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PSALM XLII 6. Why art thou cast down, O my Soul? and why art thou disquieted in me?
PSALM XLII 6. Why art thou cast down, Oh my Soul? and why art thou disquieted in me?
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A Man, in no part of his life, wherein he is sensible he has offended God, can be exempted from the duty of repenting presently;
A Man, in no part of his life, wherein he is sensible he has offended God, can be exempted from the duty of repenting presently;
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it being an obligation, which constantly lieth upon him, whenever he perceives his sin, to ask pardon for it, and to forsake it.
it being an obligation, which constantly lies upon him, whenever he perceives his since, to ask pardon for it, and to forsake it.
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However, considering the multitude of business, and many diversions men meet with in the ordinary course of things, that hinder them from repenting,
However, considering the multitude of business, and many diversions men meet with in the ordinary course of things, that hinder them from repenting,
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as they ought to do, of their Sins;
as they ought to do, of their Sins;
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it is of absolute necessity that they should single out, and set apart several portions of their time, wherein they may exactly consider their Spiritual Condition, severely judge their Actions,
it is of absolute necessity that they should single out, and Set apart several portions of their time, wherein they may exactly Consider their Spiritual Condition, severely judge their Actions,
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and narrowly search into the occasions and causes of their Errors and Failings, and endeavour to find the best means to prevent the same crimes for the future.
and narrowly search into the occasions and Causes of their Errors and Failings, and endeavour to find the best means to prevent the same crimes for the future.
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A good part of that Season is now spent, which our Church hath appointed for a review of our lives,
A good part of that Season is now spent, which our Church hath appointed for a review of our lives,
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and to discover our Trespasses against the Divine Laws, that we might humble our Souls for them,
and to discover our Trespasses against the Divine Laws, that we might humble our Souls for them,
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and amend whatever we find amiss. And during this Season, you have heard the nature of Repentance often and fully explain'd,
and amend whatever we find amiss. And during this Season, you have herd the nature of Repentance often and Fully explained,
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and the most prevailing Reasons urged to excite your care, and engage your diligence, in a matter of such infinite consequence to your Salvation;
and the most prevailing Reasons urged to excite your care, and engage your diligence, in a matter of such infinite consequence to your Salvation;
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and I hope with good effect on the minds of many, who in secret have blessed God most heartily,
and I hope with good Effect on the minds of many, who in secret have blessed God most heartily,
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for these publick occasions of reforming themselves, and making their peace with him. But notwithstanding these solemn Seasons are designed for the benefit of all men;
for these public occasions of reforming themselves, and making their peace with him. But notwithstanding these solemn Seasons Are designed for the benefit of all men;
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that the bad may be converted, that the weak may be confirmed;
that the bad may be converted, that the weak may be confirmed;
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and that those, who have made a large progress in the ways of virtue, may still proceed to further degrees of perfection;
and that those, who have made a large progress in the ways of virtue, may still proceed to further Degrees of perfection;
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yet it is manifest, that as hardned sinners, who have little fear of God, and no regard of their duty, do certainly grow worse by their contempt and neglect of these Opportunities;
yet it is manifest, that as hardened Sinners, who have little Fear of God, and no regard of their duty, do Certainly grow Worse by their contempt and neglect of these Opportunities;
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so also, that divers good Christians, but of timerous and melancholy Constitutions, do fear they do not become better,
so also, that diverse good Christians, but of timorous and melancholy Constitutions, do Fear they do not become better,
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or receive any improvement from them.
or receive any improvement from them.
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For they, feeling no present comfort from their long and strict Fasts, nor from their earnest and oftenrepeated Prayers, do conclude, That whatever they have been doing in the Service of God, is so mean and full of imperfections, that it will neither please him, nor profit their own Souls.
For they, feeling no present Comfort from their long and strict Fasts, nor from their earnest and oftenrepeated Prayers, do conclude, That whatever they have been doing in the Service of God, is so mean and full of imperfections, that it will neither please him, nor profit their own Souls.
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Wherefore at this time I shall not insist upon the Arguments, which are proper to affect and awaken obdurate offenders;
Wherefore At this time I shall not insist upon the Arguments, which Are proper to affect and awaken obdurate offenders;
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but rather apply my self to the case of those melancholy Persons, who, notwithstanding they are in a safe condition,
but rather apply my self to the case of those melancholy Persons, who, notwithstanding they Are in a safe condition,
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yet are in great need to have their minds quieted and composed.
yet Are in great need to have their minds quieted and composed.
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So that even they, who really deserve it, may have their share of advantage, from such holy Seasons as these.
So that even they, who really deserve it, may have their share of advantage, from such holy Seasons as these.
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The scruples and fears which disturb them are manifold: But I now only can have time to consider two or three of those Cases;
The scruples and fears which disturb them Are manifold: But I now only can have time to Consider two or three of those Cases;
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which as more commonly, so more violently use to disorder and affright them; and shall give the most satisfactory answer to them that I can.
which as more commonly, so more violently use to disorder and affright them; and shall give the most satisfactory answer to them that I can.
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(1.) The first case is of those who are apt to think, that the reformation of their lives hath not proceeded from a sincere love of God,
(1.) The First case is of those who Are apt to think, that the Reformation of their lives hath not proceeded from a sincere love of God,
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and an unwillingness to displease him; but from a meer dread of those punishments which he hath threatned.
and an unwillingness to displease him; but from a mere dread of those punishments which he hath threatened.
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(2.) The Second Case relates to them who find a flatness on their Minds,
(2.) The Second Case relates to them who find a flatness on their Minds,
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and want of Zeal, when they apply themselves to any Religious Duty;
and want of Zeal, when they apply themselves to any Religious Duty;
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which makes them fear, that what they do, is so defective and unfit to be presented unto God, that he will not accept it;
which makes them Fear, that what they do, is so defective and unfit to be presented unto God, that he will not accept it;
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insomuch as this coldness, when they are imploy'd in their Devotions, doth lamentably deject them, and even tempt them to lay the practice of them aside.
insomuch as this coldness, when they Are employed in their Devotions, does lamentably deject them, and even tempt them to lay the practice of them aside.
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(3.) The Third Case doth concern those unhappy persons, who have naughty, and sometimes Blasphemous thoughts start up in their minds,
(3.) The Third Case does concern those unhappy Persons, who have naughty, and sometime Blasphemous thoughts start up in their minds,
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while they are exercised in the Worship of God; which makes them ready to charge themselves with the Sin against the Holy Ghost;
while they Are exercised in the Worship of God; which makes them ready to charge themselves with the since against the Holy Ghost;
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to pronounce their Condition to be without hope of Remedy, and that God hath utterly cast them off.
to pronounce their Condition to be without hope of Remedy, and that God hath utterly cast them off.
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(1.) I begin with those persons, who are apt to think, that the reformation of their lives hath not proceeded from a sincere love of God,
(1.) I begin with those Persons, who Are apt to think, that the Reformation of their lives hath not proceeded from a sincere love of God,
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and an unwillingness to offend him;
and an unwillingness to offend him;
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but from a meer dread of those Punishments, which he hath threatned to inflict on unrelenting sinners.
but from a mere dread of those Punishments, which he hath threatened to inflict on unrelenting Sinners.
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Their doubt is, that fear which hath had the greatest influence in reclaiming them from an ill life, is but a slavish and sordid passion, which God does despise,
Their doubt is, that Fear which hath had the greatest influence in reclaiming them from an ill life, is but a slavish and sordid passion, which God does despise,
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and that he will refuse all those Services, which do not spring from a nobler Principle:
and that he will refuse all those Services, which do not spring from a Nobler Principle:
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For seeing God is love, he will not be pleased with any Sacrifice, but what is offered by love.
For seeing God is love, he will not be pleased with any Sacrifice, but what is offered by love.
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I answer, That there can be no question, but Love is a more noble principle of Action than Fear:
I answer, That there can be no question, but Love is a more noble principle of Actium than fear:
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And therefore, that the Religious Service which hath its rise from love, is more perfect, more Angelical, and more grateful to God:
And Therefore, that the Religious Service which hath its rise from love, is more perfect, more Angelical, and more grateful to God:
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But for all that he will not turn aside his face from those weaker and less improved Servants of his, whose Service and Obedience owe themselves chiefly to their Fears.
But for all that he will not turn aside his face from those Weaker and less improved Servants of his, whose Service and obedience owe themselves chiefly to their Fears.
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They who have forsaken their evil ways, out of a horrible dread that they would lead them to the pit of Hell, will, it is to be hoped, find a place in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven.
They who have forsaken their evil ways, out of a horrible dread that they would led them to the pit of Hell, will, it is to be hoped, find a place in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven.
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For Hell was made on purpose to terrifie daring sinners, and to reduce and confine them within the bounds of their duty.
For Hell was made on purpose to terrify daring Sinners, and to reduce and confine them within the bounds of their duty.
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The thing then I affirm is this;
The thing then I affirm is this;
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That they who have departed from their Iniquities, out of fear, that had they continued in them, they should have been condemned with everlasting Burnings, will at the Judgment of the Great Day be allowed to have been true Penitents, whom God will set on his Right Hand,
That they who have departed from their Iniquities, out of Fear, that had they continued in them, they should have been condemned with everlasting Burnings, will At the Judgement of the Great Day be allowed to have been true Penitents, whom God will Set on his Right Hand,
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and receive into the Bright Mansions of inifinite Happiness; which may be proved by the following Reasons.
and receive into the Bright Mansions of inifinite Happiness; which may be proved by the following Reasons.
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(1.) Fear is one of the Passions God has planted in our Souls, as well as Love, they are both the Creatures of his Wisdom and Power;
(1.) fear is one of the Passion God has planted in our Souls, as well as Love, they Are both the Creatures of his Wisdom and Power;
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and whatever he did put in us, was for some end, and may have a good use.
and whatever he did put in us, was for Some end, and may have a good use.
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Wherefore, when the Passion of Fear doth serve the End for which God grafted it in our Minds, there can be no doubt but he will approve the good Effects which it doth produce.
Wherefore, when the Passion of fear does serve the End for which God grafted it in our Minds, there can be no doubt but he will approve the good Effects which it does produce.
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Now the end for which God placed F••• in our Nature, was chiefly to be get in us an aw••• regard of his most Glorious Majesty;
Now the end for which God placed F••• in our Nature, was chiefly to be get in us an aw••• regard of his most Glorious Majesty;
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to make us dread violating of his Laws, and doing any thing contrary to his Righteous Will;
to make us dread violating of his Laws, and doing any thing contrary to his Righteous Will;
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and also when we trip or go astray from his Ways, to quicken our Returns to our Duty.
and also when we trip or go astray from his Ways, to quicken our Returns to our Duty.
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So that when Fear doth prevail upon a man to amend his bad life, he puts his Passion to the very use for which he received it from God:
So that when fear does prevail upon a man to amend his bad life, he puts his Passion to the very use for which he received it from God:
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And having thus applied it to the end for which it was made an Essential Ingredient of his Nature, we have no cause to question but God will own him, and graciously allow his Obedience.
And having thus applied it to the end for which it was made an Essential Ingredient of his Nature, we have no cause to question but God will own him, and graciously allow his obedience.
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(2.) We may observe, That God hath enforced all the Laws he hath given to the Children of Men, by Threatnings, as well as by Promises;
(2.) We may observe, That God hath Enforced all the Laws he hath given to the Children of Men, by Threatenings, as well as by Promises;
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But as promises are to work upon our Love, so Threats are to excite our Fears;
But as promises Are to work upon our Love, so Treats Are to excite our Fears;
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God having made the Motives to our Obedience to answer the different Passions, with which he hath endued our Souls.
God having made the Motives to our obedience to answer the different Passion, with which he hath endued our Souls.
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Wherefore there cannot be the least reason to conceive, that God should threaten Punishments against the disobedient, which naturally act upon the fears of men,
Wherefore there cannot be the least reason to conceive, that God should threaten Punishments against the disobedient, which naturally act upon the fears of men,
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and yet not be pleased with the Service which these Fears, raised by the Penalties annext to his own Laws, do bring forth.
and yet not be pleased with the Service which these Fears, raised by the Penalties annexed to his own Laws, do bring forth.
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No, God therefore doth set Life and Death before Men, that the fear, of Death may make them chuse Life;
No, God Therefore does Set Life and Death before Men, that the Fear, of Death may make them choose Life;
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and he threatneth them with Everlasting Punishments, that the Amazement and Horrour, which the serious and due Consideration of them will cause in their Souls;
and he threatens them with Everlasting Punishments, that the Amazement and Horror, which the serious and due Consideration of them will cause in their Souls;
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may powerfully engage them with all Speed and Care to labour to fit themselves to partake of the Divine Mercies.
may powerfully engage them with all Speed and Care to labour to fit themselves to partake of the Divine mercies.
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(3.) Our Blessed Saviour first, and his Disciples after him in their Sermons, do address themselves not only to the Passion of Love,
(3.) Our Blessed Saviour First, and his Disciples After him in their Sermons, do address themselves not only to the Passion of Love,
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but also to that of Fear:
but also to that of fear:
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which they never would have done, had they been conscious that the Sacrifices of Fear would not have ascended up to Heaven with a grateful Savour.
which they never would have done, had they been conscious that the Sacrifices of fear would not have ascended up to Heaven with a grateful Savour.
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He that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not, shall be damned; He that Believeth, and is baptised, shall be saved; but he that Believeth not, shall be damned;
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Doth not Christ here intend to bring Men to a belief of his Gospel, and to yield Obedience to the Laws thereof,
Does not christ Here intend to bring Men to a belief of his Gospel, and to yield obedience to the Laws thereof,
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as well by the fears of Damnation, as the hopes of Salvation? And when he had cured the man who had been afflicted with an Infirmity Thirty eight Years, he bids him sin no more lest a worse thing come unto him.
as well by the fears of Damnation, as the hope's of Salvation? And when he had cured the man who had been afflicted with an Infirmity Thirty eight years, he bids him since no more lest a Worse thing come unto him.
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The Argument our Lord used to engage the poor impotent man to live innocently, was directed to the Passion of his Fear, taken from the Danger of a Calamity, greater than the very long Infirmity of which he now was cured, that would befal him,
The Argument our Lord used to engage the poor impotent man to live innocently, was directed to the Passion of his fear, taken from the Danger of a Calamity, greater than the very long Infirmity of which he now was cured, that would befall him,
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if he did still continue in his sins. Knowing the terror of the Lord, saith St. Paul, we perswade men.
if he did still continue in his Sins. Knowing the terror of the Lord, Says Saint Paul, we persuade men.
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The Apostle well knew, that the greatness of these Terrors exprest in the foregoing Verse;
The Apostle well knew, that the greatness of these Terrors expressed in the foregoing Verse;
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That we must all appear before the Judgment seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, That we must all appear before the Judgement seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
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whether it be good or bad, if fully and maturely weighed, would be of irresistible force to recover Men from a lewd and prophane Conversation.whither it be good or bad, if Fully and maturely weighed, would be of irresistible force to recover Men from a lewd and profane Conversation.
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They must be brought to a state of extream Obstinacy or Desparation, upon whom an Argument of such wonderful power and efficacy can make no Impression.
They must be brought to a state of extreme Obstinacy or Desperation, upon whom an Argument of such wondered power and efficacy can make no Impression.
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(2.) I come to a second Case often complained of by some serious Christians, which is a want of Inclination to holy things,
(2.) I come to a second Case often complained of by Some serious Christians, which is a want of Inclination to holy things,
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and a coldness in their Devotions:
and a coldness in their Devotions:
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They do not come to God's House, nor address themselves to their Prayers, with such an appetite as they do to the Business of the World;
They do not come to God's House, nor address themselves to their Prayers, with such an appetite as they do to the Business of the World;
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but want earnest and fervent Desires for the success of the Petitions they put up to their Father in Heaven;
but want earnest and fervent Desires for the success of the Petitions they put up to their Father in Heaven;
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they cannot warmly engage their hearts in the Cause of their Salvation, but find a listlesness to Spiritual Exercises;
they cannot warmly engage their hearts in the Cause of their Salvation, but find a listlessness to Spiritual Exercises;
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which they apprehend to be a full proof of their Hypocrisie, and that God will refuse their Prayers and Thanksgivings, as vain and insincere Oblations.
which they apprehend to be a full proof of their Hypocrisy, and that God will refuse their Prayers and Thanksgivings, as vain and insincere Oblations.
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Now before I proceed in the best and clearest Method I can, to relieve Persons in this unhappy Condition;
Now before I proceed in the best and Clearest Method I can, to relieve Persons in this unhappy Condition;
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I desire it may be first observed, that why many have no more Zeal and Life in God's Service, is their own fault,
I desire it may be First observed, that why many have no more Zeal and Life in God's Service, is their own fault,
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for which they are greatly to be blamed.
for which they Are greatly to be blamed.
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Because this Dulness of Spirit that attends their Religious Exercises, does come from their own Negligence, and want of Consideration.
Because this Dullness of Spirit that attends their Religious Exercises, does come from their own Negligence, and want of Consideration.
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They take Care to make an Appearance in the Congregation, but no care about what their Souls are there imployed.
They take Care to make an Appearance in the Congregation, but no care about what their Souls Are there employed.
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They have not considered of what Infinite Importance it will be to them to serve God in the most acceptable manner,
They have not considered of what Infinite Importance it will be to them to serve God in the most acceptable manner,
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nor how they should render their Service acceptable;
nor how they should render their Service acceptable;
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neither by what cause their Devotions have decay'd, nor by what means they may revive and increase them.
neither by what cause their Devotions have decayed, nor by what means they may revive and increase them.
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Now if they neither consider where they are, nor for what end they came, it is no wonder that their minds should be flat and unactive all the time they stand before the Lord,
Now if they neither Consider where they Are, nor for what end they Come, it is no wonder that their minds should be flat and unactive all the time they stand before the Lord,
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and very little concern'd for the prosperous Issue of the Prayers that are offered up by the Congregation.
and very little concerned for the prosperous Issue of the Prayers that Are offered up by the Congregation.
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As therefore it is high Presumption for such careless Persons to hope for any benefit by that part they bear in the Publick-Worship;
As Therefore it is high Presumption for such careless Persons to hope for any benefit by that part they bear in the Publick-Worship;
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so they may cure their Malady, by retiring from their Business and their Pleasures, and by reflecting in good earnest upon the terrible Dangers whereunto they do every hour expose their immortal Souls.
so they may cure their Malady, by retiring from their Business and their Pleasures, and by reflecting in good earnest upon the terrible Dangers whereunto they do every hour expose their immortal Souls.
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But these are not the Men to whose Case I would speak at this time:
But these Are not the Men to whose Case I would speak At this time:
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but I direct my Discourse to those who have frequently striven to remove this coldness from their Souls,
but I Direct my Discourse to those who have frequently striven to remove this coldness from their Souls,
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when they did approach the Heavenly Throne, and yet have failed in their Attempt.
when they did approach the Heavenly Throne, and yet have failed in their Attempt.
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Now, in abatement of their Trouble, give me leave to lay the following Observations before them.
Now, in abatement of their Trouble, give me leave to lay the following Observations before them.
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(1.) That the difference of Degrees of Affections, with which Men serve God, does often depend upon the difference of their Tempers and Constitutions.
(1.) That the difference of Degrees of Affections, with which Men serve God, does often depend upon the difference of their Tempers and Constitutions.
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Some have such heavy Constitutions that it must be a great matter that will work upon their Hopes or Fears;
some have such heavy Constitutions that it must be a great matter that will work upon their Hope's or Fears;
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and it will require some time to make them very sensible either of their gain or loss.
and it will require Some time to make them very sensible either of their gain or loss.
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But others have such a tenderness in their Natures, and such quickness of Sense, that the least things do much affect them:
But Others have such a tenderness in their Nature's, and such quickness of Sense, that the least things do much affect them:
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A little Prosperity makes all their Spirits to mount, and they are overflow'd with Joy;
A little Prosperity makes all their Spirits to mount, and they Are overflowed with Joy;
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and as small a Cross sinks them down, and causes them to have sad and melancholy Perswasions of their Condition.
and as small a Cross sinks them down, and Causes them to have sad and melancholy Persuasions of their Condition.
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Now People of such various Dispositions, notwithstanding they have equally endeavour'd to prepare themselves, cannot serve God with equal affections:
Now People of such various Dispositions, notwithstanding they have equally endeavoured to prepare themselves, cannot serve God with equal affections:
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but yet he may be alike pleased with what they both do.
but yet he may be alike pleased with what they both doe.
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Because he will measure their Obedience by the sincerity of their minds, that lies in their own power;
Because he will measure their obedience by the sincerity of their minds, that lies in their own power;
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and not by the difference of their Constitutions, which was not made by themselves.
and not by the difference of their Constitutions, which was not made by themselves.
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The Constitutions of some men being much warmer than those of others, they easier take fire whether they are paying homage to God, or doing business among Men.
The Constitutions of Some men being much warmer than those of Others, they Easier take fire whither they Are paying homage to God, or doing business among Men.
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Where therefore Men have more heat in their natural Temper, it is no wonder they should have more zeal in their Devotions.
Where Therefore Men have more heat in their natural Temper, it is no wonder they should have more zeal in their Devotions.
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But God will not reject any man, because he is of a cold Complexion; or disdain his reasonable Sacrifice, because it is offered with less vehemence of Passion.
But God will not reject any man, Because he is of a cold Complexion; or disdain his reasonable Sacrifice, Because it is offered with less vehemence of Passion.
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(2.) We may say further, That they who are not carried by their Passions into the Service of God,
(2.) We may say further, That they who Are not carried by their Passion into the Service of God,
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but render worship to him upon rational motives, because he is the giver of all good things, seem to act upon a higher and more sublime Principle:
but render worship to him upon rational motives, Because he is the giver of all good things, seem to act upon a higher and more sublime Principle:
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For notwithstanding they are destitute of that pleasing warmth in their Passions, which provokes others to pray unto God,
For notwithstanding they Are destitute of that pleasing warmth in their Passion, which provokes Others to pray unto God,
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and to be thankful unto him, yet they do not cease to celebrate his praise,
and to be thankful unto him, yet they do not cease to celebrate his praise,
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because it is their duty to do it, and because Reason suggests that they ought to make grateful acknowledgments of his Infinite Mercies.
Because it is their duty to do it, and Because Reason suggests that they ought to make grateful acknowledgments of his Infinite mercies.
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(3.) We may observe, That the most zealous are not always the best men.
(3.) We may observe, That the most zealous Are not always the best men.
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For their zeal may be without knowledge, or on the wrong side; as it was in St. Paul, when he persecuted the Church.
For their zeal may be without knowledge, or on the wrong side; as it was in Saint Paul, when he persecuted the Church.
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And it is his own Observation, That notwithstanding a man had such a zeal for the Cause of God,
And it is his own Observation, That notwithstanding a man had such a zeal for the Cause of God,
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as would prompt him to suffer Martyrdom, and yet wanted Charity, his sharpest Sufferings would profit him nothing.
as would prompt him to suffer Martyrdom, and yet wanted Charity, his Sharpest Sufferings would profit him nothing.
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I must confess, where a man is zealously affected in a good matter, and his active Spirits are discreetly directed to the Service of God, such an one may prove a glorious Instrument for the propagating and promoting the Fear and Honour of God among men;
I must confess, where a man is zealously affected in a good matter, and his active Spirits Are discreetly directed to the Service of God, such an one may prove a glorious Instrument for the propagating and promoting the fear and Honour of God among men;
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and also may have a more sensible pleasure in every Religious Performance. But all cannot raise their Affections to this pitch;
and also may have a more sensible pleasure in every Religious Performance. But all cannot raise their Affections to this pitch;
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however, God will not quench the smoaking flax, nor break the bruised reed;
however, God will not quench the smoking flax, nor break the Bruised reed;
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but pardon the wandrings, pity the weaknesses, quicken the affections, and make gracious allowances for all the defects of infirm, but honest Christians.
but pardon the wanderings, pity the Weaknesses, quicken the affections, and make gracious allowances for all the defects of infirm, but honest Christians.
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(4.) That the most holy Servants of God cannot maintain an equal warmth in their Devotions at all times.
(4.) That the most holy Servants of God cannot maintain an equal warmth in their Devotions At all times.
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Experience doth teach them, that, in some Seasons, an unaccountable heaviness will seize upon their hearts while they are on their bended knees, supplicating the forgiveness of their sins, who at other times can put their Souls all in a bright and pure frame by intense meditations on the unspeakable love of God.
Experience does teach them, that, in Some Seasons, an unaccountable heaviness will seize upon their hearts while they Are on their bent knees, supplicating the forgiveness of their Sins, who At other times can put their Souls all in a bright and pure frame by intense meditations on the unspeakable love of God.
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If therefore now and then you perceive your minds dull and heavy at your Prayers, it is but what sometimes doth happen to the most sincere Christians,
If Therefore now and then you perceive your minds dull and heavy At your Prayers, it is but what sometime does happen to the most sincere Christians,
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how great care and Diligence soever they use to uphold life and vigour in their Souls;
how great care and Diligence soever they use to uphold life and vigour in their Souls;
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so that this is no just cause of disquiet and dejection of spirit.
so that this is no just cause of disquiet and dejection of Spirit.
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Moreover, Sickness, Losses, and all Afflictions, do sometimes so disorder the Passions, and oppress the Spirits even of the best men, that it is hardly possible they should serve God with as much chearfulness under Calamities and Troubles as at other times;
Moreover, Sickness, Losses, and all Afflictions, do sometime so disorder the Passion, and oppress the Spirits even of the best men, that it is hardly possible they should serve God with as much cheerfulness under Calamities and Troubles as At other times;
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tho' they may have as much integrity, and as sincere desires to please him;
though they may have as much integrity, and as sincere Desires to please him;
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and he will take what they then do, as kindly at their hands, and bountifully reward such Services.
and he will take what they then do, as kindly At their hands, and bountifully reward such Services.
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Hence I gather, that since men are not able at all times to keep their Affections at an equal height when they address themselves to their heavenly Father, either in the Church,
Hence I gather, that since men Are not able At all times to keep their Affections At an equal height when they address themselves to their heavenly Father, either in the Church,
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or in their Closets, that he doth not expect it from them;
or in their Closets, that he does not expect it from them;
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and they ought not to give place to melancholy Fears, when they shall find it otherwise with themselves:
and they ought not to give place to melancholy Fears, when they shall find it otherwise with themselves:
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God has made nothing the subject of our obedience, which is not within the bounds of our abilities;
God has made nothing the Subject of our Obedience, which is not within the bounds of our abilities;
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and he will at the Day of Judgment condemn men for the Actions only, which proceeded from their Wills;
and he will At the Day of Judgement condemn men for the Actions only, which proceeded from their Wills;
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and not for that want of heat in their Passions, which was owing to the natural make of their Constitutions, that they could not help;
and not for that want of heat in their Passion, which was owing to the natural make of their Constitutions, that they could not help;
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or to outward unhappy Circumstances, which they had not at their command.
or to outward unhappy circumstances, which they had not At their command.
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(5.) What hitherto hath been said about coldness and damps in the minds of men while they are engaged in religious duty, has been to comfort those who are exceedingly grieved at it;
(5.) What hitherto hath been said about coldness and damps in the minds of men while they Are engaged in religious duty, has been to Comfort those who Are exceedingly grieved At it;
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and who yet have not been able to conquer it, tho' they have used true pains for that purpose.
and who yet have not been able to conquer it, though they have used true pains for that purpose.
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Now notwithstanding it is not to be expected, nor necessary, that these innocent Persons should meet with a compleat cure of their grief;
Now notwithstanding it is not to be expected, nor necessary, that these innocent Persons should meet with a complete cure of their grief;
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yet I must tell them, that nothing will more enliven their Spirits in the Service of God,
yet I must tell them, that nothing will more enliven their Spirits in the Service of God,
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than deliberate Meditations of him, and of themselves, before they enter upon any part of Divine Worship.
than deliberate Meditations of him, and of themselves, before they enter upon any part of Divine Worship.
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If they would often engage their minds in Contemplations about the Divine Attributes, and the Infinite Perfections of the Nature of God, it would strangely help to deliver them from that drowsy Stupidity, of which they so sadly complain,
If they would often engage their minds in Contemplations about the Divine Attributes, and the Infinite Perfections of the Nature of God, it would strangely help to deliver them from that drowsy Stupidity, of which they so sadly complain,
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and which hath so strong an influence on their Actions.
and which hath so strong an influence on their Actions.
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For frequent thoughts of Almighty Power, will make the most sturdy Temper to tremble, and the proudest heart to submit.
For frequent thoughts of Almighty Power, will make the most sturdy Temper to tremble, and the proudest heart to submit.
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There is no thinking seriously of unsearchable Wisdom, without being wrapt up in admiration of it,
There is no thinking seriously of unsearchable Wisdom, without being wrapped up in admiration of it,
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and becoming very willing to be ruled by it:
and becoming very willing to be ruled by it:
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And will not the meditations of Infinite Love, diffussing it self over the World, oblige us to adore, to honour, to love and to praise that most glorious Spring from whence it floweth?
And will not the meditations of Infinite Love, diffussing it self over the World, oblige us to adore, to honour, to love and to praise that most glorious Spring from whence it flows?
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Do but consider, as the Providence of God watches over all the Works of the Creation,
Do but Consider, as the Providence of God watches over all the Works of the Creation,
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so with what a particular care it hath preserved you, and delivr'd you from the many and great Dangers, which you did not foresee,
so with what a particular care it hath preserved you, and Delivered you from the many and great Dangers, which you did not foresee,
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and against which you could make no provision;
and against which you could make no provision;
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and certainly it will give a sensible touch to your Soul, and cause you to breake forth into Songs and Hymns of Thanksgiving.
and Certainly it will give a sensible touch to your Soul, and cause you to break forth into Songs and Hymns of Thanksgiving.
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But if you proceed still further, to contemplate the deep Mysteries, and inconceiveable love shewn by Christ in the mighty work of your Redemption, to consider the great condescension of your Saviour,
But if you proceed still further, to contemplate the deep Mysteres, and inconceiveable love shown by christ in the mighty work of your Redemption, to Consider the great condescension of your Saviour,
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when he left the Heavens to dwell amongst us; the wonderful humiliation of himself, when he took our Frail, Mortal Nature upon him;
when he left the Heavens to dwell among us; the wondered humiliation of himself, when he took our Frail, Mortal Nature upon him;
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the Pains, the Agonies, the Horrors of the most dreadful Death he suffered, to save us ungrateful Sinners;
the Pains, the Agonies, the Horrors of the most dreadful Death he suffered, to save us ungrateful Sinners;
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and this can hardly fail to dissolve the most obdurate and stony heart, and make you firmly conclude, that you never can sufficiently admire, love, serve or suffer too much for this most Blessed Saviour.
and this can hardly fail to dissolve the most obdurate and stony heart, and make you firmly conclude, that you never can sufficiently admire, love, serve or suffer too much for this most Blessed Saviour.
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Can your Passions continue all quiet, when you look to this your most merciful Redeemer, who left the Bosom of his Father to seek you,
Can your Passion continue all quiet, when you look to this your most merciful Redeemer, who left the Bosom of his Father to seek you,
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when you had lost your selves in the ways of sin, and the paths that lead to death!
when you had lost your selves in the ways of since, and the paths that led to death!
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Who came to procure Reconciliation for you with God, whom as you had heinously provoked, so you were in no respectable to make him satisfaction.
Who Come to procure Reconciliation for you with God, whom as you had heinously provoked, so you were in no respectable to make him satisfaction.
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Do but with some seriousness recollect how often the Lord hath spared you, when your own hearts have told you that you did deserve punishment;
Do but with Some seriousness recollect how often the Lord hath spared you, when your own hearts have told you that you did deserve punishment;
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How very often you have highly offended him, and fearfully looked when he should destroy you;
How very often you have highly offended him, and fearfully looked when he should destroy you;
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and yet you are still suffer'd to be in the Land of the Living, as so many Monuments of his Compassion;
and yet you Are still suffered to be in the Land of the Living, as so many Monuments of his Compassion;
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and he is not yet wearied with waiting for your return, that he may be gracious unto you:
and he is not yet wearied with waiting for your return, that he may be gracious unto you:
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Do, I say, but meditate upon these mercies of your God, and try whether your hearts will not all melt into love and affection.
Do, I say, but meditate upon these Mercies of your God, and try whither your hearts will not all melt into love and affection.
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Can we say too much, or think too long of this Saviour, who did joyn himself to our Flesh, that he might loose the Bands of our Iniquity;
Can we say too much, or think too long of this Saviour, who did join himself to our Flesh, that he might lose the Bans of our Iniquity;
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who being in the Form of God, took the Form of a Servant, that he might destroy the power of those sins, which would have enslaved both our Souls and Bodies,
who being in the From of God, took the From of a Servant, that he might destroy the power of those Sins, which would have enslaved both our Souls and Bodies,
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and made us for ever miserable?
and made us for ever miserable?
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Surely we cannot but fall down before the Lord, with the deepest reverence, and esteem him above every thing in Heaven and Earth, who hath created us according to his own Image;
Surely we cannot but fallen down before the Lord, with the Deepest Reverence, and esteem him above every thing in Heaven and Earth, who hath created us according to his own Image;
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who hath redeemed us with the Blood of his own Son, and who daily doth aslist us with the Graces of his most Holy Spirit,
who hath redeemed us with the Blood of his own Son, and who daily does aslist us with the Graces of his most Holy Spirit,
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and who hath provided for us a House not made with Hands, in the Heavens.
and who hath provided for us a House not made with Hands, in the Heavens.
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Let such Subjects as these be the Arguments with which you entertain your Thoughts, before you begin any Religious Duty,
Let such Subject's as these be the Arguments with which you entertain your Thoughts, before you begin any Religious Duty,
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and it will strangely conduce to the filling your Souls with Light and Life, and make you diligently study to obtain God's Favour,
and it will strangely conduce to the filling your Souls with Light and Life, and make you diligently study to obtain God's Favour,
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and breed in you most passionate Desires to dwell in his presence to all Eternity.
and breed in you most passionate Desires to dwell in his presence to all Eternity.
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(3.) I come to the last case I proposed to speak to, which doth relate to these unhappy persons, who have naughty,
(3.) I come to the last case I proposed to speak to, which does relate to these unhappy Persons, who have naughty,
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and sometimes Blasphemous Thoughts start in their Minds, while they are exercised in the Worship of God, which makes them ready to charge themselves with the Sin against the Holy Ghost, to pronounce their Condition to be without hopes of remedy,
and sometime Blasphemous Thoughts start in their Minds, while they Are exercised in the Worship of God, which makes them ready to charge themselves with the since against the Holy Ghost, to pronounce their Condition to be without hope's of remedy,
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and to fear that God hath utterly cast them off.
and to Fear that God hath utterly cast them off.
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Now to give them the best ease and relief I am able, I will endeavour these two things. (1.) To shew that their Case is not so dangerous as they take it to be. (2.) To give proper advice for their behaviour under the tumultuous Disorders of Mind,
Now to give them the best ease and relief I am able, I will endeavour these two things. (1.) To show that their Case is not so dangerous as they take it to be. (2.) To give proper Advice for their behaviour under the tumultuous Disorders of Mind,
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and for their recovery from them.
and for their recovery from them.
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That their Case is not so dangerous as they apprehend it, I shall endeavour to shew by the following Considerations.
That their Case is not so dangerous as they apprehend it, I shall endeavour to show by the following Considerations.
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(1.) Because these frightful Thoughts do for the most part proceed from the disorder and indisposition of the Body.
(1.) Because these frightful Thoughts do for the most part proceed from the disorder and indisposition of the Body.
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And this I take to be evident, because they are more rise and troublesome, and insult most over a Man after a fit of sickness,
And this I take to be evident, Because they Are more rise and troublesome, and insult most over a Man After a fit of sickness,
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or a great dsappointment, or a heavy loss; which hath deeprest his Spirits, and made them gross and heavy:
or a great dsappointment, or a heavy loss; which hath deeprest his Spirits, and made them gross and heavy:
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but when it pleases God that he shall recover his health again, and his spirits grow finer,
but when it Pleases God that he shall recover his health again, and his spirits grow finer,
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and move more briskly, and his strength doth become more confirmed, then these perplexing thoughts use much to abate,
and move more briskly, and his strength does become more confirmed, then these perplexing thoughts use much to abate,
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and by degrees quite to vanish. (2.) Because they are mostly good People, who are exercised with them.
and by Degrees quite to vanish. (2.) Because they Are mostly good People, who Are exercised with them.
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For bad men, whose Heads are busied in laying one Scene of Wickedness or other,
For bad men, whose Heads Are busied in laying one Scene of Wickedness or other,
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how they may gratifie their Malice, or execute their Revenge, or over-reach their Neighbours, or violate their Trusts,
how they may gratify their Malice, or execute their Revenge, or overreach their Neighbours, or violate their Trusts,
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or satisfie their beastly Lust, rarely know any thing of these kind of Thoughts, or use to complain of them.
or satisfy their beastly Lust, rarely know any thing of these kind of Thoughts, or use to complain of them.
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But they are honest and well-meaning Christians of unhealthy Constitutions, and melancholy Tempers, who are so miserably harrass'd by them;
But they Are honest and well-meaning Christians of unhealthy Constitutions, and melancholy Tempers, who Are so miserably Harassed by them;
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who above all things earnestly desire an interest in their God and Saviour, and for that reason the least dishonourable thought of him, which infinuates its self into their Minds, is so dreadful unto them.
who above all things earnestly desire an Interest in their God and Saviour, and for that reason the least dishonourable Thought of him, which insinuates its self into their Minds, is so dreadful unto them.
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(3.) Because it is not in the power of those disconsolate Christians, whom these bad Thoughts so vex and torment, with all their endeavours to stifle and suppress them.
(3.) Because it is not in the power of those disconsolate Christians, whom these bad Thoughts so vex and torment, with all their endeavours to stifle and suppress them.
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Nay often the more they struggle with them, the more they encrease; and when they are vehemently opposed, they do more domineer and terrifie men.
Nay often the more they struggle with them, the more they increase; and when they Are vehemently opposed, they do more domineer and terrify men.
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And the true reason is, because by successful strivings they do but feed this melancholy Humor, and grow more dejected.
And the true reason is, Because by successful strivings they do but feed this melancholy Humour, and grow more dejected.
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So that there is good cause, as I observed, to judge them to be Distempers of the Body, rather than Faults of the Mind.
So that there is good cause, as I observed, to judge them to be Distempers of the Body, rather than Faults of the Mind.
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(4.) We may observe that they who labour under the burden of such dismal Thoughts are seldom betray'd into any great or deliberate sin.
(4.) We may observe that they who labour under the burden of such dismal Thoughts Are seldom betrayed into any great or deliberate since.
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For they having a very low opinion of the Condition of their Souls, are jealous of the least Temptations,
For they having a very low opinion of the Condition of their Souls, Are jealous of the least Temptations,
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and tremble at the appearance of any notorious Evil. Which is the cause they commonly set a strict guard over their Words and Actions.
and tremble At the appearance of any notorious Evil. Which is the cause they commonly Set a strict guard over their Words and Actions.
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Hence it is apparent that the sins which most easily captivate others, can scarce make an entrance into them.
Hence it is apparent that the Sins which most Easily captivate Others, can scarce make an Entrance into them.
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They have little temptation to Covetousness, who can find no satisfaction in Riches.
They have little temptation to Covetousness, who can find no satisfaction in Riches.
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They cannot be hard hearted to their Neighbours in distress, who are so ready to beg the prayers and help of all about them.
They cannot be hard hearted to their Neighbours in distress, who Are so ready to beg the Prayers and help of all about them.
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They are in no danger of of being swell'd with Pride, who think a great deal worse of their own state than it deserves.
They Are in no danger of of being swelled with Pride, who think a great deal Worse of their own state than it deserves.
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They being then thus humbled into a mean apprehension of themselves by the calamitous disorders of their Mind, to contend the more abundantly to keep themselves blameless and unspotted from the World, wherein they discovering no ease, no relief for their doleful Complaints, are not allured by any of its glittering or sensual Baits to transgress the Divine Laws.
They being then thus humbled into a mean apprehension of themselves by the calamitous disorders of their Mind, to contend the more abundantly to keep themselves blameless and unspotted from the World, wherein they discovering no ease, no relief for their doleful Complaints, Are not allured by any of its glittering or sensual Baits to transgress the Divine Laws.
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From what has been said it plainly follows, That there is more trouble than danger in the case of the dejected Christians, which we have been considering.
From what has been said it plainly follows, That there is more trouble than danger in the case of the dejected Christians, which we have been considering.
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Altho I own that none do more deserve our pity, so black and dismal is the Sentence they pronounce against themselves;
Although I own that none do more deserve our pity, so black and dismal is the Sentence they pronounce against themselves;
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and yet I make no question but God in his own season, and when he sees it most proper for them, will in some measure settle and quiet their Minds,
and yet I make no question but God in his own season, and when he sees it most proper for them, will in Some measure settle and quiet their Minds,
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and also bestow a large Recompence on them for all the Troubles and Sorrows they have sustained out of fear that he was highly displeased with them.
and also bestow a large Recompense on them for all the Troubles and Sorrows they have sustained out of Fear that he was highly displeased with them.
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I am now arrived at the last part of my Subject, which is to give the best Advice I can,
I am now arrived At the last part of my Subject, which is to give the best advice I can,
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for their behaviour under these perplexing Disorders of Mind, and for their recovery from them. Which I shall endeavour in the following particulars.
for their behaviour under these perplexing Disorders of Mind, and for their recovery from them. Which I shall endeavour in the following particulars.
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(1.) Frequently observe how your Thoughts are imployed.
(1.) Frequently observe how your Thoughts Are employed.
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If they are engaged in a good Matter, encourage them to persevere, and secure them, all you can, from outward disturbance and diversions.
If they Are engaged in a good Matter, encourage them to persevere, and secure them, all you can, from outward disturbance and diversions.
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If they are taken up in trifling and vain Subjects, of no real benefit to you, translate them to some more noble and useful Argument.
If they Are taken up in trifling and vain Subject's, of no real benefit to you, translate them to Some more noble and useful Argument.
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For as your Thoughts are, so your Actions will be: Men cannot think foolishly and act wisely.
For as your Thoughts Are, so your Actions will be: Men cannot think foolishly and act wisely.
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Besides idle Thoghts are Neighbours to bad ones, and there is a straight and short passage from one to the other.
Beside idle Thoughts Are Neighbours to bad ones, and there is a straight and short passage from one to the other.
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But if they are exercised in any evil design, it highly behoves you to extinguish and suppress them;
But if they Are exercised in any evil Design, it highly behoves you to extinguish and suppress them;
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for if the Fountain be muddy, all the Streams must partake of its impurity.
for if the Fountain be muddy, all the Streams must partake of its impurity.
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And this Work you ought to take the first opportunity to do, and that with all your might, not only because it is of absolute necessity to the Health and Peace, and Innocence of your Soul; And this Work you ought to take the First opportunity to do, and that with all your might, not only Because it is of absolute necessity to the Health and Peace, and Innocence of your Soul;
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but because the Victory over them will be much easier at their first appearance, than after, by suffering them to dwell with you, you have given them some countenance of encouragement: but Because the Victory over them will be much Easier At their First appearance, than After, by suffering them to dwell with you, you have given them Some countenance of encouragement:
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and so that Conquest which would have cost you but small pains, may become doubtful, where you are to contend with thoughts, whose long standing hath confirm'd,
and so that Conquest which would have cost you but small pains, may become doubtful, where you Are to contend with thoughts, whose long standing hath confirmed,
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and almost rooted them in your Nature.
and almost rooted them in your Nature.
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Thus frequent Reviews taken of your Thoughts, will produce both power and skill to manage them wisely,
Thus frequent Reviews taken of your Thoughts, will produce both power and skill to manage them wisely,
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and may in good measure prevent or cure the Troubles complained of by these Melancholy Persons.
and may in good measure prevent or cure the Troubles complained of by these Melancholy Persons.
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(2.) Endeavour to keep all your Passions within due bounds, since Storms of Passion confound the Soul,
(2.) Endeavour to keep all your Passion within due bounds, since Storms of Passion confound the Soul,
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and make way for evil thoughts.
and make Way for evil thoughts.
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And whatever was the first Cause of the Passion, it is apt before it goes off, to run them into those frightful Reflections, which they so much dread,
And whatever was the First Cause of the Passion, it is apt before it Goes off, to run them into those frightful Reflections, which they so much dread,
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and after the weakness and indisposition which a strong Passion leaves behind it, they will be less able to repel them.
and After the weakness and indisposition which a strong Passion leaves behind it, they will be less able to repel them.
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So that it is very bad for splenetick Persons to give way to their Passions, which both bring their Distemper upon them,
So that it is very bad for splenetic Persons to give Way to their Passion, which both bring their Distemper upon them,
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and unfit them to grapple with it. Nay, they cannot safely give any scope to the most pleasing Passions;
and unfit them to grapple with it. Nay, they cannot safely give any scope to the most pleasing Passion;
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for they sometimes shall find as bad effects in the excesses of Joy, as of any of the sowr and churlish Passions,
for they sometime shall find as bad effects in the Excesses of Joy, as of any of the sour and churlish Passion,
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and be as greatly dejected after them.
and be as greatly dejected After them.
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It would be much for their advantage to bring themselves to an equal and steddy temper,
It would be much for their advantage to bring themselves to an equal and steady temper,
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so as none of the Affairs of the World may make a deep impression upon them;
so as none of the Affairs of the World may make a deep impression upon them;
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to be mild and gentle in their behaviour; to avoid all needless contentions and heats; to be ready to do good to every body;
to be mild and gentle in their behaviour; to avoid all needless contentions and heats; to be ready to do good to every body;
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but never to do things seemingly hard, except where great necessity requires it. Neither to set their hopes, nor their fears too high;
but never to do things seemingly hard, except where great necessity requires it. Neither to Set their hope's, nor their fears too high;
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not groundlesly to despair, where God has pronounced no threats: nor fondly to presume, where he hath made no promises.
not groundlessly to despair, where God has pronounced no Treats: nor fondly to presume, where he hath made no promises.
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(3) Do not leave your Callings, nor forsake the Post wherein Providence hath placed you.
(3) Do not leave your Callings, nor forsake the Post wherein Providence hath placed you.
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As before it was my Advice not to set your hearts too much on the World,
As before it was my advice not to Set your hearts too much on the World,
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nor to suffer your Passions to run out vehemently after it;
nor to suffer your Passion to run out vehemently After it;
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so now I exhort you not to quit your Imployment, and utterly to forsake it, by reason of the trouble of your Mind.
so now I exhort you not to quit your Employment, and utterly to forsake it, by reason of the trouble of your Mind.
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For no business at all is as bad for you as too much:
For no business At all is as bad for you as too much:
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and there is always more Melancholy to be found in a Cloyster, than in the Market-place.
and there is always more Melancholy to be found in a Cloister, than in the Marketplace.
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As when a man is too full of business he is ready to forget God,
As when a man is too full of business he is ready to forget God,
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so when he is idle and destitute of all Employment, his Head is apt to become a Cage, not only of unruly, but unclean Thoughts.
so when he is idle and destitute of all Employment, his Head is apt to become a Cage, not only of unruly, but unclean Thoughts.
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It will be therefore much to your detriment to hide your selves from your Friends, and to quit the Calling wherein you were exercised;
It will be Therefore much to your detriment to hide your selves from your Friends, and to quit the Calling wherein you were exercised;
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in that People of dejected tempers never fare worse than by themselves, and when they have nothing to do.
in that People of dejected tempers never fare Worse than by themselves, and when they have nothing to do.
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For when they have neither Company nor secular Affairs to take up their time, they will be musing perpetually upon the Objections they make against themselves,
For when they have neither Company nor secular Affairs to take up their time, they will be musing perpetually upon the Objections they make against themselves,
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and their Thoughts will all fix and centre upon the desperate Condition, wherein their disturbed Phancy hath placed their Souls.
and their Thoughts will all fix and centre upon the desperate Condition, wherein their disturbed Fancy hath placed their Souls.
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Whereas vertuous and cheerful Conversation, innocent Recreations, and moderate Business will give a great diversion to the Distemper,
Whereas virtuous and cheerful Conversation, innocent Recreations, and moderate Business will give a great diversion to the Distemper,
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and much conduce to chace away these gloomy Apprehensions. (4.) When you find these Thoughts creeping upon you, be not mightily dejected,
and much conduce to chase away these gloomy Apprehensions. (4.) When you find these Thoughts creeping upon you, be not mightily dejected,
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as if they were certain Tokens of your Reprobation.
as if they were certain Tokens of your Reprobation.
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For so far as they depend upon the indisposition of the Body, which for the most part they chiefly do, I take them no more to be marks of the Divine Displeasure,
For so Far as they depend upon the indisposition of the Body, which for the most part they chiefly do, I take them no more to be marks of the Divine Displeasure,
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than Sickness or Losses, or any other Calamity you may meet with in the World. Neither violently struggle with them;
than Sickness or Losses, or any other Calamity you may meet with in the World. Neither violently struggle with them;
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since experience doth teach that they increase and swell by vehement opposition;
since experience does teach that they increase and swell by vehement opposition;
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but discipate and wasteaway, & come to nothing when they are neglected, and we do not much concern our selves about them;
but discipate and wasteaway, & come to nothing when they Are neglected, and we do not much concern our selves about them;
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for it is the custom of the Mind of Man much oftner to think and reflect upon those things, which either delight orgrieve him,
for it is the custom of the Mind of Man much oftener to think and reflect upon those things, which either delight orgrieve him,
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than upon those which he judges, are to be despised. I know this would be no good advice, did these Thoughts lye within our power,
than upon those which he judges, Are to be despised. I know this would be no good Advice, did these Thoughts lie within our power,
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and were the products of our choice, as all sins are:
and were the products of our choice, as all Sins Are:
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for then the sooner and the more vigorously we resist them, so much the better it will be for us,
for then the sooner and the more vigorously we resist them, so much the better it will be for us,
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for at first sin is weak, and has little interest in us, and Conscience is tender,
for At First since is weak, and has little Interest in us, and Conscience is tender,
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and is made extream uneasie by any compliance with it;
and is made extreme uneasy by any compliance with it;
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so that if we did bravely oppose it in the beginning of the Siege, the Victory would be most certain:
so that if we did bravely oppose it in the beginning of the Siege, the Victory would be most certain:
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But when in length of time sin hath got both strength and confidence, our very Nature must undergo a great change before it can be subdued.
But when in length of time since hath god both strength and confidence, our very Nature must undergo a great change before it can be subdued.
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But now having proved that these bad Thoughts do result more from the weakness of the Body,
But now having proved that these bad Thoughts do result more from the weakness of the Body,
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than from the vitiousness of the Mind, it is evidently apparent, that by another sort of treatment they must have a cure.
than from the viciousness of the Mind, it is evidently apparent, that by Another sort of treatment they must have a cure.
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It is not therefore a furious Combat with Melancholy Thoughts, which will but weaken and sink the Body,
It is not Therefore a furious Combat with Melancholy Thoughts, which will but weaken and sink the Body,
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and so make the Case worse, but a gentle Application of such comfortable things as restore the strength,
and so make the Case Worse, but a gentle Application of such comfortable things as restore the strength,
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and recruit the languishing Spirits that must quash and disperse these disorderly Tumults in the Head.
and recruit the languishing Spirits that must quash and disperse these disorderly Tumults in the Head.
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Whenever therefore these troublesome Thoughts begin to stir, do not fall into any violent Passion, which will abate the Gourage,
Whenever Therefore these troublesome Thoughts begin to stir, do not fallen into any violent Passion, which will abate the Courage,
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and shatter the Resolutions of your Soul;
and shatter the Resolutions of your Soul;
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but having first commended your miserable Case to the tender care and compassions of your Heavenly Father, who will not let you be afflicted above measure, endeavour with a meek and sedate temper quietly to bear them.
but having First commended your miserable Case to the tender care and compassions of your Heavenly Father, who will not let you be afflicted above measure, endeavour with a meek and sedate temper quietly to bear them.
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(5.) Do not think the worse of God for them, or accuse his Providence of want of care of you.
(5.) Do not think the Worse of God for them, or accuse his Providence of want of care of you.
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For he might have permitted such Thoughts to have continued perpetually, or at least to have visited you much oftner,
For he might have permitted such Thoughts to have continued perpetually, or At least to have visited you much oftener,
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and in a more frightful manner, and all this without the least diminution of his Justice.
and in a more frightful manner, and all this without the least diminution of his justice.
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But as his Mercy appears in the degrees and intervals of your Sufferings, so it doth also in the ends of them.
But as his Mercy appears in the Degrees and intervals of your Sufferings, so it does also in the ends of them.
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He sending these Afflictions for wise and kind Reasons;
He sending these Afflictions for wise and kind Reasons;
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that they might be powerful Preservatives of your Souls against the hainous sins of a crooked Generation in which you live, that cry loudly to Heaven for vengeance, that they might lessen your Inclinations to the Enjoyments of this Life;
that they might be powerful Preservatives of your Souls against the heinous Sins of a crooked Generation in which you live, that cry loudly to Heaven for vengeance, that they might lessen your Inclinations to the Enjoyments of this Life;
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that they might deaden your Appetites to sensual Pleasure, and take your hearts off of the perishing Goods of the World, which can afford you small Satisfaction so long as your Minds are haunted with these black Thoughts.
that they might deaden your Appetites to sensual Pleasure, and take your hearts off of the perishing Goods of the World, which can afford you small Satisfaction so long as your Minds Are haunted with these black Thoughts.
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Nothing will dispose you more to have Compassion on your suffering Brethren than your own Sorrows;
Nothing will dispose you more to have Compassion on your suffering Brothers than your own Sorrows;
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and nothing make you less envy the towring height and prosperity of others, which to Persons in your mournful state must be so insipid and uncomfortable, that you will indeed be concern'd for the many dangers of their station;
and nothing make you less envy the towering height and Prosperity of Others, which to Persons in your mournful state must be so insipid and uncomfortable, that you will indeed be concerned for the many dangers of their station;
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but never wish you could supplant them.
but never wish you could supplant them.
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In a word, nothing will cause you more to feel your own Infirmities, and a want of the Divine Assistance, nothing will oftner carry your Thoughts to Heaven,
In a word, nothing will cause you more to feel your own Infirmities, and a want of the Divine Assistance, nothing will oftener carry your Thoughts to Heaven,
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than your present Disconsolation and Trouble, whose length and acuteness will also make Heaven it self taste the sweeter,
than your present Disconsolation and Trouble, whose length and acuteness will also make Heaven it self taste the Sweeten,
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when soever God of his infinite Mercy, shall bring you thither.
when soever God of his infinite Mercy, shall bring you thither.
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(6.) Let not these afflicting Thoughts discourage you from the Exercise of your Devotions,
(6.) Let not these afflicting Thoughts discourage you from the Exercise of your Devotions,
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nor tempt you to omit, or negligently discharge any one Christian Office or Duty.
nor tempt you to omit, or negligently discharge any one Christian Office or Duty.
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Go still on in the ways of Religion, and do the work of the Lord, notwithstanding these performances to your selves may seem flat and heavy,
Go still on in the ways of Religion, and do the work of the Lord, notwithstanding these performances to your selves may seem flat and heavy,
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and such as will neither be grateful to him, nor procure good to your Souls.
and such as will neither be grateful to him, nor procure good to your Souls.
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Let your Prayers ascend up to Heaven continually, altho at present you find no Answer or Return to your Petitions. Let your Prayers ascend up to Heaven continually, although At present you find no Answer or Return to your Petitions.
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Is any among you afflicted, says St. James, let him pray, Prayer is the natural and the only safe refuge for the afflicted.Is any among you afflicted, Says Saint James, let him pray, Prayer is the natural and the only safe refuge for the afflicted.
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It is a sure stay to the heart when nothing else in the World can support it.
It is a sure stay to the heart when nothing Else in the World can support it.
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Nay, the listnesness to Prayer, so grievous to weak Christians, will be removed by nothing so soon,
Nay, the listnesness to Prayer, so grievous to weak Christians, will be removed by nothing so soon,
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and so effectually, as by Prayer it self:
and so effectually, as by Prayer it self:
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For Prayer refines the Thoughts, purifies the Heart, and exalts the Soul above its natural pitch;
For Prayer refines the Thoughts, Purifies the Heart, and exalts the Soul above its natural pitch;
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so that he who did enter upon his Prayers with some coldness, shall often receive wonderful joy in his mind,
so that he who did enter upon his Prayers with Some coldness, shall often receive wondered joy in his mind,
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before he comes to the end of them.
before he comes to the end of them.
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Nothing will make the Soul partake so much of the Divine Nature, and so closely unite it to God as devont Prayer.
Nothing will make the Soul partake so much of the Divine Nature, and so closely unite it to God as devont Prayer.
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But further, at these disconsolate Seasons especially, let the matter of your Prayers be such as doth imply your reposing an extraordinary confidence and trust in God,
But further, At these disconsolate Seasons especially, let the matter of your Prayers be such as does imply your reposing an extraordinary confidence and trust in God,
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altho he seems now to hide his face from you;
although he seems now to hide his face from you;
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for it will be a thing most acceptable to him, and a strong proof of your Integrity, that you cease not to do your duty,
for it will be a thing most acceptable to him, and a strong proof of your Integrity, that you cease not to do your duty,
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even when you find little pleasure in it;
even when you find little pleasure in it;
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and still continue to cast your self and cause wholly upon him, when he does appear to be afar off,
and still continue to cast your self and cause wholly upon him, when he does appear to be afar off,
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and to have no regard to your cries and your tears. And here it may be fit to give you a Caution against long Prayers;
and to have no regard to your cries and your tears. And Here it may be fit to give you a Caution against long Prayers;
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for your heads, under this disturbance, will bear nothing which requires length of attention: let your Prayers therefore be frequent rather than long;
for your Heads, under this disturbance, will bear nothing which requires length of attention: let your Prayers Therefore be frequent rather than long;
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such as may cause delight, and not prove tedious.
such as may cause delight, and not prove tedious.
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There is no time, or place, or imployment do so engage you, but you may have leisure now and then to send up your desires to Heaven,
There is no time, or place, or employment do so engage you, but you may have leisure now and then to send up your Desires to Heaven,
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and if they be sincere and fervent, they will prevail with God, how short soever they are:
and if they be sincere and fervent, they will prevail with God, how short soever they Are:
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for it is not the multitude of yourwords, but the honestdisposition of your heart, which will incline him to hear you.
for it is not the multitude of yourwords, but the honestdisposition of your heart, which will incline him to hear you.
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And this Advice is therefore to be insisted upon, because melanch oly Christians have been observed to suffer by the length of their Prayers and their Fasts.
And this advice is Therefore to be insisted upon, Because Melanchthon oly Christians have been observed to suffer by the length of their Prayers and their Fasts.
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Moreover do not forsake the Table of the Lord, notwithstanding there also you meet no comfort,
Moreover do not forsake the Table of the Lord, notwithstanding there also you meet no Comfort,
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and should be altogether unable to move and effect your hearts with holy reflections upon the most cruel and shameful death of your Blessed Saviour:
and should be altogether unable to move and Effect your hearts with holy reflections upon the most cruel and shameful death of your Blessed Saviour:
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for that heavenly Bread will refresh your Souls, and encrease your Graces, and replenish your hearts with joy,
for that heavenly Bred will refresh your Souls, and increase your Graces, and replenish your hearts with joy,
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as soon as ever God shall find you qualify'd for so great mercies.
as soon as ever God shall find you qualified for so great Mercies.
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What evil thoughts then soever are injected into your Minds, so long as you persist in a godly course of life, there can be no colour of doubt but God will love you, and approve your Services.
What evil thoughts then soever Are injected into your Minds, so long as you persist in a godly course of life, there can be no colour of doubt but God will love you, and approve your Services.
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For he nowhere hath said, that Men shall be condemned for their ungovernable Thoughts, over which they have no dominion:
For he nowhere hath said, that Men shall be condemned for their ungovernable Thoughts, over which they have no dominion:
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but he hath promised that all those who are not weary in well-doing, shall in due season reap everlasting Life.
but he hath promised that all those who Are not weary in welldoing, shall in due season reap everlasting Life.
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Now should these perplexing Thoughts last as long as you live, which is the hardest thing you can suppose in this case;
Now should these perplexing Thoughts last as long as you live, which is the Hardest thing you can suppose in this case;
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yet that (as I said before) would be no more an Argument of God's Anger than a Fevor,
yet that (as I said before) would be no more an Argument of God's Anger than a Fever,
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or a Fire, or the loss of a Friend, or any other Affliction;
or a Fire, or the loss of a Friend, or any other Affliction;
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nor of the unsoundness and hypoorisie of your Mind, who in this matter are only the Sufferer;
nor of the unsoundness and hypoorisie of your Mind, who in this matter Are only the Sufferer;
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for as you did not invite them, so they continue with you much against your consent.
for as you did not invite them, so they continue with you much against your consent.
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Let not therefore your present Trials and Humiliations make you despair of finding favour with a God of boundless Mercy and most tender Compassions:
Let not Therefore your present Trials and Humiliations make you despair of finding favour with a God of boundless Mercy and most tender Compassions:
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Persevere in your Duty and confide in his infinite goodness, and at length the clouds, which now darken your Minds, shall all vanish,
Persevere in your Duty and confide in his infinite Goodness, and At length the Clouds, which now darken your Minds, shall all vanish,
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and be succeeded by steddy and pure light, your fears shall be turned into full Assurances of unconceivable Happiness;
and be succeeded by steady and pure Light, your fears shall be turned into full Assurances of unconceivable Happiness;
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and all the Disorders, Tumults, and Confusions in your Souls, shall be changed iuto Eternal Peace, and undisturbed and endless Joys.
and all the Disorders, Tumults, and Confusions in your Souls, shall be changed juto Eternal Peace, and undisturbed and endless Joys.
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Give me leave to conclude all in the words of the Psalmist, who had been a Man of Sorrows from his youth,
Give me leave to conclude all in the words of the Psalmist, who had been a Man of Sorrows from his youth,
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and yet ever received Supplies from the Lord answerable to his Distress, Ye that fear the Lord, praise him.
and yet ever received Supplies from the Lord answerable to his Distress, You that Fear the Lord, praise him.
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— for he hath not despised, nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted:
— for he hath not despised, nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted:
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neither hath he hid his face from him, but when he cried unto him he heard.
neither hath he hid his face from him, but when he cried unto him he herd.
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Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart. I will be glad and rejoyce in thy mercy, for thou hast consider'd my trouble;
Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart. I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy, for thou hast considered my trouble;
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thou hast known my soul in adversities. I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me;
thou hast known my soul in adversities. I will sing unto the Lord, Because he hath dealt bountifully with me;
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yea, I will hope continually, and yet praise him more and more.
yea, I will hope continually, and yet praise him more and more.
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O how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee:
O how great is thy Goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that Fear thee:
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O love the Lord all ye his Saints; for the Lord preserveth the faithful. They that know thy name will put their trust in thee;
Oh love the Lord all you his Saints; for the Lord Preserveth the faithful. They that know thy name will put their trust in thee;
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for thou hast not forsaken them who seek thee. FINIS.for thou hast not forsaken them who seek thee. FINIS.
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