Pray for the rising generation, or, A sermon wherein godly parents are encouraged, to pray and believe for their children preached the third day of the fifth month, 1678, which day was set apart by the second church in Boston in New-England, humbly to seek unto God by fasting and prayer, for a spirit of converting grace, to be poured out upon the children and rising generation in New-England / by Increase Mather ...
THe Prophet having in the conclusion of the preceding Chapter, in the Name of God, denounced heavy Judgement to come upon the Apostate Church of Israel, he doth proceed in this Chapter to speak by way of Consolation to the godly remnant amongst them;
THe Prophet having in the conclusion of the preceding Chapter, in the Name of God, denounced heavy Judgement to come upon the Apostate Church of Israel, he does proceed in this Chapter to speak by Way of Consolation to the godly remnant among them;
The Children of Israel considered as a Church and State, were born in the day when the Lord brought them out of Egypt; they were then formed to be a people for himself;
The Children of Israel considered as a Church and State, were born in the day when the Lord brought them out of Egypt; they were then formed to be a people for himself;
for which cause did the children of Israel begin their Religious Account, (albeit their civil Account began six Months before that) from the time of the year when they came out of Egypt, since that then they seemed to begin their life.
for which cause did the children of Israel begin their Religious Account, (albeit their civil Account began six Months before that) from the time of the year when they Come out of Egypt, since that then they seemed to begin their life.
a righteous People as to their constitution and profession, according to the signification of the name Ieshurun; they were wholly a right seed, under most righteous Laws. 2 We have the blessing promised in the 3d. verse:
a righteous People as to their constitution and profession, according to the signification of the name Jeshurun; they were wholly a right seed, under most righteous Laws. 2 We have the blessing promised in the 3d. verse:
alluding partly unto plentiful showrs, whereby the thirsty Earth is made fruitful, and partly unto rivers, such as Nilus in Egypt, the floods and seasonable overflowings whereof do enrich the earth:
alluding partly unto plentiful showers, whereby the thirsty Earth is made fruitful, and partly unto Rivers, such as Nilus in Egypt, the floods and seasonable overflowings whereof do enrich the earth:
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And there will be a more glorious accomplishment of this Prophecy and Promise, when God shall pour out a Spirit of converting Grace upon the body of the Israelitish Nation.
And there will be a more glorious accomplishment of this Prophecy and Promise, when God shall pour out a Spirit of converting Grace upon the body of the Israelitish nation.
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Moreover, the words being a special branch of the Covenant of Grace, which God hath established with his Servants and with their Children, Gentiles are concerned therein as well as Jews;
Moreover, the words being a special branch of the Covenant of Grace, which God hath established with his Servants and with their Children, Gentiles Are concerned therein as well as jews;
The Doctrine which we may take up from the Words, is, Doct. That one of the greatest blessings promised in the Covenant of Grace, is, That the Lord will pour his Spirit upon the Children and Posterity of his Servants.
The Doctrine which we may take up from the Words, is, Doct. That one of the greatest blessings promised in the Covenant of Grace, is, That the Lord will pour his Spirit upon the Children and Posterity of his Servants.
Now for the clearing of this Doctrine, four things may be enquired into? (1) What is here meant by the Spirit? (2) What is implyed in this pouring the Spirit. (3) How it doth appear that the pouring of the Spirit upon Children is a great Blessing? (4) The reason why the Lord hath made such a promise.
Now for the clearing of this Doctrine, four things may be inquired into? (1) What is Here meant by the Spirit? (2) What is employed in this pouring the Spirit. (3) How it does appear that the pouring of the Spirit upon Children is a great Blessing? (4) The reason why the Lord hath made such a promise.
This then is partly meant here, when it is said, I will pour my Spirit on your Seed, h. e. your Children shall have gifts of the Holy Ghost bestowed upon them;
This then is partly meant Here, when it is said, I will pour my Spirit on your Seed, h. e. your Children shall have Gifts of the Holy Ghost bestowed upon them;
the Elect of God, is intimated by that of pouring a Sp•rit of Grace upon them, Zech. 12. 10. Grace is wrought in the Soul by no other hand then that of the Spirit.
the Elect of God, is intimated by that of pouring a Sp•rit of Grace upon them, Zechariah 12. 10. Grace is wrought in the Soul by no other hand then that of the Spirit.
but if he withbold the efficacious influences of his holy Spirit, converting work will be at a stand, all means and outward dispensations notwithstanding.
but if he withbold the efficacious influences of his holy Spirit, converting work will be At a stand, all means and outward dispensations notwithstanding.
Wherefore Conversion, or Regeneration is called the Renewing of the Holy Ghost, Tit. 3. 5. These words then are a promise and gracious intimation unto the Lords People, that a Spirit of Converting grace shall be poured upon their Children.
Wherefore Conversion, or Regeneration is called the Renewing of the Holy Ghost, Tit. 3. 5. These words then Are a promise and gracious intimation unto the lords People, that a Spirit of Converting grace shall be poured upon their Children.
the Earth that is dry and hard is thereby softened, Psal. 65 10. Thou visitest the earth and waterest it, thou greatly enrichest it with the River of God, which is full of water, thou makest it soft showers:
the Earth that is dry and hard is thereby softened, Psalm 65 10. Thou visitest the earth and waterest it, thou greatly enrichest it with the River of God, which is full of water, thou Makest it soft showers:
Thus when the Lord doth rain the waters of the Spirit, or cause them to flow over the Souls of men, they are made fruitful in the works of Righteousness, Isai 32. 15. Ʋntil the Spirit be poured upon us from on high,
Thus when the Lord does rain the waters of the Spirit, or cause them to flow over the Souls of men, they Are made fruitful in the works of Righteousness, Isaiah 32. 15. Ʋntil the Spirit be poured upon us from on high,
That Soul that was a desolate, parched, barren Wilderness, when once the Spirit from on high is poured upon it, doth become like a fruitful field, Ezek. 34. 26, 27. Fruits of holiness and righteousness are the eff•ct of being watered by the spirit of God;
That Soul that was a desolate, parched, barren Wilderness, when once the Spirit from on high is poured upon it, does become like a fruitful field, Ezekiel 34. 26, 27. Fruits of holiness and righteousness Are the eff•ct of being watered by the Spirit of God;
Ezek. 47. 9. For they shall be healed, and every thing shall live whither the River cometh Those words are a prophesie, concerning the conversion of the Gentiles, by means of that healing vertue which doth attend the blessed waters of the Gospel.
Ezekiel 47. 9. For they shall be healed, and every thing shall live whither the River comes Those words Are a prophesy, Concerning the conversion of the Gentiles, by means of that healing virtue which does attend the blessed waters of the Gospel.
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As Elihu speaks, Job 36. 27, 28. He maketh small the drops of water, they pour down Rain according to the vapour thereof, which the Clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.
As Elihu speaks, Job 36. 27, 28. He makes small the drops of water, they pour down Rain according to the vapour thereof, which the Clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.
The Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET Nabang which is there translated, Pour, signifieth to spring up, intimating that the spirit of grace in the souls of Believers is like a Fountain, where is an abundance of water.
The Hebrew word Nabang which is there translated, Pour, signifies to spring up, intimating that the Spirit of grace in the Souls of Believers is like a Fountain, where is an abundance of water.
The Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET Gnadah signifieth to make bare; so that the meaning is, that there shall be a manifest, conspicuous pouring forth of the spirit, that all the world should take notice of it.
The Hebrew word Gnadah signifies to make bore; so that the meaning is, that there shall be a manifest, conspicuous pouring forth of the Spirit, that all the world should take notice of it.
And indeed, when a soul is converted there is an abundant effusion of the spirit, to accomplish such a strange thing as that is, to change such a cursed nature, to renew such a vile heart, must proceed from a plentiful effusion of the spirit.
And indeed, when a soul is converted there is an abundant effusion of the Spirit, to accomplish such a strange thing as that is, to change such a cursed nature, to renew such a vile heart, must proceed from a plentiful effusion of the Spirit.
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1. In that the gift of the Holy Ghost is mentioned in the Scripture as a great and wonderful thing It is said, Act. 10. 45. They were astonished, because that on the Gentiles was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
1. In that the gift of the Holy Ghost is mentioned in the Scripture as a great and wondered thing It is said, Act. 10. 45. They were astonished, Because that on the Gentiles was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Yea, it is mentioned as such a gift as is equivalent to all good things, Mat. 7. 11: Your Father which is in Heaven shall give good things to them that ask him:
Yea, it is mentioned as such a gift as is equivalent to all good things, Mathew 7. 11: Your Father which is in Heaven shall give good things to them that ask him:
Now in Luke it is expressed by saying, Your Heavenly Father shall give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him, Chap. 11. 13. So then the gift of the Spirit is virtually all good things:
Now in Lycia it is expressed by saying, Your Heavenly Father shall give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him, Chap. 11. 13. So then the gift of the Spirit is virtually all good things:
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As the great promise of the Old Testament was concerng the coming of the Messias, so the great promise of the New-Testament doth respect a more plentiful effusion of the Spirit of Grace.
As the great promise of the Old Testament was concerng the coming of the Messias, so the great promise of the New testament does respect a more plentiful effusion of the Spirit of Grace.
Hence the pouring down of the spirit is noted by that expression of the promise of the Father, Act. 1. 4. And he is called the spirit of Promise, Eph 1. 13. as being the great gift which God hath promised to bestow on his servants.
Hence the pouring down of the Spirit is noted by that expression of the promise of the Father, Act. 1. 4. And he is called the Spirit of Promise, Ephesians 1. 13. as being the great gift which God hath promised to bestow on his Servants.
The Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET •atzak which is here translated Pour, signifieth to Fasten as well as to Pour: I will fasten my spirit upon your Children.
The Hebrew word •atzak which is Here translated Pour, signifies to Fasten as well as to Pour: I will fasten my Spirit upon your Children.
It is a seed of God that is incorruptible, which liveth and abideth for ever, 1 Pit. 1 23. As the Holy Fire (which signified the Holy Ghost, his coming down from Heaven into the hearts of his People) it never went out;
It is a seed of God that is incorruptible, which lives and Abideth for ever, 1 Pit. 1 23. As the Holy Fire (which signified the Holy Ghost, his coming down from Heaven into the hearts of his People) it never went out;
Godliness both the promise of this life, and of that which is to come, 1 Tim 4. 8 We should not trouble our selves ab••• laying up great portions or much of the things of this World for our Children;
Godliness both the promise of this life, and of that which is to come, 1 Tim 4. 8 We should not trouble our selves ab••• laying up great portions or much of the things of this World for our Children;
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Is not pardon of sin a rich and glorious blessing, which our poor Children, because they are our Off spring stand in need of? Now if the Lord pour a spirit of converting grace on them, their sins shall be forgiven, Mar. 4. 12: Is not eternal life and glory a great Blessing? the pouring of the spirit on the soul is a certain sign and evidence of one that is designed unto eternal life in Heaven:
Is not pardon of since a rich and glorious blessing, which our poor Children, Because they Are our Off spring stand in need of? Now if the Lord pour a Spirit of converting grace on them, their Sins shall be forgiven, Mar. 4. 12: Is not Eternal life and glory a great Blessing? the pouring of the Spirit on the soul is a certain Signen and evidence of one that is designed unto Eternal life in Heaven:
Therefore the Scripture speaketh of the first fruit of the spirit, Rom 8. 23 And of the earnest of the spirit, Eph 1. 14 If the Lord give grace to our Children, he will give glory too,
Therefore the Scripture speaks of the First fruit of the Spirit, Rom 8. 23 And of the earnest of the Spirit, Ephesians 1. 14 If the Lord give grace to our Children, he will give glory too,
And that he should extend his Covenant, not only to Parents, but to their Children also, that their Off-spring with them are under the wings of the Covenant;
And that he should extend his Covenant, not only to Parents, but to their Children also, that their Offspring with them Are under the wings of the Covenant;
but as to the Elect, there is a promise of the first Grace, even that converting grace shall be pouted on them, they shall be made to repent and believe.
but as to the Elect, there is a promise of the First Grace, even that converting grace shall be pouted on them, they shall be made to Repent and believe.
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Sometimes all the Children belong to Election, as we see in the many Sons of Jacob, However some of them, that the Lord remembers, and establisheth his Covenant with.
Sometime all the Children belong to Election, as we see in the many Sons of Jacob, However Some of them, that the Lord remembers, and Establisheth his Covenant with.
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The Scripture doth frequently hint this Truth, that Elect Children are for the most part cast upon Elect Parents, see Psal 103. 17. Isai. 59. 20. & 65. 22, 23. 2 Tim. 1. 5, 2 Iohn 1. And observation doth confirm it;
The Scripture does frequently hint this Truth, that Elect Children Are for the most part cast upon Elect Parents, see Psalm 103. 17. Isaiah 59. 20. & 65. 22, 23. 2 Tim. 1. 5, 2 John 1. And observation does confirm it;
And there are some Families that the Lord hath chosen above others, and therefore poureth his spirit upon the off-spring in such Families successively.
And there Are Some Families that the Lord hath chosen above Others, and Therefore pours his Spirit upon the offspring in such Families successively.
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I will yet for this be enquired of by the House of Israel to do it for them, Ezek. 36. 26, 37. And a promise is an encouragement to Faith, as well as unto Prayer.
I will yet for this be inquired of by the House of Israel to do it for them, Ezekiel 36. 26, 37. And a promise is an encouragement to Faith, as well as unto Prayer.
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Ʋse Let it be for Exbortation and Encouragement unto that which is the special ground of our being thus before the Lord this day, viz. To Pray that a Spirit of converting Grace may be poured down from Heaven upon our Children,
Ʋse Let it be for exhortation and Encouragement unto that which is the special ground of our being thus before the Lord this day, viz. To Pray that a Spirit of converting Grace may be poured down from Heaven upon our Children,
Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdome of God, Joh 3. 3. You that are Parents, are you willing that the Children of your own bowels should be miserable throughout the dayes of Eternity? That they should ly burning in a fiery Ocean as long as God shall be God? Yet so it must be, excep:
Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God, John 3. 3. You that Are Parents, Are you willing that the Children of your own bowels should be miserable throughout the days of Eternity? That they should lie burning in a fiery Ocean as long as God shall be God? Yet so it must be, except:
The body of the Rising Generation is a poor perishing, unconverted, and (except the Lord pour down his Spirit) an undone Generation. Many that are profane, Drunkards;
The body of the Rising Generation is a poor perishing, unconverted, and (except the Lord pour down his Spirit) an undone Generation. Many that Are profane, Drunkards;
I have read of an eminent Minister of Christ, that having prayed fervently with some Christian Friends, they in the next room felt strange Elapses of the spirit upon the heart,
I have read of an eminent Minister of christ, that having prayed fervently with Some Christian Friends, they in the next room felt strange Elapses of the Spirit upon the heart,
so as that one said, O what a man is this, that can knock down the spirit of God into all our hearts? who knoweth but that we may pray down the spirit of God into the souls of our Children, Luke 11. 9. Knock and it shall be opened to you, ask,
so as that one said, Oh what a man is this, that can knock down the Spirit of God into all our hearts? who Knoweth but that we may pray down the Spirit of God into the Souls of our Children, Lycia 11. 9. Knock and it shall be opened to you, ask,
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until ye be endued with power from on high, Luk. 24. 49. And what were they to do at J•rusalem in the mean time? No question but (as some have no•ed) they were much in Fasting and Prayer that this promise of the Father might come upon them.
until you be endued with power from on high, Luk. 24. 49. And what were they to do At J•rusalem in the mean time? No question but (as Some have no•ed) they were much in Fasting and Prayer that this promise of the Father might come upon them.
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I have been told of a Church in New ▪ England, that set apart a day for this end, that they might by Fasting and Prayer beg converting Grace for their Children,
I have been told of a Church in New ▪ England, that Set apart a day for this end, that they might by Fasting and Prayer beg converting Grace for their Children,
and that since, the Gospel hath been made successful in that Congregation, so as that a day of publick Thank ▪ giving hath been attended, in that so many of the younger;
and that since, the Gospel hath been made successful in that Congregation, so as that a day of public Thank ▪ giving hath been attended, in that so many of the younger;
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Now if the Lord awaken a Spirit of Prayer concerning this thing in these Churches generally, there will doubtless be some blessed effect of it, with respect to the Rising Generation.
Now if the Lord awaken a Spirit of Prayer Concerning this thing in these Churches generally, there will doubtless be Some blessed Effect of it, with respect to the Rising Generation.
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Since the time that we agreed thus to set apart this day, God hath sent down plentiful showrs, whereby the dry and thirsty Ground is wonderfully Refreshed:
Since the time that we agreed thus to Set apart this day, God hath sent down plentiful showers, whereby the dry and thirsty Ground is wonderfully Refreshed:
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And is not that a token for good, that those blessed showers which we are Fasting and Praying for this day, shall in due time come down upon the Souls of our poor Children?
And is not that a token for good, that those blessed showers which we Are Fasting and Praying for this day, shall in due time come down upon the Souls of our poor Children?
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and God heard them, did they that we are sprung from, pray for us? and hath God heard them? and will he not hear us if we go and pray in like manner for our Off spring? And have we not already seen some Answers? If we look into our Families, do we not discern that as to some of our Children, the fear of God is put into their hearts? And why should we not look upon that as a ••rst sruits, that all the rest of our Children shall be converted in due time? Morcover, the consideration of the Covenant,
and God herd them, did they that we Are sprung from, pray for us? and hath God herd them? and will he not hear us if we go and pray in like manner for our Off spring? And have we not already seen Some Answers? If we look into our Families, do we not discern that as to Some of our Children, the Fear of God is put into their hearts? And why should we not look upon that as a ••rst sruits, that all the rest of our Children shall be converted in due time? Morcover, the consideration of the Covenant,
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and believe for them all, and why should it not be so, since the Lord himself hath said, ALL thy Children shall be taught of God, Isai. 54. 13. And the Scripture doth abound with particular promises, respecting the Conversion and Salvation of the Children of godly Parents:
and believe for them all, and why should it not be so, since the Lord himself hath said, ALL thy Children shall be taught of God, Isaiah 54. 13. And the Scripture does abound with particular promises, respecting the Conversion and Salvation of the Children of godly Parents:
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When thou dost that which is good, and right in the sight of God, it shall go well with thy Children aftar thee for ever, Deut. 12. 28 There is special mercy belonging to those that are the Seed of the blessed of the Lord,
When thou dost that which is good, and right in the sighed of God, it shall go well with thy Children aftar thee for ever, Deuteronomy 12. 28 There is special mercy belonging to those that Are the Seed of the blessed of the Lord,
and to their Off spring with them, Isai. 65. 23. yea promises of converting Grace to be poured upon them, Zech. 10. 9. They shall live with their Children, and turn again.
and to their Off spring with them, Isaiah 65. 23. yea promises of converting Grace to be poured upon them, Zechariah 10. 9. They shall live with their Children, and turn again.
that's implied in those words, and not only that the Jews and their Children should be returned from their Captivity in Babylo•, whereby this turning again from sin unto God, h e. that Conversion which we are speaking of was mysteriously signified as in a Type.
that's implied in those words, and not only that the jews and their Children should be returned from their Captivity in Babylo•, whereby this turning again from since unto God, h e. that Conversion which we Are speaking of was mysteriously signified as in a Type.
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The Expression may import that they shall be comforts and ornaments to their Parents, yea, that they shall be adorned with gifts and graces of the Spirit of God.
The Expression may import that they shall be comforts and Ornament to their Parents, yea, that they shall be adorned with Gifts and graces of the Spirit of God.
Joel 2. 28. It shall come to pass afterwards, h. c. in the last dayes, or times of the Gospel, as the Apostle doth expound the words, I will pour my Spirit upon your Children.
Joel 2. 28. It shall come to pass afterwards, h. c. in the last days, or times of the Gospel, as the Apostle does expound the words, I will pour my Spirit upon your Children.
he hath poured his spirit upon them richly, Plants of Renown have sprung up here, that have been the glory of the Land where they have had their Education:
he hath poured his Spirit upon them richly, Plants of Renown have sprung up Here, that have been the glory of the Land where they have had their Education:
in this poor Congregation, within these few late years, there have been of Children born in New-England, near upon fourscore persons, that have come before the Church,
in this poor Congregation, within these few late Years, there have been of Children born in New england, near upon fourscore Persons, that have come before the Church,
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and declared what God hath done for their souls, and in that way subscribed their names to the God of Israel; besides many that have come out of other Lands,
and declared what God hath done for their Souls, and in that Way subscribed their names to the God of Israel; beside many that have come out of other Lands,
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he had a gracious Mother, and a gracious Grandmother also, 2 Tim. 1. 5. So many Children with us are the Off-spring of such Parents, ( Fathers and Grand-fathers ) as have been eminent for God in their time, eminent for holiness,
he had a gracious Mother, and a gracious Grandmother also, 2 Tim. 1. 5. So many Children with us Are the Offspring of such Parents, (Father's and Grandfathers) as have been eminent for God in their time, eminent for holiness,
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yea and for sufferings, on the account of bearing witness to the Name and Truth of Christ Now a special blessing is wont to follow the Children of such as have been sufferers for Christ.
yea and for sufferings, on the account of bearing witness to the Name and Truth of christ Now a special blessing is wont to follow the Children of such as have been sufferers for christ.
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Yea and they came hither partly with respect unto their Off spring, that they might leave their Children under the special blessing of God in Christ Jesus.
Yea and they Come hither partly with respect unto their Off spring, that they might leave their Children under the special blessing of God in christ jesus.
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If the Lord pour his Spirit on the body of the present rising Generation, so as to begin a work of Conversion in those that are as yet strangers to the power of godliness,
If the Lord pour his Spirit on the body of the present rising Generation, so as to begin a work of Conversion in those that Are as yet Strangers to the power of godliness,
and to carry on that work by renewed Conversions in the hearts of his People, that will save us from those Judgements which otherwise there is no hope that we shall escape them.
and to carry on that work by renewed Conversions in the hearts of his People, that will save us from those Judgments which otherwise there is no hope that we shall escape them.
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As that Godly, Learned Claviger would sometimes express, If (saith he) I may see the fear of God in my Children, Sati, mihi, satis filiis & filiabus prospexi, I have then portion enough for my Sons, and for my Daughters:
As that Godly, Learned Claviger would sometime express, If (Says he) I may see the Fear of God in my Children, Sati, mihi, satis filiis & filiabus prospexi, I have then portion enough for my Sons, and for my Daughters:
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themselves alone, but their Off-spring with them partakers of Eternal life and happiness, and withal see and know that their prayers have had an influence to wards the obtaining of all that mercy.
themselves alone, but their Offspring with them partakers of Eternal life and happiness, and withal see and know that their Prayers have had an influence to wards the obtaining of all that mercy.
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O what a blessed thing is that, for a man to have the Children that came out of his own bowels, praying for him continually? A worthy Minister of Christ once said, I had rather have my house filled with my Childrens Prayers,
O what a blessed thing is that, for a man to have the Children that Come out of his own bowels, praying for him continually? A worthy Minister of christ once said, I had rather have my house filled with my Children's Prayers,
An Hypoctite, or unconverted man cannot act Faith for his Childs soul, who never yet did believe for his own Soul. Nor doth this promise in the Text belong to other Parents, Psal 128. 4. Behold that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.
an Hypoctite, or unconverted man cannot act Faith for his Child's soul, who never yet did believe for his own Soul. Nor does this promise in the Text belong to other Parents, Psalm 128. 4. Behold that thus shall the man be blessed that fears the Lord.
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Let us be careful in our Families, to walk so that our Children may see by our examples how they ought to walk and to please God, that if they will but be and do like unto their Parents, they shall certainly be blessed for ever.
Let us be careful in our Families, to walk so that our Children may see by our Examples how they ought to walk and to please God, that if they will but be and do like unto their Parents, they shall Certainly be blessed for ever.
Many a chosen Vessel, that when he hath beheld his Fathers love to Christ, and faithfulness to the interest of God, Zeal, Patience, Holiness, that hath been a special means of Conviction and Conversion.
Many a chosen Vessel, that when he hath beheld his Father's love to christ, and faithfulness to the Interest of God, Zeal, Patience, Holiness, that hath been a special means of Conviction and Conversion.
You know what Elijah said to Elisha, when he desired that he might have ( h. e. comparatively to what the rest of the Sons of the Prophets had) a double portion of Elijahs Spirit, He said, Thou hast asked an hard thing, nevertheless if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee,
You know what Elijah said to Elisha, when he desired that he might have (h. e. comparatively to what the rest of the Sons of the prophets had) a double portion of Elijahs Spirit, He said, Thou hast asked an hard thing, nevertheless if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee,
As on the other hand there is nothing more fatally destructive and ruining to the Souls of Children then a bad example in Parents, especially if they be such as pretend to Religion:
As on the other hand there is nothing more fatally destructive and ruining to the Souls of Children then a bad Exampl in Parents, especially if they be such as pretend to Religion:
If Parents must pray that their Children may have Grace, they must use the means whereby God is wont to convey Grace into the Souls of his Elect. Psal. 34. 11. Come ye Children, hearken unto me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
If Parents must pray that their Children may have Grace, they must use the means whereby God is wont to convey Grace into the Souls of his Elect. Psalm 34. 11. Come you Children, harken unto me, I will teach you the Fear of the Lord.
David did so, and Solomon his Son found that those Paternal Instructions were blessed for saving good to his Soul, Prov 4. 1. 3 ▪ 4. Also the Instructions of his Mother were (through the blessing of God) a means of much good unto him, Prov. 31. 1, 2. Fathers and Mothers should be instilling good Principles into the minds and hearts of their Children betimes.
David did so, and Solomon his Son found that those Paternal Instructions were blessed for Saving good to his Soul, Curae 4. 1. 3 ▪ 4. Also the Instructions of his Mother were (through the blessing of God) a means of much good unto him, Curae 31. 1, 2. Father's and Mother's should be instilling good Principles into the minds and hearts of their Children betimes.
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Ephes. 6. 4. Bring them up in the nur•ur• and admonition of the Lord, NONLATINALPHABET Feed their Souls with spiritual Milk as soon as they are capable of it.
Ephesians 6. 4. Bring them up in the nur•ur• and admonition of the Lord, Feed their Souls with spiritual Milk as soon as they Are capable of it.
charge them with the greatest solemnity to know and serve the God of their Fathers, 1 Thess. 2. 11. We charged every one of you, as a Father his Children.
charge them with the greatest solemnity to know and serve the God of their Father's, 1 Thess 2. 11. We charged every one of you, as a Father his Children.
Austin was a long time a vain, lascivious, prophane young man, but his godly Mothers Prayers and Tears did at last prevail in Heaven, that he became an eminent Convert.
Austin was a long time a vain, lascivious, profane young man, but his godly Mother's Prayers and Tears did At last prevail in Heaven, that he became an eminent Convert.
And that Daughter, which (as Jephtah said) hath brought thee very low, and is one of them that tro•ble thee, the Lord can convert her Soul, that thy Heart and thy Reins, even thine shall rejoyce.
And that Daughter, which (as Jephthah said) hath brought thee very low, and is one of them that tro•ble thee, the Lord can convert her Soul, that thy Heart and thy Reins, even thine shall rejoice.
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& when that young Woman lay upon her Death-bed, she said to her godly Friends and Relations, For my sake never despair of any one, le•• their case at present be never so bad and desperate, for you know how it was with me,
& when that young Woman lay upon her Deathbed, she said to her godly Friends and Relations, For my sake never despair of any one, le•• their case At present be never so bad and desperate, for you know how it was with me,
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Though you should never see it, dye trusting in God, and believing that he will remember his Covenant with your Children after you, Gen. 50. 24. It was an excellent Spirit of Faith that breathed in that dying Worthy of his time, who upon his death-bed could say to his Children and Grand-children, I know that you shall be blessed not only with the blessings of earth,
Though you should never see it, die trusting in God, and believing that he will Remember his Covenant with your Children After you, Gen. 50. 24. It was an excellent Spirit of Faith that breathed in that dying Worthy of his time, who upon his deathbed could say to his Children and Grandchildren, I know that you shall be blessed not only with the blessings of earth,
and I do tell you, and make solemn Protestation before the Lord, that if you dy in a Christless, graceless estate, I will most certainly profess unto Jesus ▪ Christ at the day of Judgement, Lord, these are the Children, whom I spake often unto in thy Name, publickly and privately,
and I do tell you, and make solemn Protestation before the Lord, that if you die in a Christless, graceless estate, I will most Certainly profess unto jesus ▪ christ At the day of Judgement, Lord, these Are the Children, whom I spoke often unto in thy Name, publicly and privately,
and I told them, that if they did not make to themselves a new heart, and make sure of an interest in Christ, they should become damned creatures for evermore;
and I told them, that if they did not make to themselves a new heart, and make sure of an Interest in christ, they should become damned creatures for evermore;
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It is high time for you to look about you, deceive not your selves with false Conversions (as many young men do to their eternal ruine) or with gifts instead of Grace;
It is high time for you to look about you, deceive not your selves with false Conversions (as many young men do to their Eternal ruin) or with Gifts instead of Grace;
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and turn to God in Jesus Christ whilst it is called to day, and know for certain that if you dy in your sins, you will be the most miserable of any poor Creatures in the bottom of Hell.
and turn to God in jesus christ while it is called to day, and know for certain that if you die in your Sins, you will be the most miserable of any poor Creatures in the bottom of Hell.
