2. COR. 2.15, 16. For we are unto God a sweet savour, &c. TWo parts of Chap. 1. Shewing the causes of his Indulgence towards that excommunicate person, giving order for his reception into Fellowship upon his repentance testified. 2. The successe of his Ministry, v. 14. Now thanks be to God, &c. The praise and glory of the successe of our Ministrie is to be ascribed to God alone; he causeth us to triumph: q. d.
2. COR. 2.15, 16. For we Are unto God a sweet savour, etc. TWo parts of Chap. 1. Showing the Causes of his Indulgence towards that excommunicate person, giving order for his reception into Fellowship upon his Repentance testified. 2. The success of his Ministry, v. 14. Now thanks be to God, etc. The praise and glory of the success of our Ministry is to be ascribed to God alone; he Causes us to triumph: q. worser.
God never placeth the faithful ministry of the Gospell in any place, but he useth to make it savorie and fruitfull unto some, in every place some were seasoned with it.
God never places the faithful Ministry of the Gospel in any place, but he uses to make it savoury and fruitful unto Some, in every place Some were seasoned with it.
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because, by us is sent abroad the sweet savour of Christ, the knowledge of his sweet mercy and grace to the corrupt world, to save filthy sinners, that lay rotting and stinking in their sinnes.
Because, by us is sent abroad the sweet savour of christ, the knowledge of his sweet mercy and grace to the corrupt world, to save filthy Sinners, that lay rotting and stinking in their Sins.
To the one sort he is a savour of life (i.) a vitall savour, of spirituall life to life eternall, of spirituall death unto death eternall to the other.
To the one sort he is a savour of life (i.) a vital savour, of spiritual life to life Eternal, of spiritual death unto death Eternal to the other.
In the words. 3. 1. the nature of the Gospell, a sweet savour. 2. The esteem that God hath of his Ministerie, they are unto him a sweet savour for their works sake. 3. The power of the Gospell, it is unto life or unto death;
In the words. 3. 1. the nature of the Gospel, a sweet savour. 2. The esteem that God hath of his Ministry, they Are unto him a sweet savour for their works sake. 3. The power of the Gospel, it is unto life or unto death;
the other per accidens that which follows upon the neglect & contempt of 4. The difficultie of this calling, who is NONLATINALPHABET sufficient? he remoues from himselfe the suspicion of arrogancie;
the other per Accidents that which follows upon the neglect & contempt of 4. The difficulty of this calling, who is sufficient? he removes from himself the suspicion of arrogancy;
so the persons are here distributed) I made choyce of this Text because from hence ariseth the fountaine of your everlasting weale or woe, from peoples respect or disrespect to this ordinance.
so the Persons Are Here distributed) I made choice of this Text Because from hence arises the fountain of your everlasting weal or woe, from peoples respect or disrespect to this Ordinance.
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and God's faithfull Ministers are they that carry it, & blow it abroad to perfume & season the soules of sinners, that ly stinking in their sins and in a state of condemnation Ministers are (in regard of their necessitie and utilitie,
and God's faithful Ministers Are they that carry it, & blow it abroad to perfume & season the Souls of Sinners, that lie stinking in their Sins and in a state of condemnation Ministers Are (in regard of their necessity and utility,
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By his name is meant the doctrine of his grace, the law of faith, and the preaching of that grace is called the Bearing of Christ's name before the Gentiles. Acts 9.15.
By his name is meant the Doctrine of his grace, the law of faith, and the preaching of that grace is called the Bearing of Christ's name before the Gentiles. Acts 9.15.
That's the pouring forth of that ointment, Therefore doe the Virgins love thee, (that is) They that bee chosen of God and faithfull, who serve God with chast and pure mindes,
That's the pouring forth of that ointment, Therefore do the Virgins love thee, (that is) They that be chosen of God and faithful, who serve God with chaste and pure minds,
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These love Christ, they follow him, they are taken with the odour of his pretious ointments, which they perceive sensible to revive and refresh their soules. The second reason is:
These love christ, they follow him, they Are taken with the odour of his precious ointments, which they perceive sensible to revive and refresh their Souls. The second reason is:
Because the breath of their doctrine doth blow upon dead soules, and doth breath into them the spirit of life. In Ezek. 37.9. the Propher was willed to prophesie unto the winde, & say, come O winde, and blowe upon these slaine, that they may live:
Because the breath of their Doctrine does blow upon dead Souls, and does breath into them the Spirit of life. In Ezekiel 37.9. the Propher was willed to prophesy unto the wind, & say, come Oh wind, and blow upon these slain, that they may live:
so, I prophecied, and the breath came into them, and they lived. The savour of Christ's doctrine is like this breath, Cant. 4.16. Awake ô North winde, and blow upon my garden, that the spice thereof may flow out:
so, I prophesied, and the breath Come into them, and they lived. The savour of Christ's Doctrine is like this breath, Cant 4.16. Awake o North wind, and blow upon my garden, that the spice thereof may flow out:
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By this blowing is signified the ministration of his word and spirit bestowed on his people for their spirituall reviving and refreshing. As on the contrary;
By this blowing is signified the ministration of his word and Spirit bestowed on his people for their spiritual reviving and refreshing. As on the contrary;
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The restraint of God's graces by wholsome doctrine, is signified by foure Angells holding the foure windes of the earth, that the winde should not blowe on the earth nor on the sea, Rev. 7.1. The savour of the knowledge of Christ is a breath of life;
The restraint of God's graces by wholesome Doctrine, is signified by foure Angels holding the foure winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth nor on the sea, Rev. 7.1. The savour of the knowledge of christ is a breath of life;
That I should be the Minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, &c. and the effect of it was, By it he had prepared a sacrifice for God, the offering up of the Gentiles.
That I should be the Minister of jesus christ to the Gentiles, etc. and the Effect of it was, By it he had prepared a sacrifice for God, the offering up of the Gentiles.
But being breathed upon with this sweet savour of Christ, We offer our selves to God a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable by Jesus Christ, Rom: 12.1. By preaching of faith we receive the spirit, Gal. 3.2. The third Reason.
But being breathed upon with this sweet savour of christ, We offer our selves to God a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable by jesus christ, Rom: 12.1. By preaching of faith we receive the Spirit, Gal. 3.2. The third Reason.
The ministration of the Gospell causeth the sweet-smelling fruits of repentance, faith, love, prayer, thanksgiving to flow out, that these fruits doe ripen, all graces are strengthned and increased.
The ministration of the Gospel Causes the sweet-smelling fruits of Repentance, faith, love, prayer, thanksgiving to flow out, that these fruits do ripen, all graces Are strengthened and increased.
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Therefore never thinke thou hast been a good hearer, or hast profited by the Gospell, till thy whole soule be filled and seasoned with the savour of Jesus Christ;
Therefore never think thou hast been a good hearer, or hast profited by the Gospel, till thy Whole soul be filled and seasoned with the savour of jesus christ;
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so if you be perfumed with the knowledge of Christ, It will make your affections, your delights, your comforts, your praises, your dispraises, they will all savour of Christ;
so if you be perfumed with the knowledge of christ, It will make your affections, your delights, your comforts, your praises, your dispraises, they will all savour of christ;
They must all savour of Christ, else doe not thinke 'tis all well, else 'tis but like the perfuming of a dead carkasse, I observe you cast your Rosemarie branches into the graves of your friends, the smell refresheth you,
They must all savour of christ, Else do not think it's all well, Else it's but like the perfuming of a dead carcase, I observe you cast your Rosemary branches into the graves of your Friends, the smell refresheth you,
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and discourses, what doe they savour of? Of Christ? Of heavenly things? Nay rather of a Playbooke, of an Alehouse, of Atheisme, of Epicurisme, of Worldly delights.
and discourses, what do they savour of? Of christ? Of heavenly things? Nay rather of a Playbooke, of an Alehouse, of Atheism, of Epicurism, of Worldly delights.
What doe they smell off? Of Christ? Of Grace? of Modesty? Nay rather of Pride, wantonnesse, discontent at God's workmanship, that has made them thus, not faire enough, not white enough? Consider the waies of Christians, their delights, their labours, their oppressions, their covenant breaking.
What do they smell off? Of christ? Of Grace? of Modesty? Nay rather of Pride, wantonness, discontent At God's workmanship, that has made them thus, not fair enough, not white enough? Consider the ways of Christians, their delights, their labours, their oppressions, their Covenant breaking.
Christ speakes thus to his Church; Cant 4.10. How much better is thy love then wine, and the smell of thy garments, then all spices. In Cant. 1.23. The Church admireth Christ's graces, and preferreth Christ's love before wine;
christ speaks thus to his Church; Cant 4.10. How much better is thy love then wine, and the smell of thy garments, then all spices. In Cant 1.23. The Church admireth Christ's graces, and preferreth Christ's love before wine;
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Chap. 1. The Church extolleth the savour of Christ's oyntments; here Christ doth hers. Which did send forth a sweet savour, like sweet-smelling spices.
Chap. 1. The Church extolleth the savour of Christ's ointments; Here christ does hers. Which did send forth a sweet savour, like sweet-smelling spices.
Now that title must bee upon all things belonging to a Christian, (for we are made Priests unto our God) as upon the Bridles of of our Horses (that is) upon the instruments of war, of our labour, and of our Recreations.
Now that title must be upon all things belonging to a Christian, (for we Are made Priests unto our God) as upon the Bridles of of our Horses (that is) upon the Instruments of war, of our labour, and of our Recreations.
that the meanest things of common and ordinary use, whether in war or peace, should now become holy & be holily used, in the whole carriage & conversation of a Christian:
that the Meanest things of Common and ordinary use, whither in war or peace, should now become holy & be holily used, in the Whole carriage & Conversation of a Christian:
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whatsoever Christians goe about to doe should be as an acceptable sacrifice to the Lord. 1 Pe. 2 5. The third use, how to Judge of a sound Ministry of Christ;
whatsoever Christians go about to doe should be as an acceptable sacrifice to the Lord. 1 Pe. 2 5. The third use, how to Judge of a found Ministry of christ;
does it savour of Christ? of his doctrine? spirit? Counsells? of his righteousnesse? Graces? of salvation? does it tend to season bad hearts? sweeten corrupt tongues and lives? To make you rellish of Christ? Tis one thing to savour of poets, of learning, of moralitie, another to savour of Christ, of regeneration.
does it savour of christ? of his Doctrine? Spirit? Counsels? of his righteousness? Graces? of salvation? does it tend to season bad hearts? sweeten corrupt tongues and lives? To make you relish of christ? This one thing to savour of Poets, of learning, of morality, Another to savour of christ, of regeneration.
To testifie this Esteeme of them, God is not ashamed to call us his Embassadours 2 Cor. 5. Labourers together with God. 1 Cor. 3.9. Chosen vessells to beare his name before the Gentiles:
To testify this Esteem of them, God is not ashamed to call us his ambassadors 2 Cor. 5. Labourers together with God. 1 Cor. 3.9. Chosen vessels to bear his name before the Gentiles:
As by the law of nations injuries doneto an Embassadour are taken as done to the Prince that sends him, he that receaveth a Prophet in my name, receaveth me;
As by the law of Nations injuries doneto an Ambassador Are taken as done to the Prince that sends him, he that receiveth a Prophet in my name, receiveth me;
Paul first was made the offscouring of the world, even by his owne children, whom he had converted to the faith, 1 Cor. 4.14.15. he might expect better esteeme from such, yet he was hated by them.
Paul First was made the offscouring of the world, even by his own children, whom he had converted to the faith, 1 Cor. 4.14.15. he might expect better esteem from such, yet he was hated by them.
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When Paul would summe up the advantages of the Jew above the Gentile, he doth it in this one word, (Chiefly) Because unto them were committed the Oracles of God, Rom. 3.2. whereas the Gentiles were strangers to the covenants of promises, and therefore without hope, and without: God in the world.
When Paul would sum up the advantages of the Jew above the Gentile, he does it in this one word, (Chiefly) Because unto them were committed the Oracles of God, Rom. 3.2. whereas the Gentiles were Strangers to the Covenants of promises, and Therefore without hope, and without: God in the world.
we have enjoyed long peace, above fourescore yeares (that was the longest rest that Israel's land ever enjoyed, ( Judges 3.30.) Under Kings and Queenes, which clothed us with skarlet, made silver as stones,
we have enjoyed long peace, above fourescore Years (that was the longest rest that Israel's land ever enjoyed, (Judges 3.30.) Under Kings and Queens, which clothed us with scarlet, made silver as stones,
The Riches of other nations were brought into us, yea their delights (as Solomons Apes & Peacocks), that which other nations enjoyed single, we enjoyed them altogether.
The Riches of other Nations were brought into us, yea their delights (as Solomons Apes & Peacocks), that which other Nations enjoyed single, we enjoyed them altogether.
Our honour and renowne was spread, no feare to him that went out, or to him that came in, every one sate under his own vine, &c. These advantages hadst thou ô England above other people.
Our honour and renown was spread, no Fear to him that went out, or to him that Come in, every one sat under his own vine, etc. These advantages Hadst thou o England above other people.
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What ayleth thee ô Land, that thy Ministers are become hatred in the house of thy God, their names a scorne & derision? What evill have they brought unto thee, that thou art weary of them? Nay, may not the Lord expostulate the case with thee,
What aileth thee o Land, that thy Ministers Are become hatred in the house of thy God, their names a scorn & derision? What evil have they brought unto thee, that thou art weary of them? Nay, may not the Lord expostulate the case with thee,
and say wherein have I wearied thee, ô Land, testifie against me, I have not wearied thee with costly sacrifice and incense? Why is that slender maintenance become a burden unto thee now at last? Is not my Gospell worth thy Tenths? Thou owest to thy Minister even thy selfe also, Philem. v. 19. and dost thou begrudge them of thy Temporalls.
and say wherein have I wearied thee, o Land, testify against me, I have not wearied thee with costly sacrifice and incense? Why is that slender maintenance become a burden unto thee now At last? Is not my Gospel worth thy Tenths? Thou owest to thy Minister even thy self also, Philemon v. 19. and dost thou begrudge them of thy Temporals.
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O England, art thou become a land of Gadarens, that to save thy Tithes wilt send away thy Preachers? Is thy soule worth no more then the price of these perishing things, Consider what the change will be:
O England, art thou become a land of Gadarenes, that to save thy Tithes wilt send away thy Preachers? Is thy soul worth no more then the price of these perishing things, Consider what the change will be:
hast thou forgot thy blessed Sabaths, and the fruitfull solemnities of them, thy comfortable Communion with God in the Sacraments, in prayer and praise? Would it not be a sad time to see a famine, not of Bread,
hast thou forgotten thy blessed Sabaths, and the fruitful solemnities of them, thy comfortable Communion with God in the Sacraments, in prayer and praise? Would it not be a sad time to see a famine, not of Bred,
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but of hearing the word of the Lord? To see the songs and solemnities of the Temple turned into howlings? To see those holy and beautifull houses, where our Fathers praised God, to be burnt with fire,
but of hearing the word of the Lord? To see the songs and solemnities of the Temple turned into howlings? To see those holy and beautiful houses, where our Father's praised God, to be burned with fire,
and all our pleasant things to be laid waste? Esa 64.11. (It was the Churche's complaint there) what is it an honour to thee, that thy Ministers be of the basest of thy people? To starve them that feed thee;
and all our pleasant things to be laid waste? Isaiah 64.11. (It was the Church's complaint there) what is it an honour to thee, that thy Ministers be of the Basest of thy people? To starve them that feed thee;
yea that spend themselves to feed thee? Will it not be griefe of heart to see the Candlesticke without a light? The Table without Bread? That there be neither Light nor Food in the house of God? God be mercifull to an unthankfull people.
yea that spend themselves to feed thee? Will it not be grief of heart to see the Candlestick without a Light? The Table without Bred? That there be neither Light nor Food in the house of God? God be merciful to an unthankful people.
2. Cor. 2.16. To the one a Savour of &c. A Savour of death unto death, (that is) a deadly savour, an occasion of their farther hardning and impenitencie.
2. Cor. 2.16. To the one a Savour of etc. A Savour of death unto death, (that is) a deadly savour, an occasion of their farther hardening and impenitency.
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The Greeks seek after wisdome, & arguments of reason, they discourse of sin and salvation, and the life to come, according to their wit, and Philosophicall Principles.
The Greeks seek After Wisdom, & Arguments of reason, they discourse of since and salvation, and the life to come, according to their wit, and Philosophical Principles.
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Some that stand in high esteeme in the Church shall fall, others that be low, shall be raised & comforted: one proofe more, Act. 13.48. Paul's hearers;
some that stand in high esteem in the Church shall fallen, Others that be low, shall be raised & comforted: one proof more, Act. 13.48. Paul's hearers;
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He intended them for good, though men pervert them to their hurt. 2. Againe, it is a deadly savour, not as if the Gospell of its owne nature breathed out death to any;
He intended them for good, though men pervert them to their hurt. 2. Again, it is a deadly savour, not as if the Gospel of its own nature breathed out death to any;
The Answer must be divided, (for, there is not one cause of both.) Of the event perse, which is unto life, there is one cause) of the event per accidens, which is unto death, there is another cause:
The Answer must be divided, (for, there is not one cause of both.) Of the event pierce, which is unto life, there is one cause) of the event per Accidents, which is unto death, there is Another cause:
whereas the Jews which heard Christ himselfe, repented not, Christ breaketh out into an admiration of God's love, I thanke thee O Father of heaven and earth,
whereas the jews which herd christ himself, repented not, christ breaks out into an admiration of God's love, I thank thee Oh Father of heaven and earth,
the elect have a preeminence above the rest, the God of grace doth shine into their hearts the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
the elect have a preeminence above the rest, the God of grace does shine into their hearts the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of jesus christ.
least the light of the glorious gospell of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 2 Cor. 4.4.6. Of the event per accidens, occasionally, it provesa savour of death to some.
lest the Light of the glorious gospel of christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 2 Cor. 4.4.6. Of the event per Accidents, occasionally, it provesa savour of death to Some.
Now let us consider what those occasions are? or what those distempers are in the parties themselves, seeing the difference cannot be in the ordinance it selfe, which is the same to both, it must be sought elsewhere.
Now let us Consider what those occasions Are? or what those distempers Are in the parties themselves, seeing the difference cannot be in the Ordinance it self, which is the same to both, it must be sought elsewhere.
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Thus it comes to passe, that the poore soule is hardned, when men preach the free grace of God and mercy, without laying before people the conditions, whereupon mercy is promised;
Thus it comes to pass, that the poor soul is hardened, when men preach the free grace of God and mercy, without laying before people the conditions, whereupon mercy is promised;
we must put a difference betweene pretious and vile Jer. 15.19. We must not preach as if all alike should be saved, as if the outward ordinances and communion therein were sufficient;
we must put a difference between precious and vile Jer. 15.19. We must not preach as if all alike should be saved, as if the outward ordinances and communion therein were sufficient;
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unlesse yee be circumcised in the heart, as well as in the flesh, baptized with the spirit, inwardly called, really converted, &c. Ye cannot enter into the kingdome of heaven, we must deale clearely in this point, else we delude the people.
unless ye be circumcised in the heart, as well as in the Flesh, baptised with the Spirit, inwardly called, really converted, etc. You cannot enter into the Kingdom of heaven, we must deal clearly in this point, Else we delude the people.
Wee must tell you, that 'tis not all your moralities, nor all your civilities, nor all your formalities in prayer and comming to Church, that makes a sound Christian;
we must tell you, that it's not all your moralities, nor all your civilities, nor all your formalities in prayer and coming to Church, that makes a found Christian;
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yee must be humbled, & brought into covenant with Christ; whatsoever is short of regeneration, is short of salvation: Thus Mat. 7.22. profession of Christ's name will not serve the turne.
ye must be humbled, & brought into Covenant with christ; whatsoever is short of regeneration, is short of salvation: Thus Mathew 7.22. profession of Christ's name will not serve the turn.
Sheepe, or Goates &c. A promiscuous preaching of Christ's mercy to all without any other distinguishing markes, doth cause a mis-application of the Gospell;
Sheep, or Goats etc. A promiscuous preaching of Christ's mercy to all without any other distinguishing marks, does cause a misapplication of the Gospel;
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we must not warrant repentance to be true without faith, nor faith to be true in any, that see not their cursed state in nature, that feele not their need of faith by reason of sin and misery.
we must not warrant Repentance to be true without faith, nor faith to be true in any, that see not their cursed state in nature, that feel not their need of faith by reason of since and misery.
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when the faithfull Ministers shew the world how their sins are pardoned, and how they must get into the Covenant of Grace to have their deadly woe removed, people doe not marke it,
when the faithful Ministers show the world how their Sins Are pardoned, and how they must get into the Covenant of Grace to have their deadly woe removed, people do not mark it,
the light thereof shines cleare, but the fault is in your selves, you are content to be blindfolded and holden back from so great a treasure as is cōmunicated in the Gospell.
the Light thereof shines clear, but the fault is in your selves, you Are content to be blindfolded and held back from so great a treasure as is communicated in the Gospel.
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O Is it not a sad thing (and yet too true) that in many houses, not one of the familie knowes himselfe to be saved? All such saving knowledge is a mysterie to them? you think you have repented,
O Is it not a sad thing (and yet too true) that in many houses, not one of the family knows himself to be saved? All such Saving knowledge is a mystery to them? you think you have repented,
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when they have such stumbling-blocks of iniquitie in their hearts, now I say, that word which brings life to others, brings death to you, you see no good in it.
when they have such stumbling-blocks of iniquity in their hearts, now I say, that word which brings life to Others, brings death to you, you see no good in it.
As if you stir a dunghill, it stinks the worse, so if you rake in a fowle heart, the mud and filth that's in it doth arise, and corruption works the more;
As if you stir a dunghill, it stinks the Worse, so if you rake in a fowl heart, the mud and filth that's in it does arise, and corruption works the more;
O what reasonings and sidings with sin and Satan? ô what anger and opposition against the Light? Sin taking occasion by the Commandement, saies Paul, wrought in me all maner of concupiscence, Rom. 7.8. The Law did put no evill motion into his heart;
Oh what reasonings and sidings with since and Satan? o what anger and opposition against the Light? since taking occasion by the Commandment, Says Paul, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence, Rom. 7.8. The Law did put no evil motion into his heart;
so the saved ones will keep and hold fast the word, though with some great difficulties, rather then give over their soule into the Divel's hands, and themselves into perdition.
so the saved ones will keep and hold fast the word, though with Some great difficulties, rather then give over their soul into the Devil's hands, and themselves into perdition.
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Thus the word is a savour of life to them, though it cut, and smart, there is life in it, it is good, it's sweet, they rellish spirituall counsell in it, it proves to them a true and faithfull word.
Thus the word is a savour of life to them, though it Cut, and smart, there is life in it, it is good, it's sweet, they relish spiritual counsel in it, it Proves to them a true and faithful word.
and we doe not like that; for, they are malitious, and at enmitie with us: some are not of our side, &c. And though none of these things be faults, yet people stumble at them.
and we do not like that; for, they Are malicious, and At enmity with us: Some Are not of our side, etc. And though none of these things be Faults, yet people Stumble At them.
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It therefore much availes, with what affections we come to heare. The ignorant and scandalous, the superstitious and factious, are just offences, unfit to be Teachers.
It Therefore much avails, with what affections we come to hear. The ignorant and scandalous, the superstitious and factious, Are just offences, unfit to be Teachers.
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If thou wert on the Scaffold to be beheaded, thou wouldst welcome a pardon, though brought by the hand of a person, not so well thought of: so &c.
If thou Wertenberg on the Scaffold to be beheaded, thou Wouldst welcome a pardon, though brought by the hand of a person, not so well Thought of: so etc.
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but with the head, with applause or dispraise, according as the matter is carried. See 1. Thess. 2.13. Yee received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth the word of God;
but with the head, with applause or dispraise, according as the matter is carried. See 1. Thess 2.13. Ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth the word of God;
unlesse the Embassadour doe deliver it, as from his Master that sent him: So, &c. I have seene it printed, and heard it spoken by way of complaint, that the ordinances now adaies have lost their converting power.
unless the Ambassador do deliver it, as from his Master that sent him: So, etc. I have seen it printed, and herd it spoken by Way of complaint, that the ordinances now adais have lost their converting power.
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such is the blindnesse of some, and the perversnesse of other mens wits & reasonings. As for Example, the Comfortable Doctrine of Predestination yeelds a deadly savour to some; for, thus they argue;
such is the blindness of Some, and the perverseness of other men's wits & reasonings. As for Exampl, the Comfortable Doctrine of Predestination yields a deadly savour to Some; for, thus they argue;
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if we be elected, we shall be saved, though we doe take such paines about salvation &c. This Doctrine you see yeelds a deadly savour to some, it's made a cloack to carelesnesse and security.
if we be elected, we shall be saved, though we do take such pains about salvation etc. This Doctrine you see yields a deadly savour to Some, it's made a cloak to carelessness and security.
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God's Act electing is Relative and Copulative with respect unto Christ, Eph. 1.4. He chose us in him, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love, with 2 Th. 2.13. We are bound to give thankes to God for you, brethren;
God's Act electing is Relative and Copulative with respect unto christ, Ephesians 1.4. He chosen us in him, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love, with 2 Th. 2.13. We Are bound to give thanks to God for you, brothers;
Because God hath from the Beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the spirit, & beliefe of the truth. 2 Tim. 2.21. If a man therefore purge himselfe from these, he shall be a vessell of honour &c. These things are conjoyned;
Because God hath from the Beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit, & belief of the truth. 2 Tim. 2.21. If a man Therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel of honour etc. These things Are conjoined;
Is not the knowledge of my election unto life, worth all the paines, that I shall take to attaine it? and worth all the sweete sins which I am to relinquish for it:
Is not the knowledge of my election unto life, worth all the pains, that I shall take to attain it? and worth all the sweet Sins which I am to relinquish for it:
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will all the world be able to recompence the losse of my soule? of my God? what stronger motive to Godlinesse, can be proposed to an unconverted soule? Secondly, especially considering that this Doctrine does not tell any man in particular, that he is a Reprobate;
will all the world be able to recompense the loss of my soul? of my God? what Stronger motive to Godliness, can be proposed to an unconverted soul? Secondly, especially considering that this Doctrine does not tell any man in particular, that he is a Reprobate;
and yee shall find &c. It was a good saying of Sarah Wight to a Gentlewoman in spirituall distresse, goe, say to God, heale me, I have sinned, heale my backslidings.
and ye shall find etc. It was a good saying of Sarah Wight to a Gentlewoman in spiritual distress, go, say to God, heal me, I have sinned, heal my backslidings.
I will not cast away his mercie, I will not put a scorne upon his offer of reconciliation Christ hath done all, that a Christ or a Mediatour ought to doe, both for purchasing and applying salvation to me;
I will not cast away his mercy, I will not put a scorn upon his offer of reconciliation christ hath done all, that a christ or a Mediator ought to do, both for purchasing and applying salvation to me;
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In the doctrine of free-grace & redemption by Christ God hath this purpose, and aime (namely) to shew a visible ground, upon which all humbled sinners might accept of peace.
In the Doctrine of Free grace & redemption by christ God hath this purpose, and aim (namely) to show a visible ground, upon which all humbled Sinners might accept of peace.
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and people leave all to God in a brutish way, saying as it pleaseth God, it is God that must doe it for us, we have no power of our selves &c. This is a deadly inference, it slaies many a soule.
and people leave all to God in a brutish Way, saying as it Pleases God, it is God that must do it for us, we have no power of our selves etc. This is a deadly Inference, it slays many a soul.
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Thus wholsome doctrine through mens perverse reasonings doth turne to their destruction, through those false hardning inferences, is a savour of death.
Thus wholesome Doctrine through men's perverse reasonings does turn to their destruction, through those false hardening inferences, is a savour of death.
permitting them to dash against Christ and other meanes of eternall life, and so through his just judgement they be blinded to their endlesse miserie and mischiefe:
permitting them to dash against christ and other means of Eternal life, and so through his just judgement they be blinded to their endless misery and mischief:
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so I gave them up to their owne hearts lusts, and they walked in their own counselles. So Joh. 9.39. For judgement I am come into the world, that they which see, might be made blinde:
so I gave them up to their own hearts Lustiest, and they walked in their own Counsels. So John 9.39. For judgement I am come into the world, that they which see, might be made blind:
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Goe home, consider, how 'tis with you, if the Ministrie have proved a savour of life to any of you, praise his mercy for it, it proceeded from the father of lights;
Go home, Consider, how it's with you, if the Ministry have proved a savour of life to any of you, praise his mercy for it, it proceeded from the father of lights;
But if a dead thing, and unsavorie upon your spirits, blame your selves, search and you shall finde, that some of the forementioned distempers have been the occasion theerof. Goe over the particulars;
But if a dead thing, and unsavoury upon your spirits, blame your selves, search and you shall find, that Some of the forementioned distempers have been the occasion theerof. Go over the particulars;
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For your Humiliation, and to break the heart to repentance, I will give foure Convictions, whereby it may appeare to your owne conscience, that it is a dead, unsavorie, unfruitfull thing unto you, that you never yet did rellish any thing of life in it.
For your Humiliation, and to break the heart to Repentance, I will give foure Convictions, whereby it may appear to your own conscience, that it is a dead, unsavoury, unfruitful thing unto you, that you never yet did relish any thing of life in it.
for, 'tis the propertie of every blessed man to delight in the law of God, to meditate in it, to walk in it both day and night, Ps. 1.1, 2. My delight and my counsellonrs, Ps. 119.24.
for, it's the property of every blessed man to delight in the law of God, to meditate in it, to walk in it both day and night, Ps. 1.1, 2. My delight and my counsellonrs, Ps. 119.24.
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the Queene of the South came from the uttermost parts of the earth to heare the wisdome of Solomon, Mat: 12.42. Wheresoever the carkasse is, thither will the Eagles be gathered together.
the Queen of the South Come from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the Wisdom of Solomon, Mathew: 12.42. Wheresoever the carcase is, thither will the Eagles be gathered together.
Can yee tast honie, and no sweetnesse in it? Can yee want bread, & take no paines for it? Take us and all we have for Bread, said they to Joseph: you labour for meat, that perisheth, because there's life in it:
Can ye taste honey, and no sweetness in it? Can ye want bred, & take no pains for it? Take us and all we have for Bred, said they to Joseph: you labour for meat, that Perishes, Because there's life in it:
so would you after the meat, that endureth to eternall life, if yee did rellish it. Joh. 6.27. Labour not for meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, (that is) labour more for eternall life:
so would you After the meat, that Endureth to Eternal life, if ye did relish it. John 6.27. Labour not for meat which Perishes, but for that meat which Endureth unto everlasting life, (that is) labour more for Eternal life:
O what a deale of contriving, & sweating of unwearied diligence to raise an estate? to raise posteritie, to enlarge possessions? to live? And yet how it shall goe with you,
Oh what a deal of contriving, & sweating of unwearied diligence to raise an estate? to raise posterity, to enlarge possessions? to live? And yet how it shall go with you,
And yet how little doe you set by the meanes of life? You will not be at the paines to acquaint your selves or familie with the doctrine of salvation•.
And yet how little do you Set by the means of life? You will not be At the pains to acquaint your selves or family with the Doctrine of salvation•.
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or to sanctisie the Lord's day in holy exercises of prayer, selfe-examination, Hearing the word. (Nay, with much coldnesse do you come to the congregation).
or to sanctify the Lord's day in holy exercises of prayer, self-examination, Hearing the word. (Nay, with much coldness do you come to the congregation).
Let me speake unto you Husbandmen, Tradesmen, and Labourers, consider your waies, and your daies spent in toyle and labour, up to worke early, there's much to be done, in the mornings no time, in the evenings the head is heavie, unfit for spirituall matters.
Let me speak unto you Husbandmen, Tradesmen, and Labourers, Consider your ways, and your days spent in toil and labour, up to work early, there's much to be done, in the morning's no time, in the evenings the head is heavy, unfit for spiritual matters.
poore soules, what doe you thinke? Is this to delight in the word? O how little doe you set by heaven? If you did but take halfe so much paines and delight for heaven,
poor Souls, what do you think? Is this to delight in the word? O how little do you Set by heaven? If you did but take half so much pains and delight for heaven,
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O what a fearefull spirit of slumber is upon our people? (Not more ignorant, earthly-minded in any parish) there is no signe that you rellish the Ministrie of the word,
O what a fearful Spirit of slumber is upon our people? (Not more ignorant, earthly-minded in any parish) there is no Signen that you relish the Ministry of the word,
The zeale of thy house hath even eaten me up. I conclude with that of Heb. 12.16. Looke diligently, least there be any Fornicator, or prophane person, as Esau:
The zeal of thy house hath even eaten me up. I conclude with that of Hebrew 12.16. Look diligently, lest there be any Fornicator, or profane person, as Esau:
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THe third Conviction followes, whereby it may appeare to your consciences, that hetherto the Gospell hath been but a dead and unsavorie thing upon your spirits,
THe third Conviction follows, whereby it may appear to your Consciences, that hitherto the Gospel hath been but a dead and unsavoury thing upon your spirits,
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So the Christian hath not only the rule, but the proofe of his knowledge, how it hath been effectuall to assure him of his own salvation, to change his heart, to comfort, to overcome temptations,
So the Christian hath not only the Rule, but the proof of his knowledge, how it hath been effectual to assure him of his own salvation, to change his heart, to Comfort, to overcome temptations,
He that reads in a book, or heares in a Sermon, what repentance is, what the cleansing of the heart is, what striving of the spirit against the flesh is, &c. But never felt his owne heart purged, his owne conscience stricken with feares, &c. This man hath a rule,
He that reads in a book, or hears in a Sermon, what Repentance is, what the cleansing of the heart is, what striving of the Spirit against the Flesh is, etc. But never felt his own heart purged, his own conscience stricken with fears, etc. This man hath a Rule,
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A man by the light of Scripture may confesse, that God is the best portion, that he, that enjoyes God, hath all, that all earthly, things are perishing contentments;
A man by the Light of Scripture may confess, that God is the best portion, that he, that enjoys God, hath all, that all earthly, things Are perishing contentment's;
Yea but what was there of Christ in it? that might cleanse the heart, bring one into pardon of sin, crucifie your lusts, build you up in holinesse, make you sound in repentance? Yes, it was a morall good sermon.) O but said the spirituall man, may not you heare such preaching all daies of your life,
Yea but what was there of christ in it? that might cleanse the heart, bring one into pardon of since, crucify your Lustiest, built you up in holiness, make you found in Repentance? Yes, it was a moral good sermon.) O but said the spiritual man, may not you hear such preaching all days of your life,
and yet be never the wiser for your salvation? If you savour that which is but the naturall frothy part, that which is least worthy of notice in that work, are yee not carnall? if you commend and love that which you least understand,
and yet be never the Wiser for your salvation? If you savour that which is but the natural frothy part, that which is least worthy of notice in that work, Are ye not carnal? if you commend and love that which you least understand,
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and be pleased best with that which doth tickle the eare, and not rectifie the conscience, are yee not carnall? your carnall judgement in this point bewraies, that the Ministrie is not a Ministrie of life and power to thee,
and be pleased best with that which does tickle the ear, and not rectify the conscience, Are ye not carnal? your carnal judgement in this point bewrays, that the Ministry is not a Ministry of life and power to thee,
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your soules all the while being unacquainted with the essentialls of Religion in power, & puritie, in joy, in righteousnesse, in peace, in assurance of salvation.
your Souls all the while being unacquainted with the essentials of Religion in power, & purity, in joy, in righteousness, in peace, in assurance of salvation.
Whereas for the matter, that sermon is best, wherein we manifest the truth, and commend our selves to the consciences of men in the sight of God, 2 Cor. 4.2.
Whereas for the matter, that sermon is best, wherein we manifest the truth, and commend our selves to the Consciences of men in the sighed of God, 2 Cor. 4.2.
It is a curse to have the Gospell in a strange tongue, and so in a stile & frame of words not easily understood by the people. 1 Cor. 14 9. Except yee utter words easie to be understood,
It is a curse to have the Gospel in a strange tongue, and so in a style & frame of words not Easily understood by the people. 1 Cor. 14 9. Except ye utter words easy to be understood,
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The Apostle doth reprove their carnall judgement in this point, because they so much admired the gift of tongues ver. 20, 21. Its a childish thing to be delighted with words, ver. 21. It is a judgement, to have the Gospell in a way not understood;
The Apostle does reprove their carnal judgement in this point, Because they so much admired the gift of tongues ver. 20, 21. Its a childish thing to be delighted with words, ver. 21. It is a judgement, to have the Gospel in a Way not understood;
And therefore, forasmuch as God doth make use of languages and tongues for a punishment; it is not fit matter of boasting or glorying. 2 Carnall judgement; Come we to their dispraises;
And Therefore, forasmuch as God does make use of languages and tongues for a punishment; it is not fit matter of boasting or glorying. 2 Carnal judgement; Come we to their dispraises;
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and what think you, is it not true? Yes, goe on, what kinde of hearers were they that did so? Why they were the sloathfull, carelesse, customary hearers, that doe not examine and apply the Truths taught,
and what think you, is it not true? Yes, go on, what kind of hearers were they that did so? Why they were the slothful, careless, customary hearers, that do not examine and apply the Truths taught,
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or else heare it as an exercise of wit, or else be offended at the reproofes, &c. And what think you of it? Is not all this true? Did he not prove it? Yes;
or Else hear it as an exercise of wit, or Else be offended At the reproofs, etc. And what think you of it? Is not all this true? Did he not prove it? Yes;
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but of Satan, hate and resist the truth. So doth Christ mark out his own sheep, Joh. 10.27. My sheep heare my voice and follow me, and I know them, and give unto them eternall life.
but of Satan, hate and resist the truth. So does christ mark out his own sheep, John 10.27. My sheep hear my voice and follow me, and I know them, and give unto them Eternal life.
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They may doe much, as Herod did to John Baptist, and Ezekiel's hearers, cap. 33. 31. But herein they fall short, they doe not yeeld the word a sincere universall respect & obedience;
They may do much, as Herod did to John Baptist, and Ezekiel's hearers, cap. 33. 31. But herein they fallen short, they do not yield the word a sincere universal respect & Obedience;
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you dare not resist any truth, that yee heare, but you will yeeld unto it, make conscience of it, desire and endeavour to obey it, and put it in practise.
you Dare not resist any truth, that ye hear, but you will yield unto it, make conscience of it, desire and endeavour to obey it, and put it in practice.
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This I say will witnesse with you and for you, 1. Th. 1.5. For, the Gospell came not unto you in word only, but also in power. Of Exhortation; Therefore come to the Ministrie;
This I say will witness with you and for you, 1. Th. 1.5. For, the Gospel Come not unto you in word only, but also in power. Of Exhortation; Therefore come to the Ministry;
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Therefore bethinke thy selfe, what thou wert best to doe? Is not heaven worth all the sins, which the word would crucifie in thee? And will thy unsubdu'd lusts,
Therefore bethink thy self, what thou Wertenberg best to do? Is not heaven worth all the Sins, which the word would crucify in thee? And will thy unsubdued Lustiest,
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and the pleasure thereof make amends for all the torments, which the disobedient are sure to endure in hell? Is thy conscience convinced of this truth? If it be,
and the pleasure thereof make amends for all the torments, which the disobedient Are sure to endure in hell? Is thy conscience convinced of this truth? If it be,
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how darest thou now goe on in thy common carelesse course against the light of the word in thy own conscience? How darest thou live as loosely? heare as carelesly? Spend the Sabbath as profanely? slubber over the worship and service of God as slightly,
how Darest thou now go on in thy Common careless course against the Light of the word in thy own conscience? How Darest thou live as loosely? hear as carelessly? Spend the Sabbath as profanely? slubber over the worship and service of God as slightly,
as formerly thou hast done? To have this question resolved on thy side, me thinkes thy heart should breake through all oppositions, scornes and temptations,
as formerly thou hast done? To have this question resolved on thy side, me thinks thy heart should break through all oppositions, scorns and temptations,
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and forthwith set thy selfe wholly about the worke, and to cast off every weight, and with full resolution of heart to lay thy soule at the feet of Christ,
and forthwith Set thy self wholly about the work, and to cast off every weight, and with full resolution of heart to lay thy soul At the feet of christ,
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they against the Law, thou against the Remedie, against the mercy of a Redeemer, Heb. 10.29. Of how much serer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath troden under foot the blood of the covenant &c. Woe to poore sinners for their madnesse against their own soules. Consider your case;
they against the Law, thou against the Remedy, against the mercy of a Redeemer, Hebrew 10.29. Of how much serer punishment, suppose you, shall he be Thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the blood of the Covenant etc. Woe to poor Sinners for their madness against their own Souls. Consider your case;
you would presently enter into a strict covenant with God to be his people, you would never content your selves with a cold, formall, livelesse profession,
you would presently enter into a strict Covenant with God to be his people, you would never content your selves with a cold, formal, Lifeless profession,
but labour for the life of grace, and that too, while the day of grace doth last, Heb. 3.14. It will torment you one day, to remember, what yee have lost, what blessed opportunities, which cannot be recalled;
but labour for the life of grace, and that too, while the day of grace does last, Hebrew 3.14. It will torment you one day, to Remember, what ye have lost, what blessed opportunities, which cannot be Recalled;
to remember how eagerly the world was pursued, when your salvation lay at stake, & if you had spent but one of those yeares to get the knowledge of Christ unto unfeined conversion, you had been for ever happy,
to Remember how eagerly the world was pursued, when your salvation lay At stake, & if you had spent but one of those Years to get the knowledge of christ unto unfeigned conversion, you had been for ever happy,
whereas now your miserie is past recoverie, and all through your owne fault and doings. It will cut you to remember, how often did the Minister call upon me;
whereas now your misery is past recovery, and all through your own fault and doings. It will Cut you to Remember, how often did the Minister call upon me;
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