A practical discourse concerning the choice benefit of communion with God in his house witnessed unto by the experience of saints as the best improvement of time : being the summe of several sermons on Psal. 84. 10 preach'd in Boston on lecture-dayes / by Joshua Moody.
as meanes of growing in the knowledge of, or getting, maintaining, and encreasing their Communion with this God in Christ, whom they do value as their Happiness.
as means of growing in the knowledge of, or getting, maintaining, and increasing their Communion with this God in christ, whom they do valve as their Happiness.
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which by their Encomiums of, Joyfulness in, and Thankfulness for while they have had the liberty of enjoying the same, together with vehement Pantings,
which by their Encomiums of, Joyfulness in, and Thankfulness for while they have had the liberty of enjoying the same, together with vehement Pantings,
or Slightiness and Indifferency thereabout, among the Professors of Religion hath been accounted a sad Symptome of the decay of the power of Godliness, a sign of great Degeneracy, and an Introduction of Apostacy;
or Slightiness and Indifferency thereabouts, among the Professors of Religion hath been accounted a sad symptom of the decay of the power of Godliness, a Signen of great Degeneracy, and an Introduction of Apostasy;
and with so little heart and hungring after Fellowship with Himself there, that he accounts himself rather Mock'd than honour'd by such Spiritless and Truthless Performances.
and with so little heart and hungering After Fellowship with Himself there, that he accounts himself rather Mocked than honoured by such Spiritless and Truthless Performances.
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and that Labour and Frequency of waiting upon Him in his House, both on Sabbath dayes and Lecture dayes, that hath been formerly observed in those that have professed Christianlty in Truth-Men do not make so great,
and that Labour and Frequency of waiting upon Him in his House, both on Sabbath days and Lecture days, that hath been formerly observed in those that have professed Christianlty in Truth-Men do not make so great,
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and as it makes way for God's Anger to come upon such a degenerate Generation. Our Fathers have told us how precious the Word of God was in their dayes,
and as it makes Way for God's Anger to come upon such a degenerate Generation. Our Father's have told us how precious the Word of God was in their days,
With what an ill face then it does look, that we should flagg in our Affections to, and grow Cold in our Attendance on those high and valuable enjoyments that our Fathers purchased at so dear a Rate, I leave to the sad and serious Consideration of all thinking Christians.
With what an ill face then it does look, that we should flag in our Affections to, and grow Cold in our Attendance on those high and valuable enjoyments that our Father's purchased At so dear a Rate, I leave to the sad and serious Consideration of all thinking Christians.
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And some who keep up Lectures (especially in Country-Towns, where the Arguments of a Market and other secular Business do not induce People to afford their Attendance) are ready to think whether they were not better lay them down also than preach to bare walls,
And Some who keep up Lectures (especially in Country-towns, where the Arguments of a Market and other secular Business do not induce People to afford their Attendance) Are ready to think whither they were not better lay them down also than preach to bore walls,
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And the words read furnish me with a suitable Medium unto such an end, taken from the Topick of Gain and Profit that will redound unto the behoof of them that are serious therein.
And the words read furnish me with a suitable Medium unto such an end, taken from the Topic of Gain and Profit that will redound unto the behoof of them that Are serious therein.
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Therefore doth the Lord bait the net of his Gospel which he lets down in his House with a promise of a gre•t Reward unto all that shall be drawn thereinto ▪ g Would men be convinced that there is no way of spending Time so much to advantage as in the House of God, it is to be hoped that the end would be answered.
Therefore does the Lord bait the net of his Gospel which he lets down in his House with a promise of a gre•t Reward unto all that shall be drawn thereinto ▪ g Would men be convinced that there is no Way of spending Time so much to advantage as in the House of God, it is to be hoped that the end would be answered.
and made them continue for two houres space in one constant Cry to proclaim their Devotion toward Diana of the Ephesians. Mee-thinks the greater Gain to be gotten by waiting on God in his House, with the danger of losing our Religion (which by the neglect of that duty is eminently endangered,) should have a greater Influence,
and made them continue for two hours Molle in one constant Cry to proclaim their Devotion towards Diana of the Ephesians. Methinks the greater Gain to be got by waiting on God in his House, with the danger of losing our Religion (which by the neglect of that duty is eminently endangered,) should have a greater Influence,
Why should not the whole City come together, and spend the two hours allotted for this Exercise in the Worship of the true God, with as great readiness and as little weariness as they did in the service of an Idol?
Why should not the Whole city come together, and spend the two hours allotted for this Exercise in the Worship of the true God, with as great readiness and as little weariness as they did in the service of an Idol?
There needs not much to be said to the Context in order to the clearing of the Text. Briesly, the Psalm seems plainly to have a Reference to some Time wherein the Psalmist was deprived of the Liberties of Gods House, which he looks at as a sore Affliction,
There needs not much to be said to the Context in order to the clearing of the Text. Briefly, the Psalm seems plainly to have a Referente to Some Time wherein the Psalmist was deprived of the Liberties of God's House, which he looks At as a soar Affliction,
and does very Pathetically and feelingly bewail the same, adding vehement Soul-longings, even unto fainting, with reiterated and sundry wayes enforced Supplications that he might be repossess'd of those (at present lost) Priviledges.
and does very Pathetically and feelingly bewail the same, adding vehement Soul-longings, even unto fainting, with reiterated and sundry ways Enforced Supplications that he might be repossessed of those (At present lost) Privileges.
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Take the Text as related to the Context and it Contains one Reason of the above-mentioned Longings and Cryings after the House of God, viz. because he saw it to be a place far more for his advantage to dwell in, it was by many degrees better being there than elswhere.
Take the Text as related to the Context and it Contains one Reason of the abovementioned Longings and Cryings After the House of God, viz. Because he saw it to be a place Far more for his advantage to dwell in, it was by many Degrees better being there than elsewhere.
The Comparative degree [ better ] being so rendered good before. Or I know not why it may not be as well read [ A good day in thy Courts is before a Thousand.
The Comparative degree [ better ] being so rendered good before. Or I know not why it may not be as well read [ A good day in thy Courts is before a Thousand.
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In thy Courts ] A Court is a place or space of Ground, more peculiarly impropriated and belonging to the use of an House, sequest•ed or distinguished from that which lies in Common,
In thy Courts ] A Court is a place or Molle of Ground, more peculiarly impropriated and belonging to the use of an House, sequest•ed or distinguished from that which lies in Common,
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Take it as referring and belonging to the Temple, and then it intends that place adjoyning to the same, into which the people might come to worship God,
Take it as referring and belonging to the Temple, and then it intends that place adjoining to the same, into which the people might come to worship God,
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So that when David speaks of his f•••tings for God's Courts, and his longings to be there, he intends to intimate his great Affection for, and desire after drawing near to God in the Publique Instituted Worship of his House, from which he was now banished.
So that when David speaks of his f•••tings for God's Courts, and his longings to be there, he intends to intimate his great Affection for, and desire After drawing near to God in the Public Instituted Worship of his House, from which he was now banished.
And as their Temple Worship was a Type of our Gospel Worship; So to us it may signifie (and we may improve the whole Psalm to teach us) the worth and glory of the Worship of God in his House,
And as their Temple Worship was a Type of our Gospel Worship; So to us it may signify (and we may improve the Whole Psalm to teach us) the worth and glory of the Worship of God in his House,
abundantly better, many degrees better, a certain number being put here for an Uncertain, and it is to shew that there is a Vast and Inexpressible Difference between them,
abundantly better, many Degrees better, a certain number being put Here for an Uncertain, and it is to show that there is a Vast and Inexpressible Difference between them,
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He instanceth in a Thousand, and yet tells us that does not reach it, for one day there is beter than a Thousand, and if you should Add a Thousand more, it would still hold true.
He Instanceth in a Thousand, and yet tells us that does not reach it, for one day there is beter than a Thousand, and if you should Add a Thousand more, it would still hold true.
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Time is one of the rarest Jewels and most precious Talents, with which the Lord is betrusting us in this World, our Felicity both here and hereafter depending upon the well-improving of it,
Time is one of the Rarest Jewels and most precious Talents, with which the Lord is betrusting us in this World, our Felicity both Here and hereafter depending upon the well-improving of it,
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why the Doctrine directs in that great Enquiry, Spend as much of it as you can in the House of God, Visit God at his House as o•t as you may, Lose no opportunity of being with God there; Nothing will be so beneficial to you as your so doing.
why the Doctrine directs in that great Enquiry, Spend as much of it as you can in the House of God, Visit God At his House as o•t as you may, Loose no opportunity of being with God there; Nothing will be so beneficial to you as your so doing.
For the proof of this Assertion, there needs the less to be said, because it is so plainly and positively affirmed in the Text, being Commended to our belief not only by the Testimony of David, (a man so able to judge of the worth of a day in God's House,
For the proof of this Assertion, there needs the less to be said, Because it is so plainly and positively affirmed in the Text, being Commended to our belief not only by the Testimony of David, (a man so able to judge of the worth of a day in God's House,
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Now the Text saith that a day spent in the House of God, is better than a Thousand dayes, it doth not say where, or how spent, but leaves it indefinitely,
Now the Text Says that a day spent in the House of God, is better than a Thousand days, it does not say where, or how spent, but leaves it indefinitely,
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In all Labour there is profit, but the talk of the lips tendeth only to Poverty. Prov. 14. 23. And I fear many an hour that should be spent in God's House is spent so.
In all Labour there is profit, but the talk of the lips tendeth only to Poverty. Curae 14. 23. And I Fear many an hour that should be spent in God's House is spent so.
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Stollen waters are sweet, — but — the dead are there. (Prov. 9. ult.) Is not much of that Time which is by some spent in the House of God to their great Advantage, by others else-where mispent in Drinking, Carrousing, Gameing, in Riotting and Drunkenness, in Chambering and Wantonness? And what profit will you find in these things when your ac••unt comes to be made up? The Apostle makes that Appeal to them after they were enlightened and sanctified, (and so best able to judge Rom. 6. 20, 21.) What fruit had yee while servants of Sin? what wages for your service? Shame and Death being the end of those waies:
Stolen waters Are sweet, — but — the dead Are there. (Curae 9. ult.) Is not much of that Time which is by Some spent in the House of God to their great Advantage, by Others elsewhere Mis-spent in Drinking, Carousing, Gaming, in Rioting and drunkenness, in Chambering and Wantonness? And what profit will you find in these things when your ac••unt comes to be made up? The Apostle makes that Appeal to them After they were enlightened and sanctified, (and so best able to judge Rom. 6. 20, 21.) What fruit had ye while Servants of since? what wages for your service? Shame and Death being the end of those ways:
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and enjoyned us six dayes •o labour and doe all that we have to doe, 〈 ◊ 〉 •e hath promised us if we acknowledge 〈 ◊ 〉 i• our waies, to direct our pathes, to pro•••• •s whithersoever we turn our selves, to bless our Labour in the House and Field &c. In all this our Labour there is Profit,
and enjoined us six days •o labour and do all that we have to do, 〈 ◊ 〉 •e hath promised us if we acknowledge 〈 ◊ 〉 i• our ways, to Direct our paths, to pro•••• •s whithersoever we turn our selves, to bless our Labour in the House and Field etc. In all this our Labour there is Profit,
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I• •arms and Merchandize interfere with your Call of the Gospel, if worldly Cares and Business 〈 ◊ 〉 Thorns to Choak the Word, to d•aden your Affections thereto, draw away your Spirits therefrom,
I• •arms and Merchandise interfere with your Call of the Gospel, if worldly Cares and Business 〈 ◊ 〉 Thorns to Choke the Word, to d•aden your Affections thereto, draw away your Spirits therefrom,
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Going to the House of God with the Company that keep Holy day, is far more eligible & profitable than tarrying at home tho' a man should read a better Sermon in his own House than he may hear in God's House.
Going to the House of God with the Company that keep Holy day, is Far more eligible & profitable than tarrying At home though a man should read a better Sermon in his own House than he may hear in God's House.
Doubtless David had his waies of secret Communion with God while in the Wilderness, but he was so far from being satisfied therewithal, that those Tasts he had there served only to increase his hungerings, pantings, breathings after ye Sanctnary,
Doubtless David had his ways of secret Communion with God while in the Wilderness, but he was so Far from being satisfied therewithal, that those Tastes he had there served only to increase his hungerings, pantings, breathings After you Sanctuary,
And that is indeed one principal use of private Devotions, to prepare us for, and increase our desires after Publique Ordinances and Fellowship with God in them.
And that is indeed one principal use of private Devotions, to prepare us for, and increase our Desires After Public Ordinances and Fellowship with God in them.
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That place where there are things to be seen and enjoyed that are a Thousand times better than those to be had else where, is the place in which to be one day is better than a Thousand,
That place where there Are things to be seen and enjoyed that Are a Thousand times better than those to be had Else where, is the place in which to be one day is better than a Thousand,
But the House of God is the place where there are things to be seen and enjoyed that are a Thousand times beter than those that are to be had elsewhere — Therefore one day there is better than a Thousand. Of the former.
But the House of God is the place where there Are things to be seen and enjoyed that Are a Thousand times beter than those that Are to be had elsewhere — Therefore one day there is better than a Thousand. Of the former.
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let a man search up and down the world, Compass Sea and Land, Ransack the Bowels of the Earth for the hidden Treasures that are there, Tire out himself in the Multitude of his way, Waste away his Time,
let a man search up and down the world, Compass Sea and Land, Ransack the Bowels of the Earth for the hidden Treasures that Are there, Tire out himself in the Multitude of his Way, Waste away his Time,
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and when all is done, what hath he gained? why a very small portion, a poor pittance, that which is so far from deserving the Name of profit that it is a meer vanity and vexation of spirit.
and when all is done, what hath he gained? why a very small portion, a poor pittance, that which is so Far from deserving the Name of profit that it is a mere vanity and vexation of Spirit.
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Solomon look'd upon his Houses, Lands, Gardens, Orchards, Men-servants, and Maid-servants, with whatever else he had spent so much time about in the world,
Solomon looked upon his Houses, Lands, Gardens, Orchards, Manservants, and Maidservants, with whatever Else he had spent so much time about in the world,
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It is the Scope of Christ ( Prov. 8.) to prevail with men to hearken to his voice, come to his House, wait dayly at his Posts, that being instructed by him they might be followers of him;
It is the Scope of christ (Curae 8.) to prevail with men to harken to his voice, come to his House, wait daily At his Posts, that being instructed by him they might be followers of him;
N̄ow because he knew men would object the necessity of attending their worldly Business, Farmes & Merchandize &c He therefore obviates that Objection, that there was more Gain to be gotten at his house than in their own Farmes, more profit by hearing his voice than by tilling their Fields, plowing their Land,
Now Because he knew men would Object the necessity of attending their worldly Business, Farms & Merchandise etc. He Therefore obviates that Objection, that there was more Gain to be got At his house than in their own Farms, more profit by hearing his voice than by tilling their Fields, plowing their Land,
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or by buying & selling, and lets them know yt his Revenues & Merchandize was better than choice Silver or fine Gold, that all the wealth of the world was not to be compared therewith.
or by buying & selling, and lets them know that his Revenues & Merchandise was better than choice Silver or fine Gold, that all the wealth of the world was not to be compared therewith.
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ver. 10, 11, 12. with Chap. 2. 13, 14, 15. It is Rational that men should lay out their mony where they may have the most suitable Commodities & best Peniworths,
ver. 10, 11, 12. with Chap. 2. 13, 14, 15. It is Rational that men should lay out their money where they may have the most suitable Commodities & best Pennyworth,
then come to me (saith Christ) to my House, the Gospel-market, hear and your souls shall live, do not lay out your mony for that which is not bread Isa. 55. 1, 2, &c.
then come to me (Says christ) to my House, the gospel-market, hear and your Souls shall live, do not lay out your money for that which is not bred Isaiah 55. 1, 2, etc.
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To be admitted unto near approaches to God in his House is a greater Honour & dignity than to be admitted to stand before & converse with the greatest Potentates upon earth.
To be admitted unto near Approaches to God in his House is a greater Honour & dignity than to be admitted to stand before & converse with the greatest Potentates upon earth.
If then account themselvs much honour'd by the Company of great men, much more Honour is it to be in the Company and dwell in the House of the Great God.
If then account themselves much honoured by the Company of great men, much more Honour is it to be in the Company and dwell in the House of the Great God.
And that which commends the good things of God's House to •• above all other, is that they are soul-Blessings, soul-profit, soul-pleasures &c. Now as much as the Soul is better than all the world,
And that which commends the good things of God's House to •• above all other, is that they Are soul-Blessings, soul-profit, soul-pleasures etc. Now as much as the Soul is better than all the world,
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Isa. 55. 3. hear and your souls shall live ▪ work, toyl, labour, and your bodies may live (tho' possibly they mayn't neither) but hear and your souls shall certainly, assuredly, everlastingly live.
Isaiah 55. 3. hear and your Souls shall live ▪ work, toil, labour, and your bodies may live (though possibly they mayn't neither) but hear and your Souls shall Certainly, assuredly, everlastingly live.
If men would but consider that they have souls, and thereupon study the worth of them til they find the preference of their souls to their bodies, they would then prefer soul-enrichments in God's House above all worldly profit or pleasure in their own,
If men would but Consider that they have Souls, and thereupon study the worth of them till they find the preference of their Souls to their bodies, they would then prefer soul-enrichments in God's House above all worldly profit or pleasure in their own,
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but while men are carnal sensual and bruitish, minding only their bodies, and those things that do concern their bodies, this Argument will neither be understood by them nor be prevalent with them.
but while men Are carnal sensual and brutish, minding only their bodies, and those things that do concern their bodies, this Argument will neither be understood by them nor be prevalent with them.
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& then we should realize that the enlightning of the soul, converting of the soul, restoring of the soul, Satisfying the hungerings and thristings of the soul, strengthening us with strength in our soul, communion with the dearly beloved of our souls,
& then we should realize that the enlightening of the soul, converting of the soul, restoring of the soul, Satisfying the hungerings and thristings of the soul, strengthening us with strength in our soul, communion with the dearly Beloved of our Souls,
and making our souls to rejoyce in Him, the universal prosperity of our souls, and Salvation of our souls at last, all which good things are to be attained in God's.
and making our Souls to rejoice in Him, the universal Prosperity of our Souls, and Salvation of our Souls At last, all which good things Are to be attained in God's.
More particularly these that follow are some of those things to be gotten in the House of God that are a Thousand times better than what are to be had else where. e. g.
More particularly these that follow Are Some of those things to be got in the House of God that Are a Thousand times better than what Are to be had Else where. e. g.
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Rom, 1. 16. 1. Cor. 1. 18. 24. The Word by which blind eies are enlightened, deaf ears opened, dead souls quickned, unconverted ones converted, unbelievers brought to the Faith of Christ, Act. 26 ▪ 18 ▪ Dayes of being in the House of God are dayes of power, in which God is wont by his Word to speak to the Hearts of poor needy waiters upon him,
Rom, 1. 16. 1. Cor. 1. 18. 24. The Word by which blind eyes Are enlightened, deaf ears opened, dead Souls quickened, unconverted ones converted, unbelievers brought to the Faith of christ, Act. 26 ▪ 18 ▪ Days of being in the House of God Are days of power, in which God is wont by his Word to speak to the Hearts of poor needy waiters upon him,
and puts his soul under the Influence of an Ordinance appointed by God for the conveying of all spiritual good to him, it being the Lord's way to do all by his Word.
and puts his soul under the Influence of an Ordinance appointed by God for the conveying of all spiritual good to him, it being the Lord's Way to do all by his Word.
and there speak to your Hearts, and by his Spirit work upon you for your souls everlasting Good, you will then be as so many living Monuments of the Truth of this Doctrine, you will have the Witness in your selves and be able to set your seals to the experienced verity thereof.
and there speak to your Hearts, and by his Spirit work upon you for your Souls everlasting Good, you will then be as so many living Monuments of the Truth of this Doctrine, you will have the Witness in your selves and be able to Set your Seals to the experienced verity thereof.
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whereas here is that which is truly and deservedly called Good-fellowship. Here God Father Son and Spirit are to be seen and Conversed with, the Vision of and Fellowship with God are the great things here to be enjoyed.
whereas Here is that which is truly and deservedly called Good-fellowship. Here God Father Son and Spirit Are to be seen and Conversed with, the Vision of and Fellowship with God Are the great things Here to be enjoyed.
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They have seen his goings in the Sanctuary Psal. 68. 24. and so may we, the sight of that Beauty which David there desired Psal. 27. 4. is free for us also.
They have seen his goings in the Sanctuary Psalm 68. 24. and so may we, the sighed of that Beauty which David there desired Psalm 27. 4. is free for us also.
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This is eminently a Place of drawing near to God, and if you engage your hearts to draw •ear to him there, he will there meet you and bless you Exod. 20. 24. Now if you can fare so well in the House of God as to get a light of him, a good look from him, you will account that Time spent unto unparallel'd Advantage.
This is eminently a Place of drawing near to God, and if you engage your hearts to draw •ear to him there, he will there meet you and bless you Exod 20. 24. Now if you can fare so well in the House of God as to get a Light of him, a good look from him, you will account that Time spent unto unparalleled Advantage.
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Here may you see the Beauty of Jehovah, the manifold and matchless Beauty of the LORD, the beauty of his holiness, this is to be seen in his House which is the Habitation of his Holiness.
Here may you see the Beauty of Jehovah, the manifold and matchless Beauty of the LORD, the beauty of his holiness, this is to be seen in his House which is the Habitation of his Holiness.
Especially here is the Glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ to be seen 2. Cor. 4. 6. and be sure Christ has a very beautiful face, He is altogether Lovely and every part of him excellent Cant. 5. 10, 16. and in all his Beauty doth he appear in his House,
Especially Here is the Glory of God in the face of jesus christ to be seen 2. Cor. 4. 6. and be sure christ has a very beautiful face, He is altogether Lovely and every part of him excellent Cant 5. 10, 16. and in all his Beauty does he appear in his House,
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Something of God's Glory and Beautie does appear in the works of Creation and Providence Rom. 1. 20. but above all doth he unveil his Glory in Jesus Christ and in that great work of Redemption wrought out by •im, in the other we may see his Footsteps, but in this his Face,
Something of God's Glory and Beauty does appear in the works of Creation and Providence Rom. 1. 20. but above all does he unveil his Glory in jesus christ and in that great work of Redemption wrought out by •im, in the other we may see his Footsteps, but in this his Face,
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The Mystery of God manifested in the Flesh which the Angels stoop down to look into (as the Greek word imports 1. Pet. 1. 12.) And this manifold Wisdome of God in Jesus Christ is made manifest unto Principalities and Powers by the Church Ephes. 3. 10, 11 ▪ there they see it, thence they learn it.
The Mystery of God manifested in the Flesh which the Angels stoop down to look into (as the Greek word imports 1. Pet. 1. 12.) And this manifold Wisdom of God in jesus christ is made manifest unto Principalities and Powers by the Church Ephesians 3. 10, 11 ▪ there they see it, thence they Learn it.
Lords Dayes and Lecture-dayes, when the Gospel is publickly preached, are Christs wooing dayes and therefore doth he then deck and array himself with all his Glory and Beauty that he may allure and prevail with men to have him, that being ravish'd with his Beauty they may consent to his motion.
lords Days and Lecture days, when the Gospel is publicly preached, Are Christ wooing days and Therefore does he then deck and array himself with all his Glory and Beauty that he may allure and prevail with men to have him, that being ravished with his Beauty they may consent to his motion.
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And Sacramentdayes are more eminently the dayes of his Espousals wherein the Covenant that was before secretly made between Christ and the Soul when there was a mutual Consent and promi•• pass'd between them, is now more solemnly Renewed Sealed and Confirmed ▪ Now as a Bride cannot forget her Attire, no more will this great Bride-groom of our Souls neither.
And Sacramentdayes Are more eminently the days of his Espousals wherein the Covenant that was before secretly made between christ and the Soul when there was a mutual Consent and promi•• passed between them, is now more solemnly Renewed Sealed and Confirmed ▪ Now as a Bride cannot forget her Attire, no more will this great Bridegroom of our Souls neither.
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And a far greater sight it is than that which (tho' great) was but a shaddow of this Cant. 3. 11. viz. King Solomon in the day of his Espousals, • greater than Solomon b•ing here.
And a Far greater sighed it is than that which (though great) was but a shadow of this Cant 3. 11. viz. King Solomon in the day of his Espousals, • greater than Solomon b•ing Here.
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On those Festival dayes doth the Lord Jesus put on all the Robes of his Grace, Love, Righteonsness ▪ Meekness &c that he may appear in some measure as he is among them.
On those Festival days does the Lord jesus put on all the Robes of his Grace, Love, Righteousness ▪ Meekness etc. that he may appear in Some measure as he is among them.
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He puts on his red Garments, comes in his Blood and Wound• ▪ shews the scars of his Combate with the Enemies of our Salvation, which tho' heart-breaking sights too,
He puts on his read Garments, comes in his Blood and Wound• ▪ shows the scars of his Combat with the Enemies of our Salvation, which though Heartbreaking sights too,
yet in these are his Love and Good-will to his people gloriously discovered ▪ Thus their eies are blessed with beholding the King in his Beauty Isa. 33. 17. To •e• a Church of Christ assembled together in the Excercise of the Ordinances of his House in th•• Temple-Robes, Sanctuary-dress, Holyday 〈 ◊ 〉, regular and exact in their 〈 ◊ 〉 according to the Order of his House •hich is far above the Order of Solomon's 〈 ◊ 〉 that help'd to ravish the Qeen of Sheba 1. King. 10. 4, 5.) And further, to see Christ come in among them according to his promise in the Riches of his glorious Grace manifesting himself to them;
yet in these Are his Love and Goodwill to his people gloriously discovered ▪ Thus their eyes Are blessed with beholding the King in his Beauty Isaiah 33. 17. To •e• a Church of christ assembled together in the Exercise of the Ordinances of his House in th•• Temple-Robes, Sanctuary-dress, Holiday 〈 ◊ 〉, regular and exact in their 〈 ◊ 〉 according to the Order of his House •hich is Far above the Order of Solomon's 〈 ◊ 〉 that helped to ravish the Queen of Sheba 1. King. 10. 4, 5.) And further, to see christ come in among them according to his promise in the Riches of his glorious Grace manifesting himself to them;
Hence it is that Sion is said to be beautiful Psal. 48. 2. yea and the Perfection of beauty Psal. 50. 2. And we may thank our selves if when ever we come to the House of God we do not see these matchless Sights,
Hence it is that Sion is said to be beautiful Psalm 48. 2. yea and the Perfection of beauty Psalm 50. 2. And we may thank our selves if when ever we come to the House of God we do not see these matchless Sights,
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Here also the Spirit of Christ is present who lists to be bearing witness to his own Ordinances, here you may meet with him speaking to you and in you, and helping of you, here you may experience the enlightening, teaching, quickening, sanctifying and comforting presence of the Spirit of Christ.
Here also the Spirit of christ is present who lists to be bearing witness to his own Ordinances, Here you may meet with him speaking to you and in you, and helping of you, Here you may experience the enlightening, teaching, quickening, sanctifying and comforting presence of the Spirit of christ.
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And he that sees and converses with God in Christ in his House, he sees and enjoyes even all that is worth seeing and enjoying, he may say to his soul, Return to thy rest — for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee Psal. 116. 7. This is such a filling Comprehensive enjoyment that it leaves no room for any thing else.
And he that sees and converses with God in christ in his House, he sees and enjoys even all that is worth seeing and enjoying, he may say to his soul, Return to thy rest — for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee Psalm 116. 7. This is such a filling Comprehensive enjoyment that it leaves no room for any thing Else.
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When Christ was disposed to make an eminent discovery of his Glory unto meet witnesses who might afterward give Testimony to the world of what they had seen, he chose Peter (who had made such a Confession of him and was to suffer such great things for him) and James (who was the first of the Apostles that that we read of that laid down his life for Christ Act. 12. 1.) and John the beloved Disciple, who was to Live long and do much service for him,
When christ was disposed to make an eminent discovery of his Glory unto meet Witnesses who might afterwards give Testimony to the world of what they had seen, he chosen Peter (who had made such a Confessi of him and was to suffer such great things for him) and James (who was the First of the Apostles that that we read of that laid down his life for christ Act. 12. 1.) and John the Beloved Disciple, who was to Live long and do much service for him,
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and was favoured with this Vision as a special evidence of his Love to him) I say he took these three and brought them up into the Mount and was transfigured before them Matt. 17. 1, 4. upon the sight of which Excellent glory (as he calls it 2. Pet. 1. 17.) they presently cry out it's good being here, and they might have said (for they meant as much) it's a Thousand times better being here than elsewhere, here let us dwell — (the very Language of David in Psalm 27. 4.) They never concerned themselves about what they should eat or drink or where-with they should be clothed, had forgotten all their secular business & enjoyments, their Company and Comforts, their Friends & Families,
and was favoured with this Vision as a special evidence of his Love to him) I say he took these three and brought them up into the Mount and was transfigured before them Matt. 17. 1, 4. upon the sighed of which Excellent glory (as he calls it 2. Pet. 1. 17.) they presently cry out it's good being Here, and they might have said (for they meant as much) it's a Thousand times better being Here than elsewhere, Here let us dwell — (the very Language of David in Psalm 27. 4.) They never concerned themselves about what they should eat or drink or wherewith they should be clothed, had forgotten all their secular business & enjoyments, their Company and Comforts, their Friends & Families,
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nay they took no care for so much as a place where to lay there Heads, did not once speak of a Tabernacle for themselves, only for Christ and each of the glorious company these would build a Tabernacle,
nay they took no care for so much as a place where to lay there Heads, did not once speak of a Tabernacle for themselves, only for christ and each of the glorious company these would built a Tabernacle,
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and as for themselves they accounted Christ meat and drink and Tabernacle too, so were they transported and filled with that ineffable Glory of Christ who is all in all.
and as for themselves they accounted christ meat and drink and Tabernacle too, so were they transported and filled with that ineffable Glory of christ who is all in all.
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Hence in the close of that Psalm where you have a Record of the Glorious things spoken of in God's House Psal. 87. 8. there is this Epiphonema added [ All my springs are in thee ] They are either the words of the Spirit of God speaking in his own Name, to shew us that in his House are lay'd up and in the Word and Ordinances of the same are held forth and conveyed the waters of Life, all the springs of Grace, Peace, Comfort, yea of all Good whatsoever are there to be had, All is there,
Hence in the close of that Psalm where you have a Record of the Glorious things spoken of in God's House Psalm 87. 8. there is this Epiphonema added [ All my springs Are in thee ] They Are either the words of the Spirit of God speaking in his own Name, to show us that in his House Are laid up and in the Word and Ordinances of the same Are held forth and conveyed the waters of Life, all the springs of Grace, Peace, Comfort, yea of all Good whatsoever Are there to be had, All is there,
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Or they are the words of a gracious Heart spoken by the same Spirit implying thus much, that all the springs of his Edification and Consolation as well as of his Regeneration are there;
Or they Are the words of a gracious Heart spoken by the same Spirit implying thus much, that all the springs of his Edification and Consolation as well as of his Regeneration Are there;
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Other men have other Comforts, and in other wayes, they have other Cisterns and Wells (I cannot call them springs, at least not living springs because they often fail & will utterly fail in their greatest need) but here the sincere believing soul finds all his Springs,
Other men have other Comforts, and in other ways, they have other Cisterns and Wells (I cannot call them springs, At least not living springs Because they often fail & will utterly fail in their greatest need) but Here the sincere believing soul finds all his Springs,
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Of this same spirit was devout old Simeon Luk. 2. 25, 30. who when by the Spirit's conduct he was brought to the Temple and there met with Jesus Christ, he took him in his Arms and and blest God and said now — let me depart in peace &c. As if he had said with Jacob when he heard of Joseph, It is enough, now let me die, I am satisfied, farewell vain world with all the seeming splendor and pretended glory of the same, let me now close mine eies,
Of this same Spirit was devout old Simeon Luk. 2. 25, 30. who when by the Spirit's conduct he was brought to the Temple and there met with jesus christ, he took him in his Arms and and blessed God and said now — let me depart in peace etc. As if he had said with Jacob when he herd of Joseph, It is enough, now let me die, I am satisfied, farewell vain world with all the seeming splendour and pretended glory of the same, let me now close mine eyes,
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after this sight I care for nothing else, nor is there any other object that I can now be willing to lend so much as a look unto, this Glory of the people Israel (as he calls him ver. 32.) hath eclipsed the lustre and stained the beauty of all other glory, I am abundantly replenished with this Sight,
After this sighed I care for nothing Else, nor is there any other Object that I can now be willing to lend so much as a look unto, this Glory of the people Israel (as he calls him for. 32.) hath eclipsed the lustre and stained the beauty of all other glory, I am abundantly replenished with this Sighed,
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so that my full soul loathes all other sweets whatsoever, the whole world, yea & life it self is now nothing to me, let me now go immediatly to the place of perfect Vision & Fruition, where I shall everlastingly & uninterruptedly be satisfied with his likeness.
so that my full soul Loathes all other sweets whatsoever, the Whole world, yea & life it self is now nothing to me, let me now go immediately to the place of perfect Vision & Fruition, where I shall everlastingly & uninterruptedly be satisfied with his likeness.
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Here Faith is infused by the word of Faith ( precious Faith as it is called 2. Pet. 1. 1.) & by the same meanes nourished, strengthened, and increased;
Here Faith is infused by the word of Faith (precious Faith as it is called 2. Pet. 1. 1.) & by the same means nourished, strengthened, and increased;
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Now Grace is the best good, one drop of Grace better than an Ocean of Wealth ▪ and consequently a day where Grace is going, better than a Thousand dayes in the Midst of the Confluence of all other Good things.
Now Grace is the best good, one drop of Grace better than an Ocean of Wealth ▪ and consequently a day where Grace is going, better than a Thousand days in the Midst of the Confluence of all other Good things.
Here are those born that are new-born Psal. 87. 5. Jerusalem is called the Mother Gal. 4. 26. and there God doth the part of a Father to beget souls to Himself;
Here Are those born that Are newborn Psalm 87. 5. Jerusalem is called the Mother Gal. 4. 26. and there God does the part of a Father to beget Souls to Himself;
there the Spirit (who breathes where it lists) lists to breathe unto Regeneration Joh. 3. 5, 8. and the place of a man's New-birth is to be preferred before the place of his Birth:
there the Spirit (who breathes where it lists) lists to breathe unto Regeneration John 3. 5, 8. and the place of a Man's New birth is to be preferred before the place of his Birth:
God values the Gates of Sio• beyond all Comparison more than he doth any or all other places, (See Psal. 76. 2. with 87. 2. & 132. 12, 13.) and not without just cause ▪ it being dignified with his Presence, beautified with his Grace; and filled with his Glory above all other places.
God value's the Gates of Sio• beyond all Comparison more than he does any or all other places, (See Psalm 76. 2. with 87. 2. & 132. 12, 13.) and not without just cause ▪ it being dignified with his Presence, beautified with his Grace; and filled with his Glory above all other places.
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Now the Saints bearing the Image of their Heavenly Father by whom they are there of his own Will by the word of his Truth begotten Jam. 1. 18. have like Affection for and set like price upon the same.
Now the Saints bearing the Image of their Heavenly Father by whom they Are there of his own Will by the word of his Truth begotten Jam. 1. 18. have like Affection for and Set like price upon the same.
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so Word and Ordinances in God's House are the nourishment, the food, the life of the New Creature, which he therefore prizes and desires after 1. Pet. 2. 2, sets his Heart unto,
so Word and Ordinances in God's House Are the nourishment, the food, the life of the New Creature, which he Therefore prizes and Desires After 1. Pet. 2. 2, sets his Heart unto,
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and deservedly because they are his very life Deut 23. 47. And indeed could we but realize that the Word of God is (as most certainly it is) our Life, we need no other conviction of the worth of it above all other things,
and deservedly Because they Are his very life Deuteronomy 23. 47. And indeed could we but realize that the Word of God is (as most Certainly it is) our Life, we need no other conviction of the worth of it above all other things,
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The world finds us variety of Business & Avocations, but if the Word preached be seen to be of such Concernment, we have a ready Answer to to give, here is this and that may be done,
The world finds us variety of Business & Avocations, but if the Word preached be seen to be of such Concernment, we have a ready Answer to to give, Here is this and that may be done,
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Tell an hungry or a thirsty man that's ready to perish never so many fair stories, set off with the highest Rhetorical flourishes, embellished with oratorical Elegancies,
Tell an hungry or a thirsty man that's ready to perish never so many fair stories, Set off with the highest Rhetorical flourishes, embellished with oratorical Elegances,
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& sweetned with the most pleasing strains of Wit, play him a fitt of Musick, sing him the most pleasant song you can think of, hee'll tell you the Belly has no eares, all this is not meat, I must eat and drink or dye.
& sweetened with the most pleasing strains of Wit, play him a fit of Music, sing him the most pleasant song you can think of, He'll tell you the Belly has no ears, all this is not meat, I must eat and drink or die.
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The right understanding of the worth of God's Word in his House as it is our appointed & food so our life, would make us dea• to all the Syren - songs that the world or the Devil the prince of it could sing us, whose design is only to delude and destroy us, we should despise and with indignation turn away from that business that would draw •s away from a Sermon.
The right understanding of the worth of God's Word in his House as it is our appointed & food so our life, would make us dea• to all the Syren - songs that the world or the devil the Prince of it could sing us, whose Design is only to delude and destroy us, we should despise and with Indignation turn away from that business that would draw •s away from a Sermon.
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And hence this is the Return he makes to any petty inconsiderable matters that would take him off from this (and all other secular Affairs are but little things and inconsiderable matters, compared with this) I am going about a great work, about a matter that concerns my life,
And hence this is the Return he makes to any Petty inconsiderable matters that would take him off from this (and all other secular Affairs Are but little things and inconsiderable matters, compared with this) I am going about a great work, about a matter that concerns my life,
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and had the Case been indeed so that he must have purchased that portion of food or immediatly have died without any Remedy, Esau would not have been counted a prophane person or a fool for letting it go for a mess of Pottage, that being universally owned Skin for skin, yea all that man hath will he give for his life, The life being more than meat,
and had the Case been indeed so that he must have purchased that portion of food or immediately have died without any Remedy, Esau would not have been counted a profane person or a fool for letting it go for a mess of Pottage, that being universally owned Skin for skin, yea all that man hath will he give for his life, The life being more than meat,
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2. 4. with Luk. 12. 23. But justly will they be accounted fools that for the sake of Food and Raiment or that which is of far less importance part with or slight that which is their Life.
2. 4. with Luk. 12. 23. But justly will they be accounted Fools that for the sake of Food and Raiment or that which is of Far less importance part with or slight that which is their Life.
4. Here are all the Benefits of Christ held forth, the rich Wares not to be match'd in all the world freely tender'd in this Gospel-market, here is Wine and milk without many and without price Isa. 55. 1. Here is Pardon, Peace, Reconciliation, Adoption and Sanctification Christ made of God to us wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption 1. Cor. 1. 30. Such Commodities as your Ships bring not home,
4. Here Are all the Benefits of christ held forth, the rich Wares not to be matched in all the world freely tendered in this gospel-market, Here is Wine and milk without many and without price Isaiah 55. 1. Here is Pardon, Peace, Reconciliation, Adoption and Sanctification christ made of God to us Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption 1. Cor. 1. 30. Such Commodities as your Ships bring not home,
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The Sea saith of these things they are not in me, the Earth saith they are not in me Job. 28. 14, 19. You may with much hazzard and difficulty go down to the Sea,
The Sea Says of these things they Are not in me, the Earth Says they Are not in me Job. 28. 14, 19. You may with much hazard and difficulty go down to the Sea,
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5. I may add this further that is to be gotten in the House of God viz. a satisfactory Resolution of those Enquiries ▪ an Answer to those Doubts and Scruples which pious, serious, thinking souls are often exercised and puzzled with,
5. I may add this further that is to be got in the House of God viz. a satisfactory Resolution of those Enquiries ▪ an Answer to those Doubts and Scruples which pious, serious, thinking Souls Are often exercised and puzzled with,
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Hence David renders this as one of the reasons why he made Dwelling in the House of God his one thing viz. because he accounted it a good Enquiring-place Psal. 27. 4. besides that there was the Lords Beauty to be seen, there also was a place for enquiring.
Hence David renders this as one of the Reasons why he made Dwelling in the House of God his one thing viz. Because he accounted it a good Enquiring-place Psalm 27. 4. beside that there was the lords Beauty to be seen, there also was a place for inquiring.
Persons that are studying for Knowledge meet with many questions that they cannot answer, many Riddles, Knots, Difficulties, that they cannot understand, untye, see through,
Persons that Are studying for Knowledge meet with many questions that they cannot answer, many Riddles, Knots, Difficulties, that they cannot understand, untie, see through,
More than a few are the Reasonings that a Believer hath in himself, he lives and walks in the midst of a multitude of Thoughts (especially at sometimes,
More than a few Are the Reasonings that a Believer hath in himself, he lives and walks in the midst of a multitude of Thoughts (especially At sometime,
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as Psal. 94. 19.) hath many scruples in his mind, spends many a solitary hour in inward doubtings and arguings pro and con, and comes often to an Ordinance with his head full of enquiries,
as Psalm 94. 19.) hath many scruples in his mind, spends many a solitary hour in inward doubtings and arguings Pro and con, and comes often to an Ordinance with his head full of Enquiries,
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but when he comes to the House of God (and thither he goes to en•••re) he is there satisfied, God suits a word to his Case, orders an Answer to that question which he had been long poreing upon to litle purpose, speakes to the secrets of his Heart, clears up his doubts and quiets his Spirit;
but when he comes to the House of God (and thither he Goes to en•••re) he is there satisfied, God suits a word to his Case, order an Answer to that question which he had been long poring upon to little purpose, speaks to the secrets of his Heart, clears up his doubts and quiets his Spirit;
An notable instance whereof we find in Psal. 73. 17. the Psalmist there had been wofully plunged and dangerously soiled, insomuch that he was almost gone, was ready to repent him of all his Religion,
an notable instance whereof we find in Psalm 73. 17. the Psalmist there had been woefully plunged and dangerously soiled, insomuch that he was almost gone, was ready to Repent him of all his Religion,
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Now about this he was at an utter loss, could not unriddle this Mystery of Providence, it proved a work too hard for him, to the Sanctuary therefore he goes,
Now about this he was At an utter loss, could not unriddle this Mystery of Providence, it proved a work too hard for him, to the Sanctuary Therefore he Goes,
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Eccles. 9. 1. There he understood that God might out of his absolute Soveraignty, and for other Reasons best known to himself both outwardly prosper the worst,
Eccles. 9. 1. There he understood that God might out of his absolute Sovereignty, and for other Reasons best known to himself both outwardly prosper the worst,
and sorely afflict the best of men, a Truth which probably he had the notional Knowledge of before but had it not born in upon his Heart with particular application to the present Case unto his Satisfaction and Comfort till he came into the Sanctuary.
and sorely afflict the best of men, a Truth which probably he had the notional Knowledge of before but had it not born in upon his Heart with particular application to the present Case unto his Satisfaction and Comfort till he Come into the Sanctuary.
Those that have Christ formed in them are often exercised with the like strugglings within them as Rebeka had Gen. 25. 21, 22, 23. insomuch that they are ready to say,
Those that have christ formed in them Are often exercised with the like strugglings within them as Rebecca had Gen. 25. 21, 22, 23. insomuch that they Are ready to say,
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Satan cannot make more doubts, the Old-man raise more storms, the unbelieving Heart cause more perplexities than the Lord in his House can answer, allay and e•tricate out of,
Satan cannot make more doubts, the Old man raise more storms, the unbelieving Heart cause more perplexities than the Lord in his House can answer, allay and e•tricate out of,
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In summe then, as much as God is more worth than the Creature, Christ than th• world, Grace than Gold, Pearls than Pebles ▪ Spirituals than Temporals, Wisdom and its Merchandize than all the Traffick on the Earth ▪ as much as Heaven is more worth than Vanity,
In sum then, as much as God is more worth than the Creature, christ than th• world, Grace than Gold, Pearls than Pebbles ▪ Spirituals than Temporals, Wisdom and its Merchandise than all the Traffic on the Earth ▪ as much as Heaven is more worth than Vanity,
1. To those that have been and are negligent in giving their attendance in the House of God, cannot spare the Time from their worldly occasions, some keep open their shops at Lecture-time, others come into Town & make their market in the morning and away again before the Sermon, others walk the streets, fit in Taverns or stay in their own Houses while the Sermon is Preaching,
1. To those that have been and Are negligent in giving their attendance in the House of God, cannot spare the Time from their worldly occasions, Some keep open their shops At Lecture-time, Others come into Town & make their market in the morning and away again before the Sermon, Others walk the streets, fit in Taverns or stay in their own Houses while the Sermon is Preaching,
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and I would ask you what do you gain? what profit do you make of this two Hours Time in a week thus saved from the Publick Worship of God, ask your selves seriously and answer truly what is your gain? how much does it amount to in a day's nay in a year's Time? why one takes a few pence in his shop, another earns a few by a small Jobb of work done the while, another redeems an hour or two from a sermon and gets so much the sooner about his occasions at home, another gets a little ease, a little sleep, a little drink,
and I would ask you what do you gain? what profit do you make of this two Hours Time in a Week thus saved from the Public Worship of God, ask your selves seriously and answer truly what is your gain? how much does it amount to in a day's nay in a year's Time? why one Takes a few pence in his shop, Another earns a few by a small Job of work done the while, Another redeems an hour or two from a sermon and gets so much the sooner about his occasions At home, Another gets a little ease, a little sleep, a little drink,
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and idle, vain Chatt together with it, and I beseech you what does it come to? what is your estate advanced or your selves any way bettered at the years end? Nay are you not losers every manner of way? Did they who neglected God's House whom the Prophet Haggai reproves Chapt. 1. gain any Thing by their labour in or about their own houses,
and idle, vain Chat together with it, and I beseech you what does it come to? what is your estate advanced or your selves any Way bettered At the Years end? Nay Are you not losers every manner of Way? Did they who neglected God's House whom the Prophet Chaggai reproves Chapter 1. gain any Thing by their labour in or about their own houses,
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or in their Fields while plowing sowing or gathering in? No they were cursed in their Employment, blasted in their Labours, the Lord did blow upon their Harvest and the wages they earned was put in a bag with Holes, all that they did turned to little or no Account, nothing succeeded with them.
or in their Fields while plowing sowing or gathering in? No they were cursed in their Employment, blasted in their Labours, the Lord did blow upon their Harvest and the wages they earned was put in a bag with Holes, all that they did turned to little or not Account, nothing succeeded with them.
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and his Anger as hot now for slighting and neglecting his Ordinances as then; so that could you take an exact account you'd see cause to own your selves losers even in your outward estate,
and his Anger as hight now for slighting and neglecting his Ordinances as then; so that could you take an exact account You would see cause to own your selves losers even in your outward estate,
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and if Blastings, Mildews, Losses by Sea and Land, Disappointments, Impoverishments many waies were lookt at as a just punishment from God for the great Coldness dead-heartedness and indisposedness, to the Worship of God in his House in special, among other sins that are to be found among us, there would be good Scripture warrant for our so reckoning.
and if Blastings, Mildews, Losses by Sea and Land, Disappointments, Impoverishments many ways were looked At as a just punishment from God for the great Coldness dead-heartedness and indisposedness, to the Worship of God in his House in special, among other Sins that Are to be found among us, there would be good Scripture warrant for our so reckoning.
Men complain Trading is dead, they do not thrive, they go behind hand, cannot make both ends meet, they rise early, go to bed late, eat the bread of Carefulness and all will not doe, No wonder while God's House is under-valued and neglected.
Men complain Trading is dead, they do not thrive, they go behind hand, cannot make both ends meet, they rise early, go to Bed late, eat the bred of Carefulness and all will not do, No wonder while God's House is undervalved and neglected.
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But suppose thou may'st gain a small matter while thou ought'st to have been at a Sermon, and for the gains thereof didst omit an opportunity of seeing and Conversing with Christ in an Ordinance, he judges your selves in the Case whether you are Gainers or losers.
But suppose thou Mayest gain a small matter while thou Ought too have been At a Sermon, and for the gains thereof didst omit an opportunity of seeing and Conversing with christ in an Ordinance, he judges your selves in the Case whither you Are Gainers or losers.
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We condemn Judas for betraying his Master for Thirty peices of Silver, But who art thou O man that judgest another and doest the same thing? He that cannot find in his heart to come to a Sermon for fear to miss the taking or earning a little mony would sell Jesus Christ himself at a cheaper Rate than ever Judas did,
We condemn Judas for betraying his Master for Thirty Pieces of Silver, But who art thou Oh man that Judges Another and dost the same thing? He that cannot find in his heart to come to a Sermon for Fear to miss the taking or earning a little money would fell jesus christ himself At a cheaper Rate than ever Judas did,
if he had the like Temptation before him, Nay he does part with him, let him goe (yea & that for ought he knows irrecoverably & forever) for the love, of that which he proposes to himself to gain in ye mean time.
if he had the like Temptation before him, Nay he does part with him, let him go (yea & that for ought he knows irrecoverably & forever) for the love, of that which he proposes to himself to gain in you mean time.
and I would ask you, Did you ever lose, did you not ever gain by being so imployed? Have you not cause to account those your best Houres? Had you ever any just Cause to repent of your Time so spent? Would you part with what you have met with in the House of God for a Thousand Worlds? Are not all other pleasures and profits most inconsiderable and contemptible things compared with what God's House has afforded you? Say, speak out, that others may be informed and confirmed by your experience.
and I would ask you, Did you ever loose, did you not ever gain by being so employed? Have you not cause to account those your best Hours? Had you ever any just Cause to Repent of your Time so spent? Would you part with what you have met with in the House of God for a Thousand World's? are not all other pleasures and profits most inconsiderable and contemptible things compared with what God's House has afforded you? Say, speak out, that Others may be informed and confirmed by your experience.
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Is not this Doctrine true, have you not found and felt it true? cannot you give your Evidence in the Case? Then speak for God and for his House, stand up for the Honour of the same.
Is not this Doctrine true, have you not found and felt it true? cannot you give your Evidence in the Case? Then speak for God and for his House, stand up for the Honour of the same.
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The world does not believe that the foolishness of Preaching has such vertue in it as the report of the Word attributes to it, any more than Nathaneel could believe that any Good could come out of Nazareth;
The world does not believe that the foolishness of Preaching has such virtue in it as the report of the Word attributes to it, any more than Nathaneel could believe that any Good could come out of Nazareth;
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3. My third Appeal is to those that after they have sometimes enjoyed, have again lost the Liberties of God's House (and those that have experienc'd both the sweetness of the enjoyment and the bitterness of the bereavement are best able to judge in this Case) Now they will all tell you with one month that there is no place to spend Time in like the House of God.
3. My third Appeal is to those that After they have sometime enjoyed, have again lost the Liberties of God's House (and those that have experienced both the sweetness of the enjoyment and the bitterness of the bereavement Are best able to judge in this Case) Now they will all tell you with one Monn that there is no place to spend Time in like the House of God.
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and frequently taken his sweet repast there, he had seen the Lord's Glory and Beauty in the Sanctuary and had been enlightned, quickned and comforted there,
and frequently taken his sweet repast there, he had seen the Lord's Glory and Beauty in the Sanctuary and had been enlightened, quickened and comforted there,
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But now you find him in quite another Frame, longing, fainting, Crying out like a person in great distress, fareing like a poor forlorn, miserable wretch, in a state most sadly afflictive and deplorable, intimating that he could have been glad to change Conditons with the Swallow and Sparrow,
But now you find him in quite Another Frame, longing, fainting, Crying out like a person in great distress, faring like a poor forlorn, miserable wretch, in a state most sadly afflictive and deplorable, intimating that he could have been glad to change Conditions with the Swallow and Sparrow,
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what was the matter? what ail'd him? why alas this was his Case (a. woful Case indeed!) that sweet, precious, beloved place the House of God he could not come at, those Glorious and gainful daies which he had with so much pleasure and advantage spent were now past and gonae with him,
what was the matter? what ailed him? why alas this was his Case (a. woeful Case indeed!) that sweet, precious, Beloved place the House of God he could not come At, those Glorious and gainful days which he had with so much pleasure and advantage spent were now past and gonae with him,
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Of like nature and scope is Psal. 42. and had you seen him at that Time when he Composed it, you would have found him in a most solemn frame, his eyes weeping and himself making meat of his tears when he had wept them, his Heart beating and panting, his soul fainting and poured out within him,
Of like nature and scope is Psalm 42. and had you seen him At that Time when he Composed it, you would have found him in a most solemn frame, his eyes weeping and himself making meat of his tears when he had wept them, his Heart beating and panting, his soul fainting and poured out within him,
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& thither was wont to go with the Company that kept Holyday, but now I am an Out-cast from the Temple in the land of Jordan and the Hermonites, I cannot come to Meeting, I cannot hear a Sermon as I was wont, by the loss of which Mercy I have learnt (somewhat more than ever) the worth of it, a loss that can by no other attainment be compensated.
& thither was wont to go with the Company that kept Holiday, but now I am an Outcast from the Temple in the land of Jordan and the Hermonites, I cannot come to Meeting, I cannot hear a Sermon as I was wont, by the loss of which Mercy I have learned (somewhat more than ever) the worth of it, a loss that can by no other attainment be compensated.
and this also caused him to make that Prayer in the following Psalm ver. 3, 4. that God would conduct him back to his Holy Hill and to his Tabernacles, that he might again goe to the Altar of God his exceeding Joy,
and this also caused him to make that Prayer in the following Psalm ver. 3, 4. that God would conduct him back to his Holy Hill and to his Tabernacles, that he might again go to the Altar of God his exceeding Joy,
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and promises his praises for the hearing of his prayer, nor would any thing raise up his down-cast soul but the Hopes that those prayers should be heard.
and promises his praises for the hearing of his prayer, nor would any thing raise up his downcast soul but the Hope's that those Prayers should be herd.
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And it is to be noted in both th•se Psalms (the like also may be observed •lse where) when bemoaning his Exilement he •ever once mentions his own House or his Relations or family Concerns all which were (beyond dispute) according to the value of each very dear to him,
And it is to be noted in both th•se Psalms (the like also may be observed •lse where) when bemoaning his Exilement he •ever once mentions his own House or his Relations or family Concerns all which were (beyond dispute) according to the valve of each very dear to him,
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or Palace, or any Relations he left behind, only the Ark and its Habitation, the House of God where the Lord dwelt and afforded his Presence, This, this I say he thought and discoursed of,
or Palace, or any Relations he left behind, only the Ark and its Habitation, the House of God where the Lord dwelled and afforded his Presence, This, this I say he Thought and discoursed of,
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and thereby shewed what lay at his Heart, and how much he prized them above other Things which he accounted not worthy to be mentioned the same day with these.
and thereby showed what lay At his Heart, and how much he prized them above other Things which he accounted not worthy to be mentioned the same day with these.
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or as if his repri•val from the Grave were therefore principally grateful to him because he might have the liberty of rendering the Lord a further visit there Isa: 38. 22. the fear of seeing the Lord no more (probably he means in his House the chief place for seeing God) having been most grievous to him in his sickness ver. 11. whereupon he engaged that he would not only goe up thither but dwell there to praise him all the daies of his life.
or as if his repri•val from the Grave were Therefore principally grateful to him Because he might have the liberty of rendering the Lord a further visit there Isaiah: 38. 22. the Fear of seeing the Lord no more (probably he means in his House the chief place for seeing God) having been most grievous to him in his sickness ver. 11. whereupon he engaged that he would not only go up thither but dwell there to praise him all the days of his life.
And at this day how many just and Righteous ones are there in the world that are begging on their knees with Tears in their eies that they might enjoy one of these dayes of the Son of Man that we have plenty of, they would wonder to see the streets and shops so full of people while a Sermon is a preaching which they would gladly leave their very meat to hear.
And At this day how many just and Righteous ones Are there in the world that Are begging on their knees with Tears in their eyes that they might enjoy one of these days of the Son of Man that we have plenty of, they would wonder to see the streets and shops so full of people while a Sermon is a preaching which they would gladly leave their very meat to hear.
How feelingly would they discourse of these things and tell you that whatever outward good things are left them they do all avail them little or nothing while banished from the House of God,
How feelingly would they discourse of these things and tell you that whatever outward good things Are left them they do all avail them little or nothing while banished from the House of God,
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and in so doing speak what they have seen and felt, lest we also pay dear for our learning (as they have done) that one day in the Courts of the Lord is worth a Thousand.
and in so doing speak what they have seen and felt, lest we also pay dear for our learning (as they have done) that one day in the Courts of the Lord is worth a Thousand.
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Reaf. 2. One day in God's House is better than a Thousand, Because serious waiting there is not only the way to have these unparaleld Blessings already mentioned,
Reaf. 2. One day in God's House is better than a Thousand, Because serious waiting there is not only the Way to have these unparaleld Blessings already mentioned,
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This is the common Objection, M•n cannot come to Meeting on a Lecture-Day because their business will not give leave, this and that work calls for their presence,
This is the Common Objection, M•n cannot come to Meeting on a Lecture day Because their business will not give leave, this and that work calls for their presence,
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The day-Labourer gets his Living by the sweat of his Browes, and has but from hand to mouth, and therefore he can spare no time for the Worship of God.
The day-Labourer gets his Living by the sweat of his Brows, and has but from hand to Mouth, and Therefore he can spare no time for the Worship of God.
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The Handicraft's man has work bespoken, and must keep touch, lest he lose his Custome, The Shop-keeper will tell you Rent is high, Trading dead, he has a Family to maintain and therefore must lose no opportunity of taking Mony,
The Handicraft's man has work bespoken, and must keep touch, lest he loose his Custom, The Shopkeeper will tell you Rend is high, Trading dead, he has a Family to maintain and Therefore must loose no opportunity of taking Money,
and Lecture-dayes are his Market-dayes and he cannot leave his shop, tho' if none did appear to buy (as mee thinks none should that did consider that the doors of Christ's House are then open, where better Commodities are to be bought viz. Wine and milk, soul-maintenance,
and Lecture days Are his Market days and he cannot leave his shop, though if none did appear to buy (as me thinks none should that did Consider that the doors of Christ's House Are then open, where better Commodities Are to be bought viz. Wine and milk, soul-maintenance,
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Thus when men want an Heart they never want an excuse, those that have no mind to a Duty will find pretences enough to colour over their neglect of it:
Thus when men want an Heart they never want an excuse, those that have no mind to a Duty will find pretences enough to colour over their neglect of it:
so much before hand therein as that without any considerable Dammage you can spare ever and anon a Sermon and not miss it? Is not a Seed-time and an Harvest-time for your meat that endures to eternal Life as busie a time with you as that wherein you are labouring for the meat that perish•th? Is not the Lords •are in rising betimes and sending to you,
so much before hand therein as that without any considerable Damage you can spare ever and anon a Sermon and not miss it? Is not a Seedtime and an Harvest time for your meat that endures to Eternal Life as busy a time with you as that wherein you Are labouring for the meat that perish•th? Is not the lords •are in rising betimes and sending to you,
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Have you not as much need to take every season and lay up for endless Eternity as to provide against a long Winter? Especially when you consider that you are going towards, and know not how soon you may come to the place where there is no Work, Device nor Invention Eccles. 9. 10. Have you such a measure of knowledge as that it needs no Augmentation? such a stock of Grace lying by you that you need no increase of it? Or are your Graces so active as that you have no occasion for Word and Ordinances to excite them and keep them in exercise? Is not Trading for Heaven very dead also,
Have you not as much need to take every season and lay up for endless Eternity as to provide against a long Winter? Especially when you Consider that you Are going towards, and know not how soon you may come to the place where there is no Work, Device nor Invention Eccles. 9. 10. Have you such a measure of knowledge as that it needs no Augmentation? such a stock of Grace lying by you that you need no increase of it? Or Are your Graces so active as that you have no occasion for Word and Ordinances to excite them and keep them in exercise? Is not Trading for Heaven very dead also,
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so that there is much cause for the Lord to complain as of old I have laboured in vain Isa. 49. 4.? and will not the loss of Gospeloffers (as punishments for the slights you put upon them) be a greater Detriment than the loss of a good Customer for want of complying with him? Nay should not your Care and Thoughtfulness, Labour and Diligence about the things of this Life teach you that then much more ought your Activity to shew it self about Things of a better? Might not such considerations as these afford you a silencing Answer to such Excuses? But let me further add
so that there is much cause for the Lord to complain as of old I have laboured in vain Isaiah 49. 4.? and will not the loss of Gospeloffers (as punishments for the slights you put upon them) be a greater Detriment than the loss of a good Customer for want of complying with him? Nay should not your Care and Thoughtfulness, Labour and Diligence about the things of this Life teach you that then much more ought your Activity to show it self about Things of a better? Might not such considerations as these afford you a silencing Answer to such Excuses? But let me further add
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but lest any should say what shall we do for other things, he adds, No good thing will he with-hold &c. Christ speakes the same thing Mat. 6. 33. Seek first the Kingdom of God & his righteousness,
but lest any should say what shall we do for other things, he adds, No good thing will he withhold etc. christ speaks the same thing Mathew 6. 33. Seek First the Kingdom of God & his righteousness,
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Honouring the Lord with our substance (and by the like reason with our Time spent in his Service as we have an Opportunity) is the way to have the Barn filled with plenty &c. Prov. 3. 8, 10. To promote this search after Wisdom ( and waiting at Wisdom's posts is the way to find Wisdom Pro. 8. 34.) he tells us that Riches and Honours are in her left hand Chapt. 3. 16. It is not Labouring or Contriving,
Honouring the Lord with our substance (and by the like reason with our Time spent in his Service as we have an Opportunity) is the Way to have the Barn filled with plenty etc. Curae 3. 8, 10. To promote this search After Wisdom (and waiting At Wisdom's posts is the Way to find Wisdom Pro 8. 34.) he tells us that Riches and Honours Are in her left hand Chapter 3. 16. It is not Labouring or Contriving,
but God's blessing that makes Rich. Now the dayly Waiter and Watcher •t Wisdom's Gates to hear Christ is pronounced Blessed, he is the man that is under God's blessing and therefore shall have so much of other things also as is convenient for him.
but God's blessing that makes Rich. Now the daily Waiter and Watcher •t Wisdom's Gates to hear christ is pronounced Blessed, he is the man that is under God's blessing and Therefore shall have so much of other things also as is convenient for him.
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In Commendation of Godliness, & to promote the practice of it, it is said to be great Gain and the promise of the life that now is as well as that which is to come made to it 1. Tim. 4. 8. And he that hath any Good Thing in the Promise is as sure of it as if it were in his hand,
In Commendation of Godliness, & to promote the practice of it, it is said to be great Gain and the promise of the life that now is as well as that which is to come made to it 1. Tim. 4. 8. And he that hath any Good Thing in the Promise is as sure of it as if it were in his hand,
That known Text Mal. 3. 8, 12. does abundantly answer the Objection and prove the Position before us, they are faulted ver. 8. for Robbery in the matters of God's House, they brought not in their Tythes and Offerings, the reason of their with-holding them is hinted at viz. because they accounted the Worship of God to be too chargeable for them, they could not afford to goe to the cost of it.
That known Text Malachi 3. 8, 12. does abundantly answer the Objection and prove the Position before us, they Are faulted for. 8. for Robbery in the matters of God's House, they brought not in their Tithes and Offerings, the reason of their withholding them is hinted At viz. Because they accounted the Worship of God to be too chargeable for them, they could not afford to go to the cost of it.
Nay (saith the Lord) if that be the Reason, do you fill my House and see if I will not fill yours and abundantly make up to you what Expence soever you shall be at by serving me.
Nay (Says the Lord) if that be the Reason, do you fill my House and see if I will not fill yours and abundantly make up to you what Expense soever you shall be At by serving me.
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From this Text these things are Evident 1. That men are prone to deal very unworthily with God in the Concerns of his House and are apt to be too strait-handed there. 2. One Reason of their so carrying it is for fear they should lose in their outward Estate thereby, they cannot tend it, they cannot afford it is the pretense,
From this Text these things Are Evident 1. That men Are prove to deal very unworthily with God in the Concerns of his House and Are apt to be too strait-handed there. 2. One Reason of their so carrying it is for Fear they should loose in their outward Estate thereby, they cannot tend it, they cannot afford it is the pretense,
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& is punished with a Curse, the Vine casts her fruit, the Devourer eats up their Labours and instead of saving they are great losers thereby. 4. That the only way to be blest in their Labours and to thrive in the world, is to fill God's House, to give their attendance there with their Tythes and Offerings let them not be wanting in their duty to him,
& is punished with a Curse, the Vine Cast her fruit, the Devourer eats up their Labours and instead of Saving they Are great losers thereby. 4. That the only Way to be blessed in their Labours and to thrive in the world, is to fill God's House, to give their attendance there with their Tithes and Offerings let them not be wanting in their duty to him,
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And tho' the Lord is worthy to be believed upon his word, yet he condescends so far as to put things upon the Tryal Prove me saith the Lord, if you will not believe me try me,
And though the Lord is worthy to be believed upon his word, yet he condescends so Far as to put things upon the Trial Prove me Says the Lord, if you will not believe me try me,
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but after a little Time being ask'd the Reason why tho' at Lecture he came not for his mony as formerly, he said that he found God had so blest him that he could maintain his Family by his labour and spare a Lecture time too.
but After a little Time being asked the Reason why though At Lecture he Come not for his money as formerly, he said that he found God had so blessed him that he could maintain his Family by his labour and spare a Lecture time too.
It is said Mony answers all things Eccl. 10. 19. yea but the Blessing of God in the way of serious attending on him in his House will answer mony also, will supply that too.
It is said Money answers all things Ecclesiastes 10. 19. yea but the Blessing of God in the Way of serious attending on him in his House will answer money also, will supply that too.
By the Word and prayer are all our outward blessings sanctified 1. Tim. 4. 5. and without this they are a snare and Trap. If men would observe, there is none but loses as much and more than he gains by robbing God of his Time,
By the Word and prayer Are all our outward blessings sanctified 1. Tim. 4. 5. and without this they Are a snare and Trap. If men would observe, there is none but loses as much and more than he gains by robbing God of his Time,
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We come now to the Application or Improvement, And this word is profitable for Information or Instruction Reproof or Correction Exhortation & Direction.
We come now to the Application or Improvement, And this word is profitable for Information or Instruction Reproof or Correction Exhortation & Direction.
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1. See here the Wisdome of God in providing so well for the promoting of his own publique Worship while he orders so much profit to attend the waiters upon him therein, hereby obviating the objections that may be made against it,
1. See Here the Wisdom of God in providing so well for the promoting of his own public Worship while he order so much profit to attend the waiters upon him therein, hereby obviating the objections that may be made against it,
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& that great one especially Mal. 3. 4. what profit is it that we have served God and kept his Ordinance? What profit? more than Cent. per Cent. profit,
& that great one especially Malachi 3. 4. what profit is it that we have served God and kept his Ordinance? What profit? more than Cent. per Cent. profit,
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The Lord out-bids all that ever the world, or the Devil the god of the world can do for his followersReason should teach us to go into his vineyard where we may have the most pleasant work and best wages.
The Lord outbids all that ever the world, or the devil the god of the world can do for his followersReason should teach us to go into his vineyard where we may have the most pleasant work and best wages.
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Saul to weaken David 's Interest in the people and draw them off from him, intimates that they could not expect much profit or high preferment from the son of Jesse (1. Sam. 22. 7.) insinuating that where there is an expectation of the greatest Reward, there men would be most like to be found.
Saul to weaken David is Interest in the people and draw them off from him, intimates that they could not expect much profit or high preferment from the son of Jesse (1. Sam. 22. 7.) insinuating that where there is an expectation of the greatest Reward, there men would be most like to be found.
He must needs account God not worthy to be believed, or Fellowship with him in his House not worthy to be enjoyed, that is not perswaded (〈 ◊ 〉 pitty any should need to be compell'd) there to dwell,
He must needs account God not worthy to be believed, or Fellowship with him in his House not worthy to be enjoyed, that is not persuaded (〈 ◊ 〉 pity any should need to be compelled) there to dwell,
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Wisdom invites m•n to her House Prov. 9. and the foolish one calls upon Simple ones that are going right on, to turn in thither, the former invites to beasts slain, Wines mingled and Table furnished,
Wisdom invites m•n to her House Curae 9. and the foolish one calls upon Simple ones that Are going right on, to turn in thither, the former invites to beasts slave, Wines mingled and Table furnished,
2. Hence we are further Informed how careful the Lord is of us also & of our Good as well as of the promoting his own service, in that he does not oblige us to do any service for him,
2. Hence we Are further Informed how careful the Lord is of us also & of our Good as well as of the promoting his own service, in that he does not oblige us to do any service for him,
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No Worship of God shall interfere with our profit ▪ He will dispence with his Worship when works of necessity and mercy for our selves or others bespeak our Attendance,
No Worship of God shall interfere with our profit ▪ He will dispense with his Worship when works of necessity and mercy for our selves or Others bespeak our Attendance,
and he never enjoyn• it but it is best for us and most for our good 〈 ◊ 〉 This is great kindness indeed to poor Creatures that He will not be served but when we shall be profited,
and he never enjoyn• it but it is best for us and most for our good 〈 ◊ 〉 This is great kindness indeed to poor Creatures that He will not be served but when we shall be profited,
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If we were rightly affected towards God we should need no more or other Argument than this to bring us to the House of God and oblige us to the most serious attendance viz. that we are about God's work, doing Hi• service, that he will be glorified thereby, would be enough to us;
If we were rightly affected towards God we should need no more or other Argument than this to bring us to the House of God and oblige us to the most serious attendance viz. that we Are about God's work, doing Hi• service, that he will be glorified thereby, would be enough to us;
nay if he should require six of the seven and leave us but one, while he gives us the profit of more than a Thousand dayes in one, there is no colour for any Complaint.
nay if he should require six of the seven and leave us but one, while he gives us the profit of more than a Thousand days in one, there is no colour for any Complaint.
So when he commands us to wait on him in his House on a Lecture-day (and by the way do not account that attending on Lectures is 〈 ◊ 〉 a free-will offering,
So when he commands us to wait on him in his House on a Lecture day (and by the Way do not account that attending on Lectures is 〈 ◊ 〉 a freewill offering,
and if the Minister be charged to preach — in season and out of season 2. Tim. 4. 1. 2. by like reason the people are obliged to hear) doe not think we are hardly dealt with, straitned in our time, abridged of our liberty to labour and do all that we have to doe on the six dayes seeing our own profit is propounded and such profit as has been mentioned, to induce us thereunto.
and if the Minister be charged to preach — in season and out of season 2. Tim. 4. 1. 2. by like reason the people Are obliged to hear) do not think we Are hardly dealt with, straitened in our time, abridged of our liberty to labour and do all that we have to do on the six days seeing our own profit is propounded and such profit as has been mentioned, to induce us thereunto.
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If a company of poor indigent people should be ordered by some great Person to wait at his Gate two hours on such a day in the week, there to receive a liberal Dole from his bountiful Hand, they would account themselves bountifully dealt with while they had so much more given them than they could have gotten by ▪ their own industry in the mean Time;
If a company of poor indigent people should be ordered by Some great Person to wait At his Gate two hours on such a day in the Week, there to receive a liberal Dole from his bountiful Hand, they would account themselves bountifully dealt with while they had so much more given them than they could have got by ▪ their own industry in the mean Time;
3. This also Informs us how much we stand Debtors in God's Account for every day's Liberty in his House, he sets down a Thousand for One and after that Rate will reckon with us,
3. This also Informs us how much we stand Debtors in God's Account for every day's Liberty in his House, he sets down a Thousand for One and After that Rate will reckon with us,
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This is the choice, the Cream, the Quintessence of all our Time, for this especially are wee bound to lift up our eyes and souls and bless the name of the bountiful God,
This is the choice, the Cream, the Quintessence of all our Time, for this especially Are we bound to lift up our eyes and Souls and bless the name of the bountiful God,
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It was an exceeding great and precious Promise that the Lord gave to his People Isa 30. 20. a rich & high Cordial fitted on purpose for an evil day that tho their meat should be bread of Adversity and drink water of Affliction yet their eyes shall set their Teachers, they shall have Preaching and Ordinances among them.
It was an exceeding great and precious Promise that the Lord gave to his People Isaiah 30. 20. a rich & high Cordial fitted on purpose for an evil day that though their meat should be bred of Adversity and drink water of Affliction yet their eyes shall Set their Teachers, they shall have Preaching and Ordinances among them.
Many account Sabbath-dayes lost-dayes, and Lecture-dayes broken dayes, no, they are good dayes and full dayes, dayes full of Blessing, one of them has the Good of a Thousand daies in it.
Many account Sabbath-days lost-dayes, and Lecture days broken days, no, they Are good days and full days, days full of Blessing, one of them has the Good of a Thousand days in it.
& secretly think it is so much Time saved, not •onsidering how much the Wisdom and kindness of God is thereby Reflected upon, and themselves prejudiced.
& secretly think it is so much Time saved, not •onsidering how much the Wisdom and kindness of God is thereby Reflected upon, and themselves prejudiced.
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4. Hence we may learn what is the best Course to redeem Time, which is a duty incumbent upon all Christians Ephes. 〈 ◊ 〉 16 ▪ The spending as much of it as you may i• 〈 ◊ 〉 House of God is the best way of Redeeming 〈 ◊ 〉 If men were good Husbands of their Time, it were an easie matter to save ever and anon a Day for the Service of God and yet not strike one stroak the less about their other ordinary Occasions;
4. Hence we may Learn what is the best Course to Redeem Time, which is a duty incumbent upon all Christians Ephesians 〈 ◊ 〉 16 ▪ The spending as much of it as you may i• 〈 ◊ 〉 House of God is the best Way of Redeeming 〈 ◊ 〉 If men were good Husbands of their Time, it were an easy matter to save ever and anon a Day for the Service of God and yet not strike one stroke the less about their other ordinary Occasions;
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5. From hence also it followes, that it is a greater Blessing to a People to have the Liberties of God's House than to have a Confluence of all this World's Good flowing in upon them.
5. From hence also it follows, that it is a greater Blessing to a People to have the Liberties of God's House than to have a Confluence of all this World's Good flowing in upon them.
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God so orders it, that the Richest places in the World (as to Things of the World) are very poor upon this account, while 〈 ◊ 〉 People tho' dwelling in a Barren Land have the Riches of Earth and Heaven both, in having the House of God among them.
God so order it, that the Richest places in the World (as to Things of the World) Are very poor upon this account, while 〈 ◊ 〉 People though Dwelling in a Barren Land have the Riches of Earth and Heaven both, in having the House of God among them.
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Suppose a Place in • Temperate Zone, that is an healthy Climate, has a sweet Air, pleasant Situation, fertile Soyl, Havens for Ships, a place of great Trade and much Resort,
Suppose a Place in • Temperate Zone, that is an healthy Climate, has a sweet Air, pleasant Situation, fertile Soil, Havens for Ships, a place of great Trade and much Resort,
Imagine an Eden of all manner of pleasures and Delights, yet under all these Considerations and Circumstances it is a miserable place if the House of God be wanting.
Imagine an Eden of all manner of pleasures and Delights, yet under all these Considerations and circumstances it is a miserable place if the House of God be wanting.
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and a stone for his Pillow yet the place being turned into a Bethel, an House of God he fared better than if he had been acommodated with all the Entertainment that a Princes Palace could have afforded him.
and a stone for his Pillow yet the place being turned into a Bethel, an House of God he fared better than if he had been acommodated with all the Entertainment that a Princes Palace could have afforded him.
Israel in the Wilderness tho' dwelling in Tents, •ed with bread and Water without the Flesh-pots of Egypt and other good things they so much longed for,
Israel in the Wilderness though Dwelling in Tents, •ed with bred and Water without the Fleshpots of Egypt and other good things they so much longed for,
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yet being the Church in the Wilderness, and having God's Tabernacle in the midst of them, were in a far happier Condition than the Canaanites who dwelt in a land flowing with Milk and Honey but no House of God near them.
yet being the Church in the Wilderness, and having God's Tabernacle in the midst of them, were in a Far Happier Condition than the Canaanites who dwelled in a land flowing with Milk and Honey but no House of God near them.
Our Fathers coming into this Wilderness, and bringing Christ and the Ordinances of his House along with them, never repented them of the Exchange they had made,
Our Father's coming into this Wilderness, and bringing christ and the Ordinances of his House along with them, never repented them of the Exchange they had made,
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After the large Description of that great City given by the Prophet Ezekiel, we find its real Glory contained in the name by which it was called viz. Jehovah sh•mma. The Temple of the Lord and his presence in the Temple renders a place glorious.
After the large Description of that great city given by the Prophet Ezekielem, we find its real Glory contained in the name by which it was called viz. Jehovah sh•mma. The Temple of the Lord and his presence in the Temple renders a place glorious.
Never complain of Hardships and Difficulties, the Consideration of the Transcendent Goodness of God to be enjoyed in his House should swallow up all Difficulties whatsoever.
Never complain of Hardships and Difficulties, the Consideration of the Transcendent goodness of God to be enjoyed in his House should swallow up all Difficulties whatsoever.
It was the Presence, House and Worship of God in the Land of Canaan principally that made it the Glory of all Lands, the Land of Glory or the glorious Land (as it is called Ezek. 20. 6. Dan. 11. 16, 41.) Its therefore glorious because it is Immanuel's land Isa. 8. 8. This Mount Sion so beautiful a place,
It was the Presence, House and Worship of God in the Land of Canaan principally that made it the Glory of all Lands, the Land of Glory or the glorious Land (as it is called Ezekiel 20. 6. Dan. 11. 16, 41.) Its Therefore glorious Because it is Immanuel's land Isaiah 8. 8. This Mount Sion so beautiful a place,
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Prize Gospel-Ordinances and Christ's presence in them as the chiefest Glory of our Land, and evermore pray that such Glory may alwayes dwell in our Land.
Prize Gospel ordinances and Christ's presence in them as the chiefest Glory of our Land, and evermore pray that such Glory may always dwell in our Land.
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Now if being in God's House is a Thousand times better than other-where; then we should be a Thousand times more afraid about that than any thing else.
Now if being in God's House is a Thousand times better than otherwhere; then we should be a Thousand times more afraid about that than any thing Else.
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and some another, but above all fear and tremble for the Ark, fear for the House & Ordinances of GOD, there is most Cause of Fear, we have a Thousand times more cause to fear for God's House than for our own houses, lands &c.
and Some Another, but above all Fear and tremble for the Ark, Fear for the House & Ordinances of GOD, there is most Cause of fear, we have a Thousand times more cause to Fear for God's House than for our own houses, Lands etc.
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To have lost a day through any inadvertency or neglect of his own, or through any Adverse Providence that has disappointed him in his Expectation or blasted his Endeavours, is afflictive to an industrious man:
To have lost a day through any inadvertency or neglect of his own, or through any Adverse Providence that has disappointed him in his Expectation or blasted his Endeavours, is afflictive to an Industria man:
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We live in Times of Plucking up and pulling down, to be now seeking great Things for our selves in the world would be absurd and blame worthy Ier. 45. but to be seeking the greater things of God's House,
We live in Times of Plucking up and pulling down, to be now seeking great Things for our selves in the world would be absurd and blame worthy Jeremiah 45. but to be seeking the greater things of God's House,
then we should expect as much as the Word saith, and the Lord is not wont to fail his people of their Expectations Psal. 9. 18. The Expectation of the poor shall not perish.
then we should expect as much as the Word Says, and the Lord is not wont to fail his people of their Expectations Psalm 9. 18. The Expectation of the poor shall not perish.
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8. Is one Day in God's House better than a Thousand, then the Lord expects that they who dwell in his House should be better and doe better than other men.
8. Is one Day in God's House better than a Thousand, then the Lord expects that they who dwell in his House should be better and do better than other men.
They who live in His House fare better than any others, are known above all the families of the earth Amos 3. 2. He hath not dealt so with any other Nation Psal. 147. 20. Such have better Liberties, better meanes, better opportunities, (a Thousand times better) than those who are not thus favoured;
They who live in His House fare better than any Others, Are known above all the families of the earth Amos 3. 2. He hath not dealt so with any other nation Psalm 147. 20. Such have better Liberties, better means, better opportunities, (a Thousand times better) than those who Are not thus favoured;
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If any Heathen have more moral Honesty, Sobriety, Love &c. than we, beware such do not rise up in Judgment against •s, condemn and triumph over us in the Day of Account.
If any Heathen have more moral Honesty, Sobriety, Love etc. than we, beware such do not rise up in Judgement against •s, condemn and triumph over us in the Day of Account.
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and in the midst of which Himself dwelt, than he could have expected from the Wilderness Isa, 5. 1, — 4. Hence that chideing and stinging Interrogation, implying great disappointment of just expectation in himself (the Lord speaking there after the manner of men) and unreasonable, unaccountable Ingratitude in them ver. 4. Wherefore when I looked it should bring forth Grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
and in the midst of which Himself dwelled, than he could have expected from the Wilderness Isaiah, 5. 1, — 4. Hence that chiding and stinging Interrogation, implying great disappointment of just expectation in himself (the Lord speaking there After the manner of men) and unreasonable, unaccountable Ingratitude in them for. 4. Wherefore when I looked it should bring forth Grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
We that have all the Precious and Pleasant things of God's House afforded, and at thi• time continued when it is not so with others, are better dealt with,
We that have all the Precious and Pleasant things of God's House afforded, and At thi• time continued when it is not so with Others, Are better dealt with,
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and if he should take away our Hedge and break down our stone wall, and leave us to be e••en up and trodden down, and forbid the clouds to 〈 ◊ 〉 upon us so that in the Issue we be laid waste 〈 ◊ 〉 he adds ver. 5, 6. If he should take away the Vineyard from us,
and if he should take away our Hedge and break down our stone wall, and leave us to be e••en up and trodden down, and forbid the Clouds to 〈 ◊ 〉 upon us so that in the Issue we be laid waste 〈 ◊ 〉 he adds for. 5, 6. If he should take away the Vineyard from us,
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and let it out unto others that should render him the fruit in their seasons as Mat. 21. 41. and when he had done all this, refer the matter to our own Judgment as he did to theirs Isa. 5. 3. our Consciences would constrain us to say Righteous art thou O Lord.
and let it out unto Others that should render him the fruit in their seasons as Mathew 21. 41. and when he had done all this, refer the matter to our own Judgement as he did to theirs Isaiah 5. 3. our Consciences would constrain us to say Righteous art thou Oh Lord.
God was angry with Hezekiah not because he made no Returns at all (that sanctifying Grace he had in him would not let him be altogether unthankful) but it's said Hezekiah rendered not — According to the benefits done, and hence was Wrath upon him 2. Chron. 32. 25. His Returns were not according to Expectation so proportionable to his Receivings as they might have been, and there lay the Controversy.
God was angry with Hezekiah not Because he made no Returns At all (that sanctifying Grace he had in him would not let him be altogether unthankful) but it's said Hezekiah rendered not — According to the benefits done, and hence was Wrath upon him 2. Chronicles 32. 25. His Returns were not according to Expectation so proportionable to his Receivings as they might have been, and there lay the Controversy.
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We wrong and reflect upon the Name and House of God and the priviledges we enjoy there, under so many better dayes and better things for want of better Conversations, with which tho the Lord may bear long, he wil• not alwaies.
We wrong and reflect upon the Name and House of God and the privileges we enjoy there, under so many better days and better things for want of better Conversations, with which though the Lord may bear long, he wil• not always.
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Now these are faulty, not only for wan• of due respect to an Institution of God or insti••ted Worship (which ought alwaies to be observed with 〈 ◊ 〉 Veneration,
Now these Are faulty, not only for wan• of due respect to an Institution of God or insti••ted Worship (which ought always to be observed with 〈 ◊ 〉 Veneration,
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as that about which the Lord is wont more especially to 〈 ◊ 〉 himself • jealous God ▪) but they are to be reproved from the Text under that Notion as not consulting their own interest,
as that about which the Lord is wont more especially to 〈 ◊ 〉 himself • jealous God ▪) but they Are to be reproved from the Text under that Notion as not consulting their own Interest,
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There are some whom you shall seldom see at a Sermon, at least upon a Lecture day, are strangers to the House of God, I cannot say do not know, but may say are very rarely found in the way thither. A most unworthy thing!
There Are Some whom you shall seldom see At a Sermon, At least upon a Lecture day, Are Strangers to the House of God, I cannot say do not know, but may say Are very rarely found in the Way thither. A most unworthy thing!
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or if they do come, it is in such a manner (which the heartsearching and all-seeing God observes) as does declare that their whole heart is not in the work.
or if they do come, it is in such a manner (which the heartsearching and All-seeing God observes) as does declare that their Whole heart is not in the work.
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To see the High-way to the House of God mourn in a day of Contradiction and treading down in the valley of Vision because men are through Persecution by an Hand of Violence hindred from walking therein, is a great Affliction, & matter of sore Lamentation;
To see the Highway to the House of God mourn in a day of Contradiction and treading down in the valley of Vision Because men Are through Persecution by an Hand of Violence hindered from walking therein, is a great Affliction, & matter of soar Lamentation;
or if they do, it is with much Formality 〈 ◊ 〉 Indifferency, this is much more a Lamentation as being the great sin and provocation of the Lords Sons and Daughters.
or if they do, it is with much Formality 〈 ◊ 〉 Indifferency, this is much more a Lamentation as being the great since and provocation of the lords Sons and Daughters.
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When the way is blockt up by Persecution it is but the Suffering of Professors (tho' the sin of Persecutors) but their own declining when the way is open is the great sin of Professors.
When the Way is blocked up by Persecution it is but the Suffering of Professors (though the since of Persecutors) but their own declining when the Way is open is the great sin of Professors.
If when God sets and holds open the doors of his House (which are the Gate of Heaven) they put away Eternal life from themselves, that is far worse than to have others keep them off from it,
If when God sets and holds open the doors of his House (which Are the Gate of Heaven) they put away Eternal life from themselves, that is Far Worse than to have Others keep them off from it,
Some do this out of Opinion, pretending to have found a better Rule and greater light within, and thereupon despise external Ordinances, lay them aside as things beneath themselves, calling them Forms which persons of their.
some do this out of Opinion, pretending to have found a better Rule and greater Light within, and thereupon despise external Ordinances, lay them aside as things beneath themselves, calling them Forms which Persons of their.
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Attainments have no need of, tho' it is much to be doubted that while they cast off Instituted Forms (there is a Form of wholesome Words, and a Form of wholsome Worship also) they leave themselves without Form and (its to 〈 ◊ 〉 feared) will be found (as the ancient Chaos was) also void, and darkness over the faces of them too, notwithstanding all their pretences to a more-than-ordinary Degree of Light ▪
Attainments have no need of, though it is much to be doubted that while they cast off Instituted Forms (there is a From of wholesome Words, and a From of wholesome Worship also) they leave themselves without From and (its to 〈 ◊ 〉 feared) will be found (as the ancient Chaos was) also void, and darkness over the faces of them too, notwithstanding all their pretences to a more-than-ordinary Degree of Light ▪
Only this word or two viz. That is a false and unfreindly Light within that bereaves men of the Light of the Word and help of Ordinances from without, from whence sincere souls have alwayes found (through the Concurrence of the Spirit) the greatest Qnicknings and safest Conduct.
Only this word or two viz. That is a false and unfriendly Light within that bereaves men of the Light of the Word and help of Ordinances from without, from whence sincere Souls have always found (through the Concurrence of the Spirit) the greatest Qnicknings and Safest Conduct.
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If the Light within •e darkness, (or lead men into darkness, and keep them out of those wayes wherein they might meet with enlightening) how great is that darkness!
If the Light within •e darkness, (or led men into darkness, and keep them out of those ways wherein they might meet with enlightening) how great is that darkness!
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as that our Proficiency 〈 ◊ 〉 them and Benefit by them may be even in their Consciences a Testimony for them, which will be wanting if we that use them live no better than they that use them not.
as that our Proficiency 〈 ◊ 〉 them and Benefit by them may be even in their Consciences a Testimony for them, which will be wanting if we that use them live no better than they that use them not.
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This only I shall say that David (a man full of Light and Love) desired that he might take a lease of the House of God to dwell in for his Life-time Psal. 27. 4. And Christ pomised that in the way of Preaching & Baptism (and by like reason all other Ordinances of his House) he would be with them to the end of the world;
This only I shall say that David (a man full of Light and Love) desired that he might take a lease of the House of God to dwell in for his Lifetime Psalm 27. 4. And christ pomised that in the Way of Preaching & Baptism (and by like reason all other Ordinances of his House) he would be with them to the end of the world;
Know also that no Christian is or shall be (really and according to Rule I mean, what ever he may through any mistake cenceive) above Ordinances whilst beneath Heaven.
Know also that no Christian is or shall be (really and according to Rule I mean, what ever he may through any mistake cenceive) above Ordinances while beneath Heaven.
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an Objection long agone made by them, and Answered by the Prophet Malachi Chapt. 3. something has been already spoken thereunto, I shall add a few words more.
an Objection long ago made by them, and Answered by the Prophet Malachi Chapter 3. something has been already spoken thereunto, I shall add a few words more.
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Possibly their own experience may tel them so, they using Ordinances (when they did use them) with their wonted slightiness and Formality, found no profit in them, and thereupon gave over;
Possibly their own experience may tell them so, they using Ordinances (when they did use them) with their wonted slightiness and Formality, found no profit in them, and thereupon gave over;
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And here note that Christ himself gives that as the true Reason of their worshiping God in vain Mat. 15. 8, 9. not because it was a vain thing to worship God,
And Here note that christ himself gives that as the true Reason of their worshipping God in vain Mathew 15. 8, 9. not Because it was a vain thing to worship God,
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but because they did not worship him in a right manner, they were Hypocrites ver. 7. and they did draw nigh him with their mouth and honour him with their lips but their heart was far from him, and therefore did they worship him in v•in. It is no sign that the Things in God's House are not Good Things, best Things,
but Because they did not worship him in a right manner, they were Hypocrites for. 7. and they did draw High him with their Mouth and honour him with their lips but their heart was Far from him, and Therefore did they worship him in v•in. It is no Signen that the Things in God's House Are not Good Things, best Things,
yea a Thousand times better than other things, because they are not so to thee, No, no, it remains an everlasting Truth that there are fat and marrowed Things in the House of God,
yea a Thousand times better than other things, Because they Are not so to thee, No, no, it remains an everlasting Truth that there Are fat and marrowed Things in the House of God,
There is Divine Glory and Beauty there tho' thou see it not, and if it be hidden from thee thou mayst with trembling Heart and Hands turn to the 2. Cor. 4. 3. and there read thy present Condition at least (however God may in mercy enlighten thee afterwards) If our Gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost.
There is Divine Glory and Beauty there though thou see it not, and if it be hidden from thee thou Mayest with trembling Heart and Hands turn to the 2. Cor. 4. 3. and there read thy present Condition At least (however God may in mercy enlighten thee afterwards) If our Gospel be hid it is hid to them that Are lost.
If that be true that God's word doeth Good to them that walk uprightly Mic. 2. 7. what mayst thou judge of thy self to whom it does no good? Do not therefore forbear to come because thou hast hitherto found no profit, rather prepare thy self so to come as that thou mayest find that profit which is there to be had, and which others have experienced.
If that be true that God's word doth Good to them that walk uprightly Mic. 2. 7. what Mayest thou judge of thy self to whom it does no good? Do not Therefore forbear to come Because thou hast hitherto found no profit, rather prepare thy self so to come as that thou Mayest find that profit which is there to be had, and which Others have experienced.
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and so a little unseasonableness of Weather ▪ &c. I know God will have mercy and not sacrifice, but let men beware they do not put a cheat upon themselves:
and so a little unseasonableness of Weather ▪ etc. I know God will have mercy and not sacrifice, but let men beware they do not put a cheat upon themselves:
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Self-deceivers are the worst Deceivers, and that principally in such momentous matters as these are. Sloth is full of excuses, and Listlessness furnished with pretences.
Self-deceivers Are the worst Deceivers, and that principally in such momentous matters as these Are. Sloth is full of excuses, and Listlessness furnished with pretences.
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Pro•. 26. 16. Doe thus in thy outward Concerns and see if thou be not clothed with raggs Prov. 23. 21. Do not plow by reason of ye Cold, refuse to sow because of the Wind,
Pro•. 26. 16. Do thus in thy outward Concerns and see if thou be not clothed with rags Curae 23. 21. Do not blow by reason of you Cold, refuse to sow Because of the Wind,
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If tri••eing excuses shall keep men from the House of God while they can run all Hazzards for accomplishing their worldly Designs, think what God now does and an enlightned Conscience one day will judge of such a Frame.
If tri••eing excuses shall keep men from the House of God while they can run all Hazards for accomplishing their worldly Designs, think what God now does and an enlightened Conscience one day will judge of such a Frame.
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Is any Company better than that of God Father Son and Spirit? is any Fellowship in the world like the Communion of Saints? Any drink like the wine and milk and Water of Life that is here freely offered to thee? Is there any Game so pleasing and profitable as that Work whereby thou mayst win Christ? Is there not more refreshment and Sweetness in a Sermon than in a Napp? Propound these and such like Questions seriously to thy self,
Is any Company better than that of God Father Son and Spirit? is any Fellowship in the world like the Communion of Saints? Any drink like the wine and milk and Water of Life that is Here freely offered to thee? Is there any Game so pleasing and profitable as that Work whereby thou Mayest win christ? Is there not more refreshment and Sweetness in a Sermon than in a nap? Propound these and such like Questions seriously to thy self,
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especially if he assured us that he came out of great kindness & respect to us and that he had great preferment & gifts to bestow upon us, tha• he sour for us out of good will,
especially if he assured us that he Come out of great kindness & respect to us and that he had great preferment & Gifts to bestow upon us, tha• he sour for us out of good will,
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and yet undoubtedly it will •• the case of many who will everlastingly perish because they could not spare the Time from their secular affairs and sensual pleasures to work out their own Salvation by industrious applying themselves to the Use of all means that God has appointed for the same.
and yet undoubtedly it will •• the case of many who will everlastingly perish Because they could not spare the Time from their secular affairs and sensual pleasures to work out their own Salvation by Industria applying themselves to the Use of all means that God has appointed for the same.
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If a man that were gathering of chips or picking up straws should say he were so buisie that he could not afford the Time to come and receive his loading of Gold and Jewels which he might have for the fetching, we should say of him he were penny wise and pound foolish.
If a man that were gathering of chips or picking up straws should say he were so busy that he could not afford the Time to come and receive his loading of Gold and Jewels which he might have for the fetching, we should say of him he were penny wise and pound foolish.
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If you do not believe the Word of God is better than Thousands of Silver and Gold, what doe you with your Bibles? why do you hear and read such Books, that ye account full of Fables and Untruths? If they be true why do you not act accordingly? you must deny the Scriptures or you must value and attend upon the Word preached.
If you do not believe the Word of God is better than Thousands of Silver and Gold, what do you with your Bibles? why do you hear and read such Books, that you account full of Fables and Untruths? If they be true why do you not act accordingly? you must deny the Scriptures or you must valve and attend upon the Word preached.
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and were present before it began, continued till all the Service were over, and kept wakeing all the Time too, the money to be paid him as soon as he went out of the door, we should have our Houses crammed and Seats crouded, every vacant corner filled, you should scarce find a man in the streets,
and were present before it began, continued till all the Service were over, and kept waking all the Time too, the money to be paid him as soon as he went out of the door, we should have our Houses crammed and Seats crowded, every vacant corner filled, you should scarce find a man in the streets,
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Now what a low, earthly spirit doth this discover, and how unkindly must Christ needs take it to have his House and Ordinances thus basely undervalued!
Now what a low, earthly Spirit does this discover, and how unkindly must christ needs take it to have his House and Ordinances thus basely undervalved!
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you go to ' Change every day, and observe your hours there to meet and confer about your Occasions, to enquire Newes, discourse of Affairs and dispatch Business,
you go to ' Change every day, and observe your hours there to meet and confer about your Occasions, to inquire News, discourse of Affairs and dispatch Business,
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and driving their Teams to and fro just by the Meeting-house side, and that in the sight of the Congregation that are assembled to worship God, to the great dishonour of God and Grief of tender Consciences:
and driving their Teams to and from just by the Meetinghouse side, and that in the sighed of the Congregation that Are assembled to worship God, to the great dishonour of God and Grief of tender Consciences:
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surely it is not a Thing comely nor of good Report, (and such things we ought to follow Phil. 4. 8.) This casts a Reflection upon our Worship in the sight of the Heathen among whom we dwell, it puts a very low esteem upon it,
surely it is not a Thing comely nor of good Report, (and such things we ought to follow Philip 4. 8.) This Cast a Reflection upon our Worship in the sighed of the Heathen among whom we dwell, it puts a very low esteem upon it,
and is matter of Scandal unto the prophane & carnal ones, who are hardned in their evil way and confirmed in their Atheistical Opinions about God and his Worship,
and is matter of Scandal unto the profane & carnal ones, who Are hardened in their evil Way and confirmed in their Atheistical Opinions about God and his Worship,
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If there were no open vision among us the Word would be more precious as it was with them 1. Sam. 3. 1. If the Enemy were between us and the water (yea and bread too) of Bethlehem we should long more for it,
If there were not open vision among us the Word would be more precious as it was with them 1. Sam. 3. 1. If the Enemy were between us and the water (yea and bred too) of Bethlehem we should long more for it,
and urge the Attending them with more strictness than is necessary, are they not to attend their particular Callings diligently and laboriously? do they not serve God there as well as in their General Calling? what, may they •ot upon any account miss a Lecture &c.
and urge the Attending them with more strictness than is necessary, Are they not to attend their particular Callings diligently and laboriously? do they not serve God there as well as in their General Calling? what, may they •ot upon any account miss a Lecture etc.
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Answ. Do I say more than my Text saith? One day is better than a Thousand, and is not Time best spent where there is such odds in point of profit? will not Prudence direct every man to doe the best he can for his own best Advantage? I know there may be just reason to absent from a Lecture,
Answer Do I say more than my Text Says? One day is better than a Thousand, and is not Time best spent where there is such odds in point of profit? will not Prudence Direct every man to do the best he can for his own best Advantage? I know there may be just reason to absent from a Lecture,
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Let all men in these matters so deal as becomes those that make the Knowledge of God in Christ their Life eternal, Communion and Fellowship with Him in all the wayes of his appointment their Happiness, that have subordinated all other things to his Glory, and made Dwelling in his House their one thing: and so as they may practically demonstrate that they do unfeignedly believe and realize the Truth of this Text.
Let all men in these matters so deal as becomes those that make the Knowledge of God in christ their Life Eternal, Communion and Fellowship with Him in all the ways of his appointment their Happiness, that have subordinated all other things to his Glory, and made Dwelling in his House their one thing: and so as they may practically demonstrate that they do unfeignedly believe and realize the Truth of this Text.
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Be sure that the House of God and the Concerns thereof have in our Hearts (and let it also be manifest in our Actions) a deserved precedence before our own houses and the Affairs thereof.
Be sure that the House of God and the Concerns thereof have in our Hearts (and let it also be manifest in our Actions) a deserved precedence before our own houses and the Affairs thereof.
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and with any thing lesse than this we shall not be able to approve our selves to the Heart-searching God that we do truly, cordially love the h•bi•ation of his House and the plac• where his Honour dwells Psal. 26. 8. Furth•r, here also are to be reproved those that if they do come, they come with their bodies only without their Hearts, let their Hearts run after their Covetousness while with their Bodies they sit like God's people:
and with any thing less than this we shall not be able to approve our selves to the Heartsearching God that we do truly, cordially love the h•bi•ation of his House and the plac• where his Honour dwells Psalm 26. 8. Furth•r, Here also Are to be reproved those that if they do come, they come with their bodies only without their Hearts, let their Hearts run After their Covetousness while with their Bodies they fit like God's people:
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Such heartless (however they may seem specious) Services will not excuse them from that Denunciation and Curse of Deceivers Mal. 1. 14. who have a Male in the Flock but sacrifice a corrupt thing.
Such heartless (however they may seem specious) Services will not excuse them from that Denunciation and Curse of Deceivers Malachi 1. 14. who have a Male in the Flock but sacrifice a corrupt thing.
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Again, If one day in the House of God be worth a Thousand they may not pass without Reprehension who for want of Care and Heed lose any part of this precious Time by coming late, after that so profitable Worship of God is begun.
Again, If one day in the House of God be worth a Thousand they may not pass without Reprehension who for want of Care and Heed loose any part of this precious Time by coming late, After that so profitable Worship of God is begun.
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Did men indeed beleeve and consider that there is so much good to be gotten, the Consideration of the profit should make every one strive to be foremost, to be at the beginning of so good an Exercise.
Did men indeed believe and Consider that there is so much good to be got, the Consideration of the profit should make every one strive to be foremost, to be At the beginning of so good an Exercise.
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We are all here present before God well became those Hearers Act. 10. 33. and they got well by their ready Attendance, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the Word ver. 44. To be watching and waiting at Wisdom's gates and posts has a Blessing promised Pro. 8. 34. Not to be at the beginning of a Sermon is a great disadvantage to him that makes Information and Edification his Business:
We Are all Here present before God well became those Hearers Act. 10. 33. and they god well by their ready Attendance, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that herd the Word ver. 44. To be watching and waiting At Wisdom's gates and posts has a Blessing promised Pro 8. 34. Not to be At the beginning of a Sermon is a great disadvantage to him that makes Information and Edification his Business:
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Again, Sleeping at a Sermon is hereby condemned, the worth of a Day or an Hour in God's House affords matter of sharp Reproof to them that can sleep away any part of it.
Again, Sleeping At a Sermon is hereby condemned, the worth of a Day or an Hour in God's House affords matter of sharp Reproof to them that can sleep away any part of it.
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And it is to be feared that he has but little sense of the Worth of that Ordinance or expectation of benefit by it that can allow himself in such a Deportment under it;
And it is to be feared that he has but little sense of the Worth of that Ordinance or expectation of benefit by it that can allow himself in such a Deportment under it;
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Did you ever hear of a poor indigent person, that being sent for by some great rich man to receive some bountiful, liberal Dole at his hands fell fast asleep while takeing it ▪ no, the Hopes of a small Alms will make a man w•••h and look.
Did you ever hear of a poor indigent person, that being sent for by Some great rich man to receive Some bountiful, liberal Dole At his hands fell fast asleep while taking it ▪ no, the Hope's of a small Alms will make a man w•••h and look.
Again those that are quite tired if the Sermon exceed somewhat the usual length, and inwardly think if they do not openly say ▪ what a weariness is it!
Again those that Are quite tired if the Sermon exceed somewhat the usual length, and inwardly think if they do not openly say ▪ what a weariness is it!
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is not God's word better than Thousands of silver and Gold? Can you sit hour after hour in vain Company drinking and telling stories and never think the time long,
is not God's word better than Thousands of silver and Gold? Can you fit hour After hour in vain Company drinking and telling stories and never think the time long,
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and have you not the patience to hear him out? Has Christ procured a liberty for us to come before God and say all that we have to say (which is the import of the Greek word Heb. 4. 16.) and shall we reckon i• enough to hear part of what he has to say? Beware that because he speaks and we regard not, he do not retaliate to us accordingly, that we should speak and call and cry,
and have you not the patience to hear him out? Has christ procured a liberty for us to come before God and say all that we have to say (which is the import of the Greek word Hebrew 4. 16.) and shall we reckon i• enough to hear part of what he has to say? Beware that Because he speaks and we regard not, he do not retaliate to us accordingly, that we should speak and call and cry,
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Remember the forementioned Example Act. 10. Cornelius and his Company were not only got together and waiting for the coming of Peter ver. 24. But they lookt at themselves as Assembled before God,
remember the forementioned Exampl Act. 10. Cornelius and his Company were not only god together and waiting for the coming of Peter ver. 24. But they looked At themselves as Assembled before God,
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If a man should be telling a tale of more than an hour long, especially if there be any thing of Wit and pleasure in it, you cann't chuse but hear out his story;
If a man should be telling a tale of more than an hour long, especially if there be any thing of Wit and pleasure in it, you canned choose but hear out his story;
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and they were glad of a Goal-delivery! what clattering and noise, to the great disturbance of those that fain would but by your meanes cannot joyn in the remaining Exercise!
and they were glad of a Goal delivery! what clattering and noise, to the great disturbance of those that fain would but by your means cannot join in the remaining Exercise!
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To such let me say, What have you no need of a prayer after Sermon that God would write in your hearts what hath been sounding in your ears? Does not God deserve to be acknowledged and praised for the liberty of a Sermon,
To such let me say, What have you no need of a prayer After Sermon that God would write in your hearts what hath been sounding in your ears? Does not God deserve to be acknowledged and praised for the liberty of a Sermon,
and do not your souls need a prayer to him that alone is able to teach you to profit ▪ that his labour in speaking and yours in hearing may not be in vain? And in special how dare you turn your backs upon the Blessing, has the Lord appointed & Authorized his Ministers to bless you in his Name,
and do not your Souls need a prayer to him that alone is able to teach you to profit ▪ that his labour in speaking and yours in hearing may not be in vain? And in special how Dare you turn your backs upon the Blessing, has the Lord appointed & Authorized his Ministers to bless you in his Name,
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and are you in so much hast that you cannot stay to hear it and share in it? Beware lest God say of you (as of him Psal. 109. 17.) because you delighted not in Blessing,
and Are you in so much haste that you cannot stay to hear it and share in it? Beware lest God say of you (as of him Psalm 109. 17.) Because you delighted not in Blessing,
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See what a great Thing the Lord makes of the Priest's pronouncing a Blessing Levit. 26. 22. to 28. On this wise shall you bless the Children of Israel saying &c. and after the Blessing adds, They shall put my Name upon them and I will bless them.
See what a great Thing the Lord makes of the Priest's pronouncing a Blessing Levit. 26. 22. to 28. On this wise shall you bless the Children of Israel saying etc. and After the Blessing adds, They shall put my Name upon them and I will bless them.
Note also how Solomon in that great Solemnity 1. King 8. and after prayer stood. and blest — the Congregation, and it's said he blessed all the Congregation,
Note also how Solomon in that great Solemnity 1. King 8. and After prayer stood. and blessed — the Congregation, and it's said he blessed all the Congregation,
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and that minute while you are waiting for and receiving the Blessing will bring them a Thousand times more profit than those that slight and neglect the blessing usually get the while.
and that minute while you Are waiting for and receiving the Blessing will bring them a Thousand times more profit than those that slight and neglect the blessing usually get the while.
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What come you to the House of God for? what was your Errand thither? and have you got that you came for, that makes you with-draw before the Worship of God be finishied? Did you come to draw near to God, to see his goings in the sanctuary, and to have Fellowship with him there ▪ did you see and believe that one day in God's House is worth a Thousand,
What come you to the House of God for? what was your Errand thither? and have you god that you Come for, that makes you withdraw before the Worship of God be finishied? Did you come to draw near to God, to see his goings in the sanctuary, and to have Fellowship with him there ▪ did you see and believe that one day in God's House is worth a Thousand,
or the Blessing in the close of the whole may be intended by God as a special Blessing to mee? and accordingly during the whole time of the Duty will keep himself in the way of the Blessing.
or the Blessing in the close of the Whole may be intended by God as a special Blessing to me? and accordingly during the Whole time of the Duty will keep himself in the Way of the Blessing.
They are to be Reproved who tho' they pretend to much Devotion, come to the House of God and sit there like Gods people, yet while they offer the lame and the blind unto God, reserving the Male in the flock for their better friends, discover their Insincerity unto the Heart-Searching God, who curses such deceivers ( Mal. 1. 14.) however cunningly and fairly they may carry it before men.
They Are to be Reproved who though they pretend to much Devotion, come to the House of God and fit there like God's people, yet while they offer the lame and the blind unto God, reserving the Male in the flock for their better Friends, discover their Insincerity unto the Heartsearching God, who curses such deceivers (Malachi 1. 14.) however cunningly and fairly they may carry it before men.
The Lord tells the Prophet Ezekiel Cap. 33. 31. what a sort of Hearers he had, who both look'd and sate, spoke and in their outward behavior carried it like his people, but their Hearts went after their Covetousness.
The Lord tells the Prophet Ezekielem Cap. 33. 31. what a sort of Hearers he had, who both looked and sat, spoke and in their outward behaviour carried it like his people, but their Hearts went After their Covetousness.
if he has the Heart he can overlook many Infirmities and Defects, while the most specious Appearances and fairest Performances without the Heart, are but bodily exercise and Lip-labour, little profitable to themselves, but highly provoking unto God.
if he has the Heart he can overlook many Infirmities and Defects, while the most specious Appearances and Fairest Performances without the Heart, Are but bodily exercise and Lip-labour, little profitable to themselves, but highly provoking unto God.
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he doth not only see men, but see into men and through them, and all those duties will be found too light for his acceptance that have not the heart going with them in the performance.
he does not only see men, but see into men and through them, and all those duties will be found too Light for his acceptance that have not the heart going with them in the performance.
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It was a pleasant sight Luk. 12. 1. to see the people crowding together to hear the Word of God, insomuch that they trod one upon another (and one would think it should be common among us where the people are so numerous,
It was a pleasant sighed Luk. 12. 1. to see the people crowding together to hear the Word of God, insomuch that they trod one upon Another (and one would think it should be Common among us where the people Are so numerous,
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Worshiping of God and coming constantly to his House is like the Apothecaries Oyntment, very odoriferous and grateful, only the dead Fly of Hypocrisie will spoil the Savour of it,
Worshipping of God and coming constantly to his House is like the Apothecaries Ointment, very odoriferous and grateful, only the dead Fly of Hypocrisy will spoil the Savour of it,
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and this will follow on the former. III. That we so carry it towards and under those Ordinances as that we may find the Truth of this Text in our own Experience, which is the genuine fruit of our being sincere in the two foregoing duties.
and this will follow on the former. III. That we so carry it towards and under those Ordinances as that we may find the Truth of this Text in our own Experience, which is the genuine fruit of our being sincere in the two foregoing duties.
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1. Thus prize the Liberties and Priviledges of God's House, labour to believe that One day in God's Horse is worth a Thousand, in so doing thou wilt shew a David - like heart,
1. Thus prize the Liberties and Privileges of God's House, labour to believe that One day in God's Horse is worth a Thousand, in so doing thou wilt show a David - like heart,
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2. So prizing the House of God, attend it accordingly, Here is most profit to be had and therefore omit no season of being here, Wait dayly at Wisdom's posts.
2. So prizing the House of God, attend it accordingly, Here is most profit to be had and Therefore omit no season of being Here, Wait daily At Wisdom's posts.
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You may buy Gold too dear, but the Liberties of God's House you cannot buy to dear, their fruit is better than Gold, and their Reven•e than choice Silver, Prov. 8. 19. with 34. Tho' you should be at great p•ines and expence you will have a good Penniworth.
You may buy Gold too dear, but the Liberties of God's House you cannot buy to dear, their fruit is better than Gold, and their Reven•e than choice Silver, Curae 8. 19. with 34. Though you should be At great p•ines and expense you will have a good Pennyworth.
And here let me say, If that Business hinders you from a Sermon that would not hinder you from a Feast, a merry-meeting, from receiving mony, from spending an hour or two with a friend that had sent for you,
And Here let me say, If that Business hinders you from a Sermon that would not hinder you from a Feast, a merry-meeting, from receiving money, from spending an hour or two with a friend that had sent for you,
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or come to visit you, from making a good Bargain &c. I say if kept from a Sermon by those occasions which would not have kept you from these, you will not be able to answer it to God nor to your own Judgment and Consciences neither,
or come to visit you, from making a good Bargain etc. I say if kept from a Sermon by those occasions which would not have kept you from these, you will not be able to answer it to God nor to your own Judgement and Consciences neither,
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Then call upon one another, exhort and encourage one another, say come let us goe to the House of God, you that have ever tasted the sweet of God's Wor• ▪ o• been made joyful in his House of Prayer tell others what you have found, your Example and Council may be of use to draw others along with you,
Then call upon one Another, exhort and encourage one Another, say come let us go to the House of God, you that have ever tasted the sweet of God's Wor• ▪ o• been made joyful in his House of Prayer tell Others what you have found, your Exampl and Council may be of use to draw Others along with you,
3. So attend upon God in his House as that your own Experience may testifie to the Truth of this Text and Doctrine, viz. That One day here is worth a Thousand, that you may be able to say as we have heard,
3. So attend upon God in his House as that your own Experience may testify to the Truth of this Text and Doctrine, viz. That One day Here is worth a Thousand, that you may be able to say as we have herd,
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To goe in a Round of Duties, Secret, Private, Publique without making any progress or getting any profit, is in it self irrational and unto God very provoking.
To go in a Round of Duties, Secret, Private, Public without making any progress or getting any profit, is in it self irrational and unto God very provoking.
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You would think your selves much to blame if being in extream Want you should come to a plentiful market where all manner of supplies are offered you freely,
You would think your selves much to blame if being in extreme Want you should come to a plentiful market where all manner of supplies Are offered you freely,
How did the Spouse behave her self when her Beloved was with-drawn ( Cant. 3. 1, to 5. she rises, goes about, seeks, enquires of the Watch-men, never rests till she had found him,
How did the Spouse behave her self when her beloved was withdrawn (Cant 3. 1, to 5. she rises, Goes about, seeks, enquires of the Watchmen, never rests till she had found him,
and to see Him was her Errand, hence when others went away with no other sight than the Grave and linnen, she waits and weeps and looking into the Grave there sees Angels,
and to see Him was her Errand, hence when Others went away with no other sighed than the Grave and linen, she waits and weeps and looking into the Grave there sees Angels,
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Thus should every one behave himself having realized to himself that the Ordinances of God's House are wayes of Communion with Christ and that there lies the good of them, he should make that his busines and be contented with nothing unless he attains his end:
Thus should every one behave himself having realized to himself that the Ordinances of God's House Are ways of Communion with christ and that there lies the good of them, he should make that his business and be contented with nothing unless he attains his end:
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and that he hath been at the place where Christ is wont to appear, and that he hath been under Ordinances in which Jesus Christ is wont to be conveied,
and that he hath been At the place where christ is wont to appear, and that he hath been under Ordinances in which jesus christ is wont to be conveyed,
and before Jesus Christ &c. So again 2. Tim. 4. 1, 2. I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom, Preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season &c. In obedience to which Command are Lectures set up;
and before jesus christ etc. So again 2. Tim. 4. 1, 2. I charge thee before God and the Lord jesus christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead At his appearing and his Kingdom, Preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season etc. In Obedience to which Command Are Lectures Set up;
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and can you think that you which hear are not under a like Charge? Shall they that preach be so charged to preach & so preach as in the sight of him that will judge them for their preaching,
and can you think that you which hear Are not under a like Charge? Shall they that preach be so charged to preach & so preach as in the sighed of him that will judge them for their preaching,
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and may you that are to hear think to scape the Judgement of God if you hear without Seriousness and Profit? Does not his Strictness with them that preach, more than intimate that he will also be exact with them that hear? If they must take heed to themselves and their Doctrine, you must take heed to your selves and your Hearing.
and may you that Are to hear think to escape the Judgement of God if you hear without Seriousness and Profit? Does not his Strictness with them that preach, more than intimate that he will also be exact with them that hear? If they must take heed to themselves and their Doctrine, you must take heed to your selves and your Hearing.
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2. This being supposed, it will necessarily follow that you are indispensibly bound to attend all meanes that God has appointed for the Salvation of your Souls.
2. This being supposed, it will necessarily follow that you Are Indispensibly bound to attend all means that God has appointed for the Salvation of your Souls.
Neglecting means for outward Subsistence, or bodily Maintenance will bring you to Penury; then neglecting meanes for your soul's maintenance will issue in Ruin and Misery.
Neglecting means for outward Subsistence, or bodily Maintenance will bring you to Penury; then neglecting means for your soul's maintenance will issue in Ruin and Misery.
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And who can tel but that season which you lose might have been for your Everlasting Advantage? The diseased persons not knowing when the Angel would come down and move the waters, •ay there alwayes waiting to prevent the loss of an opportunity; and so should we.
And who can tell but that season which you loose might have been for your Everlasting Advantage? The diseased Persons not knowing when the Angel would come down and move the waters, •ay there always waiting to prevent the loss of an opportunity; and so should we.
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A pious soul if providentially detained from God's House growes the more hungry after it, the want of one meal sharpens his stomach and increases his Appetite for the next;
A pious soul if providentially detained from God's House grows the more hungry After it, the want of one meal sharpens his stomach and increases his Appetite for the next;
When 〈 ◊ 〉 was commanded by God to goe to 〈 ◊ 〉 to worship, he advises his people to put away the strange Gods, wash their 〈 ◊ 〉 and be 〈 ◊ 〉 Gen. 35. 1. •. 3. Every •usines of moment and Importance bespeaks •reparation.
When 〈 ◊ 〉 was commanded by God to go to 〈 ◊ 〉 to worship, he advises his people to put away the strange God's, wash their 〈 ◊ 〉 and be 〈 ◊ 〉 Gen. 35. 1. •. 3. Every •usines of moment and Importance bespeaks •reparation.
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much more then when our work to meet with and entertain the Lord of Glo•• at his House which is appointed for a place of meeting with God Exod. 20. 23. Hence that charge Eccl. 5. 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God,
much more then when our work to meet with and entertain the Lord of Glo•• At his House which is appointed for a place of meeting with God Exod 20. 23. Hence that charge Ecclesiastes 5. 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God,
then either we must prepare, or rush in without preparation, and what ill musick must that needs be in God's ear where the Instrument is out of tune? the danger of which we had better believe and prevent than experience.
then either we must prepare, or rush in without preparation, and what ill music must that needs be in God's ear where the Instrument is out of tune? the danger of which we had better believe and prevent than experience.
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The expectation of the poor shall not perish Psal. 9. 18. Such profit as you have heard of is to be had in God's House, believe it, prepare for it, carry your empty vessels, open your mouthes wide, expect to have them filled and they shall be filled.
The expectation of the poor shall not perish Psalm 9. 18. Such profit as you have herd of is to be had in God's House, believe it, prepare for it, carry your empty vessels, open your mouths wide, expect to have them filled and they shall be filled.
Look what you need and God promises, and you shall not look in vain. 7. Let your attendance when there, be proportionable to your expectations in going thither.
Look what you need and God promises, and you shall not look in vain. 7. Let your attendance when there, be proportionable to your Expectations in going thither.
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To come with a sence of great need to a place of full supply, with up-raised Expectations, will oblige a man to look diligently lest he goe away without his Errand.
To come with a sense of great need to a place of full supply, with upraised Expectations, will oblige a man to look diligently lest he go away without his Errand.
& had heard that Israel 's Kings were merciful, this gave them encouragement, they prepared themselves accordingly, in the capacity of humble, peris•ing, self-judging Suppliants,
& had herd that Israel is Kings were merciful, this gave them encouragement, they prepared themselves accordingly, in the capacity of humble, peris•ing, Self-judging Suppliants,
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and in most submassive Language presented their Request before Ahab, and then it's said they did diligently deserve whether any thing would come from him,
and in most submassive Language presented their Request before Ahab, and then it's said they did diligently deserve whither any thing would come from him,
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Why know that we have far greater encourragement to wait upon God in his House, we have an Invitation which they had not, we have a Promise to 〈 ◊ 〉 upon,
Why know that we have Far greater encourragement to wait upon God in his House, we have an Invitation which they had not, we have a Promise to 〈 ◊ 〉 upon,
then let us prepare thoroughly, come expectingly, and then attend diligently, and catch up every word greedily, withal waiting for the breatheing of the Spirit in an Ordinance,
then let us prepare thoroughly, come expectingly, and then attend diligently, and catch up every word greedily, withal waiting for the breatheing of the Spirit in an Ordinance,
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As they are like to get but little good by coming to the House of God who come reaking out of their worldly occasions without any prae-consideration or preparation;
As they Are like to get but little good by coming to the House of God who come reaking out of their worldly occasions without any prae-consideration or preparation;
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so they are like to lose or lessen what they have got who rush into the world again without after-consideration of or meditation on what they have mett with.
so they Are like to loose or lessen what they have god who rush into the world again without after-consideration of or meditation on what they have met with.
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The World was ever a great Enemy to the Word. Communing with our own Hearts and Discoursing one with another about what we have heard and seen in God's House, will notably promote our proficiency under the same.
The World was ever a great Enemy to the Word. Communing with our own Hearts and Discoursing one with Another about what we have herd and seen in God's House, will notably promote our proficiency under the same.
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When the Lord spake so loud to Pharaoh in that dreadful Judgment of the turning the Water into Bloud, it is said, Exod. 7. 23. that he turned and went into the house, and so it never went to his Heart.
When the Lord spoke so loud to Pharaoh in that dreadful Judgement of the turning the Water into Blood, it is said, Exod 7. 23. that he turned and went into the house, and so it never went to his Heart.
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From God's House men turn into their own, and there in the Business of the House, in the Cares and Pleasures of the House, in the Company of the House, in the various Diversions that they meet with there and elsewhere, all is lost as tho' it had never been.
From God's House men turn into their own, and there in the Business of the House, in the Cares and Pleasures of the House, in the Company of the House, in the various Diversions that they meet with there and elsewhere, all is lost as though it had never been.
Now if thou art convinced, think how it will look in an evil day, to have gone on in the neglect of a duty of which thou hast been convinced, especially so profitable a duty as this.
Now if thou art convinced, think how it will look in an evil day, to have gone on in the neglect of a duty of which thou hast been convinced, especially so profitable a duty as this.
and nothing but a ca••al, careless, vain, earthly Heart kept you from. Especially you that have been idleing, •••ing still, drinking, ga•••ing &c. the while;
and nothing but a ca••al, careless, vain, earthly Heart kept you from. Especially you that have been idling, •••ing still, drinking, ga•••ing etc. the while;
〈 … 〉 in God's House which hath been hitherto lest •s seems to be shake• and 〈 ◊ 〉, the Lord looks as if he were de parting from us, there be many awful Symptom• Symptoms of his Departure,
〈 … 〉 in God's House which hath been hitherto lest •s seems to be shake• and 〈 ◊ 〉, the Lord looks as if he were the parting from us, there be many awful Symptom• Symptoms of his Departure,
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and woe unto us if he. depart from us Hos. 9, 12. Our Father's Love to the House of God above their own houses and all outward Concerns, Occasioned the bringing of his Tabernacle into this Wilderness;
and woe unto us if he. depart from us Hos. 9, 12. Our Father's Love to the House of God above their own houses and all outward Concerns, Occasioned the bringing of his Tabernacle into this Wilderness;
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But what if he should take away the Vineyard from us for our want of rendering him the fruit of it? Why then call them Ichabod, for the Glory is departed from Israel.
But what if he should take away the Vineyard from us for our want of rendering him the fruit of it? Why then call them ichabod, for the Glory is departed from Israel.
and for ou• making a mock of Sabbaths (which we do while we make a light matter of them, under-value & get no good by them) God may justly leave the Adversary to mock at our Sabbaths ▪ Surely the Lord hath been long threatening,
and for ou• making a mock of Sabbaths (which we do while we make a Light matter of them, undervalue & get no good by them) God may justly leave the Adversary to mock At our Sabbaths ▪ Surely the Lord hath been long threatening,
And if it will be so bitter to remember the go•• things of God's house ▪ whe• they be lost, is it not better to consider them, love, prize ▪ and improve them while they are presem? which they that do rightly shall never have that Occasion to remember them when they are gone.
And if it will be so bitter to Remember the go•• things of God's house ▪ whe• they be lost, is it not better to Consider them, love, prize ▪ and improve them while they Are presem? which they that do rightly shall never have that Occasion to Remember them when they Are gone.
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God doth not easily give up, or depart from a people that he hath once visibly and signally owned, no altho ▪ he may observe a great deal of sin and backsliding among them ▪ Hos. 11. 8, 9. Where he has once built his House God delights to dwell,
God does not Easily give up, or depart from a people that he hath once visibly and signally owned, no although ▪ he may observe a great deal of since and backsliding among them ▪ Hos. 11. 8, 9. Where he has once built his House God delights to dwell,
and is not for removing till there be no other remedy 2. Chron. 36. 15, 16, 17. But if they either Idolize the House of God, (as Israel did the Ark 1. Sam. 4.) and grow secure and wanton by reason of it,
and is not for removing till there be no other remedy 2. Chronicles 36. 15, 16, 17. But if they either Idolise the House of God, (as Israel did the Ark 1. Sam. 4.) and grow secure and wanton by reason of it,
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and to get an up-raised Esteem of & Affection to the House of God is the only way in which we may hopefully and comfortably meet the Lord while he is yet in the way. To conlude —
and to get an upraised Esteem of & Affection to the House of God is the only Way in which we may hopefully and comfortably meet the Lord while he is yet in the Way. To conlude —
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yea the DATES of ETERNITY worth in that up•er House, that Presence-Chamber, yt Father's House, where the Lord will exhibit all his Glory before and solace himself with his Children for ever!
yea the DATES of ETERNITY worth in that up•er House, that Presence-Chamber, that Father's House, where the Lord will exhibit all his Glory before and solace himself with his Children for ever!
If now and then a Glimpse of his Glory be so takeing and ravishing, what will near, intimate, familiar, uninterrupted & endless Fellowship with Father and Son be!
If now and then a Glimpse of his Glory be so taking and ravishing, what will near, intimate, familiar, uninterrupted & endless Fellowship with Father and Son be!
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how will they be blest that shall for ever dwell in 〈 ◊ 〉 House? and what soul-deligh•ing 〈 ◊ 〉 will be ever••stingly s•ng b• th••• to whom the Lines shall •all in that pleasant •lace,
how will they be blessed that shall for ever dwell in 〈 ◊ 〉 House? and what soul-deligh•ing 〈 ◊ 〉 will be ever••stingly s•ng b• th••• to whom the Lines shall •all in that pleasant •lace,
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when they shall be possess'd of that goodly Heritage 〈 … 〉 where we now are is but the Gate of 〈 ◊ 〉 the Porch, the Courts belonging to that 〈 ◊ 〉 of Glory, what then is the inmost Room, 〈 ◊ 〉 Holy of Holies!
when they shall be possessed of that goodly Heritage 〈 … 〉 where we now Are is but the Gate of 〈 ◊ 〉 the Porch, the Courts belonging to that 〈 ◊ 〉 of Glory, what then is the inmost Room, 〈 ◊ 〉 Holy of Holies!
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Oh then prize this House as the Gate• that, and as the way that leads us thither, 〈 ◊ 〉 attend upon God therein accordingly, until 〈 ◊ 〉 can experience the Truth of what David he•• expresses.
O then prize this House as the Gate• that, and as the Way that leads us thither, 〈 ◊ 〉 attend upon God therein accordingly, until 〈 ◊ 〉 can experience the Truth of what David he•• Expresses.
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And be we well assured that Go• will sooner or later give every sincere At-Attender on him here just cause to set his hand and Seal to this great Truth One day in thy House is better than a THOƲSAND. FINI• ▪
And be we well assured that Go• will sooner or later give every sincere At-Attender on him Here just cause to Set his hand and Seal to this great Truth One day in thy House is better than a THOƲSAND. FINI• ▪
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