
but now it's otherwise, they Are First kernels or seeds, then plants before they Are grown trees,
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and they have dependance on the influences of heaven:
and they have dependence on the influences of heaven:
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so we are first babes, then young men, and then strong men in Christ, to keep our souls in a dependance on Gods grace.
so we Are First babes, then young men, and then strong men in christ, to keep our Souls in a dependence on God's grace.
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3. For the greater ornament of the mystical body of Christ.
3. For the greater ornament of the mystical body of christ.
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In a natural body, if every member should be of an equal bignesse, the body would be monstrous:
In a natural body, if every member should be of an equal bigness, the body would be monstrous:
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but the body is so proportioned in its different members, that the lesser become serviceable to the greater,
but the body is so proportioned in its different members, that the lesser become serviceable to the greater,
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and so they all orderly discharge their mutual operations.
and so they all orderly discharge their mutual operations.
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As in Musick there would be no harmony, if the strings were all of an equal bignesse;
As in Music there would be no harmony, if the strings were all of an equal bigness;
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but one string being the base, and the other the treble, that makes the Musick to be more melodious;
but one string being the base, and the other the triple, that makes the Music to be more melodious;
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so it is in grace, the different degrees of grace makes the body of Christ more harmonious.
so it is in grace, the different Degrees of grace makes the body of christ more harmonious.
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It is here as in some curious piece of needle work;
It is Here as in Some curious piece of needle work;
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if all the silkes were of one colour, it would not set out the work with so much lustre and amiablenesse,
if all the silks were of one colour, it would not Set out the work with so much lustre and amiableness,
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as the variety of colours will do.
as the variety of colours will do.
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4. To make Gods people see a necessity of maintaining fellowship and communion together, to edifie and build up each other.
4. To make God's people see a necessity of maintaining fellowship and communion together, to edify and built up each other.
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There would be no need of Christian discourse and holy fellowship, did not our weaknesse require it.
There would be no need of Christian discourse and holy fellowship, did not our weakness require it.
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As among the members of the body, God hath so ordered them, that each member is serviceable to another, the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee:
As among the members of the body, God hath so ordered them, that each member is serviceable to Another, the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee:
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so among the people of God, some being weak, others strong, there is a necessity of maintaining Communion together. so among the people of God, Some being weak, Others strong, there is a necessity of maintaining Communion together.
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There is an instinct in nature, that things weak in themselves cleave to those things which are stronger then they.
There is an instinct in nature, that things weak in themselves cleave to those things which Are Stronger then they.
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The Conies are but a feeble flock, yet make they their houses in the rocks: The Conies Are but a feeble flock, yet make they their houses in the Rocks:
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among birds the Dove the silliest and most shiftlesse creature, yet she hides her self in the clefts of the rock;
among Birds the Dove the silliest and most shiftless creature, yet she hides her self in the clefts of the rock;
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the Vine among the trees the weakest, yet it clings to the wall; the Hopps among the plants, yet it twines about the pole.
the Vine among the trees the Weakest, yet it clings to the wall; the Hops among the plants, yet it twines about the pole.
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So God hath ordered it in his infinite wisdom, that some Christians should be stronger,
So God hath ordered it in his infinite Wisdom, that Some Christians should be Stronger,
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and some weaker in grace, that the strong may help the weake, and each be serviceable to one another.
and Some Weaker in grace, that the strong may help the weak, and each be serviceable to one Another.
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5. To set out the glory of God in all his glorious attributes.
5. To Set out the glory of God in all his glorious attributes.
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1. This different size of grace in Christians, doth glorifie the mercy of God, and the free grace of God, who when there are some Christians that have but a little grace,
1. This different size of grace in Christians, does Glorify the mercy of God, and the free grace of God, who when there Are Some Christians that have but a little grace,
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yet God rewards those small measures of grace with great measures of glory.
yet God rewards those small measures of grace with great measures of glory.
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1. This magnifies the power of God, who when we are weak, yet the great God manifests his power in our weaknesse, yea, his strength is made perfect in weaknesse.
1. This Magnifies the power of God, who when we Are weak, yet the great God manifests his power in our weakness, yea, his strength is made perfect in weakness.
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And therefore Paul addes, vers. 10. For when I am weak, then am I strong, that is, in Christ. Is it not a demonstration of great power, to keep a small sparke of fire that it shall not be quenched in a flood of water? yet behold that little spark of grace in thee, shall not be quenched in thee by the flood and torrent of thy corruptions. And Therefore Paul adds, vers. 10. For when I am weak, then am I strong, that is, in christ. Is it not a demonstration of great power, to keep a small spark of fire that it shall not be quenched in a flood of water? yet behold that little spark of grace in thee, shall not be quenched in thee by the flood and torrent of thy corruptions.
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It is by Gods power that the least measure of grace shall be preserved.
It is by God's power that the least measure of grace shall be preserved.
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There is not so much of Gods power seen in preserving the Angels, as a weak Believer;
There is not so much of God's power seen in preserving the Angels, as a weak Believer;
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for the Angels, though mutable, yet are perfect creatures, they have no weights of sins and corruptions to pull them down. But alas!
for the Angels, though mutable, yet Are perfect creatures, they have no weights of Sins and corruptions to pull them down. But alas!
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we have such a bias and inclination to sin, that we are apt to be turned aside from God every moment.
we have such a bias and inclination to since, that we Are apt to be turned aside from God every moment.
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The Power of God is more seen in preserving a poor believer in the state of grace,
The Power of God is more seen in preserving a poor believer in the state of grace,
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then in preserving the Angels in the state of innocency.
then in preserving the Angels in the state of innocency.
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And as Gods power is seen in preserving of a little grace, so it's also seen in the increasing of small grace.
And as God's power is seen in preserving of a little grace, so it's also seen in the increasing of small grace.
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Grace is like to that cloud wch the Prophets servants saw, which at first was but like a mans hand, but afterwards, it overspread the whole heavens.
Grace is like to that cloud which the prophets Servants saw, which At First was but like a men hand, but afterwards, it overspread the Whole heavens.
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True grace is of a spreading and increasing nature; True grace is of a spreading and increasing nature;
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and therfore the increase of our graces may be shadowed out in the vision of the waters of the Sanctuary, which at first were but to the ankles after that to the knees, then to the loynes, and at last so deep that they could not be passed over.
and Therefore the increase of our graces may be shadowed out in the vision of the waters of the Sanctuary, which At First were but to the ankles After that to the knees, then to the loins, and At last so deep that they could not be passed over.
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3. God doth hereby glorifie his wisdome, As Gods wisdome is demonstrated in the world, by the variety of creatures, which are not all of the same bulk and bignesse,
3. God does hereby Glorify his Wisdom, As God's Wisdom is demonstrated in the world, by the variety of creatures, which Are not all of the same bulk and bigness,
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but some bigger and some lesser: so in the Church of God, his wisdom appears, that some Christians are of greater,
but Some bigger and Some lesser: so in the Church of God, his Wisdom appears, that Some Christians Are of greater,
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and some of a lesser measure of grace.
and Some of a lesser measure of grace.
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Search the whole Creation and you shall find the wisdome of God in the variety of Creatures.
Search the Whole Creation and you shall find the Wisdom of God in the variety of Creatures.
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In the heavens there are the greater and lesser lights, and so starres of different magnitude, doe beautifie and bespangle the heavens:
In the heavens there Are the greater and lesser lights, and so Stars of different magnitude, do beautify and bespangle the heavens:
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so in the sea there are greater and lesser fishes: in the air the great Eagle and little Sparrow:
so in the sea there Are greater and lesser Fish: in the air the great Eagl and little Sparrow:
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on the earth the Elephant and little Dog: amongst the creeping things there's the great Serpent and the little Pismire:
on the earth the Elephant and little Dog: among the creeping things there's the great Serpent and the little Pismire:
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amongst the vegetables, the tall Cedar and the Hysop on the wall: And also amongst the rationall Creatures, there is a Gyant and a Dwarfe:
among the vegetables, the tall Cedar and the Hyssop on the wall: And also among the rational Creatures, there is a Giant and a Dwarf:
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a grown man of a tall stature, and a childe but of a span long.
a grown man of a tall stature, and a child but of a span long.
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So is Gods wisdome greatly illustrated, that as there is variety of natural proportions in the world;
So is God's Wisdom greatly illustrated, that as there is variety of natural proportions in the world;
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so there are various proportions of grace in his Church amongst his children.
so there Are various proportions of grace in his Church among his children.
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Before I come to apply this point, which is of very great use to Gods children, for their comfort;
Before I come to apply this point, which is of very great use to God's children, for their Comfort;
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I shall lay down some general Positions about small measures of grace.
I shall lay down Some general Positions about small measures of grace.
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That in the Church there are found more weak Christians then strong, more young Converts then old and grown Christians.
That in the Church there Are found more weak Christians then strong, more young Converts then old and grown Christians.
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As in a Forrest there are more young sprouts then old trees, in a garden more young slips then old roots, in the world more young children then old men.
As in a Forest there Are more young sprouts then old trees, in a garden more young slips then old roots, in the world more young children then old men.
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In Niniveh there were 120000 Infants, but there was not such a number of old men.
In Nineveh there were 120000 Infants, but there was not such a number of old men.
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By how much things are perfect, by so much they are the fewer. By how much things Are perfect, by so much they Are the fewer.
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Look amongst other creatures, those that are of a bigger bulk are of a lesser number,
Look among other creatures, those that Are of a bigger bulk Are of a lesser number,
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as in the sea there are more young and little fish then great whales;
as in the sea there Are more young and little Fish then great Whale's;
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on the earth the smallest things are innumerable; in the aire there are more swarms of flies, then flocks of birds;
on the earth the Smallest things Are innumerable; in the air there Are more swarms of flies, then flocks of Birds;
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so in the Church of God there are more that are young and weak Converts then old Christians.
so in the Church of God there Are more that Are young and weak Converts then old Christians.
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It is with most Christians as it was with Jonathans signal arrows, which he shot to warn David by, of which two fel short,
It is with most Christians as it was with Jonathans signal arrows, which he shot to warn David by, of which two fell short,
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and but one beyond the mark:
and but one beyond the mark:
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— So where one Christian shoots home to the mark of the price of the high calling in Christ Jesus, there are many fall short.
— So where one Christian shoots home to the mark of the price of the high calling in christ jesus, there Are many fallen short.
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That there are many that have but weak measures and small beginnings of grace, who have been a long time under the Profession of Religion,
That there Are many that have but weak measures and small beginnings of grace, who have been a long time under the Profession of Religion,
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and under the means of grace;
and under the means of grace;
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such were the Hebrews, who for the time that they ought to be teachers, yet had need that one should teach them again, which be the first Principles of the Oracles of God,
such were the Hebrews, who for the time that they ought to be Teachers, yet had need that one should teach them again, which be the First Principles of the Oracles of God,
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and are become such as have need of milk and not of strong meat; and Are become such as have need of milk and not of strong meat;
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and I may accommodate to this purpose that speech of Christ, Many that are first shall be last,
and I may accommodate to this purpose that speech of christ, Many that Are First shall be last,
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and the last shall be first. and the last shall be First.
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There are many who went out early, and took as it were the first step in Profession of Religion;
There Are many who went out early, and took as it were the First step in Profession of Religion;
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and yet others have over-gone them, who went out after them.
and yet Others have overwent them, who went out After them.
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Many who have but weak measures of grace, have been of long standing under the meanes of grace.
Many who have but weak measures of grace, have been of long standing under the means of grace.
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And therefore Christians are not to judge the strength of grace by their Profession, but by their Proficiency;
And Therefore Christians Are not to judge the strength of grace by their Profession, but by their Proficiency;
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It is not how many yeares you have been Professors, but what experience and judgment have you gotten under Ordinances.
It is not how many Years you have been Professors, but what experience and judgement have you got under Ordinances.
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That the smallest measures of grace cannot merit eternal life and glory, because great measures cannot.
That the Smallest measures of grace cannot merit Eternal life and glory, Because great measures cannot.
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In merit there ought to be a proportion; but between grace and glory there is none; In merit there ought to be a proportion; but between grace and glory there is none;
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our services are imperfect, our salvation is perfect; our services but momentary, our glory is eternal;
our services Are imperfect, our salvation is perfect; our services but momentary, our glory is Eternal;
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there is no comparison between our light duties and eternal weight of glory. The Church in the Canticles is described according to the several parts of her body: there is no comparison between our Light duties and Eternal weight of glory. The Church in the Canticles is described according to the several parts of her body:
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Her voice is sweet, her Countenance comely, and her Doves eyes are btautifull. Her voice is sweet, her Countenance comely, and her Dove eyes Are btautifull.
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Behold thou art fair my Love, (saith Christ) thou hast Doves eyes, thy Cheekes are comely with rowes of Jewels,
Behold thou art fair my Love, (Says christ) thou hast Dove eyes, thy Cheeks Are comely with rows of Jewels,
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and thy neck with chains of Gold. and thy neck with chains of Gold.
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Now it is very observable, that though Christ commends the Churches Eyes, her Hair, her Teeth, her Lips and Speech, her Temples, her Breasts, her Neck, &c. yet he doth not commend her hands, to shew that though she be adorned with many graces,
Now it is very observable, that though christ commends the Churches Eyes, her Hair, her Teeth, her Lips and Speech, her Temples, her Breasts, her Neck, etc. yet he does not commend her hands, to show that though she be adorned with many graces,
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as with so many beautiful ornaments and cōmely lineaments, yet she merits nothing at the hands of Christ by all her doings.
as with so many beautiful Ornament and commely lineaments, yet she merits nothing At the hands of christ by all her doings.
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The Churches beauty is perfect through the comelinesse of Christ. The Churches beauty is perfect through the comeliness of christ.
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That believers ought not to rest satisfied with the small measures of grace, they have received; That believers ought not to rest satisfied with the small measures of grace, they have received;
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though a little grace may bring you to heaven, yet you are not to take up therewith;
though a little grace may bring you to heaven, yet you Are not to take up therewith;
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but if you have got a little grace, labour for more; and to quicken you hereunto, Consider,
but if you have god a little grace, labour for more; and to quicken you hereunto, Consider,
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1. Small measures of grace are not so sensible and evidential to your selves, little things because they are little, are not seen.
1. Small measures of grace Are not so sensible and evidential to your selves, little things Because they Are little, Are not seen.
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There may be a little dust hovering up and down in the aire, yet because it is small we see it not:
There may be a little dust hovering up and down in the air, yet Because it is small we see it not:
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this i• the reason why Christians doubt; grace is little, and therefore it is not discern'd.
this i• the reason why Christians doubt; grace is little, and Therefore it is not discerned.
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Compare Mat. 8. 28. with Mar. 4. 40. and we shal finde, that in Matthew, Christ saith, in his reproof to his disciples, O ye of little faith. Compare Mathew 8. 28. with Mar. 4. 40. and we shall find, that in Matthew, christ Says, in his reproof to his Disciples, Oh you of little faith.
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And in Mark, How is it that ye have no faith? You may from the variety of these expressions gather this, that a little faith unexercised,
And in Mark, How is it that you have no faith? You may from the variety of these expressions gather this, that a little faith unexercised,
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as to comfort, is as good as no faith:
as to Comfort, is as good as no faith:
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it was so little, it was as good as none in that particular exigence they were in;
it was so little, it was as good as none in that particular exigence they were in;
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you may have a little grace, and yet as to comfort, that little and weak grace may not further thee in a way of strong consolation.
you may have a little grace, and yet as to Comfort, that little and weak grace may not further thee in a Way of strong consolation.
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Not but that a weak Christian is accepted, that the weaker Christian may lie in his Fathers bosome;
Not but that a weak Christian is accepted, that the Weaker Christian may lie in his Father's bosom;
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— yet it is the strength of grace that gives us strong consolation.
— yet it is the strength of grace that gives us strong consolation.
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2. Consider, that small measures of grace, though they may bring you to heaven, yet they are not so usefull to others;
2. Consider, that small measures of grace, though they may bring you to heaven, yet they Are not so useful to Others;
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a weak Christian cannot do much good in Christian converse, because they want judgement and experience in the wayes of God;
a weak Christian cannot do much good in Christian converse, Because they want judgement and experience in the ways of God;
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and therfore such are not to be received to doubtfull disputations, but are to be born withal.
and Therefore such Are not to be received to doubtful disputations, but Are to be born withal.
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Spiritual and strong Christians are most useful. Young converts are not fit for some exercises about Religion; Spiritual and strong Christians Are most useful. Young converts Are not fit for Some exercises about Religion;
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they are not fit to strengthen others. When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren: It is not to be understood of his first conversion;
they Are not fit to strengthen Others. When thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers: It is not to be understood of his First conversion;
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but of his Progresse in Religion, as if Christ had said; when thou art strengthned thy self, strengthen thy brethren.
but of his Progress in Religion, as if christ had said; when thou art strengthened thy self, strengthen thy brothers.
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— There are some duties which young converts are not fit for;
— There Are Some duties which young converts Are not fit for;
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A piece of new cloth is not fit for an old garment, neither old bottles fit for new wine. A piece of new cloth is not fit for an old garment, neither old bottles fit for new wine.
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Pareus and most Expositors refer that place to that case of conscience, Why Christs disciples did not fast often: Pareus and most Expositors refer that place to that case of conscience, Why Christ Disciples did not fast often:
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— They were like old and weak bottles, and so were not fit for that strong duty which was as new wine,
— They were like old and weak bottles, and so were not fit for that strong duty which was as new wine,
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and would be apt to break them.
and would be apt to break them.
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Christ said to his disciples, That he had many things to say unto them, which in regard of their weaknesse they were not then able to hear.
christ said to his Disciples, That he had many things to say unto them, which in regard of their weakness they were not then able to hear.
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3, Nor are small measures of grace so honourable to God;
3, Nor Are small measures of grace so honourable to God;
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God is glorified, when his people bear much fruit. Much meanes and paines and little fruit, is a shame to the Vine dresser;
God is glorified, when his people bear much fruit. Much means and pains and little fruit, is a shame to the Vine dresser;
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and therefore believers must not rest satisfied with smal measures of grace.
and Therefore believers must not rest satisfied with small measures of grace.
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It is our duty to improve those smal measures of grace which God hath given us.
It is our duty to improve those small measures of grace which God hath given us.
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And consider, As he that is faithfull in a little, God will make him ruler over much. And Consider, As he that is faithful in a little, God will make him ruler over much.
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Use of grace will increase it; Use of grace will increase it;
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— yet if thy grace be increased, ascribe all to God, it is Gods pound, and not thy pains hath gained.
— yet if thy grace be increased, ascribe all to God, it is God's pound, and not thy pains hath gained.
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1. Vse is of comfort to weak Christians, to those young Abijahs, in whom there is found but some little good.
1. Use is of Comfort to weak Christians, to those young Abijahs, in whom there is found but Some little good.
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Let such know to their comfort, 1. Though thy grace be but little in quantity, yet it is much in value.
Let such know to their Comfort, 1. Though thy grace be but little in quantity, yet it is much in valve.
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A pearle, though but litle in substance, yet it is of great worth, so a little grace is of great value;
A pearl, though but little in substance, yet it is of great worth, so a little grace is of great valve;
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The heart of a wicked man is nothing worth; you may have much knowledge, and seeming grace, but no true worth.The heart of a wicked man is nothing worth; you may have much knowledge, and seeming grace, but no true worth.
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A shop full of barrels will not make a man rich, unlesse those vessels be full of commodities:
A shop full of barrels will not make a man rich, unless those vessels be full of commodities:
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gifts as to heaven, are but the lumber of a Christian, it is grace that makes him rich towards God.
Gifts as to heaven, Are but the lumber of a Christian, it is grace that makes him rich towards God.
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2. Though thy grace be little for the present, yet it will grow for the future to a greater measure.
2. Though thy grace be little for the present, yet it will grow for the future to a greater measure.
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The little grain of Mustardseed (the least of seeds) will in time grow up to a tree. The little grain of Mustard seed (the least of seeds) will in time grow up to a tree.
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Grace is fitly compared to leaven, which is of a spreading nature;
Grace is fitly compared to leaven, which is of a spreading nature;
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to the cloud which the Prophets servant saw, and to the waters of the Sanctuary, which did all increase. to the cloud which the prophets servant saw, and to the waters of the Sanctuary, which did all increase.
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An Infant of dayes shall proceed by degrees, till he become like the Ancient of dayes, perfect as his heavenly Father is perfect.
an Infant of days shall proceed by Degrees, till he become like the Ancient of days, perfect as his heavenly Father is perfect.
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Naturalists observe, that the seeds of the Cypressetree are very small, and yet of them proceeds a very high tree: Naturalists observe, that the seeds of the Cypressetree Are very small, and yet of them proceeds a very high tree:
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Such is the birth and growth of grace. 3. The little measure of grace once begun in the soul shall be perfected.
Such is the birth and growth of grace. 3. The little measure of grace once begun in the soul shall be perfected.
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— God wil not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoaking flax until judgment be perfected in victory. — God will not break the Bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax until judgement be perfected in victory.
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By judgment is meant there, the work of Sanctification, till that comes to be prevalent over corruption.
By judgement is meant there, the work of Sanctification, till that comes to be prevalent over corruption.
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Paul was confident, That the that bad begun a good work in them, would finish it, Paul was confident, That the that bad begun a good work in them, would finish it,
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unto the day of Jesus Christ. The Lord is faithful and will doe it. God hath commanded us to go on to perfection, and he doth not command impossibilities. unto the day of jesus christ. The Lord is faithful and will do it. God hath commanded us to go on to perfection, and he does not command impossibilities.
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God blames men of folly, in not proceeding to finish when they have begun to build.
God blames men of folly, in not proceeding to finish when they have begun to built.
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God will never begin to reare up a structure of grace, and never finish it. — Besides, God hath promised to perfect that which concerns his servants. God will never begin to rear up a structure of grace, and never finish it. — Beside, God hath promised to perfect that which concerns his Servants.
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4. The weakest Christian hath grace alike for quality, though not for quantity, though thy grace be not so much; 4. The Weakest Christian hath grace alike for quality, though not for quantity, though thy grace be not so much;
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yet it is as true as others: though but a convert of yesterday: yet grace as true as of an old Stander in Religion.
yet it is as true as Others: though but a convert of yesterday: yet grace as true as of an old Stander in Religion.
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— Faith is alike precious in all believers; for quality, though not for quantity. — Faith in all believers is alike,
— Faith is alike precious in all believers; for quality, though not for quantity. — Faith in all believers is alike,
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1. In respect of the Author, God. 2. The Object, it holds upon the same Christ.
1. In respect of the Author, God. 2. The Object, it holds upon the same christ.
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3. The Means of working it are the same, viz. the Word and Spirit. A little grace is true grace.
3. The Means of working it Are the same, viz. the Word and Spirit. A little grace is true grace.
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Fire in the sparke is as well fire as the flame:
Fire in the spark is as well fire as the flame:
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the filings of gold are gold, as well as the whole wedge, a drop of water is water,
the filings of gold Are gold, as well as the Whole wedge, a drop of water is water,
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as well as the whole Ocean. A little grace is true grace. 4. The End, it hath the same salvation of soul, 1 Pet. 1. 9. 5. God will not put your weak grace to tryal beyond your strength;
as well as the Whole Ocean. A little grace is true grace. 4. The End, it hath the same salvation of soul, 1 Pet. 1. 9. 5. God will not put your weak grace to trial beyond your strength;
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God will debate with it in measure; he will stay his rough wind in the day of his East-wind. God will debate with it in measure; he will stay his rough wind in the day of his East wind.
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— Thou shalt not have such boisterous stormes of temptation, as a strong Christian — God will not suffer us to be tempted above what we are able.
— Thou shalt not have such boisterous storms of temptation, as a strong Christian — God will not suffer us to be tempted above what we Are able.
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God will take care that the spirit shall not faile. God will take care that the Spirit shall not fail.
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6. Take this for your comfort, the least measure of grace is enough to bring you to heaven. 6. Take this for your Comfort, the least measure of grace is enough to bring you to heaven.
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This is not spoken to make you idle, but only to comfort a perplexed conscience. Many because their grace is weak, they think they have no grace.
This is not spoken to make you idle, but only to Comfort a perplexed conscience. Many Because their grace is weak, they think they have no grace.
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I have set before thee (saith Christ to the Church of Philadelphia) an open door, I have Set before thee (Says christ to the Church of Philadelphia) an open door,
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and no man can shut in for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my Word,
and no man can shut in for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my Word,
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and hast not denyed my name. and hast not denied my name.
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It is true, our comfort lies much in the comparative degree, but our salvation in the positive degree; strong grace hath strong comfort;
It is true, our Comfort lies much in the comparative degree, but our salvation in the positive degree; strong grace hath strong Comfort;
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much faith will bring thee with much comfort to heaven; but a little faith will bring thee safely to heaven.
much faith will bring thee with much Comfort to heaven; but a little faith will bring thee safely to heaven.
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Sermon IV. At Lawrence Jury, London. March 16. 1650 / 1. 1. KINGS 14. part of the 13. verse.
Sermon IV. At Lawrence Jury, London. March 16. 1650 / 1. 1. KINGS 14. part of the 13. verse.
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— Because in him there is found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
— Because in him there is found Some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
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BEfore we come to the use of Caution, I shall here state a case of conscience, which is this, That if amongst Gods People there are some found that have but little grace, BEfore we come to the use of Caution, I shall Here state a case of conscience, which is this, That if among God's People there Are Some found that have but little grace,
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and but small measures found in them;
and but small measures found in them;
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Then what is the least measure of geace, less then which a man cannot be said to be in the state of grace?
Then what is the least measure of Grace, less then which a man cannot be said to be in the state of grace?
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This is a practical and useful case. First:
This is a practical and useful case. First:
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this is of great use to Christians, who are but of a lower form in Religion, and have but little grace;
this is of great use to Christians, who Are but of a lower from in Religion, and have but little grace;
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yet they may know that little they have: and though they have not attained strength of grace;
yet they may know that little they have: and though they have not attained strength of grace;
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yet they may know the truth of grace in themselves:
yet they may know the truth of grace in themselves:
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and although they come short of strong believers, yet they shall hereby know they go beyond the hypocrite:
and although they come short of strong believers, yet they shall hereby know they go beyond the hypocrite:
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for the least measure of grace, is better then the greatest measure of gifts.
for the least measure of grace, is better then the greatest measure of Gifts.
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Secondly, the knowledge of this will quicken the soule unto due indevours after a further increase.
Secondly, the knowledge of this will quicken the soul unto due endeavours After a further increase.
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This will teach them to abound more and more.
This will teach them to abound more and more.
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Now that we may discover what is the lowest degree of true grace, we shall shew you it in some of these following particulars. Now that we may discover what is the lowest degree of true grace, we shall show you it in Some of these following particulars.
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1. A light in the soul to see the evill and the mischievous nature of sin,
1. A Light in the soul to see the evil and the mischievous nature of since,
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though not an ability to mortifie sin.
though not an ability to mortify since.
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The entrance of Gods Word giveth light, and giveth understanding to the simple, that is, the first work of the Word upon the soul, the very beginning of converting;
The Entrance of God's Word gives Light, and gives understanding to the simple, that is, the First work of the Word upon the soul, the very beginning of converting;
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grace in the heart is light, whereby thou seest sin and its sinfulnesse. And it was in the first creation, the first thing that was created was light:
grace in the heart is Light, whereby thou See since and its sinfulness. And it was in the First creation, the First thing that was created was Light:
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so in the second creation, the first work is to open the eyes of the blind,
so in the second creation, the First work is to open the eyes of the blind,
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and to turn them from darknesse to light, and from the power of Satan unto God. and to turn them from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan unto God.
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Upon the work of conversion in the souie, the first degree of grace is to be inlightned with the light of the living So that where this light is wanting;
Upon the work of conversion in the souie, the First degree of grace is to be enlightened with the Light of the living So that where this Light is wanting;
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there cannot be a work of grace. there cannot be a work of grace.
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2. A setled and fixed purpose of heart to leave sin, and to cleave unto God.
2. A settled and fixed purpose of heart to leave since, and to cleave unto God.
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— Grace doth not consist so much in an actual mortifying of sin, as in an unfeigned and settled purpose of heart to leave every sin.
— Grace does not consist so much in an actual mortifying of since, as in an unfeigned and settled purpose of heart to leave every since.
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The Prodigals resolution to go to his fathers house, argued some grace in him.
The Prodigals resolution to go to his Father's house, argued Some grace in him.
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I will arise and go to my fathers house, that is, I will leave my wicked company and courses ▪ and it is said, His father saw him afar off, and ran and met him. I will arise and go to my Father's house, that is, I will leave my wicked company and courses ▪ and it is said, His father saw him afar off, and ran and met him.
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The Lord did work in him a purpose to leave his sin.
The Lord did work in him a purpose to leave his since.
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Gregory on this saith, That remission of sin came to his heart before his Confession breake out in his speech to his father. Gregory on this Says, That remission of since Come to his heart before his Confessi break out in his speech to his father.
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So David, I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid;
So David, I acknowledged my since unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid;
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I said I will confesse my transgression to the Lord, and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. I said I will confess my Transgression to the Lord, and thou forgavest the iniquity of my since.
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Augustine observes on this place, That David doth not say he did confesse, but he purposed to confesse hi• sin, and yet this his purpose was true grace, Augustine observes on this place, That David does not say he did confess, but he purposed to confess hi• since, and yet this his purpose was true grace,
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though one of the least measures of grace.
though one of the least measures of grace.
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That holy purpose of David argued grace in him, when he said, I have purposed and will not transgresse thy law, I have sworn and will perform it, that I wil keep thy righteous judgements.
That holy purpose of David argued grace in him, when he said, I have purposed and will not transgress thy law, I have sworn and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments.
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It argues grace when a soul doth cleave unto the Lord with ful purpose of heart.
It argues grace when a soul does cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart.
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3. Another low measure of grace is this; A sensible complaint of the want of grace. 3. another low measure of grace is this; A sensible complaint of the want of grace.
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Thus he that came to Christ, and said with teares, Lord I believe, help thou my unbelief, he had grace.
Thus he that Come to christ, and said with tears, Lord I believe, help thou my unbelief, he had grace.
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He doth not say, Lord help my faith, but Lord help my unbelief. His expression about his unbelief, did note not onely his want, He does not say, Lord help my faith, but Lord help my unbelief. His expression about his unbelief, did note not only his want,
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but his sensiblenesse of his want. This is that Poverty of Spirit, which hath the first place in the Beatitudes;
but his sensibleness of his want. This is that Poverty of Spirit, which hath the First place in the Beatitudes;
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this is the lowest round of the ladder. this is the lowest round of the ladder.
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The Apostle tels us, That the Spirit helps our infirmities, in sighs and groans that cannot be uttered.
The Apostle tells us, That the Spirit helps our infirmities, in sighs and groans that cannot be uttered.
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Observe here, that it's not said the Spirit helps us with comforts and joyes, but with sighs and groans, whence we may learn that the Spirits help is as well in sighs and groans, and sensible complaints of our wants, as in holy ravishments. Observe Here, that it's not said the Spirit helps us with comforts and Joys, but with sighs and groans, whence we may Learn that the Spirits help is as well in sighs and groans, and sensible complaints of our Wants, as in holy ravishments.
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Strength of grace is seen in holy joyes and ravishments of Spirit, but truth of grace may be seen & discerned in sighs, groans and complaints of our wants;
Strength of grace is seen in holy Joys and ravishments of Spirit, but truth of grace may be seen & discerned in sighs, groans and complaints of our Wants;
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they are said to be sighes and groans which cannot be uttered, not in regard of their greatnesse;
they Are said to be sighs and groans which cannot be uttered, not in regard of their greatness;
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but (as Master Perkins observes) in regard of their weaknesse. Gods children at first wanting ability to expresse their own thoughts.
but (as Master Perkins observes) in regard of their weakness. God's children At First wanting ability to express their own thoughts.
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To be sensible of the want of grace is grace;
To be sensible of the want of grace is grace;
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for nature cannot make a man duly sensible of the want of grace, nor sensibly to complain of that want.
for nature cannot make a man duly sensible of the want of grace, nor sensibly to complain of that want.
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4. Earnest desire after more grace, argues there is grace in the soul, though it be but small.
4. Earnest desire After more grace, argues there is grace in the soul, though it be but small.
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I do not place the beginning of grace in an ability to exercise grace; but rather in an earnest desire after grace.
I do not place the beginning of grace in an ability to exercise grace; but rather in an earnest desire After grace.
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Desire after grace, is accounted by God the grace it selfe we desire;
Desire After grace, is accounted by God the grace it self we desire;
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for so we finde that Nehemiah's desire to fear the Lord, is counted for actuall fearing God.
for so we find that Nehemiah's desire to Fear the Lord, is counted for actual fearing God.
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Desires are the seeds of grace, and the graces themselves are the blossomes and sweet fruit that spring from thence; Desires Are the seeds of grace, and the graces themselves Are the blossoms and sweet fruit that spring from thence;
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grace exercised is the fruit of a holy desire after grace. That the desires after grace is in Gods acceptation grace, may be thus demonstrated.
grace exercised is the fruit of a holy desire After grace. That the Desires After grace is in God's acceptation grace, may be thus demonstrated.
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1. Gods people have appealed unto God, concerning the uprightnesse of their hearts, meerly by their desires; — so saith the Church.
1. God's people have appealed unto God, Concerning the uprightness of their hearts, merely by their Desires; — so Says the Church.
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The d•sire of our soul is to thy name, and the remembrance of thee; and with my soul have I desired thee in the night. The d•sire of our soul is to thy name, and the remembrance of thee; and with my soul have I desired thee in the night.
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2. God hath made many gracious promises, not only to the acting and exercising of grace,
2. God hath made many gracious promises, not only to the acting and exercising of grace,
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but to the desires after grace. Blessed are they that do hunger and thirst after Righteousnesse: for they shal be filled.
but to the Desires After grace. Blessed Are they that do hunger and thirst After Righteousness: for they shall be filled.
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— If any man thirst (saith Christ) let him come unto me and drink; — If any man thirst (Says christ) let him come unto me and drink;
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nay there is a general and universal invitation to every one that thirsteth, to come to the waters; nay there is a general and universal invitation to every one that Thirsteth, to come to the waters;
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and God hath promised to give to him that is at hirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
and God hath promised to give to him that is At hirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
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The Lord hath promised to fulfil the desire of those that fear him, and wil heare the desire of the humble. The Lord hath promised to fulfil the desire of those that Fear him, and will hear the desire of the humble.
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So that by these promises it doth appear, that hungring and thirsting, & desires after grace, are graces in Gods account and acceptation. So that by these promises it does appear, that hungering and thirsting, & Desires After grace, Are graces in God's account and acceptation.
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Now lest men should rest in lazy and sluggish desires, and thereby neglect the exercise of grace, I shall give you an account in what sense the Scripture reckons upon desires after grace, to be grace. 1. They are supernatural desires.
Now lest men should rest in lazy and sluggish Desires, and thereby neglect the exercise of grace, I shall give you an account in what sense the Scripture reckons upon Desires After grace, to be grace. 1. They Are supernatural Desires.
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'Tis true there are natural desires in the soul after that which is good, — it is the language of nature, Who wil show us any good;
It's true there Are natural Desires in the soul After that which is good, — it is the language of nature, Who will show us any good;
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now these desires may and do arise from the motion of the natural and unsanctified will of man;
now these Desires may and do arise from the motion of the natural and unsanctified will of man;
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and these desires are after happinesse, and not after holinesse;
and these Desires Are After happiness, and not After holiness;
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such were the desires of Balaam: who said, Let me die the death of the righteous,
such were the Desires of balaam: who said, Let me die the death of the righteous,
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and let my last end be like his. This was but a natural desire. But true desires in the soul are after heaven, for holinesse sake.and let my last end be like his. This was but a natural desire. But true Desires in the soul Are After heaven, for holiness sake.
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Bernard notably sets out these desires of natural men, — That they have a desire of the End, and not of the Means. Bernard notably sets out these Desires of natural men, — That they have a desire of the End, and not of the Means.
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2. Desires after grace are joyned with holy indeavours; and therefore the Apostle joyns desire and zeal together;
2. Desires After grace Are joined with holy endeavours; and Therefore the Apostle joins desire and zeal together;
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to intimate that true desires are alwayes joyned with zealous indeavours. Thus the Apostle also joyneth a readinesse of will, and performance together. to intimate that true Desires Are always joined with zealous endeavours. Thus the Apostle also Joineth a readiness of will, and performance together.
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God will never accept the will for the deed, unlesse there be an indeavour to performe, what we say we are willing to do.
God will never accept the will for the deed, unless there be an endeavour to perform, what we say we Are willing to do.
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And therefore Solomon rightly describes, how pernicious desires are without indeavours.
And Therefore Solomon rightly describes, how pernicious Desires Are without endeavours.
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The desires of the flothfull (saith he) kil him, because his hands refuse to labour. The Desires of the flothfull (Says he) kill him, Because his hands refuse to labour.
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Bernard describes the lazinesse to the life: Carnal men love to obtain, but love not to follow Christ:
Bernard describes the laziness to the life: Carnal men love to obtain, but love not to follow christ:
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they will not indeavour to seek him whom they desire so finde. 3. Desires which are true and gratious are unsatisfiable; they will not endeavour to seek him whom they desire so find. 3. Desires which Are true and gracious Are unsatisfiable;
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thus David speaks of his desires:
thus David speaks of his Desires:
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My soul (saith he) breaketh for the longing it hath to thy judgments at all times; My soul (Says he) breaks for the longing it hath to thy Judgments At all times;
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yea he further describ es the ardency and unsatisfiablenesse of his desires by the Harts panting after the water-brooks.
yea he further describe es the ardency and unsatisfiableness of his Desires by the Hearts panting After the Water brooks.
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The Hart is naturally the most thirsty of all creatures, but this thirst is much increased when the poor beast is chased with dogs: The Heart is naturally the most thirsty of all creatures, but this thirst is much increased when the poor beast is chased with Dogs:
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even so the true desires of the soul after grace, are earnest, ardent and vehement desires.
even so the true Desires of the soul After grace, Are earnest, Ardent and vehement Desires.
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4. You may know true desires after grace by their Object. Desires they are not gracious, if they be more after outward things then after God. 4. You may know true Desires After grace by their Object. Desires they Are not gracious, if they be more After outward things then After God.
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So David, My soul thirsteth after God, after the living God. So David, My soul Thirsteth After God, After the living God.
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My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth after thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is. My soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth After thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is.
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Thus his soul longed, and did break with longing after Gods judgements.
Thus his soul longed, and did break with longing After God's Judgments.
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— Now therefore wouldest thou know whether thou hast any begining of grace in thy soul, examine what thy desires are;
— Now Therefore Wouldst thou know whither thou hast any beginning of grace in thy soul, examine what thy Desires Are;
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perhaps thou canst not pray, but thou desirest to pray:
perhaps thou Canst not pray, but thou Desirest to pray:
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perhaps thou canst not mourn for sin, but dost thou mourn that thou canst not mourn? Perhaps thou dost not believe, (as thou fearest) but dost thou desire to believe? Perhaps thou canst not repent,
perhaps thou Canst not mourn for since, but dost thou mourn that thou Canst not mourn? Perhaps thou dost not believe, (as thou Fearest) but dost thou desire to believe? Perhaps thou Canst not Repent,
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but dost thou desire to repent, and dost thou labour to repent? Then thou mayest conclude that thou hast some beginnings of true grace in thy soul.
but dost thou desire to Repent, and dost thou labour to Repent? Then thou Mayest conclude that thou hast Some beginnings of true grace in thy soul.
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5. We may know the truth of grace though it be little, by the earnest desire after the Word and the means of grace.
5. We may know the truth of grace though it be little, by the earnest desire After the Word and the means of grace.
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— Thus Peter sets forth our desires, As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby.
— Thus Peter sets forth our Desires, As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby.
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There is in a child a natural instinct as soon as ever it is born, to desire after the mothers breast:
There is in a child a natural instinct as soon as ever it is born, to desire After the mother's breast:
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the Apostle makes it a resemblance of a spiritual man;
the Apostle makes it a resemblance of a spiritual man;
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a man spiritually new born, wil desire after the Word, the means of grace, that he may grow in grace.
a man spiritually new born, will desire After the Word, the means of grace, that he may grow in grace.
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6. An indeared love to those that have grace.
6. an endeared love to those that have grace.
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By this you know you are past from death to life, because you love the brethren. By this you know you Are passed from death to life, Because you love the brothers.
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Casuists upon this text, say, that love to Gods children is the first grace, and first appears in young converts.
Casuists upon this text, say, that love to God's children is the First grace, and First appears in young converts.
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The natives in New England, it is observed, upon their conversion, (for God hath begun there to bring some of those poor creatures from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to himself ) the first appearance of grace in them, is in their love and respect to those that are truly gracious.
The natives in New England, it is observed, upon their conversion, (for God hath begun there to bring Some of those poor creatures from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan to himself) the First appearance of grace in them, is in their love and respect to those that Are truly gracious.
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Thus I have shewed you an answer to the question, what are the least measures of grace, without which,
Thus I have showed you an answer to the question, what Are the least measures of grace, without which,
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or some of them, a man cannot be said to have grace, and wheresoever any of these are, that mans condition is safe,
or Some of them, a man cannot be said to have grace, and wheresoever any of these Are, that men condition is safe,
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and these little measures of grace will bring a man to heaven. I shall here lay down some cautions to prevent mis-application. —
and these little measures of grace will bring a man to heaven. I shall Here lay down Some cautions to prevent misapplication. —
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Though these small measures of grace are saving, yet you must not content your selves with them.
Though these small measures of grace Are Saving, yet you must not content your selves with them.
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Take heed, lest what I have said, for the support of the weaknesse of some Christians, become not a pillow for the idleness of others;
Take heed, lest what I have said, for the support of the weakness of Some Christians, become not a pillow for the idleness of Others;
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But let us striue to go on unto perfection. We must not sit down with any measure of grace. And to perswade you hereunto; But let us strive to go on unto perfection. We must not fit down with any measure of grace. And to persuade you hereunto;
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1. Consider, that things meerly necessary and sufficient to maintain a natural life, wil not content a man:
1. Consider, that things merely necessary and sufficient to maintain a natural life, will not content a man:
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what man is content, though he hath clothes enough to hide his nakedness, and food enough to keep life and soul together? — But he desires not onely clothes for nakedness,
what man is content, though he hath clothes enough to hide his nakedness, and food enough to keep life and soul together? — But he Desires not only clothes for nakedness,
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but ornament, & not only food for hunger and necessity, but delight.
but ornament, & not only food for hunger and necessity, but delight.
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Now shall men be unbounden after their desires for outward things, and shall they sit down and say they have enough for heavenly things?
Now shall men be unbounden After their Desires for outward things, and shall they fit down and say they have enough for heavenly things?
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2. Consider, if thou contentest thy self with a small measure of grace, though thou shalt have the fruit of thy grace when thou diest,
2. Consider, if thou contentest thy self with a small measure of grace, though thou shalt have the fruit of thy grace when thou Dies,
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yet thou wilt want the comfort of thy grace whilest thou livest. It is strength of grace that gives assurance.
yet thou wilt want the Comfort of thy grace whilst thou Livest. It is strength of grace that gives assurance.
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Weak grace will bring thy soule to heaven, but it is the strength of grace will bring heaven into thy soul.
Weak grace will bring thy soul to heaven, but it is the strength of grace will bring heaven into thy soul.
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The work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the effect of Righteousness shall be quietness and assurance for ever. The work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the Effect of Righteousness shall be quietness and assurance for ever.
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A childe of God hath seldom peace and comfort from the habit of Righteousness, but from the exercise of Righteousness.
A child of God hath seldom peace and Comfort from the habit of Righteousness, but from the exercise of Righteousness.
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He that lacketh these things (saith Peter) is blinde, and cannot see afar off, &c. This is not spoken of wicked men who have no grace, He that lacketh these things (Says Peter) is blind, and cannot see afar off, etc. This is not spoken of wicked men who have no grace,
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but of such who have grace:
but of such who have grace:
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and because they exercise it not, do not discern the comfortable fruits of grace in their souls.
and Because they exercise it not, do not discern the comfortable fruits of grace in their Souls.
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A little faith unexercised, is as to comfort (as we have shewed) as good as no faith.
A little faith unexercised, is as to Comfort (as we have showed) as good as no faith.
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— They that adde not to the ftocke of grace, will want the comfort of grace. — They that add not to the ftocke of grace, will want the Comfort of grace.
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So that a weak Christian, who is compared by Peter to a pu•blinde man:
So that a weak Christian, who is compared by Peter to a pu•blinde man:
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He cannot see (because the eye-sight of his faith is weak) afar off; he cannot see his name writ in heaven; He cannot see (Because the eyesight of his faith is weak) afar off; he cannot see his name writ in heaven;
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— He will want the comfortable evidence of grace in his heart, who contents himself with measures of grace.
— He will want the comfortable evidence of grace in his heart, who contents himself with measures of grace.
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The second caution is, Take not those things to be evidences of the truth of grace, which are evidences onely of the growth and strength of grace.
The second caution is, Take not those things to be evidences of the truth of grace, which Are evidences only of the growth and strength of grace.
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Weak Converts do involve themselves in a Labyrinth of misery, in judging themselves by those symptomes, which are evidences only of the strength of grace.Weak Converts do involve themselves in a Labyrinth of misery, in judging themselves by those symptoms, which Are evidences only of the strength of grace.
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Thou must not judge thy self whether thou art in the state of grace by this;
Thou must not judge thy self whither thou art in the state of grace by this;
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as whether thou hast ravishing joyes and comforts of the Holy Ghost;
as whither thou hast ravishing Joys and comforts of the Holy Ghost;
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these are things that God indulgeth to some few, and those of a long standing in the school of Christ.
these Are things that God indulgeth to Some few, and those of a long standing in the school of christ.
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In a School, a scholler must not compare himself with one of the highest Form: if thou wouldest judge of the truth of thy grace, judge by the lowest measure.
In a School, a scholar must not compare himself with one of the highest From: if thou Wouldst judge of the truth of thy grace, judge by the lowest measure.
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The reason why hypocrites and low-form Christians do mistake, is this:
The reason why Hypocrites and low-form Christians do mistake, is this:
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hypocrites judge they have grace because they have gifts, and weak Christians judge they have no grace because they do not finde such measures of grace in them as are in others.
Hypocrites judge they have grace Because they have Gifts, and weak Christians judge they have no grace Because they do not find such measures of grace in them as Are in Others.
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We do not use to say, it is not day because it is not noon.
We do not use to say, it is not day Because it is not noon.
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— It is unthankfulness to God, and uncharitableness to our selves, to argue a nullity of grace from the weakness of it;
— It is unthankfulness to God, and uncharitableness to our selves, to argue a nullity of grace from the weakness of it;
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& therefore if thou canst not say, I see my grace, yet it's well if thou canst say, Blessed be God, I see my sin;
& Therefore if thou Canst not say, I see my grace, yet it's well if thou Canst say, Blessed be God, I see my since;
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If thou canst not say that thou leavest sin, yet it's well if thou canst say, I have a full purpose of heart to do so:
If thou Canst not say that thou Leavest since, yet it's well if thou Canst say, I have a full purpose of heart to do so:
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if thou canst but cry out for the want of grace, yet comfort thy self, and do not conclude thou hast no grace
if thou Canst but cry out for the want of grace, yet Comfort thy self, and do not conclude thou hast no grace
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Do not conclude you have small measures of grace, because you have but smal measures of comfort;
Do not conclude you have small measures of grace, Because you have but small measures of Comfort;
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this is the fault of young converts, they take measure of their grace by their comfort, which is a false and deceitful rule;
this is the fault of young converts, they take measure of their grace by their Comfort, which is a false and deceitful Rule;
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growth of grace is not to be measured by the working of joy:
growth of grace is not to be measured by the working of joy:
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the sweet blossome of joy may fall off, when the fruit of grace may come on;
the sweet blossom of joy may fallen off, when the fruit of grace may come on;
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yea sometimes Christians of the greatest measure of grace, may have the least measure of comfort;
yea sometime Christians of the greatest measure of grace, may have the least measure of Comfort;
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and all to let us know, that as the being and exercise, so the comforts of our graces comes from free grace.
and all to let us know, that as the being and exercise, so the comforts of our graces comes from free grace.
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, who was annointed above his fellows, and was full of grace and truth,
Our Lord jesus christ, who was anointed above his Fellows, and was full of grace and truth,
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yet in the time of his desertion was without comfort, when by reason of the suspension of the favour of God his Father, he cryed out, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me.
yet in the time of his desertion was without Comfort, when by reason of the suspension of the favour of God his Father, he cried out, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me.
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And so sometimes Christians that have but little measures of grace, may have much comfort; and this is the reason of that flash of joy that young converts have;
And so sometime Christians that have but little measures of grace, may have much Comfort; and this is the reason of that flash of joy that young converts have;
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it is Gods indulgence towards them, to give them great joy at their first conversion:
it is God's indulgence towards them, to give them great joy At their First conversion:
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and indeed their joy at that time is the more taken notice of, because usually such have much trouble of minde when they pass through the pangs of the new birth, the change is then specifical, which afterwards is but gradual:
and indeed their joy At that time is the more taken notice of, Because usually such have much trouble of mind when they pass through the pangs of the new birth, the change is then specifical, which afterwards is but gradual:
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and so though they have afterwards more grace, more setled joys and comforts, yet at their first conversion they may have more sense of their joyes,
and so though they have afterwards more grace, more settled Joys and comforts, yet At their First conversion they may have more sense of their Joys,
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though afterwards they may find an increase of grace, when joy may be as real, though not so sensible;
though afterwards they may find an increase of grace, when joy may be as real, though not so sensible;
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and therefore do not judge thy grace by thy comfort.
and Therefore do not judge thy grace by thy Comfort.
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Do not conclude the measure of thy grace little, because thou hast but a little measure of gifts.
Do not conclude the measure of thy grace little, Because thou hast but a little measure of Gifts.
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Gifts are the issues of time and experience, and the fruits of studies advantaged by the strength of natural parts.
Gifts Are the issues of time and experience, and the fruits of studies advantaged by the strength of natural parts.
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A man may have a quick and pregnant invention, a profound judgement, a retentive memory, a clear elocution,
A man may have a quick and pregnant invention, a profound judgement, a retentive memory, a clear elocution,
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and the like, and yet none of these things can be arguments of grace, but all are but natural endowments.
and the like, and yet none of these things can be Arguments of grace, but all Are but natural endowments.
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Gifts may be high, and grace may be low:
Gifts may be high, and grace may be low:
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Thus it was with the Church of Corinth, they were inriched with utterance and knowledge, and they came behind other Churches in no gift;
Thus it was with the Church of Corinth, they were enriched with utterance and knowledge, and they Come behind other Churches in no gift;
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and yet the Apostle speaks of these very Corinthians, that they were very low in grace:
and yet the Apostle speaks of these very Corinthians, that they were very low in grace:
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for so he taxeth them, 1 Cor. 3 1. that they were not spiritual, but carnal men, Babes in Christ, that by reason of their envying, strife and divisions, they were carnal, and walked as men; for so he Taxes them, 1 Cor. 3 1. that they were not spiritual, but carnal men, Babes in christ, that by reason of their envying, strife and divisions, they were carnal, and walked as men;
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thus the Church of Laodicea was rich, and increased in gifts, and grew proud of it too, and yet for grace was poor, and naked, and blinde, and miserable.
thus the Church of Laodicea was rich, and increased in Gifts, and grew proud of it too, and yet for grace was poor, and naked, and blind, and miserable.
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It is with some Professors as it is with a well read Schollar, who having read many books of Geography and the Description of places, can discourse of them very well,
It is with Some Professors as it is with a well read Scholar, who having read many books of Geography and the Description of places, can discourse of them very well,
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but if he were to travel those countries, of which he hath so often read, he would soon be at a loss:
but if he were to travel those countries, of which he hath so often read, he would soon be At a loss:
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— So gifts may carry men far from matter of discourse about Religion, but its only grace that inables a man to practice Religion.
— So Gifts may carry men Far from matter of discourse about Religion, but its only grace that inables a man to practice Religion.
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A childe of God that hath but a little measure of gifts, may have for all that much grace.
A child of God that hath but a little measure of Gifts, may have for all that much grace.
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Of all the seven Churches of Asia, it is said of Philadelphia, that she had but a little strength that is but little strength of parts and gifts,
Of all the seven Churches of Asia, it is said of Philadelphia, that she had but a little strength that is but little strength of parts and Gifts,
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and yet that Church was very eminent for grace;
and yet that Church was very eminent for grace;
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for she with as much, if not more faithfulness then the other Churches, did keep the word of Christs patience,
for she with as much, if not more faithfulness then the other Churches, did keep the word of Christ patience,
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and did not deny his name. Judge not therefore they grace by thy gifts. and did not deny his name. Judge not Therefore they grace by thy Gifts.
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It is good to covet earnestly the best gifts, but the way of true grace (though but weak) is a more excellent way.
It is good to covet earnestly the best Gifts, but the Way of true grace (though but weak) is a more excellent Way.
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I shall conclude this point with some further consolation to the people of God, that have but weak measures of grace.
I shall conclude this point with Some further consolation to the people of God, that have but weak measures of grace.
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Though thou art but weak in thy self, yet thou hast much strength from without thee,
Though thou art but weak in thy self, yet thou hast much strength from without thee,
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or rather it is in thee, because of the Spirit of Christ that dwels in their hearts, that do believe the devil doth all he can to make a little faith faile, — but Christ prays that it fail not. Great are the confederacies of the world, the flesh and the devil against thy little grace, but be of good comfort. Ye are of God little children (saith St. John) and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you,
or rather it is in thee, Because of the Spirit of christ that dwells in their hearts, that do believe the Devil does all he can to make a little faith fail, — but christ prays that it fail not. Great Are the confederacies of the world, the Flesh and the Devil against thy little grace, but be of good Comfort. You Are of God little children (Says Saint John) and have overcome them, Because greater is he that is in you,
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then be that is in the world: then be that is in the world:
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and the weaker thou art, the more advantage hath God to magnifie the glory of his power in thy weaknesse.
and the Weaker thou art, the more advantage hath God to magnify the glory of his power in thy weakness.
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1. Comfort your selves ye weak Christians, for you have a strong God. In the Lord Jehoboah is everlasting strength. 1. Comfort your selves you weak Christians, for you have a strong God. In the Lord Jehoboah is everlasting strength.
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— Your God is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultlesse before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.
— Your God is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.
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He is able through his Almighty power through faith to keep you unto salvation.
He is able through his Almighty power through faith to keep you unto salvation.
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— you have a strong God, fear not, his power will be magnified in your weakness. — you have a strong God, Fear not, his power will be magnified in your weakness.
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2. You have a strong Saviour, though your grace is weak, yet he is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him.
2. You have a strong Saviour, though your grace is weak, yet he is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him.
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— Christ is the Wisdom and the power of God to those that are called; Yea he is called a strong Redeemer. — christ is the Wisdom and the power of God to those that Are called; Yea he is called a strong Redeemer.
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Our Redeemer is strong, the Lord of hasts is his name — Satan is indeed the Prince of the power of the aire:Our Redeemer is strong, the Lord of hasts is his name — Satan is indeed the Prince of the power of the air:
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for so he is called, Eph. 2. 2 but Jesus Christ is truly the great power of God, who is able, for so he is called, Ephesians 2. 2 but jesus christ is truly the great power of God, who is able,
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because stronger then the strong man arm'd, to bruise Satan under the feet of his Saints.
Because Stronger then the strong man armed, to bruise Satan under the feet of his Saints.
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3. You lie under a strong Word, which is able to carry on the work of grace, which is begun in you.
3. You lie under a strong Word, which is able to carry on the work of grace, which is begun in you.
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The Word of God, though it bee foolishnesse to them that perish, yet it is the power of God to them that are saved; The Word of God, though it be foolishness to them that perish, yet it is the power of God to them that Are saved;
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yea it is an Engine, mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down imaginations, yea it is an Engine, mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down Imaginations,
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and every high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of God, and bringeth into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God, and brings into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of christ;
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wherefore the Apostle prayes, Now brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, Wherefore the Apostle prays, Now brothers, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to built you up,
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and to give you an inheritance amongst all them that are sanctified; so that cheer up, though faith be weak, yet the word of God is strong;
and to give you an inheritance among all them that Are sanctified; so that cheer up, though faith be weak, yet the word of God is strong;
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it is that ingrafted Word which is able to save your soules:it is that ingrafted Word which is able to save your Souls:
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yea, in a word, The Word of God is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, yea, in a word, The Word of God is profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
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for instruction in righteousnesse, that the man of God may be made perfect, and throughly furnished unto all good works.
for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be made perfect, and thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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4. You are weak but you stand on a sure foundation. 1. It is a foundation. 2. A sure foundation. 3. It is a foundation of God:
4. You Are weak but you stand on a sure Foundation. 1. It is a Foundation. 2. A sure Foundation. 3. It is a Foundation of God:
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And 4. it is the foundation of God that cannot shake, but standeth firm.
And 4. it is the Foundation of God that cannot shake, but Stands firm.
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Now the weak believer stands by the immutable decree of God, which here the Apostle cals the foundation of God.
Now the weak believer Stands by the immutable Decree of God, which Here the Apostle calls the Foundation of God.
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5. Weak believers are assisted by a strong spirit.
5. Weak believers Are assisted by a strong Spirit.
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The spirit of God is not only a spirit of grace and supplication, but it is also a spirit of power. And therefore let weak believers chear up themselves, though they have but little grace, yet that little grace is upheld and maintained by the great power of God unto salvation. The Spirit of God is not only a Spirit of grace and supplication, but it is also a Spirit of power. And Therefore let weak believers cheer up themselves, though they have but little grace, yet that little grace is upheld and maintained by the great power of God unto salvation.
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The truth and essence of grace is not discern'd so much by good acts, as by good affections.
The truth and essence of grace is not discerned so much by good acts, as by good affections.
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— How fair is my love, my sister, saith Christ to the Spouse? God reckons of our beauty by our love, — How fair is my love, my sister, Says christ to the Spouse? God reckons of our beauty by our love,
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and of our perfection by the sincerity of our affections.
and of our perfection by the sincerity of our affections.
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Natural abilities, to which formalists and hypocrites may come up, may and doe resemble good actions,
Natural abilities, to which formalists and Hypocrites may come up, may and do resemble good actions,
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but they cannot come up to good affections.
but they cannot come up to good affections.
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A Painter may paint the colour of the face, but his art cannot give heat unto the picture.
A Painter may paint the colour of the face, but his art cannot give heat unto the picture.
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Good actions may give you the resemblance of a Christian. So what Jehu did resembled a true Reformer;
Good actions may give you the resemblance of a Christian. So what Jehu did resembled a true Reformer;
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but they are good affections that doe set out the life and heat of true grace.
but they Are good affections that do Set out the life and heat of true grace.
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Judge they grace therefore by thy affections, and take comfort in this, though thou art little and low in actions,
Judge they grace Therefore by thy affections, and take Comfort in this, though thou art little and low in actions,
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if thou art warm and working in thy affections. The third and last comfort is this, That little grace shall be lasting grace.
if thou art warm and working in thy affections. The third and last Comfort is this, That little grace shall be lasting grace.
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Adam had perfection, but had not perserverance; and thou (poor soul!) hast imperfection of grace, but hast perserverance in grace. Adam had perfection, but had not perserverance; and thou (poor soul!) hast imperfection of grace, but hast perserverance in grace.
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The most violent and impetuous flood of corruption shall not quench the least measure;
The most violent and impetuous flood of corruption shall not quench the least measure;
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the least spark of true grace, the most boysterous blast of temptation shall not extinguish this poor smoaking flax, not one drop of his divine oyntment shall be spilt as water upon the ground.
the least spark of true grace, the most boisterous blast of temptation shall not extinguish this poor smoking flax, not one drop of his divine ointment shall be spilled as water upon the ground.
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Comets may blaze a while, and then they fall; to shew that it was a Comet and not a Star.
Comets may blaze a while, and then they fallen; to show that it was a Cometam and not a Star.
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— True Stars doe not, cannot fall.
— True Stars do not, cannot fallen.
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Oh then blesse God, who though in his anger, he breaks the Nations like a Potters vessel with an iron mace;
O then bless God, who though in his anger, he breaks the nations like a Potters vessel with an iron mace;
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yet such is his tendernesse over weak believers, he will not break the bruised reed and though he put out the candle of the wicked,
yet such is his tenderness over weak believers, he will not break the Bruised reed and though he put out the candle of the wicked,
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yet he will not quench the smoaking flax.
yet he will not quench the smoking flax.
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The seeming graces of hypocrites shall perish and come to nothing, when true grace shall hold out.
The seeming graces of Hypocrites shall perish and come to nothing, when true grace shall hold out.
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— The painted face decayes soon, but the naturall complexion lasts.
— The painted face decays soon, but the natural complexion lasts.
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A child of God may be tossed by reason of corruption and temptation in a troublesome sea,
A child of God may be tossed by reason of corruption and temptation in a troublesome sea,
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but that ship shall never be shipwrackt, whereof Christ is the Pilot, the Scriptures the Compasse, the Promises the Tacklings, Hope the Anchor, Faith the Cable, the holy Ghost the winds,
but that ship shall never be shipwrecked, whereof christ is the Pilot, the Scriptures the Compass, the Promises the Tacklings, Hope the Anchor, Faith the Cable, the holy Ghost the winds,
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and holy affections the Sailes, which are filled thus with the gales of the Spirit — &c. Fear not therefore little flock;
and holy affections the Sails, which Are filled thus with the gales of the Spirit — etc. fear not Therefore little flock;
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for it is your fathers pleasure to give you a Kingdome. for it is your Father's pleasure to give you a Kingdom.
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V. Sermon At Lawrence Jury, London. March 23. 1651. 1. KINGS 14. part of the 13. verse.
V. Sermon At Lawrence Jury, London. March 23. 1651. 1. KINGS 14. part of the 13. verse.
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— Because in him there is found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
— Because in him there is found Some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
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HAving finished the former part of the doctrine about little measures of grace;
HAving finished the former part of the Doctrine about little measures of grace;
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I come now to the second part, which is this, That God doth exactly take notice, tenderly cherish,
I come now to the second part, which is this, That God does exactly take notice, tenderly cherish,
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and graciously reward the least beginnings, and the smallest measures of grace in the hearts of his people. and graciously reward the least beginnings, and the Smallest measures of grace in the hearts of his people.
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In the prosecution of which point, I shall proceed in this method. 1. I shall prove the truth of it. In the prosecution of which point, I shall proceed in this method. 1. I shall prove the truth of it.
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2. I wil also endeavour to give you the grounds hereof, and then make application.
2. I will also endeavour to give you the grounds hereof, and then make application.
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First, that God doth thus cherish the smal beginnings of grace, wil appear, if we consider, 1. These Scripture-instances, Mat. 12, 20. He wil not quenh the smoking flax, that is, by the figure Meiosis, (as I have shewn already) he wil kindle it.
First, that God does thus cherish the small beginnings of grace, will appear, if we Consider, 1. These Scriptural instances, Mathew 12, 20. He will not quenh the smoking flax, that is, by the figure Meiosis, (as I have shown already) he will kindle it.
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— He wil not break the bruised reed, that is, he wil strengthen it. — God regards not the flame only, but the smoking of grace;
— He will not break the Bruised reed, that is, he will strengthen it. — God regards not the flame only, but the smoking of grace;
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not the ripe fruit, but the tender buds.
not the ripe fruit, but the tender buds.
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Christ would have accepted of green sigs of the fig-tree, though the time of ripe fruits was not yet come;
christ would have accepted of green sigs of the Fig tree, though the time of ripe fruits was not yet come;
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so some expound that place, Mar. 11. 13. Christ accepts not only the honey, but the honey-comb too, that is, say Expositors, not only the excellent services,
so Some expound that place, Mar. 11. 13. christ accepts not only the honey, but the honeycomb too, that is, say Expositors, not only the excellent services,
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but even the meaner services of his people; but even the meaner services of his people;
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God takes notice of the cries of our heart, even the desires of the humble, even the most inward groanings of the soule;
God Takes notice of the cries of our heart, even the Desires of the humble, even the most inward groanings of the soul;
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not a good word but God takes notice of it; nay, God takes not onely notice of the least good that is in his people,
not a good word but God Takes notice of it; nay, God Takes not only notice of the least good that is in his people,
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but he eyes also the common good that is in such as have no grace; thus when the young man came to Christ, — though he had no true grace,
but he eyes also the Common good that is in such as have no grace; thus when the young man Come to christ, — though he had no true grace,
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yet it is said, Jesus loved him. And he took notice of that discreet answer of that Scribe mentioned by St. Marke, and said unto him, Thou art not far from the Kingdom of heaven.
yet it is said, jesus loved him. And he took notice of that discreet answer of that Scribe mentioned by Saint Mark, and said unto him, Thou art not Far from the Kingdom of heaven.
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2. The truth of this point, may be made out by those sweet and gracious promises, God hath made to grace though weak I wil give you one instead of many, mentioned by the Prophet Isaiah, He shall feed his flock like a Shepheard, he shall gather the Lambs with his arm,
2. The truth of this point, may be made out by those sweet and gracious promises, God hath made to grace though weak I will give you one instead of many, mentioned by the Prophet Isaiah, He shall feed his flock like a Shepherd, he shall gather the Lambs with his arm,
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and carry them in his bosome, and gently lead those that are with young. and carry them in his bosom, and gently led those that Are with young.
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3. By counsels that Christ giveth to us, how we our selves should carry our selves to those that are weak, viz. to use them with all tendernesse.
3. By Counsels that christ gives to us, how we our selves should carry our selves to those that Are weak, viz. to use them with all tenderness.
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— Now if God would have others, then surely himselfe wil deal with weake believers with much tendernesse.
— Now if God would have Others, then surely himself will deal with weak believers with much tenderness.
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1. God would have the strong to bear with the weak, to bear with their infirmities, and not to please our selves, and surely then God will bear with them, and forbear them. See Psal. 103. 2. We are to receive them into our fellowship.
1. God would have the strong to bear with the weak, to bear with their infirmities, and not to please our selves, and surely then God will bear with them, and forbear them. See Psalm 103. 2. We Are to receive them into our fellowship.
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— Him that is weak in the faith receive you. And surely God will not reject such out of Communion with himself and Son.
— Him that is weak in the faith receive you. And surely God will not reject such out of Communion with himself and Son.
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3. We must do nothing that will or may justly offend or grieve the weak. We must not walk uncharitably, and grieve our brother with our meat.
3. We must do nothing that will or may justly offend or grieve the weak. We must not walk uncharitably, and grieve our brother with our meat.
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We must not make him stumble that is weak. We must not make him Stumble that is weak.
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4. We should restore a weak Brother that is fallen, and put him in joynt again, with the spirit of meeknesse• you that are spiritual, that is, strong Christians, help up such as are fallen through weaknesse.
4. We should restore a weak Brother that is fallen, and put him in joint again, with the Spirit of meeknesse• you that Are spiritual, that is, strong Christians, help up such as Are fallen through weakness.
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5. We must strengthen the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees, and say to them that are of a fearful heart, be strong.
5. We must strengthen the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees, and say to them that Are of a fearful heart, be strong.
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We must help to lift up hands that hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees, We must help to lift up hands that hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees,
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lest that which is lame be turned out of the way, but rather that it be healed. lest that which is lame be turned out of the Way, but rather that it be healed.
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We must not be like the Herd of Deere, who push away from them the poor wounded Deere,
We must not be like the Heard of Dear, who push away from them the poor wounded Dear,
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but we must endeavour the healing of the wounded, and comfort the feeble-minded, and support the weak, be patient towards all men:
but we must endeavour the healing of the wounded, and Comfort the feeble-minded, and support the weak, be patient towards all men:
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Support the weak, i.e. Set your shoulder to bear them up, who will stand, but are weak. Support the weak, i.e. Set your shoulder to bear them up, who will stand, but Are weak.
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— Hold them up as a Crutch doth a body that is lame: help to stand, who is for weaknesse like to fall.
— Hold them up as a Crutch does a body that is lame: help to stand, who is for weakness like to fallen.
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— Let your charity helpe to hold them up, even as a beame holds up a house that is ready to fall.
— Let your charity help to hold them up, even as a beam holds up a house that is ready to fallen.
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Now it God enjoynes us to have all this care of those that are weak in grace, to cherish, support and comfort them,
Now it God enjoins us to have all this care of those that Are weak in grace, to cherish, support and Comfort them,
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then surely the God of Mercy and Compassion, will be very careful to cherish the smallest measures of grace in the weakest Believers.
then surely the God of Mercy and Compassion, will be very careful to cherish the Smallest measures of grace in the Weakest Believers.
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Why doth God cherish the least measures of grace in his people? Because the least measure of grace is of a very great value;
Why does God cherish the least measures of grace in his people? Because the least measure of grace is of a very great valve;
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the least grace and least measure or degree of it, is the purchase of Christs blood, the least grace and least measure or degree of it, is the purchase of Christ blood,
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and the merit of his great sufferings. The smallest spark of a diamond is precious; pearles and precious stones are but little for quantity, but great for quality and esteem.
and the merit of his great sufferings. The Smallest spark of a diamond is precious; Pearls and precious stones Are but little for quantity, but great for quality and esteem.
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The least degree of grace is the Work of God, and God will not forsake his own Work. —
The least degree of grace is the Work of God, and God will not forsake his own Work. —
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Little grace is of the same manner and excellency with the greatest degree of grace ▪ for as the very filings of gold are of the same nature with gold,
Little grace is of the same manner and excellency with the greatest degree of grace ▪ for as the very filings of gold Are of the same nature with gold,
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so the least measure o• of grace is grace.
so the least measure o• of grace is grace.
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— The faith of all believers is the same faith specifically, though not the same gradually, their faith is in all alike precious, but not alike strong.
— The faith of all believers is the same faith specifically, though not the same gradually, their faith is in all alike precious, but not alike strong.
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Because God is the Author of weak grace as well as of strong. — Solomon gives a good rule why the rich should not sleight the poor. Because God is the Author of weak grace as well as of strong. — Solomon gives a good Rule why the rich should not sleight the poor.
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Because God is the Author and maker of them both. Because God is the Author and maker of them both.
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And God will not sleight the poor in spirit, no more then those that are rich in grace;
And God will not sleight the poor in Spirit, no more then those that Are rich in grace;
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for he is the maker of them both. for he is the maker of them both.
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It is an argument to us why we should not despise the poor, because God made him; and therefore surely much more because the Lord made the poor and weak Christian, he will not depise, &c. —
It is an argument to us why we should not despise the poor, Because God made him; and Therefore surely much more Because the Lord made the poor and weak Christian, he will not despise, etc. —
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Job saith, He did not despise the cause of his man servant or maid servant, and he gives a reason for it, vers. 15. Did not be that made me in the womb, make him, Job Says, He did not despise the cause of his man servant or maid servant, and he gives a reason for it, vers. 15. Did not be that made me in the womb, make him,
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and did not be fashion us in the womb? which holds as a very firm argument why the rich should not despise the poor,and did not be fashion us in the womb? which holds as a very firm argument why the rich should not despise the poor,
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and so why the rich in grace should not despise those that are poore in grace;
and so why the rich in grace should not despise those that Are poor in grace;
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for God made and fashioned them both.
for God made and fashioned them both.
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Now what is a reason unto us, God is also pleased to make a reason unto himself, That he will not forsake what he hath formed;
Now what is a reason unto us, God is also pleased to make a reason unto himself, That he will not forsake what he hath formed;
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for so the Prophet Isaiah, The Lord that created thee O Jacob, and be that formed thee O Israel, fear not; for I have redeemed thee;
for so the Prophet Isaiah, The Lord that created thee Oh Jacob, and be that formed thee Oh Israel, Fear not; for I have redeemed thee;
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I have called thee by thy name; for then art mine. And again, Thus saith the Lord that made thee and formed thee from the womb:
I have called thee by thy name; for then art mine. And again, Thus Says the Lord that made thee and formed thee from the womb:
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Fear not O Jacob my servant, and thou Iesurun whom I have chosen; yea though he be the worme Jacob, yet God that made him will not crush him, but cherish him. fear not Oh Jacob my servant, and thou Jeshurun whom I have chosen; yea though he be the worm Jacob, yet God that made him will not crush him, but cherish him.
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See a gratious promise made to those that have but little grace, upon this very ground, that God is the Author of that little grace.
See a gracious promise made to those that have but little grace, upon this very ground, that God is the Author of that little grace.
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Thy people also shall be all righteous, they shall inberit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hand, that I may be glorified. Thy people also shall be all righteous, they shall inberit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hand, that I may be glorified.
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A little one shal become a thousand, and a smal one a strong Nation; I the Lord will hasten it in his time. A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation; I the Lord will hasten it in his time.
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The Lord will perfect his work that concerneth his People, i.e. He will perfect and encourage the least beginnings of grace, The Lord will perfect his work that concerns his People, i.e. He will perfect and encourage the least beginnings of grace,
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because Grace is his work in his servants.
Because Grace is his work in his Servants.
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It is a very good argument in Prayer, O Lord, for sake not the work of thy hands.
It is a very good argument in Prayer, Oh Lord, for sake not the work of thy hands.
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And though in respect of outward things God may destroy him whom his hands have made and fashioned, but it is otherwise in respect of grace.
And though in respect of outward things God may destroy him whom his hands have made and fashioned, but it is otherwise in respect of grace.
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God will not destroy any measure of grace which is the work of his hands. Property is the ground of love, care and tendernesse:
God will not destroy any measure of grace which is the work of his hands. Property is the ground of love, care and tenderness:
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as a man will look to a weak childe, because it is his childe, and will repair a weak house,
as a man will look to a weak child, Because it is his child, and will repair a weak house,
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because it is the house wherein he dwells.
Because it is the house wherein he dwells.
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And that is the third demonstration of Gods tender care over his people, that the meanest measure of grace shall not be deserted or forsaken,
And that is the third demonstration of God's tender care over his people, that the Meanest measure of grace shall not be deserted or forsaken,
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because God is the Author of it.
Because God is the Author of it.
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A fourth reason may be drawn from the Covenant of grace, the nature and tenor whereof, is to accept of sincerity in stead of perfection, desires for deeds, purposes for performances, pence for pounds, and mites for millions;
A fourth reason may be drawn from the Covenant of grace, the nature and tenor whereof, is to accept of sincerity in stead of perfection, Desires for Deeds, Purposes for performances, pence for pounds, and mites for millions;
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and therefore God will accept and reward the least measure of grace, that is, in truth and sincerity.
and Therefore God will accept and reward the least measure of grace, that is, in truth and sincerity.
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God requires of Abraham, when he renewed with him the Covenant of grace;
God requires of Abraham, when he renewed with him the Covenant of grace;
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Be thou perfect, (i.e. upright) and walk so before me, and I will be thy exceeding great reward. Be thou perfect, (i.e. upright) and walk so before me, and I will be thy exceeding great reward.
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To make some Application of this truth. We may from hence deduce these inferences following: If God doth cherish and will reward the smallest measures of grace;
To make Some Application of this truth. We may from hence deduce these inferences following: If God does cherish and will reward the Smallest measures of grace;
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Then it will follow, That God takes notice of the smallest sins to punish them. Then it will follow, That God Takes notice of the Smallest Sins to Punish them.
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He that graciously eyes the very buddings of grace, will also justly eye the buddings of corruption in his own people.
He that graciously eyes the very buddings of grace, will also justly eye the buddings of corruption in his own people.
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That he was ready to have slaine Moses for his neglecting of circumcising his son; That he was ready to have slain Moses for his neglecting of circumcising his son;
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and thus the Lord made a breach upon Vzzah, when he put forth his hand and stayed the shaking of the Ark:
and thus the Lord made a breach upon Uzzah, when he put forth his hand and stayed the shaking of the Ark:
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You have I known (saith God of his people,) only of all the Families of the earth, You have I known (Says God of his people,) only of all the Families of the earth,
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therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. Therefore I will Punish you for all your iniquities.
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It is true, it is said, The Lord beholds not iniquity in Jacob, neither sees perversnesse in Israel, — but this is not,
It is true, it is said, The Lord beholds not iniquity in Jacob, neither sees perverseness in Israel, — but this is not,
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as the Antinomians glosse upon it, as if God did not see sin in his people,
as the Antinomians gloss upon it, as if God did not see since in his people,
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and is never displeased with their sins:
and is never displeased with their Sins:
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But the meaning is, that God sees not sin in his people, so as eternally to punish it.
But the meaning is, that God sees not since in his people, so as eternally to Punish it.
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— And moreover, the most proper sense of that place is this, That whereas Balak hired Balaam to eurse the People of Israel, and that false Prophet for the wages of unrighteousnesse was ready enough to have taken all occasions of cursing them,
— And moreover, the most proper sense of that place is this, That whereas Balak hired balaam to eurse the People of Israel, and that false Prophet for the wages of unrighteousness was ready enough to have taken all occasions of cursing them,
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yet he could not fasten any curse upon them at that time, because there was no provoking sin amongst them;
yet he could not fasten any curse upon them At that time, Because there was no provoking since among them;
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and therefore he gave Balak counsel to tempt them to sin, and so by the stumbling-block of the Midianitish women, he drew Israel to idolatry and adultery, and so made them fall.
and Therefore he gave Balak counsel to tempt them to since, and so by the stumbling-block of the Midianitish women, he drew Israel to idolatry and adultery, and so made them fallen.
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But God doth see sin in his own people, yea the least sin, yea he eyes their failings,
But God does see since in his own people, yea the least since, yea he eyes their failings,
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though not to damne them for them, yet to chastise them for them. God sees the purposes of sin, as well as the purposes of grace.
though not to damn them for them, yet to chastise them for them. God sees the Purposes of since, as well as the Purposes of grace.
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It is said of Balak, that he arose and warred against Israel. Now we doe not read that ever Baalak did actually wage warre against Israel, onely he did intend and purpose it,
It is said of Balak, that he arose and warred against Israel. Now we do not read that ever Baalak did actually wage war against Israel, only he did intend and purpose it,
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and for that end sent and called Balaam the son of Be or to curse them, and yet the Holy Ghost reckons upon his wicked purpose as if he had accomplish't it.
and for that end sent and called balaam the son of Be or to curse them, and yet the Holy Ghost reckons upon his wicked purpose as if he had accomplished it.
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Learn from hence, That the same minde should be in Christians of greater growth to the weak, as was in Christ Jesus;
Learn from hence, That the same mind should be in Christians of greater growth to the weak, as was in christ jesus;
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who though he be higher then the highest, yet he looks upon the poor and lowly without disdain, and so should we.
who though he be higher then the highest, yet he looks upon the poor and lowly without disdain, and so should we.
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The heaven is the throne, and the earth is the footstoole of the Lord, and yet this great God will not despise the weakest Saint,The heaven is the throne, and the earth is the footstool of the Lord, and yet this great God will not despise the Weakest Saint,
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but will look even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at his word.
but will look even to him that is poor and of a contrite Spirit, and Trembleth At his word.
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He will look on the poor, weak, trembling soule, and shall we look off from such with pride and disdain,
He will look on the poor, weak, trembling soul, and shall we look off from such with pride and disdain,
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and set such at our footstoole? shall Christ give the Lambe i• his Scutchion, and wilt thou give the Lion shall he like a Lambe be meek and gentle,
and Set such At our footstool? shall christ give the Lamb i• his Scutcheon, and wilt thou give the lion shall he like a Lamb be meek and gentle,
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and thou like the Lion be stout, haughty and stately, that contemns all the beasts of the Forrest? Oh be not you supercilious and contemptuous towards weak Christians, who are injured and discouraged by strong Christians.
and thou like the lion be stout, haughty and stately, that contemns all the beasts of the Forest? O be not you supercilious and contemptuous towards weak Christians, who Are injured and discouraged by strong Christians.
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1. When they are put upon such austerities of Religion, as are far beyond their strength and growth.
1. When they Are put upon such austerities of Religion, as Are Far beyond their strength and growth.
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When these poor, torn tottered and rent bottles are put upon to hold new wine, alas poor souls, they are discouraged;
When these poor, torn tottered and rend bottles Are put upon to hold new wine, alas poor Souls, they Are discouraged;
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wherefore Christ proportions his doctrine to their capacities, and will not say that to them which they cannot at present hear,
Wherefore christ proportions his Doctrine to their capacities, and will not say that to them which they cannot At present hear,
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and so proportions out their duties to their abilities, and will not out match their strength with his commands.
and so proportions out their duties to their abilities, and will not out match their strength with his commands.
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Fasting and suffering was a hard duty, and therfore he will excuse them till they have had more time and more experience in the wayes of God, till the Holy Ghost come down upon them, and they have more grace;
Fasting and suffering was a hard duty, and Therefore he will excuse them till they have had more time and more experience in the ways of God, till the Holy Ghost come down upon them, and they have more grace;
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which is a good rule for us, not to discourage young beginners in the schoole of Christ, not to put them to read such Authors as are above their capacities.
which is a good Rule for us, not to discourage young beginners in the school of christ, not to put them to read such Authors as Are above their capacities.
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2. When strong Christians are too sharp and rigorous in bitter reproofs, for the failings and infirmities of weak Christians.
2. When strong Christians Are too sharp and rigorous in bitter reproofs, for the failings and infirmities of weak Christians.
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Young converts like young twigges must be gently handled, else you will break them;
Young converts like young twigs must be gently handled, Else you will break them;
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you must excuse their failings, hide their wants, commend their performances, cherish their forwardnesse, resolve their doubts, bear their burdens,
you must excuse their failings, hide their Wants, commend their performances, cherish their forwardness, resolve their doubts, bear their burdens,
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and by this gentlenesse bring them into a love of Religion, that they may not distaste it as soon as they know it.
and by this gentleness bring them into a love of Religion, that they may not distaste it as soon as they know it.
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3. By setting light by their gifts.
3. By setting Light by their Gifts.
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Alas, how soon is the smoaking flax quenched, by the too much superciliousnesse of those that think themselves bright torches? how easily is the poor spark of grace trod out by the foat of pride?
Alas, how soon is the smoking flax quenched, by the too much superciliousness of those that think themselves bright Torches? how Easily is the poor spark of grace trod out by the foat of pride?
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4. By puzling them with doubtful disputes, contrary to that of the Apostle, Him that is weake, in the faith receive,
4. By puzzling them with doubtful disputes, contrary to that of the Apostle, Him that is weak, in the faith receive,
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but not unto doubtfull disput ations. 5. By giving them ill example. Weak Christians are more apt to be led by example then by Precept:but not unto doubtful dispute ations. 5. By giving them ill Exampl. Weak Christians Are more apt to be led by Exampl then by Precept:
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When Peter, who was a Pillar in the Church, and a strong Christian, for fear of Persecution for sook the Gentiles, When Peter, who was a Pillar in the Church, and a strong Christian, for Fear of Persecution for sook the Gentiles,
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and separated and withdrew himselfe, then others of the Jewes, (which in all likelihood were weak Christians) dissembled also. and separated and withdrew himself, then Others of the Jews, (which in all likelihood were weak Christians) dissembled also.
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Thus Paul argues to abstain from giving ill example, about the eating the Idolothyta; If any man see thee which hast knowledge, i.e. who art a strong Christian, sit at meas in the Idols Temple, shall not the conscience of him that is weak, he imboldened to eat those things that are offered to idols?
Thus Paul argues to abstain from giving ill Exampl, about the eating the Idolothyta; If any man see thee which haste knowledge, i.e. who art a strong Christian, fit At meas in the Idols Temple, shall not the conscience of him that is weak, he emboldened to eat those things that Are offered to Idols?
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And therefore let Christians learn from, God, to cherish the weak beginnings of grace in the people of God.
And Therefore let Christians Learn from, God, to cherish the weak beginnings of grace in the people of God.
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Look not on me, saith the Church, because I am black, because the Sun hath looked upon me, i.e. look not on me with a lofty and disdainful look, and with a coy countenance;Look not on me, Says the Church, Because I am black, Because the Sun hath looked upon me, i.e. look not on me with a lofty and disdainful look, and with a coy countenance;
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and then the Church addes, My mothers children were angry with me, that is, other Congregations and People did disesteem and disdain me for my infirmity.
and then the Church adds, My mother's children were angry with me, that is, other Congregations and People did disesteem and disdain me for my infirmity.
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But this should not be amongst Christians, but the strong should cherish the weak. Angels despise not the poorest Christians, but do minister unto them. But this should not be among Christians, but the strong should cherish the weak. Angels despise not the Poorest Christians, but do minister unto them.
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Learn from hence, how God doth by leasure and degrees, carry on in the hearts of his people the work of grace unto further perfection.
Learn from hence, how God does by leisure and Degrees, carry on in the hearts of his people the work of grace unto further perfection.
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Mushromes and such like worthlesse things, like Jonas his gourd may spring up in one night;
Mushrooms and such like worthless things, like Jonah his gourd may spring up in one night;
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but things of most moment, are of longest growth before they come to perfection.
but things of most moment, Are of longest growth before they come to perfection.
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The Elephant amongst the Beasts, and the Oake amongst the Trees, and Man amongst the rational creatures, are longest before they grow up to their full and perfect dimensions.
The Elephant among the Beasts, and the Oak among the Trees, and Man among the rational creatures, Are longest before they grow up to their full and perfect dimensions.
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And as it is in nature, so it is in grace; there is a progresse from lesse to greater:
And as it is in nature, so it is in grace; there is a progress from less to greater:
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all this work is by degrees. The godly are called Trees of Righteousnesse, and yet this is by degrees.
all this work is by Degrees. The godly Are called Trees of Righteousness, and yet this is by Degrees.
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There is first the budding forth of the earth, and then those things that are sown spring forth, &c. v. 11. And therefore let young Converts learne from hence not to be discouraged.
There is First the budding forth of the earth, and then those things that Are sown spring forth, etc. v. 11. And Therefore let young Converts Learn from hence not to be discouraged.
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Gods works both of nature and grace are perfected by degrees.
God's works both of nature and grace Are perfected by Degrees.
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1. Though God regards the least measures of grace, let not this make you regardlesse to grow in grace.
1. Though God regards the least measures of grace, let not this make you regardless to grow in grace.
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In the first creation God said to the creatures, Increase and multiply, and by vertue of that word the earth brings forth to this day.
In the First creation God said to the creatures, Increase and multiply, and by virtue of that word the earth brings forth to this day.
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Now it is so in the new and second Creation; the Lord expects that our grace should increase and multiply.
Now it is so in the new and second Creation; the Lord expects that our grace should increase and multiply.
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2. Though you have but a little grace, yet do not despise it, or disparage it.
2. Though you have but a little grace, yet do not despise it, or disparage it.
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— Oh, do not despise the day of small things in the soul. Do not tread upon the bunch of grapes, upon the new wine in the cluster,
— O, do not despise the day of small things in the soul. Do not tread upon the bunch of grapes, upon the new wine in the cluster,
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but say, there is a blessing in it. Do not despise a little grain of mustard-seed, it will grow to a tree;but say, there is a blessing in it. Do not despise a little grain of Mustard seed, it will grow to a tree;
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true grace is a spark of heaven, do not tread it out; despise not the least, and be not satisfied with the greatest measure of grace.
true grace is a spark of heaven, do not tread it out; despise not the least, and be not satisfied with the greatest measure of grace.
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1. Let this comfort thy poor soul (Oh weak Christian!) whose burden it is, that thou hast much corruption and but little grace.
1. Let this Comfort thy poor soul (O weak Christian!) whose burden it is, that thou hast much corruption and but little grace.
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God will look over a great deale of sin, and will take notice of the least grace.
God will look over a great deal of since, and will take notice of the least grace.
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God will not in refining his gold and silver lose one dram of grace, though it lie among a heap of rubbish.
God will not in refining his gold and silver loose one dram of grace, though it lie among a heap of rubbish.
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Christ is said, to have his Fan in his hand, he will throughly purge his floore,
christ is said, to have his Fan in his hand, he will thoroughly purge his floor,
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and gather his wheat into his garner. and gather his wheat into his garner.
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Now the use of a Fan is to cast out the worst and keep in the best, to drive away the chaffe and save the wheat:
Now the use of a Fan is to cast out the worst and keep in the best, to drive away the chaff and save the wheat:
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so Christ, though he purge out the chaffe of corruption, yet he will save and preserve every grain of grace.
so christ, though he purge out the chaff of corruption, yet he will save and preserve every grain of grace.
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It is otherwise with the devils Sieve. Christ tells Peter, that Satan desired to sift him.
It is otherwise with the Devils Sieve. christ tells Peter, that Satan desired to sift him.
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Now the use of the Sieve is contrary to the Fan, for that keeps the waste and lets out the best. Now the use of the Sieve is contrary to the Fan, for that keeps the waste and lets out the best.
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The devil doth all he can to destroy our grace, and to increase our sin.
The Devil does all he can to destroy our grace, and to increase our since.
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But 'tis otherwise, God will kill thy corruptions and cherish thy graces, and if the least grace be in the soul,
But it's otherwise, God will kill thy corruptions and cherish thy graces, and if the least grace be in the soul,
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though with a mixture of much corruption, God will not despise it. God carries the most tender regard to those that are weak in grace;
though with a mixture of much corruption, God will not despise it. God carries the most tender regard to those that Are weak in grace;
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the weak child is still carried in our armes, and the weakest of the flock the good shepherd will carry in his bosome. the weak child is still carried in our arms, and the Weakest of the flock the good shepherd will carry in his bosom.
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Christ gave Peter charge in the first place to feed his Lambs. christ gave Peter charge in the First place to feed his Lambs.
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1. Gods care over weak Christians is such that he will not suffer them to be tempted above what they are able,
1. God's care over weak Christians is such that he will not suffer them to be tempted above what they Are able,
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but with the temptation will make a way to escape, that they shall be able to ••ar it. but with the temptation will make a Way to escape, that they shall be able to ••ar it.
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God doth consider we are but dust; and the wise Physician of our soules will mercifully weigh every grain of every dose,
God does Consider we Are but dust; and the wise physician of our Souls will mercifully weigh every grain of every dose,
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and will not outmatch their strength whose strength is small. 2. God will not put them on difficult duties at the first.
and will not outmatch their strength whose strength is small. 2. God will not put them on difficult duties At the First.
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— Christ taught his disciples such doctrines as their weaknesse could bear. 3. God will bear with their infirmities;
— christ taught his Disciples such doctrines as their weakness could bear. 3. God will bear with their infirmities;
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he teacheth his children to go, and holds them up by the armes.
he Teaches his children to go, and holds them up by the arms.
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VI. Sermon At Lawrence Ju•y, London. March 30. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. Be strong in the grace of God that is in Christ Jesus.
VI. Sermon At Lawrence Ju•y, London. March 30. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. Be strong in the grace of God that is in christ jesus.
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HAving lately handled the Doctrine of the small beginnings, and the least measures of true grace,
HAving lately handled the Doctrine of the small beginnings, and the least measures of true grace,
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and shewn you how God will accept and reward them, by opening to you that passage in 1 Kings 14. 13. — Concerning Jeroboam's sonne, in whom there was found some good.
and shown you how God will accept and reward them, by opening to you that passage in 1 Kings 14. 13. — Concerning Jeroboam's son, in whom there was found Some good.
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— And lest that doctrine should accidentally (through the corruption of our deceitfull hearts) beget in us spiritual sloth,
— And lest that Doctrine should accidentally (through the corruption of our deceitful hearts) beget in us spiritual sloth,
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and satisfaction in weak degrees of grace;
and satisfaction in weak Degrees of grace;
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therefore I shall prosecute my discourse concerning the degrees of grace, and shew you, that though God regards weak grace,
Therefore I shall prosecute my discourse Concerning the Degrees of grace, and show you, that though God regards weak grace,
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yet we must all labour to obey this Apostolical injunction, to be strong in the grace of God which is in Christ Jesus.
yet we must all labour to obey this Apostolical injunction, to be strong in the grace of God which is in christ jesus.
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In the whole verse you have three parts. 1. A loving Compellation, My son. 2. A pressing exhortation, Be strong in grace.
In the Whole verse you have three parts. 1. A loving Compellation, My son. 2. A pressing exhortation, Be strong in grace.
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3. The reason of it, in the illative, Therfore. 1. For the Compellation.
3. The reason of it, in the illative, Therefore. 1. For the Compellation.
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Qu••re, How Timothy could be Pauls son, for his father was a Greek, but Paul was a Jew of the Tribe of Benjamin? Timothy then was not Pauls son in the flesh, but in the faith. Now, Qu••re, How Timothy could be Paul's son, for his father was a Greek, but Paul was a Jew of the Tribe of Benjamin? Timothy then was not Paul's son in the Flesh, but in the faith. Now,
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A further question is, Why is he called Paul's Son?
A further question is, Why is he called Paul's Son?
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Baldwin gives this reason, Because (sayes he) Paul begat him to the faith, al Iedging that in 1 Cor. 4. 17. compared with vers. 14. where Paul calls the Corinthians, whom he had converted to the faith, his beloved sonnes, vers. 14. and so he calls Timothy, vers. 17. But Timothy was not Pauls son in that sense: Baldwin gives this reason, Because (Says he) Paul begat him to the faith, all Iedging that in 1 Cor. 4. 17. compared with vers. 14. where Paul calls the Corinthians, whom he had converted to the faith, his Beloved Sons, vers. 14. and so he calls Timothy, vers. 17. But Timothy was not Paul's son in that sense:
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for as Estius shewes, he was converted long before Paul knew him, by the godly instructions of his Grandmother Lois, and his Mother Eunice.
for as Estius shows, he was converted long before Paul knew him, by the godly instructions of his Grandmother Lois, and his Mother Eunice.
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The true reasons, why Paul called Timothy his son, were
The true Reasons, why Paul called Timothy his son, were
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1. Because Paul was aged, and Timothy young, and it was usual for the old to call the younger sonnes.
1. Because Paul was aged, and Timothy young, and it was usual for the old to call the younger Sons.
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2. Because he confirmed him in the faith. 3. Because he loved him as a sonne, and Timothy loved Paul as a father.
2. Because he confirmed him in the faith. 3. Because he loved him as a son, and Timothy loved Paul as a father.
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4. Because as a sonne with the father he served Paul in the Gospel.
4. Because as a son with the father he served Paul in the Gospel.
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Before I come to the main doctrines, let me observe something in the passage to it; Before I come to the main doctrines, let me observe something in the passage to it;
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upon these reasons Paul calls Timothy his son: From the compellation, My son, Observe 1. That Ministers should use loving insinuations towards their hearers, to usher in useful instructions.
upon these Reasons Paul calls Timothy his son: From the compellation, My son, Observe 1. That Ministers should use loving insinuations towards their hearers, to usher in useful instructions.
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Soft words turn away wrath, and hard flints are broken upon soft pillows.
Soft words turn away wrath, and hard flints Are broken upon soft pillows.
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This was Pauls practice here and elsewhere ▪ he gained their affections, the better to reform their judgements.
This was Paul's practice Here and elsewhere ▪ he gained their affections, the better to reform their Judgments.
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2. And then in that he calls him My Son, in relation to himself as a father, Observe
2. And then in that he calls him My Son, in Relation to himself as a father, Observe
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That religion puts men into the neerest union and the most indeared relations.
That Religion puts men into the nearest Union and the most endeared relations.
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They who are glued together in the bloud of Christ, are knit together in the strongest bonds.
They who Are glued together in the blood of christ, Are knit together in the Strongest bonds.
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Now from the reason of the duty, Therefore my son, &c. Expositors do vary what this illative particle hath a reference to:
Now from the reason of the duty, Therefore my son, etc. Expositors do vary what this illative particle hath a Referente to:
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Some make it to refer to v. 7. of the foregoing chapter, and so Estius, God hath not given us the spirit of fear,
some make it to refer to v. 7. of the foregoing chapter, and so Estius, God hath not given us the Spirit of Fear,
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but of power, of love, and of a sound minde; and if so,but of power, of love, and of a found mind; and if so,
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Then observe, — That the receiving the first degrees of grace, should be a swaying reason to move us to grow in grace.
Then observe, — That the receiving the First Degrees of grace, should be a swaying reason to move us to grow in grace.
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Others refer it to Pauls example, v. 8. or to the example of One siphorus, v. 16. from whence may be observed,
Others refer it to Paul's Exampl, v. 8. or to the Exampl of One siphorus, v. 16. from whence may be observed,
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That the good example of good men, should be an argument to us to increase in goodnesse.
That the good Exampl of good men, should be an argument to us to increase in Goodness.
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If it referre to the 15. verse. If it refer to the 15. verse.
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This thou knowest that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes; and thus Theodoret refers it: Then observeThis thou Knowest that all they which Are in Asia be turned away from me, of whom Are Phygellus and Hermogenes; and thus Theodoret refers it: Then observe
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That other mens Apostacy from the Profession of grace, should make the godly more careful to grow strong in grace.
That other men's Apostasy from the Profession of grace, should make the godly more careful to grow strong in grace.
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But I shall handle the text without any relative consideration. Be strong in the grace which is in Christ. Jesus.
But I shall handle the text without any relative consideration. Be strong in the grace which is in christ. jesus.
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] Timothy may be considered in a double capacity, either as a Minister, or as a private Christian;
] Timothy may be considered in a double capacity, either as a Minister, or as a private Christian;
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If as a Minister, then the force of the exhortation lies in this: that he should increase in ministerial gifts and graces; whence may be observed, If as a Minister, then the force of the exhortation lies in this: that he should increase in ministerial Gifts and graces; whence may be observed,
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That Ministers of all men should grow in the truth, and in Ministerial gifts; because as they grow, so will the people grow under their Ministry.
That Ministers of all men should grow in the truth, and in Ministerial Gifts; Because as they grow, so will the people grow under their Ministry.
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Ministers do receive grace and Apostleship for obedience to the faith among all Nations, Rom. 1. 5.
Ministers do receive grace and Apostleship for Obedience to the faith among all nations, Rom. 1. 5.
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And grace is given unto them, that they may preach unto others the unsearchable riches of Christ, Eph. 3. 8.
And grace is given unto them, that they may preach unto Others the unsearchable riches of christ, Ephesians 3. 8.
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2. If he be considered as a private Christian, then he is exhorted not to content himself with grace received,
2. If he be considered as a private Christian, then he is exhorted not to content himself with grace received,
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but to labour after more strength of grace. — Be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.
but to labour After more strength of grace. — Be strong in the grace which is in christ jesus.
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] Grace may be said to be in Christ two waies: either 1. As the subject recipient of grace, or
] Grace may be said to be in christ two ways: either 1. As the Subject recipient of grace, or
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2. As a fountain redundant and overflowing to his people. Grace is in Christ in all fulnesse, from whence his people receive grace for grace.
2. As a fountain redundant and overflowing to his people. Grace is in christ in all fullness, from whence his people receive grace for grace.
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There are two observations which I shall note from the words, considering the exhortation, without reference to what went before, or follows after.
There Are two observations which I shall note from the words, considering the exhortation, without Referente to what went before, or follows After.
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That believers are not to rest satisfied in weak measures of grace already received, but to endeavour to attain greater strength of grace.
That believers Are not to rest satisfied in weak measures of grace already received, but to endeavour to attain greater strength of grace.
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That Christ is the subject in which all grace is, and the fountain from which believers must receive all their grace.
That christ is the Subject in which all grace is, and the fountain from which believers must receive all their grace.
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In the opening of the first doctrine, the first thing is to make it appeare, That believers must not rest satisfied with weak measures of grace received,In the opening of the First Doctrine, the First thing is to make it appear, That believers must not rest satisfied with weak measures of grace received,
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but must labour after more grace. And this I shall prove
but must labour After more grace. And this I shall prove
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1. By instances of two sorts. 1. That believers have grown from weak grace to strong grace, who out of weaknesse were made strong.
1. By instances of two sorts. 1. That believers have grown from weak grace to strong grace, who out of weakness were made strong.
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There are expositors who refer this place to Hezekiahs recovery, 1 Kin. 20. — but it may have a more general extent and application. There Are expositors who refer this place to Hezekiah's recovery, 1 Kin. 20. — but it may have a more general extent and application.
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The Psalmist speaking of Gods people (saies he) They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appears before God.
The Psalmist speaking of God's people (Says he) They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appears before God.
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It is true, the proper reference of these words is to the Jewes going up to Jerusalem to worship, It is true, the proper Referente of these words is to the Jews going up to Jerusalem to worship,
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when the males went thrice a yeere up to Jerusalem to worship, according to the law, Exod 23. 14, 17. yet Ainsworth understands it of our growth in grace;
when the males went thrice a year up to Jerusalem to worship, according to the law, Exod 23. 14, 17. yet Ainsworth understands it of our growth in grace;
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so we are said to be changed from glory to glory, that is, from little degrees of grace to greater;
so we Are said to be changed from glory to glory, that is, from little Degrees of grace to greater;
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grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected; true grace is still aspiring unto perfection, and therefore sayes Paul, if by any means I might attain the Resurrection of the dead, his meaning is, that I may attain that perfection of holinesse which accompanies the state of the Resurrection a Metonymie of the subject for the adjunct; grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected; true grace is still aspiring unto perfection, and Therefore Says Paul, if by any means I might attain the Resurrection of the dead, his meaning is, that I may attain that perfection of holiness which Accompanies the state of the Resurrection a Metonymy of the Subject for the adjunct;
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he is still pressing forward that he might attain further degrees of grace;
he is still pressing forward that he might attain further Degrees of grace;
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and for that end Paul, he forgat what was behind, and reached forth to those things that were before, ver. 13. And though Paul, Eph. 3. 4. had very great knowledge in the mysterie of Christ,
and for that end Paul, he forgot what was behind, and reached forth to those things that were before, ver. 13. And though Paul, Ephesians 3. 4. had very great knowledge in the mystery of christ,
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yet he stil desired to know more and more of Christ. 2 By instances, wherein Gods people have prayed for the strength of grace.
yet he still desired to know more and more of christ. 2 By instances, wherein God's people have prayed for the strength of grace.
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I how my knees ( sayes Paul) unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that he would grant unto you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthned with might by his Spirit in the inner man. I how my knees (Says Paul) unto the Father of our Lord jesus christ, that he would grant unto you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.
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And speaking of the Romans, Rom. 15. 13, 14. he sayes, I am perswaded you are full of goodnesse and knowledge; And speaking of the Roman, Rom. 15. 13, 14. he Says, I am persuaded you Are full of Goodness and knowledge;
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yet because the best and most learned know but in part, and see but darklie through a glasse, 1 Cor. 13 12. he prays that God would fill them with all joy and peace in believing, that they might abound in hope through the power of the holy Ghost.yet Because the best and most learned know but in part, and see but darkly through a glass, 1 Cor. 13 12. he prays that God would fill them with all joy and peace in believing, that they might abound in hope through the power of the holy Ghost.
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So he prayes, that their love might abound more and more in knowledge, and in all judgement; So he prays, that their love might abound more and more in knowledge, and in all judgement;
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and that they may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spirituall understanding, that they might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing,
and that they may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding, that they might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing,
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and be fruitfull in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God. Thus Gods people have prayed for a further increase in grace.
and be fruitful in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God. Thus God's people have prayed for a further increase in grace.
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Paul after his conversion increased more in strength, whereby he was enabled to confound the opposing Jewes at Damascus, Acts 9. 22. 2. By Commands.
Paul After his conversion increased more in strength, whereby he was enabled to confound the opposing Jews At Damascus, Acts 9. 22. 2. By Commands.
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Leaving the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, we must goe on to perfection; we must give diligence to adde grace to grace; Leaving the First principles of the Doctrine of christ, we must go on to perfection; we must give diligence to add grace to grace;
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so we are commanded to be strong in the Lord, to stand fast in the faith, to quit your selves like men, so we Are commanded to be strong in the Lord, to stand fast in the faith, to quit your selves like men,
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and be strong, and to abound more and more. and be strong, and to abound more and more.
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Many such commands are scattered up and down the Scripture, which shews our duty to grow more and more, and to attain unto greater measures of grace. Many such commands Are scattered up and down the Scripture, which shows our duty to grow more and more, and to attain unto greater measures of grace.
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3. By promises, that Gods people shall do so.
3. By promises, that God's people shall do so.
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The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day, that is, they shall increase more and more in strength. The path of the just is as the shining Light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day, that is, they shall increase more and more in strength.
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Gods gentlenesse makes his people great, and inlargeth their steps under them. God's gentleness makes his people great, and enlargeth their steps under them.
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The feeble among them at that day shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God, The feeble among them At that day shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God,
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as the Angel of the Lord before them.
as the Angel of the Lord before them.
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Pareus in his short notes which he cals his Adversaria, saith, He that is weak in faith, shall be as David, strong in faith. Pareus in his short notes which he calls his Adversaria, Says, He that is weak in faith, shall be as David, strong in faith.
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Why should believers not rest satisfied with the first beginnings of grace, but labour to be grown and strong Christians?
Why should believers not rest satisfied with the First beginnings of grace, but labour to be grown and strong Christians?
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The reasons may be drawn, 1. Partly from the necessity of it, Why you must doe it.
The Reasons may be drawn, 1. Partly from the necessity of it, Why you must do it.
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And 2. From the danger, If you doe it not. 1. From the necessity of it, there are these reasons:
And 2. From the danger, If you do it not. 1. From the necessity of it, there Are these Reasons:
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1. If you consider the strong temptations you are like to meet withall from the divel.
1. If you Consider the strong temptations you Are like to meet withal from the Devil.
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We are therefore commanded to be strong in the Lord;
We Are Therefore commanded to be strong in the Lord;
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to put on the whole Armour of God, that we might be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. to put on the Whole Armour of God, that we might be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil.
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For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against Principalities and Powers, and against the Rulers of the darknesse of this world. For we wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against Principalities and Powers, and against the Rulers of the darkness of this world.
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Now shall the divel be strong and armed, and shal we be content to be unarmed and weak Christians? it is worth your noting in the Epistle of John, (saies he) I write unto you yong men,
Now shall the Devil be strong and armed, and shall we be content to be unarmed and weak Christians? it is worth your noting in the Epistle of John, (Says he) I write unto you young men,
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because ye are strong, and the Word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. Because you Are strong, and the Word of God Abideth in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.
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But when he writes to children, he sayes, I write to you, because your sins are forgiven for his names sake;
But when he writes to children, he Says, I write to you, Because your Sins Are forgiven for his names sake;
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intimating that though weak grace be sufficient to evidence to us the pardon of sin, yet it is strong grace which is able to overcome the temptations of the devil.
intimating that though weak grace be sufficient to evidence to us the pardon of since, yet it is strong grace which is able to overcome the temptations of the Devil.
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The devil shall not overcome the weakest measure of grace, but the stronger our grace is, the more able we are to rest and overcome that enemy of our salvation.
The Devil shall not overcome the Weakest measure of grace, but the Stronger our grace is, the more able we Are to rest and overcome that enemy of our salvation.
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The divel is called a roaring lyon, whom we must resist stedfast in the faith; The Devil is called a roaring Lion, whom we must resist steadfast in the faith;
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it is not weak faith which is able to grapple with the devil, therefore ought we to be grown and strong Christians. it is not weak faith which is able to grapple with the Devil, Therefore ought we to be grown and strong Christians.
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2. If we consider the strong opposition we are like to meet with from the world;
2. If we Consider the strong opposition we Are like to meet with from the world;
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we may be put upon it as Paul, to fight with beasts; we may be put upon it as Paul, to fight with beasts;
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such manner of unreasonable men we may meet withall, and therefore we are commanded to watch, and to stand fast in the faith, to quit our selves like men, and be strong; such manner of unreasonable men we may meet withal, and Therefore we Are commanded to watch, and to stand fast in the faith, to quit our selves like men, and be strong;
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and the reason is given, v. 9. There are many Adversaries we are like to meet with;
and the reason is given, v. 9. There Are many Adversaries we Are like to meet with;
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and therefore we had need to pray with the Psalmist, to be strengthned and saved by the right hand of the Lord.
and Therefore we had need to pray with the Psalmist, to be strengthened and saved by the right hand of the Lord.
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Weak faith, it is not fit to be in a crowd of opposition; and therefore we should labour to grow strong in the grace of God.
Weak faith, it is not fit to be in a crowd of opposition; and Therefore we should labour to grow strong in the grace of God.
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3. We have many strong corruptions in our hearts, which weak grace wil never be able to mortifie;
3. We have many strong corruptions in our hearts, which weak grace will never be able to mortify;
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strong passions, strong lusts, and how shall weak grace be able to grapple with, and have a conquest over these? If thy graces are weak when thy corruptions are strong, thou wilt be miserably foiled by thy corruptions;
strong passion, strong Lustiest, and how shall weak grace be able to grapple with, and have a conquest over these? If thy graces Are weak when thy corruptions Are strong, thou wilt be miserably foiled by thy corruptions;
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therefore pray for strengthning and assisting grace, whereby thou mayst be able not only to resist, but to subdue and mortifie the strongest lusts and passions in thy heart.
Therefore pray for strengthening and assisting grace, whereby thou Mayest be able not only to resist, but to subdue and mortify the Strongest Lustiest and passion in thy heart.
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Another ground of the doctrine is taken from the danger, if you grow not strong in grace• As
another ground of the Doctrine is taken from the danger, if you grow not strong in grace• As
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1. Others that made profession of Religion after you, in time wil goe before you in measures and degrees of grace:
1. Others that made profession of Religion After you, in time will go before you in measures and Degrees of grace:
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so it is said, That many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.
so it is said, That many that Are First shall be last, and the last shall be First.
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Those who were first in the profession of the Gospel shall be last in the degrees and measures of grace,
Those who were First in the profession of the Gospel shall be last in the Degrees and measures of grace,
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because they have not improved grace to a further increase of it.
Because they have not improved grace to a further increase of it.
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2. If thou dost not grow strong in grace thou wilt be sure to decay, and to grow weaker:
2. If thou dost not grow strong in grace thou wilt be sure to decay, and to grow Weaker:
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for not to go forward in grace, is to go backward.
for not to go forward in grace, is to go backward.
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Grace may be lost in some degree, and to its exercise and comfort, though not to its being and therefore sayes the Apostle, If these things be in you and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren, nor unfruitfull.
Grace may be lost in Some degree, and to its exercise and Comfort, though not to its being and Therefore Says the Apostle, If these things be in you and abound, they make you that you shall neither be barren, nor unfruitful.
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Intimating, that you will be barren if you doe not adde grace to grace. Weake things, if they be not watched over, and strengthned, will be ready to die.
Intimating, that you will be barren if you do not add grace to grace. Weak things, if they be not watched over, and strengthened, will be ready to die.
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3. Though thou canst not lose the being of thy grace, yet thou wilt lose the comfort of it,
3. Though thou Canst not loose the being of thy grace, yet thou wilt loose the Comfort of it,
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and thou mayest be in as much trouble and perplexity as if thou hadst no grace at all.
and thou Mayest be in as much trouble and perplexity as if thou Hadst no grace At all.
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Its true, weak grace will bring thy soul to heaven, but its onely strong grace which will bring heaven into thy soule.
Its true, weak grace will bring thy soul to heaven, but its only strong grace which will bring heaven into thy soul.
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Little grace is like a little mote, which is not seen because it is little.
Little grace is like a little mote, which is not seen Because it is little.
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Little grace is as it were no grace, as that man in the Gospel, he cals his faith unbeliefe;
Little grace is as it were no grace, as that man in the Gospel, he calls his faith unbelief;
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Lord (sayes he) help my unbeliefe. Weaknesse of grace makes mens perswasions of Gods love to be presumption, their zeale to be lukewarmnesse, their grace to be but gifts, Lord (Says he) help my unbelief. Weakness of grace makes men's persuasions of God's love to be presumption, their zeal to be lukewarmness, their grace to be but Gifts,
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and (as here) their faith to be but unbeliefe. It is strong grace which gives gladnesse of heart, and hope in God;
and (as Here) their faith to be but unbelief. It is strong grace which gives gladness of heart, and hope in God;
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therefore saies Jeremy, My strength, and my hope is perished from the Lord. When strength in grace decayes, there hope & comfort decayes also.
Therefore Says Jeremiah, My strength, and my hope is perished from the Lord. When strength in grace decays, there hope & Comfort decays also.
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It is the Apostles prayer in the Inscription of many of his Epistles, that grace and peace may be multiplied:
It is the Apostles prayer in the Inscription of many of his Epistles, that grace and peace may be multiplied:
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If therefore you doe not increase your graces, you wil neither increase nor keep your comforts.
If Therefore you do not increase your graces, you will neither increase nor keep your comforts.
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He that lacketh these things is blind (sayes the Apostle Peter) and he cannot see afar off; He that lacketh these things is blind (Says the Apostle Peter) and he cannot see afar off;
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it is not meant of a total lack of grace, (as hath been shewn) for as after is expressed, he is purged from his old sins, it is not meant of a total lack of grace, (as hath been shown) for as After is expressed, he is purged from his old Sins,
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though he forgets it, having lost the sense of pardon for want of adding grace to grace. —
though he forgets it, having lost the sense of pardon for want of adding grace to grace. —
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4. Weak grace under great trials wil expose a man to doubts and falls, as if he had no grace at all;
4. Weak grace under great trials will expose a man to doubts and falls, as if he had no grace At all;
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little grace wil keep a man in small trials, but not in greater.
little grace will keep a man in small trials, but not in greater.
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Little grace, as to the strait a man may be in, may be as good as no grace;
Little grace, as to the strait a man may be in, may be as good as no grace;
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and therefore when the disciples were at sea, and a great tempest arose, in so much that they were afraid;
and Therefore when the Disciples were At sea, and a great tempest arose, in so much that they were afraid;
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that which in Matthew is said to be little, in Mark is said to be no faith. Intimating, that as to that particular exigency and strait they were in, their little faith did stand them in no more stead,
that which in Matthew is said to be little, in Mark is said to be no faith. Intimating, that as to that particular exigency and strait they were in, their little faith did stand them in no more stead,
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then if they had had no faith at all. So Peter, Christ cals him NONLATINALPHABET:
then if they had had no faith At all. So Peter, christ calls him:
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Because though he began to walk upon the waves, but 〈 ◊ 〉 When the wind grew boysterous, he was 〈 ◊ 〉 & began to sink. Because though he began to walk upon the waves, but 〈 ◊ 〉 When the wind grew boisterous, he was 〈 ◊ 〉 & began to sink.
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Peter did not sink into the sea, before his faith began to sink in his soul.Peter did not sink into the sea, before his faith began to sink in his soul.
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He that faints in the day of adversity, it argues his strength is small, so saith Solomon.
He that faints in the day of adversity, it argues his strength is small, so Says Solomon.
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I should now proceed to a second particular, and that is to give some Scripture-notes of that man who is grown in grace;
I should now proceed to a second particular, and that is to give Some Scripture-notes of that man who is grown in grace;
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— b•• let me shut up this Sermon, with a sharp and just reproofe of many professors in our time, who go from one ordinance to another,
— b•• let me shut up this Sermon, with a sharp and just reproof of many professors in our time, who go from one Ordinance to Another,
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and yet make little progresse or increase in Religion.
and yet make little progress or increase in Religion.
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They may be fitly compared to a company of Ants, who are very busie about a mole-hill,
They may be fitly compared to a company of Aunts, who Are very busy about a molehill,
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and run to and fro, but never grow great:
and run to and from, but never grow great:
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Even so we have many Christians, they run from one Church to another, from one Preacher to another,
Even so we have many Christians, they run from one Church to Another, from one Preacher to Another,
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and it may be from one opinion to another, but never grow up in the true grace,
and it may be from one opinion to Another, but never grow up in the true grace,
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and in the true knowledge of Jesus Christ. — But I shall meet with such people hereafter in this discourse. —
and in the true knowledge of jesus christ. — But I shall meet with such people hereafter in this discourse. —
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VII. Sermon at Lawrence Jury London.
VII. Sermon At Lawrence Jury London.
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March 30. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
March 30. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus.
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HAving in the former Chapter observed from this Apostolicall injunction to Timothy, Wch is obligatory to all Christians:
HAving in the former Chapter observed from this Apostolical injunction to Timothy, Which is obligatory to all Christians:
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That it is the duty of all believers not to rest satisfied in weak measures of grace which they have received, but they are to endeavour to attain unto greater strength of grace. —
That it is the duty of all believers not to rest satisfied in weak measures of grace which they have received, but they Are to endeavour to attain unto greater strength of grace. —
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This point we have proved both by Scripture-instances, as also by severall reasons. Now I proceed to answer this question, viz.
This point we have proved both by Scriptural instances, as also by several Reasons. Now I proceed to answer this question, viz.
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VVhat are the notes the Scripture layes down of strong and grown Christians? We are to know there are marks in Scripture, both of the truth of grace,
What Are the notes the Scripture lays down of strong and grown Christians? We Are to know there Are marks in Scripture, both of the truth of grace,
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as also of the strength of grace, and these must not be confounded but distinctly considered.
as also of the strength of grace, and these must not be confounded but distinctly considered.
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Our present question is about marks of growth in grace.
Our present question is about marks of growth in grace.
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1. Such as are grown in grace, do ordinarily enjoy a grounded assurance, and comfortable manifestation of the love of God in Christ to their souls.
1. Such as Are grown in grace, do ordinarily enjoy a grounded assurance, and comfortable manifestation of the love of God in christ to their Souls.
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So St. John saith, Perfect love casteth out fear;
So Saint John Says, Perfect love Cast out Fear;
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The more perfect love is, the lesse of tormenting fear is in the soul, and the reason of our fear and doubting is for want of love.
The more perfect love is, the less of tormenting Fear is in the soul, and the reason of our Fear and doubting is for want of love.
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We cannot comprehend the great love of God in Christ to our souls, till we are strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inder man;
We cannot comprehend the great love of God in christ to our Souls, till we Are strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inder man;
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which you will see in the Apostles Prayer for the Ephesians, that God would grant unto them according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit:
which you will see in the Apostles Prayer for the Ephesians, that God would grant unto them according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit:
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that Christ might dwell in their hearts by faith, and that they might be rooted and grounded in love:
that christ might dwell in their hearts by faith, and that they might be rooted and grounded in love:
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and that they might be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth,
and that they might be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth,
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and length, and depth, and height, and to know the love of Christ, &c. So that the more strength of grace is in the soul, the clearer is our comprehension of Christs love to the soul.and length, and depth, and height, and to know the love of christ, etc. So that the more strength of grace is in the soul, the clearer is our comprehension of Christ love to the soul.
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2. Strong and grown Christians are able experimentally to comfort others with the same comfort, wherewith they themselves are comforted of God;
2. Strong and grown Christians Are able experimentally to Comfort Others with the same Comfort, wherewith they themselves Are comforted of God;
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and when they are converted they are able to strengthen their brethren, as Christ speak• to Peter. By Conversion in that place, is not meant the first work of grace wronght in the soul;
and when they Are converted they Are able to strengthen their brothers, as christ speak• to Peter. By Conversion in that place, is not meant the First work of grace wronght in the soul;
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for that was wrought in Peter before his fall, but the meaning is, Peter, when thou art strengthened and recovered from thy fall,
for that was wrought in Peter before his fallen, but the meaning is, Peter, when thou art strengthened and recovered from thy fallen,
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when thou hast recovered strength again, then see that thou be careful to strengthen others, who perhaps may fall into the same weakness with thy self.
when thou hast recovered strength again, then see that thou be careful to strengthen Others, who perhaps may fallen into the same weakness with thy self.
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— If any man be overtaken with a fault, (saith Paul to the Galatians) you that are spiritual restore such a man in the spirit of meeknesse.
— If any man be overtaken with a fault, (Says Paul to the Galatians) you that Are spiritual restore such a man in the Spirit of meekness.
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You that are spirituall, i.e. you that are grown and experienced Christians, see that you do indeavour to recover such a fallen brother.
You that Are spiritual, i.e. you that Are grown and experienced Christians, see that you do endeavour to recover such a fallen brother.
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Paul prayes for the Philippians, that their love may abound yet more and more in all knowledge and judgment; Paul prays for the Philippians, that their love may abound yet more and more in all knowledge and judgement;
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that is, that they might have knowledge with judgment and experience, so as they might use their judicious knowledge in love for the edification of others, that were but weak in grace: that is, that they might have knowledge with judgement and experience, so as they might use their judicious knowledge in love for the edification of Others, that were but weak in grace:
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and in the Epistle to the Romanes, the same Apostle layes down this Character of a strong Christian, — I am perswaded of you my Brethren, that you are full of goodnesse, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another:
and in the Epistle to the Romans, the same Apostle lays down this Character of a strong Christian, — I am persuaded of you my Brothers, that you Are full of Goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one Another:
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from whence we may gather the Character mentioned, that the more perfect any Christian is in knowledge,
from whence we may gather the Character mentioned, that the more perfect any Christian is in knowledge,
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or any other grace, the more able he is to admonish others for their edification. Grown Christians are such as understand the great and profound mysteries of Religion;
or any other grace, the more able he is to admonish Others for their edification. Grown Christians Are such as understand the great and profound Mysteres of Religion;
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they are not only such as use milk, and understand only the first and plain Principles, such as the Apostle calls Babes and unskilful in the Word of Righteousnesse:
they Are not only such as use milk, and understand only the First and plain Principles, such as the Apostle calls Babes and unskilful in the Word of Righteousness:
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— but they are such as are able to digest strong meat, i.e. the deep mysteries of the Gospel, they doe in some measure understand,
— but they Are such as Are able to digest strong meat, i.e. the deep Mysteres of the Gospel, they do in Some measure understand,
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and have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil, that is, to judge between true doctrines and false.
and have their Senses exercised to discern both good and evil, that is, to judge between true doctrines and false.
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Strong and grown Christians have such an eare, as is able to try words, (as it is in Job) even as the mouth tryeth meats.
Strong and grown Christians have such an ear, as is able to try words, (as it is in Job) even as the Mouth trieth Meats.
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— It is an observation of the learned Mercer, that the same word in Hebrew which signifies an Eare, in the duall number signifies a pair of ballances, — to note thus much, that an experienced and judicious Christian will weigh whatsoever he heareth, before he believeth it.
— It is an observation of the learned Mercer, that the same word in Hebrew which signifies an Ear, in the dual number signifies a pair of balances, — to note thus much, that an experienced and judicious Christian will weigh whatsoever he hears, before he Believeth it.
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For as the tongue of the ballance standeth as a Judge between the two scales,
For as the tongue of the balance Stands as a Judge between the two scales,
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so should the heart of every man weigh what he hears, and so will every grown and judicious Christian.
so should the heart of every man weigh what he hears, and so will every grown and judicious Christian.
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He will not take up truth upon trust, but he considereth first, and believeth afterwards.
He will not take up truth upon trust, but he Considereth First, and Believeth afterwards.
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— Nor will a grown Christian take up with inferiour knowledge but will like a grown Scholler, be searching after the deep things of God.
— Nor will a grown Christian take up with inferior knowledge but will like a grown Scholar, be searching After the deep things of God.
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A grown, experienced and strong Christian, is most conversant and imployed in the most strict and severe exercises of Religion which tend most to mortification: A grown, experienced and strong Christian, is most conversant and employed in the most strict and severe exercises of Religion which tend most to mortification:
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weak Christians are all for easie and ordinary exercises, as hearing and reading good books;
weak Christians Are all for easy and ordinary exercises, as hearing and reading good books;
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but a strong Christian is much in spirituall watchfulnesse, secret prayer, frequent fasting, self-denyal, and heavenly meditation,
but a strong Christian is much in spiritual watchfulness, secret prayer, frequent fasting, self-denial, and heavenly meditation,
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and such like duties as have a special influence upon the mortification of sin and corruption.
and such like duties as have a special influence upon the mortification of since and corruption.
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A childe whose parts and strength is weak, is not conversant about such arduous and great undertakings as a grown man.
A child whose parts and strength is weak, is not conversant about such arduous and great undertakings as a grown man.
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He can believe the accomplishment of Promises and Scripture Prophesies, though Gods Providence seeme to make against them,
He can believe the accomplishment of Promises and Scripture prophecies, though God's Providence seem to make against them,
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and though there seem no outward probabilities for them. Thus it argued Abraham was strong in faith, who against hope believed in hope;
and though there seem no outward probabilities for them. Thus it argued Abraham was strong in faith, who against hope believed in hope;
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and being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead. and being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead.
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— There were severall things might have staggered Abrahams faith, had it not been very strong.
— There were several things might have staggered Abrahams faith, had it not been very strong.
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1. There were fifteen years at least between the making of the promise of giving him a son, and the fulfilling of it.
1. There were fifteen Years At least between the making of the promise of giving him a son, and the fulfilling of it.
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2. Abraham was about an hundred yeares old before he had a son, and so unlikely to have children. 2. Abraham was about an hundred Years old before he had a son, and so unlikely to have children.
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3. Sarah's womb dead, and no ordinary hope of Procreation.
3. Sarah's womb dead, and no ordinary hope of Procreation.
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4. And after the promised sonne was born, God calls upon Abraham to offer him up, and yet notwithstanding all this, he staggered not at the promise •of God through unbeliefe, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,
4. And After the promised son was born, God calls upon Abraham to offer him up, and yet notwithstanding all this, he staggered not At the promise •of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,
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and was fully perswaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to performe. A strong believer can suffer as well as do for the sake os Christ.and was Fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform. A strong believer can suffer as well as do for the sake os christ.
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Greater strength of grace is required to suffer for the truth, then to professe the truth; Greater strength of grace is required to suffer for the truth, then to profess the truth;
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and therefore our Saviour propounds this to the ambitious suitors, the sons of Zebedee; Are yee able to drink of the Cup that I shall drink of? and to be baptized with the Baptism wherewith I am baptized withall? implying thus much, that they did not well understand their own strength, that there was more grace required to suffer for the name of Christ,
and Therefore our Saviour propounds this to the ambitious Suitors, the Sons of Zebedee; are ye able to drink of the Cup that I shall drink of? and to be baptised with the Baptism wherewith I am baptised withal? implying thus much, that they did not well understand their own strength, that there was more grace required to suffer for the name of christ,
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then to believe on the name of Christ, and accordingly as is our strength of grace,
then to believe on the name of christ, and accordingly as is our strength of grace,
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so is our courage for the cause of Christ, lesse or more.
so is our courage for the cause of christ, less or more.
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Nicodemus when he had but little grace, he came to Jesus, but yet in the night, by stealth; Nicodemus when he had but little grace, he Come to jesus, but yet in the night, by stealth;
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he durst not openly appear for Christ, but afterwards as he grew in grace and knowledge of Christ,
he durst not openly appear for christ, but afterwards as he grew in grace and knowledge of christ,
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so he grew in courage for Christ, And when the cause of Christ was debated in the assembly of the chief Priests and Pharisees, there Nicodemus boldly pleads the cause of Christ.
so he grew in courage for christ, And when the cause of christ was debated in the assembly of the chief Priests and Pharisees, there Nicodemus boldly pleads the cause of christ.
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— Doth our law judge any man before it hear him, and know what he doth? Nay we reade afterward of a higher resolution of this once fearful Nicodemus, when Christ was crucified and at the lowest. — Does our law judge any man before it hear him, and know what he does? Nay we read afterwards of a higher resolution of this once fearful Nicodemus, when christ was Crucified and At the lowest.
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— We finde that Necodemus, which (saith the text) came at first to Jesus by night, brought a hundred pound weight of mixture of Myrrhe and Aloes for the Burial of Christ.
— We find that Nicodemus, which (Says the text) Come At First to jesus by night, brought a hundred pound weight of mixture of Myrrh and Aloes for the Burial of christ.
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The like instance we have in Ioseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Christ, but secretly for fear of the Jews. The like instance we have in Ioseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of christ, but secretly for Fear of the jews.
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— But afterwards, when he had got more strength of grace, the Scripture tells us, He went in to Pilate boldly, and craved the body of Iesus.
— But afterwards, when he had god more strength of grace, the Scripture tells us, He went in to Pilate boldly, and craved the body of Iesus.
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To professe Christ boldly, in a time when dangers and difficulties attend that Profession, argues a strong faith; To profess christ boldly, in a time when dangers and difficulties attend that Profession, argues a strong faith;
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a weakly Constitution dare not go out, unlesse the weather be faire; But a strong body can indure the hardest weather.
a weakly Constitution Dare not go out, unless the weather be fair; But a strong body can endure the Hardest weather.
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A weak and young Convert is fitter to live in the prosperity of the Gospel;
A weak and young Convert is fitter to live in the Prosperity of the Gospel;
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but an old experienced Christian like an old tried souldier, will not shrink in the hardest trials.
but an old experienced Christian like an old tried soldier, will not shrink in the Hardest trials.
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— If thou faint in the day of adversity; it is because thy strength is small.
— If thou faint in the day of adversity; it is Because thy strength is small.
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He is one that is able to govern his tongue, that though passion be in the heart,
He is one that is able to govern his tongue, that though passion be in the heart,
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yet through the strength of his grace he bridles it in, and restraines it, so as it shall not break into open railings, revilings and clamours as others do.
yet through the strength of his grace he bridles it in, and restrains it, so as it shall not break into open railings, revilings and clamours as Others do.
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St. James gives this character of a strong Christian; If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man; not legally but Evangelically; He is a perfect man.
Saint James gives this character of a strong Christian; If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man; not legally but Evangelically; He is a perfect man.
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i.e. He is grown strong in the grace of God.i.e. He is grown strong in the grace of God.
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He is one that dares trust Gods providence for outward things, however he is in straits;
He is one that dares trust God's providence for outward things, however he is in straits;
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as it argues littlenesse of faith, to distrust Christ for food and raiment: so it argues strength of faith, that though the vision tarry, and no deliverance appear, as it argues littleness of faith, to distrust christ for food and raiment: so it argues strength of faith, that though the vision tarry, and no deliverance appear,
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yet then to live by faith, as the just are said to do, this argues strength of faith.
yet then to live by faith, as the just Are said to do, this argues strength of faith.
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He is one that labours for unity in the Church, as wel as for purity in the Church.
He is one that labours for unity in the Church, as well as for purity in the Church.
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He will labour for his power that Christs coat shall be without rent, as well as with out spot.
He will labour for his power that Christ coat shall be without rend, as well as with out spot.
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This character I gather from that exhortation of the Apostle, Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded,
This character I gather from that exhortation of the Apostle, Let us Therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded,
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and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
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Neverthelesse, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same thing. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same thing.
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It is a note thou art weak, when thou makest a stirre in the Church about thy opinions; weak children are most froward;
It is a note thou art weak, when thou Makest a stir in the Church about thy opinions; weak children Are most froward;
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when children are weak and sickly, nothing will please them: so it is with some weak ones in the Church, their humour is such;
when children Are weak and sickly, nothing will please them: so it is with Some weak ones in the Church, their humour is such;
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you know not how to please them;
you know not how to please them;
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but a grown experienced Christian is sober and wise, and very earnest to preserve unity in the Church of Christ.
but a grown experienced Christian is Sobrium and wise, and very earnest to preserve unity in the Church of christ.
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Before I proceed to speak any more about strength of grace;
Before I proceed to speak any more about strength of grace;
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I shall make some application of what I have delivered about the marks and signs of strong grace, I shall make Some application of what I have Delivered about the marks and Signs of strong grace,
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and the use I shall make, shall be to give you some cautions about these foregoing characters,
and the use I shall make, shall be to give you Some cautions about these foregoing characters,
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and there is need of a twofold Caution.
and there is need of a twofold Caution.
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1. Take heed you do not imagine your selves strong in grace, when you are weak; this is a dangerous mistake.
1. Take heed you do not imagine your selves strong in grace, when you Are weak; this is a dangerous mistake.
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2. Take heed of thinking and judging your selves weak in grace, when you are strong in grace; this is an uncomfortable mistake.
2. Take heed of thinking and judging your selves weak in grace, when you Are strong in grace; this is an uncomfortable mistake.
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There is a man (saith Solomon) that maketh himself rich, and bath nothing; and there is a man that maketh himself poor, and yet hath great riches. There is a man (Says Solomon) that makes himself rich, and bath nothing; and there is a man that makes himself poor, and yet hath great riches.
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I would therefore caution you that you may neither live above nor beneath what you have, that you may not proudly fancy you have what you have not,
I would Therefore caution you that you may neither live above nor beneath what you have, that you may not proudly fancy you have what you have not,
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nor discouragedly fear you want what you indeed have.
nor discourage Fear you want what you indeed have.
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2. You are not to measure the strength of grace by the length of your Profession.
2. You Are not to measure the strength of grace by the length of your Profession.
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Many who are long standers in the Profession of Religion, are but slow walkers in the wayes and practice of Religion; Many who Are long standers in the Profession of Religion, Are but slow walker's in the ways and practice of Religion;
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the souls Proficiency in grace, is not the issue of length of time, but the fruit of free grace.
the Souls Proficiency in grace, is not the issue of length of time, but the fruit of free grace.
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There were those in the Church for so long a time, that they ought to have been teachers of others, but they had attained but little growth or strength of grace.
There were those in the Church for so long a time, that they ought to have been Teachers of Others, but they had attained but little growth or strength of grace.
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They that came at the eleventh houre had their penny, as well as those that came early into the Vineyard.
They that Come At the eleventh hour had their penny, as well as those that Come early into the Vineyard.
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The scope of which Parable is (as some interpreters say) to shew that those who come late to the Profession of Religion, may yet out-go many in gifts and graces, who have been long before them in Profession.
The scope of which Parable is (as Some Interpreters say) to show that those who come late to the Profession of Religion, may yet outgo many in Gifts and graces, who have been long before them in Profession.
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How many amongst us, their years speak them eighty, but their knowledge and grace not eighteen.
How many among us, their Years speak them eighty, but their knowledge and grace not eighteen.
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2. Measure not the strength of grace, by the strength of your affections to some of the wayes of God.
2. Measure not the strength of grace, by the strength of your affections to Some of the ways of God.
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The love of a newly married Couple may be more found at first, afterwards it's more solid.
The love of a newly married Couple may be more found At First, afterwards it's more solid.
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Women who are the weaker vessels are usually more affectionate. Weak Christians are usually most affectionate.
Women who Are the Weaker vessels Are usually more affectionate. Weak Christians Are usually most affectionate.
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When the Creeple was cured, we read that upon his first cure he leaped for joy;
When the Creeple was cured, we read that upon his First cure he leapt for joy;
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it's likely he did not continue to do so: the newnesse of the change did much affect him, and so it doth young converts. it's likely he did not continue to do so: the newness of the change did much affect him, and so it does young converts.
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3. Measure not the strength of grace, by the abundance of the means of grace which you enjoy.
3. Measure not the strength of grace, by the abundance of the means of grace which you enjoy.
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Alas, Laodicea had a glorious light shining amidst her;
Alas, Laodicea had a glorious Light shining amid her;
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she was one of the seven Candlesticks. And because she had such meanes of grace, she mistook her selfe, saying, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing.
she was one of the seven Candlesticks. And Because she had such means of grace, she mistook her self, saying, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing.
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But said Christ, Theu knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blinde, and naked.
But said christ, Theu Knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.
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4. Measure not the strength of grace by the strength of your gifts.
4. Measure not the strength of grace by the strength of your Gifts.
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There is a new disease amongst children called the Rickets, when children grow big in the head, but weak in their limbs:
There is a new disease among children called the Rickets, when children grow big in the head, but weak in their limbs:
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this disease is spiritually upon the souls of many our of Professors;
this disease is spiritually upon the Souls of many our of Professors;
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their heads grow in respect of gifts & knowledge, but they do not grow strong to walk in the wayes of God;
their Heads grow in respect of Gifts & knowledge, but they do not grow strong to walk in the ways of God;
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they are like the Moon, increasing in light, but not in heat.
they Are like the Moon, increasing in Light, but not in heat.
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In the dayes of the Schoolmen the gifts of men were very high, and yet the power of godlinesse was at a low ebbe in those dayes;
In the days of the Schoolmen the Gifts of men were very high, and yet the power of godliness was At a low ebb in those days;
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there were in those times many sublime notions, Seraphical speculations, curious distinctions, subtile objections, and elaborate answers to them, grave and weighty sentences; but alas,
there were in those times many sublime notions, Seraphical speculations, curious Distinctions, subtle objections, and elaborate answers to them, grave and weighty sentences; but alas,
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but a little of the power of grace in the hearts of those men and them they taught.
but a little of the power of grace in the hearts of those men and them they taught.
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2. Caution is, to prevent mistakes of those who are apt to judge themselves weak in grace,
2. Caution is, to prevent mistakes of those who Are apt to judge themselves weak in grace,
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when indeed they are strong in grace.
when indeed they Are strong in grace.
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1. Because thou hast not perfection of grace, do not therefore conclude thou hast not strength of grace.
1. Because thou hast not perfection of grace, do not Therefore conclude thou hast not strength of grace.
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Truth of grace is one thing, and strength of grace is another; so strength of grace is one thing, and perfection of grace is another.
Truth of grace is one thing, and strength of grace is Another; so strength of grace is one thing, and perfection of grace is Another.
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You must stay for perfection till you come to heaven; it is there only, where the spirits of just men are made perfect.
You must stay for perfection till you come to heaven; it is there only, where the spirits of just men Are made perfect.
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It is a witty observation that one hath; In Grammar (saith he) tbe Present tense is accompanied with the Preter-imperfect tense, It is a witty observation that one hath; In Grammar (Says he) The Present tense is accompanied with the Preterimperfect tense,
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but the Future with the Preter-pluterfect tense. Even such is our present state of grace, it's accompanied with imperfections;but the Future with the Preter-pluterfect tense. Even such is our present state of grace, it's accompanied with imperfections;
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— but our future shall be more then perfect; There is no Perfection here.
— but our future shall be more then perfect; There is no Perfection Here.
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There is not a just man on earth that doth good, and sinneth not, (saith Solomon) Who can say, I have made my heart clean? If I wash my hands with snow-water, (saith Iob) and make my self never so clean;
There is not a just man on earth that does good, and Sinneth not, (Says Solomon) Who can say, I have made my heart clean? If I wash my hands with snow-water, (Says Job) and make my self never so clean;
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yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and my owne clothes shall abhorre me. yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and my own clothes shall abhor me.
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i.e. Though I have by Regeneration some grace, yet all my defilements shall never in this life be put away.
i.e. Though I have by Regeneration Some grace, yet all my defilements shall never in this life be put away.
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In the Prophesie of Zechariah we have the Lord speaking thus: I will refine them as silver, and well try them as gold is tryed;
In the Prophesy of Zechariah we have the Lord speaking thus: I will refine them as silver, and well try them as gold is tried;
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and yet in the Prophet Isaiah God saith, I have refined thee, but not with silver;
and yet in the Prophet Isaiah God Says, I have refined thee, but not with silver;
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to reconcile both places, The meaning is, that though God begin to refine his people, yet they are not perfectly refined. to reconcile both places, The meaning is, that though God begin to refine his people, yet they Are not perfectly refined.
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2. Do not judge thy self weak in grace, because thou hast not strong affections.
2. Do not judge thy self weak in grace, Because thou hast not strong affections.
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God doth make up in the experience of old and grown Christians, what is wanting of the great affections they had at their first conversion.
God does make up in the experience of old and grown Christians, what is wanting of the great affections they had At their First conversion.
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Holy Greenham often prayed that he might keep up his young zeal with his old discretion. Holy Greenham often prayed that he might keep up his young zeal with his old discretion.
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What is wanting in affections God makes up to thee in solidity of judgement, clearnesse of knowledge, abundance of experience, and stablenesse in the faith.
What is wanting in affections God makes up to thee in solidity of judgement, clearness of knowledge, abundance of experience, and stableness in the faith.
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3. Judge not the strength of thy grace by the strength of thy comforts, the fruit may grow strong, when the blossome is off.
3. Judge not the strength of thy grace by the strength of thy comforts, the fruit may grow strong, when the blossom is off.
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I have spoken of this before;
I have spoken of this before;
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and therefore will adde this, that heavenly joyes and raptures are very sparingly found among Gods people.
and Therefore will add this, that heavenly Joys and raptures Are very sparingly found among God's people.
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They are Gods special indulgences to some of his special children.
They Are God's special Indulgences to Some of his special children.
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I wil conclude with a Saying of that godly and learned Scotchman, Whilst I live (saith he) I never expect to see perfect Reformation in the Church,
I will conclude with a Saying of that godly and learned Scotchman, While I live (Says he) I never expect to see perfect Reformation in the Church,
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or feel perfect ravishing joyes in my heart or feel perfect ravishing Joys in my heart
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VIII. Sermon at Lawrence Jury London. April 6. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. Be strong in the grace of God that is in Christ Jesus.
VIII. Sermon At Lawrence Jury London. April 6. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. Be strong in the grace of God that is in christ jesus.
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I Proceed now to answer some cases of conscience, which may be deduced from the Doctrine I have laid down.
I Proceed now to answer Some cases of conscience, which may be deduced from the Doctrine I have laid down.
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1. Whether strong temptations may be consistent with strong grace? This is a needful and practical Case,
1. Whither strong temptations may be consistent with strong grace? This is a needful and practical Case,
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because the People of God, when tempted by the devil, they do not only question the strength,
Because the People of God, when tempted by the Devil, they do not only question the strength,
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but the truth of their grace. Before I resolve this Case, I shall premise these general positions.
but the truth of their grace. Before I resolve this Case, I shall premise these general positions.
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1. It is certain, where there is truth of grace, there may be strong temptations from the devil.
1. It is certain, where there is truth of grace, there may be strong temptations from the Devil.
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The devil is like a thiefe, which robs not out-houses, where there is nothing but dung and straw;
The Devil is like a thief, which robs not outhouses, where there is nothing but dung and straw;
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but the Cabinets that are in the Closet:
but the Cabinets that Are in the Closet:
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so this great thief of the world, he is not so eager to rob and spoil the out-houses, wicked and ungodly men;
so this great thief of the world, he is not so eager to rob and spoil the outhouses, wicked and ungodly men;
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but those who have the riches of grace in the cabinets of their hearts, these he labours to rob and spoile:
but those who have the riches of grace in the cabinets of their hearts, these he labours to rob and spoil:
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or as a Pirate, who sets not upon an empty vessel, but upon a ship laden with rich merchandize;
or as a Pirate, who sets not upon an empty vessel, but upon a ship laden with rich merchandise;
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those who are fraught with the rich gifts of grace, the devil by his temptations, will labour to make prize of for himself.
those who Are fraught with the rich Gifts of grace, the Devil by his temptations, will labour to make prize of for himself.
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2. Let the temptations of the devil be never so strong, yet they shall not be above the strength of grace, which believers have received from God.
2. Let the temptations of the Devil be never so strong, yet they shall not be above the strength of grace, which believers have received from God.
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God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able. God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you Are able.
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He will proportion the burden to the back, and the stroak to the strength of him who is to bear it;
He will proportion the burden to the back, and the stroke to the strength of him who is to bear it;
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if temptations increase, our strength shall also increase, whereby we may be able to grapple with them.
if temptations increase, our strength shall also increase, whereby we may be able to grapple with them.
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3. It is evident, that the temptations of the devil are alwayes ordinarily most strong,
3. It is evident, that the temptations of the Devil Are always ordinarily most strong,
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after Gods people have discharged some extraordinary duties to God, or have received most discoveries of grace from God.
After God's people have discharged Some extraordinary duties to God, or have received most discoveries of grace from God.
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In both these Cases the devils temptations are usually great.
In both these Cases the Devils temptations Are usually great.
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You finde that immediately after the Celebration of the Lords Supper the devil desired to winnow the disciples;
You find that immediately After the Celebration of the lords Supper the Devil desired to winnow the Disciples;
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after they had performed that extraordinary service to God, the devil was desirous presently to set upon them. After they had performed that extraordinary service to God, the Devil was desirous presently to Set upon them.
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So you finde that after Christ had in an extraordinary manner, fasted forty dayes and forty nights, he was immediately after tempted of the devil;
So you find that After christ had in an extraordinary manner, fasted forty days and forty nights, he was immediately After tempted of the Devil;
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and so also after his baptisme, no sooner was he out of the water of Baptisme, and so also After his Baptism, no sooner was he out of the water of Baptism,
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but he was in the fire of temptation. but he was in the fire of temptation.
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The Israel of God can be no sooner out of Egypt, but this hellish Pharoah pursues them.
The Israel of God can be no sooner out of Egypt, but this hellish Pharaoh pursues them.
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And Hezekiah had no sooner kept the solemn Passeover, but Senacherib comes up against him.
And Hezekiah had no sooner kept the solemn Passover, but Sennacherib comes up against him.
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All this is to shew us, that after we have put forth most grace in a duty,
All this is to show us, that After we have put forth most grace in a duty,
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then the devil will labour to play his aftergame with us, if he misse of his fore-game;
then the Devil will labour to play his aftergame with us, if he miss of his foregame;
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if Satan cannot keep us from duty and from inlargment in duty, he will flie-blow our duties by pride and so marre them.
if Satan cannot keep us from duty and from Enlargement in duty, he will flyblow our duties by pride and so mar them.
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And then after we have received the most especial manifestations from Gods love and favour in Christ,
And then After we have received the most especial manifestations from God's love and favour in christ,
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then may we expect to be assaulted by the devil:
then may we expect to be assaulted by the Devil:
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Thus Paul, after he had those heavenly raptures, and abundance of Revelations; the devil set upon him with vile temptations;
Thus Paul, After he had those heavenly raptures, and abundance of Revelations; the Devil Set upon him with vile temptations;
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he had the messenger of Satan to buffet him, a thorn in the flesh;
he had the Messenger of Satan to buffet him, a thorn in the Flesh;
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which is not to be meant of any disease, but of some sharp temptation from the devil.
which is not to be meant of any disease, but of Some sharp temptation from the Devil.
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So you finde that immediately after that voice to Christ, This is my well beloved son, in whom I am well pleased, that then the Tempter came to him.
So you find that immediately After that voice to christ, This is my well Beloved son, in whom I am well pleased, that then the Tempter Come to him.
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Hence you may gather from that connexion between those two Petitions in the Lord Prayer, Forgive us our trespasses, and lead us not into temptation:
Hence you may gather from that connexion between those two Petitions in the Lord Prayer, Forgive us our Trespasses, and led us not into temptation:
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to note to us, that no sooner can we get the evidence of our pardon, but we may expect to be tempted of the devil.
to note to us, that no sooner can we get the evidence of our pardon, but we may expect to be tempted of the Devil.
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4. That men who have the greatest strength of grace, are like to meet with the fiercest assaults,
4. That men who have the greatest strength of grace, Are like to meet with the Fiercest assaults,
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and the strongest temptations from the divel;
and the Strongest temptations from the Devil;
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and this brings me to answer the Case, That strength of grace may be consistent with strong temptations.
and this brings me to answer the Case, That strength of grace may be consistent with strong temptations.
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To clear and confirm this, there are these two particulars to be enquired into. 1. Wben temptations may be said to be strong?
To clear and confirm this, there Are these two particulars to be inquired into. 1. When temptations may be said to be strong?
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2. How, and why such strong temptations may be consistent with strong grace? 1. When temptations may be said to be strong?
2. How, and why such strong temptations may be consistent with strong grace? 1. When temptations may be said to be strong?
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1. Then may temptations be said to be strong, when the sollicitations of the devil to sin are urgent with the soule,
1. Then may temptations be said to be strong, when the solicitations of the Devil to since Are urgent with the soul,
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when they are not weak and faint suggestions, but violent assaults, which wil not be removed until assented to;
when they Are not weak and faint suggestions, but violent assaults, which will not be removed until assented to;
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when the divel haunts a man so that he wil not let him alone, then may they be said to be strong.
when the Devil haunts a man so that he will not let him alone, then may they be said to be strong.
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Thus it is said, Satan stood up against Israel, — i.e. He set himselfe to tempt David. And provoked him, i. e.
Thus it is said, Satan stood up against Israel, — i.e. He Set himself to tempt David. And provoked him, i. e.
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He would not let him alone, but haunted him with hellish importunity, — till he had numbred the people.
He would not let him alone, but haunted him with hellish importunity, — till he had numbered the people.
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2. When they are frequent and continued. Small temptations often suggested become strong. Small drops of water by frequent falling make hollow the hard stone;
2. When they Are frequent and continued. Small temptations often suggested become strong. Small drops of water by frequent falling make hollow the hard stone;
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which a few great and forcible blows wil not doe:
which a few great and forcible blows will not do:
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so temptations, though but to small sins, if they be continued, may have greater entrance into the heart then a violent assault may.
so temptations, though but to small Sins, if they be continued, may have greater Entrance into the heart then a violent assault may.
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3. When they are suited by the devil to a mans disposition or present condition;
3. When they Are suited by the Devil to a men disposition or present condition;
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so was that temptation by which the devil set upon Christ, after he had fasted forty daies and forty nights:
so was that temptation by which the Devil Set upon christ, After he had fasted forty days and forty nights:
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Command, says he, that these stones be made bread. It was suited to his present condition, meat for his hunger. Command, Says he, that these stones be made bred. It was suited to his present condition, meat for his hunger.
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If you offer meat to a naked man, he values it not, or cloaths to a hungry man,
If you offer meat to a naked man, he value's it not, or clothes to a hungry man,
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because it is not suited to his present exigence:
Because it is not suited to his present exigence:
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but if the gift you offer be suited to the mans necessity, cloaths to him that is naked,
but if the gift you offer be suited to the men necessity, clothes to him that is naked,
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and meat to him that is hungry, then it becomes acceptable.
and meat to him that is hungry, then it becomes acceptable.
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The devil doth not cast temptations at random, he is more subtil then to row against wind and tide, he knowes which way the stream of our affections and dispositions runs,
The Devil does not cast temptations At random, he is more subtle then to row against wind and tide, he knows which Way the stream of our affections and dispositions runs,
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and he suits his baits accordingly.
and he suits his baits accordingly.
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Every man (sayes the Apostle) is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed. Every man (Says the Apostle) is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.
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It is a metaphor taken from Fishermen, who have this skill, that according to the nature of the fish, It is a metaphor taken from Fishermen, who have this skill, that according to the nature of the Fish,
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so they wil suit their bait, whereby they lie in wait to deceive either the sight or the taste of the poor fish.
so they will suit their bait, whereby they lie in wait to deceive either the sighed or the taste of the poor Fish.
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The divel is the great fisher of souls, and makes use of such temptations which are most likely to take;
The Devil is the great fisher of Souls, and makes use of such temptations which Are most likely to take;
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he observes to what sins a mans Relations, Calling or opportunities lay him most open & obnoxious,
he observes to what Sins a men Relations, Calling or opportunities lay him most open & obnoxious,
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and accordingly he layes his snare, and spreds his net. Though its true, that every man hath a principle within him suiting to every sinne;
and accordingly he lays his snare, and spreads his net. Though its true, that every man hath a principle within him suiting to every sin;
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yet it is as true that every man is not equally active for, or disposed unto every sin.
yet it is as true that every man is not equally active for, or disposed unto every since.
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The divel sees what sin is most predominant in man, and so he frameth a temptation sutable;
The Devil sees what since is most predominant in man, and so he frameth a temptation suitable;
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He sets a wedge of Gold before a covetous Achan; Cozby an harlot, before an adulterous Zimri; a faire preferment before an ambitious Absalom: he knows well, that a fit object presented is a victory half obtained.
He sets a wedge of Gold before a covetous achan; Cozbi an harlot, before an adulterous Zimri; a fair preferment before an ambitious Absalom: he knows well, that a fit Object presented is a victory half obtained.
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In these three cases temptations may be said to be strong.
In these three cases temptations may be said to be strong.
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How doth it appear that temptations so urgent, so continued, and so suited, may be consistent with strong grace?
How does it appear that temptations so urgent, so continued, and so suited, may be consistent with strong grace?
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By instances, whereby it appears the best of Gods children have been most tempted.
By instances, whereby it appears the best of God's children have been most tempted.
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Job a holy man, yet with what strong temptations was he assaulted? the devil impoverished him in his state,Job a holy man, yet with what strong temptations was he assaulted? the Devil impoverished him in his state,
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and so would tempt him to distrust Gods providence; took away the lives of his children, to make him question providence;
and so would tempt him to distrust God's providence; took away the lives of his children, to make him question providence;
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tormenting him with grievous diseases, to make him clamour against providence;
tormenting him with grievous diseases, to make him clamour against providence;
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and above all this tempted him to curse God and die, by the instigations of his wife;
and above all this tempted him to curse God and die, by the instigations of his wife;
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and yet though Job was thus haunted by the devil, he was a believer strong in grace, and yet though Job was thus haunted by the Devil, he was a believer strong in grace,
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and the most eminent Saint in that age, and that part of the world at that time,
and the most eminent Saint in that age, and that part of the world At that time,
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as God himselfe testifies of him, that there was none like him upon earth, a perfect and an upright man.
as God himself Testifies of him, that there was none like him upon earth, a perfect and an upright man.
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— He was not only for riches the greatest of all the men of the East,
— He was not only for riches the greatest of all the men of the East,
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but for holinesse the greatest upon the earth; yet thus was he afflicted and assaulted by the devil.
but for holiness the greatest upon the earth; yet thus was he afflicted and assaulted by the Devil.
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Another instance there is of David, an eminent believer, and hath this commendation, that he was a man after Gods own heart, and yet how furiously was he tempted by the devil? one while Satan moved him to number the people, another time to defile another mans wife, another time to counterfeit himselfe mad before Achish King of Gath, another time to judge all his holy duties to be in vain,
another instance there is of David, an eminent believer, and hath this commendation, that he was a man After God's own heart, and yet how furiously was he tempted by the Devil? one while Satan moved him to number the people, Another time to defile Another men wife, Another time to counterfeit himself mad before Achish King of Gaza, Another time to judge all his holy duties to be in vain,
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and at another time to question the faithfulnesse of God in his promise to make him King.
and At Another time to question the faithfulness of God in his promise to make him King.
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He said in his haste that all men were lyers, even Samuel the Prophet also.He said in his haste that all men were liars, even Samuel the Prophet also.
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Thus Peter an eminent Apostle of Christ, after he had made such a glorious confession of his faith, Thus Peter an eminent Apostle of christ, After he had made such a glorious Confessi of his faith,
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and had discovered more grace then in all his life time before, you finde him suddenly after by an instigation from the devil, begin to rebuke Christ,
and had discovered more grace then in all his life time before, you find him suddenly After by an instigation from the Devil, begin to rebuke christ,
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and counselling him to spare himselfe.
and counseling him to spare himself.
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And thus Paul that had such high and heavenly raptures, such divine extasies, yet had he the messenger of Satan to buffet him.
And thus Paul that had such high and heavenly raptures, such divine ecstasies, yet had he the Messenger of Satan to buffet him.
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But above all instances, you have Jesus Christ, who though he had perfect grace, and was full of grace and truth;
But above all instances, you have jesus christ, who though he had perfect grace, and was full of grace and truth;
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yet this could not exempt him from the temptations of the divel.
yet this could not exempt him from the temptations of the Devil.
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He was full of the holy Ghost, yet was he forty daies tempted of the divel, & that with strong temptations;
He was full of the holy Ghost, yet was he forty days tempted of the Devil, & that with strong temptations;
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if you consider their continuance, their urgency one after another, and suitability to that his present condition.
if you Consider their Continuance, their urgency one After Another, and suitability to that his present condition.
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So that it is plainly manifest, that strong temptations may be consistent with strength of grace by these instances given.
So that it is plainly manifest, that strong temptations may be consistent with strength of grace by these instances given.
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2. It appears also by reasons drawn, 1. From God, for the clearer illustration of the glory of his own Attributes:
2. It appears also by Reasons drawn, 1. From God, for the clearer illustration of the glory of his own Attributes:
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and therefore the Scripture is clear in this. and Therefore the Scripture is clear in this.
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Particularly to shew how the temptations of Gods people make his Attributes to be more illustrious. As first, his Faithfulnesse:
Particularly to show how the temptations of God's people make his Attributes to be more illustrious. As First, his Faithfulness:
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God who is faithfull will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able. And then his Wisdom: God who is faithful will not suffer you to be tempted above that you Are able. And then his Wisdom:
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The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation. He will by his wisdom finde a way for their escape. The Lord Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation. He will by his Wisdom find a Way for their escape.
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And then also hereby will his pitty and compassion be made glorious;
And then also hereby will his pity and compassion be made glorious;
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therefore Christ became like unto us, that he might be a merciful High-Priest, able to succour and pitty those that are tempted. Therefore christ became like unto us, that he might be a merciful High-Priest, able to succour and pity those that Are tempted.
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And then lastly, the glory of his Power.
And then lastly, the glory of his Power.
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In our weaknesse God wil manifest his power, for his strength is made perfect in weaknesse.
In our weakness God will manifest his power, for his strength is made perfect in weakness.
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Thus it pleases God to exercise his people with great afflictions and temptations; for the setting out of his own glorious Attributes, and magnifying of his own name. Thus it Pleases God to exercise his people with great afflictions and temptations; for the setting out of his own glorious Attributes, and magnifying of his own name.
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2. Another Reason may be drawn from Gods people themselves. 1. God in afflicting his children aimes at their good.
2. another Reason may be drawn from God's people themselves. 1. God in afflicting his children aims At their good.
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Thus when the devil tempted David to number the people, and when he was sacrificing at the floore of Ornan the Jebusite, there did God tel him that the Temple should be built, this was the issue of his temptation.
Thus when the Devil tempted David to number the people, and when he was sacrificing At the floor of Ornan the Jebusite, there did God tell him that the Temple should be built, this was the issue of his temptation.
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So when Job was so tempted and afflicted, the issue of all was for his good.
So when Job was so tempted and afflicted, the issue of all was for his good.
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Jobs graces had never been so illustrious, had not the divels temptations been so furious. This is one end of Gods afflicting his people, that their graces may become more orient.Jobs graces had never been so illustrious, had not the Devils temptations been so furious. This is one end of God's afflicting his people, that their graces may become more orient.
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2. Another may be to check pride. There is no greater temptation in the world to pride, then eminency in grace.
2. another may be to check pride. There is no greater temptation in the world to pride, then eminency in grace.
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Pride it is that worst fruit, which growes upon the best stock.
Pride it is that worst fruit, which grows upon the best stock.
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'Tis not so much the ornaments of the body, as the endowments of the mind which stirs up pride;
It's not so much the Ornament of the body, as the endowments of the mind which stirs up pride;
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and this was Pauls case, after his abundance of Revelations, there was a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet him, and this was Paul's case, After his abundance of Revelations, there was a thorn in his Flesh, a Messenger of Satan to buffet him,
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lest he should be lifted up.
lest he should be lifted up.
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God wil suffer those which have strong grace to be strongly tempted, to check the pride of their hearts.
God will suffer those which have strong grace to be strongly tempted, to check the pride of their hearts.
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3. The godly are more able to grapple with strong temptations then weaker Christians are,
3. The godly Are more able to grapple with strong temptations then Weaker Christians Are,
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and so God suits the service and sufferings of his people, to the proportion of the strength of grace.
and so God suits the service and sufferings of his people, to the proportion of the strength of grace.
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3. Another reason may be taken from the devil, from that malice which he bears to all the people of God,
3. another reason may be taken from the Devil, from that malice which he bears to all the people of God,
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and especially to those who have most grace; whom God loves most, the devil hates most.
and especially to those who have most grace; whom God loves most, the Devil hates most.
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When the voice from Heaven said to Christ, Thou art my welbeloved sonne, then came the devil to assault and to tempt him;
When the voice from Heaven said to christ, Thou art my well-beloved son, then Come the Devil to assault and to tempt him;
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if you are the objects of Gods dearest love, you wil be the objects of the devils deepest rage:
if you Are the objects of God's dearest love, you will be the objects of the Devils Deepest rage:
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and though he cannot damne thy soule, yet he wil trouble thy conscience; if he cannot break thy head, he will bruise thy heel.
and though he cannot damn thy soul, yet he will trouble thy conscience; if he cannot break thy head, he will bruise thy heel.
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2. It also proceeds from the devils knowledge, as wel as his malice;
2. It also proceeds from the Devils knowledge, as well as his malice;
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he knows, if he can but get those which are strong in grace to sin, he shall doe the more mischiefe, as
he knows, if he can but get those which Are strong in grace to since, he shall do the more mischief, as
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1. It wil open the mouth of wicked men to blaspheme God and Religion, as in the case of David, By this deed thou hast given great •ecasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme.
1. It will open the Mouth of wicked men to Blaspheme God and Religion, as in the case of David, By this deed thou hast given great •ecasion to the enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme.
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How were the mouths of Gods enemies opened to blaspheme his name?
How were the mouths of God's enemies opened to Blaspheme his name?
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2. It wil imbolden the weak to sin with more freedom, when they shall see those which are eminent to fall:
2. It will embolden the weak to sin with more freedom, when they shall see those which Are eminent to fallen:
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and thus the example of Peter made the Gentiles to Judaize.
and thus the Exampl of Peter made the Gentiles to Judaize.
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When the strong shall abuse his liberty, he becomes a stumbling block to those which are weak. When the strong shall abuse his liberty, he becomes a stumbling block to those which Are weak.
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When Phigellus and Hermogenes turned away from the faith how did all Asia turn aside also? Men of eminent gifts, When Phigellus and Hermogenes turned away from the faith how did all Asia turn aside also? Men of eminent Gifts,
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when they shall apostatize, how doe they draw others in abundance? 3. It wil provoke God to inflict heavy judgements on the places where you dwel.
when they shall apostatise, how do they draw Others in abundance? 3. It will provoke God to inflict heavy Judgments on the places where you dwell.
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Thus the divel knew that if he could get David to number the people, it would procure a judgement upon them;
Thus the Devil knew that if he could get David to number the people, it would procure a judgement upon them;
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and therefore it is not said, he stood up against David, but against Israel, and provoked him to number the people;
and Therefore it is not said, he stood up against David, but against Israel, and provoked him to number the people;
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he wel knew, if he could prevaile with David, all Israel should suffer for it. he well knew, if he could prevail with David, all Israel should suffer for it.
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Thus we see, that where there is strength of grace, there may be and are strong temptations.
Thus we see, that where there is strength of grace, there may be and Are strong temptations.
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But here may an objection be raised from that of John, where it is said, He that is born of God sinneth not, and keepeth himselfe that the wicked One toucheth him not, But Here may an objection be raised from that of John, where it is said, He that is born of God Sinneth not, and Keepeth himself that the wicked One touches him not,
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& that they which are strong have overcome the wicked one. & that they which Are strong have overcome the wicked one.
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And if this be so, how can that be truth, that strong temptations from the devil, may be confistent with strong grace in the heart?
And if this be so, how can that be truth, that strong temptations from the Devil, may be confistent with strong grace in the heart?
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When it is said, the wicked one toucheth him not, it is not to be taken absolutely,
When it is said, the wicked one touches him not, it is not to be taken absolutely,
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as if the divel did not tempt a man at all, therefore there must be a restriction of the clause, he touches him not, that is, with a deadly touch;
as if the Devil did not tempt a man At all, Therefore there must be a restriction of the clause, he touches him not, that is, with a deadly touch;
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and so Cajetan, This phrase exeludes not the kinds of temptations, but that we are not burt or eternally dostroyed by them But I conceive rather that these words have a peculiar reference to the 16 verse, where is mention made of a sin unto death;
and so Cajetan, This phrase exeludes not the Kinds of temptations, but that we Are not burt or eternally dostroyed by them But I conceive rather that these words have a peculiar Referente to the 16 verse, where is mention made of a since unto death;
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the divel shall not prevaile, or touch a man so, as to commit that sin which is unto death.
the Devil shall not prevail, or touch a man so, as to commit that since which is unto death.
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Though he may tempt, and wil be continually assaulting a man, yet he shall never prevaile against him,
Though he may tempt, and will be continually assaulting a man, yet he shall never prevail against him,
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so as to draw him to the committing of that sinne. 1. From hence we may learn the indulgence of God to weak Christians;
so as to draw him to the committing of that sin. 1. From hence we may Learn the indulgence of God to weak Christians;
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whilst their graces are weak their temptations shall not be strong. while their graces Are weak their temptations shall not be strong.
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God wil not put weak Christians upon such strong trials, as those 〈 ◊ 〉 have obtained greater measures of grace Not every man in Davids Army was put 〈 ◊ 〉 break through the Army of the Philistin• to fetch of the waters of the Well of Bethlehem, but Davids three Worthles.
God will not put weak Christians upon such strong trials, as those 〈 ◊ 〉 have obtained greater measures of grace Not every man in Davids Army was put 〈 ◊ 〉 break through the Army of the Philistin• to fetch of the waters of the Well of Bethlehem, but Davids three Worthless.
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God will not put young Converts to break through an Host of temptations, until they shall have obtained experience and strength of grace to grapple with them.
God will not put young Converts to break through an Host of temptations, until they shall have obtained experience and strength of grace to grapple with them.
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2. Hence also learn, that men of the strongest and most eminent gifts and graces ought not to presume upon their own strength.
2. Hence also Learn, that men of the Strongest and most eminent Gifts and graces ought not to presume upon their own strength.
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Consider thy self, lest thou also be tempted. Thou which art most spiritual, take heed lest thou be foiled. Consider thy self, lest thou also be tempted. Thou which art most spiritual, take heed lest thou be foiled.
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Some mens pride may make them think they are above Ordinances, yet their own experience may satisfie them that they are not above temptations; and certainly they which are not above temptations, wil stil stand in need of Ordinances; now no man in the world, either is or shall be above temptation;
some men's pride may make them think they Are above Ordinances, yet their own experience may satisfy them that they Are not above temptations; and Certainly they which Are not above temptations, will still stand in need of Ordinances; now no man in the world, either is or shall be above temptation;
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if any, surely Adam would, yet he in Paradise, the best of places;
if any, surely Adam would, yet he in Paradise, the best of places;
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and in In noeency, the best of states, was not exempted from the temptations of the divel, and thereby fell;
and in In noeency, the best of states, was not exempted from the temptations of the Devil, and thereby fell;
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therefore let no man presume upon his own strength. 3. Remember this for thy comfort, that though the divel tempt thee with strong temptations,
Therefore let no man presume upon his own strength. 3. remember this for thy Comfort, that though the Devil tempt thee with strong temptations,
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yet he shall never have his wil against thee.
yet he shall never have his will against thee.
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It is true, a godly man may fall into that particular act unto which the devil tempts him,
It is true, a godly man may fallen into that particular act unto which the Devil tempts him,
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yet as to the devils general aime (the damning of thy soul) he shall never have his wil.
yet as to the Devils general aim (the damning of thy soul) he shall never have his will.
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It is a notable expression that of our Saviours to Peter, sayes he, Satan hath destred to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
It is a notable expression that of our Saviors to Peter, Says he, Satan hath destred to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
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Satan hath desired to have thee, that was the devils general aym.
Satan hath desired to have thee, that was the Devils general aim.
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Though he may have his wil as to a particular act, and thou mayest yield to his temptation,
Though he may have his will as to a particular act, and thou Mayest yield to his temptation,
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yet he shall never carry thee with himself into Hell.
yet he shall never carry thee with himself into Hell.
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4. Remember to your great comfort, you who are the people of God, and harrassed with the divels temptations;
4. remember to your great Comfort, you who Are the people of God, and Harassed with the Devils temptations;
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thou complainest that they are great for kind, long for continuance, and the more dangerous because suited to thy present condition.
thou complainest that they Are great for kind, long for Continuance, and the more dangerous Because suited to thy present condition.
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Remember, that thus the divel dealt with Jesus Christ, his temptations were suited, continued, and for kinds gross, being to distrust providence, to self-murder, and to blasphemy;
remember, that thus the Devil dealt with jesus christ, his temptations were suited, continued, and for Kinds gross, being to distrust providence, to self-murder, and to blasphemy;
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and why was all this, but for thy comfort? he suffered being tempted, that he might be able to pity, compassionate, and succour thee, being in the same condition.
and why was all this, but for thy Comfort? he suffered being tempted, that he might be able to pity, compassionate, and succour thee, being in the same condition.
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IX. Sermon at Lawrence Jury London. April 6. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
IX. Sermon At Lawrence Jury London. April 6. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus.
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WE proceed now to the second Case of conscience, concerning strength of grace, which is this:
WE proceed now to the second Case of conscience, Concerning strength of grace, which is this:
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Whether strength of grace may be consistent with strength of lust and corruption in the he art?
Whither strength of grace may be consistent with strength of lust and corruption in the he art?
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In the answering whereof I shall speak to these particulars: 1. When may corruptions be said to be strong?
In the answering whereof I shall speak to these particulars: 1. When may corruptions be said to be strong?
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2. Why those that have strong grace, have many times strong corruptions?
2. Why those that have strong grace, have many times strong corruptions?
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3. What strong corruptions are they that those that are strong in grace, are most subject unto?
3. What strong corruptions Are they that those that Are strong in grace, Are most Subject unto?
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4. In what cases, and with what limitations may strength of corruptions consist with strength of grace?
4. In what cases, and with what limitations may strength of corruptions consist with strength of grace?
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1. When may corruptions and lusts be said to be strong in the soule? 1. When sins are committed with complacency.
1. When may corruptions and Lustiest be said to be strong in the soul? 1. When Sins Are committed with complacency.
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Sin at first is like a snake that is almost starved by reason of the cold, since At First is like a snake that is almost starved by reason of the cold,
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and is very weak and feeble;
and is very weak and feeble;
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but if it be laid in the bosome, then it gathers strength, and after a while sin revives and becomes a delight in the soul.
but if it be laid in the bosom, then it gathers strength, and After a while since revives and becomes a delight in the soul.
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If thou were at first troubled at sin, and afterwards takest pleasure in sin, its a signe that sin hath a great hand over thee.
If thou were At First troubled At since, and afterwards Takest pleasure in since, its a Signen that since hath a great hand over thee.
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Thus God complaines of his people, What hath my beloved to doe in my house? — When thou dost evil then thou rejoycest.
Thus God complains of his people, What hath my Beloved to do in my house? — When thou dost evil then thou Rejoicest.
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We may know the power and strength of corruption in us, by sins activity in us,
We may know the power and strength of corruption in us, by Sins activity in us,
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and by our chearsulness and complacency in sin.
and by our chearsulness and complacency in since.
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2. By the frequency of sin, as a relapse into a disease, argues the strength of that peccant humour in the body:
2. By the frequency of since, as a relapse into a disease, argues the strength of that peccant humour in the body:
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so reiterated and multiplied acts of the same sin, argue the power and strength of that sin in our hearts.
so reiterated and multiplied acts of the same since, argue the power and strength of that since in our hearts.
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Corruption gathers strength even as grace doth by the frequent acting and exercise of it. 3. When sin is persisted in against the cheeks of conscience.
Corruption gathers strength even as grace does by the frequent acting and exercise of it. 3. When since is persisted in against the cheeks of conscience.
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And it argues the strength of a streame that it beares down before it whatsoever bank would check the course of it: And it argues the strength of a stream that it bears down before it whatsoever bank would check the course of it:
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So it also argues that there is a strong current of corruption in thy soul, that bears down before it all the warnings, checks and reproofs of conscience.
So it also argues that there is a strong current of corruption in thy soul, that bears down before it all the Warnings, Checks and reproofs of conscience.
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2. Why have those that have the strongest graces, many times also the strongest corruptions?
2. Why have those that have the Strongest graces, many times also the Strongest corruptions?
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1. It ariseth from the natural temperature and constitution of the body, which doth dispose men to some sin more then another,
1. It arises from the natural temperature and constitution of the body, which does dispose men to Some since more then Another,
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although they have such eminency of grace;
although they have such eminency of grace;
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and hence it is, that those who are naturally and constitutionally passionate, and given to anger,
and hence it is, that those who Are naturally and constitutionally passionate, and given to anger,
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though they may have a great measure of grace, yet what ado have they to bridle in their anger? what ado to be greatly angry,
though they may have a great measure of grace, yet what ado have they to bridle in their anger? what ado to be greatly angry,
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and not greatly sinful? And so such whose temperature inclines them to be lustful,
and not greatly sinful? And so such whose temperature inclines them to be lustful,
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though they have much grace, yet all little enough to suppresse lustfull thoughts and wanton looks in them.
though they have much grace, yet all little enough to suppress lustful thoughts and wanton looks in them.
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2. God suffers this to humble his People, and to keep them humble under their great measures of grace.
2. God suffers this to humble his People, and to keep them humble under their great measures of grace.
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It is observable in nature, that those creatures which have the most excellency in them, have something also of defect and deformity in them,
It is observable in nature, that those creatures which have the most excellency in them, have something also of defect and deformity in them,
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as if the God of nature did it to keep them humble. The Peacock hath glittering feathers, and yet black feet;
as if the God of nature did it to keep them humble. The Peacock hath glittering Feathers, and yet black feet;
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The Swan hath white feathers, but under that a black skin; The Eagle hath many excellencies, quick sight, and high flight, but yet very ravenous;
The Swan hath white Feathers, but under that a black skin; The Eagl hath many excellencies, quick sighed, and high flight, but yet very ravenous;
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The Camel and Elephant are great and stately creatures, but of a deformed shape:
The Camel and Elephant Are great and stately creatures, but of a deformed shape:
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So it is in the state of grace, God doth suffer some strong & unsubdued corruptions to remain in them, who have not only truth,
So it is in the state of grace, God does suffer Some strong & unsubdued corruptions to remain in them, who have not only truth,
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but strength of grace, and this is to keep them humble.
but strength of grace, and this is to keep them humble.
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Thus Paul after his great Revelation, had a messenger of Satan to buffet him, and a thorne in the flesh to afflict and keep him humble; Thus Paul After his great Revelation, had a Messenger of Satan to buffet him, and a thorn in the Flesh to afflict and keep him humble;
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the thorn in the flesh did let out the impostumated matter of pride out of his heart;
the thorn in the Flesh did let out the impostumated matter of pride out of his heart;
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and the considerations of their corruptions doth much affect the hearts of the godly, that they become, 1. More condescending and compassionate to the weak. 2. They do depend lesse upon their own righteousnesse.
and the considerations of their corruptions does much affect the hearts of the godly, that they become, 1. More condescending and compassionate to the weak. 2. They do depend less upon their own righteousness.
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They see it is in vain to think of establishing their own righteousnesse, and that it is too weak a foundation to lay the weight and stresse of their salvation upon:
They see it is in vain to think of establishing their own righteousness, and that it is too weak a Foundation to lay the weight and stress of their salvation upon:
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the Covering is too narrow, and the Bed is too short for them to rest quietly upon. 3. They are hereby brought to think better of others then of themselves,
the Covering is too narrow, and the Bed is too short for them to rest quietly upon. 3. They Are hereby brought to think better of Others then of themselves,
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yea to judge themselves the least of Saints, and the greatest of sinners.
yea to judge themselves the least of Saints, and the greatest of Sinners.
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3. This is from Satans malice, who if he can draw out great corruptions from them who are eminent in grace;
3. This is from Satan malice, who if he can draw out great corruptions from them who Are eminent in grace;
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1. He thereby aims to blemish Religion and to darken the honour of Profession, and in this case usually fights against none, great nor small, but the King of Israel, viz. such as are eminent for holinesse.
1. He thereby aims to blemish Religion and to darken the honour of Profession, and in this case usually fights against none, great nor small, but the King of Israel, viz. such as Are eminent for holiness.
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When David fell into those great sins of murder and adultery, Satan had a main end granted him, to make the way of true Religion stink and be abhorred.
When David fell into those great Sins of murder and adultery, Satan had a main end granted him, to make the Way of true Religion stink and be abhorred.
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2. Hereby Satan hath his end to imbolden those that are weak to sin. 2. Hereby Satan hath his end to embolden those that Are weak to sin.
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The sins and great miscarriages of such as are great Professors are great stumbling blocks in the way of the weak to make them fall.
The Sins and great miscarriages of such as Are great Professors Are great stumbling blocks in the Way of the weak to make them fallen.
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3. Hereby the peace and purity of conscience is violated; the devil will play at small game rather then at no game: 3. Hereby the peace and purity of conscience is violated; the Devil will play At small game rather then At no game:
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and if he cannot prevail to damn thy soul, yet he will endeavour to disquiet thy conscience.
and if he cannot prevail to damn thy soul, yet he will endeavour to disquiet thy conscience.
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3. What are those great corruptions and sins unto which strong believers are incident? 1. To lose those strong affections which they had at their first Conversion.
3. What Are those great corruptions and Sins unto which strong believers Are incident? 1. To loose those strong affections which they had At their First Conversion.
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Holy Greenham complained, that it was very difficult to keep together his old discretion and young zeal. Holy Greenham complained, that it was very difficult to keep together his old discretion and young zeal.
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— Young Christians (as hath been already observed) have strong affections, and but weak judgements.
— Young Christians (as hath been already observed) have strong affections, and but weak Judgments.
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Their heat is more then their light. Their present apprehension and sense is great and high, their experience little and low;
Their heat is more then their Light. Their present apprehension and sense is great and high, their experience little and low;
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And so also strong Christians, who may have much grace, yet tha flood and flush of affections may be much abated,
And so also strong Christians, who may have much grace, yet than flood and flush of affections may be much abated,
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and it is the fault of old professors, that they do not labour to maintain the primitive vigour and vivacity of their first affections;
and it is the fault of old professors, that they do not labour to maintain the primitive vigour and vivacity of their First affections;
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they are too apt to leave their first love, yet we must know they do not decay so as to be bankerupts, in grace. they Are too apt to leave their First love, yet we must know they do not decay so as to be Bankrupts, in grace.
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In the godly the decay and declining, though it may be great, yet it is neither total nor final;
In the godly the decay and declining, though it may be great, yet it is neither total nor final;
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though he may fail, yet he is not a banquerupt, he hath still a stock remaining which can never be quite spent, a fountaine which can never be quite dry.
though he may fail, yet he is not a banquerupt, he hath still a stock remaining which can never be quite spent, a fountain which can never be quite dry.
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He hath in him a Well of water springing up to eternall life. The water of a fountain may be mudded, but it will clear it self again. He hath in him a Well of water springing up to Eternal life. The water of a fountain may be mudded, but it will clear it self again.
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It may be damm'd up in one place, but it will break out in another; so it is with grace.
It may be dammed up in one place, but it will break out in Another; so it is with grace.
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A tree, you know, in Winter-season, the fruit and leaves fall off, and it seems as if it were dead,
A tree, you know, in Winter season, the fruit and leaves fallen off, and it seems as if it were dead,
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but there is life in the root;
but there is life in the root;
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so it is in Christians, their beauty and blossom may fall off, their fruit dry up, their leaves drop off, the beauty, the exercise and the fruits of grace may cease for a time,
so it is in Christians, their beauty and blossom may fallen off, their fruit dry up, their leaves drop off, the beauty, the exercise and the fruits of grace may cease for a time,
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and yet the root of the matter is in them.
and yet the root of the matter is in them.
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It often fares with old Professors, as it did with old David, of whom it is said, that all the cloaths he did wear, could not get or keep beat in him: It often fares with old Professors, as it did with old David, of whom it is said, that all the clothes he did wear, could not get or keep beatrice in him:
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So they, all the duties they perform, and all the Ordinances they enjoy, cannot keep up that youthful heat of vigorous affections which once they had.
So they, all the duties they perform, and all the Ordinances they enjoy, cannot keep up that youthful heat of vigorous affections which once they had.
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Many of Gods children have not now as once they had, such complacency in God, such fervency in prayer, such attention in hearing, such delight in Sabbaths, such mournfulnesse and tendernesse of spirit, such hatred of sin.
Many of God's children have not now as once they had, such complacency in God, such fervency in prayer, such attention in hearing, such delight in Sabbaths, such mournfulness and tenderness of Spirit, such hatred of since.
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Now they have not such aggravating thoughts of sin, as in former times, nor the occasions unto sin, so avoided as formerly.
Now they have not such aggravating thoughts of since, as in former times, nor the occasions unto since, so avoided as formerly.
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How many are there, who heretofore look't on every sin as an hainous evil, but now do not so:
How many Are there, who heretofore looked on every since as an heinous evil, but now do not so:
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time was when every gnat seemed a camel, and every mote a beame, and every mol•hil a mountain,
time was when every gnat seemed a camel, and every mote a beam, and every mol•hil a mountain,
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but now they can extenuate and excuse their sin.
but now they can extenuate and excuse their since.
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Heretofore the most pleasing sin was abominable, the smallest detestable, and the highest intolerable, but it is otherwise now through spiritual decayes and abatement in our affections.
Heretofore the most pleasing since was abominable, the Smallest detestable, and the highest intolerable, but it is otherwise now through spiritual decays and abatement in our affections.
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There are many heretofore when they fell into sin, were wont to walk sadly, to •igh deeply, weep bitterly, pray affectionately:
There Are many heretofore when they fell into since, were wont to walk sadly, to •igh deeply, weep bitterly, pray affectionately:
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but now do not these things with those warme and working affections as formerly.
but now do not these things with those warm and working affections as formerly.
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The time was when many Professors of Religion, prepared themselves for holy duties with more care, attended to them with more diligence, delighted in them with more complacency,
The time was when many Professors of Religion, prepared themselves for holy duties with more care, attended to them with more diligence, delighted in them with more complacency,
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and gained more profit and edification by them then now they do.
and gained more profit and edification by them then now they do.
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And that's the first sin, that those who have grace, both in truth and strength, are apt to fall into, viz. spiritual decay.
And that's the First since, that those who have grace, both in truth and strength, Are apt to fallen into, viz. spiritual decay.
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2. Such as are strong Christians are very subject to spiritual pride, and to be highly conceited of their own gifts, parts and graces.
2. Such as Are strong Christians Are very Subject to spiritual pride, and to be highly conceited of their own Gifts, parts and graces.
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Spiritual pride is a secret spiritual corruption, that is in the most spirituall and gracious heart;
Spiritual pride is a secret spiritual corruption, that is in the most spiritual and gracious heart;
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it is a bad fruit that growes on the best root:
it is a bad fruit that grows on the best root:
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there is nothing better then grace, and there is nothing more abominable then sin, and there is no sin so bad as pride,
there is nothing better then grace, and there is nothing more abominable then since, and there is no since so bad as pride,
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and there are none so apt to fall into this sin of pride, as they that have much grace,
and there Are none so apt to fallen into this since of pride, as they that have much grace,
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and there is nothing weakens a strong Christian more then pride, and nothing argues weaknesse more then this boasting.
and there is nothing weakens a strong Christian more then pride, and nothing argues weakness more then this boasting.
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3. To behave themselves with contempt and superciliousnesse towards weak Christians, is an ordinary fault of the strong.
3. To behave themselves with contempt and superciliousness towards weak Christians, is an ordinary fault of the strong.
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There is not any one thing in Scripture more often mentioned then this, that we should not despise or discourage the weak, which notes an aptnesse in the strong to be faulty herein.
There is not any one thing in Scripture more often mentioned then this, that we should not despise or discourage the weak, which notes an aptness in the strong to be faulty herein.
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Let us not judge one another any more. The word NONLATINALPHABET notes, they were wont to do so before. Let us not judge one Another any more. The word notes, they were wont to do so before.
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Spiritual pride is a root of bitternesse, which bears these two bitter fruits. 1. An over-valuing of our selves. 2. An undervaluing of other mens persons and gifts.
Spiritual pride is a root of bitterness, which bears these two bitter fruits. 1. an overvaluing of our selves. 2. an undervaluing of other men's Persons and Gifts.
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4. Strong Christians are apt to put too much duty and task upon the weak. — Johns disciples failed in this towards the disciples of Christ about fasting.
4. Strong Christians Are apt to put too much duty and task upon the weak. — Johns Disciples failed in this towards the Disciples of christ about fasting.
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Strong Christians should deal tenderly with the weak, they should excuse their failings, conceale their weaknesses, commend their performances, cherish their forwardnesse, resolve their doubts, bear their burdens, Strong Christians should deal tenderly with the weak, they should excuse their failings, conceal their Weaknesses, commend their performances, cherish their forwardness, resolve their doubts, bear their burdens,
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and hereby make the way of Religion to be lovely and amiable to them, whereas by their too much austerity the weak are disheartned at their first entrance.
and hereby make the Way of Religion to be lovely and amiable to them, whereas by their too much austerity the weak Are disheartened At their First Entrance.
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5. To be content with measures of grace.
5. To be content with measures of grace.
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How apt are they that have grace to say in one sense, as he said in another, Soul, take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many years;
How apt Are they that have grace to say in one sense, as he said in Another, Soul, take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many Years;
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and hereupon many grow slack and carelesse in holy duties, and do not improve ordinances for the increase of their graces.
and hereupon many grow slack and careless in holy duties, and do not improve ordinances for the increase of their graces.
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The best of Christians are apt to fall into this satiety, then which nothing can be more prejudicial to the soul.
The best of Christians Are apt to fallen into this satiety, then which nothing can be more prejudicial to the soul.
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The devil tempts those that have but a little grace to thinke they have none, and those that have more grace to think they have enough.
The Devil tempts those that have but a little grace to think they have none, and those that have more grace to think they have enough.
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The best are apt to mistake themselves in this, to think that there is a just dimension and full growth of grace attainable in this life:
The best Are apt to mistake themselves in this, to think that there is a just dimension and full growth of grace attainable in this life:
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Whereas indeed the best improvement of having much grace, is to desire more, and not to be satisfied with any measure of grace till we come to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ, and that's not attainable in this life.
Whereas indeed the best improvement of having much grace, is to desire more, and not to be satisfied with any measure of grace till we come to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, and that's not attainable in this life.
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Perfection is the aime of this life, but it is the reward of another life.
Perfection is the aim of this life, but it is the reward of Another life.
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We should endeavour after Perfection in grace, but we shall not attain it till grace be perfected in glory.
We should endeavour After Perfection in grace, but we shall not attain it till grace be perfected in glory.
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4. In what cases, and with what limitations may strength of corruptions consist with strength of grace?
4. In what cases, and with what limitations may strength of corruptions consist with strength of grace?
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The resolving of this question is of very much use to the soul:
The resolving of this question is of very much use to the soul:
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for that soul that is over-mastered with strong corruptions, may not only question the strength of his grace, but the being of it.
for that soul that is overmastered with strong corruptions, may not only question the strength of his grace, but the being of it.
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How may I then know, that I have both the truth and strength of grace in me,
How may I then know, that I have both the truth and strength of grace in me,
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though I am overpowered sometimes by strong and prevailing corruptions? 1. If you maintain in you a strong opposition against your corruptions.
though I am overpowered sometime by strong and prevailing corruptions? 1. If you maintain in you a strong opposition against your corruptions.
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The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, but doth the Spirit lust against the flesh? though you cannot fully subdue sin, The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, but does the Spirit lust against the Flesh? though you cannot Fully subdue since,
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yet do you strongly oppose it? if so, there is grace and strength of grace too, which is able to make and hold up this opposition.
yet do you strongly oppose it? if so, there is grace and strength of grace too, which is able to make and hold up this opposition.
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An uncontrolled subjection unto sin, argues the strength of sin; but an irreconcileable opposition of sin argues the strength of grace.
an uncontrolled subjection unto since, argues the strength of since; but an Irreconcilable opposition of since argues the strength of grace.
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Strength of grace is not so much seen in those particular acts of suppression, and actual overcoming of it,
Strength of grace is not so much seen in those particular acts of suppression, and actual overcoming of it,
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as in that constant and habitual frame of heart in the opposition of sinne. 2. Though sin be strong, yet grace may be strong too in thy soul.
as in that constant and habitual frame of heart in the opposition of sin. 2. Though since be strong, yet grace may be strong too in thy soul.
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If thou hast a strong measure of humiliation, though thy sin be great, if thy sorrow be great too, it evidenceth thy grace is so also.
If thou hast a strong measure of humiliation, though thy since be great, if thy sorrow be great too, it Evidenceth thy grace is so also.
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It was great grace in Manasseh, that he humbled himself greatly, though he had been a very great sinner.
It was great grace in Manasses, that he humbled himself greatly, though he had been a very great sinner.
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3 ▪ If thou hast strong cryes to God against thy sins, this argues grate, though it be ready to be d•flowered by thy corruptions.
3 ▪ If thou hast strong cries to God against thy Sins, this argues grate, though it be ready to be d•flowered by thy corruptions.
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If when corruptions and temptations prevaile, thou prayest to the Lord with strong cry• and teares, this argues grace,
If when corruptions and temptations prevail, thou Prayest to the Lord with strong cry• and tears, this argues grace,
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yea and the strength of grace. 4. If thou hast strong affections that carry thee to Christ, certainly thou hast grace,
yea and the strength of grace. 4. If thou hast strong affections that carry thee to christ, Certainly thou hast grace,
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though thy strong corruptions often carry thee from Christ.
though thy strong corruptions often carry thee from christ.
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Peter had more infirmities and corruptions and sins, then all the disciples besides (excepting Judas. ) He tooke Christ aside, gave him carnal counsel,Peter had more infirmities and corruptions and Sins, then all the Disciples beside (excepting Judas.) He took christ aside, gave him carnal counsel,
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and said as to his sufferings, Far be it from the Lord, this shall not be unto thee;
and said as to his sufferings, far be it from the Lord, this shall not be unto thee;
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for which Christ said to him, Get thee behind me, Satan.
for which christ said to him, Get thee behind me, Satan.
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He dreams of merit, and boasts of what he had done for Christ, at it is observed of him,
He dreams of merit, and boasts of what he had done for christ, At it is observed of him,
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when he said to Christ, Behold, we have forsaken all and followed thee, what shall we have therefore? Peter of all the disciples was the most confident of his own strength;
when he said to christ, Behold, we have forsaken all and followed thee, what shall we have Therefore? Peter of all the Disciples was the most confident of his own strength;
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and boasts what he would do and suffer for Christ; Though all men should be offended because of thee;
and boasts what he would do and suffer for christ; Though all men should be offended Because of thee;
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yet will I never be offended. And if I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. yet will I never be offended. And if I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.
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Nay and presently after this confident undertaking, Peeer denies Christ, and swear: and curses that he knew him not.
Nay and presently After this confident undertaking, Peeer Denies christ, and swear: and curses that he knew him not.
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Some observe, that Peters cursing, was not only his cursing of himselfe if he knew Christ,
some observe, that Peter's cursing, was not only his cursing of himself if he knew christ,
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but that he also cursed Jesus Christ, that so he might appear to them to be none of his disciples;
but that he also cursed jesus christ, that so he might appear to them to be none of his Disciples;
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and yet notwithstanding all this Peter had not only truth and reality, but eminency and strength of grace:
and yet notwithstanding all this Peter had not only truth and reality, but eminency and strength of grace:
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for though temptations and corruptions did sometimes prevail, yet he had strong affections towards Jesus Christ;
for though temptations and corruptions did sometime prevail, yet he had strong affections towards jesus christ;
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he did and suffered that which few or none of the other disciples did.
he did and suffered that which few or none of the other Disciples did.
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1. He was the man, that of all the disciples wept most bitterly for his sins.
1. He was the man, that of all the Disciples wept most bitterly for his Sins.
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2. Peter was the first that ran to the sepulchre, and went into the sepulchre to see what was become of Christ.
2. Peter was the First that ran to the Sepulchre, and went into the Sepulchre to see what was become of christ.
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3. He was the man, who hearing that Christ was risen and on the sea-shore, leap't into the sea for joy.
3. He was the man, who hearing that christ was risen and on the seashore, leapt into the sea for joy.
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4. He was the man that made the first Sermon, and first preached the Gospel after the Ascension of Christ.
4. He was the man that made the First Sermon, and First preached the Gospel After the Ascension of christ.
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5. He had that love to Christ which was as strong as death;
5. He had that love to christ which was as strong as death;
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for he suffered death, and was crucified, (as say Ecclesiastical Writers) but would not be crcuified,
for he suffered death, and was Crucified, (as say Ecclesiastical Writers) but would not be crcuified,
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but with his heels upwards, deeming it too great an honour to be crucified in the same manner that his Lord and Master was;
but with his heels upward, deeming it too great an honour to be Crucified in the same manner that his Lord and Master was;
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so that the strength of his affections, did argue notwithstanding his great failings, the strength of grace in him.
so that the strength of his affections, did argue notwithstanding his great failings, the strength of grace in him.
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To make application of what hath been spoken in this case of Conscience. —
To make application of what hath been spoken in this case of Conscience. —
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Though in the cases before mentioned, strength of grace may be consistent with strength of corruptions;
Though in the cases before mentioned, strength of grace may be consistent with strength of corruptions;
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yet there are other cases wherein they are altogether inconsistent. 1. When the strength and workings of corruptions are not clearly discovered to the soul;
yet there Are other cases wherein they Are altogether inconsistent. 1. When the strength and workings of corruptions Are not clearly discovered to the soul;
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for grace alwayes, as a light set up in the soul, doth discover the darknesse of corruption.
for grace always, as a Light Set up in the soul, does discover the darkness of corruption.
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2. Where corruptions are not sensibly bewailed, it is to be feared that there is not strength of grace.
2. Where corruptions Are not sensibly bewailed, it is to be feared that there is not strength of grace.
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3. Where occasions to those strong prevailing sins and corruptions are not heedfully avoided.
3. Where occasions to those strong prevailing Sins and corruptions Are not heedfully avoided.
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Certainly if thou hast grace to make thee sensible of what corruptions thou art incident unto, thy grace will make thee walk so circumspectly,
Certainly if thou hast grace to make thee sensible of what corruptions thou art incident unto, thy grace will make thee walk so circumspectly,
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as to avoid all occasions leading thereunto.
as to avoid all occasions leading thereunto.
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4. If they be not strongly resisted, and the beginnings of each corruption not diligently suppressed, in this case strength of grace and strength of corruption are utterly inconsistent.
4. If they be not strongly resisted, and the beginnings of each corruption not diligently suppressed, in this case strength of grace and strength of corruption Are utterly inconsistent.
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5. Though there may be strong grace and strong coriuption in the soul, yet the reign of any one corruption is utterly inconsistent with grace and the strength of it.
5. Though there may be strong grace and strong coriuption in the soul, yet the Reign of any one corruption is utterly inconsistent with grace and the strength of it.
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Let not sin reign in your mortall bodies. Let not since Reign in your Mortal bodies.
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Sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under the law but under grace; since shall not have dominion over you, for you Are not under the law but under grace;
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which is not to be understood in the Antinomisis sense, that believers are not under the mandatory power of the moral Law:
which is not to be understood in the Antinomisis sense, that believers Are not under the mandatory power of the moral Law:
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But the meaning of the word (Law) as Beza interprets it, is the law of sin, and so the Apostle Paul, chap. 7. 23, mentions a law in his members that did war against the law of his minde,
But the meaning of the word (Law) as Beza interprets it, is the law of since, and so the Apostle Paul, chap. 7. 23, mentions a law in his members that did war against the law of his mind,
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and did hring him into captivity to the law of sin, that is; sin would have swayed in him with the power and force of a law.and did hring him into captivity to the law of since, that is; since would have swayed in him with the power and force of a law.
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And this argued grace and the strength of grace in Paul, that though he was over-born by the strength of corruption and sin,
And this argued grace and the strength of grace in Paul, that though he was overborne by the strength of corruption and since,
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and taken Prisoner by it, yet he never yielded to it as to a lawfull Soveraign;
and taken Prisoner by it, yet he never yielded to it as to a lawful Sovereign;
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for so he addes, vers. 29. So then with the mind. I serve the law of God, but with my flesh the law of sin.
for so he adds, vers. 29. So then with the mind. I serve the law of God, but with my Flesh the law of since.
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It may be said of the corruptions in Gods children, what was shewed to Daniel concerning the beasts, They had their dominion taken away,
It may be said of the corruptions in God's children, what was showed to daniel Concerning the beasts, They had their dominion taken away,
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yet their lives were prolonged for a season. 6. When we say there is a consistency between grace and corruption; yet their lives were prolonged for a season. 6. When we say there is a consistency between grace and corruption;
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I would be understood of spiritual and inward corruptions, as hardnesse of heart, spiritual pride, deadnesse in duties:
I would be understood of spiritual and inward corruptions, as hardness of heart, spiritual pride, deadness in duties:
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for into grosse external, open acts of evil, strong Christians do seldom fall.
for into gross external, open acts of evil, strong Christians do seldom fallen.
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7. We must also be further informed, that if we consider particular acts of sin, some one lust may seem to be more strong in a godly Christian,
7. We must also be further informed, that if we Consider particular acts of since, Some one lust may seem to be more strong in a godly Christian,
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then in a meer moral man.
then in a mere moral man.
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As for instance, in the case of lust, when we consider how David did abuse his neigh bours wife,
As for instance, in the case of lust, when we Consider how David did abuse his neigh bours wife,
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and how Abimelech would not touch another mans wife;
and how Abimelech would not touch Another men wife;
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one would have judged David the heathen, and Abimelech the believer, and therefore the strength of grace or corruption must not be judged by any one particular act when some impetuous temptation hath prevailed.
one would have judged David the heathen, and Abimelech the believer, and Therefore the strength of grace or corruption must not be judged by any one particular act when Some impetuous temptation hath prevailed.
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8. Lastly, we are to know that a corruption may be really weak'ned when sensibly strong.
8. Lastly, we Are to know that a corruption may be really weakened when sensibly strong.
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As a man in a Feaver is seemingly strong, but is really weak: so corruption may be then most enfeebled when in our apprehension it is most inraged;
As a man in a Fever is seemingly strong, but is really weak: so corruption may be then most enfeebled when in our apprehension it is most enraged;
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it may rave and rage when it is in crucifying. As a cole glows most just before its going out;
it may rave and rage when it is in crucifying. As a coal glows most just before its going out;
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a candle burnt't down in the socket gives a blaze a little before it be extinct:
a candle burnted down in the socket gives a blaze a little before it be extinct:
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so it is when corruption is ready to expire. As in a meer moral man sin may be restrained when it is not subdued;
so it is when corruption is ready to expire. As in a mere moral man since may be restrained when it is not subdued;
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corruption may be quiet where it is not mortified:
corruption may be quiet where it is not mortified:
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So in a regenerate person it may be subdued and mortified, where yet it may rage as if unrestrained.
So in a regenerate person it may be subdued and mortified, where yet it may rage as if unrestrained.
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A mans last gaspe may be the strongest breath:
A men last gasp may be the Strongest breath:
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So when corruption is ready to give up the Ghost it may seem to breath strongest.
So when corruption is ready to give up the Ghost it may seem to breath Strongest.
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As a bird may flutter when his neck is broken:
As a bird may flutter when his neck is broken:
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so sin may seemingly resist grace, when the power, strength and life of it is utterly broke.
so since may seemingly resist grace, when the power, strength and life of it is utterly broke.
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X. Sermon At Lawrence Jury, London. April 13. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. Be strong in the grace of God that is in Christ Jesus.
X. Sermon At Lawrence Jury, London. April 13. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. Be strong in the grace of God that is in christ jesus.
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WE have already handled two great Cases of Conscience about strength of grace, about the consistency of strong temptations and strong cortuptions with the strength of grace,
WE have already handled two great Cases of Conscience about strength of grace, about the consistency of strong temptations and strong cortuptions with the strength of grace,
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and shall now proceed to a third Case, which is this,
and shall now proceed to a third Case, which is this,
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3. Whether strength of grace may consist with the want of those strong affections, which Christians have had at their first conversion?
3. Whither strength of grace may consist with the want of those strong affections, which Christians have had At their First conversion?
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In answering whereof I shall endeavour to shew three things. 1. When a man may be said to lose his first affections?
In answering whereof I shall endeavour to show three things. 1. When a man may be said to loose his First affections?
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2. In what Cases may a strong Christian want strong affections?
2. In what Cases may a strong Christian want strong affections?
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3. Whence it is that those that have strong grace may want such strong affections as they had at their first Conversion?
3. Whence it is that those that have strong grace may want such strong affections as they had At their First Conversion?
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1. When may a Christian be said to lose his first affections? Affections are fitly compared to the pulses of the soul, by which may judgement be given of the state and temper of the soul;
1. When may a Christian be said to loose his First affections? Affections Are fitly compared to the pulses of the soul, by which may judgement be given of the state and temper of the soul;
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and that we may know when these affections beat low and are decayed, we may make judgement hereof.
and that we may know when these affections beatrice low and Are decayed, we may make judgement hereof.
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1. When we have not such eager desires after duties.
1. When we have not such eager Desires After duties.
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It is very remarkable, that at a Christians first conversion, he is so earnest and eager after holy duties, that he will hardly allow time for the duties of his particular calling; It is very remarkable, that At a Christians First conversion, he is so earnest and eager After holy duties, that he will hardly allow time for the duties of his particular calling;
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nay how have men at first tyed themselves to hear so many Sermons, make so many Prayers, read so many Chapters, spend so many houres in holy Meditation by our selves,
nay how have men At First tied themselves to hear so many Sermons, make so many Prayers, read so many Chapters, spend so many hours in holy Meditation by our selves,
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and good conference with other Christians? But alas, afterward this fervour begins to cool and remit,
and good conference with other Christians? But alas, afterwards this fervour begins to cool and remit,
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and men pray lesse, and hear more seldome, and this is from the multitude of their wordly occasions.
and men pray less, and hear more seldom, and this is from the multitude of their wordly occasions.
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Usually men at their first conversion, (which as Divines have observed) ordinarily doth fall out between the eighteenth and twenty eighth year of their age (though God indeed be tyed to no year) yet men at that age have usually lesse of the world,
Usually men At their First conversion, (which as Divines have observed) ordinarily does fallen out between the eighteenth and twenty eighth year of their age (though God indeed be tied to no year) yet men At that age have usually less of the world,
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and so it comes to passe, that afterward when the cares and profits, and pleasures of the world steal away their affections, that they grow much more remisse then they were at the beginning.
and so it comes to pass, that afterwards when the Cares and profits, and pleasures of the world steal away their affections, that they grow much more remiss then they were At the beginning.
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2. Affections may be judged to be decayed when men have not such ravishing joyes as we were wont to have.
2. Affections may be judged to be decayed when men have not such ravishing Joys as we were wont to have.
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How many have been at first in Davids frame of heart, I was glad when they said to me, come let us go into the house of the Lord? but afterwards the overeflowing of this flood of joy by dogrees hath abated. How many have been At First in Davids frame of heart, I was glad when they said to me, come let us go into the house of the Lord? but afterwards the overeflowing of this flood of joy by dogrees hath abated.
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3. When sensible profit by Ordinances is abated. A man may profit by Ordinances, and yet not be sensible of that his profiting.
3. When sensible profit by Ordinances is abated. A man may profit by Ordinances, and yet not be sensible of that his profiting.
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A Christian may grow at the root in solidity of grace, though it may be not shoot up so much in blossomes of affection.
A Christian may grow At the root in solidity of grace, though it may be not shoot up so much in blossoms of affection.
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2. In what Cases may a strong Christian want strong affections? 1. In case you have lesse sin in duties, though lesse affections.
2. In what Cases may a strong Christian want strong affections? 1. In case you have less since in duties, though less affections.
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A weak young convert hath oftentimes much affection in holy duties, but much corruption too.
A weak young convert hath oftentimes much affection in holy duties, but much corruption too.
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They are very subject to rashnesse and precipitancy in their Prayers, and to be proud of any small measures of grace in duty,
They Are very Subject to rashness and precipitancy in their Prayers, and to be proud of any small measures of grace in duty,
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and too apt to have carnal dependance upon their duties: But old experienc't Christians, as they have often lesse affection, so lesse sin in duties.
and too apt to have carnal dependence upon their duties: But old experienced Christians, as they have often less affection, so less since in duties.
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Papists have very much affection in the performance of their devotions:
Papists have very much affection in the performance of their devotions:
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but alas, they have the leaven of this errour in their best duties, that they think they merit by them:
but alas, they have the leaven of this error in their best duties, that they think they merit by them:
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but grown and knowing Christians, though they may not be so affectionate in duty, as the weak,
but grown and knowing Christians, though they may not be so affectionate in duty, as the weak,
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yet they may exercise much more grace then they do. And so also it is after duties are performed.
yet they may exercise much more grace then they do. And so also it is After duties Are performed.
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Weak Christians are apt to indulge their corruptions afterwards, thinking they have made a compensation for their sins by their duties:
Weak Christians Are apt to indulge their corruptions afterwards, thinking they have made a compensation for their Sins by their duties:
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But an experienced grown Christian, though not so affectionate in duty, yet he is carefull afterwards that he do not by sin spoyle all his duties.
But an experienced grown Christian, though not so affectionate in duty, yet he is careful afterwards that he do not by since spoil all his duties.
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2. A strong Christian may want strong affections, in case he hath strength of judgement to recompence the want of his affections.
2. A strong Christian may want strong affections, in case he hath strength of judgement to recompense the want of his affections.
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Young trees are more sappy, but old trees are more solid; Young trees Are more sappy, but old trees Are more solid;
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Wherefore the Apostle prayes for the Philippians, not only that tbeir love might abound, but that their judgement might also abound.
Wherefore the Apostle prays for the Philippians, not only that tbeir love might abound, but that their judgement might also abound.
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As a man that is come to his full age, though he do not grow in bulke and extension of parts; As a man that is come to his full age, though he do not grow in bulk and extension of parts;
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yet he grows intensively, and in the consolidation of the parts of the body: so old and experienced Christians, •hough they have not so much affection;
yet he grows intensively, and in the consolidation of the parts of the body: so old and experienced Christians, •hough they have not so much affection;
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yet they have more solidity and clearnesse of judgement, more experimental knowledge in the profound mysteries of the Gospel,
yet they have more solidity and clearness of judgement, more experimental knowledge in the profound Mysteres of the Gospel,
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and more distinct apprehensions of the deep things of Christ.
and more distinct apprehensions of the deep things of christ.
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A strong believer, what he wants in affections he hath compensated to him in a distinct and experimental knowledge of the deceitfulnesse of his heart, of the vanity of the world, of the sinfulnesse of sin,
A strong believer, what he Wants in affections he hath compensated to him in a distinct and experimental knowledge of the deceitfulness of his heart, of the vanity of the world, of the sinfulness of since,
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and of the transcendent excellency of Christ. New converts are rash, inconsiderate, injudicious;
and of the transcendent excellency of christ. New converts Are rash, inconsiderate, injudicious;
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and therefore we have a promise made to new converts, that they shall proceed in grace.
and Therefore we have a promise made to new converts, that they shall proceed in grace.
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It is a promise made to the Gentiles when the Kingdom of Christ shall come amongst them, that though at the first they were rash,
It is a promise made to the Gentiles when the Kingdom of christ shall come among them, that though At the First they were rash,
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yet it is said, The heart of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plain.
yet it is said, The heart of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plain.
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Affection without knowledge will be but rashnesse, which (like metal in a young horse) will be apt to precipitate him and make him stumble.
Affection without knowledge will be but rashness, which (like metal in a young horse) will be apt to precipitate him and make him Stumble.
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An experienced Christian though he have not so much seeming metal in his affection, yet shall rid more way to heaven by farre then a young Convert,
an experienced Christian though he have not so much seeming metal in his affection, yet shall rid more Way to heaven by Far then a young Convert,
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and that without fear of stumbling.
and that without Fear of stumbling.
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At the first kindling of the fire, there may be more smoak, though afterward the flame will be clearer:
At the First kindling of the fire, there may be more smoke, though afterwards the flame will be clearer:
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So when at first thou hast much affection, afterwards thou shalt have a clearer judgment.
So when At First thou hast much affection, afterwards thou shalt have a clearer judgement.
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3. A strong Christian may want strong affections in case it proceed from a natural temper, and not from a sinful carelesse distemper.
3. A strong Christian may want strong affections in case it proceed from a natural temper, and not from a sinful careless distemper.
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There are some persons that are naturally of a soft and tender disposition, and these are naturally more affectionate;
There Are Some Persons that Are naturally of a soft and tender disposition, and these Are naturally more affectionate;
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nay the woman who is the weaker vessel, commonly her heart holds most affection: And so likewise there are some who naturally are more bound up in their affections,
nay the woman who is the Weaker vessel, commonly her heart holds most affection: And so likewise there Are Some who naturally Are more bound up in their affections,
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and are of a reserved temper, who naturally do not break out into any great expression either of the passion of joy or grief.
and Are of a reserved temper, who naturally do not break out into any great expression either of the passion of joy or grief.
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We read in the Gospel, that they that exprest most affection to Christ at his death,
We read in the Gospel, that they that expressed most affection to christ At his death,
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and made the most passionate lamentation for him, were the women, who naturally are of a more melting disposition.
and made the most passionate lamentation for him, were the women, who naturally Are of a more melting disposition.
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Some mens dispositions are like ice, they will easily thaw and melt;
some men's dispositions Are like ice, they will Easily thaw and melt;
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others like iron, it must be a a hot fire that will 〈 ◊ 〉 them down:
Others like iron, it must be a a hight fire that will 〈 ◊ 〉 them down:
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So it is, some men will be more affectionate upon a small occasion then others upon a greater,
So it is, Some men will be more affectionate upon a small occasion then Others upon a greater,
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and this is from naturall disposition.
and this is from natural disposition.
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Melancthon was not so affectionate as Luther, but it is observed that he was more judicious.Melanchthon was not so affectionate as Luther, but it is observed that he was more judicious.
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4. In case of sicknesse and old age, and bodily weaknesse, He that hath strength of grace may yet want strength of affection.
4. In case of sickness and old age, and bodily weakness, He that hath strength of grace may yet want strength of affection.
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The expression of our affection depends much upon the temperature of the body, if bodily strength and vigour be impaired, our affections must needs flag.
The expression of our affection depends much upon the temperature of the body, if bodily strength and vigour be impaired, our affections must needs flag.
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As the ebbing and flowing of the sea depends upon the motion and influence of the Moon:
As the ebbing and flowing of the sea depends upon the motion and influence of the Moon:
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So our affections do ebbe and flow much what, as the strength or weaknesse of the body hath an influence upon them.
So our affections do ebb and flow much what, as the strength or weakness of the body hath an influence upon them.
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As a Musician when he is grown old, cannot so dexterously handle an instrument, as when he was young,
As a Musician when he is grown old, cannot so dexterously handle an Instrument, as when he was young,
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though perhaps he hath now more judgement and experience in musick;
though perhaps he hath now more judgement and experience in music;
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so it is in old age, that brings experience in the wayes of God, yet may abate affections.
so it is in old age, that brings experience in the ways of God, yet may abate affections.
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Old age and sicknesse makes the body like a tyred horse to the active soul;
Old age and sickness makes the body like a tired horse to the active soul;
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an active traveller would faine ride away to his journeys end, but his horse is tyred.
an active traveller would feign ride away to his journeys end, but his horse is tired.
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An aged sickly Christian may have as much grace and more then ne had at first,
an aged sickly Christian may have as much grace and more then ne had At First,
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and yet not be so able to pray; and so a Minister not so able to preach affectionately as before;
and yet not be so able to pray; and so a Minister not so able to preach affectionately as before;
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and this from the indisposition of the body.
and this from the indisposition of the body.
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3. Whence it is that those that have strength of grace, may yet want those strong affections which they had at their first conversion?
3. Whence it is that those that have strength of grace, may yet want those strong affections which they had At their First conversion?
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1. Because at first conversion grace was but particularly imployed, which afterwards was more diffused and generally imployed.
1. Because At First conversion grace was but particularly employed, which afterwards was more diffused and generally employed.
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When much water runs in one Channel it makes the stream the stronger;
When much water runs in one Channel it makes the stream the Stronger;
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but when there are many rivulets cut out, though there is as much and more water,
but when there Are many rivulets Cut out, though there is as much and more water,
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yet there is not the same strength of stream: So it is at our first conversion, all our affections made but up one stream,
yet there is not the same strength of stream: So it is At our First conversion, all our affections made but up one stream,
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and so our affections seemed the stronger. A new convert hath not so many duties to performe as a grown Christian hath,
and so our affections seemed the Stronger. A new convert hath not so many duties to perform as a grown Christian hath,
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because he doth not know so many duties.
Because he does not know so many duties.
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It may be at first all his affections run out to pray, and hear the Word,
It may be At First all his affections run out to pray, and hear the Word,
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and read good books, and whilest all the affections run in this one channel they seem to be very strong;
and read good books, and whilst all the affections run in this one channel they seem to be very strong;
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whereas a grown Christian he hath not only these generall duties, but many particular duties of his calling and relations to follow, he hath many duties to perform to God and men, which a new convert knowes not,
whereas a grown Christian he hath not only these general duties, but many particular duties of his calling and relations to follow, he hath many duties to perform to God and men, which a new convert knows not,
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and therefore it is that though his affections may seem weaker, yet his grace is as strong as before & stronger.
and Therefore it is that though his affections may seem Weaker, yet his grace is as strong as before & Stronger.
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2. This is from the newness of the condition.
2. This is from the newness of the condition.
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Naturally we are much affected with any new thing, as for example, for a man that hath been many years in a dark dungeon, to be suddenly brought into the light, the suddennesse of the change would much affect a man.
Naturally we Are much affected with any new thing, as for Exampl, for a man that hath been many Years in a dark dungeon, to be suddenly brought into the Light, the suddenness of the change would much affect a man.
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This is the state of our souls at our first conversion;
This is the state of our Souls At our First conversion;
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we are therefore brought from darknesse into light, and from the power of Satan unto God.
we Are Therefore brought from darkness into Light, and from the power of Satan unto God.
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By the grace of conversion, God calls us out of darknesse into his marvellous light; and because it is so marvellous, therefore it doth so much affect. By the grace of conversion, God calls us out of darkness into his marvellous Light; and Because it is so marvellous, Therefore it does so much affect.
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The change at first conversion is very great, a man be comes another man, and man is so affected, that he is put into a kinde of astonishment.
The change At First conversion is very great, a man be comes Another man, and man is so affected, that he is put into a kind of astonishment.
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Yet in this case we must distinguish between solid affections, and floting and transient passions, which do wear off presently, and vanish suddenly.
Yet in this case we must distinguish between solid affections, and floating and Transient passion, which do wear off presently, and vanish suddenly.
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The affections of some Christians, especially young ones, are like those colours which are not in grain, they will soon fade.
The affections of Some Christians, especially young ones, Are like those colours which Are not in grain, they will soon fade.
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It is with a young Convert as with a man going to execution, while he is upon the ladder a pardon is unexpectedly brought,
It is with a young Convert as with a man going to execution, while he is upon the ladder a pardon is unexpectedly brought,
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how will this man be transported with joy? he will leap for joy, he will in that case be all joy & exultation for the present,
how will this man be transported with joy? he will leap for joy, he will in that case be all joy & exultation for the present,
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and it may be afterward the flush & torrent of his joy is abated, though his life be as dear to him as ever:
and it may be afterwards the flush & torrent of his joy is abated, though his life be as dear to him as ever:
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So when the soul hath been brought by the Law of God to a sight of its lost condition,
So when the soul hath been brought by the Law of God to a sighed of its lost condition,
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& then the Gospel hath proclaimed a pardon, & the Spirit of God hath set on the comfort of that pardon upon his heart.
& then the Gospel hath proclaimed a pardon, & the Spirit of God hath Set on the Comfort of that pardon upon his heart.
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Oh what ravishments hath that soule for the present!
O what ravishments hath that soul for the present!
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which perhaps he shall not long retain, the violence of his joy is abated, but the solidity of it remains.
which perhaps he shall not long retain, the violence of his joy is abated, but the solidity of it remains.
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The soule is much affected with its first meeting with Christ, and though the flush of that joy be over,
The soul is much affected with its First meeting with christ, and though the flush of that joy be over,
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yet the souls love to Christ is as much, and its prizing Communion with Christ the same.
yet the Souls love to christ is as much, and its prizing Communion with christ the same.
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The Creeple when he was restored to strength, went leaping and praising God, because the unexpectednesse of the cure did mightily affect his heart;
The Creeple when he was restored to strength, went leaping and praising God, Because the unexpectedness of the cure did mightily affect his heart;
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and this is a second reason why those who are grown and solid Christians, yet perhaps may not retain the same measure of affections they had at their first conversion.
and this is a second reason why those who Are grown and solid Christians, yet perhaps may not retain the same measure of affections they had At their First conversion.
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3. A third Reason may be taken from Gods indulgence to young Converts, who usually gives in comfort according to the necessity of his people.
3. A third Reason may be taken from God's indulgence to young Converts, who usually gives in Comfort according to the necessity of his people.
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It is with God our heavenly Father as with naturall Parents, they are most tender over their new-born children.
It is with God our heavenly Father as with natural Parents, they Are most tender over their newborn children.
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That parable of the returning Prodigall is very full to this purpose; That parable of the returning Prodigal is very full to this purpose;
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his father did not onely receive him mercifully, but bountifully too, he gave him more then was for necessity;
his father did not only receive him mercifully, but bountifully too, he gave him more then was for necessity;
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not onely sho•s, but a ring;
not only sho•s, but a ring;
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not only clothes, but the best robe; not only bread, but the fatted calfe, and musick at this Feast,
not only clothes, but the best robe; not only bred, but the fatted calf, and music At this Feast,
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and all this was for this newly converted and repenting son, though his father did not entertain him so every day.
and all this was for this newly converted and repenting son, though his father did not entertain him so every day.
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So our God, at our first conversion expresseth much of his bounty and indulgence to his children,
So our God, At our First conversion Expresses much of his bounty and indulgence to his children,
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though afterward we may have the same love of God, & the same love to God,
though afterwards we may have the same love of God, & the same love to God,
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though the expressions may not be the same now, as formerly in those daies of Gods bounty.
though the expressions may not be the same now, as formerly in those days of God's bounty.
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Let us from hence learn, that though we have lost those affections which we had, yet we must
Let us from hence Learn, that though we have lost those affections which we had, yet we must
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1. Labour to be sensible of, and humbled for those decayes. A decayed condition is an uncomfortable condition;
1. Labour to be sensible of, and humbled for those decays. A decayed condition is an uncomfortable condition;
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though thou hast so much grace as will bring thee to heaven, yet by thy decayes thou wilt be very uncomtable here on earth.
though thou hast so much grace as will bring thee to heaven, yet by thy decays thou wilt be very uncomtable Here on earth.
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2. Labour to get those decays repaired. If thou hast left thy first love, repent and doe thy first works.
2. Labour to get those decays repaired. If thou hast left thy First love, Repent and do thy First works.
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3. Make up the want of former affections in solidity of knowledge and judgement;
3. Make up the want of former affections in solidity of knowledge and judgement;
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and if the candle give not so great a blaze, let it give a more clear and constant light.
and if the candle give not so great a blaze, let it give a more clear and constant Light.
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4 Labour to keep up the primitive vigour of your affections.
4 Labour to keep up the primitive vigour of your affections.
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1. Remember you may lose that in a short time, which you may be a long time in recovering.
1. remember you may loose that in a short time, which you may be a long time in recovering.
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A man may lose more strength in one weeks sicknesse, then many months will make reparation.
A man may loose more strength in one weeks sickness, then many months will make reparation.
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A wound may be quickly made, but not so soon cured.
A wound may be quickly made, but not so soon cured.
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Philosophers wil tel us, that the way from the habit to the privation is far easier,
Philosophers will tell us, that the Way from the habit to the privation is Far Easier,
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then from the privation to the habit;
then from the privation to the habit;
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it is far easier to make a seeing man blind, then to make a blind man see;
it is Far Easier to make a seeing man blind, then to make a blind man see;
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so it is far easier to lose our holy affections, then it is to recover them.
so it is Far Easier to loose our holy affections, then it is to recover them.
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2. Labour to keep up your holy affections: for the truth of grace is more discerned by our affections then our actions.
2. Labour to keep up your holy affections: for the truth of grace is more discerned by our affections then our actions.
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Acts of grace may be easier dissembled then gracious affections. A Painter may paint the colour, but not the heat of the fire.
Acts of grace may be Easier dissembled then gracious affections. A Painter may paint the colour, but not the heat of the fire.
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3. Labour to keep up affections as they were at first, because it is very hard to retain them:
3. Labour to keep up affections as they were At First, Because it is very hard to retain them:
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it is hard to keep them wound up to any height. Flush of spirituall joy is like the sea;
it is hard to keep them wound up to any height. Flush of spiritual joy is like the sea;
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the tide doth not so flow, but the ebbe doth fall as low.
the tide does not so flow, but the ebb does fallen as low.
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Bernard said of these strong gusts and great flush of these spirituall joyes and gracious affections, They come but seldom, and stay but a short time. Bernard said of these strong gusts and great flush of these spiritual Joys and gracious affections, They come but seldom, and stay but a short time.
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As in nature there is a spring, and then the fall of the leafe, and one day is clear, and another is cloudy:
As in nature there is a spring, and then the fallen of the leaf, and one day is clear, and Another is cloudy:
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so it is with the best Christian, his affections are not alwaies at the same pitch, at the same height;
so it is with the best Christian, his affections Are not always At the same pitch, At the same height;
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but it should be our endeavour to cherish and maintain in our soules our first flourishing affections, in and towards the waies of God.
but it should be our endeavour to cherish and maintain in our Souls our First flourishing affections, in and towards the ways of God.
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XI. Sermon at Lawrence Jury London. April 13. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
XI. Sermon At Lawrence Jury London. April 13. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus.
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HAving dispatched three Cases of conscience concerning strength of grace; I now proceed to a fourth, viz.
HAving dispatched three Cases of conscience Concerning strength of grace; I now proceed to a fourth, viz.
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VVhether a man that hath strength of grace, may want the comfort of his grace?
Whether a man that hath strength of grace, may want the Comfort of his grace?
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I shall answer this question affirmatively; A man that hath the strength of grace yet may want the comfort of it:
I shall answer this question affirmatively; A man that hath the strength of grace yet may want the Comfort of it:
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Strength of grace (as you have heard) doth not exempt a man from temptations from the divel, nor from desertions from God.
Strength of grace (as you have herd) does not exempt a man from temptations from the Devil, nor from desertions from God.
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It is an undoubted rule, there may be strength of grace, where there is not the comfort and evidence of it.
It is an undoubted Rule, there may be strength of grace, where there is not the Comfort and evidence of it.
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A child of light may walk in darknesse for a time; and though he have the holy Ghost working grace, and encreasing grace in his heart,
A child of Light may walk in darkness for a time; and though he have the holy Ghost working grace, and increasing grace in his heart,
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yet he may want the oyle of gladnesse, though he have received a precious anoynting of grace.
yet he may want the oil of gladness, though he have received a precious anointing of grace.
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A child of God, as to his spirituall condition, may for a time be in the same condition that Paul and the Marriners were in, who for many daies had neither sun nor stars appearing, being under no small tempest, hopes of being saved being taken away: A child of God, as to his spiritual condition, may for a time be in the same condition that Paul and the Mariners were in, who for many days had neither sun nor Stars appearing, being under no small tempest, hope's of being saved being taken away:
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So it fares with Gods dearest children, they may be in the dark and can see no light, they may have the graces of the Spirit,
So it fares with God's dearest children, they may be in the dark and can see no Light, they may have the graces of the Spirit,
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and yet want the comforts of the Spirit. In the opening of which point I shall thus proceed.
and yet want the comforts of the Spirit. In the opening of which point I shall thus proceed.
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1. I wil prove this from Scripture, that a child of God may be strong in grace,
1. I will prove this from Scripture, that a child of God may be strong in grace,
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and yet want the comfort of his grace. 2 I wil lay down some reasons, why it is thus.
and yet want the Comfort of his grace. 2 I will lay down Some Reasons, why it is thus.
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3. Some directions, how those that have grace, and yet doe want the comfort of their graces, should procure unto themselves the comfort of their graces.
3. some directions, how those that have grace, and yet do want the Comfort of their graces, should procure unto themselves the Comfort of their graces.
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4. And then I shall commend some comfortable considerations to such as have grace, but want the comfort of it.
4. And then I shall commend Some comfortable considerations to such as have grace, but want the Comfort of it.
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1. For the first, I shall give you instances both in the Old and New Testament, that those that have been strong in grace have wanted comfort.
1. For the First, I shall give you instances both in the Old and New Testament, that those that have been strong in grace have wanted Comfort.
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1. Job a man eminent for grace, a perfect and upright man, and one that feared God and eschewed evil:
1. Job a man eminent for grace, a perfect and upright man, and one that feared God and Eschewed evil:
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and yet you have Job complaining, Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? nay, God did not onely hide his face,
and yet you have Job complaining, Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? nay, God did not only hide his face,
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but handle him as his enemy;
but handle him as his enemy;
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for he thus makes his moan, He tears me in his wrat•, that is to be referred to God,
for he thus makes his moan, He tears me in his wrat•, that is to be referred to God,
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and not unto the divel, or to Jobs unmercifull enemies, or uncharitable friends.
and not unto the Devil, or to Jobs unmerciful enemies, or uncharitable Friends.
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He teareth me, that is, God teareth me. Who in my apprehension (saith Job) hateth me, and gn•sheth upon me with his teeth, He teareth me, that is, God teareth me. Who in my apprehension (Says Job) hates me, and gn•sheth upon me with his teeth,
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and as an enemy, sharpneth his eyes upon me. and as an enemy, sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
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And that these sad apprehensions were upon Job, that God was his enemy, see him further lamenting himself, He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone, and mine hope hath he removed as a tree, he bath also kindled his wrath against me,
And that these sad apprehensions were upon Job, that God was his enemy, see him further lamenting himself, He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone, and mine hope hath he removed as a tree, he bath also kindled his wrath against me,
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and counted me unto him as one of his enemies. Yea, destruction from God was a terrour to him. and counted me unto him as one of his enemies. Yea, destruction from God was a terror to him.
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2. Asaph, a holy man, yet thus complains, Will the Lord east off for ever, 2. Asaph, a holy man, yet thus complains, Will the Lord east off for ever,
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and will he be favourable no more? is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise faile for evermore? hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? These are the sad expostulations of a troubled spirit cast down under deep dejections,
and will he be favourable no more? is his mercy clean gone for ever? does his promise fail for evermore? hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender Mercies? These Are the sad expostulations of a troubled Spirit cast down under deep dejections,
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and in the dark, by reason of the suspension of divine favour. and in the dark, by reason of the suspension of divine favour.
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3. David, a man after Gods heart, whose gracious breathings though the whole book of Psalms, shew that he was a man of an excellent spirit, and had much grace.
3. David, a man After God's heart, whose gracious breathings though the Whole book of Psalms, show that he was a man of an excellent Spirit, and had much grace.
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Yet David wanted the comfort of his grace, when his soul was cast down, and his spirit was disquieted within him. And so
Yet David wanted the Comfort of his grace, when his soul was cast down, and his Spirit was disquieted within him. And so
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4. Heman, a man who for wisdom so eminent, that the Holy Ghost useth him as an instance of wisdome, As wise as Heman, and yet in the 88. Psalme, quite through that Psalme, was a straine of as sad a complaint as you shall meet withall in the whole book of God.
4. Heman, a man who for Wisdom so eminent, that the Holy Ghost uses him as an instance of Wisdom, As wise as Heman, and yet in the 88. Psalm, quite through that Psalm, was a strain of as sad a complaint as you shall meet withal in the Whole book of God.
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Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darknesse, in the deep, thy wrath lyeth hard upon me, Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deep, thy wrath lies hard upon me,
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and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. So little comfort had these holy men though they were eminent in grace.and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. So little Comfort had these holy men though they were eminent in grace.
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It is true of many dear children of God, what was said of the Apostles and disciples of Christ;
It is true of many dear children of God, what was said of the Apostles and Disciples of christ;
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Whither I go (saith Christ) ye know, and the way ye know: Whither I go (Says christ) you know, and the Way you know:
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To which speech of Christ, Thomas answers in the next verse, Lord, we know not whither thou goest, To which speech of christ, Thomas answers in the next verse, Lord, we know not whither thou goest,
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and how can we know the way? Augustine doth thus reconcile this, They did know whither Christ went,
and how can we know the Way? Augustine does thus reconcile this, They did know whither christ went,
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but they durst not once believe that they had such knowledge, they did not know their own knowledge: but they durst not once believe that they had such knowledge, they did not know their own knowledge:
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The expressions of Christ were different from those words of Thomas, the Lord Jesus spake as it was;
The expressions of christ were different from those words of Thomas, the Lord jesus spoke as it was;
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and Thomas spake as he thought. The Apostles had grace, and yet wanted the comfort and assurance of it.
and Thomas spoke as he Thought. The Apostles had grace, and yet wanted the Comfort and assurance of it.
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I will not instance here of the Lord Jesus, who though he was full of grace and truth,
I will not instance Here of the Lord jesus, who though he was full of grace and truth,
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yet he wanted comfort when he was in that bitter agony, and cryed out, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Indeed in the new Testament there are not so many instances of those that wanted the comfort of their graces,
yet he wanted Comfort when he was in that bitter agony, and cried out, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Indeed in the new Testament there Are not so many instances of those that wanted the Comfort of their graces,
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as we finde in the Old Testament.
as we find in the Old Testament.
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And the reason is this, Profession at the first publishing and promulgation of the Gospel, met with so many and such sharp afflictions, that God did indulge them,
And the reason is this, Profession At the First publishing and Promulgation of the Gospel, met with so many and such sharp afflictions, that God did indulge them,
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and made their inward graces to abound, as their outward sufferings did abound.
and made their inward graces to abound, as their outward sufferings did abound.
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These instances may suffice to prove that it is truth, believers who are strong in grace, These instances may suffice to prove that it is truth, believers who Are strong in grace,
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yet may want the comfort of their graces.
yet may want the Comfort of their graces.
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2. To give you some grounds of this, the reasons may be drawn, either 1. From God, Or 2. From our selves. Or 3. From the devil.
2. To give you Some grounds of this, the Reasons may be drawn, either 1. From God, Or 2. From our selves. Or 3. From the Devil.
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1. Reason is from the Lord, to with-hold from them to whom he hath given grace the comfort of their grace.
1. Reason is from the Lord, to withhold from them to whom he hath given grace the Comfort of their grace.
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1. To manifest his divine authority and absolute soveraignty over his people.
1. To manifest his divine Authority and absolute sovereignty over his people.
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As the natural light of the day, and darknesse of the night are at Gods dispose;
As the natural Light of the day, and darkness of the night Are At God's dispose;
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so also is this spiritual ligh of comfort, and the darknesse of a deserted and dejected spirit.
so also is this spiritual ligh of Comfort, and the darkness of a deserted and dejected Spirit.
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God gives divi•e and spiritual consolations out of the goodnesse of his will, and withdraws them, to shew the absolutenesse and soveraign liberty of his Will.
God gives divi•e and spiritual consolations out of the Goodness of his will, and withdraws them, to show the absoluteness and sovereign liberty of his Will.
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2. To let his people know, that comfort is not essential to holinesse, neither inseparably and necessarily belonging to grace.
2. To let his people know, that Comfort is not essential to holiness, neither inseparably and necessarily belonging to grace.
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Though there cannot be true peace, where there is no grace; yet there may be true grace, where there is no peace.
Though there cannot be true peace, where there is no grace; yet there may be true grace, where there is no peace.
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3. God in the dispensation both of grace and comfort, shews himself a free and gracious Agent;
3. God in the Dispensation both of grace and Comfort, shows himself a free and gracious Agent;
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and all our graces which God works in us, are meerly from Gods grace to us.
and all our graces which God works in us, Are merely from God's grace to us.
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He will give comfort when and to whom he pleaseth, but still as a reward of his own free grace, the comfort of a pardon.
He will give Comfort when and to whom he Pleases, but still as a reward of his own free grace, the Comfort of a pardon.
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The comfortable knowledge of our pardon is as well from Gods free grace as the pardon it self;
The comfortable knowledge of our pardon is as well from God's free grace as the pardon it self;
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and therefore God suspends the comfort of grace to make us looke up to him for it.
and Therefore God suspends the Comfort of grace to make us look up to him for it.
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When thou repentest, God gives a pardon, but therein he rewards his owne work in thee.
When thou Repentest, God gives a pardon, but therein he rewards his own work in thee.
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To give a pardon or sense of a pardon is an act of meer liberality in God.
To give a pardon or sense of a pardon is an act of mere liberality in God.
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4. God doth this to put a difference between heaven and earth. Heaven is a place for comfort, earth for duty:
4. God does this to put a difference between heaven and earth. Heaven is a place for Comfort, earth for duty:
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earth is for the getting of grace, heaven for the rewarding of grace.
earth is for the getting of grace, heaven for the rewarding of grace.
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, like the good Master of the Feast, reserves the best for last.
Our Lord jesus christ, like the good Master of the Feast, reserves the best for last.
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The sons of Nobles, when they travel into forraign parts, have no more allowances then what will accommodate their travels, the inheritance is reserved for them,
The Sons of Nobles, when they travel into foreign parts, have no more allowances then what will accommodate their travels, the inheritance is reserved for them,
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when they come to their fathers house:
when they come to their Father's house:
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So believers, who are strangers and pilgrimes here, they have so much grace and comfort as befits their passage to heaven;
So believers, who Are Strangers and Pilgrims Here, they have so much grace and Comfort as befits their passage to heaven;
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but they have an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, that fadeth not away, but is reserved in the heavens.
but they have an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, that fades not away, but is reserved in the heavens.
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God thinks it not sit to give constant comforts in an inconstant world, nor full comforts in an empty world,
God thinks it not fit to give constant comforts in an inconstant world, nor full comforts in an empty world,
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nor lasting comforts in a transitory world.
nor lasting comforts in a transitory world.
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2. Reason may be taken from our selves, and that in many regards, that have much grace,
2. Reason may be taken from our selves, and that in many regards, that have much grace,
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yet may have but a little comfort; and this may spring from a threefold root in us;
yet may have but a little Comfort; and this may spring from a threefold root in us;
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1. From something that is meerly natural in us. 2. From something that is spiritual and good.
1. From something that is merely natural in us. 2. From something that is spiritual and good.
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3. From something that is evil in us.
3. From something that is evil in us.
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1. This may arise from the prevalency of a natural melancholy in the body, whereby the understanding may be darkned, the fancy troubled, reason perverted, and the soul sadned.
1. This may arise from the prevalency of a natural melancholy in the body, whereby the understanding may be darkened, the fancy troubled, reason perverted, and the soul Saddened.
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Melancholy is the mother of discomfort, and the nurser of doubting.
Melancholy is the mother of discomfort, and the nurser of doubting.
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It was (as some think) depth of melancholy that prevailed upon Nebuchadnezzar, that he did not know,
It was (as Some think) depth of melancholy that prevailed upon Nebuchadnezzar, that he did not know,
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whilest under the power of that distemper whether he was a man or a beast:
whilst under the power of that distemper whither he was a man or a beast:
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And in the like manner may this bodily melancholy so far distemper thy soul, that th•• who hast grace,
And in the like manner may this bodily melancholy so Far distemper thy soul, that th•• who haste grace,
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yet mayest not know whether thou art a childe of God, or a childe of the devil.
yet Mayest not know whither thou art a child of God, or a child of the Devil.
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It is no more wonder to see a melancholy man doubt and question his spiritual condition,
It is no more wonder to see a melancholy man doubt and question his spiritual condition,
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then it is to see a childe cry when he is beaten, or to heare a sick man groan.
then it is to see a child cry when he is beaten, or to hear a sick man groan.
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You may silence a melancholy man when you are not able to comfort him, and though you may resolve his doubts and scruples by evident and convincing answers and arguments,
You may silence a melancholy man when you Are not able to Comfort him, and though you may resolve his doubts and scruples by evident and convincing answers and Arguments,
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yet let but such a man retire alone, and brood over his melancholy thoughts, by the prevalency of this perturbing humour, all is forgotten,
yet let but such a man retire alone, and brood over his melancholy thoughts, by the prevalency of this perturbing humour, all is forgotten,
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and he is as unsatisfied, as if you had said nothing to him.
and he is as unsatisfied, as if you had said nothing to him.
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And you may perceive, that it is the power of melancholy, that is the cause of a mans distemper,
And you may perceive, that it is the power of melancholy, that is the cause of a men distemper,
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when he is very much troubled, and yet can give no distinct account of any particular thing that doth trouble him.
when he is very much troubled, and yet can give no distinct account of any particular thing that does trouble him.
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2. This discomfort often ariseth from that which is good in us, viz. from that holy jealousie and tendernesse of conscience, which makes a childe of God suspect and inquire into his condition:
2. This discomfort often arises from that which is good in us, viz. from that holy jealousy and tenderness of conscience, which makes a child of God suspect and inquire into his condition:
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and though he have true grace, and much grace, yet he is afraid lest all be but a delusion;
and though he have true grace, and much grace, yet he is afraid lest all be but a delusion;
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in such cases the soul doth so pore on sin and infirmities, that it cannot see its own evidences.
in such cases the soul does so poor on since and infirmities, that it cannot see its own evidences.
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A tender conscience is more apt to be dejected in the sight of sinne, then to be comforted in the sense of grace,
A tender conscience is more apt to be dejected in the sighed of sin, then to be comforted in the sense of grace,
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and the reason of this is, because sin doth more directly fall under the cognizance of our conscience, especially a natural conscience.
and the reason of this is, Because since does more directly fallen under the cognizance of our conscience, especially a natural conscience.
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The works of the flesh are manifest, but the fruits of grace and of the spirit are not so easily discerned. The works of the Flesh Are manifest, but the fruits of grace and of the Spirit Are not so Easily discerned.
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3. This discomfort usually springs from a root of bitternesse, even in the best of Gods children,
3. This discomfort usually springs from a root of bitterness, even in the best of God's children,
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and that whereby God doth punish the sins of his people. 1. Their quenching the motions of the Spirit.
and that whereby God does Punish the Sins of his people. 1. Their quenching the motions of the Spirit.
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If you grieve the Spirit of God, it is just with God to grieve your spirits: If you grieve the Spirit of God, it is just with God to grieve your spirits:
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you never send Gods Spirit sad to heaven, but God may make sad your spirits on earth.
you never send God's Spirit sad to heaven, but God may make sad your spirits on earth.
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2. Sleightinesse and fearlessenesse of heart towards God.
2. Sleightinesse and fearlessenesse of heart towards God.
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When children grow saucy, peremptory and malapert before their parents, 'tis no wonder if a fathers frown correct not their irreverence.
When children grow saucy, peremptory and malapert before their Parents, it's no wonder if a Father's frown correct not their irreverence.
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Most of those who lie uncomfortably under sense of displeasure of God, may thank themselves for it, they have provoked God by their bearing them selves too much upon his love,
Most of those who lie uncomfortably under sense of displeasure of God, may thank themselves for it, they have provoked God by their bearing them selves too much upon his love,
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and growing secure and fearlesse to offend God.
and growing secure and fearless to offend God.
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God loves to have his children come near him in an holy confidence that he is their father,
God loves to have his children come near him in an holy confidence that he is their father,
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but yet to keep their distance by humble reverence.
but yet to keep their distance by humble Reverence.
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3. Another sin that God punishes in his children, by withholding comfort from them that are strong in grace, is their superciliousnesse, contempt and uncompassionatenesse towards others that are but weak in grace.
3. another since that God Punishes in his children, by withholding Comfort from them that Are strong in grace, is their superciliousness, contempt and uncompassionateness towards Others that Are but weak in grace.
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God own people are very much to blame herein, in rigour and unmercifulnesse towards those that are weak in the faith, despising all that are inferiour to them in gifts and graces, whereby they often break the bruised reed, and quench the smoaking flax, and want bowels of pitty and tendernesse towards their brethren.
God own people Are very much to blame herein, in rigour and unmercifulness towards those that Are weak in the faith, despising all that Are inferior to them in Gifts and graces, whereby they often break the Bruised reed, and quench the smoking flax, and want bowels of pity and tenderness towards their brothers.
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To take down pride, God often brings such, even his own people, to be low in comfort;
To take down pride, God often brings such, even his own people, to be low in Comfort;
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and it is but just that they should want comfort, who have neglected to comfort and cherish those that were weak in grace.
and it is but just that they should want Comfort, who have neglected to Comfort and cherish those that were weak in grace.
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4. A growing cold and lazy, and heedlesse in holy duties.
4. A growing cold and lazy, and heedless in holy duties.
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If we put off God without true service, God may justly put us off without true comfort.
If we put off God without true service, God may justly put us off without true Comfort.
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This rule holds in spiritual affairs, He that will not work shall not eat.
This Rule holds in spiritual affairs, He that will not work shall not eat.
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If we abate in the sanctifying work of the Spirit, it is but just that God withhold the comforting work of the Spirit.
If we abate in the sanctifying work of the Spirit, it is but just that God withhold the comforting work of the Spirit.
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The sluggard saith Solomon, hath poverty enongh, so if we grow lazy and sluggish in holy duties, it is just that our stock of comfort do decay.The sluggard Says Solomon, hath poverty enough, so if we grow lazy and sluggish in holy duties, it is just that our stock of Comfort do decay.
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Though holy duties do not merit comforts, yet comfort usually riseth and falls according to our diligence in duties.
Though holy duties do not merit comforts, yet Comfort usually Riseth and falls according to our diligence in duties.
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True grace is never so apparent to, and sensible in the soul, as when it is in action;
True grace is never so apparent to, and sensible in the soul, as when it is in actium;
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and therefore want of exercise must needs cause want of comfort.
and Therefore want of exercise must needs cause want of Comfort.
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As fire in the flint is never seen or felt, till it be struck out by the Steel:
As fire in the flint is never seen or felt, till it be struck out by the Steel:
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so is grace and the comfort of grace, never so sensible as when it is exercised much in holy duties.
so is grace and the Comfort of grace, never so sensible as when it is exercised much in holy duties.
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5. Any one sin indulged by, or concealed in the conscience, is enough to marre all your comfort. Concealed guilt contracts horrour.
5. Any one since indulged by, or concealed in the conscience, is enough to mar all your Comfort. Concealed guilt contracts horror.
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The Candle will never burn clear whilest there is a thief in it.
The Candle will never burn clear whilst there is a thief in it.
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Sin in the conscience is like Ionah in the ship, which causeth a tempest, that the conscience is like a troubled sea whose waters cannot rest:
since in the conscience is like Jonah in the ship, which Causes a tempest, that the conscience is like a troubled sea whose waters cannot rest:
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or it is like a mote in the eye, which causeth a perpetual trouble while it is there:
or it is like a mote in the eye, which Causes a perpetual trouble while it is there:
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or like the winde gathered in the caverns of the earth, makes earthquakes and terrible eruptions.
or like the wind gathered in the caverns of the earth, makes earthquakes and terrible eruptions.
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It is just with God, that a mans own iniquities should correct him, and his back-sliding should reprove him.
It is just with God, that a men own iniquities should correct him, and his backsliding should reprove him.
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Concealed guilt, though it may not bring a childe of God to hell, yet for a time it may bring hell into his conscience.
Concealed guilt, though it may not bring a child of God to hell, yet for a time it may bring hell into his conscience.
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So that by all these particulars we may see, that if our comforts be abated, we may thank our selves for it.
So that by all these particulars we may see, that if our comforts be abated, we may thank our selves for it.
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3 Reason is taken from the restlesse rage and malice of Satan, who when he cannot do the greater, will do the lesse:
3 Reason is taken from the restless rage and malice of Satan, who when he cannot do the greater, will do the less:
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and if he cannot damn thy soul, he will labour all he can to disquiet thy conscience.
and if he cannot damn thy soul, he will labour all he can to disquiet thy conscience.
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The devill aim• principally to make us walk sinfully, and if not so, then uncomfortably: if he cannot make us live without God and Christ, and grace in the world,
The Devil aim• principally to make us walk sinfully, and if not so, then uncomfortably: if he cannot make us live without God and christ, and grace in the world,
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then he indeavours to make us live beside the comfort of our grace.
then he endeavours to make us live beside the Comfort of our grace.
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And hence it is, that many dear children to God, who have truth and strength of grace in them,
And hence it is, that many dear children to God, who have truth and strength of grace in them,
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yet heark'ning too much to Satan, live beside the comfort of their grace.
yet heark'ning too much to Satan, live beside the Comfort of their grace.
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3. But what shall I do, that want the comfort of my grace, to procure it, that so I may have comfort answerable to grace?
3. But what shall I do, that want the Comfort of my grace, to procure it, that so I may have Comfort answerable to grace?
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1. Live more in the exercise of grace;
1. Live more in the exercise of grace;
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and and that is the ready way, not only to increase grace, but to obtain the comfort of grace. and and that is the ready Way, not only to increase grace, but to obtain the Comfort of grace.
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It was the Apostolical salutation, Grace and Peace be multiplied.
It was the Apostolical salutation, Grace and Peace be multiplied.
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If grace be multiplied, (and that it will by the exercise of it) then peace will also be multiplied.
If grace be multiplied, (and that it will by the exercise of it) then peace will also be multiplied.
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The work of Righteousnesse shall be peace, and the effect of Righteousnesse, quietnesse and assurance for ever. The work of Righteousness shall be peace, and the Effect of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.
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Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend them. 2. Leave no sin unrepented of;Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend them. 2. Leave no since unrepented of;
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take heed of guilt of sin lying on the conscience; take away the thief out of the candle, and it will burn clear. take heed of guilt of since lying on the conscience; take away the thief out of the candle, and it will burn clear.
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If iniquity be in thy hand, put it far from thee, and let not wickednesse dwell in thy tabernaoles; If iniquity be in thy hand, put it Far from thee, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernaoles;
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for thou shalt then life up thy face without spot, yea thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not feare. for thou shalt then life up thy face without spot, yea thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not Fear.
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Behold now (saith Iob) I have ordered my couse, I know that I shall be justified; Behold now (Says Job) I have ordered my couse, I know that I shall be justified;
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the more ordered our wayes are, the more steddy and full are our comforts, the more sin in the soul, the lesse comfort in that soul.
the more ordered our ways Are, the more steady and full Are our comforts, the more since in the soul, the less Comfort in that soul.
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3. Call to minde former experiences that thy soul hath had of God.
3. Call to mind former experiences that thy soul hath had of God.
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Thus did David, when by reason of the discomfort of this soul, he cried out, Why art thou cast down, O my soul, Thus did David, when by reason of the discomfort of this soul, he cried out, Why art thou cast down, Oh my soul,
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and why art thou disquieted in me? Oh my God, my soul is cast down within me,
and why art thou disquieted in me? O my God, my soul is cast down within me,
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therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, that is, I will remember thee, Therefore will I Remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, that is, I will Remember thee,
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and what thou didst at Jordan, when thou didst dry up the river, and thy people passed on dry land into Canaan. And I will remember the land of the Hermonites, that is, what thou didst unto Og King of Bashan, and to Sihon King of the Amor•tes, for Hermon was part of the Countrey of those Kings.
and what thou didst At Jordan, when thou didst dry up the river, and thy people passed on dry land into Canaan. And I will Remember the land of the Hermonites, that is, what thou didst unto Og King of Bashan, and to Sihon King of the Amor•tes, for Hermon was part of the Country of those Kings.
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So the Psalmist was under great discomfort, when he cried, Will the Lord cast me off for ever? Is his mercy clean gone from me, &c. But he recovers himself out of that sad case by remembring former experiences, So the Psalmist was under great discomfort, when he cried, Will the Lord cast me off for ever? Is his mercy clean gone from me, etc. But he recovers himself out of that sad case by remembering former experiences,
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for so he addes, vers. 12. I will remember the works of the Lord; surely I will remember thy wonders of old, I will meditate of all thy works, and talk of thy doings.
for so he adds, vers. 12. I will Remember the works of the Lord; surely I will Remember thy wonders of old, I will meditate of all thy works, and talk of thy doings.
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Past experience should be present incouragements.
Passed experience should be present encouragements.
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4. Attribute to God the glory of his own grace, and this is the way to enjoy the comfort of our grace.
4. Attribute to God the glory of his own grace, and this is the Way to enjoy the Comfort of our grace.
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Say with the Church, Not unto us O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give the glory.
Say with the Church, Not unto us O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give the glory.
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It will be just with God to deny you the comfort of grace, if you deny him the glory of his grace.
It will be just with God to deny you the Comfort of grace, if you deny him the glory of his grace.
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Want of comfort is Gods Physick, to cure our souls of spiritual pride:
Want of Comfort is God's Physic, to cure our Souls of spiritual pride:
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and humble thankfulnesse for the least grace, is the way to enjoy the comfort of all our graces.
and humble thankfulness for the least grace, is the Way to enjoy the Comfort of all our graces.
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5. Spend more time in cherishing thy comforts then in questioning of them.
5. Spend more time in cherishing thy comforts then in questioning of them.
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It is the fault of some Christians, to spend more time in fruitlesse complaints of the want of comfort, It is the fault of Some Christians, to spend more time in fruitless complaints of the want of Comfort,
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then in faithful indeavours after comfort in Gods way.
then in faithful endeavours After Comfort in God's Way.
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There are those who are more inquisitive how they lost their comforts, then careful how to recover them;
There Are those who Are more inquisitive how they lost their comforts, then careful how to recover them;
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and so indeed they weaken their own hands, but do strengthen the hands of Satan. A fourth general propounded in the solution of this Case, was this:
and so indeed they weaken their own hands, but do strengthen the hands of Satan. A fourth general propounded in the solution of this Case, was this:
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What may be the comfortable considerations which may be gathered from the truth delivered, viz. That strong Christians may be but weak in comfort? Now the handling of this last, wil be an application of the other three particulars, by way of consolation to those that may perhaps now have strong grace, but weak comfort.
What may be the comfortable considerations which may be gathered from the truth Delivered, viz. That strong Christians may be but weak in Comfort? Now the handling of this last, will be an application of the other three particulars, by Way of consolation to those that may perhaps now have strong grace, but weak Comfort.
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1. The godly are never without the ground of comfort, though they may be without the sense of comfort.
1. The godly Are never without the ground of Comfort, though they may be without the sense of Comfort.
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Though they may be without present feeling, yet they do not want real cause of consolation.
Though they may be without present feeling, yet they do not want real cause of consolation.
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They have an undoubted right to comfort, though not a clear sight of comfort.
They have an undoubted right to Comfort, though not a clear sighed of Comfort.
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A childe may have right to an inheritance, though he be not able to demonstrate and prove his right.
A child may have right to an inheritance, though he be not able to demonstrate and prove his right.
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Perhaps a man cannot read his evidences for his land, and yet those evidences give him a right to his lands:
Perhaps a man cannot read his evidences for his land, and yet those evidences give him a right to his Lands:
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So it is with a childe of God, he hath comfort sowen, though perhaps he cannot presently reap it.
So it is with a child of God, he hath Comfort sown, though perhaps he cannot presently reap it.
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Light is sowen for the righteous, and joy for the upright of heart. Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright of heart.
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As it was with Hagar in the wildernesse of Beer-sheba, her water was spent in the bottle,
As it was with Hagar in the Wilderness of Beer-sheba, her water was spent in the Bottle,
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and she cast her childe away from her, because she could not endure to see him die;
and she cast her child away from her, Because she could not endure to see him die;
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she lift up her voice and wept that she and her child should both miserably perish by thirst,
she lift up her voice and wept that she and her child should both miserably perish by thirst,
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and yet there was a Well of water hard by her, but she saw it not:
and yet there was a Well of water hard by her, but she saw it not:
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so it is with many a poor soule, who are athirst for comfort, and (as they think) ready to perish,
so it is with many a poor soul, who Are athirst for Comfort, and (as they think) ready to perish,
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and yet there is a Well of water of life and comfort fast by, but they want the eye of faith to see it.
and yet there is a Well of water of life and Comfort fast by, but they want the eye of faith to see it.
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And this is a great comfort, that a child of God, though he may want comfort,
And this is a great Comfort, that a child of God, though he may want Comfort,
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yet he hath right unto comfort, in that he hath truth of grace in him.
yet he hath right unto Comfort, in that he hath truth of grace in him.
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2. At that time when God withholds comfort from thee, yet he doth really love thee.
2. At that time when God withholds Comfort from thee, yet he does really love thee.
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Jesus Christ doth sometimes serve his children, as Joseph served his brethren.
jesus christ does sometime serve his children, as Joseph served his brothers.
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He spake roughly to them, and he put them in prison, and yet Joseph did dearly love his brethren,
He spoke roughly to them, and he put them in prison, and yet Joseph did dearly love his brothers,
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and his bowels did yern towards them. Thus Jesus Christ, his real love is the same to his children at all times,
and his bowels did yern towards them. Thus jesus christ, his real love is the same to his children At all times,
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though the manifestation of it may not be alwaies alike; Joseph knew his brethren, though his brethren did not know him.
though the manifestation of it may not be always alike; Joseph knew his brothers, though his brothers did not know him.
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The Lord knows who are his, though those that are his perhaps do not know that they are so.The Lord knows who Are his, though those that Are his perhaps do not know that they Are so.
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Jesus knew Mary, though she did not know him.
jesus knew Marry, though she did not know him.
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There may be as much mercy to us in withdrawing of comfort, as in the giving of comfort. There may be as much mercy to us in withdrawing of Comfort, as in the giving of Comfort.
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God many times in wrath lets a man be filled with the ungrounded comfort of supposed grace.
God many times in wrath lets a man be filled with the ungrounded Comfort of supposed grace.
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Oh (beloved) it is farre better to want comfort then grace. Many a man that hath no true grace, yet hath seeming comfort;
O (Beloved) it is Far better to want Comfort then grace. Many a man that hath no true grace, yet hath seeming Comfort;
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but a child of God is often without comfort, that he may examine and exercise his grace,
but a child of God is often without Comfort, that he may examine and exercise his grace,
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and so at last enjoy a wel-grounded joy, and a wel-bottom'd consolation. Grace is the best foundation of spirituall consolation.
and so At last enjoy a well-grounded joy, and a wel-bottomed consolation. Grace is the best Foundation of spiritual consolation.
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XII. Sermon At Lawrence Jury, London. April 20, 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. Be strong in the grace of God that is in Christ Jesus.
XII. Sermon At Lawrence Jury, London. April 20, 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. Be strong in the grace of God that is in christ jesus.
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I Have already handled four cases of conscience, concerning strength of grace, viz: 1. Whether strong temptations may be consistent with strength of grace?
I Have already handled four cases of conscience, Concerning strength of grace, videlicet: 1. Whither strong temptations may be consistent with strength of grace?
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2. Whether strong corruptions may consist with the strength of grace?
2. Whither strong corruptions may consist with the strength of grace?
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3. Whether a man may be strong in grace, and and yet want those strong affections which he had at his first conversion?
3. Whither a man may be strong in grace, and and yet want those strong affections which he had At his First conversion?
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4. Whether a man may have strength of grace, and yet want the comfort of his grace?
4. Whither a man may have strength of grace, and yet want the Comfort of his grace?
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I shall proceed now to a fifth Case of Conscience, viz.
I shall proceed now to a fifth Case of Conscience, viz.
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Whether a man may be said to have strength of grace, who hath but weak gifts?
Whither a man may be said to have strength of grace, who hath but weak Gifts?
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In the opening of which Case I shall thus proceed: 1. I wil premise some propositions.
In the opening of which Case I shall thus proceed: 1. I will premise Some propositions.
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2. I shall positively resolve the Case. 3. And then give you some practicall in reference, by way of Application.
2. I shall positively resolve the Case. 3. And then give you Some practical in Referente, by Way of Application.
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Ile begin with the first, namely the Positions, and they are these four following:
I'll begin with the First, namely the Positions, and they Are these four following:
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This first Position is this, That though all believers they have the same Spirit, yet God in his wisdom thinks it fit they shalnot have the same gifts.
This First Position is this, That though all believers they have the same Spirit, yet God in his Wisdom thinks it fit they shalnot have the same Gifts.
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There are (saith the Apostle) diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There Are (Says the Apostle) diversities of Gifts, but the same Spirit.
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As it is with flowers, there is not the same smell but different smels to different flowers,
As it is with flowers, there is not the same smell but different smells to different flowers,
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and yet all their sents have the same influence from above; and as it is with instruments of musick, there are divers sounds in the Organ,
and yet all their sents have the same influence from above; and as it is with Instruments of music, there Are diverse sounds in the Organ,
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but the same breath doth cause the severall sounds:
but the same breath does cause the several sounds:
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So in the Church of God, though there is the same influence of the Spirit of God,
So in the Church of God, though there is the same influence of the Spirit of God,
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yet not the same measure of gifts in each member of the Church.
yet not the same measure of Gifts in each member of the Church.
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The second Position is this, that diversity of gifts is not to be ascribed to mans industry, diligence or education,
The second Position is this, that diversity of Gifts is not to be ascribed to men industry, diligence or education,
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but to the free pleasure and dispensation of God.
but to the free pleasure and Dispensation of God.
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It is true, much may be ascribed to study, and industry, and diligence in a way of gifts, which was the ground of the Apostles exhortation, Give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine, &c. and meditate on these things, give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appeare to all.
It is true, much may be ascribed to study, and industry, and diligence in a Way of Gifts, which was the ground of the Apostles exhortation, Give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to Doctrine, etc. and meditate on these things, give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear to all.
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The Apostle speaks there of profiting in ministeriall gifts: which gifts, diligence and study doe much advantage and promote:
The Apostle speaks there of profiting in ministerial Gifts: which Gifts, diligence and study do much advantage and promote:
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yet though we were all equall in study and diligence, there would be a diversity in our gifts,
yet though we were all equal in study and diligence, there would be a diversity in our Gifts,
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lest men should vaunt of their industry in acquiring gifts, and thereby exclude Gods bounty in bestowing them, Psal. 127. 1. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.
lest men should vaunt of their industry in acquiring Gifts, and thereby exclude God's bounty in bestowing them, Psalm 127. 1. Except the Lord built the house, they labour in vain that built it.
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(saith Hildersa••) Suppose that two men were to read the same books, and to study the same matter every day,
(Says Hildersa••) Suppose that two men were to read the same books, and to study the same matter every day,
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yet the one may be a dun•e, and a man of low gifts, and the other may have rare parts and excellent endowments;
yet the one may be a dun•e, and a man of low Gifts, and the other may have rare parts and excellent endowments;
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this is to shew who we are beholding to, that is God, whose dispensation of gifts are many and variously bestowed. this is to show who we Are beholding to, that is God, whose Dispensation of Gifts Are many and variously bestowed.
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Hence it is the Apostle telleth us, That all these gifts worketh that one and the self-same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will;
Hence it is the Apostle Telleth us, That all these Gifts works that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will;
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so that though one man differ from another in gifts, yet it is God that maketh him to differ. so that though one man differ from Another in Gifts, yet it is God that makes him to differ.
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The third Position is this, That a man may be excellent in one gift, and yet defective in other gifts, one man shall not have all;
The third Position is this, That a man may be excellent in one gift, and yet defective in other Gifts, one man shall not have all;
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this is very observable by instances you have in Scripture.
this is very observable by instances you have in Scripture.
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The first instance is between Paul and Barnabas; if you look unto Paul, his gift was the gift of utterance,
The First instance is between Paul and Barnabas; if you look unto Paul, his gift was the gift of utterance,
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and freedom of speech, insomuch that at Lyst•• Paul was taken for Mercury the God of Eloquence, because he was the chiefe Speaker,
and freedom of speech, insomuch that At Lyst•• Paul was taken for Mercury the God of Eloquence, Because he was the chief Speaker,
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and though it is said of Paul, that he was rude of speech, that is, not as if it were so indeed,
and though it is said of Paul, that he was rude of speech, that is, not as if it were so indeed,
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but in the opinion and conceit of the Corinthians, who being seduced by false teachers, hearkned to their disparagements of Paul. Paul he was a most eloquent man, and had much of the gift of utterance,
but in the opinion and conceit of the Corinthians, who being seduced by false Teachers, hearkened to their disparagements of Paul. Paul he was a most eloquent man, and had much of the gift of utterance,
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but now B•rnabas did excel Paul in another gift, to comfort those who were troubled in conscience;
but now B•rnabas did excel Paul in Another gift, to Comfort those who were troubled in conscience;
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he was a son of Consolation, to comfort troubled consciences. So likewise in the case of Peter and the other Apostles;
he was a son of Consolation, to Comfort troubled Consciences. So likewise in the case of Peter and the other Apostles;
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Divines gather from Christs commission to Peter, singling him out, when he said, Peter, feed my Lambs; Peter, lovest thou me? The Reason that some Expositors give,
Divines gather from Christ commission to Peter, singling him out, when he said, Peter, feed my Lambs; Peter, Lovest thou me? The Reason that Some Expositors give,
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why Peter was singled out, was this;
why Peter was singled out, was this;
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because Peter had an excellent gift in preaching, and in feeding the Lambs of Christ, that is, weak Believers.
Because Peter had an excellent gift in preaching, and in feeding the Lambs of christ, that is, weak Believers.
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Moreover, it is said of James and John, that they were called Sonnes of Thunder, as having a more powerfull gift from God, to terrifie and awake a sinners conscience,
Moreover, it is said of James and John, that they were called Sons of Thunder, as having a more powerful gift from God, to terrify and awake a Sinners conscience,
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then Peter and other Apostles had.
then Peter and other Apostles had.
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So that though some of the Apostles had most excellent gifts, yet some of them excelled others in some one gift.
So that though Some of the Apostles had most excellent Gifts, yet Some of them excelled Others in Some one gift.
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The fourth Position is, That there are Cases, wherein men may have great gifts, but weak grace.
The fourth Position is, That there Are Cases, wherein men may have great Gifts, but weak grace.
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God is pleased sometimes to carry mens gifts very high, when their graces have not a proportionable elevation,
God is pleased sometime to carry men's Gifts very high, when their graces have not a proportionable elevation,
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and the reason is, because gifts are for the good of others, for the edification of the Church of God, and not for the good of a mans self only;
and the reason is, Because Gifts Are for the good of Others, for the edification of the Church of God, and not for the good of a men self only;
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They were wanting in no gift, and had all knowledge; They were wanting in no gift, and had all knowledge;
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and yet when he mentions their graces, he saith, I could not speak to you as spirituall, but carnal;
and yet when he mentions their graces, he Says, I could not speak to you as spiritual, but carnal;
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They outstrip other Churches in gifts, yet they came short of other Churches in grace. Such was the Church of Laodicea, she was rich in gifts, and poor in grace.
They outstrip other Churches in Gifts, yet they Come short of other Churches in grace. Such was the Church of Laodicea, she was rich in Gifts, and poor in grace.
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Now there are foure Cases wherin men may have strong gifts, and yet but little grace.
Now there Are foure Cases wherein men may have strong Gifts, and yet but little grace.
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1. When mens notions are clear and strong, but mens experiences and affections but low and weak, to have more expression• then impressions;
1. When men's notions Are clear and strong, but men's experiences and affections but low and weak, to have more expression• then impressions;
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to be like the Moon, that though from the waine it grows big, and increases to the full;
to be like the Moon, that though from the wain it grows big, and increases to the full;
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yet it increases only in light, and not in heat:
yet it increases only in Light, and not in heat:
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So men when they meerly increase in light of notions and speculations, and not in heat of affection towards God,
So men when they merely increase in Light of notions and speculations, and not in heat of affection towards God,
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and the practical part of Christianity;
and the practical part of Christianity;
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and it is to be feared, that much of the Religion of these times is of this stamp, it is more in notion then motion, more in talking then walking, more in parts then grace.
and it is to be feared, that much of the Religion of these times is of this stamp, it is more in notion then motion, more in talking then walking, more in parts then grace.
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2. When thy gifts are not influential upon thy life.
2. When thy Gifts Are not influential upon thy life.
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Look as it is in that disease of the Rickets, that children are liable to, they may grow big in the head, Look as it is in that disease of the Rickets, that children Are liable to, they may grow big in the head,
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and yet decay in the lower parts:
and yet decay in the lower parts:
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So there are some (as it hath been shown) who have the disease of the spiritual Rickets, they do grow big in the head, big in gifts,
So there Are Some (as it hath been shown) who have the disease of the spiritual Rickets, they do grow big in the head, big in Gifts,
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and yet decay in their vitals, decay in grace and the exercise of it.
and yet decay in their vitals, decay in grace and the exercise of it.
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3. When their gifts do but tend to the promotion of division in the Church, and pride in their own hearts.
3. When their Gifts do but tend to the promotion of division in the Church, and pride in their own hearts.
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This was discovered in the Church of Corinth, they came behinde in no gift;
This was discovered in the Church of Corinth, they Come behind in no gift;
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but see what he saith in Vers. 11. For it hath been declared unto me of you (my brethren) by them which are of the bouse of Cloe, that there are contentions among you.
but see what he Says in Vers. 11. For it hath been declared unto me of you (my brothers) by them which Are of the bouse of Cloe, that there Are contentions among you.
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And then in vers. 12. Now this I say, that everyone of you saith, I am of Paul, I of Apollos, I of Cephas, and I of Christ, they were carnal as to grace,
And then in vers. 12. Now this I say, that everyone of you Says, I am of Paul, I of Apollos, I of Cephas, and I of christ, they were carnal as to grace,
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and walked as men, though they were high in gifts, and when gifts engender strife in the Church and pride in a mans own heart,
and walked as men, though they were high in Gifts, and when Gifts engender strife in the Church and pride in a men own heart,
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and when they doe elevate and puffe up the heart with vaine and high conceits; this is an argument they are but meere gifts.
and when they do elevate and puff up the heart with vain and high conceits; this is an argument they Are but mere Gifts.
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The Corinthians were in every thing inriched by God;
The Corinthians were in every thing enriched by God;
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in all utterance and in all knowledge, so that they came behind in no gift, they had abundance of knowledge, but knowledge puffeth up, charity edifieth.
in all utterance and in all knowledge, so that they Come behind in no gift, they had abundance of knowledge, but knowledge Puffeth up, charity Edifieth.
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4. When gifts are encreased meerly by vertue of continuall study and industry, when gifts proceed meerly from strength of natural parts, advantaged by education, study and diligence;
4. When Gifts Are increased merely by virtue of continual study and industry, when Gifts proceed merely from strength of natural parts, advantaged by education, study and diligence;
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if gifts do meerly proceed from that fountain, there may be much gifts, but little grace.
if Gifts do merely proceed from that fountain, there may be much Gifts, but little grace.
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The greatest schollers are not alwaies the best men, the reason is, because their gifts are gotten by industry and diligence;
The greatest Scholars Are not always the best men, the reason is, Because their Gifts Are got by industry and diligence;
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their gifts may be high, when their graces are low. The fifth Position, there are cases wherein men may decay and be weak in gifts,
their Gifts may be high, when their graces Are low. The fifth Position, there Are cases wherein men may decay and be weak in Gifts,
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and yet may be said to have strength of grace. 1. If it proceed meerly from a naturall, not a sinfull defect.
and yet may be said to have strength of grace. 1. If it proceed merely from a natural, not a sinful defect.
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If weak gifts proceed from sinfull defects, it argues grace is but weak, as if it proceeds from negligence, from sloth, from carelesnesse to attend upon Ordinances, from idlenesse in not reading, in not meditating, in not praying, not using holy conference,
If weak Gifts proceed from sinful defects, it argues grace is but weak, as if it proceeds from negligence, from sloth, from carelessness to attend upon Ordinances, from idleness in not reading, in not meditating, in not praying, not using holy conference,
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then grace decayes with gifts, these are sinful defects;
then grace decays with Gifts, these Are sinful defects;
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but now if gifts proceed meerly from naturall defects, as a man of a shallow capacity, of a slow speech, of a bad memory, of a weakly body, that either through sicknesse or old age the body is weakned, in that there are natural decayes in the body,
but now if Gifts proceed merely from natural defects, as a man of a shallow capacity, of a slow speech, of a bad memory, of a weakly body, that either through sickness or old age the body is weakened, in that there Are natural decays in the body,
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because the putting forth of gifts depends upon the temperature and disposition of the body.
Because the putting forth of Gifts depends upon the temperature and disposition of the body.
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As it is with an instrument of musick that is out of tune, it make• no melody though the instrument be good:
As it is with an Instrument of music that is out of tune, it make• no melody though the Instrument be good:
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So a body out of tune, hath not that use of, or putting out of gifts.
So a body out of tune, hath not that use of, or putting out of Gifts.
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As it is with an old Preacher, his gifts may decay when he is an old man, that he may not have such freedom of speech, such clearnesse of judgement, such strength of memory;
As it is with an old Preacher, his Gifts may decay when he is an old man, that he may not have such freedom of speech, such clearness of judgement, such strength of memory;
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as the body decayes, the gift of Elocution wil decay, and his memory may decay, that he may not be so ready in delivering the Word,
as the body decays, the gift of Elocution will decay, and his memory may decay, that he may not be so ready in delivering the Word,
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but yet he may have as great ability in preaching, yea more experience, more solid judgement,
but yet he may have as great ability in preaching, yea more experience, more solid judgement,
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and more clear understanding in the mysteries of the Gospel, then a young man can have:
and more clear understanding in the Mysteres of the Gospel, then a young man can have:
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so it is with Christians, their gifts may decay, as the temper of the body decayes;
so it is with Christians, their Gifts may decay, as the temper of the body decays;
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as it is with a Musician, when he is a young man his joints being more plyable, playes more nimbly and melodiously upon an instrument of musick,
as it is with a Musician, when he is a young man his Joints being more pliable, plays more nimbly and melodiously upon an Instrument of music,
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but when he comes to be an old man he cannot play so nimbly and melodiously, his joynts being stiffe,
but when he comes to be an old man he cannot play so nimbly and melodiously, his Joints being stiff,
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but yet he hath more skill then a young man hath.
but yet he hath more skill then a young man hath.
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When this doth not proceed from sinful defects, but from natural defects, then may a mans grace be strong,
When this does not proceed from sinful defects, but from natural defects, then may a men grace be strong,
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though his gifts and parts be weak.
though his Gifts and parts be weak.
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2. If you want those externall advantages to further and promote the growth of gifts, as for example, A Christian that follows an ordinary trade, which carries a Water-tankard on his shoulder, he may attain more brokennesse of heart, more humility and self-denial, more experience of the goodness of God toward his soule,
2. If you want those external advantages to further and promote the growth of Gifts, as for Exampl, A Christian that follows an ordinary trade, which carries a Water-tankard on his shoulder, he may attain more brokenness of heart, more humility and self-denial, more experience of the Goodness of God towards his soul,
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and of the method of God, then he who perhaps is in some great, honourable, and eminent imployment:
and of the method of God, then he who perhaps is in Some great, honourable, and eminent employment:
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But that Christian who hath this mean imployment, and such poore education, shall not attain those gifts, that others have attained who have greater advantages.
But that Christian who hath this mean employment, and such poor education, shall not attain those Gifts, that Others have attained who have greater advantages.
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As it is with a Scholler that hath been divers yeers at the University, he hath those external advantages,
As it is with a Scholar that hath been diverse Years At the university, he hath those external advantages,
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as education and literature, that his gifts and parts may be much increased;
as education and literature, that his Gifts and parts may be much increased;
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when perhaps a poore man that follows the Plough, may attain to more grace, and more acquaintance with the waies of God.
when perhaps a poor man that follows the Plough, may attain to more grace, and more acquaintance with the ways of God.
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Now if such a man have not so many gifts as others, it is not his sin:
Now if such a man have not so many Gifts as Others, it is not his since:
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God doth not require more then he gives.
God does not require more then he gives.
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3. If you have not a calling to use or put forth the exercise of your gifts.
3. If you have not a calling to use or put forth the exercise of your Gifts.
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Your gifts may decay, though grace do not decay. Gifts are encreased by exercise, the lesse they are exercised the more they decay: Your Gifts may decay, though grace do not decay. Gifts Are increased by exercise, the less they Are exercised the more they decay:
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if thou hast not an opportunity to exercise thy gifts as in former times, to pray in company, to use holy conference,
if thou hast not an opportunity to exercise thy Gifts as in former times, to pray in company, to use holy conference,
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as in former times thou hadst;
as in former times thou Hadst;
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in such a case a Christian who is strong in grace may grow weaker in gifts.
in such a case a Christian who is strong in grace may grow Weaker in Gifts.
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4. If what you want in gifts you make up in humility. Strength of grace is not to be measured by notions and speculations in the head,
4. If what you want in Gifts you make up in humility. Strength of grace is not to be measured by notions and speculations in the head,
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but by humility in the heart;
but by humility in the heart;
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therefore if thy gifts be weak, if thy humility be great, thou hast strength of grace:
Therefore if thy Gifts be weak, if thy humility be great, thou hast strength of grace:
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the lesse blossomes there are on the branches, the more sap there is in the root.
the less blossoms there Are on the branches, the more sap there is in the root.
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He that hath great parts, and is proud of them, it is much to be feared hath lesse grace,
He that hath great parts, and is proud of them, it is much to be feared hath less grace,
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then that man who hath but few gifts, and low parts; but in the sense of their own weaknesse, hath low and self-denying thoughts of himself.
then that man who hath but few Gifts, and low parts; but in the sense of their own weakness, hath low and self-denying thoughts of himself.
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5. Lastly, if what you want in gifts you make up in your practice, by a holy and conscionable walking. 5. Lastly, if what you want in Gifts you make up in your practice, by a holy and conscionable walking.
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That Martyr that said, I cannot dispute, but I can burn for the truth, had more grace,
That Martyr that said, I cannot dispute, but I can burn for the truth, had more grace,
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then those that could dispute, but not burn.
then those that could dispute, but not burn.
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The application of this Case is onely for Caution, and I shall give you a threefold Caution. 1 Caution.
The application of this Case is only for Caution, and I shall give you a threefold Caution. 1 Caution.
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Take heed ye be not proud of the greatest measure of gifts you have;
Take heed you be not proud of the greatest measure of Gifts you have;
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there is nothing in the world that a man is so apt to be proud of as his gifts;
there is nothing in the world that a man is so apt to be proud of as his Gifts;
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a man is not so apt to be proud of grace, because he hath a principle to check his pride,
a man is not so apt to be proud of grace, Because he hath a principle to check his pride,
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but he is apt to be proud of his gifts;
but he is apt to be proud of his Gifts;
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a man is not so apt to be proud of outward endowments, as clothing, riches and the like,
a man is not so apt to be proud of outward endowments, as clothing, riches and the like,
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as he is apt to be proud of his gifts.
as he is apt to be proud of his Gifts.
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Expositors that do handle the prophesie of Ezekiel, they say that Ezekiel is called ninety three times ( Thou son of man ) in that Prophesie;
Expositors that do handle the prophesy of Ezekielem, they say that Ezekielem is called ninety three times (Thou son of man) in that Prophesy;
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now there is no other Prophet that is mentioned in all the Bible, but onely one, which is called The son of man, and that is Daniel. Now expositors give this reason why he is called by this title,
now there is no other Prophet that is mentioned in all the bible, but only one, which is called The son of man, and that is daniel. Now expositors give this reason why he is called by this title,
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because he was a Prophet of the greatest gifts, and had the most glorious visions of all the other Prophets.
Because he was a Prophet of the greatest Gifts, and had the most glorious visions of all the other prophets.
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Compare this Prophecy with Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Hosea, or all the rest, yet Ezekiels prophesie is a more dark, mysterious, profound book.
Compare this Prophecy with Isaiah, Jeremiah, daniel, Hosea, or all the rest, yet Ezekiels prophesy is a more dark, mysterious, profound book.
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Now Ezekiel being a Prophet of the greatest gifts;
Now Ezekielem being a Prophet of the greatest Gifts;
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God takes this care to keep his heart low, Thou Son of man, Thou Son of man, and all is to keep his heart low;
God Takes this care to keep his heart low, Thou Son of man, Thou Son of man, and all is to keep his heart low;
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which doth teach us thus much, that those that have great gifts, they ought to spend a great deal of time to keep their hearts humble and low,
which does teach us thus much, that those that have great Gifts, they ought to spend a great deal of time to keep their hearts humble and low,
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because there is a flatuous humour in our nature, whereby we are apt to swell and be puft up in the sense of our own gift. 2. Caution.
Because there is a flatuous humour in our nature, whereby we Are apt to swell and be puffed up in the sense of our own gift. 2. Caution.
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Prize a little grace before a great measure of gifts;
Prize a little grace before a great measure of Gifts;
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ye will prize a pearle though no bigger then a pea, more then a great heap of stones.
you will prize a pearl though no bigger then a pea, more then a great heap of stones.
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There is great reason why we should prize a little grace before much gifts. 1. Grace will last when gifts are withering.
There is great reason why we should prize a little grace before much Gifts. 1. Grace will last when Gifts Are withering.
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Blazing Comets will fall when the Star never falls; a falling Star is no Star but only a Comet:
Blazing Comets will fallen when the Star never falls; a falling Star is no Star but only a Cometam:
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1897
So the hypocrites may have a great blaze of their gifts, and yet may fall like Comets that hover in the aire.
So the Hypocrites may have a great blaze of their Gifts, and yet may fallen like Comets that hover in the air.
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Grace is like a Star that keeps fixed in its orbe;
Grace is like a Star that keeps fixed in its orb;
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there is a great deal of difference betwixt a painted face and a natural complexion, the painted face will not alwayes last,
there is a great deal of difference betwixt a painted face and a natural complexion, the painted face will not always last,
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but natural complexion that will alwayes remain.
but natural complexion that will always remain.
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Gifts are put paint, the ornament of the creature, but true grace which is as the natural complexion that will remain.
Gifts Are put paint, the ornament of the creature, but true grace which is as the natural complexion that will remain.
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2. Prize a little grace before much gifts, because gifts will leave thee short of heaven.
2. Prize a little grace before much Gifts, Because Gifts will leave thee short of heaven.
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Christ told the learned Scribe, that he was not far from the Kingdome of heaven, but alas,
christ told the learned Scribe, that he was not Far from the Kingdom of heaven, but alas,
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for all his gifts and learning, he fell short of heaven.
for all his Gifts and learning, he fell short of heaven.
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Many will say to me, (said Christ) in that day, Lord, have not we prophesied in thy name, Many will say to me, (said christ) in that day, Lord, have not we prophesied in thy name,
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and in thy name cast out devils, and in thy name done many wondrous works. and in thy name cast out Devils, and in thy name done many wondrous works.
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1907
You see it is observable, these men might pretend to high and great gifts, and yet they to whom God opened the sacrets of his Kingdome, against them he shut the gates of heaven.
You see it is observable, these men might pretend to high and great Gifts, and yet they to whom God opened the sacrets of his Kingdom, against them he shut the gates of heaven.
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1908
A man may be a Preacher, and have the secrets of heaven opened to him, and yet have the gates of heaven shut against him.
A man may be a Preacher, and have the secrets of heaven opened to him, and yet have the gates of heaven shut against him.
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A man may attain the gift in Christs name to cast out devils, a great and a miraculous gift,
A man may attain the gift in Christ name to cast out Devils, a great and a miraculous gift,
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and yet those men that cast out devils were themselves cast to devils.
and yet those men that cast out Devils were themselves cast to Devils.
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We have done many wondrous works, they that did wonders were made a wonder ▪ they that had so much gifts came short of heaven,We have done many wondrous works, they that did wonders were made a wonder ▪ they that had so much Gifts Come short of heaven,
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yea they who may preach to others may themselves be cast-awayes. 3. Do not mistake strength of gifts to be strength of grace.
yea they who may preach to Others may themselves be castaways. 3. Do not mistake strength of Gifts to be strength of grace.
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Parents would not judge their children strong when their heads and breasts are big, and their feet but feeble; Parents would not judge their children strong when their Heads and breasts Are big, and their feet but feeble;
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so you may grow big in your heads, in notions and speculations, in gifts, and yet feeble in practice of grace.
so you may grow big in your Heads, in notions and speculations, in Gifts, and yet feeble in practice of grace.
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Now that you may not mistake your selves, and may not be deceived; I'le shew you how you may know the difference betwixt those that have strong gifts,
Now that you may not mistake your selves, and may not be deceived; I'll show you how you may know the difference betwixt those that have strong Gifts,
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and those that have strong grace. In the generall take this: As Art resembles nature, so gifts resemble grace. Now there are four differences.
and those that have strong grace. In the general take this: As Art resembles nature, so Gifts resemble grace. Now there Are four differences.
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1. As grace strengthens, corruption weakens.
1. As grace strengthens, corruption weakens.
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It is with grace and lusts as it was with the house of Saul and the house of David. As Davids house grew stronger and stronger, It is with grace and Lustiest as it was with the house of Saul and the house of David. As Davids house grew Stronger and Stronger,
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so Sauls house grew weaker and weaker. As the Ark was set up, Dagon was throwne down;so Saul's house grew Weaker and Weaker. As the Ark was Set up, Dagon was thrown down;
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the Dagon of corruption will be thrown down before the Ark of grace, and the Ark of the Covenant;
the Dagon of corruption will be thrown down before the Ark of grace, and the Ark of the Covenant;
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But gifts may strengthen, and yet corruptions never the weaker. Indeed gifts discover corruption, but we are not able to mortifie and subdue it.
But Gifts may strengthen, and yet corruptions never the Weaker. Indeed Gifts discover corruption, but we Are not able to mortify and subdue it.
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Gifts discover many corruptions, but mortifie none. Gifts take a cognizance of many a sin, but never put a period to any.
Gifts discover many corruptions, but mortify none. Gifts take a cognizance of many a since, but never put a Period to any.
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Men that have gifts are resembled to the Moon, and men that have grace are resembled to the Sun;
Men that have Gifts Are resembled to the Moon, and men that have grace Are resembled to the Sun;
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the Moon hath an influence upon the water to make that move; to ebbe and flow:
the Moon hath an influence upon the water to make that move; to ebb and flow:
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the Moon sheds light upon all creatures, but no heat, to make those creatures grow and spring:
the Moon sheds Light upon all creatures, but no heat, to make those creatures grow and spring:
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So a man of gifts may have light, but no heat to those gifts to make grace to grow,
So a man of Gifts may have Light, but no heat to those Gifts to make grace to grow,
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and make sin to fade and wither.
and make since to fade and wither.
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Gracious men are like the Sun, that doth not only give light but heat, by the influence thereof things spring and grow out of the earth;
Gracious men Are like the Sun, that does not only give Light but heat, by the influence thereof things spring and grow out of the earth;
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the great parts of a gifted man, often occasionally strengthen his corruptions, but do not weaken them, Augustine could say, Ignorant and illiterate man, they take heaven; the great parts of a gifted man, often occasionally strengthen his corruptions, but do not weaken them, Augustine could say, Ignorant and illiterate man, they take heaven;
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when others with all their Schollership go to hell. when Others with all their Scholarship go to hell.
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2. Where there is strength of grace, there the heart is more humbled under the measures of grace received;
2. Where there is strength of grace, there the heart is more humbled under the measures of grace received;
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the stronger the graces are, the more the heart is humbled. But strength of parts in most men makes them proud and lofty.
the Stronger the graces Are, the more the heart is humbled. But strength of parts in most men makes them proud and lofty.
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Empty vessels make the greatest noise, and so do shallow streams:
Empty vessels make the greatest noise, and so do shallow streams:
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So men that have great gifts are often empty of grace, 1 Cor. 8. 1. They are puft up with pride, who have more gifts then grace,
So men that have great Gifts Are often empty of grace, 1 Cor. 8. 1. They Are puffed up with pride, who have more Gifts then grace,
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and by the humility of the soule you may know whether that soule be stronger in grace then in gifts.
and by the humility of the soul you may know whither that soul be Stronger in grace then in Gifts.
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3. He looks more after the supply of the grace he wants, then in a way of contentment in the grace he hath.
3. He looks more After the supply of the grace he Wants, then in a Way of contentment in the grace he hath.
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This argued Paul had much grace, when he thus speaks, I doe strive after more and more grace, if by any means I might attain the resurrection of the dead, that is, I doe labour after perfection of grace, which those shall have that are raised from the dead,
This argued Paul had much grace, when he thus speaks, I do strive After more and more grace, if by any means I might attain the resurrection of the dead, that is, I do labour After perfection of grace, which those shall have that Are raised from the dead,
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and exalted in heaven, but now a man that hath gifts, is more apt to look what he hath then what he wanteth.
and exalted in heaven, but now a man that hath Gifts, is more apt to look what he hath then what he Wants.
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Men of gifts are more apt to look upon their attainments then their imperfections, they look upon their gifts in a multiplying glasse, more then they are;
Men of Gifts Are more apt to look upon their attainments then their imperfections, they look upon their Gifts in a multiplying glass, more then they Are;
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and upon their failings in an extenuating glasse, lesse then they are. and upon their failings in an extenuating glass, less then they Are.
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4. The more grace any one hath, the more communicative he is, that others may be partakers of the same grace,
4. The more grace any one hath, the more communicative he is, that Others may be partakers of the same grace,
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When the Apostle speaks of the duties of husbands and wives, he would have them further one another in the way to heaven, considering they are heires together of the grace of God.
When the Apostle speaks of the duties of Husbands and wives, he would have them further one Another in the Way to heaven, considering they Are Heirs together of the grace of God.
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Christ also speaks to Peter, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. By Conversion is not meant Gods first act in bringing Peters soule home to Christ,
christ also speaks to Peter, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers. By Conversion is not meant God's First act in bringing Peter's soul home to christ,
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but it is meant by an establishing worke of grace, as if Christ should have said, Peter, now thy grace is weak,
but it is meant by an establishing work of grace, as if christ should have said, Peter, now thy grace is weak,
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and it will be weaker by thy fall, but when thou art recovered from thy fall,
and it will be Weaker by thy fallen, but when thou art recovered from thy fallen,
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and deniall of thy Master, then strengthen thy brethen, labour to strengthen the graces of other men,
and denial of thy Master, then strengthen thy brethren, labour to strengthen the graces of other men,
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when thy graces are strong, and thy strength recovered, and this is a very good evidence that thou hast not onely grace,
when thy graces Are strong, and thy strength recovered, and this is a very good evidence that thou hast not only grace,
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but strength of grace thy selfe, when thou art carefull to strengthen others:
but strength of grace thy self, when thou art careful to strengthen Others:
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but such as have gifts only, with little or no grace, they are loath to communicate their gifts unto others, they would willingly monopolize their gifts,
but such as have Gifts only, with little or no grace, they Are loath to communicate their Gifts unto Others, they would willingly monopolize their Gifts,
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and grudge to impart them to others, they would not have other men have the like gifts with themselves,
and grudge to impart them to Others, they would not have other men have the like Gifts with themselves,
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lest their glory should be darkned.
lest their glory should be darkened.
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They are not of John Baptists mind, who cared not though he decreased, so as Christ encreased,
They Are not of John Baptists mind, who cared not though he decreased, so as christ increased,
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but rather they are like to one Aspendius a skilfull Musician, who would never play on his instrument before any of his profession,
but rather they Are like to one Aspendius a skilful Musician, who would never play on his Instrument before any of his profession,
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lest they should learn his skill.
lest they should Learn his skill.
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This is a notable discovery whether thou hast strong grace, or strong gifts only, which thou mayst know by thy willingnesse and readinesse to communicate unto others, what God hath imparted unto thee.
This is a notable discovery whither thou hast strong grace, or strong Gifts only, which thou Mayest know by thy willingness and readiness to communicate unto Others, what God hath imparted unto thee.
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XIII. Sermon at Lawrence Jury London. April 20. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
XIII. Sermon At Lawrence Jury London. April 20. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus.
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YOu have heard the first Doctrine opened, viz. That believers are not to be satisgfied in weak measures of grace already received,
YOu have herd the First Doctrine opened, viz. That believers Are not to be satisgfied in weak measures of grace already received,
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but ought to endeavour to attain greater strength of grace. but ought to endeavour to attain greater strength of grace.
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I shall now proceed to the improvement of this point by making some application of it;
I shall now proceed to the improvement of this point by making Some application of it;
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and I shall direct the use to two sorts of Christians. 1. To such as are weak in the faith.
and I shall Direct the use to two sorts of Christians. 1. To such as Are weak in the faith.
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2. To such as are strong and grown Christians. 1. With weak believers I would leave these directions and consolations following.
2. To such as Are strong and grown Christians. 1. With weak believers I would leave these directions and consolations following.
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1. It is your wisdom to looke more after the truth of your grace, then after the measure of it. 1. It is your Wisdom to look more After the truth of your grace, then After the measure of it.
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It is an errour in many Christians, especially young Converts, that they bring their graces rather to the ballance then to the touch-stone, they weigh them when they should try them.
It is an error in many Christians, especially young Converts, that they bring their graces rather to the balance then to the touchstone, they weigh them when they should try them.
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Peter being asked by Christ, Simon, l•v•st thou me more then these? he answers not about the measure of his love,Peter being asked by christ, Simon, l•v•st thou me more then these? he answers not about the measure of his love,
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but about the truth of his love, Lord, I love thee, and thou knowest that I love thee.
but about the truth of his love, Lord, I love thee, and thou Knowest that I love thee.
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It is not the quantity or measure, but the nature and essence of grace, which is mainly considerable.
It is not the quantity or measure, but the nature and essence of grace, which is mainly considerable.
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If thou hast grace in truth and reality, it will encrease;
If thou hast grace in truth and reality, it will increase;
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be sure thy grace be right, and as the light shineth more and more to the perfect day,
be sure thy grace be right, and as the Light shines more and more to the perfect day,
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and as the nature of the leaven is, that it doth spread through the whole lump,
and as the nature of the leaven is, that it does spread through the Whole lump,
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so is grace, it is of a spreading and encreasing nature;
so is grace, it is of a spreading and increasing nature;
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and therefore be carefull thy grace for nature and for essence be true, and for the measure of it, it wil then encrease.
and Therefore be careful thy grace for nature and for essence be true, and for the measure of it, it will then increase.
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2. In sinding out the truth of grace, we must not measure it so much by actions as affections and holy dispositions of the heart:
2. In sinding out the truth of grace, we must not measure it so much by actions as affections and holy dispositions of the heart:
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the bent, frame, and tendencies of the heart are the best discoverers of grace in the heart.
the bent, frame, and tendencies of the heart Are the best discoverers of grace in the heart.
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When a Christian casts up all the stock of grace he hath, he wil finde that it doth consist more in desires then endeavours,
When a Christian Cast up all the stock of grace he hath, he will find that it does consist more in Desires then endeavours,
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1975
& more in endeavours and attempts to perform holy duties, then in performance it self. Natural life is more discernable by the heat, then by the colour:
& more in endeavours and attempts to perform holy duties, then in performance it self. Natural life is more discernible by the heat, then by the colour:
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1976
a Painter may counterfeit the one, but not the other. When the Lord Jesus is describing the beauty of his Spouse, he doth not say,
a Painter may counterfeit the one, but not the other. When the Lord jesus is describing the beauty of his Spouse, he does not say,
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1977
How faire are thy looks, but, How fair is thy love. 3. Be not discouraged, though men of glorious gifts fall away:
How fair Are thy looks, but, How fair is thy love. 3. Be not discouraged, though men of glorious Gifts fallen away:
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for the poorest Christian that hath but the smallest measure of grace shal never fall away.
for the Poorest Christian that hath but the Smallest measure of grace shall never fallen away.
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1979
The gifts of a Formalist may quickly wither, for they have their root in nature:
The Gifts of a Formalist may quickly wither, for they have their root in nature:
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1980
but the graces of a true Christian shal never perish, because they have their root in Christ, A Christians life is hid with Christ, hid in him as in a root, as in the fountain of life.
but the graces of a true Christian shall never perish, Because they have their root in christ, A Christians life is hid with christ, hid in him as in a root, as in the fountain of life.
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A painted face may soon fade, so doth not a true and natural complexion;
A painted face may soon fade, so does not a true and natural complexion;
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the varnish of a formal hypocrite is soon wash't out, but when true grace like a colour in grain, hath grown habitual in the soul, it is not removeable;
the varnish of a formal hypocrite is soon washed out, but when true grace like a colour in grain, hath grown habitual in the soul, it is not removable;
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sooner will the Sun discard its own beams, then Christ will desert and destroy the least measure of true grace, which is a beam from that Sun of Righteousnesse.
sooner will the Sun discard its own beams, then christ will desert and destroy the least measure of true grace, which is a beam from that Sun of Righteousness.
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3. Improve your little grace well; this is the way to have more. To him that hath shall it be given, i. e. more shall be given.
3. Improve your little grace well; this is the Way to have more. To him that hath shall it be given, i. e. more shall be given.
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God never gave any man a talent to hide it in a napkin. The least measure of grace is accountable for. God is improved,
God never gave any man a talon to hide it in a napkin. The least measure of grace is accountable for. God is improved,
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1. When we ascribe all the glory of grace unto God; as he said right, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
1. When we ascribe all the glory of grace unto God; as he said right, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
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Thy pound, and not my pains; We should do all to the praise of the glory of Gods grace.
Thy pound, and not my pains; We should do all to the praise of the glory of God's grace.
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If we give God the glory of his grace, he will give us the comfort of our grace, and the increase of it.
If we give God the glory of his grace, he will give us the Comfort of our grace, and the increase of it.
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2. When for the edification and building up of others in their most holy faith: to do good to others is the best way to get more good our selves:
2. When for the edification and building up of Others in their most holy faith: to do good to Others is the best Way to get more good our selves:
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The more the Well is drawn, the more water comes, and the better the water is;
The more the Well is drawn, the more water comes, and the better the water is;
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so the more thy grace is exercised, the more grace thou wilt have, and the sweeter will the comfort be of thy grace. 5. To weak Chaistians.
so the more thy grace is exercised, the more grace thou wilt have, and the Sweeten will the Comfort be of thy grace. 5. To weak Chaistians.
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Do not deny the truth of grace in your souls, because you cannot finde the strength of grace in your souls.
Do not deny the truth of grace in your Souls, Because you cannot find the strength of grace in your Souls.
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A poor weak man in a Consumption cannot lift up such a weight, nor can he bear such a burden as a man in strength and health can do,
A poor weak man in a Consumption cannot lift up such a weight, nor can he bear such a burden as a man in strength and health can do,
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yet he hath life as well as the strongest man in the world.
yet he hath life as well as the Strongest man in the world.
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It may be day when it is not noon, thou mayst in respect of spiritual estate, have the strength of a child, though not the strength of a man. It is not only an act of untbank fulnesse to God;
It may be day when it is not noon, thou Mayest in respect of spiritual estate, have the strength of a child, though not the strength of a man. It is not only an act of untbank fullness to God;
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but also of uncharitablenesse to a mans own soul, to conclude a nullity of grace from the weaknesse of it.
but also of uncharitableness to a men own soul, to conclude a nullity of grace from the weakness of it.
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6. Look not so much on your sins, but look upon your grace also, though weak grace.
6. Look not so much on your Sins, but look upon your grace also, though weak grace.
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Weak Christians look more on their sins then on their graces, yet God looks on their graces,
Weak Christians look more on their Sins then on their graces, yet God looks on their graces,
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and overlooks their sins and infirmities: saith the Holy Ghost, Ye have heard of the patience of Job.
and overlooks their Sins and infirmities: Says the Holy Ghost, You have herd of the patience of Job.
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He might also have said, Ye have heard of the impatiency of Job, but God reckons of his people, not by what is bad in them,
He might also have said, You have herd of the impatiency of Job, but God reckons of his people, not by what is bad in them,
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but by what is good in them.
but by what is good in them.
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Mention is made of R•habs entertainment of the spies, but no mention is made that she told the lie when she did so, that which was well done was mentioned to her praise,
Mention is made of R•habs entertainment of the spies, but no mention is made that she told the lie when she did so, that which was well done was mentioned to her praise,
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and what was amisse is buried in silence, or at least is not recorded against her and charged upon her.
and what was amiss is buried in silence, or At least is not recorded against her and charged upon her.
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He that drew the picture of Alexander with his scarre on his face, drew him with his finger on his scarre.
He that drew the picture of Alexander with his scar on his face, drew him with his finger on his scar.
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God layes the finger of mercy upon the scarres of our sins.
God lays the finger of mercy upon the scars of our Sins.
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Oh it is good serving such a Master, who is ready to reward the good we do,
O it is good serving such a Master, who is ready to reward the good we do,
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and is ready to forgive and passe by what is amisse;
and is ready to forgive and pass by what is amiss;
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and therefore thou that hast but a little grace, yet remember God will have his eye on that little grace.
and Therefore thou that hast but a little grace, yet Remember God will have his eye on that little grace.
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He will not quench the smoaking flax, nor breake the bruised reed. He will not quench the smoking flax, nor break the Bruised reed.
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7. Learn this for thy comfort, that though thou hast but a little grace, yet that little grace shall not be extinguished by thy strong corruption,
7. Learn this for thy Comfort, that though thou hast but a little grace, yet that little grace shall not be extinguished by thy strong corruption,
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but at last it shall over-master your corruptions. What was said of Esau and Jacob, the one shall be stronger then the other,
but At last it shall overmaster your corruptions. What was said of Esau and Jacob, the one shall be Stronger then the other,
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and the elder shall serve the younger, and so it came afterwards to passe in the time of Jehosaphat, when there was no King in Edom; That may be fitly applyed to the affairs of the soul, the elder shal serve the younger; and the elder shall serve the younger, and so it Come afterwards to pass in the time of Jehoshaphat, when there was no King in Edom; That may be fitly applied to the affairs of the soul, the elder shall serve the younger;
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corruption in the soul is elder then grace in the soul, and corruption is so opposite to grace, that it labours for the extinction of grace,
corruption in the soul is elder then grace in the soul, and corruption is so opposite to grace, that it labours for the extinction of grace,
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but this sparke shall live in the midst of the sea of corruption, till at last that great deep shall be made dry;
but this spark shall live in the midst of the sea of corruption, till At last that great deep shall be made dry;
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and the house of David shall at last quite put down the house of Saul, the Name of the Lord will perform this.
and the house of David shall At last quite put down the house of Saul, the Name of the Lord will perform this.
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And therefore thou that art but a weak Christian, learn to stay thy self on the Name of the Lord, till judgement be brought forth into victory.
And Therefore thou that art but a weak Christian, Learn to stay thy self on the Name of the Lord, till judgement be brought forth into victory.
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2. Vse of this doctrine is unto strong believers, such as have attained unto a higher forme of grace in the school of Christ.
2. Use of this Doctrine is unto strong believers, such as have attained unto a higher Form of grace in the school of christ.
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2. Though you are strong in grace, yet remember it is not the grace of God in you,
2. Though you Are strong in grace, yet Remember it is not the grace of God in you,
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but the free grace of God towards you, by which you are justified.
but the free grace of God towards you, by which you Are justified.
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It is not our inherent righteousnesse, but the imputed righteousnesse of Jesus Christ that is our Justification.
It is not our inherent righteousness, but the imputed righteousness of jesus christ that is our Justification.
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Oh consider, you that have most grace, what would become of you were it not for free grace? Free grace is the surest and only refuge for a soul to flie unto.
O Consider, you that have most grace, what would become of you were it not for free grace? Free grace is the Surest and only refuge for a soul to fly unto.
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God can finde matter of condemnation against you not only for your worst sins, but your best duties.
God can find matter of condemnation against you not only for your worst Sins, but your best duties.
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The best Christian hath no reason to venture his soul on the best thought that ever he conceived,
The best Christian hath no reason to venture his soul on the best Thought that ever he conceived,
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nor on the most holy duty that ever he performed, nor on the highest grace that ever he exercised.
nor on the most holy duty that ever he performed, nor on the highest grace that ever he exercised.
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A famous instance hereof we have in Nehemiab, who had much grace, and did much for God, his people, his house, his cause,
A famous instance hereof we have in Nehemiah, who had much grace, and did much for God, his people, his house, his cause,
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yet prayes after all this, Spare me according to the greatnesse of thy mercy.
yet prays After all this, Spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
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Intimating that God might finde therein matter enough to ruine him, if God did not spare him for his mercies sake.
Intimating that God might find therein matter enough to ruin him, if God did not spare him for his Mercies sake.
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So Paul in the discharge of his Ministery, proceeded with so much uprightnesse, that he speaks thus of himself, I know nothing by my selfe,
So Paul in the discharge of his Ministry, proceeded with so much uprightness, that he speaks thus of himself, I know nothing by my self,
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yet am I not hereby justified. yet am I not hereby justified.
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He knew that all the grace and excellency, and uprightnesse in him would not make him righteous in the sight of God.
He knew that all the grace and excellency, and uprightness in him would not make him righteous in the sighed of God.
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We read of Iehosaphat, that when he had mustered up all his strength, which was very great, for he had eleven hundred thousand men in his militia, yet he goes to God, We read of Jehoshaphat, that when he had mustered up all his strength, which was very great, for he had eleven hundred thousand men in his militia, yet he Goes to God,
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and prayes, Lord, we have no might or power against these multitudes, and we know not what to do, only our eyes are up to thee:
and prays, Lord, we have no might or power against these Multitudes, and we know not what to do, only our eyes Are up to thee:
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So when a Christian hath mustered up all the strength of his grace, and considers the great power of his corruptions which do set themselves against him, he had best go to God and say, Lord I have no power against these many and great corruptions,
So when a Christian hath mustered up all the strength of his grace, and considers the great power of his corruptions which do Set themselves against him, he had best go to God and say, Lord I have no power against these many and great corruptions,
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but my eyes are to thy grace that thou mayst help me.
but my eyes Are to thy grace that thou Mayest help me.
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As in a pair of Compasses, one foot is fixed in the Center, whilst the other turns about the circumference:
As in a pair of Compasses, one foot is fixed in the Centre, while the other turns about the circumference:
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so must the soul fix and stay it selfe on Christ, whilest it is exercised about holy duties.
so must the soul fix and stay it self on christ, whilst it is exercised about holy duties.
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Though Christ (as I formerly mentioned,) commended many parts of the Spouse, yet not her hands, to teach us, that all the Spouse could do, could not make her amiable in the eyes of Christ,
Though christ (as I formerly mentioned,) commended many parts of the Spouse, yet not her hands, to teach us, that all the Spouse could do, could not make her amiable in the eyes of christ,
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nor the Spouses working for Christ, but Christs work in the Spouse made her beautiful.
nor the Spouses working for christ, but Christ work in the Spouse made her beautiful.
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Oh it is very hard through strength of grace to abound, in the work of the Lord,
O it is very hard through strength of grace to abound, in the work of the Lord,
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and yet keep the heart humble: And therefore
and yet keep the heart humble: And Therefore
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2. Consider, they that have most grace, yet have great cause to be humbled, and that in many respects.
2. Consider, they that have most grace, yet have great cause to be humbled, and that in many respects.
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1. Thou hast not so much grace and perfection as once thou hadst:
1. Thou hast not so much grace and perfection as once thou Hadst:
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Once man was beautified and bespangled with many glorious perfections before the fall, it might have been said of man, that he was perfect as his heavenly father was perfect, for God made man upright, that is, perfect, nothing was wanting then to make man both an happy and holy creature;
Once man was beautified and bespangled with many glorious perfections before the fallen, it might have been said of man, that he was perfect as his heavenly father was perfect, for God made man upright, that is, perfect, nothing was wanting then to make man both an happy and holy creature;
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but alas, the image of God in us is now obliterated and defaced.
but alas, the image of God in us is now obliterated and defaced.
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2. He that hath most grace, hath not so much as he shall have in heaven.
2. He that hath most grace, hath not so much as he shall have in heaven.
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Not that I am perfect already, but I forget those things that are behind, and I presse forward unto those things that are before, Not that I am perfect already, but I forget those things that Are behind, and I press forward unto those things that Are before,
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yea I presse (saith the Apostle) toward the mark of the price of the High Calling of God in Christ Jesus. yea I press (Says the Apostle) towards the mark of the price of the High Calling of God in christ jesus.
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We read under the law of severall things that were to be a cubit and half high and broad, it being an imperfect measure, it was to note, that no man in this life hath an exactnesse and perfection, the uttermost that is attainable by us in this life, is but imperfect.
We read under the law of several things that were to be a cubit and half high and broad, it being an imperfect measure, it was to note, that no man in this life hath an exactness and perfection, the uttermost that is attainable by us in this life, is but imperfect.
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In this life there is a plus ultra, something still to be attained in religion, but in heaven men shall be perfect. We shall in heaven be like to Jesus Christ, whom though we now see but darkly and in a glasse,
In this life there is a plus ultra, something still to be attained in Religion, but in heaven men shall be perfect. We shall in heaven be like to jesus christ, whom though we now see but darkly and in a glass,
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then we shall see him as he is.
then we shall see him as he is.
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3. They that have much grace, yet should be humbled, for there are those that have more grace then you,
3. They that have much grace, yet should be humbled, for there Are those that have more grace then you,
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and yet have had lesse time and fewer advantages then you have;
and yet have had less time and fewer advantages then you have;
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there are those that have gone before you much for strength of grace, and yet have come behind you for means of grace:
there Are those that have gone before you much for strength of grace, and yet have come behind you for means of grace:
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there are those who were the last and are first, and before you. 4 Be humbled under much grace;
there Are those who were the last and Are First, and before you. 4 Be humbled under much grace;
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for ye have not so much grace as you should have had, concerning the means of grace you have lived under.
for you have not so much grace as you should have had, Concerning the means of grace you have lived under.
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How many years have you been in the school of Christ, and yet what little proportionable progresse have you made in the knowledge of Jesus Christ? we may all blush to think what dunces we have been in the school of Christ.
How many Years have you been in the school of christ, and yet what little proportionable progress have you made in the knowledge of jesus christ? we may all blush to think what dunces we have been in the school of christ.
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The trees of the garden should bear nore fruit then the trees of the forrest:
The trees of the garden should bear nore fruit then the trees of the forest:
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the Fig-tree therefore which was unfruitful, was the more intolerable, because it was in the garden, in the vineyard. the Fig tree Therefore which was unfruitful, was the more intolerable, Because it was in the garden, in the vineyard.
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What the Apostle complains of the Hebrews, we our selves may justly take up the complaint against our selves, that For the time we ought to have been teachers,
What the Apostle complains of the Hebrews, we our selves may justly take up the complaint against our selves, that For the time we ought to have been Teachers,
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and yet have need that one teach us again what are the first Principles of the Oracles of God,
and yet have need that one teach us again what Are the First Principles of the Oracles of God,
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and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. and Are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
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5. They that have much grace, and are strong in grace, yet have cause to be humble,
5. They that have much grace, and Are strong in grace, yet have cause to be humble,
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because its likely they had more grace and did more good heretofore then now;
Because its likely they had more grace and did more good heretofore then now;
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and who is there almost that is not decayed, that hath not in some degree or other left their first love? have you not had (I speak to grown and experienced Christians) more love and zeal to God, more hatred of sin, more griefe for sinne, more feare of offending God then now you have? are there not many that have and do expresse lesse desire after duty, lesse fervency, lesse frequency, lesse delight in holy duties then formerly? Alas!
and who is there almost that is not decayed, that hath not in Some degree or other left their First love? have you not had (I speak to grown and experienced Christians) more love and zeal to God, more hatred of since, more grief for sin, more Fear of offending God then now you have? Are there not many that have and do express less desire After duty, less fervency, less frequency, less delight in holy duties then formerly? Alas!
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how many through pride and spiritual improvidence, through neglect of Ordinances, and worldly mindednesse have much abated in their spiritual estate!
how many through pride and spiritual improvidence, through neglect of Ordinances, and worldly Mindedness have much abated in their spiritual estate!
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6. Be humbled, that though you be strong in grace, yet you have many corruptions in you more strong then many graces.
6. Be humbled, that though you be strong in grace, yet you have many corruptions in you more strong then many graces.
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More are our vain thoughts then our meditations, and more are the things we are ignorant of then the things we know.
More Are our vain thoughts then our meditations, and more Are the things we Are ignorant of then the things we know.
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Corruption is strong enough to keep grace low, but in the best grace is not strong enough to bring corruption under. Corruption is strong enough to keep grace low, but in the best grace is not strong enough to bring corruption under.
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When we would do good, evil is persent and powerful with us, to hinder us from doing of good: When we would do good, evil is persent and powerful with us, to hinder us from doing of good:
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but when we are doing of evil, good is not present to hinder us from that evil:
but when we Are doing of evil, good is not present to hinder us from that evil:
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we are more in sinning then in obeying.
we Are more in sinning then in obeying.
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Our corruptions are like Goliath our grace as David. We exercise more kinds of sins then graces:
Our corruptions Are like Goliath our grace as David. We exercise more Kinds of Sins then graces:
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as in a sield there are more briats and thorns then usefull trees, and in a garden more unprofitable weeds then roses and lilies;
as in a sealed there Are more briats and thorns then useful trees, and in a garden more unprofitable weeds then roses and lilies;
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so in the souls of the best there are whole swarmes of vain, earthly and sinful thoughts,
so in the Souls of the best there Are Whole swarms of vain, earthly and sinful thoughts,
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when there are but very few holy and heavenly thoughts.
when there Are but very few holy and heavenly thoughts.
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7. Another argument why strong Christians should be humble, is this, that though they may have grace,
7. another argument why strong Christians should be humble, is this, that though they may have grace,
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yet they are subject to fall into that sin, which is most contrary to that grace wherein they are most eminent.
yet they Are Subject to fallen into that since, which is most contrary to that grace wherein they Are most eminent.
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Abraham was most eminent for faith;Abraham was most eminent for faith;
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he is said to be strong in faith, he is called the father of the faithfull. he is said to be strong in faith, he is called the father of the faithful.
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They which be of faith are blessed with faithfull Abraham: They which be of faith Are blessed with faithful Abraham:
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and yet for all this Abraham fell into distrust of Gods providence and power, when he spake untruly,
and yet for all this Abraham fell into distrust of God's providence and power, when he spoke untruly,
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and denied his wife. So Job was renowned for his patience, You have heard of the patience of Job, (saith St. James, ) and yet we read in the story of Jobs trials, that his impatiency did break out in many rash speeches and wishes.
and denied his wife. So Job was renowned for his patience, You have herd of the patience of Job, (Says Saint James,) and yet we read in the story of Jobs trials, that his impatiency did break out in many rash Speeches and wishes.
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So Moses was eminently meek, it was said of him, The man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.
So Moses was eminently meek, it was said of him, The man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.
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And yet it is said of him, that his spirit was provoked, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips:
And yet it is said of him, that his Spirit was provoked, so that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips:
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and you shall finde meek Moses thus expostulating with God himself, I am not able to bear all the people alone,
and you shall find meek Moses thus expostulating with God himself, I am not able to bear all the people alone,
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because it is too heavy for me, and if thou deal thus with me, kill me I pray thee out of hand;
Because it is too heavy for me, and if thou deal thus with me, kill me I pray thee out of hand;
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and if I have found fovour in thine eyes, let me not see my wretchednesse. and if I have found fovour in thine eyes, let me not see my wretchedness.
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8. This further consideration may also humble us, that in the highest and greatest exercise of grace there is much mixture of sin.
8. This further consideration may also humble us, that in the highest and greatest exercise of grace there is much mixture of since.
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We may observe, that even those good actions, for which many of the People of God are recorded in Scripture, are yet blemish't with some notable defect R•hab's faith in entertaining the Spies, was blemish't with this failing, in telling a lie concerning them.
We may observe, that even those good actions, for which many of the People of God Are recorded in Scripture, Are yet blemished with Some notable defect R•hab's faith in entertaining the Spies, was blemished with this failing, in telling a lie Concerning them.
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It was also good the Midwives did when they refused to obey that bloody decree of the King of Egypt, and would not kill the male-children of the Hebrews,
It was also good the Midwives did when they refused to obey that bloody Decree of the King of Egypt, and would not kill the Male children of the Hebrews,
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and yet they miscarried as some observe in their answer to the King, when they made their excuse.
and yet they miscarried as Some observe in their answer to the King, when they made their excuse.
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Wee are apt to mingle sin with the best action we do, and so apt to plough with an Oxe and an Asse;
we Are apt to mingle since with the best actium we do, and so apt to plough with an Ox and an Ass;
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and our corruptions are apt to discover themselves, even while we are upon the exercise our grace.
and our corruptions Are apt to discover themselves, even while we Are upon the exercise our grace.
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3. Let the strong labour to be more strong, that so they may be strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power,
3. Let the strong labour to be more strong, that so they may be strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power,
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unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulnesse. unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness.
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And therefore it is that the Apostle prayes for the Romones, that they may be filled by the God of h•pe, with all joy and peace in believing, that they might abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost;
And Therefore it is that the Apostle prays for the Romones, that they may be filled by the God of h•pe, with all joy and peace in believing, that they might abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost;
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and yet in the next verse he told them, I my self am perswaded of you (my Brethren) that ye are full of goodnesse,
and yet in the next verse he told them, I my self am persuaded of you (my Brothers) that you Are full of Goodness,
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and that ye are filled with all knowledge. and that you Are filled with all knowledge.
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And as he prayes for the Romanes, upon the same termes he presseth the Thessaionians, of whom he thus speakes.
And as he prays for the Romans, upon the same terms he Presseth the Thessaionians, of whom he thus speaks.
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Now as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you, for ye your selves are taught of God to love one another. Now as touching brotherly love you need not that I write unto you, for you your selves Are taught of God to love one Another.
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And indeed you do it towards all the Brethren which are in all Macedonia, but we beseech you, Brethren, that ye increase more and more.
And indeed you do it towards all the Brothers which Are in all Macedonia, but we beseech you, Brothers, that you increase more and more.
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The righteous (saith Job) shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. To quicken you hereunto, consider The righteous (Says Job) shall hold on his Way, and he that hath clean hands shall be Stronger and Stronger. To quicken you hereunto, Consider
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1. The more grace we have on Earth, the more glory we shall have in Heaven.
1. The more grace we have on Earth, the more glory we shall have in Heaven.
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As God doth unequally dispense his gifts in this life, so accordingly he crowns.
As God does unequally dispense his Gifts in this life, so accordingly he crowns.
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There are degrees of torments in hell, the hypocriticall Scribes and Pharisees, who devoured widows houses, and for a pretence made long prayers, are doomed by Christ himselfe to receive greater damnation, and that servant who knew his Lords will, and prepared not himself,
There Are Degrees of torments in hell, the hypocritical Scribes and Pharisees, who devoured Widows houses, and for a pretence made long Prayers, Are doomed by christ himself to receive greater damnation, and that servant who knew his lords will, and prepared not himself,
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neither did according to his wil, shall be beaten with many stripes. neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
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Now if there are different degrees of torments in hell, then surely there are different degrees of glory in Heaven,
Now if there Are different Degrees of torments in hell, then surely there Are different Degrees of glory in Heaven,
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and those according to different degrees of grace here on earth. 2. It is of the nature of grace to grow and increase;
and those according to different Degrees of grace Here on earth. 2. It is of the nature of grace to grow and increase;
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and therefore if thou hadst grace, either in truth of it, or in strength of it, it wil certainly grow. and Therefore if thou Hadst grace, either in truth of it, or in strength of it, it will Certainly grow.
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Grace in Scripture is compared to a grain of mustard-seed, the least of seeds, which afterwards sprouts and springs so, a• that it becomes the largest of plants.
Grace in Scripture is compared to a grain of Mustard seed, the least of seeds, which afterwards sprouts and springs so, a• that it becomes the Largest of plants.
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In the same chapter grace is compared unto leaven, which being put into the heap of meale, leaveneth the whole:
In the same chapter grace is compared unto leaven, which being put into the heap of meal, leaveneth the Whole:
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so grace (as I touched before) in the heart, is of a spreading nature,
so grace (as I touched before) in the heart, is of a spreading nature,
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and wil diffuse it selfe into all the parts, powers, and faculties of soule and body.
and will diffuse it self into all the parts, Powers, and faculties of soul and body.
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Christians are therefore compared to the branches of a Vine, which of all trees grows most, and brings forth most fruit.
Christians Are Therefore compared to the branches of a Vine, which of all trees grows most, and brings forth most fruit.
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A Picture doth not grow, but a living child wil grow.
A Picture does not grow, but a living child will grow.
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3. Such as are strong Christians should yet grow more and more, because in this world there is not stint and measure set for spiritual growth:
3. Such as Are strong Christians should yet grow more and more, Because in this world there is not stint and measure Set for spiritual growth:
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the maximum quod sic of a Christian, is this, he must grow in grace til his head reach up to heaven, til grace be perfected in glory.
the maximum quod sic of a Christian, is this, he must grow in grace till his head reach up to heaven, till grace be perfected in glory.
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4. Shall worldlings set no bounds to their desires after wealth and land, and yet wilt thou take up with poore measures of grace for Religion? The ordinary answer of ignorant people is, What? must we be wiser then our forefathers? and yet those people would be richer then their forefathers were,
4. Shall worldlings Set no bounds to their Desires After wealth and land, and yet wilt thou take up with poor measures of grace for Religion? The ordinary answer of ignorant people is, What? must we be Wiser then our Forefathers? and yet those people would be Richer then their Forefathers were,
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and those that have great wealth left them by their forefathers, yet are not satisfied with it unlesse they increase their estate:
and those that have great wealth left them by their Forefathers, yet Are not satisfied with it unless they increase their estate:
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let this shame that slothfulnesse and supine negligence of many, who content themselves with measures of grace.
let this shame that slothfulness and supine negligence of many, who content themselves with measures of grace.
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5. And lastly, consider, that those who were eminent for grace, in what esteem were they in the Church of God,
5. And lastly, Consider, that those who were eminent for grace, in what esteem were they in the Church of God,
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and with what honourable mention are they recorded in the Word of God; such are remembred to be of note in the Church of God.
and with what honourable mention Are they recorded in the Word of God; such Are remembered to be of note in the Church of God.
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See what an Eulogium the Holy Ghost gives Job, that there was none like him in the earth. See what an Eulogium the Holy Ghost gives Job, that there was none like him in the earth.
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God loves those that are singularly and excellently good, and ordinary pitch doth not so please him. God loves those that Are singularly and excellently good, and ordinary pitch does not so please him.
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What do ye more then others? Solomon was so renowned for wisdome, that it is said, That amongst many Nations there was no King like him, that is, for wisdom. What do you more then Others? Solomon was so renowned for Wisdom, that it is said, That among many nations there was no King like him, that is, for Wisdom.
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So Hezekiah was eminent for trusting in God, Who feared not to break in pieces the broken serpent,
So Hezekiah was eminent for trusting in God, Who feared not to break in Pieces the broken serpent,
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but trusted in God, none like him of all the Kings •f Judah.
but trusted in God, none like him of all the Kings •f Judah.
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And so eminent was the zeale of good Josiah after a thorough reformation, that he is also crowned with this commendation, And like him was there no King before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart, And so eminent was the zeal of good Josiah After a thorough Reformation, that he is also crowned with this commendation, And like him was there no King before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart,
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and with all his soule, and with all his might. and with all his soul, and with all his might.
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By all which instances it is cleare, of what honourable esteem have the eminent particular graces of Gods servants been in the sight of the Lord.
By all which instances it is clear, of what honourable esteem have the eminent particular graces of God's Servants been in the sighed of the Lord.
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XIII. Sermon at Lawrence Jury London.XIII. Sermon At Lawrence Jury London.
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April 20. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
April 20. 1651. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus.
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HAving in the last foregoing Sermons, treated of grace in its strength and growth, I am come to speak to this additional clause in the text, viz, That is in Christ Jesus:
HAving in the last foregoing Sermons, treated of grace in its strength and growth, I am come to speak to this additional clause in the text, videlicet, That is in christ jesus:
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which passage is here inserted by the Apostle, that he might let Timothy know to whom he was beholding,
which passage is Here inserted by the Apostle, that he might let Timothy know to whom he was beholding,
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for all the grace he had received, even unto Jesus Christ. In the tenth verse he speaks of salvation that is in Christ Jesus;
for all the grace he had received, even unto jesus christ. In the tenth verse he speaks of salvation that is in christ jesus;
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and here of grace that is in Christ Jesus: so note, 1. That Jesus Christ is the fountaine and foundation, both of grace and glory.
and Here of grace that is in christ jesus: so note, 1. That jesus christ is the fountain and Foundation, both of grace and glory.
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Jesus Christ gives grace, and Jesus Christ gives also salvation, with eternall glory, Ver. 10. 2. That those who receive grace from Christ Jesus, shall also receive salvation by him,
jesus christ gives grace, and jesus christ gives also salvation, with Eternal glory, Ver. 10. 2. That those who receive grace from christ jesus, shall also receive salvation by him,
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for there is an inseparable union between grace and glory. The grace of God that is in Christ Jesus.
for there is an inseparable Union between grace and glory. The grace of God that is in christ jesus.
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Grace may be said to be in Christ Grace may be said to be in christ
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1. As a subject recipient, and so Christ is said to be full of grace and truth;
1. As a Subject recipient, and so christ is said to be full of grace and truth;
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he had the Spirit without measure, it pleased the Father, that in him all fulnesse should dwel. he had the Spirit without measure, it pleased the Father, that in him all fullness should dwell.
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2. In Christ Jesus, as a fountain redundant over-flowing & ever-flowing to his people, for of his fulnesse we receive grace for grace. 2. In christ jesus, as a fountain redundant overflowing & ever-flowing to his people, for of his fullness we receive grace for grace.
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Again, when it is said that grace is in Christ Jesus, we must consider Christ Again, when it is said that grace is in christ jesus, we must Consider christ
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1. As God co-essential with the Father, and he is the Author and giver of grace,
1. As God coessential with the Father, and he is the Author and giver of grace,
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and of every good and perfect gift.
and of every good and perfect gift.
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2. Consider him as Mediatour God-man, and so he is the purchaser and procurer of grace,
2. Consider him as Mediator God-man, and so he is the purchaser and procurer of grace,
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and of all the blessings of the New Convenant, for the blessing of Abraham commeth upon the Gentiles, NONLATINALPHABET, through Christ Jesus. So that by this phrase, In Christ Jesus, there are three things implied.
and of all the blessings of the New Covenant, for the blessing of Abraham comes upon the Gentiles,, through christ jesus. So that by this phrase, In christ jesus, there Are three things implied.
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1. That Jesus Christ is the Author and Giver of grace; he onely is the Author and Finisher of faith, and every grace in his people.
1. That jesus christ is the Author and Giver of grace; he only is the Author and Finisher of faith, and every grace in his people.
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2. That Christ is the purchase of grace, so that all the grace that is bestowed upon us by God, it is through Christ, and for his sake;
2. That christ is the purchase of grace, so that all the grace that is bestowed upon us by God, it is through christ, and for his sake;
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Grace is from Christ as a fountain, and by Christ as a Conduit.
Grace is from christ as a fountain, and by christ as a Conduit.
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3. That Christ is the preserver of grace, all the grace that is in us is in Christ Jesus, he keeps all our graces for us:
3. That christ is the preserver of grace, all the grace that is in us is in christ jesus, he keeps all our graces for us:
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As the beams of the Sun may be said to be the Sun, because they are preserved by their union with the Sun. Our life is bid with Christ in God, hid as the life of a tree is hid in the root,
As the beams of the Sun may be said to be the Sun, Because they Are preserved by their Union with the Sun. Our life is bid with christ in God, hid as the life of a tree is hid in the root,
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and the being of a stream is hid in the fountain.
and the being of a stream is hid in the fountain.
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And herein is the comfort of believers, that their condition is more stable and immutable and safe,
And herein is the Comfort of believers, that their condition is more stable and immutable and safe,
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then ever Adam was in innocency, for he had all perfections of a creature, but they were in their own keeping;
then ever Adam was in innocency, for he had all perfections of a creature, but they were in their own keeping;
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but now all the grace that is in a believer is in Christ Jesus, by whom and in whom grace is safely preserved,
but now all the grace that is in a believer is in christ jesus, by whom and in whom grace is safely preserved,
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so as it shall never perish. The point of doctrine I observe from these words is this:
so as it shall never perish. The point of Doctrine I observe from these words is this:
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That all those measures of grace, whereof believers are partakers, they receive them in and from Jesus Christ.
That all those measures of grace, whereof believers Are partakers, they receive them in and from jesus christ.
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In the handling of which point I will thus proceed: 1. Shew you the truth of it.
In the handling of which point I will thus proceed: 1. Show you the truth of it.
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2. Give you the reasons and grounds of it. Now to prove that all grace is received in and through Christ.
2. Give you the Reasons and grounds of it. Now to prove that all grace is received in and through christ.
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1. I will shew the truth of this by many resemblances, to which Christ is compared in the Scripture.
1. I will show the truth of this by many resemblances, to which christ is compared in the Scripture.
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2. By many types of Christ in the Old Testament. 3. By many expresse testimonies in the New Testament concerning this turth. •. There are many resemblances in Scripture which do illustrate this, that all grace is from Christ Jesus.
2. By many types of christ in the Old Testament. 3. By many express testimonies in the New Testament Concerning this turth. •. There Are many resemblances in Scripture which do illustrate this, that all grace is from christ jesus.
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1. He is compared to a root.
1. He is compared to a root.
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He is called the root of Jesse, not only because he came of the stock of David, but that he gives grace to Jew and Gentile that do believe: He is called the root of Jesse, not only Because he Come of the stock of David, but that he gives grace to Jew and Gentile that do believe:
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for to him shall the Gentiles seek, as it followes in the next words.
for to him shall the Gentiles seek, as it follows in the next words.
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Now that the Prophet there speaks of Christ, is plain by the Apostles expresse application of that prophesie unto Christ, calling him the root of Jesse, in whom the Gentiles should trust.
Now that the Prophet there speaks of christ, is plain by the Apostles express application of that prophesy unto christ, calling him the root of Jesse, in whom the Gentiles should trust.
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And Christ speaks of himselfe, I am the Vine. As the branch cannot bear fruit of it self except it abide in the Vine, no more can ye except ye abide in me;
And christ speaks of himself, I am the Vine. As the branch cannot bear fruit of it self except it abide in the Vine, no more can you except you abide in me;
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the life, sap, nourishment, growth and fruitfulnesse of a branch is altogether from the root, with which the branches have union and communion.
the life, sap, nourishment, growth and fruitfulness of a branch is altogether from the root, with which the branches have Union and communion.
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2. Christ is called the Head of his people; He is the Head of the body of the Church.
2. christ is called the Head of his people; He is the Head of the body of the Church.
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Now as sense and motion is derived from the head to the members of the body;
Now as sense and motion is derived from the head to the members of the body;
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so also is grace derived from Jesus Christ to every true believer, every living member of his body. so also is grace derived from jesus christ to every true believer, every living member of his body.
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3. Christ is called the Sun of Righteousnesse because as heat and light are communicated by the Sun to things here below, so there is a sweet influence of grace from Christ upon believers.
3. christ is called the Sun of Righteousness Because as heat and Light Are communicated by the Sun to things Here below, so there is a sweet influence of grace from christ upon believers.
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As by vertue of the Sunnes influence the vegetable and sensible creatures live, move and grow; As by virtue of the Suns influence the vegetable and sensible creatures live, move and grow;
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so also the life and growth of grace in the soul is from that divine influence which Jesus Christ doth shed upon believers.
so also the life and growth of grace in the soul is from that divine influence which jesus christ does shed upon believers.
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4. Christ is compared to a fountain, even a fountaine opened to the house of David, and to the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleannesse.
4. christ is compared to a fountain, even a fountain opened to the house of David, and to the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, for since and for uncleanness.
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So that as water doth stream forth in the river from the fountain, so grace flowes down from Jesus Christ upon believers, who is a fountain, where all fulnesse of grace for ever dwels,
So that as water does stream forth in the river from the fountain, so grace flows down from jesus christ upon believers, who is a fountain, where all fullness of grace for ever dwells,
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and from whence all grace is drawn and derived; and this is the first proof.
and from whence all grace is drawn and derived; and this is the First proof.
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2. This truth may be demonstrated by the many types of Christ in the old Testament which did shadow out unto us this, that all grace is from Jesus Christ. I shall mention some.
2. This truth may be demonstrated by the many types of christ in the old Testament which did shadow out unto us this, that all grace is from jesus christ. I shall mention Some.
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1. Aaron the High Priest was to lay his bands on the People, and to blesse them.
1. Aaron the High Priest was to lay his bans on the People, and to bless them.
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And herein he was a type of Christ our great and heavenly High Priest, through whom we are blessed with all grace. And herein he was a type of christ our great and heavenly High Priest, through whom we Are blessed with all grace.
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God having blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. Jesus Christ is sent by God to blesse his people, God having blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. jesus christ is sent by God to bless his people,
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and to turn every one of them from their iniquities. and to turn every one of them from their iniquities.
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And therefore it is recorded by St. Luke that a little before the Ascension of our blessed Saviour, he laid his hands upon his disciples, and blessed them:
And Therefore it is recorded by Saint Lycia that a little before the Ascension of our blessed Saviour, he laid his hands upon his Disciples, and blessed them:
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and so he doth still blesse all true believers with the spiritual blessing of grace.
and so he does still bless all true believers with the spiritual blessing of grace.
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2. Another type of Christ was Joseph, who in many things was a type of Christ, Joseph was the best beloved of his fathers children;
2. another type of christ was Joseph, who in many things was a type of christ, Joseph was the best Beloved of his Father's children;
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so was Jesus Christ, the son of his fathers love: Joseph was hated of his brethren, and sold for twenty pieces of silver; so was jesus christ, the son of his Father's love: Joseph was hated of his brothers, and sold for twenty Pieces of silver;
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so was Jesus Christ, he came unto his own, and his own received him not, he was rejected by them, and sold for thirty pieces of silver. Joseph was carryed into Egypt;
so was jesus christ, he Come unto his own, and his own received him not, he was rejected by them, and sold for thirty Pieces of silver. Joseph was carried into Egypt;
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and so persection drove Christ into Egypt presently after he was born. Joseph was falsly accused and condemned: so was Christ. Josephs troubles ended in his advancement;
and so persecution drove christ into Egypt presently After he was born. Joseph was falsely accused and condemned: so was christ. Josephs Troubles ended in his advancement;
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so all the troubles of Christ, wrought for him a far more exceeding and eternall weight of glory: so all the Troubles of christ, wrought for him a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory:
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God having therefore highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name, for now Christ is sate down at the right hand of the Father; God having Therefore highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name, for now christ is sat down At the right hand of the Father;
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But especially in this, Joseph did type out Jesus Christ, that in that dreadfull lasting famine in Egypt, Joseph had the custody of all the corne in the land,
But especially in this, Joseph did type out jesus christ, that in that dreadful lasting famine in Egypt, Joseph had the custody of all the corn in the land,
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and he had the issuing out of all the Provision for bread, in all the land of Egypt: So the Lord Jesus is the Lord Keeper of all that store of grace, with which believers are furnished, which grace is given to help them in time of need.
and he had the issuing out of all the Provision for bred, in all the land of Egypt: So the Lord jesus is the Lord Keeper of all that store of grace, with which believers Are furnished, which grace is given to help them in time of need.
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Jesus Christ hath the Key of David, he hath the Key of the treasury of grace.
jesus christ hath the Key of David, he hath the Key of the treasury of grace.
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3. Another type of Jesus Christ was Ioshua, who gave unto Israel entrance and possession of the good land of Canaan. He will give grace and glory,
3. another type of jesus christ was Ioshua, who gave unto Israel Entrance and possession of the good land of Canaan. He will give grace and glory,
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and no good thing will be withhold from them that walk uprightly. Our Jesus gives his people a better rest then ever Ioshua brought Israel unto. and no good thing will be withhold from them that walk uprightly. Our jesus gives his people a better rest then ever Ioshua brought Israel unto.
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4. Another type of Christ was the Candlestick of the tabernacle, the seven lamps whereof did give light unto the whole tabernacle.
4. another type of christ was the Candlestick of the tabernacle, the seven lamps whereof did give Light unto the Whole tabernacle.
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Now these seven lamps, what did they type out but the graces of the Spirit of Christ,
Now these seven lamps, what did they type out but the graces of the Spirit of christ,
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for so it is said, that there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God.
for so it is said, that there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which Are the seven spirits of God.
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The Holy Ghost and the graces of it, being so described by seven spirits in this regard, The Holy Ghost and the graces of it, being so described by seven spirits in this regard,
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because of the variety and protection of that grace which is in the Lord Jesus, and by his Spirit communicated to all his members.
Because of the variety and protection of that grace which is in the Lord jesus, and by his Spirit communicated to all his members.
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3. The third proof of this doctrine may be drawn from the consideration of those clear testimonies of this truth in the New Testament.
3. The third proof of this Doctrine may be drawn from the consideration of those clear testimonies of this truth in the New Testament.
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St. John speaks thus of Christ that of his fulnesse we have received, and grace for grace.
Saint John speaks thus of christ that of his fullness we have received, and grace for grace.
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In Christ there is not only plenty, but bounty; not only an abundance of all grace, but a redundance of grace. In christ there is not only plenty, but bounty; not only an abundance of all grace, but a redundance of grace.
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Christians have the fulnesse of a vessel, but Christ hath the fulnesse of a fountain. Take a drop of water out of a vessel,
Christians have the fullness of a vessel, but christ hath the fullness of a fountain. Take a drop of water out of a vessel,
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and it is not so full as before, but draw as much water as you please out of the Well of the water of life,
and it is not so full as before, but draw as much water as you please out of the Well of the water of life,
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and there is no want of water.
and there is no want of water.
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From Christ we receive grace for grace, that is, say some, the grace of the New Testament, added to that grace which was revealed under the Old Testament.
From christ we receive grace for grace, that is, say Some, the grace of the New Testament, added to that grace which was revealed under the Old Testament.
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Or grace for grace, that is, say others, a perfection of grace according to the Perfection that is in Christ. Or grace for grace, that is, say Others, a perfection of grace according to the Perfection that is in christ.
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As in a natural generation, the childe doth receive from his Father limme for limme, and part for part:
As in a natural generation, the child does receive from his Father limb for limb, and part for part:
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so in this spiritual regeneration, Jesus Christ (the everlasting Father) doth give grace for grace.
so in this spiritual regeneration, jesus christ (the everlasting Father) does give grace for grace.
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Or you may understand this expression grace for grace, that Jesus Christ is not only the Author of grace, Or you may understand this expression grace for grace, that jesus christ is not only the Author of grace,
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but gives grace for grace, that is, one grace after another, grace upon grace; the being of grace,
but gives grace for grace, that is, one grace After Another, grace upon grace; the being of grace,
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and the increase of grace are both from Christ.
and the increase of grace Are both from christ.
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This also appears that Christ is the Author and bestower of all grace, by that ordinary prayer wherewith the Apostle doth usually close up his Epistles, The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
This also appears that christ is the Author and bestower of all grace, by that ordinary prayer wherewith the Apostle does usually close up his Epistles, The grace of our Lord jesus christ be with you all.
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The like Prayer we have to the Romans, to the Galatians, brethren The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
The like Prayer we have to the Roman, to the Galatians, brothers The grace of our Lord jesus christ be with your Spirit.
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So also in the close of the Epistles to the Philippians, Thessalonians, and to Timothy, Grace be with thee. Amen. So also in the close of the Epistles to the Philippians, Thessalonians, and to Timothy, Grace be with thee. Amen.
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All this is to note that Jesus Christ is the fountain from whence, and the Conduit by whom all grace is conveyed unto believers. All this is to note that jesus christ is the fountain from whence, and the Conduit by whom all grace is conveyed unto believers.
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As in the vision that the Prophet Zechary saw, There were two Olive Branches, which through the two golden Pipes, did empty the golden oyle out of themselves: As in the vision that the Prophet Zechariah saw, There were two Olive Branches, which through the two golden Pipes, did empty the golden oil out of themselves:
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So Jesus Christ, that true Olive tree, doth drop and distil grace upon his Church, whereby they receive from his fulnesse grace for grace.
So jesus christ, that true Olive tree, does drop and distil grace upon his Church, whereby they receive from his fullness grace for grace.
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But in giving this honour unto Christ, do you not derogate from God the Father, when you say that all grace is from Christ?
But in giving this honour unto christ, do you not derogate from God the Father, when you say that all grace is from christ?
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1. It is no derogation to God the Father to ascribe this unto Christ, because it pleased the Father, that in him should all fulness dwell.
1. It is no derogation to God the Father to ascribe this unto christ, Because it pleased the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell.
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2. And beside, Christ and the Father are one.
2. And beside, christ and the Father Are one.
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In saying all grace is from Christ, we also say all is from the Father too; In saying all grace is from christ, we also say all is from the Father too;
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and in saying it is from the Father, we say it is from Christ too. and in saying it is from the Father, we say it is from christ too.
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And therefore it is an ordinary prayer prefixed in the beginning of most of the Epistles; And Therefore it is an ordinary prayer prefixed in the beginning of most of the Epistles;
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Grace be unto you, from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be unto you, from God the Father, and from our Lord jesus christ.
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So that in the subscription, and in the inscription of each Epistle, grace is ascribed to God the Son, but so as not excluding God the Father, So that in the subscription, and in the inscription of each Epistle, grace is ascribed to God the Son, but so as not excluding God the Father,
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and to God the Father not excluding the Son.
and to God the Father not excluding the Son.
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3. And then again, Jesus Christ is commissionated and designed by the Father, to give out grace to his people:
3. And then again, jesus christ is commissionated and designed by the Father, to give out grace to his people:
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for so Christ speaks of himself, I came down from heaven, not to do mine own wil,
for so christ speaks of himself, I Come down from heaven, not to do mine own will,
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but the wil of him that sent me. but the will of him that sent me.
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Now it is the will of God, that from Christ believers should receive both justifying and sanctifying grace.
Now it is the will of God, that from christ believers should receive both justifying and sanctifying grace.
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Our sanctification is Gods Will, and Christ came to fulfil that will of God: Our sanctification is God's Will, and christ Come to fulfil that will of God:
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for so speaks the Apostle, Sacrifice and offering, and burnt-offerings, and offering for sin, thou wouldest not,
for so speaks the Apostle, Sacrifice and offering, and Burnt offerings, and offering for since, thou Wouldst not,
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neither hast pleasure therein, then said I, Lo, I come to do thy will (Ob God;) by which Will we are sanctified, through the offering of the body of Iesus Christ once for all. neither haste pleasure therein, then said I, Lo, I come to do thy will (Ob God;) by which Will we Are sanctified, through the offering of the body of Iesus christ once for all.
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So that the Will of God the Father, and the Will of Jesus Christ are the same in the bestowing of grace.
So that the Will of God the Father, and the Will of jesus christ Are the same in the bestowing of grace.
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Jesus Christ received a commission from God the Father, to bestow grace upon his people;
jesus christ received a commission from God the Father, to bestow grace upon his people;
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and will you see how that Commission runs, you shal finde it in the Prophet Isaiah; The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
and will you see how that Commission runs, you shall find it in the Prophet Isaiah; The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
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because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek, he hath sent me to binde up the breken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the Captives,
Because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek, he hath sent me to bind up the breken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the Captives,
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and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. and the opening of the prison to them that Are bound.
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Christ had a Commission under his Fathers hand and Seale, For him hath the father sealed:
christ had a Commission under his Father's hand and Seal, For him hath the father sealed:
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Joseph received authority from Pharaoh, and it was no dishonour to Pharaoh that Ieseph was commissionated to issue out all the stores of corne to the Egyptians in the time of that famine:Joseph received Authority from Pharaoh, and it was no dishonour to Pharaoh that Joseph was commissionated to issue out all the stores of corn to the egyptians in the time of that famine:
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no more is it any dishonour to the Father, that Jesus Christ doth bestow and convey grace upon believers.
no more is it any dishonour to the Father, that jesus christ does bestow and convey grace upon believers.
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But doth not this put the Spirit out of office, who is called the holy Spirit,
But does not this put the Spirit out of office, who is called the holy Spirit,
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and the Spirit of grace, because he doth work grace and holinesse in the hearts of the People of God?
and the Spirit of grace, Because he does work grace and holiness in the hearts of the People of God?
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What Christ is said to work, that the holy Spirit also doth; because by the Spirit of God Christ worketh.
What christ is said to work, that the holy Spirit also does; Because by the Spirit of God christ works.
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It is a good rule, that the works of the blessed Trinity ad extra are undivided, all those works which are external,
It is a good Rule, that the works of the blessed Trinity ad extra Are undivided, all those works which Are external,
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and relative to the creatures, as to create, preserve, redeem, sanctifie, &c. are in respect of the things wrought equally common to all the Persons of the blessed Trinity.
and relative to the creatures, as to create, preserve, Redeem, sanctify, etc. Are in respect of the things wrought equally Common to all the Persons of the blessed Trinity.
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So that we may say, whatsoever things that the Father doth, those things doe the Son likewise, and those things also doth the Holy Ghost;
So that we may say, whatsoever things that the Father does, those things do the Son likewise, and those things also does the Holy Ghost;
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the work of Sanctification is equally ascribed unto all the Persons. God the Father sanctifies his people.
the work of Sanctification is equally ascribed unto all the Persons. God the Father Sanctifies his people.
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God the Son doth sanctifie his members, for he is their sanctifications. He loved the Church,
God the Son does sanctify his members, for he is their sanctifications. He loved the Church,
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and gave himselfe for it, that he might sanctifie and cleanse it, with the washing of water through the Word. and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it, with the washing of water through the Word.
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And yet the work of Sanctification is most frequently ascribed to the Holy Ghost; And yet the work of Sanctification is most frequently ascribed to the Holy Ghost;
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Goodnesse, Righteousness and Truth, and indeed all grace being called the fruit of the Spirit; and the Spirit is called the Spirit of grace and supplication, goodness, Righteousness and Truth, and indeed all grace being called the fruit of the Spirit; and the Spirit is called the Spirit of grace and supplication,
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and the Spirit of holinesse and sanctification. So our Regeneration is ascribed unto God the Father. and the Spirit of holiness and sanctification. So our Regeneration is ascribed unto God the Father.
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again to a lively hope. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Iesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again to a lively hope.
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And so also we are the children of Christ by Regeneration, for in this respect Christ is called the Father of Eternity. Behold (saith the Prophet in the name of Christ) I and the children which thou hast given me; And so also we Are the children of christ by Regeneration, for in this respect christ is called the Father of Eternity. Behold (Says the Prophet in the name of christ) I and the children which thou hast given me;
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and that there the Prophet speaks of Christ, is cleare from the application of it to him in the Epistle to the Hebrews. Behold I and the children which God hath given me. and that there the Prophet speaks of christ, is clear from the application of it to him in the Epistle to the Hebrews. Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
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Neither is the Holy Ghost excluded from this working of grace & regeneration in us,
Neither is the Holy Ghost excluded from this working of grace & regeneration in us,
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for Christ tels Nicodemus, that except a man be born again, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdome of God.
for christ tells Nicodemus, that except a man be born again, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.
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So it is said, that God the Father blessed Abraham; and yet the blessing of Abraham came upon the Gentiles through Christ, that they might receive the promise of the Spirit. By all which instances it doth appear, that though there are divers•ties of gifts, So it is said, that God the Father blessed Abraham; and yet the blessing of Abraham Come upon the Gentiles through christ, that they might receive the promise of the Spirit. By all which instances it does appear, that though there Are divers•ties of Gifts,
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yet the same Spirit, and though there are differences of administrations, yet the same Lord Jesus Christ, the Author of all grace through the holy Spirit.
yet the same Spirit, and though there Are differences of administrations, yet the same Lord jesus christ, the Author of all grace through the holy Spirit.
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2. The reason and ground of this, why Jesus Christ is the Author, Purchaser and conveyer of grace to his People, is,
2. The reason and ground of this, why jesus christ is the Author, Purchaser and conveyer of grace to his People, is,
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1. Because God the Father hath appointed Jesus Christ, as Mediatour, to transact the great work of sanctifying and saving his Elect.
1. Because God the Father hath appointed jesus christ, as Mediator, to transact the great work of sanctifying and Saving his Elect.
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2. Because by this shall the reproach be rowled away from Christ, who in his life time was reputed the greatest of all Male-factors, and accordingly suffered death.
2. Because by this shall the reproach be rolled away from christ, who in his life time was reputed the greatest of all Malefactors, and accordingly suffered death.
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They were wont to say, can any good come 〈 ◊ 〉 of Nazareth? God hath therefore given him a name above all names, that he should not only be anointed with oyl above his fellows, by his receiving the Spirit without measure, but that the oyl that was poured upon the head of our High-Priest should run down upon the skirts of his garments;
They were wont to say, can any good come 〈 ◊ 〉 of Nazareth? God hath Therefore given him a name above all names, that he should not only be anointed with oil above his Fellows, by his receiving the Spirit without measure, but that the oil that was poured upon the head of our High-Priest should run down upon the skirts of his garments;
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and that grace which was abundant in him, should also be redundant to his Church, and run down, and diffuse it self to all his members.
and that grace which was abundant in him, should also be redundant to his Church, and run down, and diffuse it self to all his members.
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3. To manifest that Jesus Christ was the second Adam, and came into the world to repaire the breaches which the sin of the first Adam had made.
3. To manifest that jesus christ was the second Adam, and Come into the world to repair the Breaches which the since of the First Adam had made.
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For by the fall we did not only contract upon our selves the guilt of Adams sin, to take off which we have need of the righteousnesse of Christ imputed,
For by the fallen we did not only contract upon our selves the guilt of Adams since, to take off which we have need of the righteousness of christ imputed,
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but we have drawn upon our selves the filthinesse and pollution of sin, to take away the power whereof, only the grace, holinesse,
but we have drawn upon our selves the filthiness and pollution of since, to take away the power whereof, only the grace, holiness,
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and inherent righteousnesse of Christ imputed to us doth avail: and as the first Adam was the Author and conveyer both of the guilt, filthinesse,
and inherent righteousness of christ imputed to us does avail: and as the First Adam was the Author and conveyer both of the guilt, filthiness,
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and punishments of sin to his posterity; so Jesus Christ the second Adam conveighs the life of grace into all his.
and punishments of since to his posterity; so jesus christ the second Adam conveys the life of grace into all his.
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As the first Adam was the author to communicate natural life, as he was made a living soule;
As the First Adam was the author to communicate natural life, as he was made a living soul;
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so the second Adam did communicate the spiritual life of grace as he was made a quickuing spirit. From the first Adam by natural generation and propagation, we receive corruption for corruption; so the second Adam did communicate the spiritual life of grace as he was made a quickuing Spirit. From the First Adam by natural generation and propagation, we receive corruption for corruption;
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so from the second Adam we receive grace for grace. 1. Vse of this Doctrine is for Confutation.
so from the second Adam we receive grace for grace. 1. Use of this Doctrine is for Confutation.
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1. Of the Socinians errour, who say that all grace in Christ, whether his active or passive righteousnesse, was only to qualifie his person,
1. Of the socinians error, who say that all grace in christ, whither his active or passive righteousness, was only to qualify his person,
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and to merit his own glorification, without any reference unto us, unlesse as an exemplar or patterne.
and to merit his own glorification, without any Referente unto us, unless as an exemplar or pattern.
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But this opinion is sufficiently confuted by this Doctrine, by which hath been shown, that as all our grace is from Christ,
But this opinion is sufficiently confuted by this Doctrine, by which hath been shown, that as all our grace is from christ,
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so that abundance of grace that is in Christ is for us.
so that abundance of grace that is in christ is for us.
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As the woman hath abundance of milk in her brest, not for her self, but for her childe;
As the woman hath abundance of milk in her breast, not for her self, but for her child;
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and the Sun hath abundance of light, not for it self, but for the world:
and the Sun hath abundance of Light, not for it self, but for the world:
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So Jesus Christ is full of grace and truth, but this fulnesse is in order to the filling of his members.
So jesus christ is full of grace and truth, but this fullness is in order to the filling of his members.
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As in the natural body there are some special parts, that do stand as officers unto all the rest;
As in the natural body there Are Some special parts, that do stand as Officers unto all the rest;
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the stomack receives much meat, not for it self, but that it might communicate it to all the members;
the stomach receives much meat, not for it self, but that it might communicate it to all the members;
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the head hath the senses seated in it, not for it self, but for the whole body:
the head hath the Senses seated in it, not for it self, but for the Whole body:
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So it is in the mystical body, whereof Christ is the head;
So it is in the mystical body, whereof christ is the head;
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the abundance of grace, which is treasured up in Christ, is in order to supply every member with grace.
the abundance of grace, which is treasured up in christ, is in order to supply every member with grace.
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For their sakes (saith Christ himself of his elect,) I sanctifie my selfe; that they also might be sanctified through the truth. For their sakes (Says christ himself of his elect,) I sanctify my self; that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
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Some do refer this to Christ, being set apart to the office of Mediatour, that it was not for his own sake,
some do refer this to christ, being Set apart to the office of Mediator, that it was not for his own sake,
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but for the sake of his members, and though there be grace enough in Christ to qualifie his person,
but for the sake of his members, and though there be grace enough in christ to qualify his person,
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yet also there is grace enough in him to justifie our persons too, and sanctifie our natures.
yet also there is grace enough in him to justify our Persons too, and sanctify our nature's.
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2. This also reproves the errour, pride and folly of the Pelagians, Papists and Arminians, who derogate from God, and arrogate to themselves.
2. This also reproves the error, pride and folly of the Pelagians, Papists and Arminians, who derogate from God, and arrogate to themselves.
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These people like Sampson, have lost their spiritual strength, but do not, will not know that it is departed from them;
These people like Sampson, have lost their spiritual strength, but do not, will not know that it is departed from them;
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They are poor, and yet are proud, and while they are setting up the praeise of nature, they do prove themselves the enemies of grace.
They Are poor, and yet Are proud, and while they Are setting up the praeise of nature, they do prove themselves the enemies of grace.
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Alas, while they boast of a liberum arbitrium, they have cause to bewail a servum arbitrium, a• Luther calls it.
Alas, while they boast of a liberum Arbitrium, they have cause to bewail a servum Arbitrium, a• Luther calls it.
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It is true, man by the fall did not lose the faculty it self, but he hath lost the rectitude of it.
It is true, man by the fallen did not loose the faculty it self, but he hath lost the rectitude of it.
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And yet proud man will be like the spider, spinning out a thread of his own,
And yet proud man will be like the spider, spinning out a thread of his own,
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and thinking to climbe up to heaven by threads spun out of his own bowels,
and thinking to climb up to heaven by threads spun out of his own bowels,
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but let such who rejoyce in this Mihi soli debeo, take heed at last, that his hope be not cut off,
but let such who rejoice in this Mihi soli Debow, take heed At last, that his hope be not Cut off,
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and that his trust become like a spiders web. Alas poor proud wretch!and that his trust become like a spiders web. Alas poor proud wretch!
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who made thee to differ? Grevincovius the Arminian makes this proud answer to the Apostles question, I my self made my self to differ.
who made thee to differ? Grevincovius the Arminian makes this proud answer to the Apostles question, I my self made my self to differ.
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This is Divinity much like that of the Heathens.
This is Divinity much like that of the heathens.
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Seneca said, That we live, this is of God, but that we live well, that's of our selves. Senecca said, That we live, this is of God, but that we live well, that's of our selves.
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And Cicero hath also this saying, and he tells us it is the judgment of all men, That prosperity and sccesse is from God,
And Cicero hath also this saying, and he tells us it is the judgement of all men, That Prosperity and sccesse is from God,
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and must be sought of God, but wisdom that is gotten by our selves, which gave Augustine occasion to passe this censure upon him;and must be sought of God, but Wisdom that is got by our selves, which gave Augustine occasion to pass this censure upon him;
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•icero in endeavouring to make men free, he made them sacrilegious. •icero in endeavouring to make men free, he made them sacrilegious.
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But let us take heed of this proud leaven of Arminianisme, and learn from hence to be convinced of the emptinesse and insufficiency of our nature to any supernaturall good. For alas!
But let us take heed of this proud leaven of Arminianism, and Learn from hence to be convinced of the emptiness and insufficiency of our nature to any supernatural good. For alas!
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We are not sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of our selves, but our sufficiency is of God. We Are not sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of our selves, but our sufficiency is of God.
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We have no grace but what we receive from Christ, And grace is no way grace unlesse it be every way free.
We have no grace but what we receive from christ, And grace is no Way grace unless it be every Way free.
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We have little reason to boast of the freedome of our will to any thing that is spiritually good,
We have little reason to boast of the freedom of our will to any thing that is spiritually good,
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because our wil is not free til it be by grace made free. We have no power to become the sons of God, till it be given us to believe on his name,
Because our will is not free till it be by grace made free. We have no power to become the Sons of God, till it be given us to believe on his name,
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and such are born not of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. and such Are born not of the Flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
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XV. Sermon At Lawrence Jury, London. April 27. 1651. This was the last Sermon that ever Mr. Love preached. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
XV. Sermon At Lawrence Jury, London. April 27. 1651. This was the last Sermon that ever Mr. Love preached. 2 TIM. 2. 1. — My son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus.
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FRom the last clause in this text, viz. Grace that is in Christ Jesus, we have gathered this observation, that
FRom the last clause in this text, viz. Grace that is in christ jesus, we have gathered this observation, that
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All those measures of grace whereof beli•vers are partakers, they doe receive them in and from Jesus Christ.
All those measures of grace whereof beli•vers Are partakers, they do receive them in and from jesus christ.
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That this is so, we have proved, not onely by the types of the Old Testament,
That this is so, we have proved, not only by the types of the Old Testament,
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but also by the expresse testimony of the New Testament, and have also given the grounds and reasons of this point, with some Application, by way of reproofe and confutation of the Arminian and Socinian errours.
but also by the express testimony of the New Testament, and have also given the grounds and Reasons of this point, with Some Application, by Way of reproof and confutation of the Arminian and Socinian errors.
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It remains we make some further Application of this point, and so conclude the whole discourse.
It remains we make Some further Application of this point, and so conclude the Whole discourse.
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2. Vse is by way of exhortation unto these duties following.
2. Use is by Way of exhortation unto these duties following.
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1. Dost thou receive all thy grace from Jesus Christ, then labour to be humble in the acknowledgement of this.
1. Dost thou receive all thy grace from jesus christ, then labour to be humble in the acknowledgement of this.
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Let the consideration and conscientious application of this doctrine, quell all boasting in us of any excellency received.
Let the consideration and conscientious application of this Doctrine, quell all boasting in us of any excellency received.
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Our wisdom, righteousnesse, and sanctification, and redemption, are all from Christ, and therefore he that gloryeth let him glory in the Lord. Our Wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption, Are all from christ, and Therefore he that Glorieth let him glory in the Lord.
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Consider, who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it,
Consider, who makes thee to differ from Another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it,
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why didst thou glory as if thou hadst not received it? Who but a proud foole would magnifie himselfe in that, which either another giveth him, why didst thou glory as if thou Hadst not received it? Who but a proud fool would magnify himself in that, which either Another gives him,
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or another hath done for him.
or Another hath done for him.
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We count it an odious pride and folly in a man to boast himselfe of that which another hath done.
We count it an odious pride and folly in a man to boast himself of that which Another hath done.
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And therefore the Apostle professeth, that he did not carry himselfe as those false teachers had done, who were crept into the Church of Corinth. saith the Apostle, We doe not boast of things beyond our measure, that is, of other mens labours,
And Therefore the Apostle Professes, that he did not carry himself as those false Teachers had done, who were crept into the Church of Corinth. Says the Apostle, We do not boast of things beyond our measure, that is, of other men's labours,
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nor boast in another mans line of things made ready to our hand. nor boast in Another men line of things made ready to our hand.
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Now all grace is made ready to our hands, and is onely the worke of Jesus Christ in us, who worketh all our works for us.
Now all grace is made ready to our hands, and is only the work of jesus christ in us, who works all our works for us.
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Ammianus Marcellinus tels us of one Lampadius, a great person in Rome, who in all parts of the City, where other men had bestowed cost in building, he would set up his own name, not as a Repairer of the work, but as the chiefe Builder. Ammianus Marcellinus tells us of one Lampadius, a great person in Room, who in all parts of the city, where other men had bestowed cost in building, he would Set up his own name, not as a Repairer of the work, but as the chief Builder.
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Such folly are they guilty of, who wil set their owne names before Gods, over the work of grace in their own souls.
Such folly Are they guilty of, who will Set their own names before God's, over the work of grace in their own Souls.
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Oh remember that boasting is excluded by the law of faith. O Remember that boasting is excluded by the law of faith.
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Faith is that grace which emptieth the creature of all its conceited excellencies, and faith is that grace which wil give God the praise of the glory of all his grace.
Faith is that grace which emptieth the creature of all its conceited excellencies, and faith is that grace which will give God the praise of the glory of all his grace.
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Shall the groom of the stable boast of his masters horses? and the Stage-player of his borrowed robes? shall the mud wall be proud that the Sun-shines upon it? We must say of all the good that is in us,
Shall the groom of the stable boast of his Masters Horses? and the Stage-player of his borrowed robes? shall the mud wall be proud that the Sunshines upon it? We must say of all the good that is in us,
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as the young man said to the Prophet of his hatchet, Alas Master, it was borrowed.
as the young man said to the Prophet of his hatchet, Alas Master, it was borrowed.
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The Church of God is compared to the Moon. Now all the light which the Moon giveth to the world, she doth but distribute what is lent her;
The Church of God is compared to the Moon. Now all the Light which the Moon gives to the world, she does but distribute what is lent her;
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all our graces and the shining of them, whereby our light is seen before men, is but a borrowed light from the Sun of righteousnesse. all our graces and the shining of them, whereby our Light is seen before men, is but a borrowed Light from the Sun of righteousness.
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David sets us an excellent pattern, when he makes that humble acknowledgement: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel our Father, for ever and ever. David sets us an excellent pattern, when he makes that humble acknowledgement: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel our Father, for ever and ever.
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Thin• (Oh Lord) is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty, for all that is in heaven or in earth is earth is thine;
Thin• (O Lord) is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty, for all that is in heaven or in earth is earth is thine;
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thine is the Kingdom (Oh Lord) and thou art exalted as head above all.
thine is the Kingdom (O Lord) and thou art exalted as head above all.
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Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all:
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou Reignest over all:
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and in thine hand is power and might, and in thy hand is to make great,
and in thine hand is power and might, and in thy hand is to make great,
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and to give strength unto all. Now therefore our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.
and to give strength unto all. Now Therefore our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.
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But who am I, and what is my people, that we should offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee,
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should offer so willingly After this sort? for all things come of thee,
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and of thine own have we given thee, Oh Lord our God all this store that we have prepared to build thee an house for thine own name, commeth of thine hand, and is all thine own; and of thine own have we given thee, O Lord our God all this store that we have prepared to built thee an house for thine own name, comes of thine hand, and is all thine own;
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which is an excellent pattern of humility after inlargement in duty.
which is an excellent pattern of humility After enlargement in duty.
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David and the people had offered both bountifully and willingly towards the house of God, the Lord had enlarged both their hearts and their hands.David and the people had offered both bountifully and willingly towards the house of God, the Lord had enlarged both their hearts and their hands.
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Now all they did for God, is here ascribed to Gods grace and bounty towards them.
Now all they did for God, is Here ascribed to God's grace and bounty towards them.
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It is excellent humility to ascribe our enlargement of Gods service, to the enlargement of Gods grace towards us;
It is excellent humility to ascribe our enlargement of God's service, to the enlargement of God's grace towards us;
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the way to have grace increased, is humbly to acknowledge from whence we receive every grace.
the Way to have grace increased, is humbly to acknowledge from whence we receive every grace.
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2. Ascribe unto Jesus Christ the glory of all the grace you have been made partakers of.
2. Ascribe unto jesus christ the glory of all the grace you have been made partakers of.
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Thus did Paul upon all occasions, I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I,
Thus did Paul upon all occasions, I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I,
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but the grace of God which was in me, and by the grace of God I am what I am.
but the grace of God which was in me, and by the grace of God I am what I am.
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I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God. I live, yet not I, but christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God.
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It was wel done of that good and faithfull servant to say, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds;
It was well done of that good and faithful servant to say, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds;
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he doth not say, Lord, my pains, but thy pound hath gained. When we give God the glory of his grace, God wil give us the comfort and increase of our grace. he does not say, Lord, my pains, but thy pound hath gained. When we give God the glory of his grace, God will give us the Comfort and increase of our grace.
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Learn therefore to ascribe unto Christ, the initial, progressive, & consummative work of grace in your souls, Jesus Christ only, who hath begun a good work in you, wil perform it until his own day.
Learn Therefore to ascribe unto christ, the initial, progressive, & consummative work of grace in your Souls, jesus christ only, who hath begun a good work in you, will perform it until his own day.
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Jesus Christ is the author and finis•er of our faith. jesus christ is the author and finis•er of our faith.
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He is the Alpha and the Omega. And therefore the Apostle prayes, The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Jesus Christ, He is the Alpha and the Omega. And Therefore the Apostle prays, The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his Eternal glory by jesus christ,
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after that ye have suffered awhile, make you perfect, stablish• strengthen, and settle you. After that you have suffered awhile, make you perfect, stablish• strengthen, and settle you.
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Grace is rather like Manna that comes from heaven, then the Corn that grows out of the earth. Grace is inspired from heaven. Grace is rather like Manna that comes from heaven, then the Corn that grows out of the earth. Grace is inspired from heaven.
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Gifts and parts are acquired by industry and pains here on earth.
Gifts and parts Are acquired by industry and pains Here on earth.
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What God said by way of comparison between Canaan and Egypt, is very applicable to this purpose.
What God said by Way of comparison between Canaan and Egypt, is very applicable to this purpose.
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For thus the Lord speaks to Israel, The Land whether thou goest in to possesse it, is not as the Land of Egypt, whence tho• camest out, where thou sowest thy seed,
For thus the Lord speaks to Israel, The Land whither thou goest in to possess it, is not as the Land of Egypt, whence tho• camest out, where thou sowest thy seed,
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and waterest it with thy foot, as a garden of hearbs, but the Land whither ye goe to possesse it, is a land of hils and valleys,
and waterest it with thy foot, as a garden of herbs, but the Land whither you go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys,
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and drinketh water of the rain of heaven, a land which the Lord thy God careth for. and Drinketh water of the rain of heaven, a land which the Lord thy God Careth for.
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Thus it is with grace and nature;
Thus it is with grace and nature;
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nature may be, and is improved with industry and pains, and is like Egypt, which might be watered by the foot, i.e. with digging gutters and trenches, which is the labour of the foot, to let in the streams of the river of Nilus, when he yeerly overflows his banks,
nature may be, and is improved with industry and pains, and is like Egypt, which might be watered by the foot, i.e. with digging gutters and Trenches, which is the labour of the foot, to let in the streams of the river of Nilus, when he yearly overflows his banks,
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but grace is like the rain from heaven, which onely falleth where God doth appoint, who causeth it to rain upon one City,
but grace is like the rain from heaven, which only falls where God does appoint, who Causes it to rain upon one city,
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and not upon another, and one piece is rained upon, and the piece whereupon it raineth not, withereth.
and not upon Another, and one piece is reigned upon, and the piece whereupon it rains not, withereth.
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3. Disclaim all merit and self-sufficiency, for so much as we arrogate to our own merit,
3. Disclaim all merit and self-sufficiency, for so much as we arrogate to our own merit,
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so much as we derogate from the free grace and mercy of God.
so much as we derogate from the free grace and mercy of God.
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If with Ephraim God hath enlarged his grace towards thee, that thou art like a green fig-tree, yet let God have the glory of all thy fruitfulnesse,
If with Ephraim God hath enlarged his grace towards thee, that thou art like a green Fig tree, yet let God have the glory of all thy fruitfulness,
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and let him say, from me is thy fruit found. Oh consider, that thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
and let him say, from me is thy fruit found. O Consider, that thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
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Say, Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name do we give the praise.
Say, Not unto us, Oh Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name do we give the praise.
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A gracious heart knows his own inability, and his own insufficiency and imperfection, that he is unable to overcome the least sin though never so small, to exercise any grace though never so weak, to perform the least duty, though never so easie:
A gracious heart knows his own inability, and his own insufficiency and imperfection, that he is unable to overcome the least since though never so small, to exercise any grace though never so weak, to perform the least duty, though never so easy:
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and as we have cause to acknowledge our inability, so also our sinfull imperfections;
and as we have cause to acknowledge our inability, so also our sinful imperfections;
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if God should enter into judgement with us, he might condemne us, not only for our worst sins, but for our best duties.
if God should enter into judgement with us, he might condemn us, not only for our worst Sins, but for our best duties.
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4. Have an eye to Jesus Christ; Look up to him the author and finisher of our faith.
4. Have an eye to jesus christ; Look up to him the author and finisher of our faith.
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The word looking unto, signifies in the original, such a looking unto, as that we look off those things which may divert our looking up to Jesus. The word looking unto, signifies in the original, such a looking unto, as that we look off those things which may divert our looking up to jesus.
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Labour (my beloved) to look still unto Christ as the author of grace, when you have the greatest exercise, or increase, or comfort of your grace.
Labour (my Beloved) to look still unto christ as the author of grace, when you have the greatest exercise, or increase, or Comfort of your grace.
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Say when thou hast the greatest strength of grace, as Iehoshaphat did, when he had that great strength of men 500000. Lord, we know not what to do, only our eyes are upon thee.
Say when thou hast the greatest strength of grace, as Jehoshaphat did, when he had that great strength of men 500000. Lord, we know not what to do, only our eyes Are upon thee.
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There are these three things which we should eye in Christs giving us grace. 1. How voluntarily and freely Jesus Christ doth issue out his grace to his people.
There Are these three things which we should eye in Christ giving us grace. 1. How voluntarily and freely jesus christ does issue out his grace to his people.
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Never did a mother more willingly give her child suck, when her breast• did ake and were ready to break,
Never did a mother more willingly give her child suck, when her breast• did ache and were ready to break,
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then Jesus Christ doth bestow grace upon his people.
then jesus christ does bestow grace upon his people.
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Christ doth not like a merchant sell his grace, but like a King freely bestow• all:
christ does not like a merchant fell his grace, but like a King freely bestow• all:
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see the tenor of the Covenant of grace how free it was, Ho, every 〈 ◊ 〉 that thirsteth, come ye to the waters,
see the tenor of the Covenant of grace how free it was, Ho, every 〈 ◊ 〉 that Thirsteth, come you to the waters,
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and he that hath no money, come ye, buy and eate, yea come, buy wine and milk, without money and without price.
and he that hath no money, come you, buy and eat, yea come, buy wine and milk, without money and without price.
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Let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely; Let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely;
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nothing is so free as grace: it is offered and is bestowed upon the freest termes imaginable.
nothing is so free as grace: it is offered and is bestowed upon the Freest terms imaginable.
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All that Christ requires, is but our receiving it. It is the delight of Christ to shew mercy, and bestow grace upon his people.
All that christ requires, is but our receiving it. It is the delight of christ to show mercy, and bestow grace upon his people.
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It is the meat of Christ to do the Will of God that sent him, and to finish his work.
It is the meat of christ to do the Will of God that sent him, and to finish his work.
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Never was man more willing to eat his meat when he is hungry, then Jesus Christ was to do good and bestow grace upon them that wanted it.
Never was man more willing to eat his meat when he is hungry, then jesus christ was to do good and bestow grace upon them that wanted it.
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So also it is said of Christ in Psal. 72. (which is clearly a prophesie of Jesus Christ) that he should come down like raine upon the mowen grasse, and as showers that water the earth.
So also it is said of christ in Psalm 72. (which is clearly a prophesy of jesus christ) that he should come down like rain upon the mowen grass, and as showers that water the earth.
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Now there is nothing comes down more sweetly and freely, then the rain upon a dry and thirsty ground.
Now there is nothing comes down more sweetly and freely, then the rain upon a dry and thirsty ground.
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2. Secondly, look unto Jesus the Author of grace, how irresistibly he doth communicate his grace.
2. Secondly, look unto jesus the Author of grace, how irresistibly he does communicate his grace.
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I will work, and who can let it? It's true, not only of Gods eternal deliverances, I will work, and who can let it? It's true, not only of God's Eternal Deliverances,
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but is as true of Gods working grace in the hearts of his people. Who shall let?
but is as true of God's working grace in the hearts of his people. Who shall let?
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1. Satan shall not, for though he be a strong man, and armed, and hath got possession,
1. Satan shall not, for though he be a strong man, and armed, and hath god possession,
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yet when Christ comes, he is NONLATINALPHABET, stronger then Satan. 2. Sin shall not be able to hinder Gods work of grace.
yet when christ comes, he is, Stronger then Satan. 2. since shall not be able to hinder God's work of grace.
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Grace shall be too hard for the strongest opposition, that is made against it.
Grace shall be too hard for the Strongest opposition, that is made against it.
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It is true, a man may and doth resist the grace of God, with a gainsaying and contradicting resistance,
It is true, a man may and does resist the grace of God, with a gainsaying and contradicting resistance,
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but not with an overcoming resistance.
but not with an overcoming resistance.
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3. Thirdly, look up to Jesus the bestower of grace, how proportionably he gives grace suitable,
3. Thirdly, look up to jesus the bestower of grace, how proportionably he gives grace suitable,
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and answerable to thy temptations and need.
and answerable to thy temptations and need.
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God divides to every one his grace •nd gifts, severally as he will, and yet he gives grace that shall be enough. God divides to every one his grace •nd Gifts, severally as he will, and yet he gives grace that shall be enough.
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My grace is sufficient for thee, said God to Paul, sufficient to quell corruptions, sufficient to repell temptation, sufficient to make thee wait upon me, •ill I give thee deliverance. My grace is sufficient for thee, said God to Paul, sufficient to quell corruptions, sufficient to repel temptation, sufficient to make thee wait upon me, •ill I give thee deliverance.
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5. Be exhorted to have recourse to Jesus Christ for supply of grace. Go to Jesus, and by the Prayer of faith approach to the Throne of grace,
5. Be exhorted to have recourse to jesus christ for supply of grace. Go to jesus, and by the Prayer of faith approach to the Throne of grace,
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and beg grace to help thee in time of need. Go unto God by Christ, and God through Christ will supply all your wants.
and beg grace to help thee in time of need. Go unto God by christ, and God through christ will supply all your Wants.
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My God, saith Paul to the Philippians, shall supply all your need, according to his riches in glory by Iesus Christ. My God, Says Paul to the Philippians, shall supply all your need, according to his riches in glory by Iesus christ.
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Go to this God, and expresse your selves before his throne, with sensible complaints, and earnest requests, say, Lord, seeing there is so much water in the fountain,
Go to this God, and express your selves before his throne, with sensible complaints, and earnest requests, say, Lord, seeing there is so much water in the fountain,
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why should my cisterne be empty? such fulnesse of grace in Christ, and so little grace in my heart? Lord, hast thou not gifts for men, yea for the rebellious also, and that's the worst that can be said of me,
why should my cistern be empty? such fullness of grace in christ, and so little grace in my heart? Lord, hast thou not Gifts for men, yea for the rebellious also, and that's the worst that can be said of me,
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and hast thou not a blessing for me also? 3. Vse of caution, though we say that all grace is in and from Christ.
and hast thou not a blessing for me also? 3. Use of caution, though we say that all grace is in and from christ.
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1. This should not cut off our endeavours after grace:
1. This should not Cut off our endeavours After grace:
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we should so earnestly labour to get grace, as if there were no way to have it but by our endeavours, we should so strive to get heaven, we should so earnestly labour to get grace, as if there were no Way to have it but by our endeavours, we should so strive to get heaven,
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as if it were to be gotten by by our fingers, by our own pains.
as if it were to be got by by our fingers, by our own pains.
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Gods promises and purposes of giving grace should rather quicken, and greaten, then any ways slacken our endeavours after grace.
God's promises and Purposes of giving grace should rather quicken, and greaten, then any ways slacken our endeavours After grace.
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See how the apostle makes Gods working grace in us, a ground why we should work:
See how the apostle makes God's working grace in us, a ground why we should work:
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Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Work out your own salvation with Fear and trembling, for it is God which works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
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And again, I know the thoughts that I think towards you (saith the Lord,) thoughts of peace,
And again, I know the thoughts that I think towards you (Says the Lord,) thoughts of peace,
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and not of evil, to give you an expected end; and not of evil, to give you an expected end;
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but see also how God joyns their duty with his promise, the means unto the end: Then shall ye call upon me,
but see also how God joins their duty with his promise, the means unto the end: Then shall you call upon me,
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and ye shal go, and pray unto me, and I wil hearken unto you. and you shall go, and pray unto me, and I will harken unto you.
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So also in the prophesie of Ezekiel, the Lord had promised to do great things for them, and then addes, Thus saith the Lord God, I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them.
So also in the prophesy of Ezekielem, the Lord had promised to do great things for them, and then adds, Thus Says the Lord God, I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them.
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Gods promise to David to build him an house, did not at all slack his prayer to God for that purpose;
God's promise to David to built him an house, did not At all slack his prayer to God for that purpose;
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for thus we finde David praying, Thou, O my God hast told thy servant, that thou wilt build him an house,
for thus we find David praying, Thou, Oh my God hast told thy servant, that thou wilt built him an house,
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therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee.
Therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee.
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And now Lord (thou art God, and hast promised this goodnesse to thy servant) now therefore let it please thee to blesse the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever,
And now Lord (thou art God, and hast promised this Goodness to thy servant) now Therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever,
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for thou blessest, O Lord, and it shall be blessed for ever. for thou blessest, Oh Lord, and it shall be blessed for ever.
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Thus also did Paul, By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace which was bestowed upon me, was not in vaine, Thus also did Paul, By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace which was bestowed upon me, was not in vain,
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but I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was in me. but I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was in me.
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See how he joyns Gods grace and his own indeavours together.
See how he joins God's grace and his own endeavours together.
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Thou must then so indeavour after grace, as if it were to be gotten by labour, and not bestowed by favour, yet when thou hast done all thou canst, thou must acknowledge grace to be free,
Thou must then so endeavour After grace, as if it were to be got by labour, and not bestowed by favour, yet when thou hast done all thou Canst, thou must acknowledge grace to be free,
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as if thou hadst not laboured at all.
as if thou Hadst not laboured At all.
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2. Though there be abundance of grace in Christ, yet let all such as have no interest in Christ, take heed how they flatter themselvs into a conceit, that they shall receive grace frō Christ;
2. Though there be abundance of grace in christ, yet let all such as have no Interest in christ, take heed how they flatter themselves into a conceit, that they shall receive grace from christ;
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Interest in the Person, gives communication of his grace.
Interest in the Person, gives communication of his grace.
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As it was in Christs Person, he could not have had those excellencies and attributes which were in God, had not his two natures humane and divine been personally united in him.
As it was in Christ Person, he could not have had those excellencies and attributes which were in God, had not his two nature's humane and divine been personally united in him.
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And therefore it is said by vertue of the hypostatical union, that in him, i. e.
And Therefore it is said by virtue of the hypostatical Union, that in him, i. e.
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in his Person, dwelleth all the fulnesse of the Godhead bodily. in his Person, dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
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So unlesse there be that mystical union between Christ and us, we could not be Partakers nor grow strong in the grace that is in Christ Iesus.
So unless there be that mystical Union between christ and us, we could not be Partakers nor grow strong in the grace that is in christ Iesus.
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Vnion is the ground of Communion, and therefore we read first of receiving Christ, and then afterwards of receiving of his fulnesse grace for grace. union is the ground of Communion, and Therefore we read First of receiving christ, and then afterwards of receiving of his fullness grace for grace.
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Though thou art near Christ by Profession, yet if thou art not one with Christ by faith, thou canst not receive any vertue from him.
Though thou art near christ by Profession, yet if thou art not one with christ by faith, thou Canst not receive any virtue from him.
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If a man tie food to any part of his body, it will not nourish him,
If a man tie food to any part of his body, it will not nourish him,
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because it is not received, concocted or concorporated; that only nourishes, which becomes one and the same substance with us.
Because it is not received, concocted or concorporated; that only Nourishes, which becomes one and the same substance with us.
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So we receive strength and increase of grace from Christ, as we are united unto him by faith Take a graft,
So we receive strength and increase of grace from christ, as we Are united unto him by faith Take a grafted,
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and tie it to a tree, and it brings forth no fruit, but let it be united unto a tree by implantation, then the graft growes fruitful:
and tie it to a tree, and it brings forth no fruit, but let it be united unto a tree by implantation, then the grafted grows fruitful:
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so without Christ, (or as it is in the Original) separate from Christ you can do nothing.
so without christ, (or as it is in the Original) separate from christ you can do nothing.
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He that by faith is not planted together in the likenesse of Christs death, shall never receive spiritual nourishment from him. He that by faith is not planted together in the likeness of Christ death, shall never receive spiritual nourishment from him.
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He that doth not abide in Christ, is cast forth as a Branch, he was never a true Branch, only seemed to be one.
He that does not abide in christ, is cast forth as a Branch, he was never a true Branch, only seemed to be one.
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Christ is a fountain of grace, but it is faith that draws out of this fountain, Christ is a treasury of grace,
christ is a fountain of grace, but it is faith that draws out of this fountain, christ is a treasury of grace,
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but it is faith that unlocks this treasury. By our communion with Christ we receive grace for grace.
but it is faith that unlocks this treasury. By our communion with christ we receive grace for grace.
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We are made by love, meeknesse and patience like unto Christ, but by faith we are made one with Christ;
We Are made by love, meekness and patience like unto christ, but by faith we Are made one with christ;
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and that Union is the cause of communion, and therefore Christlesse persons are gracelesse persons.
and that union is the cause of communion, and Therefore Christless Persons Are graceless Persons.
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3. If men want grace, yet let them know, that not Christ, but themselves are to blamed.
3. If men want grace, yet let them know, that not christ, but themselves Are too blamed.
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There is fulnesse in Christ, there is grace enough in Christ, in him there is fulnesse of sufficiency, of efficiency, and of redundancy;
There is fullness in christ, there is grace enough in christ, in him there is fullness of sufficiency, of efficiency, and of redundancy;
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but if a vessel be stopt, cast it into the Sea, and it will receive no water;
but if a vessel be stopped, cast it into the Sea, and it will receive no water;
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and the fault is in the vessel which is stopt, there is no want of water in the Sea. They that have the river-water or conduit-water come into their houses,
and the fault is in the vessel which is stopped, there is no want of water in the Sea. They that have the river-water or Conduit water come into their houses,
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if no water come, you must not conclude there is no water in th• river or fountain,
if no water come, you must not conclude there is no water in th• river or fountain,
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but that the Pipes are either stopt or broken; So it is, if ever you are straitened, you are straitned in your own bowels,
but that the Pipes Are either stopped or broken; So it is, if ever you Are straitened, you Are straitened in your own bowels,
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and not straitened in your God.
and not straitened in your God.
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If a house be dark, it is not for any want of light in the Sun,
If a house be dark, it is not for any want of Light in the Sun,
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but for want of windowes in the house:
but for want of windows in the house:
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So if thou wantest grace, it is not for want of grace in Christ, but for want of faith in thy soul, to draw and derive more grace from Christ.
So if thou Wantest grace, it is not for want of grace in christ, but for want of faith in thy soul, to draw and derive more grace from christ.
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4. Envy not the grace of God in others.
4. Envy not the grace of God in Others.
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Though Christ should bestow more grace on others then on thee, yet thy eye must not be evil, because he is good. Thou shouldst not have an envious eye, because Christ hath a bountiful hand. It is not only a fault in wicked men, to envy the grace that is in good men, Though christ should bestow more grace on Others then on thee, yet thy eye must not be evil, Because he is good. Thou Shouldst not have an envious eye, Because christ hath a bountiful hand. It is not only a fault in wicked men, to envy the grace that is in good men,
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as Cain envied Abel, because his sacrifice was accepted, and his own rejected, but also even good men are too apt to envy one another.
as Cain envied Abel, Because his sacrifice was accepted, and his own rejected, but also even good men Are too apt to envy one Another.
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Iosephs brethren envied their brother, because he was beloved of his father, and Peter (it is thought) envied Iohn the beloved disciple. Joseph's brothers envied their brother, Because he was Beloved of his father, and Peter (it is Thought) envied John the Beloved disciple.
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But take heed of envy, it's dishonourable to God, and often hinders us from receiving mercy and grace from God.
But take heed of envy, it's dishonourable to God, and often hinders us from receiving mercy and grace from God.
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To envy Christs dispensing of his grace, to whom and in what measure he pleases, is unbecoming a Christian;
To envy Christ dispensing of his grace, to whom and in what measure he Pleases, is unbecoming a Christian;
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to rejoyce in others happinesse, is to do as the Angels of heaven; to envy others good is like the devils in hell.
to rejoice in Others happiness, is to do as the Angels of heaven; to envy Others good is like the Devils in hell.
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Would a father take it well that his children fall out about their portions, which their father hath given them.
Would a father take it well that his children fallen out about their portions, which their father hath given them.
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God is absolutely free, to give one or two, or five talents, as he pleases,
God is absolutely free, to give one or two, or five Talents, as he Pleases,
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and if another have more grace then thou, yet be thankful for that grace thou hast, and envy no man.
and if Another have more grace then thou, yet be thankful for that grace thou hast, and envy no man.
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Lastly, Lessen not thy grace thou hast received. As there is no sin small, because it is an offence against the great God:
Lastly, Lessen not thy grace thou hast received. As there is no since small, Because it is an offence against the great God:
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so there is no grace little, because it comes from the great God. Unthankfulnesse hinders this oyl from running.
so there is no grace little, Because it comes from the great God. Unthankfulness hinders this oil from running.
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As a man must not be contented with the greatest measure of grace, so he must not be unthankful for the least measure of grace.
As a man must not be contented with the greatest measure of grace, so he must not be unthankful for the least measure of grace.
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Consider, it is Jesus Christ that hath begun the work of grace:
Consider, it is jesus christ that hath begun the work of grace:
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that there is some little good wrought in thee, is the work of Christ, and he that hath begun a good work will also finish it;
that there is Some little good wrought in thee, is the work of christ, and he that hath begun a good work will also finish it;
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he that hath given grace a being in thy soul, will also strengthen thee with strength in thy soul, and perfect what concerneth thee.
he that hath given grace a being in thy soul, will also strengthen thee with strength in thy soul, and perfect what concerns thee.
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Do not thou thy self quench the flax that begins to smoak, nor break the reed that is bruised,
Do not thou thy self quench the flax that begins to smoke, nor break the reed that is Bruised,
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but be thankful to Christ that hath handled this smoaking flax, and wait upon him, who wil so accomplish his work, that he will send forth judgement unto victory.
but be thankful to christ that hath handled this smoking flax, and wait upon him, who will so accomplish his work, that he will send forth judgement unto victory.
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A Funeral Sermon preached by Mr Love at the Funeral of Mistris B. at Lowrence Ju•y London. April 29. 1651. being the last Sermon that ever he preached JOB 30. 23. For I know that thou wilt bring me to death,
A Funeral Sermon preached by Mr Love At the Funeral of Mistress B. At Lowrence Ju•y London. April 29. 1651. being the last Sermon that ever he preached JOB 30. 23. For I know that thou wilt bring me to death,
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and to the house appointed for all living. IN the handling of these words 'tis needfull I should dispatch these two things. 1. Give you the scope.
and to the house appointed for all living. IN the handling of these words it's needful I should dispatch these two things. 1. Give you the scope.
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2. The sense of the words.
2. The sense of the words.
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For the first, the scope of the words, because they are usher'd in with an illative or causal particle (For) which carries a reference to somewhat that goeth before,
For the First, the scope of the words, Because they Are ushered in with an illative or causal particle (For) which carries a Referente to somewhat that Goes before,
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and that you may distinctly take notice of the reference, you must look back to the 18. verse of this chapter, there Iob tells you of a strong disease under which he laboured, By the great force of my disease is my garment changed, it hind•th me about as the collar of my coat.
and that you may distinctly take notice of the Referente, you must look back to the 18. verse of this chapter, there Job tells you of a strong disease under which he laboured, By the great force of my disease is my garment changed, it hind•th me about as the collar of my coat.
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It seemes the disease was so strong upon him, it even strangled his breath, it was as a collar about his neck, upon the sense of this his disease, he breaks out into this holy meditation, For I know that thou wilt bring me to death,
It seems the disease was so strong upon him, it even strangled his breath, it was as a collar about his neck, upon the sense of this his disease, he breaks out into this holy meditation, For I know that thou wilt bring me to death,
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and to the house appointed for all living. and to the house appointed for all living.
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Now take a hint from the scope and context, that sieknesses and diseases they should be remembrancers of us about our dying.
Now take a hint from the scope and context, that sieknesses and diseases they should be remembrancers of us about our dying.
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Sick men should alwayes think with themselves they are dying men, and they that die daily, need not fear dying suddenly.
Sick men should always think with themselves they Are dying men, and they that die daily, need not Fear dying suddenly.
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So I come to the sense of the words, I know. It is not to be understood of a notional or speculative knowledge, that doth signifie a bare and naked knowledge of a general truth;
So I come to the sense of the words, I know. It is not to be understood of a notional or speculative knowledge, that does signify a bore and naked knowledge of a general truth;
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but such kinde of knowledge as is practical and experimental: and so also did Junius translate it.
but such kind of knowledge as is practical and experimental: and so also did Junius translate it.
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This experimental knowledge wrought in Iob holy preparations for death I know, and by experience can tell, I have such a kinde of knowledge, that hath practicalnesse and experience in it.
This experimental knowledge wrought in Job holy preparations for death I know, and by experience can tell, I have such a kind of knowledge, that hath practicalnesse and experience in it.
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(That thou wilt bring me to death) This shewed the holinesse of Iob in opposition to the doctrine of the Heathens, who guest that all such events fell out by fate and fortune,(That thou wilt bring me to death) This showed the holiness of Job in opposition to the Doctrine of the heathens, who guest that all such events fell out by fate and fortune,
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and not by the determinate decree and counsel of the most High.
and not by the determinate Decree and counsel of the most High.
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(And to the house appointed for all living.) Though he doth not speake here where this house is, yet it doth in Iob. 17. 13. If I wait, the grave is mine house, (And to the house appointed for all living.) Though he does not speak Here where this house is, yet it does in Job 17. 13. If I wait, the grave is mine house,
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and I have made my bed in the darknesse. and I have made my Bed in the darkness.
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Now that which was his house, must be the house of all living, that is, the grave.
Now that which was his house, must be the house of all living, that is, the grave.
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Now the grave is compared to an house. 1. Alluding to the Egyptian Sepulch•es, which were made like a house with several arched rooms. 2. Because there we dwell in silence.
Now the grave is compared to an house. 1. Alluding to the Egyptian Sepulch•es, which were made like a house with several arched rooms. 2. Because there we dwell in silence.
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Thus ye have the words briefly paraphrased unto you.
Thus you have the words briefly paraphrased unto you.
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Now I shall give you some practical deduction from them, For I know that thou wilt bring me to death.
Now I shall give you Some practical deduction from them, For I know that thou wilt bring me to death.
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These words are the gracious speech of Iob, touching his own mortality, and in them we have three particulars.
These words Are the gracious speech of Job, touching his own mortality, and in them we have three particulars.
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1. The Rationality of this speech. He brings it in with an illative. For, 2. The Particularity of it.
1. The Rationality of this speech. He brings it in with an illative. For, 2. The Particularity of it.
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He drawes a particular meditation of death, &c. Me. • 3. The piety of it, he acknowledges Gods hand in bringing him to death.
He draws a particular meditation of death, etc. Me. • 3. The piety of it, he acknowledges God's hand in bringing him to death.
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Thou, and not chance or fortune. For the first, the Rationality of it.Thou, and not chance or fortune. For the First, the Rationality of it.
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Holy Job doth not speak of his death without some cause, but for the ground and reason foregoing.
Holy Job does not speak of his death without Some cause, but for the ground and reason foregoing.
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By the great force of my disease is my garment changed, it bindes me about as the Collar of my Coat; By the great force of my disease is my garment changed, it binds me about as the Collar of my Coat;
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and then he breaks out into this holy meditation, For I know thou wilt bring me to death.
and then he breaks out into this holy meditation, For I know thou wilt bring me to death.
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From thence observe, That it is a very Rational thing in weaknesse to have holy meditations about death.
From thence observe, That it is a very Rational thing in weakness to have holy meditations about death.
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Job lay under a disease, that even was ready to choak and strangle him, and then he breaks out into this holy meditation, For I know thou wilt bring me to death, &c. It is observable, the Ancients take notice that David made three Psalmes, Job lay under a disease, that even was ready to choke and strangle him, and then he breaks out into this holy meditation, For I know thou wilt bring me to death, etc. It is observable, the Ancients take notice that David made three Psalms,
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when he lay upon his sick-bed, Psalm. 6 Psalm 30. Psalm 39. and in all those Psalmes there are divine raptures and holy meditations about death.
when he lay upon his sickbed, Psalm. 6 Psalm 30. Psalm 39. and in all those Psalms there Are divine raptures and holy meditations about death.
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Iob. 17. 1. My breath is corrupt, my dayes are extinct, the grave is ready for me. Job 17. 1. My breath is corrupt, my days Are extinct, the grave is ready for me.
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He doth not mean an ill savour in his breath, but it was an obstruction and stopping in his breath, that is, he was short-breathed, and straitned under a violent disease.
He does not mean an ill savour in his breath, but it was an obstruction and stopping in his breath, that is, he was short-breathed, and straitened under a violent disease.
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It is conceived that Job had that disease which is called the Tissick, and the consideration of this disease, made him think that the grave was ready for him.
It is conceived that Job had that disease which is called the Phthisic, and the consideration of this disease, made him think that the grave was ready for him.
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So Heman lay und• a violent disease, Psal. 88. 3, 4, 5. For my soul is full of trouble,
So Heman lay und• a violent disease, Psalm 88. 3, 4, 5. For my soul is full of trouble,
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and my life draws nigh to the grave, I am accounted with them that go down into the pit, I am as a man that hath no strength, free among the dead,
and my life draws High to the grave, I am accounted with them that go down into the pit, I am as a man that hath no strength, free among the dead,
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like the stain that lye in the grave, whom thou numbrest no more, and they are cut off from thy hands. like the stain that lie in the grave, whom thou numbrest no more, and they Are Cut off from thy hands.
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When sicknesse is in the chamber, then death is at the window. Diseases are but the messengers, harbingers and fore-runners of death;
When sickness is in the chamber, then death is At the window. Diseases Are but the messengers, harbingers and forerunners of death;
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in the Prophets phrase, Death is come up into our windowes: When diseases are in the house, then death is at the threshold.
in the prophets phrase, Death is come up into our windows: When diseases Are in the house, then death is At the threshold.
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So Job reckoneth, When I lye down, I say, when shall I rise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro,
So Job Reckoneth, When I lie down, I say, when shall I rise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and from,
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unto the dawning of the day, and then he saith, My flesh is clothed with wormes, and clods of dust.
unto the dawning of the day, and then he Says, My Flesh is clothed with worms, and clods of dust.
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My skin is broken, and become loathsome. My skin is broken, and become loathsome.
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First Vse, is to condemn those, that when they lye on a sick-bed, they hope for life,
First Use, is to condemn those, that when they lie on a sickbed, they hope for life,
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but never think of death, their own guiltinesse and their own wickednesse of living doth so fill them with fear and horrour, that the thoughts of death are irksome and tedious to them.
but never think of death, their own guiltiness and their own wickedness of living does so fill them with Fear and horror, that the thoughts of death Are irksome and tedious to them.
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Just like Lewis the eleventh King of France, when he lay sick of a dangerous disease, he charged his servants and attendants, that they should not speak of death in his hearing.
Just like Lewis the eleventh King of France, when he lay sick of a dangerous disease, he charged his Servants and attendants, that they should not speak of death in his hearing.
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Many mens bodies are Magazines and Hospitals of diseases, who when they are living never think of death,
Many men's bodies Are Magazines and Hospitals of diseases, who when they Are living never think of death,
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though there is but little betwixt them and the grave. Second Vse, is to those that are healthful and strong;
though there is but little betwixt them and the grave. Second Use, is to those that Are healthful and strong;
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'tis true, diseases are the immediate harbingers and fore-runners of death in an ordinary way, yet you may soon dye though a disease seize not on you.
it's true, diseases Are the immediate harbingers and forerunners of death in an ordinary Way, yet you may soon die though a disease seize not on you.
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As the fruits of a tree do more perish by extraordinary windes and tempests, then do stay upon the tree,
As the fruits of a tree do more perish by extraordinary winds and tempests, then do stay upon the tree,
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and are gathered by the husbandman:
and Are gathered by the husbandman:
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So violent diseases may soon kill you, though marrow be in your bones, and strength in your joynts.
So violent diseases may soon kill you, though marrow be in your bones, and strength in your Joints.
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Paracelsus a skilful Physician, he gloryed, that if any man would follow his Physical Prescriptions, he should not dye any violent death,Paracelsus a skilful physician, he gloried, that if any man would follow his Physical Prescriptions, he should not die any violent death,
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but meerly through age, and yet that boasting man before he was forty yeares of age, he himself dyed of a Feaver.
but merely through age, and yet that boasting man before he was forty Years of age, he himself died of a Fever.
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Thus I have done with the first consideration, the Reasonablenesse of this; I am under a sore disease, and therefore I do think of death.
Thus I have done with the First consideration, the Reasonableness of this; I am under a soar disease, and Therefore I do think of death.
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Secondly, the Particularity of Johs speech is to be observed.
Secondly, the Particularity of Josh speech is to be observed.
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Job doth not stand upon that general conclusion, There is no man that liveth but he shall see death, Psal. 88. 48. He doth not speak in general so,Job does not stand upon that general conclusion, There is no man that lives but he shall see death, Psalm 88. 48. He does not speak in general so,
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but I know I must die. From thence observe this point, That general Conclusions about death, should be enforced upon the soul by particular applications.
but I know I must die. From thence observe this point, That general Conclusions about death, should be Enforced upon the soul by particular applications.
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Beloved, we should not only have general notions and empty speculations about death, but practical and particular conclusions concerning our death, such as may lay an awe upon the conscience.
beloved, we should not only have general notions and empty speculations about death, but practical and particular conclusions Concerning our death, such as may lay an awe upon the conscience.
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Thus in the case of the godly, said Eliphaz, Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age,
Thus in the case of the godly, said Eliphaz, Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age,
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like as a shock of Corne cometh in his season; like as a shock of Corn comes in his season;
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and then he addes, vers. 27. Lo this, we have searched it, hear it, and know thou it for thy good.
and then he adds, vers. 27. Lo this, we have searched it, hear it, and know thou it for thy good.
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General Conclusions that all must dye, must be enforced upon the soul with particular applications, to turne you from the world, to beget in you serious thoughts touching your future and eternal welfare.
General Conclusions that all must die, must be Enforced upon the soul with particular applications, to turn you from the world, to beget in you serious thoughts touching your future and Eternal welfare.
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General truths do not carry that force upon the conscience, unlesse they are drawn by applicative inference; and therefore.
General truths do not carry that force upon the conscience, unless they Are drawn by applicative Inference; and Therefore.
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Ps. 73. ult. The Psalmist saith not only It is good to draw near unto God, but it is good for me. Ps. 73. ult. The Psalmist Says not only It is good to draw near unto God, but it is good for me.
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The third particular, is the Piety of J•bs speech, in these words, Thou wilt bring me to death.
The third particular, is the Piety of J•bs speech, in these words, Thou wilt bring me to death.
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Now there are three particulars in it which note Iobs Faith and Piety.
Now there Are three particulars in it which note Jobs Faith and Piety.
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1. He doth not ascribe dying to fate and fortune, but to the Providence of the most High. From thence observe,
1. He does not ascribe dying to fate and fortune, but to the Providence of the most High. From thence observe,
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That it is the property of the godly, to see Gods band in taking away men by death. That it is the property of the godly, to see God's band in taking away men by death.
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It was but the dotage of the Heathen that knew not God, to ascribe events to blind fortune,
It was but the dotage of the Heathen that knew not God, to ascribe events to blind fortune,
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and it was the corruption of the Chaldeans to overlook the Deity in all fatal events;
and it was the corruption of the Chaldeans to overlook the Deity in all fatal events;
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Yet Iob he desired to see and submit to death, and to Gods hand in bringing it upon him.
Yet Job he desired to see and submit to death, and to God's hand in bringing it upon him.
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Thou wilt bring me to death. Another thing observable is this, I know thou wilt bring me to death. Thou wilt bring me to death. another thing observable is this, I know thou wilt bring me to death.
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It is not a notional and bare knowledge of the understanding, but such a kinde of knowledge that is considerate and practical, which works upon the affections. From thence observe,
It is not a notional and bore knowledge of the understanding, but such a kind of knowledge that is considerate and practical, which works upon the affections. From thence observe,
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That though all men do know notionally they must dye, yet only godly men know it practically and considerately. That though all men do know notionally they must die, yet only godly men know it practically and considerately.
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To know practically of your dying, consider before hand, how shall I do to launch into the eternal gulfe? what shall become of me in another world,
To know practically of your dying, Consider before hand, how shall I do to launch into the Eternal gulf? what shall become of me in Another world,
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when I leave this? Is my peace made with God? Is my person justified? Am I in a state of grace? Now Iobs speech hath latitude in it, I know thou wilt bring me to death, that is, I do so know it, that I will provide for it,
when I leave this? Is my peace made with God? Is my person justified? Am I in a state of grace? Now Jobs speech hath latitude in it, I know thou wilt bring me to death, that is, I do so know it, that I will provide for it,
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and I will prepare for it, and I will lay a foundation for eternal life.
and I will prepare for it, and I will lay a Foundation for Eternal life.
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Solomon speaking of Funeral solemnity, saith he, It is better to go to the house of mourning, Solomon speaking of Funeral solemnity, Says he, It is better to go to the house of mourning,
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then to go to the house of feasting, that is the end of all men, and the living will lay it to his heart. then to go to the house of feasting, that is the end of all men, and the living will lay it to his heart.
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I but all men that do do not lay death to heart, they may perhaps talk of death at a Funeral,
I but all men that do do not lay death to heart, they may perhaps talk of death At a Funeral,
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but the living they shall lay it to heart, lay it upon the heart, as the Hebrew, they shall lay it to heart,
but the living they shall lay it to heart, lay it upon the heart, as the Hebrew, they shall lay it to heart,
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and lay it upon their hearts, so Tremelius. A wicked man layes it upon his tongue,
and lay it upon their hearts, so Tremelius. A wicked man lays it upon his tongue,
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but a godly man layes this truth upon his heart. There is none but a godly man, that so knowes any thing of dying;
but a godly man lays this truth upon his heart. There is none but a godly man, that so knows any thing of dying;
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as to know it so practically, affectionately and considerately, and so as to do these three things.
as to know it so practically, affectionately and considerately, and so as to do these three things.
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1. None but a godly man considers of his dying, that he dies deservedly, he tastes the bitternesse,
1. None but a godly man considers of his dying, that he die deservedly, he tastes the bitterness,
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and feels the burden of sin;
and feels the burden of since;
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in his diseases and sense of approaching death, he considers with himself, that it is not a disease that will bring him to his grave,
in his diseases and sense of approaching death, he considers with himself, that it is not a disease that will bring him to his grave,
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but the sins of his life that kill him.
but the Sins of his life that kill him.
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2. None knowes that he must dye so as a godly man, whose care it is to dye preparedly.
2. None knows that he must die so as a godly man, whose care it is to die preparedly.
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A godly man he knows he must dye, and this knowledge makes him prepare for a dying time, to live every day as his last day.
A godly man he knows he must die, and this knowledge makes him prepare for a dying time, to live every day as his last day.
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The Prophet he spake of death in the former part of Psal. 90. that the dayes of man are threescore and ten.
The Prophet he spoke of death in the former part of Psalm 90. that the days of man Are threescore and ten.
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See what followes, So teach us to number •ur dayes, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom;
See what follows, So teach us to number •ur days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom;
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he doth mean by numbering our dayes, to live so exactly as to count the number of our dayes to be so few, every day• as if this were the last day;
he does mean by numbering our days, to live so exactly as to count the number of our days to be so few, every day• as if this were the last day;
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and this time as the time of the coming of Christ to judgement.
and this time as the time of the coming of christ to judgement.
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3. None but a godly man knows of his dying, so as to consider that there is a necessity that sin must dye in him before his body dies.
3. None but a godly man knows of his dying, so as to Consider that there is a necessity that since must die in him before his body die.
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〈 ◊ 〉 an Heathen could say, Let thy vices dye before thee. There must not be only a suspension, but a mortification of sin. 〈 ◊ 〉 an Heathen could say, Let thy vices die before thee. There must not be only a suspension, but a mortification of since.
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A godly man considers, though I live blamelesly, that men cannot say, Black is mine eye to any outward practice,
A godly man considers, though I live blamelessly, that men cannot say, Black is mine eye to any outward practice,
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yet I must have my inward lusts and corruptions dye before my body dye;
yet I must have my inward Lustiest and corruptions die before my body die;
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and therefore they ought to be conversant in things that tend to mortification• this is to know death considerately and affectionately;
and Therefore they ought to be conversant in things that tend to mortification• this is to know death considerately and affectionately;
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whereas wicked men consider of death notionally, their senses tell them that all must die. They say all men, men, young and old, rich and poor must dye;
whereas wicked men Consider of death notionally, their Senses tell them that all must die. They say all men, men, young and old, rich and poor must die;
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but this is but matter of discourse in them, but the godly know it with savoury knowledge.
but this is but matter of discourse in them, but the godly know it with savoury knowledge.
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Thirdly, Iobs Piety was, in that he doth represent death to himself, not in a formidable and dreadful way, but under a comfortable representation;
Thirdly, Jobs Piety was, in that he does represent death to himself, not in a formidable and dreadful Way, but under a comfortable representation;
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For I know thou wilt bring me to death• and to the house, &c. He doth represent the grave under the notion of a house, as he represents it elsewhere. From thence observe this point.For I know thou wilt bring me to death• and to the house, etc. He does represent the grave under the notion of a house, as he represents it elsewhere. From thence observe this point.
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That a child of God that hath not allowed guilt upon his conscience, he may and ought to re-present death to himself in such familiar representations, That a child of God that hath not allowed guilt upon his conscience, he may and ought to represent death to himself in such familiar representations,
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as may make it lesse dreadful and more desirable. Sometimes it is represented as going to bed, They shall rest in their bed. as may make it less dreadful and more desirable. Sometime it is represented as going to Bed, They shall rest in their Bed.
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A godly man when he lyeth upon his death-bed, and by sicknesse is weary of his life, tossing to and fro till the dawning of the day, let him think the grave will be but a bed of rest unto him;
A godly man when he lies upon his deathbed, and by sickness is weary of his life, tossing to and from till the dawning of the day, let him think the grave will be but a Bed of rest unto him;
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so death is often stiled a sleep.
so death is often styled a sleep.
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And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth, shall awake, some to everlasting life, And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth, shall awake, Some to everlasting life,
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and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Death is embalmed with sweet and comfortable language. The grave is the house for all the living to be lodged in. and Some to shame and everlasting contempt. Death is embalmed with sweet and comfortable language. The grave is the house for all the living to be lodged in.
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If I wait, the grave is mine house, I have made my bed in the darknesse. If I wait, the grave is mine house, I have made my Bed in the darkness.
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The grave is the house that I must go to, as after a hard dayes labour in my house I go to bed in a dark night: The grave is the house that I must go to, as After a hard days labour in my house I go to Bed in a dark night:
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So we go to our beds, as into our graves for a long night;
So we go to our Beds, as into our graves for a long night;
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going to bed is but for a short night, but going to the grave is for a long night;
going to Bed is but for a short night, but going to the grave is for a long night;
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death is somtimes represented with dreadful considerations, but with amiablenesse too. There is an abhorrency in nature against death, it is embalmed by Jesus Christ;
death is sometimes represented with dreadful considerations, but with amiableness too. There is an abhorrency in nature against death, it is embalmed by jesus christ;
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he lay in the grave three dayes, to embalme the grave to you, though your beds be cloudy and dark,
he lay in the grave three days, to embalm the grave to you, though your Beds be cloudy and dark,
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yet ye rest in them till the Resurrection-day. For the opening of the doctrine. I shall dispatch these two Queries.
yet you rest in them till the Resurrection day. For the opening of the Doctrine. I shall dispatch these two Queries.
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1. I shall shew you, why the grave is compared to an house. 2. I shall shew you, what kinde of house the grave is.
1. I shall show you, why the grave is compared to an house. 2. I shall show you, what kind of house the grave is.
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For the first Query, why the grave is compared to an house?
For the First Query, why the grave is compared to an house?
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1. This Reason some Authors give, because in ancient times, (as hath been hinted) among the Egyptians their graves and sepulchres, they were made after the fashion of houses, with Arches, and such kind of superstructures;
1. This Reason Some Authors give, Because in ancient times, (as hath been hinted) among the egyptians their graves and sepulchres, they were made After the fashion of houses, with Arches, and such kind of superstructures;
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therefore they say it is called an house. 2. Other Authors give this reason;
Therefore they say it is called an house. 2. Other Authors give this reason;
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because that as a man after a dayes labour abroad, he comes to his house for rest,
Because that as a man After a days labour abroad, he comes to his house for rest,
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so a man after a lifes labour in this world, he comes to his grave, as to his house for rest.
so a man After a life's labour in this world, he comes to his grave, as to his house for rest.
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The second Query is this, what kinde of house is the grave? Now I will give you these four properties of this house. 1. It is a desolate and a lonesome house. 2. It is a dark house. 4 It is an old house. 4 It is a silent house.
The second Query is this, what kind of house is the grave? Now I will give you these four properties of this house. 1. It is a desolate and a lonesome house. 2. It is a dark house. 4 It is an old house. 4 It is a silent house.
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For the first, the grave is 1. A desolate and a lonesome house.
For the First, the grave is 1. A desolate and a lonesome house.
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I shall be, said Iob, with Kings & Counsellers of the earth which build desolate places for themselves, that is, they build tombs, I shall be, said Job, with Kings & Counsellers of the earth which built desolate places for themselves, that is, they built tombs,
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and monuments where they shall lye, and then they shall leave all their attendance.and monuments where they shall lie, and then they shall leave all their attendance.
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When I shall bring thee down with them that descend into the pit, with the people of old time, When I shall bring thee down with them that descend into the pit, with the people of old time,
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and shall set thee in the low parts of the earth, in places desolate of old, with them that go down into the pit, that thou be not inhabited.
and shall Set thee in the low parts of the earth, in places desolate of old, with them that go down into the pit, that thou be not inhabited.
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Job 17. 14. I have said to corruption, Thou art my Father, and to the wormes, Thou art my mother and my sister:Job 17. 14. I have said to corruption, Thou art my Father, and to the worms, Thou art my mother and my sister:
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there is all the company you will have, corruption and the wormes; friends bring you to your grave, and there they leave you. there is all the company you will have, corruption and the worms; Friends bring you to your grave, and there they leave you.
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2. Your grave is a dark house, I have made my bed in the darknesse, that is, in the grave.
2. Your grave is a dark house, I have made my Bed in the darkness, that is, in the grave.
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The grave is like the sleeping room in a house, not like the dining room and working room.
The grave is like the sleeping room in a house, not like the dining room and working room.
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The dining room is to be light, and so the working room, but the sleeping room is dark.
The dining room is to be Light, and so the working room, but the sleeping room is dark.
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'Tis but the stopping of the mouth of the grave, and it is but the drawing of the Curtains of the bed, where thou shalt lye in darknesse till the Resurrection• day.
It's but the stopping of the Mouth of the grave, and it is but the drawing of the Curtains of the Bed, where thou shalt lie in darkness till the Resurrection• day.
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In the grave there is neither the light of the body, which is the eye; nor the light of the aire, which is the Sun:
In the grave there is neither the Light of the body, which is the eye; nor the Light of the air, which is the Sun:
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the Sun it shall not shine there, nor the body see there;
the Sun it shall not shine there, nor the body see there;
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Therefore Eccl. 11. 9. Rejoyce, Oh young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheere thee in the dayes of thy youth,
Therefore Ecclesiastes 11. 9. Rejoice, O young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth,
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and walk in the wayes of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes, but know thou that for all these things God will bring thee unto judgement. and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sighed of thine eyes, but know thou that for all these things God will bring thee unto judgement.
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And vers. 8. He had said remember the dayes of darknesse; for they shall be many.
And vers. 8. He had said Remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many.
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The meaning is this, The continuance in the grave, which is the house of darknesse, shall be long,
The meaning is this, The Continuance in the grave, which is the house of darkness, shall be long,
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even to the end of the world.
even to the end of the world.
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3. The grave is an old house, as old as Adam, he digged his grave with his owne fingers;
3. The grave is an old house, as old as Adam, he dug his grave with his own fingers;
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Wherefore as by one man sin entred into the world, and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. Wherefore as by one man since entered into the world, and death by since, and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
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The grave it is a lasting house, a house where thou must stay a great while.
The grave it is a lasting house, a house where thou must stay a great while.
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Eccles. 11. 5. Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fear shall be in the way, Eccles. 11. 5. Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and Fear shall be in the Way,
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and the Almond tree shall flourish, and the Grashopper shall be a burden, and desire shall faile,
and the Almond tree shall flourish, and the Grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail,
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because man goeth to his leng home, and the mourners go about the streets, 'Tis a long home, a kinde of a house of eternity, a long while till Christs comming to judgement, our long home, in opposition to our present houses, that is; our short home.Because man Goes to his leng home, and the mourners go about the streets, It's a long home, a kind of a house of eternity, a long while till Christ coming to judgement, our long home, in opposition to our present houses, that is; our short home.
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Your houses are your short homes, but the graves are your long homes.
Your houses Are your short homes, but the graves Are your long homes.
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4. The grave is a silent house, Psal. 31. 17. Let me net be ashamed, Oh Lord,
4. The grave is a silent house, Psalm 31. 17. Let me net be ashamed, O Lord,
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for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed and let them be silent in the grave. for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed and let them be silent in the grave.
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The Psalmist prayes here for deliverance from his Persecutors, here is nothing but clamour, persecution and opposition,
The Psalmist prays Here for deliverance from his Persecutors, Here is nothing but clamour, persecution and opposition,
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and one shall not have a good word from them.
and one shall not have a good word from them.
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But as Iob comfort• himself in the grave, There the voice of the Oppressor shall not be heard:
But as Job comfort• himself in the grave, There the voice of the Oppressor shall not be herd:
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So may we, we shall be at rest and silence there, there the weary shall be at rest, So may we, we shall be At rest and silence there, there the weary shall be At rest,
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and there the Prisoners shall rest together. For the Uses of this point.
and there the Prisoners shall rest together. For the Uses of this point.
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The first Vse, is an use of comfort to the godly, they may be comforted upon this doctrine.
The First Use, is an use of Comfort to the godly, they may be comforted upon this Doctrine.
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This doctrine is a doctrine that is dreadful to wicked men, their graves are dungeons to them;
This Doctrine is a Doctrine that is dreadful to wicked men, their graves Are dungeons to them;
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but to Gods children the grave is an house. Now you may be comforted upon these four consideratious.
but to God's children the grave is an house. Now you may be comforted upon these four consideratious.
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1 That though the grave be an house, yet be comforted, it is a resting house, Iob ▪ 3 17. There the wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary be at rest.
1 That though the grave be an house, yet be comforted, it is a resting house, Job ▪ 3 17. There the wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary be At rest.
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He speaks here of the grave in vers. 13. For now should I have lien still and been quiet, I should have slept,
He speaks Here of the grave in vers. 13. For now should I have lain still and been quiet, I should have slept,
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then had I been at rest. then had I been At rest.
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There is no work to be done in this house, Eccles. 9. 10. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might,
There is no work to be done in this house, Eccles. 9. 10. Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with thy might,
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for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest. for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom in the grave whither thou goest.
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Isa. 57. 2. They shall rest in their beds.
Isaiah 57. 2. They shall rest in their Beds.
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2. That though the grave be a house, yet be comforted, it is but a sleeping house, it is not a house where thou shalt be everlastingly.
2. That though the grave be a house, yet be comforted, it is but a sleeping house, it is not a house where thou shalt be everlastingly.
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Beloved though it be a house, yet it is but a sleeping house; it shall not alwayes keep your bodies;
beloved though it be a house, yet it is but a sleeping house; it shall not always keep your bodies;
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that is the meaning of Pauls exultation:
that is the meaning of Paul's exultation:
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O death, where is thy sting? Oh grave where is thy victory? He refers it to the Resurrection; Oh death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? He refers it to the Resurrection;
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the grave though it compasse us, yet it shall not conquer us.
the grave though it compass us, yet it shall not conquer us.
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1. Though the grave be a house, yet be comforted, it is but a hiding house, such a house as is but a hiding place for Gods people.
1. Though the grave be a house, yet be comforted, it is but a hiding house, such a house as is but a hiding place for God's people.
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Job. 14. 13. Oh that thou wouldst hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me in secret untill thy wrath be past, that thou wouldst appoint me a set time and remember me. Job. 14. 13. O that thou Wouldst hide me in the grave, that thou Wouldst keep me in secret until thy wrath be passed, that thou Wouldst appoint me a Set time and Remember me.
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Times may be so calamitous, that there may be more safety under ground then above ground, they that have layen a long time in their graves, may be more happy then those that are living, Isa. 26. 20. Come my peeple, enter thou into thy chambers,
Times may be so calamitous, that there may be more safety under ground then above ground, they that have lain a long time in their graves, may be more happy then those that Are living, Isaiah 26. 20. Come my people, enter thou into thy chambers,
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and shut thy door about thee, hide thy self, as if it were for a little moment until the indignation be overpast. and shut thy door about thee, hide thy self, as if it were for a little moment until the Indignation be overpast.
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Though some refer this to a temporal deliverance, yet others refer it to the grave, where God lodges his children,
Though Some refer this to a temporal deliverance, yet Others refer it to the grave, where God lodges his children,
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when he takes them from the evil to come.
when he Takes them from the evil to come.
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Though the grave be a house, yet be comforted it is a perfumed house, a house imbalmed and perfumed by Christs lying in the grave.
Though the grave be a house, yet be comforted it is a perfumed house, a house imbalmed and perfumed by Christ lying in the grave.
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All the acts that Christ did, they were for our sakes. Christ died to save us by dying.
All the acts that christ did, they were for our sakes. christ died to save us by dying.
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Christ lay buried in the grave, to make the grave a bed of rest, he rose again from the dead to sanctifie our resurrection,
christ lay buried in the grave, to make the grave a Bed of rest, he rose again from the dead to sanctify our resurrection,
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and by his presence there he hath persumed this bed; this house the grave. Second Vse for instruction. 1. Here is matter of meditation;
and by his presence there he hath presumed this Bed; this house the grave. Second Use for instruction. 1. Here is matter of meditation;
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when you are in your own houses, bethink your selves thus, Now I am here walking in my house, from chamber to chamber,
when you Are in your own houses, bethink your selves thus, Now I am Here walking in my house, from chamber to chamber,
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but ere long my chamber shall be in the dust.
but ere long my chamber shall be in the dust.
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Now I am comming to my bed in a dark night, but ere long God wil put out the candle of my life,
Now I am coming to my Bed in a dark night, but ere long God will put out the candle of my life,
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and wil lay me in the grave, as in a bed of darknesse.
and will lay me in the grave, as in a Bed of darkness.
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Now I am in my own house, but ere long my house wil cast me our to my grave,
Now I am in my own house, but ere long my house will cast me our to my grave,
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and that is the house that wil take me in. 2. Let it check in you all covetous and inordinate desires after worldly things;
and that is the house that will take me in. 2. Let it check in you all covetous and inordinate Desires After worldly things;
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Thou shalt come from lying in the dark house in the womb, to lye in the dark house of the grave.
Thou shalt come from lying in the dark house in the womb, to lie in the dark house of the grave.
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Oh what a vast company of inordinat and luxurious desires are there in the hearts of men.
O what a vast company of inordinate and luxurious Desires Are there in the hearts of men.
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In the womb one foot, in the cradle three foot wil content you, and in the grave six foot,
In the womb one foot, in the cradle three foot will content you, and in the grave six foot,
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but when thou livest in the world a whole world wil not content you, there is such inordinate and luxurious desires in mens hearts,
but when thou Livest in the world a Whole world will not content you, there is such inordinate and luxurious Desires in men's hearts,
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when they have all affluence and confluence of creature comforts; Now they must have their variety of Houses, a Countrey-house, a Summer-house, a Winter house,
when they have all affluence and confluence of creature comforts; Now they must have their variety of Houses, a Countryhouse, a Summer-house, a Winter house,
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yet thou must exchange thy many houses for one house, 'Tis worthy your notice that passage you read of in Scripture, 1 Sam. 10. 24. Samuel when he had anointed Saul King,
yet thou must exchange thy many houses for one house, It's worthy your notice that passage you read of in Scripture, 1 Sam. 10. 24. Samuel when he had anointed Saul King,
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and the people had chosen him;
and the people had chosen him;
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what signal doth he give him to confirme him anointed, it was to goe to Rachels Sepulchre;
what signal does he give him to confirm him anointed, it was to go to Rachels Sepulchre;
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now the reason is this, that he might not be glutted with the preferments & honours he was entring upon.
now the reason is this, that he might not be glutted with the preferments & honours he was entering upon.
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The Emperours of Constantinople, in their inaugurations, on their Coronation daies, had a Mason came and shewed them severall Marble-stones,
The emperors of Constantinople, in their inaugurations, on their Coronation days, had a Mason Come and showed them several Marble-stones,
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and asked them to choose which of those should be made ready for their Grave-stone.
and asked them to choose which of those should be made ready for their Gravestone.
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And so we read of Joseph of Arimathea, that he had his Tombe in his garden to check the pleasures of the place.
And so we read of Joseph of Arimathea, that he had his Tomb in his garden to check the pleasures of the place.
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Now in thy house thou hast superfluity and abundance. I can goe now to variety of houses;
Now in thy house thou hast superfluity and abundance. I can go now to variety of houses;
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bu• one day thou shalt leave all thy houses, and go to one house, and there leave all your company and your friends.
bu• one day thou shalt leave all thy houses, and go to one house, and there leave all your company and your Friends.
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But how can this be true, when the Scripture saith, Joh. 8. 51. Verily, verily, I say unto you, But how can this be true, when the Scripture Says, John 8. 51. Verily, verily, I say unto you,
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if a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. if a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
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To this I answer, that this Scripture intends not a natural and corporal death, but a spiritual and eternal death,
To this I answer, that this Scripture intends not a natural and corporal death, but a spiritual and Eternal death,
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and it is said, John 11. 25, 26. I am the resurrection and the life, he that believes in me,
and it is said, John 11. 25, 26. I am the resurrection and the life, he that believes in me,
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though he were dead, yet he shall live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die: though he were dead, yet he shall live, and whosoever lives and Believeth in me shall never die:
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That is, though he die naturally, yet he shall live eternally.
That is, though he die naturally, yet he shall live eternally.
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But you will say, Enoch was not buried, and Elijah was carried up in a chariot.
But you will say, Enoch was not buried, and Elijah was carried up in a chariot.
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Particular examples doe not frustrate general rules; though they were not laid in their graves, yet they underwent something equivalent to death.
Particular Examples do not frustrate general rules; though they were not laid in their graves, yet they underwent something equivalent to death.
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There was a particular reason why God translates Enoch and Elijah, because they were to be types of Christs Resurrection, and pledges of ours.
There was a particular reason why God translates Enoch and Elijah, Because they were to be types of Christ Resurrection, and pledges of ours.
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But some wil say, 1 Cor. 15. 51. We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed;
But Some will say, 1 Cor. 15. 51. We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed;
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therefore at the last day they shall not be buried, and the grave not the house of all men,
Therefore At the last day they shall not be buried, and the grave not the house of all men,
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but those that are then living shall be suddenly carried up to Heaven.
but those that Are then living shall be suddenly carried up to Heaven.
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To this I answer, that at the last day, though men shall not come to the grave, yet they shall be taken up when the trumpet shall sound,
To this I answer, that At the last day, though men shall not come to the grave, yet they shall be taken up when the trumpet shall found,
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and shall goe through the fire, and they shall in their translation undergoe something that shall be equivalent to a death, and to a buriall.
and shall go through the fire, and they shall in their Translation undergo something that shall be equivalent to a death, and to a burial.
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2. Lastly, we are tied to this decree of death, though God be not tied, Rom. 5. 14. and Rom. 9. 27. By those places we are to understand, all men doe deserve to die,
2. Lastly, we Are tied to this Decree of death, though God be not tied, Rom. 5. 14. and Rom. 9. 27. By those places we Are to understand, all men do deserve to die,
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though God may exempt some, as those that live to see the end of the world, from a death as ours is.
though God may exempt Some, as those that live to see the end of the world, from a death as ours is.
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Death is the end of all men, and the grave is the house appointed for all living.
Death is the end of all men, and the grave is the house appointed for all living.
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Death hath passed upon all men because all have sinned. All deserve to die;Death hath passed upon all men Because all have sinned. All deserve to die;
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and even those that are changed at the last day undergo something equivalent to death it selfe. FINIS.
and even those that Are changed At the last day undergo something equivalent to death it self. FINIS.
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