A serious exhortation to the present and succeeding generation in New-England earnestly calling upon all to endeavours that the Lords gracious presence may be continued with posterity : being the substance of the last sermons preached / by Eleazar Mather ...
IN the beginning of this Chapter we have the Historical Relation of a General Assembly of the Representative Body of Israel, the end whereof was the bringing in the Ark of God into its proper place;
IN the beginning of this Chapter we have the Historical Relation of a General Assembly of the Representative Body of Israel, the end whereof was the bringing in the Ark of God into its proper place;
and Respect towards Israel; as will be evident by taking a view of the several parts of this Chapter, which are four: 1. His Benedictory Oration, from ver. 14, to 22. 2. His famous Prayer, from ver. 22, to 54. 3. The Blessing of his People, to ver. 62. 4. His Festivals,
and Respect towards Israel; as will be evident by taking a view of the several parts of this Chapter, which Are four: 1. His Benedictory Oration, from for. 14, to 22. 2. His famous Prayer, from for. 22, to 54. 3. The Blessing of his People, to for. 62. 4. His Festivals,
Whence the Doctrine to be observed from the words, is, That the Continuance of the Lords gracious Presence with a People, from fathers to children after them, is a special favour of God,
Whence the Doctrine to be observed from the words, is, That the Continuance of the lords gracious Presence with a People, from Father's to children After them, is a special favour of God,
Or thus: That the Lord would be graciously present with the succeeding Generation, as he was with their fathers, not leaving nor forsaking of them, is the great desire of those that wish well to the Lords people. See some Scriptures for this.
Or thus: That the Lord would be graciously present with the succeeding Generation, as he was with their Father's, not leaving nor forsaking of them, is the great desire of those that wish well to the lords people. See Some Scriptures for this.
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That the Lords gracious Presence is a special favour, and much to be desired, see Gen. 26.3. This we see was Moses his great request, Exod. 33.15. q. d. what is an Angel without thee? what is Canaan without thee? See also Josh. 1.5. and Judg. 6.16.
That the lords gracious Presence is a special favour, and much to be desired, see Gen. 26.3. This we see was Moses his great request, Exod 33.15. q. worser. what is an Angel without thee? what is Canaan without thee? See also Josh. 1.5. and Judges 6.16.
And that the succession of the Lords Presence from one Generation to another, is especially to be desired, see 1 Chron. 22.10. and 28.20. Psal 90.16. A few words briefly for the Explication of this Doctrine:
And that the succession of the lords Presence from one Generation to Another, is especially to be desired, see 1 Chronicles 22.10. and 28.20. Psalm 90.16. A few words briefly for the Explication of this Doctrine:
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Answ. First, there is an Essential Presence of God, whereby he is every where; not excluded out of Hell, Psal. 139.7. this is not the thing that Solomon prayes for here.
Answer First, there is an Essential Presence of God, whereby he is every where; not excluded out of Hell, Psalm 139.7. this is not the thing that Solomon prays for Here.
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as here ver. 29. His eyes are open upon his Temple, and upon his Church continually, 2 Chron. 16.9. preserving and providing for them, Gen. 28.20. & 48. 15, 16. Heb. 13.5, 10. and protecting of them, Isa. 43.2. and comforting of them, Chap. 41.17. 2. By his Ordinances, whether in Church or Commonwealth.
as Here ver. 29. His eyes Are open upon his Temple, and upon his Church continually, 2 Chronicles 16.9. preserving and providing for them, Gen. 28.20. & 48. 15, 16. Hebrew 13.5, 10. and protecting of them, Isaiah 43.2. and comforting of them, Chap. 41.17. 2. By his Ordinances, whither in Church or Commonwealth.
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and therefore the name of that place where Ordinances are set up, and managed with power and glory, is said to be Jehovah-Shammah, Ezek. 48.35. The works of God are seen in the Sanctuary, Psal. 68.24. 3. By his Spirit, working grace in the heart:
and Therefore the name of that place where Ordinances Are Set up, and managed with power and glory, is said to be Jehovah-shammah, Ezekiel 48.35. The works of God Are seen in the Sanctuary, Psalm 68.24. 3. By his Spirit, working grace in the heart:
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There are fathers by natural generation; immediate, as Abraham to Isaac, or mediate. In a word, all Progenitors, Deut. 10.28. Fathers by age, 1 Joh. 2.13. Fathers by office, in a Civil sense, 2 Kings 5.13. and in a Spiritual sense, 2 Kings 13.14. Those that are instrumental in regeneration of sinners, are Spiritual fathers to them, 1 Cor. 4.13.
There Are Father's by natural generation; immediate, as Abraham to Isaac, or mediate. In a word, all Progenitors, Deuteronomy 10.28. Father's by age, 1 John 2.13. Father's by office, in a Civil sense, 2 Kings 5.13. and in a Spiritual sense, 2 Kings 13.14. Those that Are instrumental in regeneration of Sinners, Are Spiritual Father's to them, 1 Cor. 4.13.
but the word is double, to signifie earnestness of desire not to be left, q. d. Do not let any thing befall us, that may look like leaving or forsaking.
but the word is double, to signify earnestness of desire not to be left, q. worser. Do not let any thing befall us, that may look like leaving or forsaking.
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To the more full understanding of what is intended hereby, it will be convenient to shew the various acceptations of these two expressions. 1. Leaving, is sometimes taken for committing to anothers trust, Gen. 39.6. q. d. Let us not be committed unto others.
To the more full understanding of what is intended hereby, it will be convenient to show the various acceptations of these two expressions. 1. Leaving, is sometime taken for committing to another's trust, Gen. 39.6. q. worser. Let us not be committed unto Others.
and lets them go off to Sea, then doth he forsake. 3. To pluck up and break down, Isa. 16.8. the word there is the same that is in the Text. 4. To scatter, Judg. 15.8.
and lets them go off to Sea, then does he forsake. 3. To pluck up and break down, Isaiah 16.8. the word there is the same that is in the Text. 4. To scatter, Judges 15.8.
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A man cannot want light if he have the Sun, nor water if he have the Fountain, not any good if he have God, Psal. 23.4. Reas. 2. Because of the evil that ensueth if God leave: Woe to such, Hos. 9.12. Wee to them when I depart from them;
A man cannot want Light if he have the Sun, nor water if he have the Fountain, not any good if he have God, Psalm 23.4. Reas. 2. Because of the evil that ensueth if God leave: Woe to such, Hos. 9.12. we to them when I depart from them;
This is the bitterness and venome of all Gods Judgements. As every affliction is sweetened with Gods presence, so the Lords dereliction imbitters every affliction:
This is the bitterness and venom of all God's Judgments. As every affliction is sweetened with God's presence, so the lords dereliction imbitters every affliction:
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Then delivered into hands of Enemies, 2 Kings 21.14. Psal. 21.11. yea, then men will be a terrour to themselves, 1 Sam. 28.15. In a word, to be cast out of Gods presence is the beginning of Hell, Matth. 25.41.
Then Delivered into hands of Enemies, 2 Kings 21.14. Psalm 21.11. yea, then men will be a terror to themselves, 1 Sam. 28.15. In a word, to be cast out of God's presence is the beginning of Hell, Matthew 25.41.
you desire to leave an Inheritance to your Childre, Prov. 13.22. & 15.14. there is much more reason to desire that they might inherit the Lords blessing.
you desire to leave an Inheritance to your Children, Curae 13.22. & 15.14. there is much more reason to desire that they might inherit the lords blessing.
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their fathers could not live and glorifie God in their generation, had not the Lord been with them, no more can those that succeed them, there is like ground to desire for the one as for the other, in respect of need, that one hath as well as other: 1. In respect of the weightiness of the work;
their Father's could not live and Glorify God in their generation, had not the Lord been with them, no more can those that succeed them, there is like ground to desire for the one as for the other, in respect of need, that one hath as well as other: 1. In respect of the weightiness of the work;
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and without are the same or worse enemies; nay, later ages are and will be worse then former, 2 Tim. 3.1. Thirdly, Because this is the Generation-work of every one, to pray and labour that the Lords Presence may be with succeeding Generations.
and without Are the same or Worse enemies; nay, later ages Are and will be Worse then former, 2 Tim. 3.1. Thirdly, Because this is the Generation work of every one, to pray and labour that the lords Presence may be with succeeding Generations.
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he that hath been a Saviour in former Generations, may become a wayfaring man, as a man astonied that cannot save, Jer. 14.8, 9. If we forsake him, he will forsake us, notwithstanding all former engagements.
he that hath been a Saviour in former Generations, may become a wayfaring man, as a man astonished that cannot save, Jer. 14.8, 9. If we forsake him, he will forsake us, notwithstanding all former engagements.
it's the wisdome of a people to discern the Lords dispensation, Psal. 107.43. and an heavy sad Judgement it is, not to discern the Lords departing, Hos. 2. Are you like to have good dayes? Are things like to go well in your time? Is Truth and Peace like to be in your dayes? If the Lord be with you, as he was with your fathers, then it will be, otherwise not.
it's the Wisdom of a people to discern the lords Dispensation, Psalm 107.43. and an heavy sad Judgement it is, not to discern the lords departing, Hos. 2. are you like to have good days? are things like to go well in your time? Is Truth and Peace like to be in your days? If the Lord be with you, as he was with your Father's, then it will be, otherwise not.
Ʋse II. What are we to think of them that never prayed such a prayer as this is? Verily they bear little love to the place or people where they live, that never made this request.
Ʋse II What Are we to think of them that never prayed such a prayer as this is? Verily they bear little love to the place or people where they live, that never made this request.
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If this be the great thing to be desired, then it is the duty of all to observe, what grounds of hopes, what of fears, respecting the Lords being with us, as in dayes of old.
If this be the great thing to be desired, then it is the duty of all to observe, what grounds of hope's, what of fears, respecting the lords being with us, as in days of old.
Much of the Lords Presence hath been shewed unto this people in these Ends of the Earth, Deut. 32.2, 10, 11. We may truly say with the Church, Psal. 44.1, 2. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what works thou didst in their dayes, in times of old,
Much of the lords Presence hath been showed unto this people in these Ends of the Earth, Deuteronomy 32.2, 10, 11. We may truly say with the Church, Psalm 44.1, 2. We have herd with our ears, Oh God, our Father's have told us, what works thou didst in their days, in times of old,
if unsensible, and unmindful, I will be gone further and further from you, Jer. 26. when people are left to a regardless heart, respecting the tokens of the Lords displeasure against them, Hos. 7.9. Gray hairs are here and there upon them, and they know it not;
if unsensible, and unmindful, I will be gone further and further from you, Jer. 26. when people Are left to a regardless heart, respecting the tokens of the lords displeasure against them, Hos. 7.9. Grey hairs Are Here and there upon them, and they know it not;
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Oh what cause of awakening upon this account? What is the stirring Enquiry of men in these dayes? What is the solemn Enquiry that passeth from man to man, from Plantation to Plantation, from Generation to Generation? Is this the Enquiry of the old and gray-headed, Oh, is the Lord with us as he was wont to be? Is this the demand of the Rising Generation, Have we as much of the Presence of God,
O what cause of awakening upon this account? What is the stirring Enquiry of men in these days? What is the solemn Enquiry that passes from man to man, from Plantation to Plantation, from Generation to Generation? Is this the Enquiry of the old and Gray-headed, O, is the Lord with us as he was wont to be? Is this the demand of the Rising Generation, Have we as much of the Presence of God,
and they that should dispense them gone, this is a sign that God himself is gone, 2 Chron. 15.2. A Generall when he gives order to remove his Standard, it is an evidence that he himself is resolved to go thence; so it is here:
and they that should dispense them gone, this is a Signen that God himself is gone, 2 Chronicles 15.2. A General when he gives order to remove his Standard, it is an evidence that he himself is resolved to go thence; so it is Here:
and speaks nothing but woe to that people. Isa. 57.1. The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
and speaks nothing but woe to that people. Isaiah 57.1. The righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart, and merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
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When the Kings special Favourites are dismissed from Court, its a token the King intends to remove from that place, where his Majesty was wont to reside:
When the Kings special Favourites Are dismissed from Court, its a token the King intends to remove from that place, where his Majesty was wont to reside:
when creatures are means to convey divine favour from God, and hearty obedience unto God, then they are signs of the Lords presence with a people, Joel 2.26.
when creatures Are means to convey divine favour from God, and hearty Obedience unto God, then they Are Signs of the lords presence with a people, Joel 2.26.
But when men have prosperity, outward riches, and know not what to do with them, besides making gods of them, this is a sign that the Lords gracious presence is not among a people,
But when men have Prosperity, outward riches, and know not what to do with them, beside making God's of them, this is a Signen that the lords gracious presence is not among a people,
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when men lose Religion in the world, and what they get in temporals they lose in Spirituals, Psal. 106.15. Outward prosperity is a worm at the root of godliness, so that Religion dies when the World thrives, Dent. 28.47. & 32.15. There is sometimes a palpable difference as to Holiness, between a low under state, and a flourishing thriving condition:
when men loose Religion in the world, and what they get in temporals they loose in Spirituals, Psalm 106.15. Outward Prosperity is a worm At the root of godliness, so that Religion die when the World thrives, Dent. 28.47. & 32.15. There is sometime a palpable difference as to Holiness, between a low under state, and a flourishing thriving condition:
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In a word, if I were to point out a people from whom God is going, by one sure Character, it should be this, Such people as can make up that they want in God, with the prefence of the Creature;
In a word, if I were to point out a people from whom God is going, by one sure Character, it should be this, Such people as can make up that they want in God, with the presence of the Creature;
God is love, and where love rules, God dwells, 1 Joh. 4.16. where Brethren live together in unity, there the Lord commands the blessing, even life for evermore, Psal. 133.1, 3. Unity keeps God amongst a people, 2 Cor. 13.11. but when Societies crack in pieces, room is made for God himself to be gone:
God is love, and where love rules, God dwells, 1 John 4.16. where Brothers live together in unity, there the Lord commands the blessing, even life for evermore, Psalm 133.1, 3. Unity keeps God among a people, 2 Cor. 13.11. but when Societies Crac in Pieces, room is made for God himself to be gone:
When a House is a-fire, what wise man will continue therein? Again, a Spirit of Contention is an evidence of Gods anger and displeasure against a people, Lam. 4.16. and speaks ruine each to other, Judg. 9.20, 23. Numb. 21.28, 29. especially when a blessing is taken away from the means of healing, Jer. 14.18.
When a House is afire, what wise man will continue therein? Again, a Spirit of Contention is an evidence of God's anger and displeasure against a people, Lam. 4.16. and speaks ruin each to other, Judges 9.20, 23. Numb. 21.28, 29. especially when a blessing is taken away from the means of healing, Jer. 14.18.
As Jehu destroyed the house of Ahab, and the Worshippers of Baal, out of a factious Spirit, and thence measured all Religion according to his own factious Spirit, 2 Kings 10.15, 16. And thus it was in Christs time, there was a division touching matters of Religion, some for one way,
As Jehu destroyed the house of Ahab, and the Worshippers of Baal, out of a factious Spirit, and thence measured all Religion according to his own factious Spirit, 2 Kings 10.15, 16. And thus it was in Christ time, there was a division touching matters of Religion, Some for one Way,
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In a word, when men become most irreligious in their Religion (I cannot speak it nor you hear it with grief of heart enough) Religion is the occasion of our Contentions and breach of Peace.
In a word, when men become most irreligious in their Religion (I cannot speak it nor you hear it with grief of heart enough) Religion is the occasion of our Contentions and breach of Peace.
5. When the Lord withholds the essicacious and victorious operations of his Spirit from his own Ordinances, that though men have them plentifully dispensed,
5. When the Lord withholds the essicacious and victorious operations of his Spirit from his own Ordinances, that though men have them plentifully dispensed,
when the Lord is at the heels of the Messenger, and striketh home to the heart of poor creatures, that see God himself in Ordinances, 1 Cor. 14.25. this is a sign the Lord is with them:
when the Lord is At the heels of the Messenger, and striketh home to the heart of poor creatures, that see God himself in Ordinances, 1 Cor. 14.25. this is a Signen the Lord is with them:
But when is this, you will say, that the essicacy and overcoming power of the Spirit is withheld from Ordinances? Answ. This is matter of great weight,
But when is this, you will say, that the efficacy and overcoming power of the Spirit is withheld from Ordinances? Answer This is matter of great weight,
when it passes through all outsides, and enters into the heart, Psal. 45.5. Heb. 4.12. A discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart, makes the heart naked;
when it passes through all outsides, and enters into the heart, Psalm 45.5. Hebrew 4.12. A discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart, makes the heart naked;
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Saints are wont to say of the Word, By that I have been quickened, Psal. 119. But when the Word is like a cold fire, that men sit by and finde no warmth,
Saints Are wont to say of the Word, By that I have been quickened, Psalm 119. But when the Word is like a cold fire, that men fit by and find no warmth,
But not many that live under the dispensation of the Gospel, but the Word is to them at sometimes, as Rev. 11.9. a Word that did torment them that dwell on the Earth.
But not many that live under the Dispensation of the Gospel, but the Word is to them At sometime, as Rev. 11.9. a Word that did torment them that dwell on the Earth.
Men that are in love with lusts, they cannot endure that God should come near them, they are not able to bear the strokes, whereby he would break their stiff Spirit,
Men that Are in love with Lustiest, they cannot endure that God should come near them, they Are not able to bear the Strokes, whereby he would break their stiff Spirit,
When God is in his Ordinances, then it shall be said, This and that man was born there, Psal. 87.5. but When few newbarn Christians, this is a symptome God is not in his Word.
When God is in his Ordinances, then it shall be said, This and that man was born there, Psalm 87.5. but When few newbarn Christians, this is a Symptom God is not in his Word.
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Are Conversions frequent amongst us? Is God pulling men out of this rueful state? If the Lord deny this to his Ordinances, its because he is not in them.
are Conversions frequent among us? Is God pulling men out of this rueful state? If the Lord deny this to his Ordinances, its Because he is not in them.
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4. When Ordinances are unprofitable, and empty things, void of Spiritual advantage; when men use them but as bad bargains, they lose rather then gain by them:
4. When Ordinances Are unprofitable, and empty things, void of Spiritual advantage; when men use them but as bad bargains, they loose rather then gain by them:
then those that live under them are growing up in the fear of the Lord as David (Zech. 12.8.) as the Angel of the Lord before them, vigorous and active Christians,
then those that live under them Are growing up in the Fear of the Lord as David (Zechariah 12.8.) as the Angel of the Lord before them, vigorous and active Christians,
as it was with the Thessalonians, 2 Thess. 1.3. When the Sun ariseth with healing under his wings, then they grow up as Calves in the stall, Mal. 4.2.
as it was with the Thessalonians, 2 Thess 1.3. When the Sun arises with healing under his wings, then they grow up as Calves in the stall, Malachi 4.2.
that men live in the light of Gospel dispensations, and yet walk in the darkness of their own hearts, not knowing whether they must go to Heaven or Hell at last, little stability, little comfort by all the means they enjoy!
that men live in the Light of Gospel dispensations, and yet walk in the darkness of their own hearts, not knowing whither they must go to Heaven or Hell At last, little stability, little Comfort by all the means they enjoy!
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But this Use respects both the first Generation, and this other Generation. 1. The first Generation, that have been betrusted with the management of the Kingdome of Christ and the Interest of Religion (mostly) hitherto;
But this Use respects both the First Generation, and this other Generation. 1. The First Generation, that have been betrusted with the management of the Kingdom of christ and the Interest of Religion (mostly) hitherto;
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Labour to keep God still with you, even as in dayes of old, and also to leave his Presence with the Generations that are to come after you, that you may say upon your death-beds,
Labour to keep God still with you, even as in days of old, and also to leave his Presence with the Generations that Are to come After you, that you may say upon your deathbeds,
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when you are leaving the world to them that succeed, as sometimes old Israel did to Joseph, Gen. 48.21. Behold I die, but God shall be with you. Here consider a few things.
when you Are leaving the world to them that succeed, as sometime old Israel did to Joseph, Gen. 48.21. Behold I die, but God shall be with you. Here Consider a few things.
Motive 1. This is the great End why the Lord hath betrusted you, as he hath with his Gospel, and why he hath done for you such great things as he hath done, that so he might propagate Religion to those that come after you, Psal. 78.5, 6, 7. It was not for your sake onely,
Motive 1. This is the great End why the Lord hath betrusted you, as he hath with his Gospel, and why he hath done for you such great things as he hath done, that so he might propagate Religion to those that come After you, Psalm 78.5, 6, 7. It was not for your sake only,
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and embraced by the people that were to be afterwards, Psal. 45.17. and Moses his Prayer, Psal. 90.16. and the Lords Promise, Isa. 58.12. Thou shalt raise vp ( Hebr. settle) the foundations of many Generations, of Age and Age, i. e. Lay such foundations of Holiness as shall endure from Age to Age.
and embraced by the people that were to be afterwards, Psalm 45.17. and Moses his Prayer, Psalm 90.16. and the lords Promise, Isaiah 58.12. Thou shalt raise up (Hebrew settle) the foundations of many Generations, of Age and Age, i. e. Lay such foundations of Holiness as shall endure from Age to Age.
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Paul thought there was something Argumentative, when he writ to Philemon, that he was Paul the aged; and David made use of the like Argument with respect unto himself in reference to this duty, Psa. 71.9, 18. The Lord knows not how to deny an old Disciple any thing.
Paul Thought there was something Argumentative, when he writ to Philemon, that he was Paul the aged; and David made use of the like Argument with respect unto himself in Referente to this duty, Psa. 71.9, 18. The Lord knows not how to deny an old Disciple any thing.
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2. In respect of men. As for those that are to succeed, they that are gathering to their fathers have an opportunity to do good, by distilling the things of God into their hearts.
2. In respect of men. As for those that Are to succeed, they that Are gathering to their Father's have an opportunity to do good, by distilling the things of God into their hearts.
Joshua and the Elders their Presence did tend much to the promoting of holiness, Josh. 24.31. Judg. 2.7. Whilst Jehojadah lived there was an advantage in that, 2 Chron. 24. God and Nature hath put an advantage into the hands of the Ancient; Levit. 19.32.
joshua and the Elders their Presence did tend much to the promoting of holiness, Josh. 24.31. Judges 2.7. While Jehoiada lived there was an advantage in that, 2 Chronicles 24. God and Nature hath put an advantage into the hands of the Ancient; Levit. 19.32.
Mot. 3. Consider, that it is for a Generation that I speak, and such a Generation as that by many weighty and momentous Considerations you are bound to tender. As to a Generation;
Mot. 3. Consider, that it is for a Generation that I speak, and such a Generation as that by many weighty and momentous Considerations you Are bound to tender. As to a Generation;
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for a Generation, David thought it was matter of great moment, Psal. 71.18. q. d. I had rather die, then outlive the opportunity of making known the Lord to the Rising Generation.
for a Generation, David Thought it was matter of great moment, Psalm 71.18. q. worser. I had rather die, then outlive the opportunity of making known thee Lord to the Rising Generation.
and it is not onely a Generation, but your Generation: now I come near indeed, a Generation that proceeds from your own loyns, and from your own bowels:
and it is not only a Generation, but your Generation: now I come near indeed, a Generation that proceeds from your own loins, and from your own bowels:
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Me-thinks this should prove a very feeling Argument. 1 Chron. 28.9. Now Solomon my Son; not Soloman a Son, but Solomon my Son, I charge thee by the Bond of Relation, that thou serve the God of thy fathers.
Methinks this should prove a very feeling Argument. 1 Chronicles 28.9. Now Solomon my Son; not Solomon a Son, but Solomon my Son, I charge thee by the Bound of Relation, that thou serve the God of thy Father's.
What he received from his Parents, was an effect of their endeared affection to him, Prov. 4.3, 4. Fond affections will vent themselves in foolish and temporal things,
What he received from his Parents, was an Effect of their endeared affection to him, Curae 4.3, 4. Found affections will vent themselves in foolish and temporal things,
how do they put forth? I labour they may have something to live upon when I am gone, they must have House and Land, &c. and shall they not have a God? Shall they have your Estate,
how do they put forth? I labour they may have something to live upon when I am gone, they must have House and Land, etc. and shall they not have a God? Shall they have your Estate,
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and not have your God to be their God? Again, they are a Generation of your betrustments, a Generation committed to your care and charge to bring up for the Lord,
and not have your God to be their God? Again, they Are a Generation of your betrustments, a Generation committed to your care and charge to bring up for the Lord,
Again, are they not a Generation devoted to the Lord? Prov. 31.2. Sons of vows, more particularly devoted to be the Lords, cast upon him from the womb, Psal. 22.10. Again, are they not a Generation for whose sakes you ran great hazards? Was it not for their sakes that many came hither? was not this the end? I pray consider what was the thing proposed? Why came you into this Land? was it not mainly with respect to the Rising Generation? And what with respect to them? was it to leave them a rich and a wealthy people? was it to leave them Houses, Lands, Livings? Oh no:
Again, Are they not a Generation devoted to the Lord? Curae 31.2. Sons of vows, more particularly devoted to be the lords, cast upon him from the womb, Psalm 22.10. Again, Are they not a Generation for whose sakes you ran great hazards? Was it not for their sakes that many Come hither? was not this the end? I pray Consider what was the thing proposed? Why Come you into this Land? was it not mainly with respect to the Rising Generation? And what with respect to them? was it to leave them a rich and a wealthy people? was it to leave them Houses, Lands, Livings? O no:
Again, are they not a Generation that call for the utmost care and help that may be afforded to them on all hands, a poor needy Generation hard bestead, it may be more then their fathers in some respects, Temptations as great, Corruptions as strong.
Again, Are they not a Generation that call for the utmost care and help that may be afforded to them on all hands, a poor needy Generation hard besteaded, it may be more then their Father's in Some respects, Temptations as great, Corruptions as strong.
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Yea, are there not sad symptomes of the Lords departure from them? Is not all in hazard to be lost? What think you of a Vessel at Sea that springs a leak,
Yea, Are there not sad symptoms of the lords departure from them? Is not all in hazard to be lost? What think you of a Vessel At Sea that springs a leak,
and takes in water apace, and Marriners some dead, many sick, a few left to keep Pump going, Are they not in danger to sink and perish in the waters? Is it not so here? Again,
and Takes in water apace, and Mariners Some dead, many sick, a few left to keep Pump going, are they not in danger to sink and perish in the waters? Is it not so Here? Again,
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Do they not see your Pride, your Worldliness, your Passion, your Vanity? and doth not this harden and stumble them? And if not so, yet Duty is neglected;
Do they not see your Pride, your Worldliness, your Passion, your Vanity? and does not this harden and Stumble them? And if not so, yet Duty is neglected;
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Or with respect to time to come, 'tis but a little while like to be with you, we may improve that of the Apostle, 2 Pet. 1, 13.14. shortly you must put off the earthly tabernacle;
Or with respect to time to come, it's but a little while like to be with you, we may improve that of the Apostle, 2 Pet. 1, 13.14. shortly you must put off the earthly tabernacle;
I dare be bold to say that the Lord will not leave your Posterity, unless by your remissness you declare you do not much care whether he abide with them yea or no.
I Dare be bold to say that the Lord will not leave your Posterity, unless by your remissness you declare you do not much care whither he abide with them yea or no.
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If you begin to be glutted with the Presence of the Lord your selves, that you do not think it worth the pains taking, to leave Him and his Presence as the greatest Blessing to your Children after you,
If you begin to be glutted with the Presence of the Lord your selves, that you do not think it worth the pains taking, to leave Him and his Presence as the greatest Blessing to your Children After you,
But if you are resolved to keep him not onely with your selves, but with yours also, I tell you he cannot finde in his heart to leave either you or them, Prov. 22.6. In an ordinary course of Providence it shall be so;
But if you Are resolved to keep him not only with your selves, but with yours also, I tell you he cannot find in his heart to leave either you or them, Curae 22.6. In an ordinary course of Providence it shall be so;
If God in Christ be your God, then you may have hopes that God will be the God of your seed, according to the Promise, Gen. 17.7. He that hath no interest in God, cannot insure any interest to others:
If God in christ be your God, then you may have hope's that God will be the God of your seed, according to the Promise, Gen. 17.7. He that hath no Interest in God, cannot insure any Interest to Others:
He that hath onely a visible interest, an interest in the visible Covenant, he can do no more for his childe but leave that unto him, he cannot believe for any more,
He that hath only a visible Interest, an Interest in the visible Covenant, he can do no more for his child but leave that unto him, he cannot believe for any more,
An hypocrite cannot believe that God will be the God of his childe by special grace, for he that hath no faith to lay hold of God for himself, hath not faith to lay hold of God for his childe:
an hypocrite cannot believe that God will be the God of his child by special grace, for he that hath no faith to lay hold of God for himself, hath not faith to lay hold of God for his child:
Nay, its made some kinde of evidence of Sincerity when a mans repentance is such, as that father and his childe repent too, Deut. 30.6. Not but that a man may repent, and his childe never repent;
Nay, its made Some kind of evidence of Sincerity when a men Repentance is such, as that father and his child Repent too, Deuteronomy 30.6. Not but that a man may Repent, and his child never Repent;
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This is the Lords great Command, Deut. 6.7. and Abrahams special Commendation, Gen. 18.19. the want of this the Lord punishes with rejecting such children, 1 Sam. 3.15.
This is the lords great Command, Deuteronomy 6.7. and Abrahams special Commendation, Gen. 18.19. the want of this the Lord Punishes with rejecting such children, 1 Sam. 3.15.
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But what are these Duties? 1. Oversight of the wayes of the Family, that they yield outward Obedience to God, and particularly in Sanctifying the Sabbath. You shall finde Religion lives and dies,
But what Are these Duties? 1. Oversight of the ways of the Family, that they yield outward obedience to God, and particularly in Sanctifying the Sabbath. You shall find Religion lives and die,
And it is observeable, that the very words of the fourth Commandment doth expresly binde all Masters of Families, (which is not to be found in any other Commandment) Thou, and thy Son, and thy Daughter, Exod. 20.10.
And it is observable, that the very words of the fourth Commandment does expressly bind all Masters of Families, (which is not to be found in any other Commandment) Thou, and thy Son, and thy Daughter, Exod 20.10.
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the Lord speaks by name to Family-governours, as if it were to make them Overseers of sanctifying the Sabbath. 2. To instruct them in matters of Religion, that they may not onely profess it,
the Lord speaks by name to Family-governors, as if it were to make them Overseers of sanctifying the Sabbath. 2. To instruct them in matters of Religion, that they may not only profess it,
but feel the power of it in life and conversation. Thus were Parents commanded of old, Deut. 6.7. Prov. 22.6. 2 Tim. 3.15. 3. A careful Endeavour that they may profit by the Publick Ministry.
but feel the power of it in life and Conversation. Thus were Parents commanded of old, Deuteronomy 6.7. Curae 22.6. 2 Tim. 3.15. 3. A careful Endeavour that they may profit by the Public Ministry.
you must live Religion, as well as talk Religion, Josh. 24.15. This is rather to be attended, because Families are the Seminaries of Church and Common-wealth.
you must live Religion, as well as talk Religion, Josh. 24.15. This is rather to be attended, Because Families Are the Seminaries of Church and Commonwealth.
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and therefore desired Abraham to send Lazarus to his brethren to testifie to them, that they come not to the place of torment, Luke 16.27, 28? But you will not admonish them, you will not teach them Moses and the Prophets, you will not shew them the danger hanging over their heads, you will not lead a good Example before them while you live.
and Therefore desired Abraham to send Lazarus to his brothers to testify to them, that they come not to the place of torment, Lycia 16.27, 28? But you will not admonish them, you will not teach them Moses and the prophets, you will not show them the danger hanging over their Heads, you will not led a good Exampl before them while you live.
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Oh but who is there amongst you that cries out of the secret sins of their own hearts? Those sins of a second growth of Profaneness in some, Worldliness in many, Deadness and Formality in all;
O but who is there among you that cries out of the secret Sins of their own hearts? Those Sins of a second growth of Profaneness in Some, Worldliness in many, Deadness and Formality in all;
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and ask, Is the old Zeal, Love, Heavenly-mindedness that was in this Heart twenty, thirty years ago, is it there still? Are you the same men you were? Are you not strangely changed? Have you as much of God as you had? Hath not the World got something? Wife and Children something? Trials and Temptations of a New Place, or hard beginnings got something? Oh! have you not lived to see much of your former life and godliness laid in the grave? Have you the same Hearts you had? Are your worst dayes now as good as your best then? so it is with growing Saints that live much with God:
and ask, Is the old Zeal, Love, Heavenly-mindedness that was in this Heart twenty, thirty Years ago, is it there still? are you the same men you were? are you not strangely changed? Have you as much of God as you had? Hath not the World god something? Wife and Children something? Trials and Temptations of a New Place, or hard beginnings god something? Oh! have you not lived to see much of your former life and godliness laid in the grave? Have you the same Hearts you had? are your worst days now as good as your best then? so it is with growing Saints that live much with God:
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If you keep your Religion and Forms with their buts, they that succeed will be Professors with their buts. You are Christians, Ay! but old, but dead, but lifeless:
If you keep your Religion and Forms with their buts, they that succeed will be Professors with their buts. You Are Christians, Ay! but old, but dead, but Lifeless:
and power of godliness, if you see it dead and buried before you go to your graves? I remember what the Prophet Elijah said to Elisha, if he could see when he was taken up in the fiery Chariot, it should be so,
and power of godliness, if you see it dead and buried before you go to your graves? I Remember what the Prophet Elijah said to Elisha, if he could see when he was taken up in the fiery Chariot, it should be so,
Plead with God, and plead hard; Believe, and believe strongly: Pray more, and speed better; the Lord will suffer himself to be Commanded in this case, Isa. 45.11. you have very good hold of God in the Word, Deut. 30.6. and when you pray, you must pray feelingly, i. e. with a heart sensible of their sins.
Plead with God, and plead hard; Believe, and believe strongly: Pray more, and speed better; the Lord will suffer himself to be Commanded in this case, Isaiah 45.11. you have very good hold of God in the Word, Deuteronomy 30.6. and when you pray, you must pray feelingly, i. e. with a heart sensible of their Sins.
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Many complain their Children have not such Priviledges as they ought, I pray God grant that they may all have what the Lord hath appointed for them: But alas!
Many complain their Children have not such Privileges as they ought, I pray God grant that they may all have what the Lord hath appointed for them: But alas!
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where is the man that complains, that his Childe wants saving knowledge of Jesus Christ? Oh where is the Parent that sayes in bitterness of Soul, My Childe hath a hard Heart,
where is the man that complains, that his Child Wants Saving knowledge of jesus christ? O where is the Parent that Says in bitterness of Soul, My Child hath a hard Heart,
Monica, Austin 's Mother, after she had cried and wept to a godly Minister for her then ungodly Son, was answered by that good man, Fieri nequit ut filius tantarum lachrymarum pereat;
Monica, Austin is Mother, After she had cried and wept to a godly Minister for her then ungodly Son, was answered by that good man, Fieri nequit ut filius tantarum lachrymarum pereat;
And it is observeable, That before the Lord give out any special Generation-mercy, he humbles, he prepares his people for that mercy by deep humiliation, he usually layes them exceeding low as in first Conversion, with respect to personal mercies, so with respect to Generation-mercy.
And it is observable, That before the Lord give out any special generation-mercy, he humbles, he prepares his people for that mercy by deep humiliation, he usually lays them exceeding low as in First Conversion, with respect to personal Mercies, so with respect to generation-mercy.
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The continuance of the Lords Presence Generation after Generation, is a very signal mercy, and God the Lord will humble his people in order to this mercy,
The Continuance of the lords Presence Generation After Generation, is a very signal mercy, and God the Lord will humble his people in order to this mercy,
Oh look to the Lord in that word Isa. 65.22, to the end, and 62.9. 5. If you would have God to be with you and yours after you, then see that you, each one in your respective places, are with and for the Lord:
O look to the Lord in that word Isaiah 65.22, to the end, and 62.9. 5. If you would have God to be with you and yours After you, then see that you, each one in your respective places, Are with and for the Lord:
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You have the duty and encouragement laid before you, 2 Chron. 15.2. A professing People they alwayes break with God first, before he breaks with them.
You have the duty and encouragement laid before you, 2 Chronicles 15.2. A professing People they always break with God First, before he breaks with them.
Parents, Husbands, Wives, if you do not work for him, you are not with him: Mark 13.34. He gave to every man his work, and therefore it is that their working with God is said to be a being with God, Hos. 9.8. The watchmen of Ephraim was with my God;
Parents, Husbands, Wives, if you do not work for him, you Are not with him: Mark 13.34. He gave to every man his work, and Therefore it is that their working with God is said to be a being with God, Hos. 9.8. The watchmen of Ephraim was with my God;
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and so walking with God, as you may see by that of David, 1 Kings 4. and of Hezekiah, 2 King. 18.6, 7. 2. Be for the special interest of God: Mat. 12.30. He that is not with me is against me; Zech. 9.7.
and so walking with God, as you may see by that of David, 1 Kings 4. and of Hezekiah, 2 King. 18.6, 7. 2. Be for the special Interest of God: Mathew 12.30. He that is not with me is against me; Zechariah 9.7.
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Labour therefore for a Publick Spirit, let all your own interest give way to his; Oh let nothing be dear in comparison of Christ and his interest, Acts 20.24. To be of a private Spirit is not to be for God. 3. In a special manner see that you are for his Institutions:
Labour Therefore for a Public Spirit, let all your own Interest give Way to his; O let nothing be dear in comparison of christ and his Interest, Acts 20.24. To be of a private Spirit is not to be for God. 3. In a special manner see that you Are for his Institutions:
These are called the Name of Christ, Acts 15.14, 16. He that is not for building Gods Tabernacle, would not indeed that God should have a Name amongst men.
These Are called the Name of christ, Acts 15.14, 16. He that is not for building God's Tabernacle, would not indeed that God should have a Name among men.
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Remember what you said when you came into the Church, Isa. 44.5. I am the Lords; especially see that you be for those Institutions and Ordinances that are ordained by Christ, to bring the Rising Generation into a professed subjection unto the Gospel of Christ.
remember what you said when you Come into the Church, Isaiah 44.5. I am the lords; especially see that you be for those Institutions and Ordinances that Are ordained by christ, to bring the Rising Generation into a professed subjection unto the Gospel of christ.
lest thereby they turn to serve other gods, Josh. 22.24, 25. Where the Lord will enlarge Covenant-mercy, Oh tremble to straighten it or bound it to the Precepts of men:
lest thereby they turn to serve other God's, Josh. 22.24, 25. Where the Lord will enlarge Covenant-mercy, O tremble to straighten it or bound it to the Precepts of men:
If that be the Lords word, that the children of his servants shall continue, and their seed be established before him, Psal. 102.28. Labour not to make that Promise of no effect.
If that be the lords word, that the children of his Servants shall continue, and their seed be established before him, Psalm 102.28. Labour not to make that Promise of no Effect.
Will the Lord abide with a Generation that have nothing to do with a Church-state, Ordinances, Ministry, and the visible outward Administrations of the things of his House? I know he may for a while;
Will the Lord abide with a Generation that have nothing to do with a Church-state, Ordinances, Ministry, and the visible outward Administrations of the things of his House? I know he may for a while;
Be not like Ephesus that lost their first love, but repent and do your first works, Rev. 2.3. Love is a uniting grace, and will not let the person beloved go:
Be not like Ephesus that lost their First love, but Repent and do your First works, Rev. 2.3. Love is a uniting grace, and will not let the person Beloved go:
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and if it be asked why did the Lord so soon forsake his people, after that he had done so much for them? the Lord will answer and say, It was because I could not have their hearts, I went away for want of love.
and if it be asked why did the Lord so soon forsake his people, After that he had done so much for them? the Lord will answer and say, It was Because I could not have their hearts, I went away for want of love.
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the reason why he takes away their beloved, is that he may have their whole heart, Hos. 2.6. Ah! how many particular persons are there unto whom Christ is a stumbling-block? some offended at one thing, some at another;
the reason why he Takes away their Beloved, is that he may have their Whole heart, Hos. 2.6. Ah! how many particular Persons Are there unto whom christ is a stumbling-block? Some offended At one thing, Some At Another;
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1. Take a view of their present state; And what is it? Is it not that which justly deserves all the compassions that may be? If to be without God and Christ,
1. Take a view of their present state; And what is it? Is it not that which justly deserves all the compassions that may be? If to be without God and christ,
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Ah! did thy Redeemer mourn over thy Soul, and hast thou no tears for others? It's said of Christ when he came to Lazarus grave, He wept, because he loved him;
Ah! did thy Redeemer mourn over thy Soul, and hast thou no tears for Others? It's said of christ when he Come to Lazarus grave, He wept, Because he loved him;
Do you not go to the graves of dead Souls every day? but where is your affectionate rowling of bowels? where are your sighs and groans? possibly one may hear you complain and bewail their deprivement of outward Priviledges;
Do you not go to the graves of dead Souls every day? but where is your affectionate rolling of bowels? where Are your sighs and groans? possibly one may hear you complain and bewail their deprivement of outward Privileges;
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Oh but where is that man, and where is the woman that bewails before the Lord the Spiritual misery of young men and women? that saith in secret, Oh what Preaching do they enjoy, what Sermons do they hear, what Means do they partake of? Oh but what hearts have they? Oh how blinded, how hardened, how unperswadeable!
O but where is that man, and where is the woman that bewails before the Lord the Spiritual misery of young men and women? that Says in secret, O what Preaching doe they enjoy, what Sermons do they hear, what Means do they partake of? O but what hearts have they? O how blinded, how hardened, how unperswadeable!
as if the the Lord sent his Messenger upon that errand Isa. 6.10. 2. Consider present Providences, and they call for pity and compassion towards them:
as if the the Lord sent his Messenger upon that errand Isaiah 6.10. 2. Consider present Providences, and they call for pity and compassion towards them:
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Nay, that which concerns their Interest is made the Butt of Contention, as if the Lord would divide his people, when they are conspiring to promote the welfare of the Rising Generation.
Nay, that which concerns their Interest is made the Butt of Contention, as if the Lord would divide his people, when they Are conspiring to promote the welfare of the Rising Generation.
but that from the Prophets of Jerusalem profaneness shall go forth into all the Land, Jer. 23.14, 16, 19. Again, 3. If you look to what their condition is like to be at last;
but that from the prophets of Jerusalem profaneness shall go forth into all the Land, Jer. 23.14, 16, 19. Again, 3. If you look to what their condition is like to be At last;
or else will they not be in danger to be cut down? Mat. 3.10 Will a few Leaves of Civility and Formality save them from the curse? will such lifting up to Heaven not make way to the thrusting down to Hell? Mat. 11.23.
or Else will they not be in danger to be Cut down? Mathew 3.10 Will a few Leaves of Civility and Formality save them from the curse? will such lifting up to Heaven not make Way to the thrusting down to Hell? Mathew 11.23.
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You can do but little, but can you not pray? have you no bowels? have you no tears? Oh go draw them on to godliness, bring them near to God by Faith and Prayer,
You can do but little, but can you not pray? have you no bowels? have you no tears? O go draw them on to godliness, bring them near to God by Faith and Prayer,
But it is time for us to address our selves to this present Generation. I may speak unto you in the words of Daniel, (Dan. 5.27.) Wherefore let my Counsel be acceptable unto you, retain the Lords Presence with you.
But it is time for us to address our selves to this present Generation. I may speak unto you in the words of daniel, (Dan. 5.27.) Wherefore let my Counsel be acceptable unto you, retain the lords Presence with you.
I know it is a very difficult thing to speak prevailingly unto a Generation that have been brought up under the solemn Warnings of Gods Word, and yet not wrought upon;
I know it is a very difficult thing to speak prevailingly unto a Generation that have been brought up under the solemn Warnings of God's Word, and yet not wrought upon;
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In times of degeneracy there is not much likelihood of doing much good, Jer. 25.3, 4, 5. Secure hearts that have had many Means, many Warnings, many Years,
In times of degeneracy there is not much likelihood of doing much good, Jer. 25.3, 4, 5. Secure hearts that have had many Means, many Warnings, many years,
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Yet I will try once more what the Lord will do, though me thinks my work is something like Ezekiels, Chap. 37. who was there commanded to prophesie over dead bones:
Yet I will try once more what the Lord will do, though me thinks my work is something like Ezekiel's, Chap. 37. who was there commanded to prophesy over dead bones:
Therefore, O Generation, see ye the word of the Lord, Jer. 2.31. You that are the succeeding and surviving Generation, whatever you part with, part not with God;
Therefore, Oh Generation, see you the word of the Lord, Jer. 2.31. You that Are the succeeding and surviving Generation, whatever you part with, part not with God;
Solomon did no more then need required, when he cried to him, Be with us. Verily the Lord will not thrust himself upon such a Generation as do but little care for his Presence;
Solomon did no more then need required, when he cried to him, Be with us. Verily the Lord will not thrust himself upon such a Generation as do but little care for his Presence;
or your own Consciences another day, when it shall be charged upon you, that it was because of your sloth and negligence & supine security that God is gone from the midst of you?
or your own Consciences Another day, when it shall be charged upon you, that it was Because of your sloth and negligence & supine security that God is gone from the midst of you?
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he hath been expecting a long time, Luke 13.7. and your predecessors, those that have been before you, all their expectations under God himself, are in you:
he hath been expecting a long time, Lycia 13.7. and your predecessors, those that have been before you, all their Expectations under God himself, Are in you:
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some they have a holy fear concerning you, such a fear as was sometimes in the heart of Job towards his Children, Chap. 1. lest you should sin against God,
Some they have a holy Fear Concerning you, such a Fear as was sometime in the heart of Job towards his Children, Chap. 1. lest you should sin against God,
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yea the Lord is pleased to express himself so, as if he had some fears concerning the rising and succeeding Generation of a professing people, Psal. 78.5.
yea the Lord is pleased to express himself so, as if he had Some fears Concerning the rising and succeeding Generation of a professing people, Psalm 78.5.
If it be said, that the very children pulled down what their fathers builded, this will cast dishonour upon the way they walked in, Judg. 2.17. and the Lord complains of wrong and reproach cast upon him, when men turn away from him to wayes of sin, Jer. 2.5. I may allude to the words of Paul spoken in another case, 1 Cor. 9.15. It were better for me to die, then that any should make my glory void;
If it be said, that the very children pulled down what their Father's built, this will cast dishonour upon the Way they walked in, Judges 2.17. and the Lord complains of wrong and reproach cast upon him, when men turn away from him to ways of since, Jer. 2.5. I may allude to the words of Paul spoken in Another case, 1 Cor. 9.15. It were better for me to die, then that any should make my glory void;
and what can you do for him if he be not with you? Elders are gathered away both in Church and Common-wealth, their work is done as to many of them already,
and what can you do for him if he be not with you? Elders Are gathered away both in Church and Commonwealth, their work is done as to many of them already,
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they lived and died in the faith of the Gospel, and the profession thereof, and now you come to act your part, the Lords voice to you is, Look you now to it, I trusted your fathers,
they lived and died in the faith of the Gospel, and the profession thereof, and now you come to act your part, the lords voice to you is, Look you now to it, I trusted your Father's,
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Oh how weighty and difficult is their work, that are now called out to stand up for Christ? It is difficult at any time, Onus humeris Angelicis formidandum, as Chrysostom saith concerning the work of the Ministry, A burthen that the shoulders of Angels might shake to come under, but especially in such times wherein we are fallen:
O how weighty and difficult is their work, that Are now called out to stand up for christ? It is difficult At any time, Onus humeris Angelicis formidandum, as Chrysostom Says Concerning the work of the Ministry, A burden that the shoulders of Angels might shake to come under, but especially in such times wherein we Are fallen:
and not willing to leave you: The holy Ghost gives counsel not to forsake our fathers friend, Prov. 27.9. much less your fathers God. It's an heart-endearing consideration, that God was the God of Relations, this helps to sweeten the presence of God to us;
and not willing to leave you: The holy Ghost gives counsel not to forsake our Father's friend, Curae 27.9. much less your Father's God. It's an heart-endearing consideration, that God was the God of Relations, this helps to sweeten the presence of God to us;
Those that knew how good he was, left this with you as their most weighty Counsel, that whatever you did, you would make choice of the Lord to be your God, 1 Chro. 28.9. 1 Kin. 2.3, 4. 3. You have the pattern and example of those that were before you to encourage hereunto:
Those that knew how good he was, left this with you as their most weighty Counsel, that whatever you did, you would make choice of the Lord to be your God, 1 Chro 28.9. 1 Kin. 2.3, 4. 3. You have the pattern and Exampl of those that were before you to encourage hereunto:
they may say of the Gospel and Ordinances thereof, as 2 Sam. 23.17. They purchased them with hazard of their lives, as sometimes Jacob gave Joseph a blessing, that he took out of the hand of the Amorites with his sword and bowe, Gen. 48.22.
they may say of the Gospel and Ordinances thereof, as 2 Sam. 23.17. They purchased them with hazard of their lives, as sometime Jacob gave Joseph a blessing, that he took out of the hand of the amorites with his sword and bow, Gen. 48.22.
if God leave you and cast you out of his sight? Jer. 16.12, 13. 1. Your sins will be worse then the sins of others, 2 Kin. 21.11. 2. You will not be one whit better in respect of any Spiritual advantage, that you have sprung from those that had the Lord to be their God, Ezek. 16.2, 3, 4, 5. Isa. 57.3, 4. 3. The want of Gods Presence will bring a curse upon all blessings,
if God leave you and cast you out of his sighed? Jer. 16.12, 13. 1. Your Sins will be Worse then the Sins of Others, 2 Kin. 21.11. 2. You will not be one whit better in respect of any Spiritual advantage, that you have sprung from those that had the Lord to be their God, Ezekiel 16.2, 3, 4, 5. Isaiah 57.3, 4. 3. The want of God's Presence will bring a curse upon all blessings,
and make your condition more miserable then the worst. In this life nothing but plagues, woes, miseries, Hos. 3.3. Deut. 31.17. yea enemies that shall prey on you, will pretend they do it justly, Jer. 50.7. Ordinances, Sabbaths, Sermons, shall blinde, harden, and seal you up in sin.
and make your condition more miserable then the worst. In this life nothing but plagues, woes, misery's, Hos. 3.3. Deuteronomy 31.17. yea enemies that shall prey on you, will pretend they do it justly, Jer. 50.7. Ordinances, Sabbaths, Sermons, shall blind, harden, and seal you up in since.
Oh! to be prayed, heard, wept down to Hell, how dreadful is that? You shall be plagued above others, Amos 3.2. Gods hand will follow you, Judg. 2.15. and at last you shall die in sin, Ezek. 18.9, 10. and be cast off for ever, 1 Chron. 29.9. Jer. 16.12, 13. and go to Hell, though the children of Abraham, Luk. 16.24. your godly Parents will be so far from helping you, that they will rejoyce and bless God for executing Justice upon you to all Eternity;
Oh! to be prayed, herd, wept down to Hell, how dreadful is that? You shall be plagued above Others, Amos 3.2. God's hand will follow you, Judges 2.15. and At last you shall die in since, Ezekiel 18.9, 10. and be cast off for ever, 1 Chronicles 29.9. Jer. 16.12, 13. and go to Hell, though the children of Abraham, Luk. 16.24. your godly Parents will be so Far from helping you, that they will rejoice and bless God for executing justice upon you to all Eternity;
