Vindiciæ fœderis, or, A vindication of the interest that the children of believers as such have in the covenant of grace with their parents under the Gospel-dispensation being the substance of two sermons, with additions preached to a congregation in Wapping : also some seasonable reflections upon various unsound and cruel passages taken forth of two furious books of Mr. H. Collins printed against infant-baptism / by Fran. Mence.
The very first that we read of, unless we take Peter his divine Oration in the Chapter before concerning the apostacy of Judas, and the choosing of another in his room to fill up the Number of the Disciples, to be the first.
The very First that we read of, unless we take Peter his divine Oration in the Chapter before Concerning the apostasy of Judas, and the choosing of Another in his room to fill up the Number of the Disciples, to be the First.
This indeed is a most excellent Sermon, and of divine inspiration, in which the holy Scriptures refering to that case, were elegantly, and opportunely explicated, and applyed;
This indeed is a most excellent Sermon, and of divine inspiration, in which the holy Scriptures referring to that case, were elegantly, and opportunely explicated, and applied;
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and the Auditory that he directed himself unto sweetly composed, and instructed in the Election of another Apostle, to fill up the room of him that betrayed his Lord and Master, who through the insufferable anguish of his own Conscience, was a most execrable Executioner of himself,
and the Auditory that he directed himself unto sweetly composed, and instructed in the Election of Another Apostle, to fill up the room of him that betrayed his Lord and Master, who through the insufferable anguish of his own Conscience, was a most execrable Executioner of himself,
and by the just judgment of God had his bowels burst out, Acts 1.15, &c. We come unto the Chapter which my Text is part of, in which we may observe four general parts.
and by the just judgement of God had his bowels burst out, Acts 1.15, etc. We come unto the Chapter which my Text is part of, in which we may observe four general parts.
First, The Mission of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, who according to the promise and command of Christ were to wait at Jerusalem, for the accomplishment of that rare and necessary blessing, to fit them for that great and difficult undertaking of preaching and planting the Gospel they were commissionated unto, who were to go together and not enter upon this great work,
First, The Mission of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, who according to the promise and command of christ were to wait At Jerusalem, for the accomplishment of that rare and necessary blessing, to fit them for that great and difficult undertaking of preaching and planting the Gospel they were commissionated unto, who were to go together and not enter upon this great work,
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Here was a great Season that might contract a numerous Assembly, it was in the time of Penlecost, when there was a great resort of people from many places;
Here was a great Season that might contract a numerous Assembly, it was in the time of Penlecost, when there was a great resort of people from many places;
and also because of that wonder that was then wrought in the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, which enabled them to speak in various languages, ver. 4, 5. When this extraordinary thing was noised abroad, it brought the Multitude together, some were confounded, others were amazed,
and also Because of that wonder that was then wrought in the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, which enabled them to speak in various languages, ver. 4, 5. When this extraordinary thing was noised abroad, it brought the Multitude together, Some were confounded, Others were amazed,
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they thought the Apostles were full of New Wine, as if their speaking through the Gift of the holy Spirit so miraculously poured upon them, was only the fruit and effect of their excessive drinking.
they Thought the Apostles were full of New Wine, as if their speaking through the Gift of the holy Spirit so miraculously poured upon them, was only the fruit and Effect of their excessive drinking.
Thus we may observe how Satan doth instigate those that be under his conduct and influence, to blaspheme the most wonderful and obvious Works of God, ver. 6, 7, 8, &c. In this Sermon the Apostle Peter undertakes two things.
Thus we may observe how Satan does instigate those that be under his conduct and influence, to Blaspheme the most wondered and obvious Works of God, ver. 6, 7, 8, etc. In this Sermon the Apostle Peter undertakes two things.
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We may see in many Verses the way the Apostle takes to clear them of this Diabolical Accusation, from ver. 14, to 22. 2. He comes to the peculiar Subject the Spirit of Christ did lead him unto, viz. To set home upon the Consciences of the Jews, their great and sanguinary Sin in their cruel and malicious crucifying and murdering the Lord Jesus, the Prince of life, the only Messiah and Saviour of the World.
We may see in many Verses the Way the Apostle Takes to clear them of this Diabolical Accusation, from for. 14, to 22. 2. He comes to the peculiar Subject the Spirit of christ did led him unto, viz. To Set home upon the Consciences of the jews, their great and sanguinary since in their cruel and malicious crucifying and murdering the Lord jesus, the Prince of life, the only Messiah and Saviour of the World.
Many of those that heard him were guilty of it, as we may see by the round and positive charge, he draws up against and fastens upon them, verse 22, 23. Here we may apprehend,
Many of those that herd him were guilty of it, as we may see by the round and positive charge, he draws up against and fastens upon them, verse 22, 23. Here we may apprehend,
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and that they might readily understand that he spake of that very Jesus, whom they in scorn and contempt called Jesus of Nazareth, and upon whose Cross they fixed that Title;
and that they might readily understand that he spoke of that very jesus, whom they in scorn and contempt called jesus of Nazareth, and upon whose Cross they fixed that Title;
the Apostle to make the charge the more full, he adds that it was that Jesus of Nazareth, that was a Man approved of God among them by Miracles, Wonders and Signs, which God did by him,
the Apostle to make the charge the more full, he adds that it was that jesus of Nazareth, that was a Man approved of God among them by Miracles, Wonders and Signs, which God did by him,
It is to be observed, that this terrible Accusation is exhibited against all the Auditory of Peter, when he saith unto all that heard him, Ye have taken,
It is to be observed, that this terrible Accusation is exhibited against all the Auditory of Peter, when he Says unto all that herd him, You have taken,
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What a wonderful Spirit of Zeal and Courage, was the Lord pleased to fill this Apostle withal? Even him, who out of fear sometime before had denied his Lord and Master;
What a wondered Spirit of Zeal and Courage, was the Lord pleased to fill this Apostle withal? Even him, who out of Fear sometime before had denied his Lord and Master;
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That the Apostle might fasten their execrable sin upon their consciences, in murdering the Messiah, he doth (from the Word of God) prove him to be so.
That the Apostle might fasten their execrable since upon their Consciences, in murdering the Messiah, he does (from the Word of God) prove him to be so.
then he comes with a sharp arrow of application, and strikes it deep (by the efficacy of the holy Spirit) into the hearts of his sinful Auditors, ver. 36. therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ:
then he comes with a sharp arrow of application, and strikes it deep (by the efficacy of the holy Spirit) into the hearts of his sinful Auditors, ver. 36. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same jesus whom you have Crucified, both Lord and christ:
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and made both Lord and Christ, what a cut might this be to those that heard the Apostle, being guilty of so great sin, of such Scarlet impieties? Tunc ingens est stimulus, quo Petrus mirâ libertate et sinceritate, pupugit corda Judaeorum.
and made both Lord and christ, what a Cut might this be to those that herd the Apostle, being guilty of so great since, of such Scarlet impieties? Tunc ingens est stimulus, quo Peter mirâ Libertate et sinceritate, pupugit Corda Judaeorum.
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First, They were pricked at the heart, they were troubled and grieved at their heart, because of their horrid sin they had committed in their detestable murder of Christ. Doluerunt animis, quod crucifixissent Christum. Pisca. Ver. 37.
First, They were pricked At the heart, they were troubled and grieved At their heart, Because of their horrid since they had committed in their detestable murder of christ. Doluerunt animis, quod crucifixissent Christ. Pisca. Ver. 37.
Secondly, They ask Peter, and the rest of the Apostles, what they should do? ver. 37. Now they were brought into a miserable plunge, the bloudy colour of their sin,
Secondly, They ask Peter, and the rest of the Apostles, what they should do? ver. 37. Now they were brought into a miserable plunge, the bloody colour of their since,
this might well make them as amazed, and confounded rebels to cry out, what shall we do? what course shall we take, to get free from the charge of this crying sin? no sooner were these poor wretches convinced,
this might well make them as amazed, and confounded rebels to cry out, what shall we do? what course shall we take, to get free from the charge of this crying since? no sooner were these poor wretches convinced,
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but Peter gives them suitable advice, directing them how they might obtain eternal Salvation, by the bloud of him whom they had wickedly crucified and slain,
but Peter gives them suitable Advice, directing them how they might obtain Eternal Salvation, by the blood of him whom they had wickedly Crucified and slave,
then they may be well assured, that through him whom they crucified, they should obtain a discharge from their foul-confounding guilt, and eternal Salvation.
then they may be well assured, that through him whom they Crucified, they should obtain a discharge from their foul-confounding guilt, and Eternal Salvation.
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I shall proceed no further in the parts of this Chapter, neither shall I add any thing more as to the happy effects and events of the Apostle's most excellent Sermon, in the hearts,
I shall proceed no further in the parts of this Chapter, neither shall I add any thing more as to the happy effects and events of the Apostle's most excellent Sermon, in the hearts,
and lives of these wonderful converts, that heard him, who though never so wicked before, were the prinitiae evangelij, shewing the glorious efficacy of the sufferings of Christ, that those that were his inveterate enemies,
and lives of these wondered converts, that herd him, who though never so wicked before, were the prinitiae Evangelij, showing the glorious efficacy of the sufferings of christ, that those that were his inveterate enemies,
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The Apostle discerning, what a miserable condition they saw themselves to be in, and into what a direful abiss of divine wrath they apprehended themselves to be swallowed up, he does not only nakedly call upon them to repent and turn to God,
The Apostle discerning, what a miserable condition they saw themselves to be in, and into what a direful abyss of divine wrath they apprehended themselves to be swallowed up, he does not only nakedly call upon them to Repent and turn to God,
as one mourneth for his only Son, and they were in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first born, Zech. 12.10. Peter gave them such a Cordial, that could not but greatly refresh and comfort them;
as one Mourneth for his only Son, and they were in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his First born, Zechariah 12.10. Peter gave them such a Cordial, that could not but greatly refresh and Comfort them;
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it was to the Jews, who were then met together out of many Nations at the Feast of Pentecost, ver. 5. and there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men out of every nation under heaven.
it was to the jews, who were then met together out of many nations At the Feast of Pentecost, ver. 5. and there were Dwelling At Jerusalem jews, devout men out of every Nation under heaven.
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Some of these, nay many of them, were effectually touched at the heart by the penetrating Sermon of Peter, or rather by the irresistible compunction of the Spirit of God, cooperating with the preaching of Peter, as it was at another time,
some of these, nay many of them, were effectually touched At the heart by the penetrating Sermon of Peter, or rather by the irresistible compunction of the Spirit of God, cooperating with the preaching of Peter, as it was At Another time,
it is he that makes the word to be quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit,
it is he that makes the word to be quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and Spirit,
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It pleased the Lord at this time, and upon this occasion, to constitute him to be the mouth of all, he was great in utterance, it is very probable the rest of the Apostles might be willing to chuse him to be their Spokesman.
It pleased the Lord At this time, and upon this occasion, to constitute him to be the Mouth of all, he was great in utterance, it is very probable the rest of the Apostles might be willing to choose him to be their Spokesman.
However the Spirit of the Lord did order it, that it should be so, that Peter should be the man, that should preach this excellent Sermon, all the Apostles were concerned in it,
However the Spirit of the Lord did order it, that it should be so, that Peter should be the man, that should preach this excellent Sermon, all the Apostles were concerned in it,
those awakened sinners judged that in the speaking of Peter, all were concerned, therefore when they were pricked to the heart, they said not only to Peter, but to the rest of the Apostles, men,
those awakened Sinners judged that in the speaking of Peter, all were concerned, Therefore when they were pricked to the heart, they said not only to Peter, but to the rest of the Apostles, men,
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and brethren what shall we do? One Minister of Christ, that speaks the word of God, preacheth in the same authority, that all the Ministers of the Gospel do.
and brothers what shall we do? One Minister of christ, that speaks the word of God, Preacheth in the same Authority, that all the Ministers of the Gospel do.
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It was by way of Motive to press on the exhortation, we have in ver. 38. the Jews had lived under the former administration of the Covenant of grace, in the which the Messiah, that was to come, was exhibited in the promise,
It was by Way of Motive to press on the exhortation, we have in ver. 38. the jews had lived under the former administration of the Covenant of grace, in the which the Messiah, that was to come, was exhibited in the promise,
At last in the time appointed, he is come to bring, and to establish a new and a more glorious administration, not to dissolve the Covenant (as some would have it) but to establish it under a more eminent,
At last in the time appointed, he is come to bring, and to establish a new and a more glorious administration, not to dissolve the Covenant (as Some would have it) but to establish it under a more eminent,
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the eternal purpose and councel of the everlasting, and infinitely wise God, took place in the Jews perpetrating their enmity and malice upon our blessed redeemer, Acts 4.27, 28. For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed both Herod,
the Eternal purpose and council of the everlasting, and infinitely wise God, took place in the jews perpetrating their enmity and malice upon our blessed redeemer, Acts 4.27, 28. For of a truth against thy holy child jesus, whom thou hast anointed both Herod,
The Apostle finding some of their hearts to be bleeding, relenting, and greatly affected at their amazing impiety, he labours to set conviction home upon their Consciences, to drive the nail up to the head, he perswades them to repentance,
The Apostle finding Some of their hearts to be bleeding, relenting, and greatly affected At their amazing impiety, he labours to Set conviction home upon their Consciences, to drive the nail up to the head, he persuades them to Repentance,
Fourthly, we are to consider, what is here affirmed, this is the matter that we are most to be concerned about, viz. this promise is to you, and your children.
Fourthly, we Are to Consider, what is Here affirmed, this is the matter that we Are most to be concerned about, viz. this promise is to you, and your children.
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1. Some would have the Article NONLATINALPHABET, to point at the Promise before-mentioned, cited out of the Prophet Joel, ver. 16, 17. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel,
1. some would have the Article, to point At the Promise beforementioned, cited out of the Prophet Joel, ver. 16, 17. But this is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel,
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I shall lay down two or three Reasons, why I judge, that the Promise in this Text doth not refer to that of the pouring out of the Spirit in great measure.
I shall lay down two or three Reasons, why I judge, that the Promise in this Text does not refer to that of the pouring out of the Spirit in great measure.
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1. The interposition of a large discourse, between the mention of that promise, and the Text, seems to break off all connection, between the discourse concerning the Counsel of God in giving up Christ to death,
1. The interposition of a large discourse, between the mention of that promise, and the Text, seems to break off all connection, between the discourse Concerning the Counsel of God in giving up christ to death,
and then to give him a Glorious resurrection revealed at large in the Psalms, which had been now accomplished by them, tho' with wicked intentions: This interposeth;
and then to give him a Glorious resurrection revealed At large in the Psalms, which had been now accomplished by them, though with wicked intentions: This interposeth;
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therefore it is not to be supposed, that the Apostle would deceive, and delude them, in making such a promise unto them, which was not to be performed,
Therefore it is not to be supposed, that the Apostle would deceive, and delude them, in making such a promise unto them, which was not to be performed,
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and to some Christians, but toucheth and belongeth unto all: Wheresoever God shall be pleased to call any, the promise shall be extended to them, and their children;
and to Some Christians, but touches and belongeth unto all: Wheresoever God shall be pleased to call any, the promise shall be extended to them, and their children;
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Quod illis filios adjungit, pendet ex verbis promissionis; ero Deus tuus, & seminis tui post te, Gen. 17.17. Ʋbi Deus filios patribus accenset in adoptionis gratiâ, Saith a Learned Expositor, and he addeth, Hic locus abundè refellit Anabaptistas, qui infantes ex fidelibus genitos à baptismo arcent, quasi non sint Ecclesiae membra:
Quod illis Sons adjungit, Pendet ex verbis promissionis; Ero Deus Thy, & seminis tui post te, Gen. 17.17. Ʋbi Deus Sons Patribus accenset in adoptionis gratiâ, Says a Learned Expositor, and he adds, Hic locus abundè refellit Anabaptistas, qui Infants ex fidelibus genitos à Baptismo arcent, quasi non sint Ecclesiae membra:
and took into Covenant with himself, promising to be a God to them, and their Seed, to whom he also promised, to send his Son, by whom this Blessing should be confirmed;
and took into Covenant with himself, promising to be a God to them, and their Seed, to whom he also promised, to send his Son, by whom this Blessing should be confirmed;
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accordingly this promised Seed, the great Promise of the Covenant, is come for this very end, Rom. 15.8. Now I say, that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promise made unto the fathers:
accordingly this promised Seed, the great Promise of the Covenant, is come for this very end, Rom. 15.8. Now I say, that jesus christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promise made unto the Father's:
how is this confirmed by Christ, if the Children must since the coming of Christ be shut out of the Covenant? Oh! what a sweet allurement was here, to hasten their acceptance of the Apostles Exhortation:
how is this confirmed by christ, if the Children must since the coming of christ be shut out of the Covenant? Oh! what a sweet allurement was Here, to hasten their acceptance of the Apostles Exhortation:
Oh! (said he) do not you by your infidelity, and distrust of the Grace and Mercy of God, deprive your selves of such an inconceivable and inestimable Blessing and Priviledge: Thus saith an Excellent Author.
Oh! (said he) do not you by your infidelity, and distrust of the Grace and Mercy of God, deprive your selves of such an inconceivable and inestimable Blessing and Privilege: Thus Says an Excellent Author.
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because in their Church-estate, which was going also to be carried over unto the Gentiles, they and their Children were under, being in covenant with God,
Because in their Church-estate, which was going also to be carried over unto the Gentiles, they and their Children were under, being in Covenant with God,
Our Brethren the Anabaptists affirm, That Abraham 's natural Seed had only a Covenant of temporal Promises, that the natural Seed had no part in the Covenant of Grace,
Our Brothers the Anabaptists affirm, That Abraham is natural Seed had only a Covenant of temporal Promises, that the natural Seed had no part in the Covenant of Grace,
Answ. There have been so many Learned Divines, that have gone before with such clearness of Light in this Controversie, that little can be added, or need to be spoken;
Answer There have been so many Learned Divines, that have gone before with such clearness of Light in this Controversy, that little can be added, or need to be spoken;
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To urge a necessity of this, without which, no Benefits of the blessed Covenant of Promise, can be obtained or challenged, is a palpable Error, against which there may be many Clouds of Witnesses produced to testifie.
To urge a necessity of this, without which, no Benefits of the blessed Covenant of Promise, can be obtained or challenged, is a palpable Error, against which there may be many Clouds of Witnesses produced to testify.
so it is now, and will be at the coming of Christ, when he shall find amongst the Virgins, as many foolish, as wise: Mat. 8.12. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness:
so it is now, and will be At the coming of christ, when he shall find among the Virgins, as many foolish, as wise: Mathew 8.12. But the children of the Kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness:
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as to say, that all those they admit to Baptism are true Believers, and Gospel-penitents? Do not many of them prove Apostates? And are not many of them cast out of their Churches,
as to say, that all those they admit to Baptism Are true Believers, and Gospel penitents? Do not many of them prove Apostates? And Are not many of them cast out of their Churches,
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then the natural Seed of Believers enjoy this Calling virtually in and with their Parents, with whom they are confederate, which they are Called to do,
then the natural Seed of Believers enjoy this Calling virtually in and with their Parents, with whom they Are confederate, which they Are Called to do,
and they had their little ones with them, as confederates with their Parents, and so part of those that were separated and Called to be the distinct People of the Lord, Members of the Church in covenant with him.
and they had their little ones with them, as confederates with their Parents, and so part of those that were separated and Called to be the distinct People of the Lord, Members of the Church in Covenant with him.
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If we consider, the Apostle doth add this, partly to discover the glorious Intention of the Grace of God in carrying over the Promise and the Covenant of Grace under the new administration unto the Gentiles, who were accounted afar off,
If we Consider, the Apostle does add this, partly to discover the glorious Intention of the Grace of God in carrying over the Promise and the Covenant of Grace under the new administration unto the Gentiles, who were accounted afar off,
but that the Apostle meaneth and restraineth this only to those that are afar off, I shall evince by several Reasons, which if ponderously thought upon, may give good satisfaction herein.
but that the Apostle means and restraineth this only to those that Are afar off, I shall evince by several Reasons, which if ponderously Thought upon, may give good satisfaction herein.
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therefore it must peculiarly and only belong to them that were afar off, NONLATINALPHABET — In this Channel runs the Stream of Expositors, those that be afar off, they mean the Gentiles in opposition to the Jews that were nigh.
Therefore it must peculiarly and only belong to them that were afar off, — In this Channel runs the Stream of Expositors, those that be afar off, they mean the Gentiles in opposition to the jews that were High.
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Here is a blessed Promise of the Grace of God, in reference unto the Calling of the Gentiles, that were said to be afar off, in opposition to the Jews that were nigh.
Here is a blessed Promise of the Grace of God, in Referente unto the Calling of the Gentiles, that were said to be afar off, in opposition to the jews that were High.
peace to those that are afar off, viz. the Gentiles. Eph. 2.11, 12, 13, 17. Wherefore remember that ye being in time passed uncircumcision by that which is called the circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
peace to those that Are afar off, viz. the Gentiles. Ephesians 2.11, 12, 13, 17. Wherefore Remember that you being in time passed uncircumcision by that which is called the circumcision in the Flesh made by hands;
that at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the common-wealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, and without God in the world:
that At that time you were without christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and Strangers from the Covenants of promise, and without God in the world:
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This argument of the Covenant hath been pressed at another time to prevail upon the Jews to the same duty of repentance, Acts 3.19, 20, 25. Repent ye therefore, and be converted that your sins may be blotted out,
This argument of the Covenant hath been pressed At Another time to prevail upon the jews to the same duty of Repentance, Acts 3.19, 20, 25. repent you Therefore, and be converted that your Sins may be blotted out,
This extends to them that were afar off, not only the kindred of the Jews, but also the kindred of the Gentiles, should partake of the blessing of Abraham, viz. of the Covenant made with Abraham. Gal. 3.14. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles, (the blessing of Abrahams Covenant through Jesus Christ) whose blood was the blood of the Covenant.
This extends to them that were afar off, not only the kindred of the jews, but also the kindred of the Gentiles, should partake of the blessing of Abraham, viz. of the Covenant made with Abraham. Gal. 3.14. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles, (the blessing of Abrahams Covenant through jesus christ) whose blood was the blood of the Covenant.
Oh! what an incouraging and cogent Argument doth this Apostle (by a divine instinct) urge them withall, such a one, that poor awakened souls, ready to sink into desperation could not tell how to reject or withstand.
Oh! what an encouraging and cogent Argument does this Apostle (by a divine instinct) urge them withal, such a one, that poor awakened Souls, ready to sink into desperation could not tell how to reject or withstand.
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but if after all, you will but submit to him that you have crucified, it shall not be so, your deserts though never so great and crying, shall never be given unto you;
but if After all, you will but submit to him that you have Crucified, it shall not be so, your deserts though never so great and crying, shall never be given unto you;
4. That interpretation certainly that renders this Argument of the Apostle, to the Jews (to prevail upon them to the duty exhorted unto) to be a discouragement unto them,
4. That Interpretation Certainly that renders this Argument of the Apostle, to the jews (to prevail upon them to the duty exhorted unto) to be a discouragement unto them,
and your Children, for both were concerned in the blood of Christ; and we may rationally suppose, these weeping bleeding sinners were not only concerned for themselves, but for their Children also.
and your Children, for both were concerned in the blood of christ; and we may rationally suppose, these weeping bleeding Sinners were not only concerned for themselves, but for their Children also.
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They might well deliberate in themselves thus, what will become of us, I and of our miserable off-spring too? Why saith the Apostle, here is that that may allay all the amazing and confounding tumult of your self-condemning hearts, the Promise is to you, and your Children.
They might well deliberate in themselves thus, what will become of us, I and of our miserable offspring too? Why Says the Apostle, Here is that that may allay all the amazing and confounding tumult of your self-condemning hearts, the Promise is to you, and your Children.
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The Apostle did see that their Soul-disease, had so sunk their Spirits, and they were so ready to faint, that they wanted the highest Cordial that could be poured into them,
The Apostle did see that their Soul-disease, had so sunk their Spirits, and they were so ready to faint, that they wanted the highest Cordial that could be poured into them,
I have wondered sometimes, how our Friends the Anabaptists can support their minds, when they behold their dear dying Infants, ready to expire and to give up the ghost;
I have wondered sometime, how our Friends the Anabaptists can support their minds, when they behold their dear dying Infants, ready to expire and to give up the ghost;
to restrain the interest of the Children of these Jews in the Promise, to the time of their calling, could not but be a considerable discouragement unto them from coming under this Administration, rather than an encouragement.
to restrain the Interest of the Children of these jews in the Promise, to the time of their calling, could not but be a considerable discouragement unto them from coming under this Administration, rather than an encouragement.
2. This would put their Children into the same condition, with those afar off, the restriction equally taking hold of the Children of the Jews, with the Gentiles and Heathens yet afar off, which would sound harshly in the Ears of the Jews.
2. This would put their Children into the same condition, with those afar off, the restriction equally taking hold of the Children of the jews, with the Gentiles and heathens yet afar off, which would found harshly in the Ears of the jews.
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and come under his Administration, the Promise shall continue unto you, but your Children shall be cut off and turned out of this priviledge, they shall be in the same condition of the rest of the Pagan world;
and come under his Administration, the Promise shall continue unto you, but your Children shall be Cut off and turned out of this privilege, they shall be in the same condition of the rest of the Pagan world;
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and turn them into the herd of those that are afar off, that were out of Covenant, without God and having (remaining in that condition) no hope in the world? Eph. 2.12.
and turn them into the heard of those that Are afar off, that were out of Covenant, without God and having (remaining in that condition) no hope in the world? Ephesians 2.12.
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But the true and sound Interpretation gives them choice relief, and removes all impediments out of their way, leaving them no remora to obstruct or retard the Apostles exhortation unto them.
But the true and found Interpretation gives them choice relief, and removes all impediments out of their Way, leaving them no remora to obstruct or retard the Apostles exhortation unto them.
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I the Apostle, that he might give them the highest incouragements, tells them furthermore, that the Promise shall be extended to those that are afar off,
I the Apostle, that he might give them the highest encouragements, tells them furthermore, that the Promise shall be extended to those that Are afar off,
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Quod illis filios adjungit, pendet ex verbis promissionis, Ero Deus tuus, et seminis tui post te. Gen. 17.17. Having spoke thus much to clear up my way for a Doctrine, I come to propound that great truth, that is obviously comprehended in this text for our comfort and improvement.
Quod illis Sons adjungit, Pendet ex verbis promissionis, Ero Deus Thy, et seminis tui post te. Gen. 17.17. Having spoke thus much to clear up my Way for a Doctrine, I come to propound that great truth, that is obviously comprehended in this text for our Comfort and improvement.
but he admits both into this blessed holding, by the golden rod of his grace. This inheritance hath a grant with an irrepealable Intaile, upon the Seed and off-spring.
but he admits both into this blessed holding, by the golden rod of his grace. This inheritance hath a grant with an irrepealable Intail, upon the Seed and offspring.
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and restrain the Covenant into a narrower compass, than ever the Grace of God in constituting of it intended, by turning (what they can) covenanted Infants into the same miserable Wild Field, with the Seed of Infidels and Pagans. But this is very plain to every Eye that will observe the Scriptures, that when ever the Lord was pleased to enter into a Covenant of Grace with the Parents, he did also with the Children, Gen. 12.1, 2, 3. Now the Lord said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country,
and restrain the Covenant into a narrower compass, than ever the Grace of God in constituting of it intended, by turning (what they can) covenanted Infants into the same miserable Wild Field, with the Seed of Infidels and Pagans. But this is very plain to every Eye that will observe the Scriptures, that when ever the Lord was pleased to enter into a Covenant of Grace with the Parents, he did also with the Children, Gen. 12.1, 2, 3. Now the Lord said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country,
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as the Jews and their Children were broken off, Gal. 3.14. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles (through Jesus Christ;) that we might receive the promise of the Spirit:
as the jews and their Children were broken off, Gal. 3.14. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles (through jesus christ;) that we might receive the promise of the Spirit:
and through the offusion of his Blood this Covenant is conferred upon the Gentiles, according to many Evangelical Promises, made before the Actual Exhibition and Incarnation of the Son of God, our Emmanuel, God with us.
and through the offusion of his Blood this Covenant is conferred upon the Gentiles, according to many Evangelical Promises, made before the Actual Exhibition and Incarnation of the Son of God, our Emmanuel, God with us.
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To promote his Error, and Confidence, he would have this in substance to be the same Covenant of Works which the Lord made with Adam; but I shall have occasion (though but a poor Pismire) to meet with this great Goliah that hath given me several Challenges in his publick Pulpit, in the hearing of his Magnifying Auditory.
To promote his Error, and Confidence, he would have this in substance to be the same Covenant of Works which the Lord made with Adam; but I shall have occasion (though but a poor Pismire) to meet with this great Goliath that hath given me several Challenges in his public Pulpit, in the hearing of his Magnifying Auditory.
and hath sent down his Holy Spirit to enlighten us into the knowledge of his Grace, which runs through the Covenant, whose Blood was the Blood of the Covenant,) made with those Fathers according to the Flesh, of whom Christ came, who is blessed for ever.
and hath sent down his Holy Spirit to enlighten us into the knowledge of his Grace, which runs through the Covenant, whose Blood was the Blood of the Covenant,) made with those Father's according to the Flesh, of whom christ Come, who is blessed for ever.
or of outward Blessings, and will not suffer one Drop of the pure, and special Grace of God in a Covenant-way, provided for the Salvation of the Elect,
or of outward Blessings, and will not suffer one Drop of the pure, and special Grace of God in a Covenant way, provided for the Salvation of the Elect,
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nor any Emanation of Gods Love to be through this Channel transmitted into the World: I shall endeavour to prove by several things, that this is a Covenant of Grace;
nor any Emanation of God's Love to be through this Channel transmitted into the World: I shall endeavour to prove by several things, that this is a Covenant of Grace;
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if we can out make good this, (I judge) we shall gain a good Point, and drive our Opponent out of one of his strongest Posts, and shall take that, which he runs to as his impregnable Fort. The Lord open our Eyes to see the Truth in this great Affair, with this I think a great deal of Building will stand or fall.
if we can out make good this, (I judge) we shall gain a good Point, and drive our Opponent out of one of his Strongest Posts, and shall take that, which he runs to as his impregnable Fort. The Lord open our Eyes to see the Truth in this great Affair, with this I think a great deal of Building will stand or fallen.
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since the Fall, so they are capable of no other way, Ezek. 16.5, 6, 8. None eye pitied thee, to do any of these things unto thee, to have compassion upon thee;
since the Fallen, so they Are capable of no other Way, Ezekiel 16.5, 6, 8. None eye pitied thee, to do any of these things unto thee, to have compassion upon thee;
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What Covenant can it be, but a Covenant of Grace, that such polluted Creatures can be taken into? And thus it was with Abraham, when God found, called him, appeared unto,
What Covenant can it be, but a Covenant of Grace, that such polluted Creatures can be taken into? And thus it was with Abraham, when God found, called him, appeared unto,
than this? Here the Lord doth give, and make over himself, yea all his glorious Attributes, Names, Titles, Grace, Love, all Temporal, Spiritual and Eternal Blessings;
than this? Here the Lord does give, and make over himself, yea all his glorious Attributes, Names, Titles, Grace, Love, all Temporal, Spiritual and Eternal Blessings;
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and all the Persons, the Godhead with all the Attributes of that Nature, and all the Offices of those Persons: Thus saith Judicious Cotton in his Treatise upon the Covenant, The Lord through this Covenant gives himself,
and all the Persons, the Godhead with all the Attributes of that Nature, and all the Offices of those Persons: Thus Says Judicious Cotton in his Treatise upon the Covenant, The Lord through this Covenant gives himself,
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I would willingly understand what may be the reason (if there can be any given) when this Excellent Promise is repeated in many other places of Scripture, that it is allow'd to be of Grace,
I would willingly understand what may be the reason (if there can be any given) when this Excellent Promise is repeated in many other places of Scripture, that it is allowed to be of Grace,
and not here, notwithstanding (if I mistake not) when this Promise is inserted in other places, it is often taken from this, Jer. 24.7. and 31.33. and 32.38. Ezek. 11.20. and 34.24, 31. and 36.38. and 37.27. Here we have the same Promise, and full of Grace, and why not in Gen. 17.7. Oh! there would be great ground of fear, should this be granted;
and not Here, notwithstanding (if I mistake not) when this Promise is inserted in other places, it is often taken from this, Jer. 24.7. and 31.33. and 32.38. Ezekiel 11.20. and 34.24, 31. and 36.38. and 37.27. Here we have the same Promise, and full of Grace, and why not in Gen. 17.7. Oh! there would be great ground of Fear, should this be granted;
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and that we may clearly discern it, God is pleased to use the old Phrase and Form of the Promise, 2 Cor. 6.18. Heb. 8.10. The same Language and Dialect, we have speaking of the New Jerusalem Priviledges and Glorious State, Rev. 21.3.
and that we may clearly discern it, God is pleased to use the old Phrase and From of the Promise, 2 Cor. 6.18. Hebrew 8.10. The same Language and Dialect, we have speaking of the New Jerusalem Privileges and Glorious State, Rev. 21.3.
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when the Lord is pleased to say, I will be thy God, and the God of thy seed, this must reeds be involv'd, thou and thy seed shall be my people for ever;
when the Lord is pleased to say, I will be thy God, and the God of thy seed, this must reeds be involved, thou and thy seed shall be my people for ever;
and hence the Blood of Christ is called the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, Heb. 13.20. Now the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great sheperd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, &c. God in making this Covenant had respect to the efficacious and meritorious Blood of his Son, otherwise he could never have made such a Promise here, of being such a gracious God to Abraham, and his Seed for ever.
and hence the Blood of christ is called the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, Hebrew 13.20. Now the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, etc. God in making this Covenant had respect to the efficacious and meritorious Blood of his Son, otherwise he could never have made such a Promise Here, of being such a gracious God to Abraham, and his Seed for ever.
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It is judiciously said of a Learned Authour, that in this Covenant the Lord taketh the chiefest of the Seed of Abraham ( viz. the Lord Jesus Christ) to be the Mediatour and Surety of it,
It is judiciously said of a Learned Author, that in this Covenant the Lord Takes the chiefest of the Seed of Abraham (viz. the Lord jesus christ) to be the Mediator and Surety of it,
so when it was translated unto the Gentiles, it was by, and through him, and confirmed unto them by him, Gal. 3.14. That the blessing of Abraham may come on the Gentiles (through Jesus Christ;) that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
so when it was translated unto the Gentiles, it was by, and through him, and confirmed unto them by him, Gal. 3.14. That the blessing of Abraham may come on the Gentiles (through jesus christ;) that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
The Blessing of Abraham, viz. the Covenant of Abraham: Rom. 15.8. Now I say, that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.
The Blessing of Abraham, viz. the Covenant of Abraham: Rom. 15.8. Now I say, that jesus christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the Father's.
witness those many Types of Christ which were annexed unto it, viz. Their expiatory and propitiatory Sacrifices injoined the whole Congregation in case of Sin;
witness those many Types of christ which were annexed unto it, viz. Their expiatory and propitiatory Sacrifices enjoined the Whole Congregation in case of since;
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also the two Goats, one for a Sin-offering for the whole Congregation, and the other the Scape-goat, over which all the Sins of the Children of Israel were to be confess'd by the Priests, &c. 5. Reason. Because this is a Covenant that freely holds out, and offers pardon of Sin without Works;
also the two Goats, one for a Sin-offering for the Whole Congregation, and the other the Scapegoat, over which all the Sins of the Children of Israel were to be confessed by the Priests, etc. 5. Reason. Because this is a Covenant that freely holds out, and offers pardon of since without Works;
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The Covenant of Works (we know) holds forth no pardon of Sin, no Mercy to Transgressors that violate and break the smallest point of it, Gal. 3.10. Deut. 27.26. I, but this Covenant doth, it holds out pardon of Sin to the vilest and worst of Sinners, to those that did barbarously and maliciously pour out the Blood of the Mediator of this Covenant, Exod. 2.37, 38, 39. This is a Covenant that did freely offer remission and pardon of Sin, without the Works of the Law.
The Covenant of Works (we know) holds forth no pardon of since, no Mercy to Transgressors that violate and break the Smallest point of it, Gal. 3.10. Deuteronomy 27.26. I, but this Covenant does, it holds out pardon of since to the Vilest and worst of Sinners, to those that did barbarously and maliciously pour out the Blood of the Mediator of this Covenant, Exod 2.37, 38, 39. This is a Covenant that did freely offer remission and pardon of since, without the Works of the Law.
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Who can deny, but that the Lord did command this Seal, Sign, or Token, to be set to the Covenant to confirm and establish it? Gen. 17.10. This is my covenant, which ye shall keep between me, and you, and thy seed after thee;
Who can deny, but that the Lord did command this Seal, Signen, or Token, to be Set to the Covenant to confirm and establish it? Gen. 17.10. This is my Covenant, which you shall keep between me, and you, and thy seed After thee;
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Let me here ask this Question, Did not this Seal of the Covenant denote, that that Covenant it did appertain unto, to be a Covenant of Grace? It is next to a Prodigy to me, that any should Assert, that the Covenant that God made with Abraham, was a Covenant of Works,
Let me Here ask this Question, Did not this Seal of the Covenant denote, that that Covenant it did appertain unto, to be a Covenant of Grace? It is next to a Prodigy to me, that any should Assert, that the Covenant that God made with Abraham, was a Covenant of Works,
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The Blood that did follow the circumcising Instrument did clearly signifie, that therefore cleansing and sanctification are set forth by Spiritual Circumcision.
The Blood that did follow the circumcising Instrument did clearly signify, that Therefore cleansing and sanctification Are Set forth by Spiritual Circumcision.
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and with all thy soul, that thou mayst live. Col. 2.11. In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ:
and with all thy soul, that thou Mayest live. Col. 2.11. In whom also you Are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the Sins of the Flesh, by the circumcision of christ:
We have the inward Spiritual Circumcision of the Heart, which was graciously signified by that Seal of the Grace of God belonging to that Covenant of Grace, the Lord was pleas'd to make with Abraham and his Seed.
We have the inward Spiritual Circumcision of the Heart, which was graciously signified by that Seal of the Grace of God belonging to that Covenant of Grace, the Lord was pleased to make with Abraham and his Seed.
This might be evidenced by many Scriptures, Rom. 14.1, 2. In many Verses in that Chapter; therefore it is that Circumcision is called, a seal of the righteousness of faith, of that righteousness that is apprehended, received, and applied by faith;
This might be evidenced by many Scriptures, Rom. 14.1, 2. In many Verses in that Chapter; Therefore it is that Circumcision is called, a seal of the righteousness of faith, of that righteousness that is apprehended, received, and applied by faith;
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7. Reason. To prove that this was a Covenant of Grace may be the great Result and Period of it, which is no less than Heaven; this is obviously implied, in the comprehensiveness of this Promise we have here, Gen. 17.7. I will be a God unto thee;
7. Reason. To prove that this was a Covenant of Grace may be the great Result and Period of it, which is no less than Heaven; this is obviously implied, in the comprehensiveness of this Promise we have Here, Gen. 17.7. I will be a God unto thee;
How vain, and frivolous is our Challenger, in Asserting that this Covenant made with Abraham, was not a Covenant of Grace? Because the great Promises of it were outward Blessings,
How vain, and frivolous is our Challenger, in Asserting that this Covenant made with Abraham, was not a Covenant of Grace? Because the great Promises of it were outward Blessings,
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as this Promise is explained in the New Testament: When God did make the Promise of an Earthly Canaan to Abraham and his Seed, he did ultimately intend a better Land than this, viz. an Heavenly one;
as this Promise is explained in the New Testament: When God did make the Promise of an Earthly Canaan to Abraham and his Seed, he did ultimately intend a better Land than this, viz. an Heavenly one;
that what they had here were but dark Shadows, and cloudy Representations of what was to come, Heb. 11.10, 13, 14, 15, 16. 8. Reason. To prove that the Covenant made here with Abraham, was a Covenant of Grace, is viz. Because of that Obedience, the Lord did both require and accept at the hands of Abraham, in this Covenant.
that what they had Here were but dark Shadows, and cloudy Representations of what was to come, Hebrew 11.10, 13, 14, 15, 16. 8. Reason. To prove that the Covenant made Here with Abraham, was a Covenant of Grace, is viz. Because of that obedience, the Lord did both require and accept At the hands of Abraham, in this Covenant.
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In this Covenant, Abraham did walk before God, he did please God, and he was accepted by God in vertue of this Covenant, which could never have been, had it not been a Covenant of Grace, that had Christ to be the Mediatour of it, in whom he believed and found acceptance.
In this Covenant, Abraham did walk before God, he did please God, and he was accepted by God in virtue of this Covenant, which could never have been, had it not been a Covenant of Grace, that had christ to be the Mediator of it, in whom he believed and found acceptance.
Thus Beloved, I promise my self, that I have given you such Reasons, to prove that this Covenant was of Grace, (which the Lord made with Abraham, and his Seed for an Everlasting Covenant,) as cannot well be denied. 2. Quest.
Thus beloved, I promise my self, that I have given you such Reasons, to prove that this Covenant was of Grace, (which the Lord made with Abraham, and his Seed for an Everlasting Covenant,) as cannot well be denied. 2. Quest.
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Some may say, How can that he, that the natural Seed of such that be in covenant, should be in covenant too? Do not we see by sad experience, that many of the Children of pious Parents, prove very profane,
some may say, How can that he, that the natural Seed of such that be in Covenant, should be in Covenant too? Do not we see by sad experience, that many of the Children of pious Parents, prove very profane,
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and wicked? What do you hold falling from Grace? Here is a Rock that many mistaken Persons do split themselves upon, in respect of falling into Errour in this Affair,
and wicked? What do you hold falling from Grace? Here is a Rock that many mistaken Persons do split themselves upon, in respect of falling into Error in this Affair,
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and they were the Seed of Abraham, and did highly value themselves upon this, and boasted much upon it, Mat. 3.9. And think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to be our father.
and they were the Seed of Abraham, and did highly valve themselves upon this, and boasted much upon it, Mathew 3.9. And think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to be our father.
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for we see here, that the Carnal and Spiritual are called the Seed of Abraham, ver. 7. yet do not all walk in the Steps of Abraham, nor partake of the special Grace that Abraham did.
for we see Here, that the Carnal and Spiritual Are called the Seed of Abraham, ver. 7. yet do not all walk in the Steps of Abraham, nor partake of the special Grace that Abraham did.
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Some may say the Covenant is full of gracious Promises, and what right can any have unto the same, that be but the natural Seed? Are they Promises of saving Grace,
some may say the Covenant is full of gracious Promises, and what right can any have unto the same, that be but the natural Seed? are they Promises of Saving Grace,
or outward Priviledges, or temporal Mercies? Or what are they? How is this to be understood, that the Promise is to the Children of those that are in covenant,
or outward Privileges, or temporal mercies? Or what Are they? How is this to be understood, that the Promise is to the Children of those that Are in Covenant,
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Answ. By Promise, I understand the Covenant of Grace (as I have said) call'd also the Covenant of Promise, Eph. 2.12. and because of this, they that be in it are called the Children of the Promises:
Answer By Promise, I understand the Covenant of Grace (as I have said) called also the Covenant of Promise, Ephesians 2.12. and Because of this, they that be in it Are called the Children of the Promises:
or the spiritual part of the Covenant, that which doth contain Promises of spiritual Blessings, and saving Graces, such as Justification, Reconciliation;
or the spiritual part of the Covenant, that which does contain Promises of spiritual Blessings, and Saving Graces, such as Justification, Reconciliation;
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This External Part contains Promises of many choice Mercies, and Priviledges, which God out of the bounty of his Grace, bestows upon People that be in covenant with him, which he does not bestow upon the rest of the World, which be not taken into covenant with him.
This External Part contains Promises of many choice mercies, and Privileges, which God out of the bounty of his Grace, bestows upon People that be in Covenant with him, which he does not bestow upon the rest of the World, which be not taken into Covenant with him.
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Viz. He is not internally, and savingly a Jew, he is but only an external one, partaking of the external Blessings of the Covenant, injoying the circumcision of the Flesh, not that of the Spirit.
Viz. He is not internally, and savingly a Jew, he is but only an external one, partaking of the external Blessings of the Covenant, enjoying the circumcision of the Flesh, not that of the Spirit.
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I, but here is the Question, Are all that do so, internally and savingly in covenant with the Lord? Dare they be so bold as to say so? If they dare, I shall offer two things unto them.
I, but Here is the Question, are all that do so, internally and savingly in Covenant with the Lord? Dare they be so bold as to say so? If they Dare, I shall offer two things unto them.
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Is not the Visible Church otherwise represented in the Scriptures unto us? what are all their Israel of the peculiar Seed of Isaac? Is this agreeable to the Parables of the Tares, of the Net, of the Wedding, of the Virgins,
Is not the Visible Church otherwise represented in the Scriptures unto us? what Are all their Israel of the peculiar Seed of Isaac? Is this agreeable to the Parables of the Tares, of the Net, of the Wedding, of the Virgins,
and after returns again, and takes a greater possession than ever? So that the last end is worse than the beginning, Mat. 12.43, 44, 45. Let me apply my self unto you, my Brethren of the Anabaptist Perswasion;
and After returns again, and Takes a greater possession than ever? So that the last end is Worse than the beginning, Mathew 12.43, 44, 45. Let me apply my self unto you, my Brothers of the Anabaptist Persuasion;
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Have you no Revolters among you? None that fall from Truth to Errour, from Strictness to Looseness, from an outward holy Conversation to Profaneness? Have you never any occasion to exert your Authority in Excommunication? Have you never any rotten Members to cut off? I am misinformed,
Have you no Revolters among you? None that fallen from Truth to Error, from Strictness to Looseness, from an outward holy Conversation to Profaneness? Have you never any occasion to exert your authority in Excommunication? Have you never any rotten Members to Cut off? I am misinformed,
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When the Anti-paedobaptists admit any to the Seals of Church, and Covenant-Fellowship, is it not possible that some false Brethren may creep in unawares? Jude 4. Some Wolves get into Sheeps-cloathing,
When the Anti-paedobaptists admit any to the Seals of Church, and Covenant-Fellowship, is it not possible that Some false Brothers may creep in unawares? U^de 4. some Wolves get into Sheep's clothing,
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unto whom you have affixed the Seal, do fall off.) Do you hold falling from Grace? So that this may be as well objected against you, in your Adult Persons;
unto whom you have affixed the Seal, do fallen off.) Do you hold falling from Grace? So that this may be as well objected against you, in your Adult Persons;
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Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised, Isa. 9.25. Answ. They have great Advantages more than others have, that are not so much as externally in covenant;
Behold the days come, Says the Lord, that I will Punish all them which Are circumcised with the uncircumcised, Isaiah 9.25. Answer They have great Advantages more than Others have, that Are not so much as externally in Covenant;
I will refer you to the Apostle, who propounded and answered this Question for us, Rom. 3.1, 2, &c. He had said in the close of the Chapter before, to cut off the vain confidence of those that did securely repose themselves in their External Priviledges, that he was not a Jew, that was one outwardly, &c. He was very sensible what Objection some would make at that time,
I will refer you to the Apostle, who propounded and answered this Question for us, Rom. 3.1, 2, etc. He had said in the close of the Chapter before, to Cut off the vain confidence of those that did securely repose themselves in their External Privileges, that he was not a Jew, that was one outwardly, etc. He was very sensible what Objection Some would make At that time,
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therefore he propounds this Question, and returns a free Answer, What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? I Answer with the Apostle,
Therefore he propounds this Question, and returns a free Answer, What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? I Answer with the Apostle,
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first generally, Much every way; and then particularly, chiefly, because unto them were committed the oracles of God, &c. Thus say some, You stand stifly to this, that Children be in covenant with their Parents,
First generally, Much every Way; and then particularly, chiefly, Because unto them were committed the oracles of God, etc. Thus say Some, You stand stiffly to this, that Children be in Covenant with their Parents,
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and God hath taken them into covenant with them, but what are they the better for it? What advantage doth accrue unto them from thence? I Answer, Much every way. Methinks the Spirit of God foreseeing how the Covenant,
and God hath taken them into Covenant with them, but what Are they the better for it? What advantage does accrue unto them from thence? I Answer, Much every Way. Methinks the Spirit of God Foreseeing how the Covenant,
I shall mention some of the chief Priviledges that such do enjoy. 1. They have the Excellent Oracles of God reposited among them, and committed unto them;
I shall mention Some of the chief Privileges that such do enjoy. 1. They have the Excellent Oracles of God reposited among them, and committed unto them;
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and represented them to all Nations to be a peculiarly happy and dignified People, Rom. 3.2. Much every way: chiefly, because unto them were commited the oracles of God.
and represented them to all nations to be a peculiarly happy and dignified People, Rom. 3.2. Much every Way: chiefly, Because unto them were committed the oracles of God.
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This the Lord himself declares to be one of their singular Prerogatives, Deut. 4.8. And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgements so righteous, as all this law which I set before you this day? Psal. 147.19, 20. He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and judgements unto Israel.
This the Lord himself declares to be one of their singular Prerogatives, Deuteronomy 4.8. And what Nation is there so great, that hath statutes and Judgments so righteous, as all this law which I Set before you this day? Psalm 147.19, 20. He shows his word unto Jacob, his statutes and Judgments unto Israel.
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There were the Means, and no where else, not among the Samaritans; hence the Law was called the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob, Deut. 33.4.
There were the Means, and no where Else, not among the Samaritans; hence the Law was called the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob, Deuteronomy 33.4.
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2. Such that be but outwardly in covenant are part of, and go to make up the Vineyard of the Lord, they be planted in the Lords Vineyard, they be part of the Garden of the Lord, hedg'd in,
2. Such that be but outwardly in Covenant Are part of, and go to make up the Vineyard of the Lord, they be planted in the lords Vineyard, they be part of the Garden of the Lord, hedged in,
It is no small benefit to be within the Pale of the Church, and to have a fix'd Standing in Zion, Isa. 5.7. For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant.
It is no small benefit to be within the Pale of the Church, and to have a fixed Standing in Zion, Isaiah 5.7. For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant.
and Salvation by him, sent unto them to bring them to Faith and Repentance, before it was sent unto the poor out-cast Gentiles, Acts 13.46. Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should have first been spoken unto you:
and Salvation by him, sent unto them to bring them to Faith and Repentance, before it was sent unto the poor outcast Gentiles, Acts 13.46. Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should have First been spoken unto you:
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Paul the great Apostle of the Gentiles did not betake himself to them, till his Embassy was rejected by the Jews, unto whom he was to make his Application.
Paul the great Apostle of the Gentiles did not betake himself to them, till his Embassy was rejected by the jews, unto whom he was to make his Application.
such have an Habitation where God hath fixt his Throne of Grace, and where are his delightful Walks, the gracious presence of the Lord is with his Church and People;
such have an Habitation where God hath fixed his Throne of Grace, and where Are his delightful Walks, the gracious presence of the Lord is with his Church and People;
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His general Presence by a glorious Extension diffuseth and disposeth it self every where; but This is the alone Happiness of his select People to enjoy, Deut. 4.7.
His general Presence by a glorious Extension diffuseth and Disposeth it self every where; but This is the alone Happiness of his select People to enjoy, Deuteronomy 4.7.
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and have the benefit of having a share in the Prayers that are continually ascending up unto God for all Israel. As it is the Duty of every sincere and true Believer to make Supplications for himself, and to offer up this Sacrifice to God with the publick Assembly;
and have the benefit of having a share in the Prayers that Are continually ascending up unto God for all Israel. As it is the Duty of every sincere and true Believer to make Supplications for himself, and to offer up this Sacrifice to God with the public Assembly;
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so to be sure to be very mindful of Zion, and to be very importunate with the Lord for all the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, Psal. 122.6, 7. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
so to be sure to be very mindful of Zion, and to be very importunate with the Lord for all the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, Psalm 122.6, 7. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
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every one, that is internally in covenant, will be sure to pray for all that are any way in Federal Relation to God, Psal. 137.5, 6. If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
every one, that is internally in Covenant, will be sure to pray for all that Are any Way in Federal Relation to God, Psalm 137.5, 6. If I forget thee, Oh Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
The Jews were not to be rejected, till all the Remnant of Gods Choice were secured, Ro• 11.5, 7. Even so then at this present time also th••• is a remnant according to the election of grace.
The jews were not to be rejected, till all the Remnant of God's Choice were secured, Ro• 11.5, 7. Even so then At this present time also th••• is a remnant according to the election of grace.
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Wh•• then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeke•• for; but the election hath obtained it, and the 〈 ◊ 〉 were blinded. John 4.22. — salvation is of t•• Jews.
Wh•• then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeke•• for; but the election hath obtained it, and the 〈 ◊ 〉 were blinded. John 4.22. — salvation is of t•• jews.
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though now and then in a ve••parsimonious manner, one from without might 〈 ◊ 〉brought in, as Job, the Eunuch, &c. 7. The Priviledge of a General Adoption a• pertains to those that be in covenant;
though now and then in a ve••parsimonious manner, one from without might 〈 ◊ 〉brought in, as Job, the Eunuch, etc. 7. The Privilege of a General Adoption a• pertains to those that be in Covenant;
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Le• us a little consider what Terms of Filiation th• Scripture doth cloath and adorn them with, whic• doth demonstrate that great Advancement that 〈 ◊ 〉 confer'd upon them thereby.
Le• us a little Consider what Terms of Filiation th• Scripture does cloth and adorn them with, whic• does demonstrate that great Advancement that 〈 ◊ 〉 conferred upon them thereby.
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Thus we see how early (because of Covenant-relation) they bore this Denomination ▪ (2.) They be called the Children of the Lord, Deut. 14.1. Ye are the children of the Lord your God.
Thus we see how early (Because of Covenant relation) they boar this Denomination ▪ (2.) They be called the Children of the Lord, Deuteronomy 14.1. You Are the children of the Lord your God.
(3.) Hence it is that all Israel God doth call his Son, intimating how distinguishingly the Lord doth assume and appropriate him to himself in this near Relation, Exod. 4.22. And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the Lord, Israel is my son, even my first-born.
(3.) Hence it is that all Israel God does call his Son, intimating how distinguishingly the Lord does assume and Appropriate him to himself in this near Relation, Exod 4.22. And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus Says the Lord, Israel is my son, even my firstborn.
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All those that are in covenant with him, are very near, and very dear unto him. Jer. 31.20. Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still:
All those that Are in Covenant with him, Are very near, and very dear unto him. Jer. 31.20. Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still:
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Those that have such an Interest and Title to the Promise, as to be called the Children of the Promise, being born within the Pale of the Covenant, they are the Heirs of the Promise descending of such Parents, that do convey the precious Inheritance unto them.
Those that have such an Interest and Title to the Promise, as to be called the Children of the Promise, being born within the Pale of the Covenant, they Are the Heirs of the Promise descending of such Parents, that do convey the precious Inheritance unto them.
yet that doth not hinder their being in Covenant, they are the Children of the Kingdom I might add to all these particulars that have 〈 ◊ 〉 toucht upon under this head, that because of this Covenant-relation, we read of Childrens bread ▪ Them that are in Covenant,
yet that does not hinder their being in Covenant, they Are the Children of the Kingdom I might add to all these particulars that have 〈 ◊ 〉 touched upon under this head, that Because of this Covenant relation, we read of Children's bred ▪ Them that Are in Covenant,
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and in the Kingdom of God, they are the Children, and all the provisions of the Kingdom, in respect of the precious means of grace, are called Childrens bread;
and in the Kingdom of God, they Are the Children, and all the provisions of the Kingdom, in respect of the precious means of grace, Are called Children's bred;
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being most immediately and directly provided by their heavenly Father for them, Mat. 15.26. But he answered and said, it is not meet to take the Children bread, and to cast it to dogs.
being most immediately and directly provided by their heavenly Father for them, Mathew 15.26. But he answered and said, it is not meet to take the Children bred, and to cast it to Dogs.
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I shall name some of these Titles that be ascribed unto them. (1.) Holy, those that be in Covenant (although but externally so) are called holy, Deut. 14.2.
I shall name Some of these Titles that be ascribed unto them. (1.) Holy, those that be in Covenant (although but externally so) Are called holy, Deuteronomy 14.2.
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This we have translated into the new Testament upon the new Administration of the Covenant. 1 Cor. 7.14. For the unbelieving Husband is sanctified by the Wife, and the unbelieving Wife is sanctified by the Husband:
This we have translated into the new Testament upon the new Administration of the Covenant. 1 Cor. 7.14. For the unbelieving Husband is sanctified by the Wife, and the unbelieving Wife is sanctified by the Husband:
This hath been so often confuted, that I will say no more to it, the very naming of it may be a sufficient confutation of it. (2.) A peculiar people, a people set a part from others;
This hath been so often confuted, that I will say no more to it, the very naming of it may be a sufficient confutation of it. (2.) A peculiar people, a people Set a part from Others;
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and peculiar from others, Deut. 14.2. For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself above all the nations that are upon the earth.
and peculiar from Others, Deuteronomy 14.2. For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself above all the Nations that Are upon the earth.
We have this Title and that before of Holy ascribed to those that are under the Administration of the Covenant in new Testament times. 1 Pet. 2.9. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal Priesthood, an holy Nation, a peculiar people.
We have this Title and that before of Holy ascribed to those that Are under the Administration of the Covenant in new Testament times. 1 Pet. 2.9. But you Are a chosen generation, a royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people.
since the more open, publick and diffusive dispencing of the Covenant, those that are the Lords Covenant ones, retain still the Title of a Family and Houshold,
since the more open, public and diffusive Dispensing of the Covenant, those that Are the lords Covenant ones, retain still the Title of a Family and Household,
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and so this is brought down unto the time of the Gospel, Gal. 6.10. As we have therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the houshold of faith, Viz. Gods Covenant-houshold, Eph. 2.19. Now therefore we are no more strangers and foreiners, but fellow Citizens, and of the houshold of God;
and so this is brought down unto the time of the Gospel, Gal. 6.10. As we have Therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who Are of the household of faith, Viz. God's Covenant-houshold, Ephesians 2.19. Now Therefore we Are no more Strangers and foreigners, but fellow Citizens, and of the household of God;
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Now saith the Apostle, you are made partakers of the Covenant, which was the peculiar Blessing of the Jews, and ye are become now of the Houshold of Faith,
Now Says the Apostle, you Are made partakers of the Covenant, which was the peculiar Blessing of the jews, and you Are become now of the Household of Faith,
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The Church of God in Covenant with Him is by the Lord Jesus, the Husband and Bridegroom of it delightfully called a garden, it being the sweetest, the most pleasant and fertilest spot in all the World, Cant. 4.12, 16. A garden enclosed is my Sister, my Spouse;
The Church of God in Covenant with Him is by the Lord jesus, the Husband and Bridegroom of it delightfully called a garden, it being the Sweetest, the most pleasant and fertilest spot in all the World, Cant 4.12, 16. A garden enclosed is my Sister, my Spouse;
Awake, Oh northwind, and come thou south, and blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Cant. 5.1. I am come into my garden, my Sister, my Spouse, Cant. 6.2.
Awake, O Northwind, and come thou south, and blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Cant 5.1. I am come into my garden, my Sister, my Spouse, Cant 6.2.
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Thus was the Church of the Jews that was the Lords Covenant-inclosure stiled, Zach. 2.5. There•ore particular Churches that make up the Church Catholick, are called golden Candlesticks, Rev. 1.20. The mystery of the seven Stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden Candlesticks, are the seven Churches:
Thus was the Church of the jews that was the lords Covenant-inclosure styled, Zach 2.5. There•ore particular Churches that make up the Church Catholic, Are called golden Candlesticks, Rev. 1.20. The mystery of the seven Stars which thou Sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden Candlesticks, Are the seven Churches:
and love along with him. (6.) The Church of Christ involv'd in this Covenant, is called Heaven, this is Heaven upon Earth, where the Throne of the blessed God is fixt;
and love along with him. (6.) The Church of christ involved in this Covenant, is called Heaven, this is Heaven upon Earth, where the Throne of the blessed God is fixed;
the great Bulk and Mass of the Elect are taken, and dug out of the Loins of Believers, that are brought under Covenant, many of those that be in Covenant shall be sure be to saved;
the great Bulk and Mass of the Elect Are taken, and dug out of the Loins of Believers, that Are brought under Covenant, many of those that be in Covenant shall be sure be to saved;
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'Tis good to have a footing and dwelling in that Body, out of which the Lord doth call many to saving grace and glory, to be in the best capacity and the most hopeful disposition as to Externals for life and Salvation.
It's good to have a footing and Dwelling in that Body, out of which the Lord does call many to Saving grace and glory, to be in the best capacity and the most hopeful disposition as to Externals for life and Salvation.
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but most frequently the lot of Salvation, falls upon the Children of Covenant Ones, they are the most hopeful to partake of that great blessing of the Covenant of effectual calling,
but most frequently the lot of Salvation, falls upon the Children of Covenant Ones, they Are the most hopeful to partake of that great blessing of the Covenant of effectual calling,
Those that are not in Covenant with the Lord, as they do not regard, so neither are they under such a hopeful expectation of the accomplishment of such a promise,
Those that Are not in Covenant with the Lord, as they do not regard, so neither Are they under such a hopeful expectation of the accomplishment of such a promise,
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10. This is the great ground, that is administred unto pious Parents, greatly concerned about the external good of the Souls of their little Ones, to build their hopes upon;
10. This is the great ground, that is administered unto pious Parents, greatly concerned about the external good of the Souls of their little Ones, to built their hope's upon;
and go to the house of the Lord, and calmly pour out his sincere devotions unto the most high, saying unto them that were struck into stupendous admiration of his great change, I shall go to him,
and go to the house of the Lord, and calmly pour out his sincere devotions unto the most high, saying unto them that were struck into stupendous admiration of his great change, I shall go to him,
if not in our great and close afflictions to be choice, and suitable food, for our faith? 〈 … 〉 but this can support Parents when they see their tender Infants in the bitter bonds of death, reclining their heads upon their dissolving Pillows,
if not in our great and close afflictions to be choice, and suitable food, for our faith? 〈 … 〉 but this can support Parents when they see their tender Infants in the bitter bonds of death, reclining their Heads upon their dissolving Pillows,
Now this, I would humbly demand, what they can build their hopes upon, to make them readily to comply with Divine Pleasure? When the Souls of their Little Ones sit upon their Lips, to take their flight into an Eternal Ocean, that exclude• them out of that Covenant, they be confident they themselves be in,
Now this, I would humbly demand, what they can built their hope's upon, to make them readily to comply with Divine Pleasure? When the Souls of their Little Ones fit upon their Lips, to take their flight into an Eternal Ocean, that exclude• them out of that Covenant, they be confident they themselves be in,
and Things, with his Essential Presence, out of which there can be no departing, or absconding, he doth extend unto all, Psal. 139.7, 8, 9, 10. But moreover there is the peculiar Transmission of the Providential Care, Observation and Tuition of God,
and Things, with his Essential Presence, out of which there can be no departing, or absconding, he does extend unto all, Psalm 139.7, 8, 9, 10. But moreover there is the peculiar Transmission of the Providential Care, Observation and Tuition of God,
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and all that are interested in the same stand possest with the free fruition of, they are the proper Objects of the peculiar and special Providential Watch of God, Psal. 121.4. Behold, he that keepeth Israel, shall neither slumber nor sleep.
and all that Are interested in the same stand possessed with the free fruition of, they Are the proper Objects of the peculiar and special Providential Watch of God, Psalm 121.4. Behold, he that Keepeth Israel, shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord sets a peculiar Fence about his Church, Isa. 5. •2 ▪ And he fenced it, — After he planted it, he set the Fence of his peculiar Providence round about it, to preserve it, Isa. 27.3. I the Lord do keep it, I will water it every moment;
The Lord sets a peculiar Fence about his Church, Isaiah 5. •2 ▪ And he fenced it, — After he planted it, he Set the Fence of his peculiar Providence round about it, to preserve it, Isaiah 27.3. I the Lord do keep it, I will water it every moment;
This is no small Priviledge, to have a Place with those that are thus beautify'd. I might have added, that such have many outward Favours of Peace, Plenty, and Prosperity,
This is no small Privilege, to have a Place with those that Are thus beautified. I might have added, that such have many outward Favours of Peace, Plenty, and Prosperity,
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but let what hath been said suffice, and I think what hath been insisted upon may satisfie as to this Question. We have seen that those that are in covenant have advantage, and that much every way.
but let what hath been said suffice, and I think what hath been insisted upon may satisfy as to this Question. We have seen that those that Are in Covenant have advantage, and that much every Way.
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But before we dismiss this, let us a little distinctly apply the Matter suitable to the distinction that I have laid down concerning the way of being in covenant,
But before we dismiss this, let us a little distinctly apply the Matter suitable to the distinction that I have laid down Concerning the Way of being in Covenant,
as Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, &c. and Eternal Glorification; in a Word, they do partake of Temporal, Spiritual, and External Priviledges.
as Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, etc. and Eternal Glorification; in a Word, they do partake of Temporal, Spiritual, and External Privileges.
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2. The Non-elect they do partake of the external part of the Promises, and of the Covenant-Priviledges (as have been mentioned) which be exceeding great, though not saving;
2. The Non-elect they do partake of the external part of the Promises, and of the Covenant-Priviledges (as have been mentioned) which be exceeding great, though not Saving;
(1.) That as God by the Election of Grace doth make the distinction among the Natural Seed of Covenanters with God, accordingly is their Childrens participation of the Promise.
(1.) That as God by the Election of Grace does make the distinction among the Natural Seed of Covenanters with God, accordingly is their Children's participation of the Promise.
and also because Gods gracious Promise is so full, copious, and comprehensive, as to be the God of the Seed of those Parents he hath highly gratified,
and also Because God's gracious Promise is so full, copious, and comprehensive, as to be the God of the Seed of those Parents he hath highly gratified,
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and comfortably exercised about the inward, spiritual, and eternal Blessings of the Covenant for Children. But somewhat more of this, if the Lord please, in the Use of this Doctrine.
and comfortably exercised about the inward, spiritual, and Eternal Blessings of the Covenant for Children. But somewhat more of this, if the Lord please, in the Use of this Doctrine.
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II. General Head proposed in my Method, which is to offer some Demonstrations, to Evince the Truth of my Doctrine, and so we shall insist upon the NONLATINALPHABET of this Great Truth.
II General Head proposed in my Method, which is to offer Some Demonstrations, to Evince the Truth of my Doctrine, and so we shall insist upon the of this Great Truth.
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this way God hath observed ever since the Fall, yea, this was the way that he took in the first Covenant that ever was concluded between him and Man, viz. The Covenant of Works that he made with Adam in innocency, in his perfect State;
this Way God hath observed ever since the Fallen, yea, this was the Way that he took in the First Covenant that ever was concluded between him and Man, viz. The Covenant of Works that he made with Adam in innocency, in his perfect State;
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Upon his Fall, the blessed Covenant of Grace (that was eternally provided through Christ the great Channel of the Grace of God) took place and was published with Gods own Lips, Gen. 3.15. And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed:
Upon his Fallen, the blessed Covenant of Grace (that was eternally provided through christ the great Channel of the Grace of God) took place and was published with God's own Lips, Gen. 3.15. And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed:
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and established with Abraham; where was the first emanation and springing forth of the inexhaustible Fountain of Grace, through a Covenant for apostate and trembling Adam; who was capable of no other Covenant in that his miserable State:
and established with Abraham; where was the First emanation and springing forth of the inexhaustible Fountain of Grace, through a Covenant for apostate and trembling Adam; who was capable of no other Covenant in that his miserable State:
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a famous and obvious Instance hereof we have in Deut. 29.9, 10, 11, 12. One would think, that this should for ever silence the Opposers of this Truth.
a famous and obvious Instance hereof we have in Deuteronomy 29.9, 10, 11, 12. One would think, that this should for ever silence the Opposers of this Truth.
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thus when the Covenant was carried over to the Gentiles, Children were still involved, as in our Text, Acts 2.39. For the promise is to you, and your children:
thus when the Covenant was carried over to the Gentiles, Children were still involved, as in our Text, Acts 2.39. For the promise is to you, and your children:
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and brought home unto God, they shall come with their Children with them, and enter into covenant with the Lord, Rom. 11.17, 19. If here Children of the Gentiles be not taken into the Covenant with the Jews, in the place of those that were broken off,
and brought home unto God, they shall come with their Children with them, and enter into Covenant with the Lord, Rom. 11.17, 19. If Here Children of the Gentiles be not taken into the Covenant with the jews, in the place of those that were broken off,
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and by vertue of a Covenant; therefore 'tis called the everlasting covenant, and the everlasting gospel, Heb. 13.20. Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant. Rev. 14.6.
and by virtue of a Covenant; Therefore it's called the everlasting Covenant, and the everlasting gospel, Hebrew 13.20. Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant. Rev. 14.6.
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This everlasting gospel I think may here be (though not exclusively, yet eminently) meant the Everlasting Covenant of Grace, through which in the preaching of it, is transmitted all saving Good to all the Elect, in all the Nations, Kingdoms, Kindreds, and Languages in the World.
This everlasting gospel I think may Here be (though not exclusively, yet eminently) meant the Everlasting Covenant of Grace, through which in the preaching of it, is transmitted all Saving Good to all the Elect, in all the nations, Kingdoms, Kindreds, and Languages in the World.
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and that Blood is the Blood of the everlasting covenant, Zech. 9.11. As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant, I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit, where there is no water.
and that Blood is the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, Zechariah 9.11. As for thee also, by the blood of thy Covenant, I have sent forth thy Prisoners out of the pit, where there is no water.
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if so, then certainly it must be by the blood of the covenant; by and through which the Elect are delivered out of all their Pits, and Miseries, into which their Sins have cast them.
if so, then Certainly it must be by the blood of the Covenant; by and through which the Elect Are Delivered out of all their Pits, and Misery's, into which their Sins have cast them.
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Therefore to deny Infants being in covenant, is to shut them out of all hopes of partaking of one Drop of the Precious Blood of Christ, which is Covenant-Blood.
Therefore to deny Infants being in Covenant, is to shut them out of all hope's of partaking of one Drop of the Precious Blood of christ, which is Covenant-Blood.
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And thus here is a dreadful Rock in the midst of that Ocean of Misery, that Sin hath brought them in, which poor Infants dying in their Infancy must unavoidably split upon for ever;
And thus Here is a dreadful Rock in the midst of that Ocean of Misery, that since hath brought them in, which poor Infants dying in their Infancy must avoidable split upon for ever;
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Here we must observe a meet Similitude in the rejection of the Jews, and the implantation of the Gentiles; look how the One was by unbelief broken off,
Here we must observe a meet Similitude in the rejection of the jews, and the implantation of the Gentiles; look how the One was by unbelief broken off,
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therefore the Gentiles are inserted with their Children, notwithstanding the Parents only express a Beleiving embracement of the Covenant, and the Promises thereof.
Therefore the Gentiles Are inserted with their Children, notwithstanding the Parents only express a Believing embracement of the Covenant, and the Promises thereof.
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4. Demonst. Children are Members of the visible Church, where their Parents be in Covenant with God, they be initiated by Baptism, and admitted into visible Membership;
4. Demonstrate. Children Are Members of the visible Church, where their Parents be in Covenant with God, they be initiated by Baptism, and admitted into visible Membership;
Observe a little here these be not only called Children, but little Children, Luke calls them Infants, Chap. 18.15. And they brought unto him also Infants that he would touch them, viz. that he would bless them;
Observe a little Here these be not only called Children, but little Children, Lycia calls them Infants, Chap. 18.15. And they brought unto him also Infants that he would touch them, viz. that he would bless them;
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then were there brought unto him little Children, nay, they were so small, and little that the Disciples that attended upon their Lord, thought that they could only be a trouble to him,
then were there brought unto him little Children, nay, they were so small, and little that the Disciples that attended upon their Lord, Thought that they could only be a trouble to him,
and that from the Greek word, that the Evangelist Luke makes use of, where 'tis said, that they brought unto him NONLATINALPHABET, the word NONLATINALPHABET, signifies a very little child Infants, puer recens natus, 1 Pet. 2.2. As new born Babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby:
and that from the Greek word, that the Evangelist Lycia makes use of, where it's said, that they brought unto him, the word, signifies a very little child Infants, puer recens Born, 1 Pet. 2.2. As new born Babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby:
The very same word we have for a Babe, yet unborn, and not injoying any habitation but the Womb, Luke. 1, 41. And it came to pass, that when Elizabeth heard the Salutation of Mary, the Babe leaped in her womb, and so ver. 44. the Babe leaped for joy!
The very same word we have for a Babe, yet unborn, and not enjoying any habitation but the Womb, Lycia. 1, 41. And it Come to pass, that when Elizabeth herd the Salutation of Mary, the Babe leapt in her womb, and so for. 44. the Babe leapt for joy!
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Oh how did our Neighbour lately abuse this precious Text, in his endeavouring to prove that which Christ will never thank him for, Viz. that Children are not capable of Habitual Faith:
O how did our Neighbour lately abuse this precious Text, in his endeavouring to prove that which christ will never thank him for, Viz. that Children Are not capable of Habitual Faith:
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as to have attempted to destroy his Love to Infants, and to have vented his cruelty to those, that he took up into his arms, to bless those that did hang upon the Brest,
as to have attempted to destroy his Love to Infants, and to have vented his cruelty to those, that he took up into his arms, to bless those that did hang upon the Breast,
There he tells us what these Infants are, these are his words, Teneri nimirum et adhuc ab uberibus pendentes pueruli, very little Children that hang upon the Brest, sucking Babes, which are carried in the arms.
There he tells us what these Infants Are, these Are his words, Teneri Nimirum et Adhoc ab uberibus pendents pueruli, very little Children that hang upon the Breast, sucking Babes, which Are carried in the arms.
Beza adds something more and saith thus, Est enim adversus hostes Paedo-baptismi servanda propria significatio verbi NONLATINALPHABET et nominis NONLATINALPHABET, the proper signification of the words Infants,
Beza adds something more and Says thus, Est enim Adversus hosts Paedo-baptismi servanda propria significatio verbi et Nominis, the proper signification of the words Infants,
Every Covenant-Parent does oblige himself, and his Seed to God, to walk according to the Covenant of Grace, to which the Initiating Seal of the Covenant is annext;
Every Covenant-Parent does oblige himself, and his Seed to God, to walk according to the Covenant of Grace, to which the Initiating Seal of the Covenant is annexed;
That Parents have thus ingaged for their Children in covenant with God, might be easily proved, Deut. 26.17, 18. In which place Parents and their children are comprehended,
That Parents have thus engaged for their Children in Covenant with God, might be Easily proved, Deuteronomy 26.17, 18. In which place Parents and their children Are comprehended,
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as is more fully and specifically expressed in Chap. 29.10, 11, 12, 13, 14. There we have the little ones expressed, which are involved with their Parents in the former place.
as is more Fully and specifically expressed in Chap. 29.10, 11, 12, 13, 14. There we have the little ones expressed, which Are involved with their Parents in the former place.
yea, and those that never did receive the Token of the Covenant by Circumcision, stand accused of the high Charge of breaking the Covenant, which is an Evident Proof of their being (when but Infants) in covenant;
yea, and those that never did receive the Token of the Covenant by Circumcision, stand accused of the high Charge of breaking the Covenant, which is an Evident Proof of their being (when but Infants) in Covenant;
otherwise this Charge could not be so clearly exhibited against them, Deut. 29.25. The men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord God of their fathers;
otherwise this Charge could not be so clearly exhibited against them, Deuteronomy 29.25. The men shall say, Because they have forsaken the Covenant of the Lord God of their Father's;
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This you have but a few Verses before, to demonstrate that it was that Covenant the Lord made with the Parents and their Little Ones that stood before him, to covenant with him, 1 Kings 19.10, 14. You may see what Covenant this was, 2 Kings 13.23.
This you have but a few Verses before, to demonstrate that it was that Covenant the Lord made with the Parents and their Little Ones that stood before him, to Covenant with him, 1 Kings 19.10, 14. You may see what Covenant this was, 2 Kings 13.23.
Yet they had broken this Covenant, and for the Covenant's sake, they descending from the Fathers, and being the Seed of those, with whom he had made this Covenant, he would not enter upon them for the breach they made upon it, to extinguish or to destroy them, as yet.
Yet they had broken this Covenant, and for the Covenant's sake, they descending from the Father's, and being the Seed of those, with whom he had made this Covenant, he would not enter upon them for the breach they made upon it, to extinguish or to destroy them, as yet.
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therefore the Lord is said, Psal. 111.5. — He will ever be mindful of his covenant. Gen. 17.14. And the uncircumcised manchild whose flesh of his fore-skin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people: he hath broken my covenant.
Therefore the Lord is said, Psalm 111.5. — He will ever be mindful of his Covenant. Gen. 17.14. And the uncircumcised Manchild whose Flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be Cut off from his people: he hath broken my Covenant.
but God's taking one into covenant, and not the other? Thus Israel and his Seed are said to be holy, Deut. 14.2. For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God.
but God's taking one into Covenant, and not the other? Thus Israel and his Seed Are said to be holy, Deuteronomy 14.2. For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God.
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Because of this, the Children are not unclean as the Canaanites, but holy like the Israelites. I have spoke something to this in the Explication of this Point, therefore shall hasten over it;
Because of this, the Children Are not unclean as the Canaanites, but holy like the Israelites. I have spoke something to this in the Explication of this Point, Therefore shall hasten over it;
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it would be to small purpose to enter into the Miry Labyrinth, wherein some have lodg'd this precious Scripture: I shall only say this (with an Acute Person,) That commonly Reasons of Positions are brought à notiori, to prove a thing doubtful by a thing known, yeilded, or confest;
it would be to small purpose to enter into the Miry Labyrinth, wherein Some have lodged this precious Scripture: I shall only say this (with an Acute Person,) That commonly Reasons of Positions Are brought à notiori, to prove a thing doubtful by a thing known, yielded, or confessed;
and that none but Believers have a lawful use of their Children, which are the two usual Expositions of the Adversaries on that Text, which to me seems very jeiune, and spurious;
and that none but Believers have a lawful use of their Children, which Are the two usual Expositions of the Adversaries on that Text, which to me seems very jeiune, and spurious;
And to make the Apostle argue thence to prove the lawful continuance of the Believer, in conjugal Society with the Unbeliever, would make the Apostle guilty of proving obscurum per obscurius, an obscure thing by that which is more dark and obscure:
And to make the Apostle argue thence to prove the lawful Continuance of the Believer, in conjugal Society with the Unbeliever, would make the Apostle guilty of proving Obscure per obscurius, an Obscure thing by that which is more dark and Obscure:
How can the Children of Believers be said to be holy, if they be not in covenant with their Parents? From whence all the Seed of Believers do receive the denomination, Rom. 11.16. For if the first-fruit be holy, the lump is also holy:
How can the Children of Believers be said to be holy, if they be not in Covenant with their Parents? From whence all the Seed of Believers do receive the denomination, Rom. 11.16. For if the first-fruit be holy, the lump is also holy:
because they were first consecrated to God; and the Branches are denominated from the Root, Exod. 19.6. And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.
Because they were First consecrated to God; and the Branches Are denominated from the Root, Exod 19.6. And you shall be unto me a Kingdom of Priests, and an holy Nation.
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How could it be called so? Not because all the Individuals of the Nation were personally holy, partaking of a saving Work of Holiness upon their Hearts:
How could it be called so? Not Because all the Individuals of the nation were personally holy, partaking of a Saving Work of Holiness upon their Hearts:
We have this very Phrase conferred upon the Christian Church, in the Times of the Gospel, 1 Pet. 2.9. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people.
We have this very Phrase conferred upon the Christian Church, in the Times of the Gospel, 1 Pet. 2.9. But you Are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy Nation, a peculiar people.
Some time the Covenant is exprest by the Promise as in our Text, and the Covenant of Promise, the gracious promises of the word are the branches of the Covenant of grace:
some time the Covenant is expressed by the Promise as in our Text, and the Covenant of Promise, the gracious promises of the word Are the branches of the Covenant of grace:
unto whom are assured the gracious promises of it, not only Temporal and external, but Spiritual and eternal blessings are promised unto the Children of Believers.
unto whom Are assured the gracious promises of it, not only Temporal and external, but Spiritual and Eternal blessings Are promised unto the Children of Believers.
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To illustrate and amplifie this, I shall in several particulars shew you some of the Ranks of Covenant-Promises, that are extended unto such little Ones, that are the undoubted Proprietors of them.
To illustrate and amplify this, I shall in several particulars show you Some of the Ranks of Covenant promises, that Are extended unto such little Ones, that Are the undoubted Proprietors of them.
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and is instar omnium. Is not this Promise, made to the Seed, of Believers, wrote in Capital Letters in many places, in the word of God? This is Gods great record in the Covenant of grace;
and is instar omnium. Is not this Promise, made to the Seed, of Believers, wrote in Capital Letters in many places, in the word of God? This is God's great record in the Covenant of grace;
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and of their Seed in every age, and generation of time, yea, to the end of the World, us { que } ad consummationem omnium, unto the compleating and fulfilling of all things.
and of their Seed in every age, and generation of time, yea, to the end of the World, us { que } ad consummationem omnium, unto the completing and fulfilling of all things.
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The heart of God was so full of grace and love, to the Seed of the faithful, that when he called Abraham to establish his Covenant, the fountain of his grace, did immediately emit this sacred, sweet,
The heart of God was so full of grace and love, to the Seed of the faithful, that when he called Abraham to establish his Covenant, the fountain of his grace, did immediately emit this sacred, sweet,
and that in all Successions and periods of time, unto the utmost bound and period of all, read the Scriptures following, Gen. 17.7. Jer. 24.7. and 31.33. and 32.38. Ezek. 11.20. and 34.24, 31. Chap. 36.28. Chap. 37.27.
and that in all Successions and periods of time, unto the utmost bound and Period of all, read the Scriptures following, Gen. 17.7. Jer. 24.7. and 31.33. and 32.38. Ezekiel 11.20. and 34.24, 31. Chap. 36.28. Chap. 37.27.
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before I can, (unless left by God to fall into error;) put this Article out of my Creed, that the Children of Believers naturally Springing from their Loins are in the Covenant with them.
before I can, (unless left by God to fallen into error;) put this Article out of my Creed, that the Children of Believers naturally Springing from their Loins Are in the Covenant with them.
Only I will add one or two things here. (1.) In this form run the promises (which are acknowledged by all, that know any thing) of the Gospel-Covenant, or Covenant of grace;
Only I will add one or two things Here. (1.) In this from run the promises (which Are acknowledged by all, that know any thing) of the Gospel covenant, or Covenant of grace;
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Now in as much as this in the 17. of Gen. runs in the same Phrase of the Covenant of grace that we see in other places that are allowed to be such, we may conclude, that such is this also.
Now in as much as this in the 17. of Gen. runs in the same Phrase of the Covenant of grace that we see in other places that Are allowed to be such, we may conclude, that such is this also.
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Note that in this Point we have to do with our old Adversaries the Papists, tho' marching forth under the banner of a People of another Denomination;
Note that in this Point we have to do with our old Adversaries the Papists, though marching forth under the banner of a People of Another Denomination;
for their Doctrine as to the Covenant made with Abraham, in the place mentioned, is thus, that it was a Covenant of outward blessings, this is indeed the Doctrine of the worst of them,
for their Doctrine as to the Covenant made with Abraham, in the place mentioned, is thus, that it was a Covenant of outward blessings, this is indeed the Doctrine of the worst of them,
thus saith Bellar. Legimus Deum promisisse Abrahamo, quando illi injunxit Circumcisionem, terrena tantùm ad literam, i. e. propagationem posteritatis, & terram palestinae.
thus Says Bellar Legimus God promisisse Abrahamo, quando illi injunxit Circumcisionem, Terrena tantùm ad Literam, i. e. propagationem posteritatis, & terram Palestine.
Thus we may see, that our great disputant doth sweetly lick up the Doctrine of this great Doctor of the Church of Rome, tho' to give him his due, I believe he is not overmuch versed in him;
Thus we may see, that our great disputant does sweetly lick up the Doctrine of this great Doctor of the Church of Rome, though to give him his endue, I believe he is not overmuch versed in him;
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to which Doctor Ames answers, Legimus benedictionem illam Abrahamo promissionem fuisse plane eandem cum illâ, quâ jam fideles ex gentibus justificabantur.
to which Doctor Ames answers, Legimus benedictionem Illam Abrahamo promissionem Fuisse plane eandem cum illâ, quâ jam fideles ex gentibus justificabantur.
why should we fall in with the Papists, and take their word for it, that that is no Gospel Covenant? But let us hearken to Christ, the best Expositor and applyer of Scripture, who is the Substance and infallible Oracle of all divine truths, Mat. 22.31, 32. But (saith he) touching the Resurrection of the dead, have ye not read, what was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham,
why should we fallen in with the Papists, and take their word for it, that that is no Gospel Covenant? But let us harken to christ, the best Expositor and applyer of Scripture, who is the Substance and infallible Oracle of all divine truths, Mathew 22.31, 32. But (Says he) touching the Resurrection of the dead, have you not read, what was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham,
where our Saviour affirms, that the present glorification of Abraham 's, Isaac 's and Jacob 's Spirits and the future Resurrection of their bodies, to live with God, both Soul and body for ever, to be included in that Promise,
where our Saviour affirms, that the present glorification of Abraham is, Isaac is and Jacob is Spirits and the future Resurrection of their bodies, to live with God, both Soul and body for ever, to be included in that Promise,
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and the very accomplishment of that promise, I am the God of Abraham, &c. Hence this clearly appears to be a Covenant of grace, of Spiritual and eternal Blessings.
and the very accomplishment of that promise, I am the God of Abraham, etc. Hence this clearly appears to be a Covenant of grace, of Spiritual and Eternal Blessings.
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Here is a blessed Promise to the Parents, and the Children, of this rare Priviledge of the Spirit, with a perpetual Entail, Acts. 2.38, 39. Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of the Lord Jesus,
Here is a blessed Promise to the Parents, and the Children, of this rare Privilege of the Spirit, with a perpetual Entail, Acts. 2.38, 39. repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of the Lord jesus,
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therefore they themselves must also be in covenant, Deut. 30.6. And the Lord thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
Therefore they themselves must also be in Covenant, Deuteronomy 30.6. And the Lord thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
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therefore Regeneration and Sanctification are oftentimes set forth by Circumcision, and when the Lord calls for them, he doth it under the Name and Notion of Circumcision:
Therefore Regeneration and Sanctification Are oftentimes Set forth by Circumcision, and when the Lord calls for them, he does it under the Name and Notion of Circumcision:
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This might have been evidenced by many place〈 ◊ 〉 Without this Promise, and the accomplishment of it in the Hearts of dying Infants, they can never be saved;
This might have been evidenced by many place〈 ◊ 〉 Without this Promise, and the accomplishment of it in the Hearts of dying Infants, they can never be saved;
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I need not stand to call in here any of those many Scriptures that have set an unmovable Barre before the Gate of Heaven, against all unsanctified Sinners.
I need not stand to call in Here any of those many Scriptures that have Set an unmovable Bar before the Gate of Heaven, against all unsanctified Sinners.
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those that do partake of a Standing in this Covenant, this is one of the Evangelical Promises that they are entituled unto, those shall have a greater Teacher than Man, viz. they shall be taught of God, and by his Spirit.
those that do partake of a Standing in this Covenant, this is one of the Evangelical Promises that they Are entitled unto, those shall have a greater Teacher than Man, viz. they shall be taught of God, and by his Spirit.
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and God by his Spirit can easily teach them, and they be under the promise of being taught of God, Jer. 31.34. And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord:
and God by his Spirit can Easily teach them, and they be under the promise of being taught of God, Jer. 31.34. And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord:
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for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest. God can teach the least Infant to know him, Isa. 54.13. And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord.
for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest. God can teach the least Infant to know him, Isaiah 54.13. And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord.
and this will appear, if we consider the Word in the Text, And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures NONLATINALPHABET — from his infancy. Some that be learned and critical do tell us 〈 ◊ 〉 the Word doth signifie the very Embryo 〈 ◊ 〉 the Womb. God is able to teach and to sanctifie there — propriè dicitur de partu recèns edito, a Child so soon as brought forth of the Womb. It is an easie matter for God to fulfil the Excellent Promises of the Covenant,
and this will appear, if we Consider the Word in the Text, And that from a child thou hast known the holy Scriptures — from his infancy. some that be learned and critical do tell us 〈 ◊ 〉 the Word does signify the very Embryo 〈 ◊ 〉 the Womb. God is able to teach and to sanctify there — propriè dicitur de partu recèns edito, a Child so soon as brought forth of the Womb. It is an easy matter for God to fulfil the Excellent Promises of the Covenant,
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but also to remove the guilt of Sin. Pardon of Sin is one of the most desirable Branches of this Covenant, there can be no obtaining the pardon of one Sin without it;
but also to remove the guilt of Sin. Pardon of since is one of the most desirable Branches of this Covenant, there can be no obtaining the pardon of one since without it;
all the Promises of pardon are founded upon the Grace of God, and satisfaction made to Divine Justice by the Blood of the Son of God, whose Blood is the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant. I shall not stand to mind you of the many Promises that we have of Remission;
all the Promises of pardon Are founded upon the Grace of God, and satisfaction made to Divine justice by the Blood of the Son of God, whose Blood is the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant. I shall not stand to mind you of the many Promises that we have of Remission;
Now the Covenant-Seed of those that be Believing Parents, have a share in those Promises that hold out a Free and Full pardon of Sin, Acts 2.38, 39. Repent, and be baptized every one, &c. for the remission of sins,
Now the Covenant-seed of those that be Believing Parents, have a share in those Promises that hold out a Free and Full pardon of since, Acts 2.38, 39. repent, and be baptised every one, etc. for the remission of Sins,
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for they had involved their Children into the guilt of their Sin, but in the Covenant there is pardon for both, Isa. 45.24, 25. Surely, shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength.
for they had involved their Children into the guilt of their since, but in the Covenant there is pardon for both, Isaiah 45.24, 25. Surely, shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength.
Abraham was very sensible of this, and therefore did command and oblige all of his, what he could, to be conversant in all necessary and incumbent Covenant Duties.
Abraham was very sensible of this, and Therefore did command and oblige all of his, what he could, to be conversant in all necessary and incumbent Covenant Duties.
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they are ingag'd in covenant with, and for their Children, and are under an indispensable Obligation to see that their Children walk and act suitably to the Priviledges, and Duties of it.
they Are engaged in Covenant with, and for their Children, and Are under an indispensable Obligation to see that their Children walk and act suitably to the Privileges, and Duties of it.
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God expects a Revenue of Honour from covenant Children, therefore he doth command their Parents to bring them up in the Fear and Admonition of the Lord, Eph. 6.4. And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath:
God expects a Revenue of Honour from Covenant Children, Therefore he does command their Parents to bring them up in the fear and Admonition of the Lord, Ephesians 6.4. And you Father's, provoke not your children to wrath:
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Children are to be dedicated unto God by the Seal of the Covenant, by which they be bound to fear God, to serve, to obey him, to keep his Word, and to walk in his Way; as Abraham did instruct and command his to do.
Children Are to be dedicated unto God by the Seal of the Covenant, by which they be bound to Fear God, to serve, to obey him, to keep his Word, and to walk in his Way; as Abraham did instruct and command his to doe.
Must this be, and no Covenant-priviledge belong unto them, and be what Pagans and Heathens only be? This is the Covenant-Dispensation, first Priviledge, and then Duty; therefore Children that are in covenant with the Lord are called Disciples, Acts 15.10.
Must this be, and no Covenant privilege belong unto them, and be what Pagans and heathens only be? This is the Covenant-Dispensation, First Privilege, and then Duty; Therefore Children that Are in Covenant with the Lord Are called Disciples, Acts 15.10.
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and the covenanted Gentiles, stand in the very same Condition by Faith, and in the very same Kingdom-state for the Essentials of it, out of which the Jews, through unbelief, were broken and cast off;
and the covenanted Gentiles, stand in the very same Condition by Faith, and in the very same Kingdom state for the Essentials of it, out of which the jews, through unbelief, were broken and cast off;
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Here when the Lord did reveal his Grace, and gracious Covenant, he took in the Seed also, in the very downing and first day-spring of the Gospel, God takes in the Seed of the Woman,
Here when the Lord did reveal his Grace, and gracious Covenant, he took in the Seed also, in the very downing and First dayspring of the Gospel, God Takes in the Seed of the Woman,
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so afterwards to Abraham, and so all along until the Time of the calling of the Gentiles. Now in the Times of the Gospel, those that be called, be the Children of Abraham, they,
so afterwards to Abraham, and so all along until the Time of the calling of the Gentiles. Now in the Times of the Gospel, those that be called, be the Children of Abraham, they,
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and blessed with that ever-living Father. The New Testament doth abundantly testifie of this; in many Scriptures we have the Old Testament Phrase and Way, Mat. 8.11.
and blessed with that everliving Father. The New Testament does abundantly testify of this; in many Scriptures we have the Old Testament Phrase and Way, Mathew 8.11.
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By the Faith of the Centurion Christ takes an occasion to touch by way of prediction of the calling of the Gentiles, and the rejection of the Jews, and the bringing of the Gentiles into the Covenant made with those Fathers, and Patriarchs. I do not know how to forbear the inserting of an excellent Observation that a Judicious Man makes upon this Text,
By the Faith of the Centurion christ Takes an occasion to touch by Way of prediction of the calling of the Gentiles, and the rejection of the jews, and the bringing of the Gentiles into the Covenant made with those Father's, and Patriarchs. I do not know how to forbear the inserting of an excellent Observation that a Judicious Man makes upon this Text,
sed foedus salutis mox publicandum esse, ut totus orbis in unum Ecclesiae corpus coalesceret, dum Gentiles qui ad fidem accedunt ejusdem cum Abram, Isaac, & Jacob, salutis participes fore dicit. Luke 19.9. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is the son of Abraham.
sed Foedus Salutis mox publicandum esse, ut totus Orbis in Unum Ecclesiae corpus coalesceret, dum Gentiles qui ad fidem accedunt ejusdem cum Abram, Isaac, & Jacob, Salutis participes before dicit. Luke 19.9. And jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is the son of Abraham.
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Therefore 'tis of faith, that it might be by grace, to the end the promise or the Covenant might be sure to all the seed, not to that only which is of the law,
Therefore it's of faith, that it might be by grace, to the end the promise or the Covenant might be sure to all the seed, not to that only which is of the law,
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but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, Viz. He is the Father of all that do believe, both Jew and Gentile, Eph. 2.13, 14. But now in Christ Jesus, ye who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ:
but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, Viz. He is the Father of all that do believe, both Jew and Gentile, Ephesians 2.13, 14. But now in christ jesus, you who sometime were Far off, Are made High by the blood of christ:
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Now in the New Covenant all our Spiritual and Eternal blessings come swimming to us upon the blood of Christ, which blood for ever runs thro' the Covenant.
Now in the New Covenant all our Spiritual and Eternal blessings come swimming to us upon the blood of christ, which blood for ever runs through the Covenant.
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they are brought forth for him, and by the Seal of the Covenant are, and ought to be devoted and dedicated to God, Ezek. 16.20, 21. Moreover thou hast taken thy Sons,
they Are brought forth for him, and by the Seal of the Covenant Are, and ought to be devoted and dedicated to God, Ezekiel 16.20, 21. Moreover thou hast taken thy Sons,
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11. Demonst. Shall be taken from many gross, (I wish I might not say wicked) absurdities, that follow the denying Infants interest in the Covenant of grace with their Parents.
11. Demonstrate. Shall be taken from many gross, (I wish I might not say wicked) absurdities, that follow the denying Infants Interest in the Covenant of grace with their Parents.
I do find that those that are great zealots in casting Children out of their hold, which the great Lord Proprietor hath given them in the Covenant, are not apprehensive what absurd things do attend them.
I do find that those that Are great zealots in casting Children out of their hold, which the great Lord Proprietor hath given them in the Covenant, Are not apprehensive what absurd things do attend them.
Satan himself hath an exquisite skill herein, and he hath taught many of his Disciples a dextrous knack in this black Art. Did but the Adversaries of this my Doctrine consider into what absurdities they chase their Game;
Satan himself hath an exquisite skill herein, and he hath taught many of his Disciples a dextrous knack in this black Art. Did but the Adversaries of this my Doctrine Consider into what absurdities they chase their Game;
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and how the pretended beautiful face of their opinion is scratcht and torn, it would make them a little more modest and moderate in their assertions and conclusions.
and how the pretended beautiful face of their opinion is scratched and torn, it would make them a little more modest and moderate in their assertions and conclusions.
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I shall touch upon some few of that multitude of absurdities that do inevitably follow shutting Infants out of the Covenant of grace, they are included in with their Parents.
I shall touch upon Some few of that multitude of absurdities that do inevitably follow shutting Infants out of the Covenant of grace, they Are included in with their Parents.
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The great way that the fountain of Grace hath alwayes taken to diffuse and to convey it self, ever since the miserable state of Man stood in need of it, hath been thro' the Covenant of grace;
The great Way that the fountain of Grace hath always taken to diffuse and to convey it self, ever since the miserable state of Man stood in need of it, hath been through the Covenant of grace;
when much of the Lustration and admired beauty of it is (by every unprejudiced Eye) clearly to be seen from the gracious extent of it, to the Seed of those that are taken into it.
when much of the Lustration and admired beauty of it is (by every unprejudiced Eye) clearly to be seen from the gracious extent of it, to the Seed of those that Are taken into it.
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By this opinion they have small ground of rejoycing at the appearance of Christ in the flesh, that did immediately abandon them out of the Covenant. We read Mat. 21.15. of Children crying in the Temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David:
By this opinion they have small ground of rejoicing At the appearance of christ in the Flesh, that did immediately abandon them out of the Covenant. We read Mathew 21.15. of Children crying in the Temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David:
Doubtless their amazing Hosannah 's they poured out to their Mediatour of that Covenant they did partake of, were by a Supernatural instinct and influence, Mat. 21.16.
Doubtless their amazing Hosannah is they poured out to their Mediator of that Covenant they did partake of, were by a Supernatural instinct and influence, Mathew 21.16.
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Have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes, and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? The Lord Jesus never came into the World to contract, but to inlarge the Covenant;
Have you never read, Out of the Mouth of babes, and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? The Lord jesus never Come into the World to contract, but to enlarge the Covenant;
as to extraordinary wayes, we have no Rule to walk by, what a prejudice is here offered to Infants? And what a Soul-destructive Tenent is that, which deprives little ones of all ordinary wayes and means of eternal Salvation? They have as precious Souls as any;
as to extraordinary ways, we have no Rule to walk by, what a prejudice is Here offered to Infants? And what a Soul-destructive Tenent is that, which deprives little ones of all ordinary ways and means of Eternal Salvation? They have as precious Souls as any;
How slenderly do many consider of this cruel absurdity, that they cannot free their opinion from? How helpless doth this reader all children of pious Parents to be? I might illustrate and amplifie this by many particulars, some of which I shall just propound.
How slenderly do many Consider of this cruel absurdity, that they cannot free their opinion from? How helpless does this reader all children of pious Parents to be? I might illustrate and amplify this by many particulars, Some of which I shall just propound.
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to shut them out of this inclosure, is directly opposite to Christs own and open assertion, Mat. 19.14. Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
to shut them out of this enclosure, is directly opposite to Christ own and open assertion, Mathew 19.14. Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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To exclude all Infants of Believers from a notion of Abrahams Spiritual Seed, from a Covenant and Church State, is to put them into the same State of the Children of Infidels and Pagan Gentiles, who are strangers from the Promise and Covenants,
To exclude all Infants of Believers from a notion of Abrahams Spiritual Seed, from a Covenant and Church State, is to put them into the same State of the Children of Infidels and Pagan Gentiles, who Are Strangers from the Promise and Covenants,
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and in a godless, Christless and hopeless State, Eph. 2.11, 12. This the Apostle sets out to be the deplorable condition of all such, making no distinction of potentia remota, aut propinqua, let this be well considered.
and in a godless, Christless and hopeless State, Ephesians 2.11, 12. This the Apostle sets out to be the deplorable condition of all such, making no distinction of potentia Remota, Or propinqua, let this be well considered.
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Having predestinated us to the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself. 2 Thess. 2.13. But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord;
Having predestinated us to the adoption of children by jesus christ to himself. 2 Thess 2.13. But we Are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brothers Beloved of the Lord;
So it was amongst the Jews in the duration of their Church and Covenant-State, Rom. 11.5. Even so then at this present time also, there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
So it was among the jews in the duration of their Church and Covenant state, Rom. 11.5. Even so then At this present time also, there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
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This is as to Gods eternal choice to make them altogether as hopeless as the Seed of Pagans and Infidels. Tho' I readly grant that secret things belong unto God;
This is as to God's Eternal choice to make them altogether as hopeless as the Seed of Pagans and Infidels. Though I readly grant that secret things belong unto God;
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yet from what is revealed, we have little ground to judge that any considerable quantity of the Elect are to be concluded to be amongst the Heathen world;
yet from what is revealed, we have little ground to judge that any considerable quantity of the Elect Are to be concluded to be among the Heathen world;
for those the Father had given him, and for none beside, John 10.11, 15, 17. and 17.6, 9. There was an eternal Covenant of Redemption concluded between the Father and the Son;
for those the Father had given him, and for none beside, John 10.11, 15, 17. and 17.6, 9. There was an Eternal Covenant of Redemption concluded between the Father and the Son;
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Now to banish Infants out of this Covenant, what foundation can we descry to build any hopes upon, that they be any of those, that be eternally given by the Father, to the Son to bring into a State of grace here,
Now to banish Infants out of this Covenant, what Foundation can we descry to built any hope's upon, that they be any of those, that be eternally given by the Father, to the Son to bring into a State of grace Here,
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and mansions of glory hereafter, Psal. 89.28. My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him, Viz. with Jesus Christ.
and mansions of glory hereafter, Psalm 89.28. My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my Covenant shall stand fast with him, Viz. with jesus christ.
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(4.) We cannot look upon any of the Seed of Believers to be loved by God from the beginning, (if they be excluded that gracious compact they be in with their Parents,) Gods love to his Elect before all time is manifested to them in time;
(4.) We cannot look upon any of the Seed of Believers to be loved by God from the beginning, (if they be excluded that gracious compact they be in with their Parents,) God's love to his Elect before all time is manifested to them in time;
the establishing of a Covenant of Grace, is the great effort and emanation of the love of God to the eternally, designed and determinated Subjects of the same God did single out Abraham, and his Seed, from the rest of the World, to make an open patefaction,
the establishing of a Covenant of Grace, is the great effort and emanation of the love of God to the eternally, designed and determinated Subject's of the same God did single out Abraham, and his Seed, from the rest of the World, to make an open patefaction,
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therefore he entered into a Covenant of Grace with them, not only with Abraham, but also with his Seed, that being the great conveyance of all unto them.
Therefore he entered into a Covenant of Grace with them, not only with Abraham, but also with his Seed, that being the great conveyance of all unto them.
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That which gives believing Parents any good assurance of hopes, that Christ extended his mediatory undertakings and sufferings for their Children, is the Covenant-interest their Children have obtained with them.
That which gives believing Parents any good assurance of hope's, that christ extended his mediatory undertakings and sufferings for their Children, is the Covenant interest their Children have obtained with them.
therefore he hath this Attribute given to him, That he is the Mediatour of the Covenant, Heb. 8.6. All his Mediation is promoted and transacted through this gracious Covenant, therefore also he is called Jesus, the Mediatour of the new Covenant, Heb. 12.24.
Therefore he hath this Attribute given to him, That he is the Mediator of the Covenant, Hebrew 8.6. All his Mediation is promoted and transacted through this gracious Covenant, Therefore also he is called jesus, the Mediator of the new Covenant, Hebrew 12.24.
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it cometh swimming unto us through the Everlasting Covenant: So that to shut the Seed of the Faithful forth of this Covenant, you do (as much as you can) carry them besides the usual passage of this Covenant-Blood.
it comes swimming unto us through the Everlasting Covenant: So that to shut the Seed of the Faithful forth of this Covenant, you do (as much as you can) carry them beside the usual passage of this Covenant-Blood.
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yea Essential Parts of the Covenant? And are not the Promises of Remission, some of the Promises of it? Therefore we may see that all those that are or shall be pardoned, it must be by and through this Covenant;
yea Essential Parts of the Covenant? And Are not the Promises of Remission, Some of the Promises of it? Therefore we may see that all those that Are or shall be pardoned, it must be by and through this Covenant;
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and if so, where are the Hopes placed for the pardon of the Sins of our dying Infants, that are shut out of it? I need not (I hope) stand to prove by several Scriptures;
and if so, where Are the Hope's placed for the pardon of the Sins of our dying Infants, that Are shut out of it? I need not (I hope) stand to prove by several Scriptures;
Oh! then let us have a care what we do, that we do not dare to disinherit the Children of Believers, in that which gives the greatest hopes of their pardon of sin.
Oh! then let us have a care what we do, that we do not Dare to disinherit the Children of Believers, in that which gives the greatest hope's of their pardon of since.
(7.) They cannot be the Lords Adopted Children, without this Covenant of Grace: Adoption is a Covenant Blessing, take it in a general and in an especial acceptation;
(7.) They cannot be the lords Adopted Children, without this Covenant of Grace: Adoption is a Covenant Blessing, take it in a general and in an especial acceptation;
Gracious Parents are greatly concern'd that their Children should be the Lords, that they should be the Adopted Children of the Heavenly Father, and Heirs according to promise:
Gracious Parents Are greatly concerned that their Children should be the lords, that they should be the Adopted Children of the Heavenly Father, and Heirs according to promise:
and do partake of the Adoption; for unto Covenant-ones doth the Adoption appertain, Rom. 9.4. Who are Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the Covenants.
and do partake of the Adoption; for unto Covenant-ones does the Adoption appertain, Rom. 9.4. Who Are Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the Covenants.
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nay, you send them away from the very Fountain of Grace, that is open'd for Sin and for Uncleanness, Zech. 12.10. Infants, yea those of the most pious and sanctified Parents, were shapen in iniquity, and conceived in sin, Psal. 51.5. Those that spring from corrupt Parents cannot be clean, Job 14.4. Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. and 15.14. What is man, that he should be clean? and he that is born of a woman, that he should be righteous? It is impossible that he should;
nay, you send them away from the very Fountain of Grace, that is opened for since and for Uncleanness, Zechariah 12.10. Infants, yea those of the most pious and sanctified Parents, were shapen in iniquity, and conceived in since, Psalm 51.5. Those that spring from corrupt Parents cannot be clean, Job 14.4. Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. and 15.14. What is man, that he should be clean? and he that is born of a woman, that he should be righteous? It is impossible that he should;
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but all the hope that they can have of their Sanctification is lodg'd in a Covenant of Grace, where there are Provisions of cleansing and Sanctification treasur'd up;
but all the hope that they can have of their Sanctification is lodged in a Covenant of Grace, where there Are Provisions of cleansing and Sanctification treasured up;
this he did for his Church, which Children are a numerous part of, Eph. 5.25, 26, 27. And all the washing and cleansing of Souls is promised in, and transmitted through the Covenant;
this he did for his Church, which Children Are a numerous part of, Ephesians 5.25, 26, 27. And all the washing and cleansing of Souls is promised in, and transmitted through the Covenant;
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so that for Children to be excluded from it, they must be bereav'd and depriv'd of all this great Covenant blessing, without which they must be lost eternally,
so that for Children to be excluded from it, they must be bereaved and deprived of all this great Covenant blessing, without which they must be lost eternally,
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and be concluded with the abominable and filthy, to be the Fuel of inextinguishable Flames of Revenging Wrath. But Parents may encourage themselves, from the good Inducements that are administred to them, in reference to their little Children, from this Heart-supporting, and Soul-reviving Covenant, Jer. 31.33. Viz. This is one great Branch and Blessing of my Covenant: Ezek. 36.25.
and be concluded with the abominable and filthy, to be the Fuel of inextinguishable Flames of Revenging Wrath. But Parents may encourage themselves, from the good Inducements that Are administered to them, in Referente to their little Children, from this Heart-supporting, and Soul reviving Covenant, Jer. 31.33. Viz. This is one great Branch and Blessing of my Covenant: Ezekiel 36.25.
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and from all your idols will I cleanse you. Infants must be included in these Promises, Deut. 30.6. And the Lord thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
and from all your Idols will I cleanse you. Infants must be included in these Promises, Deuteronomy 30.6. And the Lord thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
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So that still it appears to be dangerous to exclude them this Covenant. (9.) They cannot enjoy the Lords gracious Presence without partaking of the Covenant;
So that still it appears to be dangerous to exclude them this Covenant. (9.) They cannot enjoy the lords gracious Presence without partaking of the Covenant;
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God pitcheth his Tabernacle, and fixeth his Presence, and Residence, among his that are in this Happy Compact with him, Lev. 26.11, 12. And I will set my tabernacle amongst you:
God pitcheth his Tabernacle, and fixeth his Presence, and Residence, among his that Are in this Happy Compact with him, Lev. 26.11, 12. And I will Set my tabernacle among you:
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Let his children be continually vagabonds, — The worst Vagabonds in the World are those that be stigmatiz'd with the infamous Brand of being Excluded the Covenant,
Let his children be continually vagabonds, — The worst Vagabonds in the World Are those that be stigmatized with the infamous Brand of being Excluded the Covenant,
It is an Excellent Promise of Christ, That the gathering of the People, viz. of all the Elect, shall be unto him, Gen. 49.10. The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a law-giver from between his feet, until Shiloh come, viz. Christ, and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
It is an Excellent Promise of christ, That the gathering of the People, viz. of all the Elect, shall be unto him, Gen. 49.10. The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come, viz. christ, and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
but to be remote, and distant from Christ, Eph. 2.12, 13. That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the common-wealth of Israel,
but to be remote, and distant from christ, Ephesians 2.12, 13. That At that time you were without christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel,
This is the condition that Children of pious Parents must be unavoidably cast into, that are banished the Covenant of grace, by which a people are brought nigh and gathered into and unto Christ.
This is the condition that Children of pious Parents must be avoidable cast into, that Are banished the Covenant of grace, by which a people Are brought High and gathered into and unto christ.
and so are represented to be in a most deplorable and miserable condition, this strips them naked of all the covenant-blessings, they be cloathed and invested with.
and so Are represented to be in a most deplorable and miserable condition, this strips them naked of all the Covenant-blessings, they be clothed and invested with.
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Thus, by what hath been said, you may see that by excluding Infants out of the Covenant of grace, they be shut out of all the ordinary ways and means of Salvation.
Thus, by what hath been said, you may see that by excluding Infants out of the Covenant of grace, they be shut out of all the ordinary ways and means of Salvation.
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For a full confirmation of all these particulars, we see our friends, the Anabaptists deny to the Infant-Seed of Believers, the token of the Covenant, which Seals up all the Covenant-mercys that God hath promised and graciously provided:
For a full confirmation of all these particulars, we see our Friends, the Anabaptists deny to the Infant-seed of Believers, the token of the Covenant, which Seals up all the Covenant-mercys that God hath promised and graciously provided:
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For it is to be observed, that when the Lord did establish his Covenant with Abraham, and his Seed, Gen. 17.7. in the 10. ver. He instituted and appointed Circumcision the Seal of the Covenant to assure Abraham of the performance of all the gracious promises of it is.
For it is to be observed, that when the Lord did establish his Covenant with Abraham, and his Seed, Gen. 17.7. in the 10. ver. He instituted and appointed Circumcision the Seal of the Covenant to assure Abraham of the performance of all the gracious promises of it is.
Doth he pardon them? Doth he Adopt them? Doth he sanctifie them? Doth he preserve them? All is through a blessed Covenant, without which they must be plung'd into a miserable condition;
Does he pardon them? Does he Adopt them? Does he sanctify them? Does he preserve them? All is through a blessed Covenant, without which they must be plunged into a miserable condition;
God is not their God and Father, Christ is not their Redeemer and Advocate, they be remote and far distant from God, they be in the Tents of the Egyptians, of the Synagogue of Satan and his Children,
God is not their God and Father, christ is not their Redeemer and Advocate, they be remote and Far distant from God, they be in the Tents of the egyptians, of the Synagogue of Satan and his Children,
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For what is that, which can give any one great hopes of another, but a visible Covenant-State, where all Salvation is lodg'd and founded? To turn Infants out of the Covenant,
For what is that, which can give any one great hope's of Another, but a visible Covenant state, where all Salvation is lodged and founded? To turn Infants out of the Covenant,
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I wonder what hopes in an ordinary manner (and we must not build upon extraordinary things) they can have concerning their Departed Infants, who before they were dismist out of the World, were by them dismist out of the Covenant.
I wonder what hope's in an ordinary manner (and we must not built upon extraordinary things) they can have Concerning their Departed Infants, who before they were dismissed out of the World, were by them dismissed out of the Covenant.
For my part, I do comfortably profess, that the hopes that I have of the Salvation of my dear Young Ones, that are out of the Body, is purely built upon the Grace of God in this Covenant, which I would not be without for Ten Thousand Worlds.
For my part, I do comfortably profess, that the hope's that I have of the Salvation of my dear Young Ones, that Are out of the Body, is purely built upon the Grace of God in this Covenant, which I would not be without for Ten Thousand World's.
Oh! Christians, Christians let not this Hold of Mercy go, as ever you would incourage your selves to hope, that your dear Expired Babes are in the Bosom of Christ.
Oh! Christians, Christians let not this Hold of Mercy go, as ever you would encourage your selves to hope, that your dear Expired Babes Are in the Bosom of christ.
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and that he will bring them again with him, and you shall enjoy them eternally? If they be not inclosed and intrencht in the Covenant of Grace, vain are the hopes of all in this matter without it.
and that he will bring them again with him, and you shall enjoy them eternally? If they be not enclosed and entrenched in the Covenant of Grace, vain Are the hope's of all in this matter without it.
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if they be then found without the Pale of the Covenant, but a formidable, though a righteous, Doom pronounced against them, to inhabit the Flames of Eternal Burnings?
if they be then found without the Pale of the Covenant, but a formidable, though a righteous, Doom pronounced against them, to inhabit the Flames of Eternal Burnings?
Thus I have insisted upon some of the gross Absurdities, that do fall in with their cruel and unwarrantable turning the Children of Believers out of the Blessed Covenant of Abraham, the Father of us all.
Thus I have insisted upon Some of the gross Absurdities, that do fallen in with their cruel and unwarrantable turning the Children of Believers out of the Blessed Covenant of Abraham, the Father of us all.
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and to establish his Covenant with him, and his Seed for ever, and make him to be the Father of many Nations, Kindreds and Tongues? Away with that pitiful Notion of a Covenant of Works,
and to establish his Covenant with him, and his Seed for ever, and make him to be the Father of many nations, Kindreds and Tongues? Away with that pitiful Notion of a Covenant of Works,
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and outward Blessings made with Abraham and his Seed, in Gen. 17. whereas the very Tenor of that Covenant representeth it to be a Sparkling Constellation of the Shining Refulgency of the Grace of God.
and outward Blessings made with Abraham and his Seed, in Gen. 17. whereas the very Tenor of that Covenant Representeth it to be a Sparkling Constellation of the Shining Refulgency of the Grace of God.
then Grace took the Gentiles in among the Jews, and into the place from which some through unbelief were broken off, Rom. 11.17. The casting away of some of the Jews was the reconciling of the World;
then Grace took the Gentiles in among the jews, and into the place from which Some through unbelief were broken off, Rom. 11.17. The casting away of Some of the jews was the reconciling of the World;
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God would shew his Goodness and his Severity to whom he pleased, and who can say unto him, What dost thou? — he gives no account of his matters, Job 33.13. Grace hath accepted of the Gentiles, and of their Seed to be holy, under the Administration of the Gospel.
God would show his goodness and his Severity to whom he pleased, and who can say unto him, What dost thou? — he gives no account of his matters, Job 33.13. Grace hath accepted of the Gentiles, and of their Seed to be holy, under the Administration of the Gospel.
Is Grace less abounding, giving out less Priviledges now, under the New, than under the Old Testament? Hath Grace contracted the Covenant more now than before? Hath Grace no Covenant-Blessings for the Children of Believers now? And must their poor Off-spring suffer a cutting off of the Entail of the Covenant? Hath Jacob carried away all the Blessing,
Is Grace less abounding, giving out less Privileges now, under the New, than under the Old Testament? Hath Grace contracted the Covenant more now than before? Hath Grace no Covenant-blessings for the Children of Believers now? And must their poor Offspring suffer a cutting off of the Entail of the Covenant? Hath Jacob carried away all the Blessing,
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and as he had then, when he said, Suffer them to come unto me, and forbid them not, and declared that of such are the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat. 19.13, 14. He took them up into his Arms,
and as he had then, when he said, Suffer them to come unto me, and forbid them not, and declared that of such Are the Kingdom of Heaven, Mathew 19.13, 14. He took them up into his Arms,
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Hath not Grace the same effects as to Children, as when he sent his Apostle to tell the poor awaken'd and bleeding Sinners, that the Promise was to them,
Hath not Grace the same effects as to Children, as when he sent his Apostle to tell the poor awakened and bleeding Sinners, that the Promise was to them,
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and their children? As when it graffed in the Gentiles among the Jews, to partake with them of the Juice and Fatness of the Olive-tree, it hath not spent all its Fatness upon them;
and their children? As when it graffed in the Gentiles among the jews, to partake with them of the Juice and Fatness of the Olive-tree, it hath not spent all its Fatness upon them;
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and the Apostle comforts trembling Creatures in our Text with it, and so the Apostle Paul in telling the Gentiles, that they be inserted in this Covenant among the Jews, and are Partakers of the same Fatness with them.
and the Apostle comforts trembling Creatures in our Text with it, and so the Apostle Paul in telling the Gentiles, that they be inserted in this Covenant among the jews, and Are Partakers of the same Fatness with them.
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How doth natural generation entitle a Man to the Curse? A corrupt Man under the Curse of the First Covenant begets a Child in his own likeness as corrupt, and as accursed as himself;
How does natural generation entitle a Man to the Curse? A corrupt Man under the Curse of the First Covenant begets a Child in his own likeness as corrupt, and as accursed as himself;
How comes this to pass, but through the Justice of God, in imputing to Children the Curse of that Covenant, under which they were born? So é contra, a Believer under the Covenant of Grace, begets a Child,
How comes this to pass, but through the justice of God, in imputing to Children the Curse of that Covenant, under which they were born? So é contra, a Believer under the Covenant of Grace, begets a Child,
which they do rob him of, that deny this grace to Infants, they do greatly abbreviate, extenuate and vail the grace of God, that will only admit the Adult believing,
which they do rob him of, that deny this grace to Infants, they do greatly abbreviate, extenuate and Vail the grace of God, that will only admit the Adult believing,
That the Apostle in my Text might administer the best, and so the most expedient Cordial to the broken and afflicted Jews; who were greatly concerned not only about their own,
That the Apostle in my Text might administer the best, and so the most expedient Cordial to the broken and afflicted jews; who were greatly concerned not only about their own,
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for whom the grace of God and blood of the Covenant of the eternal Son will effectually plead, out of this Covenant? Let men talk what they will of the Spiritual Seed, of the grace of God in Christ,
for whom the grace of God and blood of the Covenant of the Eternal Son will effectually plead, out of this Covenant? Let men talk what they will of the Spiritual Seed, of the grace of God in christ,
yet so long as they labour to abandon an innumerable multitude of the Subjects of it, they are great Prevaricators from, and perverters of that grace;
yet so long as they labour to abandon an innumerable multitude of the Subject's of it, they Are great Prevaricators from, and perverters of that grace;
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and so become grand obstructers of that Crop and harvest of praise and honour, that he expects from his Covenant-transactions of grace with Parents and their Children.
and so become grand obstructers of that Crop and harvest of praise and honour, that he expects from his Covenant transactions of grace with Parents and their Children.
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therefore he milks out of this breast of Consolation that which might taste sweet upon the Palates of them, whose Sins were now bitter as Wormwood and Gall,
Therefore he milks out of this breast of Consolation that which might taste sweet upon the Palates of them, whose Sins were now bitter as Wormwood and Gall,
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Oh! methinks, how did this revive their disconsolate and dejected hearts, and drooping sinking spirits, quickly melting their wills into a ready complyance with the Apostles Exhortation,
Oh! methinks, how did this revive their disconsolate and dejected hearts, and drooping sinking spirits, quickly melting their wills into a ready compliance with the Apostles Exhortation,
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God hath a peculiar Love for them, will make them his Church and People, therefore brings them under a Covenant Bond, and Compact, and Engagement; Deut. 4.37. And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them.
God hath a peculiar Love for them, will make them his Church and People, Therefore brings them under a Covenant Bound, and Compact, and Engagement; Deuteronomy 4.37. And Because he loved thy Father's, Therefore he chosen their seed After them.
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This hath been the way of the Lord, to express his peculiar love that he hath to and care over a People to enter into Covenant with them, which is of a distinguishing and of a discriminating nature from the rest of the World and their Seed; Ezek. 16.8. I entered into covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine.
This hath been the Way of the Lord, to express his peculiar love that he hath to and care over a People to enter into Covenant with them, which is of a distinguishing and of a discriminating nature from the rest of the World and their Seed; Ezekiel 16.8. I entered into Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine.
they know that they have conveyed and communicated to them a sinful Nature, and as they are descended from them, they be plunged in the filthy labyrinth of Sin,
they know that they have conveyed and communicated to them a sinful Nature, and as they Are descended from them, they be plunged in the filthy labyrinth of since,
oh how comfortable is it? And they find that all their hopes must center in this blessed Covenant, which the Lord hath been graciously pleased to make with Parents and their Children.
o how comfortable is it? And they find that all their hope's must centre in this blessed Covenant, which the Lord hath been graciously pleased to make with Parents and their Children.
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By reason of the Covenant of Grace, Believers may look upon their Children to be the gracious gifts of God unto them: So did Jacob, Gen. 33.5. said he unto Esau, These are the children which God hath graciously given thy servant;
By reason of the Covenant of Grace, Believers may look upon their Children to be the gracious Gifts of God unto them: So did Jacob, Gen. 33.5. said he unto Esau, These Are the children which God hath graciously given thy servant;
What comfort can poor grieved Parents take concerning that miserable state they receive their Children into the World in? unless they find sweet and comfortable support and relief from the everlastingly gracious Covenant;
What Comfort can poor grieved Parents take Concerning that miserable state they receive their Children into the World in? unless they find sweet and comfortable support and relief from the everlastingly gracious Covenant;
and that he should shortly go to him, and injoy the same happiness with him. This good man David did meet with great disappointment in his House and Family;
and that he should shortly go to him, and enjoy the same happiness with him. This good man David did meet with great disappointment in his House and Family;
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but from the consideration of the Covenant, he had a never-failing spring of joy and comfort, which did exhilarate his Spirits in their depressing sinkings; 2 Sam. 23.5. Although my house be not so with God;
but from the consideration of the Covenant, he had a neverfailing spring of joy and Comfort, which did exhilarate his Spirits in their depressing sinkings; 2 Sam. 23.5. Although my house be not so with God;
he hath taken his Church into Covenant with himself, the Parents and their Children, the latter of which are to promote and to provide for its continual succession;
he hath taken his Church into Covenant with himself, the Parents and their Children, the latter of which Are to promote and to provide for its continual succession;
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Therefore as it hath before been proved that Children are Members of the Kingdom and Church of God, this is one great end why the Lord hath instituted Marriage for Covenant Parents, that he might provide a constant Seed for his Church.
Therefore as it hath before been proved that Children Are Members of the Kingdom and Church of God, this is one great end why the Lord hath instituted Marriage for Covenant Parents, that he might provide a constant Seed for his Church.
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sometimes the Church is compared to a Vineyard, sometimes to an Orchard, and sometimes to a Garden; see Cant. 4.13. Psal. 80.15. Isa. 5.1, 7. Matth 21.33. Cant. 4.12, 16. and 5.1.
sometime the Church is compared to a Vineyard, sometime to an Orchard, and sometime to a Garden; see Cant 4.13. Psalm 80.15. Isaiah 5.1, 7. Matthew 21.33. Cant 4.12, 16. and 5.1.
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and 6.2, 11. now we know that those that have the care of Orchards, Vineyards and Gardens, one principal thing that they have in their eye and endeavour, is a succession, either of Trees, Plants, Herbs or Flowers,
and 6.2, 11. now we know that those that have the care of Orchards, Vineyards and Gardens, one principal thing that they have in their eye and endeavour, is a succession, either of Trees, Plants, Herbs or Flowers,
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and the Infants and Children of his inclosed and impal'd Covenant ones, are his Nursery and his Seed to secure a perpetual supply for all vacancies, that frequently by Death are incident to his Church and Kingdom:
and the Infants and Children of his enclosed and impaled Covenant ones, Are his Nursery and his Seed to secure a perpetual supply for all vacancies, that frequently by Death Are incident to his Church and Kingdom:
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and because of this, Parents in Covenant with the Lord, must be careful in their educating and admonishing of their Children, which are the Lords Nursery, that they may be a visible and hopeful provision for a succession in the Church of God.
and Because of this, Parents in Covenant with the Lord, must be careful in their educating and admonishing of their Children, which Are the lords Nursery, that they may be a visible and hopeful provision for a succession in the Church of God.
For this very end they ought to have a singular respect unto, and a careful and diligent complyance with that holy command, Eph. 6.4. And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath;
For this very end they ought to have a singular respect unto, and a careful and diligent compliance with that holy command, Ephesians 6.4. And you Father's, provoke not your children to wrath;
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I did not, neither do I intend to be large in this particular, only I thought it was pity that such a Truth should be wholly overlook'd without some, though but little Application.
I did not, neither do I intend to be large in this particular, only I Thought it was pity that such a Truth should be wholly overlooked without Some, though but little Application.
1. Ʋse, By way of Information. This Doctrine doth inform us of many precious Truths; it is a Field out of which we may gather most rare and excellent Flowers;
1. Ʋse, By Way of Information. This Doctrine does inform us of many precious Truths; it is a Field out of which we may gather most rare and excellent Flowers;
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There was a fullness of Oyl poured out in a Covenant way upon the head of our great High Priest, that ran down and extended it self to the uttermost skirts of the garments, Psal. 133.2. It was of wonderful Grace, that God was pleased to single out Abraham, to establish his Covenant with;
There was a fullness of Oil poured out in a Covenant Way upon the head of our great High Priest, that ran down and extended it self to the uttermost skirts of the garments, Psalm 133.2. It was of wondered Grace, that God was pleased to single out Abraham, to establish his Covenant with;
So in our Text, when the Apostle would give his awakened and almost succumbing Hearers the most suitable and supporting relief, he opens the bosom of Grace in the Covenant extent of it, telling them, The promise is to them and their children.
So in our Text, when the Apostle would give his awakened and almost succumbing Hearers the most suitable and supporting relief, he Opens the bosom of Grace in the Covenant extent of it, telling them, The promise is to them and their children.
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This is that which made the Nation of the Jews so honourable, as it was above all the Nations of the World besides, they and theirs were the Lords inclosure and Covenant People;
This is that which made the nation of the jews so honourable, as it was above all the nations of the World beside, they and theirs were the lords enclosure and Covenant People;
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and so were discriminated and distinguished from all the rest of the World: I may allude to that place, Psal. 149.9. This honour have all the saints; praise ye the Lord.
and so were discriminated and distinguished from all the rest of the World: I may allude to that place, Psalm 149.9. This honour have all the Saints; praise you the Lord.
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yet God hath gratified you with greater honour than if your Families had appertained to Crowned Heads, and Sceptred Hands; Ezek. 16.8. And I entered into covenant with thee, saith the Lord God:
yet God hath gratified you with greater honour than if your Families had appertained to Crowned Heads, and Sceptred Hands; Ezekiel 16.8. And I entered into Covenant with thee, Says the Lord God:
This is the Doctrine of our Friends the Anabaptists; but we have (I hope) sufficiently proved, that God is so gracious as to take them into Covenant with their Parents:
This is the Doctrine of our Friends the Anabaptists; but we have (I hope) sufficiently proved, that God is so gracious as to take them into Covenant with their Parents:
(1.) That our Adversaries herein make another Covenant than what the Lord hath made, a Covenant of Grace, excluding all the Children of those that are taken into it.
(1.) That our Adversaries herein make Another Covenant than what the Lord hath made, a Covenant of Grace, excluding all the Children of those that Are taken into it.
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How can they partake of the Blood of Christ for their renewing, cleansing, sanctification, justification and remission of Sins? These be some of the great and singular Blessings of the Covenant of Grace, through which the Blood of Christ, which is the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, doth in an ordinary way run.
How can they partake of the Blood of christ for their renewing, cleansing, sanctification, justification and remission of Sins? These be Some of the great and singular Blessings of the Covenant of Grace, through which the Blood of christ, which is the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, does in an ordinary Way run.
I make no question but the infinite Grace of God doth (through a Covenant) save many of those poor Children that their cruel Parents do indeavour to shut out.
I make no question but the infinite Grace of God does (through a Covenant) save many of those poor Children that their cruel Parents do endeavour to shut out.
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(5.) This cuts off the hopes that Parents from this Covenant may and ought to have concerning their dying Children, this being the ground for their anchor hope to be cast out into;
(5.) This cuts off the hope's that Parents from this Covenant may and ought to have Concerning their dying Children, this being the ground for their anchor hope to be cast out into;
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accounting it no better than Antichristian, and imposing another Baptism, which they make to be an essential part of the Foundation that their Church Structure is built upon,
accounting it no better than Antichristian, and imposing Another Baptism, which they make to be an essential part of the Foundation that their Church Structure is built upon,
This would have been but faint and cold Encouragement to them, to have accepted of the Apostles Exhortation, Thoughts of the Exclusion of their Children would have made them to hang back.
This would have been but faint and cold Encouragement to them, to have accepted of the Apostles Exhortation, Thoughts of the Exclusion of their Children would have made them to hang back.
for by their sin and wickedness they deprive themselves and Children of the Blessings of the Covenant, the only ordinary way of their Welfare and Happiness.
for by their since and wickedness they deprive themselves and Children of the Blessings of the Covenant, the only ordinary Way of their Welfare and Happiness.
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Wicked and ungodly Parents do not only labour to ruine themselves, but also their Children, by cutting off themselves and Little Ones (so far as they can) by their Sins, from all the Grace and Mercy of the Covenant.
Wicked and ungodly Parents do not only labour to ruin themselves, but also their Children, by cutting off themselves and Little Ones (so Far as they can) by their Sins, from all the Grace and Mercy of the Covenant.
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and are become Adult, but do not walk in the Steps of their Parents, nor observe the Covenant-Obligations, that they be under to serve, to fear, to honour,
and Are become Adult, but do not walk in the Steps of their Parents, nor observe the Covenant-Obligations, that they be under to serve, to Fear, to honour,
This is a Sin that a Jealous God doth resent with great complaint, and with high displeasure, Psal. 78.37. For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant: Ezek. 44.7. Isa. 24.5. The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof:
This is a since that a Jealous God does resent with great complaint, and with high displeasure, Psalm 78.37. For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his Covenant: Ezekiel 44.7. Isaiah 24.5. The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof:
Not according to the covenant I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand, to bring them out of the land of Egypt, which covenant they brake,
Not according to the Covenant I made with their Father's in the day that I took them by the hand, to bring them out of the land of Egypt, which Covenant they brake,
How unkindly did God take this of them, in breaking such a Covenant, in which the Lord stood in the gracious relation unto them of a husband, which should have obliged them to Honour, Chastity, and Obedience for ever.
How unkindly did God take this of them, in breaking such a Covenant, in which the Lord stood in the gracious Relation unto them of a husband, which should have obliged them to Honour, Chastity, and obedience for ever.
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6. This doth inform us of one great ground that we have, and proceed upon for the baptizing of the Infants of believing Parents, that be in covenant with God;
6. This does inform us of one great ground that we have, and proceed upon for the baptizing of the Infants of believing Parents, that be in Covenant with God;
when the Lord was pleased to take Abraham and his Seed into covenant with himself, the Seal of the Covenant was (upon strict command) to be Administred unto the Infant-Seed, Gen. 17.10. The neglect of which was very displeasing to God.
when the Lord was pleased to take Abraham and his Seed into Covenant with himself, the Seal of the Covenant was (upon strict command) to be Administered unto the Infant-seed, Gen. 17.10. The neglect of which was very displeasing to God.
Therefore our Friends the Anabaptists, being very apprehensive of this, endeavour to evade the Stroke of this Blow by their miserable Shifts, and fruitless Attempts, to prove that that Covenant in Gen. 17. made with Abraham, was a Covenant of Works;
Therefore our Friends the Anabaptists, being very apprehensive of this, endeavour to evade the Stroke of this Blow by their miserable Shifts, and fruitless Attempts, to prove that that Covenant in Gen. 17. made with Abraham, was a Covenant of Works;
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herein they have laboured in the Fire, altogether in vain, for the Tenor and Circumstances of that Covenant do loudly proclaim it to be a Covenant of Grace,
herein they have laboured in the Fire, altogether in vain, for the Tenor and circumstances of that Covenant do loudly proclaim it to be a Covenant of Grace,
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Abraham 's Natural Seed were in covenant with God, therefore had the Seal of the Covenant, which was Circumcision injoin'd them, as a Singular Priviledge:
Abraham is Natural Seed were in Covenant with God, Therefore had the Seal of the Covenant, which was Circumcision enjoined them, as a Singular Privilege:
but if Men will but lay aside all prejudice, and make use of the Reason that God hath furnish'd them withal, they may here see a clear Command for it, (though it be by consequence,) Was it not the manifest Will of God, that they to whom the Covenant belonged should partake of the Seal of the Covenant? Therefore the Seal is called the Covenant, Gen. 17.10. as if to have the Seal was to have the Covenant, or to be in it, there is such an inseparable communion and connexion between them;
but if Men will but lay aside all prejudice, and make use of the Reason that God hath furnished them withal, they may Here see a clear Command for it, (though it be by consequence,) Was it not the manifest Will of God, that they to whom the Covenant belonged should partake of the Seal of the Covenant? Therefore the Seal is called the Covenant, Gen. 17.10. as if to have the Seal was to have the Covenant, or to be in it, there is such an inseparable communion and connexion between them;
then we shall involve our selves into an inextricable plunge, and intanglement of other great Truths of the Gospel, which can chiefly be proved this way;
then we shall involve our selves into an inextricable plunge, and Entanglement of other great Truths of the Gospel, which can chiefly be proved this Way;
that the Administration of the Lords Supper must continue to the End of the World, must be drawn consequentially from such places as Mat. 28.19, 20. 1 Cor. 11.26.
that the Administration of the lords Supper must continue to the End of the World, must be drawn consequentially from such places as Mathew 28.19, 20. 1 Cor. 11.26.
but by the way of consequence, for the Rule is expressy, If a Brother doth offend thee, &c. Nor is a Brother of the common Gender, Mat. 18.15. 2 Thess. 3.6.
but by the Way of consequence, for the Rule is expressy, If a Brother does offend thee, etc. Nor is a Brother of the Common Gender, Mathew 18.15. 2 Thess 3.6.
and darkly expressed in the Old Testament, our Lord and Saviour proves by undeniable consequence to the Learned Sadducees, that were vehement Deniers of it, Mat. 22.31, 32. But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham,
and darkly expressed in the Old Testament, our Lord and Saviour Proves by undeniable consequence to the Learned Sadducees, that were vehement Deniers of it, Mathew 22.31, 32. But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham,
Thus the Fathers proved against the Arrians that denied Christ to be Essentially one with the Father, they held him out to be NONLATINALPHABET, consubstantial, or co-essential with the Father:
Thus the Father's proved against the Arians that denied christ to be Essentially one with the Father, they held him out to be, consubstantial, or coessential with the Father:
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How can it be proved, but by infallible consequence of the Scripture, that there are Three distinct Persons in One Divine Essence, or Godhead, or that there is in our Blessed Mediatour but one Person,
How can it be proved, but by infallible consequence of the Scripture, that there Are Three distinct Persons in One Divine Essence, or Godhead, or that there is in our Blessed Mediator but one Person,
What were there no Women among them, none of their Wives? The word here is not the common Gender that might comprehend the Woman, for it is NONLATINALPHABET not NONLATINALPHABET.
What were there no Women among them, none of their Wives? The word Here is not the Common Gender that might comprehend the Woman, for it is not.
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According to the Analogy of Faith, Evangelical Duties are not alwayes grounded upon Express Commands, either in Old or New Testament, but from consequences drawn from either;
According to the Analogy of Faith, Evangelical Duties Are not always grounded upon Express Commands, either in Old or New Testament, but from consequences drawn from either;
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How can any Man that is so prove himself to be a Minister of Christ? Or any serious and pious Christian, that he hath an Interest in Christ, that he hath Saving and Special Grace,
How can any Man that is so prove himself to be a Minister of christ? Or any serious and pious Christian, that he hath an Interest in christ, that he hath Saving and Special Grace,
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and is an Heir of Heaven, but by consequence? How many Arguments do the Anabaptists found upon consequences to prove their Believers Baptism? When they make for them,
and is an Heir of Heaven, but by consequence? How many Arguments do the Anabaptists found upon consequences to prove their Believers Baptism? When they make for them,
and an absolute Command for such Infant-sprinkling, (as reproachfully they phrase it,) which my Antagonist is wonderfully subject to. One great Reason why many well-minded Christians run away with their Notion of rejecting Infants Baptism is their not wisely considering,
and an absolute Command for such Infant sprinkling, (as reproachfully they phrase it,) which my Antagonist is wonderfully Subject to. One great Reason why many well-minded Christians run away with their Notion of rejecting Infants Baptism is their not wisely considering,
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An Excellent Specimen we have of it in our Text, where the Gospel that never was before, in its recent Administration is preached and believed by those that never were before baptized, there the Adult do enter into covenant, with their Children,
an Excellent Specimen we have of it in our Text, where the Gospel that never was before, in its recent Administration is preached and believed by those that never were before baptised, there the Adult do enter into Covenant, with their Children,
7. This Doctrine doth inform us that Children are capable of sundry Blessings of Baptism, and that because they are with their Parents graciously taken into Covenant;
7. This Doctrine does inform us that Children Are capable of sundry Blessings of Baptism, and that Because they Are with their Parents graciously taken into Covenant;
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how that to Infants God hath made Promises of the Gift of the Holy Ghost, of Remission of Sin, of Renovation and Regeneration, of being taught of God, of having the Law of God wrote in their Hearts;
how that to Infants God hath made Promises of the Gift of the Holy Ghost, of Remission of since, of Renovation and Regeneration, of being taught of God, of having the Law of God wrote in their Hearts;
though they be not capable of Mans teaching, yet what cannot the Lord do for them? He can as easily by his Spirit frame and fashion the New Creature in them,
though they be not capable of men teaching, yet what cannot the Lord do for them? He can as Easily by his Spirit frame and fashion the New Creature in them,
We have a late confident Writer Mr. H. C. who hath transmitted such things into the World, that plainly declare that Infants are not capable of the Blessings of this Ordinance,
We have a late confident Writer Mr. H. C. who hath transmitted such things into the World, that plainly declare that Infants Are not capable of the Blessings of this Ordinance,
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That Baptism is a lively representation of Regeneration, therefore can only affect Believers, (meaning adult Believers, that he is pleading for, to be the only subject of Baptism):
That Baptism is a lively representation of Regeneration, Therefore can only affect Believers, (meaning adult Believers, that he is pleading for, to be the only Subject of Baptism):
The Apostle (said he) alludes to Baptism, when he speaks of the washing of Regeneration, Tit. 3.5. his meaning is, that the Ordinance is a lively body, symbol and sign of Regeneration:
The Apostle (said he) alludes to Baptism, when he speaks of the washing of Regeneration, Tit. 3.5. his meaning is, that the Ordinance is a lively body, symbol and Signen of Regeneration:
viz. to prove that Believers (that is adult ones) that profess their Faith, Baptism can only affect them, it is such a sign, body and symbol of Regeneration, and the New Birth only:
viz. to prove that Believers (that is adult ones) that profess their Faith, Baptism can only affect them, it is such a Signen, body and symbol of Regeneration, and the New Birth only:
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Surely if he, notwithstanding his flourish of Learning, had been able to have examined the Greek word, he would not have been so confident as to have spoke thus:
Surely if he, notwithstanding his flourish of Learning, had been able to have examined the Greek word, he would not have been so confident as to have spoke thus:
and that from good Authority, unto which I refer you, and the same that we have in Timothy: Let this Man talk of his Learning among those that are not acquainted with his Education,
and that from good authority, unto which I refer you, and the same that we have in Timothy: Let this Man talk of his Learning among those that Are not acquainted with his Education,
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Again he saith, If it be their Duty who believe to be Baptized, then I infer, that those that are not capable of this Grace of Faith are under no Divine Obligation,
Again he Says, If it be their Duty who believe to be Baptised, then I infer, that those that Are not capable of this Grace of Faith Are under no Divine Obligation,
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Is not this giving God the lye? so in saying, They be not the Disciples of Christ, is also directly opposite to the Word of God; Acts 15.10. Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples; which Disciples are evidently Children:
Is not this giving God the lie? so in saying, They be not the Disciples of christ, is also directly opposite to the Word of God; Acts 15.10. Now Therefore why tempt you God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the Disciples; which Disciples Are evidently Children:
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if the Scripture was not wrote for their sakes, what will become of these poor Creatures for ever? Can God, can Christ, can any special Grace be theirs? What are the Scriptures relating to the Covenant, the Blood of it,
if the Scripture was not wrote for their sakes, what will become of these poor Creatures for ever? Can God, can christ, can any special Grace be theirs? What Are the Scriptures relating to the Covenant, the Blood of it,
and the gracious Promises of Remission, Union with Christ, Adoption and Sanctification, not appertaining to them? Were not the Scriptures wrote for their sake? when there are so many Directions and Commands abounding concerning their Parents Duty to them in all things,
and the gracious Promises of Remission, union with christ, Adoption and Sanctification, not appertaining to them? Were not the Scriptures wrote for their sake? when there Are so many Directions and Commands abounding Concerning their Parents Duty to them in all things,
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I will name a few places; Psal. 78.6. That the generation to come might know him, even the children which shall be born. Psal. 127.3. Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Prov. 20.7. The just man walketh in his integrity, his children are blessed after him. Deut. 4.37. And because he loved their fathers, he chose their seed after them. Isa. 61.9. Psal. 18.50.
I will name a few places; Psalm 78.6. That the generation to come might know him, even the children which shall be born. Psalm 127.3. Lo, children Are an heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Curae 20.7. The just man walks in his integrity, his children Are blessed After him. Deuteronomy 4.37. And Because he loved their Father's, he chosen their seed After them. Isaiah 61.9. Psalm 18.50.
and blessing of them, appertain unto Children? Is it not left upon Divine Record for their sake? But that which is beyond all may make us all to be amazed, which is this;
and blessing of them, appertain unto Children? Is it not left upon Divine Record for their sake? But that which is beyond all may make us all to be amazed, which is this;
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If the Scriptures were not wrote for the sake of Infants, what shall we say of all those Blessed Scriptures that were wrote about the Holy Child Jesus, of his Conception, Birth and Infancy? If it be as this bold Asserter would have it,
If the Scriptures were not wrote for the sake of Infants, what shall we say of all those Blessed Scriptures that were wrote about the Holy Child jesus, of his Conception, Birth and Infancy? If it be as this bold Asserter would have it,
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and that to those Pious and Godly Parents, who are inriched and honoured with this transcendent priviledge of being in Covenant with God, they and their Children also:
and that to those Pious and Godly Parents, who Are enriched and honoured with this transcendent privilege of being in Covenant with God, they and their Children also:
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God hath revealed much unto you, if he hath but revealed unto you a right understanding of his Covenant; Psal. 25.14. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him;
God hath revealed much unto you, if he hath but revealed unto you a right understanding of his Covenant; Psalm 25.14. The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him;
But what is this to the entail of the Covenant? and unto the being Heirs to the Promise? How glad would some be, should they be assured, that such a great Lordship was continued to them and their Children? Ay,
But what is this to the entail of the Covenant? and unto the being Heirs to the Promise? How glad would Some be, should they be assured, that such a great Lordship was continued to them and their Children? Ay,
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How much better is it to leave them possest with the Covenant, than with the greatest Kingdoms in the World? I marvel with what Peace and Comfort they can leave their Children,
How much better is it to leave them possessed with the Covenant, than with the greatest Kingdoms in the World? I marvel with what Peace and Comfort they can leave their Children,
I would have your estimation of this comfortably to remain and continue with you, notwithstanding the contempt, reproach and dirt that is cast upon it.
I would have your estimation of this comfortably to remain and continue with you, notwithstanding the contempt, reproach and dirt that is cast upon it.
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I wonder in a common ordinary way of Salvation, what assurance he can give us of the Salvation of Heathens? I know not that there is Salvation in any but in Christ,
I wonder in a Common ordinary Way of Salvation, what assurance he can give us of the Salvation of heathens? I know not that there is Salvation in any but in christ,
and how can he know that all of them be born again? I am sure many of those that he Baptizeth, both in their Knowledge and Conversation, give but small proof of their being born again:
and how can he know that all of them be born again? I am sure many of those that he Baptizeth, both in their Knowledge and Conversation, give but small proof of their being born again:
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But who hath made this Author a Judge, to pass such a furious Sentence? The best of it is, we have but his say so, without the smallest attempt of Proof.
But who hath made this Author a Judge, to pass such a furious Sentence? The best of it is, we have but his say so, without the Smallest attempt of Proof.
I doubt not but the experience of many thousands of Infants in Heaven, and others, and many now upon the Earth, will testifie against such an abominable Assertion.
I doubt not but the experience of many thousands of Infants in Heaven, and Others, and many now upon the Earth, will testify against such an abominable Assertion.
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What a Childish Expression is this? What think you? had they not as much cause of weeping when they were Circumcised? which put them to the greatest sense and pain,
What a Childish Expression is this? What think you? had they not as much cause of weeping when they were Circumcised? which put them to the greatest sense and pain,
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and overwhelm'd with fears, when they are plung'd over Head and Ears? So that though he speaks of their joy, a great number of them are otherwise possest with dismal frights,
and overwhelmed with fears, when they Are plunged over Head and Ears? So that though he speaks of their joy, a great number of them Are otherwise possessed with dismal frights,
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I never read or heard of any Man that professed any Sobriety in Principles and Moderation (to those that in lesser matters were not of his size and measure) to speak after this desperate rate;
I never read or herd of any Man that professed any Sobriety in Principles and Moderation (to those that in lesser matters were not of his size and measure) to speak After this desperate rate;
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I did say, when I Preach'd these Sermons in my Congregations, That to talk of a Righteousness of Imputation without a Covenant Interest and inherent Sanctification, was Mountebank Divinity:
I did say, when I Preached these Sermons in my Congregations, That to talk of a Righteousness of Imputation without a Covenant Interest and inherent Sanctification, was Mountebank Divinity:
I am a weary of this pitiful trash, therefore shall say no more, till I shall Epitomize his Books, provided I have a further Challenge and Provocation:
I am a weary of this pitiful trash, Therefore shall say no more, till I shall Epitomise his Books, provided I have a further Challenge and Provocation:
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and apply unto us, John 10.7, 8, 9. 'Tis easie here to see your judgment of us, that we are the Thieves and Robbers that come not in at the right Door.
and apply unto us, John 10.7, 8, 9. It's easy Here to see your judgement of us, that we Are the Thieves and Robbers that come not in At the right Door.
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only I do humbly, in the Name of the great Shepherd, Challenge my bold Challenger, to answer this Censure he hath put upon all his faithful Servants, that are for Baptizing of Infants at the great Day:
only I do humbly, in the Name of the great Shepherd, Challenge my bold Challenger, to answer this Censure he hath put upon all his faithful Servants, that Are for Baptizing of Infants At the great Day:
We have little reason to wonder, that he should give us such foul play, when he ventures at the same time to deal no more kindly with the Church of England, that is guarded by the strong Walls and Fences of the Laws of the Nation;
We have little reason to wonder, that he should give us such foul play, when he ventures At the same time to deal no more kindly with the Church of England, that is guarded by the strong Walls and Fences of the Laws of the nation;
Here is a Man that will not only tread over the low Hedge, but will venture upon the sharps of the Piltes to vent his Unchristian and Censorious Opinion.
Here is a Man that will not only tread over the low Hedge, but will venture upon the sharps of the Piltes to vent his Unchristian and Censorious Opinion.
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Christians, I hope such pitiful, raw, spurious and jejune Allegations as these I have presented you withal, will rather turn your Stomachs against them,
Christians, I hope such pitiful, raw, spurious and jejune Allegations as these I have presented you withal, will rather turn your Stomachs against them,
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1. By giving up your Children to God, in the use of the Seal of the Covenant; (I mean Baptism.) When God did make this Covenant with Abraham, and his Seed, he did so,
1. By giving up your Children to God, in the use of the Seal of the Covenant; (I mean Baptism.) When God did make this Covenant with Abraham, and his Seed, he did so,
whether the Jaylor we read of, Acts 16. (that was baptized and all his House) had any Children, seeing it hath been observed, some Years agoe, that for very many Years together, not one Child was born to all the Jaylkeepers in all the County of Essex. This is a pretty Observation;
whither the Jailor we read of, Acts 16. (that was baptised and all his House) had any Children, seeing it hath been observed, Some years ago, that for very many years together, not one Child was born to all the Jaylkeepers in all the County of Essex. This is a pretty Observation;
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it seems it was some Years agoe, I believe he knows not when, however he is not minded to acquaint us of the Authour of this Excellent Story. Let Men talk their fill, pray do you mind your Duty God requires, that your Children that be his by covenant, should be given up to him by the Seal of the Covenant.
it seems it was Some years ago, I believe he knows not when, however he is not minded to acquaint us of the Author of this Excellent Story. Let Men talk their fill, pray do you mind your Duty God requires, that your Children that be his by Covenant, should be given up to him by the Seal of the Covenant.
when he was sending him for the deliverance of his Brethren into Egypt, was because he had not circumcised his Son, Exod. 4.24, 25. (2.) By this means we do openly shew forth the Grace and Goodness of God unto us, in making such a Covenant,
when he was sending him for the deliverance of his Brothers into Egypt, was Because he had not circumcised his Son, Exod 4.24, 25. (2.) By this means we do openly show forth the Grace and goodness of God unto us, in making such a Covenant,
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and the wonderful Love and Kindness of Christ in dying for us, which Blood is the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant; as in the other Seal of the Covenant, the Lords Supper, Christians do shew forth the Death of Christ, 1 Cor. 11.26. NONLATINALPHABET, Ye do openly declare, preach, and publish it;
and the wondered Love and Kindness of christ in dying for us, which Blood is the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant; as in the other Seal of the Covenant, the lords Supper, Christians do show forth the Death of christ, 1 Cor. 11.26., You do openly declare, preach, and publish it;
Thus we find in the Scripture, when God hath called his People solemnly to enter into covenant with him, to love him, to serve him, to obey him, they have appeared before the Lord with their Little Ones with them, Deut. 29.10, 11, 12, 13. Children that are brought under the Bonds of the Covenant,
Thus we find in the Scripture, when God hath called his People solemnly to enter into Covenant with him, to love him, to serve him, to obey him, they have appeared before the Lord with their Little Ones with them, Deuteronomy 29.10, 11, 12, 13. Children that Are brought under the Bonds of the Covenant,
methinks Parents should commend, and set out the excellency of this covenant, and what sweetness and comfort they have had in it, by being very willing and desirous, that their children should be within the compass of it,
methinks Parents should commend, and Set out the excellency of this Covenant, and what sweetness and Comfort they have had in it, by being very willing and desirous, that their children should be within the compass of it,
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and how can they chuse then, but be very solicitous and desirous that their children should succeed them in such an Enjoyment and Tenour? (5.) By this they do testifie their belief of the Truth,
and how can they choose then, but be very solicitous and desirous that their children should succeed them in such an Enjoyment and Tenor? (5.) By this they do testify their belief of the Truth,
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therefore when the Lord was pleased to establish his Covenant with Abraham, and his Seed, there was Circumcision as the Seal affixt, to be a great Incouragement unto the Faith of Abraham to believe,
Therefore when the Lord was pleased to establish his Covenant with Abraham, and his Seed, there was Circumcision as the Seal affixed, to be a great Encouragement unto the Faith of Abraham to believe,
Now when Parents that be in covenant, do suddenly by this Seal devote and give up their Children to God, they do signifie and declare their firm and unboubted Faith in all that God hath promised to them and their Children;
Now when Parents that be in Covenant, do suddenly by this Seal devote and give up their Children to God, they do signify and declare their firm and unboubted Faith in all that God hath promised to them and their Children;
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and so also after in their frequent Requests for Covenant-Mercies for them. (6.) By this means Parents do as they ought to do, lay great Obligations upon themselves,
and so also After in their frequent Requests for Covenant mercies for them. (6.) By this means Parents do as they ought to do, lay great Obligations upon themselves,
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What a strict Tye and Bond must this be to Parents to be greatly concerned for the Souls and Eternal Salvation of them? They have given them up unto God,
What a strict Tie and Bound must this be to Parents to be greatly concerned for the Souls and Eternal Salvation of them? They have given them up unto God,
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as his Children, in a Covenant-Obligation, and have ingag'd for them, now they must look to their Charge and Trust, that the Souls of their Little Ones do not perish through their default, by their carelesness and negligence in their discharge of their weighty and incumbent Duty, that the Living God in this gracious Covenant hath imposed upon, and injoined them.
as his Children, in a Covenant-obligation, and have engaged for them, now they must look to their Charge and Trust, that the Souls of their Little Ones do not perish through their default, by their carelessness and negligence in their discharge of their weighty and incumbent Duty, that the Living God in this gracious Covenant hath imposed upon, and enjoined them.
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Abraham had a great respect unto this, which caused the Lord to give him this commendation, Gen. 18.19. For I know him that he will command his children, and his houshold after him;
Abraham had a great respect unto this, which caused the Lord to give him this commendation, Gen. 18.19. For I know him that he will command his children, and his household After him;
What a close and strict Engagement is this to Parents, that they bring up their Children in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord? How doth this call upon us to prayer, to educate carefully,
What a close and strict Engagement is this to Parents, that they bring up their Children in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord? How does this call upon us to prayer, to educate carefully,
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This is the great Concern of pious Parents about their Children, so soon as they see that they be once born, that they may be born again, that they may not only be born of the Flesh,
This is the great Concern of pious Parents about their Children, so soon as they see that they be once born, that they may be born again, that they may not only be born of the Flesh,
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You that are thus concerned for your Children, 'tis the Covenant of Grace that must be your great Encouragement in besieging the Throne of Grace for them, your Fangs for the New Birth in your Children must be covenant Ones, it is the Covenant,
You that Are thus concerned for your Children, it's the Covenant of Grace that must be your great Encouragement in besieging the Throne of Grace for them, your Fangs for the New Birth in your Children must be Covenant Ones, it is the Covenant,
And many such Golden Promises of rich Grace comprehended in the Covenant, as Food for the Faith of Parents that make conscience daily to pursue and wrestle with God,
And many such Golden Promises of rich Grace comprehended in the Covenant, as Food for the Faith of Parents that make conscience daily to pursue and wrestle with God,
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Lord be pleased to bedew them with all those Heavenly Blessings thou hast promised those whom thou hast placed and planted in such a capacity so near unto thee:
Lord be pleased to bedew them with all those Heavenly Blessings thou hast promised those whom thou hast placed and planted in such a capacity so near unto thee:
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also to write thy Law, and to put thy fear into their Hearts? Oh! be a God to me and mine in the communication of all Covenant precious Blessings, in the greatest Latitude of them.
also to write thy Law, and to put thy Fear into their Hearts? Oh! be a God to me and mine in the communication of all Covenant precious Blessings, in the greatest Latitude of them.
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When God had said, he will be a God, why may not we hope for the accomplishment of the fullest Sense thereof? Say to God, Hast thou not made with me an Everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure,
When God had said, he will be a God, why may not we hope for the accomplishment of the Fullest Sense thereof? Say to God, Hast thou not made with me an Everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure,
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and this is all my salvation, and all my desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. We ought to understand, believe, and plead the Covenant in the greatest Latitude of it for our selves and ours.
and this is all my salvation, and all my desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. We ought to understand, believe, and plead the Covenant in the greatest Latitude of it for our selves and ours.
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and Admonition of the Lord? How few command their Children, and Houshold to walk in the ways of the Lord? What Falsehood and Breach of Covenant is here? That Charge may be drawn up,
and Admonition of the Lord? How few command their Children, and Household to walk in the ways of the Lord? What Falsehood and Breach of Covenant is Here? That Charge may be drawn up,
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but soon forget all, never taking any care according to their Covenant, of the Souls of their Children, that they may partake of the Blessings of the Covenant;
but soon forget all, never taking any care according to their Covenant, of the Souls of their Children, that they may partake of the Blessings of the Covenant;
What will Baptism avail for you, and your Children, if you are contented only with the outward Badge and Mark of the Disciples and Followers of Christ? Rom. 2.28, 29. For he is not a Jow, that is one outwardly;
What will Baptism avail for you, and your Children, if you Are contented only with the outward Badge and Mark of the Disciples and Followers of christ? Rom. 2.28, 29. For he is not a Jow, that is one outwardly;
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Outward Priviledges and Ordinances will never prove you to be good Christians; you and yours must have the Inward Circumcision of the Heart, Regeneration, the New Birth,
Outward Privileges and Ordinances will never prove you to be good Christians; you and yours must have the Inward Circumcision of the Heart, Regeneration, the New Birth,
and Sanctification, short of which nothing will avail to Salvation, Gal. 5.6. For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature, 2 Cor. 5.17. If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.
and Sanctification, short of which nothing will avail to Salvation, Gal. 5.6. For in christ jesus, neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature, 2 Cor. 5.17. If any man be in christ, he is a new creature.
3. Exhortation is to those that are the happy Possessors of the Incomparable Mercy of the Covenant, admire and magnifie the Grace of God herein, that he should not be content to ingage his Grace to,
3. Exhortation is to those that Are the happy Possessors' of the Incomparable Mercy of the Covenant, admire and magnify the Grace of God herein, that he should not be content to engage his Grace to,
when you were polluted in your Blood, and should say unto you, Live; that when you were in your Blood and Filth, (through your pollution and contamination) fit for nothing,
when you were polluted in your Blood, and should say unto you, Live; that when you were in your Blood and Filth, (through your pollution and contamination) fit for nothing,
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and we should be taken and grafted in in their place, and partake of the root and fatness of the Olive-Tree? What matter of perpetual Thanksgiving to God is here administred to us? Rom. 11.17.
and we should be taken and grafted in in their place, and partake of the root and fatness of the Olive-Tree? What matter of perpetual Thanksgiving to God is Here administered to us? Rom. 11.17.
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&c. Remember oftentimes what you were by Nature, into what a miserable plunge of all infelicity you were cast? how remote and distant from God, many of you before Conversion were without the Covenant, having no Promise? This might be the condition of sundry of you, born out of the Covenant,
etc. remember oftentimes what you were by Nature, into what a miserable plunge of all infelicity you were cast? how remote and distant from God, many of you before Conversion were without the Covenant, having no Promise? This might be the condition of sundry of you, born out of the Covenant,
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before the Lord brought you under the means of Grace, and effectually called you, then you have in Eph. 2.11, 12, 13. Wherefore remember, that being in times past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called uncircumcision, by that which is called the circumcision in the flesh made by hands:
before the Lord brought you under the means of Grace, and effectually called you, then you have in Ephesians 2.11, 12, 13. Wherefore Remember, that being in times passed Gentiles in the Flesh, who Are called uncircumcision, by that which is called the circumcision in the Flesh made by hands:
but the other afar off, not being taken into that inclosure, ver. 17. Oh! magnifie God that thou that wert afar off, art brought nigh by the Blood of Christ:
but the other afar off, not being taken into that enclosure, ver. 17. Oh! magnify God that thou that Wertenberg afar off, art brought High by the Blood of christ:
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the Children that the Lord hath graciously given thee to be with thee? That thou and thine are become the Children of the Covenant and of the Promise, magnifie God for so inestimable an injoyment,
the Children that the Lord hath graciously given thee to be with thee? That thou and thine Are become the Children of the Covenant and of the Promise, magnify God for so inestimable an enjoyment,
As the Lord hath honoured you, in taking you and your Children into Covenant, you ought to be much in explaining and unfolding the Priviledges and Duties of it to your Children.
As the Lord hath honoured you, in taking you and your Children into Covenant, you ought to be much in explaining and unfolding the Privileges and Duties of it to your Children.
This is one of (the Magnalia ) the great things that God hath written in his Word, viz. that we our selves and off-spring should be well versed in, and acquainted with.
This is one of (the Magnalia) the great things that God hath written in his Word, viz. that we our selves and offspring should be well versed in, and acquainted with.
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Timothy had Conscientious Parents, or Parent that did so teach and instruct him, that when he was very little, he was well acquainted with the Scriptures, 2 Tim. 3.15. Many there be that are very desirous to have their Children to be Baptized, and to partake of the Seal of the Covenant;
Timothy had Conscientious Parents, or Parent that did so teach and instruct him, that when he was very little, he was well acquainted with the Scriptures, 2 Tim. 3.15. Many there be that Are very desirous to have their Children to be Baptised, and to partake of the Seal of the Covenant;
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but little make it their work and business to admonish and instruct their Children, suitable to that Relative Duty, which they stand under the obligation of to their poor Children. One great reason why many (as I find) do renounce and reject the Seal of the Covenant, is,
but little make it their work and business to admonish and instruct their Children, suitable to that Relative Duty, which they stand under the obligation of to their poor Children. One great reason why many (as I find) do renounce and reject the Seal of the Covenant, is,
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since the time of the Incarnation and Ascension of the Messiah, and to shew the parallel that there is between the Covenant first openly establish'd with the Jews and their Seed,
since the time of the Incarnation and Ascension of the Messiah, and to show the parallel that there is between the Covenant First openly established with the jews and their Seed,
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ay, and so it shall be with those that are afar off, even the poor Children of the Gentiles, so many as the Lord shall call, they with their believing Parents shall be received into Covenant with the Lord; Acts 2.38, 39. I shall conclude all with one word of Exhortation, unto ungodly and unconverted Sinners:
ay, and so it shall be with those that Are afar off, even the poor Children of the Gentiles, so many as the Lord shall call, they with their believing Parents shall be received into Covenant with the Lord; Acts 2.38, 39. I shall conclude all with one word of Exhortation, unto ungodly and unconverted Sinners:
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John the Baptist did much fill up his Ministry, in calling upon those that did at any time attend upon it, to repent. Our blessed Lord began his Ministry in sounding out the same Doctrine.
John the Baptist did much fill up his Ministry, in calling upon those that did At any time attend upon it, to Repent. Our blessed Lord began his Ministry in sounding out the same Doctrine.
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for every one to strive to bring most Souls to Faith and Repentance? It may be matter of lamentation, to see how many take upon them the Work of the Ministry;
for every one to strive to bring most Souls to Faith and Repentance? It may be matter of lamentation, to see how many take upon them the Work of the Ministry;
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and take hold upon the Covenant, and the rare Blessings and Promises of it; and for your encouragement, The promise shall be unto you, and your children.
and take hold upon the Covenant, and the rare Blessings and Promises of it; and for your encouragement, The promise shall be unto you, and your children.
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and the rich tenders of the Gospel proposed unto you? and to labour to ruine your selves and Children for ever •o far as you can? After all the terrible threatnings of the Word that have been defeated by you, oh let not this be rejected,
and the rich tenders of the Gospel proposed unto you? and to labour to ruin your selves and Children for ever •o Far as you can? After all the terrible threatenings of the Word that have been defeated by you, o let not this be rejected,
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