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MAT THEW 11. 12.
MATHEW THEW 11. 12.
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And from the dayes of John the Baptist untill now, the Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence,
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and the violent take it by force. and the violent take it by force.
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THis Text is part of the largecommendation that Christ gives of the person and Ministery of John the Baptist.
THis Text is part of the largecommendation that christ gives of the person and Ministry of John the Baptist.
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John was a crier in the wildernesse to publish the glory of Christ, and Christ an Herauld to proclaim the praise of John. And this he doth,John was a crier in the Wilderness to publish the glory of christ, and christ an Herald to proclaim the praise of John. And this he does,
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1 For his constancy in the doctrine of Religion, vers. 7. What went you out to see? a read shaken with the winde? a light, fickle,
1 For his constancy in the Doctrine of Religion, vers. 7. What went you out to see? a read shaken with the wind? a Light, fickle,
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and inconstant Preacher, that like a reed turnes with every winde of doctrine.
and inconstant Preacher, that like a reed turns with every wind of Doctrine.
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John was no such man, not like a reed, to yield to the stream or blast of every winde,John was no such man, not like a reed, to yield to the stream or blast of every wind,
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but like the oake or cedar that stands unmoveably in the midst of the greatest stormes.
but like the oak or cedar that Stands unmovably in the midst of the greatest storms.
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2 For his holinesse and high measure of mortification, vers. 8. What went you out to see? A man cloathed in soft raiment? John was no such man.
2 For his holiness and high measure of mortification, vers. 8. What went you out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? John was no such man.
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He was not at all addicted to the garbe and pompe of the Court, but He had a raiment of camels hair,
He was not At all addicted to the garb and pomp of the Court, but He had a raiment of Camels hair,
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and a leathern girdle about his loines, Matth. 3. 4.and a leathern girdle about his loins, Matthew 3. 4.
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3 By comparing him with the former Prophets, with those Teachers that went before him, vers. 9. What went you out to see? a Prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more then a Prophet.
3 By comparing him with the former prophets, with those Teachers that went before him, vers. 9. What went you out to see? a Prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more then a Prophet.
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& v. 11. Verily I say unto you.
& v. 11. Verily I say unto you.
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Amongst them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater then John the Baptist. among them that Are born of women there hath not risen a greater then John the Baptist.
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He gives him the precedency above all his predecessours;
He gives him the precedency above all his predecessors;
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not in regard of the dignity of his office, but in respect of the perspicuity of his doctrine.
not in regard of the dignity of his office, but in respect of the perspicuity of his Doctrine.
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Yet lest he might be proud himselfe, or others too much admire him, it is added by way of qualification in the end of the 11 verse, He that is least in the Kingdome of heaven is greater then he.
Yet lest he might be proud himself, or Others too much admire him, it is added by Way of qualification in the end of the 11 verse, He that is least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater then he.
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Those Disciples and Apostles that should live after the resurrection of Christ, (from whence the Gospel or Kingdom of heaven is dated) should be greater then John, in regard of that full knowledge and clear manifestation they should have of Christ.
Those Disciples and Apostles that should live After the resurrection of christ, (from whence the Gospel or Kingdom of heaven is dated) should be greater then John, in regard of that full knowledge and clear manifestation they should have of christ.
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4 He commends him for the successefulnesse of his Ministery, and that is set forth in the Text:
4 He commends him for the successefulnesse of his Ministry, and that is Set forth in the Text:
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From the dayes of John the Baptist the Kingdome of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. From the days of John the Baptist the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
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A little for the explication of the Text.
A little for the explication of the Text.
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By the kingdome of heaven ] is not meant the glorious seat of the blessed Angels,
By the Kingdom of heaven ] is not meant the glorious seat of the blessed Angels,
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but the Evangelicall state of the Christian Church. It signifies the preaching of the Gospel, and propagation of the Church.
but the Evangelical state of the Christian Church. It signifies the preaching of the Gospel, and propagation of the Church.
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It notes that state and condition of the Church which is properly called Christian. It notes that state and condition of the Church which is properly called Christian.
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The Kingdome of heaven is in Scripture interpreted a breaking off from the observation of the Ceremoniall law,
The Kingdom of heaven is in Scripture interpreted a breaking off from the observation of the Ceremonial law,
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and a publishing of the Gospel by John the Baptist, and so it begun when John did first preach the Gospel.
and a publishing of the Gospel by John the Baptist, and so it begun when John did First preach the Gospel.
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And whereas Matthew tels us, Matth. 3. 1. John preached, saying, Repent, for the Kingdome of heaven is at hand.
And whereas Matthew tells us, Matthew 3. 1. John preached, saying, repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is At hand.
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Mark cals this, The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Mark 1. 1. And therefore it is that John is called an Evangelicall Preacher.Mark calls this, The beginning of the Gospel of jesus christ, the Son of God, Mark 1. 1. And Therefore it is that John is called an Evangelical Preacher.
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Suffereth violence ] Violence is not to be taken as it is in our dayes of opposition,
Suffers violence ] Violence is not to be taken as it is in our days of opposition,
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and as in the dayes of persecution;
and as in the days of persecution;
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as it is in our dayes in opposition to right and justice, and as it was at the first comming in of the Gospel,
as it is in our days in opposition to right and Justice, and as it was At the First coming in of the Gospel,
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when the wicked men of the world did go about to oppose and obstruct the publishing of the Gospel,
when the wicked men of the world did go about to oppose and obstruct the publishing of the Gospel,
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but it is an holy violence whereby men presse forward to obtain the grace of this Kingdome.
but it is an holy violence whereby men press forward to obtain the grace of this Kingdom.
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And so it is generally taken to be an holy violence of affection, or a gracious disposition that was implanted and wrought in the hearts of many men in John Baptists dayes.
And so it is generally taken to be an holy violence of affection, or a gracious disposition that was implanted and wrought in the hearts of many men in John Baptists days.
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Violence is here opposed to lukewarmnesse and moderation in Religion, to that coldnesse and frozennesse that is in the hearts of men under the preaching of the Word.
Violence is Here opposed to lukewarmness and moderation in Religion, to that coldness and frozenness that is in the hearts of men under the preaching of the Word.
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It is called an holy violence, to distinguish between them that were Christians indeed and other men;
It is called an holy violence, to distinguish between them that were Christians indeed and other men;
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to distinguish them from the Scribes and Pharisees that were cold and frozen under the Ministery of the Cospel.
to distinguish them from the Scribes and Pharisees that were cold and frozen under the Ministry of the Gospel.
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They were so earnest after Christ in the Gospel, that no difficulties or discouragements could take them off from their pursuits after Christ.
They were so earnest After christ in the Gospel, that no difficulties or discouragements could take them off from their pursuits After christ.
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' They were so greedy of Christ, that no force could pluck them away, but they would rather die then be drawn away from the Gospel.
' They were so greedy of christ, that no force could pluck them away, but they would rather die then be drawn away from the Gospel.
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It is a metaphor taken from warriours, who force their passage into a City, and take it by storm, and divide the spoil.
It is a metaphor taken from warriors, who force their passage into a city, and take it by storm, and divide the spoil.
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The parallel phrase is, Luk. 16. 16. Every man presseth into the Kingdome of God. For the period of time wherein this violence was declared and expressed; it was in the 15th. year of Tiberius, as you read, Luke 3. 1. in the 29th. yeare of Christ.
The parallel phrase is, Luk. 16. 16. Every man Presseth into the Kingdom of God. For the Period of time wherein this violence was declared and expressed; it was in the 15th. year of Tiberius, as you read, Lycia 3. 1. in the 29th. year of christ.
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Many doctrines may be raised from these words, but I shall not multiply observations.
Many doctrines may be raised from these words, but I shall not multiply observations.
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The first and main doctrine is taken from the time wherein this violence was, and the doctrine is this.
The First and main Doctrine is taken from the time wherein this violence was, and the Doctrine is this.
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At the first promulgation of the Gospel the preaching of the Word was more successefull, multitudes of men did express more holy violence and vehemency of affection towards the service and worship of God then in any age beside.
At the First Promulgation of the Gospel the preaching of the Word was more successful, Multitudes of men did express more holy violence and vehemency of affection towards the service and worship of God then in any age beside.
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From the dayes of John the Baptist untill now the Kingdome of heaven suffereth violence.
From the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence.
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The people were cold and frozen under the Ministery of the Scribes and Pharisees, they were heated under the Ministery of John. The people were cold and frozen under the Ministry of the Scribes and Pharisees, they were heated under the Ministry of John.
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In the handling of this point two Questions must be answered.
In the handling of this point two Questions must be answered.
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1 Whence it came to passe that people were at that time so fervent and affectionate towards the Gospel, that the Gospel was so successefull then?
1 Whence it Come to pass that people were At that time so fervent and affectionate towards the Gospel, that the Gospel was so successful then?
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2 Whence it comes to passe that it is no more successefull now, or why that holy violence is now abated?
2 Whence it comes to pass that it is no more successful now, or why that holy violence is now abated?
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1 What are the reasons why it was so successefull in the dayes of John the Baptist? I answer, divers reasons may be rendered.
1 What Are the Reasons why it was so successful in the days of John the Baptist? I answer, diverse Reasons may be rendered.
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1 Because of the novelty of the Gospel. New things are most affecting and pleasing to mans nature.
1 Because of the novelty of the Gospel. New things Are most affecting and pleasing to men nature.
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This was the ground of the peoples admiration at Christ, Mark 1. 27. They were all amazed, saying, What new Doctrine is this? For with authority commandeth he the unclean spirits,
This was the ground of the peoples admiration At christ, Mark 1. 27. They were all amazed, saying, What new Doctrine is this? For with Authority commands he the unclean spirits,
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and they obey him We are like to the Athemans, of whom it is written, Act. 17. 21. They spent their time in nothing else but either to tell or to hear some new thing. and they obey him We Are like to the Athemans, of whom it is written, Act. 17. 21. They spent their time in nothing Else but either to tell or to hear Some new thing.
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While Johns Ministery was new and fresh, all rejoyced in it, John 5. 35. Ye were willing for a season to rejoyce in hulight.
While Johns Ministry was new and fresh, all rejoiced in it, John 5. 35. You were willing for a season to rejoice in hulight.
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And so the Ministery of Paul was most successefull among the Thessalonians in the beginning of it, 1 Thess. 2. 1. You know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain.
And so the Ministry of Paul was most successful among the Thessalonians in the beginning of it, 1 Thess 2. 1. You know our Entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain.
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It was Melanchthons observation, that men were favourers and followers of the Gospel when it first came into a place.
It was Melanchthons observation, that men were favourers and followers of the Gospel when it First Come into a place.
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Another ground of the successefulnesse of the Gospel at that time is this:
another ground of the successefulnesse of the Gospel At that time is this:
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Because the prophecies of the Old Testament were to be accomplished, both for the extension of the Church in regard of place and persons,
Because the prophecies of the Old Testament were to be accomplished, both for the extension of the Church in regard of place and Persons,
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and the intention of affection. 1 For the extension of the Church in regard of place and persons:
and the intention of affection. 1 For the extension of the Church in regard of place and Persons:
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That was fore-spoken of in Holy Writ, Isa. 54. 1, 2. Sing, Oh barren, thou that didst not bear;
That was forespoken of in Holy Writ, Isaiah 54. 1, 2. Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear;
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break forth into singing, and cry aloud thou that didst not travell with childe:
break forth into singing, and cry aloud thou that didst not travel with child:
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for more are the children of the desolute then the children of the married wife, saith the Lord. Enlarge the place of thy tents,
for more Are the children of the desolute then the children of the married wife, Says the Lord. Enlarge the place of thy tents,
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and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations;
and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations;
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spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes, &c Which place is applied by Paul to the conversion of the Gentiles upon the first promulgation of the Gospel, Gal 4. 27. where he cites the very words of the first verse now mentioned.spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes, etc. Which place is applied by Paul to the conversion of the Gentiles upon the First Promulgation of the Gospel, Gall 4. 27. where he cites the very words of the First verse now mentioned.
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Another prophecy of the same nature you have, Isa. 2. 2. It shall come to passe in the lust dayes that the mountain of the Lords house shall be established in the top of the mountains,
another prophecy of the same nature you have, Isaiah 2. 2. It shall come to pass in the lust days that the mountain of the lords house shall be established in the top of the Mountains,
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and shall be exalted above the hils, and all Nations shall flow unto it.
and shall be exalted above the hills, and all nations shall flow unto it.
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Which promise in the same words is repeated, Micab 4. 1. Another promise of the same nature is Isa 60. 3, 4, 5. and in many other places, which it is needlesse now to mention. Which promise in the same words is repeated, Micah 4. 1. another promise of the same nature is Isaiah 60. 3, 4, 5. and in many other places, which it is needless now to mention.
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2 There were promises also for the intention of the affections, Isa. 40. 31. They that wait upon the Lord shal renue their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles.
2 There were promises also for the intention of the affections, Isaiah 40. 31. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles.
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The eagle is a bird of the strongest and highest flight of any that flies in the air.
The Eagl is a bird of the Strongest and highest flight of any that flies in the air.
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So 12 Zach. 8. In that day he that is feeble shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God.
So 12 Zach 8. In that day he that is feeble shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God.
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So 110 Psal. 3. It is prophesied of the first bringing in of the Gospel, that Thy people shall be a willing people in the day of thy power. So 110 Psalm 3. It is prophesied of the First bringing in of the Gospel, that Thy people shall be a willing people in the day of thy power.
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And this was to be when God should send forth the rod of his power out of Sion, as it is vers.
And this was to be when God should send forth the rod of his power out of Sion, as it is vers.
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2 You know what Hushai said of David, 2 Samuel 17. 8. He and his men were mighty men, and chased in their mindes as a Beare robbed of her whelps in the field.
2 You know what Hushai said of David, 2 Samuel 17. 8. He and his men were mighty men, and chased in their minds as a Bear robbed of her whelps in the field.
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And yet he that is feeble shall be as David. Deodate referres this promise to the beginning of the Gospel,
And yet he that is feeble shall be as David. Deodate refers this promise to the beginning of the Gospel,
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and so Cartwright. That is the second reason.
and so Cartwright. That is the second reason.
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3 The Lord did this to put a greater glory upon the Gospel, and to raise the estimation of it in the hearts of men:
3 The Lord did this to put a greater glory upon the Gospel, and to raise the estimation of it in the hearts of men:
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for had the Gospel had but a few converts, and had it had but a little successe at the first promulgation of it, the people would not so much have taken notice of it,
for had the Gospel had but a few converts, and had it had but a little success At the First Promulgation of it, the people would not so much have taken notice of it,
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neither would they so much have admired it, nor so highly esteemed of it, as they did.
neither would they so much have admired it, nor so highly esteemed of it, as they did.
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4 This comes to passe because of the perspicuity of the doctrine of the Gospel above that of the law.
4 This comes to pass Because of the perspicuity of the Doctrine of the Gospel above that of the law.
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The Gospel came now to be preached to the peoples capacity more then it was in the time of the law.
The Gospel Come now to be preached to the peoples capacity more then it was in the time of the law.
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Though it is true, that pure Gospel for the substance of it was preached in the time of the Law,
Though it is true, that pure Gospel for the substance of it was preached in the time of the Law,
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yet not so plainly as in the time of the Gospel.
yet not so plainly as in the time of the Gospel.
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For the law is nothing else but a dark Gospel, and the Gospel nothing else but a clear law.
For the law is nothing Else but a dark Gospel, and the Gospel nothing Else but a clear law.
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The law was hid and vailed under dark shadowes and ceremonies: But the Gospel was clear and evident.
The law was hid and veiled under dark shadows and ceremonies: But the Gospel was clear and evident.
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This you have fully set forth, 2 Cor, 3. 15. When Moses was read, there was a vail upon their hearts, v. 6. and when they turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
This you have Fully Set forth, 2 Cor, 3. 15. When Moses was read, there was a Vail upon their hearts, v. 6. and when they turn to the Lord, the Vail shall be taken away.
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And vers. 18. But we all with open face behold as in a glasse the glory of the Lord, &c. This is also foretold, Isa. 30. 26. at the promulgation of the Gospel, The light of the Moon shall be as the light of the Sun,
And vers. 18. But we all with open face behold as in a glass the glory of the Lord, etc. This is also foretold, Isaiah 30. 26. At the Promulgation of the Gospel, The Light of the Moon shall be as the Light of the Sun,
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and the ligho of the Sun shall be sevenfold as the light of seven dayes, &c. and the ligho of the Sun shall be sevenfold as the Light of seven days, etc.
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5 Because of that great and glorious liberty which the Gospel instated them in above the law, I do not mean sensuall,
5 Because of that great and glorious liberty which the Gospel instated them in above the law, I do not mean sensual,
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but a Christian and holy, a Gospel-liberty. Thus Baptisme was appointed in the room of Circumcision.
but a Christian and holy, a gospel liberty. Thus Baptism was appointed in the room of Circumcision.
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Our Saviour made this proffer, Come unto me, all you that are weary and heavy laden,
Our Saviour made this proffer, Come unto me, all you that Are weary and heavy laden,
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and I will give you rest, Matth. 11. 28. Which place is not onely to be understood of labouring under the burden of sin,and I will give you rest, Matthew 11. 28. Which place is not only to be understood of labouring under the burden of since,
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but also under the bondage and yoke of the Ceremoniall law, under all those costly, painfull and toilsome rites imposed upon them:
but also under the bondage and yoke of the Ceremonial law, under all those costly, painful and toilsome Rites imposed upon them:
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which were a yoke that neither they nor their fathers were able to bear, as Peter speaks of Circumcision, Acts 15. 10. And so you have the reasons for the Gospels successe in the dayes of John. And thus much for the first question. The second question is this.
which were a yoke that neither they nor their Father's were able to bear, as Peter speaks of Circumcision, Acts 15. 10. And so you have the Reasons for the Gospels success in the days of John. And thus much for the First question. The second question is this.
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How comes it to passe that the Ministery of the Word is not so successefull now as it was in the dayes of the first preaching of it? I anwer, many reasons may be given.
How comes it to pass that the Ministry of the Word is not so successful now as it was in the days of the First preaching of it? I answer, many Reasons may be given.
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Some from the Minister, some from the people. 1 In regard of the Minister, and they are five.
some from the Minister, Some from the people. 1 In regard of the Minister, and they Are five.
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Because Ministers are not so powerfull in preaching, and exemplary in life as John was, Joh. 5. 35. He was a burning and a shining light. Because Ministers Are not so powerful in preaching, and exemplary in life as John was, John 5. 35. He was a burning and a shining Light.
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There was his zeal in preaching, there was the holinesse of his conversation.
There was his zeal in preaching, there was the holiness of his Conversation.
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Luke 1. 16. And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God, Lycia 1. 16. And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God,
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and he shall go before them in the spirit and power of E lias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,
and he shall go before them in the Spirit and power of E lias, to turn the hearts of the Father's to the children,
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and the disobedient to the wisdome of the just, &c. Nazianzen said of Basil, that he thundred in his doctrine, and lightened in his life.and the disobedient to the Wisdom of the just, etc. Nazianzen said of Basil, that he thundered in his Doctrine, and lightened in his life.
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Ministers preach not the Gospel so purely and perfectly as John did, Mark 1. 1. John preached the Gaspel of Jesus Christ.
Ministers preach not the Gospel so purely and perfectly as John did, Mark 1. 1. John preached the Gospel of jesus christ.
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Verse 3. He preached repentance and remission of sins.
Verse 3. He preached Repentance and remission of Sins.
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Although John did bring in the Gospel, yet withall he preached up duties, and not cried down duties;
Although John did bring in the Gospel, yet withal he preached up duties, and not cried down duties;
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he pressed on duties, and did not cast them off;
he pressed on duties, and did not cast them off;
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he did earnestly presse on the duties of the morall law, he preached repentance, whereas many Ministers now a dayes account this but a legall and servile work not fit for Christians under the Gospel to be employed about, not fit for Ministers to preach, or people to hear.
he did earnestly press on the duties of the moral law, he preached Repentance, whereas many Ministers now a days account this but a Legal and servile work not fit for Christians under the Gospel to be employed about, not fit for Ministers to preach, or people to hear.
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And this is one great reason why men take up such sinfull liberty to follow their own wayes and lusts,
And this is one great reason why men take up such sinful liberty to follow their own ways and Lustiest,
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and by which meanes the Gospel comes to be the lesse successefull. But this you see was far from Johns minde and temper;
and by which means the Gospel comes to be the less successful. But this you see was Far from Johns mind and temper;
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for, said he, Repent, for the Kingdome of heaven is at hand, Matth. 3. 2. Oh generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? was our Saviours language, Matth 22. 33. Jerem. 23. 22. But if they had stood in my counsell,
for, said he, repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is At hand, Matthew 3. 2. O generation of vipers, how can you escape the damnation of hell? was our Saviors language, Matthew 22. 33. Jeremiah 23. 22. But if they had stood in my counsel,
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and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evill way,
and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil Way,
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and from the evill of their doings: and from the evil of their doings:
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and 32. Behold, I am against them that prophesie false dreams, saith the Lord, and do tell them,
and 32. Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, Says the Lord, and do tell them,
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and cause my people to erre by their lies, and by their lightnesse;
and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness;
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yet I sent them not, nor commanded them, therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the Lord. yet I sent them not, nor commanded them, Therefore they shall not profit this people At all, Says the Lord.
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2 Cor. 4. But we have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in crastinesse, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully,
2 Cor. 4. But we have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully,
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but by manifestation of the truth commending our selves to every mans conscience in the sight of God. but by manifestation of the truth commending our selves to every men conscience in the sighed of God.
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It doth enervate and emasculate the power of the Word to have it mixed with falshoods.
It does enervate and emasculate the power of the Word to have it mixed with falsehoods.
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Much truth is preached in the Church of Rome, yet conversion is not ordinarily amongst them,
Much truth is preached in the Church of Rome, yet conversion is not ordinarily among them,
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because they adulterate the truth by many errours.
Because they adulterate the truth by many errors.
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The Scribes did little good by their preaching, because they did mingle so many ungrounded traditions which they taught without any authority, Matth. 7. 29. Christ taught as one having authority, and not as the Scribes.
The Scribes did little good by their preaching, Because they did mingle so many ungrounded traditions which they taught without any Authority, Matthew 7. 29. christ taught as one having Authority, and not as the Scribes.
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3 Because Ministers preach not so plainly as John did, either in matter, method, or manner of expression. 1 Cor. 14. part of the 5 verse, — Greater is he that prophesieth then he that speaketh with tongues,
3 Because Ministers preach not so plainly as John did, either in matter, method, or manner of expression. 1 Cor. 14. part of the 5 verse, — Greater is he that Prophesieth then he that speaks with tongues,
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except he interpret, that the Church may receive edifying. except he interpret, that the Church may receive edifying.
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Many Preachers are like Heraclitus, who was called the dark Doctour, they affect sublime notions, obscure expressions, uncouth phrases, not making difficult truths plain, but plain truths difficult.
Many Preachers Are like Heraclitus, who was called the dark Doctor, they affect sublime notions, Obscure expressions, uncouth phrases, not making difficult truths plain, but plain truths difficult.
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They darken counsell by words without knowledge, Job 38. 2. 4 Because Ministers preach not so methodically as John did. They darken counsel by words without knowledge, Job 38. 2. 4 Because Ministers preach not so methodically as John did.
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Matth. 3. 2. John preached, saying, Repent, for the Kingdome of heaven is at band; Matthew 3. 2. John preached, saying, repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is At band;
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Mark saith, the Gospel begun with Johns Ministery, Mark. 1. 1. and his doctrine began with repentance Men take up other methods now adayes, and so prove unsuccessefull. Mark Says, the Gospel begun with Johns Ministry, Mark. 1. 1. and his Doctrine began with Repentance Men take up other methods now adays, and so prove unsuccessful.
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5 Because there is not that harmony among Ministers now that was formerly.
5 Because there is not that harmony among Ministers now that was formerly.
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John preached what the Prophets taught, and Christ trod in Johns steps, and the Apostles exactly agreed with and continued in the doctrine of their predecessours.John preached what the prophets taught, and christ trod in Johns steps, and the Apostles exactly agreed with and continued in the Doctrine of their predecessors.
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But now in our time Ministers are divided; one preacheth one thing, another preacheth another thing;
But now in our time Ministers Are divided; one Preacheth one thing, Another Preacheth Another thing;
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and this doth very much trouble the mindes of people, and makes many stumble at the word,
and this does very much trouble the minds of people, and makes many Stumble At the word,
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and so the Gospel proves unsuccessefull. 2 This comes to passe from the people, and that for four reasons.
and so the Gospel Proves unsuccessful. 2 This comes to pass from the people, and that for four Reasons.
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1 People do more question the office, and calling of the Ministery now then they did question Johns. Matth. 21. 26. — All men hold John as a Prophet.
1 People do more question the office, and calling of the Ministry now then they did question Johns. Matthew 21. 26. — All men hold John as a Prophet.
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The reason why Pauls Ministery was ineffectuall to many Corinihians was this;
The reason why Paul's Ministry was ineffectual to many Corinihians was this;
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because they questioned his calling, and therefore he labours to vindicate his Apostolicall authority all along the Epistle.
Because they questioned his calling, and Therefore he labours to vindicate his Apostolical Authority all along the Epistle.
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This doth take off that awe and majesty that should be in men to the Word.
This does take off that awe and majesty that should be in men to the Word.
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As on the contrary, the reason why the Ministery of Paul was so effectuall to the Thessalonians, was this:
As on the contrary, the reason why the Ministry of Paul was so effectual to the Thessalonians, was this:
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Because when they received the Word of God, they received it not as the word of men, Because when they received the Word of God, they received it not as the word of men,
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but (as it is in truth) as the Word of God, which effectually worketh in them that believe, 1 Thess. 2. 13. I know that some question the lawfulnesse of our Ministery upon this ground, but (as it is in truth) as the Word of God, which effectually works in them that believe, 1 Thess 2. 13. I know that Some question the lawfulness of our Ministry upon this ground,
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because miracles do not attend our preaching, as they did at the first promulgation of the Gospel.
Because Miracles do not attend our preaching, as they did At the First Promulgation of the Gospel.
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But this is no just reason, and (that I may remove this obstacle of the successe of the Gospel) I shall by the way briefly disprove it.
But this is no just reason, and (that I may remove this obstacle of the success of the Gospel) I shall by the Way briefly disprove it.
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1 John had his calling from heaven, Mat. 21. 25, 26. and yet John did no miracle, John 10. 41. 2 Miracles are not necessary now as they were at the first planting of the Gospel. 1 John had his calling from heaven, Mathew 21. 25, 26. and yet John did no miracle, John 10. 41. 2 Miracles Are not necessary now as they were At the First planting of the Gospel.
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There was more need of miracles then that the people might give attendance to the Ministery in those days.
There was more need of Miracles then that the people might give attendance to the Ministry in those days.
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The Jews require a signe, 1 Cor. 1. 22. 1 Cor. 14. 22. Tongues are for a signe not to them that believe, The jews require a Signen, 1 Cor. 1. 22. 1 Cor. 14. 22. Tongues Are for a Signen not to them that believe,
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but to them that believe not, but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe, but to them that believe not, but prophesying serves not for them that believe not, but for them which believe,
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3 Miracles were signes of the Apostleship but not of the Ministery, 2 (or. 12. 12. The signes of an Apostle were wrought among you, — in signes, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
3 Miracles were Signs of the Apostleship but not of the Ministry, 2 (or. 12. 12. The Signs of an Apostle were wrought among you, — in Signs, and wonders, and mighty Deeds.
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Timothy and Titus could work no miracles, yet no man doubts of their authority. So that want of miracles doth not at all invalidate the authority of the Ministery. Timothy and Titus could work no Miracles, yet no man doubts of their Authority. So that want of Miracles does not At all invalidate the Authority of the Ministry.
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So I have removed the first impediment of the successe of the Gospel in our dayes: That is the first reason.
So I have removed the First impediment of the success of the Gospel in our days: That is the First reason.
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The long continuance of the Word makes it unsuccessefull, (such is the corruption of mens hearts.) The nature of man is for new things,
The long Continuance of the Word makes it unsuccessful, (such is the corruption of men's hearts.) The nature of man is for new things,
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and in tract of time the love of men to the Word is eaten out,
and in tract of time the love of men to the Word is eaten out,
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whereas at the first people flocked to the Gospel, as Doves to the windowes, yet afterward they grew carelesse and negligent in Gods Ordinances.
whereas At the First people flocked to the Gospel, as Dove to the windows, yet afterwards they grew careless and negligent in God's Ordinances.
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Manna at first was loved, but afterwards it cloyed the Israelites, and they loathed it. Many men are Christ and Gospel glutted.
Manna At First was loved, but afterwards it cloyed the Israelites, and they loathed it. Many men Are christ and Gospel glutted.
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Another reason is, because Discipline is not joyned with Doctrine.
another reason is, Because Discipline is not joined with Doctrine.
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The Church is the garden of God, the Doctrine is the flowers of this garden, Discipline is the hedge.
The Church is the garden of God, the Doctrine is the flowers of this garden, Discipline is the hedge.
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Neither Christ nor John the Baptist by their comming would destroy the government of the Church among the Jews,
Neither christ nor John the Baptist by their coming would destroy the government of the Church among the jews,
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and when that was taken down Christ set up another in its stead. Now look, as it is in a State, the intervals of government breed many State-heresies,
and when that was taken down christ Set up Another in its stead. Now look, as it is in a State, the intervals of government breed many State-heresies,
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if I may so call them, mutinies, factions, and parties among the people, interrupting the peace of the land:
if I may so call them, mutinies, factions, and parties among the people, interrupting the peace of the land:
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So it is in the Church, when the reines of government are let loose, in-come errours and disorders;
So it is in the Church, when the reins of government Are let lose, income errors and disorders;
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and the good seed is choaked by that meanes. 4 This comes to passe from the dis-use of family-duties.
and the good seed is choked by that means. 4 This comes to pass from the disuse of Family duties.
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The reason why the reformation succeeded so well in Germany was because the peoples catechizing went along with Luthers preaching.
The reason why the Reformation succeeded so well in Germany was Because the peoples catechizing went along with Luthers preaching.
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It was laid as a charge upon masters of families, that they should catechize their children, Deut. 6. 6, 7. And these words which I command thee this day shall be in thine heart,
It was laid as a charge upon Masters of families, that they should catechise their children, Deuteronomy 6. 6, 7. And these words which I command thee this day shall be in thine heart,
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and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and thou shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, &c. and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and thou shalt talk of them when thou Sittest in thine house, etc.
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People do not back the Ministers preaching of the Word with this duty of prayer, that God would sanctifie the word preached to their souls, and make it successefull.
People do not back the Ministers preaching of the Word with this duty of prayer, that God would sanctify the word preached to their Souls, and make it successful.
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It is an observable passage which you finde, Mark 4. 24. Take heed what you hear;
It is an observable passage which you find, Mark 4. 24. Take heed what you hear;
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for with what measure you were it shall be measured to you, and unto you that hear shall more be given. for with what measure you were it shall be measured to you, and unto you that hear shall more be given.
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Sometimes this expression is referred to rash judgement, as Matth. 7. 2. sometimes to works of mercy,
Sometime this expression is referred to rash judgement, as Matthew 7. 2. sometime to works of mercy,
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but here it is used as an argument to stir up people to prepare their hearts for the hearing of the Word with care and conscience.
but Here it is used as an argument to stir up people to prepare their hearts for the hearing of the Word with care and conscience.
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For if it be your care to fit your selves for the Word, and to settle it in your hearts,
For if it be your care to fit your selves for the Word, and to settle it in your hearts,
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and practise it in your lives, God will then measure the same back unto you by his blessing of the Word, to the salvation and edification of your souls:
and practise it in your lives, God will then measure the same back unto you by his blessing of the Word, to the salvation and edification of your Souls:
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whereas the neglect of this duty is a great cause why the word is not so successfull now as it was formerly.
whereas the neglect of this duty is a great cause why the word is not so successful now as it was formerly.
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MATTHEW 11. 12. And from the dayes of John the Baptist untill now, the Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence,
MATTHEW 11. 12. And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence,
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and the violent take it by force. THe doctrinall part being finished, I now come to application. and the violent take it by force. THe doctrinal part being finished, I now come to application.
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And this doctrine may be usefull in five respects. 1 For reproof. 2 For comfort. 3 For instruction. 4 For caution. 5 To stirre up our lamentation.
And this Doctrine may be useful in five respects. 1 For reproof. 2 For Comfort. 3 For instruction. 4 For caution. 5 To stir up our lamentation.
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1 This will reprove severall sorts of persons.
1 This will reprove several sorts of Persons.
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Out of this Quiver I may draw ten arrowes of reproof, that may pierce into the hearts of ten severall sorts of men.
Out of this Quiver I may draw ten arrows of reproof, that may pierce into the hearts of ten several sorts of men.
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1 It reproves those who are violent in the wayes of sin, that put forth themselves to the utmost,
1 It reproves those who Are violent in the ways of since, that put forth themselves to the utmost,
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and draw out their strength in wayes of wickednesse:
and draw out their strength in ways of wickedness:
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that like those in Jerem. 8. 6. that turn to their course, as the herse rusheth into the battel;
that like those in Jeremiah 8. 6. that turn to their course, as the hearse Rushes into the battle;
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as an horse that is so fierce in the war that he rusheth into it without fear of danger:
as an horse that is so fierce in the war that he Rushes into it without Fear of danger:
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So the Spirit of God setteth forth the wickednesse of mens hearts; by nature they rush into sin, not considering what they do, as the horse.
So the Spirit of God sets forth the wickedness of men's hearts; by nature they rush into since, not considering what they do, as the horse.
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See what Job saith concerning the horse, Job 39. 19. Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou cloathed his neck with thunder? 20. Caust thou make him afraid as a grasse-hopper, the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
See what Job Says Concerning the horse, Job 39. 19. Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? 20. Caused thou make him afraid as a grasshopper, the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
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21. He paweth in the valley, and rojoyceth in his strength, he goeth on to meet the armed men.
21. He paweth in the valley, and rojoyceth in his strength, he Goes on to meet the armed men.
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22. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted, neither turneth he back from the sword.
22. He mocks At Fear, and is not affrighted, neither turns he back from the sword.
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Verse 25. He saith among the trumpets, Aha, Aha, and he smelleth the battel afar off, the thunder of the captains and shooting.
Verse 25. He Says among the trumpets, Aha, Aha, and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the Captains and shooting.
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Even in this manner do wicked men rush into wickednesse; no fear, nor wit can restrain them;
Even in this manner do wicked men rush into wickedness; no Fear, nor wit can restrain them;
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no dangers, nor threatnings either from God or man can keep them in. Jerem. 2. 23. They are as a swift Dromedarie, traversing her wayes.
no dangers, nor threatenings either from God or man can keep them in. Jeremiah 2. 23. They Are as a swift Dromedary, traversing her ways.
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Their course is evill, and their force is not right. Their course is evil, and their force is not right.
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Jeremy 23. 10. Their hearts are fully set in them to do evill, Eccles. 8. 11. They weary themselves to commit iniquity, Jeremy 9. 5. The people labour in the fire, and weary themselves for very vanity, Habak. 2. 13. They sleep not except they have done mischief, and their sleep is taken away,
Jeremiah 23. 10. Their hearts Are Fully Set in them to do evil, Eccles. 8. 11. They weary themselves to commit iniquity, Jeremiah 9. 5. The people labour in the fire, and weary themselves for very vanity, Habak. 2. 13. They sleep not except they have done mischief, and their sleep is taken away,
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except they cause some to fall, Prov. 4. 16. except they cause Some to fallen, Curae 4. 16.
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2 This reproves those that instead of an holy violence are guilty of tumultuous violence, that by force and power disturbe humane societies, destroying laws and government, that do as Antiochus did, Dan. 7. 25. He spoke great words against the most high,
2 This reproves those that instead of an holy violence Are guilty of tumultuous violence, that by force and power disturb humane societies, destroying laws and government, that do as Antiochus did, Dan. 7. 25. He spoke great words against the most high,
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and were out the Saints of the most high, and thought to change times and laws. and were out the Saints of the most high, and Thought to change times and laws.
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3 This reproves those that instead of an holy violence, are guilty of oppressing violence, which is the sin chiefly of rich men Mic. 6. 12. For the rich men thereof are full violence.
3 This reproves those that instead of an holy violence, Are guilty of oppressing violence, which is the since chiefly of rich men Mic. 6. 12. For the rich men thereof Are full violence.
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It is they that grinde the faces of the poor. It is they that grind the faces of the poor.
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Mic. 2. 2. They covet fields, and take them by violence, & houses, & take them away,
Mic. 2. 2. They covet fields, and take them by violence, & houses, & take them away,
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and so they oppresse a man and his house. and so they oppress a man and his house.
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Amos 3. 10. They know not to do right, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
Amos 3. 10. They know not to do right, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
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Prov. 4. 17. They eat the bread of wickednes, & drink the wine of violence.
Curae 4. 17. They eat the bred of wickedness, & drink the wine of violence.
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4 This reproves those who are eager & violent in their pursuits after the things of this life,
4 This reproves those who Are eager & violent in their pursuits After the things of this life,
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but not so after spiritual things;
but not so After spiritual things;
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we are all upon the spur, all upon the wing after the world, here is violence upon violence, labour upon labour for these things which we may have,
we Are all upon the spur, all upon the wing After the world, Here is violence upon violence, labour upon labour for these things which we may have,
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and yet be never the better, and want them, and yet be never the worse.
and yet be never the better, and want them, and yet be never the Worse.
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Covetous men are said to pant after the dust of the earth, Amos 2. 7. So eager are they in their pursuit after the world,
Covetous men Are said to pant After the dust of the earth, Amos 2. 7. So eager Are they in their pursuit After the world,
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as if they were almost out of breath.
as if they were almost out of breath.
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Psal. 59. 6, 14. They return at evening, they make a noise like a dog, and go about the city. Psalm 59. 6, 14. They return At evening, they make a noise like a dog, and go about the City.
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No creature is so sensible of hunger as a dog.
No creature is so sensible of hunger as a dog.
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Covetous men are like dogs towards the world, as if they were made up all of desires,
Covetous men Are like Dogs towards the world, as if they were made up all of Desires,
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but towards the things of eternity we are as if we were all Stoicks, and had no passions in us.
but towards the things of eternity we Are as if we were all Stoics, and had no passion in us.
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As hot as fire for earth, and as cold as any ice for heaven. Oh how many pant after the earth who have no breathing after heaven!
As hight as fire for earth, and as cold as any ice for heaven. O how many pant After the earth who have no breathing After heaven!
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5 This reproves those who are violent opposers of the Gospel.
5 This reproves those who Are violent opposers of the Gospel.
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As the former may be called a worldly violence, so this may be called a persecuting violence.
As the former may be called a worldly violence, so this may be called a persecuting violence.
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Such was the violence of Paul before his conversion, Act. 26. 11. I punished them oft in every Synagogue,
Such was the violence of Paul before his conversion, Act. 26. 11. I punished them oft in every Synagogue,
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and compelled them to blaspheme, and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange Cities. and compelled them to Blaspheme, and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange Cities.
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The Scribes and Pharisees are said to be filled with madnesse, against Christ after the miracle was wrought in curing the man with the withered hand, Luke 6. 11. There are some that understand my Text of this persecuting violence.
The Scribes and Pharisees Are said to be filled with madness, against christ After the miracle was wrought in curing the man with the withered hand, Lycia 6. 11. There Are Some that understand my Text of this persecuting violence.
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This is called a rage reaching up to heaven, 2 Chron. 28. 9. 6 This reproves such, who account an holy zeal and violence in the wayes of religion to be onely a furious frensie. This is called a rage reaching up to heaven, 2 Chronicles 28. 9. 6 This reproves such, who account an holy zeal and violence in the ways of Religion to be only a furious frenzy.
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Such were they, Act. 2. 13. that said, These men are filled with new wine, vvhen the Apostles were zealous in the preaching of the Gosgel.
Such were they, Act. 2. 13. that said, These men Are filled with new wine, when the Apostles were zealous in the preaching of the Gospel.
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Such were the friends of Christ, when he was zealous and servent in the doing of his Fathers will,
Such were the Friends of christ, when he was zealous and servient in the doing of his Father's will,
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and so intent upon it that he had no leasure to eat his meat, They went to lay hold of him,
and so intent upon it that he had no leisure to eat his meat, They went to lay hold of him,
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for they said, He is beside himself, Mark 3. 21. The like censure did Fest us passe on Paul, when he was zealous to win men to the Gospel; for they said, He is beside himself, Mark 3. 21. The like censure did Fist us pass on Paul, when he was zealous to win men to the Gospel;
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he said, Thou art beside thy selfe, much learning doth make thee mad, Act. 26. 24. Basil, when he was passionately eager against the Arrian heresie, it was interpreted a symptome of his dotage.
he said, Thou art beside thy self, much learning does make thee mad, Act. 26. 24. Basil, when he was passionately eager against the Arrian heresy, it was interpreted a Symptom of his dotage.
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If men will not be bafled out of their religion, reformation, &c. they are esteemed but furious zealots, men of violent spirits.
If men will not be baffled out of their Religion, Reformation, etc. they Are esteemed but furious zealots, men of violent spirits.
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Thus it fared with zealous Paul, 2 Cor. 5. 13. Whether we are beside our selves, it is to God,
Thus it fared with zealous Paul, 2 Cor. 5. 13. Whither we Are beside our selves, it is to God,
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or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. or whither we be Sobrium, it is for your cause.
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7 This reproves those who were once violent and zealous in religion, but now their zeal is abated. We have a proverb:
7 This reproves those who were once violent and zealous in Religion, but now their zeal is abated. We have a proverb:
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Nothing that is violent is durable;
Nothing that is violent is durable;
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if the violent motion proceeds from some externall artificiall cause, and not from a rooted stirring principle within Many that go in the wayes of God meerly from an externall principle, it may be credit or profit,
if the violent motion proceeds from Some external artificial cause, and not from a rooted stirring principle within Many that go in the ways of God merely from an external principle, it may be credit or profit,
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though they may be seemingly violent for a time, yet their violence will not last, they will not be stedfast in the wayes of religion and in a Christian course.
though they may be seemingly violent for a time, yet their violence will not last, they will not be steadfast in the ways of Religion and in a Christian course.
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Some who have flourished in the Spring have had a withering time, their fruit decayed as the leaves fall off in Autumn.
some who have flourished in the Spring have had a withering time, their fruit decayed as the leaves fallen off in Autumn.
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It may be said of many in regard of their souls, as it was said of David in regard of his body:
It may be said of many in regard of their Souls, as it was said of David in regard of his body:
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When he was old and stricken in years, they covered him with cloaths, and he gat no heat, 1 King. 1. 1. Many, though they are plied with ordinances, can get no heat in them. When he was old and stricken in Years, they covered him with clothes, and he got no heat, 1 King. 1. 1. Many, though they Are plied with ordinances, can get no heat in them.
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Augustine observes it of many in his dayes, that would at their first conversion pray frequently & live holily,Augustine observes it of many in his days, that would At their First conversion pray frequently & live holily,
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but after a while they would grow more remisse, and pray more coldly and slightly then they did before.
but After a while they would grow more remiss, and pray more coldly and slightly then they did before.
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There are few of whom after a long profession of religion it can be said,
There Are few of whom After a long profession of Religion it can be said,
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as was said of Moses, Deut. 34. 7. His eye was not dim, nor his naturall force abated.
as was said of Moses, Deuteronomy 34. 7. His eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.
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Many are like Asa, their end is worse then their beginning.
Many Are like Asa, their end is Worse then their beginning.
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8 This reproves those that content themselves with moderation in the matters of religion, that account a dram of zeal enough for a talent of discretion, as Mr. Greenham said.
8 This reproves those that content themselves with moderation in the matters of Religion, that account a dram of zeal enough for a talon of discretion, as Mr. Greenham said.
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Many men are of this opinion, that religion is dangerous, and that an holy violence in religion is attended with troubles and dangers,
Many men Are of this opinion, that Religion is dangerous, and that an holy violence in Religion is attended with Troubles and dangers,
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and therefore it is best to be moderate in religion.
and Therefore it is best to be moderate in Religion.
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There are many of these men in our dayes, otherwise religion had never come to so low an ebbe as now it is.
There Are many of these men in our days, otherwise Religion had never come to so low an ebb as now it is.
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It was the saying of one, that men may be religious, but then they must not be too zealous:
It was the saying of one, that men may be religious, but then they must not be too zealous:
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they must not be too violent for the wayes of God, for then they are called men of hot & furious spirits;
they must not be too violent for the ways of God, for then they Are called men of hight & furious spirits;
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Men (it seemes) must not love religion too much.
Men (it seems) must not love Religion too much.
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Amama quotes Tarnovius, who mentions a sort of men that brought in an opinion, which he cals a new Gospel, that if a man perform the externall duties of religion,Amama quotes Tarnovius, who mentions a sort of men that brought in an opinion, which he calls a new Gospel, that if a man perform the external duties of Religion,
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if he go to the Church, hear the word, pray, &c. it was sufficient for salvation.
if he go to the Church, hear the word, pray, etc. it was sufficient for salvation.
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Of this temper Gallio was, Act. 18. 17. Gallio cared for none of those things. A little religion will serve the turn.
Of this temper Gallio was, Act. 18. 17. Gallio cared for none of those things. A little Religion will serve the turn.
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Most of the Statists and Politicians of this world are of this temper, which God will one day account a Laodicean lukewarmnesse or timerous cowardize.
Most of the Statists and Politicians of this world Are of this temper, which God will one day account a Laodicean lukewarmness or timorous cowardice.
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Geographers, who write of the situation of England, say, that it is between the Torrid and the Frigid Zone, neither hot nor cold;
Geographers, who write of the situation of England, say, that it is between the Torrid and the Frigid Zone, neither hight nor cold;
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I wish our hearts were not like our land. 9 This reproves those that expresse more violence outwardly then they have inwardly.
I wish our hearts were not like our land. 9 This reproves those that express more violence outwardly then they have inwardly.
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There are many men that wil hear Sermons on Lords dayes, & Lectures on week-dayes, speak well of religion,
There Are many men that will hear Sermons on lords days, & Lectures on weekdays, speak well of Religion,
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and of the wayes and people of God, but if you look to them in their families,
and of the ways and people of God, but if you look to them in their families,
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and in their closets, you shall finde them of another temper. These men are like pepper, hot in the mouth, but cold in the stomack.
and in their closets, you shall find them of Another temper. These men Are like pepper, hight in the Mouth, but cold in the stomach.
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I may resemble such to a pot boiling over the fire, hot at the top, cold at the bottome.
I may resemble such to a pot boiling over the fire, hight At the top, cold At the bottom.
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So some men are boiling hot in the mouth, but their hearts are cold and frozen.
So Some men Are boiling hight in the Mouth, but their hearts Are cold and frozen.
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As it is with men sick of a feaver, the face and hands and other externall parts of the body burn,
As it is with men sick of a fever, the face and hands and other external parts of the body burn,
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when the heart shakes and quivers with cold.
when the heart shakes and quivers with cold.
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10 This reproves those who all their life remain dull and sluggish in religion, that like Carriers horses keep their ordinary pace, they will not go beyond their bating place, they are like Dromedaries, swift in the wayes of sin,
10 This reproves those who all their life remain dull and sluggish in Religion, that like Carriers Horses keep their ordinary pace, they will not go beyond their bating place, they Are like Dromedaries, swift in the ways of since,
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but like the dull Asse, slow in the vvayes of God.
but like the dull Ass, slow in the ways of God.
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The firstling of other beasts was to be offered to God, but not the firstling of an asse, Exod. 13. 13. And every firstling of an asse thou shalt redeem with a lamb, and if thou wilt not redeem it thou shalt break its neck;
The firstling of other beasts was to be offered to God, but not the firstling of an Ass, Exod 13. 13. And every firstling of an Ass thou shalt Redeem with a lamb, and if thou wilt not Redeem it thou shalt break its neck;
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to note that of sluggish and dull hearts, the very best services are not acceptable to God.
to note that of sluggish and dull hearts, the very best services Are not acceptable to God.
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The snail is reckoned among the unclean creatures, Levit. 11. 30. Those hearts that are of this dull constitution are impure and odious in the sight of God.
The snail is reckoned among the unclean creatures, Levit. 11. 30. Those hearts that Are of this dull constitution Are impure and odious in the sighed of God.
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And thus much shall serve by way of reproof. 2 This doctrine is usefull for comfort, and that 1. To Ministers. 2. To hearers. 1 To Ministers; and that for 3 reasons.
And thus much shall serve by Way of reproof. 2 This Doctrine is useful for Comfort, and that 1. To Ministers. 2. To hearers. 1 To Ministers; and that for 3 Reasons.
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1 Though here is matter of trouble, yet no fear of guilt, if thou discharge thy duty faithfully, though not succesfully.
1 Though Here is matter of trouble, yet no Fear of guilt, if thou discharge thy duty faithfully, though not successfully.
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Ezek. 3. 19. If thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickednesse, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity, Ezekiel 3. 19. If thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked Way, he shall die in his iniquity,
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but thou hast delivered thy soul.
but thou hast Delivered thy soul.
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Act. 20. 26. when Paul had used his utmost endeavours at Ephesus, he vindicates himselfe thus; Act. 20. 26. when Paul had used his utmost endeavours At Ephesus, he vindicates himself thus;
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I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
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Act. 18. 6. when Paul preached to the Jews, and they would not obey the Gospel, He shook his raiment, & said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads, I am clean:
Act. 18. 6. when Paul preached to the jews, and they would not obey the Gospel, He shook his raiment, & said unto them, Your blood be upon your own Heads, I am clean:
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from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles. from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
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Though a Minister doth all his dayes plow the rocks, and sowe the sands, and spend his strength in vain,
Though a Minister does all his days blow the Rocks, and sow the sands, and spend his strength in vain,
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yet this will bring no guilt upon a Ministers conscience:
yet this will bring no guilt upon a Ministers conscience:
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for though it be the Ministers duty to preach the Word, yet it is Gods work to convert the soul.
for though it be the Ministers duty to preach the Word, yet it is God's work to convert the soul.
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3 God rewards Ministers according to their labour, not successe, 2 Cor. 2. 15. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ in them that are saved, and in them that perish.
3 God rewards Ministers according to their labour, not success, 2 Cor. 2. 15. For we Are unto God a sweet savour of christ in them that Are saved, and in them that perish.
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The father payes the nurse, though the childe die. The Apothecaries bill must be paid, though the patient die:
The father pays the nurse, though the child die. The Apothecaries bill must be paid, though the patient die:
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So God will reward Ministers, though successe be not answerable to their endeavours, Isa. 49. 4. Then I said, I have laboured in vain,
So God will reward Ministers, though success be not answerable to their endeavours, Isaiah 49. 4. Then I said, I have laboured in vain,
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and spent my strength for nought and in vain, yet surely my judgement is with the Lord,
and spent my strength for nought and in vain, yet surely my judgement is with the Lord,
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and my work with my God; or the reward of my work.and my work with my God; or the reward of my work.
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3 The word may live in the hearers hearts when the Minister is dead, John 4. 36, 37. He that reapeth, receiveth wages,
3 The word may live in the hearers hearts when the Minister is dead, John 4. 36, 37. He that reapeth, receives wages,
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and gathereth fruit unto life eternall, that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoyce together. and gathereth fruit unto life Eternal, that both he that Soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
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And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.
And herein is that saying true, One Soweth, and Another reapeth.
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As a wicked man doth hurt after his death, so a good man doth good, 2 King. 23. 15. Jeroboams wickednesse proved a snare to Israel in the dayes of Josiah, which was 360 years after his death.
As a wicked man does hurt After his death, so a good man does good, 2 King. 23. 15. Jeroboams wickedness proved a snare to Israel in the days of Josiah, which was 360 Years After his death.
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And Davids example did good on Josiah 400 years after, 2 King. 22. 2. Josiah did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in all the wayes of David his father.
And Davids Exampl did good on Josiah 400 Years After, 2 King. 22. 2. Josiah did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, and walked in all the ways of David his father.
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2 As here is comfort for Ministers, so also here is comfort to hearers, and that for 3 reasons:
2 As Here is Comfort for Ministers, so also Here is Comfort to hearers, and that for 3 Reasons:
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1 God never expected all should attein the same measure of grace.
1 God never expected all should attain the same measure of grace.
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Although, Luk. 8. 8. the seed that fell in good ground is said to bear an hundred fold,
Although, Luk. 8. 8. the seed that fell in good ground is said to bear an hundred fold,
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yet, Matth 13. 23. the grounds differed, and some brought forth but sixty, some but thirty.
yet, Matthew 13. 23. the grounds differed, and Some brought forth but sixty, Some but thirty.
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Christ hath lambs in his fold as well as sheep, Babes in his house as well as strong men.
christ hath Lambs in his fold as well as sheep, Babes in his house as well as strong men.
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2 It may be what is wanting in a sudden and short violence, is made up in solidity.
2 It may be what is wanting in a sudden and short violence, is made up in solidity.
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Oakes grow not so fast as the Willow-trees, but they grow more solidly.
oaks grow not so fast as the Willow-trees, but they grow more solidly.
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3 God will cherish the smallest beginnings of good in the hearts of his people, Cant. 7. 12. Let us go up early to the vineyards, let us see if the vine flourish,
3 God will cherish the Smallest beginnings of good in the hearts of his people, Cant 7. 12. Let us go up early to the vineyards, let us see if the vine flourish,
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whether the tender grape appear, the pomegranates bud forth, there will I give thee my loves. whither the tender grape appear, the pomegranates bud forth, there will I give thee my loves.
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The Lord Jesus took notice not onely of the strong and grown grapes, but also of the tender grapes, not onely of the fruit, but of the buddings.
The Lord jesus took notice not only of the strong and grown grapes, but also of the tender grapes, not only of the fruit, but of the buddings.
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The very buddings of grace are accepted.
The very buddings of grace Are accepted.
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And how should this comfort weak Christians, and incourage them to increase with the increase of God,
And how should this Comfort weak Christians, and encourage them to increase with the increase of God,
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and to get more of this holy violence in heavenly things, Matth. 12. 20. A bruised reed he will not break and a smoaking flax he will not quench, till he send forth judgement into victory.
and to get more of this holy violence in heavenly things, Matthew 12. 20. A Bruised reed he will not break and a smoking flax he will not quench, till he send forth judgement into victory.
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He speaks there of new converts holy desires, and gracious resolutions in a poor soul,
He speaks there of new converts holy Desires, and gracious resolutions in a poor soul,
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though they do but smoak, and not burn, yet Jesus Christ will not quench them till he have brought forth judgement to victory, by which he meanes, till they come to be perfect men and women in Christ Jesus.
though they do but smoke, and not burn, yet jesus christ will not quench them till he have brought forth judgement to victory, by which he means, till they come to be perfect men and women in christ jesus.
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MATTHEW 11. 12. And from the dayes of John the Baptist untill now, the Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence,
MATTHEW 11. 12. And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence,
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and the violent take it by force. and the violent take it by force.
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IN the third place, this doctrine may serve for instruction touching severall things. 1 The nature of this holy violence. 2 The necessity of it. 3 The discovery of it. 4 The differences betwixt an heady and holy violence. IN the third place, this Doctrine may serve for instruction touching several things. 1 The nature of this holy violence. 2 The necessity of it. 3 The discovery of it. 4 The differences betwixt an heady and holy violence.
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Quest. 1. If you ask, what is the nature of this holy violence? I answer, 1 It is a full and vehement bent of a mans desires, affections, Quest. 1. If you ask, what is the nature of this holy violence? I answer, 1 It is a full and vehement bent of a men Desires, affections,
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and endeavours after Jesus Christ in the Gospel;
and endeavours After jesus christ in the Gospel;
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so that no difficulties or discouragements whatsoever shall take him off from his pursuit after Christ in the way of his ordinances.
so that no difficulties or discouragements whatsoever shall take him off from his pursuit After christ in the Way of his ordinances.
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2 For the necessity of it, that appears in 5 regards. 1 In regard of God. 2 In regard of ourselves. 3 In respect of the devil. 4 In respect of other men. 5 In respect of heaven it self.
2 For the necessity of it, that appears in 5 regards. 1 In regard of God. 2 In regard of ourselves. 3 In respect of the Devil. 4 In respect of other men. 5 In respect of heaven it self.
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1 In regard of God, Eccles. 9. 10. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. God requires this at your hands, Rom. 12. 11. Not slothfull in businesse, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
1 In regard of God, Eccles. 9. 10. Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with all thy might. God requires this At your hands, Rom. 12. 11. Not slothful in business, fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord.
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The word signifies boiling in spirit. 2 In regard of our selves, and that for two reasons.
The word signifies boiling in Spirit. 2 In regard of our selves, and that for two Reasons.
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1 We have violent temptations against us, our affections must be equal to our temptations ;
1 We have violent temptations against us, our affections must be equal to our temptations;
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if our affections be not violent, how can we resist violent temptations? shall not we be as violent to save our souls as the Devil is to damne them? Satan invades the soul with fierce and furious assaults.
if our affections be not violent, how can we resist violent temptations? shall not we be as violent to save our Souls as the devil is to damn them? Satan invades the soul with fierce and furious assaults.
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2 We have been violent in the wayes of sin.
2 We have been violent in the ways of since.
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Shew as much violence in the wayes of God, as you can, and when you have done all, it will come short of your former violence in the wayes of sin, Rom 6. 19. As ye have yielded your members servants to uncleannesse, and to iniquity unto iniquity:
Show as much violence in the ways of God, as you can, and when you have done all, it will come short of your former violence in the ways of since, Rom 6. 19. As you have yielded your members Servants to uncleanness, and to iniquity unto iniquity:
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even so now yield your members servants to righteousnesse unto holinesse. even so now yield your members Servants to righteousness unto holiness.
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There are three To 's in the expression of the service of sin, to uncleannesse, to iniquity,
There Are three To is in the expression of the service of since, to uncleanness, to iniquity,
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and unto iniquity, but in the service of God there are onely two To 's, to righteousnesse, and unto holines.
and unto iniquity, but in the service of God there Are only two To is, to righteousness, and unto holiness.
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To note that we were more addicted to sin formerly then now we are to grace;
To note that we were more addicted to since formerly then now we Are to grace;
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the reason is, then there was nothing but sin in the soul, now there is something else besides grace, a stream of corruption to oppose it.
the reason is, then there was nothing but since in the soul, now there is something Else beside grace, a stream of corruption to oppose it.
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We ought to be as violent in good as in evil:
We ought to be as violent in good as in evil:
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the same word which signifies to persecute, Act. 26. 11. is used to set out his earnest pressing towards heaven, Phil. 3. 14. 3. In regard of the devill.
the same word which signifies to persecute, Act. 26. 11. is used to Set out his earnest pressing towards heaven, Philip 3. 14. 3. In regard of the Devil.
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He hath violent temptations and suggestions, 1 Pet. 5. 8. Be sober, be vigilant;
He hath violent temptations and suggestions, 1 Pet. 5. 8. Be Sobrium, be vigilant;
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because your adversary the Devil as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. 1 He is said to be an adversary. Because your adversary the devil as a roaring Lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour. 1 He is said to be an adversary.
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Now an adversary will watch all opportunities for your hurt, and wil be intently set upon it. 2 He is a lion, not a lamb;
Now an adversary will watch all opportunities for your hurt, and will be intently Set upon it. 2 He is a Lion, not a lamb;
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a lion, a savage, fierce, and furious creature. 3 He is not asleep, but a roaring lion. 4 Not a lion standing still, contented with the prey when he hath gotten it,
a Lion, a savage, fierce, and furious creature. 3 He is not asleep, but a roaring Lion. 4 Not a Lion standing still, contented with the prey when he hath got it,
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but still going about for more:
but still going about for more:
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he is not contented with what he hath gotten, though he hath been going about ever since Adams fal,
he is not contented with what he hath got, though he hath been going about ever since Adams fall,
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yet he goes about still for more, he labours to sill hell with souls. 5 He seeks whom he may devour.
yet he Goes about still for more, he labours to sill hell with Souls. 5 He seeks whom he may devour.
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The devill watcheth, and doest thou sleep? 4 In regard of other men, and those either bad or good.
The Devil watches, and dost thou sleep? 4 In regard of other men, and those either bad or good.
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1 In regard of bad men.
1 In regard of bad men.
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1 Consider, they are violent against the truth, and wilt not thou be as eager and violent in the profession of the Gospel,
1 Consider, they Are violent against the truth, and wilt not thou be as eager and violent in the profession of the Gospel,
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as they are in their oppositions against it? As Zeno said to one of his acquaintance, who was enticed to bear false witnesse against another,
as they Are in their oppositions against it? As Zeno said to one of his acquaintance, who was enticed to bear false witness against Another,
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and walked privately, because he would avoid the man that sought to suborn him.
and walked privately, Because he would avoid the man that sought to suborn him.
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Oh, said Zeno, Shall he not be ashamed of sin, and wilt thou be ashamed to set thy selfe against sin?
O, said Zeno, Shall he not be ashamed of since, and wilt thou be ashamed to Set thy self against since?
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2 Bad men rage and are violent in wayes of wickednesse:
2 Bad men rage and Are violent in ways of wickedness:
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Wicked men are as swift as dromedaries in the wayes of sin, and wilt thou be as a dull asse in the service of God? shall a man run fast in a way of sin to destroy his soul,
Wicked men Are as swift as dromedaries in the ways of since, and wilt thou be as a dull Ass in the service of God? shall a man run fast in a Way of since to destroy his soul,
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and will you but creep in the wayes of God to save your soul? shall wicked men run post to hell,
and will you but creep in the ways of God to save your soul? shall wicked men run post to hell,
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and wilt thou but creep slowly to heaven? Shall a man make speed to the place of execution,
and wilt thou but creep slowly to heaven? Shall a man make speed to the place of execution,
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and wilt thou but move slowly towards a crown and throne? shall wicked men not be ashamed to shew their rage in a sinfull course,
and wilt thou but move slowly towards a crown and throne? shall wicked men not be ashamed to show their rage in a sinful course,
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and shall godly men be ashamed to be zealous in the wayes of God? Jer. 8. 6. They turn to their course as the horse rusheth into the battel, Jer. 9. 5. They weary themselves to commit iniquity, will not you do as much for God as they do for Satan?
and shall godly men be ashamed to be zealous in the ways of God? Jer. 8. 6. They turn to their course as the horse Rushes into the battle, Jer. 9. 5. They weary themselves to commit iniquity, will not you do as much for God as they do for Satan?
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2 In regard of good men.
2 In regard of good men.
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How eager and earnest are they after God? Caleb and Joshua followed God fully, Numb. 14. 24. vvhen hypocrites follow God partially and by halves.
How eager and earnest Are they After God? Caleb and joshua followed God Fully, Numb. 14. 24. when Hypocrites follow God partially and by halves.
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Psal. 132. 4, 5. David vvas so violent for God, that he would give no sleep to his eyes, Psalm 132. 4, 5. David was so violent for God, that he would give no sleep to his eyes,
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nor slumber to his eye-lids, untill he found out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. As on the contrary, those wicked men, Prov. 4. 16. were so violent in wickednesse, that they could not sleep, except they caused some to fall.
nor slumber to his eyelids, until he found out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. As on the contrary, those wicked men, Curae 4. 16. were so violent in wickedness, that they could not sleep, except they caused Some to fallen.
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Psal. 69. 9. The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up, and the reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me. Psalm 69. 9. The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up, and the Reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me.
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5 In respect of heaven it self, Luke 13. 24. Strive to enter in at the strait gate;
5 In respect of heaven it self, Lycia 13. 24. Strive to enter in At the strait gate;
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for many I say unto you will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Strive to an agony, for many I say unto you will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Strive to an agony,
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or as in an agony men strive for life: it is not enough to seek; many seekers shall never finde, but there must be striving:
or as in an agony men strive for life: it is not enough to seek; many seekers shall never find, but there must be striving:
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there must be a kinde of holy impatiency to get into heaven, 1 Cor. 9. 24, 25. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize:
there must be a kind of holy impatiency to get into heaven, 1 Cor. 9. 24, 25. Know you not that they which run in a raze run all, but one receives the prize:
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So run that ye may obtain.
So run that you may obtain.
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And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
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2 Tim. 2. 5. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned except he strive lawfully.
2 Tim. 2. 5. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned except he strive lawfully.
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Heaven is compared to a hill, and hell to a pit.
Heaven is compared to a hill, and hell to a pit.
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It vvill cost a man sweat and labour to get up an hill, but it is an easie thing to go down into a pit.
It will cost a man sweat and labour to get up an hill, but it is an easy thing to go down into a pit.
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Heaven is as Canaan (the type of it) was, though a land of promise, yet of conquest too.
Heaven is as Canaan (the type of it) was, though a land of promise, yet of conquest too.
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There were many Giants there, the sons of Anak in the land. Heaven is not had vvithout eagernesse, Luk 16. 16. Every man presseth into it.
There were many Giants there, the Sons of Anak in the land. Heaven is not had without eagerness, Luk 16. 16. Every man Presseth into it.
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It is an allusion to souldiers that storm a City or strong Garrison, vvith all the speed and violence they can.
It is an allusion to Soldiers that storm a city or strong Garrison, with all the speed and violence they can.
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Should souldiers go about that great vvork in a marching pace, they might all be cut off.
Should Soldiers go about that great work in a marching pace, they might all be Cut off.
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And thus much shall suffice for the second thing, to shevv the necessity of this holy violence.
And thus much shall suffice for the second thing, to show the necessity of this holy violence.
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The 3 thing is the discovery of this holy violence. Novv it is discovered by these follovving marks.
The 3 thing is the discovery of this holy violence. Now it is discovered by these following marks.
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A violent or zealous person is one, 1 Who is patient in his ovvn cause, but impatient in Gods cause.
A violent or zealous person is one, 1 Who is patient in his own cause, but impatient in God's cause.
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This vvas the temper of David. What the enemies did to David vvas but as a pin in the flesh,
This was the temper of David. What the enemies did to David was but as a pin in the Flesh,
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but vvhat they did against God vvas as a svvord in his bones.
but what they did against God was as a sword in his bones.
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Isal. 42. 1 As with a sword in my bones mine enemies reproached 〈 ◊ 〉, Isal 42. 1 As with a sword in my bones mine enemies reproached 〈 ◊ 〉,
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whilest they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? The reproaching of God vvas as death to him,whilst they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? The reproaching of God was as death to him,
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as though he had been slain by it, as slaying in my bones. Moses vvas a man very meek in his ovvn vvrongs, Numb. 12. 3. Moses was very meek above all the men that were upon the face of the earth;
as though he had been slave by it, as slaying in my bones. Moses was a man very meek in his own wrongs, Numb. 12. 3. Moses was very meek above all the men that were upon the face of the earth;
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but in the cause of God, Exod 32. he carried himselfe as if he had been a man made up all of passion, he broke the tables of stone.
but in the cause of God, Exod 32. he carried himself as if he had been a man made up all of passion, he broke the tables of stone.
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So Jesus Christ vvas famous for his gentlenesse, he vvas a lambe for meeknesse, and yet in the cause of his Father, he applied that to himselfe;
So jesus christ was famous for his gentleness, he was a lamb for meekness, and yet in the cause of his Father, he applied that to himself;
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The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up, John 2. 17. 2. He never thinks that he began to serve God soon enough, or did him work enough, Psal. 63. 1. Early will I seek thee, and v. 8. My soul followeth hard after God. The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up, John 2. 17. 2. He never thinks that he began to serve God soon enough, or did him work enough, Psalm 63. 1. Early will I seek thee, and v. 8. My soul follows hard After God.
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Act. 13. 22. God gave David this testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine ovvn heart, vvhich shall fulfill all my vvill. Act. 13. 22. God gave David this testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man After mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
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Psal. 119. 6. Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all thy commandments. Psalm 119. 6. Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all thy Commandments.
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3. He is desirous to glorifie God by suffering as vvell as by doing, to follow the lamb whitherscever he goes;
3. He is desirous to Glorify God by suffering as well as by doing, to follow the lamb whitherscever he Goes;
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to the vvildernesse, as vvell as to paradise; to a prison, as vvell as to a palace.
to the Wilderness, as well as to paradise; to a prison, as well as to a palace.
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Jer. 2. 2. I remember the kindeness of thy youth, — when thou wentest after me in a land that was not sowne. Jer. 2. 2. I Remember the kindness of thy youth, — when thou wentest After me in a land that was not sown.
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Cant. 8. 5. Who is this that cometh up from the wildernesse, leaning upon her beloved, from the wildernesse of afflictions. Cant 8. 5. Who is this that comes up from the Wilderness, leaning upon her Beloved, from the Wilderness of afflictions.
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Matth. 8. 19. A certain Scribe came to him, and said, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. Matthew 8. 19. A certain Scribe Come to him, and said, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
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He would follow Christ in doing, but not in suffering, as cloth doth last in wearing, but shrink in wetting;
He would follow christ in doing, but not in suffering, as cloth does last in wearing, but shrink in wetting;
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for when Christ told him, The foxes have holes, the birds of the air nests,
for when christ told him, The foxes have holes, the Birds of the air nests,
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but the son of man hath not where to lay his head, verse 20. his courage was abated.but the son of man hath not where to lay his head, verse 20. his courage was abated.
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4 He lookes more after duty then reward, and complains more of his defects in it,
4 He looks more After duty then reward, and complains more of his defects in it,
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then for want of expected returnes to it.
then for want of expected returns to it.
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Many men are content to follow God, so long as there is any advantage in so doing;
Many men Are content to follow God, so long as there is any advantage in so doing;
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they wil do their duty, but they do not care for duty, but upon expectation of rewards.
they will do their duty, but they do not care for duty, but upon expectation of rewards.
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Remiss spirits follow God as a dog doth his master, till he comes by a carrion,
Remiss spirits follow God as a dog does his master, till he comes by a carrion,
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then he leaves his master, and turns aside to it:
then he leaves his master, and turns aside to it:
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So wicked men follow God till they come at a carrion, till they meet with some stinking lust, some occasion or object of sin,
So wicked men follow God till they come At a carrion, till they meet with Some stinking lust, Some occasion or Object of since,
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but then they depart from God, and close with it.
but then they depart from God, and close with it.
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But on the contrary David followed after God, and thirsted for God even then when he was in a drie and thirsty land, where no water was, Psal. 63. 1. Had we been in Davids case, we should have said, O Lord, give me drink;
But on the contrary David followed After God, and thirsted for God even then when he was in a dry and thirsty land, where no water was, Psalm 63. 1. Had we been in Davids case, we should have said, Oh Lord, give me drink;
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had we been in a barren land, we should have said, O Lord, give me food:
had we been in a barren land, we should have said, Oh Lord, give me food:
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but David in a barren and thirsty land cries, O Lord, give me thy self. That is the spirit of a man that is truly zealous after the Gospel.
but David in a barren and thirsty land cries, Oh Lord, give me thy self. That is the Spirit of a man that is truly zealous After the Gospel.
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5 Difficulties and opposition do rather quicken then abase his endevours;
5 Difficulties and opposition do rather quicken then abase his endeavours;
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what adventures will he not make? what paines will he not take? what hazards will he not run for God? And as it is with the fire in the Smiths forge• that growes hotter and more violent when the water is sprinkled upon it,
what adventures will he not make? what pains will he not take? what hazards will he not run for God? And as it is with the fire in the Smiths forge• that grows hotter and more violent when the water is sprinkled upon it,
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or as fire burnes the most vehemently in a cold and frosty day:
or as fire burns the most vehemently in a cold and frosty day:
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So that opposition that is made against a zealous man doth but make it the more eager and fervent by a holy Antiperistasis. Thus it was in the dayes of Christ, the harder it was to get to him, the more violent and restlesse were they till they came to him.
So that opposition that is made against a zealous man does but make it the more eager and fervent by a holy Antiperistasis. Thus it was in the days of christ, the harder it was to get to him, the more violent and restless were they till they Come to him.
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They trod one upon another, being an innumerable multitude of people, Luke 12 1. Some forced their passage to Christ (as we say hunger doth to meat) through stone walls, Mark 2. 4. And when they could not come nigh unto Christ for the preasse, they uncovered the roof where he was, They trod one upon Another, being an innumerable multitude of people, Lycia 12 1. some forced their passage to christ (as we say hunger does to meat) through stone walls, Mark 2. 4. And when they could not come High unto christ for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was,
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and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed, &c. Such was the temper of that Syrophenician, whose zeal vvas not quenched but increased by opposition,and when they had broken it up, they let down the Bed, etc. Such was the temper of that Syrophoenician, whose zeal was not quenched but increased by opposition,
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though even Christ did set himselfe against her as an adversary;
though even christ did Set himself against her as an adversary;
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When Christ said, It is not meet to take the childrens bread and give it to dogs, Mark 7. 27. Here is cold vvater (one vvould think) enough to quench the zeal of many a professour,
When christ said, It is not meet to take the Children's bred and give it to Dogs, Mark 7. 27. Here is cold water (one would think) enough to quench the zeal of many a professor,
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but the fire of her zeal made fuel of this cooling expression;
but the fire of her zeal made fuel of this cooling expression;
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She answered, Yet the dogs under the table, eat of the childrens crumbs, verse 28. One compares a violent Christian to a burre, the more paines you take to get it off, it sticks the faster on: She answered, Yet the Dogs under the table, eat of the Children's crumbs, verse 28. One compares a violent Christian to a Burre, the more pains you take to get it off, it sticks the faster on:
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So a zealous Christian, the more you endevour to pull him from God, he cleaves the closer to him.
So a zealous Christian, the more you endeavour to pull him from God, he cleaves the closer to him.
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This vvas Davids disposition, vvhen he danced before the Lord, vvhen Michal despised him, and reproved him,
This was Davids disposition, when he danced before the Lord, when Michal despised him, and reproved him,
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and fell foul upon him for it;
and fell foul upon him for it;
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he ansvvers, I will yet be more vile then thus, & will be base in mine own sight,
he answers, I will yet be more vile then thus, & will be base in mine own sighed,
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for it was before the Lord, 2 Sam 6. 21, 22. And thus much for the third particular, the discovery of this holy violence. for it was before the Lord, 2 Same 6. 21, 22. And thus much for the third particular, the discovery of this holy violence.
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I novv come to the fourth.
I now come to the fourth.
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The fourth particular is the difference betvvixt an heady and rash, and an holy and religious violence.
The fourth particular is the difference betwixt an heady and rash, and an holy and religious violence.
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Novv I shall shevv that in 10 particulars. 1 It is most seen in triviall and circumstantiall matters.
Now I shall show that in 10 particulars. 1 It is most seen in trivial and circumstantial matters.
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Such vvas the violence of the Pharisees, about vvashing their vessels and their hands before meat,
Such was the violence of the Pharisees, about washing their vessels and their hands before meat,
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but they never lookt after the vvashing of the heart. So the Prelaticall party shevved much heat and violence about ceremonies, vvhereas they vvere lukevvarm,
but they never looked After the washing of the heart. So the Prelatical party showed much heat and violence about ceremonies, whereas they were lukewarm,
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yea cold in more substantiall matters, the observation of the Sabbath, and the strict exercise of holinesse, &c. They were very violent for the linnen Ephod,
yea cold in more substantial matters, the observation of the Sabbath, and the strict exercise of holiness, etc. They were very violent for the linen Ephod,
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though it may be there was a leprous skin under it;
though it may be there was a leprous skin under it;
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they took great care to have railes about the Communion-table, but never took care to make a rail to keep prophane persons from the prophanation of the Sacrament;
they took great care to have rails about the Communion table, but never took care to make a rail to keep profane Persons from the profanation of the Sacrament;
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but now a godly man is most conversant about that which may be most advantagious to him, which will bring him neerest heaven, which will be of most use to him to glorifie God, and to save his soul.
but now a godly man is most conversant about that which may be most advantageous to him, which will bring him nearest heaven, which will be of most use to him to Glorify God, and to save his soul.
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2 It is kindled by passion and vain glory in the one, by a zeal and holy indignation in the other.
2 It is kindled by passion and vain glory in the one, by a zeal and holy Indignation in the other.
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Thus many men are zealous in the broaching of errours;
Thus many men Are zealous in the broaching of errors;
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when they cannot get glory by holding the truth, then they will give up themselves to vent errours.
when they cannot get glory by holding the truth, then they will give up themselves to vent errors.
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Whereas true violence comes from a better principle, and aimes at an higher end.
Whereas true violence comes from a better principle, and aims At an higher end.
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The fire of the Altar was to come from heaven, Levit. 9. 24. And when Nadab and Abihu offered sacrifice with strange fire, it was not accepted,
The fire of the Altar was to come from heaven, Levit. 9. 24. And when Nadab and Abihu offered sacrifice with strange fire, it was not accepted,
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nay they were slain in their enterprize. Our zeal should be a fire from heaven. God accounts that strange fire we fetch from our own hearts.
nay they were slave in their enterprise. Our zeal should be a fire from heaven. God accounts that strange fire we fetch from our own hearts.
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3 Violent rash zeal makes a man go beyond the bounds of his place and calling.
3 Violent rash zeal makes a man go beyond the bounds of his place and calling.
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Samuel reprov'd Saul for his heady violence, 1 Sam. 13. 13. When Saul had taken upon him to offer sacrifice, Samuel said, Thou hast done foolishly. Yet Saul pleaded a fair excuse. Samuel reproved Saul for his heady violence, 1 Sam. 13. 13. When Saul had taken upon him to offer sacrifice, Samuel said, Thou hast done foolishly. Yet Saul pleaded a fair excuse.
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verse 11, 12. Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, verse 11, 12. Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me,
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and that thou camest not within the dayes appointed, and that the Philistines gathered themselves together to Michmash,
and that thou camest not within the days appointed, and that the philistines gathered themselves together to Michmash,
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therefore said I, The Philististines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the Lord.
Therefore said I, The Philististines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the Lord.
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I forced my selfe therefore, and offered a burntoffering. I forced my self Therefore, and offered a Burnt offering.
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You see Saul had much to say, yet all would not serve to justifie his invasion into the Priests office.
You see Saul had much to say, yet all would not serve to justify his invasion into the Priests office.
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Such was the violence of Peter, Matth. 26. 51. He stretched out his hand, and drew his sword and strook a servant of the High Priest, and smote off his ear.
Such was the violence of Peter, Matthew 26. 51. He stretched out his hand, and drew his sword and strook a servant of the High Priest, and smote off his ear.
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But an holy violence makes a man zealous in his place. A zealous Magistrate will severely punish sin, let other Justices indulge it.
But an holy violence makes a man zealous in his place. A zealous Magistrate will severely Punish since, let other Justices indulge it.
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A zealous Minister will be faithfull and fervent in the reproving of sin, though others prove dumb dogs,
A zealous Minister will be faithful and fervent in the reproving of since, though Others prove dumb Dogs,
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or flatterers that sowe pillowes under mens elbowes:
or Flatterers that sow pillows under men's elbows:
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So a zealous master of a family resolves with good Joshua, That he and his house will serve the Lord, Josh. 24. 15. whatever other masters and other families do.
So a zealous master of a family resolves with good joshua, That he and his house will serve the Lord, Josh. 24. 15. whatever other Masters and other families do.
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Fire in its place is good and usefull, but out of its place how hurtfull and destructive?
Fire in its place is good and useful, but out of its place how hurtful and destructive?
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MATTHEW 11. 12. And from the dayes of John the Baptist untill now, the Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence,
MATTHEW 11. 12. And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence,
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and the violent take it by force. 4 AN heady violence is more eager at first then at the latter end. and the violent take it by force. 4 an heady violence is more eager At First then At the latter end.
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This difference the Philosopher puts between naturall and violent motions, that naturall motions are slow at the beginning,
This difference the Philosopher puts between natural and violent motions, that natural motions Are slow At the beginning,
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but swifter when they come neerest their journeys end;
but swifter when they come nearest their journeys end;
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as a falling stone moves very slow when it first begins to fall, but faster when it comes neerer its center.
as a falling stone moves very slow when it First begins to fallen, but faster when it comes nearer its centre.
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On the contrary, violent motions are swifter in the beginning, slower in the conclusion.
On the contrary, violent motions Are swifter in the beginning, slower in the conclusion.
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As an arrow shot out of a bow moves exceeding swiftly at the first, but afterwards flags and growes remisse, 〈 ◊ 〉 at last the motion of it cease.
As an arrow shot out of a bow moves exceeding swiftly At the First, but afterwards flags and grows remiss, 〈 ◊ 〉 At last the motion of it cease.
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An heady violence is like the violent motion, swift at first, slow afterward:
an heady violence is like the violent motion, swift At First, slow afterwards:
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But contrarily an holy violence is like a naturall motion, that acts vvith more vigour in the end then in the beginning.
But contrarily an holy violence is like a natural motion, that acts with more vigour in the end then in the beginning.
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This vvas the commendation of the Church of Thyatir• That her last workes were more then her first Revel. 2. 19. 5 Heady violence vvill be discouraged in religion by small difficulties.
This was the commendation of the Church of Thyatir• That her last works were more then her First Revel. 2. 19. 5 Heady violence will be discouraged in Religion by small difficulties.
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Such vvas the violence of that man forementioned, that was earnest to come to Christ,
Such was the violence of that man forementioned, that was earnest to come to christ,
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but when Christ told him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests,
but when christ told him, The foxes have holes, and the Birds of the air have nests,
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but the son of man hath not where to lay his head, Matth. 8. 20 his zeal was abated.but the son of man hath not where to lay his head, Matthew 8. 20 his zeal was abated.
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But an holy violence is quickened, not abated by opposition.
But an holy violence is quickened, not abated by opposition.
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Joh 32. 19. Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent, it is ready to burst like new bottles. John 32. 19. Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent, it is ready to burst like new bottles.
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6 An heady violence is led more by example then rule; like that violence of the people of Ephesus for Diana, Act. •9.
6 an heady violence is led more by Exampl then Rule; like that violence of the people of Ephesus for Diana, Act. •9.
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Some cried one thing, and some another, and the most part knew not wherefore they were come together. some cried one thing, and Some Another, and the most part knew not Wherefore they were come together.
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Such was the violence of the Scribes and I ha• sees, John 〈 … 〉 48, 49 Then answered him the 〈 … 〉 you also deceived? Have any of 〈 … 〉 the Pharisees believed on him? But this people who know not the law, are cursed.
Such was the violence of the Scribes and I ha• sees, John 〈 … 〉 48, 49 Then answered him the 〈 … 〉 you also deceived? Have any of 〈 … 〉 the Pharisees believed on him? But this people who know not the law, Are cursed.
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But an holy violence is led by Scripture-rule, not by popular example.
But an holy violence is led by Scriptural rule, not by popular Exampl.
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The word was the rule that guided Joshua to that resolution, That he and his house would serve the Lord.
The word was the Rule that guided joshua to that resolution, That he and his house would serve the Lord.
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7 One that hath this heady violence is most busied with controversials and circumstantials in religion.
7 One that hath this heady violence is most busied with controversials and circumstantials in Religion.
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Thus Saul was violent against the eating of the blood of the sacrifices, yet made no conscience of shedding the blood of fourscore and five of the Priests of the Lord:
Thus Saul was violent against the eating of the blood of the Sacrifices, yet made no conscience of shedding the blood of fourscore and five of the Priests of the Lord:
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But an holy violence makes a man conversant in the practicals of Christianity, Tit. 2. 14. The people of God are a people zealous of good workes.
But an holy violence makes a man conversant in the practicals of Christianity, Tit. 2. 14. The people of God Are a people zealous of good works.
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There was lesse of the power of religion in those times wherein the Schoolmen most flourished,
There was less of the power of Religion in those times wherein the Schoolmen most flourished,
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and the heat of mens spirits was spent in curious and frivolous speculations; while they that should have instructed the people turn'd disputants, the poor multitude became Atheists.
and the heat of men's spirits was spent in curious and frivolous speculations; while they that should have instructed the people turned disputants, the poor multitude became Atheists.
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It was an heady violence betwixt the Eastern and Western Churches touching the time of the observation of Easter, when many other truths of God that lay a bleeding were neglected,
It was an heady violence betwixt the Eastern and Western Churches touching the time of the observation of Easter, when many other truths of God that lay a bleeding were neglected,
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and they did not contend earnestly for many of the doctrines of faith that was once delivered to the Saints.
and they did not contend earnestly for many of the doctrines of faith that was once Delivered to the Saints.
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So many men among us spend all their time about notions and disputes, and this hath proved a very canker to eat out the power of godlinesse.
So many men among us spend all their time about notions and disputes, and this hath proved a very canker to eat out the power of godliness.
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In the City of Megara there was a great contention between two men which of them should stand in the shadow of an asse upon a Sun-shine day.
In the city of Megara there was a great contention between two men which of them should stand in the shadow of an Ass upon a Sunshine day.
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Such was the violence of Paul before his conversion, Gal. 1. 14. He was exceedingly zealous for the traditions of his fathers.
Such was the violence of Paul before his conversion, Gal. 1. 14. He was exceedingly zealous for the traditions of his Father's.
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8 An heady violence is an uneven violence, there is no uniformity in it; it is a violence against some sins, not all;
8 an heady violence is an uneven violence, there is no uniformity in it; it is a violence against Some Sins, not all;
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it is for some duties, not others; to act some graces, but not all.
it is for Some duties, not Others; to act Some graces, but not all.
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Such was the violence of Jehu. He was very hot and violent against the Priests and worship of Baal, 2 Kings 10. 28. Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel: But Jehu departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin, verse 31. Such was the violence of Saul for sacrifice, but not for obedience.
Such was the violence of Jehu. He was very hight and violent against the Priests and worship of Baal, 2 Kings 10. 28. Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel: But Jehu departed not from the Sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to since, verse 31. Such was the violence of Saul for sacrifice, but not for Obedience.
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But now an holy violence is uniform, it carries a man out against every sin, for every duty, it makes a man to walk in all the commandements of God.
But now an holy violence is uniform, it carries a man out against every since, for every duty, it makes a man to walk in all the Commandments of God.
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9 This heady violence will make a man disturbe humane societies and civil government, anticipate authority:
9 This heady violence will make a man disturb humane societies and civil government, anticipate Authority:
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But an holy violence, though violent towards God yet is quiet and peaceable towards men;
But an holy violence, though violent towards God yet is quiet and peaceable towards men;
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though he pursue heaven with violence, yet he lives in the earth with meeknesse and quietnesse. 2 Pet. 2. 10. Those ancient hereticks were such as did despise government, presumptuous, self-willed, and were not afraid to speak evill of dignities.
though he pursue heaven with violence, yet he lives in the earth with meekness and quietness. 2 Pet. 2. 10. Those ancient Heretics were such as did despise government, presumptuous, self-willed, and were not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
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But the wisdome that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easie to be intreated, &c. I am. 3. 17. 10 Heady violence is accompanied with stoutnesse of heart both towards God and men, it proceeds from a naturall rashnesse: But the Wisdom that is from above, is First pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, etc. I am. 3. 17. 10 Heady violence is accompanied with stoutness of heart both towards God and men, it proceeds from a natural rashness:
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But holy violence is accompanied with humiliation, Revel. 3. 19. The Church of Laodicea is commanded to be zealous and repent.
But holy violence is accompanied with humiliation, Revel. 3. 19. The Church of Laodicea is commanded to be zealous and Repent.
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Their zeal for God must be joyned with the breaking of their own hearts.
Their zeal for God must be joined with the breaking of their own hearts.
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So the zeal of the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 7. 11. was accompanied with a godly sorrow, with fear, with indignation against themselves, with revenge.
So the zeal of the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 7. 11. was accompanied with a godly sorrow, with Fear, with Indignation against themselves, with revenge.
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And thus much shall suffice for the fourth particular, and last branch of the use of instruction;
And thus much shall suffice for the fourth particular, and last branch of the use of instruction;
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namely, the difference between heady and holy violence. And so much for the third use.
namely, the difference between heady and holy violence. And so much for the third use.
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The fourth use is for caution, and that in four particulars. 1 Take heed of pleading for,
The fourth use is for caution, and that in four particulars. 1 Take heed of pleading for,
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or being contented with a moderation in matters of religion.
or being contented with a moderation in matters of Religion.
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Moderation in religion is accounted a vertue in these times, whereas Jesus Christ would have spued us out of his mouth.
Moderation in Religion is accounted a virtue in these times, whereas jesus christ would have spewed us out of his Mouth.
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If Jesus Christ commend an holy violence in the matters of religion, what becomes of this moderation? Indeed for men to be moderate in things that are lawfull is good.
If jesus christ commend an holy violence in the matters of Religion, what becomes of this moderation? Indeed for men to be moderate in things that Are lawful is good.
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It is the advice of the Apostle, Phil. 4. 5. Let your moderation be known unto all men; the Lord is at hand:
It is the Advice of the Apostle, Philip 4. 5. Let your moderation be known unto all men; the Lord is At hand:
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that is, let your moderation be in the love and desire of things lawfull and indifferent, of things in this world;
that is, let your moderation be in the love and desire of things lawful and indifferent, of things in this world;
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be moderate in those things, that they may not hinder you in your course towards heaven,
be moderate in those things, that they may not hinder you in your course towards heaven,
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but not in any case to be moderate in religion; and that I shall make appear in these four particulars.
but not in any case to be moderate in Religion; and that I shall make appear in these four particulars.
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1 Moderate estates do not content you in the world. Men rise up early, and go to bed late, and eat the bread of carefulnesse,
1 Moderate estates do not content you in the world. Men rise up early, and go to Bed late, and eat the bred of carefulness,
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and are eager and indefatigable in their pursuits of the world? If you get not so much this year, you will indeavour to get more the next year;
and Are eager and indefatigable in their pursuits of the world? If you get not so much this year, you will endeavour to get more the next year;
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no man hath moderation after the things of this world, no man is contented with that estate they are in, but labours to improve it.
no man hath moderation After the things of this world, no man is contented with that estate they Are in, but labours to improve it.
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Like the Chaldeans, of whom it is spoken, Habak. 2. 5. He inlargeth his desire as hest, and is as death,
Like the Chaldeans, of whom it is spoken, Habak. 2. 5. He enlargeth his desire as hest, and is as death,
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and cannot be satisfied But gathereth unto him, all nations, and heapeth unto him all people. and cannot be satisfied But gathereth unto him, all Nations, and heapeth unto him all people.
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And is it reason that you that are so immoderate in the pursuit and desire of the things of this world, should be moderate in the things of heaven?
And is it reason that you that Are so immoderate in the pursuit and desire of the things of this world, should be moderate in the things of heaven?
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2 You have been very immoderate in your desires after your lusts before your conversion,
2 You have been very immoderate in your Desires After your Lustiest before your conversion,
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and therefore in all reason you should not now be moderate in your desires after God and the things of God.
and Therefore in all reason you should not now be moderate in your Desires After God and the things of God.
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How many times have you bin as it were sick till you have you accomplisht your ends in a sinful course,
How many times have you been as it were sick till you have you accomplished your ends in a sinful course,
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and will you not now be sick of love after Christ, and after heavenly things? Hast thou not burnt in lust,
and will you not now be sick of love After christ, and After heavenly things? Hast thou not burned in lust,
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and will you now be key-cold in religion?
and will you now be key-cold in Religion?
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3 God doth expresse as great, yea more dislike of lukewarmnesse in religion, as if a man were of no religion.
3 God does express as great, yea more dislike of lukewarmness in Religion, as if a man were of no Religion.
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Famous is that instance of Laodicea, Revel. 3. 15, 16. I would thou were either cold or hot.
Famous is that instance of Laodicea, Revel. 3. 15, 16. I would thou were either cold or hight.
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So then because thou art lukewarm, & neither cold nor hot, I will sp••e thee out of my mouth. So then Because thou art lukewarm, & neither cold nor hight, I will sp••e thee out of my Mouth.
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Not that God would have men to continue in, or return to Paganisme or Judaisme, both of which his soul abhors;
Not that God would have men to continue in, or return to Paganism or Judaism, both of which his soul abhors;
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but onely because he doth exceedingly distaste lukewarmnesse in the prefession of Christianity.
but only Because he does exceedingly distaste lukewarmness in the Profession of Christianity.
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4 In a false religion men have shewed much zeal and forwardnesse, Isa. 46. 6. I hey lavish gold out of the bag,
4 In a false Religion men have showed much zeal and forwardness, Isaiah 46. 6. I heigh lavish gold out of the bag,
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and weigh silver in the balance, & hire a Goldsmith, and he maketh it a god, they fall down,
and weigh silver in the balance, & hire a Goldsmith, and he makes it a god, they fallen down,
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yea they worship, &c. The people were so violent in an Idolatrous religion, that they did spare no cost nor pains to accomplish it.yea they worship, etc. The people were so violent in an Idolatrous Religion, that they did spare no cost nor pains to accomplish it.
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So those false Prophets, those prophets and worshippers of Baal, 1 King. 18. 28. They cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancers till the blood gushed out upon them.
So those false prophets, those Prophets and worshippers of Baal, 1 King. 18. 28. They cried aloud, and Cut themselves After their manner with knives and lancers till the blood gushed out upon them.
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So Paul when he was a Jew and adversary to Christianity;
So Paul when he was a Jew and adversary to Christianity;
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beyond measure he persecuted the Church of God, and wasted it, Gal. 1. 13. Jerem. 32. 35. Those superstitious Jews built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to passe through the fire unto Moloch, which I commanded them not. beyond measure he persecuted the Church of God, and wasted it, Gal. 1. 13. Jeremiah 32. 35. Those superstitious jews built the high places of Baal, which Are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their Sons and their daughters to pass through the fire unto Moloch, which I commanded them not.
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So zealous and servent were they in their Idolatrous worship and service, that they would cause their children to be burnt as a sacrifice to their false god.
So zealous and servient were they in their Idolatrous worship and service, that they would cause their children to be burned as a sacrifice to their false god.
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So likewise among us the Papists are zealous and eager for their worship, witnesse their whippings and scourgings and fastings and other penances.
So likewise among us the Papists Are zealous and eager for their worship, witness their whippings and scourgings and Fastings and other penances.
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If men be thus zealous in false wayes, how servent should we be in a true? But so much for the first branch of the Caution.
If men be thus zealous in false ways, how servient should we be in a true? But so much for the First branch of the Caution.
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2 Take heed you do not think you shall ever go to heaven without this holy zeal and violence.
2 Take heed you do not think you shall ever go to heaven without this holy zeal and violence.
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It was onely the violent in John Baptists dayes that took heaven.
It was only the violent in John Baptists days that took heaven.
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You can never go to heaven except you strive to enter in at the strait gate.
You can never go to heaven except you strive to enter in At the strait gate.
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You must strive till you sweat, you must strive with all your might, and all will be little enough.
You must strive till you sweat, you must strive with all your might, and all will be little enough.
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Take heed therefore you do not think it an easie thing to go to heaven.
Take heed Therefore you do not think it an easy thing to go to heaven.
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But withall take this, though you cannot go to heaven without this holy violence, you shall never go to heaven for it.
But withal take this, though you cannot go to heaven without this holy violence, you shall never go to heaven for it.
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James 1. 25. Whosoever looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetfull hearer of the Word, James 1. 25. Whosoever looks into the perfect law of liberty, and Continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer of the Word,
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but a doer also, this man shall be blessed in his deed. but a doer also, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
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So that you see a man shall not go to heaven for his doing, though he cannot go to heaven without it.
So that you see a man shall not go to heaven for his doing, though he cannot go to heaven without it.
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3 When you see the servants of God zealous and violent in the wayes of God, take heed you do not judge of this as the world doth, that you do not judge it a vain and needlesse thing,
3 When you see the Servants of God zealous and violent in the ways of God, take heed you do not judge of this as the world does, that you do not judge it a vain and needless thing,
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or that you do not judge it folly and madnesse.
or that you do not judge it folly and madness.
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When Paul was thus violent for the propagation of the Gospel, when he came before Festus, Festus told him, that much learning had made him mad:
When Paul was thus violent for the propagation of the Gospel, when he Come before Festus, Festus told him, that much learning had made him mad:
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But Paul said, I am not mad, but speak forth the words of truth and sobernes.
But Paul said, I am not mad, but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
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4 Take heed thou doest not abate thy ••al in the matters of religion, because it may be thou meetest with much reproach and many scandals from the men of the world for the sake of religion.
4 Take heed thou dost not abate thy ••al in the matters of Religion, Because it may be thou meetest with much reproach and many scandals from the men of the world for the sake of Religion.
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David was more eager in his dancing before the Ark, notwithstanding the scoffings of his wife.David was more eager in his dancing before the Ark, notwithstanding the scoffings of his wife.
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〈 ◊ 〉 scandals and reproaches and troubles will make thee abate thy zeal for God,
〈 ◊ 〉 scandals and Reproaches and Troubles will make thee abate thy zeal for God,
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hou wilt never be able to hold out to the end.
how wilt never be able to hold out to the end.
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I will never believe that man will indure a rack for his religion, that cannot bear a reproach.
I will never believe that man will endure a rack for his Religion, that cannot bear a reproach.
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He that cannot indure a frown for it will never indure fire and faggot;
He that cannot endure a frown for it will never endure fire and faggot;
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if thou canst not indure a taunt or jeer for thy profession of religion, much lesse wilt thou endure a Gibbet.
if thou Canst not endure a taunt or jeer for thy profession of Religion, much less wilt thou endure a Gibbet.
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And so much for the use of Caution. The next use is this: This Doctrine may stirre up in us an holy lamentation:
And so much for the use of Caution. The next use is this: This Doctrine may stir up in us an holy lamentation:
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If it vvere so, that in the dayes of John the Baptist men were so holily violent after Jesus Christ and his Ordinances;
If it were so, that in the days of John the Baptist men were so holily violent After jesus christ and his Ordinances;
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then how should we lament and bewail our times, when we consider hovv defective men are novv adayes,
then how should we lament and bewail our times, when we Consider how defective men Are now adays,
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and hovv much vve fall short of those converts at the first plantation of the Gospel?
and how much we fallen short of those converts At the First plantation of the Gospel?
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We fall short of them. 1 In regard of their love and union.
We fallen short of them. 1 In regard of their love and Union.
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It was observed that the primitive Christians were so full of love and affection to one another, that they could be acquainted together as well in half an hour as in half a year.
It was observed that the primitive Christians were so full of love and affection to one Another, that they could be acquainted together as well in half an hour as in half a year.
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In those times they were so conversant in that duty of love, that St. Paul saith, They needed not that he should write to them concerning love, 1 Thess. 4. 9. In those dayes they were of one accord.
In those times they were so conversant in that duty of love, that Saint Paul Says, They needed not that he should write to them Concerning love, 1 Thess 4. 9. In those days they were of one accord.
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The very Heathens took notice of it, and said: Behold, how the Christians love one another.
The very heathens took notice of it, and said: Behold, how the Christians love one Another.
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But we are fallen into those times wherein the love of men grows cold;
But we Are fallen into those times wherein the love of men grows cold;
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we, upon whom the ends of the world are come, bite, and teare, and devour one another.
we, upon whom the ends of the world Are come, bite, and tear, and devour one Another.
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2 We come short of them in the contempt of the world. You know hovv much those Christians, Hebr. 11. lived above the vvorld:
2 We come short of them in the contempt of the world. You know how much those Christians, Hebrew 11. lived above the world:
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They confessed that they were but strangers and pilgrims upon earth, verse 13. They vvere not satisfied vvith the vvorld,They confessed that they were but Strangers and pilgrim's upon earth, verse 13. They were not satisfied with the world,
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but sought after a better Countrey.
but sought After a better Country.
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They came and laid their wealth at the Apostles feet to do with it whatsoever he pleased. They Come and laid their wealth At the Apostles feet to do with it whatsoever he pleased.
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For cloathing they vvere contented with sheeps skins and goats skins;
For clothing they were contented with Sheep skins and Goats skins;
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and instead of our stately houses they vvere satisfied vvith dens and caves of the earth.
and instead of our stately houses they were satisfied with dens and caves of the earth.
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3. We fall short of the primitive Christians herein also, that they vvere taken off from that form of religion vvherein they vvere born and bred up,
3. We fallen short of the primitive Christians herein also, that they were taken off from that from of Religion wherein they were born and bred up,
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and received a nevv form of religion.
and received a new from of Religion.
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Whereas they might have objected, all our fathers vvere bred up in the law of Moses, and shall vve take upon us a nevv vvay, a nevv religion? But they did not contend about it, they forsook the rudiments of Moses, and imbraced this nevv vvay and doctrine, vvhich as they thought vvas never taught before.
Whereas they might have objected, all our Father's were bred up in the law of Moses, and shall we take upon us a new Way, a new Religion? But they did not contend about it, they forsook the rudiments of Moses, and embraced this new Way and Doctrine, which as they Thought was never taught before.
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But vve are more addicted to customes then Scriptures, vve chuse rather to follovv vvhat hath been,
But we Are more addicted to customs then Scriptures, we choose rather to follow what hath been,
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then to consider vvhat should be. Many have much reasoning and contention for the old forme of religion.
then to Consider what should be. Many have much reasoning and contention for the old Form of Religion.
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Many are so setled in their old formes and wayes, wherein they were born and bred, that they will not indure or seek for a better form and way.
Many Are so settled in their old forms and ways, wherein they were born and bred, that they will not endure or seek for a better from and Way.
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Heylin in his Geography reports of the King of Morocco, that he told the English Embassadour in King Johns time, that he had lately read Pauls Epistles, which he liked so well, that were he to chuse his religion, he would imbrace Christianity;Heylin in his Geography reports of the King of Morocco, that he told the English Ambassador in King Johns time, that he had lately read Paul's Epistles, which he liked so well, that were he to choose his Religion, he would embrace Christianity;
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but every one ought to die in the faith wherein he was born:
but every one ought to die in the faith wherein he was born:
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So it is with many among us, they are perswaded they ought, and resolved they will live and die in those customes and wayes wherein they were born;
So it is with many among us, they Are persuaded they ought, and resolved they will live and die in those customs and ways wherein they were born;
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they will not deny themselves in these triviall things for the exaltation of Christ; and herein also we fall short of the primitive Christians.
they will not deny themselves in these trivial things for the exaltation of christ; and herein also we fallen short of the primitive Christians.
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And thus much for the last use.
And thus much for the last use.
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And so I have dispatched the first and main Doctrine, I hat in the times of the first promulgation of the Gospel greater successe did attend the Ministery,
And so I have dispatched the First and main Doctrine, I hat in the times of the First Promulgation of the Gospel greater success did attend the Ministry,
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and multitudes did come in with more holy violence after the ordinances then ever did before.
and Multitudes did come in with more holy violence After the ordinances then ever did before.
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MATTHEW 11. 12. And from the dayes of John the Baptist untill now, the Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence,
MATTHEW 11. 12. And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence,
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and the violent take it by force. and the violent take it by force.
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THere is but one Doctrine behinde, and that is taken from the consideration of the quality of those persons who did expresse this holy violence; THere is but one Doctrine behind, and that is taken from the consideration of the quality of those Persons who did express this holy violence;
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who they were our Saviour himselfe acquaints us, Matth. 21. 31. Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and harlots go into the Kingdome of God before you.
who they were our Saviour himself acquaints us, Matthew 21. 31. jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the Publicans and harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you.
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Verse 32. The publicans and harlots believed John. The Pharisees that led strict lives, had a kinde of legall righteousnesse,Verse 32. The Publicans and harlots believed John. The Pharisees that led strict lives, had a kind of Legal righteousness,
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yet they were not the people that did receive Jesus Christ, but publicans and harlots.
yet they were not the people that did receive jesus christ, but Publicans and harlots.
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The Pharisees and lawyers rejected or frustrated the counsell of God against themselves, or within themselves, being not baptized of him. The Pharisees and Lawyers rejected or frustrated the counsel of God against themselves, or within themselves, being not baptised of him.
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But the Publicans justified God, being baptized with the baptisme of John, Luke 7. 29, 30. They that used this violence were men that lived by rapine, deceit, exaction, and oppression; so did the Publicans. Whence the observation is this. But the Publicans justified God, being baptised with the Baptism of John, Lycia 7. 29, 30. They that used this violence were men that lived by rapine, deceit, exaction, and oppression; so did the Publicans. Whence the observation is this.
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That usually those that have been most sinful before conversion, do expresse the more holy violence and eagernesse of affection after Jesus Christ in the Gospel after they are converted.
That usually those that have been most sinful before conversion, do express the more holy violence and eagerness of affection After jesus christ in the Gospel After they Are converted.
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In the handling of this point I shall do three things. 1 I shall demonstrate the truth of it by Scripture-instances.
In the handling of this point I shall do three things. 1 I shall demonstrate the truth of it by Scriptural instances.
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2 I shall shew the reasons why God did pitch upon such chiefly, who were most notorious ill-livers.
2 I shall show the Reasons why God did pitch upon such chiefly, who were most notorious Ill-livers.
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3 I shall shew why such men are more violent in religion then others. 1 I shall demonstrate the truth of the doctrine by Scripture-instances.
3 I shall show why such men Are more violent in Religion then Others. 1 I shall demonstrate the truth of the Doctrine by Scriptural instances.
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I shall give but two instances;
I shall give but two instances;
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the one in Mary Magdalene, the other in Paul. 1 Mary Magdalene, she was an unclean person, a very harlot, a great sinner,
the one in Marry Magdalene, the other in Paul. 1 Marry Magdalene, she was an unclean person, a very harlot, a great sinner,
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but after her conversion she thought nothing too much for Christ. 1 She anointed his feet with a pound of Spikenard that was very costly, worth three hundred pence, that is, worth above nine pound in our money, John 12. 5. 2 She broke through many difficulties to come to Christ.
but After her conversion she Thought nothing too much for christ. 1 She anointed his feet with a pound of Spikenard that was very costly, worth three hundred pence, that is, worth above nine pound in our money, John 12. 5. 2 She broke through many difficulties to come to christ.
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Christ was in another mans house, (and he Simon a Pharisee) Luke 7. 36, 37. and set down to supper.
christ was in Another men house, (and he Simon a Pharisee) Lycia 7. 36, 37. and Set down to supper.
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She might have raised an objection, and said, I cannot come at him, and they in the house may think evill of it;
She might have raised an objection, and said, I cannot come At him, and they in the house may think evil of it;
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but all this could not keep her back. Further, there were more discouragements.
but all this could not keep her back. Further, there were more discouragements.
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Not onely Judas but others were angry at her, Mark 14. 4. There were some (not onely Judas,
Not only Judas but Others were angry At her, Mark 14. 4. There were Some (not only Judas,
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but others also) that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? Yea, the Disciples too had indignation at her:but Others also) that had Indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? Yea, the Disciples too had Indignation At her:
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Mat. 26. 8. The Disciples had indignation. Yet she came to Christ through al these difficulties, Mathew 26. 8. The Disciples had Indignation. Yet she Come to christ through all these difficulties,
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and she wept, Luke 7. 44. And that so plentifully, that she washed the fect of Christ with her tears.
and she wept, Lycia 7. 44. And that so plentifully, that she washed the fect of christ with her tears.
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Her eyes that had been windows of lost, were now flood gates of tears. 2 Another instance is that of Saul. Before his conversion he was a notorious sinner.
Her eyes that had been windows of lost, were now flood gates of tears. 2 another instance is that of Saul. Before his conversion he was a notorious sinner.
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He had an hand in the death of that holy man Stephen, Act 8. 1. He was a man that breathed out threatenings and slaughters against the Disciples of the Lord, Act. 9. 1. He was a blasphemer, a persecutor,
He had an hand in the death of that holy man Stephen, Act 8. 1. He was a man that breathed out threatenings and slaughters against the Disciples of the Lord, Act. 9. 1. He was a blasphemer, a persecutor,
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and injurious, 1 Tim. 1. 13. he cared not what he did to the people of God.
and injurious, 1 Tim. 1. 13. he cared not what he did to the people of God.
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Yea, further he did compel others to blaspheme, Act. 26. 11. and being exceedingly mad aagainst them, he persecuted them even to strange Cities.
Yea, further he did compel Others to Blaspheme, Act. 26. 11. and being exceedingly mad against them, he persecuted them even to strange Cities.
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And yet behold, this man that was so eminent a sinner before his conversion, afterward made recompense;
And yet behold, this man that was so eminent a sinner before his conversion, afterwards made recompense;
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he grew and abounded in grace; he grew as eminent in grace, as he was notorious in sin.
he grew and abounded in grace; he grew as eminent in grace, as he was notorious in since.
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As he had hailed men to prison formerly, so now he drawes them to Christ.
As he had hailed men to prison formerly, so now he draws them to christ.
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He preached that faith that once he persecuted, Gal. 1. 23. So much for the first particular, the proof of the point by Scripture-instances. The second particular is this:
He preached that faith that once he persecuted, Gal. 1. 23. So much for the First particular, the proof of the point by Scriptural instances. The second particular is this:
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Why did God pitch upon such chiefly, as were most notorious ill-livers? I answer; Two reasons may be given of it.
Why did God pitch upon such chiefly, as were most notorious Ill-livers? I answer; Two Reasons may be given of it.
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1 To beat off the Pharisees from resting in their own righteousnesse, that they might see that salvation was of grace, and not of works.
1 To beatrice off the Pharisees from resting in their own righteousness, that they might see that salvation was of grace, and not of works.
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Had this effect appeared in multitudes of the Scribes and Pharisees, some would have attributed it to their learning, others to their strict and holy walking,
Had this Effect appeared in Multitudes of the Scribes and Pharisees, Some would have attributed it to their learning, Others to their strict and holy walking,
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and austere conversation, people would have thought they had merited this at Gods hands;
and austere Conversation, people would have Thought they had merited this At God's hands;
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And therefore God passed by them, and made choice of others far more unholy and profane, to knock them off from their own righteousnesse, and from dependance upon it.
And Therefore God passed by them, and made choice of Others Far more unholy and profane, to knock them off from their own righteousness, and from dependence upon it.
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2 It was to magnifie the riches, freeness and greatnesse of Gods grace, that was brought in and manifested by the Gospel.
2 It was to magnify the riches, freeness and greatness of God's grace, that was brought in and manifested by the Gospel.
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God would hereby give to understand that the doctrine of the Gospel was a doctrine of grace (not that men might live as they list,
God would hereby give to understand that the Doctrine of the Gospel was a Doctrine of grace (not that men might live as they list,
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for these vile people were not incouraged in, but redeemed from a vain conversation, but) Johns work • as a tough and hard work to pull down those that were as high as mountains in pride,
for these vile people were not encouraged in, but redeemed from a vain Conversation, but) Johns work • as a tough and hard work to pull down those that were as high as Mountains in pride,
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as hard as the rocks of those mountains, to make rough and crooked things smooth and straight.
as hard as the Rocks of those Mountains, to make rough and crooked things smooth and straight.
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And yet all this John was to do, all this John did in the preparation of the people for Christ, Isa. 40. 4. The greater the wound is, the more is the skill and care of the Physician seen and commended.
And yet all this John was to do, all this John did in the preparation of the people for christ, Isaiah 40. 4. The greater the wound is, the more is the skill and care of the physician seen and commended.
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The more and greater the sins are that are pardoned, the more is the grace of God advanced.
The more and greater the Sins Are that Are pardoned, the more is the grace of God advanced.
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So much for the second particular. The third particular is this: Why are such vile and sinfull persons most eager and violent after their conversion?
So much for the second particular. The third particular is this: Why Are such vile and sinful Persons most eager and violent After their conversion?
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Answ. 1. This proceeds from an holy indignation against themselves, which is a fruit of repentance or conversion,Answer 1. This proceeds from an holy Indignation against themselves, which is a fruit of Repentance or conversion,
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as you read, 2 Cor. 7. 11. For this self-same thing that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulnesse did it work in you? yea what clearing of your selves,
as you read, 2 Cor. 7. 11. For this selfsame thing that you sorrowed After a godly sort, what carefulness did it work in you? yea what clearing of your selves,
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yea what indignation, yea what fear, yea what desire, yea what zeal, yea what revenge? There ariseth in such a desire to be revenged upon themselves, Isa. 30. 22. Ye shall defile also the covering of the graven images of silver,
yea what Indignation, yea what Fear, yea what desire, yea what zeal, yea what revenge? There arises in such a desire to be revenged upon themselves, Isaiah 30. 22. You shall defile also the covering of the graved Images of silver,
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and the ornament of thy molten images of gold, thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say unto them, Get thee hence.
and the ornament of thy melted Images of gold, thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say unto them, Get thee hence.
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Isa. 2. 20. In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold which they have made, each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats.
Isaiah 2. 20. In that day a man shall cast his Idols of silver, and his Idols of gold which they have made, each one for himself to worship, to the Moles and to the bats.
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Cranmer burned his right hand first, because it had subscribed his recantation, and oftentimes repeated in the flame, Oh this unworthy right hand!Cranmer burned his right hand First, Because it had subscribed his recantation, and oftentimes repeated in the flame, O this unworthy right hand!
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An holy indignation makes him to reason thus within himself.
an holy Indignation makes him to reason thus within himself.
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Could I sin worse then others, and shall I now be contented with lesse grace then others? Could I be as swift as a Dromedary in the wayes of sin,
Could I sin Worse then Others, and shall I now be contented with less grace then Others? Could I be as swift as a Dromedary in the ways of since,
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and shall I creep like a snail in the wayes of God? Have I been zealous for the committing of sin,
and shall I creep like a snail in the ways of God? Have I been zealous for the committing of since,
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and shall I be cold in my motions after Christ? Such persons are ashamed of their former wayes,
and shall I be cold in my motions After christ? Such Persons Are ashamed of their former ways,
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and therefore they now labour to take off that reproach by making some reparations.
and Therefore they now labour to take off that reproach by making Some reparations.
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2 This proceeds from that sense that is in such persons of an utter and absolute necessity of getting into Christ.
2 This proceeds from that sense that is in such Persons of an utter and absolute necessity of getting into christ.
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You know a man that hath but cut his finger will not make much ado,
You know a man that hath but Cut his finger will not make much ado,
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but he that hath got a great and dangerous wound sees a necessity of the cure,
but he that hath god a great and dangerous wound sees a necessity of the cure,
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and that he is a dead man if he do not get help.
and that he is a dead man if he do not get help.
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So a man that lives in a common way of sinning, he thinks his sins are inconsiderable, he sees no necessity of closing with Christ for cure.
So a man that lives in a Common Way of sinning, he thinks his Sins Are inconsiderable, he sees no necessity of closing with christ for cure.
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But a man that hath been much in sin, and notorious in wickednesse, when God comes and opens his eyes by effectuall calling, he sees a necessity of getting help by Jesus Christ,
But a man that hath been much in since, and notorious in wickedness, when God comes and Opens his eyes by effectual calling, he sees a necessity of getting help by jesus christ,
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and that if he have not Christ, he is undone for ever, he shall perish eternally.
and that if he have not christ, he is undone for ever, he shall perish eternally.
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And thus I have finished the doctrinal part: I proceed now to make application.
And thus I have finished the doctrinal part: I proceed now to make application.
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And this doctrine is eminently usefull to three sorts of men. 1 To those that have been formerly very vile and great sinners,
And this Doctrine is eminently useful to three sorts of men. 1 To those that have been formerly very vile and great Sinners,
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but are now converted. 2 To meer civill and honest men. 3 To those that yet remain and go on in a sinfull course.
but Are now converted. 2 To mere civil and honest men. 3 To those that yet remain and go on in a sinful course.
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1 To those that have been formerly very great sinners, but are now converted: To them I have two things to say.
1 To those that have been formerly very great Sinners, but Are now converted: To them I have two things to say.
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1 Labour to follow this pattern that is here propounded in the Gospel, and in this doctrine.
1 Labour to follow this pattern that is Here propounded in the Gospel, and in this Doctrine.
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Labour to proportion your graces now that you are converted, to the number and greatnesse of your sins before conversion.
Labour to proportion your graces now that you Are converted, to the number and greatness of your Sins before conversion.
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As you have been violent in sin formerly, so see that now you be as violent after the things of heaven.
As you have been violent in since formerly, so see that now you be as violent After the things of heaven.
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So did Manasses, he was a great sinner, he filled Jerusasalem with blood, he was a grosse Idolater, a destroyer of Gods worship, 2 Chron. 33. 12. And therefore he humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.
So did Manasses, he was a great sinner, he filled Jerusalem with blood, he was a gross Idolater, a destroyer of God's worship, 2 Chronicles 33. 12. And Therefore he humbled himself greatly before the God of his Father's.
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So Paul, because he was a greater sinner then the rest of the Apostles; therefore he laboured more abundantly then they all.
So Paul, Because he was a greater sinner then the rest of the Apostles; Therefore he laboured more abundantly then they all.
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If therefore sin hath abounded, see that grace doth abound also.
If Therefore since hath abounded, see that grace does abound also.
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As you have formerly added iniquity unto iniquity, so now see that you adde grace to grace.
As you have formerly added iniquity unto iniquity, so now see that you add grace to grace.
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As you have with much eagernesse given up the members of your bodies, as instruments of unrighteousnesse unto sin and uncleannesse;
As you have with much eagerness given up the members of your bodies, as Instruments of unrighteousness unto since and uncleanness;
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so see that you give them up as instruments of righteousnesse unto holinesse.
so see that you give them up as Instruments of righteousness unto holiness.
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Particularly, see that you do abound, 1 In the grace of humiliation. 2 In the grace of love. 1 In the grace of humiliation;
Particularly, see that you do abound, 1 In the grace of humiliation. 2 In the grace of love. 1 In the grace of humiliation;
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little humiliation is not suitable to great sins. That garment that hath most spots in it, must have most rinsing;
little humiliation is not suitable to great Sins. That garment that hath most spots in it, must have most rinsing;
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that which hath most dust in it, needs the most beating.
that which hath most dust in it, needs the most beating.
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There must be a sicut, not onely qualitatis, but aequalitatis also, if possibly it can be.
There must be a sicut, not only qualitatis, but aequalitatis also, if possibly it can be.
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There should be some equality between the strength that was put forth in the service of sin,
There should be Some equality between the strength that was put forth in the service of since,
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and that we now put forth in the service of God.
and that we now put forth in the service of God.
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It is very observable, Levit. 11. 24, 25. He that toucheth an unclean thing, shall be unclean till even; but he that beareth an unclean thing, shall wash his cloathes, and be unclean till even.
It is very observable, Levit. 11. 24, 25. He that touches an unclean thing, shall be unclean till even; but he that bears an unclean thing, shall wash his clothes, and be unclean till even.
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Though a man be but defiled a little with sin, if he doth but touch a sin as it were, commit a little sin, he had need be humbled;
Though a man be but defiled a little with since, if he does but touch a since as it were, commit a little since, he had need be humbled;
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but those that wallow in sinfull courses, and bear sin about them, they must look to be more humbled then otherswere.
but those that wallow in sinful courses, and bear since about them, they must look to be more humbled then otherswere.
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2 See that you proportion your love to Christ to your sinfulnesse against Christ in times past.
2 See that you proportion your love to christ to your sinfulness against christ in times past.
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Hast thou been a great and a vile sinner before conversion, know that a little love to Christ is not answerable to thy great sins.
Hast thou been a great and a vile sinner before conversion, know that a little love to christ is not answerable to thy great Sins.
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Luke 7. 17. Her sins which are many are forgiven her, therefore she loved much. Jesus Christ expects and requires more love of such to whom he hath pardoned much,Lycia 7. 17. Her Sins which Are many Are forgiven her, Therefore she loved much. jesus christ expects and requires more love of such to whom he hath pardoned much,
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then he doth of those to whom little is forgiven.
then he does of those to whom little is forgiven.
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We read in John 21. 15. Jesus said unto Peter, Simon, son of Jona•, Lovest thou me more then these? Jesus Christ did not ask him, Lovest thou me at all? nor, Lovest thou me as these? but, Lovest thou me more then these? Thou hast sinned more then these, doest thou love me more then these? Christ expected more love from Peter then from the rest of the Disciples.
We read in John 21. 15. jesus said unto Peter, Simon, son of Jona•, Lovest thou me more then these? jesus christ did not ask him, Lovest thou me At all? nor, Lovest thou me as these? but, Lovest thou me more then these? Thou hast sinned more then these, dost thou love me more then these? christ expected more love from Peter then from the rest of the Disciples.
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And so Peter did return more love to Christ then the rest did.
And so Peter did return more love to christ then the rest did.
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And though the book of the Acts be called the Acts of the Apostles, yet there is more spoken of Peter then of all the rest of the Apostles that had seen Christ in the flesh.
And though the book of the Acts be called the Acts of the Apostles, yet there is more spoken of Peter then of all the rest of the Apostles that had seen christ in the Flesh.
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Peter after his fall did shew more love then the rest. 1 Peter preached the first Sermon after Christs resurrection and ascension, Act 1. 15. 2 Peter was the first that went into the Sepulchre after Christs death and resurrection. Peter After his fallen did show more love then the rest. 1 Peter preached the First Sermon After Christ resurrection and Ascension, Act 1. 15. 2 Peter was the First that went into the Sepulchre After Christ death and resurrection.
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Although Peter and John did run to the Sepulchre, & John out-ran Peter, and came first thither,
Although Peter and John did run to the Sepulchre, & John outran Peter, and Come First thither,
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yet Peter first went down into the Sepulchre to see where Christ was laid, John 20. 6. 3 When Christ after his resurrection was walking upon the waters, Peter cast himself into the Sea to go to meet Jesus, he had no patience to stay till he came at him, Joh. 21. 7. 4 Peter converted more souls to Christ then all the rest of the Apostles did, 3000 souls at one Sermon. 5 Peter died for Christ, he was crucified for Christ;
yet Peter First went down into the Sepulchre to see where christ was laid, John 20. 6. 3 When christ After his resurrection was walking upon the waters, Peter cast himself into the Sea to go to meet jesus, he had no patience to stay till he Come At him, John 21. 7. 4 Peter converted more Souls to christ then all the rest of the Apostles did, 3000 Souls At one Sermon. 5 Peter died for christ, he was Crucified for christ;
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and he desired that he might be crucified with his head downward, because he thought it was too much honour for him to die as his Master.
and he desired that he might be Crucified with his head downward, Because he Thought it was too much honour for him to die as his Master.
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So you see that as Peter had been more treacherous to his master then the rest;
So you see that as Peter had been more treacherous to his master then the rest;
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so Peter was more ardent in his love to Christ then the rest.
so Peter was more Ardent in his love to christ then the rest.
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And so you must all learn to see, that as your sins have been more and greater then the sins of other men;
And so you must all Learn to see, that as your Sins have been more and greater then the Sins of other men;
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so your humiliation must be more, your love must be stronger. That is the first branch of the first Use.
so your humiliation must be more, your love must be Stronger. That is the First branch of the First Use.
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2 This may teach you to magnifie the riches and freenesse of Gods grace, that God should cast an eye of grace and love upon such a wretch as thou wast;
2 This may teach you to magnify the riches and freeness of God's grace, that God should cast an eye of grace and love upon such a wretch as thou wast;
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that God should passe by such men as the strict Pharisee, and pitch upon thee: that God should not make thee as exemplary in punishment as thou wast in sin;
that God should pass by such men as the strict Pharisee, and pitch upon thee: that God should not make thee as exemplary in punishment as thou wast in since;
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that thou shouldest be made a monument of his mercy, who deserved to be a spectacle of wrath;
that thou Shouldst be made a monument of his mercy, who deserved to be a spectacle of wrath;
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that God should make his mercy to rest upon thee, that might cause his justice to take hold upon thee.
that God should make his mercy to rest upon thee, that might cause his Justice to take hold upon thee.
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So much for the first Use.
So much for the First Use.
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2 This Doctrine is usefull to men of a civil carriage, of an honest and in-offensive behaviour in the world, that have been religiously educated, lived ingenuously, that never broke out into such grosse and exorbitant courses as other men have done:
2 This Doctrine is useful to men of a civil carriage, of an honest and inoffensive behaviour in the world, that have been religiously educated, lived ingenuously, that never broke out into such gross and exorbitant courses as other men have done:
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To you I would say three things.
To you I would say three things.
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1 Whereas you say, that you are of a more civill life then others, and so you are apt to perswade your selves your case is better then others:
1 Whereas you say, that you Are of a more civil life then Others, and so you Are apt to persuade your selves your case is better then Others:
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Consider, others are more easily and ordinarily converted then you are: Publicans go to heaven before you.
Consider, Others Are more Easily and ordinarily converted then you Are: Publicans go to heaven before you.
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You read in Luke 18. 14. the Publican went away justified rather then the Pharisee. Luther hath a notable glosse upon these words:
You read in Lycia 18. 14. the Publican went away justified rather then the Pharisee. Luther hath a notable gloss upon these words:
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It is far more easie for harlots and notorious sinners to be saved, then for proud titular Saints;
It is Far more easy for harlots and notorious Sinners to be saved, then for proud titular Saints;
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because the former are easily brought to a sense of their sins, but the latter are like to perish in the conceit of their own righteousnesse,
Because the former Are Easily brought to a sense of their Sins, but the latter Are like to perish in the conceit of their own righteousness,
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except they be converted in an extraordinary manner. This I speak, not that I would disswade you from a civill course of life,
except they be converted in an extraordinary manner. This I speak, not that I would dissuade you from a civil course of life,
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or draw you to in open profanenesse;
or draw you to in open profaneness;
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but that you may not rest upon your moral accomplishments, upon your good meanings, and think that you are sermon-proof, that the Minister can hardly meet with your corruptions and consciences.
but that you may not rest upon your moral accomplishments, upon your good meanings, and think that you Are Sermonproof, that the Minister can hardly meet with your corruptions and Consciences.
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2 If God doth convert such men usually, they are not so eminent in grace then others.
2 If God does convert such men usually, they Are not so eminent in grace then Others.
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This is expressed, Luke 7. 43, &c. He to whom most is forgiven, loves most, and doth most service.
This is expressed, Lycia 7. 43, etc. He to whom most is forgiven, loves most, and does most service.
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Usually such content themselves with smaller measures of grace, then they whose transgressions have exceeded. 3 What thy sins want in bulk and magnitude, thou makest up in number;
Usually such content themselves with smaller measures of grace, then they whose transgressions have exceeded. 3 What thy Sins want in bulk and magnitude, thou Makest up in number;
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Your transgressions are many, your back-slidings are increased, Jerem. 5. 6. Thy continuance in sins makes thy sins equivalent to greater sins; Your transgressions Are many, your backslidings Are increased, Jeremiah 5. 6. Thy Continuance in Sins makes thy Sins equivalent to greater Sins;
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if your sins fall short of others in nature, it may be they exceed in aggravations;
if your Sins fallen short of Others in nature, it may be they exceed in aggravations;
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it may be thou sinnest against more mercy, more knowledge:
it may be thou Sinnest against more mercy, more knowledge:
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it may be thou maiest have more sin in thine heart, though anothers sins do more break out in his life.
it may be thou Mayest have more since in thine heart, though another's Sins do more break out in his life.
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So much for the second Use. 3 This Doctrine is usefull to profane men, to the looser sort.
So much for the second Use. 3 This Doctrine is useful to profane men, to the looser sort.
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1 Let this be an invitation and incouragement to you to come in to Christ,
1 Let this be an invitation and encouragement to you to come in to christ,
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and to imbrace the Gospel. 1 Though your sins be great, yet they are not so great as the mercies of God.
and to embrace the Gospel. 1 Though your Sins be great, yet they Are not so great as the Mercies of God.
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The mercy of God is compared to a sea; the sea, you know, is a very great deep.
The mercy of God is compared to a sea; the sea, you know, is a very great deep.
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A great Leviathan may be covered in the sea, as well as a little fish; a great rock as well as a little pebble.
A great Leviathan may be covered in the sea, as well as a little Fish; a great rock as well as a little pebble.
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A remarkable place you have, Isa. 44. 22. I have blotted out as a thick cloud thy transgressions,
A remarkable place you have, Isaiah 44. 22. I have blotted out as a thick cloud thy transgressions,
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and as a cloud thy sins; return unto me, for I have redeemed thee. The Sun can scatter both thick and thin clouds.and as a cloud thy Sins; return unto me, for I have redeemed thee. The Sun can scatter both thick and thin Clouds.
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2 Though thou hast been very sinfull, yet thy conversion taketh away all infamy from thee.
2 Though thou hast been very sinful, yet thy conversion Takes away all infamy from thee.
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Paul was once a blasphemer, &c. but that reproach was rolled away, when through the grace of God he found mercy.Paul was once a blasphemer, etc. but that reproach was rolled away, when through the grace of God he found mercy.
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It is very observable, that in the genealogy of Christ there are but four women mentioned, (it is not usuall to mention women in genealogies) and the Scripture sets a mark of infamy upon them all.
It is very observable, that in the genealogy of christ there Are but four women mentioned, (it is not usual to mention women in genealogies) and the Scripture sets a mark of infamy upon them all.
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The first is Thamar, Matth 1. 3. she was an incestuous woman, for she lay with her father in law, as it is recorded, Gen. 38. 38. The second is Rahab, verse 5. she was an harlot, Heb. 11. 31. The third is Ruth, verse 5. she came of Moab, the son of Lot by incest, begotten of his own daughter, Gen. 19. 37. The fourth is Bathsheb. 1, vers. 6. she was guilty of adultery.
The First is Tamar, Matthew 1. 3. she was an incestuous woman, for she lay with her father in law, as it is recorded, Gen. 38. 38. The second is Rahab, verse 5. she was an harlot, Hebrew 11. 31. The third is Ruth, verse 5. she Come of Moab, the son of Lot by Incest, begotten of his own daughter, Gen. 19. 37. The fourth is Bathsheb. 1, vers. 6. she was guilty of adultery.
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This is done for the comfort and incouragement of the most infamous sinners to come in to Christ. This is done for the Comfort and encouragement of the most infamous Sinners to come in to christ.
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3 If God call you, you are likely to be greater instruments of his glory then others.
3 If God call you, you Are likely to be greater Instruments of his glory then Others.
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A persecuting Saul became a preaching Paul; a wanton Mary became a weeping Mary; she, whose whoredomes had been spoken of in all the places where she dwelt, afterward her grace came to be spoken of wheresoever the Gospel was preached.
A persecuting Saul became a preaching Paul; a wanton Marry became a weeping Marry; she, whose whoredoms had been spoken of in all the places where she dwelled, afterwards her grace Come to be spoken of wheresoever the Gospel was preached.
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So much for the first branch of that use. 2 Because Doctrines of comfort many men suck poyson from, and so get their ruine;
So much for the First branch of that use. 2 Because Doctrines of Comfort many men suck poison from, and so get their ruin;
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therefore I shall lay down a Caution or two. Take heed you do not abuse this doctrine.
Therefore I shall lay down a Caution or two. Take heed you do not abuse this Doctrine.
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1 Do not make the conversion of any scandolous sinner to be any stumbling block in your way to heaven.
1 Do not make the conversion of any scandalous sinner to be any stumbling block in your Way to heaven.
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It was the great stumbling block in the way of the Pharisees, when they saw that Christ would eat meat with Publicans and sinners, they said, He was a friend of Publicans and sinners.
It was the great stumbling block in the Way of the Pharisees, when they saw that christ would eat meat with Publicans and Sinners, they said, He was a friend of Publicans and Sinners.
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Do not entertain hard thoughts of Christ, not of the wayes of Christ for that.
Do not entertain hard thoughts of christ, not of the ways of christ for that.
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Indeed, if religion were any cloak for sin, if it did countenance and incourage men in sin, it were something;
Indeed, if Religion were any cloak for since, if it did countenance and encourage men in since, it were something;
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but it is that which makes of a sinner a Saint. Conversion, though it finde us vile and bad, it doth not leave us so.
but it is that which makes of a sinner a Saint. Conversion, though it find us vile and bad, it does not leave us so.
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2 Take heed you do not suck this poison from it, that when you hear, the worse men are before conversion, the better they will be after conversion.
2 Take heed you do not suck this poison from it, that when you hear, the Worse men Are before conversion, the better they will be After conversion.
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Some, it may be, will draw this inference from it:
some, it may be, will draw this Inference from it:
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That it is the best to be as vile and wicked as one can, for so one shall be most zealous afterward. Take heed of that. For
That it is the best to be as vile and wicked as one can, for so one shall be most zealous afterwards. Take heed of that. For
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1 It is a great question whether God will convert thee or not;
1 It is a great question whither God will convert thee or not;
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and if thou, be not converted, all thy sins will be so many cords to tie thee in hell, the aggravations of thy sin will be additions to thy torment and punishment.
and if thou, be not converted, all thy Sins will be so many cords to tie thee in hell, the aggravations of thy since will be additions to thy torment and punishment.
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2 The deeper thou art in sin, the greater must thy humiliation be.
2 The Deeper thou art in since, the greater must thy humiliation be.
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Will any wise man break his leg, because a broken bone well set and knit again will be stronger then ever it was before.
Will any wise man break his leg, Because a broken bone well Set and knit again will be Stronger then ever it was before.
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Knotty timber shall have most blowes. 3 The longer thou continuest in sin, the longer will God keep thee under suspension,
Knotty timber shall have most blows. 3 The longer thou Continuest in since, the longer will God keep thee under suspension,
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and it will be long before he vouchsafeth the comforts of his Spirit, he will fill thee with indignation and horrour.
and it will be long before he vouchsafeth the comforts of his Spirit, he will fill thee with Indignation and horror.
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Though great sins cannot vast are gratiam, lay waste the grace of God, yet they may vast are conscientiam, lay waste the peace of conscience;
Though great Sins cannot vast Are gratiam, lay waste the grace of God, yet they may vast Are conscientiam, lay waste the peace of conscience;
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though it may be they will not put thee into a state of ejection, yet they will bring thee into a state of dejection;
though it may be they will not put thee into a state of ejection, yet they will bring thee into a state of dejection;
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if thou art not cast off; yet thou shalt he cast down: and therefore take heed thou doest not abuse this precious doctrine.
if thou art not cast off; yet thou shalt he cast down: and Therefore take heed thou dost not abuse this precious Doctrine.
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And so much for this last use. And so I have done with both Doctrines, and finished the Text;
And so much for this last use. And so I have done with both Doctrines, and finished the Text;
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And from the dayes of John the Baptist untill now the Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence,
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and the violent take it by force. FINIS.and the violent take it by force. FINIS.
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The Zealous CHRISTIAN Holding Communion with God, in wrastling and importunate Prayer. LUKE 11. 8. I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him,
The Zealous CHRISTIAN Holding Communion with God, in wrestling and importunate Prayer. LUKE 11. 8. I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him,
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because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity, he will give unto him as many as he needeth.
Because he is his friend, yet Because of his importunity, he will give unto him as many as he needs.
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MY Text is the conclusion of a familiar Parable used by Christ, whereby he instructs his Disciples touching the Doctrine and use of prayer. MY Text is the conclusion of a familiar Parable used by christ, whereby he instructs his Disciples touching the Doctrine and use of prayer.
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The occasion offered to Christ-to fall upon this Subject, is intimated ver. 1. of this chapter, One of his Disciples said unto him, Lord teach us to pray as John also tought his disciples.
The occasion offered to Christ-to fallen upon this Subject, is intimated ver. 1. of this chapter, One of his Disciples said unto him, Lord teach us to pray as John also taught his Disciples.
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Whether it was a one of the twelve Apostles, or one of the seventy Disciples that propounded the question is not easie to determine,
Whither it was a one of the twelve Apostles, or one of the seventy Disciples that propounded the question is not easy to determine,
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nor is it materiall to know;
nor is it material to know;
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Hereupon Christ gives them a pl•• for me or directions for prayer, to direct them about the matter;
Hereupon christ gives them a pl•• for me or directions for prayer, to Direct them about the matter;
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and withall, gives them a parable to informe concerning the manner of praying.
and withal, gives them a parable to inform Concerning the manner of praying.
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For the matter of it, you have it in these words, when you pray, say Our father, &c. Not as though it were a command from Jesus Christ, that alwayes when we pray, we should use that forme of speech which is here set down.
For the matter of it, you have it in these words, when you pray, say Our father, etc. Not as though it were a command from jesus christ, that always when we pray, we should use that Form of speech which is Here Set down.
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Jesus Christ indeed intended it for a platforme, or a patterne to direct us in the making of our prayers;
jesus christ indeed intended it for a platform, or a pattern to Direct us in the making of our Prayers;
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for there is nothing we stand in need of, and goe to God for; but it is to be found in these words;
for there is nothing we stand in need of, and go to God for; but it is to be found in these words;
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but he never intended to tye up his people to this forme. And that I will prove by some reasons.
but he never intended to tie up his people to this Form. And that I will prove by Some Reasons.
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1. Because though Luke here saith, when you pray, Say, Our &c. yet Matthew varies in his expression and saith, when you pray, say after this manner, Mat. 6. 9. to reach us that we are to stick to the matter contained in this prayer;
1. Because though Lycia Here Says, when you pray, Say, Our etc. yet Matthew Varies in his expression and Says, when you pray, say After this manner, Mathew 6. 9. to reach us that we Are to stick to the matter contained in this prayer;
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but we are not confined every time we pray, to use the same expressions.
but we Are not confined every time we pray, to use the same expressions.
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By Luke we learne, that the using of this forme of words is lawfull, by Matthew, that it is not necessary.
By Lycia we Learn, that the using of this Form of words is lawful, by Matthew, that it is not necessary.
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2. A second reason is this:
2. A second reason is this:
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Because in the recitall of the Lords prayer, by Matthew and Luke there is much difference;
Because in the recital of the lords prayer, by Matthew and Lycia there is much difference;
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and though the difference be not materiall, yet it is verball, which is enough to prove what I intend, to wit, that we are not bound to the words.
and though the difference be not material, yet it is verbal, which is enough to prove what I intend, to wit, that we Are not bound to the words.
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In the third Petition it is thus in Matthew, Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven;
In the third Petition it is thus in Matthew, Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven;
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In Luke it is thus, thy will be done as in heaven so in earth.
In Lycia it is thus, thy will be done as in heaven so in earth.
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In the fourth Petition, it is said in Matthew, Give us this day our daily bread.
In the fourth Petition, it is said in Matthew, Give us this day our daily bred.
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In Luke it is said, Give us daily day by day our daily bread. In the fifth Petition it is said in Matthew, and forgive us our debts.
In Lycia it is said, Give us daily day by day our daily bred. In the fifth Petition it is said in Matthew, and forgive us our debts.
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In Luke it is said, for we forgive every one that is indebted to us Lastly, it is said in Matthew, For thine is the Kingdome, the power and the glory for ever Amen.
In Lycia it is said, for we forgive every one that is indebted to us Lastly, it is said in Matthew, For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory for ever Amen.
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But these words are wholly left out in Luke. Which variance teacheth us thus much, that you must not recede from the matter,
But these words Are wholly left out in Lycia. Which variance Teaches us thus much, that you must not recede from the matter,
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or purport of the words, yet we are not to be superstitious and sollicitous about the expressions, as Chemnitius observes .
or purport of the words, yet we Are not to be superstitious and solicitous about the expressions, as Chemnitz observes.
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3. Another reason to prove that we are not limited to that forme, is this.
3. another reason to prove that we Are not limited to that Form, is this.
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Because Jesus Christ himselfe, and all his Apostles did never use this forme in all their prayers.
Because jesus christ himself, and all his Apostles did never use this Form in all their Prayers.
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And if there had been a necessity that we should have used it, Christ would (as he might easily) have left a command behinde him in the word,
And if there had been a necessity that we should have used it, christ would (as he might Easily) have left a command behind him in the word,
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and also he would have practised it himselfe, that it might have been our example. This reason Chemnitius gives;
and also he would have practised it himself, that it might have been our Exampl. This reason Chemnitz gives;
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There are many prayers in Davids Psalmes, many in the Prophets, many in the Acts of the Apostles, many in the Epistles of Paul, which are different in expression from this forme,
There Are many Prayers in Davids Psalms, many in the prophets, many in the Acts of the Apostles, many in the Epistles of Paul, which Are different in expression from this Form,
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and yet doubtlesse received acceptance from God 4. Reas. Another argument is this.
and yet doubtless received acceptance from God 4. Reas. another argument is this.
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Because it is the worke, and office of the Spirit of God, not onely to help the people of God in the manner how,
Because it is the work, and office of the Spirit of God, not only to help the people of God in the manner how,
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but also in the matter what to pray, to put even words into our mouthes.
but also in the matter what to pray, to put even words into our mouths.
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Rom. 8. 76. We know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit helpes our infirmities. Rom. 8. 76. We know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit helps our infirmities.
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And upon these grounds it appeares that we are not bound to use that forme of words.
And upon these grounds it appears that we Are not bound to use that Form of words.
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Ministers doe sometimes use this forme of prayer, to justifie the lawfulnesse of it, and sometimes they doe not use it,
Ministers do sometime use this Form of prayer, to justify the lawfulness of it, and sometime they do not use it,
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lest people should dote too much upon set formes. And so much for the matter of prayer;
lest people should dote too much upon Set forms. And so much for the matter of prayer;
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I come now to the manner, and that is expressed in this Parable; which Parable is laid down in the 5, 6, 7, 8. verses.
I come now to the manner, and that is expressed in this Parable; which Parable is laid down in the 5, 6, 7, 8. Verses.
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And be said unto them, which of you shall have a friend, and shall goe unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves: And be said unto them, which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him At midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves:
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For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.
For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to Set before him.
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And be from within shall answer and say, trouble me not, the doore is now shut,
And be from within shall answer and say, trouble me not, the door is now shut,
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and my children are in bed with me; I cannot rise and give thee.
and my children Are in Bed with me; I cannot rise and give thee.
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I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend;
I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him, Because he is his friend;
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yet because of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needeth: yet Because of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs:
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Which Parable consists of two parts. 1. A Prayer. 2. An answer to it. In the prayer here are foure parts.
Which Parable consists of two parts. 1. A Prayer. 2. an answer to it. In the prayer Here Are foure parts.
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1. The relation of the person praying, to him, to whom he prayes, his friend vers. 4. Which of you shall have a friend, &c. Whence observe, God must be a friend to us, 1. The Relation of the person praying, to him, to whom he prays, his friend vers. 4. Which of you shall have a friend, etc. Whence observe, God must be a friend to us,
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before any of our prayers can be accepted.
before any of our Prayers can be accepted.
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2. The time of his addresse, ver. 5. at midnight, in times of greatest need, of extreamest necessity, Isa. 26. 9. With my soule have I desired thee in the night. From whence observe;
2. The time of his address, ver. 5. At midnight, in times of greatest need, of Extremest necessity, Isaiah 26. 9. With my soul have I desired thee in the night. From whence observe;
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That the chiefest time for Gods people to be earnest in prayer to God, is a time of trouble.
That the chiefest time for God's people to be earnest in prayer to God, is a time of trouble.
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3. The matter of his request, Lend me three loaves. By which some Interpreters understand the three persons in the Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost.
3. The matter of his request, Lend me three loaves. By which Some Interpreters understand the three Persons in the Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost.
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Some refer them to the three cardinall graces, Faith, Hope, and Charity; but these are vaine interpretations.
some refer them to the three cardinal graces, Faith, Hope, and Charity; but these Are vain interpretations.
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It is observable, that in Parables some things are used for ornament onely, not for the sense.
It is observable, that in Parables Some things Are used for ornament only, not for the sense.
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The intent and designe of it is this, That we are to order our prayers according to our present necessities.
The intent and Design of it is this, That we Are to order our Prayers according to our present necessities.
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4. There is the occasion of this request, verse 6. A friend •f 〈 ◊ 〉 in come to 〈 ◊ 〉, and I have nothing &c. The Answer returned to this request is double.
4. There is the occasion of this request, verse 6. A friend •f 〈 ◊ 〉 in come to 〈 ◊ 〉, and I have nothing etc. The Answer returned to this request is double.
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1. By way of negation, ver. 7. Trouble me not &c. Observe•, that God• people may have denialls to their prayer:
1. By Way of negation, ver. 7. Trouble me not etc. Observe•, that God• people may have denials to their prayer:
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The reason of this deniall is, the doore i• now sh••• and my children are with me in bed.
The reason of this denial is, the door i• now sh••• and my children Are with me in Bed.
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There are some times when Gods own people may pray to him, yet he shut his eates to their prayers, God will a• it were hide himselfe from the prayers of his own people, that they shall not come at him.
There Are Some times when God's own people may pray to him, yet he shut his eats to their Prayers, God will a• it were hide himself from the Prayers of his own people, that they shall not come At him.
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Not onely the doores are shut, but his God 〈 … 〉 in bed with him.
Not only the doors Are shut, but his God 〈 … 〉 in Bed with him.
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These children here spoken of are the creatures of: God; from whence observe.
These children Here spoken of Are the creatures of: God; from whence observe.
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That there may be times, where God may take away all his creature comforts from his owne people, that they shall not any wayes he help full to them.
That there may be times, where God may take away all his creature comforts from his own people, that they shall not any ways he help full to them.
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2. By way of concession, and that is in the words of the text;
2. By Way of concession, and that is in the words of the text;
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I say unto you, though he will not arise and give him, because he is his friends, I say unto you, though he will not arise and give him, Because he is his Friends,
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yet because of his importunity, he will arise and give him 〈 ◊ 〉 ••thy as he needs. yet Because of his importunity, he will arise and give him 〈 ◊ 〉 ••thy as he needs.
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In which words you have first the relation of him that prayes, •o him whom he prayes, a friend.
In which words you have First the Relation of him that prays, •o him whom he prays, a friend.
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Obser•• There must be a state of friendship between God and a sinner before his prayers can be heard.
Obser•• There must be a state of friendship between God and a sinner before his Prayers can be herd.
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2. The condition upon which the prayer was heard, and than is set downe two wayes.
2. The condition upon which the prayer was herd, and than is Set down two ways.
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1. Negatively, he will hear him, not because he is his friend. 2. Positively, he will 〈 … 〉 him because of his importunity.
1. Negatively, he will hear him, not Because he is his friend. 2. Positively, he will 〈 … 〉 him Because of his importunity.
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Obs. 1. That meerely a state of friendship and reconciliation with God is not a sufficient ground for us, to beleeve that our prayers shall be heard and accepted by God.
Obs. 1. That merely a state of friendship and reconciliation with God is not a sufficient ground for us, to believe that our Prayers shall be herd and accepted by God.
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Obs. 2. There must be an holy importunity, even in Gods own friends, in their prayers, to which they expect a gracious returne.
Obs. 2. There must be an holy importunity, even in God's own Friends, in their Prayers, to which they expect a gracious return.
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3. Here is the amplification of the concession: There is more given in the concession then was desired in the supplication.
3. Here is the amplification of the concession: There is more given in the concession then was desired in the supplication.
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He desired but three loave, and because of his holy importunity, he did rise and give him as many as he needed. Whence observe;
He desired but three loave, and Because of his holy importunity, he did rise and give him as many as he needed. Whence observe;
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That where there is an holy importunity in our prayers, God doth, in his returnes to that soule, give more then was desired.
That where there is an holy importunity in our Prayers, God does, in his returns to that soul, give more then was desired.
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The first part of the text was the relation of the prayer, to him, to whom he makes his prayer. The observation is this.
The First part of the text was the Relation of the prayer, to him, to whom he makes his prayer. The observation is this.
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A 〈 … 〉 be brought into a state of friendship, or reconciliation with God, before any prayer he makes can be accepted.A 〈 … 〉 be brought into a state of friendship, or reconciliation with God, before any prayer he makes can be accepted.
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I will prove this doctrine by three reasons, and then apply it. The reasons are three.
I will prove this Doctrine by three Reasons, and then apply it. The Reasons Are three.
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1. God accepteth not the person for the prayers sake, but the prayer for the persons sake.
1. God Accepteth not the person for the Prayers sake, but the prayer for the Persons sake.
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We read Gen. 4. 4. God hath respect unto Abel and unto his offering; first to Abel, then to his sacrifice.
We read Gen. 4. 4. God hath respect unto Abel and unto his offering; First to Abel, then to his sacrifice.
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God did accept of his serivce, because his person was in a state of favour with God;
God did accept of his serivce, Because his person was in a state of favour with God;
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God is first pleased with the workes, before he can accept the works.
God is First pleased with the works, before he can accept the works.
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This is also laid downe Heb. 11. 5. by faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, — for before his translation he had this testimony that he pleased God.
This is also laid down Hebrew 11. 5. by faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, — for before his Translation he had this testimony that he pleased God.
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Now without faith in Christ to justifie thy person, thou canst not please God. Here lies the great difference between the Papists and us.
Now without faith in christ to justify thy person, thou Canst not please God. Here lies the great difference between the Papists and us.
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The Papists say that works justifie the person, we say, the person justifies the worke; for make the tree good, and the fruit must needs be goodst.
The Papists say that works justify the person, we say, the person Justifies the work; for make the tree good, and the fruit must needs be goodst.
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2. Because, till we be brought into that state of reconciliation, we have no share •n the intercession, satisfaction and righteousnesse of Jesus Christ.
2. Because, till we be brought into that state of reconciliation, we have no share •n the Intercession, satisfaction and righteousness of jesus christ.
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And till we have a share in the•, our prayers can not be accepted.
And till we have a share in the•, our Prayers can not be accepted.
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Jacob could not receive the blessing from his father, but in the garments of his elder brother;Jacob could not receive the blessing from his father, but in the garments of his elder brother;
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not can we receive any thing from the hands of God, but in the Robes of Christ.
not can we receive any thing from the hands of God, but in the Robes of christ.
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No prayer can be accepted by God, but in and through the intercession of Jesus Christ.
No prayer can be accepted by God, but in and through the Intercession of jesus christ.
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If Christ be not an Intercesson in Heaven, no prayer will be heard 〈 … 〉 in the 8. Chapter of Rev. 1. v. 3. •. is written, there was an Angel thus came and stood at the Altar, having a 〈 … 〉 and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer i• with the prayers of all Saints upon the golden Altar which was before the throne.
If christ be not an Intercesson in Heaven, no prayer will be herd 〈 … 〉 in the 8. Chapter of Rev. 1. v. 3. •. is written, there was an Angel thus Come and stood At the Altar, having a 〈 … 〉 and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer i• with the Prayers of all Saints upon the golden Altar which was before the throne.
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The word in the Greek is to this purpose, That he should add it to the prayers of the Saints:
The word in the Greek is to this purpose, That he should add it to the Prayers of the Saints:
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As if the prayer of Christ and a Believer were all one.
As if the prayer of christ and a Believer were all one.
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In the 56. of Isal. 7. God promiseth, I will bring my people to my holy mountain,
In the 56. of Isal 7. God promises, I will bring my people to my holy mountain,
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and make them joyful in my house of prayer, &c. In the Hebrew it i• thus, I will make them joyful in the house of my prayer. and make them joyful in my house of prayer, etc. In the Hebrew it i• thus, I will make them joyful in the house of my prayer.
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Our prayers ar• but as so many cyphers, that signifie nothing, till the intercession of Christ is added to them;
Our Prayers ar• but as so many ciphers, that signify nothing, till the Intercession of christ is added to them;
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without that they cannot be accepted.
without that they cannot be accepted.
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3. Because till we are in a state of friendship and reconciliation, we have not the assistance of Gods Spirit to help us;
3. Because till we Are in a state of friendship and reconciliation, we have not the assistance of God's Spirit to help us;
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and if we have not the assistance of the Spirit, wee shall never finde acceptance with him.
and if we have not the assistance of the Spirit, we shall never find acceptance with him.
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All ••quests that are not dictated by the Spirit, are but the breathings of the flesh, which God regards not.
All ••quests that Are not dictated by the Spirit, Are but the breathings of the Flesh, which God regards not.
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Now till we are reconciled to God;
Now till we Are reconciled to God;
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we cannot have the Spirit, Gal. 4. 6. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba Father.
we cannot have the Spirit, Gal. 4. 6. And Because you Are Sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba Father.
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So that till you be sons, you cannot have the Spirit. And so much for the reasons:
So that till you be Sons, you cannot have the Spirit. And so much for the Reasons:
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I come now to the application.
I come now to the application.
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If this be so, that a man must be in a state of friendship before his prayers can be accepted;
If this be so, that a man must be in a state of friendship before his Prayers can be accepted;
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Hence learn, That all that ever thou dost before that estate, is odious to God. Not onely thy sinful actions, but even thy civil, thy natural, yea, thy religious actions.
Hence Learn, That all that ever thou dost before that estate, is odious to God. Not only thy sinful actions, but even thy civil, thy natural, yea, thy religious actions.
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Not that they are so in themselves, or in regard of God, but in regard of the doer of it, Psal. 109. 7. — let his prayer be turned into sin.
Not that they Are so in themselves, or in regard of God, but in regard of the doer of it, Psalm 109. 7. — let his prayer be turned into since.
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Thou makest a prayer against sin, God will turn thy prayers into sin.
Thou Makest a prayer against since, God will turn thy Prayers into since.
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Many prayers cannot then one sin into a grace, but one sin wilfully, and resolutely continued in, can turn all thy prayers into sin, Prov. 21. 27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord;
Many Prayers cannot then one since into a grace, but one since wilfully, and resolutely continued in, can turn all thy Prayers into since, Curae 21. 27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord;
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how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked minde. how much more when he brings it with a wicked mind.
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A diseased body, turns that food into corrupt humors, which an healthful body doth into sound nourishment.
A diseased body, turns that food into corrupt humours, which an healthful body does into found nourishment.
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I have read of a precious stone that had excellent vertue in it, but lost all its efficacy if it was put into a dead mans mouth.
I have read of a precious stone that had excellent virtue in it, but lost all its efficacy if it was put into a dead men Mouth.
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Prayer is an Ordinance of great excellency, of great efficacy;
Prayer is an Ordinance of great excellency, of great efficacy;
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but if it be in a dead mans mouth, if it come out of the heart of one that is dead in trespasses and sins, it looseth all its virtue:
but if it be in a dead men Mouth, if it come out of the heart of one that is dead in Trespasses and Sins, it loses all its virtue:
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water that in pure in the fountain, is corrupted in the channel. 2. This doctrine overthrowes one main pillar of the Romish religion, justification by works.
water that in pure in the fountain, is corrupted in the channel. 2. This Doctrine overthrows one main pillar of the Romish Religion, justification by works.
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If God accepteth of the person before he accepts the work, how can any person be justified by works? Unlesse thy person be justified,
If God Accepteth of the person before he accepts the work, how can any person be justified by works? Unless thy person be justified,
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unlesse thou art reconciled, thy works are wicked works;
unless thou art reconciled, thy works Are wicked works;
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and can wicked works justifie? Good works make not a man good, but a good man makes a work good;
and can wicked works justify? Good works make not a man good, but a good man makes a work good;
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and shall a work that a man made good, return again and make the man good? I• we had no other reason against justification by works (saith •erkins) but this, it were sufficient.
and shall a work that a man made good, return again and make the man good? I• we had no other reason against justification by works (Says •erkins) but this, it were sufficient.
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3. For this teach you, not onely to look to the fitnesse and disposednesse of your hearts in prayer,
3. For this teach you, not only to look to the fitness and disposedness of your hearts in prayer,
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but also to make inquiry what thou art that prayest.
but also to make inquiry what thou art that Prayest.
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It is our duty, and it is very good to look to the qualification of the heart in prayer, to look to the qualification of the duty;
It is our duty, and it is very good to look to the qualification of the heart in prayer, to look to the qualification of the duty;
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but the main work is to look after the qualification of the person, and to see whether thou art in a state of favour and reconciliation, with God;
but the main work is to look After the qualification of the person, and to see whither thou art in a state of favour and reconciliation, with God;
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for if the person be not in favour with God, you may be confident the petitions will not be heard nor accepted,
for if the person be not in favour with God, you may be confident the petitions will not be herd nor accepted,
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but God looks upon it as the corrupt breathings of thy sinful and corrupt heart.
but God looks upon it as the corrupt breathings of thy sinful and corrupt heart.
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You are to look therefore in the performance of duty, whether you can go to God, in prayer as a Father.
You Are to look Therefore in the performance of duty, whither you can go to God, in prayer as a Father.
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There are many that look after the qualification of their duty;
There Are many that look After the qualification of their duty;
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but few look after the qualification of the person, to see whether they be justified or no,
but few look After the qualification of the person, to see whither they be justified or no,
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whether God be their friend or not. But we should mainly look to this:
whither God be their friend or not. But we should mainly look to this:
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for let the heart of a man be never so well disposed, (let us suppose it,
for let the heart of a man be never so well disposed, (let us suppose it,
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for indeed no unreconciled men can be well disposed, to speak properly) yet if thy person be not justified, thy prayer cannot be accepted.
for indeed no unreconciled men can be well disposed, to speak properly) yet if thy person be not justified, thy prayer cannot be accepted.
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God cares not for the Rhetorick of prayers, how eloquent they are; nor for the Arithmetick of prayers, how many they are;
God Cares not for the Rhetoric of Prayers, how eloquent they Are; nor for the Arithmetic of Prayers, how many they Are;
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nor for the Logick of them, how rational and methodical they are; nor for the Musick of them, what an harmony and melody of words thou hast;
nor for the Logic of them, how rational and methodical they Are; nor for the Music of them, what an harmony and melody of words thou hast;
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but he looks at the divinity of prayers, which is from the qualification of a person, from a justified person, and in a sanctified manner.
but he looks At the divinity of Prayers, which is from the qualification of a person, from a justified person, and in a sanctified manner.
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It is good to enquire, Is my heart right? Is my mind composed? Are my affections raised, kindled in prayer? But chiefly enqui•e, is my person accepted of God?
It is good to inquire, Is my heart right? Is my mind composed? are my affections raised, kindled in prayer? But chiefly enqui•e, is my person accepted of God?
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4. Let me give a caution here, Take heed you do not mistake this Doctrine: Let no man think, that because God accepts no prayer, except the person be justified,
4. Let me give a caution Here, Take heed you do not mistake this Doctrine: Let no man think, that Because God accepts no prayer, except the person be justified,
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therefore wicked men are excused from prayer;
Therefore wicked men Are excused from prayer;
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for though God doth not accept of every mans prayer, yet every man in the world ought to pray; For
for though God does not accept of every men prayer, yet every man in the world ought to pray; For
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1. They must pray as creatures, that stand in need of their Creator. The Ravens cry, and God giveth them meat.
1. They must pray as creatures, that stand in need of their Creator. The Ravens cry, and God gives them meat.
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2. The Lord blames wicked men for not praying to him, Jer. 10. 25. Pour out thy wrath upon the Heathen that know then not,
2. The Lord blames wicked men for not praying to him, Jer. 10. 25. Pour out thy wrath upon the Heathen that know then not,
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and upon the families that call not upon thy Name. Rom. 3. 11. There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. and upon the families that call not upon thy Name. Rom. 3. 11. There is none that understands, there is none that seeks After God.
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3. They are commanded to pray, Acts 8. 22, 23. Peter said to Simon Magus, Repent therefore of this thy wickednesse,
3. They Are commanded to pray, Acts 8. 22, 23. Peter said to Simon Magus, repent Therefore of this thy wickedness,
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and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee; for I perceive thou art in the gall of bitterness, and bonds of iniquity. and pray God, if perhaps the Thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee; for I perceive thou art in the Gall of bitterness, and bonds of iniquity.
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LUKE 11. 8. — Though he will not — give him because he is his friend, &c.
LUKE 11. 8. — Though he will not — give him Because he is his friend, etc.
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AND thus much for the first Doctrine, and first part of the Text, the relation between him that prayes, AND thus much for the First Doctrine, and First part of the Text, the Relation between him that prays,
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and him to whom prayers are made.
and him to whom Prayers Are made.
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I come now to the second part, which is the condition upon which the prayer was heard;
I come now to the second part, which is the condition upon which the prayer was herd;
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and that I told you was set down two wayes. 1. Negatively. 2. Positively. 3. Negatively, Not because he is his friend. The observation thence is this,
and that I told you was Set down two ways. 1. Negatively. 2. Positively. 3. Negatively, Not Because he is his friend. The observation thence is this,
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That a state of friendship, or reconciliation with God, is not sufficient to assure a man that God will give returnes to his prayers. That a state of friendship, or reconciliation with God, is not sufficient to assure a man that God will give returns to his Prayers.
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Although a man must be brought into a state of, friendship and favour with God, before his, prayers can be heard:
Although a man must be brought into a state of, friendship and favour with God, before his, Prayers can be herd:
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yet it is not a sufficient ground for a man to believe, that God will give him an answer of all his prayers.
yet it is not a sufficient ground for a man to believe, that God will give him an answer of all his Prayers.
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He will give unto him, not because he is friend. So that a godly man may make many prayers,He will give unto him, not Because he is friend. So that a godly man may make many Prayers,
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and yet God may not give any answer to his prayers. In the handling of this Doctrine, I shall do three things.
and yet God may not give any answer to his Prayers. In the handling of this Doctrine, I shall do three things.
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1. Shew the reasons of the Doctrine.
1. Show the Reasons of the Doctrine.
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2. I shall shew, in what cases God may refuse to give his own people the things that they pray for.
2. I shall show, in what cases God may refuse to give his own people the things that they pray for.
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3. I shall shew, how we may know, when God denies to hear our prayers, whether the denial be in mercie.
3. I shall show, how we may know, when God Denies to hear our Prayers, whither the denial be in mercy.
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The first particular is the reason, why God may, and doth sometimes deny to hear the prayers of his friends: And that is this.
The First particular is the reason, why God may, and does sometime deny to hear the Prayers of his Friends: And that is this.
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Because, God hath tied returns of prayer, not onely to the qualification of the person, but also to the qualification of the dutie;
Because, God hath tied returns of prayer, not only to the qualification of the person, but also to the qualification of the duty;
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that the dutie be performed, not onely by a fit person, but also in a right way, in a right manner, to a right end.
that the duty be performed, not only by a fit person, but also in a right Way, in a right manner, to a right end.
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God doth not say, Let a godly man pray how he will, I will hear his prayers;
God does not say, Let a godly man pray how he will, I will hear his Prayers;
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that were the way to make him to be carelesse and remiss in the performance of duties.
that were the Way to make him to be careless and remiss in the performance of duties.
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Therefore the Lord expects qualification of the dutie, as well as of the person. God requires that duties be done with feeling, fervencie, faith, fear and reverence;
Therefore the Lord expects qualification of the duty, as well as of the person. God requires that duties be done with feeling, fervency, faith, Fear and Reverence;
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they must be done in a right manner.
they must be done in a right manner.
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There is a fivefold qualification that God requires, even of his friends, as a condition of their acceptance.
There is a fivefold qualification that God requires, even of his Friends, as a condition of their acceptance.
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1. The heart must be prepared, Psal. 10. 17. Lord thou hast heard the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear.
1. The heart must be prepared, Psalm 10. 17. Lord thou hast herd the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear.
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So Job 11. 13, 14, 15. If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hand towards him.
So Job 11. 13, 14, 15. If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hand towards him.
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If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacle.
If iniquity be in thine hand, put it Far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacle.
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For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast and shalt not fear. That is the first particular. 2. Sin must be removed.For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfast and shalt not Fear. That is the First particular. 2. since must be removed.
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So you finde in the place last quoted, iniquity must be put far away, &c. When Gods own people come to worship before God, they must not let any sinne lye upon their consciences, unrepented of and indulged.
So you find in the place last quoted, iniquity must be put Far away, etc. When God's own people come to worship before God, they must not let any sin lie upon their Consciences, unrepented of and indulged.
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3. The affections must be raised.
3. The affections must be raised.
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David, when he set himself to prayer, he saith Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul, Psal. 25. 1. You read often in Scripture, of lifting up a prayer to God, Isai. 37. 4 — It may be the Lord thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria hath sent, — wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left. David, when he Set himself to prayer, he Says Unto thee, Oh Lord, do I lift up my soul, Psalm 25. 1. You read often in Scripture, of lifting up a prayer to God, Isaiah 37. 4 — It may be the Lord thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the King of Assyria hath sent, — Wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left.
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Jer. 7. 16. Pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them.
Jer. 7. 16. Pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them.
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1 Tim. 2. 8. I will that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without warth and doubting.
1 Tim. 2. 8. I will that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without warth and doubting.
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4. The mind must be compased in prayer, 1 Cor. 7. 35 We are to attend upon the Lord without distraction.
4. The mind must be compassed in prayer, 1 Cor. 7. 35 We Are to attend upon the Lord without distraction.
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Daniel set his face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, Daniel 9. 3. In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, said David, Psal. 5. 3. As an Archer when he shoots an arrow, takes care that his hand shake not;
daniel Set his face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, daniel 9. 3. In the morning will I Direct my prayer unto thee, said David, Psalm 5. 3. As an Archer when he shoots an arrow, Takes care that his hand shake not;
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his heart was so fixed on God, that he could directly send his prayers unto him.
his heart was so fixed on God, that he could directly send his Prayers unto him.
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Dost thou think, O man, that God will hear that prayer which thou dost not hear thy self? will God regard that prayer, that thou dost not regard? will God grant thy request,
Dost thou think, Oh man, that God will hear that prayer which thou dost not hear thy self? will God regard that prayer, that thou dost not regard? will God grant thy request,
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when thou dost not know what thou askest, because of that indisposednesse and distraction that lyes upon thy spirit? You must therefore take care,
when thou dost not know what thou askest, Because of that indisposedness and distraction that lies upon thy Spirit? You must Therefore take care,
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when you be take your selves to prayer, that the Divel do not distract and disturb you.
when you be take your selves to prayer, that the devil do not distract and disturb you.
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5. The desires must be enlarged after God in prayer, Jer. 29. 13. Then you shall seek me and finde me,
5. The Desires must be enlarged After God in prayer, Jer. 29. 13. Then you shall seek me and find me,
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when you search for me with all your heart. when you search for me with all your heart.
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God bids us Open our mouthes wide, and I will fill them, Psal. 18. 10. God hath not promised to fill the heart, unlesse our mouth be opened. Now put all these together:
God bids us Open our mouths wide, and I will fill them, Psalm 18. 10. God hath not promised to fill the heart, unless our Mouth be opened. Now put all these together:
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Our prayers will not be heard, except, 1. Our hearts be prepared. 2. Sin removed. 3. Our affections raised. 4. Our minds composed. 5. Our desires inlarged.
Our Prayers will not be herd, except, 1. Our hearts be prepared. 2. since removed. 3. Our affections raised. 4. Our minds composed. 5. Our Desires enlarged.
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And judge, whether this be not ground enough for the Doctrine, That a state of friendship, is not sufficient for the acceptance of our prayers.
And judge, whither this be not ground enough for the Doctrine, That a state of friendship, is not sufficient for the acceptance of our Prayers.
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I come now to the second thing, and that is, a case of conscience: it is this;
I come now to the second thing, and that is, a case of conscience: it is this;
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In what Cases may God refuse to give his people the things they pray for? I answer.
In what Cases may God refuse to give his people the things they pray for? I answer.
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1. In case you indulge any sin in the heart, Psal. 66. 18. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my prayer.
1. In case you indulge any since in the heart, Psalm 66. 18. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my prayer.
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Sin which is in thine heart, by thine indulgence and approbation, doth provoke God, that he will not give an answer to thy prayers
since which is in thine heart, by thine indulgence and approbation, does provoke God, that he will not give an answer to thy Prayers
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2. In case thou dost seek for any mercy from God, to be fewel for thy sin and lust, James 4. 3. Ye aske and receive not,
2. In case thou dost seek for any mercy from God, to be fuel for thy since and lust, James 4. 3. You ask and receive not,
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because ye aske amisse, that you may consume it upon your lusts. Because you ask amiss, that you may consume it upon your Lustiest.
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So the mother of Zebedees children, Matth. 20. 21. She said to Christ, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, the other on thy left in thy kingdom.
So the mother of Zebedee's children, Matthew 20. 21. She said to christ, Grant that these my two Sons may fit, the one on thy right hand, the other on thy left in thy Kingdom.
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Now this was an ambitious desire;
Now this was an ambitious desire;
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for she shewed Christ would have reigned upon earth, as an earthly King, and she desired that they might be next him,
for she showed christ would have reigned upon earth, as an earthly King, and she desired that they might be next him,
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as he sat upon the Throne. Therefore Christ said, You know not what you ask. Christ would not give any answer to her request;
as he sat upon the Throne. Therefore christ said, You know not what you ask. christ would not give any answer to her request;
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he would not gratifie her pride and ambition.
he would not gratify her pride and ambition.
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3. In case God sees we are not able to use the mercy well when we have it.
3. In case God sees we Are not able to use the mercy well when we have it.
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If you would ask gifts from God, it may be God sees, that enlarged gifts would make thee proud,
If you would ask Gifts from God, it may be God sees, that enlarged Gifts would make thee proud,
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and that thou wouldest be puffed up with them, and exalt thy self above thy brethren, therefore God will deny thee.
and that thou Wouldst be puffed up with them, and exalt thy self above thy brothers, Therefore God will deny thee.
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We read, Gen. 26. 1, 2. When there was a famine in the Land, — He went to enquire of the Lord, whether he should go down into Aegypt, God answered, Go not down into Aegypt.
We read, Gen. 26. 1, 2. When there was a famine in the Land, — He went to inquire of the Lord, whither he should go down into Egypt, God answered, Go not down into Egypt.
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God would not let him go;
God would not let him go;
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but in the dayes of Jacob there was a famine in the Land, Gen. 46. 3. and God said to Jacob, Go down into Aegypt.
but in the days of Jacob there was a famine in the Land, Gen. 46. 3. and God said to Jacob, Go down into Egypt.
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Now what might be the reason, that God would have Jacob goe down into Aegypt,
Now what might be the reason, that God would have Jacob go down into Egypt,
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and not Isaac. The rason is this, Isaac was a man of weaker Graces then Jacob was;
and not Isaac. The ransom is this, Isaac was a man of Weaker Graces then Jacob was;
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and God saw, that if Isaac had gone down into Aegypt for corne, he would have fallen into the sinnes of the Land. Now Jacob was a strong man in grace and in gifts;
and God saw, that if Isaac had gone down into Egypt for corn, he would have fallen into the Sins of the Land. Now Jacob was a strong man in grace and in Gifts;
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for as a Prince he wrastled with God, and prevailed, and was called, Israel. God saw that Jacob would resist their idolatrous wayes,
for as a Prince he wrestled with God, and prevailed, and was called, Israel. God saw that Jacob would resist their idolatrous ways,
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and not be guilty of their sins.
and not be guilty of their Sins.
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So you may ask mercies of God, and it may be you are not able to manage them well. And therefore God denies you;
So you may ask Mercies of God, and it may be you Are not able to manage them well. And Therefore God Denies you;
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when as another askes the same mercy, and God gives it to him; because he sees he will use it well, and improve it to Gods glory. Therefore reflect upon thy self;
when as Another asks the same mercy, and God gives it to him; Because he sees he will use it well, and improve it to God's glory. Therefore reflect upon thy self;
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and when God denies thee a mercy, which thou hast begged at his hands;
and when God Denies thee a mercy, which thou hast begged At his hands;
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Say to thy self, this denial is in mercy, for he did not think me fit for it.
Say to thy self, this denial is in mercy, for he did not think me fit for it.
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If men would take this way to consider of Gods dealing with them, it would silence all the murmurings and repinings of their hearts against God.
If men would take this Way to Consider of God's dealing with them, it would silence all the murmurings and repinings of their hearts against God.
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4. If you pray but cursorily and carelesly, then God may deny you. He that prayes coldly, doth, as it were, increat God to give him a denial.
4. If you pray but cursorily and carelessly, then God may deny you. He that prays coldly, does, as it were, increat God to give him a denial.
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God promiseth to be found, if we seek him with our whole heart:
God promises to be found, if we seek him with our Whole heart:
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But if we be careless and regardless our selves, how can we expect that God should regard us?
But if we be careless and regardless our selves, how can we expect that God should regard us?
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So much for answer to that question, In what cases God may deny his peoples prayers. This is the second thing.
So much for answer to that question, In what cases God may deny his peoples Prayers. This is the second thing.
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3. The third particular, is another Case of conscience. And it is this. Seeing God doth not hear the prayers of his people in some cases;
3. The third particular, is Another Case of conscience. And it is this. Seeing God does not hear the Prayers of his people in Some cases;
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How may we know, whether the denyal of our prayers be in mercy or no? How may we know, whither the denial of our Prayers be in mercy or no?
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God doth not hear the prayers of wicked men, he denies them in wrath; but his peoples prayers he denies in mercy;
God does not hear the Prayers of wicked men, he Denies them in wrath; but his peoples Prayers he Denies in mercy;
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and that is in these cases.
and that is in these cases.
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1. This is a mercy, in case any of his people ask any thing that is sinful in it self.
1. This is a mercy, in case any of his people ask any thing that is sinful in it self.
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God denies that to his people in mercy, which he gives to others in wrath.
God Denies that to his people in mercy, which he gives to Others in wrath.
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God will not alwaies give to his people what they pray for, but what is best for them.
God will not always give to his people what they pray for, but what is best for them.
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If God should give his people all they ask, they would be undone.
If God should give his people all they ask, they would be undone.
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It is mercy to deny a mad man a sword, for he would cut his own throat with it:
It is mercy to deny a mad man a sword, for he would Cut his own throat with it:
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To deny a child a knife, for he would cut his fingers with it.
To deny a child a knife, for he would Cut his fingers with it.
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You have an instance in Peter, Luke 5. 8. When Simon Peter saw him, he fell down at Jesus his knees, saying, Depart from me,
You have an instance in Peter, Lycia 5. 8. When Simon Peter saw him, he fell down At jesus his knees, saying, Depart from me,
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for I am a sinful man, O Lord. Had Jesus Christ granted Peter his request, he had been undone for ever:for I am a sinful man, Oh Lord. Had jesus christ granted Peter his request, he had been undone for ever:
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Therefore he would not depart from him. So that this denial was in mercy.
Therefore he would not depart from him. So that this denial was in mercy.
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As on the other side, it is a demonstration of Gods wrath, many times, when God doth grant mercies to wicked men.
As on the other side, it is a demonstration of God's wrath, many times, when God does grant Mercies to wicked men.
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So it was to Pharaoh, he desired that God would remove the plagues from him; God granted it, thereby to harden Pharoahs heart, and make him ripe for destruction.
So it was to Pharaoh, he desired that God would remove the plagues from him; God granted it, thereby to harden Pharaohs heart, and make him ripe for destruction.
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2. God denies in mercy, if that we ask would be an occasion of sinne. Suppose a man beg wealth;
2. God Denies in mercy, if that we ask would be an occasion of sin. Suppose a man beg wealth;
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God sees the having of wealth would make him a proud man: Now the denial of that is a mercy to him. As in the forementioned instance.
God sees the having of wealth would make him a proud man: Now the denial of that is a mercy to him. As in the forementioned instance.
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God would not let Isaac go down to Aegypt, because it would have been an occasion of sin to him.
God would not let Isaac go down to Egypt, Because it would have been an occasion of since to him.
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As he said very well, God denies that in love, which he grants in anger.
As he said very well, God Denies that in love, which he grants in anger.
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God doth not hear many in their desires, that he may hear them for their good.
God does not hear many in their Desires, that he may hear them for their good.
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3. God denies a prayer in mercy, when he gives a better in lieu of it;
3. God Denies a prayer in mercy, when he gives a better in lieu of it;
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It was the desire of Moses that he might goe into the land of Canaan, but it was better to him to goe to the heavenly Canaan,
It was the desire of Moses that he might go into the land of Canaan, but it was better to him to go to the heavenly Canaan,
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and therefore God translated him thither.
and Therefore God translated him thither.
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So the Apostles desired Christ to tell them, when he would restore the Kingdome to Israel.
So the Apostles desired christ to tell them, when he would restore the Kingdom to Israel.
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He would not resolve them that, yet he gave them a greater mercy, for he gave them the holy Ghost.
He would not resolve them that, yet he gave them a greater mercy, for he gave them the holy Ghost.
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So David desired the life of that childe that was illegitimate;
So David desired the life of that child that was illegitimate;
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but God tooke away the bastard (which would have been a living monument of Davids folly) and gave him a Solomon. God will either give us what we aske (saith Bernard) or what he knowes to be better for us.
but God took away the bastard (which would have been a living monument of Davids folly) and gave him a Solomon. God will either give us what we ask (Says Bernard) or what he knows to be better for us.
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4. God may deny to returne this request in mercy, to quicken our he'res and affections in prayer,
4. God may deny to return this request in mercy, to quicken our he'res and affections in prayer,
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and to make us more eager in the pursuit after mercy.
and to make us more eager in the pursuit After mercy.
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God many times denies that mercy which thou beggest, not as though he would not heare thee,
God many times Denies that mercy which thou beggest, not as though he would not hear thee,
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but to see how thy heart will be drawn out towards him in prayer, to make thee more vehement and importunate in thy desires.
but to see how thy heart will be drawn out towards him in prayer, to make thee more vehement and importunate in thy Desires.
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Thus God was angry with the prayers of his people, Psal. 80. 4. that they might be more fervent.
Thus God was angry with the Prayers of his people, Psalm 80. 4. that they might be more fervent.
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God doth not delay to heare our prayers (saith Anselme) because he hath no minde to give,
God does not Delay to hear our Prayers (Says Anselm) Because he hath no mind to give,
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but that our desires may be kindled, and so he may take occasion to give more plentifully.
but that our Desires may be kindled, and so he may take occasion to give more plentifully.
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5. God may deny a thing in mercy, if thou didst too eagerly desire the mercy,
5. God may deny a thing in mercy, if thou didst too eagerly desire the mercy,
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and too affectionately set thine heart upon it;
and too affectionately Set thine heart upon it;
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if thou lovest it too much in the expetition, thou wilt be excessive in the fruition:
if thou Lovest it too much in the expetition, thou wilt be excessive in the fruition:
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Rachell had better wanted Children, which she so impetuously desired; for she had a childe and died in childe-bed.Rachel had better wanted Children, which she so impetuously desired; for she had a child and died in childbed.
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God turnes mercies too passionately desired into curses, and snares to us, or else takes them away from us.
God turns Mercies too passionately desired into curses, and snares to us, or Else Takes them away from us.
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And so I have answered this second Question. And that is the third and last particular; I come now to application.
And so I have answered this second Question. And that is the third and last particular; I come now to application.
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Use 1. Consider this, oh all you wicked and ungodly men; Consider how far you are from having your prayers heard;Use 1. Consider this, o all you wicked and ungodly men; Consider how Far you Are from having your Prayers herd;
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What? will not a father heare his childe, when he prayes to him coldly and remissely,
What? will not a father hear his child, when he prays to him coldly and remissly,
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and will he heare a slave? If God will 〈 … 〉 •eare the remisse prayer of a god ly ma• 〈 … 〉 dost thou thinke he will heart the prayers of a wicked man? If God will not heare his peoples prayers at all times, notwithstanding they are in a state of friendship, will God heare thy prayers, oh wicked man, that art in state of enmity against him? If God will not heare the prayers of his own people, which are sometimes his delight, dost thou thinke he will heare thy prayers, which are alwayes an abomination to him?
and will he hear a slave? If God will 〈 … 〉 •eare the remiss prayer of a god lie ma• 〈 … 〉 dost thou think he will heart the Prayers of a wicked man? If God will not hear his peoples Prayers At all times, notwithstanding they Are in a state of friendship, will God hear thy Prayers, o wicked man, that art in state of enmity against him? If God will not hear the Prayers of his own people, which Are sometime his delight, dost thou think he will hear thy Prayers, which Are always an abomination to him?
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2. This should put an holy awe upon the hearts of all godly men;
2. This should put an holy awe upon the hearts of all godly men;
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what though you are in a state of favour with God, though this will carrie your soules to heaven,
what though you Are in a state of favour with God, though this will carry your Souls to heaven,
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yet this will not bring you a return of your prayers.
yet this will not bring you a return of your Prayers.
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You must have your hearts rightly qualifyed, before God will give a returne of thy prayers.
You must have your hearts rightly qualified, before God will give a return of thy Prayers.
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And thus much for the second doctrine, and also for the negative condition. I come now to the condition positive, to which, returnes of prayer are annexed;
And thus much for the second Doctrine, and also for the negative condition. I come now to the condition positive, to which, returns of prayer Are annexed;
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Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend; Though he will not rise and give him, Because he is his friend;
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yet because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needs. yet Because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needs.
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From which part of the text you may observe this doctrine.
From which part of the text you may observe this Doctrine.
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That the people of God must not content themselves with being in a state of favour, That the people of God must not content themselves with being in a state of favour,
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and friendship with God, but they must also labour after this holy importunity in prayer, before they can have their prayer accepted. and friendship with God, but they must also labour After this holy importunity in prayer, before they can have their prayer accepted.
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In the handling of this doctrine, I shall proceed in this method. 1. I shall answer an objection that stands in the way.
In the handling of this Doctrine, I shall proceed in this method. 1. I shall answer an objection that Stands in the Way.
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2. I shall shew what this importunity is. 3. At what times God works this in his people.
2. I shall show what this importunity is. 3. At what times God works this in his people.
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4. Wherein lies the difference between an holy importunity, and a naturall importunity.
4. Wherein lies the difference between an holy importunity, and a natural importunity.
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5. What are the reasons, why the people of God must have this importunity in prayer.
5. What Are the Reasons, why the people of God must have this importunity in prayer.
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6. How comes it to passe that so many want this holy importunity in their prayers?
6. How comes it to pass that so many want this holy importunity in their Prayers?
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7. What helps may be used to attaine this servencie and importunity of spirit. And then I shall apply it by way of Caution.
7. What helps may be used to attain this fervency and importunity of Spirit. And then I shall apply it by Way of Caution.
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1. I must answer an objection which is this, It may be some will say, what need is there that this condition should be so much pressed, what need is there of importunity in prayer? Hath not God decreed what mercy to bestow vpon me? if so,
1. I must answer an objection which is this, It may be Some will say, what need is there that this condition should be so much pressed, what need is there of importunity in prayer? Hath not God decreed what mercy to bestow upon me? if so,
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then I am sure I shall have those mercies, let me pray how I will;
then I am sure I shall have those Mercies, let me pray how I will;
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and on the contrary, if God hath not decreed to give me such a mercy, I shall not have them, let me pray never so well;
and on the contrary, if God hath not decreed to give me such a mercy, I shall not have them, let me pray never so well;
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for the decree of God is effectuall, irresistable, and cannot be altered; All mine importunity cannot alter the decree of God. for the Decree of God is effectual, irresistible, and cannot be altered; All mine importunity cannot altar the Decree of God.
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For answer to this, I shall propound three things to your consideration.
For answer to this, I shall propound three things to your consideration.
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1. We have not to doe to search into the secret will of God, we are to minde the revealed will of God, and not the secret;
1. We have not to do to search into the secret will of God, we Are to mind the revealed will of God, and not the secret;
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It concernes not us to know what God will doe, but what God would have us to doe.
It concerns not us to know what God will do, but what God would have us to do.
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Deut. 29. 29. Secret things belong to God, but revealed things to us, and to our Children; Deuteronomy 29. 29. Secret things belong to God, but revealed things to us, and to our Children;
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we know not any thing of the decree and counsell of God, but onely as he is pleased to reveale it.
we know not any thing of the Decree and counsel of God, but only as he is pleased to reveal it.
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Though God can give a mercy without prayer, yet he hath not any where promised to give it without prayer.
Though God can give a mercy without prayer, yet he hath not any where promised to give it without prayer.
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Prayer is the meanes that God hath appointed us to use for the obtaining of mercy.
Prayer is the means that God hath appointed us to use for the obtaining of mercy.
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3. The decree of God must not make us to be remisse in prayer; for God hath decreed not onely the end, but also the meanes;
3. The Decree of God must not make us to be remiss in prayer; for God hath decreed not only the end, but also the means;
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as God hath decreed to give thee mercy, so he hath also decreed that thou shouldest pray for it.
as God hath decreed to give thee mercy, so he hath also decreed that thou Shouldst pray for it.
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And therefore wheresoever the decree or purpose of God is mentioned, it is used as an argument, to stirre up the people of God to prayer.
And Therefore wheresoever the Decree or purpose of God is mentioned, it is used as an argument, to stir up the people of God to prayer.
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For thou oh Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant saying, I will build thee an house, therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. For thou o Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant saying, I will built thee an house, Therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
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And now oh Lord God, thou art God, that God and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodnesse unto thy servant.
And now o Lord God, thou art God, that God and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this Goodness unto thy servant.
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Therefore now let it please thee to blesse the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee:
Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee:
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For thou oh Lord God hast spoken it, and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. For thou o Lord God hast spoken it, and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.
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You see here God had purposed, and promised to blesse the house of David, and to continue it for ever;
You see Here God had purposed, and promised to bless the house of David, and to continue it for ever;
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doth this make David remisse in prayer? doth David argue, what need I pray for this mercy, seeing God is resolved to give it? No, David takes this hint,
does this make David remiss in prayer? does David argue, what need I pray for this mercy, seeing God is resolved to give it? No, David Takes this hint,
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and useth it to good purpose in his prayer.
and uses it to good purpose in his prayer.
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Another instance you have in Isaac. God had decreed, and promised that the seed of Abraham should be multiplyed as the starres of the heaven, Gen. 15. 5. and that this promised should be accomplished in Isaac. Did this make Isaac neglect prayer? No,
another instance you have in Isaac. God had decreed, and promised that the seed of Abraham should be multiplied as the Stars of the heaven, Gen. 15. 5. and that this promised should be accomplished in Isaac. Did this make Isaac neglect prayer? No,
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for we read Gen. 25. 21. Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren,
for we read Gen. 25. 21. Isaac entreated the Lord for his wife, Because she was barren,
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and the Lord was intreated of him, &c. Though God had promised, that in Isaac all the nations of the earth should be blessed,and the Lord was entreated of him, etc. Though God had promised, that in Isaac all the Nations of the earth should be blessed,
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yet Isaac betakes himselfe to prayer to God, for the accomplishment of that mercy, that was decreed and promised.
yet Isaac betakes himself to prayer to God, for the accomplishment of that mercy, that was decreed and promised.
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But you will say, suppose God hath decreed he will not give me the mercy I pray for, what benefit is it for me to pray for it? But you will say, suppose God hath decreed he will not give me the mercy I pray for, what benefit is it for me to pray for it?
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I answer. 1. It is more then any man doth know, that God hath decreed he will denie thee the mercy thou askest.
I answer. 1. It is more then any man does know, that God hath decreed he will deny thee the mercy thou askest.
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2. If it be so that God hath decreed not to give thee the mercy thou prayest for,
2. If it be so that God hath decreed not to give thee the mercy thou Prayest for,
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yet God will give thee the returne of prayer into thy bosome; though it may be he will not give thee the particular thing thou desirest.
yet God will give thee the return of prayer into thy bosom; though it may be he will not give thee the particular thing thou Desirest.
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And thus I have dispatcht the first thing, I have answered the objection. The second particular is this, What is this holy importunity?
And thus I have dispatched the First thing, I have answered the objection. The second particular is this, What is this holy importunity?
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I answer in generall, The word in the originall signifies impudence, or want of shame. It is a metaphor taken from beggars, who are impudently importunate, and take no denyall; I answer in general, The word in the original signifies impudence, or want of shame. It is a metaphor taken from beggars, who Are impudently importunate, and take no denial;
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if you deny them once, they will aske you again, and again, and never leave till they get what they desire.
if you deny them once, they will ask you again, and again, and never leave till they get what they desire.
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It is a gathering together of all the affections of the soule, a stirring them all up in prayer, whereby the soule is so earnestly desirous after the good it wants, that it will not rest,
It is a gathering together of all the affections of the soul, a stirring them all up in prayer, whereby the soul is so earnestly desirous After the good it Wants, that it will not rest,
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nor leave off the duty, untill he doe finde some returne.
nor leave off the duty, until he do find Some return.
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This is ment Rom. 12. 12. Continuing instant in prayer. The Originall word is very emphaticall;
This is meant Rom. 12. 12. Continuing instant in prayer. The Original word is very emphatical;
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It notes not oneiy to persevere , but to persevere and continue with utmost strength, to ingage all a mans possibility in the worke. It notes instancy and importunity;
It notes not oneiy to persevere, but to persevere and continue with utmost strength, to engage all a men possibility in the work. It notes instancy and importunity;
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It is a phrase borrowed from dogs, that when they are hunting, will not cease following the game till they have got it:
It is a phrase borrowed from Dogs, that when they Are hunting, will not cease following the game till they have god it:
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So a godly man will pursue God in duty, and never leave till he finde the mercy he begs from him.
So a godly man will pursue God in duty, and never leave till he find the mercy he begs from him.
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Thus did holy Jacob Gen. 32. 26. God said, 〈 … 〉 for the day breaketh: Thus did holy Jacob Gen. 32. 26. God said, 〈 … 〉 for the day breaks:
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And be said, I will not let thee goe unlesse thou blesse me. And be said, I will not let thee go unless thou bless me.
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So it is said of Elias, James 5. 17. He prayed earnestly. In the Greeke, it is in praying, he prayed;
So it is said of Elias, James 5. 17. He prayed earnestly. In the Greek, it is in praying, he prayed;
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to shew that a Christian, when he is praying should yet pray, should pray more earnestly, he should be as it were in agony in prayer;
to show that a Christian, when he is praying should yet pray, should pray more earnestly, he should be as it were in agony in prayer;
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It was said of Austin in his preaching, that he never left preaching, till he found he had done some good upon the hearts of his hearers.
It was said of Austin in his preaching, that he never left preaching, till he found he had done Some good upon the hearts of his hearers.
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So must you pray, and continue praying, and doe not give over, till you finde some good done upon your hearts, till you finde sin weakned, and graces strengthned;
So must you pray, and continue praying, and do not give over, till you find Some good done upon your hearts, till you find since weakened, and graces strengthened;
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This is the holy importunitie that is here spoken of. And so much for the second particular. The third particular is this.
This is the holy importunity that is Here spoken of. And so much for the second particular. The third particular is this.
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When doth the Lord worke in the hearts of his people this holy importunity, what seasons are they wherein the people of God are most importunate? When does the Lord work in the hearts of his people this holy importunity, what seasons Are they wherein the people of God Are most importunate?
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I answer. 1. God workes this holy importunity in the hearts of his people at their first conversion,
I answer. 1. God works this holy importunity in the hearts of his people At their First conversion,
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then is the time when they are most earnest after God in duties. Austin tells us it was so in his time.
then is the time when they Are most earnest After God in duties. Austin tells us it was so in his time.
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first, Converts were most fervent, and affectionate towards God in duty, when they were first brought from the state of nature into the state of grace.
First, Converts were most fervent, and affectionate towards God in duty, when they were First brought from the state of nature into the state of grace.
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At the first taste of the excellency of grace they are much ravished with it, because of the newnesse of the conditions;
At the First taste of the excellency of grace they Are much ravished with it, Because of the newness of the conditions;
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New things doe most affect men.
New things do most affect men.
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2. There is the most holy importunity in a man, when he lives under the clearest apprehension,
2. There is the most holy importunity in a man, when he lives under the Clearest apprehension,
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and assurance of Gods love in Christ. Psal. 42. 4. When I remembred these things, I poure out my soule in me:
and assurance of God's love in christ. Psalm 42. 4. When I remembered these things, I pour out my soul in me:
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when he remembered, and considered the marks and tokens of Gods grace in him, and love to hm, this made him importunate.
when he remembered, and considered the marks and tokens of God's grace in him, and love to him, this made him importunate.
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A Christian may be compared to a Marigold, which while the Sun shines upon it, opens it selfe, but afterwards shuts.
A Christian may be compared to a Marigold, which while the Sun shines upon it, Opens it self, but afterwards shuts.
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Christians, when the Sun of Gods favour shines upon them, their soules are inlarged, their affections inflamed towards God;
Christians, when the Sun of God's favour shines upon them, their Souls Are enlarged, their affections inflamed towards God;
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but when God hides his face, they are troubled, their hearts are straitned, and they cannot pray as they used to doe.
but when God hides his face, they Are troubled, their hearts Are straitened, and they cannot pray as they used to do.
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It is said of the Nightingale, that when she thinks any one is neere, she sings more sweetly then when she is alone in the wood.
It is said of the Nightingale, that when she thinks any one is near, she sings more sweetly then when she is alone in the wood.
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The soule, when it sees that God is neare it, and that his favour is towards it,
The soul, when it sees that God is near it, and that his favour is towards it,
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then it sings most sweetly, then it prayes most fervently;
then it sings most sweetly, then it prays most fervently;
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but when the love of God is clouded, and the soule left as it were alone;
but when the love of God is clouded, and the soul left as it were alone;
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then the affections flag, and grow remisse in prayer.
then the affections flag, and grow remiss in prayer.
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3. Another time when the people of God are importunate, is, when the time for the accomplishment of a promise growes neer.
3. another time when the people of God Are importunate, is, when the time for the accomplishment of a promise grows near.
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This we find in Daniel, When he understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the Prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolation of Jerusalem.
This we find in daniel, When he understood by books the number of the Years, whereof the word of the Lord Come to Jeremiah the Prophet, that he would accomplish seventy Years in the desolation of Jerusalem.
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Then he set his face to seek the Lord by prayer and supplication.
Then he Set his face to seek the Lord by prayer and supplication.
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Daniel prayed at other times, but then he was most importunate, when the promise was neer the accomplishment, then he was most fervent. daniel prayed At other times, but then he was most importunate, when the promise was near the accomplishment, then he was most fervent.
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To the same purpose is that Jer. 29. 13. Then shall you call upon me,
To the same purpose is that Jer. 29. 13. Then shall you call upon me,
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and ye shall seek for me and finde me, when ye shall search for me with all your hearts. and you shall seek for me and find me, when you shall search for me with all your hearts.
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During the seventy years, the Jews did not expresse any holy importunity towards God, which is the reason of that expression you read, Dan. 9. 13. Though all this evil is come upon us,
During the seventy Years, the jews did not express any holy importunity towards God, which is the reason of that expression you read, Dan. 9. 13. Though all this evil is come upon us,
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yet made we not our prayer before the Lord our God, &c. But when the seventy years were come neer to an end, the Jews prayed more the last year, yet made we not our prayer before the Lord our God, etc. But when the seventy Years were come near to an end, the jews prayed more the last year,
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then they did all the seventy years before.
then they did all the seventy Years before.
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Therefore said God, I know my thoughts that I have towards you, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Therefore said God, I know my thoughts that I have towards you, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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Then shall ye call upon me, and shall go and pray unto me, and I will harken unto you. Then shall you call upon me, and shall go and pray unto me, and I will harken unto you.
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Therefore when you see mercies for a Family, or a Nation wanting, if thine heart be indifferent, that thou dost not care whether thou prayest or not,
Therefore when you see Mercies for a Family, or a nation wanting, if thine heart be indifferent, that thou dost not care whither thou Prayest or not,
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then you may conclude, that mercy will be long before it comes.
then you may conclude, that mercy will be long before it comes.
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But if you finde that God drawes out thine heart for mercy, if God stirre up thy desires,
But if you find that God draws out thine heart for mercy, if God stir up thy Desires,
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and work this holy importunity in thine heart, it is an argument that mercy is neer;
and work this holy importunity in thine heart, it is an argument that mercy is near;
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for when prayer is in thine heart, mercy is at the door.
for when prayer is in thine heart, mercy is At the door.
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4. Another time when the people of God are most importunate in prayer, is, when they are most drawn off from the world,
4. another time when the people of God Are most importunate in prayer, is, when they Are most drawn off from the world,
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when they are most free from worldly distractions. The same word in the Hebrew, signifies both meditation and prayer;
when they Are most free from worldly distractions. The same word in the Hebrew, signifies both meditation and prayer;
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to shew, that when the heart hath been drawn off from the world by meditation, then it is in a fit posture for prayer.
to show, that when the heart hath been drawn off from the world by meditation, then it is in a fit posture for prayer.
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5. Another time, is when they walk most closely with God. He that lives carelesly, will not pray importunately.
5. another time, is when they walk most closely with God. He that lives carelessly, will not pray importunately.
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Therefore Job saith, If iniquity be in thine hands, put it away, so shalt thou lift up thine heart, &c. to note, that iniquity entertained and countenanced in the soul, is the great hinderer of the lifting up of the heart; the great cooler of importunity.
Therefore Job Says, If iniquity be in thine hands, put it away, so shalt thou lift up thine heart, etc. to note, that iniquity entertained and countenanced in the soul, is the great hinderer of the lifting up of the heart; the great cooler of importunity.
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6. Another time is, in deep and bitter afflictions, then the people of God are most importunate in their prayers, Psal. 130. 1, 2. Out of the deeps have I cryed unto thee, Lord hear the voice of my supplication.
6. another time is, in deep and bitter afflictions, then the people of God Are most importunate in their Prayers, Psalm 130. 1, 2. Out of the deeps have I cried unto thee, Lord hear the voice of my supplication.
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So Psal. 142. 1, 2. I cryed unto the Lord with my voice. — I poured out my complaint before him;
So Psalm 142. 1, 2. I cried unto the Lord with my voice. — I poured out my complaint before him;
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I shewed before him my trouble. I showed before him my trouble.
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So it is said of the Jews, Psal. 107. 6. They cryed unto the Lord in their trouble, —.
So it is said of the jews, Psalm 107. 6. They cried unto the Lord in their trouble, —.
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And the same words are repeated, vers. 13, 19, 28. When trouble and great distress was upon the Jews, by Sennacherib, it is said, For this cause Hezekiah the King,
And the same words Are repeated, vers. 13, 19, 28. When trouble and great distress was upon the jews, by Sennacherib, it is said, For this cause Hezekiah the King,
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and the Prophet Isaiah, the son of Amos, prayed, and cryed to heaven. and the Prophet Isaiah, the son of Amos, prayed, and cried to heaven.
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So it is said of Manasseh, When he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God,
So it is said of Manasses, When he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God,
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and humbled himself greatly, — and prayed unto him, &c. So said that good woman, 1 Sam. 1. 15. I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit,
and humbled himself greatly, — and prayed unto him, etc. So said that good woman, 1 Sam. 1. 15. I am a woman of a sorrowful Spirit,
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and have poured out my soul before the Lord. and have poured out my soul before the Lord.
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Thus it was with the whole Church, Isai. 26. 9. With my soul have I desired thee in the night:
Thus it was with the Whole Church, Isaiah 26. 9. With my soul have I desired thee in the night:
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yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgements are abroad, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousnesse. yea, with my Spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy Judgments Are abroad, the inhabitants of the world will Learn righteousness.
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And that is the last season, wherein the people of God use to be importunate with God in prayer.
And that is the last season, wherein the people of God use to be importunate with God in prayer.
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And so much for the third thing.
And so much for the third thing.
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LUKE 11. 8. Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend:
LUKE 11. 8. Though he will not rise and give him, Because he is his friend:
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yet because of his importunity, he will, &c. THE fourth particular is this; yet Because of his importunity, he will, etc. THE fourth particular is this;
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wherein lyes the difference betwixt that holy importunity, in the hearts of Gods people, and the seeming importunity which flowes from the gifts of nature. wherein lies the difference betwixt that holy importunity, in the hearts of God's people, and the seeming importunity which flows from the Gifts of nature.
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Answ. It lyes in these seven things.Answer It lies in these seven things.
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1. An holy importunity, makes a man restlesse till his prayers be heard, Psal. 143. 6, 7. — I stretch forth m•ne hands unto thee. My soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land;
1. an holy importunity, makes a man restless till his Prayers be herd, Psalm 143. 6, 7. — I stretch forth m•ne hands unto thee. My soul Thirsteth After thee, as a thirsty land;
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hear me speedily, my spirit failes;
hear me speedily, my Spirit fails;
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hide not thy face from me, lest I be like them that go down into the pit. As a thirsty land.hide not thy face from me, lest I be like them that go down into the pit. As a thirsty land.
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A thirsty land is never satisfied, till it gets rain.
A thirsty land is never satisfied, till it gets rain.
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So Psal. 119. 20. My soul breaks for the longing it hath — Psal. 42. 1. As the Hart panteth after the water brooks,
So Psalm 119. 20. My soul breaks for the longing it hath — Psalm 42. 1. As the Heart pants After the water brooks,
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so panteth my soul after thee, O God. The Hart never ests, never gives over running, till it come to the water.so pants my soul After thee, Oh God. The Heart never ests, never gives over running, till it come to the water.
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Such is the importunity of a godly man, he is never quiet, never satisfied till his prayers be returned into his bosom.
Such is the importunity of a godly man, he is never quiet, never satisfied till his Prayers be returned into his bosom.
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But it is otherwise with an hypocrite, he prayes for mercy, for pardon of sinne, but he can rest contented, though God doth not hear him;
But it is otherwise with an hypocrite, he prays for mercy, for pardon of sin, but he can rest contented, though God does not hear him;
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he can beg grace, but he can be very well satisfied without grace, Prov. 13. 4. The soul of the sluggard desires and hath nothing,
he can beg grace, but he can be very well satisfied without grace, Curae 13. 4. The soul of the sluggard Desires and hath nothing,
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but the soul of the diligent maketh fat. but the soul of the diligent makes fat.
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2. An holy importunity is known by this, That it makes a man more earnest for spiritual, then temporal mercies.
2. an holy importunity is known by this, That it makes a man more earnest for spiritual, then temporal Mercies.
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This hath been the temper of Gods people, Psal. 4. 6. There be many that say:
This hath been the temper of God's people, Psalm 4. 6. There be many that say:
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Who will shew us any good; but Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Who will show us any good; but Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon us.
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Observe the difference, between Davids and wicked mens tempers: Their great question and desire was, Who would shew them any good, any temporal good;
Observe the difference, between Davids and wicked men's tempers: Their great question and desire was, Who would show them any good, any temporal good;
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Who would give them the increase of corne and wine:
Who would give them the increase of corn and wine:
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But Davids heart breathed after other things, after Gods favour, and the light of his countenance.
But Davids heart breathed After other things, After God's favour, and the Light of his countenance.
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So Psal. 143. 6, 7, 8. I stretch forth mine hands unto thee, — my soul thirsteth after thee — Psal. 63. 1. O God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee;
So Psalm 143. 6, 7, 8. I stretch forth mine hands unto thee, — my soul Thirsteth After thee — Psalm 63. 1. Oh God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee;
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my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. David was in a wildernesse, he wanted water: my soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. David was in a Wilderness, he wanted water:
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One would have thought he should have sought God for water; But you see Davids desires runne in another channel;
One would have Thought he should have sought God for water; But you see Davids Desires run in Another channel;
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he thirsted more for God then for water; he more desired spiritual advantages, then temporal enjoyments.
he thirsted more for God then for water; he more desired spiritual advantages, then temporal enjoyments.
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This importunity, makes a man more to endeavour against sin then affliction; more to desire saving, grace, then common mercies.
This importunity, makes a man more to endeavour against since then affliction; more to desire Saving, grace, then Common Mercies.
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But now the heart of an hypocrite, is more desirous of temporal then spiritual mercies. You read in Hosea 7. 14. They have not eryed unto me with their heart,
But now the heart of an hypocrite, is more desirous of temporal then spiritual Mercies. You read in Hosea 7. 14. They have not eryed unto me with their heart,
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when they howled upon their beds; they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me. when they howled upon their Beds; they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me.
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They howled, for what? Was it for grace and spiritual blessings? No, it was for corn, and wine and oyl;
They howled, for what? Was it for grace and spiritual blessings? No, it was for corn, and wine and oil;
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not for grace, not for acquaintance with God. Another instance you have, Acts 8. Simon Magus offered money to purchase the Holy Ghost.
not for grace, not for acquaintance with God. another instance you have, Acts 8. Simon Magus offered money to purchase the Holy Ghost.
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What was his end in desiring the Holy Ghost? Was it to obtain a spiritual mercy? No,
What was his end in desiring the Holy Ghost? Was it to obtain a spiritual mercy? No,
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but it was that he might work miracles.
but it was that he might work Miracles.
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And further, when Peter put him upon the begging of a spiritual mercy, vers. 22. — pray God, if perhaps the thoughts of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
And further, when Peter put him upon the begging of a spiritual mercy, vers. 22. — pray God, if perhaps the thoughts of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
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But Simon Magus followed not Peters rule, he had no great desire of the pardon of sin, or any spirituall mercy;
But Simon Magus followed not Peter's Rule, he had no great desire of the pardon of since, or any spiritual mercy;
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but he prayes, That none of those things, which Peter had spoken might come upon him, vers. 24. That is, that his money might not perish,
but he prays, That none of those things, which Peter had spoken might come upon him, vers. 24. That is, that his money might not perish,
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nor he perish with it, that his gifts might not perish; this was his great request and desire.
nor he perish with it, that his Gifts might not perish; this was his great request and desire.
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3. An holy importunity of Gods people, is more in sensibleness of the inward affections of the heart,
3. an holy importunity of God's people, is more in sensibleness of the inward affections of the heart,
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then in the outward expressions of words, Psal. 38. 9. All my desire is before thee, and my groanings are not hid from thee.
then in the outward expressions of words, Psalm 38. 9. All my desire is before thee, and my groanings Are not hid from thee.
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Davids heart panted and failed him, vers. 10. but not a word of expressions, though his expressions were very good.Davids heart panted and failed him, vers. 10. but not a word of expressions, though his expressions were very good.
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Rom. 8. 26. The spirit helps our infirmities, with sighs and groans that cannot be uttered.
Rom. 8. 26. The Spirit helps our infirmities, with sighs and groans that cannot be uttered.
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It is said, Revel. 5. 8. The four and twenty Elders had golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of the Saints. They are called odours for their sweetnesse, golden,
It is said, Revel. 5. 8. The four and twenty Elders had golden vials full of odours, which Are the Prayers of the Saints. They Are called odours for their sweetness, golden,
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for their excellency, and vials, which are vessels of large extent in the belly, but narrow mouthed.
for their excellency, and vials, which Are vessels of large extent in the belly, but narrow mouthed.
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The hearts of Gods people are like vials, many times, inlarged within, when they are straitned in their words and expressions.
The hearts of God's people Are like vials, many times, enlarged within, when they Are straitened in their words and expressions.
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There are many times, most dilated desires in the hearts of the Saints, and yet they are so narrow mouthed, that they are not able to utter.
There Are many times, most dilated Desires in the hearts of the Saints, and yet they Are so narrow mouthed, that they Are not able to utter.
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But now it is otherwise with hypocrites, they have more in the expression then in the action.
But now it is otherwise with Hypocrites, they have more in the expression then in the actium.
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It was Gods complaint against the Jews of old, They draw nigh to God with their lips,
It was God's complaint against the jews of old, They draw High to God with their lips,
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when their hearts were far from him. An hypocrite indeed performes duty, but his duties never reach to his heart: when their hearts were Far from him. an hypocrite indeed performs duty, but his duties never reach to his heart:
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They are like a pot, that is hot at the top, but cold at the bottom.
They Are like a pot, that is hight At the top, but cold At the bottom.
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4. An holy importunity, makes a man more inlarged before God in secret, then before men in publike.
4. an holy importunity, makes a man more enlarged before God in secret, then before men in public.
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O my Dove that art in the clifts of the rock in the secret places of thy stairs; let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice, Oh my Dove that art in the cliffs of the rock in the secret places of thy stairs; let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice,
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for sweet is thy voyce, and thy countenance is comely. for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.
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The voice of Christs Church is sweet, even then when she is in secret, when none but God beholds her, Cant. 8. 13. Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions harken to thy voice; cause me to hear it.
The voice of Christ Church is sweet, even then when she is in secret, when none but God beholds her, Cant 8. 13. Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the Sodales harken to thy voice; cause me to hear it.
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But now an hypocrite, doth never care to have any secret communion with God; he cares not to pray alone;
But now an hypocrite, does never care to have any secret communion with God; he Cares not to pray alone;
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and if hee bee brought to that, hee takes no care of his heart, he curbs not his thoughts;
and if he be brought to that, he Takes no care of his heart, he curbs not his thoughts;
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all his care is in company, popular applause, and vain-glory, is as the wind to the sails of a Ship, that makes their affections move the faster.
all his care is in company, popular applause, and vainglory, is as the wind to the sails of a Ship, that makes their affections move the faster.
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An hypocrite, in this regard, may be resembled to a Nightingale, which sings sweetess when any man stands neer her.
an hypocrite, in this regard, may be resembled to a Nightingale, which sings sweetess when any man Stands near her.
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So carnal men when others are witnesses of their actions, then they put forth the utmost of their ability.
So carnal men when Others Are Witnesses of their actions, then they put forth the utmost of their ability.
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They are of John's temper, he was zealous onely upon that condition, that others would see it.
They Are of John's temper, he was zealous only upon that condition, that Others would see it.
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5. This holy importunity, makes a godly man the more humble, the more enlarged he is to prayer:
5. This holy importunity, makes a godly man the more humble, the more enlarged he is to prayer:
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The reason is, because he looks upon his enlargements, not as coming from the strength of his natural parts or abilities,
The reason is, Because he looks upon his enlargements, not as coming from the strength of his natural parts or abilities,
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but as the free-gift, and gracious dispensation of Gods Spirit: and so he sees he hath nothing whereof to boast;
but as the Free gift, and gracious Dispensation of God's Spirit: and so he sees he hath nothing whereof to boast;
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and so it makes him low in his own eyes.
and so it makes him low in his own eyes.
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You know a violet, that is one of the sweetest flowers, growes lowest in the earth.
You know a violet, that is one of the Sweetest flowers, grows lowest in the earth.
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The fullest ears of corn, do most hang down: The fullest barrels, make the least noise:
The Fullest ears of corn, do most hang down: The Fullest barrels, make the least noise:
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So the most gracious heart, is the most low and vile in its own apprehensions, is the nearest earth, but dust and ashes.
So the most gracious heart, is the most low and vile in its own apprehensions, is the nearest earth, but dust and Ashes.
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The fuller he is of divine discoveries, or enlargement, the less boasting doth he make in the world.
The fuller he is of divine discoveries, or enlargement, the less boasting does he make in the world.
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A ship, the heavier it is laden, the lesse it is tost with winds and waves;
A ship, the Heavier it is laden, the less it is tossed with winds and waves;
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the more empty it is, the more it is lifted up above the water.
the more empty it is, the more it is lifted up above the water.
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so a man, the more empty, the more tost too and fro with every wind of applause.
so a man, the more empty, the more tossed too and from with every wind of applause.
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Grace is, as it were, the balast of the soul, to keep down a mans spirits,
Grace is, as it were, the ballast of the soul, to keep down a men spirits,
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and make him humble in the midst of wit and parts. Be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer.
and make him humble in the midst of wit and parts. Be you Therefore Sobrium and watch unto prayer.
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Be sober and not puffed up, do not boast of your enlargements.
Be Sobrium and not puffed up, do not boast of your enlargements.
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Though it is true, it doth refer to another thing, yet Byfield refers it to prayer;
Though it is true, it does refer to Another thing, yet Byfield refers it to prayer;
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and he saith, That man that prayes to God, with most enlargednesse of affections towards God, that man cannot but he must watch and be sober.
and he Says, That man that prays to God, with most Enlargedness of affections towards God, that man cannot but he must watch and be Sobrium.
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Sobriety is opposed to pride, for a man may be dumb with his own gifts and graces;
Sobriety is opposed to pride, for a man may be dumb with his own Gifts and graces;
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and watchfulnesse is opposed to remisnesse, and deadnesse, and carelesnesse of spirit in the performance of duties.
and watchfulness is opposed to remissness, and deadness, and carelessness of Spirit in the performance of duties.
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Thus it is with a sincere man, that hath this true importunity in him. But now wicked men, if ever they have enlargements in duty, it puffs them up.
Thus it is with a sincere man, that hath this true importunity in him. But now wicked men, if ever they have enlargements in duty, it puffs them up.
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It is with them, as it was with, Uzziah 2 Chr. 26. 16. When God had helped him marvellously, til he was strong.
It is with them, as it was with, Uzziah 2 Christ 26. 16. When God had helped him marvellously, till he was strong.
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But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction. But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction.
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When God helps the soul of such a man in duty, it makes him to lift up himself against God,
When God helps the soul of such a man in duty, it makes him to lift up himself against God,
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and be puffed up above his brethren.
and be puffed up above his brothers.
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6. He that hath this holy importunity in him, his desires are rather quickned, then abated by denials.
6. He that hath this holy importunity in him, his Desires Are rather quickened, then abated by denials.
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You finde this in the woman of Canaan, Matt. 15. 22. She cryed unto Christ, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David, my daughter is grie vously vexed with a divel:
You find this in the woman of Canaan, Matt. 15. 22. She cried unto christ, saying, Have mercy on me, Oh Lord, thou Son of David, my daughter is grie vously vexed with a Devil:
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Jesus Christ takes no notice of her; He answered her not a word, vers. 23. There is one discouragement.
jesus christ Takes no notice of her; He answered her not a word, vers. 23. There is one discouragement.
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One would have thought she would have d••sted;
One would have Thought she would have d••sted;
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but she prayed again, and the Disciples besought him to send her away, vers. 23. There was another discouragement, which would have knocked off the desires of many;
but she prayed again, and the Disciples besought him to send her away, vers. 23. There was Another discouragement, which would have knocked off the Desires of many;
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but she continues her request still.
but she continues her request still.
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Jesus Christ himself answers her, I am not sent, but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, vers. 24. There is a third discouragement;
jesus christ himself answers her, I am not sent, but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, vers. 24. There is a third discouragement;
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and yet this doth not cool her affections, but she comes afresh upon Christ, she came and worshipped, saying, Lord, help me, vers. 25. Yet she found another repulse,
and yet this does not cool her affections, but she comes afresh upon christ, she Come and worshipped, saying, Lord, help me, vers. 25. Yet she found Another repulse,
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and that worse then any of the former;
and that Worse then any of the former;
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It is not meet to take the childrens bread, and give it to doggs, vers. 26. Christ you see calls her a dog;It is not meet to take the Children's bred, and give it to Dogs, vers. 26. christ you see calls her a dog;
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and yet all this doth not cast her off, but she takes encouragement, even from this discouraging answer:
and yet all this does not cast her off, but she Takes encouragement, even from this discouraging answer:
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And she said, Truth Lord, yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters table, vers. 27. She was resolved she would not give over, till she got what she came for, till Christ had said, O woman great is thy faith, be it unto thee even as thou wilt, vers. 28. Denials are to the Saints,And she said, Truth Lord, yet the Dogs eat of the crumbs which fallen from their Masters table, vers. 27. She was resolved she would not give over, till she god what she Come for, till christ had said, Oh woman great is thy faith, be it unto thee even as thou wilt, vers. 28. Denials Are to the Saints,
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as water to the Smiths-forge, when it is sprinkled upon it, it is so far from cooling or quenching it, that it makes it burn with the greater heat:
as water to the Smiths-forge, when it is sprinkled upon it, it is so Far from cooling or quenching it, that it makes it burn with the greater heat:
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So the denials, and discouragements Gods people meet with, they serve for bellowes, to blow up those sparks that are in them into a flame, to make their desires stronger, their affections to burn the hotter.
So the denials, and discouragements God's people meet with, they serve for bellows, to blow up those sparks that Are in them into a flame, to make their Desires Stronger, their affections to burn the hotter.
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But now to an hypocrite, denials and discouragements, do take off the wheels of his affections,
But now to an hypocrite, denials and discouragements, do take off the wheels of his affections,
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and make them to move slowly and heavily:
and make them to move slowly and heavily:
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Job 21. 15. What is the Almighty that we should serve him, and what profit should we have if we pray unto him? We get no good by it, the mercies we ask, are not yet in our hands.
Job 21. 15. What is the Almighty that we should serve him, and what profit should we have if we pray unto him? We get no good by it, the Mercies we ask, Are not yet in our hands.
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Now this argues a sinful impatiency, and a want of holy importunity.
Now this argues a sinful impatiency, and a want of holy importunity.
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7. Holy importunity is kindled in the heart, by the motions and operations of Gods blessed Spirit, Gal. 4. 6. Because you are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Sonne into your hearts, crying, Abba father.
7. Holy importunity is kindled in the heart, by the motions and operations of God's blessed Spirit, Gal. 4. 6. Because you Are Sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba father.
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In the time of the law, those sacrifices that were accepted were burnt with fire from heaven, Levit. 9. 24. There came fire out from before the Lord, and consumed upon the altar the burnt-offering — And so in Elijahs time, 1 King. 18. 38. When Elijah had laid his sacrifice upon the altar of the Lord, Then the fire of the Lord, fell and consumed the burnt-sacrifice and the wood — So the Heathens vestal-flames were kindled with sun-beams.
In the time of the law, those Sacrifices that were accepted were burned with fire from heaven, Levit. 9. 24. There Come fire out from before the Lord, and consumed upon the altar the Burnt offering — And so in Elijahs time, 1 King. 18. 38. When Elijah had laid his sacrifice upon the altar of the Lord, Then the fire of the Lord, fell and consumed the Burnt-sacrifice and the wood — So the heathens vestal-flames were kindled with sunbeams.
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The true importunity is from above, it is a fire kindled, by God himself, in the hearts of his people.
The true importunity is from above, it is a fire kindled, by God himself, in the hearts of his people.
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But there is another importunity, that comes from natural principles, from natural abilities, a strong memory, a profound judgement, a ready wit, a fluent tongue;
But there is Another importunity, that comes from natural principles, from natural abilities, a strong memory, a profound judgement, a ready wit, a fluent tongue;
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and these are very advantagious to the duty. There is the gift of prayer, as well as the grace of prayer.
and these Are very advantageous to the duty. There is the gift of prayer, as well as the grace of prayer.
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Some are importunate in prayer, out of fl•thly respects. Now this is but a counterfeit importunity.
some Are importunate in prayer, out of fl•thly respects. Now this is but a counterfeit importunity.
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And thus much for the fourth particular, the difference between holy and natural importunity.
And thus much for the fourth particular, the difference between holy and natural importunity.
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LUKE 11. 8. — Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend,
LUKE 11. 8. — Though he will not rise and give him, Because he is his friend,
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yet because of his importunity he will rise and give — THe fift particular is this.
yet Because of his importunity he will rise and give — THe fift particular is this.
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What are the reasons why Gods people must labour for this holy importunity in their prayers? What Are the Reasons why God's people must labour for this holy importunity in their Prayers?
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I answer. 1. Because God hath tied and promised returnes, not to the persons praying, but to the qualifications of their prayers.
I answer. 1. Because God hath tied and promised returns, not to the Persons praying, but to the qualifications of their Prayers.
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And when the Scripture makes mention of this duty of prayer, it doth also make mention of severall concomitants, that must goe along with it, to make it acceptable.
And when the Scripture makes mention of this duty of prayer, it does also make mention of several concomitants, that must go along with it, to make it acceptable.
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To instance, there are diverse concomitants which the Scripture holds forth to be necessary, for the acceptance of our prayers.
To instance, there Are diverse concomitants which the Scripture holds forth to be necessary, for the acceptance of our Prayers.
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1. We must pray beleevingly, Heb. 11. 6. He that cometh to God must beleeve.
1. We must pray believingly, Hebrew 11. 6. He that comes to God must believe.
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Mar. 11. 24. Therefore I say unto you •aith Christ) what things soever yee desire,
Mar. 11. 24. Therefore I say unto you •aith christ) what things soever ye desire,
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when ye pray, beleeve that yee receive them and yee shall have them. He doth not say;when you pray, believe that ye receive them and ye shall have them. He does not say;
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pray how you will, you shall have them; but pray in such and such manner, pray beleevingly, and then you shall receive;
pray how you will, you shall have them; but pray in such and such manner, pray believingly, and then you shall receive;
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very much to this purpose is 1 James 5. If any man want wisdome, let him ask it of God. —
very much to this purpose is 1 James 5. If any man want Wisdom, let him ask it of God. —
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Ver. 6. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering, for he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the winde and tossed. Ver. 6. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering, for he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
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So that you see God lookes to the manner, as well as to the matter of a performance.
So that you see God looks to the manner, as well as to the matter of a performance.
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2. You must pray regularly, according to the will of God. 3. Dependingly, resting upon Christs intercession. 4. Waitingly. 5. Preparedly;
2. You must pray regularly, according to the will of God. 3. Dependingly, resting upon Christ Intercession. 4. Waitingly. 5. Preparedly;
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but these I shall passe by, because they doe not so properly concerne the Point in hand.
but these I shall pass by, Because they do not so properly concern the Point in hand.
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6. We are commanded to pray earnestly, and fervently, and importunately;
6. We Are commanded to pray earnestly, and fervently, and importunately;
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So David did, Psal. 55. 17. I will pray and cry aloud, and he shall heare my voyce.
So David did, Psalm 55. 17. I will pray and cry aloud, and he shall hear my voice.
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A full place to this purpose is Rom. 15. 30. Now I beseech you, brethren,
A full place to this purpose is Rom. 15. 30. Now I beseech you, brothers,
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for the Lord Jesus Christs sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that yee st•ive together with me in your prayers to God for mee. for the Lord jesus Christ sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye st•ive together with me in your Prayers to God for me.
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The word in the Greek is very emphaticall, it is the same word that is applyed to Christ,
The word in the Greek is very emphatical, it is the same word that is applied to christ,
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when he was in an agony, when he sweat drops of blood. He beseecheth them to contend and strive in their prayers;
when he was in an agony, when he sweat drops of blood. He Beseecheth them to contend and strive in their Prayers;
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we are to be as it were in an agony, when we are in prayer.
we Are to be as it were in an agony, when we Are in prayer.
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Prayer is not a little booke labour, it is not a lip labour onely, but it is a raising up and putting forth the heart and affections in the worke.
Prayer is not a little book labour, it is not a lip labour only, but it is a raising up and putting forth the heart and affections in the work.
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So Rom. 12. 12. Bee continuing instant in prayer. It is a metaphor taken from dogs.
So Rom. 12. 12. be Continuing instant in prayer. It is a metaphor taken from Dogs.
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A dog of all creatures is the best able to endure hunger, he will run from place to place,
A dog of all creatures is the best able to endure hunger, he will run from place to place,
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and never leave till he hath got his prey:
and never leave till he hath god his prey:
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so you are to hunger after God, and after mercy, and not to rest satisfied, till God doth grant the mercy you stand in need of, pray,
so you Are to hunger After God, and After mercy, and not to rest satisfied, till God does grant the mercy you stand in need of, pray,
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and pray, and pray againe, and fight till you overcome, pray till you get an answer.
and pray, and pray again, and fight till you overcome, pray till you get an answer.
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Another place is, Jam. 5. 16. The effectuall fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
another place is, Jam. 5. 16. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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The word in the originall is significant. Some expound it a working prayer;
The word in the original is significant. some expound it a working prayer;
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It may be interpreted a prayer well wrought in the heart, and so a prayer that comes from the heart, — A prayer wrought in us by the Spirit, and carried on by faith.
It may be interpreted a prayer well wrought in the heart, and so a prayer that comes from the heart, — A prayer wrought in us by the Spirit, and carried on by faith.
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Another place to the same purpose is, Acts 26. 7. Unto which promise our twelve Tribes instantly serving God — The word is rendered by some, continually, daily, constantly, but it signifies most properly a serving of God, with the utmost of ones strength, to be as a man upon a rack, to use the very all of their power;
another place to the same purpose is, Acts 26. 7. Unto which promise our twelve Tribes instantly serving God — The word is rendered by Some, continually, daily, constantly, but it signifies most properly a serving of God, with the utmost of ones strength, to be as a man upon a rack, to use the very all of their power;
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or it may be it is borrowed from one that runs a race, wherein men stretch out their limbs to the utmost.
or it may be it is borrowed from one that runs a raze, wherein men stretch out their limbs to the utmost.
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The word is the same here that is used Acts 12. 5. Prayer was made without ceasing, or (as it is in the margin of your booke,
The word is the same Here that is used Acts 12. 5. Prayer was made without ceasing, or (as it is in the margin of your book,
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and more agreeably to the Originall) instant and earnest prayer was made for Peter.
and more agreeably to the Original) instant and earnest prayer was made for Peter.
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The prayers of Gods people were so earnest, that they opened the prison doores for him.
The Prayers of God's people were so earnest, that they opened the prison doors for him.
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So Colos. 4. 12. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, alwayes labouring fervently for you in prayers.
So Colos 4. 12. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of christ, salutes you, always labouring fervently for you in Prayers.
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— So that you see it is not every prayer that God is satisfied with, no nor Gods people neither, it is not every prayer that shall prevaile with God.— So that you see it is not every prayer that God is satisfied with, no nor God's people neither, it is not every prayer that shall prevail with God.
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There must be importunity in it. So much for the first reason.
There must be importunity in it. So much for the First reason.
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2. We must have this holy importunitie in prayer, because there is much strength and importunity against thee,
2. We must have this holy importunity in prayer, Because there is much strength and importunity against thee,
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when ever thou goest upon thy knees. There is strength against you both from without, and from within. 1. From without;
when ever thou goest upon thy knees. There is strength against you both from without, and from within. 1. From without;
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There are the powers of darknesse that stand against you and resist you.
There Are the Powers of darkness that stand against you and resist you.
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As it was with Abraham Gen. 15 11. When Abraham was sacrificing, fowles came downe upon the sacrifice,
As it was with Abraham Gen. 15 11. When Abraham was sacrificing, fowls Come down upon the sacrifice,
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but Abraham drove them away. Deodate saith, this is a signe that the Devills, those infernall spirits labour to disturbe us in holy duties;
but Abraham drove them away. Deodate Says, this is a Signen that the Devils, those infernal spirits labour to disturb us in holy duties;
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as the good Angels behold us in our assemblies, and rejoyce to see our order, so the wicked Angells labour to disturbe us and molest us.
as the good Angels behold us in our assemblies, and rejoice to see our order, so the wicked Angels labour to disturb us and molest us.
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2. There is strength against us from within.
2. There is strength against us from within.
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There is that in thy heart that will carry thee more violently from God, then the good motions in thee can bring thee to God, there is a forcible withdrawing of the heart from God.
There is that in thy heart that will carry thee more violently from God, then the good motions in thee can bring thee to God, there is a forcible withdrawing of the heart from God.
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James 1. 14. Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust and enticed. James 1. 14. Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust and enticed.
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When you have no will to doe good, even then you have a will to doe evill;
When you have no will to do good, even then you have a will to do evil;
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nay there are wills of the flesh, and lusts of the flesh, shall we not have halfe a will for God,
nay there Are wills of the Flesh, and Lustiest of the Flesh, shall we not have half a will for God,
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when we have many wills for sin? You see therefore it is not without good reason that we should be thus importunate in prayer.
when we have many wills for since? You see Therefore it is not without good reason that we should be thus importunate in prayer.
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And so much for the fifth particular. The sixt particular is this.
And so much for the fifth particular. The sixt particular is this.
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What are the reasons why so many people doe want this holy importunity, that so many pray, What Are the Reasons why so many people do want this holy importunity, that so many pray,
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and so few pray with that earnestnesse and eagernesse of heart, and affection that is required? and so few pray with that earnestness and eagerness of heart, and affection that is required?
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I answer, that comes to passe for many reasons. 1. This comes to passe from the injections, and instigations of Satan.
I answer, that comes to pass for many Reasons. 1. This comes to pass from the injections, and instigations of Satan.
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The Devill acts not onely powerfully, but also subtilly and craftily, he will endeavour to divert you from the performance of duty, he will perswade you to neglect it if he can;
The devil acts not only powerfully, but also subtly and craftily, he will endeavour to divert you from the performance of duty, he will persuade you to neglect it if he can;
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But it may be thou wilt say, thou wilt direct thy prayer unto God, and thou wilt have thine eye fixed upon God.
But it may be thou wilt say, thou wilt Direct thy prayer unto God, and thou wilt have thine eye fixed upon God.
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Why now Sathan will fall in with you, he will jogge your arme, he will take off your eye from the marke, that you shall not be able to hit it.
Why now Sathan will fallen in with you, he will jog your arm, he will take off your eye from the mark, that you shall not be able to hit it.
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Thus he dealt with Abraham, as you heard before.
Thus he dealt with Abraham, as you herd before.
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Thus he dealt, Job 1. 6. Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord,
Thus he dealt, Job 1. 6. Now there was a day when the Sons of God Come to present themselves before the Lord,
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and Sathan came also among them. and Sathan Come also among them.
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I am not ignorant that many Interpreters, by the sons of God, doe understand the Angells,
I am not ignorant that many Interpreters, by the Sons of God, do understand the Angels,
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because the Angells are called the sons of God, Job 38. 7. but it cannot be so taken here;
Because the Angels Are called the Sons of God, Job 38. 7. but it cannot be so taken Here;
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I will give but one reason to prove it;
I will give but one reason to prove it;
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because the place where the Angells are, is in heaven, and if so, then the Devill must be in heaven, which is by all denyed;
Because the place where the Angels Are, is in heaven, and if so, then the devil must be in heaven, which is by all denied;
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he never was in heaven, since he was cast out of it.
he never was in heaven, since he was cast out of it.
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And therefore Bolducius saith, that this day was the Lords day, and by the Sons of God are meant, the godly men, that lived in the time,
And Therefore Bolducius Says, that this day was the lords day, and by the Sons of God Are meant, the godly men, that lived in the time,
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and place where Job •ived, the posterity of Seth. And you hall finde in Scripture this very appella tion given to them.
and place where Job •ived, the posterity of Seth. And you hall find in Scripture this very appella cion given to them.
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Gen. 6. 2. The sons of God saw the daughters of men. These sons of God must needs be men, and not Angells; Gen. 6. 2. The Sons of God saw the daughters of men. These Sons of God must needs be men, and not Angels;
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And so they are to be understood in this place in Job, the people of God met together,
And so they Are to be understood in this place in Job, the people of God met together,
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and came before the Lord, and Sathan came also among them, he came to hinder them and disturbe them.
and Come before the Lord, and Sathan Come also among them, he Come to hinder them and disturb them.
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So it was Zach. 3. 1, 2. And be shewed me Joshua the high Priest standing before the Angell of the Lord,
So it was Zach 3. 1, 2. And be showed me joshua the high Priest standing before the Angel of the Lord,
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and Sathan standing at his right hand to resist him;
and Sathan standing At his right hand to resist him;
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And the Lord said unto Sathan, The Lord rebuke thee O Sathan, even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee:
And the Lord said unto Sathan, The Lord rebuke thee Oh Sathan, even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee:
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is not this a firebrand pluckd out of the fire? You see how Sathan laboured to divert the thoughts,is not this a firebrand plucked out of the fire? You see how Sathan laboured to divert the thoughts,
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and distract the heart of the high Priest in the performance of religious duties. That is the first reason.
and distract the heart of the high Priest in the performance of religious duties. That is the First reason.
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2. This importunity is wanting in our prayers, when we know and allow our selves in any one sin,
2. This importunity is wanting in our Prayers, when we know and allow our selves in any one since,
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and let it lie upon our hearts unrepented of.
and let it lie upon our hearts unrepented of.
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Hildersham gathers from the 51 Psalme, that all the while that David did lie in that sin of adulterie, all the time that sin was unrepented of, the heart of David was shut up that he could not pray,Hildersham gathers from the 51 Psalm, that all the while that David did lie in that since of adultery, all the time that since was unrepented of, the heart of David was shut up that he could not pray,
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as he was wont to doe before, and as he did after he had repented of that sin, at which time he writ that penitentiall Psalme.
as he was wont to do before, and as he did After he had repented of that since, At which time he writ that penitential Psalm.
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You had need looke to your hearts, that there doe not lie there any sin incouraged, and unrepented of;
You had need look to your hearts, that there do not lie there any since encouraged, and unrepented of;
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for be sure of this, if thy prayer doe not make thee leave sinning, thy sin will make thee leave praying.
for be sure of this, if thy prayer do not make thee leave sinning, thy since will make thee leave praying.
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That is the second reason of the want of importunity. 3. Another reason is this, because many take unfit seasons for the performance of dutie.
That is the second reason of the want of importunity. 3. another reason is this, Because many take unfit seasons for the performance of duty.
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It is the judgement of that learned and reverend man of God, Mr Bolton, that the taking of unfit seasons for the performance of prayer, doth more obstruct,
It is the judgement of that learned and reverend man of God, Mr Bolton, that the taking of unfit seasons for the performance of prayer, does more obstruct,
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and hinder this holy importunity in prayer, then all the suggestions and instigations of Sathan. Now there are three unfit seasons for the performance of this duty.
and hinder this holy importunity in prayer, then all the suggestions and instigations of Sathan. Now there Are three unfit seasons for the performance of this duty.
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1. When the body is sleepy, and fit for nothing but to take its rest.
1. When the body is sleepy, and fit for nothing but to take its rest.
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A sleepy and sluggish temper, is a canker to eat out many sweet affections, Cant. 3. 1. By night upon my bed I sought him, but I found him not.
A sleepy and sluggish temper, is a canker to eat out many sweet affections, Cant 3. 1. By night upon my Bed I sought him, but I found him not.
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Some Inter preters take occasion hence, to speak against late prayers. 2. Another unfit season is, when the heart is filled with worldly care and distractions,
some Inter preters take occasion hence, to speak against late Prayers. 2. another unfit season is, when the heart is filled with worldly care and distractions,
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and the incumbrances of this present life;
and the encumbrances of this present life;
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many men are guilty of this, they will so •log themselves with the cares of this life, that they cannot have a praying time free from them.
many men Are guilty of this, they will so •log themselves with the Cares of this life, that they cannot have a praying time free from them.
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Some men will be down upon their knees, before the things of this world are out of their minds;
some men will be down upon their knees, before the things of this world Are out of their minds;
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and so they have no time to consider, or meditate, or to put the heart into a fit frame for that work.
and so they have no time to Consider, or meditate, or to put the heart into a fit frame for that work.
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You know we are to attend upon the Lord without distraction, 1 Cor. 7. 35. It was the fault of those Jews in hearing, that when they came to hear the word, their hearts did go out after their covetousnesse, Ezek. 33. 31. That is another season unfit for prayer.
You know we Are to attend upon the Lord without distraction, 1 Cor. 7. 35. It was the fault of those jews in hearing, that when they Come to hear the word, their hearts did go out After their covetousness, Ezekiel 33. 31. That is Another season unfit for prayer.
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3. Another season is, when we are under passionate distempers. 3. another season is, when we Are under passionate distempers.
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When tumultuous passions are up, holy affections are down, 1 Tim. 2. 8. I will that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;
When tumultuous passion Are up, holy affections Are down, 1 Tim. 2. 8. I will that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;
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to shew, that where there is wrath, the duty of prayer cannot be performed in an acceptable manner.
to show, that where there is wrath, the duty of prayer cannot be performed in an acceptable manner.
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And of the same mind was the Apostle Peter; who therefore gives this counsel, 1 Pet. 3. 7. Likewise, ye husbands, dwel with them according to knowledg, giving honour unto the wife,
And of the same mind was the Apostle Peter; who Therefore gives this counsel, 1 Pet. 3. 7. Likewise, you Husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife,
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as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered. as unto the Weaker vessel, and as being Heirs together of the grace of life, that your Prayers be not hindered.
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The Apostle wisely fore-saw, that if man and wife lived in discontent and trouble, then their prayers would be hindred;
The Apostle wisely foresaw, that if man and wife lived in discontent and trouble, then their Prayers would be hindered;
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and therefore he adviseth them, to prevent the hinderance of their prayers, by avoiding occasions of discontent.
and Therefore he adviseth them, to prevent the hindrance of their Prayers, by avoiding occasions of discontent.
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And that is the third season, wherein people are are unfit for prayer: so they are diverted from that servency, and importunity they might have in their prayers.
And that is the third season, wherein people Are Are unfit for prayer: so they Are diverted from that fervency, and importunity they might have in their Prayers.
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We should therefore chuse the fittest seasons for prayer.
We should Therefore choose the Fittest seasons for prayer.
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It is said of Luther, by Vitus Theodorus, who was present with him at Coburge, and many times heard him at his private prayers, in a letter of his to Melanchthon, That there was no day passed over his head, wherein Luther did not spend three hours, at the least, in prayers;
It is said of Luther, by Vitus Theodorus, who was present with him At Coburge, and many times herd him At his private Prayers, in a Letter of his to Melanchthon, That there was no day passed over his head, wherein Luther did not spend three hours, At the least, in Prayers;
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and those (not hours that he could best spare, unseasonable hours, but) such hours as were the fittest for his study.
and those (not hours that he could best spare, unseasonable hours, but) such hours as were the Fittest for his study.
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And that was a reason, that Luther was very importunate in his prayers, as the same Author informs us;
And that was a reason, that Luther was very importunate in his Prayers, as the same Author informs us;
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Good God, with how much reverence did I hear him pray!
Good God, with how much Reverence did I hear him pray!
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With how much boldnesse and confidence, &c. And on the contrary, one reason why men have so little of this holy importunity, is for want of taking fit seasons for the work.
With how much boldness and confidence, etc. And on the contrary, one reason why men have so little of this holy importunity, is for want of taking fit seasons for the work.
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4. Another reason of the want of this holy importunity is, the difuse and neglect of prayer in your Christian course.
4. another reason of the want of this holy importunity is, the diffuse and neglect of prayer in your Christian course.
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Many there are, that pray sometimes, and leave off praying again; now this doth very much dull mens affections in prayer.
Many there Are, that pray sometime, and leave off praying again; now this does very much dull men's affections in prayer.
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There is a Proverb, Use makes perfectness; I am sure it is so in the duty of prayer;
There is a Proverb, Use makes perfectness; I am sure it is so in the duty of prayer;
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let a Christian pray often, and he will come to pray well, and to pray with much enlargednesse of heart;
let a Christian pray often, and he will come to pray well, and to pray with much Enlargedness of heart;
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and let him leave off prayer, and he will finde his heart exceedingly streightned.
and let him leave off prayer, and he will find his heart exceedingly straighteneth.
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Take a Key, if you use it frequently, it will be bright, but if you lay it aside, it will soon grow rusty;
Take a Key, if you use it frequently, it will be bright, but if you lay it aside, it will soon grow rusty;
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thus will it be with a mans heart, use prayer much, keep it close to the performance of duty, it is the way to have thy heart bright.
thus will it be with a men heart, use prayer much, keep it close to the performance of duty, it is the Way to have thy heart bright.
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Let this Key of prayer, which doth open heaven, be used, it will be kept bright,
Let this Key of prayer, which does open heaven, be used, it will be kept bright,
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and thy prayer will enter into heaven;
and thy prayer will enter into heaven;
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but let this Key of prayer be laid aside, and do not thou often use it,
but let this Key of prayer be laid aside, and do not thou often use it,
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and it will quickly grow rusty again;
and it will quickly grow rusty again;
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thy prayers and performances, will not be able to enter neaven, and thou wilt not be able to perform duty in that manner that God expecteth.
thy Prayers and performances, will not be able to enter neaven, and thou wilt not be able to perform duty in that manner that God Expects.
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If thou dost not watch unto prayer, with all carefulnesse, thou wilt loose thy zeal and servent affection,
If thou dost not watch unto prayer, with all carefulness, thou wilt lose thy zeal and servient affection,
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and thy holy desires after God in duty.
and thy holy Desires After God in duty.
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As it is with a Pump, use it every day, and water will come, but if you forbear the use of it two or three dayes, water will neither come so easily, nor so plentifully.
As it is with a Pump, use it every day, and water will come, but if you forbear the use of it two or three days, water will neither come so Easily, nor so plentifully.
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If you do not pump out your holy desires every day, they will quickly flag and grow remisse.
If you do not pump out your holy Desires every day, they will quickly flag and grow remiss.
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Physitians observe, concerning the teeth, that that side of the teeth that is not used, is most subject to rheumes and distillations.
Physicians observe, Concerning the teeth, that that side of the teeth that is not used, is most Subject to rheums and distillations.
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That heart that is not inured to prayer and holy duties, is most subject to Satans instillations and suggestions. This is the fourth reason.
That heart that is not inured to prayer and holy duties, is most Subject to Satan instillations and suggestions. This is the fourth reason.
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The fifth reason why this importunity is wanting, is this, because men tye themselves to prescript forms of prayer.
The fifth reason why this importunity is wanting, is this, Because men tie themselves to prescript forms of prayer.
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I do not say, that it is unlawful to use set forms of prayer;
I do not say, that it is unlawful to use Set forms of prayer;
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we finde that Jesus Christ himself used a form, Matt. 26. 39. Christ went and said, Father if it be possible, let this cup pass from me.
we find that jesus christ himself used a from, Matt. 26. 39. christ went and said, Father if it be possible, let this cup pass from me.
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Vers. 42. He went again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not passe from me, thy will be done.
Vers. 42. He went again the second time, and prayed, saying, Oh my Father, if this cup may not pass from me, thy will be done.
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Vers. 44. He went away again, and prayed, saying the same words. To shew, that it is lawful 〈 … 〉 forms of prayer, but not alwaies.
Vers. 44. He went away again, and prayed, saying the same words. To show, that it is lawful 〈 … 〉 forms of prayer, but not always.
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You are to strive for the spirit of prayer.
You Are to strive for the Spirit of prayer.
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A man that will use his crutches constantly, shall go •ame all the dayes of his life.
A man that will use his crutches constantly, shall go •ame all the days of his life.
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〈 … 〉 live in an age, wherein Religion is 〈 ◊ 〉 professed, and the Gospel is fully 〈 ◊ 〉 known.
〈 … 〉 live in an age, wherein Religion is 〈 ◊ 〉 professed, and the Gospel is Fully 〈 ◊ 〉 known.
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Do not content your selves 〈 ◊ 〉 forms, labour for the spirit of prayer, 〈 … 〉 you may go to God,
Do not content your selves 〈 ◊ 〉 forms, labour for the Spirit of prayer, 〈 … 〉 you may go to God,
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and spread 〈 … 〉 him your wants and necessities, and 〈 ◊ 〉 those mercies, that are most sutable to 〈 ◊ 〉 wants and exigences.
and spread 〈 … 〉 him your Wants and necessities, and 〈 ◊ 〉 those Mercies, that Are most suitable to 〈 ◊ 〉 Wants and exigences.
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Forms ind•ed will teach you to beg pardon for sin, in general; but you must beg pardon for particular sins.
Forms ind•ed will teach you to beg pardon for since, in general; but you must beg pardon for particular Sins.
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You must not onely beg mercy in general, but you must also beg 〈 ◊ 〉 particular mercies, that are most 〈 … 〉 you.
You must not only beg mercy in general, but you must also beg 〈 ◊ 〉 particular Mercies, that Are most 〈 … 〉 you.
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And this, set forms are 〈 … 〉 which yet is the main work in prayer.
And this, Set forms Are 〈 … 〉 which yet is the main work in prayer.
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He that tyes himself alwaies to another mans form, will not be able to pray alone,
He that ties himself always to Another men from, will not be able to pray alone,
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but weakly, and coldly, and formally. This is the fifth reason.
but weakly, and coldly, and formally. This is the fifth reason.
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6. Another ground of this importunity, is a giving way to an accustomed continuance in a sleight and carelesse performance of duties;
6. another ground of this importunity, is a giving Way to an accustomed Continuance in a sleight and careless performance of duties;
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this enervates the affections, and emasculates the spirits;
this enervates the affections, and emasculates the spirits;
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what men are accustomed to, that they get an habit of, so that they cannot do the contrary.
what men Are accustomed to, that they get an habit of, so that they cannot do the contrary.
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As a Carriers horse, that is used to a dull and slow pace, cannot go out of it.
As a Carriers horse, that is used to a dull and slow pace, cannot go out of it.
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The lessening of Acts, makes Habits more remisse. That is the last reason. And so much shall suffice for answer to the sixth Question.
The lessening of Acts, makes Habits more remiss. That is the last reason. And so much shall suffice for answer to the sixth Question.
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LUKE 11. 8. Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend,
LUKE 11. 8. Though he will not rise and give him, Because he is his friend,
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yet because of his importunity, he will give unto him, &c. THE Fourth paticular is this; yet Because of his importunity, he will give unto him, etc. THE Fourth particular is this;
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By wat helps may a man attain to this holy importunity in prayer.
By what helps may a man attain to this holy importunity in prayer.
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For answer, I shall lay down six or seven Theological helps, by which a man may come to attain this holy importunity.
For answer, I shall lay down six or seven Theological helps, by which a man may come to attain this holy importunity.
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1. Possesse thine heart with an lawful fear of the Almighty God.
1. Possess thine heart with an lawful Fear of the Almighty God.
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This was the ground of Davids importunity, as you may see, Psal. 5. vers. 3. he saith, My voice shalt thou hear in the morning — And in the 7 verse, you will finde this holy fear did lye at the bottom;
This was the ground of Davids importunity, as you may see, Psalm 5. vers. 3. he Says, My voice shalt thou hear in the morning — And in the 7 verse, you will find this holy Fear did lie At the bottom;
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Lut as for me, I will come into thine house, in the multitude of thy mercy; Lut as for me, I will come into thine house, in the multitude of thy mercy;
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and in thy fear, will I worship towards thine holy temple. David came to duty, with a strong 〈 ◊ 〉 of Gods greatness and dreadfulness.and in thy Fear, will I worship towards thine holy temple. David Come to duty, with a strong 〈 ◊ 〉 of God's greatness and dreadfulness.
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So it is the advice of the Apostle, that if we would serve God acceptably, we must do it with reverence and godly fear, Heb. 12. 28. That fore-cited Author, Vitus Theodorus writes, concerning Luther, That he prayed with so much confidence,
So it is the Advice of the Apostle, that if we would serve God acceptably, we must do it with Reverence and godly Fear, Hebrew 12. 28. That forecited Author, Vitus Theodorus writes, Concerning Luther, That he prayed with so much confidence,
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as if he had been speaking with his friend and familiar;
as if he had been speaking with his friend and familiar;
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and yet with so much reverence, as one that considered the great distance between God and him.
and yet with so much Reverence, as one that considered the great distance between God and him.
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I may allude to that place, Isal. 60. 5. though the words are spoken to another purpose;
I may allude to that place, Isal 60. 5. though the words Are spoken to Another purpose;
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Thy heart shall fear, and be enlarged. An holy fear, breeds an holy care.Thy heart shall Fear, and be enlarged. an holy Fear, breeds an holy care.
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If a man once comes to this, that he is fearlesse of God, he will quickly be carelesse in prayer;
If a man once comes to this, that he is fearless of God, he will quickly be careless in prayer;
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Job 15. 4. Yea, thou castest off fear, and restrainest prayer before God.
Job 15. 4. Yea, thou Chastest off Fear, and restrainest prayer before God.
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A man that doth cast off the fear of God, doth soon cease to pray unto God: A man that does cast off the Fear of God, does soon cease to pray unto God:
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He that fears God most, that man will certainly pray to God best. That is the first help.
He that fears God most, that man will Certainly pray to God best. That is the First help.
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2 Another help or meanes to get this holy importunity is this.
2 another help or means to get this holy importunity is this.
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To recollect thy thoughts by holy meditation, before thou comest to this weighty duty of prayer to God;
To recollect thy thoughts by holy meditation, before thou Comest to this weighty duty of prayer to God;
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And upon this ground we finde meditation and prayer to be put together.
And upon this ground we find meditation and prayer to be put together.
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Psal. 5. 1, 2. Give eare to my words O Lord, and consider my meditation, give eare unto my prayer oh God and my King; Psalm 5. 1, 2. Give ear to my words Oh Lord, and Consider my meditation, give ear unto my prayer o God and my King;
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for unto thee will I pray. Davids prayer you see is usherd in with meditation. The same word in the Hebrew signifies both to meditate, and to pray. for unto thee will I pray. Davids prayer you see is usherd in with meditation. The same word in the Hebrew signifies both to meditate, and to pray.
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You finde concerniag Isaac, Gen. 24. 26. Isaac went out into the fields to meditate, some read it; to pray, others translate;
You find concerniag Isaac, Gen. 24. 26. Isaac went out into the fields to meditate, Some read it; to pray, Others translate;
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It is likely he did both first meditate, and then pray:
It is likely he did both First meditate, and then pray:
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Be much imployed in the worke of meditation, if you would have your hearts much enlarged in prayer.
Be much employed in the work of meditation, if you would have your hearts much enlarged in prayer.
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Meditate in to whose presence you come, what a glorious God he is, before whom you are to appeare.
Meditate in to whose presence you come, what a glorious God he is, before whom you Are to appear.
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2. Meditate in whose name you are to come, and to pray, by whom you must have accesse to the throne of grace.
2. Meditate in whose name you Are to come, and to pray, by whom you must have access to the throne of grace.
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3. Meditate what chiefe mercies you want, and are to beg, what grace you would have strengthned, what lusts you would have quelled, what doubts you would have satisfied, what sins you would have pardoned, in a word, what blessings you would have God to bestow upon you.
3. Meditate what chief Mercies you want, and Are to beg, what grace you would have strengthened, what Lustiest you would have quelled, what doubts you would have satisfied, what Sins you would have pardoned, in a word, what blessings you would have God to bestow upon you.
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The meditation of these things must needs give a man more scope, and stirre up a mans affections in prayer.
The meditation of these things must needs give a man more scope, and stir up a men affections in prayer.
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3. If you would get this holy importunity, you must recall your thoughts from worldly and distracting cares, when you come to prayer.
3. If you would get this holy importunity, you must Recall your thoughts from worldly and distracting Cares, when you come to prayer.
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The Apostle therefore doth exhort the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 7. to f••e themselves from, and rid their hands of the cares of the world,
The Apostle Therefore does exhort the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 7. to f••e themselves from, and rid their hands of the Cares of the world,
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and he gives this as a reason, that they may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
and he gives this as a reason, that they may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
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The cares of the world will eat out that good that is in the hearts of men, will rob a man of that freedome and enlargement, that otherwise he might have in prayer.
The Cares of the world will eat out that good that is in the hearts of men, will rob a man of that freedom and enlargement, that otherwise he might have in prayer.
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Anselme, as he was walking in the fields, saw a shepheards boy tie a stone to a birds legg,Anselm, as he was walking in the fields, saw a shepherds boy tie a stone to a Birds leg,
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and as the bird sought to flie up, ever and anon, the stone pulled it down again.
and as the bird sought to fly up, ever and anon, the stone pulled it down again.
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The spirituall interpretation that he partly made, and that we may make, is this;
The spiritual Interpretation that he partly made, and that we may make, is this;
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when the soule would mount aloft in prayer, and grow fervent, the cares of the world pluck it down, and coole it.
when the soul would mount aloft in prayer, and grow fervent, the Cares of the world pluck it down, and cool it.
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And therefore you must labour to free your selves from these incombrances.
And Therefore you must labour to free your selves from these encumbrances.
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You must doe as Abraham did, when he went to sacrifice, he left his servants and cattell at the bottome of the hill:
You must do as Abraham did, when he went to sacrifice, he left his Servants and cattle At the bottom of the hill:
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So when you goe to offer to God the sacrifices of prayer, you must get above the impediments and distractions of this present life. That is the third help.
So when you go to offer to God the Sacrifices of prayer, you must get above the impediments and distractions of this present life. That is the third help.
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Another way to get this holy importunitie, is to watch the heart in prayer. Colos. 4. 2. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.
another Way to get this holy importunity, is to watch the heart in prayer. Colos 4. 2. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.
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There is a watching to prayer, and a watching in praying.
There is a watching to prayer, and a watching in praying.
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A watching to prayer is, when a man watcheth his heart, and sees that he doth not omit duties,
A watching to prayer is, when a man watches his heart, and sees that he does not omit duties,
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and there is a watching in prayer, of which I am now speaking. Now there are foure enemies, that a man must watch against in prayer.
and there is a watching in prayer, of which I am now speaking. Now there Are foure enemies, that a man must watch against in prayer.
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1. Watch against drowsinesse of body. This is agreat impediment of prayer, and we have great need to watch against it.
1. Watch against drowsiness of body. This is agreat impediment of prayer, and we have great need to watch against it.
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2. Watch against a deadnesse and dulnesse of spirit, against a flat and low temper, that is a great hinderance of importunitie. 3. Watch against Satanicall suggestions;
2. Watch against a deadness and dulness of Spirit, against a flat and low temper, that is a great hindrance of importunity. 3. Watch against Satanical suggestions;
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Satan is alwayes ready to assault thee, he watcheth to disturbe and molest you in your prayers, you had need watch to counterworke him.
Satan is always ready to assault thee, he watches to disturb and molest you in your Prayers, you had need watch to counterwork him.
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4. You must watch from secular distractions.
4. You must watch from secular distractions.
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All these adversaries you must watch against, and that is the way to get this holy importunitie into your hearts.
All these Adversaries you must watch against, and that is the Way to get this holy importunity into your hearts.
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5. If you would get this holy importunity, you must labour to stirre up all your affections, when you come to pray.
5. If you would get this holy importunity, you must labour to stir up all your affections, when you come to pray.
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This you finde was the practise of holy David, Psal. 103. 1. Blesse the Lord O my soule,
This you find was the practice of holy David, Psalm 103. 1. Bless the Lord Oh my soul,
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and all that is within mee praise his holy name. and all that is within me praise his holy name.
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See how this good man doth muster together all the faculties of his soule, how he calls up al his strength, all that he is or can doe to set forth the name of God. See how this good man does muster together all the faculties of his soul, how he calls up all his strength, all that he is or can do to Set forth the name of God.
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So the Apostle Peter in his first epistle chap. 1. ver. 13. exhorts those to whom he writes, to gird up the loynes of their mindes.
So the Apostle Peter in his First epistle chap. 1. ver. 13. exhorts those to whom he writes, to gird up the loins of their minds.
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A Christian going towards heaven, is compared to a man that is going a journey;
A Christian going towards heaven, is compared to a man that is going a journey;
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now a man that is going a journey, he girts up his cloathes together about his loynes, that nothing may hinder him in his journie.
now a man that is going a journey, he girts up his clothes together about his loins, that nothing may hinder him in his journey.
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To this the Apostle alludes, when he bids them gird up their loines. So the like you have Luke 17. 8. Gird up thy selfe, and serve me.
To this the Apostle alludes, when he bids them gird up their loins. So the like you have Lycia 17. 8. Gird up thy self, and serve me.
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It is an expression of a master to his servant.
It is an expression of a master to his servant.
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God is our master, we are his servants, we are to doe his worke while we be in the world.
God is our master, we Are his Servants, we Are to do his work while we be in the world.
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To that end let us gird up our loines, let us gather our affections together, that we may be the more fit for,
To that end let us gird up our loins, let us gather our affections together, that we may be the more fit for,
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and the more vigorous in the worke. A discinct and ungirt minde is not fit for prayer;
and the more vigorous in the work. A discinct and ungirt mind is not fit for prayer;
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in ancient times at the first assemblings, and Church-meetings, the Deacons cryed, Let us pray, let us attend.
in ancient times At the First assemblings, and church-meetings, the Deacons cried, Let us pray, let us attend.
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There are many that pray, and doe not attend to prayer, many pray, as if they prayed not;
There Are many that pray, and do not attend to prayer, many pray, as if they prayed not;
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if therefore we would pray, indeeed, we must attend to it, we must stirre up all that is within us, to call upon the name of the Lord.
if Therefore we would pray, indeed, we must attend to it, we must stir up all that is within us, to call upon the name of the Lord.
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6. If you would get this holy importunitie, then you must store your hearts with fulnesse of matter, when thou goest to prayer;
6. If you would get this holy importunity, then you must store your hearts with fullness of matter, when thou goest to prayer;
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It is emptinesse of Spirit that causeth deadnesse of heart.
It is emptiness of Spirit that Causes deadness of heart.
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7. If you would get this holy importunitie, bemoane the deadnesse and dulnesse of thy heart.
7. If you would get this holy importunity, bemoan the deadness and dulness of thy heart.
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This was the course that holy David tooke, Psal. 38. 9. My desires oh Lord are before thee,
This was the course that holy David took, Psalm 38. 9. My Desires o Lord Are before thee,
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and my groaning is not hid from thee. and my groaning is not hid from thee.
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So it was the practise of the Church, Isa. 63. 17. O Lord why hast thou made us to erre from thy wayes,
So it was the practice of the Church, Isaiah 63. 17. Oh Lord why hast thou made us to err from thy ways,
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and hardened our hearts from thy feare. and hardened our hearts from thy Fear.
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So it was the way that Ephraim went in, Jer. 31. 18. I have heard Ephraim bemoaning himselfe.
So it was the Way that Ephraim went in, Jer. 31. 18. I have herd Ephraim bemoaning himself.
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Thou hast chastised mee and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke. — Thou hast chastised me and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke. —
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Ver. 19. Surely after that I was turned, I repented, and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: Ver. 19. Surely After that I was turned, I repented, and After that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh:
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I was ashamed, yea even confounded, because I did heare the reproach of my youth. God doth love to heare his people mourning over, and bewailing their wants and weaknesses,I was ashamed, yea even confounded, Because I did hear the reproach of my youth. God does love to hear his people mourning over, and bewailing their Wants and Weaknesses,
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and that is one necessary requisite in an acceptable prayer.
and that is one necessary requisite in an acceptable prayer.
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Bewaile therefore thy dulnesse, consider that prayer without this holy importunity, is like a messenger without legs,
Bewail Therefore thy dulness, Consider that prayer without this holy importunity, is like a Messenger without legs,
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as an arrow without feathers, an advocate without a tongue.
as an arrow without Feathers, an advocate without a tongue.
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St Jerome complained very much of his distractions and dulnesse in prayer, and chid himselfe thus:
Saint Jerome complained very much of his distractions and dulness in prayer, and Child himself thus:
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What doest thou thinke that Jonah prayed thus when he was in the whales belly,
What dost thou think that Jonah prayed thus when he was in the Whale's belly,
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or Daniel when he was among the Lions, or the thiefe, when he was upon the crosse? Bemoane your want of importunity,
or daniel when he was among the Lions, or the thief, when he was upon the cross? Bemoan your want of importunity,
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if you would get this importunitie. And so much shall suffice for the helps or meanes to get importunitie.
if you would get this importunity. And so much shall suffice for the helps or means to get importunity.
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And so I have dispatcht all those particulars propounded in the beginning, I now come to the application of the point.
And so I have dispatched all those particulars propounded in the beginning, I now come to the application of the point.
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I shall apply it by way of Caution, to prevent severall mistakes in the world about this holy importunity.
I shall apply it by Way of Caution, to prevent several mistakes in the world about this holy importunity.
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And there are two sorts of mistakes. There are some that thinke they have this importunitie when they have it not.
And there Are two sorts of mistakes. There Are Some that think they have this importunity when they have it not.
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And there are others that thinke they have not this importunitie, when indeed they have it.
And there Are Others that think they have not this importunity, when indeed they have it.
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Both these mistakes I must labour to rectifie. 1. There are some that thinke they have this importunitie, when they have it not.
Both these mistakes I must labour to rectify. 1. There Are Some that think they have this importunity, when they have it not.
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Every man by nature is proud of his own parts and abilities, and apt to thinke that he hath more grace then indeed he hath. Every man by nature is proud of his own parts and abilities, and apt to think that he hath more grace then indeed he hath.
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And here there are foure mistakes, or if you will, foure grounds of this great mistake.
And Here there Are foure mistakes, or if you will, foure grounds of this great mistake.
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Many conceit they have importunitie, when indeed they have it not. 1. Because they are fluent in their expressions in prayer.
Many conceit they have importunity, when indeed they have it not. 1. Because they Are fluent in their expressions in prayer.
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2. Because they have some stirring of the affections in prayer. 3. Because God gives them the mercy they aske.
2. Because they have Some stirring of the affections in prayer. 3. Because God gives them the mercy they ask.
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4. Because they pray by heart and not by book.
4. Because they pray by heart and not by book.
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Now all these are false grounds, and therefore I shall endeavour to disprove them in order.
Now all these Are false grounds, and Therefore I shall endeavour to disprove them in order.
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The first ground of this deceit is this. There are some that conceive they have this importunitie, because they have multitude of words,
The First ground of this deceit is this. There Are Some that conceive they have this importunity, Because they have multitude of words,
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and variety of expressions in prayer.
and variety of expressions in prayer.
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Now this is no just ground for a man to conclude, that he hath this holy importunitie, in foure cases.
Now this is no just ground for a man to conclude, that he hath this holy importunity, in foure cases.
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1. In case expressions come from the strength of naturall gifts, and parts, and not from saving grace.
1. In case expressions come from the strength of natural Gifts, and parts, and not from Saving grace.
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A man may have a strong memory, and volubilitie of tongue, and good naturall abilities, and yet all this while fall far short of this gracious importunitie.
A man may have a strong memory, and volubility of tongue, and good natural abilities, and yet all this while fallen Far short of this gracious importunity.
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2. In case thou art full in expression, but emptie in affection.
2. In case thou art full in expression, but empty in affection.
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There are many men whose words doe outslip their hearts, and their expressions exceed their affections.
There Are many men whose words do outslip their hearts, and their expressions exceed their affections.
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So did they, Isa. 29. 13. For as much as this people draw neare mee with their mouth,
So did they, Isaiah 29. 13. For as much as this people draw near me with their Mouth,
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and with their lips doe honour me; but have removed their heart far from mee. and with their lips do honour me; but have removed their heart Far from me.
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Some men are like boyling water, when it boiles fastest, and boiles out of the top,
some men Are like boiling water, when it boils fastest, and boils out of the top,
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then there is nothing at the bottome;
then there is nothing At the bottom;
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All their prayers are at the top, in their mouth, and not in their heart and affections.
All their Prayers Are At the top, in their Mouth, and not in their heart and affections.
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Their affections doe not carrie equipage with their words.
Their affections do not carry equipage with their words.
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3. In case thy importunate expressions be more used in company, then in secret, it is a signe thou haft not this holy importunitie,
3. In case thy importunate expressions be more used in company, then in secret, it is a Signen thou haft not this holy importunity,
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but it comes from popular applause. It is not so with the people of God.
but it comes from popular applause. It is not so with the people of God.
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Christ speaks to his people, Cant. 8. 13. Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice, cause mee to heare it;
christ speaks to his people, Cant 8. 13. Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the Sodales harken to thy voice, cause me to hear it;
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to shew, that they should not onely pray, and be importunate when the companions hearken to their voice,
to show, that they should not only pray, and be importunate when the Sodales harken to their voice,
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when they are in company, but even then when no eye sees them, when no eare heares them,
when they Are in company, but even then when no eye sees them, when no ear hears them,
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when none is present, but God alone; God expects that we should pray in secret, as well as in company.
when none is present, but God alone; God expects that we should pray in secret, as well as in company.
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4. In case thy fluencie of expressions doe make thee conceited of thy selfe, and of thy gifts,
4. In case thy fluency of expressions do make thee conceited of thy self, and of thy Gifts,
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and to sleight the gifts of other men, this is an argument thou hast not this holy importunitie;
and to sleight the Gifts of other men, this is an argument thou hast not this holy importunity;
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for that makes a man humble, and low in his own eyes.
for that makes a man humble, and low in his own eyes.
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When a man comes to despise other men, and exalt himselfe above his brethren, this is a token thy importunitie comes not from a right principle.
When a man comes to despise other men, and exalt himself above his brothers, this is a token thy importunity comes not from a right principle.
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And so I have disproved the first false ground, upon which many conceit they have this importunity.
And so I have disproved the First false ground, upon which many conceit they have this importunity.
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2. Another false ground upon which men conceive they have this importunitie, when they have not, is this; 2. another false ground upon which men conceive they have this importunity, when they have not, is this;
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Because they finde in themselves some stirrings in their affections in prayer to God. But this is no just ground for that opinion in these cases.
Because they find in themselves Some stirrings in their affections in prayer to God. But this is no just ground for that opinion in these cases.
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1. In case thine affections are more stirred up, for the removall of affliction upon thee, then corruption within thee.
1. In case thine affections Are more stirred up, for the removal of affliction upon thee, then corruption within thee.
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As it was with the Mariners in Jonah, they cried mightily unto God, but what was it for? not that they might be delivered from their sins and corruptions,
As it was with the Mariners in Jonah, they cried mightily unto God, but what was it for? not that they might be Delivered from their Sins and corruptions,
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but that God would bring them safe out of that tempest wherein they were. 2. In case thine affections be kindled by a false Principle, as by popular applause,
but that God would bring them safe out of that tempest wherein they were. 2. In case thine affections be kindled by a false Principle, as by popular applause,
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or vaine glory, and not by the Spirit of God. 3. In case thy affections are more drawn out after pardoning mercy, then subduing grace.
or vain glory, and not by the Spirit of God. 3. In case thy affections Are more drawn out After pardoning mercy, then subduing grace.
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A man whose conscience is awakened, may be so far rouzed with the feare of hell, that he may be very earnest to have sin pardoned, out of a meere principle of selfe-love.
A man whose conscience is awakened, may be so Far roused with the Fear of hell, that he may be very earnest to have since pardoned, out of a mere principle of Self-love.
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4. If these stirrings be fading;
4. If these stirrings be fading;
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There are many that have a flushing in their affections, that have no standing affections in their hearts.
There Are many that have a flushing in their affections, that have no standing affections in their hearts.
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They are like a man in a fever, that when the distemper is on him, he may be stronger by farre,
They Are like a man in a fever, that when the distemper is on him, he may be Stronger by Far,
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then he is in his ordinary course;
then he is in his ordinary course;
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now this is not the naturall strength of the man, but onely the violence of his distemper, and the decay of nature.
now this is not the natural strength of the man, but only the violence of his distemper, and the decay of nature.
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Just so the violence that some men have, doth not argue a strength of grace, but a decrease of grace rather.
Just so the violence that Some men have, does not argue a strength of grace, but a decrease of grace rather.
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And so much for the second ground of that mistake. A third ground upon which many mistake, is this.
And so much for the second ground of that mistake. A third ground upon which many mistake, is this.
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Because God gives them the mercy they aske:
Because God gives them the mercy they ask:
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Now they thinke God would not give them what they ask, if he did not hear and accept their prayers:
Now they think God would not give them what they ask, if he did not hear and accept their Prayers:
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But neither is this a good ground, and that for these reasons.
But neither is this a good ground, and that for these Reasons.
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1. God may give you mercy, not as a returne of prayer, but as a fruit of his generall providence, whereby he doth take care for all his creatures;
1. God may give you mercy, not as a return of prayer, but as a fruit of his general providence, whereby he does take care for all his creatures;
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God giveh meat even to the Ravens that crie unto him. The Lord gives to every thing their meat in due season.
God giveh meat even to the Ravens that cry unto him. The Lord gives to every thing their meat in due season.
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God heares the cries of the meanest of all his creatures in the time of need.
God hears the cries of the Meanest of all his creatures in the time of need.
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2. God may hear thee, and grant thy request in wrath, and not in mercy; So it was with the Israelites;
2. God may hear thee, and grant thy request in wrath, and not in mercy; So it was with the Israelites;
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they were weary of that government that God had set over them, and they were very importunate to have a King;
they were weary of that government that God had Set over them, and they were very importunate to have a King;
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Nothing would satisfie them but a King.
Nothing would satisfy them but a King.
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They refused to heare the voice of Samuel, and said, nay, but we will have a King.
They refused to hear the voice of Samuel, and said, nay, but we will have a King.
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Well, God heares their request, and grants it, and gives them a King.
Well, God hears their request, and grants it, and gives them a King.
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Might they thence conclude, surely their prayers were accepted of God, because God did give them what they desired? No, God tells us the quite contrary, Hosea 13. 11. I gave thee a King in mine anger.
Might they thence conclude, surely their Prayers were accepted of God, Because God did give them what they desired? No, God tells us the quite contrary, Hosea 13. 11. I gave thee a King in mine anger.
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So in the 78. Psal. The Israelites were very desirous of meat. God heard them;
So in the 78. Psalm The Israelites were very desirous of meat. God herd them;
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Verse 29. 30, 31. So they did eat and were filled, for he gave them their own desire. Verse 29. 30, 31. So they did eat and were filled, for he gave them their own desire.
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They were not estranged from their lust; but while the meat was in their mouthes, the wrath of God came upon them,
They were not estranged from their lust; but while the meat was in their mouths, the wrath of God Come upon them,
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and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel; and slew the Fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel;
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So that Gods giving of a man the mercie he wants, is no argument to a man, to conclude that God accepts his prayers.
So that God's giving of a man the mercy he Wants, is no argument to a man, to conclude that God accepts his Prayers.
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3. If God hath heard thee, it may be it is in temporall favours, but not in spirituall mercies.
3. If God hath herd thee, it may be it is in temporal favours, but not in spiritual Mercies.
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God gives thee a temporall mercie, but he denies thee spirituall mercies.
God gives thee a temporal mercy, but he Denies thee spiritual Mercies.
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It may be thou hast begged riches, and God hath granted thee this request, to make thee rich in the world;
It may be thou hast begged riches, and God hath granted thee this request, to make thee rich in the world;
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It may be thou hast desired honour, and thou art raised to places of honour; But remember thou doest beg Christ, thou dost beg grace and glory;
It may be thou hast desired honour, and thou art raised to places of honour; But Remember thou dost beg christ, thou dost beg grace and glory;
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if God doth not give thee these, thou shalt never see the face of God;
if God does not give thee these, thou shalt never see the face of God;
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and consider, what will all these doe thee good? They will but feed thee sat for the day of slaughter,
and Consider, what will all these do thee good? They will but feed thee sat for the day of slaughter,
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and make thee a sweet morsell for wormes and Devills.
and make thee a sweet morsel for worms and Devils.
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Now consider, what benefit this will be to thee, to have riches, pleasures, and worldly contentments,
Now Consider, what benefit this will be to thee, to have riches, pleasures, and worldly contentment's,
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and they prove a snare to thee.
and they prove a snare to thee.
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So then it is no just ground for a man to conclude, that he hath prayed aright, because God hath answered him. That is the third ground.
So then it is no just ground for a man to conclude, that he hath prayed aright, Because God hath answered him. That is the third ground.
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A fourth ground of mens presumption, of the goodnesse and acceptablenesse of their prayers is this;
A fourth ground of men's presumption, of the Goodness and acceptableness of their Prayers is this;
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they pray by heart, and not by booke, they use not set formes, they pray ex tempore. But this also is but a false ground, as appeares by these considerations.
they pray by heart, and not by book, they use not Set forms, they pray ex tempore. But this also is but a false ground, as appears by these considerations.
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1. It is possible, and usuall too for men to pray without booke, and yet without heart too.
1. It is possible, and usual too for men to pray without book, and yet without heart too.
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A man may pray a third way, he may pray, and yet neither pray with books,
A man may pray a third Way, he may pray, and yet neither prey with books,
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nor with heart, he may pray by the strength of naturall parts, as I told you even now.
nor with heart, he may pray by the strength of natural parts, as I told you even now.
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2. A man may pray without a forme, and yet make but a formall prayer. A formall prayer is not to use a forme of words; for that Jesus Christ did;
2. A man may pray without a Form, and yet make but a formal prayer. A formal prayer is not to use a Form of words; for that jesus christ did;
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he prayed three times, saying the same words. A man may possibly use a forme of words, and yet not be formall.
he prayed three times, saying the same words. A man may possibly use a Form of words, and yet not be formal.
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And on the other, a man may be formall, and yet not use a forme of words;
And on the other, a man may be formal, and yet not use a Form of words;
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that is, he may pray, and yet not have his heart and affections wrought upon in that prayer.
that is, he may pray, and yet not have his heart and affections wrought upon in that prayer.
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3. Prayer is not a worke of the memory, invention or expression, but a worke of the heart.
3. Prayer is not a work of the memory, invention or expression, but a work of the heart.
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Prayer doth not consist in varietie of phrases, or change of the method, and expression used in prayer,
Prayer does not consist in variety of phrases, or change of the method, and expression used in prayer,
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but a worke on the affections.
but a work on the affections.
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God doth not account that to be a prayer that doth not come from the heart,
God does not account that to be a prayer that does not come from the heart,
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and is not accompanied with the heart; And therefore you finde this expression concerning the Saints prayers formerly;
and is not accompanied with the heart; And Therefore you find this expression Concerning the Saints Prayers formerly;
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Hannah poured out her soule before the Lord; and so the Psalmist, he is said to poure out his heart;Hannah poured out her soul before the Lord; and so the Psalmist, he is said to pour out his heart;
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and the Israelites are said to poure out their hearts like water before the Lord. So that this proves to be a false bottome.
and the Israelites Are said to pour out their hearts like water before the Lord. So that this Proves to be a false bottom.
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And so much for the first use of Caution.
And so much for the First use of Caution.
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LUKE 11. 8. I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him,
LUKE 11. 8. I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him,
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because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
Because he is his friend, yet Because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needs.
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2. THis may be for caution to the godly, to prevent the mistakes of those, that have this importunitie, and thinke they have not; 2. THis may be for caution to the godly, to prevent the mistakes of those, that have this importunity, and think they have not;
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Yet here also they have some seeming reasons. I shall name them, and withall answer them. Their first reason is this.
Yet Here also they have Some seeming Reasons. I shall name them, and withal answer them. Their First reason is this.
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Others pray better then I, saith a godly man. Others performe duties with more inlargednesse; Now this reasoning is not good.
Others pray better then I, Says a godly man. Others perform duties with more inlargednesse; Now this reasoning is not good.
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For 1. It may be those that thou apprehendest to pray better then thou, are of longer standing,
For 1. It may be those that thou apprehendest to pray better then thou, Are of longer standing,
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and larger experience in the wayes of God then thou art.
and larger experience in the ways of God then thou art.
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God doth not expect any more from a man, but according to that measure of grace, that he gives the man,
God does not expect any more from a man, but according to that measure of grace, that he gives the man,
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and according to his growth and standing in grace.
and according to his growth and standing in grace.
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Paul was not at all discouraged, because Epinetus was the first fruits of Achaia unto Christ, Rom. 16. 5. nor at Andronicus and Junia, that were of note among the Apostles, and in Christ before him, verse 7. And if Paul was not discouraged, Paul was not At all discouraged, Because Epinetus was the First fruits of Achaia unto christ, Rom. 16. 5. nor At Andronicus and Junia, that were of note among the Apostles, and in christ before him, verse 7. And if Paul was not discouraged,
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why shouldest thou be discouraged to see other Christians outstrip thee, it may be they are of longer standing then thou.
why Shouldst thou be discouraged to see other Christians outstrip thee, it may be they Are of longer standing then thou.
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2. It may be thou doest judge and compare they selfe with others, at a great disadvantage.
2. It may be thou dost judge and compare they self with Others, At a great disadvantage.
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As first, it may be thou dost compare thy selfe, and thy praying in secret, with the praying of others in publick; Now this is very disadvantageous;
As First, it may be thou dost compare thy self, and thy praying in secret, with the praying of Others in public; Now this is very disadvantageous;
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for in publick men have not onely inward, but also outward incouragements, and so thorough the corruption that is in all our hearts, they are more drawne forth at that time then in secret.
for in public men have not only inward, but also outward encouragements, and so through the corruption that is in all our hearts, they Are more drawn forth At that time then in secret.
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2. It may be thou dost compare their expression with thine affection, it may be there is more in thy affections,
2. It may be thou dost compare their expression with thine affection, it may be there is more in thy affections,
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then in all the multitude of their expressions. Thou are not to compare thy affections with the multitude of other mens words.
then in all the multitude of their expressions. Thou Are not to compare thy affections with the multitude of other men's words.
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3. I• may be thou dost compare thy 〈 ◊ 〉 with others, when they are at the best and highest,
3. I• may be thou dost compare thy 〈 ◊ 〉 with Others, when they Are At the best and highest,
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and thou at the worst and lowest.
and thou At the worst and lowest.
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There is a great difference betwixt a man and himselfe, at severall times, now you judge unequally,
There is a great difference betwixt a man and himself, At several times, now you judge unequally,
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if you compare your selfe in that manner. 3. In some cases this may be no discouragement to thee;
if you compare your self in that manner. 3. In Some cases this may be no discouragement to thee;
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as 1. If thou art weaker in naturall gifts.
as 1. If thou art Weaker in natural Gifts.
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Though good affections flow from grace, yet good expressions proceed from the goodnesse of naturall abilities.
Though good affections flow from grace, yet good expressions proceed from the Goodness of natural abilities.
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2. In case thou art not of as long standing in religion.
2. In case thou art not of as long standing in Religion.
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3. It thou hast lesser time and opportunities for prayer, by reason of necessary cares and encumbring employments.
3. It thou hast lesser time and opportunities for prayer, by reason of necessary Cares and encumbering employments.
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When Jonah was entered into the ship there was a great storme, in so much that the ship was ready to sinke:
When Jonah was entered into the ship there was a great storm, in so much that the ship was ready to sink:
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now all the Mariners were at prayer, every man cryed to his God, but Jonah was fast asl••p,
now all the Mariners were At prayer, every man cried to his God, but Jonah was fast asl••p,
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now one would have thought, that Jonah had been a most stupid man;
now one would have Thought, that Jonah had been a most stupid man;
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but the reason was the greatnesse of his journey, a little before, which caused him to be so heavie to sleep.
but the reason was the greatness of his journey, a little before, which caused him to be so heavy to sleep.
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It may be a man that hath lesse grace then thou may pray better then thou,
It may be a man that hath less grace then thou may pray better then thou,
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because he is not troubled with these worldly incumbrances, that thou art necessarily ingaged in.
Because he is not troubled with these worldly encumbrances, that thou art necessarily engaged in.
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4. God doth not distribute gifts and graces to all alike, God hath not appointed that all men should grow in grace alike.
4. God does not distribute Gifts and graces to all alike, God hath not appointed that all men should grow in grace alike.
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To this purpose I may apply, Nehem. 11. 17. Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph was the principall to begin the thanksgiving in prayer,
To this purpose I may apply, Nehemiah 11. 17. Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer,
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and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammuz — the third.and Bakbukiah the second among his brothers, and Abda the son of Shammuz — the third.
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God doth not intend that all should be alike in grace, or gifts; God hath his first, second, and third;
God does not intend that all should be alike in grace, or Gifts; God hath his First, second, and third;
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one may fall short of another, and yet all have truth of grace, yea, all have some growth in grace.
one may fallen short of Another, and yet all have truth of grace, yea, all have Some growth in grace.
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Another may pray better, and yet thou pray well;
another may pray better, and yet thou pray well;
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Another may pray more affectionately, and yet thou pray as acceptably in the sight of God:
another may pray more affectionately, and yet thou pray as acceptably in the sighed of God:
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so much for Answer to the first reason.
so much for Answer to the First reason.
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2. Many a poore soule may say, I can remember since I could pray better, and more largely.
2. Many a poor soul may say, I can Remember since I could pray better, and more largely.
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Now if I could pray better formerly then now, I am now grown remisse, and want this holy importunity.
Now if I could pray better formerly then now, I am now grown remiss, and want this holy importunity.
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But this is no sound reason; for
But this is no found reason; for
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1. It may be thou hadst formerly more affection, but lesse judgement, lesse experience, lesse spiritualnesse in thy prayers.
1. It may be thou Hadst formerly more affection, but less judgement, less experience, less spiritualness in thy Prayers.
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It may be now thou art more sound in knowledge, thou makest a more inward progresse in holinesse;
It may be now thou art more found in knowledge, thou Makest a more inward progress in holiness;
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thou canst now make a more inward prayer to God, thou hast now more inward communion with God.
thou Canst now make a more inward prayer to God, thou hast now more inward communion with God.
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Now if this be so, thou hast no cause to be discouraged. God loves a judicious prayer, as well as a large and affectionate prayer;
Now if this be so, thou hast no cause to be discouraged. God loves a judicious prayer, as well as a large and affectionate prayer;
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you see what you want one way, you make up another way.
you see what you want one Way, you make up Another Way.
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A young carpenter gives more blowes, and makes more chips, but an old and experienced workman doth the most and the best worke.
A young carpenter gives more blows, and makes more chips, but an old and experienced workman does the most and the best work.
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A young Musitian can play more quickly and nimbly upon an instrument, but an old Musitian hath more skill.
A young Musician can play more quickly and nimbly upon an Instrument, but an old Musician hath more skill.
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2. It may be when thou hadst more affections in prayer, thou hadst more sin in prayer, more pride in thy gifts, more dependance upon thy duties, more sensoriousness of others,
2. It may be when thou Hadst more affections in prayer, thou Hadst more since in prayer, more pride in thy Gifts, more dependence upon thy duties, more sensoriousness of Others,
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and many other corruptions that did accompany thy prayers, and thy affectionatenesse in them.
and many other corruptions that did accompany thy Prayers, and thy affectionateness in them.
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Now though thou hast lesse affections, yet those other corruptions are in great part eaten out.
Now though thou hast less affections, yet those other corruptions Are in great part eaten out.
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3. It may be thou hast not now so many helps and opportunities to keep up thine heart, to stirre up thine affections in prayer, as thou hadst formerly.
3. It may be thou hast not now so many helps and opportunities to keep up thine heart, to stir up thine affections in prayer, as thou Hadst formerly.
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It may be thou didst formerly live under the teachings of an able godly minister. Now thou hast lost that opportunity.
It may be thou didst formerly live under the teachings of an able godly minister. Now thou hast lost that opportunity.
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And so there are severall other helps, that peradventure are now taken away from thee,
And so there Are several other helps, that Peradventure Are now taken away from thee,
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4. Though it is true thou art abated, and thou didst pray better formerly then now,
4. Though it is true thou art abated, and thou didst pray better formerly then now,
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yet ought not this to be matter of discouragement to thee. 1. If it doth not proceed from a voluntary carelessenesse.
yet ought not this to be matter of discouragement to thee. 1. If it does not proceed from a voluntary carelessness.
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2. If it be not accompanied with hardnesse and insensiblenesse. 3. If it be not continued in with lazinesse and contentednesse.
2. If it be not accompanied with hardness and insensibleness. 3. If it be not continued in with laziness and contentedness.
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And so much for answer to the second reason. 3. Another ground of doubting to the people of God is this.
And so much for answer to the second reason. 3. another ground of doubting to the people of God is this.
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They complaine they have not those inlarged expressions in prayer, which Gods people use to have. For answer consider these things.
They complain they have not those enlarged expressions in prayer, which God's people use to have. For answer Consider these things.
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1. This hath many times been the case of Gods own people, that they have wanted expressions, they could not finde a vent for their affections.
1. This hath many times been the case of God's own people, that they have wanted expressions, they could not find a vent for their affections.
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Thus it was with Hannah, she spake in her heart, but she was not able to expresse her selfe.
Thus it was with Hannah, she spoke in her heart, but she was not able to express her self.
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So it was with holy David, Psal. 77. 4. I am so troubled that I cannot speak, and yet in the first verse of that Psalme, he tells us he cried unto the Lord with his voice.
So it was with holy David, Psalm 77. 4. I am so troubled that I cannot speak, and yet in the First verse of that Psalm, he tells us he cried unto the Lord with his voice.
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Here was an heart full of prayer, though he wanted utterance. 2. It is better to have affections without expressions, then expressions without affections.
Here was an heart full of prayer, though he wanted utterance. 2. It is better to have affections without expressions, then expressions without affections.
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God lookes more to the desires of the heart then the words of the mouth. It may be what thou wantest of expression, is made up in affection.
God looks more to the Desires of the heart then the words of the Mouth. It may be what thou Wantest of expression, is made up in affection.
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3. It may be what is wanting in words, is made up in life; as thou art defective in expression, so thou makest a recompence in conversation;
3. It may be what is wanting in words, is made up in life; as thou art defective in expression, so thou Makest a recompense in Conversation;
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and that is the best expression that can be. It is much better to live a prayer then to expresse a prayer.
and that is the best expression that can be. It is much better to live a prayer then to express a prayer.
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It is good to pray for grace, but it is better to live a life of grace.
It is good to pray for grace, but it is better to live a life of grace.
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It is good to pray against sin, but it is better to live against sin. And so much for answer to the third doubt.
It is good to pray against since, but it is better to live against since. And so much for answer to the third doubt.
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A fourth ground of doubting is this: Many a disconsolate Christian is apt to say, I am troubled with wandring thoughts;
A fourth ground of doubting is this: Many a disconsolate Christian is apt to say, I am troubled with wandering thoughts;
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with deadnesse and dulnesse of heart in prayer.
with deadness and dulness of heart in prayer.
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I confess thy case is sad, and to be lamented for, and it is just matter of humiliation:
I confess thy case is sad, and to be lamented for, and it is just matter of humiliation:
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Yet even here is matter of comfort.
Yet even Here is matter of Comfort.
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1. If thou dost what thou canst, to free thy self from wandrings before thou comest to pray.
1. If thou dost what thou Canst, to free thy self from wanderings before thou Comest to pray.
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2. If thou dost what thou canst to resist these wandrings when you are come before God in prayer.
2. If thou dost what thou Canst to resist these wanderings when you Are come before God in prayer.
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3. If you be sensible of these wandrings afterward.
3. If you be sensible of these wanderings afterwards.
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If you can say, you do these three things, your wandrings shall never be laid to your charge.
If you can say, you do these three things, your wanderings shall never be laid to your charge.
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And thus I have done with both these Uses of Caution.
And thus I have done with both these Uses of Caution.
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And so I have done with the principal Doctrine, which was this, That on holy importunity, and earnestness of spirit, is a condition required in the prayers of Gods people, if they expect returns thereunto.
And so I have done with the principal Doctrine, which was this, That on holy importunity, and earnestness of Spirit, is a condition required in the Prayers of God's people, if they expect returns thereunto.
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There is another considerable Doctrine yet behinde, taken from the amplification of the concession: He asked but three loaves;
There is Another considerable Doctrine yet behind, taken from the amplification of the concession: He asked but three loaves;
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but because of his importunity, he gave him as many as he needed. The observation thence is this;but Because of his importunity, he gave him as many as he needed. The observation thence is this;
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That when the heart is importunate in begging mercy, God usually gives us more then we pray for. That when the heart is importunate in begging mercy, God usually gives us more then we pray for.
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In the handling of this Doctrine, I shall 1. prove it by Scripture-instances. 2. I shall lay down the reasons of it. 3. I shall answer some objections, and cases of conscience;
In the handling of this Doctrine, I shall 1. prove it by Scriptural instances. 2. I shall lay down the Reasons of it. 3. I shall answer Some objections, and cases of conscience;
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and so I shall come to application. 1. I shall prove it by Scripture instances.
and so I shall come to application. 1. I shall prove it by Scripture instances.
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1. You have the instance of Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. She beg'd a son with much importunity, being a woman of a sorrowful spirit for want of a son;
1. You have the instance of Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. She begged a son with much importunity, being a woman of a sorrowful Spirit for want of a son;
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Well, God returns her an answer. Chemnitius observes, that Hanna asked a son, and God gave her a Prophet.
Well, God returns her an answer. Chemnitz observes, that Hannah asked a son, and God gave her a Prophet.
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She begged a son, God gave her a gracious son; a son greatly beloved of God.
She begged a son, God gave her a gracious son; a son greatly Beloved of God.
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She asked a single mercy, and God gave her a double blessing.
She asked a single mercy, and God gave her a double blessing.
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Another instance you have in Abraham, Gen. 17. Abraham prayed, O that Ishmael might live in thy sight.
another instance you have in Abraham, Gen. 17. Abraham prayed, Oh that Ishmael might live in thy sighed.
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Well, what answer doth God return? That you have vers. 19. Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed,
Well, what answer does God return? That you have vers. 19. Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed,
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and thou shalt call his name Isaac, and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant,
and thou shalt call his name Isaac, and I will establish my Covenant with him for an everlasting Covenant,
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and with his seed after him. It was Abrahams desire that Ishmael might live. Now God, not onely grants that, but hee grants him a better mercy.and with his seed After him. It was Abrahams desire that Ishmael might live. Now God, not only grants that, but he grants him a better mercy.
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Another instance you have in the Canaanitish woman, Matth. 15. who did importunately beg of Christ, the life and health of her daughter.
another instance you have in the Canaanitish woman, Matthew 15. who did importunately beg of christ, the life and health of her daughter.
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Christ answered her thus, Be it unto thee even as thou wilt.
christ answered her thus, Be it unto thee even as thou wilt.
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Now if you ask what is the reason, why God deals thus with his people? I answer.
Now if you ask what is the reason, why God deals thus with his people? I answer.
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1. This proceeds from the largenesse and greatnesse of Gods power, and the riches and freenesse of his grace towards us;
1. This proceeds from the largeness and greatness of God's power, and the riches and freeness of his grace towards us;
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Ephes. 3. 20. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we are able to ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
Ephesians 3. 20. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we Are able to ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
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A man may ask of another man, and it may be receive; but then hee must not aske again:
A man may ask of Another man, and it may be receive; but then he must not ask again:
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but herein appears the power and ability, the goodness and bounty of God;
but herein appears the power and ability, the Goodness and bounty of God;
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if we ask of him once or twice, he is a God that is able to give, not according to our asking onely, but above what we ask;
if we ask of him once or twice, he is a God that is able to give, not according to our asking only, but above what we ask;
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and not onely above what we can ask, but above what we can ask or think.
and not only above what we can ask, but above what we can ask or think.
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The words are so full, that they cannot well be expressed, God doth more then excessively. God hath not onely a fulnesse of abundance, but of redundancy;
The words Are so full, that they cannot well be expressed, God does more then excessively. God hath not only a fullness of abundance, but of redundancy;
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not onely of plenty, but bounty; he is better then our prayers. 2. God will do this, to relieve his people, and to supply their spiritual wants.
not only of plenty, but bounty; he is better then our Prayers. 2. God will do this, to relieve his people, and to supply their spiritual Wants.
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Among the wants of Gods people, this is one, that we do not know what we need,
Among the Wants of God's people, this is one, that we do not know what we need,
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nor what we should pray for as we ought, Rom. 8. 26. Therefore God supplies our wants, not onely in what we ask, nor what we should pray for as we ought, Rom. 8. 26. Therefore God supplies our Wants, not only in what we ask,
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but in what we want, though we do not ask it, nor pray for it. So much for the Reasons;
but in what we want, though we do not ask it, nor pray for it. So much for the Reasons;
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I come now to answer some objections.
I come now to answer Some objections.
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But some may say, What priviledge hath a godly man more then a wicked man, to have more to be given him then he doth ask, seeing we read of wicked men that they do prosper in the world,
But Some may say, What privilege hath a godly man more then a wicked man, to have more to be given him then he does ask, seeing we read of wicked men that they do prosper in the world,
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and have more then heart can wish? Psal. 73. I answer. 1. It is true in temporal mercies: and have more then heart can wish? Psalm 73. I answer. 1. It is true in temporal Mercies:
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God may give wicked men more then the godly, and more then their heart can wish;
God may give wicked men more then the godly, and more then their heart can wish;
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but God doth not give them spiritual mercies:
but God does not give them spiritual Mercies:
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As we may see in Balaam: God gave Balaam honours and riches, but Balaam cried our, O that I might dye the death of the righteous, This God did not grant him.
As we may see in balaam: God gave balaam honours and riches, but balaam cried our, Oh that I might die the death of the righteous, This God did not grant him.
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So, many wicked men do say in a general way, Lord pardon my sins; God doth not hear them.
So, many wicked men do say in a general Way, Lord pardon my Sins; God does not hear them.
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It may be a child of God, may ask of God temporal mercies, and God will give him spiritual mercies;
It may be a child of God, may ask of God temporal Mercies, and God will give him spiritual Mercies;
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this is more then he did ask, and that much better then he gives to wicked men.
this is more then he did ask, and that much better then he gives to wicked men.
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2. Though God doth give unto wicked men more then their hearts can wish, yet God doth not give it as any return of prayer,
2. Though God does give unto wicked men more then their hearts can wish, yet God does not give it as any return of prayer,
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but onely as fruits of general and common providence, as they are his creatures, whom he will preserve.
but only as fruits of general and Common providence, as they Are his creatures, whom he will preserve.
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3. God may give wicked men more then their hearts can wish, and this is not in mercy, but in wrath.
3. God may give wicked men more then their hearts can wish, and this is not in mercy, but in wrath.
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They may receive mercies, but not as mercies, not in mercy. And there are four demonstrations when God hears a man in wrath.
They may receive Mercies, but not as Mercies, not in mercy. And there Are four demonstrations when God hears a man in wrath.
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1. When he asks any thing of God that is sinful in its own nature;
1. When he asks any thing of God that is sinful in its own nature;
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as the denial of it is an act of mercy, so the grant of it is a fruit of Gods anger.
as the denial of it is an act of mercy, so the grant of it is a fruit of God's anger.
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God doth many times give those things in his anger, which he denies when he is well pleased.
God does many times give those things in his anger, which he Denies when he is well pleased.
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God will not hear his own people according to their wills, but according to his own will.
God will not hear his own people according to their wills, but according to his own will.
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It is in this case, as it is with a father, when his child, for want of knowledg, asks a knife of him, by which he may cut his fingers;
It is in this case, as it is with a father, when his child, for want of knowledge, asks a knife of him, by which he may Cut his fingers;
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the father will not give him the knife, except it be in wrath.
the father will not give him the knife, except it be in wrath.
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So a man may ask mercies at the hand of God, and it may be God will give them in wrath to cut themselves with them.
So a man may ask Mercies At the hand of God, and it may be God will give them in wrath to Cut themselves with them.
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2. If you ask those things of God, which though they are not sinful in their own nature;
2. If you ask those things of God, which though they Are not sinful in their own nature;
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yet if thy asking of these lawful things be to an unlawful end, God will deny these in mercy;
yet if thy asking of these lawful things be to an unlawful end, God will deny these in mercy;
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and when he gives them it is in wrath.
and when he gives them it is in wrath.
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As if thou desirest temporal mercies to abuse them to drunkenesse, or to live in any other sin and wickednesse;
As if thou Desirest temporal Mercies to abuse them to Drunkenness, or to live in any other since and wickedness;
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if God give thee those mercies, tis as a testimony of his wrath to thee.
if God give thee those Mercies, this as a testimony of his wrath to thee.
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So it was in the 78. Psalm v. 18. They tempted God in their hearts, and asked meat for their lust.
So it was in the 78. Psalm v. 18. They tempted God in their hearts, and asked meat for their lust.
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There was the end of their desires. They desired a lawful thing for unlawful ends; But what followed? The wrath of God:
There was the end of their Desires. They desired a lawful thing for unlawful ends; But what followed? The wrath of God:
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For while the meat was in their mouthes, the wrath of God came upon them, vers. 30, 31. 3. If you ask any thing of God, and he gives it in wrath, you may know by this; For while the meat was in their mouths, the wrath of God Come upon them, vers. 30, 31. 3. If you ask any thing of God, and he gives it in wrath, you may know by this;
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if it be an occasion of sin to thee, it is given thee in wrath.
if it be an occasion of since to thee, it is given thee in wrath.
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So it was with the Israelites, even now mentioned, the meat that God gave them proved an occasion of sin, vers. 32. — they sinned still, and believed not his wondrous works.
So it was with the Israelites, even now mentioned, the meat that God gave them proved an occasion of since, vers. 32. — they sinned still, and believed not his wondrous works.
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When the mercies you enjoy becomes fuel to your lusts, those mercies are accompanied with the curse and wrath of God;
When the Mercies you enjoy becomes fuel to your Lustiest, those Mercies Are accompanied with the curse and wrath of God;
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and this using of mercies will turn to the aggravation of wrath.
and this using of Mercies will turn to the aggravation of wrath.
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4. Mercies are given thee in wrath, when the enjoyment of them hinders thee from the receit of greater mercies from God.
4. mercies Are given thee in wrath, when the enjoyment of them hinders thee from the receipt of greater Mercies from God.
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Thus it was with the Devils, Matth. 8. 31, 32. They besought Christ that they might go into the Herd of Swine:
Thus it was with the Devils, Matthew 8. 31, 32. They besought christ that they might go into the Heard of Swine:
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Christ granted them that, he let them enter into swine, that they might not enter into men.
christ granted them that, he let them enter into Swine, that they might not enter into men.
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When the giving of temporal mercies, hinders thee from the receit of spiritual mercies, they are given in wrath.
When the giving of temporal Mercies, hinders thee from the receipt of spiritual Mercies, they Are given in wrath.
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There are many men to whom God gives temporal mercies, they have riches in abundance, pleasure at will, every thing they can desire;
There Are many men to whom God gives temporal Mercies, they have riches in abundance, pleasure At will, every thing they can desire;
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but these mercies take off their thoughts and affections from better things; by getting these they loose Christ, and grace, immortality, and eternal happinesse.
but these Mercies take off their thoughts and affections from better things; by getting these they lose christ, and grace, immortality, and Eternal happiness.
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Now in these cases, though God doth give mercies, yet they are given in wrath;
Now in these cases, though God does give Mercies, yet they Are given in wrath;
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and so notwithstanding this objection, the priviledg of Gods people, is much greater then the priviledg of wicked men.
and so notwithstanding this objection, the privilege of God's people, is much greater then the privilege of wicked men.
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But it may be further objected and enquired;
But it may be further objected and inquired;
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If this be so, that mercies are given to wicked men in wrath, and by a common providence, How may I know when mercies come to me as returns of prayers?
If this be so, that Mercies Are given to wicked men in wrath, and by a Common providence, How may I know when Mercies come to me as returns of Prayers?
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Now I shall answer that in these particulars.
Now I shall answer that in these particulars.
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1. Mercies are returns of prayer, when the receiving of mercy is a means to quicken the heart to beg for other mercies at the hands of God:
1. mercies Are returns of prayer, when the receiving of mercy is a means to quicken the heart to beg for other Mercies At the hands of God:
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when the mercy shall make thee more to love prayer, more to use prayer.
when the mercy shall make thee more to love prayer, more to use prayer.
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This you finde proved by Davids experience, Psal. 116. 2. Because he hath heard my voice, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
This you find proved by Davids experience, Psalm 116. 2. Because he hath herd my voice, Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
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You see here, because God had heard Davids prayer, and given him the mercy he begged, he makes an argument,
You see Here, Because God had herd Davids prayer, and given him the mercy he begged, he makes an argument,
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and an engagement to himself to pray as long as hee lived. So that to continue prayer, is a means to get more mercy;
and an engagement to himself to pray as long as he lived. So that to continue prayer, is a means to get more mercy;
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and the leaving off of prayer when you have a mercy, is a means to loose that which you have obtained at the hands of God.
and the leaving off of prayer when you have a mercy, is a means to lose that which you have obtained At the hands of God.
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But as for the wicked it is not so with them.
But as for the wicked it is not so with them.
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Mercies received onely from a common, or general providence, have no such efficacy, as you may see, Job 21. 7, 8, &c. there Job tells you, — the wicked live, become old,
mercies received only from a Common, or general providence, have no such efficacy, as you may see, Job 21. 7, 8, etc. there Job tells you, — the wicked live, become old,
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yea, mighty in power: Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their off-spring before their eyes.
yea, mighty in power: Their seed is established in their sighed with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
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Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. Their bull gendereth, and faileth not, their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf. Their houses Are safe from Fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. Their bull gendereth, and Faileth not, their cow calveth, and Cast not her calf.
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And so he goes on, describing that happy condition that wicked men were in, and how God followed them with mercy after mercy.
And so he Goes on, describing that happy condition that wicked men were in, and how God followed them with mercy After mercy.
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Well, what was the effect of this? Did this engage them to call upon God? Did this make them in love with prayer? No, it had a quite contrary effect, vers. 14. Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us;
Well, what was the Effect of this? Did this engage them to call upon God? Did this make them in love with prayer? No, it had a quite contrary Effect, vers. 14. Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us;
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for we desire not the knowledg of thy waies. for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
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And vers. 15. What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have if we pray unto him?
And vers. 15. What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have if we pray unto him?
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2. Mercies that are given as returns of prayer, do not onely make a man consider that they are from God,
2. mercies that Are given as returns of prayer, do not only make a man Consider that they Are from God,
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but drawes the heart to God, and put a man upon imploying them in the service,
but draws the heart to God, and put a man upon employing them in the service,
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and to the honour of God.
and to the honour of God.
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This we finde to be the temper of Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. 27, 28. Hanuah had prayed for a child, God gave her a son.
This we find to be the temper of Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. 27, 28. Hanuah had prayed for a child, God gave her a son.
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Now what doth she with this mercy? Observe, For this child I prayed, and the Lord hath granted my petition, — Therefore have I lent him to the Lord; as long as hee liveth.
Now what does she with this mercy? Observe, For this child I prayed, and the Lord hath granted my petition, — Therefore have I lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives.
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Seeing God hath heard my prayer and granted my request, therefore will I give this mercy to God, to be imployed in this service.
Seeing God hath herd my prayer and granted my request, Therefore will I give this mercy to God, to be employed in this service.
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So 1 Joh. 3. 22. And whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandements,
So 1 John 3. 22. And whatsoever we ask we receive of him, Because we keep his Commandments,
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and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. and do those things that Are pleasing in his sighed.
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You see it is made an evidence, that what we receive is received as an answer to our askings;
You see it is made an evidence, that what we receive is received as an answer to our askings;
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because we make those mercies helps to obedience to keep Gods commandements.
Because we make those Mercies helps to Obedience to keep God's Commandments.
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But now mercies that come from a common providence, do not draw out the heart towards God;
But now Mercies that come from a Common providence, do not draw out the heart towards God;
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they rather draw them out towards sin;
they rather draw them out towards since;
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as it was in the forementioned Israelites, Psalm 78. though God did give them their hearts desire,
as it was in the forementioned Israelites, Psalm 78. though God did give them their hearts desire,
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yet were they not estranged from their lust.
yet were they not estranged from their lust.
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3. Mercies come from God as returns of prayer, when they make you more to rejoyce in the God that hears your prayers,
3. mercies come from God as returns of prayer, when they make you more to rejoice in the God that hears your Prayers,
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and gives you the mercy, then in the mercy you receive from God.
and gives you the mercy, then in the mercy you receive from God.
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Thus you finde it was in Hannah, she asked a son, and God gave her a son,
Thus you find it was in Hannah, she asked a son, and God gave her a son,
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yet she saith, 1 Sam. 2. 1. My heart rejoyceth in the Lord.
yet she Says, 1 Sam. 2. 1. My heart Rejoiceth in the Lord.
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God gave her a son, she rejoyced in that mercy, but she rejoyced more in the God that gave it.
God gave her a son, she rejoiced in that mercy, but she rejoiced more in the God that gave it.
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So it was with David, Psal. 85. 6. Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoyce in thee? We will not rejoyce chiefly in the mercy, but in thee.
So it was with David, Psalm 85. 6. Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee? We will not rejoice chiefly in the mercy, but in thee.
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But on the contrary, those that receive mercies out of the basket of common providence, they rejoyce more in the mercy then in the God of mercy;
But on the contrary, those that receive Mercies out of the basket of Common providence, they rejoice more in the mercy then in the God of mercy;
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they rejoyce in their wealth and glory, in the multitude of their riches; but as for God they bid him depart from them; they cannot rejoyce in God.
they rejoice in their wealth and glory, in the multitude of their riches; but as for God they bid him depart from them; they cannot rejoice in God.
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LUKE 11. 8. Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend:
LUKE 11. 8. Though he will not rise and give him, Because he is his friend:
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yet because of his importunity, he will, &c.yet Because of his importunity, he will, etc.
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4. MErcies that are the fruits of prayer, are known by this, He that hath them, ascribes them not to his own industry, 4. mercies that Are the fruits of prayer, Are known by this, He that hath them, ascribes them not to his own industry,
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but to the grace and mercy of God.
but to the grace and mercy of God.
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Thus it was with Sampson, Judg. 15. when hee was ready to dye for thirst, he prayed unto the Lord,
Thus it was with Sampson, Judges 15. when he was ready to die for thirst, he prayed unto the Lord,
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and God clave an hollow place in the jaw-bone, and gave him water. Now Sampson calls the name of the place Enhakkore, the well of him that prayed:
and God clave an hollow place in the jawbone, and gave him water. Now Sampson calls the name of the place Enhakkore, the well of him that prayed:
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he ascribes it to the return of his prayers; to that assistance that God gave him to pray.
he ascribes it to the return of his Prayers; to that assistance that God gave him to pray.
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So Hannah ascribed her mercy to God, not to her self.
So Hannah ascribed her mercy to God, not to her self.
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But now a wicked man that receives mercies from Gods general providence, his language is, This I have laboured for;
But now a wicked man that receives Mercies from God's general providence, his language is, This I have laboured for;
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this I have ventured my life for; this my friends left me; this I got by my forecast, providence, & industry:
this I have ventured my life for; this my Friends left me; this I god by my forecast, providence, & industry:
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thus they sacrifice to their own nets; but seldom say, This is the return of prayers, this is the gift of God.
thus they sacrifice to their own nets; but seldom say, This is the return of Prayers, this is the gift of God.
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5. That mercy that is given as a return of prayer, is enjoyed with more inward quiet,
5. That mercy that is given as a return of prayer, is enjoyed with more inward quiet,
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and contentment of minde, then when it is given in by general providence.
and contentment of mind, then when it is given in by general providence.
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When Eli told Hannah that she should have a son, and that her prayer was heard, she had so much inward joy and contentment of minde, that is said, Hannah went away rejoycing; and her countenance was no more sad:
When Eli told Hannah that she should have a son, and that her prayer was herd, she had so much inward joy and contentment of mind, that is said, Hannah went away rejoicing; and her countenance was no more sad:
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The consideration of that made her very much to rejoyce.
The consideration of that made her very much to rejoice.
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The reason is, because mercies that are given in as returns of prayer, they are given in with a blessing,
The reason is, Because Mercies that Are given in as returns of prayer, they Are given in with a blessing,
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and inward quiteness and contentment of minde.
and inward quiteness and contentment of mind.
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The mercies that God gives his own people, he gives them with joy and comfort, Prov 10. 22. The blessing of the Lord maketh rich,
The Mercies that God gives his own people, he gives them with joy and Comfort, Curae 10. 22. The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
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and he addeth no sorrow to it. and he adds no sorrow to it.
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You read, 1 Chron. 4. 10. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, O that thou wouldest bless me indeed,
You read, 1 Chronicles 4. 10. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou Wouldst bless me indeed,
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and enlarge my coasts, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil that it may not grieve me.
and enlarge my coasts, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou Wouldst keep me from evil that it may not grieve me.
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Jabez knew that it was the manner of God, when he gave blessings as returns of prayer, not to add grief to it.Jabez knew that it was the manner of God, when he gave blessings as returns of prayer, not to add grief to it.
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Isaac he prayed for his wife, and God gave her to him to be a great comfort to him.Isaac he prayed for his wife, and God gave her to him to be a great Comfort to him.
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It may be wicked men have wives and no content with them, but sorrow added to them,
It may be wicked men have wives and no content with them, but sorrow added to them,
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because they did not pray for them as Isaac did; they have children, but sorrow with them;
Because they did not pray for them as Isaac did; they have children, but sorrow with them;
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and abundance of riches, and sorrow added to that; and all because they have not the mercies as returns of prayer.
and abundance of riches, and sorrow added to that; and all Because they have not the Mercies as returns of prayer.
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The mercies that are given in a way of general providence, usually are accompanied with vexatiousnesse and discontent, snares and sorrowes mingled with the mercies.
The Mercies that Are given in a Way of general providence, usually Are accompanied with vexatiousnesse and discontent, snares and sorrows mingled with the Mercies.
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So it was, Psal. 106. 15. He gave them their requests, but he sent leanness into their souls.
So it was, Psalm 106. 15. He gave them their requests, but he sent leanness into their Souls.
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God gives wicked men indeed their requests;
God gives wicked men indeed their requests;
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but how is it, with a blessing and with content? No, no such matter, they have a curse with it.
but how is it, with a blessing and with content? No, no such matter, they have a curse with it.
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You know Saul gave Michal to David to be a snare to him, a crosse and discontentment.
You know Saul gave Michal to David to be a snare to him, a cross and discontentment.
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So doth God many times, in just judgement, give his blessings to wicked men, to be snares,
So does God many times, in just judgement, give his blessings to wicked men, to be snares,
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and curses and crosses to them.
and curses and Crosses to them.
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6. Mercies that come as returns of prayer, may be known by this, If they are given in the time,
6. mercies that come as returns of prayer, may be known by this, If they Are given in the time,
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when God doth draw out thine heart to seek him in holy duties.
when God does draw out thine heart to seek him in holy duties.
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An instance of this you have, Act. 12. While the Church was met to pray for Peters enlargement, the prison-doors were opened;
an instance of this you have, Act. 12. While the Church was met to pray for Peter's enlargement, the prison-doors were opened;
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and he came and knocked at the door of the house, where they were assembled.
and he Come and knocked At the door of the house, where they were assembled.
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This was an evident signe, that God gave in Peter to them as a return of prayer.
This was an evident Signen, that God gave in Peter to them as a return of prayer.
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So Acts 4. 31. When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together;
So Acts 4. 31. When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together;
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and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, — You read, Joh. 4. 52, 53. That the Noble man enquired diligently, concerning the time wherein the child began to recover; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, — You read, John 4. 52, 53. That the Noble man inquired diligently, Concerning the time wherein the child began to recover;
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and when he understood that, he knew it was a return of his prayer, and a fruit of Christs love.
and when he understood that, he knew it was a return of his prayer, and a fruit of Christ love.
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God tells his people, Isa. 65. 24. Before they call I will answer, and while they are yet speaking I will hear.
God tells his people, Isaiah 65. 24. Before they call I will answer, and while they Are yet speaking I will hear.
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Thus we read in the Book of Martyrs, That the people of God did make it a signe of Gods answering our prayers,
Thus we read in the Book of Martyrs, That the people of God did make it a Signen of God's answering our Prayers,
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when God was pleased to give in mercies to them, at the time wherein they prayed.
when God was pleased to give in Mercies to them, At the time wherein they prayed.
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Thus we read of Luther; That there was a young man that had made a Covenant,
Thus we read of Luther; That there was a young man that had made a Covenant,
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and sealed a Bond with his own blood, to give himself, soul and body to the Devil;
and sealed a Bound with his own blood, to give himself, soul and body to the devil;
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onely to live in pleasure, and to do and have whatsoever he did desire.
only to live in pleasure, and to do and have whatsoever he did desire.
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And when the time of the Bond was almost out, he being much troubled in his minde, came to Luther and told him what he had done,
And when the time of the Bound was almost out, he being much troubled in his mind, Come to Luther and told him what he had done,
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and what was like to befal him upon it.
and what was like to befall him upon it.
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Whereupon, Luther called the Church together, and kept a solemn Fast in the behalf of the young man:
Whereupon, Luther called the Church together, and kept a solemn Fast in the behalf of the young man:
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And whilest that Luther was in prayer, being earnest with God, there was a great noise heard amongst them,
And whilst that Luther was in prayer, being earnest with God, there was a great noise herd among them,
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and the Bond was cast into the lap of Luther, in the midst of the Congregation.
and the Bound was cast into the lap of Luther, in the midst of the Congregation.
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And so for time to come, the young man did lead an holy and godly life.
And so for time to come, the young man did led an holy and godly life.
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7. And lastly, Mercies are given as answers of prayers, in case you make care and conscience, to perform to God those vowes which you made to God before you did enjoy the mercy.
7. And lastly, mercies Are given as answers of Prayers, in case you make care and conscience, to perform to God those vows which you made to God before you did enjoy the mercy.
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But when we promise God largely before we have the mercy, and when we have them, do not perform our vowes, it is an argument we have the mercies by general and common providence:
But when we promise God largely before we have the mercy, and when we have them, do not perform our vows, it is an argument we have the Mercies by general and Common providence:
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Job 22. 27, 28. Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee;
Job 22. 27, 28. Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee;
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and thou shalt pay thy vowes: thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee;
and thou shalt pay thy vows: thou shalt also Decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee;
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and the light shall shine upon thy wayes. and the Light shall shine upon thy ways.
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When thou begest a mercy, and saiest, Lord give me such a mercy, and I will do thus and thus;
When thou beggest a mercy, and Sayest, Lord give me such a mercy, and I will do thus and thus;
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I will walk so and so before thee, I will improve them to thy glory.
I will walk so and so before thee, I will improve them to thy glory.
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Now when thou shalt thus ask for mercy, and make vowes to God, he will hear;
Now when thou shalt thus ask for mercy, and make vows to God, he will hear;
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but then thou must be sure to perform thy vowes.
but then thou must be sure to perform thy vows.
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This frame of heart we finde to be in David, Psal. 66. 13, 14. I will go into thine house with burnt offerings, I will pay thee my vowes which my lips have uttered,
This frame of heart we find to be in David, Psalm 66. 13, 14. I will go into thine house with burned offerings, I will pay thee my vows which my lips have uttered,
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and my mouth hath spoken when I was in trouble. and my Mouth hath spoken when I was in trouble.
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You see David was in trouble, and he prayed to God, and made some promises and vowes, in case God would deliver him.
You see David was in trouble, and he prayed to God, and made Some promises and vows, in case God would deliver him.
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Now God did deliver him out of trouble, and hee did make good his vowes. Now here was a return of prayer.
Now God did deliver him out of trouble, and he did make good his vows. Now Here was a return of prayer.
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David you see did not grow secure and carelesse, but he made conscience to pay what he had promised to God.David you see did not grow secure and careless, but he made conscience to pay what he had promised to God.
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And so you see how you may discover, whether the mercies you receive from God be returns of prayer,
And so you see how you may discover, whither the Mercies you receive from God be returns of prayer,
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or onely fruits of common and general providence. And so much for Answer to that Question.
or only fruits of Common and general providence. And so much for Answer to that Question.
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Another Objection, or case of conscience is this;
another Objection, or case of conscience is this;
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How can this be true, that God gives his people more then they need, seeing it is the complaint of Gods people many times, that they have been a long time begging mercy, How can this be true, that God gives his people more then they need, seeing it is the complaint of God's people many times, that they have been a long time begging mercy,
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and God doth not give them so much as they desire.
and God does not give them so much as they desire.
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Many say, I pray for pardon of sin, and I cannot get it pardoned, and the pardon sealed:
Many say, I pray for pardon of since, and I cannot get it pardoned, and the pardon sealed:
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I pray daily for power against my corruptions, and yet I cannot get my lusts subdued? What then shall I think of my prayers, may some poor soul say? I pray daily for power against my corruptions, and yet I cannot get my Lustiest subdued? What then shall I think of my Prayers, may Some poor soul say?
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Now to this I shall lay down several things, by way of answer.
Now to this I shall lay down several things, by Way of answer.
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1. It must be considered, that God many times gets glory by the denials of his people;
1. It must be considered, that God many times gets glory by the denials of his people;
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yea, he gets more glory by denying, then by the granting of a mercy. And if the denying of a mercy to thee, be the way to advice. Gods glory;
yea, he gets more glory by denying, then by the granting of a mercy. And if the denying of a mercy to thee, be the Way to Advice. God's glory;
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it is better that God should have his glory, and thou be without the mercy, then that thou shouldst have the mercy, and God want his glory.
it is better that God should have his glory, and thou be without the mercy, then that thou Shouldst have the mercy, and God want his glory.
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An eminent instance of this you have, Joh. II. There was a prayer made by Mary and Martha for their brother Lazarus; And they came unto Jesus and said, he whom thou lovest i• sick:
an eminent instance of this you have, John II There was a prayer made by Marry and Martha for their brother Lazarus; And they Come unto jesus and said, he whom thou Lovest i• sick:
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But Jesus said, This sicknesse is not unto death, but for the glory of God.
But jesus said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God.
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When Jesus Christ heard that he was sick, yet he staied two dayes in the place where he was,
When jesus christ herd that he was sick, yet he stayed two days in the place where he was,
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though he loved Martha, and he loved Lazarus, yet he stayed two dayes and would not go to him:
though he loved Martha, and he loved Lazarus, yet he stayed two days and would not go to him:
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but in the 14. verse, Christ said plainly, Lazarus is dead: And I am glad for your sakes, that I was not there, to the intent that you might believe.
but in the 14. verse, christ said plainly, Lazarus is dead: And I am glad for your sakes, that I was not there, to the intent that you might believe.
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But they said unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, he had not dyed.
But they said unto him, Lord, if thou Hadst been Here, he had not died.
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Christ came and commanded them to role the stone away, Martha answered, He hath been four dayes in the grave,
christ Come and commanded them to role the stone away, Martha answered, He hath been four days in the grave,
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and by this time be stinketh. This was that that Christ aimed at:and by this time be stinketh. This was that that christ aimed At:
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Christ knew that it was greater glory to him, to raise the dead out of the grave,
christ knew that it was greater glory to him, to raise the dead out of the grave,
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then to raise him out of the bed of sicknesse: The power of his Godhead did more appear in the former then in the latter.
then to raise him out of the Bed of sickness: The power of his Godhead did more appear in the former then in the latter.
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And when Martha told him, He stinketh; Jesus answered, Said I not unto thee, if thou didst believe, thou shouldst see the glory of God? that is, thou shouldst see the power of my Godhead.
And when Martha told him, He stinketh; jesus answered, Said I not unto thee, if thou didst believe, thou Shouldst see the glory of God? that is, thou Shouldst see the power of my Godhead.
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This was the end of Christs denying of mercy, though it was earnestly desired.
This was the end of Christ denying of mercy, though it was earnestly desired.
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2. I answer, It may be thou dost not hear God in his commands, and then it is no wonder God doth not hear thee in thy prayers.
2. I answer, It may be thou dost not hear God in his commands, and then it is no wonder God does not hear thee in thy Prayers.
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If thou dost not hearken to the call of God, it may be expected that God should not hearken to thy call.
If thou dost not harken to the call of God, it may be expected that God should not harken to thy call.
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See Prov. 1. 24. Because I have called, and ye refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded.
See Curae 1. 24. Because I have called, and you refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded.
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Compared with verse 28. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not finde me.
Compared with verse 28. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me.
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Mic. 3. 4. Then shall they cry unto the Lord, but he will not hear them;
Mic. 3. 4. Then shall they cry unto the Lord, but he will not hear them;
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he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings. he will even hide his face from them At that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.
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Zach. 7. 13. Therefore it is come to passe, that as he cryed and they would not hear, so they cryed,
Zach 7. 13. Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried and they would not hear, so they cried,
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and I would not hear, saith the Lord of Hosts. and I would not hear, Says the Lord of Hosts.
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It may be God hath been calling upon thee this many years to believe and to repent;
It may be God hath been calling upon thee this many Years to believe and to Repent;
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to be reformed, to forsake the evil of your doings; and thou hast not heatd his calling;
to be reformed, to forsake the evil of your doings; and thou hast not heatd his calling;
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his mercies have not drawn thee; his judgements have not affrighted thee:
his Mercies have not drawn thee; his Judgments have not affrighted thee:
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and is it not just with God to let thee call, and he not hear thee?
and is it not just with God to let thee call, and he not hear thee?
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3. It may be thou dost ask but sleightly, and therefore thy prayers are not successful:
3. It may be thou dost ask but slightly, and Therefore thy Prayers Are not successful:
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As it is with a man, that asketh any thing of another man sleightly and coldly, he doth,
As it is with a man, that asks any thing of Another man slightly and coldly, he does,
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as it were, desire him to say him nay.
as it were, desire him to say him nay.
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So when man askes mercies of God, carelessly and indifferently, this provokes God to give no answer.
So when man asks Mercies of God, carelessly and indifferently, this provokes God to give no answer.
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It may be thou prayest sleepily and drouzily, and with a wandring heart:
It may be thou Prayest sleepily and drouzily, and with a wandering heart:
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And dost thou think God will hear that prayer, that thou dost not hear thy self? Dost thou think that God will accept of that prayer,
And dost thou think God will hear that prayer, that thou dost not hear thy self? Dost thou think that God will accept of that prayer,
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when thou knowest not what thou sayest?
when thou Knowest not what thou Sayest?
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4. God may give thee a mercy, and thou through thy incredulity, impatiency, and inobservancie, not minde the returns that God gives.
4. God may give thee a mercy, and thou through thy incredulity, impatiency, and inobservancie, not mind the returns that God gives.
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God may hear thy prayers, and yet thou not take any notice of it.
God may hear thy Prayers, and yet thou not take any notice of it.
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This you may see in Job, Job 9. 16, 17. If I have called and God answered,
This you may see in Job, Job 9. 16, 17. If I have called and God answered,
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yet I will not believe that God hath heard me, because thou breakest me with thy tempest — Job was in a fit of impatiency and unbelief. yet I will not believe that God hath herd me, Because thou breakest me with thy tempest — Job was in a fit of impatiency and unbelief.
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And though God did give him returns of prayer, yet hee would not, did not observe them.
And though God did give him returns of prayer, yet he would not, did not observe them.
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5. God may deny thee the mercy, not that he is unable, or unwilling to hear thee or relieve thee;
5. God may deny thee the mercy, not that he is unable, or unwilling to hear thee or relieve thee;
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but to make thee the more desirous of, and so the more fit for mercy. It may be yet thou art not fit for an answer.
but to make thee the more desirous of, and so the more fit for mercy. It may be yet thou art not fit for an answer.
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The Philosopher beg'd some mony of Antigonus, he gave him a Drachme:
The Philosopher begged Some money of Antigonus, he gave him a Drachma:
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He said, It is not for a King to give so little, a Talent had been a more sutable gift.
He said, It is not for a King to give so little, a Talon had been a more suitable gift.
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The King replied, Though a Talent is fit for me to give, yet thou art not fit to receive.
The King replied, Though a Talon is fit for me to give, yet thou art not fit to receive.
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So though God is alwaies fit and ready to give an answer to our prayers, yet we are not alwaies fit and ready to receive it.
So though God is always fit and ready to give an answer to our Prayers, yet we Are not always fit and ready to receive it.
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God bids us open our mouths wide, and I will fill it.
God bids us open our mouths wide, and I will fill it.
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God denies us, that we may open our mouths the wider, and enlarge our desires the more after mercy.
God Denies us, that we may open our mouths the wider, and enlarge our Desires the more After mercy.
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The Lord doth by his people, as a father by his child;
The Lord does by his people, as a father by his child;
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a father may seem to withdraw and hide himself from his child, to try its love to him;
a father may seem to withdraw and hide himself from his child, to try its love to him;
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and the child begins to mourn and cry, yet the father comes not to the child;
and the child begins to mourn and cry, yet the father comes not to the child;
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but when he hears the child cry aloud, then he comes to it and takes it up in his arms.
but when he hears the child cry aloud, then he comes to it and Takes it up in his arms.
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So the Lord many times, sees his people pray, but he seems to withdraw from them, to hide himself from the prayers of his people;
So the Lord many times, sees his people pray, but he seems to withdraw from them, to hide himself from the Prayers of his people;
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and goes as it were out of their sight, until they begin to cry aloug, to be very earnest and importunate in their prayers, till their desires be enlarged towards God;
and Goes as it were out of their sighed, until they begin to cry aloug, to be very earnest and importunate in their Prayers, till their Desires be enlarged towards God;
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and then God graciously returns their prayers into their bosom. Now this is a very good reason, why God denies the prayers of his people. Desires defer'd, grow the stronger;
and then God graciously returns their Prayers into their bosom. Now this is a very good reason, why God Denies the Prayers of his people. Desires deferred, grow the Stronger;
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but if the mercies be soon given, the desires grow cold, and the mercy growes contemptible.
but if the Mercies be soon given, the Desires grow cold, and the mercy grows contemptible.
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Mannah lightly come, is lightly set by.
Manna lightly come, is lightly Set by.
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God doth by us as a Fisher-man doth, he drawes back the bait, that so the Fish may come after it the more eagerly, and bite the harder.
God does by us as a Fisherman does, he draws back the bait, that so the Fish may come After it the more eagerly, and bite the harder.
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God seemes to draw back a mercy, that wee may more earnestly pursue it.
God seems to draw back a mercy, that we may more earnestly pursue it.
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6. Consider this that Gods people have prayed and waited a long time, before God hath given them the mercy they have asked,
6. Consider this that God's people have prayed and waited a long time, before God hath given them the mercy they have asked,
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before God hath given them an answer of their prayers.
before God hath given them an answer of their Prayers.
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God promised Abraham a son, that from him should proceed such an one, in whom all the families of the earth should be blessed, that his seed should be multiplyed as the starres in the firmament;
God promised Abraham a son, that from him should proceed such an one, in whom all the families of the earth should be blessed, that his seed should be multiplied as the Stars in the firmament;
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and yet it was fifteene yeares betweene the time of Gods making him that promise, and the accomplishment of it.
and yet it was fifteene Years between the time of God's making him that promise, and the accomplishment of it.
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So likewise you finde it in Zacbariab and Elizabeth, they prayed for a Childe at the first beginning of their marriage,
So likewise you find it in Zacbariab and Elizabeth, they prayed for a Child At the First beginning of their marriage,
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now God did heare their cryes and prayers;
now God did hear their cries and Prayers;
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yet he did not give them a returne till they were old and stricken in yeares.
yet he did not give them a return till they were old and stricken in Years.
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So likewise it was with the Church, Lament. 3. vers. 8. Also when I cry and shout be shutteth out my prayer.
So likewise it was with the Church, Lament. 3. vers. 8. Also when I cry and shout be shutteth out my prayer.
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And ver. 44. Thou hast covered thy selfe with a cloud, that our prayers should not passe through. So also it was, Hab. 1. 2. O Lord, how long shall I cry,
And for. 44. Thou hast covered thy self with a cloud, that our Prayers should not pass through. So also it was, Hab. 1. 2. Oh Lord, how long shall I cry,
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and thou wilt not heare? It was also the complaint of holy David, Psal. 22. 1, 2. My God, my God,
and thou wilt not hear? It was also the complaint of holy David, Psalm 22. 1, 2. My God, my God,
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why hast thou for saken me? why art thou so far from helping me,
why hast thou for saken me? why art thou so Far from helping me,
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and from the words of my roaring? O my God I cry in the day time and thou hearest not,
and from the words of my roaring? O my God I cry in the day time and thou Hearst not,
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and in the night season, and am not silent. and in the night season, and am not silent.
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7. God may not onely deferre or deny to heare his peoples prayers, but in some times and cases be angry with the prayers of his people.
7. God may not only defer or deny to hear his peoples Prayers, but in Some times and cases be angry with the Prayers of his people.
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Psal. 80. 4. O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayers of thy people. Psalm 80. 4. Oh Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the Prayers of thy people.
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So Job 30. 20, 21. I cry unto thee, and thou doest not heare me. I stand up and thou regardest me not;
So Job 30. 20, 21. I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me. I stand up and thou regardest me not;
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thou art become cruell to me with thy strong hand, thou opposest thy selfe against me. thou art become cruel to me with thy strong hand, thou opposest thy self against me.
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8. Consider this for thy comfort, that thy person may be accepted and thy prayers heard,
8. Consider this for thy Comfort, that thy person may be accepted and thy Prayers herd,
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and yet the thing thou prayest for not granted to thee.
and yet the thing thou Prayest for not granted to thee.
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An instance of this you have in Christ himselfe, he prayed, Father if it be possible let this cup passe from me, Mat. 26. yet this cup did not passe from him,
an instance of this you have in christ himself, he prayed, Father if it be possible let this cup pass from me, Mathew 26. yet this cup did not pass from him,
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but he did drink of it, and yet it is said that Christ was heard in all that he prayed for, Heb. 5. 7. Deut. 3. ver. 23. I be sought the Lord at that time (saith Moses) and ver. 26. But the Lord was wroth with me for your sakes, and would not heare me:
but he did drink of it, and yet it is said that christ was herd in all that he prayed for, Hebrew 5. 7. Deuteronomy 3. ver. 23. I be sought the Lord At that time (Says Moses) and for. 26. But the Lord was wroth with me for your sakes, and would not hear me:
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and the Lord said unto me, let it suffice thee, speake no more to me of this matter.
and the Lord said unto me, let it suffice thee, speak no more to me of this matter.
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Moses did importunately desire that hee might see the Land, and goe over Jordan to possesse it.Moses did importunately desire that he might see the Land, and go over Jordan to possess it.
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Moses was a godly man, and here he prayes for this mercy, but yet God was angry with him,Moses was a godly man, and Here he prays for this mercy, but yet God was angry with him,
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& bad him pray no more.
& bade him pray no more.
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God bad him goe up into the Mount and see the Land, but told him he should not goe over.
God bade him go up into the Mount and see the Land, but told him he should not go over.
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So when thou askest a particular mercy at the hand of God, God may deny them that mercy,
So when thou askest a particular mercy At the hand of God, God may deny them that mercy,
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and yet heare their prayers and accept their persons.
and yet hear their Prayers and accept their Persons.
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9. God may deny thee the mercy thou askest, and give thee a better in the roome of it, he makes you to open your mouthes the wider, that he may give you the greater mercies.
9. God may deny thee the mercy thou askest, and give thee a better in the room of it, he makes you to open your mouths the wider, that he may give you the greater Mercies.
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Abraham prayed that Ishmael might live.Abraham prayed that Ishmael might live.
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Now God did not heare his prayer in that as Abraham did desire it, but he gave him Isaac, and with him he established the Covenant, which was a better mercy.
Now God did not hear his prayer in that as Abraham did desire it, but he gave him Isaac, and with him he established the Covenant, which was a better mercy.
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Moses was denied in his request to go into Canaan, but he was translated into a better place, into the true Canaan, the Kingdome of heaven.Moses was denied in his request to go into Canaan, but he was translated into a better place, into the true Canaan, the Kingdom of heaven.
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10. God may denie what we pray for in mercy, which should he grant it would be a token of his wrath;
10. God may deny what we pray for in mercy, which should he grant it would be a token of his wrath;
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as if a man should aske that which was sinfull, or that which would be an unavoydable occasion of sin,
as if a man should ask that which was sinful, or that which would be an unavoidable occasion of since,
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or if he should aske it for sinfull ends, or in case a man ask that that would be a monument of his shame;
or if he should ask it for sinful ends, or in case a man ask that that would be a monument of his shame;
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all which cases I have spoken to before, and therefore shall now say no more.
all which cases I have spoken to before, and Therefore shall now say no more.
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11. God may heare another mans prayers for thee, though he will not heare thine owne.
11. God may hear Another men Prayers for thee, though he will not hear thine own.
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This is a great comfort to every poore weake Christian in the world, they have a stock of prayers going for them to the throne of grace.
This is a great Comfort to every poor weak Christian in the world, they have a stock of Prayers going for them to the throne of grace.
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You reade in Job, chap. 42. that God forbad his three friends to pray, but bad Job pray for them,
You read in Job, chap. 42. that God forbade his three Friends to prey, but bad Job pray for them,
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and told him, that he would heare him for them, ver. 8, 9. — goe to my 〈 … 〉,
and told him, that he would hear him for them, ver. 8, 9. — go to my 〈 … 〉,
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and offer up for your selves a burnt offering, and my servant Job shall pray for you,
and offer up for your selves a burned offering, and my servant Job shall pray for you,
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for him will I accept, least I deale with you after your folly, in that you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, like my servant Job. for him will I accept, lest I deal with you After your folly, in that you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, like my servant Job.
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And they did as God commanded them, and the Lord accepted Job. It may be there be times when you can not pray,
And they did as God commanded them, and the Lord accepted Job. It may be there be times when you can not pray,
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or when God will not heare your prayers, but remember you have a stock of prayers going for you.
or when God will not hear your Prayers, but Remember you have a stock of Prayers going for you.
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And thus much shall suffice by way of answer to this objection; I now come to make application.
And thus much shall suffice by Way of answer to this objection; I now come to make application.
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LUKE 11. 8. Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend,
LUKE 11. 8. Though he will not rise and give him, Because he is his friend,
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yet because of his importunity, he will rise and give him, &c. IN the first place, let me draw some Inferences or Corollaries from what hath been insisted upon. yet Because of his importunity, he will rise and give him, etc. IN the First place, let me draw Some Inferences or Corollaries from what hath been insisted upon.
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1. Returnes to prayer are not given for the works sake, but for the persons sake.
1. Returns to prayer Are not given for the works sake, but for the Persons sake.
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Though the matter of thy prayer may be good, yet if thou art not a good man, thou shalt not be accepted.
Though the matter of thy prayer may be good, yet if thou art not a good man, thou shalt not be accepted.
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God had respect first to Abel, & then to his offering.
God had respect First to Abel, & then to his offering.
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Psal. 34. 17. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth — The person must be in a state of favour, Psalm 34. 17. The righteous cry, and the Lord hears — The person must be in a state of favour,
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before the dutie can be accepted.
before the duty can be accepted.
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2. Though prayers are not returned for the work, yet they are not returned without the work.
2. Though Prayers Are not returned for the work, yet they Are not returned without the work.
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God expects the worke, and the worke you must doe, though God will not have you to look for acceptance for the workes sake.
God expects the work, and the work you must do, though God will not have you to look for acceptance for the works sake.
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3. Nor are returnes of prayer made to a person singly considered, but a member of Christ,
3. Nor Are returns of prayer made to a person singly considered, but a member of christ,
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as one that hath a share in his intercession. Joh. 15. 7. If yee abide in mee — yee shall aske what you will,
as one that hath a share in his Intercession. John 15. 7. If ye abide in me — ye shall ask what you will,
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and it shall be given you. and it shall be given you.
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So Joh. 16. 23. Whatsoever ye aske the Father in my Name, that he will give to you.
So John 16. 23. Whatsoever you ask the Father in my Name, that he will give to you.
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All our prayers are but Cyphers, till Christs intercession be added. Cyphers in Arithmetick stand for nothing till a figure be added.
All our Prayers Are but Ciphers, till Christ Intercession be added. Ciphers in Arithmetic stand for nothing till a figure be added.
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4. The longer and the more thou hast prayed, the more affectionate shouldest thou be in prayer.
4. The longer and the more thou hast prayed, the more affectionate Shouldst thou be in prayer.
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Mat. 6. 7. Aske and yee shall have, seeke and yee shall finde, knock and it shall be opened unto you. Mathew 6. 7. Ask and ye shall have, seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you.
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Observe the gradation in these words;
Observe the gradation in these words;
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Aske, but you must not stay there, you must seeke, nor yet must you rest satisfied there, you must knock.
Ask, but you must not stay there, you must seek, nor yet must you rest satisfied there, you must knock.
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Your affections should be every day more eager and earnest, you should pray more fervently; as it is said of Christ, Luk. 22. 44. 5. He can never pray importunately, that doth not pray daily;
Your affections should be every day more eager and earnest, you should pray more fervently; as it is said of christ, Luk. 22. 44. 5. He can never pray importunately, that does not pray daily;
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Intermission of dutie will quickly cause an interruption in thine affections, you must therefore pray in secret, pray fervently, pray morning and evening.
Intermission of duty will quickly cause an interruption in thine affections, you must Therefore pray in secret, pray fervently, pray morning and evening.
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And to stirre you up to and incourage you in this worke; Consider 1. The example of those holy men of God who have done thus.
And to stir you up to and encourage you in this work; Consider 1. The Exampl of those holy men of God who have done thus.
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Nehemiah 1 6. Let thine eare now be attentive, and thine yet open, that thou maiest heare the prayer of thy servant which I pray before thee day and night. Nehemiah 1 6. Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine yet open, that thou Mayest hear the prayer of thy servant which I pray before thee day and night.
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So you have the example of Daniel, Dan. 6. 10. — hee kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed,
So you have the Exampl of daniel, Dan. 6. 10. — he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed,
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and gave thankes before his God, as he did before time. It was a custome that he had observed of former time.and gave thanks before his God, as he did before time. It was a custom that he had observed of former time.
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Though he was a great Courtier, and a man full of great imployment, yet he would not neglect prayer.
Though he was a great Courtier, and a man full of great employment, yet he would not neglect prayer.
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Nor was this an extraordinary fit but his ordinary course.
Nor was this an extraordinary fit but his ordinary course.
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So in David, Psal. 5. 3. My voyce shall thou heare in the morning, and in the evening will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will looke up.
So in David, Psalm 5. 3. My voice shall thou hear in the morning, and in the evening will I Direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
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So Psal. 88. 13. But unto thee have I cryed, O Lord, and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee. So Psal. 119. 147. I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cryed unto the Lord.
So Psalm 88. 13. But unto thee have I cried, Oh Lord, and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee. So Psalm 119. 147. I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried unto the Lord.
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Psal. 55. 17. Evening and morning and at noone will I pray and cry aloud.
Psalm 55. 17. Evening and morning and At noon will I pray and cry aloud.
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2. You have the example of Jesus Christ himselfe, Mark. 1. 35. In the morning rising up a great while before day, he went out and departed into a solitary place,
2. You have the Exampl of jesus christ himself, Mark. 1. 35. In the morning rising up a great while before day, he went out and departed into a solitary place,
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and there prayed, and so at evening.
and there prayed, and so At evening.
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Mat. 14. 23. He went unto a mountaine to pray, and when the evening was come he was there also. Mathew 14. 23. He went unto a mountain to pray, and when the evening was come he was there also.
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And least you should thinke this was onely upon extraordinary occasion, it is said, Luk. 22. 3. He came to the mount of Olives as he was went.
And lest you should think this was only upon extraordinary occasion, it is said, Luk. 22. 3. He Come to the mount of Olive as he was went.
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Joh. 18. 2. Jesus, resorted thither with his Disciples. 3. Consider you have the very examples of of Heathens in this.
John 18. 2. jesus, resorted thither with his Disciples. 3. Consider you have the very Examples of of heathens in this.
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The Heathens sacrificed to Heroules morning and evening upon the great Altar at Rome. 4. Consider that in the Lords Prayer, we are taught to pray every day.
The heathens sacrificed to Hercules morning and evening upon the great Altar At Room. 4. Consider that in the lords Prayer, we Are taught to pray every day.
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Christ did not bid us pray for bread or things necessary for a moneth or a yeare, but day by day.
christ did not bid us pray for bred or things necessary for a Monn or a year, but day by day.
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5. This was prefigured in the Law, there was a daily offering to be given to God, a lambe at morning and a lambe at night,
5. This was prefigured in the Law, there was a daily offering to be given to God, a lamb At morning and a lamb At night,
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as you may see Exod. 29. 38, 39. Yea extraordinary sacrifices did not abolish this number, there was a burnt, offering for the Sabbath, besides the continuall burnt offering,
as you may see Exod 29. 38, 39. Yea extraordinary Sacrifices did not Abolah this number, there was a burned, offering for the Sabbath, beside the continual burned offering,
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and the burnt offering at the beginning of the moneth, and the Passe over, and yet though these extraordinary workes were to be done;
and the burned offering At the beginning of the Monn, and the Pass over, and yet though these extraordinary works were to be done;
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yet the ordinary were not to be left undone. 80 that you see here is good ground and encouragement for then to be-frequent in these religious duties.
yet the ordinary were not to be left undone. 80 that you see Here is good ground and encouragement for then to be-frequent in these religious duties.
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1900
And somuch for the 〈 … 〉. •. This may be usefull for the instruction of those to whom God hath given returnes of prayers, to whom God hath out of his bounty given more then they did ••ke.
And So much for the 〈 … 〉. •. This may be useful for the instruction of those to whom God hath given returns of Prayers, to whom God hath out of his bounty given more then they did ••ke.
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To such I must give, first, S••ne negative cautions; secondly, Some positive cautions. •. Some 〈 … 〉 cautions, and that in foure regards.
To such I must give, First, S••ne negative cautions; secondly, some positive cautions. •. some 〈 … 〉 cautions, and that in foure regards.
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1. Let not Gods returnes to thy prayers make thee remisse and carelesse in the performance of duty.
1. Let not God's returns to thy Prayers make thee remiss and careless in the performance of duty.
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Beware of an empty heart when God brings in thy mercies with a full hand.
Beware of an empty heart when God brings in thy Mercies with a full hand.
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Merchant adventurers, i• they have good returnes, are incouraged to adventure their Ships to Sea againe:
Merchant adventurers, i• they have good returns, Are encouraged to adventure their Ships to Sea again:
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Our hearts are so base and disingenuous, that wee are apt, when we have what we seeke for, to seeke no more.
Our hearts Are so base and disingenuous, that we Are apt, when we have what we seek for, to seek no more.
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O take heed of this let not Gods goodnesse make you worse. 2. Another caution i• this.
O take heed of this let not God's Goodness make you Worse. 2. another caution i• this.
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Let not returnes to prayer make you conceited and proud of your gifts; or of your graces.
Let not returns to prayer make you conceited and proud of your Gifts; or of your graces.
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Wee are too apt to reflect upon our selves, our parts, our graces, our abilities, and therefore we have more need to 〈 … 〉 of it.
we Are too apt to reflect upon our selves, our parts, our graces, our abilities, and Therefore we have more need to 〈 … 〉 of it.
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Beware that thine heart be not lifted up in pride against God, least God be provoked to lift up his hand against thee in judgement.
Beware that thine heart be not lifted up in pride against God, lest God be provoked to lift up his hand against thee in judgement.
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3. Take heed that you doe not ascribe the returnes of prayer do your owne importunitie, but 〈 ◊ 〉 to the freenesse of Gods grace.
3. Take heed that you do not ascribe the returns of prayer do your own importunity, but 〈 ◊ 〉 to the freeness of God's grace.
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Men are 〈 ◊ 〉 apt to 〈 ◊ 〉 to their owne 〈 ◊ 〉, and 〈 ◊ 〉 because to their owne drags.
Men Are 〈 ◊ 〉 apt to 〈 ◊ 〉 to their own 〈 ◊ 〉, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Because to their own drags.
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Take •eed o• 〈 ◊ 〉; God cannot endure to have his glory givs and another.
Take •eed o• 〈 ◊ 〉; God cannot endure to have his glory givs and Another.
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Say rather, I have received mercy, but alas there is nothing in mee that could deserve it, all comes solely from the free grace of God.
Say rather, I have received mercy, but alas there is nothing in me that could deserve it, all comes solely from the free grace of God.
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4. Take heed of returning againe to sin after God hath returned thy prayers into thy bosome.
4. Take heed of returning again to since After God hath returned thy Prayers into thy bosom.
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Psal. 85. 8. I will heare what the Lord God will speake, for he will speake peace to his people, Psalm 85. 8. I will hear what the Lord God will speak, for he will speak peace to his people,
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but let them not turne againe to folly. but let them not turn again to folly.
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It would be both sin and folly in thee to returne to sin after God hath given thee an answer of peace.
It would be both since and folly in thee to return to sin After God hath given thee an answer of peace.
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This was Davids resolution for his owne particular. Psal. 6. 8. Depart from mee all you workers of iniquitie:
This was Davids resolution for his own particular. Psalm 6. 8. Depart from me all you workers of iniquity:
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Why, what is the reason? The Lord hath heard the voyce of my supplication.
Why, what is the reason? The Lord hath herd the voice of my supplication.
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As if David had said, O ye wicked men, you have been occasions of sin to me,
As if David had said, Oh you wicked men, you have been occasions of since to me,
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and companions in sin with me, but how that God hath been thus gracious to mee,
and Sodales in since with me, but how that God hath been thus gracious to me,
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now that God hath graciously returned my prayers, I will haue no more to doe with you;
now that God hath graciously returned my Prayers, I will have no more to do with you;
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Depart from mee; yea workers of iniquitie. And so much for the negative Cautions. I shall now lay down a few positive cautions. Depart from me; yea workers of iniquity. And so much for the negative Cautions. I shall now lay down a few positive cautions.
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1. If God hath returned thy prayers, see that thou beest more frequent in prayer then thou wast formerly.
1. If God hath returned thy Prayers, see that thou Best more frequent in prayer then thou wast formerly.
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This was the purpose of holy.
This was the purpose of holy.
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David, Psal. 116. Because the Lord hath heard my prayer, therefore I will call upon him as long as I live. David, Psalm 116. Because the Lord hath herd my prayer, Therefore I will call upon him as long as I live.
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So let it be your care, to set your self more solemnly, and seriously to seek God then ever you have doue.
So let it be your care, to Set your self more solemnly, and seriously to seek God then ever you have dove.
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2. See that you be more in praises to God then you have been.
2. See that you be more in praises to God then you have been.
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Those mercies that thou hast won by prayer, are to be worn by thankfulness, Psal. 145. 10. All thy works praise thee, O Lord,
Those Mercies that thou hast wone by prayer, Are to be worn by thankfulness, Psalm 145. 10. All thy works praise thee, Oh Lord,
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and thy Saints do bless thee. All Gods works do praise him; The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth his handy work. and thy Saints do bless thee. All God's works do praise him; The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handy work.
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That is, they are all the passive monuments of Gods power in creating them: But the Saints they are agents in praising God. Blessing is more then praising:
That is, they Are all the passive monuments of God's power in creating them: But the Saints they Are agents in praising God. Blessing is more then praising:
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A picture praiseth him that made it; but it doth not bless him. The Saints, they bless God in a peculiar manner;
A picture Praiseth him that made it; but it does not bless him. The Saints, they bless God in a peculiar manner;
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their mouthes are full of the praises of God: They have a principle within them of praising God;
their mouths Are full of the praises of God: They have a principle within them of praising God;
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they are agents in setting forth his praise. And therefore it is very fit that you should bless God.
they Are agents in setting forth his praise. And Therefore it is very fit that you should bless God.
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3. See that you be much in obedience: If God doth much for thee, see that thou do much for God.
3. See that you be much in Obedience: If God does much for thee, see that thou do much for God.
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If God hath an hearing ear, thou must have a doing hand. And so much for the use of caution.
If God hath an hearing ear, thou must have a doing hand. And so much for the use of caution.
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3. I shall speak something by way of comfort. 1. To such as have not this importunity, nor this return of prayers.
3. I shall speak something by Way of Comfort. 1. To such as have not this importunity, nor this return of Prayers.
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2. To such as have returns to prayer. 1. Here is a word of consolation to those that want this holy importunity; and that in three respects.
2. To such as have returns to prayer. 1. Here is a word of consolation to those that want this holy importunity; and that in three respects.
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1. Thou maiest pray with sincerity, when thou dost not pray with importunity. The Lord, saith David, is nigh to all that call upon him;
1. Thou Mayest pray with sincerity, when thou dost not pray with importunity. The Lord, Says David, is High to all that call upon him;
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but how? Not onely to them that call on him importunately and powerfully, but to all that call upon him in truth;
but how? Not only to them that call on him importunately and powerfully, but to all that call upon him in truth;
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if thou canst say thou dost call upon God in truth, and with a sincere heart, God will be high unto thee.
if thou Canst say thou dost call upon God in truth, and with a sincere heart, God will be high unto thee.
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2. It is the office of Christ to pray for thee in heaven, when thou dost not pray upon earth.
2. It is the office of christ to pray for thee in heaven, when thou dost not pray upon earth.
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It is the work of Jesus Christ to make intercession for thee to his Father.
It is the work of jesus christ to make Intercession for thee to his Father.
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Although thou hast not importunity in thy self, yet consider, O believing soul, that Christ is in heaven importuning the Father for thee.
Although thou hast not importunity in thy self, yet Consider, Oh believing soul, that christ is in heaven importuning the Father for thee.
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3. A sense and complaining of the want of this holy importunity, is accounted by God a degree of it.
3. A sense and complaining of the want of this holy importunity, is accounted by God a degree of it.
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If you did never complain of the want of the Spirit, it was a signe you never had the Spirit:
If you did never complain of the want of the Spirit, it was a Signen you never had the Spirit:
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and now that you be wall the want of it, it is a signe you have it.
and now that you be wall the want of it, it is a Signen you have it.
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2. Here is also a word of consolation, to those that have returns of prayer; and that in four respects.
2. Here is also a word of consolation, to those that have returns of prayer; and that in four respects.
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1. Thy mercies are double mercies:
1. Thy Mercies Are double Mercies:
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It is a mercy to have mercy, but to have it in such a way, is a double mercy, Psal. 91. They shall call upon me, and I will answer them;
It is a mercy to have mercy, but to have it in such a Way, is a double mercy, Psalm 91. They shall call upon me, and I will answer them;
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and I will be with him in trouble, &c. It is a mercy to have deliverance out of trouble;and I will be with him in trouble, etc. It is a mercy to have deliverance out of trouble;
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but to have it through prayer, a deliverance that comes in by prayer, is a double, mercy.
but to have it through prayer, a deliverance that comes in by prayer, is a double, mercy.
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2. These mercies are sanctified mercies. Mercies as you are creatures are good, but as returns of prayer they are sanctified:
2. These Mercies Are sanctified Mercies. mercies as you Are creatures Are good, but as returns of prayer they Are sanctified:
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And blest mercies, are much better to the soul that enjoyeth them. 3. The mercies which thou hast, as returns of prayer, are costly mercies.
And blessed Mercies, Are much better to the soul that Enjoyeth them. 3. The Mercies which thou hast, as returns of prayer, Are costly Mercies.
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Mercies that come in by providence, are easie and cheap, but mercies that come in by prayer are costly;
mercies that come in by providence, Are easy and cheap, but Mercies that come in by prayer Are costly;
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they cost the price of Christs blood to purchase them; and they cost thee many a prayer and tear to obtain them.
they cost the price of Christ blood to purchase them; and they cost thee many a prayer and tear to obtain them.
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4. These mercies are sealing mercies, and that in three particulars, 1. They are seals to you that you have the Spirit of God;
4. These Mercies Are sealing Mercies, and that in three particulars, 1. They Are Seals to you that you have the Spirit of God;
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for Christ hears no prayers, and no spirit, but his own.
for christ hears no Prayers, and no Spirit, but his own.
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God is as well pleased with the barking of a dog, as with the prayers of a Christless man.
God is as well pleased with the barking of a dog, as with the Prayers of a Christless man.
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2. It is a seal to thee of an interest in Christs intercession. If thy prayers are returned, it is a signe they are accepted.
2. It is a seal to thee of an Interest in Christ Intercession. If thy Prayers Are returned, it is a Signen they Are accepted.
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Now no prayers are accepted, but by vertue of the intercession of Jesus Christ. 3. These returns are a seal of more mercies;
Now no Prayers Are accepted, but by virtue of the Intercession of jesus christ. 3. These returns Are a seal of more Mercies;
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a signe that thou shalt have more mercies from God. One mercie that is given in by prayer, is a pledg of another mercie;
a Signen that thou shalt have more Mercies from God. One mercy that is given in by prayer, is a pledge of Another mercy;
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and thy mercie in this life, is a pledg to thee, that thou shalt have eternal happiness in heaven to all eternity. FINIS.
and thy mercy in this life, is a pledge to thee, that thou shalt have Eternal happiness in heaven to all eternity. FINIS.
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