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Parents Groans over their wicked Children. Prov. XVII. 25. A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
Parents Groans over their wicked Children. Curae XVII. 25. A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.
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IT is one great argument of the vanity of this world, that we may be spoil'd of all that is dear to us under the Sun by the sins of other men.
IT is one great argument of the vanity of this world, that we may be spoiled of all that is dear to us under the Sun by the Sins of other men.
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A common and sad instance of this is, That the Comforts of godly Parents here are very much at the will and pleasure of their own Children:
A Common and sad instance of this is, That the Comforts of godly Parents Here Are very much At the will and pleasure of their own Children:
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For had a good man all other delights that the creatures can yield, and did wash his steps in butter,
For had a good man all other delights that the creatures can yield, and did wash his steps in butter,
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and dip his foot in oyl: and dip his foot in oil:
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Nay suppose he had all the pleasures of Godliness that are ordinarily attained in this life,
Nay suppose he had all the pleasures of Godliness that Are ordinarily attained in this life,
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yet he will be a man of sorrow, if a wicked Child make him the Father of a fool.
yet he will be a man of sorrow, if a wicked Child make him the Father of a fool.
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This doleful case is presented to us in this Text, which I have chosen for the subject of this discourse, that I may duly affect my own and others hearts with this great calamity.
This doleful case is presented to us in this Text, which I have chosen for the Subject of this discourse, that I may duly affect my own and Others hearts with this great calamity.
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In the Text two things are clearly set before us. 1. A case taken for granted;
In the Text two things Are clearly Set before us. 1. A case taken for granted;
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and that is, That godly Parents have often foolish Children. 2. The misery of that case is expressed;
and that is, That godly Parents have often foolish Children. 2. The misery of that case is expressed;
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that is, That such Children are a grief to their Fathers, and bitterness to the Mothers that bare them. The Explication of the Text.
that is, That such Children Are a grief to their Father's, and bitterness to the Mother's that bore them. The Explication of the Text.
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A foolish son, that is, a wicked and ungodly son, or daughter;A foolish son, that is, a wicked and ungodly son, or daughter;
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for it's usual in this book of the Proverbs, that both sexes are intended, when but one is expressed:
for it's usual in this book of the Proverbs, that both sexes Are intended, when but one is expressed:
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Wicked Children think themselves wise, wiser than their Parents, or Masters, or Ministers;
Wicked Children think themselves wise, Wiser than their Parents, or Masters, or Ministers;
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for vain man would be wise, though he be like a wild Asses colt, Job 11.12.for vain man would be wise, though he be like a wild Asses colt, Job 11.12.
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But all the Devils children are fools;
But all the Devils children Are Fools;
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for he that will obey and imitate the Devil, who is a murderer of all his own children,
for he that will obey and imitate the devil, who is a murderer of all his own children,
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and will not obey and imitate Christ who is the Redeemer and Saviour of all his Children, I may say of him in the words of a wise Woman, A fool is his name, and folly is with him.
and will not obey and imitate christ who is the Redeemer and Saviour of all his Children, I may say of him in the words of a wise Woman, A fool is his name, and folly is with him.
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Is a grief to his Father. Is a grief to his Father.
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By Father and Mother in the Text, I understand a godly Father and Mother, who are most affected with this case.
By Father and Mother in the Text, I understand a godly Father and Mother, who Are most affected with this case.
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Is a grief: some render the word anger, or indignation, and both grief and anger are intended;Is a grief: Some render the word anger, or Indignation, and both grief and anger Are intended;
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for a foolish son maketh his good Father both angry and sad. And bitterness to her that bare him;
for a foolish son makes his good Father both angry and sad. And bitterness to her that bore him;
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that is, to his good Mother, called her that bare him, to aggravate the Mothers misery, and the Childs sin:
that is, to his good Mother, called her that bore him, to aggravate the Mother's misery, and the Child's since:
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It cannot but torment the good Mother to think that she did with so much sickness,
It cannot but torment the good Mother to think that she did with so much sickness,
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and pain, and sorrow bear and bring forth one that proves a child of the Devil,
and pain, and sorrow bear and bring forth one that Proves a child of the devil,
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and is like to be a firebrand of Hell;
and is like to be a firebrand of Hell;
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and it's a great aggravation of the childs sins, to imbitter the life of her that was a means of life to him;
and it's a great aggravation of the child's Sins, to embitter the life of her that was a means of life to him;
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and to hasten that womb to the worms, which with such pangs and throws brought him into the world.
and to hasten that womb to the worms, which with such pangs and throws brought him into the world.
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The Text will be further opened in the following discourse, which I shall reduce to these three Heads.
The Text will be further opened in the following discourse, which I shall reduce to these three Heads.
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First, That it is ordinary for godly Parents to have wicked and ungodly Children. Secondly, That this is a very great calamity to these godly Parents. Thirdly, Use.First, That it is ordinary for godly Parents to have wicked and ungodly Children. Secondly, That this is a very great calamity to these godly Parents. Thirdly, Use.
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1. It is ordinary for godly Parents to have wicked and ungodly Children: this is implied in the Text:
1. It is ordinary for godly Parents to have wicked and ungodly Children: this is implied in the Text:
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And I may say of this what Solomon speaks of another case, Eccles. 6.1. It is an evil which I have seen under the Sun, and it is common among men.
And I may say of this what Solomon speaks of Another case, Eccles. 6.1. It is an evil which I have seen under the Sun, and it is Common among men.
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In the handling of this, I shall 1. Give some Characters of godly Parents. 2. Some Characters of ungodly Children.
In the handling of this, I shall 1. Give Some Characters of godly Parents. 2. some Characters of ungodly Children.
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3. I shall give you several instances for the confirmation of it. 1. I shall only give you two main Characters of godly Parents.
3. I shall give you several instances for the confirmation of it. 1. I shall only give you two main Characters of godly Parents.
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First, They are conscienciously careful for their preservation. Secondly, For the Eternal happiness and salvation of their Children.First, They Are conscientiously careful for their preservation. Secondly, For the Eternal happiness and salvation of their Children.
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1. They are conscienciously careful for the preservation of the natural lives of their Children, as trees support and feed the branches that grow out of themselves:
1. They Are conscientiously careful for the preservation of the natural lives of their Children, as trees support and feed the branches that grow out of themselves:
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And as it's natural to the brutes to defend and keep their own young, so nature it self teacheth and inclineth Parents to defend,
And as it's natural to the brutes to defend and keep their own young, so nature it self Teaches and Inclineth Parents to defend,
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and preserve, and provide for the fruit of their own bodies:
and preserve, and provide for the fruit of their own bodies:
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and for this end to supply them with food, raiment, and physick, and to fit them for callings,
and for this end to supply them with food, raiment, and physic, and to fit them for callings,
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and seasonably to provide for them meet yokefellows, and every way to take care, that they neither perish or be made miserable:
and seasonably to provide for them meet yokefellows, and every Way to take care, that they neither perish or be made miserable:
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but godly Parents, in whom natural affections are sanctified and improved by Grace, do all these out of a principle of Godliness,
but godly Parents, in whom natural affections Are sanctified and improved by Grace, do all these out of a principle of Godliness,
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as persons who have to do with God herein:
as Persons who have to do with God herein:
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they do it in a sense of their dependance on God, and pray for daily bread to feed their Children,
they do it in a sense of their dependence on God, and pray for daily bred to feed their Children,
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and are thankful when they feel it come warm from their Father in Heaven; they do it in obedience and faithfulness to God;
and Are thankful when they feel it come warm from their Father in Heaven; they do it in Obedience and faithfulness to God;
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and with a design, that their Children may live to be born of God, and to be a blessing to this world,
and with a Design, that their Children may live to be born of God, and to be a blessing to this world,
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and be blessed in the other world:
and be blessed in the other world:
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As for those unnatural monsters, who feed their lusts with that which should maintain their Children;
As for those unnatural monsters, who feed their Lustiest with that which should maintain their Children;
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they are so far from being Godly Parents, that they are worse than Infidels, in not providing for their Families;
they Are so Far from being Godly Parents, that they Are Worse than Infidels, in not providing for their Families;
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and are like the Devil, who (as I said, is a Murderer of his own Children.
and Are like the devil, who (as I said, is a Murderer of his own Children.
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2. They are conscienciously careful for the Eternal happiness and salvation of their Children;
2. They Are conscientiously careful for the Eternal happiness and salvation of their Children;
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for their natural affections being now sanctified, do work in them for the spiritual good and happiness of their Children.
for their natural affections being now sanctified, do work in them for the spiritual good and happiness of their Children.
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Prov. 4.3, 4, 5. I was my fathers son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. Curae 4.3, 4, 5. I was my Father's son, tender and only Beloved in the sighed of my mother.
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Solomon was his fathers and mothers darling, their love did run out exceedingly upon this son;Solomon was his Father's and mother's darling, their love did run out exceedingly upon this son;
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and he tells us which way their love and kindness was express'd: he taught me also, and said unto me, Get wisdom, get understanding:
and he tells us which Way their love and kindness was expressed: he taught me also, and said unto me, Get Wisdom, get understanding:
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He tells us also how the affections of his good mother did work, Prov. 31.2, 3. What my son? and what the son of my womb? and what the son of my vows? The son of her womb, was the son of her vows, whom she had devoted to God;
He tells us also how the affections of his good mother did work, Curae 31.2, 3. What my son? and what the son of my womb? and what the son of my vows? The son of her womb, was the son of her vows, whom she had devoted to God;
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those Parents who have known both states, the state of Wrath, and the state of Grace,
those Parents who have known both states, the state of Wrath, and the state of Grace,
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and have experimentally felt what it is to pass from death to life, and from the kingdom of Satan, into the kingdom of God, cannot but desire that the same change be wrought upon their children.
and have experimentally felt what it is to pass from death to life, and from the Kingdom of Satan, into the Kingdom of God, cannot but desire that the same change be wrought upon their children.
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And as they who love themselves with a holy love, do take God for their eternal life and happiness,
And as they who love themselves with a holy love, do take God for their Eternal life and happiness,
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and Christ for their Redeemer, to redeem them from all evil, and to bring them to this happiness;
and christ for their Redeemer, to Redeem them from all evil, and to bring them to this happiness;
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and the Spirit for their Sanctifier, to fit them for this happiness:
and the Spirit for their Sanctifier, to fit them for this happiness:
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So they that love their children with this holy Love, will desire and endeavour that they be partakers with them of the same happiness.
So they that love their children with this holy Love, will desire and endeavour that they be partakers with them of the same happiness.
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2. I proceed to give you three Characters of ungodly Children.
2. I proceed to give you three Characters of ungodly Children.
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1. They are such Children as will not be subject to the authority of their Parents:
1. They Are such Children as will not be Subject to the Authority of their Parents:
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The reverence of Children to their Parents is so incorporated into the whole body of Religion, that all Religion is in vain without it: this fully appears, Levit. 19.3. Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths, I am the Lord your God.
The Reverence of Children to their Parents is so incorporated into the Whole body of Religion, that all Religion is in vain without it: this Fully appears, Levit. 19.3. You shall Fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my Sabbaths, I am the Lord your God.
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Observe, this duty is here joyn'd with keeping the Lords Sabbaths, wherein Religion did always very much consist:
Observe, this duty is Here joined with keeping the lords Sabbaths, wherein Religion did always very much consist:
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but it's often seen, that disobedient children are great prophaners of the Lords-day; they are always bad, but usually worst on that day;
but it's often seen, that disobedient children Are great profaners of the Lord's day; they Are always bad, but usually worst on that day;
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and some of them may remember, that their first breaking out into scandalous sins, was on the Lords-day.
and Some of them may Remember, that their First breaking out into scandalous Sins, was on the Lord's day.
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We are here further taught, That this duty of Reverence to Parents, is joyn'd with all Religion to God;
We Are Here further taught, That this duty of reverence to Parents, is joined with all Religion to God;
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for, saith God in effect, it's in vain for any to pretend to call me their Lord and their God,
for, Says God in Effect, it's in vain for any to pretend to call me their Lord and their God,
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if they do not fear their Parents; and theresore wicked children are numbred among the most flagitious and worst sinners. Ezek. 22.7. In thee have they set light by father and mother;
if they do not Fear their Parents; and Therefore wicked children Are numbered among the most flagitious and worst Sinners. Ezekiel 22.7. In thee have they Set Light by father and mother;
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they villified and despised them, and made nothing of them: such break all the bonds of Religion;
they vilified and despised them, and made nothing of them: such break all the bonds of Religion;
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and many hasten through a shameful and untimely death, into a dreadful and tormenting eternity, whose wickedness first began in scorning and despising their Parents.
and many hasten through a shameful and untimely death, into a dreadful and tormenting eternity, whose wickedness First began in scorning and despising their Parents.
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2. They are such children as will not obey the Commands of their Parents:
2. They Are such children as will not obey the Commands of their Parents:
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The godly Commands of Parents, are the means which God hath appointed, and doth often bless to make the children godly, Gen. 18.19. I know, Abraham, that he will command his children, and his houshold after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord to do justice and judgment:
The godly Commands of Parents, Are the means which God hath appointed, and does often bless to make the children godly, Gen. 18.19. I know, Abraham, that he will command his children, and his household After him, and they shall keep the Way of the Lord to do Justice and judgement:
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and God commands all children to obey all the holy and lawful commands of their parents, Ephes. 6.1. Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right:
and God commands all children to obey all the holy and lawful commands of their Parents, Ephesians 6.1. Children obey your Parents in the Lord, for this is right:
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It's the parents right that their children should obey them; and it's Gods right that they should obey them in the Lord:
It's the Parents right that their children should obey them; and it's God's right that they should obey them in the Lord:
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and this, saith the Apostle, Col. 3.21. is well-pleasing to the Lord:
and this, Says the Apostle, Col. 3.21. is Well-pleasing to the Lord:
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so that those children do neither fear provoking God, nor care to please him, who will not obey their parents;
so that those children do neither Fear provoking God, nor care to please him, who will not obey their Parents;
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and so are children of their parents sorrow, and of Gods wrath. 3. They are such children as are unthankful to their parents;
and so Are children of their Parents sorrow, and of God's wrath. 3. They Are such children as Are unthankful to their Parents;
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the Apostle tells us, 1 Tim. 5.4.
the Apostle tells us, 1 Tim. 5.4.
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That it is good and acceptable before God for children to requite their parents: and they have great things for which they should labour to requite their godly parents, viz. for all their care,
That it is good and acceptable before God for children to requite their Parents: and they have great things for which they should labour to requite their godly Parents, viz. for all their care,
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and cost, and pains to keep them alive, and for all their diligence and faithfulness in endeavouring to make them blessed;
and cost, and pains to keep them alive, and for all their diligence and faithfulness in endeavouring to make them blessed;
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and all the requital which the poor parents desire, is, that their children would but love and obey God, and not damn themselves;
and all the requital which the poor Parents desire, is, that their children would but love and obey God, and not damn themselves;
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but these ungodly children are so far from requiting them, that like so many Dogs and Lyons, they tear in pieces the hearts and bowels of their tender parents.
but these ungodly children Are so Far from requiting them, that like so many Dogs and Lyons, they tear in Pieces the hearts and bowels of their tender Parents.
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3. I now come to confirm this, That it's ordinary for godly parents to have ungodly children: and for this end.
3. I now come to confirm this, That it's ordinary for godly Parents to have ungodly children: and for this end.
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I shall first give you some instances recorded in Scripture. 2dly, I shall instance in several cases wherein this is verified.
I shall First give you Some instances recorded in Scripture. 2dly, I shall instance in several cases wherein this is verified.
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1. I shall only give you four instances recorded in Scripture for the confirmation hereof. 1. Instance is in Adam and Eve; these were both godly parents;
1. I shall only give you four instances recorded in Scripture for the confirmation hereof. 1. Instance is in Adam and Eve; these were both godly Parents;
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and therefore in that first Evangelical promise, Gen. 3.15. we have notice of the two great parties in the world;
and Therefore in that First Evangelical promise, Gen. 3.15. we have notice of the two great parties in the world;
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the one was the Woman, and her seed; and the other the Serpent, and his seed, and of the enmity betwixt them;
the one was the Woman, and her seed; and the other the Serpent, and his seed, and of the enmity betwixt them;
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and though there is only mention made of the woman, yet the man is also included;
and though there is only mention made of the woman, yet the man is also included;
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so that by the woman and her seed, we are to understand Adam and Eve, and Christ and his Church;
so that by the woman and her seed, we Are to understand Adam and Eve, and christ and his Church;
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and by the Serpent, and his seed, are meant the Devils, and all the devils children;
and by the Serpent, and his seed, Are meant the Devils, and all the Devils children;
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and forasmuch as we find Adam and Eve of the same party with Christ and his Church,
and forasmuch as we find Adam and Eve of the same party with christ and his Church,
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and in enmity with the Devil and his seed, we conclude them to be godly persons, and godly parents:
and in enmity with the devil and his seed, we conclude them to be godly Persons, and godly Parents:
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Moreover we find Genes. 4. that they brought up their children in that Religion, and to worship God in the use of those Ordinances which he had then instituted as a means of their salvation:
Moreover we find Genesis. 4. that they brought up their children in that Religion, and to worship God in the use of those Ordinances which he had then instituted as a means of their salvation:
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these two were the first-fruits of Christ; the first persons that ever entered into the Covenant of Grace;
these two were the Firstfruits of christ; the First Persons that ever entered into the Covenant of Grace;
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and Christ might say to them, as Jacob said to Reuben, Gen. 49.3. Ye are my first-born, my might, and the beginning of my strength.
and christ might say to them, as Jacob said to Reuben, Gen. 49.3. You Are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength.
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At first the whole Church of God was only in these two persons, and yet these are the parents of that cursed and bloody Cain. And I shall observe three things in this history that render this case very doleful.
At First the Whole Church of God was only in these two Persons, and yet these Are the Parents of that cursed and bloody Cain. And I shall observe three things in this history that render this case very doleful.
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1. That Eve was so exceeding glad for the birth of Cain: some are of opinion, that she thought she had brought forth the promised Messiah;
1. That Eve was so exceeding glad for the birth of Cain: Some Are of opinion, that she Thought she had brought forth the promised Messiah;
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and that made her break out with joy, saying, Gen. 4.1. I have gotten a man from the Lord:
and that made her break out with joy, saying, Gen. 4.1. I have got a man from the Lord:
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and yet this is he of whom the Apostle speaks, 1 John 3.12. He was of that wicked one, meaning the devil:
and yet this is he of whom the Apostle speaks, 1 John 3.12. He was of that wicked one, meaning the Devil:
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This is a common case, that parents are exceedingly glad for the birth of a child,
This is a Common case, that Parents Are exceedingly glad for the birth of a child,
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and call their friends and neighbours to rejoyce with them;
and call their Friends and neighbours to rejoice with them;
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and yet that sweet and pleasant babe proves the greatest torment to their parents, which ever they met with in their whole age.
and yet that sweet and pleasant babe Proves the greatest torment to their Parents, which ever they met with in their Whole age.
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2. Consider his crime, he barbarously murdered his own brother, Gen. 4.8. Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him:
2. Consider his crime, he barbarously murdered his own brother, Gen. 4.8. Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him:
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He considered not how this would grieve the heart of his good Father and Mother,
He considered not how this would grieve the heart of his good Father and Mother,
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nor that he was the elder brother, and therefore ought to have nourished the life of the younger,
nor that he was the elder brother, and Therefore ought to have nourished the life of the younger,
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and to have been a pattern of holiness and love to him;
and to have been a pattern of holiness and love to him;
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neither did he consider that he hated and murder'd not only a brother, but also a holy child of God,
neither did he Consider that he hated and murdered not only a brother, but also a holy child of God,
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and for that which he ought to have honoured and loved him; because his brothers works were righteous:
and for that which he ought to have honoured and loved him; Because his Brother's works were righteous:
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and he considered not how his brothers blood would cry to God for vengeance against him;
and he considered not how his Brother's blood would cry to God for vengeance against him;
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no bonds, or arguments, or reasons will prevail with ungodly children. 3. Consider the dreadful judgment of God, both upon himself and his posterity:
no bonds, or Arguments, or Reasons will prevail with ungodly children. 3. Consider the dreadful judgement of God, both upon himself and his posterity:
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Gods judgment on his soul was so dreadful, that he desperately cries out, Gen. 4.13. Mine ini quity is greater than that it may be forgiven:
God's judgement on his soul was so dreadful, that he desperately cries out, Gen. 4.13. Mine ini quity is greater than that it may be forgiven:
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he was cast out of the favour of God, excommunicated from the Church, and all his posterity were excluded from communion therewith:
he was cast out of the favour of God, excommunicated from the Church, and all his posterity were excluded from communion therewith:
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they are call'd the sons and daughters of men, in opposition to the Sons of God,
they Are called the Sons and daughters of men, in opposition to the Sons of God,
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and at last all perished in the deluge of waters;
and At last all perished in the deluge of waters;
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and yet, I say, this bloody and cursed monster was the son, the eldest son of the two first godly parents that ever were in the world.
and yet, I say, this bloody and cursed monster was the son, the eldest son of the two First godly Parents that ever were in the world.
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2d Instance is in Noah; the first instance was in the first godly man in the old world, as the ages before the flood are called, 2 Pet. 2.5. This instance is in the best man in the new World after the flood:
2d Instance is in Noah; the First instance was in the First godly man in the old world, as the ages before the flood Are called, 2 Pet. 2.5. This instance is in the best man in the new World After the flood:
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this Noah hath a great character in the Scriptures, Gen. 6.8, 9. Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.
this Noah hath a great character in the Scriptures, Gen. 6.8, 9. Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.
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Noah was a just man, and perfect in his generations. Noah was a just man, and perfect in his generations.
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When all the earth was debauch'd and corrupt, Gen. 6.11, 12. yet then was Noah just and upright, and walked with God, it's he that is called in 2 Pet. 2.5.
When all the earth was debauched and corrupt, Gen. 6.11, 12. yet then was Noah just and upright, and walked with God, it's he that is called in 2 Pet. 2.5.
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A preacher of righteousness: It is he that was so much in the favour of God, that he and his family were singled out to be preserved in the Ark,A preacher of righteousness: It is he that was so much in the favour of God, that he and his family were singled out to be preserved in the Ark,
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when all the world besides were drown'd and perish'd in the waters:
when all the world beside were drowned and perished in the waters:
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yet this holy Noah was the Father of that wicked Ham, whom all the waters of Noah (as the Scripture calls that deluge) were not effectual to eure of his wickedness;
yet this holy Noah was the Father of that wicked Ham, whom all the waters of Noah (as the Scripture calls that deluge) were not effectual to eure of his wickedness;
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but he went a wicked man into the Ark, and came wicked out;
but he went a wicked man into the Ark, and Come wicked out;
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insomuch that his own holy Father was inspired by a prophetical spirit, to curse both his son and posterity,
insomuch that his own holy Father was inspired by a prophetical Spirit, to curse both his son and posterity,
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and the crime mentioned, Gen. 9.22, 25. was his irreverence and disrespect to his father.
and the crime mentioned, Gen. 9.22, 25. was his irreverence and disrespect to his father.
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3d Instance is in Isaac, that holy Patriarch, who so greatly feared God, that his son Jacob gives God that honourable name, Gen. 31.42. The fear of Isaac, meaning the God whom Isaac feared;
3d Instance is in Isaac, that holy Patriarch, who so greatly feared God, that his son Jacob gives God that honourable name, Gen. 31.42. The Fear of Isaac, meaning the God whom Isaac feared;
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yet he and that good mother Rebekkah were the parents of a wicked Esau, whom God is said to hate, Rom. 9.13. I know we read Gen. 25.28.
yet he and that good mother Rebekkah were the Parents of a wicked Esau, whom God is said to hate, Rom. 9.13. I know we read Gen. 25.28.
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that Isaac loved Esau: but we see that children may be greatly beloved of their parents,
that Isaac loved Esau: but we see that children may be greatly Beloved of their Parents,
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and yet abhorred and cursed of God.
and yet abhorred and cursed of God.
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4th Instance is in David, call'd a man after Gods own heart, whom God rais'd up to be king of Israel: he was a Penman, of a considerable part of the holy Scriptures;
4th Instance is in David, called a man After God's own heart, whom God raised up to be King of Israel: he was a Penman, of a considerable part of the holy Scriptures;
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such an eminent type of Christ, that Christ himself is often call'd David in Scripture;
such an eminent type of christ, that christ himself is often called David in Scripture;
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yet he was the tender father of that wicked Absolom, who bloodily murdered his brother Amnon, and miserably and shamefully dyed in Treason and Rebellion against his Royal Father, whose bitter lamentation is yet in our ears, 2 Sam. 18.33. O my son Absolom, my son, my son Absolom!
yet he was the tender father of that wicked Absalom, who bloodily murdered his brother Amnon, and miserably and shamefully died in Treason and Rebellion against his Royal Father, whose bitter lamentation is yet in our ears, 2 Sam. 18.33. Oh my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom!
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would God I had died for thee; O Absolom my son, my son! 2dly, I shall further instance in four Cases, wherein this is often verified.would God I had died for thee; Oh Absalom my son, my son! 2dly, I shall further instance in four Cases, wherein this is often verified.
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1. Those Children who are most beloved of their parents, do often prove the most wicked Children. Absolom was David 's darling;
1. Those Children who Are most Beloved of their Parents, do often prove the most wicked Children. Absalom was David is darling;
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insomuch, that although he set his whole kingdom in a flame, and constrained his father to fly for his life;
insomuch, that although he Set his Whole Kingdom in a flame, and constrained his father to fly for his life;
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yet when David sent out his Army to suppress that rebellion, he gives this charge to his Commanders, in the audience of the Soldiers, 2 Sam. 18.5. Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absolom.
yet when David sent out his Army to suppress that rebellion, he gives this charge to his Commanders, in the audience of the Soldiers, 2 Sam. 18.5. Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom.
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And it often happens, that the Children who have most of their Parents love and delight,
And it often happens, that the Children who have most of their Parents love and delight,
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and whose looks and talk they are most taken with, and whom they are most apt to boast of,
and whose looks and talk they Are most taken with, and whom they Are most apt to boast of,
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and are most unwilling to part with, and in whom they promise themselves most content and pleasure, do often prove the greatest scourge and torment to their parents;
and Are most unwilling to part with, and in whom they promise themselves most content and pleasure, do often prove the greatest scourge and torment to their Parents;
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for it is not the love of the godly parents, but the love of God that makes children holy and happy.
for it is not the love of the godly Parents, but the love of God that makes children holy and happy.
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2. This is often the sad case of some holy Ministers of the Word:
2. This is often the sad case of Some holy Ministers of the Word:
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I know it's a Popish and peevish humour in some to say, that Ministers children never do well;
I know it's a Popish and peevish humour in Some to say, that Ministers children never do well;
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indeed every thing of Ministers is most exposed to the observation of people, and therefore the wickedness of their children is most observ'd and talk'd of;
indeed every thing of Ministers is most exposed to the observation of people, and Therefore the wickedness of their children is most observed and talked of;
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but the holy, learned, and every-way prosperous and blessed seed of divers godly Ministers, is sufficient to confute and shame the ignorance of people herein;
but the holy, learned, and everyway prosperous and blessed seed of diverse godly Ministers, is sufficient to confute and shame the ignorance of people herein;
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and yet it is true that many godly Ministers in all ages have groan'd under this sad calamity:
and yet it is true that many godly Ministers in all ages have groaned under this sad calamity:
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Eli was a holy Priest of God, but his two sons were Devils incarnate, monsters of men, scandalous, sacrilegious and adulterous sons of Belial, as appears 1 Sam. 2. And this is no rare thing, that the Prayers, Studies, Sermons, Examples of many good Ministers are often made successful to bring others to Heaven,Eli was a holy Priest of God, but his two Sons were Devils incarnate, monsters of men, scandalous, sacrilegious and adulterous Sons of Belial, as appears 1 Sam. 2. And this is no rare thing, that the Prayers, Studies, Sermons, Examples of many good Ministers Are often made successful to bring Others to Heaven,
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when they can by no means restrain their own children from running to Hell, and their own children make them do the work of their Ministry with grief,
when they can by no means restrain their own children from running to Hell, and their own children make them do the work of their Ministry with grief,
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when often the children of drunkards, worldlings, and whoremongers will be their crown and glory in the day of the Lord Jesus.
when often the children of drunkards, worldlings, and whoremongers will be their crown and glory in the day of the Lord jesus.
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3. This is often true, when both parents are godly;
3. This is often true, when both Parents Are godly;
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indeed when either father or mother is wicked, no marvel if the children be hardned in their sins by their examples:
indeed when either father or mother is wicked, no marvel if the children be hardened in their Sins by their Examples:
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but it's usually seen, that when children have both the instruction of the father, and also the law of the mother;
but it's usually seen, that when children have both the instruction of the father, and also the law of the mother;
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and when they cry to all the Ministers and Christians about them, to help them by their prayers and counsels to save their children;
and when they cry to all the Ministers and Christians about them, to help them by their Prayers and Counsels to save their children;
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yet all prevail not, but the holy father and mother can scarce keep one anothers hearts from being broken by their stubborn and disobedient children.
yet all prevail not, but the holy father and mother can scarce keep one another's hearts from being broken by their stubborn and disobedient children.
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4. The children of godly parents often prove wicked, when God doth sanctifie, and bless, and save the children of ungodly parents;
4. The children of godly Parents often prove wicked, when God does sanctify, and bless, and save the children of ungodly Parents;
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we see sometimes trees of righteousness, growing in the families of the wicked, when briars and thorns grow up in the families of the righteous:
we see sometime trees of righteousness, growing in the families of the wicked, when briers and thorns grow up in the families of the righteous:
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We read Matth. 1. that Ahaz, a very wicked king, begat holy Hezekiah, and good Hezekiah begat Manasseh, who was an Idolater of the highest rate;
We read Matthew 1. that Ahaz, a very wicked King, begat holy Hezekiah, and good Hezekiah begat Manasses, who was an Idolater of the highest rate;
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a Witch, and such a bloody murderer, that the Chronicle of his reign tells us, 2 Kings 21.16.
a Witch, and such a bloody murderer, that the Chronicle of his Reign tells us, 2 Kings 21.16.
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He shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to the other (though afterwards he is set forth to be the greatest pattern of the grace of God in the Old Testament,He shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to the other (though afterwards he is Set forth to be the greatest pattern of the grace of God in the Old Testament,
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as Paul is in the New Testament):
as Paul is in the New Testament):
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It is no new sight to see children of the best Saints in the way to Hell,
It is no new sighed to see children of the best Saints in the Way to Hell,
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and children of Atheists and Persecutors in the way to Heaven;
and children of Atheists and Persecutors in the Way to Heaven;
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Nay, though some parents do persecute their own children for loving and fearing God, yet they cannot debauch them;
Nay, though Some Parents do persecute their own children for loving and fearing God, yet they cannot debauch them;
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when all endeavours of godly parents will not prevail to make their children hate sin, and love God:
when all endeavours of godly Parents will not prevail to make their children hate since, and love God:
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and this is one of the saddest instances of that great mystery of Providence, mentioned Eccles. 8.14. There he just men, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked:
and this is one of the Saddest instances of that great mystery of Providence, mentioned Eccles. 8.14. There he just men, to whom it Happeneth according to the work of the wicked:
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again, there be wicked men, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous. again, there be wicked men, to whom it Happeneth according to the work of the righteous.
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2. Head. It is a very great calamity to godly parents to have wicked and ungodly children;
2. Head. It is a very great calamity to godly Parents to have wicked and ungodly children;
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A foolish son (saith the text) is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him: A foolish son (Says the text) is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him:
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To the same purpose is that, Prov. 17.21. He that begetteth a fool, doth it to his sorrow, and the father of a fool hath no joy;
To the same purpose is that, Curae 17.21. He that begetteth a fool, does it to his sorrow, and the father of a fool hath no joy;
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a foolish son damps all his joy: and Prov. 19.13. A foolish son is the calamity of his father.
a foolish son damps all his joy: and Curae 19.13. A foolish son is the calamity of his father.
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I shall set forth the greatness of this trouble by these Eight particulars: 1. By the matter of these parents grief.
I shall Set forth the greatness of this trouble by these Eight particulars: 1. By the matter of these Parents grief.
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2. By the passions that this calamity doth move and affect. 3. By comparing this with other afflictions, and shewing how this exceeds them.
2. By the passion that this calamity does move and affect. 3. By comparing this with other afflictions, and showing how this exceeds them.
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4. By shewing that this makes these parents do all their work with grief and sorrow.
4. By showing that this makes these Parents do all their work with grief and sorrow.
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5. By shewing that this embitters all their other comforts. 6. By the sad concommitants of it.
5. By showing that this embitters all their other comforts. 6. By the sad concomitants of it.
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7. By the several aggravations of it. 8. By instancing in some cases wherein this calamity is more grievous.
7. By the several aggravations of it. 8. By instancing in Some cases wherein this calamity is more grievous.
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First, The matter of these parents grief is very sad, as appears in these seven things:First, The matter of these Parents grief is very sad, as appears in these seven things:
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1. That their children are so defiled and debauched with sin, which is so loathsome to these holy parents;
1. That their children Are so defiled and debauched with since, which is so loathsome to these holy Parents;
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it vexed the righteous soul of Lot to see and hear the filthy conversation of the beastly Sodomites; how grievous then must it be to these godly parents, to see and hear the filthiness of their own dear children;
it vexed the righteous soul of Lot to see and hear the filthy Conversation of the beastly Sodomites; how grievous then must it be to these godly Parents, to see and hear the filthiness of their own dear children;
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it is a grievous thing to a man that loves God, and Godliness, and Souls, to see a drunkard staggering in the streets,
it is a grievous thing to a man that loves God, and Godliness, and Souls, to see a drunkard staggering in the streets,
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or to hear any man blaspheming and reproaching his Maker and Redeemer;
or to hear any man blaspheming and reproaching his Maker and Redeemer;
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but none can tell but those that feel it, what a sad spectacle it is to sober and godly parents to see their own children drunk;
but none can tell but those that feel it, what a sad spectacle it is to Sobrium and godly Parents to see their own children drunk;
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or how it torments them to hear their own children lying, and blaspheming God and his Saints.
or how it torments them to hear their own children lying, and blaspheming God and his Saints.
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2. That their children are the children of the Devil, and under the power of Satan,
2. That their children Are the children of the devil, and under the power of Satan,
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and ridden by him, and carried captive by him at his will;
and ridden by him, and carried captive by him At his will;
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it was a lamentable case of that good Mother, who came to Christ, saying, Matth. 15.22. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, thou son of David, my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil:
it was a lamentable case of that good Mother, who Come to christ, saying, Matthew 15.22. Have mercy upon me, Oh Lord, thou son of David, my daughter is grievously vexed with a Devil:
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yet this was not her daughters sin, but only her great affliction:
yet this was not her daughters since, but only her great affliction:
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but how doleful is it to these parents, who have renounced the devil themselves, and live in continual warfare with him, to see the hearts,
but how doleful is it to these Parents, who have renounced the Devil themselves, and live in continual warfare with him, to see the hearts,
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and mouths, and lives of the children, whom they have devoted to God, fill'd and possess'd with the devil, whose children they are,
and mouths, and lives of the children, whom they have devoted to God, filled and possessed with the Devil, whose children they Are,
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and whose lusts they will do; if the devil tempt the parents, their own graces will resist and overcome his temptations;
and whose Lustiest they will do; if the Devil tempt the Parents, their own graces will resist and overcome his temptations;
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but they cannot secure their children from being overcome, and from falling into the condemnation of the devil;
but they cannot secure their children from being overcome, and from falling into the condemnation of the Devil;
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but with sad hearts do see the Lyon of Hell running away with the lambs of their flock, and cannot recover them.
but with sad hearts do see the lion of Hell running away with the Lambs of their flock, and cannot recover them.
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3. That their children are under the wrath and curse of God; it did sadly affect the father of that lunatick son, mentioned Matth. 17.15. to see his son fall oft into the fire, and oft into the water:
3. That their children Are under the wrath and curse of God; it did sadly affect the father of that lunatic son, mentioned Matthew 17.15. to see his son fallen oft into the fire, and oft into the water:
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How would he screech at such a sight, and cry, Ah my dear child will be burnt, my child will be drown'd!
How would he screech At such a sighed, and cry, Ah my dear child will be burned, my child will be drowned!
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but much more terrible is it to these parents, who know the terrors of the Lord, to know that their children have cut off the entail of the Covenant of Grace,
but much more terrible is it to these Parents, who know the terrors of the Lord, to know that their children have Cut off the entail of the Covenant of Grace,
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and are every moment ready to fall into the hands of the living God! when such parents are, with faith, reading the curses of Gods Law,
and Are every moment ready to fallen into the hands of the living God! when such Parents Are, with faith, reading the curses of God's Law,
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how doth it cut them to the heart to think, that they are then reading their childrens doom.
how does it Cut them to the heart to think, that they Are then reading their Children's doom.
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4. That their children are under those black characters, which are given in Scripture to ungodly men;
4. That their children Are under those black characters, which Are given in Scripture to ungodly men;
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for the faith of these parents makes all persons have that name in their hearts, which they have in the Word:
for the faith of these Parents makes all Persons have that name in their hearts, which they have in the Word:
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And as God is no respecter of persons, so Faith, so far as it prevails, respecteth not the persons of any, no not of a mans own children;
And as God is no respecter of Persons, so Faith, so Far as it prevails, respecteth not the Persons of any, no not of a men own children;
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but because they are more under their notice and observation than others, and because they are more concern'd for them,
but Because they Are more under their notice and observation than Others, and Because they Are more concerned for them,
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therefore the deeper impressions do these characters make on their hearts;
Therefore the Deeper impressions do these characters make on their hearts;
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so that this is the misery of these parents, that whilest they look on persons through the glass of the Scriptures,
so that this is the misery of these Parents, that whilst they look on Persons through the glass of the Scriptures,
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and see many to be the jewels, and treasure, and children, and heirs of God, and the glorious bride and spouse of Christ;
and see many to be the Jewels, and treasure, and children, and Heirs of God, and the glorious bride and spouse of christ;
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they must and do judge their own wicked children to be a generation of vipers,
they must and do judge their own wicked children to be a generation of vipers,
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and serpents, and dogs, and swine, and lyons, and bears, and wolves, as God calls them in his Word.
and Serpents, and Dogs, and Swine, and lyons, and bears, and wolves, as God calls them in his Word.
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5. That the anger and displeasure of God appears so much against these good parents herein;
5. That the anger and displeasure of God appears so much against these good Parents herein;
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indeed the sense of their own folly must make them justifie God in this sharp correction,
indeed the sense of their own folly must make them justify God in this sharp correction,
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and cause them to say with Solomon, Prov. 26.3.
and cause them to say with Solomon, Curae 26.3.
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As it is meet that there be a whip for the horse, and a bridle for the asse;
As it is meet that there be a whip for the horse, and a bridle for the Ass;
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so is it, that there be a rod for the fools back:
so is it, that there be a rod for the Fools back:
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But this is very grievous, that God should correct them with a scourge made of their own bowels,
But this is very grievous, that God should correct them with a scourge made of their own bowels,
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and should chasten a blessed father with a cursed child; his holy anger must be acknowledged herein;
and should chasten a blessed father with a cursed child; his holy anger must be acknowledged herein;
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for when the child despiseth his father, God himself doth justly spit in the fathers face.
for when the child despises his father, God himself does justly spit in the Father's face.
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6. The shame and disgrace which comes to them hereby, Prov. 19.26. He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame:
6. The shame and disgrace which comes to them hereby, Curae 19.26. He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that Causes shame:
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Every one will be ready to reflect upon their parents, and to say, Surely these children were never taught to serve God, who do so sacrifice themselves to the service of the devil.
Every one will be ready to reflect upon their Parents, and to say, Surely these children were never taught to serve God, who do so sacrifice themselves to the service of the Devil.
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7. Both parents are deeply affected for the trouble and misery that comes hereby to one another;
7. Both Parents Are deeply affected for the trouble and misery that comes hereby to one Another;
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their love to, and sympathy with one another, makes the burden of both more uneasie:
their love to, and Sympathy with one Another, makes the burden of both more uneasy:
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The good father is not only troubled with a wicked child, but also for the bitterness and sorrow of his wife;
The good father is not only troubled with a wicked child, but also for the bitterness and sorrow of his wife;
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and the good mother is not only troubled with the wicked child, but also for the grief of her husband;
and the good mother is not only troubled with the wicked child, but also for the grief of her husband;
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the mothers heart bleeds to see the tears, and to hear the groans of the afflicted father,
the mother's heart bleeds to see the tears, and to hear the groans of the afflicted father,
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and cries out, Oh, what a child have I brought forth, that so much deprives me of the comfort of a loving husband,
and cries out, O, what a child have I brought forth, that so much deprives me of the Comfort of a loving husband,
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and is like to break his heart, and to make me a desolate and disconsolate widow:
and is like to break his heart, and to make me a desolate and disconsolate widow:
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The father mourns to see the tears, and the sad countenance, and to hear the groans of the distressed mother;
The father mourns to see the tears, and the sad countenance, and to hear the groans of the distressed mother;
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and is ready to cry out, Wo is me, that the child of my bowels is destroying the wife of my bosom;
and is ready to cry out, Woe is me, that the child of my bowels is destroying the wife of my bosom;
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and yet these hard-hearted children are not affected herewith; but let the parents sigh, they will sing;
and yet these hardhearted children Are not affected herewith; but let the Parents sighs, they will sing;
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let the parents weep and mourn, they will rant and roar; and care no more to break their parents hearts, than to break a Tobaccopipe;
let the Parents weep and mourn, they will rant and roar; and care no more to break their Parents hearts, than to break a Tobaccopipe;
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and will not abate a lie, or oath, or cup, to save the lives of their tender parents.
and will not abate a lie, or oath, or cup, to save the lives of their tender Parents.
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Secondly, The greatness of this calamity appears by the passions in the parents, which are moved and affected hereby.Secondly, The greatness of this calamity appears by the passion in the Parents, which Are moved and affected hereby.
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I shall only instance in three passions, Fear, Anger, and Sorrow.
I shall only instance in three passion, fear, Anger, and Sorrow.
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1. Fear: This is a troublesome passion, and godly parents are never out of fear of their wicked children;
1. fear: This is a troublesome passion, and godly Parents Are never out of Fear of their wicked children;
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they are afraid that every one that knocks at the door, and that every post,
they Are afraid that every one that knocks At the door, and that every post,
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and every friend that comes to visit them, brings them some sad tidings of their disobedient children.
and every friend that comes to visit them, brings them Some sad tidings of their disobedient children.
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I shall amplifie this, by instancing in three great Evils, which such parents are greatly perplexed with the fear of.
I shall amplify this, by instancing in three great Evils, which such Parents Are greatly perplexed with the Fear of.
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1. They are afraid lest their children are in the practice of some great sins: this was Jobs fear, when his children were feasting together, Job 1.5. Job said, It may be my sons have sinn'd and curs'd God in their hearts:
1. They Are afraid lest their children Are in the practice of Some great Sins: this was Jobs Fear, when his children were feasting together, Job 1.5. Job said, It may be my Sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts:
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their children are seldom out of their sight, but the good parents are in fear of this;
their children Are seldom out of their sighed, but the good Parents Are in Fear of this;
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they know their children are always expos'd to the devils temptations, and to the snares of the world,
they know their children Are always exposed to the Devils temptations, and to the snares of the world,
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and to the allurements of evil company; and that their corrupt hearts are set to comply with all;
and to the allurements of evil company; and that their corrupt hearts Are Set to comply with all;
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and that they have provoked God to give them up to their own lusts; and therefore they are in continual fear, lest these poor children are lying, or swearing,
and that they have provoked God to give them up to their own Lustiest; and Therefore they Are in continual Fear, lest these poor children Are lying, or swearing,
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or cursing, or whoring, or drunk, and defiling, and debauching, and destroying themselves and others.
or cursing, or whoring, or drunk, and defiling, and debauching, and destroying themselves and Others.
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2. They are in fear lest some heavy judgment of God will befall them in this life:
2. They Are in Fear lest Some heavy judgement of God will befall them in this life:
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And thus David, when his son Absolom was in the head of a high rebellion against his father,
And thus David, when his son Absalom was in the head of a high rebellion against his father,
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and the battel was to be fought with the Rebels, was fearful lest his son should then perish in his sins:
and the battle was to be fought with the Rebels, was fearful lest his son should then perish in his Sins:
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these parents know that their poor children are out of Gods way, and as birds wandring from the nest, Prov. 27.8. are expos'd to all manner of danger;
these Parents know that their poor children Are out of God's Way, and as Birds wandering from the nest, Curae 27.8. Are exposed to all manner of danger;
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they know what the word threatens against them, and what fearful instances there are of the vengeance of God upon disobedient children;
they know what the word threatens against them, and what fearful instances there Are of the vengeance of God upon disobedient children;
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and therefore they are in fear, lest their sins should bring them to some untimely, and shameful death.
and Therefore they Are in Fear, lest their Sins should bring them to Some untimely, and shameful death.
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3. They are in fear of their eternal damnation;
3. They Are in Fear of their Eternal damnation;
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they are sensible that their children are children of wrath, and do live in those sins for which the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience;
they Are sensible that their children Are children of wrath, and do live in those Sins for which the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience;
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and these parents believe what Hell is; for as faith in the promises is the substance of things hoped for;
and these Parents believe what Hell is; for as faith in the promises is the substance of things hoped for;
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so faith, as it believes the threatnings, is the substance of things feared;
so faith, as it believes the threatenings, is the substance of things feared;
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and therefore they cannot but tremble to think, that their dear lambs, whom they so tenderly nourish'd and cherish'd, are in danger every moment to be cast into the fire that is prepared for devils.
and Therefore they cannot but tremble to think, that their dear Lambs, whom they so tenderly nourished and cherished, Are in danger every moment to be cast into the fire that is prepared for Devils.
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2. Anger is another passion that is moved in godly parents, with the wickedness of their children: and this is troublesome;
2. Anger is Another passion that is moved in godly Parents, with the wickedness of their children: and this is troublesome;
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for a man is never out of trouble whilst he is in anger;
for a man is never out of trouble while he is in anger;
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and the more the wills of these parents are bent to have their children godly, the more are they displeas'd,
and the more the wills of these Parents Are bent to have their children godly, the more Are they displeased,
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and provok'd to anger by their sins:
and provoked to anger by their Sins:
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they are angry to see them provoke that God whom they themselves are so careful to please;
they Are angry to see them provoke that God whom they themselves Are so careful to please;
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and to see them destroying their precious souls, which they are labouring to save;
and to see them destroying their precious Souls, which they Are labouring to save;
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and to see them waste those estates on their filthy lusts, which they have got by their care, and labour, and prayers:
and to see them waste those estates on their filthy Lustiest, which they have god by their care, and labour, and Prayers:
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they cannot but think of them with anger, and speak of them with anger, and look at them with anger:
they cannot but think of them with anger, and speak of them with anger, and look At them with anger:
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and thus their children which should be their delight and pleasure, are a continual cross and vexation to them.
and thus their children which should be their delight and pleasure, Are a continual cross and vexation to them.
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3. Sorrow: They are deeply affected with grief and sorrow for the wickedness of their children;
3. Sorrow: They Are deeply affected with grief and sorrow for the wickedness of their children;
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the parents graces cause them to mourn for their childrens sins;
the Parents graces cause them to mourn for their Children's Sins;
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their saving-knowledge makes their hearts bleed to see their children scorn and despise that glory which they see in God and Christ;
their Saving-knowledge makes their hearts bleed to see their children scorn and despise that glory which they see in God and christ;
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and whilst they by faith are feeding on Christ, it grieves them to see their children feeding themselves with the dirty pleasures of sin;
and while they by faith Are feeding on christ, it grieves them to see their children feeding themselves with the dirty pleasures of since;
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their love to God makes them groan, that their children love sin the worst evil, and hate God the chiefest good.
their love to God makes them groan, that their children love since the worst evil, and hate God the chiefest good.
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Thirdly, I proceed to shew the greatness of this calamity, by comparing it with other troubles,Thirdly, I proceed to show the greatness of this calamity, by comparing it with other Troubles,
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and shewing how this exceeds them. I shall instance in four other Troubles. 1. This is a greater calamity than to be without Children;
and showing how this exceeds them. I shall instance in four other Troubles. 1. This is a greater calamity than to be without Children;
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so that if God had said of those Parents, as he said of him, Jer. 22.30.
so that if God had said of those Parents, as he said of him, Jer. 22.30.
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Write ye this man, and this woman childless, the punishment had not been so great, as to be afflicted with wicked children:Write you this man, and this woman childless, the punishment had not been so great, as to be afflicted with wicked children:
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such parents may say with our Saviour in another case, Luke 23.29. Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.
such Parents may say with our Saviour in Another case, Lycia 23.29. Blessed Are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the paps which never gave suck.
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As it's better to have no herbs in your gardens, than to have only stinking-weeds that cumber the ground;
As it's better to have no herbs in your gardens, than to have only stinking-weeds that cumber the ground;
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and better to have no beasts in your ground, than a company of foxes and wolves;
and better to have no beasts in your ground, than a company of foxes and wolves;
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so it's better to have no children, than to have only such who are the continual shame,
so it's better to have no children, than to have only such who Are the continual shame,
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and plague, and torment of their parents. 2. It's a greater misery than to have diseased, or deformed children:
and plague, and torment of their Parents. 2. It's a greater misery than to have diseased, or deformed children:
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This indeed is a sore affliction, to be the parents of sick, or blind, or lame,
This indeed is a soar affliction, to be the Parents of sick, or blind, or lame,
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or monstrous children, because such children are naturally disabled to do that service to God, and their generation, and their parents, which otherwise they might do:
or monstrous children, Because such children Are naturally disabled to do that service to God, and their generation, and their Parents, which otherwise they might do:
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but this is not so grievous as to have wicked children;
but this is not so grievous as to have wicked children;
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for they that are most diseased and uncomely, are often called to be the blessed and glorious children and heirs of God,
for they that Are most diseased and uncomely, Are often called to be the blessed and glorious children and Heirs of God,
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and the amiable and beautiful bride and spouse of Christ, when all wicked children are the filthy and loathsome children of the devil.
and the amiable and beautiful bride and spouse of christ, when all wicked children Are the filthy and loathsome children of the Devil.
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3. This is more grievous than the death of children.
3. This is more grievous than the death of children.
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I know it's matter of deep sorrow when parents may say with the tender Patriarch, Gen. 42.36. Joseph is not, and Simeon is not:
I know it's matter of deep sorrow when Parents may say with the tender Patriarch, Gen. 42.36. Joseph is not, and Simeon is not:
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My son is dead, and is not; and my dear daughter is dead, and is not;
My son is dead, and is not; and my dear daughter is dead, and is not;
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but this sorrow is not lasting, the impression of it usually doth, and should wear off;
but this sorrow is not lasting, the impression of it usually does, and should wear off;
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but wicked children are constant troubles to their parents, and cause them to say with the Psalmist, Psal. 31.10. My days are spent with grief, and my years with sighing.
but wicked children Are constant Troubles to their Parents, and cause them to say with the Psalmist, Psalm 31.10. My days Are spent with grief, and my Years with sighing.
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4. This calamity is greater than persecution from wicked men, though that be also very grievous;
4. This calamity is greater than persecution from wicked men, though that be also very grievous;
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insomuch that Paul, a man of a great spirit, was so affected herewith, that he solemnly beseecheth the Roman Christians, Rom. 15.30. For the Lord Jesus sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that they would strive together with him in prayer to God for him, to deliver him from persecutingmen;
insomuch that Paul, a man of a great Spirit, was so affected herewith, that he solemnly Beseecheth the Roman Christians, Rom. 15.30. For the Lord jesus sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that they would strive together with him in prayer to God for him, to deliver him from persecutingmen;
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it is a sad case to be smitten and wounded in our names by lying and slanderous tongues:
it is a sad case to be smitten and wounded in our names by lying and slanderous tongues:
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David, and Christ in him, tells us, Psal. 69.20. That reproach hath broken his heart: David, and christ in him, tells us, Psalm 69.20. That reproach hath broken his heart:
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It is sad for the jewels of God to be accounted and used as the sink and jakes of the world,
It is sad for the Jewels of God to be accounted and used as the sink and jakes of the world,
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and to have our estates wasted and spoyl'd, and to be expos'd to beggery and want,
and to have our estates wasted and spoiled, and to be exposed to beggary and want,
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and to be drag'd from our healthful and pleasant habitations and families, and to be cast among rogues and thieves into nasty and loathsome prisons,
and to be dragged from our healthful and pleasant habitations and families, and to be cast among rogues and thieves into nasty and loathsome prisons,
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and to have our innocent and precious blood shed by barbarous men: but all this is not so grievous as to be tormented by wicked children;
and to have our innocent and precious blood shed by barbarous men: but all this is not so grievous as to be tormented by wicked children;
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for in that case we are distressed by the sins of our enemies; and if so, as David speaks, Psal. 55.12. We could have born it:
for in that case we Are distressed by the Sins of our enemies; and if so, as David speaks, Psalm 55.12. We could have born it:
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But in this case we are afflicted by the sins of our own children, and may say with David, when he was reviled by Shimei, 2 Sam. 16.11. Behold my son which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life:
But in this case we Are afflicted by the Sins of our own children, and may say with David, when he was reviled by Shimei, 2 Sam. 16.11. Behold my son which Come forth of my bowels, seeks my life:
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how much more may this Benjamite? It is a far greater torment to have the children of our own bowels tear and break our hearts,how much more may this Benjamite? It is a Far greater torment to have the children of our own bowels tear and break our hearts,
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than to be destroy'd by merciless enemies.
than to be destroyed by merciless enemies.
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Fourthly, The greatness of this calamity is seen, in that it causeth these good parents to do all their work with sorrow.Fourthly, The greatness of this calamity is seen, in that it Causes these good Parents to do all their work with sorrow.
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I shall instance in three sorts of Works which they do in the bitterness of their Souls: 1. Natural. 2. Civil. 3. Religious Works.
I shall instance in three sorts of Works which they do in the bitterness of their Souls: 1. Natural. 2. Civil. 3. Religious Works.
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He that hath a wicked child on his heart, doth all these with a sad heart. 1. Natural Works: these they do with sorrow:
He that hath a wicked child on his heart, does all these with a sad heart. 1. Natural Works: these they do with sorrow:
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They are fed with the bread of tears, and drink their tears in great measure, as the Psalmist speaks in another case, Psal. 80.5.They Are fed with the bred of tears, and drink their tears in great measure, as the Psalmist speaks in Another case, Psalm 80.5.
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And as it's said, in the prayer of the afflicted, Psal. 102.9. They eat ashes like bread, and mingle their drink with weeping.
And as it's said, in the prayer of the afflicted, Psalm 102.9. They eat Ashes like bred, and mingle their drink with weeping.
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2. They do their Civil Works with grief: this makes them labour with sorrow in their particular callings;
2. They do their Civil Works with grief: this makes them labour with sorrow in their particular callings;
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it was Solomons trouble to think that a fool should have the rule of his labour wherein he laboured,
it was Solomons trouble to think that a fool should have the Rule of his labour wherein he laboured,
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and shewed himself wise under the Sun, Eccles. 2.18, 19, 20. And this sad case is often observ'd, that the same estates which were the fruit of the wise and good parents prayers,and showed himself wise under the Sun, Eccles. 2.18, 19, 20. And this sad case is often observed, that the same estates which were the fruit of the wise and good Parents Prayers,
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and diligence, are consum'd upon the childrens lusts;
and diligence, Are consumed upon the Children's Lustiest;
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and that the good creatures which were a blessing to the parents, and wherewith they did honour God,
and that the good creatures which were a blessing to the Parents, and wherewith they did honour God,
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and feed Christ in his members, do prove a curse to their children, and weapons in their hands wherewith they sight against God and his people.
and feed christ in his members, do prove a curse to their children, and weapons in their hands wherewith they sighed against God and his people.
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3. This also causeth them to do their Religious Works in grief and sorrow. I shall only instance in two particulars.
3. This also Causes them to do their Religious Works in grief and sorrow. I shall only instance in two particulars.
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1. This makes them instruct these poor ungodly children with sorrow:
1. This makes them instruct these poor ungodly children with sorrow:
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It is a doleful case when men can have their dogs to come at their whistle,
It is a doleful case when men can have their Dogs to come At their whistle,
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and their horses to yield to the bridle, and their oxen to submit to the yoke;
and their Horses to yield to the bridle, and their oxen to submit to the yoke;
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but their unruly children will not be subject to the holy government of their parents; they can readily learn filthy words, and wicked actions from their ungodly School-fellows, or Fellow-apprentices, or debauch'd companions;
but their unruly children will not be Subject to the holy government of their Parents; they can readily Learn filthy words, and wicked actions from their ungodly School fellows, or Fellow-apprentices, or debauched Sodales;
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but they will not hear the instruction of their father, nor obey the law of their mother.
but they will not hear the instruction of their father, nor obey the law of their mother.
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2. This causeth them to pray for such children with sorrow;
2. This Causes them to pray for such children with sorrow;
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for according as is the spiritual state of the children, so are their holy parents affected in prayer to God for them;
for according as is the spiritual state of the children, so Are their holy Parents affected in prayer to God for them;
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when they can in prayer call upon God as the Father of their children, and can present their children to God as such, who are born of God,
when they can in prayer call upon God as the Father of their children, and can present their children to God as such, who Are born of God,
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and adopted of him, and can beg mercy for them who are the vessels of mercy,
and adopted of him, and can beg mercy for them who Are the vessels of mercy,
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then they do, as the Apostle for the Philippians, Chap. 1.4. In every prayer make request for them with joy:
then they do, as the Apostle for the Philippians, Chap. 1.4. In every prayer make request for them with joy:
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but when children are manifestly wicked, and their good parents must in prayer to God call them what they are,
but when children Are manifestly wicked, and their good Parents must in prayer to God call them what they Are,
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and must say, Lord, my poor children are children of the devil, children of disobedience, children of thy wrath, lying, swearing, covetous, drunken, unclean, stubborn children;
and must say, Lord, my poor children Are children of the Devil, children of disobedience, children of thy wrath, lying, swearing, covetous, drunken, unclean, stubborn children;
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Oh pity, pardon, save, convert them; they pray for them, but they pray in the sorrow and anguish of their souls.
O pity, pardon, save, convert them; they pray for them, but they pray in the sorrow and anguish of their Souls.
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Fifthly, I come to shew how wicked children embitter all the comforts of their good parents;Fifthly, I come to show how wicked children embitter all the comforts of their good Parents;
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so that as Solomon tells us, Prov. 17.21. A father of a fool hath no joy.
so that as Solomon tells us, Curae 17.21. A father of a fool hath no joy.
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I shall exemplifie this in four particulars.
I shall exemplify this in four particulars.
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1. The good parents cannot be so comfortable and delightful to one another as they would be,
1. The good Parents cannot be so comfortable and delightful to one Another as they would be,
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when both are in bitterness for their wicked children;
when both Are in bitterness for their wicked children;
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the husband cannot be such a comfort to his wife, when he is almost in continual anger and sorrow for his wicked child;
the husband cannot be such a Comfort to his wife, when he is almost in continual anger and sorrow for his wicked child;
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nor the wife such a delight to her husband, when her heart is bleeding for her ungodly child;
nor the wife such a delight to her husband, when her heart is bleeding for her ungodly child;
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for if they have no joy in themselves, as was said before, they cannot be so much the joy and delight of one another:
for if they have no joy in themselves, as was said before, they cannot be so much the joy and delight of one Another:
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but when they lye down, this makes them water their bed with tears, and they awake with sorrow, with a wicked child on their hearts.
but when they lie down, this makes them water their Bed with tears, and they awake with sorrow, with a wicked child on their hearts.
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2. They cannot take so much comfort as they would in the other children that are godly;
2. They cannot take so much Comfort as they would in the other children that Are godly;
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not that they love them less, but rather more; but their joy in them is much interrupted hereby.
not that they love them less, but rather more; but their joy in them is much interrupted hereby.
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Suppose among many children there be but one ungodly child, that one is a disturbance and annoyance to the whole family;
Suppose among many children there be but one ungodly child, that one is a disturbance and annoyance to the Whole family;
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that one sinner (as Solomon speaks in a more general case) destroys much good;
that one sinner (as Solomon speaks in a more general case) Destroys much good;
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it grieves them to think, that whereas that one child was in the same Covenant,
it grieves them to think, that whereas that one child was in the same Covenant,
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and had the same dedication to God by Baptism, and the same affection and education from the parents with all the other children;
and had the same dedication to God by Baptism, and the same affection and education from the Parents with all the other children;
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yet the rest are vessels of mercy, but this seems to be a vessel of wrath.
yet the rest Are vessels of mercy, but this seems to be a vessel of wrath.
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3. They cannot take so much comfort in the victory over their own sins, when they see the same corruptions which are abhorred,
3. They cannot take so much Comfort in the victory over their own Sins, when they see the same corruptions which Are abhorred,
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and mortified, and forsaken by the parents, breaking out, and reigning in the children. 4. This interrupts their joy in God and Jesus Christ;
and mortified, and forsaken by the Parents, breaking out, and reigning in the children. 4. This interrupts their joy in God and jesus christ;
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when such parents must with the same faith believe Gods wrath to their children, as they believe his love to themselves;
when such Parents must with the same faith believe God's wrath to their children, as they believe his love to themselves;
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and when they look upon God as their Father, they must look upon him as an enemy to their Children;
and when they look upon God as their Father, they must look upon him as an enemy to their Children;
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and when they say, We hope Heaven is our portion and place, it must grieve them that their children will not go with them thither.
and when they say, We hope Heaven is our portion and place, it must grieve them that their children will not go with them thither.
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Sixthly, The greatness of this affliction appears further by the concommitants of it.Sixthly, The greatness of this affliction appears further by the concomitants of it.
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I shall only instance in three things that usually accompany it, which make it more grievous.
I shall only instance in three things that usually accompany it, which make it more grievous.
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1. Such children do often impoverish their parents; Solomon tells us, that a wicked child wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother;
1. Such children do often impoverish their Parents; Solomon tells us, that a wicked child wastes his father, and chases away his mother;
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such children care not if they starve their poor parents, so that they can feed their own lusts;
such children care not if they starve their poor Parents, so that they can feed their own Lustiest;
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and it's often seen, that a plentiful estate is consum'd by riotous children.
and it's often seen, that a plentiful estate is consumed by riotous children.
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2. Such children do often debauch and corrupt the other children, and make their brethren in nature, to be their brethren in iniquity: and often their brothers and sisters are easier inticed to sin by a wicked brother,
2. Such children do often debauch and corrupt the other children, and make their brothers in nature, to be their brothers in iniquity: and often their Brother's and Sisters Are Easier enticed to since by a wicked brother,
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than drawn to God by a godly father:
than drawn to God by a godly father:
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and if any of the other children be godly, these wicked ones do hate, and revile,
and if any of the other children be godly, these wicked ones do hate, and revile,
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and persecute them like wicked Cain, who slew his brother because his works were righteous. 3. They bring reproach upon that good Religion which their good parents profess and practise:
and persecute them like wicked Cain, who slew his brother Because his works were righteous. 3. They bring reproach upon that good Religion which their good Parents profess and practise:
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and thus Eli 's sons made men abhor the offerings of the Lord;
and thus Eli is Sons made men abhor the offerings of the Lord;
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and with some the holy lives of the parents cannot wipe off the reproach which is cast on Religion by the wickedness of their children.
and with Some the holy lives of the Parents cannot wipe off the reproach which is cast on Religion by the wickedness of their children.
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Seventhly, The greatness of this affliction appears by these eight Aggravations of it.Seventhly, The greatness of this affliction appears by these eight Aggravations of it.
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1. It aggravates their grief to remember what pleasure and delight these children were to them in their childhood;
1. It aggravates their grief to Remember what pleasure and delight these children were to them in their childhood;
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it torments them now to see their sweet and pleasant smiles, turn'd into scornful and disdainful looks at their parents,
it torments them now to see their sweet and pleasant smiles, turned into scornful and disdainful looks At their Parents,
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and their pretty broken words turn'd into oaths and lies, and other rotten speeches; and to think that these who once were so forward to clasp about their necks,
and their pretty broken words turned into Oaths and lies, and other rotten Speeches; and to think that these who once were so forward to clasp about their necks,
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and to kiss them, and to run at their commands, do now lift up the heel against them.
and to kiss them, and to run At their commands, do now lift up the heel against them.
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2. It aggravates their sorrow to see themselves so miserably disappointed in their former hopes of these children;
2. It aggravates their sorrow to see themselves so miserably disappointed in their former hope's of these children;
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Hope deferred (saith Solomon ) makes the heart sick: but to be cross'd and disappointed in hopes of so great mercy, doth even break the heart.Hope deferred (Says Solomon) makes the heart sick: but to be crossed and disappointed in hope's of so great mercy, does even break the heart.
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When these parents remember how pleasant it was to them to hear these children lisp out their Catechisms,
When these Parents Remember how pleasant it was to them to hear these children lisp out their Catechisms,
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and to hear their good words of God and Christ;
and to hear their good words of God and christ;
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it cannot but be very grievous to them, that the same children which they did with Hannah lend to the Lord, should sell themselves to the devil.
it cannot but be very grievous to them, that the same children which they did with Hannah lend to the Lord, should fell themselves to the Devil.
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3. It aggravates their sorrow, that their children are so void of love to their parents,
3. It aggravates their sorrow, that their children Are so void of love to their Parents,
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and to see that the company of lyars, and drunkards, and whoremongers, and thieves, is more delightful to them than the company of their parents.
and to see that the company of liars, and drunkards, and whoremongers, and thieves, is more delightful to them than the company of their Parents.
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4. It aggravates their sorrow to look upon the holy children of others;
4. It aggravates their sorrow to look upon the holy children of Others;
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when they may say, Yonder are children that make a glad father and mother, when the children of our bodies,
when they may say, Yonder Are children that make a glad father and mother, when the children of our bodies,
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and counsels, and prayers, and vows, and tears, live as if their father was an Amorite, and their mother an Hittite.
and Counsels, and Prayers, and vows, and tears, live as if their father was an Amorite, and their mother an Hittite.
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5. Aggravation is, in case the parents have but one child, and that proves foolish and disobedient:
5. Aggravation is, in case the Parents have but one child, and that Proves foolish and disobedient:
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and of this there be many instances;
and of this there be many instances;
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the Scripture, to set forth the saddest kind of mourning, compares it to the mourning for an only son, Jer. 6.26. Make thee mourning as for an only son, most bitter lamentation. Zech. 12.10. They shall mourn as one that mourneth for an only son.
the Scripture, to Set forth the Saddest kind of mourning, compares it to the mourning for an only son, Jer. 6.26. Make thee mourning as for an only son, most bitter lamentation. Zechariah 12.10. They shall mourn as one that Mourneth for an only son.
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I know these Scriptures speak of parents mourning for the death of an only son;
I know these Scriptures speak of Parents mourning for the death of an only son;
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but it's not so sad to follow an only son to the grave, as to see an only child live to the dishonour of God, to be a curse to his generation,
but it's not so sad to follow an only son to the grave, as to see an only child live to the dishonour of God, to be a curse to his generation,
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and to be continually destroying his precious soul; it's a very bitter case, when as much love, and kindness, and care, and cost,
and to be continually destroying his precious soul; it's a very bitter case, when as much love, and kindness, and care, and cost,
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and pains, and prayers, and fastings, are bestowed upon one child, as other parents bestow upon many children;
and pains, and Prayers, and Fastings, Are bestowed upon one child, as other Parents bestow upon many children;
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and notwithstanding all this, one child should prove such a monster of wickedness, as if the sins of many ungodly children met in him. 6. Aggravation.
and notwithstanding all this, one child should prove such a monster of wickedness, as if the Sins of many ungodly children met in him. 6. Aggravation.
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When Gods holy Ministers are the Fathers of fools, which (I have told you) often happens:
When God's holy Ministers Are the Father's of Fools, which (I have told you) often happens:
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and this is a most dreadful case for such who have the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and yet must bind over their own children to the wrath of God:
and this is a most dreadful case for such who have the keys of the Kingdom of heaven, and yet must bind over their own children to the wrath of God:
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such know the terrors of the Lord, and the torments of Hell more than others;
such know the terrors of the Lord, and the torments of Hell more than Others;
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and therefore must be more affected to believe, that this at present is the portion of their own children. 7. Aggravation.
and Therefore must be more affected to believe, that this At present is the portion of their own children. 7. Aggravation.
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When such children whom their parents design'd to serve God in the Ministry of the Gospel, do prove ungodly:
When such children whom their Parents designed to serve God in the Ministry of the Gospel, do prove ungodly:
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this is matter of great lamentation, for the parents to intend them for the highest office in the Church,
this is matter of great lamentation, for the Parents to intend them for the highest office in the Church,
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and give them education for that end, that these children should make themselves as salt without savour, which is good for nothing,
and give them education for that end, that these children should make themselves as salt without savour, which is good for nothing,
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but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men. 8. Aggravation.but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men. 8. Aggravation.
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When children are a grief to their parents in their old age, and do as it were throw dirt upon their hoary heads, which is their crown of glory; it's the command of God, Prov. 23.22. Despise not thy mother when she is old:
When children Are a grief to their Parents in their old age, and do as it were throw dirt upon their hoary Heads, which is their crown of glory; it's the command of God, Curae 23.22. Despise not thy mother when she is old:
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Solomon tells us, Eccles. 12. That the days of old age are evil days; their very age is a troublesome and incurable disease;Solomon tells us, Eccles. 12. That the days of old age Are evil days; their very age is a troublesome and incurable disease;
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now the grashopper, every light thing is a burden to them, and therefore it must be more troublesome to them to be then tormented with wicked children,
now the grasshopper, every Light thing is a burden to them, and Therefore it must be more troublesome to them to be then tormented with wicked children,
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when the strong men (as Divines think) Solomon calls the legs, do bow themselves,
when the strong men (as Divines think) Solomon calls the legs, do bow themselves,
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and their children who should be a staff and support to them, do break their hearts,
and their children who should be a staff and support to them, do break their hearts,
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and cause their grey-hairs to go with sorrow to the grave. I now come to make application of this discourse.
and cause their grey hairs to go with sorrow to the grave. I now come to make application of this discourse.
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Ʋse 1. Let such parents praise and honour God, whom God hath bless'd with wise, and holy, and obedient children;Ʋse 1. Let such Parents praise and honour God, whom God hath blessed with wise, and holy, and obedient children;
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whether by those words in Psal. 144.12. David means children accomplish'd with natural or spiritual endowments, or both, I shall not determine;
whither by those words in Psalm 144.12. David means children accomplished with natural or spiritual endowments, or both, I shall not determine;
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but to apply them to the case in hand, I say it's the great mercy of God to you, that when so many children are as noisome weeds, your sons should be as hopeful plants grown up in their youth;
but to apply them to the case in hand, I say it's the great mercy of God to you, that when so many children Are as noisome weeds, your Sons should be as hopeful plants grown up in their youth;
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and when so many make themselves ugly, and deform'd with sin, your daughters should be as corner-stones (in which is seen the beauty of the building,
and when so many make themselves ugly, and deformed with since, your daughters should be as corner-stones (in which is seen the beauty of the building,
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and the art and skill of the workman) polished after the similitude of a palace.
and the art and skill of the workman) polished After the similitude of a palace.
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Do not hence conclude, that you are better parents than others, or have had more care in the education of your children than others,
Do not hence conclude, that you Are better Parents than Others, or have had more care in the education of your children than Others,
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but ascribe all to the free grace of God, who will have mercy upon whom he will have mercy.
but ascribe all to the free grace of God, who will have mercy upon whom he will have mercy.
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2. Let none presume to censure godly parents for their wicked children; To him that is afflicted, saith Job, pity should be shew'd him from his friend.
2. Let none presume to censure godly Parents for their wicked children; To him that is afflicted, Says Job, pity should be showed him from his friend.
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Have they not trouble enough already, but will you add to their affliction? They have not hereby forfeited the good thoughts and esteem which you should have of them;
Have they not trouble enough already, but will you add to their affliction? They have not hereby forfeited the good thoughts and esteem which you should have of them;
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and if you judge them for this, ye must judge as wise and holy Saints of God as ever were in the world;
and if you judge them for this, you must judge as wise and holy Saints of God as ever were in the world;
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though God herein doth sharply correct them, yet he will not allow you to sit in judgment,
though God herein does sharply correct them, yet he will not allow you to fit in judgement,
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and to pass sentence upon them: I say to you, as Job to his friends, Hold your peace, let them alone;
and to pass sentence upon them: I say to you, as Job to his Friends, Hold your peace, let them alone;
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and leave them to stand or fall to their own Master.
and leave them to stand or fallen to their own Master.
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3. This should fill the hearts of these holy parents with revenge upon Sin and Satan, which have so debauch'd,
3. This should fill the hearts of these holy Parents with revenge upon since and Satan, which have so debauched,
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and defiled, and destroy'd their dear children: If a man should murder your child, a spirit of revenge would rise in you,
and defiled, and destroyed their dear children: If a man should murder your child, a Spirit of revenge would rise in you,
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and you would say to such a one, I will have thy life and blood for the life and blood of my child;
and you would say to such a one, I will have thy life and blood for the life and blood of my child;
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but Sin and Satan have destroy'd both the precious soul and body of the child; therefore labour, as for other reasons, so for this also, to be reveng'd of them:
but since and Satan have destroyed both the precious soul and body of the child; Therefore labour, as for other Reasons, so for this also, to be revenged of them:
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Labour to do as David did by the Lyon and the Bear, which took a Lamb out of his flock, he slew both the Lyon and the Bear, and delivered the Lamb;
Labour to do as David did by the lion and the Bear, which took a Lamb out of his flock, he slew both the lion and the Bear, and Delivered the Lamb;
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so do all ye can to reseue your poor lambs out of the jaws of Satan;
so do all you can to reseue your poor Lambs out of the Jaws of Satan;
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however labour to hate Sin and Satan more, to promote Gods honour and kingdom, and the salvation of souls more:
however labour to hate since and Satan more, to promote God's honour and Kingdom, and the salvation of Souls more:
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and this is the way to be reveng'd on Sin and Satan for the ruine of your children.
and this is the Way to be revenged on since and Satan for the ruin of your children.
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4. I do hence exhort all holy and obedient children to acknowledge the grace of God to them, that they are or have been the joy and crown of their parents:
4. I do hence exhort all holy and obedient children to acknowledge the grace of God to them, that they Are or have been the joy and crown of their Parents:
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It is his distinguishing grace that made you to differ from all wicked children, and perhaps from some that came out of the same womb,
It is his distinguishing grace that made you to differ from all wicked children, and perhaps from Some that Come out of the same womb,
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and sucked the same mothers breasts as you did. Consider four things which are great matter of praise.
and sucked the same mother's breasts as you did. Consider four things which Are great matter of praise.
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1. That ye are the children of holy parents;
1. That you Are the children of holy Parents;
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that ye may comfortably come to God in prayer, and say, we are the children of thy servant our father;
that you may comfortably come to God in prayer, and say, we Are the children of thy servant our father;
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we are thy servants, and the children of thy handmaid our mother:
we Are thy Servants, and the children of thy handmaid our mother:
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bless God for your parents good counsels and examples, and for a great part of an age of prayers, which ye are daily receiving the benefit of;
bless God for your Parents good Counsels and Examples, and for a great part of an age of Prayers, which you Are daily receiving the benefit of;
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if your parents are dead, and in heaven, it may put you into a holy and spiritual frame to think of the graces of God that did shine in them.
if your Parents Are dead, and in heaven, it may put you into a holy and spiritual frame to think of the graces of God that did shine in them.
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2. That the same graces which dwelt in your good parents, are in you:
2. That the same graces which dwelled in your good Parents, Are in you:
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Paul speaks of it as matter of praise to God, that the same faith was in Timothy, which dwelt first in his Grandmother Lois, and his Mother Eunice; and the Apostle John rejoyced greatly, that he found the children of the elect Lady walking in truth.Paul speaks of it as matter of praise to God, that the same faith was in Timothy, which dwelled First in his Grandmother Lois, and his Mother Eunice; and the Apostle John rejoiced greatly, that he found the children of the elect Lady walking in truth.
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3. That thou art freed from those stings of conscience, which graceless children shall one day feel for their disobedience to their parents;
3. That thou art freed from those stings of conscience, which graceless children shall one day feel for their disobedience to their Parents;
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thou mayest joyfully reflect, that thou wast the joy of thy holy parents, and that their lives have been made sweeter,
thou Mayest joyfully reflect, that thou wast the joy of thy holy Parents, and that their lives have been made Sweeten,
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and their crosses easier by thee;
and their Crosses Easier by thee;
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that thou art the honour and seal of their holy education, when wicked children are the shame and reproach of their parents.
that thou art the honour and seal of their holy education, when wicked children Are the shame and reproach of their Parents.
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4. That thou hast a right to that rich and precious promise annext to the fifth Commandment,
4. That thou hast a right to that rich and precious promise annexed to the fifth Commandment,
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and mention'd Ephes. 6.2, 3. So that thou may'st be assur'd that it shall go well with thee both in this world,
and mentioned Ephesians 6.2, 3. So that thou Mayest be assured that it shall go well with thee both in this world,
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and in the world to come;
and in the world to come;
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I do seriously profess, I had rather have a right to that one promise made to obedient children,
I do seriously profess, I had rather have a right to that one promise made to obedient children,
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than to the best estate and inheritance under the Sun. I shall finish this discourse,
than to the best estate and inheritance under the Sun. I shall finish this discourse,
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1. In prescribing some means to be us'd by those that may be, or are parents, to prevent this calamity.
1. In prescribing Some means to be used by those that may be, or Are Parents, to prevent this calamity.
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2. I shall direct those parents that groan under this calamity, how to bear it.
2. I shall Direct those Parents that groan under this calamity, how to bear it.
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3. I shall give a serious exhortation to such children who are the grief and bitterness of their parents.
3. I shall give a serious exhortation to such children who Are the grief and bitterness of their Parents.
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First, I shall prescribe means to be us'd to prevent this calamity. 1. Use all holy prudence and care in your choice of a yoke-fellow;First, I shall prescribe means to be used to prevent this calamity. 1. Use all holy prudence and care in your choice of a yokefellow;
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for if ye make your selves the husbands or wives of fools, ye are like in time to become the fathers or mothers of fools;
for if you make your selves the Husbands or wives of Fools, you Are like in time to become the Father's or mother's of Fools;
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when before the flood, the members of Gods Church married with a wicked generation, Genes. 6.2. they brought forth a wicked posterity;
when before the flood, the members of God's Church married with a wicked generation, Genesis. 6.2. they brought forth a wicked posterity;
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but to have a holy yoke-fellow, is the way to have a holy seed;
but to have a holy yokefellow, is the Way to have a holy seed;
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and therefore what ye would most desire to have for your selves, that labour to find in the person who is to be one flesh with you:
and Therefore what you would most desire to have for your selves, that labour to find in the person who is to be one Flesh with you:
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thou wouldst have thy self born of God; thou wouldst have the Image of God, and the life of Christ in thy self.
thou Wouldst have thy self born of God; thou Wouldst have the Image of God, and the life of christ in thy self.
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Labour that these things be in the person whom thou chusest for thy yoke-fellow;
Labour that these things be in the person whom thou choosest for thy yokefellow;
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but never make choice of one for thy husband or wife, whom thou shouldst not chuse for thy companion.
but never make choice of one for thy husband or wife, whom thou Shouldst not choose for thy Companion.
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2. Be faithful and upright with God, Prov. 20.7. The just man walketh in his integrity, and his children are blessed after him:
2. Be faithful and upright with God, Curae 20.7. The just man walks in his integrity, and his children Are blessed After him:
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If you would have grace and mercy for your children, love and please the God of all grace and mercy;
If you would have grace and mercy for your children, love and please the God of all grace and mercy;
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whatever secret sins are in thee, kill those sins for thy poor childrens sake, lest the sins you too much harbour in your own hearts, do break out in your childrens lives:
whatever secret Sins Are in thee, kill those Sins for thy poor Children's sake, lest the Sins you too much harbour in your own hearts, do break out in your Children's lives:
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Parents may often see their own sins against their heavenly father in their childrens disobedience to them;
Parents may often see their own Sins against their heavenly father in their Children's disobedience to them;
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when your children despise you, remember your want of honour, and fear, and reverence of God;
when your children despise you, Remember your want of honour, and Fear, and Reverence of God;
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when they vex and trouble you, remember how ye have griev'd and provoked him;
when they vex and trouble you, Remember how you have grieved and provoked him;
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when they decline your company, remember how your hearts have wandered from God in his Ordinances.
when they decline your company, Remember how your hearts have wandered from God in his Ordinances.
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3. Bewail and beg pardon of God for your failings heretofore to your parents;
3. Bewail and beg pardon of God for your failings heretofore to your Parents;
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for many do often reap from their own children, what they formerly sow'd by their sins against their parents;
for many do often reap from their own children, what they formerly sowed by their Sins against their Parents;
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and their miscarriages to their parents do fall upon them in the wickedness of their children:
and their miscarriages to their Parents do fallen upon them in the wickedness of their children:
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the best may sadly reflect upon their want of due honour, and obedience, and thankfulness to their parents;
the best may sadly reflect upon their want of due honour, and Obedience, and thankfulness to their Parents;
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ye may remember your peevish looks, undecent behaviour to them; your grieving them in quarrelling with your brethren and sisters;
you may Remember your peevish looks, undecent behaviour to them; your grieving them in quarreling with your brothers and Sisters;
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your unjust censuring them for partiality in their love to their children, and judging them to want love to you,
your unjust censuring them for partiality in their love to their children, and judging them to want love to you,
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when you were wanting in your duty to them;
when you were wanting in your duty to them;
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and many, who are now godly parents themselves, may remember, that by greater sins in their youth they were the grief and bitterness of their fathers and mothers;
and many, who Are now godly Parents themselves, may Remember, that by greater Sins in their youth they were the grief and bitterness of their Father's and mother's;
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and therefore pray mightily to God to pardon you, and not to visit these sins upon you in the disobedience of your children.
and Therefore pray mightily to God to pardon you, and not to visit these Sins upon you in the disobedience of your children.
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4. Pray to God not to visit your sins upon your children: When Manasseh was in Heaven, Amon his son followed the steps of his unconverted estate;
4. prey to God not to visit your Sins upon your children: When Manasses was in Heaven, Amon his son followed the steps of his unconverted estate;
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and Jehoiakim was carried captive into Babylon for the sins of Manasseh: Pray that your children may not be like you in any thing, wherein ye are unlike God;
and Jehoiakim was carried captive into Babylon for the Sins of Manasses: Pray that your children may not be like you in any thing, wherein you Are unlike God;
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and that their teeth may not be set on edg for the sowre grapes that ye have eaten.
and that their teeth may not be Set on edge for the sour grapes that you have eaten.
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5. Be deeply affected with the corruption of nature in your children:
5. Be deeply affected with the corruption of nature in your children:
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For as no man will value a Saviour for himself, who is not convinc'd of the sin and misery which he must be saved from;
For as no man will valve a Saviour for himself, who is not convinced of the since and misery which he must be saved from;
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so ye must be sensible of your childrens sins, or else ye cannot labour for their salvation.
so you must be sensible of your Children's Sins, or Else you cannot labour for their salvation.
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When your sweet babes are born, ye rejoyce to find that in Gods book all their members were written;
When your sweet babes Are born, you rejoice to find that in God's book all their members were written;
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but ye should also be sensible of that body of sin they are born with,
but you should also be sensible of that body of since they Are born with,
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and that by nature they are young Atheists, and Infidels, and haters of God, and basphemers,
and that by nature they Are young Atheists, and Infidels, and haters of God, and basphemers,
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and whoremongers, and lyars, and thieves, and murderers;
and whoremongers, and liars, and thieves, and murderers;
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for they are naturally inclin'd to these and all other fins, and are by nature children of the wrath of the infinite God;
for they Are naturally inclined to these and all other fins, and Are by nature children of the wrath of the infinite God;
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and being convinc'd of this, ye will find that your chief care of them should be to save them from this dreadful state of sin and misery.
and being convinced of this, you will find that your chief care of them should be to save them from this dreadful state of since and misery.
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6. Be convinc'd what a great deal of work lies upon you to endeavour the salvation of your children:
6. Be convinced what a great deal of work lies upon you to endeavour the salvation of your children:
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young children always make a great deal of work;
young children always make a great deal of work;
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they make work for parents, and work for servants, and work for all that are about them;
they make work for Parents, and work for Servants, and work for all that Are about them;
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but to save them from sin and hell, is the greatest work that belongs to their parents:
but to save them from since and hell, is the greatest work that belongs to their Parents:
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for this purpose they have a great deal a work to do in their own hearts;
for this purpose they have a great deal a work to do in their own hearts;
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they must know, and believe, and love, and obey the doctrine of salvation themselves, that they may be able,
they must know, and believe, and love, and obey the Doctrine of salvation themselves, that they may be able,
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and sit to instruct their children therein;
and fit to instruct their children therein;
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for a man cannot train up his child in the way he should go, if he do not know the way himself:
for a man cannot train up his child in the Way he should go, if he do not know the Way himself:
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We read Deut. 6.6, 7. These words shall be in thy heart, and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children;
We read Deuteronomy 6.6, 7. These words shall be in thy heart, and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children;
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it's fitly render'd in the margin, thou shalt whet or sharpen them;
it's fitly rendered in the margin, thou shalt whet or sharpen them;
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the word of God is more keen and sharp when it hath first done its work on the parents hearts,
the word of God is more keen and sharp when it hath First done its work on the Parents hearts,
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and so comes from their hearts to their children:
and so comes from their hearts to their children:
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Parents must keep their own graces in exercise, to put authority and savour in all that they say and do for the salvation of their children:
Parents must keep their own graces in exercise, to put Authority and savour in all that they say and do for the salvation of their children:
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Grace must work in their prayers; grace must rule their tongues; grace must guide the rod, and grace must shine in their lives:
Grace must work in their Prayers; grace must Rule their tongues; grace must guide the rod, and grace must shine in their lives:
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and then it's a great work which is to be wrought in the children;
and then it's a great work which is to be wrought in the children;
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it is a great work for them who are born of the flesh, to be born of the spirit; a great work to make Religion and Godliness natural to them;
it is a great work for them who Are born of the Flesh, to be born of the Spirit; a great work to make Religion and Godliness natural to them;
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to make the children of the devil to become the children of God Almighty: and parents must constantly labour in the use of means to accomplish this work.
to make the children of the Devil to become the children of God Almighty: and Parents must constantly labour in the use of means to accomplish this work.
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7. Be mighty in prayer for your children;
7. Be mighty in prayer for your children;
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for all the good ye desire for them must come from God, and therefore must be beg'd by prayer;
for all the good you desire for them must come from God, and Therefore must be begged by prayer;
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it is in vain for them to be taught of us, except they be taught of God;
it is in vain for them to be taught of us, except they be taught of God;
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Whose words, Lord, (saith holy Augustine) were they but thine, which by my faithful mother thou hast sung in my heart. Whose words, Lord, (Says holy Augustine) were they but thine, which by my faithful mother thou hast sung in my heart.
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Pray, and pray in faith and hope;
Pray, and pray in faith and hope;
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thy ears (saith Augustine again) were at my mothers heart, when she pray'd for me; thy ears (Says Augustine again) were At my mother's heart, when she prayed for me;
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ye must pray with tender and melting hearts:
you must pray with tender and melting hearts:
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the same Father tells us, that his mothers tears watered the earth when she pray'd for him:
the same Father tells us, that his mother's tears watered the earth when she prayed for him:
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and ye must pray for their salvation: this also Augustine calls the hinge of his holy mothers prayers for him.
and you must pray for their salvation: this also Augustine calls the hinge of his holy mother's Prayers for him.
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8. Solemnly dedicate them to God by baptism;
8. Solemnly dedicate them to God by Baptism;
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and then ye must heartily consent that God alone be the eternal life and happiness of you and your children,
and then you must heartily consent that God alone be the Eternal life and happiness of you and your children,
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and that Jesus Christ be their and your Redeemer, to redeem you and them from all sin and misery,
and that jesus christ be their and your Redeemer, to Redeem you and them from all since and misery,
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and to bring both to God;
and to bring both to God;
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and that the Holy Ghost be their and your Sanctifier, that by him you and they may have a Scripture-right unto,
and that the Holy Ghost be their and your Sanctifier, that by him you and they may have a Scripture-right unto,
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and be made meet and fit for this happiness.
and be made meet and fit for this happiness.
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9. When they are capable of it, instruct them in the Covenant, which by baptism they were solemnly entered into.
9. When they Are capable of it, instruct them in the Covenant, which by Baptism they were solemnly entered into.
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For this end ye must diligently teach them these six things: 1. To know the evil and danger of sin;
For this end you must diligently teach them these six things: 1. To know the evil and danger of since;
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for till they come to know what sin is, and what it is to be saved,
for till they come to know what since is, and what it is to be saved,
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or damn'd, and what it is to lose, or enjoy God;
or damned, and what it is to loose, or enjoy God;
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they will not value or accept of Christ, but will despise the Redeemer of the World as good for nothing:
they will not valve or accept of christ, but will despise the Redeemer of the World as good for nothing:
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ye must therefore labour to make sin odious, and Christ precious to your children, and then they will value Christ, and obey you:
you must Therefore labour to make since odious, and christ precious to your children, and then they will valve christ, and obey you:
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It was prophesied of John the Baptist, that he was to prepare the way of the Lord,
It was prophesied of John the Baptist, that he was to prepare the Way of the Lord,
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and to turn the children to the parents: so let it be your care to make way for Christ in your childrens hearts;and to turn the children to the Parents: so let it be your care to make Way for christ in your Children's hearts;
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and if ye prevail in that, they will be obedient to you.
and if you prevail in that, they will be obedient to you.
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2. Inform your selves and them in the doctrine of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
2. Inform your selves and them in the Doctrine of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
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for this is the doctrine whereinto they are baptized;
for this is the Doctrine whereinto they Are baptised;
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and by baptism they are solemnly entered into Covenant with these sacred persons, against the flesh, Satan, and the world:
and by Baptism they Are solemnly entered into Covenant with these sacred Persons, against the Flesh, Satan, and the world:
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shew them the glory and love of God the Father in chusing, ordaining, fitting, and sending Jesus Christ,
show them the glory and love of God the Father in choosing, ordaining, fitting, and sending jesus christ,
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and in commanding him to be a sacrifice for us; inform them that God the Father is the fountain of life;
and in commanding him to be a sacrifice for us; inform them that God the Father is the fountain of life;
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for Christ lives by the Father: the fountain of Authority; for Christ received all power in heaven and earth from him:
for christ lives by the Father: the fountain of authority; for christ received all power in heaven and earth from him:
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the fountain of all the Christian Religion;
the fountain of all the Christian Religion;
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for Christ first heard these truths from the Father, and then made them known to us;
for christ First herd these truths from the Father, and then made them known to us;
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and the fountain of glory, for the Father hath exalted Christ, and all glorified Saints are the blessed of the Father. Labour by these and all other means, that God the Father have the greatest place in your childrens hearts.
and the fountain of glory, for the Father hath exalted christ, and all glorified Saints Are the blessed of the Father. Labour by these and all other means, that God the Father have the greatest place in your Children's hearts.
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Teach them to know and prize Jesus Christ; without this they cannot be true Christians: shew them all the fulness and glory of the Godhead in Jesus Christ:
Teach them to know and prize jesus christ; without this they cannot be true Christians: show them all the fullness and glory of the Godhead in jesus christ:
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Labour to make them see his glory as the only begotten Son of God;
Labour to make them see his glory as the only begotten Son of God;
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and all that he as Mediator and Redeemer hath done in the state of his humiliation,
and all that he as Mediator and Redeemer hath done in the state of his humiliation,
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and is doing, and will do in the state of his exaltation, for the salvation of lost sinners.
and is doing, and will do in the state of his exaltation, for the salvation of lost Sinners.
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Labour to imprint these great Truths upon their hearts.
Labour to imprint these great Truths upon their hearts.
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1. That it was the Will and Law of God the Father, that God the Son in our nature should be a sacrifice for our sins:
1. That it was the Will and Law of God the Father, that God the Son in our nature should be a sacrifice for our Sins:
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this fully appears Heb. 10.5, &c. A body hast thou prepared, or fitted me, meaning to be a sacrifice:
this Fully appears Hebrew 10.5, etc. A body hast thou prepared, or fitted me, meaning to be a sacrifice:
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and, saith he, Lo I come to do thy will, O God: and Psal. 40. Thy law is in my heart;
and, Says he, Lo I come to do thy will, Oh God: and Psalm 40. Thy law is in my heart;
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meaning that will and law of the Father, which bound him to offer and sacrifice himself for our sins.
meaning that will and law of the Father, which bound him to offer and sacrifice himself for our Sins.
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2. That Jesus Christ by his obedience to the death of the cross, did perfectly obey and fulfil this law and will of God the Father.
2. That jesus christ by his Obedience to the death of the cross, did perfectly obey and fulfil this law and will of God the Father.
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3. That all salvation and happiness is by the Covenant of Grace setled upon all,
3. That all salvation and happiness is by the Covenant of Grace settled upon all,
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and only those who believe and obey the Gospel, only for the sake of this sacrifice and obedience of Jesus Christ:
and only those who believe and obey the Gospel, only for the sake of this sacrifice and Obedience of jesus christ:
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and therefore, saith the Apostle, Heb. 10.10. By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Christ once for all:
and Therefore, Says the Apostle, Hebrew 10.10. By the which will we Are sanctified through the offering of the body of christ once for all:
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that is, by Christs fulfilling the will of his Father, in once sacrificing himself for sinners, we and all true believers are sanctified, that is, perfectly saved.
that is, by Christ fulfilling the will of his Father, in once sacrificing himself for Sinners, we and all true believers Are sanctified, that is, perfectly saved.
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Ye must also acquaint them with the office and work of the Holy Ghost, which our Saviour tells us, John 16.13. is to guide or lead them into all truth;
You must also acquaint them with the office and work of the Holy Ghost, which our Saviour tells us, John 16.13. is to guide or led them into all truth;
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that is, to inable them to believe, and love, and obey the saving-truths of God reveal'd in the Gospel:
that is, to inable them to believe, and love, and obey the saving-truths of God revealed in the Gospel:
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for to the end, that they may know and keep their baptismal-covenant, they must know how all the Three sacred persons, the Father, Son,
for to the end, that they may know and keep their baptismal-covenant, they must know how all the Three sacred Persons, the Father, Son,
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and Holy Ghost are interested in the great work of Salvation.
and Holy Ghost Are interested in the great work of Salvation.
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3dly, Labour to convince your children of the Excellency of the Life of Religion, and obedience to God:
3dly, Labour to convince your children of the Excellency of the Life of Religion, and Obedience to God:
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commend this to them as the most honourable life; for our Saviour tells us, John 12.26. If any man serve me, him will my father honour.
commend this to them as the most honourable life; for our Saviour tells us, John 12.26. If any man serve me, him will my father honour.
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What shall be done to the man (saith Ahasuerus) whom the king will honour? But who is able to tell what shall be done to the man whom the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ will honour? Let them also know, that this is the wisest life;What shall be done to the man (Says Ahasuerus) whom the King will honour? But who is able to tell what shall be done to the man whom the Father of our Lord jesus christ will honour? Let them also know, that this is the Wisest life;
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it's Jobs inquiry, Where shall wisdom be found? and, saith he, Job 28.28. Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
it's Jobs inquiry, Where shall Wisdom be found? and, Says he, Job 28.28. Behold, the Fear of the Lord, that is Wisdom;
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and to depart from evil, is understanding: and to depart from evil, is understanding:
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And further, that it is the safest life, for God is a shield, and rock, and wall to all that obey him;
And further, that it is the Safest life, for God is a shield, and rock, and wall to all that obey him;
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and although such things which they have in common with other men are expos'd to danger and loss,
and although such things which they have in Common with other men Are exposed to danger and loss,
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yet their persons, and their whole portion is always safe;
yet their Persons, and their Whole portion is always safe;
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and also, that this is the most gainful life, for hereby Saints gain God, and Christ, and Heaven, and lose nothing;
and also, that this is the most gainful life, for hereby Saints gain God, and christ, and Heaven, and loose nothing;
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for we cannot lose by a Saviour, who saves us from all evil, and brings us into the possession of all good;
for we cannot loose by a Saviour, who saves us from all evil, and brings us into the possession of all good;
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and though death it self strips us naked of all things under the Sun, yet death is unspeakable gain to all who live this life:
and though death it self strips us naked of all things under the Sun, yet death is unspeakable gain to all who live this life:
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and ye must further assure them, that this is the most pleasant life, for it is a life of faith,
and you must further assure them, that this is the most pleasant life, for it is a life of faith,
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and love, and praise, and joy, and a life of victory over sin; and they who live this life, have all things to please them;
and love, and praise, and joy, and a life of victory over since; and they who live this life, have all things to please them;
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they have God to please them; Christ and his Merits to please them; and a prospect of a holy and a blessed Eternity to please them:
they have God to please them; christ and his Merits to please them; and a prospect of a holy and a blessed Eternity to please them:
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ye would never be the fathers and mothers of fools, if ye could perswade your children to be so wise,
you would never be the Father's and mother's of Fools, if you could persuade your children to be so wise,
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as to prize and love a life of obedience to God.
as to prize and love a life of Obedience to God.
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4. Commend to your children the glory and amiableness of the House and Church of God:
4. Commend to your children the glory and amiableness of the House and Church of God:
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this is the body whereinto they are baptized; take your child with you, and go walk about Sion, and go round about her,
this is the body whereinto they Are baptised; take your child with you, and go walk about Sion, and go round about her,
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and tell the towers thereof, and mark well her bulwarks, and consider her palaces, as ye are taught, Psal. 45.9. Present to their view King Jesus, and at his right hand standing the Queen (his Church) in gold of Ophir, Psal. 45.9. say to them, as the Angel said to John, Rev. 21.9. Come hither, and I will shew you the bride, the Lambs wife: and tell the towers thereof, and mark well her bulwarks, and Consider her palaces, as you Are taught, Psalm 45.9. Present to their view King jesus, and At his right hand standing the Queen (his Church) in gold of Ophir, Psalm 45.9. say to them, as the Angel said to John, Rev. 21.9. Come hither, and I will show you the bride, the Lambs wife:
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shew them that glorious sight, Rev. 12.1.
show them that glorious sighed, Rev. 12.1.
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The woman cloathed with the Sun, and upon her head (that bright and glorious constellation) a crown of twelve Stars, that so the company of those who live in communion with God and Jesus Christ, may be desirable, and delightful to them;The woman clothed with the Sun, and upon her head (that bright and glorious constellation) a crown of twelve Stars, that so the company of those who live in communion with God and jesus christ, may be desirable, and delightful to them;
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and that they may forsake evil company, which is often the bane of youth. 5. Teach them to esteem aright of Gods Ordinances:
and that they may forsake evil company, which is often the bane of youth. 5. Teach them to esteem aright of God's Ordinances:
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for by baptism they are solemnly admitted into that house and family which is blessed with these, as the means of salvation:
for by Baptism they Are solemnly admitted into that house and family which is blessed with these, as the means of salvation:
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Labour to beget in them good thoughts of Gods Ministers;
Labour to beget in them good thoughts of God's Ministers;
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for ye shall ever find, that those children will despise you who make light of them: teach them to pray;
for you shall ever find, that those children will despise you who make Light of them: teach them to pray;
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ye can never have comfort in your children till they cry to God, Abba Father: teach them to know,
you can never have Comfort in your children till they cry to God, Abba Father: teach them to know,
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and prize, and long for the Lords-Supper, and therein to take Christ and all Salvation in a little bread and wine:
and prize, and long for the Lord's supper, and therein to take christ and all Salvation in a little bred and wine:
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teach them to honour and delight in the Lords-day, as the Diamond in the ring of time;
teach them to honour and delight in the Lord's day, as the Diamond in the ring of time;
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those children are always the honour and joy of their godly parents, who make conscience to keep holy the Lordsday.
those children Are always the honour and joy of their godly Parents, who make conscience to keep holy the Lord's day.
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6. Make them sensible that time is short and precious, that an eternity of glory and misery is at hand;
6. Make them sensible that time is short and precious, that an eternity of glory and misery is At hand;
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and that death, and judgment, and heaven or hell are at the door of young children.
and that death, and judgement, and heaven or hell Are At the door of young children.
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I shall further add five Directions to godly parents, to prevent this sad calamity.
I shall further add five Directions to godly Parents, to prevent this sad calamity.
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1. Labour to save your children from those sins which provoke God, and will destroy them,
1. Labour to save your children from those Sins which provoke God, and will destroy them,
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as well as from those sins which will also bring loss and reproach upon you:
as well as from those Sins which will also bring loss and reproach upon you:
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some are sadly affected to see their children given to drunkenness, or whoredom, or the like sins;
Some Are sadly affected to see their children given to Drunkenness, or whoredom, or the like Sins;
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but are not so much concern'd for their unbelief, and impenitency, and want of love to God, and for their covetousness;
but Are not so much concerned for their unbelief, and impenitency, and want of love to God, and for their covetousness;
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which shews such parents to have too much of the love of the world, and too little love to God and their childrens souls;
which shows such Parents to have too much of the love of the world, and too little love to God and their Children's Souls;
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but we must take our measures of the evil and danger of sin from the word of God, which tells us, 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. that the covetous, as well as drunkards and whoremongers, shall not inherit the kingdom of God:
but we must take our measures of the evil and danger of since from the word of God, which tells us, 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. that the covetous, as well as drunkards and whoremongers, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God:
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and this will teach parents not only to mourn over a debauch'd child, but also over a covetous,
and this will teach Parents not only to mourn over a debauched child, but also over a covetous,
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though he be a wealthy child.
though he be a wealthy child.
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2. Observe what sins your children are most prone unto, and labour to fill them with revenge and hatred against those sins:
2. Observe what Sins your children Are most prove unto, and labour to fill them with revenge and hatred against those Sins:
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If your child have a foot, or hand gangren'd, ye will cut off the incurable member, rather than bury your child;
If your child have a foot, or hand gangrened, you will Cut off the incurable member, rather than bury your child;
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so ye should do what ye can to pull out the right eye, and to cut off the right hand;
so you should do what you can to pull out the right eye, and to Cut off the right hand;
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and the right foot of sin in your children, rather than suffer their bodies and souls to be cast into Hell:
and the right foot of since in your children, rather than suffer their bodies and Souls to be cast into Hell:
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As ye should especially kill those sins in your selves, which your natures are most inclin'd unto;
As you should especially kill those Sins in your selves, which your nature's Are most inclined unto;
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so ye should do by your children, who are so great a part of your selves: we are taught, Prov. 20.11. That even a child is known by his doing, whether his work be pure, or whether it be right:
so you should do by your children, who Are so great a part of your selves: we Are taught, Curae 20.11. That even a child is known by his doing, whither his work be pure, or whither it be right:
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Parents may much discern by the manners and ways of their children in their childhood, what they are like to prove in their riper years;
Parents may much discern by the manners and ways of their children in their childhood, what they Are like to prove in their riper Years;
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and therefore they must observe them, that they may encourage them in the good, and discourage them in the evil, which they then appear to be most bent unto.
and Therefore they must observe them, that they may encourage them in the good, and discourage them in the evil, which they then appear to be most bent unto.
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3. Chuse to place your children in families of holiness and prayer; ye will not plant your trees among briars and thorns;
3. Choose to place your children in families of holiness and prayer; you will not plant your trees among briers and thorns;
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much less should ye chuse to place your children to serve those who will not serve God. 4. Give them due correction:
much less should you choose to place your children to serve those who will not serve God. 4. Give them due correction:
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this hath God commanded to kill their sins, and to save their souls, Prov. 23.13, 14. Withhold not correction from the child;
this hath God commanded to kill their Sins, and to save their Souls, Curae 23.13, 14. Withhold not correction from the child;
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for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not dye: thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die: thou shalt beatrice him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell:
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It is better thy child be whipt, than damn'd;
It is better thy child be whipped, than damned;
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and let not thy childs weeping and crying under the rod move thee to withhold due correction, Prov. 19.18. Chasten thy son, and let not thy soul spare for his crying:
and let not thy child's weeping and crying under the rod move thee to withhold due correction, Curae 19.18. Chasten thy son, and let not thy soul spare for his crying:
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If your childs bone be out of joint, ye will have it set, though he cry and bawl under the hand of the Surgeon;
If your child's bone be out of joint, you will have it Set, though he cry and bawl under the hand of the Surgeon;
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and will say, It's better he cry now, than be lame so long as he lives;
and will say, It's better he cry now, than be lame so long as he lives;
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so it is better your children cry now under the rod of their father, than that they should weep and wail for ever under the wrath of the infinite God:
so it is better your children cry now under the rod of their father, than that they should weep and wail for ever under the wrath of the infinite God:
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and therefore that ye may perform this duty, take these five Directions. 1. Do not allow your servants to correct your children;
and Therefore that you may perform this duty, take these five Directions. 1. Do not allow your Servants to correct your children;
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for correction is an act of authority, and therefore cannot belong to those who are meerly your servants;
for correction is an act of Authority, and Therefore cannot belong to those who Are merely your Servants;
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I would not have parents to permit their children to despise and abuse their servants;
I would not have Parents to permit their children to despise and abuse their Servants;
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but for parents to suffer their servants to correct their children, is the way to make their children stubborn, their servants proud,
but for Parents to suffer their Servants to correct their children, is the Way to make their children stubborn, their Servants proud,
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and themselves contemptible in the eyes of both. 2. Convince them that it is your duty to correct them for their sins;
and themselves contemptible in the eyes of both. 2. Convince them that it is your duty to correct them for their Sins;
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and therefore it is adviseable, that you make them get those Scriptures without book, which bind you to correct them;
and Therefore it is Advisable, that you make them get those Scriptures without book, which bind you to correct them;
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also some of those Scriptures which condemn the sins which you correct them for, that their consciences may justifie you in doing your duty;
also Some of those Scriptures which condemn the Sins which you correct them for, that their Consciences may justify you in doing your duty;
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and that they may be more afraid of sin, than the rod; and of provoking God, than offending you.
and that they may be more afraid of since, than the rod; and of provoking God, than offending you.
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3. Correct them betimes, Prov. 13.24. and Prov. 19.18. Chasten thy son while there is hope:
3. Correct them betimes, Curae 13.24. and Curae 19.18. Chasten thy son while there is hope:
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Use the rod wisely to them, before they become scourges and scorpions to you.
Use the rod wisely to them, before they become scourges and scorpions to you.
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4. Labour to be in a good frame when you correct them, that love, and prudence,
4. Labour to be in a good frame when you correct them, that love, and prudence,
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and meekness, and not rage and fury may govern the rod;
and meekness, and not rage and fury may govern the rod;
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and do not exercise too much severity towards them, that ye may not provoke them to wrath, lest the wrath of the children prove the grief of the parents.
and do not exercise too much severity towards them, that you may not provoke them to wrath, lest the wrath of the children prove the grief of the Parents.
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5. Pray to God for a blessing upon your correcting them, that it may be effectual to drive out that foolishness which is bound up in their hearts.
5. prey to God for a blessing upon your correcting them, that it may be effectual to drive out that foolishness which is bound up in their hearts.
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Lastly, Be good examples to your children;
Lastly, Be good Examples to your children;
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let them not see you in any sin, for that may infect them, and make them despise you;
let them not see you in any since, for that may infect them, and make them despise you;
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but let them always see you shining in the Image of God, and that is the way to make them honour,
but let them always see you shining in the Image of God, and that is the Way to make them honour,
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and obey you in the Lord: live so, that ye may say to them, as Paul to the Philippians, Chap. 4.9.
and obey you in the Lord: live so, that you may say to them, as Paul to the Philippians, Chap. 4.9.
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Those things which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in us, do, Those things which you have both learned, and received, and herd, and seen in us, do,
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and the God of love and peace shall be with you. and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
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2dly, I proceed to direct those parents who are under this calamity, how to bear it.
2dly, I proceed to Direct those Parents who Are under this calamity, how to bear it.
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8 Directions. 1. Abhor it as a great sin to faint under this affliction; that is, either to be disabled for thy duty, or to sink in thy comforts;
8 Directions. 1. Abhor it as a great since to faint under this affliction; that is, either to be disabled for thy duty, or to sink in thy comforts;
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for it's a sign that thou didst place too much of thy happiness in thy children,
for it's a Signen that thou didst place too much of thy happiness in thy children,
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if their wickedness make thee faint under this calamity.
if their wickedness make thee faint under this calamity.
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I shall only plead with thee, as Joab did with David, when he made that bitter lamentation for his son Absolom, 2 Sam. 19.6. Thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes, nor servants:
I shall only plead with thee, as Joab did with David, when he made that bitter lamentation for his son Absalom, 2 Sam. 19.6. Thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither Princes, nor Servants:
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So I say to thee, thou hereby declarest that thou regardest not God and Christ, if thy soul faint under the burden of a disobedient child.
So I say to thee, thou hereby declarest that thou regardest not God and christ, if thy soul faint under the burden of a disobedient child.
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2. Consider what I have proved, that this is an affliction which ordinarily befalls Gods dearest children:
2. Consider what I have proved, that this is an affliction which ordinarily befalls God's dearest children:
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ye must not think of this, as if ye were the first godly parents of ungodly children;
you must not think of this, as if you were the First godly Parents of ungodly children;
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or as if herein some strange thing happened unto you.
or as if herein Some strange thing happened unto you.
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I confess where a calamity seems singular or extraordinary, it is more apt to overwhelm the afflicted,
I confess where a calamity seems singular or extraordinary, it is more apt to overwhelm the afflicted,
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because they will be then apt to think that there is some extraordinary displeasure in God against them;
Because they will be then apt to think that there is Some extraordinary displeasure in God against them;
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and to say with the Church, Lam. 4.12. Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger:
and to say with the Church, Lam. 4.12. Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger:
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But this affliction is ordinary, and is consistent with the saving and distinguishing grace of God to them;
But this affliction is ordinary, and is consistent with the Saving and distinguishing grace of God to them;
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and is a rod that hath usually lain on the lot of the righteous. 3. Consider that there might have befal'n thee greater miseries than this.
and is a rod that hath usually lain on the lot of the righteous. 3. Consider that there might have befal'n thee greater misery's than this.
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I shall instance in three greater Evils which would have made thee more miserable. 1. Thou mightest have been a wicked, an ungodly wretch thy self;
I shall instance in three greater Evils which would have made thee more miserable. 1. Thou Mightest have been a wicked, an ungodly wretch thy self;
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and for the great Jehovah to have curs'd and damn'd thee for ever, would have made thee unspeakably more miserable,
and for the great Jehovah to have cursed and damned thee for ever, would have made thee unspeakably more miserable,
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than to be tormented a ▪ while with a wicked child. 2. Thou mightest have had an ungodly yoke-fellow to be as rottenness in thy bones:
than to be tormented a ▪ while with a wicked child. 2. Thou Mightest have had an ungodly yokefellow to be as rottenness in thy bones:
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Solomon seems to speak of a troublesome yoke-fellow, as more grievous than a wicked child, Prov. 19.13. A foolish son is the calamity of his father, and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping: Solomon seems to speak of a troublesome yokefellow, as more grievous than a wicked child, Curae 19.13. A foolish son is the calamity of his father, and the contentions of a wife Are a continual dropping:
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This is like the constant dropping of rain into a house, which rots the building, spoyls the goods,
This is like the constant dropping of rain into a house, which rots the building, spoils the goods,
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and ruins both house and inhabitants:
and ruins both house and inhabitants:
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and forasmuch as thy yokefellow is nearer, and ought to be dearer to thee than thy child;
and forasmuch as thy yokefellow is nearer, and ought to be Dearer to thee than thy child;
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to be afflicted therein, is a greater calamity. 3. God might have left all your children to perish in their sins:
to be afflicted therein, is a greater calamity. 3. God might have left all your children to perish in their Sins:
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but if ye have but one godly child, your joy in that should much abate your sorrow for your other wicked children.
but if you have but one godly child, your joy in that should much abate your sorrow for your other wicked children.
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4. Consider, thou hast greater things to affect thee with grief and sorrow than thy wicked children:
4. Consider, thou hast greater things to affect thee with grief and sorrow than thy wicked children:
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there are whole Empires and Kingdoms of men, and women, and children who have as precious souls as thine, or thy childrens:
there Are Whole Empires and Kingdoms of men, and women, and children who have as precious Souls as thine, or thy Children's:
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these dishonour the same God, and perish under his wrath;
these dishonour the same God, and perish under his wrath;
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and multitudes that have the Scriptures and Ordinances, despise the same Christ, and the same Gospel as thy children do:
and Multitudes that have the Scriptures and Ordinances, despise the same christ, and the same Gospel as thy children do:
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and why shouldst thou be more concern'd for one, or more of thy wicked children, than for the whole world that lies in wickedness?
and why Shouldst thou be more concerned for one, or more of thy wicked children, than for the Whole world that lies in wickedness?
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5. Let your sorrow be guided by Scripture and Reason, that ye may not provoke God,
5. Let your sorrow be guided by Scripture and Reason, that you may not provoke God,
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and defile your souls, and wound your consciences by sinful groans and tears. For this end observe two Rules.
and defile your Souls, and wound your Consciences by sinful groans and tears. For this end observe two Rules.
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First, Mourn more for their sins whereby they provoke and dishonour God, and defile and destroy themselves,First, Mourn more for their Sins whereby they provoke and dishonour God, and defile and destroy themselves,
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and others, than for any shame or loss in worldly things that befall you hereby;
and Others, than for any shame or loss in worldly things that befall you hereby;
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that it may appear that the love of God, and your childrens souls, and not the love of the World, hath the greatest influence on your sorrow;
that it may appear that the love of God, and your Children's Souls, and not the love of the World, hath the greatest influence on your sorrow;
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for I fear that there is usually in good parents too much of carnal sorrow, and too little of godly sorrow in their mourning under this great calamity.
for I Fear that there is usually in good Parents too much of carnal sorrow, and too little of godly sorrow in their mourning under this great calamity.
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Secondly, Let not thy sorrow disease thy body, and impair thy health: God doth not require us to mourn more for our childrens sins, than our own;Secondly, Let not thy sorrow disease thy body, and impair thy health: God does not require us to mourn more for our Children's Sins, than our own;
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and he never makes it our duty by sorrow for either, to destroy our bodies, which are the Temples of the Holy Ghost:
and he never makes it our duty by sorrow for either, to destroy our bodies, which Are the Temples of the Holy Ghost:
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and the truth is, that godly sorrow is the health of the soul, and never hurts the body;
and the truth is, that godly sorrow is the health of the soul, and never hurts the body;
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for Grace is always a friend, and never an enemy to nature;
for Grace is always a friend, and never an enemy to nature;
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and therefore do not deprive thy self of all opportunities to honour God, and serve his Church;
and Therefore do not deprive thy self of all opportunities to honour God, and serve his Church;
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do not make thy yoke-fellow desolate, nor thy children Orphans by such sorrow, that will neither please God,
do not make thy yokefellow desolate, nor thy children Orphans by such sorrow, that will neither please God,
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nor ease thy self, nor do any good to thy wicked and miserable children. 6. Labour to get your Graces strengthened under this great affliction;
nor ease thy self, nor do any good to thy wicked and miserable children. 6. Labour to get your Graces strengthened under this great affliction;
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for ye have need of more knowledge, and wisdom, and faith, and hope, and love,
for you have need of more knowledge, and Wisdom, and faith, and hope, and love,
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and meekness, and patience, to inable and fit you to bear this, than most other affections;
and meekness, and patience, to inable and fit you to bear this, than most other affections;
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and ye must see and enjoy more of God and Christ, to keep up your hearts under this, than under most other troubles;
and you must see and enjoy more of God and christ, to keep up your hearts under this, than under most other Troubles;
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yet by the strength of Christ ye may be inabled not only to bear, but to glory in this tribulation;
yet by the strength of christ you may be enabled not only to bear, but to glory in this tribulation;
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and the greater the trouble is, the more good ye may gain by it.
and the greater the trouble is, the more good you may gain by it.
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7. Comfort thy self, in that the greatest and best things which thou hast most pray'd for,
7. Comfort thy self, in that the greatest and best things which thou hast most prayed for,
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and trusted unto, and expected, and chiefly loved and desired, are all safe and sure.
and trusted unto, and expected, and chiefly loved and desired, Are all safe and sure.
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1. Thy God is, and will be blessed and glorious for ever, whatever becomes of thy child;
1. Thy God is, and will be blessed and glorious for ever, whatever becomes of thy child;
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all his infinite perfections are working for his glory: Christ himself is Gods, and doth the whole work of a Mediator as his servant, and for his glory;
all his infinite perfections Are working for his glory: christ himself is God's, and does the Whole work of a Mediator as his servant, and for his glory;
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all the blessed Angels and Saints will for ever honour, and admire, and love, and praise him.
all the blessed Angels and Saints will for ever honour, and admire, and love, and praise him.
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2. God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, are for ever thy own, and will to all eternity be glorified in making thee blessed and glorious:
2. God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Are for ever thy own, and will to all eternity be glorified in making thee blessed and glorious:
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thou hast a bad child, but a good God;
thou hast a bad child, but a good God;
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all thy work will be done, thy sins pardoned and kill'd, thy graces perfected, and body and soul glorified:
all thy work will be done, thy Sins pardoned and killed, thy graces perfected, and body and soul glorified:
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and shall an ungodly child make all thy consolations herein small to thee? Lastly, Consider, this trouble will last but a little while.
and shall an ungodly child make all thy consolations herein small to thee? Lastly, Consider, this trouble will last but a little while.
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I confess I do not know, or can upon search find any thing that can lift up the heart above this trouble,
I confess I do not know, or can upon search find any thing that can lift up the heart above this trouble,
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but the knowledge and sense of the infinite love of God in Christ to a mans self,
but the knowledge and sense of the infinite love of God in christ to a men self,
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and of that holy and glorious eternity which this love will shortly bring him unto;
and of that holy and glorious eternity which this love will shortly bring him unto;
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to tell you, that this is and hath been the case of other godly parents, may allay something of your grief:
to tell you, that this is and hath been the case of other godly Parents, may allay something of your grief:
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But what is this, but to tell you, that others are, and have been as miserable as you? or to tell you, that as wicked children as yours have been sanctified and saved, yields some hopes;
But what is this, but to tell you, that Others Are, and have been as miserable as you? or to tell you, that as wicked children as yours have been sanctified and saved, yields Some hope's;
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but it can amount to no more than to think they may be sav'd, or thy may be damn'd;
but it can amount to no more than to think they may be saved, or thy may be damned;
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and there is as much reason to fear the one, as to hope for the other:
and there is as much reason to Fear the one, as to hope for the other:
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But for a man to see a gainful death, ready to loose him into that world, where there is none of this sorrow;
But for a man to see a gainful death, ready to lose him into that world, where there is none of this sorrow;
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and to know that at the day of judgment his wicked children will be no more to him than bloody Bonners, or Gardiners, or damn'd Devils,
and to know that At the day of judgement his wicked children will be no more to him than bloody Bonners, or Gardiners, or damned Devils,
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and that he himself shall sit with Christ to judge them;
and that he himself shall fit with christ to judge them;
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and that he shall love and delight in the holiness and justice of the Judg of all the World, in passing that sentence upon them, Depart ye cursed into everlasting sire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
and that he shall love and delight in the holiness and Justice of the Judge of all the World, in passing that sentence upon them, Depart you cursed into everlasting sire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels:
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This is sufficient to overcome all immoderate grief for his ungodly children.
This is sufficient to overcome all immoderate grief for his ungodly children.
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Lastly, I shall finish this discourse in a serious exhortation to these ungodly children, who are the grief and bitterness of their good parents: And herein I shall,
Lastly, I shall finish this discourse in a serious exhortation to these ungodly children, who Are the grief and bitterness of their good Parents: And herein I shall,
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1. Endeavour to convince them of their sins. 2. Of their misery.
1. Endeavour to convince them of their Sins. 2. Of their misery.
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3. Perswade them to forsake their sins, that so they may be freed from that misery.
3. Persuade them to forsake their Sins, that so they may be freed from that misery.
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First, I shall set before you the greatness of your sins in these four particulars: 1. Ye have broken your Covenant with God.First, I shall Set before you the greatness of your Sins in these four particulars: 1. You have broken your Covenant with God.
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2. Ye have broken the Bonds wherein ye were bound to the Church of God. 3. Ye have broken the Bonds of your duty to your parents.
2. You have broken the Bonds wherein you were bound to the Church of God. 3. You have broken the Bonds of your duty to your Parents.
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4. Ye have broken the Bonds of your duty to your other relations. First, Ye have broken your Covenant with God, whereinto ye were solemnly enter'd by baptism;
4. You have broken the Bonds of your duty to your other relations. First, You have broken your Covenant with God, whereinto you were solemnly entered by Baptism;
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for it's clear by that Scripture before mention'd, Levit. 19.3. That by casting off the authority of your parents, ye have disowned the Lord to be your God.
for it's clear by that Scripture before mentioned, Levit. 19.3. That by casting off the Authority of your Parents, you have disowned the Lord to be your God.
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Your breach of Covenant with God appears more fully in these four particulars. 1. Ye do in your hearts and practices deny the Being of God;
Your breach of Covenant with God appears more Fully in these four particulars. 1. You do in your hearts and practices deny the Being of God;
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the first Article of the Covenant is, that ye should acknowledge and believe that the Lord he is God;
the First Article of the Covenant is, that you should acknowledge and believe that the Lord he is God;
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for he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, Hebr. 11.6. But this is the language of your hearts and lives, That there is no God:
for he that comes to God, must believe that he is, Hebrew 11.6. But this is the language of your hearts and lives, That there is no God:
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Ye deny God to be the first and best Being, in preferring the creatures before him;
You deny God to be the First and best Being, in preferring the creatures before him;
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and saying in effect, That the creatures are all, and the great Jehovah is but as a cypher to you. Ye deny his Omnipresence;
and saying in Effect, That the creatures Are all, and the great Jehovah is but as a cypher to you. You deny his Omnipresence;
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he fills all places where ye are, but ye take no notice of him; the presence of a Father or Master hath some influence upon you;
he fills all places where you Are, but you take no notice of him; the presence of a Father or Master hath Some influence upon you;
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but it works not at all upon you, that there is a God in the room.
but it works not At all upon you, that there is a God in the room.
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Ye deny his infinite Wisdom, that Wisdom of God in contriving the work of Salvation by Jesus Christ:
You deny his infinite Wisdom, that Wisdom of God in contriving the work of Salvation by jesus christ:
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I say that Wisdom which is so glorious and wonderful to the principalities and powers of heaven, is to such proud and ignorant boys and girls as you,
I say that Wisdom which is so glorious and wondered to the principalities and Powers of heaven, is to such proud and ignorant boys and girls as you,
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but a foolish and ridiculous thing. Ye deny his Power, in daring to war against him;
but a foolish and ridiculous thing. You deny his Power, in daring to war against him;
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and like those hectoring Atheists, Job 15.25, 26. Ye stretch out your hands against God, and strengthen your selves against the Almighty:
and like those hectoring Atheists, Job 15.25, 26. You stretch out your hands against God, and strengthen your selves against the Almighty:
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ye run upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his buckler, as if ye were able to fight God, and overcome the Almighty.you run upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick boss's of his buckler, as if you were able to fight God, and overcome the Almighty.
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Ye deny his Holiness, and think that God is altogether such a one as your selves, Psal. 50.21.
You deny his Holiness, and think that God is altogether such a one as your selves, Psalm 50.21.
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And that ye may not be terrified by your enmity and unlikeness to him, ye will please your selves in fancying that God is like you;
And that you may not be terrified by your enmity and unlikeness to him, you will please your selves in fancying that God is like you;
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as if ye must rather be a pattern to him, than he be a pattern to you;
as if you must rather be a pattern to him, than he be a pattern to you;
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and so ye will perswade your selves that he is the God of Atheists, and Whoremongers,
and so you will persuade your selves that he is the God of Atheists, and Whoremongers,
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and Drunkards, and Lyars, and Thieves, and not the holy God of a holy people. Ye deny the Truth of God;
and Drunkards, and Liars, and Thieves, and not the holy God of a holy people. You deny the Truth of God;
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one of the greatest and best truths that ever God spake to man is that, 1 Joh. 5.11. God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son:
one of the greatest and best truths that ever God spoke to man is that, 1 John 5.11. God hath given to us Eternal life, and this life is in his Son:
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and yet herein ye would make him a liar, in not believing this solemn record which he gave of Christ;
and yet herein you would make him a liar, in not believing this solemn record which he gave of christ;
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a liar is one of the worst characters of the devil: and this ye give to the true and holy God.
a liar is one of the worst characters of the Devil: and this you give to the true and holy God.
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These things I write, as it were, upon the brazen faces of all ungodly and disobedient children.
These things I write, as it were, upon the brazen faces of all ungodly and disobedient children.
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2. Ye break the Covenant, in refusing to take God for your God and happiness; the greatest promise that ever God made to man, is that Hebr. 8.10. I will be to you a God:
2. You break the Covenant, in refusing to take God for your God and happiness; the greatest promise that ever God made to man, is that Hebrew 8.10. I will be to you a God:
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but this signifies nothing to you, ye will not accept of him for your chief honour, and treasure, and joy;
but this signifies nothing to you, you will not accept of him for your chief honour, and treasure, and joy;
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it is no honour to you to have the great Jehovah for your F•ther; ye see no good in him, and account not your selves the better for him;
it is no honour to you to have the great Jehovah for your F•ther; you see no good in him, and account not your selves the better for him;
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and if ye lose him, ye think ye lose nothing; ye neither love, nor desire him, nor take any delight or pleasure in him.
and if you loose him, you think you loose nothing; you neither love, nor desire him, nor take any delight or pleasure in him.
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3. Ye have broken the Covenant, in renouncing God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, in whose Name ye were baptized:
3. You have broken the Covenant, in renouncing God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, in whose Name you were baptised:
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your lives declare that ye had rather have the love of a debauch'd companion, than the love of the Father of Jesus Christ;
your lives declare that you had rather have the love of a debauched Companion, than the love of the Father of jesus christ;
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ye despise the Lord Jesus, and account the great price of redemption to be worth nothing;
you despise the Lord jesus, and account the great price of redemption to be worth nothing;
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and would rather keep your sins, than be saved from them:
and would rather keep your Sins, than be saved from them:
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ye defie the wrath of God, and scorn that the Mediator should make your peace with him:
you defy the wrath of God, and scorn that the Mediator should make your peace with him:
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ye resist the Holy Spirit, and would rather be made filthy, and wicked, and be taught to lye,
you resist the Holy Spirit, and would rather be made filthy, and wicked, and be taught to lie,
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and swear, and steal, than that the Spirit should teach you to love, and serve, and delight in God.
and swear, and steal, than that the Spirit should teach you to love, and serve, and delight in God.
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4. Ye have broken the Covenant, in taking part with the devil, and the world, and sin, against the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
4. You have broken the Covenant, in taking part with the Devil, and the world, and since, against the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
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and this ye have done two ways:
and this you have done two ways:
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1. In believing the promises of the devil, the world, and sin, and in not believing the promises of God;
1. In believing the promises of the Devil, the world, and since, and in not believing the promises of God;
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the devil, the world, and sin, are the three great cheats of mankind, and they deceive men by making seemingly great and high promises:
the Devil, the world, and since, Are the three great cheats of mankind, and they deceive men by making seemingly great and high promises:
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and by these they have prevail'd with man to break both the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace:
and by these they have prevailed with man to break both the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace:
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the devil tempted our first parents not to believe that word of God which he gave them to deter and keep them from sin, which word is written, Gen. 2.17. In the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely dye:
the Devil tempted our First Parents not to believe that word of God which he gave them to deter and keep them from since, which word is written, Gen. 2.17. In the day thou Eatest thereof thou shalt surely die:
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the devil tempted them to look on that word as a lye, and makes them that great promise, Genes. 3.4, 5. wherein he promiseth them, that if they eat the forbidden fruit, they shall not only be safe from all evil, saying, Ye shall not surely dye;
the Devil tempted them to look on that word as a lie, and makes them that great promise, Genesis. 3.4, 5. wherein he promises them, that if they eat the forbidden fruit, they shall not only be safe from all evil, saying, You shall not surely die;
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but that they shall also be preferr'd to greater happiness than God had then placed them in;
but that they shall also be preferred to greater happiness than God had then placed them in;
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for, saith he, your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil:
for, Says he, your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as God's, knowing good and evil:
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and by believing this promise of the devil, they brake the Covenant of Life, and brought that deluge of sin and misery which came upon all mankind;
and by believing this promise of the Devil, they brake the Covenant of Life, and brought that deluge of since and misery which Come upon all mankind;
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and since he prevail'd with men not to believe the word of God, which he spake to keep them from sin and destruction;
and since he prevailed with men not to believe the word of God, which he spoke to keep them from since and destruction;
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now his work is to tempt them to make God a lyar in the word which he hath spoken to save them from sin and ruine by Jesus Christ:
now his work is to tempt them to make God a liar in the word which he hath spoken to save them from since and ruin by jesus christ:
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and this is the word of the Covenant of Grace, which promiseth eternal life and salvation to all that believe in Christ,
and this is the word of the Covenant of Grace, which promises Eternal life and salvation to all that believe in christ,
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and repent of their sins, and live the lives of new creatures, according to the rules of the Gospel:
and Repent of their Sins, and live the lives of new creatures, according to the rules of the Gospel:
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but the devil tempts men to break this Covenant by promising them life and all happiness in a course of sin;
but the Devil tempts men to break this Covenant by promising them life and all happiness in a course of since;
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and these wicked children believe the devil herein, and bless themselves in their sins, saying with those bold ranters, Deut. 29.19. We shall have peace, though we walk in the imagination of our own hearts, to add drunkenness to thirst:
and these wicked children believe the Devil herein, and bless themselves in their Sins, saying with those bold ranters, Deuteronomy 29.19. We shall have peace, though we walk in the imagination of our own hearts, to add Drunkenness to thirst:
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and thus ye break your Covenant with God, and make a Covenant with Death and Hell.
and thus you break your Covenant with God, and make a Covenant with Death and Hell.
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2. In obeying the devil, the world, and sin, and in disobeying God;
2. In obeying the Devil, the world, and since, and in disobeying God;
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ye call God your Father in heaven, but ye do the lusts of the Devil your father in hell;
you call God your Father in heaven, but you do the Lustiest of the devil your father in hell;
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ye walk according to the course of this world, Ephes. 2.2. and are the servants of sin, Rom. 6.20. and ye hate, and fight against God your Maker and Redeemer;you walk according to the course of this world, Ephesians 2.2. and Are the Servants of since, Rom. 6.20. and you hate, and fight against God your Maker and Redeemer;
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and were it possible for you, ye would every day kill him who only hath immortality:
and were it possible for you, you would every day kill him who only hath immortality:
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And thus like a company of renegado's ye live as if ye were baptized in the name of the devil, the world,
And thus like a company of renegado's you live as if you were baptised in the name of the Devil, the world,
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and the flesh, to renounce the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Secondly, Ye have broken the Bonds of your duty to the Church of God;
and the Flesh, to renounce the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Secondly, You have broken the Bonds of your duty to the Church of God;
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ye were born members of the Church, and subjects of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ;
you were born members of the Church, and subject's of the Kingdom of jesus christ;
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and by baptism were solemnly admitted into that great, and holy, and victorious, and blessed society, Hebr. 12.22, 23. Mount Sion, the City of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, the general assembly and Church of the first-born written in heaven;
and by Baptism were solemnly admitted into that great, and holy, and victorious, and blessed society, Hebrew 12.22, 23. Mount Sion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, the general assembly and Church of the firstborn written in heaven;
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but ye have forsaken this Church, and turn'd your selves out of the family and house of the living God,
but you have forsaken this Church, and turned your selves out of the family and house of the living God,
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and are become of the same party with the devil and his seed, and have laboured to fill the world with sin, and the kingdom of Satan;
and Are become of the same party with the Devil and his seed, and have laboured to fill the world with since, and the Kingdom of Satan;
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and ye would have Jesus Christ to have no Name, or Kingdom, or Ministers, or Ordinances, or People in the world.
and you would have jesus christ to have no Name, or Kingdom, or Ministers, or Ordinances, or People in the world.
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Thirdly, Ye have broken the Bonds of your duty to your parents:Thirdly, You have broken the Bonds of your duty to your Parents:
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This appears in that those black characters already given of wicked children are found on you;
This appears in that those black characters already given of wicked children Are found on you;
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whereunto I shall add this one, which includes all the particulars of your disobedience which can be mention'd,
whereunto I shall add this one, which includes all the particulars of your disobedience which can be mentioned,
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namely, Ye do not love your parents;
namely, You do not love your Parents;
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for love worketh no evil unto, but always willeth and seeketh the good of the beloved:
for love works no evil unto, but always wills and seeks the good of the Beloved:
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Love ever inclines persons to please them whom they love, and to love and delight in their company;
Love ever inclines Persons to please them whom they love, and to love and delight in their company;
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and causeth such looks, and words, and behaviour, as are expressions of love;
and Causes such looks, and words, and behaviour, as Are expressions of love;
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how pleasant hath it been sometimes to me to see, as it were, the heart and soul of a child running out in his pleasant and loving looks to his parents!
how pleasant hath it been sometime to me to see, as it were, the heart and soul of a child running out in his pleasant and loving looks to his Parents!
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but ye disobedient children do not love your parents, but do them more hurt, and cause them more sorrow than all the malicious enemies and persecutors they ever met with in the world;
but you disobedient children do not love your Parents, but do them more hurt, and cause them more sorrow than all the malicious enemies and persecutors they ever met with in the world;
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ye are always vexing, and crossing, and provoking them, and are as continual pricks in their eyes, and thorns in their sides;
you Are always vexing, and crossing, and provoking them, and Are as continual pricks in their eyes, and thorns in their sides;
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and had rather be with lyars, and swearers, and drunkards, and with your wanton and idle companions,
and had rather be with liars, and swearers, and drunkards, and with your wanton and idle Sodales,
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than with your wise, and grave, and holy parents;
than with your wise, and grave, and holy Parents;
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how merry and jovial are ye in the company of such who will joyn with you to serve the devil,
how merry and jovial Are you in the company of such who will join with you to serve the Devil,
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and dishonour God, and destroy your souls? but how uneasie, and lumpish, and sowre,
and dishonour God, and destroy your Souls? but how uneasy, and lumpish, and sour,
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and discontent are ye in the presence of your parents? your spiteful looks, and sullen words,
and discontent Are you in the presence of your Parents? your spiteful looks, and sullen words,
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and scornful carriage doth betray your hatred, and anger, and envy against your good parents: Ah wicked wretches!
and scornful carriage does betray your hatred, and anger, and envy against your good Parents: Ah wicked wretches!
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that ye cannot find in your hearts to love your parents, from whom ye had your Beings under God,
that you cannot find in your hearts to love your Parents, from whom you had your Beings under God,
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and who have us'd all holy means to make you holy and blessed.
and who have used all holy means to make you holy and blessed.
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Lastly, Ye have broken the Bonds of your duty to your other relations, and to all men;
Lastly, You have broken the Bonds of your duty to your other relations, and to all men;
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ye cannot be good brothers, or sisters, whil'st ye are such bloody children to your parents;
you cannot be good Brother's, or Sisters, whilst you Are such bloody children to your Parents;
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ye cannot be good servants or apprentices, or good husbands or wives, or good subjects to Magistrates, whilst ye are bad children;
you cannot be good Servants or apprentices, or good Husbands or wives, or good subject's to Magistrates, while you Are bad children;
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for the same sins that debauch you in that relation, will debauch you in all,
for the same Sins that debauch you in that Relation, will debauch you in all,
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and will make you an incumbrance to your place, the troublers of the world, and a very plague and curse to your generation.
and will make you an encumbrance to your place, the troublers of the world, and a very plague and curse to your generation.
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2. I shall now endeavour to convince you of your misery;
2. I shall now endeavour to convince you of your misery;
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and oh that I had a heart and tongue to think and speak of this as the matter doth require!
and o that I had a heart and tongue to think and speak of this as the matter does require!
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Consider, ye are cursed children, Deut. 27.16. Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother, and all the people shall say, Amen:
Consider, you Are cursed children, Deuteronomy 27.16. Cursed be he that sets Light by his father or his mother, and all the people shall say, Amen:
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Observe, God himself doth here proclaim you cursed; he only can curse or bless you, having all curses and blessings at command;
Observe, God himself does Here proclaim you cursed; he only can curse or bless you, having all curses and blessings At command;
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and can set his love, or pour out his wrath where he pleaseth; he is able and faithful to fulfil his own threatnings;
and can Set his love, or pour out his wrath where he Pleases; he is able and faithful to fulfil his own threatenings;
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and he knows you to be cursed, for he knows all the children of his Grace,
and he knows you to be cursed, for he knows all the children of his Grace,
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and all the children of his Wrath. Observe further, that all Gods Ministers are to pronounce you cursed, vers. 14. The Levites shall speak and say to all the men of Israel with a loud voice, Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother:
and all the children of his Wrath. Observe further, that all God's Ministers Are to pronounce you cursed, vers. 14. The Levites shall speak and say to all the men of Israel with a loud voice, Cursed be he that sets Light by his father or his mother:
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The Ministers of God must with a loud voice, as if they would ring in the years of all, declare you to be cursed;
The Ministers of God must with a loud voice, as if they would ring in the Years of all, declare you to be cursed;
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and I, a Minister of the Gospel, do hereby proclaim all wicked and disobedient children, (though some of them may be the fruit of my own body) to be cursed.
and I, a Minister of the Gospel, do hereby proclaim all wicked and disobedient children, (though Some of them may be the fruit of my own body) to be cursed.
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Nay further, all people, yea your own selves are to judge you cursed; and all the people shall say, Amen:
Nay further, all people, yea your own selves Are to judge you cursed; and all the people shall say, Amen:
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They and you are to believe it, and to approve of it as most just and righteous, that ye be cursed.
They and you Are to believe it, and to approve of it as most just and righteous, that you be cursed.
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But that I may convince you of your misery, I shall further set before you these four things:
But that I may convince you of your misery, I shall further Set before you these four things:
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1. Ye are out of the way of all good: God hath his way of mercy, and his way of wrath;
1. You Are out of the Way of all good: God hath his Way of mercy, and his Way of wrath;
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and ye are out of the way of his mercy, for ye do not stand in the grace and love of God, which causeth all good;
and you Are out of the Way of his mercy, for you do not stand in the grace and love of God, which Causes all good;
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and are children of his wrath, which causeth all misery;
and Are children of his wrath, which Causes all misery;
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and (as I have told you) ye have broken that Covenant which conveys all Grace and Mercy:
and (as I have told you) you have broken that Covenant which conveys all Grace and Mercy:
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so that no good can come to you, except ye turn to God and your parents.
so that no good can come to you, except you turn to God and your Parents.
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2. Ye are in the very way and road to all wickedness: Many of the most horrid sins in the world first began in disobedience to parents;
2. You Are in the very Way and road to all wickedness: Many of the most horrid Sins in the world First began in disobedience to Parents;
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and most of those who have proved Lyars, Drunkards, Whoremongers, Thieves, Murderers, were first ungodly and disobedient children.
and most of those who have proved Liars, Drunkards, Whoremongers, Thieves, Murderers, were First ungodly and disobedient children.
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3. Ye are in continual danger of some remarkable judgment of God in this life, Exod. 21.17. He that curseth (or revileth) his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. Prov. 20.20. Who so curseth his father, or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
3. You Are in continual danger of Some remarkable judgement of God in this life, Exod 21.17. He that Curseth (or revileth) his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. Curae 20.20. Who so Curseth his father, or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in Obscure darkness.
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Your lamp of life and pleasure may seem to burn and shine at present, but there is a black and dismal night hastening on all disobedient children, Prov. 30.17.
Your lamp of life and pleasure may seem to burn and shine At present, but there is a black and dismal night hastening on all disobedient children, Curae 30.17.
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The eye that mocketh his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, The eye that mocks his father, and despises to obey his mother, the Ravens of the valley shall pick it out,
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and the young eagles shall eat it: and the young Eagles shall eat it:
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None are more like to pass into the eternal world, through a shameful and untimely death, than disobedient children;
None Are more like to pass into the Eternal world, through a shameful and untimely death, than disobedient children;
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when God leaves children to disobey their parents, it's a dreadful sign of their approaching ruine:
when God leaves children to disobey their Parents, it's a dreadful Signen of their approaching ruin:
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it's recorded of Eli his sons, 1 Sam. 2.25. That they hearkned not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.
it's recorded of Eli his Sons, 1 Sam. 2.25. That they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, Because the Lord would slay them.
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4. If ye go on in your course of disobedience, ye will for ever be damn'd in Hell;
4. If you go on in your course of disobedience, you will for ever be damned in Hell;
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for (I say) ye have broken that Covenant which promiseth eternal life to all that believe and obey the Gospel,
for (I say) you have broken that Covenant which promises Eternal life to all that believe and obey the Gospel,
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and doth as certainly bind over to the wrath and vengeance of God all that live in disobedience to God and their parents. Miserable children!
and does as Certainly bind over to the wrath and vengeance of God all that live in disobedience to God and their Parents. Miserable children!
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I have sent this poor little book to overtake you, before the wrath and vengeance of God do overtake you:
I have sent this poor little book to overtake you, before the wrath and vengeance of God do overtake you:
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I am not altogether a stranger to the terrors of the Lord, but do know what is before you,
I am not altogether a stranger to the terrors of the Lord, but do know what is before you,
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and what a meeting there will quickly be between God and you, better than ye do;
and what a meeting there will quickly be between God and you, better than you do;
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and have laboured to affect my heart, in seeing what lies at your door;
and have laboured to affect my heart, in seeing what lies At your door;
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I know that whilst ye are following the chase of your filthy pleasures, evil from God is hunting you,
I know that while you Are following the chase of your filthy pleasures, evil from God is hunting you,
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and will find you out to destroy you;
and will find you out to destroy you;
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and I dare not damn my own soul by not warning you of those sins, which will be the damnation of yours:
and I Dare not damn my own soul by not warning you of those Sins, which will be the damnation of yours:
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Foolish boys and girls can now laugh at the hearing of death, and hell, and judgment to come;
Foolish boys and girls can now laugh At the hearing of death, and hell, and judgement to come;
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and when Ministers sound the trumpet in their ears, to give them warning of these things, they can,
and when Ministers found the trumpet in their ears, to give them warning of these things, they can,
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like the War-horse in Job, say among the trumpets, Aha;
like the War-horse in Job, say among the trumpets, Aha;
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for the devil tempts his children to make sport of those things at which he trembles himself:
for the Devil tempts his children to make sport of those things At which he trembles himself:
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but when I remember how I have seen in some of you your down-looks, your pale-faces, your shivering-limbs;
but when I Remember how I have seen in Some of you your down-looks, your pale-faces, your shivering-limbs;
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and as Job speaks of the Adulterer, when he comes to be known, Job 24.17. that ye have been as in the terrors of the shadow of death, when your mortal parents have found you out in your sins:
and as Job speaks of the Adulterer, when he comes to be known, Job 24.17. that you have been as in the terrors of the shadow of death, when your Mortal Parents have found you out in your Sins:
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I cannot but think how your countenances will fall, and your stout spirits sink, and your mettal fail,
I cannot but think how your countenances will fallen, and your stout spirits sink, and your metal fail,
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when ye come to fall into the hands of the living God.
when you come to fallen into the hands of the living God.
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Lastly, I come now to exhort and perswade you to abhor and forsake your sins, that ye may escape this misery.
Lastly, I come now to exhort and persuade you to abhor and forsake your Sins, that you may escape this misery.
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I would have you to repent and believe with the Saints of God, that ye may be saved,
I would have you to Repent and believe with the Saints of God, that you may be saved,
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before ye come to repent with the damned in hell;
before you come to Repent with the damned in hell;
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and with the devils, to believe and tremble. For this end I shall, 1. Endeavour to convince you of your Folly. 2. Direct you how to attain true Wisdom.
and with the Devils, to believe and tremble. For this end I shall, 1. Endeavour to convince you of your Folly. 2. Direct you how to attain true Wisdom.
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First, I shall endeavour to convince you of your Folly: ye see the Text calls a wicked son, a foolish son;First, I shall endeavour to convince you of your Folly: you see the Text calls a wicked son, a foolish son;
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God who knows you best, and hath a true judgment of you, calls you fools,
God who knows you best, and hath a true judgement of you, calls you Fools,
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and would have all the world to be of the same judgment with himself, and therefore to account you fools;
and would have all the world to be of the same judgement with himself, and Therefore to account you Fools;
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and ye will at last call your selves fools, when ye come to have the portion of fools;
and you will At last call your selves Fools, when you come to have the portion of Fools;
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and except ye judge your selves fools, ye cannot be wise.
and except you judge your selves Fools, you cannot be wise.
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And that ye may, as in a glass, see your own folly, I shall propound to you these five Questions;
And that you may, as in a glass, see your own folly, I shall propound to you these five Questions;
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and as God said to Job, so do I in his name say to you, Job 38.3. Gird up your loins like men:
and as God said to Job, so do I in his name say to you, Job 38.3. Gird up your loins like men:
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I will demand of you, and answer ye me. I will demand of you, and answer you me.
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1. Are ye not very fools in that ye do in your hearts and lives deny the being of God? There are no worse fools than they that say in their hearts, There is no God, Psal. 14.1.
1. are you not very Fools in that you do in your hearts and lives deny the being of God? There Are no Worse Fools than they that say in their hearts, There is no God, Psalm 14.1.
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For such a one saith in effect, that there is no Religion, no Sin, no Heaven nor Hell;
For such a one Says in Effect, that there is no Religion, no since, no Heaven nor Hell;
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yea, he saith, that he himself is nothing, and that there are neither Heavens, nor Earth,
yea, he Says, that he himself is nothing, and that there Are neither Heavens, nor Earth,
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nor Seas, nor Men, nor Beasts, nor any other creatures; for if there be no God, there can be nothing else;
nor Seas, nor Men, nor Beasts, nor any other creatures; for if there be no God, there can be nothing Else;
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so that ye have the name of fools written on your foreheads; and as it's said, Eccles. 10.3. Ye say to every man that ye are a company of fools.
so that you have the name of Fools written on your foreheads; and as it's said, Eccles. 10.3. You say to every man that you Are a company of Fools.
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2. Are ye not fools to make such a foolish choice? It is the infinite goodness of God, that ye have life and death, blessing and cursing set before you;
2. are you not Fools to make such a foolish choice? It is the infinite Goodness of God, that you have life and death, blessing and cursing Set before you;
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and that ye have a God and Christ, and the Holy Spirit, and the heavenly glory to chuse;
and that you have a God and christ, and the Holy Spirit, and the heavenly glory to choose;
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and ye have Beings capable to chuse them, and may take them for your own,
and you have Beings capable to choose them, and may take them for your own,
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and use them as your own every day, and that ye are called and commanded to chuse them,
and use them as your own every day, and that you Are called and commanded to choose them,
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and have time and opportunity to chuse them, and shall certainly have them, if ye chuse them:
and have time and opportunity to choose them, and shall Certainly have them, if you choose them:
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and yet these, as Solomon speaks, Prov. 17.16. are but as a price in the hands of a fool that hath no heart to it.
and yet these, as Solomon speaks, Curae 17.16. Are but as a price in the hands of a fool that hath no heart to it.
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Consider, there are two sorts of Affections in all humane creatures, and all are wise or fools, according as they set and place these;
Consider, there Are two sorts of Affections in all humane creatures, and all Are wise or Fools, according as they Set and place these;
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there are affections of union, as love, desire, and delight, which do unite the heart to their objects;
there Are affections of Union, as love, desire, and delight, which do unite the heart to their objects;
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and there are affections of opposition, as hatred and anger, which do separate the heart from their objects:
and there Are affections of opposition, as hatred and anger, which do separate the heart from their objects:
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And are ye not monstrous fools, in that ye hate and abhor God and your Redeemer, in whom there are all reasons for your love, and desires, and joy;
And Are you not monstrous Fools, in that you hate and abhor God and your Redeemer, in whom there Are all Reasons for your love, and Desires, and joy;
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and in that ye love, and desire, and delight in sin, and the devil, and death and hell, in whom there are all reasons for the hatred and revenge of your souls? To love those things which are altogether loathsome,
and in that you love, and desire, and delight in since, and the Devil, and death and hell, in whom there Are all Reasons for the hatred and revenge of your Souls? To love those things which Are altogether loathsome,
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and and to hate what is altogether lovely, is a plain argument of your madness and folly.
and and to hate what is altogether lovely, is a plain argument of your madness and folly.
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3. Are ye not fools in suffering every thing to deceive you? The Scripture tells you, that the devil is a deceiver;
3. are you not Fools in suffering every thing to deceive you? The Scripture tells you, that the Devil is a deceiver;
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it tells you of the deceitfulness of your hearts; of the deceitfulness of sin; of the deceitfulness of riches;
it tells you of the deceitfulness of your hearts; of the deceitfulness of since; of the deceitfulness of riches;
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of the deceitfulness of wine and strong drink;
of the deceitfulness of wine and strong drink;
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of the deceitfulness of harlots, who promise pleasure, but prove a deep ditch, and a narrow pit;
of the deceitfulness of harlots, who promise pleasure, but prove a deep ditch, and a narrow pit;
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of the deceitfulness of a lying tongue, which promiseth that lyes shall serve the lyars turn,
of the deceitfulness of a lying tongue, which promises that lies shall serve the liars turn,
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and do his work, but proveth to be but for a moment; of the deceitfulness of theft and unjust gain, which seems sweet at present,
and do his work, but Proves to be but for a moment; of the deceitfulness of theft and unjust gain, which seems sweet At present,
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but soon after proves as gravel in the mouth: and yet notwithstanding all the shame,
but soon After Proves as gravel in the Mouth: and yet notwithstanding all the shame,
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and rags, and stings, and torments of conscience, which have come upon you by trusting in these;
and rags, and stings, and torments of conscience, which have come upon you by trusting in these;
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yet ye will still believe them, and suffer your selves by these deceivers to be cheated of God and Christ,
yet you will still believe them, and suffer your selves by these deceivers to be cheated of God and christ,
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and of your souls, and of your time, and of heaven.
and of your Souls, and of your time, and of heaven.
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4. Are ye not fools in being so set and bent to ruine and destroy your selves? Prov. 18.7. A fools mouth is his own destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. Eccles. 10.12. The lips of a fool shall swallow up himself:
4. are you not Fools in being so Set and bent to ruin and destroy your selves? Curae 18.7. A Fools Mouth is his own destruction, and his lips Are the snare of his soul. Eccles. 10.12. The lips of a fool shall swallow up himself:
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ye are so bent on your own ruine, that your hearts rise in anger and hatred against your good Parents and Ministers,
you Are so bent on your own ruin, that your hearts rise in anger and hatred against your good Parents and Ministers,
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and all that labour to save you; and ye account them your worst enemies, who would not have you damn'd. Miserable children!
and all that labour to save you; and you account them your worst enemies, who would not have you damned. Miserable children!
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allow your selves but one hours serious consideration of your eternal estate, and ye will see reason to condemn your selves for a company of proud and ignorant fools, in attempting to run down God,
allow your selves but one hours serious consideration of your Eternal estate, and you will see reason to condemn your selves for a company of proud and ignorant Fools, in attempting to run down God,
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and his Kingdom, and Religion, and in valuing your cups, and lusts, and lies at such a rate,
and his Kingdom, and Religion, and in valuing your cups, and Lustiest, and lies At such a rate,
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as for them to exchange the eternal life and happiness of your souls.
as for them to exchange the Eternal life and happiness of your Souls.
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5. Are ye not fools in not preparing for death and judgment, which are ready to overtake you? To convince you of this, be inform'd, That men are prepared for death and judgment, who by faith,
5. are you not Fools in not preparing for death and judgement, which Are ready to overtake you? To convince you of this, be informed, That men Are prepared for death and judgement, who by faith,
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and repentance, and holiness, are become heirs of the promises of the Gospel, and so have a right unto,
and Repentance, and holiness, Are become Heirs of the promises of the Gospel, and so have a right unto,
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and fitness for all that glory, which in performance of these promises, God will give them the possession at those great days;
and fitness for all that glory, which in performance of these promises, God will give them the possession At those great days;
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but men are unprepared when they are under the wrath and curse of God, and are condemned to those eternal torments which are threatned in the Scriptures,
but men Are unprepared when they Are under the wrath and curse of God, and Are condemned to those Eternal torments which Are threatened in the Scriptures,
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and will at death and judgment be executed upon them.
and will At death and judgement be executed upon them.
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Now prove your selves by these things, and ye may then see what fools ye are, in not preparing for these days;
Now prove your selves by these things, and you may then see what Fools you Are, in not preparing for these days;
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for if ye were prepared, ye should then enter into a world where all will love you;
for if you were prepared, you should then enter into a world where all will love you;
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God, and and Christ, and all Angels, and all Saints will love you, and ye will for ever be holy and blessed in their love to you,
God, and and christ, and all Angels, and all Saints will love you, and you will for ever be holy and blessed in their love to you,
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and in your love to them;
and in your love to them;
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but being unprepared, ye must then be cast into a world where all will hate you,
but being unprepared, you must then be cast into a world where all will hate you,
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and where you will hate all the holy and blessed; God will there hate you, and be a consuming fire against you;
and where you will hate all the holy and blessed; God will there hate you, and be a consuming fire against you;
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the devils, and all the damned in hell will hate you, and you will hate them;
the Devils, and all the damned in hell will hate you, and you will hate them;
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and we find that our Saviour brands him for a fool, Luke 12.20. who promiseth to himself an easie and merry life for many years, when that very night he was to lose his soul:
and we find that our Saviour brands him for a fool, Lycia 12.20. who promises to himself an easy and merry life for many Years, when that very night he was to loose his soul:
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and he gives the character of foolish virgins, Matth. 25.2. to those who were unprepared for that great, and terrible, and sudden cry, The bridegroom is come, go ye out to meet him. Poor children!
and he gives the character of foolish Virgins, Matthew 25.2. to those who were unprepared for that great, and terrible, and sudden cry, The bridegroom is come, go you out to meet him. Poor children!
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let these common things be imprinted on your hearts;
let these Common things be imprinted on your hearts;
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Death is certain, the day of death is as certainly appointed, as was the day of your birth;
Death is certain, the day of death is as Certainly appointed, as was the day of your birth;
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and as your birth kept its time, so will your death keep its time; ye cannot sin away death, though ye sin away the sense of death.
and as your birth kept its time, so will your death keep its time; you cannot sin away death, though you sin away the sense of death.
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Consider also, that death is near; whatever ye think of your lives, they will be but as a vapour, or shadow,
Consider also, that death is near; whatever you think of your lives, they will be but as a vapour, or shadow,
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or smoke, as God speaks them to be;
or smoke, as God speaks them to be;
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and though ye put death far from you, yet it will be within a hands-breadth of you;
and though you put death Far from you, yet it will be within a handsbreadth of you;
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one day or hour may put an end to your space of repentance, and conclude your day of grace and salvation,
one day or hour may put an end to your Molle of Repentance, and conclude your day of grace and salvation,
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and dispatch you into that world where no new creatures are made:
and dispatch you into that world where no new creatures Are made:
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ye now defie death, as if ye were a fit match for the king of terrors;
you now defy death, as if you were a fit match for the King of terrors;
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ye scorn the grave, and scoff at the day of judgment, and deride everlasting burnings; but when God shall pour upon you your own wickedness, Jer. 14.16. then ye will too late condemn your selves for fools, when ye come to reap the fruit of your own folly.
you scorn the grave, and scoff At the day of judgement, and deride everlasting burnings; but when God shall pour upon you your own wickedness, Jer. 14.16. then you will too late condemn your selves for Fools, when you come to reap the fruit of your own folly.
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Secondly, I come to give you directions to direct you to true Wisdom, that ye may be such wise children, as to make glad fathers, and not to be the heaviness of your mothers. Secondly, I come to give you directions to Direct you to true Wisdom, that you may be such wise children, as to make glad Father's, and not to be the heaviness of your mother's.
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1. Do not dare to put off your repentance any longer; it is not too late to repent, so long as God calls you to repentance,
1. Do not Dare to put off your Repentance any longer; it is not too late to Repent, so long as God calls you to Repentance,
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and gives you time for it: Yet is the accepted time, yet is the day of salvation:
and gives you time for it: Yet is the accepted time, yet is the day of salvation:
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God, and Christ, and Angels, and the Church, and your bleeding parents are yet ready to receive you in love and joy:
God, and christ, and Angels, and the Church, and your bleeding Parents Are yet ready to receive you in love and joy:
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but it will shortly be too late to repent, though it can never be too soon. Dear children!
but it will shortly be too late to Repent, though it can never be too soon. Dear children!
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ye must either perswade your selves that the word of God is a lie, and so think ye are secure from hell,
you must either persuade your selves that the word of God is a lie, and so think you Are secure from hell,
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because ye deny the Bible that threatneth it; or ye must presume that ye are not ungodly children, as indeed ye are;
Because you deny the bible that threatens it; or you must presume that you Are not ungodly children, as indeed you Are;
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or else ye must conclude that your present state is not safe and good, and that therefore ye must either repent or be damn'd;
or Else you must conclude that your present state is not safe and good, and that Therefore you must either Repent or be damned;
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and perhaps the devil himself doth not tempt you to resolve, that you will never repent,
and perhaps the Devil himself does not tempt you to resolve, that you will never Repent,
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but to think that it is yet time enough, and that therefore ye will repent hereafter.
but to think that it is yet time enough, and that Therefore you will Repent hereafter.
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I have sometimes dreaded to hear debauch'd children confidently say, That they do not question but they shall be converted,
I have sometime dreaded to hear debauched children confidently say, That they do not question but they shall be converted,
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and become good, when at present they hate to be reformed;
and become good, when At present they hate to be reformed;
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yea, I am perswaded that some secure them selves in their sins, by presuming that the prayers of their good parents for their conversion and salvation will at last be heard:
yea, I am persuaded that Some secure them selves in their Sins, by presuming that the Prayers of their good Parents for their conversion and salvation will At last be herd:
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but how many such have been, as Solomon speaks of others, Prov. 14.32. — driven away in their wickedness;
but how many such have been, as Solomon speaks of Others, Curae 14.32. — driven away in their wickedness;
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in whom that dreadful Scripture hath been fulfill'd, Prov. 29.1. He that being often reproved, hardneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
in whom that dreadful Scripture hath been fulfilled, Curae 29.1. He that being often reproved, Hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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I shall here seriously reason this case a little with you; Why should ye continue one moment longer in those sins which ye must repent of, or perish;
I shall Here seriously reason this case a little with you; Why should you continue one moment longer in those Sins which you must Repent of, or perish;
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and defer repentance, for which ye shall have cause for ever to rejoyce and bless God when it is done? Are ye not wicked enough already, that ye must stay to be worse? Have ye not defil'd your selves,
and defer Repentance, for which you shall have cause for ever to rejoice and bless God when it is done? are you not wicked enough already, that you must stay to be Worse? Have you not defiled your selves,
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and provok'd God, and refus'd Christ, and afflicted your parents long enough already? Poor souls!
and provoked God, and refused christ, and afflicted your Parents long enough already? Poor Souls!
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if there be one hour yet left wherein ye are sure that ye shall not die, and fall into hell;
if there be one hour yet left wherein you Are sure that you shall not die, and fallen into hell;
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or one hour wherein sin is better than grace;
or one hour wherein since is better than grace;
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and wherein it is better be a child of the devil, than a child of God;
and wherein it is better be a child of the Devil, than a child of God;
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or if ye can come into the kingdom of God, and begin an eternal life an hour too soon, take that hour,
or if you can come into the Kingdom of God, and begin an Eternal life an hour too soon, take that hour,
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and spend it on your lusts;
and spend it on your Lustiest;
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but if not, stop presently, and let this be the hour wherein ye begin to believe,
but if not, stop presently, and let this be the hour wherein you begin to believe,
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and repent, and reform, and wherein ye begin to set your faces towards heaven, with an unmovable resolution, to walk in the way of faith and obedience till ye come there.
and Repent, and reform, and wherein you begin to Set your faces towards heaven, with an unmovable resolution, to walk in the Way of faith and Obedience till you come there.
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Direct. 2. Judge whether ye have more reason to obey the devil, or to obey God,Direct. 2. Judge whither you have more reason to obey the Devil, or to obey God,
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as the Apostles said to their Persecutors, Acts 4.19. Whether it be right in the sight of God, to hearken to you more than unto God, judge ye:
as the Apostles said to their Persecutors, Acts 4.19. Whither it be right in the sighed of God, to harken to you more than unto God, judge you:
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So say I to you, whether it be right to obey the devil rather than God, judge ye.
So say I to you, whither it be right to obey the Devil rather than God, judge you.
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Consider, God hath authority to command you, for he is your Maker, your Preserver, and Redeemer,
Consider, God hath Authority to command you, for he is your Maker, your Preserver, and Redeemer,
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and ye owe your selves to him;
and you owe your selves to him;
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but the devil neither made, nor kept, nor bought you, and therefore can have no right to command you.
but the Devil neither made, nor kept, nor bought you, and Therefore can have no right to command you.
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Consider further, that all the Commands of God, are the Commands of his Love;
Consider further, that all the Commands of God, Are the Commands of his Love;
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for he doth not only command you as your Lord, but also as your Father and Saviour;
for he does not only command you as your Lord, but also as your Father and Saviour;
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and therefore he commands you to take himself to be your God and happiness, to take his Son Jesus Christ to save you from all evil,
and Therefore he commands you to take himself to be your God and happiness, to take his Son jesus christ to save you from all evil,
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and to make you for ever holy and blessed:
and to make you for ever holy and blessed:
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but the devil commands you out of hatred and malice, and all his commands are the commands of a Murderer,
but the Devil commands you out of hatred and malice, and all his commands Are the commands of a Murderer,
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and therefore he commands you to defile, and to destroy, and to damn your selves; he commands you to be blind and ignorant.
and Therefore he commands you to defile, and to destroy, and to damn your selves; he commands you to be blind and ignorant.
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to hate and scorn God and Christ, and to love sin, and death, and hell. Consider also, that God is able to reward your obedience, and to punish your disobedience;
to hate and scorn God and christ, and to love since, and death, and hell. Consider also, that God is able to reward your Obedience, and to Punish your disobedience;
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he is that only law-giver, who is able to save, and to destroy, James 4.12. He can crown you with eternal glory, if ye obey him;
he is that only lawgiver, who is able to save, and to destroy, James 4.12. He can crown you with Eternal glory, if you obey him;
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and can cast you into everlasting flames, if ye disobey him;
and can cast you into everlasting flames, if you disobey him;
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but the devil, who is cursed and tormented himself, cannot make you happy, if ye obey him;
but the Devil, who is cursed and tormented himself, cannot make you happy, if you obey him;
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nor miserable, if ye do forsake and renounce him.
nor miserable, if you do forsake and renounce him.
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3. See the great difference betwixt those wise and holy children, who live in obedience to God and their parents,
3. See the great difference betwixt those wise and holy children, who live in Obedience to God and their Parents,
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and you who live in disobedience to both;
and you who live in disobedience to both;
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it is not wealth, or poverty, or beauty, or deformity, or sickness, or health, but sin and grace that make the greatest difference betwixt persons;
it is not wealth, or poverty, or beauty, or deformity, or sickness, or health, but since and grace that make the greatest difference betwixt Persons;
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and ye must know God and Christ, or else ye cannot understand the worth of a Saint,
and you must know God and christ, or Else you cannot understand the worth of a Saint,
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nor the vileness of a Sinner:
nor the vileness of a Sinner:
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Some of you may look into your own families, and there see some of your brethren and sisters like pleasant and fruitful plants about your fathers table,
some of you may look into your own families, and there see Some of your brothers and Sisters like pleasant and fruitful plants about your Father's table,
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when ye are as briars, and thorns, and weeds in the family; they are the crown and joy, and you the calamity of your parents;
when you Are as briers, and thorns, and weeds in the family; they Are the crown and joy, and you the calamity of your Parents;
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all that see them, may look upon them as a seed whom the Lord hath blessed;
all that see them, may look upon them as a seed whom the Lord hath blessed;
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but all that see you have reason to judge you to be a cursed generation. Poor children!
but all that see you have reason to judge you to be a cursed generation. Poor children!
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is it better to be like Cain, than like Abel? or like cursed Canaan, than like Shem? or like Ishmael, than like Isaac? or like Esau, than like Jacob? Are not your souls and bodies as precious as the souls and bodies of your good brethren and sisters? or can the devil,
is it better to be like Cain, than like Abel? or like cursed Canaan, than like Shem? or like Ishmael, than like Isaac? or like Esau, than like Jacob? are not your Souls and bodies as precious as the Souls and bodies of your good brothers and Sisters? or can the Devil,
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and sin, and the world be better to you, than to them? or is not death and judgment as near you,
and since, and the world be better to you, than to them? or is not death and judgement as near you,
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as it is to them? or have not ye as much reason to love and obey God and your parents,
as it is to them? or have not you as much reason to love and obey God and your Parents,
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as they? or can ye endure the loss of Heaven, or torments of Hell, better than they? if not,
as they? or can you endure the loss of Heaven, or torments of Hell, better than they? if not,
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why should not ye be as good as they are? 4. Do nothing but what ye are willing should be known;
why should not you be as good as they Are? 4. Do nothing but what you Are willing should be known;
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if ye would not have your Parents, and Masters, and the Magistrates, and your Friends and Foes know your lies,
if you would not have your Parents, and Masters, and the Magistrates, and your Friends and Foes know your lies,
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and lusts, and theft, and prophaning the Lords-day, and your haunting evil company, do not practise these things;
and Lustiest, and theft, and profaning the Lord's day, and your haunting evil company, do not practise these things;
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ye need not fear who knows how holy, and just, and sober, and chast ye are:
you need not Fear who knows how holy, and just, and Sobrium, and chaste you Are:
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Religion can boldly shew its shining face to God and man; but sin makes you sneak, and cowardly, and base, and fearful;
Religion can boldly show its shining face to God and man; but since makes you sneak, and cowardly, and base, and fearful;
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and imprints marks of dishonour and shame upon your looks and countenances, and fills you with horrour and consternation, when ye are discovered.
and imprints marks of dishonour and shame upon your looks and countenances, and fills you with horror and consternation, when you Are discovered.
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Consider seriously, that all from whom your greatest shame and misery will come, do know you;
Consider seriously, that all from whom your greatest shame and misery will come, do know you;
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the devils know you, and will accuse, and disgrace, and torment you for the same sins they tempted you unto;
the Devils know you, and will accuse, and disgrace, and torment you for the same Sins they tempted you unto;
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and they will not help you to hide your sins when time of grace, and repentance, and pardon is past;
and they will not help you to hide your Sins when time of grace, and Repentance, and pardon is past;
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your own hearts and consciences know you, and will awake out of their present sleep to condemn and sting you;
your own hearts and Consciences know you, and will awake out of their present sleep to condemn and sting you;
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and God who is greater than all, knows you, and all your secret sins are in the light of his countenance,
and God who is greater than all, knows you, and all your secret Sins Are in the Light of his countenance,
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and he will bring them all to judgment:
and he will bring them all to judgement:
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and it will then fully appear to Angels, and Devils, and to Saints and Sinners, what ye are.
and it will then Fully appear to Angels, and Devils, and to Saints and Sinners, what you Are.
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5. Therefore be not such now, as ye dare not at the hour of death profess your selves to be:
5. Therefore be not such now, as you Dare not At the hour of death profess your selves to be:
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Religion and Godliness is at all times to be profess'd before God, and Angels, and Men, Rom. 10.10. For with the heart man believeth, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.
Religion and Godliness is At all times to be professed before God, and Angels, and Men, Rom. 10.10. For with the heart man Believeth, and with the Mouth Confessi is made to salvation.
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But what monsters would ye appear to your selves, if ye did profess your selves to be what ye are? Suppose ye were reading this but one hour before ye dye,
But what monsters would you appear to your selves, if you did profess your selves to be what you Are? Suppose you were reading this but one hour before you die,
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and must say, We are now falling into the hands of the living God;
and must say, We Are now falling into the hands of the living God;
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and by that time that the glass is run out, and the clock strikes next, we are to give account of our selves to the Judg of all the World:
and by that time that the glass is run out, and the clock strikes next, we Are to give account of our selves to the Judge of all the World:
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Dare ye then say, We profess our selves to be haters of God, and children of the devil,
Dare you then say, We profess our selves to be haters of God, and children of the Devil,
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and despisers of our holy parents, and that we chuse the way to hell?
and despisers of our holy Parents, and that we choose the Way to hell?
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6. Consider what account ye can give in being such burdens of the earth, and in being so grievous and chargeable to all who are concerned with you:
6. Consider what account you can give in being such burdens of the earth, and in being so grievous and chargeable to all who Are concerned with you:
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Is it nothing to you to be as biles or scabs in the body, or as smoke,
Is it nothing to you to be as biles or scabs in the body, or as smoke,
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or a stinking smell, or an infectious disease in the house and family where ye are,
or a stinking smell, or an infectious disease in the house and family where you Are,
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or as weeds in garden, to cumber and annoy your place? Ye will pay dear one day for all the sighs,
or as weeds in garden, to cumber and annoy your place? You will pay dear one day for all the sighs,
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and groans, and tears which ye have caused to your afflicted parents and friends;
and groans, and tears which you have caused to your afflicted Parents and Friends;
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it will sting you to think that so many have been losers by you, and that your parents,
it will sting you to think that so many have been losers by you, and that your Parents,
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and brethren, and sisters, have been so much wasted and impoverished by your costly lusts;
and brothers, and Sisters, have been so much wasted and impoverished by your costly Lustiest;
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and that ye have given cause to all your wicked companions, to curse the day that ever they knew you;
and that you have given cause to all your wicked Sodales, to curse the day that ever they knew you;
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and that ye have fill'd so many other parents besides your own with grief and bitterness, by infecting,
and that you have filled so many other Parents beside your own with grief and bitterness, by infecting,
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and defiling, and debauching their children:
and defiling, and debauching their children:
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and methinks I hear all these saying to you, as Joshua said to Achan, Josh. 7.25. Ye have troubled us, but the Lord shall trouble you.
and methinks I hear all these saying to you, as joshua said to achan, Josh. 7.25. the have troubled us, but the Lord shall trouble you.
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Lastly, I shall ask you this one question, What would ye have your parents to do with you? their love makes them to be continually concern'd for you;
Lastly, I shall ask you this one question, What would you have your Parents to do with you? their love makes them to be continually concerned for you;
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but they know not what to do with you, for all the means which they have yet used for your good, hath but aggravated your guilt, and their grief;
but they know not what to do with you, for all the means which they have yet used for your good, hath but aggravated your guilt, and their grief;
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whilst they kept you at home, ye did break all the good orders and rules of government in the family;
while they kept you At home, you did break all the good order and rules of government in the family;
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at set-times for meat and family-worship, either your places were empty, or fill'd with sin;
At Set times for meat and Family worship, either your places were empty, or filled with since;
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ye disquieted your parents, wasted the estate, defiled, or disturbed your brethren and sisters, and troubled the house night and day:
you disquieted your Parents, wasted the estate, defiled, or disturbed your brothers and Sisters, and troubled the house night and day:
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When they sent you to School, ye plaid the truants, grieved and dishonoured your Masters, debauch'd your School-fellows,
When they sent you to School, you played the truants, grieved and dishonoured your Masters, debauched your School fellows,
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and were a reproach and scandal to the School:
and were a reproach and scandal to the School:
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If they set you to be Apprentices, ye hated and wrong'd your Masters, and were a plague to the family:
If they Set you to be Apprentices, you hated and wronged your Masters, and were a plague to the family:
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If any of you were sent to the University, ye were the rake-hells of the Colledge,
If any of you were sent to the university, you were the rake-hells of the College,
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and the Society was sick of you, till it had expell'd and cast you out;
and the Society was sick of you, till it had expelled and cast you out;
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if after all other means were us'd, your parents sent you to Sea, the Atheism and Wickedness of some of the Seamen, did you more hurt,
if After all other means were used, your Parents sent you to Sea, the Atheism and Wickedness of Some of the Seamen, did you more hurt,
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than all the Wonders of God in the deep waters did you good;
than all the Wonders of God in the deep waters did you good;
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so that ye return'd, as if the Sea had made you like it self, more raging and boisterous than before;
so that you returned, as if the Sea had made you like it self, more raging and boisterous than before;
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insomuch, that your miserable parents can do nothing but spend their days in mourning for your sins,
insomuch, that your miserable Parents can do nothing but spend their days in mourning for your Sins,
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and in praying for your salvation, and in labouring to bear patiently your ruine, and to be content to live and die the fathers and mothers of fools.
and in praying for your salvation, and in labouring to bear patiently your ruin, and to be content to live and die the Father's and mother's of Fools.
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And now, Children, I will take my leave of you, and shall leave you to the God with whom ye have to do,
And now, Children, I will take my leave of you, and shall leave you to the God with whom you have to do,
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and with whom ye must have to do for ever; he is the God who will plead the cause of his own Name, and Honour,
and with whom you must have to do for ever; he is the God who will plead the cause of his own Name, and Honour,
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and of Religion, with you, and who will plead the cause of your distressed parents with you;
and of Religion, with you, and who will plead the cause of your distressed Parents with you;
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a God whose wrath ye can neither escape, nor bear; there is a war betwixt this God and you;
a God whose wrath you can neither escape, nor bear; there is a war betwixt this God and you;
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and if ye can make it appear that ye are greater, and wiser, and stronger, and better than he, ye may go on:
and if you can make it appear that you Are greater, and Wiser, and Stronger, and better than he, you may go on:
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But my design in all this discourse, is to perswade you to believe, and repent, and obey the Gospel and so to make peace with God through Jesus Christ;
But my Design in all this discourse, is to persuade you to believe, and Repent, and obey the Gospel and so to make peace with God through jesus christ;
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and for your encouragement, I do assure you, that the grace of God, and the Merits of Christ are as sufficient to save you from all your horrid abominations,
and for your encouragement, I do assure you, that the grace of God, and the Merits of christ Are as sufficient to save you from all your horrid abominations,
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as if ye were as innocent, as when ye were newborn:
as if you were as innocent, as when you were newborn:
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God, and Christ, and Angels, and your Parents, and Friends, and all Saints are ready to rejoyce in your conversion and salvation,
God, and christ, and Angels, and your Parents, and Friends, and all Saints Are ready to rejoice in your conversion and salvation,
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and your iniquities shall never be mentioned against you;
and your iniquities shall never be mentioned against you;
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but upon your unfeigned turning to him, God will (as he is represented in the Parable of the Prodigal son) meet you in mercy,
but upon your unfeigned turning to him, God will (as he is represented in the Parable of the Prodigal son) meet you in mercy,
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and fall on your necks and kiss you, and entertain you with all the blessings of the Gospel, saying, These my children were dead, and are alive;
and fallen on your necks and kiss you, and entertain you with all the blessings of the Gospel, saying, These my children were dead, and Are alive;
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they were lost, and are found. FINIS.
they were lost, and Are found. FINIS.
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