A sermon wherein is shewed that it is the duty and should be the care of believers on Christ to live in the constant exercise of grace by Mr. Nathanael Mather ...
IN the former part of this Epistle the Apostle hath been confuting that Corrupt and destructive Doctrine which some false teachers had been sowing among the Galatians and wherewith they were many of them deeply infected.
IN the former part of this Epistle the Apostle hath been confuting that Corrupt and destructive Doctrine which Some false Teachers had been sowing among the Galatians and wherewith they were many of them deeply infected.
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The Corrupt doctrine which he confutes is this, that Believers were both obliged to, and justified by the works of the Law, particularly by observing the Ceremonial Law.
The Corrupt Doctrine which he confutes is this, that Believers were both obliged to, and justified by the works of the Law, particularly by observing the Ceremonial Law.
Having at large Confuted this pernicious Error in this Chapter, he first exhorts them to stand fast in that Evangelical Liberty that Christ had made them free withal ver. 1. which he presseth from the momentousness, of it Christ else would profit them nothing:
Having At large Confuted this pernicious Error in this Chapter, he First exhorts them to stand fast in that Evangelical Liberty that christ had made them free withal for. 1. which he Presseth from the momentousness, of it christ Else would profit them nothing:
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In the next place he directs them what course to take to prevent the further spreading of this so dangerous a Contagion, namely to cut off the pertinacious preachers of this damnable doctrine;
In the next place he directs them what course to take to prevent the further spreading of this so dangerous a Contagion, namely to Cut off the pertinacious Preachers of this damnable Doctrine;
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Next he insinuates himselfe by professing his confident perswasion and hope that they would readily be of the same mind with him & put in Practice this his direction ver. 10. to give impartial Judgment upon all that troubled them:
Next he insinuates himself by professing his confident persuasion and hope that they would readily be of the same mind with him & put in Practice this his direction ver. 10. to give impartial Judgement upon all that troubled them:
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or else all these corrupt teachers deserved well to be cut off, who preached a way of Salvation contrary to what he had both suffered for the Preaching of;
or Else all these corrupt Teachers deserved well to be Cut off, who preached a Way of Salvation contrary to what he had both suffered for the Preaching of;
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Having thus made his way, he tells them ver. 12. what he would have done with those that unsetled them in their former orderly walking and believing and professing,
Having thus made his Way, he tells them for. 12. what he would have done with those that unsettled them in their former orderly walking and believing and professing,
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But lest any should say, why do you thus write unto us? what have we to do to cut them off? he adds ver. 13. that God had called them to Liberty, that is God had called and brought them into such an estate by the Gospel, wherein they had a liberty of acting according to their place, in and for the cutting off of those that troubled them.
But lest any should say, why do you thus write unto us? what have we to do to Cut them off? he adds for. 13. that God had called them to Liberty, that is God had called and brought them into such an estate by the Gospel, wherein they had a liberty of acting according to their place, in and for the cutting off of those that troubled them.
Not that private members may cast out their Teachers by any Office-Authority over them, but that they have an interest of liberty and priviledge to act in obedience to Chirst and in obedience to their Officers that are sound 2. Cor. 10.6. in a way of passing a free & consciencious Judgment on such as are unsound so as to reject them.
Not that private members may cast out their Teachers by any Office-Authority over them, but that they have an Interest of liberty and privilege to act in Obedience to Christ and in Obedience to their Officers that Are found 2. Cor. 10.6. in a Way of passing a free & conscientious Judgement on such as Are unsound so as to reject them.
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But because Churches are too apt in the use of this their liberty to fall into abusing of it, he presently gives a needful warning and caution viz. that they used not this their liberty as an occasion to the flesh i. e. Take heed not to act and vent their own corruptions, by and in the using of this their liberty? But Churches being so exceeding subject to misuse their liberty, he contents not himself with giving that Caution,
But Because Churches Are too apt in the use of this their liberty to fallen into abusing of it, he presently gives a needful warning and caution viz. that they used not this their liberty as an occasion to the Flesh i. e. Take heed not to act and vent their own corruptions, by and in the using of this their liberty? But Churches being so exceeding Subject to misuse their liberty, he contents not himself with giving that Caution,
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Direct, 1. Serve one-another by love ver. 13. backed with two arguments, 1. From the large and happy Influence of so doing, all the Law is fulfilled thereby ver. 14. It would lead them on to the doing of all the duties required in the Law, wherein he secretly girds at those that would have brought them under the Law again.
Direct, 1. Serve one-another by love ver. 13. backed with two Arguments, 1. From the large and happy Influence of so doing, all the Law is fulfilled thereby for. 14. It would led them on to the doing of all the duties required in the Law, wherein he secretly girds At those that would have brought them under the Law again.
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q. d. If you would needs be under the Law, here's an excellent way of being under it to Christ viz. serving one another in love. 2. From the Evils and Mischief that attended the contrary practice, ver. 15.
q. worser. If you would needs be under the Law, here's an excellent Way of being under it to christ viz. serving one Another in love. 2. From the Evils and Mischief that attended the contrary practice, ver. 15.
Argum. 1. So doing ye shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. which he proves from the Contrariety between the flesh and the Spirit ver. 17. Arg. 2. So doing it will appear that ye are not under the Law. ver.
Argument 1. So doing you shall not fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh. which he Proves from the Contrariety between the Flesh and the Spirit ver. 17. Argument 2. So doing it will appear that you Are not under the Law. ver.
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This the Apostle makes out, & withall explains what he means by the lusts of the Flesh and the fruits of the Spirit, ver. 19, to 24. Of the lusts of the flesh, he saith that they are manifest, that they shut out from inheriting the Kingdom of God;
This the Apostle makes out, & withal explains what he means by the Lustiest of the Flesh and the fruits of the Spirit, ver. 19, to 24. Of the Lustiest of the Flesh, he Says that they Are manifest, that they shut out from inheriting the Kingdom of God;
and most of those that he names are such as people are most apt to fall into in the use of their foresaid Church-liberty ver. 20, 21. the fruits of the spirit that he instanceth in are mostly such as should shine out in Churches using their liberty,
and most of those that he names Are such as people Are most apt to fallen into in the use of their foresaid church-liberty ver. 20, 21. the fruits of the Spirit that he Instanceth in Are mostly such as should shine out in Churches using their liberty,
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Perhaps also the Apostle had his eye on the Circumcision, and Mosaical days and Rites mention'd Chapt. 〈 ◊ 〉 which the false Teachers said were of high Necessity, that there was a Law against those that observed them not,
Perhaps also the Apostle had his eye on the Circumcision, and Mosaical days and Rites mentioned Chapter 〈 ◊ 〉 which the false Teachers said were of high Necessity, that there was a Law against those that observed them not,
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therefore saith the Apostle, if you will tye Christians up thus, there are things which, it's past past all question there is no law against therefore look to these.
Therefore Says the Apostle, if you will tie Christians up thus, there Are things which, it's past passed all question there is no law against Therefore look to these.
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3 A third Argument why they should walk in the Spirit, is because they had crucifyed the the Flesh with the lusts and affections thereof ver. 24. and 'tis a very uncomly and incongrous thing for Saints to be led by a crucified thing,
3 A third Argument why they should walk in the Spirit, is Because they had Crucified thee the Flesh with the Lustiest and affections thereof for. 24. and it's a very uncomely and incongruous thing for Saints to be led by a Crucified thing,
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4 A fourth Argument for their walking in the Spirit is, because they were alive in or by the Spirit ver. 25. Direct. 3. A third Direction that the Apostle gives how Saints may eschew the abusing of their Liberty is that they should not be desirous of vain glory ver.
4 A fourth Argument for their walking in the Spirit is, Because they were alive in or by the Spirit ver. 25. Direct. 3. A third Direction that the Apostle gives how Saints may eschew the abusing of their Liberty is that they should not be desirous of vain glory for.
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Direct. 4. The fourth Direction is Chap. 6. ver. 1. & the design of it is to teach Christians in the use of their Liberty to make a difference between the miscariages of men.
Direct. 4. The fourth Direction is Chap. 6. ver. 1. & the Design of it is to teach Christians in the use of their Liberty to make a difference between the miscarriages of men.
There are some that are not Censurable Crimes but lesser faults things that do not unavoydably overthrow the Saving fundamental truth which the Church professeth,
There Are Some that Are not Censurable Crimes but lesser Faults things that do not avoidable overthrow the Saving fundamental truth which the Church Professes,
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and there are some persons who tho perhaps through weakness they may be by surprizal entangled and catch'd in some carnal and ungospel-like Opinion or practice,
and there Are Some Persons who though perhaps through weakness they may be by surprisal entangled and catched in Some carnal and ungospellike Opinion or practice,
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5. To these the Apostle adds a Fifth Direction. Chapt. 6.6. because he had allowed them a liberty in Cutting off those false Brethren and Corrupt Teachers that were brought in among them Chapt. 5.12.
5. To these the Apostle adds a Fifth Direction. Chapter 6.6. Because he had allowed them a liberty in Cutting off those false Brothers and Corrupt Teachers that were brought in among them Chapter 5.12.
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Lest they should think themselves at liberty to slight and weary out their sound Teachers, the Apostle adds a direction touching their Maintenance, which is part of the honour and esteem they ought to have for their Instructors: But because people are apt to look on it as a matter of Liberty and not of bounden duty, at least as to the measure of it, and thence to deal fraudulently;
Lest they should think themselves At liberty to slight and weary out their found Teachers, the Apostle adds a direction touching their Maintenance, which is part of the honour and esteem they ought to have for their Instructors: But Because people Are apt to look on it as a matter of Liberty and not of bounden duty, At least as to the measure of it, and thence to deal fraudulently;
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Also with a weighty argument that the Lords dispensing of his Grace and spiritual blessings by Ministers teaching, usually holds a proportion with peoples dealing with them in Carnal good things:
Also with a weighty argument that the lords dispensing of his Grace and spiritual blessings by Ministers teaching, usually holds a proportion with peoples dealing with them in Carnal good things:
And lastly upon this occasion of Communicating to their Teachers he adds a brief exhortation to perseverance in well doing in the General ver. 9. and to enlarging their beneficence to others also ver. 10. This is the Analysis and brief veiw of this latter part of this Epistle;
And lastly upon this occasion of Communicating to their Teachers he adds a brief exhortation to perseverance in well doing in the General ver. 9. and to enlarging their beneficence to Others also ver. 10. This is the Analysis and brief view of this latter part of this Epistle;
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The Text falls under the second Direction how Christians may avoid using their Liberty as an occasion to the Fesh, laid down ver. 16. and this verse contains the fourth Argument that the Apostle presseth that duty of walking in the Spirit withal viz. because they are alive by the Spirit or live in the Spirit as we translate it.
The Text falls under the second Direction how Christians may avoid using their Liberty as an occasion to the Fesh, laid down for. 16. and this verse contains the fourth Argument that the Apostle Presseth that duty of walking in the Spirit withal viz. Because they Are alive by the Spirit or live in the Spirit as we translate it.
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And he is said to live in and by the Spirit, because by this principle of Grace in his heart, he is spiritually alive who by nature was dead i. e. alive to God, as Rom. 6.11.
And he is said to live in and by the Spirit, Because by this principle of Grace in his heart, he is spiritually alive who by nature was dead i. e. alive to God, as Rom. 6.11.
Here is also an opposition between the life or living of this principle, and the death or crucifying of the flesh, ver. 24. which is the principle contrary to it q. d. Original sin is crucifyed and therefore you are not alive in and unto sin,
Here is also an opposition between the life or living of this principle, and the death or crucifying of the Flesh, ver. 24. which is the principle contrary to it q. worser. Original since is Crucified and Therefore you Are not alive in and unto since,
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or made you alive by creating a principle of Grace in your hearts, and this principle being not crucified (as sin is) but alive in us, we ought to walk in it.
or made you alive by creating a principle of Grace in your hearts, and this principle being not Crucified (as since is) but alive in us, we ought to walk in it.
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That this is the sense of the phrase, appears from the like manner of speech used by the Apostle concerning a Believer in his state of Unregeneracy, see Col. 3.7.
That this is the sense of the phrase, appears from the like manner of speech used by the Apostle Concerning a Believer in his state of Unregeneracy, see Col. 3.7.
His former state was to be alive in his lusts opposed to his being now dead through Christ as to the life spoken of before ver. 3. and his former practice was a walking in these lusts, i. e. a practising, acting,
His former state was to be alive in his Lustiest opposed to his being now dead through christ as to the life spoken of before for. 3. and his former practice was a walking in these Lustiest, i. e. a practising, acting,
As 'tis no Action of natural life that proceeds not from the union of soul and body together and their mutual clasping on each other so 'tis no act of spiritual life that proceeds not from the souls union with God and clasping about him in Christ Jesus. Quest.
As it's no Actium of natural life that proceeds not from the Union of soul and body together and their mutual clasping on each other so it's no act of spiritual life that proceeds not from the Souls Union with God and clasping about him in christ jesus. Quest.
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what ever the case and condition of a person be; e. g. Faith, Fear, Thankfulness, and Love; Heavenly-mindedness, Watchfulness, &c. Faith, For ( Heb. 11.6.) fetching spiritual strength from Christ, and looking up to him for Acceptance in all. Fear, Prov. 23.17. that is, An awful regard to the Authority and will of God, as his rule subjecting himself to it 1. Pet. 4.2. Putting a respect of obedience to God on all he doeth, Col. 3.17. doing all things in the name of the Lord.
what ever the case and condition of a person be; e. g. Faith, fear, Thankfulness, and Love; Heavenly-mindedness, Watchfulness, etc. Faith, For (Hebrew 11.6.) fetching spiritual strength from christ, and looking up to him for Acceptance in all. fear, Curae 23.17. that is, an awful regard to the authority and will of God, as his Rule subjecting himself to it 1. Pet. 4.2. Putting a respect of Obedience to God on all he doth, Col. 3.17. doing all things in the name of the Lord.
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and laying hold on Eternal Life. Watchfulness, See 1. Pet. 5.8. Luk. 21.34, 36. Ephes. 5.14, 15. Heb. 3.12. 2 Those particular Graces, that a mans Relation, Employment, or Gods providence calls for.
and laying hold on Eternal Life. Watchfulness, See 1. Pet. 5.8. Luk. 21.34, 36. Ephesians 5.14, 15. Hebrew 3.12. 2 Those particular Graces, that a men Relation, Employment, or God's providence calls for.
Those which a mans Relation calls for. For the Grace which the relation of a wife calls for 1. Pet. 3.2. So for servants Ephes. 6.5. Those which a mans present Condition and Employment calls for.
Those which a men Relation calls for. For the Grace which the Relation of a wife calls for 1. Pet. 3.2. So for Servants Ephesians 6.5. Those which a men present Condition and Employment calls for.
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If it be restoring a Brother overtaken with a fault, then exercise and shew forth a spirit of meekness Gal. 6.1. Those which God's present Providence calleth for, both particular and General, Inward and outward:
If it be restoring a Brother overtaken with a fault, then exercise and show forth a Spirit of meekness Gal. 6.1. Those which God's present Providence calls for, both particular and General, Inward and outward:
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Thus 'tis in their allowed delights and Creature enjoyments, and also in liberty given by the providence of God from subjection to others, from Temptations, from Afflictions:
Thus it's in their allowed delights and Creature enjoyments, and also in liberty given by the providence of God from subjection to Others, from Temptations, from Afflictions:
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See ver. 16. Flagging in the Exercise of Grace and leting it fall, exposeth to the prevailing of Temptations and Corruptions which hence come easily to grow up and get head over us:
See for. 16. Flagging in the Exercise of Grace and letting it fallen, exposeth to the prevailing of Temptations and Corruptions which hence come Easily to grow up and get head over us:
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So Paul. of the Churches of Macedonia 2. Cor. 8.12. and of the Thessalonians, 1 Epist. 1. Chapt. 3, & 4. ver. from their works of Faith and Labour of Love Concludeth their Election.
So Paul. of the Churches of Macedonia 2. Cor. 8.12. and of the Thessalonians, 1 Epistle 1. Chapter 3, & 4. ver. from their works of Faith and Labour of Love Concludeth their Election.
And because in this way the Spirit of God, the spirit of consolation, will reveal your State to you, enable you to discern, it clearly and judge of it certainly to your Comfort.
And Because in this Way the Spirit of God, the Spirit of consolation, will reveal your State to you, enable you to discern, it clearly and judge of it Certainly to your Comfort.
Thus God dealt with Abraham, Gen. 22.12, 15. Now I know thou fearest me —. And the Lord again reneweth his Covenant with him, and Confirms it with his Oath,
Thus God dealt with Abraham, Gen. 22.12, 15. Now I know thou Fearest me —. And the Lord again Reneweth his Covenant with him, and Confirms it with his Oath,
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or on which Conscience can give a Testimony of a mans good estate, (for there is no outward Act but a Hypocrite may doe it, 1. Cor. 13.1, 2, 3, 4.) but it is from the Exercise of grace in that Action, that in Simplicity and in Godly Sincerity a man hath done it, as 2. Cor. 1.12. or that it was done to the Lord, or before the Lord, as David speaks 2. Sam. 6.21.
or on which Conscience can give a Testimony of a men good estate, (for there is no outward Act but a Hypocrite may do it, 1. Cor. 13.1, 2, 3, 4.) but it is from the Exercise of grace in that Actium, that in Simplicity and in Godly Sincerity a man hath done it, as 2. Cor. 1.12. or that it was done to the Lord, or before the Lord, as David speaks 2. Sam. 6.21.
Hence exercising Grace is the only way to have the Comfort of Grace. Reas. 3. The flesh is Crucified with the affections and Lusts thereof ver. 24. Not only the principle of sin but all the inward Stirrings of it;
Hence exercising Grace is the only Way to have the Comfort of Grace. Reas. 3. The Flesh is crucified with the affections and Lustiest thereof for. 24. Not only the principle of since but all the inward Stirrings of it;
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whether blown up by Satan or rising up from the secret lustings of sin it self (so I think signifie the two words which the Apostle here useth) have received their death's wound;
whither blown up by Satan or rising up from the secret lustings of since it self (so I think signify the two words which the Apostle Here uses) have received their death's wound;
Besides, If you be Christ's you have Crucified the flesh, you yourselves have been active in, applying the death of Christ to that end and fetching virtue from it for the killing of sin in your hearts.
Beside, If you be Christ's you have crucified the Flesh, you yourselves have been active in, applying the death of christ to that end and fetching virtue from it for the killing of since in your hearts.
both his watch and his work ly cheifly there where No body else sees. His Exercises are most about such things, Especially the more grown Christian that he is.
both his watch and his work lie chiefly there where No body Else sees. His Exercises Are most about such things, Especially the more grown Christian that he is.
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Especially such Things as appear not flatly Evil in the Matter and Nature of them. If there be any thing wherein you cannot exercise grace, doe it not.
Especially such Things as appear not flatly Evil in the Matter and Nature of them. If there be any thing wherein you cannot exercise grace, do it not.
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So in going into Company, and sitting with them, Especially in Publick houses, Taverns, Coffee houses &c. Can you exercise grace in so doing? Canst put a respect of obedience to God,
So in going into Company, and sitting with them, Especially in Public houses, Taverns, Coffee houses etc. Can you exercise grace in so doing? Canst put a respect of Obedience to God,
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yea of love and Thankfulness on it? Canst thou maintain an Awe of him upon thy heart? or does it not rather ever bring a secret difilement on thy spirit? If so, tis then unlawful for thee.
yea of love and Thankfulness on it? Canst thou maintain an Awe of him upon thy heart? or does it not rather ever bring a secret difilement on thy Spirit? If so, this then unlawful for thee.
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If you cannot exercise grace in them, tho' through your own Infirmity, and much more if it be from the Nature or inseparable Circumstances of the things themselves, they become unlawful unto thee. USE. 2. For Examination.
If you cannot exercise grace in them, though through your own Infirmity, and much more if it be from the Nature or inseparable circumstances of the things themselves, they become unlawful unto thee. USE. 2. For Examination.
Hence rending the heart Joel. 2.13. and calling Terrours round about us is the duty of such a day Sam. 2.22. to beset and besiege our own souls therewith.
Hence rending the heart Joel. 2.13. and calling Terrors round about us is the duty of such a day Sam. 2.22. to beset and besiege our own Souls therewith.
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2. Second-Table duties: what grace is exercised in these? Your Calling, your duties to Relations, your occasional dutyes and Converses Col. 4.6. Alwais with grace seasoned with salt. Visits Mat. 25.40.
2. Second table duties: what grace is exercised in these? Your Calling, your duties to Relations, your occasional duties and Converses Col. 4.6. Always with grace seasoned with salt. Visits Mathew 25.40.
& 10.40, 41, 42. Rom. 1.11. & 16.16. That Scripture forbids not only lacivious & dissembling kisses, but requires that in them God's glory be aim'd at:
& 10.40, 41, 42. Rom. 1.11. & 16.16. That Scripture forbids not only lascivious & dissembling Kisses, but requires that in them God's glory be aimed At:
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For as his holiness is his preserving his own glory in every thing; So our holyness is our being & acting like him therin Joh. 3.6. Duties of Civility must have something worthy of God in them See Ruth. 2.4. how their Salutations savour of God and Grace:
For as his holiness is his preserving his own glory in every thing; So our holiness is our being & acting like him therein John 3.6. Duties of Civility must have something worthy of God in them See Ruth. 2.4. how their Salutations savour of God and Grace:
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Nay more, to Church Transactions, your debates and votes there and all your use of the liberty whereto the Lord hath called you, ought to be filled up with exercise of grace.
Nay more, to Church Transactions, your debates and votes there and all your use of the liberty whereto the Lord hath called you, ought to be filled up with exercise of grace.
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and act the unsavory pangs and and distempers of their own spirits. 3. Your refraining and forbearing from Sin: See Nehem. 5.15. Else your very forbearing sin is look'd upon but as sin, while tis not from grace.
and act the unsavoury pangs and and distempers of their own spirits. 3. Your refraining and forbearing from since: See Nehemiah 5.15. Else your very forbearing since is looked upon but as since, while this not from grace.
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As a man may possibly in Holy Dutyes act from Corruption, as the Pharisees did Matth. 23 14. So many a man from Lust forbears sin, e. g. from Pride, from Covetousness, from base Fear of men &c.
As a man may possibly in Holy Duties act from Corruption, as the Pharisees did Matthew 23 14. So many a man from Lust forbears since, e. g. from Pride, from Covetousness, from base fear of men etc.
And for this he threatned them if they repented not to come on them as a Thief in the Night, in an hour when they knew not i. e. when they least looked for it, were least provided for,
And for this he threatened them if they repented not to come on them as a Thief in the Night, in an hour when they knew not i. e. when they least looked for it, were least provided for,
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much more such an one as this, which argues grace is very low and ready to die, as tis there sayd to Sardis And tis a sin of frequent Incursion a sin that we sin often every day,
much more such an one as this, which argues grace is very low and ready to die, as this there said to Sardis And this a since of frequent Incursion a since that we sin often every day,
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as well as for those that are Abominations because of the Evil of the matter of them, Ezek. 36.31. Consider two things to help to affect our hearts with shame and sorrow for not exercising grace in every step of our walk.
as well as for those that Are Abominations Because of the Evil of the matter of them, Ezekiel 36.31. Consider two things to help to affect our hearts with shame and sorrow for not exercising grace in every step of our walk.
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tho' he should not loose the Faculty it self, how sad would you account it! much more is this to be lamented, because hereby we loose our Communion with God,
though he should not lose the Faculty it self, how sad would you account it! much more is this to be lamented, Because hereby we lose our Communion with God,
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Look to it, not only that you doe what is good, but also that in doing of it you act the inward principle of Grace that you have recieved. Here Consider.
Look to it, not only that you do what is good, but also that in doing of it you act the inward principle of Grace that you have received. Here Consider.
1. You have acted Corruption in all your ways, Col. 3.2. Let the time past suffice us, 1. Pet, 4. and from very shame and indignation at yourselvs for your acting of Corruption, be provoked to walk in the Spirit for the time to come:
1. You have acted Corruption in all your ways, Col. 3.2. Let the time passed suffice us, 1. Pet, 4. and from very shame and Indignation At yourselves for your acting of Corruption, be provoked to walk in the Spirit for the time to come:
They are seared so near together, and are so Contrary one to the other, perpetually warring each against other, that if one give back never so little, the other will be sure immediately, to come on,
They Are seared so near together, and Are so Contrary one to the other, perpetually warring each against other, that if one give back never so little, the other will be sure immediately, to come on,
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yea abide in the very same faculty during this life but the Conquest of the one over the other lyes in the ones prevayling more then the other to fill up your Actings.
yea abide in the very same faculty during this life but the Conquest of the one over the other lies in the ones prevailing more then the other to fill up your Actings.
These two, flesh and Spirit, Corruption and Grace, divide between them all your Actions, there being between them no medium, any more then there is any Action that hath no Rule or Law over it:
These two, Flesh and Spirit, Corruption and Grace, divide between them all your Actions, there being between them no medium, any more then there is any Actium that hath no Rule or Law over it:
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Thus 'tis with us in our walking and Callings, we come off from them with a secret sting or trouble on our consciences, tis because grace was not exercised in them.
Thus it's with us in our walking and Callings, we come off from them with a secret sting or trouble on our Consciences, this Because grace was not exercised in them.
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and Condemning a mans self for it, even these duties are most sweet, and yeild unspeakable comfort if done in the Spirit, if grace be exercised in them.
and Condemning a men self for it, even these duties Are most sweet, and yield unspeakable Comfort if done in the Spirit, if grace be exercised in them.
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