Rom. 8.13. If ye live after the flesh ye shall die; but if ye, &c. AS Moses told the people he had set life and death before them, Deut. 30.19. upon the account whereof he there calls heaven and earth to record against them, so are these two great things Death and Life set before us in the Scripture throughout, especially in some places, among which my Text is one;
Rom. 8.13. If you live After the Flesh you shall die; but if you, etc. AS Moses told the people he had Set life and death before them, Deuteronomy 30.19. upon the account whereof he there calls heaven and earth to record against them, so Are these two great things Death and Life Set before us in the Scripture throughout, especially in Some places, among which my Text is one;
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what is the great question that all do, or should put and labour to get answered? Is it not this? which of those two things shall we have? shall we have Death,
what is the great question that all do, or should put and labour to get answered? Is it not this? which of those two things shall we have? shall we have Death,
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that may be known by observing to whom this Epistle was written, Chap. 1.6, 7. Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ, To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be Saints.
that may be known by observing to whom this Epistle was written, Chap. 1.6, 7. Among whom Are you also the called of jesus christ, To all that be in Room, Beloved of God, called to be Saints.
By the way you may take notice of three things. 1. The Apostle Paul wrote this Epistle, not the Apostle Peter, v. 1. though the Pope that great man of sin, that Gyant, that Monster of iniquity, doth pretend himself to be Peters not Paul 's Successor,
By the Way you may take notice of three things. 1. The Apostle Paul wrote this Epistle, not the Apostle Peter, v. 1. though the Pope that great man of since, that Giant, that Monster of iniquity, does pretend himself to be Peter's not Paul is Successor,
yet we read not that Peter did ever so much as write an Epistle to any in Rome, and some learned men prove by divers arguments that he never was there,
yet we read not that Peter did ever so much as write an Epistle to any in Room, and Some learned men prove by diverse Arguments that he never was there,
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but Paul wrote this Epistle to them in Rome, and it is expressed, Acts last, 〈 ◊ 〉 that there he dwelt and preached in his own hired house two years;
but Paul wrote this Epistle to them in Room, and it is expressed, Acts last, 〈 ◊ 〉 that there he dwelled and preached in his own hired house two Years;
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besides it is considerable, Peter was the Apostle of the Circumcision, Paul of the Uncircumcision, and so of the Romans Chap. 15.15, 16, Nevertheless Brethren, I have written the more boldly to you in some sort, as putting you in mind;
beside it is considerable, Peter was the Apostle of the Circumcision, Paul of the Uncircumcision, and so of the Romans Chap. 15.15, 16, Nevertheless Brothers, I have written the more boldly to you in Some sort, as putting you in mind;
because of the Grace that is given to me of God, that I should be the Minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, &c. Secondly, There are divers passages in this Epistle that seem to have been purposely exprest, by the guidance of the Holy Ghost, with respect to that great Apostacy he foreknew would be,
Because of the Grace that is given to me of God, that I should be the Minister of jesus christ to the Gentiles, etc. Secondly, There Are diverse passages in this Epistle that seem to have been purposely expressed, by the guidance of the Holy Ghost, with respect to that great Apostasy he foreknew would be,
and have its chief seat in Rome; which is the rather to be noted because some Jesuits make use of certain expressions in it, uttered in commendation of the Christians then at Rome, to defend their Sect and Party in their present wickedness (though the Apostle do as much or more commend others to whom he wrote) It is observeable in this Epistle, the Apostle disputes largely concerning justification by faith without works,
and have its chief seat in Room; which is the rather to be noted Because Some Jesuits make use of certain expressions in it, uttered in commendation of the Christians then At Room, to defend their Sect and Party in their present wickedness (though the Apostle do as much or more commend Others to whom he wrote) It is observable in this Epistle, the Apostle disputes largely Concerning justification by faith without works,
whereas they now cry up works in justification, and he by way of warning (perhaps also of Prophecy) tells the Romans Chap. 11. that if they continued nor in the goodness of God (which they have not) they should be cut off from being a Church of God, as the Jews were, and Chap. 12.3.
whereas they now cry up works in justification, and he by Way of warning (perhaps also of Prophecy) tells the Romans Chap. 11. that if they continued nor in the Goodness of God (which they have not) they should be Cut off from being a Church of God, as the jews were, and Chap. 12.3.
Now of all men on earth no man doth, or even can transgress that rule more than the Pope, who boasteth himself to be infallible (at least in his Chan) and to have power to forgive sins, to dispose of Kingdoms, to dispence with the Law of God in divers cases and the like.
Now of all men on earth no man does, or even can transgress that Rule more than the Pope, who boasts himself to be infallible (At least in his Chan) and to have power to forgive Sins, to dispose of Kingdoms, to dispense with the Law of God in diverse cases and the like.
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Oh how highly doth he think of himself above what he ought to think, how far are such thoughts from sobriety? would he think of himself according to the measure of his faith, must he not think himself among the meanest,
O how highly does he think of himself above what he ought to think, how Far Are such thoughts from sobriety? would he think of himself according to the measure of his faith, must he not think himself among the Meanest,
and he saith they are or ought to be so, he exalts himself above all that's called God (2 Thess. 2.4.) I shall add only that one place more, Chap. last, 17.18.
and he Says they Are or ought to be so, he exalts himself above all that's called God (2 Thess 2.4.) I shall add only that one place more, Chap. last, 17.18.
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Who are they that cause divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine of the Apostle, more than they at Rome, and their fellow Idolaters, enemies of the Cross of Christ? who do more manifestly than the generality of that sort of men, serve their own belly? and who by good words and fair speeches (as by other means) do more grosslly deceive the hearts of the simple? Thirdly, observe the Apostle doth not in the dedication or superscription of this Epistle, say, to the Church which is at Rome (as in other Epistles he saith to the Church in such or such a place) but he saith in that first Chap. 6.7. v. To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be Saints:
Who Are they that cause divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine of the Apostle, more than they At Room, and their fellow Idolaters, enemies of the Cross of christ? who do more manifestly than the generality of that sort of men, serve their own belly? and who by good words and fair Speeches (as by other means) do more grosslly deceive the hearts of the simple? Thirdly, observe the Apostle does not in the dedication or superscription of this Epistle, say, to the Church which is At Room (as in other Epistles he Says to the Church in such or such a place) but he Says in that First Chap. 6.7. v. To all that be in Room, Beloved of God, called to be Saints:
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No, nor doth he give the least hint of Peters being there, or to be there, which most probably he would, had Peter ever been Bishop of Rome, as Papists conceit,
No, nor does he give the least hint of Peter's being there, or to be there, which most probably he would, had Peter ever been Bishop of Rome, as Papists conceit,
after they have been long dead, and speak as if there were no Saints on earth (being conscious perhaps to themselves that they are far from being such) yet at Rome in Paul 's time, there were called Saints, who were beloved of God;
After they have been long dead, and speak as if there were no Saints on earth (being conscious perhaps to themselves that they Are Far from being such) yet At Room in Paul is time, there were called Saints, who were Beloved of God;
Nor is it strange that the Apostle should thus write to such, considering how he expresseth himself, with an If, If ye live after, &c. as it's no way improper or unfit to say to ungodly men in general,
Nor is it strange that the Apostle should thus write to such, considering how he Expresses himself, with an If, If you live After, etc. as it's no Way improper or unfit to say to ungodly men in general,
D. That if any whoever they are, do, or shall live after the flesh, they shall dye, whatever their priviledges or enjoyments are. Five dores I shall open,
D. That if any whoever they Are, doe, or shall live After the Flesh, they shall die, whatever their privileges or enjoyments Are. Five doors I shall open,
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and why it's so called. 2. What by living after the flesh. 3. What by dying, ye shall dye. 4. How doth it appear that they who live after the flesh shall dye. 5. Why should such Doctrine as this be preached to believers, to Saints by calling.
and why it's so called. 2. What by living After the Flesh. 3. What by dying, you shall die. 4. How does it appear that they who live After the Flesh shall die. 5. Why should such Doctrine as this be preached to believers, to Saints by calling.
1. Because it is derived to us with our flesh, our body, from Adom; We have bad, saith the Apostle, Fathers of our flesh who corrected us, Fathers of our fleshly part, of our body,
1. Because it is derived to us with our Flesh, our body, from Adom; We have bade, Says the Apostle, Father's of our Flesh who corrected us, Father's of our fleshly part, of our body,
and venter and lose not unusually their life it self, from their love to some vile lust? which is to them as their right eye, their right hand, or right foot,
and venture and loose not unusually their life it self, from their love to Some vile lust? which is to them as their right eye, their right hand, or right foot,
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skin for skin, and all that a man hath will he give for his life, only a mans lust that's many times so dear to him, he'l hazard his life to satisfie it, rather than lay it aside, or part with it.
skin for skin, and all that a man hath will he give for his life, only a men lust that's many times so dear to him, He'll hazard his life to satisfy it, rather than lay it aside, or part with it.
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hence the Apostle saith, he kept under his body, in fickness, in bodily weakness, this and that sin doth not ordinarily move so much, or stir so strongly.
hence the Apostle Says, he kept under his body, in fickness, in bodily weakness, this and that since does not ordinarily move so much, or stir so strongly.
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so it makes his will, affections all fleshly, so that though the soul of man in its own nature be a Spirit (God is the father of Spirits, of mens souls that is) yet through inbred sin it minds not, regards not spiritual things,
so it makes his will, affections all fleshly, so that though the soul of man in its own nature be a Spirit (God is the father of Spirits, of men's Souls that is) yet through inbred since it minds not, regards not spiritual things,
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Sin when it hath Dominion in a man, makes him to God ward, and the things of God as if he were all flesh, all body, not spirit at all in any part of him, it makes man backward to, heavy and dull in spiritual duties,
since when it hath Dominion in a man, makes him to God ward, and the things of God as if he were all Flesh, all body, not Spirit At all in any part of him, it makes man backward to, heavy and dull in spiritual duties,
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than of reasonable creatures living like themselves, when a lust prevailed in the Psalmist, he saith, I was as a beast before thee, and hence graceless men under the full power of iniquity, are compared to beasts in Scripture,
than of reasonable creatures living like themselves, when a lust prevailed in the Psalmist, he Says, I was as a beast before thee, and hence graceless men under the full power of iniquity, Are compared to beasts in Scripture,
and called Dogs, Swine, &c. — Sin also makes the Soul lyable to (and unless subdued) it brings the Soul unto death, the worst death, the second death;
and called Dogs, Swine, etc. — since also makes the Soul liable to (and unless subdued) it brings the Soul unto death, the worst death, the second death;
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And farther, corruption lyes much in the body, therefore the Apostle prays for the Thessalonians, that they might be sanctified in their body, as well as in their spirit,
And farther, corruption lies much in the body, Therefore the Apostle prays for the Thessalonians, that they might be sanctified in their body, as well as in their Spirit,
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And may it not be said that corruption is first in the body, the body being shaped e're the soul comes into it? and if the soul be (as the Scripture seems to teach us) immediately from God,
And may it not be said that corruption is First in the body, the body being shaped ever the soul comes into it? and if the soul be (as the Scripture seems to teach us) immediately from God,
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It is to live an ill life, to live sinfully, as we say such a one doth not live well, he lives an evil life, he lives loosely, &c. He that so liveth, doth live after the flesh.
It is to live an ill life, to live sinfully, as we say such a one does not live well, he lives an evil life, he lives loosely, etc. He that so lives, does live After the Flesh.
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The flesh gives Councel (as it were) to men so and so, that they live thus and thus, I consulted not, saith the Apostle with flesh, and when a man doth order his conversation according to the Counsels of the flesh,
The Flesh gives Council (as it were) to men so and so, that they live thus and thus, I consulted not, Says the Apostle with Flesh, and when a man does order his Conversation according to the Counsels of the Flesh,
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when a man acts according to them, then doth he live after the flesh. Corruption of nature is called a Law, Rom. 7.21. I find a Law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me;
when a man acts according to them, then does he live After the Flesh. Corruption of nature is called a Law, Rom. 7.21. I find a Law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me;
Now, when any one obeys the commands of sin, when he runs on sins errand, doth the work that sin commandeth to be done, this is living after the flesh, Eph. 2.3. Among whom also we all bad our conversation in times past, in the lusts of the stesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh, or (as the Margin hath it) the wills of the flesh, they who do so, who fulfill the wills of the flesh, these men, these women, live after the flesh.
Now, when any one obeys the commands of since, when he runs on Sins errand, does the work that since commands to be done, this is living After the Flesh, Ephesians 2.3. Among whom also we all bade our Conversation in times past, in the Lustiest of the stesh, fulfilling the Desires of the Flesh, or (as the Margin hath it) the wills of the Flesh, they who do so, who fulfil the wills of the Flesh, these men, these women, live After the Flesh.
and doth after its motions and wills, as the Apostle himself in the place forecited, confesseth he did too much, he saith, he was brought into Captivity to the Law of sin in his members;
and does After its motions and wills, as the Apostle himself in the place forecited, Confesses he did too much, he Says, he was brought into Captivity to the Law of since in his members;
As no man lives after God (though he do such things outwardly as God commands) except he obeys willingly, with his whole heart, choosing to do what he doth in obedience to God;
As no man lives After God (though he do such things outwardly as God commands) except he obeys willingly, with his Whole heart, choosing to do what he does in Obedience to God;
Men usually, live willingly, they live and will to live, they choose life, so they that live after the flesh obey its wills willingly, they not only do what the flesh would have them,
Men usually, live willingly, they live and will to live, they choose life, so they that live After the Flesh obey its wills willingly, they not only do what the Flesh would have them,
but this provoked God the more, that they not only did so, but did it willingly, so to walk after the Commandment of Sin, that's to live after the flesh;
but this provoked God the more, that they not only did so, but did it willingly, so to walk After the Commandment of since, that's to live After the Flesh;
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then he lives not after the flesh, (though he do such things as are after the flesh) no more than a man lives niggardly who would fain live in a better fashion if he could.
then he lives not After the Flesh, (though he do such things as Are After the Flesh) no more than a man lives niggardly who would fain live in a better fashion if he could.
the Apostle saith, Rom. 7.14, He was sold under fin, but he doth not say or mean that he sold himself to sin, No, he was sold as a captive is ••ld, which he would not be,
the Apostle Says, Rom. 7.14, He was sold under fin, but he does not say or mean that he sold himself to since, No, he was sold as a captive is ••ld, which he would not be,
A man makes no opposition to his living, he doth •ot (if himself) strive against his life, rather he •rives to live, he endeavours by all means the preservation and lengthening out of his life, speak what •ou can to a man to set him against his life, will he •ot turn a deaf ear to you? will he not seek its con•inuance the more, rather than the less? and will •e not be greatly displeased with you for speaking •ny thing that way? will he not count you his enemy? •o he that lives after the flesh, strives not against it, •ather he strives for the flesh, he strives to maintain •t, to fulfill its motions;
A man makes no opposition to his living, he does •ot (if himself) strive against his life, rather he •rives to live, he endeavours by all means the preservation and lengthening out of his life, speak what •ou can to a man to Set him against his life, will he •ot turn a deaf ear to you? will he not seek its con•inuance the more, rather than the less? and will •e not be greatly displeased with you for speaking •ny thing that Way? will he not count you his enemy? •o he that lives After the Flesh, strives not against it, •ather he strives for the Flesh, he strives to maintain •t, to fulfil its motions;
he stirs up that corruption that is in him, •as the Apostle exhorts Timothy, to stir up the gift •hat was in him ) He provokes himself to sin, he •wakens, he calls forth his Iust, by looking, think•ng, conversing with sinful objects,
he stirs up that corruption that is in him, •as the Apostle exhorts Timothy, to stir up the gift •hat was in him) He provokes himself to since, he •wakens, he calls forth his Just, by looking, think•ng, conversing with sinful objects,
and by drawing high to occasions of sin, &c. and nothing can pre•ail with him to stop him, to turn him, to cause •im to make head against his evil affections;
and by drawing high to occasions of since, etc. and nothing can pre•ail with him to stop him, to turn him, to cause •im to make head against his evil affections;
he's •eaf to all counsels, arguments and perswasions used •o engage him against his lust; He'l no more fight against his sin, than against his life;
he's •eaf to all Counsels, Arguments and persuasions used •o engage him against his lust; He'll not more fight against his since, than against his life;
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Thirdly, (which is implyed in the former) living after the flesh, notes affection to the commands thereof, a doing what corruption wills with love thereto, and delight therein.
Thirdly, (which is employed in the former) living After the Flesh, notes affection to the commands thereof, a doing what corruption wills with love thereto, and delight therein.
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so when any sin delightfully, pleasantly, pleasurably, when they rejoyce to do evil (as we read the wicked do) when it's a sport to them to do mischief, they take pleasure in evil wayes,
so when any since delightfully, pleasantly, pleasurably, when they rejoice to do evil (as we read the wicked doe) when it's a sport to them to do mischief, they take pleasure in evil ways,
Thus a man who liveth after the flesh, he is even continually fulfilling one Lust or other thereof, one way or other, either more or less openly, vigorously, actively, still he acts according to the dictates or movings of sin within him;
Thus a man who lives After the Flesh, he is even continually fulfilling one Lust or other thereof, one Way or other, either more or less openly, vigorously, actively, still he acts according to the dictates or movings of since within him;
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that is ever commanding somthing as there is opportunity, occasion, temptation, and the man who liveth after it, is even ever doing inwardly if not outwardly something in obedience to its command.
that is ever commanding something as there is opportunity, occasion, temptation, and the man who lives After it, is even ever doing inwardly if not outwardly something in Obedience to its command.
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I desire that this may be well understood, what living after the flesh is (for on your right understanding thereof depends you profiting by this truth) two things are necessary tha• this Doctrine may become effectual,
I desire that this may be well understood, what living After the Flesh is (for on your right understanding thereof depends you profiting by this truth) two things Are necessary tha• this Doctrine may become effectual,
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th• other is, that we be enlightned rightly to perceive and judge what living after the flesh meaneth therefore I purpose to lay this open more particularly when I come to the use of examination.
th• other is, that we be enlightened rightly to perceive and judge what living After the Flesh means Therefore I purpose to lay this open more particularly when I come to the use of examination.
Q. 3. How shall they dye, who do live after th• flesh? A. I suppose none of you need to be told a meer natural death is nothere intended, seeing it's appointed once to all men to dye that death, whatever their life be.
Q. 3. How shall they die, who do live After th• Flesh? A. I suppose none of you need to be told a mere natural death is nothere intended, seeing it's appointed once to all men to die that death, whatever their life be.
though ye live after the flesh only in some degree, you'l deserve death, you'l be deservedly liable thereto, whenever you do but begin to step after the flesh, into the hands of death (even the worst death) will ye fall unless infinite mercy prevent.
though you live After the Flesh only in Some degree, You'll deserve death, You'll be deservedly liable thereto, whenever you do but begin to step After the Flesh, into the hands of death (even the worst death) will you fallen unless infinite mercy prevent.
But my Text speaks of more than a bare lyableness or danger, as in the following words, if ye through the spirit mortifie the deeds of the body, ye shall live, more is meant than barely a hope of life,
But my Text speaks of more than a bore lyableness or danger, as in the following words, if you through the Spirit mortify the Deeds of the body, you shall live, more is meant than barely a hope of life,
but if we live after the flesh, God will depart, his soul will depart from us, Jer. 6.8. He'l leave us as he left Saul, who thereupon dyed, before he dyed, because God was gone, his life was gone;
but if we live After the Flesh, God will depart, his soul will depart from us, Jer. 6.8. He'll leave us as he left Saul, who thereupon died, before he died, Because God was gone, his life was gone;
Secondly, You'l dye as to all Spiritual good, that you have or seem to have, you will by degrees lose your light, your convictions, gracious motions, I,
Secondly, You'll die as to all Spiritual good, that you have or seem to have, you will by Degrees loose your Light, your convictions, gracious motions, I,
and your very profession it self or the liveliness of it, and that good that may have been in your conversation, it will be with you at best as with the Church of Sardis, Rev. 3.1. if you retain a name to live, yet will you he dead, dead as 1. Tim. 5.9.
and your very profession it self or the liveliness of it, and that good that may have been in your Conversation, it will be with you At best as with the Church of Sardis, Rev. 3.1. if you retain a name to live, yet will you he dead, dead as 1. Tim. 5.9.
Sin revived, and I dyed, and the Commandment which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death, he intends, he lost his former considence, hope, peace and joy, so shall ye dye.
since revived, and I died, and the Commandment which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death, he intends, he lost his former confidence, hope, peace and joy, so shall you die.
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whatever any have, without Gods blessing, they are dead in the possession of it, whatever they do, they are dead in doing it, it is a dead enjoyment, a dead work that is not blessed of God;
whatever any have, without God's blessing, they Are dead in the possession of it, whatever they do, they Are dead in doing it, it is a dead enjoyment, a dead work that is not blessed of God;
and I will curse thy blessings, there is it not a manifest yet a secret curse upon all that live after the flesh, upon all they have, all they do? which curse, is a sore death, all who are cursed, are dead while they live.
and I will curse thy blessings, there is it not a manifest yet a secret curse upon all that live After the Flesh, upon all they have, all they do? which curse, is a soar death, all who Are cursed, Are dead while they live.
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when your souls shall leave your bodies, God will wholly leave them, when they shall be separated from their earthly Tabernacle, they shall be shut out from that building which is eternal in the heavens, and from God perfectly, ye shall so dye, that ye shall be killed,
when your Souls shall leave your bodies, God will wholly leave them, when they shall be separated from their earthly Tabernacle, they shall be shut out from that building which is Eternal in the heavens, and from God perfectly, you shall so die, that you shall be killed,
In which condition your souls will abide to the appearing of Christ, and then your bodies shall be raised to partake with them in misery, raised to the resurrection of damnation, which is opposed to the resurrection of life, Joh. 5.29. so your whole man, your souls and bodies together, will remain in a forlorn, dead;
In which condition your Souls will abide to the appearing of christ, and then your bodies shall be raised to partake with them in misery, raised to the resurrection of damnation, which is opposed to the resurrection of life, John 5.29. so your Whole man, your Souls and bodies together, will remain in a forlorn, dead;
Q. 4. How doth this appear, how may it be proved, that they who live after the flesh shall dye? A. It appears many wayes, by many arguments from Scripture and sound reason, take a hint of some.
Q. 4. How does this appear, how may it be proved, that they who live After the Flesh shall die? A. It appears many ways, by many Arguments from Scripture and found reason, take a hint of Some.
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they who are in Christ walk not after the flesh, therefore they who do live after the flesh are not in Christ, they have no interest in him, no part in him,
they who Are in christ walk not After the Flesh, Therefore they who do live After the Flesh Are not in christ, they have no Interest in him, no part in him,
so they must needs dye for not being in Christ, they are not under Christ's righteousness, they have nothing to do with that, v. 4. the righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in us (in our nature for us) who walk not after the flesh.
so they must needs die for not being in christ, they Are not under Christ's righteousness, they have nothing to do with that, v. 4. the righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in us (in our nature for us) who walk not After the Flesh.
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and if they are none of his, then life is none of theirs, the Fathe bath given to the Son to have life in himself, he quickens whom he will, but none have life from him, unless they belong to him.
and if they Are none of his, then life is none of theirs, the Fathe bath given to the Son to have life in himself, he quickens whom he will, but none have life from him, unless they belong to him.
He is a pure spirit, not flesh at all in any sense, much less in the worst sense, he is holy, holy, holy, in him is no darkness at all, not any appearance or shadow of sin;
He is a pure Spirit, not Flesh At all in any sense, much less in the worst sense, he is holy, holy, holy, in him is no darkness At all, not any appearance or shadow of since;
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therefore they must have the wages of the flesh, Rom. 6.16. his servants ye are to whom ye obey, if of sin, then unto death, how so? v. last, for the wages of sin is death.
Therefore they must have the wages of the Flesh, Rom. 6.16. his Servants you Are to whom you obey, if of since, then unto death, how so? v. last, for the wages of since is death.
therefore they who live in those wayes, cannot but dye, as surely as he that drinks and continues to drink the most deadly poyson, — He that walks in any way will come to the end of it at last,
Therefore they who live in those ways, cannot but die, as surely as he that drinks and continues to drink the most deadly poison, — He that walks in any Way will come to the end of it At last,
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and the Ship sail just before the wind, the helm not being turn'd, where will it be by and by, will it not be on shore, on the ground? if the Boat still continue going down the stream, it will be in the Sea e're long, into which all Rivers run; the flesh, that is as the wind, that blows direct hellward,
and the Ship sail just before the wind, the helm not being turned, where will it be by and by, will it not be on shore, on the ground? if the Boat still continue going down the stream, it will be in the Sea ever long, into which all rivers run; the Flesh, that is as the wind, that blows Direct hellward,
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as the stream that runs directly into the bottomless pit, he that lives after the flesh, he sails before the wind, he goes down with the stream, think then where will he be after a little while,
as the stream that runs directly into the bottomless pit, he that lives After the Flesh, he sails before the wind, he Goes down with the stream, think then where will he be After a little while,
if a man sow tares, he cannot reap wheat, but must have his harvest of tares, so he that sowes to the flesh, shall of the flesh reap Corruption, destruction, Gal. 6.7, 8. Be not deceived (which intimates many are so) God is not mocked (couzened,
if a man sow tares, he cannot reap wheat, but must have his harvest of tares, so he that sows to the Flesh, shall of the Flesh reap Corruption, destruction, Gal. 6.7, 8. Be not deceived (which intimates many Are so) God is not mocked (cozened,
Lust is to the soul that which the Plague is to the body, if ye live after the flesh, the Plague is now already at, in your heart, it hath the command of your will and affections.
Lust is to the soul that which the Plague is to the body, if you live After the Flesh, the Plague is now already At, in your heart, it hath the command of your will and affections.
they who walk according to the course of this world, they do walk according to the Prince of the power of the air, so v. 3. they fulfill the desires or wills of the flesh, therefore they shall dye,
they who walk according to the course of this world, they do walk according to the Prince of the power of the air, so v. 3. they fulfil the Desires or wills of the Flesh, Therefore they shall die,
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for Satan is a dead creature, and he is reserved to a farther degree of death and misery, Satan also is a deadly enemy to men, he seeks with all diligence to entice, allure and draw us to his condition;
for Satan is a dead creature, and he is reserved to a farther degree of death and misery, Satan also is a deadly enemy to men, he seeks with all diligence to entice, allure and draw us to his condition;
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and more chan sworn the death of all he can prevail against, and they give up themselves into the hand of the Lusts of the Flesh, which war against their souls, 1 Pet. 2.11.
and more chan sworn the death of all he can prevail against, and they give up themselves into the hand of the Lustiest of the Flesh, which war against their Souls, 1 Pet. 2.11.
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Lastly, Those many threatnings of the God of truth against such who live in sin, that he will whet his Sword against them, wound their hairy sculp, turn them into hell, Ps. 9.17.
Lastly, Those many threatenings of the God of truth against such who live in since, that he will whet his Sword against them, wound their hairy sculp, turn them into hell, Ps. 9.17.
and into hell over head and eats (as we say) they shall be cast deep, very deep into the bottomless pit, they shall still be falling as it were lower and lower,
and into hell over head and eats (as we say) they shall be cast deep, very deep into the bottomless pit, they shall still be falling as it were lower and lower,
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Q. 5. VVHy should such Doctrine be preached to believers? A. Not as if they who have true faith, shall ever any of them so live after the flesh as at last to dye the second death, this is not intended,
Q. 5. Why should such Doctrine be preached to believers? A. Not as if they who have true faith, shall ever any of them so live After the Flesh as At last to die the second death, this is not intended,
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for it's certain nothing is meant, or can by right consequence be deduced from one place of Scripture, which is contrary to any thing expressed in another;
for it's certain nothing is meant, or can by right consequence be deduced from one place of Scripture, which is contrary to any thing expressed in Another;
when God sows wheat, the Devil sows tares, when God makes true Converts, the Devil makes Hypocrites, Mat. 13.38, 39. Hypocrites especially are the Devils Children, the tares are the Children of the wicked one, all wicked ones, are Children of that wicked one, chiefly Hypocrites, these are as his first born,
when God Sovus wheat, the devil Sovus tares, when God makes true Converts, the devil makes Hypocrites, Mathew 13.38, 39. Hypocrites especially Are the Devils Children, the tares Are the Children of the wicked one, all wicked ones, Are Children of that wicked one, chiefly Hypocrites, these Are as his First born,
There ever were, and will be, during the state of things, such as Judas, Symon Magus, Demas, &c. hereafter all such shall be gathered out of Gods Kingdom, No Hypocrite shall be in the New Jerusalem, but now there are foolish as well as wise Virgins, workers of iniquity who hear Christs word,
There ever were, and will be, during the state of things, such as Judas, Symon Magus, Demas, etc. hereafter all such shall be gathered out of God's Kingdom, No Hypocrite shall be in the New Jerusalem, but now there Are foolish as well as wise Virgins, workers of iniquity who hear Christ word,
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with respect to this it is needfull there should be such Doctrine Preached now in the Church, ye shal dye if, &c the rather because men know not the hearts of those to whom they Preach, Mal. 3. last, Then shall ye return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, now there is not a certain Infallible discerning;
with respect to this it is needful there should be such Doctrine Preached now in the Church, you shall die if, etc. the rather Because men know not the hearts of those to whom they Preach, Malachi 3. last, Then shall you return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, now there is not a certain Infallible discerning;
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Secondly, Though it shall never be (because of Gods faithfulness, as also because of Gods election, Christ's death, &c. (that true Believers shall so live after the flesh, that they shall perish,
Secondly, Though it shall never be (Because of God's faithfulness, as also Because of God's election, Christ's death, etc. (that true Believers shall so live After the Flesh, that they shall perish,
and that we may not be high minded, but fear, hence the Apostle having given that exhortation, Rom. 11.20 be not high minded but fear, he adds v. 21, 22. if God spared not the natural broaches, take heed lest he spare not thee,
and that we may not be high minded, but Fear, hence the Apostle having given that exhortation, Rom. 11.20 be not high minded but Fear, he adds v. 21, 22. if God spared not the natural broaches, take heed lest he spare not thee,
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behold therefore the goodness and severity of God, on them that fell, severity, but towards thee, goodness if thou continue in his goodness, otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
behold Therefore the Goodness and severity of God, on them that fell, severity, but towards thee, Goodness if thou continue in his Goodness, otherwise thou also shalt be Cut off.
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If we sin wilfully, (he faith not you, but we, if we sin wilfully ) after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
If we sin wilfully, (he faith not you, but we, if we sin wilfully) After we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for Sins,
or to bring them to repentance when they are seduced thereby? should not such rather have other things Preached to them? A. Other things should be Preached,
or to bring them to Repentance when they Are seduced thereby? should not such rather have other things Preached to them? A. Other things should be Preached,
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and that chiefly, as the death of Christ, love and grace of God, &c. but this also, ye shall dye if, &c. all considerations are needful in this world to keep us awake;
and that chiefly, as the death of christ, love and grace of God, etc. but this also, you shall die if, etc. all considerations Are needful in this world to keep us awake;
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why then is it not a proper and fit argument to be propounded to those who have much sin remaining in them? though they being in Christ, are not under that Covenant, under which Adam was,
why then is it not a proper and fit argument to be propounded to those who have much since remaining in them? though they being in christ, Are not under that Covenant, under which Adam was,
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and if the soul be in never so good a frame, to hear that they who live after the Flesh shall dye, may stir it up to thankfulness, that through and in Christ it is secure,
and if the soul be in never so good a frame, to hear that they who live After the Flesh shall die, may stir it up to thankfulness, that through and in christ it is secure,
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yet even this truth minds us of, and sets forth to us the grace of God, in that, but for it, we had all lived after the flesh, and there is love in this very truth, that the Lord is thus pleased to warn us.
yet even this truth minds us of, and sets forth to us the grace of God, in that, but for it, we had all lived After the Flesh, and there is love in this very truth, that the Lord is thus pleased to warn us.
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well done, and acceptable to God, as Noah's building an Ark, because through faith he was moved with fear, &c. besides, death implyes separation from God,
well done, and acceptable to God, as Noah's building an Ark, Because through faith he was moved with Fear, etc. beside, death Implies separation from God,
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It's like if the question were put in the general to any of you, whether think you not there are some here present who live after the Flesh, you would every one say (if you should speak your thoughts) yes, some here do so live,
It's like if the question were put in the general to any of you, whither think you not there Are Some Here present who live After the Flesh, you would every one say (if you should speak your thoughts) yes, Some Here do so live,
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I would be helpful to you in this enquiry, for which purpose I shall (briefly offer) divers things to your serious thoughts, to be made use of in self examination, I say, self examination,
I would be helpful to you in this enquiry, for which purpose I shall (briefly offer) diverse things to your serious thoughts, to be made use of in self examination, I say, self examination,
for all by nature are dead in their sins, and the uncircumcision of their Flesh, Col. 2.13. all naturally are born of Flesh, and are Flesh, having no good thing in them;
for all by nature Are dead in their Sins, and the uncircumcision of their Flesh, Col. 2.13. all naturally Are born of Flesh, and Are Flesh, having no good thing in them;
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The works of the flesh (saith he) are manifest, which are these, Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresits, Envyings, Murders, Drunkenness, Revellings, and such like.
The works of the Flesh (Says he) Are manifest, which Are these, Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresits, Envyings, Murders, drunkenness, Revellings, and such like.
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter, if we shall reap your carnal things? why calls he these things carnal, not only because they are of use to our bodies,
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter, if we shall reap your carnal things? why calls he these things carnal, not only Because they Are of use to our bodies,
therefore the wrath of God (we read Rom. 1.18.) is revealed from Heaven, against such who hold the truth in unrighteousness, that is, who walk contrary to their Conscience, what though you please men, please your Neighbours, Friends, Relations,
Therefore the wrath of God (we read Rom. 1.18.) is revealed from Heaven, against such who hold the truth in unrighteousness, that is, who walk contrary to their Conscience, what though you please men, please your Neighbours, Friends, Relations,
He that lives after God doth exercise himself to keep a good Conscience in all things, as the Apostle Paul saith he did, he that doth not so, lives after the Corruption of his heart;
He that lives After God does exercise himself to keep a good Conscience in all things, as the Apostle Paul Says he did, he that does not so, lives After the Corruption of his heart;
as the Flesh wills some things to be done, so it wills other things not to be done, every Lord gives negative as well as positive Commands, so doth the flesh;
as the Flesh wills Some things to be done, so it wills other things not to be done, every Lord gives negative as well as positive Commands, so does the Flesh;
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God saith, look well to your souls, above all keepings, keep thine heart, seek the good of your souls above all the world, prize esteem them more than all the world,
God Says, look well to your Souls, above all keepings, keep thine heart, seek the good of your Souls above all the world, prize esteem them more than all the world,
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God saith, seek first my Kingdom, and the righteousness thereof, the Flesh saith, seek not those but other things first, time enough hereafter for such things;
God Says, seek First my Kingdom, and the righteousness thereof, the Flesh Says, seek not those but other things First, time enough hereafter for such things;
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therefore trouble not your selves about such works, wrong not your selves by your charity, empty not your purse by your liberality, &c. which of these two Lords are you wont to hear and obey in these and such like things, the blessed Lord God,
Therefore trouble not your selves about such works, wrong not your selves by your charity, empty not your purse by your liberality, etc. which of these two lords Are you wont to hear and obey in these and such like things, the blessed Lord God,
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when any are alive in the doing of evil, as in their element, they sin with liveliness, these are like to dye, especially if they are lively in sinning,
when any Are alive in the doing of evil, as in their element, they sin with liveliness, these Are like to die, especially if they Are lively in sinning,
lively in reproaching, revileing, back-biting, but dead hearted in reproving, counselling, exhorting according to rule; lively in murmuring, repining, but dead hearted in praying to and praising God;
lively in reproaching, reviling, backbiting, but dead hearted in reproving, counseling, exhorting according to Rule; lively in murmuring, repining, but dead hearted in praying to and praising God;
Seventhly, They live after the flesh most assuredly, who boast, glory in the flesh, or any works of the flesh, Phil. 3 19. they glory in their shame, they mind earthly things, their end is destruction.
Seventhly, They live After the Flesh most assuredly, who boast, glory in the Flesh, or any works of the Flesh, Philip 3 19. they glory in their shame, they mind earthly things, their end is destruction.
so they thrive in their trade, which is their shame, considering that though they gain much outwardly, they being worldly persons, gain nothing spiritually;
so they thrive in their trade, which is their shame, considering that though they gain much outwardly, they being worldly Persons, gain nothing spiritually;
Some they glory in their excessive drinking, other's in their swearing, others in their over reaching, some in their lewdness and filthiness, others in their persecuting, others in their Idolatrous or superstitious wayes; Gal. last, 12.13.
some they glory in their excessive drinking, other's in their swearing, Others in their over reaching, Some in their Lewdness and filthiness, Others in their persecuting, Others in their Idolatrous or superstitious ways; Gal. last, 12.13.
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As many as desire to make a fair shew in the Flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised, only least they should suffer persecution for the Cross of Christ,
As many as desire to make a fair show in the Flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised, only lest they should suffer persecution for the Cross of christ,
Eighthly, They live after the Flesh, who live after a fleshly rule, there are divers rules the Flesh teacheth men to live according to, viz their own will, imagination or phansie, the pleasing bodily senses, custom, example of men, these with other, are the rules that the flesh teacheth men to live by,
Eighthly, They live After the Flesh, who live After a fleshly Rule, there Are diverse rules the Flesh Teaches men to live according to, videlicet their own will, imagination or fancy, the pleasing bodily Senses, custom, Exampl of men, these with other, Are the rules that the Flesh Teaches men to live by,
for that which gives you your copy is your Teacher, Master; that which gives you your rule is your Lord, Gal. 6.16. Peace, happiness, is only for them who walk according to this rule, that is, the rule of Scripture, of God in this Word, Isa. 8.20. If they speak not (so if they live not) according to the Word, this law and testimony of God.
for that which gives you your copy is your Teacher, Master; that which gives you your Rule is your Lord, Gal. 6.16. Peace, happiness, is only for them who walk according to this Rule, that is, the Rule of Scripture, of God in this Word, Isaiah 8.20. If they speak not (so if they live not) according to the Word, this law and testimony of God.
Ninthly, They live after the Flesh, who do what they do, though in it self good, from carnal fleshly principles, to a carnal fleshly end, such as the principles are from which we act,
Ninthly, They live After the Flesh, who do what they do, though in it self good, from carnal fleshly principles, to a carnal fleshly end, such as the principles Are from which we act,
Tenthly, They live after the flesh who upon choice live with those who are in the flesh, according to the company a man chooseth such is his heart, such his life,
Tenthly, They live After the Flesh who upon choice live with those who Are in the Flesh, according to the company a man chooses such is his heart, such his life,
A companion of Fools, saith Solomon shall be deflroyed, why? because he is a Fool, and will be so more and more, very sojourning with the ungodly ( Psal. 120.5.) in Mesech, in the Tents of Kedar, was as death to the Psalmist;
A Companion of Fools, Says Solomon shall be deflroyed, why? Because he is a Fool, and will be so more and more, very sojourning with the ungodly (Psalm 120.5.) in Mesech, in the Tents of Kedar, was as death to the Psalmist;
why? because they and he lived a contrary life, How can two walk together, unless they are agreed, Amos 3.3. that Italian Proverb hath truth in it, tell me where thou goest (that is, what company thou keepest) and I'le tell thee what thou doest;
why? Because they and he lived a contrary life, How can two walk together, unless they Are agreed, Amos 3.3. that Italian Proverb hath truth in it, tell me where thou goest (that is, what company thou Keepest) and I'll tell thee what thou dost;
when any cease living after the flesh, they begin to live after the spirit, when any come from under the power and dominion of corruption, they do come under the power and dominion of grace, holiness, and the spirit of God;
when any cease living After the Flesh, they begin to live After the Spirit, when any come from under the power and dominion of corruption, they do come under the power and dominion of grace, holiness, and the Spirit of God;
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Thus much for the first use, let not these things be spoken in vain, make application of them to your selves, try your selves by them, pray over them, rest not till you know what your life is,
Thus much for the First use, let not these things be spoken in vain, make application of them to your selves, try your selves by them, pray over them, rest not till you know what your life is,
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and yet dost think thou shalt not dye, not dye the second, the worst death? thou deceivest thy self, thou dost contradict my Text, belye the Word of the Lord,
and yet dost think thou shalt not die, not die the second, the worst death? thou deceivest thy self, thou dost contradict my Text, belie the Word of the Lord,
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why will ye dye? yet thou art like the deaf Adder. Therefore let me perswade thee who dost live after the flesh, to receive this as a truth, (though uncomfortable,
why will you die? yet thou art like the deaf Adder. Therefore let me persuade thee who dost live After the Flesh, to receive this as a truth, (though uncomfortable,
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even thine, for God will stand to his word, he will not forget any one word that he hath spoken by any of his Servants, Isa. 44.26. he confirmeth the word of his Servant, and performeth the counsel of his Messengers.
even thine, for God will stand to his word, he will not forget any one word that he hath spoken by any of his Servants, Isaiah 44.26. he confirmeth the word of his Servant, and Performeth the counsel of his Messengers.
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God never goeth back from any word that he absolutely uttereth, as this, without any If, expressed or intended, only this if ye live after the flesh ye shall dye, certainly, unavoidably.
God never Goes back from any word that he absolutely utters, as this, without any If, expressed or intended, only this if you live After the Flesh you shall die, Certainly, avoidable.
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How able then is he to crush us as moths, to trample under his feet us poor worms, to break us as a Potters Vessel? and as God is able to fulfill his threatning,
How able then is he to crush us as moths, to trample under his feet us poor worms, to break us as a Potters Vessel? and as God is able to fulfil his threatening,
as well as his bare word and determinate counsel, Am. 8.7. The Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, surely, I'le never forget any of their works, I'le, that is, eternally punish impenitent sinners, for all their iniquities;
as well as his bore word and determinate counsel, Am. 8.7. The Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, surely, I'll never forget any of their works, I'll, that is, eternally Punish impenitent Sinners, for all their iniquities;
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Solomon saith, where the word of a King is, there's power, much more where the word of the great King is, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, there's power, all power, to put his Word in execution,
Solomon Says, where the word of a King is, there's power, much more where the word of the great King is, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, there's power, all power, to put his Word in execution,
Who, what, shall, can let or hinder thy death, If thou livest after the Flesh? shall thy riches, estate, any thing of this world? No, Riches profit not (we read) in the day of wrath, what's Gold and Silver, what's all the rubbish of this world,
Who, what, shall, can let or hinder thy death, If thou Livest After the Flesh? shall thy riches, estate, any thing of this world? No, Riches profit not (we read) in the day of wrath, what's Gold and Silver, what's all the rubbish of this world,
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when the Lord shall come forth as a consuming fire? when the earth shall be burnt up and the works thereof? will fallen Angels who now deceive, help? they could not save themselves, they seek to devour;
when the Lord shall come forth as a consuming fire? when the earth shall be burned up and the works thereof? will fallen Angels who now deceive, help? they could not save themselves, they seek to devour;
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but will good Angels, they will be evil Angels (in respect of the execution of evil) to evil men, they alwayes hearken to God's voice and obey the word of his Command, they, Christ saith, shall gather the tarts and cast them into unquenchable fire;
but will good Angels, they will be evil Angels (in respect of the execution of evil) to evil men, they always harken to God's voice and obey the word of his Command, they, christ Says, shall gather the tarts and cast them into unquenchable fire;
or will Christ himself stay the execution of this word? No, he'l see it executed, he'l come in flaming fire taking vengeance on all who know not God, 2. Thess. 1.8.
or will christ himself stay the execution of this word? No, He'll see it executed, He'll come in flaming fire taking vengeance on all who know not God, 2. Thess 1.8.
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whether (in your consciences) you think not, (this word being true,) there be not a multitude of poor creatures, high and low, rich and poor, who are woefully deceived? Doth it not appear there are great swarms and droves of men and women, many and many in all places, who live evidently after the flesh,
whither (in your Consciences) you think not, (this word being true,) there be not a multitude of poor creatures, high and low, rich and poor, who Are woefully deceived? Does it not appear there Are great swarms and droves of men and women, many and many in all places, who live evidently After the Flesh,
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yet, who (almost) but thinks he shall escape death, though he live as he doth? How sad is this? O sadness, lamentation, that so great a number of our father Adam 's Children are so deceived, not taking warning by his being deceived!
yet, who (almost) but thinks he shall escape death, though he live as he does? How sad is this? O sadness, lamentation, that so great a number of our father Adam is Children Are so deceived, not taking warning by his being deceived!
and cause you to weep and pray much, to hear from the word of truth, that all those many and many who live after the flesh, shall dye the second death, be tormented in that lake which burns with fire and brimstone, for ever, and ever.
and cause you to weep and pray much, to hear from the word of truth, that all those many and many who live After the Flesh, shall die the second death, be tormented in that lake which burns with fire and brimstone, for ever, and ever.
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Ah, how great our unbelief? how little our love to those made of one blood with us? how rocky our hearts? O our want of bowels, that this affects us no more! But,
Ah, how great our unbelief? how little our love to those made of one blood with us? how rocky our hearts? O our want of bowels, that this affects us no more! But,
Use 3. Hear me, O precious, immortal soul, every one who lives after the flesh, give ear, turn, O turn, repent, O repent, (I beseech thee for thine own good,
Use 3. Hear me, Oh precious, immortal soul, every one who lives After the Flesh, give ear, turn, Oh turn, Repent, Oh Repent, (I beseech thee for thine own good,
Should I tel you that if you live after such a custom, such an old new fashion or the like, ye shall dye by the hand of man, would you not be perswaded to leave that custom, that fashion,
Should I tell you that if you live After such a custom, such an old new fashion or the like, you shall die by the hand of man, would you not be persuaded to leave that custom, that fashion,
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and thank me for my pains in perswading you? can you think dying by the hand of man, worse than dying by the hand of God? is not the hand of the Almighty heavier than the hand of man? have you not heard? have you not read what the Apostle saith? It's a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, even of him in whom ye live, and move, and do you not believe he saith true, that it is so indeed?
and thank me for my pains in persuading you? can you think dying by the hand of man, Worse than dying by the hand of God? is not the hand of the Almighty Heavier than the hand of man? have you not herd? have you not read what the Apostle Says? It's a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, even of him in whom you live, and move, and do you not believe he Says true, that it is so indeed?
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Truely, friend, if thou art one who livest after the flesh, it is a wonder thou art not actually dead, under the second death already, in the paws, Jaws of everlasting death, that that is not now at this day feeding upon thee;
Truly, friend, if thou art one who Livest After the Flesh, it is a wonder thou art not actually dead, under the second death already, in the paws, Jaws of everlasting death, that that is not now At this day feeding upon thee;
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but God hath spared thee hitherto, why, why, thinkest thou is it? Is't not that thou mayest repent? Yes, the long suffering of God, saith the Scripture, is salvation, and so thou thouldest account, 2. Pet. 3.15. account that the long suffering of our God is salvation, even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the Wisdom given unto him, hath written unto you, Rom. 2.4.
but God hath spared thee hitherto, why, why, Thinkest thou is it? Is't not that thou Mayest Repent? Yes, the long suffering of God, Says the Scripture, is salvation, and so thou thouldest account, 2. Pet. 3.15. account that the long suffering of our God is salvation, even as our Beloved brother Paul also, according to the Wisdom given unto him, hath written unto you, Rom. 2.4.
How woefully guilty wilt thou be of thine own death, if being thus warned, thou shalt turn a deaf ear? How inexcusable wilt thou be? whatever thou shalt plead for thy self, It will be answered, thou wert plainly told what would be the end of thy fleshly life;
How woefully guilty wilt thou be of thine own death, if being thus warned, thou shalt turn a deaf ear? How inexcusable wilt thou be? whatever thou shalt plead for thy self, It will be answered, thou Wertenberg plainly told what would be the end of thy fleshly life;
Doth not this word sound terribly in thine ears, thou shalt dye, dye in thy soul, dye in thy whole man, dye a death of the greatest, of unspeakable misery, dye eternally? why then, let it awaken thee to repentance;
Does not this word found terribly in thine ears, thou shalt die, die in thy soul, die in thy Whole man, die a death of the greatest, of unspeakable misery, die eternally? why then, let it awaken thee to Repentance;
how canst thou sleep in thy sin, how canst thou rest and be quiet, with such a terrible word sounding in thine ears? will not dying it self, be far more dreadful,
how Canst thou sleep in thy since, how Canst thou rest and be quiet, with such a terrible word sounding in thine ears? will not dying it self, be Far more dreadful,
It may be some one may think, Is there hope, yet hope for me, after all my sinning for so long a time? A. There is a certain hope, hast thou a mind, a heart, to turn in good earnest? lift up thy head, fear not, doubt not.
It may be Some one may think, Is there hope, yet hope for me, After all my sinning for so long a time? A. There is a certain hope, hast thou a mind, a heart, to turn in good earnest? lift up thy head, Fear not, doubt not.
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Come out from among them (come away in thy heart and life from all that live after the flesh) touch not the unclean thing, (Let thy repentance be thorow and sound) what then,
Come out from among them (come away in thy heart and life from all that live After the Flesh) touch not the unclean thing, (Let thy Repentance be thorough and found) what then,
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if I so turn who will receive me? God answers, I will receive thee, I will, that is, receive thee graciously, I will receive thee to my mercy, into the bosome of my grace,
if I so turn who will receive me? God answers, I will receive thee, I will, that is, receive thee graciously, I will receive thee to my mercy, into the bosom of my grace,
when they are in great streights and and dangers, consider the Lord's promise, think, how a Father doth catch his dear Child when falling into the water or fire,
when they Are in great straights and and dangers, Consider the Lord's promise, think, how a Father does catch his dear Child when falling into the water or fire,
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and with much more readiness, and tenderness, will the Lord God receive you, if ye run to him in Christ from your sins, he'l speedily receive you into the arms of his mercy, with all his heart and soul will he embrace you,
and with much more readiness, and tenderness, will the Lord God receive you, if you run to him in christ from your Sins, He'll speedily receive you into the arms of his mercy, with all his heart and soul will he embrace you,
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thus saith the Lord Almighty, He who is as able to save, as to destroy, he that is almighty to pardon thy many sins, he who is almighty to subdue thy mighty Corruptions,
thus Says the Lord Almighty, He who is as able to save, as to destroy, he that is almighty to pardon thy many Sins, he who is almighty to subdue thy mighty Corruptions,
and to deliver thee from the most mighty temptations, he saith he will receive thee, and that as Almighty, so as to shew himself Almighty for thy salvation.
and to deliver thee from the most mighty temptations, he Says he will receive thee, and that as Almighty, so as to show himself Almighty for thy salvation.
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If thou desirest yet another Scripture to encourage thee, read and ponder that word full of sweetness, Jer. 31.18, 19, 20. and be assured Jesus Christ hath dyed, that thou mightst not see death, not tast the worst death,
If thou Desirest yet Another Scripture to encourage thee, read and ponder that word full of sweetness, Jer. 31.18, 19, 20. and be assured jesus christ hath died, that thou Mightest not see death, not taste the worst death,
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because it is so dangerous to live after it, it is a deadly thing, it is a subtle, deceitful thing, alluring, ensnaring and powerfully moving, let us all be very watchful against it. consider a few words.
Because it is so dangerous to live After it, it is a deadly thing, it is a subtle, deceitful thing, alluring, ensnaring and powerfully moving, let us all be very watchful against it. Consider a few words.
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and bear witness in us, that we live not after the flesh? but you, Christians, know the worth of assurance, say, is it not a sad thing to have your assurance (though but in some degree) weakened, clouded? is it not very ill to have your evidences blotted, to have any ground,
and bear witness in us, that we live not After the Flesh? but you, Christians, know the worth of assurance, say, is it not a sad thing to have your assurance (though but in Some degree) weakened, clouded? is it not very ill to have your evidences blotted, to have any ground,
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every degree of living, all acting after the flesh, all complying therewith, strengtheneth it, and weakneth your souls, do not you, O do not, strengthen your enemy against your selves.
every degree of living, all acting After the Flesh, all complying therewith, strengtheneth it, and weakeneth your Souls, do not you, Oh do not, strengthen your enemy against your selves.
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for it hath done you great good, by the new man created in you, your condition is altered, of Children of Satan, you are become Children of God, by it you are fitted for fellowship with God, by it you have had much peace, comfort,
for it hath done you great good, by the new man created in you, your condition is altered, of Children of Satan, you Are become Children of God, by it you Are fitted for fellowship with God, by it you have had much peace, Comfort,
and God commands you to live after it, and have you not promised so to do? therefore spend not the money of your time, strength, service, in acting according to the Flesh, to which you owe nothing,
and God commands you to live After it, and have you not promised so to do? Therefore spend not the money of your time, strength, service, in acting according to the Flesh, to which you owe nothing,
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O that the Lord would make use of this word (pray you, that he would) as he did of the Stone that David slung, whereby he killed that Gyant Goliah, our flesh, corruption is as a mighty Gyant, he that speaks the word, is of no strength,
Oh that the Lord would make use of this word (pray you, that he would) as he did of the Stone that David slung, whereby he killed that Giant Goliath, our Flesh, corruption is as a mighty Giant, he that speaks the word, is of no strength,
but now do not, O mercy, rich mercy, that God hath turn'd you, from that way wherein had you still lived, it would have carried you from God, from Heaven, into the bottomless pit, that place a thousand times worse,
but now do not, Oh mercy, rich mercy, that God hath turned you, from that Way wherein had you still lived, it would have carried you from God, from Heaven, into the bottomless pit, that place a thousand times Worse,
than Nebuchadnezar 's fiery Furnace when heated seventimes hotter than it used to be, while you live, praise God for this, that you live not after the flesh.
than Nebuchadnezzar is fiery Furnace when heated seventimes hotter than it used to be, while you live, praise God for this, that you live not After the Flesh.
1. A necessary, constant duty that is incumbent and lyes upon us all, that is to mortifie the deeds of the body. 2. The great means prescribed for our doing this,
1. A necessary, constant duty that is incumbent and lies upon us all, that is to mortify the Deeds of the body. 2. The great means prescribed for our doing this,
Doct. 1. That it is a necessary and constant duty incumbent, or lying upon us all to mortifie (that is, to kill, slay and destroy) the deeds of the body.
Doct. 1. That it is a necessary and constant duty incumbent, or lying upon us all to mortify (that is, to kill, slay and destroy) the Deeds of the body.
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or the corruption of nature, natural corruption, that sin we all brought into the world with us, in us, which is called, the body of the sins of the flesh, Col. 2.11. in whom also ye are circumcised, with the circumcision, made without hands, in puting off the body of the sins of the flesh, and this is that which is tearmed the body of Sin, Rom. 6.6.
or the corruption of nature, natural corruption, that since we all brought into the world with us, in us, which is called, the body of the Sins of the Flesh, Col. 2.11. in whom also you Are circumcised, with the circumcision, made without hands, in putting off the body of the Sins of the Flesh, and this is that which is termed the body of since, Rom. 6.6.
and the body of sin, the same thing is understood, our old man (corrupt nature) is the body of sin, it's altogether made up of sin, it's nothing else but sin;
and the body of since, the same thing is understood, our old man (corrupt nature) is the body of since, it's altogether made up of since, it's nothing Else but since;
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this also is that the Apostle calleth the body of this death, Rom. 7.24 O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death, or (as it may be read) from this body of death.
this also is that the Apostle calls the body of this death, Rom. 7.24 Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death, or (as it may be read) from this body of death.
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and each of those members differ the one from the other in their proper nature and use, Rom. 12.4. We have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office, so is the mystical body of Christ, his Church;
and each of those members differ the one from the other in their proper nature and use, Rom. 12.4. We have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office, so is the mystical body of christ, his Church;
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There is pride, hatred, hypocrisie, covetousness, unbelief with many more, all which are as members of the body of sin, there is a kind of union between them, they all together make one corrupt nature;
There is pride, hatred, hypocrisy, covetousness, unbelief with many more, all which Are as members of the body of since, there is a kind of Union between them, they all together make one corrupt nature;
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as also the being and subsistence or life of the body lyeth chiefly in those parts that are within (as the Heart, Liver, Lungs which are more necessary to the body it's subsisting,
as also the being and subsistence or life of the body lies chiefly in those parts that Are within (as the Heart, Liver, Lungs which Are more necessary to the body it's subsisting,
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than the outward parts, as hands, legs) so the body of sin hath its being principally in those sins that are more secret, less obvious, such as hypocrifie, unbelief, formality, covetousness, vanity of mind, these are as the Heart, Liver,
than the outward parts, as hands, legs) so the body of since hath its being principally in those Sins that Are more secret, less obvious, such as hypocrify, unbelief, formality, covetousness, vanity of mind, these Are as the Heart, Liver,
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whereas the body of sin may and oft doth continue, and that strong, and lusty without some outward more manifest sins, such as Drunkenness, Adultery, Swearing, and such like.
whereas the body of since may and oft does continue, and that strong, and lusty without Some outward more manifest Sins, such as drunkenness, Adultery, Swearing, and such like.
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And I may add as the Apostle saith, some members of the body are more, others less comely, and these we cover; so some members of the body of sin, have a kind of comliness in the eye of men, others appear shameful to all, these men especially hide, and cloak.
And I may add as the Apostle Says, Some members of the body Are more, Others less comely, and these we cover; so Some members of the body of since, have a kind of comeliness in the eye of men, Others appear shameful to all, these men especially hide, and cloak.
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yet so that there is some difference also, whereby one is known from another; The body of one is bigger, taller, stronger, fairer, than the body of another;
yet so that there is Some difference also, whereby one is known from Another; The body of one is bigger, Taller, Stronger, Fairer, than the body of Another;
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therefore saith Solomon, as face answereth to face in water, so doth the heart of man to man, look what lusts and corruptions there are in one man's nature, there are such in another's;
Therefore Says Solomon, as face Answers to face in water, so does the heart of man to man, look what Lustiest and corruptions there Are in one Man's nature, there Are such in another's;
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Yet with some difference, the body of sin in some is naturally (as I may say) bigger, stronger, fairer than it is in others, corruption vents it self,
Yet with Some difference, the body of since in Some is naturally (as I may say) bigger, Stronger, Fairer than it is in Others, corruption vents it self,
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and works (in one) differently from what it doth in another, in some it acts more covertly, closely, in others more obviously, openly, in some more smoothly and pleasingly, in others more roughly, offensively, and to displeasing;
and works (in one) differently from what it does in Another, in Some it acts more covertly, closely, in Others more obviously, openly, in Some more smoothly and pleasingly, in Others more roughly, offensively, and to displeasing;
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As one man excells in one member, and another man excelleth in another member of his body, one hath better eyes, another better ears, another better legs,
As one man excels in one member, and Another man excels in Another member of his body, one hath better eyes, Another better ears, Another better legs,
So one man is more notable or notorious in one lust, another in another lust, one is famous (or rather infamous) for his pride, another for his dissembling, a third for his covetousness,
So one man is more notable or notorious in one lust, Another in Another lust, one is famous (or rather infamous) for his pride, Another for his dissembling, a third for his covetousness,
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as well as with the body, as you know Christ saith, he that looks lustfully, he hath committed Adultery already in his heart, there is also spiritual Adultery, spiritual Whoredom, spiritual Drunkenness, spiritual Idolatry, of which all are too guilty one way or other before God (happy he, who is duely sensible thereof.) Yet perhaps as some have monstrous bodies, such as are not usual, they have some parts extraordinary, some have six Toes, six fingers, instead of five,
as well as with the body, as you know christ Says, he that looks lustfully, he hath committed Adultery already in his heart, there is also spiritual Adultery, spiritual Whoredom, spiritual drunkenness, spiritual Idolatry, of which all Are too guilty one Way or other before God (happy he, who is duly sensible thereof.) Yet perhaps as Some have monstrous bodies, such as Are not usual, they have Some parts extraordinary, Some have six Toes, six fingers, instead of five,
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therefore saith the Apostle James, the tongue is a world of evil, set on fire of hell, and the Scripture telleth us of a lying tongue, a false tongue, and a tongue that hath as the gall of Asps under it, so as to all other parts of the body, sin within sets all on work,
Therefore Says the Apostle James, the tongue is a world of evil, Set on fire of hell, and the Scripture Telleth us of a lying tongue, a false tongue, and a tongue that hath as the Gall of Asps under it, so as to all other parts of the body, sin within sets all on work,
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and that not only the outward, but the inward parts also, it stirs a mans blood, moveth his heart, it opens and shuts, it empties and fills the heart, &c.
and that not only the outward, but the inward parts also, it stirs a men blood, moves his heart, it Opens and shuts, it empties and fills the heart, etc.
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as it is for him to kill our body which we have as men, he can run it through and pierce the very heart of the body of sin in us, by the sword of his spirit much more easily,
as it is for him to kill our body which we have as men, he can run it through and pierce the very heart of the body of since in us, by the sword of his Spirit much more Easily,
Sixthly, As the body doth nothing, acts not, moves not without the soul, and if the soul be once gone, it's dead without any motion, or ability to move;
Sixthly, As the body does nothing, acts not, moves not without the soul, and if the soul be once gone, it's dead without any motion, or ability to move;
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but Christ saith, it goes to the draught, so the body of sin is still breeding that which is filth in the sight of God and the eye of an enlightned Conscience, it's still sending forth divers excrements, whereto the Apostle James may have respect when he saith, lay aside all filthiness, and superfluity of naughtiness.
but christ Says, it Goes to the draught, so the body of since is still breeding that which is filth in the sighed of God and the eye of an enlightened Conscience, it's still sending forth diverse excrements, whereto the Apostle James may have respect when he Says, lay aside all filthiness, and superfluity of naughtiness.
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and all sinners under the power of sin, seek to make others like themselves, they compass, saith Christ, Sea and Land to make a proselyte, Mat. 23.15.
and all Sinners under the power of since, seek to make Others like themselves, they compass, Says christ, Sea and Land to make a proselyte, Mathew 23.15.
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The Apostle Paul saith, 1 Tim. 1.13. he was before a blasphemer, and what did he do, when he was a blasphemer? Acts 26.11. he compelled others to blaspheme. 9ly.
The Apostle Paul Says, 1 Tim. 1.13. he was before a blasphemer, and what did he do, when he was a blasphemer? Acts 26.11. he compelled Others to Blaspheme. 9ly.
There is such an union between the soul and body while together, that the soul no where, in nothing acts without it, the soul acts much according as it is with the body,
There is such an Union between the soul and body while together, that the soul no where, in nothing acts without it, the soul acts much according as it is with the body,
so while corruption is in the soul, the soul acts not without it, all the actings of the soul have a tincture and defilement more or less from it, according to the strength or weakness of corruption,
so while corruption is in the soul, the soul acts not without it, all the actings of the soul have a tincture and defilement more or less from it, according to the strength or weakness of corruption,
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and to hear, so the more corrupt nature in its lustings is answered, the more doth it call, the more doth it lust, it's like the Horse-Leech, that still crieth give, give, and like the fire and those other things which Solomon saith, never say it is enough.
and to hear, so the more corrupt nature in its lustings is answered, the more does it call, the more does it lust, it's like the Horse-Leech, that still cries give, give, and like the fire and those other things which Solomon Says, never say it is enough.
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A. The deeds of the body of sin must needs be sinful deeds, what are the deeds of your natural body as men? they are natural deeds, suitable to it, such as seeing, speaking, laughing, weeping, going, running and the rest:
A. The Deeds of the body of since must needs be sinful Deeds, what Are the Deeds of your natural body as men? they Are natural Deeds, suitable to it, such as seeing, speaking, laughing, weeping, going, running and the rest:
So what are the deeds of the body of corruption? they are deeds agreeable to it, corrupt deeds, such as coveting, lying, boasting, vain glorying, murmuring, dissembling, with those many other of that evil kind, that cursed generation.
So what Are the Deeds of the body of corruption? they Are Deeds agreeable to it, corrupt Deeds, such as coveting, lying, boasting, vain glorying, murmuring, dissembling, with those many other of that evil kind, that cursed generation.
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The deeds of the body, are the fruits and births of it, which are sometimes called the works of the flesh, as in that, Gal. 5.19. sometimes, the members of the flesh, or our members which are upon the earth, Col. 3.5.
The Deeds of the body, Are the fruits and births of it, which Are sometime called the works of the Flesh, as in that, Gal. 5.19. sometime, the members of the Flesh, or our members which Are upon the earth, Col. 3.5.
Mortifie therefore your members which are upon the earth, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness which is Idolatry, these are the deeds of the body,
Mortify Therefore your members which Are upon the earth, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness which is Idolatry, these Are the Deeds of the body,
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If some were bid or exhorted to repent of their wicked deeds and evil works, they would be ready to say, what? what evil deeds, what wicked works, have I done,
If Some were bid or exhorted to Repent of their wicked Deeds and evil works, they would be ready to say, what? what evil Deeds, what wicked works, have I done,
why saith he not, if ye mortifie the body? it may be thought he should rather have spoke of mortifying the body of corruption it self, than the deeds of it,
why Says he not, if you mortify the body? it may be Thought he should rather have spoke of mortifying the body of corruption it self, than the Deeds of it,
I answer, 1. The Apostle may thus express himself, because the deeds of corrupt nature are those we are sensible of, we are not sensible of the body of sin it self directly,
I answer, 1. The Apostle may thus express himself, Because the Deeds of corrupt nature Are those we Are sensible of, we Are not sensible of the body of since it self directly,
If any say, rather the way to mortifie the deeds of the body is to mortifie the body it self, to mortifie the root is the best way to mortifie the fruit,
If any say, rather the Way to mortify the Deeds of the body is to mortify the body it self, to mortify the root is the best Way to mortify the fruit,
Or perhaps the Apostle might choose to say the deeds of the body, because the body of sin it self will still abide in a great measure all our dayes here,
Or perhaps the Apostle might choose to say the Deeds of the body, Because the body of since it self will still abide in a great measure all our days Here,
so really hath every one an invisible body of sin dwelling in his soul, which body of sin hath had many deeds, lustings, evil motions, in time past;
so really hath every one an invisible body of since Dwelling in his soul, which body of since hath had many Deeds, lustings, evil motions, in time past;
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I shall therefore, 1. speak somewhat concerning the mortifying the deeds of the body past. 2. Concerning the mortifying of the deeds of the body of sin,
I shall Therefore, 1. speak somewhat Concerning the mortifying the Deeds of the body past. 2. Concerning the mortifying of the Deeds of the body of since,
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1. For the deeds of the body of sin past, those lustings, those evil affections, sinful motions, that heretofore you have had, they in a sense are to be mortifyed.
1. For the Deeds of the body of since past, those lustings, those evil affections, sinful motions, that heretofore you have had, they in a sense Are to be mortified.
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Therefore, the way to get what's past mortifyed, is to get it remitted, taken off the file, to seek to have the book of Divine Justice cross't, where your debts and offences stand as fair written, till forgiven.
Therefore, the Way to get what's past mortified, is to get it remitted, taken off the file, to seek to have the book of Divine justice crossed, where your debts and offences stand as fair written, till forgiven.
And the way for that is, heartily to confess (so far as you may) before God, all the former stirrings and workings of your corruption, which have been in you,
And the Way for that is, heartily to confess (so Far as you may) before God, all the former stirrings and workings of your corruption, which have been in you,
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and we must act faith on the sufferings of Christ, and the promises of the Covenant, we must also beg the remission of our past sins through the grace of God in Christ.
and we must act faith on the sufferings of christ, and the promises of the Covenant, we must also beg the remission of our past Sins through the grace of God in christ.
Which though it be not directly intended in my Text, yet is it implyed, for without this, the deeds of the flesh present or to come will never be truely mortifyed;
Which though it be not directly intended in my Text, yet is it employed, for without this, the Deeds of the Flesh present or to come will never be truly mortified;
None have any corruption indeed subdued, unless they are pardoned and justified. Mortification of sin, is included in sanctification, and sanctification, is never without justification.
None have any corruption indeed subdued, unless they Are pardoned and justified. Mortification of since, is included in sanctification, and sanctification, is never without justification.
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so that they may cease, as the Psalmist, Ps. 73.15. If I say, I will speak thus, (that is sinfully as before in the foregoing words) behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children;
so that they may cease, as the Psalmist, Ps. 73.15. If I say, I will speak thus, (that is sinfully as before in the foregoing words) behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children;
So when unbelief moved in him, Ps. 77. and caused him to begin to say, will the Lord be favourable no more, hath he forgotten to be gracious? he tells us he said this is my infirmity, v. 10. thus he put a bar against the working of his unbelief,
So when unbelief moved in him, Ps. 77. and caused him to begin to say, will the Lord be favourable no more, hath he forgotten to be gracious? he tells us he said this is my infirmity, v. 10. thus he put a bar against the working of his unbelief,
We should not rest till corruption be silenced, and give over its sollicitations, and if it will be stirring still, we should labour to weaken the strength of it as much as possible;
We should not rest till corruption be silenced, and give over its solicitations, and if it will be stirring still, we should labour to weaken the strength of it as much as possible;
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First, Keep an observing eye upon the body of sin, mind carefully, observe diligently, what deeds it brings forth, what motions it hath at this and that time;
First, Keep an observing eye upon the body of since, mind carefully, observe diligently, what Deeds it brings forth, what motions it hath At this and that time;
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or they little regard them, except in some more than ordinary case, but forasmuch as we have a body of sin that is very fruitful, we should still take good notice what fruit it doth yield, which way it moveth.
or they little regard them, except in Some more than ordinary case, but forasmuch as we have a body of since that is very fruitful, we should still take good notice what fruit it does yield, which Way it moves.
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How shall we mortifie the things we are unacquainted with? How oft is it, that the body of sin works covetously? How oft that it moves proudly? How frequent that it lusteth enviously in this or that man? and he is not apprehensive,
How shall we mortify the things we Are unacquainted with? How oft is it, that the body of since works covetously? How oft that it moves proudly? How frequent that it Lusteth enviously in this or that man? and he is not apprehensive,
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as the Apostle faith, Rom. 7.11. Sin took occasion in him by the Commandment, sin took occasion in those that heard Stephen Preach (though he spake in the Holy Ghost) to fill them with madness and cause them to stone him, Acts 7.54. When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
as the Apostle faith, Rom. 7.11. since took occasion in him by the Commandment, since took occasion in those that herd Stephen Preach (though he spoke in the Holy Ghost) to fill them with madness and cause them to stone him, Acts 7.54. When they herd these things, they were Cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
unless it be that which you ought to give ear to, and if it be any thing you are thinking of, that kindles any lust in you, by all means divert your thoughts to something else. (except also it be a thing whereof it is your duty to meditate,
unless it be that which you ought to give ear to, and if it be any thing you Are thinking of, that kindles any lust in you, by all means divert your thoughts to something Else. (except also it be a thing whereof it is your duty to meditate,
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3. When corruption any way acts in you, then should you call to mind something of the Word of God, which is most proper and fit, something that the Scripture speaks against it,
3. When corruption any Way acts in you, then should you call to mind something of the Word of God, which is most proper and fit, something that the Scripture speaks against it,
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as they also lasted, &c. and oft when he speaks against any sin, he minds them of some Scripture saying, Let your conversation be without covetousness,
as they also lasted, etc. and oft when he speaks against any since, he minds them of Some Scripture saying, Let your Conversation be without covetousness,
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and be content with such things as ye have, (Heb. 13.5.6. for he hath said I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee, so that we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. and Rom. 12.19.
and be content with such things as you have, (Hebrew 13.5.6. for he hath said I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee, so that we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper and I will not Fear what man shall do unto me. and Rom. 12.19.
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when we feel this or that lust moving in us, to call to mind, and give our selves seriously to ponder on some Scripture that hath an aptness for the quelling of it.
when we feel this or that lust moving in us, to call to mind, and give our selves seriously to ponder on Some Scripture that hath an aptness for the quelling of it.
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Fourthly, At all times when any evil affection breaks out, or lust bubles up, thoughts concerning God are a great help to the subduing thereof, if they are with seriousness.
Fourthly, At all times when any evil affection breaks out, or lust bubbles up, thoughts Concerning God Are a great help to the subduing thereof, if they Are with seriousness.
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God saith of those who are carried away by their lusts they have forgotten him, because the living, and prevailing of their sin ariseth from their forgetting him, Jer. 13.25.
God Says of those who Are carried away by their Lustiest they have forgotten him, Because the living, and prevailing of their since arises from their forgetting him, Jer. 13.25.
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how came they to trust in falshood, because they remembered not God and his faithfulness, Jer. 18.15. Because my people have forgotten me, they have burnt incense to vanity, and they have caused them to stumble in their wayes from the ancient paths, to walk in paths, in a way not cast up, to make their Land desolate, a perpetual hissing.
how Come they to trust in falsehood, Because they remembered not God and his faithfulness, Jer. 18.15. Because my people have forgotten me, they have burned incense to vanity, and they have caused them to Stumble in their ways from the ancient paths, to walk in paths, in a Way not cast up, to make their Land desolate, a perpetual hissing.
Thoughts concerning Gods Majesty, loftiness, Almightiness, jealousie, omnipresence, or his filling Heaven and Earth, all places with his presence, his all seeing eye, his holiness and other his properties and attributes are an excellent means to curb a lust,
Thoughts Concerning God's Majesty, loftiness, Almightiness, jealousy, omnipresence, or his filling Heaven and Earth, all places with his presence, his all seeing eye, his holiness and other his properties and attributes Are an excellent means to curb a lust,
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Grudge not one against another brethren, lest ye be condemned, but how shall we stop our hearts when they begin to grudge against a brother, it follows, behold the Judge standeth at the door, as if he had said, remember, the holy just Lord is near, he seeth, he heareth, he stands at the door of your heart,
Grudge not one against Another brothers, lest you be condemned, but how shall we stop our hearts when they begin to grudge against a brother, it follows, behold the Judge Stands At the door, as if he had said, Remember, the holy just Lord is near, he sees, he hears, he Stands At the door of your heart,
and so cry out for help as Jehosaphat when the Assyrians surrounded him, thinking it had been Ahab 's Chariot, 2 Chron. 18.31. Jehosaphat cryed out and the Lord helped him, and God moved them to depart from him;
and so cry out for help as Jehoshaphat when the Assyrians surrounded him, thinking it had been Ahab is Chariot, 2 Chronicles 18.31. Jehoshaphat cried out and the Lord helped him, and God moved them to depart from him;
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when we cannot get alone, and in all ordinary cases, it's good to lift up the heart to God, with an inward sigh and groan, heart sighs and groans have very much in them to mortifie a stirring, lively lust,
when we cannot get alone, and in all ordinary cases, it's good to lift up the heart to God, with an inward sighs and groan, heart sighs and groans have very much in them to mortify a stirring, lively lust,
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and lust flames, or burns, it is better to think thy self more guilty of it at that time than thou art, rather than less, to think thy self more guilty will hardly hurt thee,
and lust flames, or burns, it is better to think thy self more guilty of it At that time than thou art, rather than less, to think thy self more guilty will hardly hurt thee,
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Yea, I should advise thee, that thou would'st look upon thy self as more guilty than thou seemest to thy self to be, at that time when thou art under the workings of this or that lust,
Yea, I should Advice thee, that thou Wouldst look upon thy self as more guilty than thou seemest to thy self to be, At that time when thou art under the workings of this or that lust,
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as experience of God's goodness, mercy, faithfulness and power works hope, so experience, if well thought of and considered, of the mischievousness, folly,
as experience of God's Goodness, mercy, faithfulness and power works hope, so experience, if well Thought of and considered, of the mischievousness, folly,
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and hurtfulness of sin in its former issuings forth, worketh shame, fear, hatred, whereby the consideration thereof, tends much to the mortification of it, in its present acting.
and hurtfulness of since in its former issuings forth, works shame, Fear, hatred, whereby the consideration thereof, tends much to the mortification of it, in its present acting.
when you have seen it breaking forth in another, how have you then dislik'd it? what thoughts have you had of it? how have you spoken against it? yea, perhaps I may say, what indignation did you shew against it, at such and such a time? remember these things;
when you have seen it breaking forth in Another, how have you then disliked it? what thoughts have you had of it? how have you spoken against it? yea, perhaps I may say, what Indignation did you show against it, At such and such a time? Remember these things;
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as if we had as good go forward, as there is a Proverb, over shoes, over boots, being gone so far as good venter further, it's all one, at least we may take some steps more in that dirty path,
as if we had as good go forward, as there is a Proverb, over shoes, over boots, being gone so Far as good venture further, it's all one, At least we may take Some steps more in that dirty path,
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because I have run somewhat in debt, I'le run more, and more? Prov. 17.14. the beginning of strife, is as when a man letteth out water, therefore leave off contention before it be medled with;
Because I have run somewhat in debt, I'll run more, and more? Curae 17.14. the beginning of strife, is as when a man lets out water, Therefore leave off contention before it be meddled with;
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Therefore ever think it's best to leave off sin quickly, the sooner, the better, That also which Solomon saith of the lips of a fool is true of every lust,
Therefore ever think it's best to leave off since quickly, the sooner, the better, That also which Solomon Says of the lips of a fool is true of every lust,
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and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. And that of the Apostle James may be remembred, Jam. 1.15. therefore have this alwayes in thy heart as a rule of wisdom, step back speedily in a bad way.
and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. And that of the Apostle James may be remembered, Jam. 1.15. Therefore have this always in thy heart as a Rule of Wisdom, step back speedily in a bad Way.
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and hateth his sin, will make head against it, and seek it's ' ruine betimes. It's easier to kill a thing that's young, as a young Serpent, a young Lyon,
and hates his since, will make head against it, and seek it's ' ruin betimes. It's Easier to kill a thing that's young, as a young Serpent, a young lion,
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First, Fear thy self, fear least this, and that lust or corruption break forth in thee, Prov. 28.14. Blessed is the man, that feareth alway, but he that hardneth his heart, shall fall into evil.
First, fear thy self, Fear lest this, and that lust or corruption break forth in thee, Curae 28.14. Blessed is the man, that fears always, but he that Hardeneth his heart, shall fallen into evil.
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but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief; he that feareth alwayes is not self confident, but watchful, and wary, circumspect, and careful,
but he that Hardeneth his heart shall fallen into mischief; he that fears always is not self confident, but watchful, and wary, circumspect, and careful,
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and so he will be kept from those transgressions others fall into, therefore he is truely wise, Prov. 14.16. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil;
and so he will be kept from those transgressions Others fallen into, Therefore he is truly wise, Curae 14.16. A wise man fears, and departeth from evil;
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consider how often thou hast offended so and so, consider how subject thou art in thy self to transgress, consider how watchful Satan is to cause thee to transgress,
Consider how often thou hast offended so and so, Consider how Subject thou art in thy self to transgress, Consider how watchful Satan is to cause thee to transgress,
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chiefly should you treasure up in your hearts Scriptures relating to those sins, whereto you are more especially inclined, either by constitution, calling, education, custom, or some temptation.
chiefly should you treasure up in your hearts Scriptures relating to those Sins, whereto you Are more especially inclined, either by constitution, calling, education, custom, or Some temptation.
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but let your trust in God be upon the account of his Word, such and such promises as he hath made for the keeping his people, and the subduing their iniquities.
but let your trust in God be upon the account of his Word, such and such promises as he hath made for the keeping his people, and the subduing their iniquities.
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so shall ye be established, believe his Prophets (that is believe in him because of his Word spoken by his Prophets) so shall ye prosper; thus do ye, O Christians,
so shall you be established, believe his prophets (that is believe in him Because of his Word spoken by his prophets) so shall you prosper; thus do you, Oh Christians,
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Above all, take heed that thy heart be never secretly glad of another's falling, as sometimes the heart of some is, either because they desire their shame, whom they see to sin,
Above all, take heed that thy heart be never secretly glad of another's falling, as sometime the heart of Some is, either Because they desire their shame, whom they see to since,
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when he goes into and continues in any Company, runs himself without heed into any Company, upon occasions of sin, needlessly doing things which stir up corruption;
when he Goes into and continues in any Company, runs himself without heed into any Company, upon occasions of since, needlessly doing things which stir up corruption;
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Sixthly, When thou goest about any work, into any Company, use thy self to think what sin thou art most like to be tempted to, where Satan is most like to get in,
Sixthly, When thou goest about any work, into any Company, use thy self to think what since thou art most like to be tempted to, where Satan is most like to get in,
And be sure to be alwayes well employed, about some lawful profitable thing, either advantagious to thy self or others, diligence in good, is a good help to mortifie sin,
And be sure to be always well employed, about Some lawful profitable thing, either advantageous to thy self or Others, diligence in good, is a good help to mortify since,
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whereas if thou thinkest, he that hates thy sin, hates thee (which is too ordinary) and he that flatters and humors thee in thy evil affections and so is a friend to them, loves thee, this will keep thy sin alive,
whereas if thou Thinkest, he that hates thy since, hates thee (which is too ordinary) and he that flatters and humours thee in thy evil affections and so is a friend to them, loves thee, this will keep thy since alive,
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but sin is the disease of the soul, and it's deadly, as the Apostle James saith, when it's finished it brings forth death, and as the Apostle Paul saith, it brings forth fruit unto death.
but since is the disease of the soul, and it's deadly, as the Apostle James Says, when it's finished it brings forth death, and as the Apostle Paul Says, it brings forth fruit unto death.
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a bodily disease hurts not the soul, but an unmortified lust hurts soul and body with the greatest hurt, is it not necessary then to be mortified? or is it not necessary that a mettal enemy that's near a man be slain if possible, there being no other way to avoid death by his hands,
a bodily disease hurts not the soul, but an unmortified lust hurts soul and body with the greatest hurt, is it not necessary then to be mortified? or is it not necessary that a metal enemy that's near a man be slave if possible, there being no other Way to avoid death by his hands,
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It is indeed only sin unmortified that can do us any hurt, real, or abiding hurt, the world could not mischief us, Satan could not prejudice us, were all our lusts laid dead, as they should be;
It is indeed only since unmortified that can do us any hurt, real, or abiding hurt, the world could not mischief us, Satan could not prejudice us, were all our Lustiest laid dead, as they should be;
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a lust unmortified is as an open door to let Satan into our souls, it gives him hold of us, it is as dry tinder whereby we may presently be set on fire,
a lust unmortified is as an open door to let Satan into our Souls, it gives him hold of us, it is as dry tinder whereby we may presently be Set on fire,
because he hates those Deeds, he is dishonored by them, offended, and provoked, and his Spirit is grieved and quenched thereby, Jam. 4.4. the friendship of the world is enmity to God, whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world, is the enemy of God, so as to every deed of the flesh, the friendship thereof is enmity to God, whosoever therefore is a friend thereof, is an enemy of God.
Because he hates those deeds, he is dishonoured by them, offended, and provoked, and his Spirit is grieved and quenched thereby, Jam. 4.4. the friendship of the world is enmity to God, whosoever Therefore will be a friend of the world, is the enemy of God, so as to every deed of the Flesh, the friendship thereof is enmity to God, whosoever Therefore is a friend thereof, is an enemy of God.
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and are quite contrary to the deeds which he did, If ye love me, saith Christ, keep my Commandments, and if we keep his Commandments, we must needs break the Commandments of sin,
and Are quite contrary to the Deeds which he did, If you love me, Says christ, keep my commandments, and if we keep his commandments, we must needs break the commandments of since,
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Nor do we love our own souls, because all the deeds of the body, war against it, and are destructive to it, to let sin live quietly in us, is too plainly to hate our souls,
Nor do we love our own Souls, Because all the Deeds of the body, war against it, and Are destructive to it, to let since live quietly in us, is too plainly to hate our Souls,
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he that is partner with a Thief, hateth his own soul, he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not, so doth he hate his own soul, who hath this and that lust stirring in him, and destroyeth it not.
he that is partner with a Thief, hates his own soul, he hears cursing, and bewrayeth it not, so does he hate his own soul, who hath this and that lust stirring in him, and Destroyeth it not.
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Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit, unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another, with a pure heart fervently, but no heart purity,
Seeing you have purified your Souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit, unto unfeigned love of the brothers, see that you love one Another, with a pure heart fervently, but no heart purity,
from whence come wars, and fightings among you, (he meaneth quarrels, strifes, and contentions which are caused by want of love ( come they not (saith he) even of your lusts, that war in your members? Yes, thence it's sure they come, there would be no wars nor fightings of any kind,
from whence come wars, and fightings among you, (he means quarrels, strifes, and contentions which Are caused by want of love (come they not (Says he) even of your Lustiest, that war in your members? Yes, thence it's sure they come, there would be no wars nor fightings of any kind,
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but we do not hate them in good earnest, with a right hatred, except we seek the mortification of them, no hatred of sin is true and right which is not deadly, which doth not carry us forth in endeavours to trample it dead under our feet, to crucifie it,
but we do not hate them in good earnest, with a right hatred, except we seek the mortification of them, no hatred of since is true and right which is not deadly, which does not carry us forth in endeavours to trample it dead under our feet, to crucify it,
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so, if we entertain and give way to the lustings, and out-goings of corrupt nature, we make our selves even as bad as it, we are as guilty as the old man the body of sin is, they are as partners with their corruption, who seek not its destruction,
so, if we entertain and give Way to the lustings, and outgoings of corrupt nature, we make our selves even as bad as it, we Are as guilty as the old man the body of since is, they Are as partners with their corruption, who seek not its destruction,
for our iniquities if not subdued will defile all we do, so that it will be loathsom and abominable to God, our lusts if suffered to live in us, will either quite draw us off from serving God,
for our iniquities if not subdued will defile all we do, so that it will be loathsome and abominable to God, our Lustiest if suffered to live in us, will either quite draw us off from serving God,
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or they will mortifie all our services, they will make them as dead services, altogether odious and hateful to the Lord, Isa. 1.11, 12, &c. To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me, saith the Lord, &c. bring no more vain oblations, Incense is an abomination to me, the new Moons and Sabbaths, the calling of Assemblies I cannot away with, it is iniquity, the solemn meeting.
or they will mortify all our services, they will make them as dead services, altogether odious and hateful to the Lord, Isaiah 1.11, 12, etc. To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices unto me, Says the Lord, etc. bring no more vain Oblations, Incense is an abomination to me, the new Moons and Sabbaths, the calling of Assemblies I cannot away with, it is iniquity, the solemn meeting.
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Why? because their lusts were unmortified, therefore it's said, v. 16. Wash ye, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings, from before mine eyes, cease to do evil.
Why? Because their Lustiest were unmortified, Therefore it's said, v. 16. Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings, from before mine eyes, cease to do evil.
but have dominion in us, he must have fellowship with them, even with our sins, which is impossible, 2 Cor. 6.14, 15. What fellowship hath righteousness, with unrighteousness? and what Communion hath light with darkness? and what Concord hath Christ with Belial?
but have dominion in us, he must have fellowship with them, even with our Sins, which is impossible, 2 Cor. 6.14, 15. What fellowship hath righteousness, with unrighteousness? and what Communion hath Light with darkness? and what Concord hath christ with Belial?
therefore the Apostle saith if ye mortifie, not if ye have mortified, noting to us, that this is a business we are daily, all our life long, to be employed in.
Therefore the Apostle Says if you mortify, not if you have mortified, noting to us, that this is a business we Are daily, all our life long, to be employed in.
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while their natural visible body liveth in this world, the Apostle Paul himself complains, and cryeth out because of this body of death, of sin which is as death,
while their natural visible body lives in this world, the Apostle Paul himself complains, and Cries out Because of this body of death, of since which is as death,
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the spirit that is in us lusteth to envy, so it lusteth to worldliness, to discontent, impatience, pride, wrath, &c. Therefore we must constantly keep warring against our sin, its motions are still renewed,
the Spirit that is in us Lusteth to envy, so it Lusteth to worldliness, to discontent, impatience, pride, wrath, etc. Therefore we must constantly keep warring against our since, its motions Are still renewed,
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then there is greet need, why there should be still endeavours to extinguish it. But the bare continuance, and constant working of corruption is not all.
then there is greet needs, why there should be still endeavours to extinguish it. But the bore Continuance, and constant working of corruption is not all.
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Secondly, Satan is still endeavouring to quicken the deeds of the body, he is still seeking to stir up this and the other lust in us, to ingender, hatch,
Secondly, Satan is still endeavouring to quicken the Deeds of the body, he is still seeking to stir up this and the other lust in us, to engender, hatch,
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Thirdly, What ever arguments or reasons there are, why we should begin, and at any time mortifie the deeds of corruption, the same arguments, the same reasons there are,
Thirdly, What ever Arguments or Reasons there Are, why we should begin, and At any time mortify the Deeds of corruption, the same Arguments, the same Reasons there Are,
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Fourthly, they who have begun to seek the death of their sins, have more reason to go forward even than they had to begin, hast thou begun to destroy the viperous brood of lusts in thy soul, reason enough thou hadst to begin,
Fourthly, they who have begun to seek the death of their Sins, have more reason to go forward even than they had to begin, hast thou begun to destroy the viperous brood of Lustiest in thy soul, reason enough thou Hadst to begin,
Secondly, The longer thou hast been occupied or busied in this work, the less while hast thou to sweat in it, Rom. 13.11. Knowing the times, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep, for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Secondly, The longer thou hast been occupied or busied in this work, the less while hast thou to sweat in it, Rom. 13.11. Knowing the times, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep, for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
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and therefore their end, is so much the nearer, and thou art so much the nearer heaven where thou shalt have no more such work to do, where thou shalt neither have any sinful lusting,
and Therefore their end, is so much the nearer, and thou art so much the nearer heaven where thou shalt have no more such work to do, where thou shalt neither have any sinful lusting,
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and runs from his Colours, or returns before the fight be ended, (unless his Captain send him back, which the Captain of our salvation never doth any) but in this spiritual warfare it's yet much worse,
and runs from his Colours, or returns before the fight be ended, (unless his Captain send him back, which the Captain of our salvation never does any) but in this spiritual warfare it's yet much Worse,
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but such who are inlightned, and convinced, which aggravates greatly their Complyance with their sin, He mortifieth his convictions, who keeps not on in mortifying his corruptions.
but such who Are enlightened, and convinced, which aggravates greatly their Compliance with their since, He mortifieth his convictions, who keeps not on in mortifying his corruptions.
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and don't continue to slay, while there are more and more still powred in upon them, notwithstanding all that have been slain, the City will soon be taken, mastered,
and don't continue to slay, while there Are more and more still poured in upon them, notwithstanding all that have been slave, the city will soon be taken, mastered,
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So it is here, and if any are quite overcome by their corruptions, they will perish by them, notwithstanding any former conquest gained against, or over them.
So it is Here, and if any Are quite overcome by their corruptions, they will perish by them, notwithstanding any former conquest gained against, or over them.
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if after all, thou sittest still, they'l become thy Master, and they'l strangle thy soul, they'l stab thee to thy heart, and carry thee to perdition.
if After all, thou Sittest still, They'll become thy Master, and They'll strangle thy soul, They'll stab thee to thy heart, and carry thee to perdition.
If any think this not true, but shall bless themselves in what's past, and grow secure, slothful, careless and take their ease, giving their corruption leave even to work as it will,
If any think this not true, but shall bless themselves in what's past, and grow secure, slothful, careless and take their ease, giving their corruption leave even to work as it will,
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let such read (and reading tremble) those words of the Apostle Peter in his 2 Epistle, 2. Chap. 19 and 20 v. while they promise others liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption,
let such read (and reading tremble) those words of the Apostle Peter in his 2 Epistle, 2. Chap. 19 and 20 v. while they promise Others liberty, they themselves Are the Servants of corruption,
for if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein,
for if After they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour jesus christ, they Are again entangled therein,
Use 1. It is a great mistake if thou O soul thinkest thy condition good who hast not as yet begun this work, who hast not as yet struck one stroke in it, who hast not to this day given thy lusts one blow,
Use 1. It is a great mistake if thou Oh soul Thinkest thy condition good who hast not as yet begun this work, who hast not as yet struck one stroke in it, who hast not to this day given thy Lustiest one blow,
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thou didst seek to cut down, and destroy these Briars and Thorns, but now thou let'st them grow, believe it this is a black mark and character upon thee, look upon thy self, see thy self mark'd with it, consider what it portends, or presageth;
thou didst seek to Cut down, and destroy these Briers and Thorns, but now thou Lettest them grow, believe it this is a black mark and character upon thee, look upon thy self, see thy self marked with it, Consider what it portends, or presages;
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yea, be zealous and repent, awake, and fight against those enemies within thee, or they will destroy thee, the Sword of destruction hangs over thy head, thou art in the hands of thine enemies which thirst for thy blood.
yea, be zealous and Repent, awake, and fight against those enemies within thee, or they will destroy thee, the Sword of destruction hangs over thy head, thou art in the hands of thine enemies which thirst for thy blood.
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God said to Adam when he had sinned, in sorrow shalt thou eat of the ground all the dayes of thy life, thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth, in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread till thou return to the ground.
God said to Adam when he had sinned, in sorrow shalt thou eat of the ground all the days of thy life, thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth, in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bred till thou return to the ground.
It's sure this makes the life of a Christian, one that is truely set, and bent heaven-ward, full of trouble and labour, he hath lustings within, far worse than briars and thorns, more hard to be subdued,
It's sure this makes the life of a Christian, one that is truly Set, and bent heavenward, full of trouble and labour, he hath lustings within, Far Worse than briers and thorns, more hard to be subdued,
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By this then (for one thing) it may be known that many people are not in the way to heaven (because they live (as to all spiritual soul work) a lazy, slothful life, sure such are not wont daily to mortifie the deeds of the body;
By this then (for one thing) it may be known that many people Are not in the Way to heaven (Because they live (as to all spiritual soul work) a lazy, slothful life, sure such Are not wont daily to mortify the Deeds of the body;
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therefore are they not such who walk in the way of life, unless we shall think (which Scripture permits not) that they have a priviledge above all others, to be quite freed from the body of sin, which if they had, they would be more favoured than any man ever was in this life.
Therefore Are they not such who walk in the Way of life, unless we shall think (which Scripture permits not) that they have a privilege above all Others, to be quite freed from the body of since, which if they had, they would be more favoured than any man ever was in this life.
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What a work have we with a disease when it gets rooted in our bodies, what pains, what means, Purging, Sweating, Bleeding? and what time e're we can get it mortified? much more difficult to get a lust subdued, which is natural, which was in the seed of it, bred and born in us.
What a work have we with a disease when it gets rooted in our bodies, what pains, what means, Purging, Sweating, Bleeding? and what time ever we can get it mortified? much more difficult to get a lust subdued, which is natural, which was in the seed of it, bred and born in us.
Use 3. Doleful, and next dore to desperate is their case, who are so far from mortifying the deeds of the body, that they nourish and cherish them, they help and quicken them, they make provision for the flesh, which the Apostle warns us not to do, Rom. 13. last, Make no provision for the flesh, but some even make all provision for it, they feed their corruptions, they stir up their lusts, by giving themselves to think of those things that tend thereto, by running upon occasions of sin, ventring boldly upon manifest temptations, by their excessive using the good creatures of God, and other wayes, Jam. 5.5.
Use 3. Doleful, and next door to desperate is their case, who Are so Far from mortifying the Deeds of the body, that they nourish and cherish them, they help and quicken them, they make provision for the Flesh, which the Apostle warns us not to do, Rom. 13. last, Make no provision for the Flesh, but Some even make all provision for it, they feed their corruptions, they stir up their Lustiest, by giving themselves to think of those things that tend thereto, by running upon occasions of since, venturing boldly upon manifest temptations, by their excessive using the good creatures of God, and other ways, Jam. 5.5.
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they live in pleasure, and nourish their hearts as in a day of slaughter, they so live, that they make the body of sin in them exceeding strong and lusty, plump,
they live in pleasure, and nourish their hearts as in a day of slaughter, they so live, that they make the body of since in them exceeding strong and lusty, plump,
and fat, and accordingly its deeds are the more numerous, gross, and notorious, as the most strong and lusty people have commonly the strongest, and lustiest Children.
and fat, and accordingly its Deeds Are the more numerous, gross, and notorious, as the most strong and lusty people have commonly the Strongest, and lustiest Children.
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for this purpose remember these counsels, and such like, Gal. 5.26. Let us not be desirous of vainglory, provoking one another, envying one another. 1 Cor. 8.9. take heed lest by any means, your liberty become a stumbling block to them that are weak. Rom. 12.21. Overcome evil with good. 1 Thess. 5.14.
for this purpose Remember these Counsels, and such like, Gal. 5.26. Let us not be desirous of vainglory, provoking one Another, envying one Another. 1 Cor. 8.9. take heed lest by any means, your liberty become a stumbling block to them that Are weak. Rom. 12.21. Overcome evil with good. 1 Thess 5.14.
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yet their sinful affections have had no wound thereby, though perhaps through the weakness of their bodies, some of them have not so much appeared, as they were wont.
yet their sinful affections have had no wound thereby, though perhaps through the weakness of their bodies, Some of them have not so much appeared, as they were wont.
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Yet in some cases, keeping under the body is a helpful means to the subduing of lust, (so be it, it be not in a superstitious way) hence that, 1 Cor. 9.27. I keep under my body and bring it into subjection, lest that by any means when I have preached to others, I my self should be a cast away.
Yet in Some cases, keeping under the body is a helpful means to the subduing of lust, (so be it, it be not in a superstitious Way) hence that, 1 Cor. 9.27. I keep under my body and bring it into subjection, lest that by any means when I have preached to Others, I my self should be a cast away.
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Secondly, The Apostle speaks not of mortifying your temptations to sin, (though these are to be avoided) a man may not have those temptations ••ich he had, his temptations may be as mortified, 〈 ◊ 〉 •emoved,
Secondly, The Apostle speaks not of mortifying your temptations to since, (though these Are to be avoided) a man may not have those temptations ••ich he had, his temptations may be as mortified, 〈 ◊ 〉 •emoved,
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a Hypocrite through his shews and pretenses may seem to others, yea and to himself, (for many Hypocrites deceive themselves) to have his lusts in a great degree destroyed,
a Hypocrite through his shows and pretences may seem to Others, yea and to himself, (for many Hypocrites deceive themselves) to have his Lustiest in a great degree destroyed,
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Fourthly, The Apostle saith not, if ye restrain, hold, or stop the working of sin, this may also be, corruption may be a while restrained, through afflictions, conviction, common workings,
Fourthly, The Apostle Says not, if you restrain, hold, or stop the working of since, this may also be, corruption may be a while restrained, through afflictions, conviction, Common workings,
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as Prodigality for covetousness, open prophaness for formality, or the like, this oft is, a man steps out of one dirty path into another, he leaves one way of death,
as Prodigality for covetousness, open profaneness for formality, or the like, this oft is, a man steps out of one dirty path into Another, he leaves one Way of death,
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These things might have been enlarged, but I have only hinted them, yet are they worthy of great consideration, it's not said if ye mortifie your selves,
These things might have been enlarged, but I have only hinted them, yet Are they worthy of great consideration, it's not said if you mortify your selves,
See then that you mistake nor, search, examine, prove your selves concerning this, is it so that ye do actually truly kill, slay your sins, take away their very life? are you really bent in your hearts to this work,
See then that you mistake nor, search, examine, prove your selves Concerning this, is it so that you do actually truly kill, slay your Sins, take away their very life? Are you really bent in your hearts to this work,
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as one who in war searcheth after his enemies, to find out those that hide themselves in the hedges, behind the bushes, among the trees, or in any secret place.
as one who in war Searches After his enemies, to find out those that hide themselves in the hedges, behind the Bushes, among the trees, or in any secret place.
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It's said of ungodly men they make a diligent search after the sins of those they bare ill will to, Ps. 64.6. they search out iniquities, they accomplish a diligent search.
It's said of ungodly men they make a diligent search After the Sins of those they bore ill will to, Ps. 64.6. they search out iniquities, they accomplish a diligent search.
therefore one whose heart is truly stirred in holy zeal against his sins, he searcheth narrowly diligently, (as that woman Christ speaks of for her lost groat) that he may come to the knowledge of them, in order to their mortification.
Therefore one whose heart is truly stirred in holy zeal against his Sins, he Searches narrowly diligently, (as that woman christ speaks of for her lost groat) that he may come to the knowledge of them, in order to their mortification.
It speaks a full victory coming on, when the enemies attempts are more sudde•ly quasht, so if the workings of sin are more speed• •asht and turn'd back;
It speaks a full victory coming on, when the enemies attempts Are more sudde•ly quashed, so if the workings of since Are more speed• •asht and turned back;
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Sixthly, If it be now more easie to you to withstand temptations, and to stand out against the risings and movings of sin, this speaks corruption hath some considerable wound,
Sixthly, If it be now more easy to you to withstand temptations, and to stand out against the risings and movings of since, this speaks corruption hath Some considerable wound,
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because this is most necessary, nothing must let us, we must break through all opposition and shake off all discouragement, whatever we neglect, this must not be neglected.
Because this is most necessary, nothing must let us, we must break through all opposition and shake off all discouragement, whatever we neglect, this must not be neglected.
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How ost is necessity pleaded as to the things of this world, I am necessitated, saith one, saith another, I am under a necessity to do this or that, O remember no necessity in any worldly matter like to this.
How ost is necessity pleaded as to the things of this world, I am necessitated, Says one, Says Another, I am under a necessity to do this or that, Oh Remember no necessity in any worldly matter like to this.
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First, If we do not mortifie the deeds of the body, they will mortifie all Ordinances to us, we shall not get good by any Ordinance of God, all will be as dead to us, Baptism will become as no Baptism to us, Rom. 2.25. The Lords Supper will become as no Lords Supper to us, 1 Cor. 11.20. This is not to eat the Lords Supper, to eat it with sin unmortified;
First, If we do not mortify the Deeds of the body, they will mortify all Ordinances to us, we shall not get good by any Ordinance of God, all will be as dead to us, Baptism will become as no Baptism to us, Rom. 2.25. The lords Supper will become as no lords Supper to us, 1 Cor. 11.20. This is not to eat the lords Supper, to eat it with since unmortified;
hearing the Word will be as no hearing the Word of God, Christ tells us, Briars and Thorns choak the Word, and stones, lusts unsubdued, cause it to wither, by hindring its taking root. It's true, Ordinances are appointed for the mortifying our corruptions, that's one great end of them,
hearing the Word will be as no hearing the Word of God, christ tells us, Briers and Thorns choke the Word, and stones, Lustiest unsubdued, cause it to wither, by hindering its taking root. It's true, Ordinances Are appointed for the mortifying our corruptions, that's one great end of them,
and give way to them, what hope that Ordinances shall profit us? The first good any get by Ordinances (unless any are brought to it by afflictions) is to stir them up to make War upon their lusts,
and give Way to them, what hope that Ordinances shall profit us? The First good any get by Ordinances (unless any Are brought to it by afflictions) is to stir them up to make War upon their Lustiest,
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or nothing is done to purpose, except this be done. Hence it's said, Jam. 4.8. Draw nigh to God, and he'l draw nigh to you, cleanse your hands ye sinners,
or nothing is done to purpose, except this be done. Hence it's said, Jam. 4.8. Draw High to God, and He'll draw High to you, cleanse your hands you Sinners,
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Secondly, If we do not mortifie our corruptions, they will, yea they'l cause us to mortifie whatever good motions or purposes are in us, one of these two must be, either we must destroy our sins,
Secondly, If we do not mortify our corruptions, they will, yea They'll cause us to mortify whatever good motions or Purposes Are in us, one of these two must be, either we must destroy our Sins,
The Dragon stood before the woman, which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her Child as soon as it was born, so he stands ready to devour the child of every good motion, purpose, conviction,
The Dragon stood before the woman, which was ready to be Delivered, for to devour her Child as soon as it was born, so he Stands ready to devour the child of every good motion, purpose, conviction,
Christ Jesus, the Captain of our Salvation expects this of all who enroll their Names as Souldiers under him, Col. 3.9. Lie not one to another, seeing ye have put off the old man with his deeds, Ye who make a profession of Christ, have done this at least by profession, professing Christ, ye do profess to have put off your former corrupt nature, with the deeds thereof:
christ jesus, the Captain of our Salvation expects this of all who enrol their Names as Soldiers under him, Col. 3.9. Lie not one to Another, seeing you have put off the old man with his Deeds, You who make a profession of christ, have done this At least by profession, professing christ, you do profess to have put off your former corrupt nature, with the Deeds thereof:
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin, and consequently that we should morrifie it,
Knowing this, that our old man is Crucified with him, that the body of since might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve since, and consequently that we should morrifie it,
for either we are, shall, and must be the enemies of sin, or we are, and shall be the Servants of it, 1 Pet. 2.24. Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the Tree, that we being dead to sin, should live unto righteousness;
for either we Are, shall, and must be the enemies of since, or we Are, and shall be the Servants of it, 1 Pet. 2.24. Who his own self bore our Sins in his own body on the Tree, that we being dead to sin, should live unto righteousness;
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This is fighting the Lords battel, therefore as it is said of Meroz, Curse them because they came not forth to the help of the Lord against the mighty;
This is fighting the lords battle, Therefore as it is said of Meroz, Curse them Because they Come not forth to the help of the Lord against the mighty;
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In a word, though to wound your natural visible body, or any member thereof be an unnatural thing, causing grief and pain, to destroy the body of sin,
In a word, though to wound your natural visible body, or any member thereof be an unnatural thing, causing grief and pain, to destroy the body of since,
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It is too common a thing, and one of the greatest faults amongst Christians, that they are no more constant in this blessed work, sometimes they bestir themselves herein,
It is too Common a thing, and one of the greatest Faults among Christians, that they Are no more constant in this blessed work, sometime they Bestir themselves herein,
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Which how dangerous is it to stand still though but one hour, one quarter of an hour? in a hot close fight hand to hand, is it not full of danger? ten to one the man that doth so is knockt down dead.
Which how dangerous is it to stand still though but one hour, one quarter of an hour? in a hight close fight hand to hand, is it not full of danger? ten to one the man that does so is knocked down dead.
But if by negligence in this work you should get no deadly wound, you would not escape some wound, which perhaps you shall not have cured a long while, it may be not while you live,
But if by negligence in this work you should get no deadly wound, you would not escape Some wound, which perhaps you shall not have cured a long while, it may be not while you live,
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But hold on, and thus shall you find the work easier, and thus shall you have constant peace without any considerable, or long continued breach thereof;
But hold on, and thus shall you find the work Easier, and thus shall you have constant peace without any considerable, or long continued breach thereof;
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for this is exceeding pleasing to conscience, that sits as it were looking on, and is greatly pleased, delighted to see the soul lustily wrestling with, contending against,
for this is exceeding pleasing to conscience, that sits as it were looking on, and is greatly pleased, delighted to see the soul lustily wrestling with, contending against,
Yea the Lord the Captain of our salvation is highly pleased to behold this, and therefore will speak peace to those thus employed, and daily exercised.
Yea the Lord the Captain of our salvation is highly pleased to behold this, and Therefore will speak peace to those thus employed, and daily exercised.
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Go over your experience, and say, when have you the most peace? is it not then when you are most eagerly ingaged against and hot in the pursuit of sin, plotting, contriving,
Go over your experience, and say, when have you the most peace? is it not then when you Are most eagerly engaged against and hight in the pursuit of since, plotting, contriving,
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Sermon 5. THe second thing in the latter part of my Text now offereth it self to our serious consideration, this necessary duty is to be performed through the Spirit, whence the Doctrine is this.
Sermon 5. THe second thing in the latter part of my Text now Offereth it self to our serious consideration, this necessary duty is to be performed through the Spirit, whence the Doctrine is this.
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when we are called upon to mortifie our sinful affections, our evil motions, and the corrupt lustings within us, the meaning is, that this is to be done through the Spirit.
when we Are called upon to mortify our sinful affections, our evil motions, and the corrupt lustings within us, the meaning is, that this is to be done through the Spirit.
There are three Queries concerning the truth now proposed, which call for some Answer for the explication of it. 1. What's meant by the Spirit? 2. Why is this work to be done through the Spirit? 3. How is it thus to be done?
There Are three Queries Concerning the truth now proposed, which call for Some Answer for the explication of it. 1. What's meant by the Spirit? 2. Why is this work to be done through the Spirit? 3. How is it thus to be done?
1. By spirit, is meant, our spirit, our heart and soul, so the Apostle saith he did serve God with his spirit, and Christ saith, God is to be worshipped in spirit, so we must mortifie the deeds of the body of sin, in spirit, with our whole heart,
1. By Spirit, is meant, our Spirit, our heart and soul, so the Apostle Says he did serve God with his Spirit, and christ Says, God is to be worshipped in Spirit, so we must mortify the Deeds of the body of since, in Spirit, with our Whole heart,
And then our main endeavour must be to mortifie sin within (of which I spake before) when sins are only kept from outward outbreakings, they are no more mortified,
And then our main endeavour must be to mortify since within (of which I spoke before) when Sins Are only kept from outward outbreakings, they Are no more mortified,
Secondly, Sometimes by spirit in Scripture is understood, new nature, the new man, as it may be taken and seems to be in that, 5. Gal. 17. where the Apostle saith, the spirit lusteth against the flesh,
Secondly, Sometime by Spirit in Scripture is understood, new nature, the new man, as it may be taken and seems to be in that, 5. Gal. 17. where the Apostle Says, the Spirit Lusteth against the Flesh,
and the flesh against the spirit, thus we must mortifie our sins in, by, or through the spirit, by the new creature, through a principle of true grace acted, and stirred up in us.
and the Flesh against the Spirit, thus we must mortify our Sins in, by, or through the Spirit, by the new creature, through a principle of true grace acted, and stirred up in us.
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because the man is coverous therefore he will not wear such cloths, or do some other things, which pride otherwise would cause him to do, that he might have respect among men.
Because the man is coverous Therefore he will not wear such clothes, or do Some other things, which pride otherwise would cause him to do, that he might have respect among men.
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Yet they who have true grace need to be awakned and excited thereto more and more to lay out themselves therein, through that grace they have received;
Yet they who have true grace need to be awakened and excited thereto more and more to lay out themselves therein, through that grace they have received;
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could it be that the actings of sin should be destroyed without contrary workings of grace, it would little avail, a man would not thereby be in the way of life,
could it be that the actings of since should be destroyed without contrary workings of grace, it would little avail, a man would not thereby be in the Way of life,
Thirdly, Spirit is sometimes taken for the Gospel as opposed to the Covenant of works, 2 Cor. 3.8. where the Apostle speaks of the ministration of the Spirit in opposition to the ministration of Death, mentioned in the foregoing verse;
Thirdly, Spirit is sometime taken for the Gospel as opposed to the Covenant of works, 2 Cor. 3.8. where the Apostle speaks of the ministration of the Spirit in opposition to the ministration of Death, mentioned in the foregoing verse;
The Law alone rather quickneth and stirreth up sin, than destroyeth it; sin is thereby revived, not mortified, Rom. 7.8. Without the Law sin was dead, i. e.
The Law alone rather Quickeneth and stirs up since, than Destroyeth it; since is thereby revived, not mortified, Rom. 7.8. Without the Law since was dead, i. e.
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it lay as if it had been so in comparison of those stirrings of it, which he found when the Law came to his conscience, verse 9. When the Commandement came sin revived,
it lay as if it had been so in comparison of those stirrings of it, which he found when the Law Come to his conscience, verse 9. When the Commandment Come since revived,
and I dyed, and the commandement which was ordained to life, I found to be unto Death, to his own death, the death of his former hope and comfort, not the death of his sin;
and I died, and the Commandment which was ordained to life, I found to be unto Death, to his own death, the death of his former hope and Comfort, not the death of his since;
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and thus he saith it was with others before converted, verse 5. When we were in the flesh the motions of sin which were by the Law did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death;
and thus he Says it was with Others before converted, verse 5. When we were in the Flesh the motions of since which were by the Law did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death;
thus it's taken both before my Text, ver. 9, and 11. as also after my Text, ver. 14, 15, and 16, &c. and in this sense we are to take it in the words I am upon, if ye through the Spirit, through the Holy Ghost, i. e. through the Spirit of God do mortifie the deeds of the body.
thus it's taken both before my Text, ver. 9, and 11. as also After my Text, ver. 14, 15, and 16, etc. and in this sense we Are to take it in the words I am upon, if you through the Spirit, through the Holy Ghost, i. e. through the Spirit of God do mortify the Deeds of the body.
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Yet this includes the three other acceptations of the word Spirit, for, whoever do mortifie any sin through the Holy Ghost, they are engaged in the work with their whole souls, their whole heart is in it;
Yet this includes the three other acceptations of the word Spirit, for, whoever do mortify any since through the Holy Ghost, they Are engaged in the work with their Whole Souls, their Whole heart is in it;
He that knows not the necessity of the Spirits special assistance in this work, is certainly a great stranger to the mortification of sin, that is most true in this case; Zech. 4.6. Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts;
He that knows not the necessity of the Spirits special assistance in this work, is Certainly a great stranger to the mortification of since, that is most true in this case; Zechariah 4.6. Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, Says the Lord of Hosts;
It is too great a work, too mighty, and too honourable, for any one of himself to get the victory over sin, which is our strongest, and our worst enemy:
It is too great a work, too mighty, and too honourable, for any one of himself to get the victory over since, which is our Strongest, and our worst enemy:
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Outward enemies cannot be destroyed without the help of God, especially when many and potent, much less can spiritual enemies which are the worst and strongest, Psal. 33.16, 17. There is no King saved by the multitude of an host, a mighty man is not delivered by much strength,
Outward enemies cannot be destroyed without the help of God, especially when many and potent, much less can spiritual enemies which Are the worst and Strongest, Psalm 33.16, 17. There is no King saved by the multitude of an host, a mighty man is not Delivered by much strength,
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Secondly, As this cannot be done without the Spirit, so may it be done by the Spirit, what though our lusts are never so many, It's all one (as we read) with the Lord to save with many or with few, so is it all one with him to destroy many or few, what was that great Host of Senacherib, which came against Jerusalem, one Angel of the Lord destroyed it in one night:
Secondly, As this cannot be done without the Spirit, so may it be done by the Spirit, what though our Lustiest Are never so many, It's all one (as we read) with the Lord to save with many or with few, so is it all one with him to destroy many or few, what was that great Host of Sennacherib, which Come against Jerusalem, one Angel of the Lord destroyed it in one night:
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we read of the deceitfulness of sin, Heb. 3.13. Exhort one another daily, while it is called to day, lest any be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin;
we read of the deceitfulness of since, Hebrew 3.13. Exhort one Another daily, while it is called to day, lest any be hardened through the deceitfulness of since;
every sin is exceeding deceitful, (besides how deceitful is the heart? how deceitful is Satan? how deceitful is the world?) which is one great reason why we cannot mortifie our evil affections of our selves, we want not only strength, but understanding also;
every since is exceeding deceitful, (beside how deceitful is the heart? how deceitful is Satan? how deceitful is the world?) which is one great reason why we cannot mortify our evil affections of our selves, we want not only strength, but understanding also;
they make us think we wound them, when the blow falls quite beside, we seem many times to do all we can against our sins when its nothing so, that sin seems least in us which is greatest and most hurtful.
they make us think we wound them, when the blow falls quite beside, we seem many times to do all we can against our Sins when its nothing so, that since seems least in us which is greatest and most hurtful.
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The floods have lifted up O Lord, the floods have Dfted up their voice, the floods lift up their waves, what then, who can still them, can any man? No, they (as the Psalmist speaks) make the Marriners at their wits end, they know not how to save themselves, much less to quell and calm the floods when they do lift up their voice,
The floods have lifted up Oh Lord, the floods have Dfted up their voice, the floods lift up their waves, what then, who can still them, can any man? No, they (as the Psalmist speaks) make the Mariners At their wits end, they know not how to save themselves, much less to quell and Cam the floods when they do lift up their voice,
Thus when our lusts lift up their voice, when our flesh lifteth up its waves (as it were) in our souls, the Lord is more mighty, we are too weak to grapple with them,
Thus when our Lustiest lift up their voice, when our Flesh lifts up its waves (as it were) in our Souls, the Lord is more mighty, we Are too weak to grapple with them,
and when they have laboured long against it, without conquest over it, can this lust be subdued? can it ever be mortified? and sure it is we are all too full of unbelief as to God's power, (However some imagine they believe it enough) hence they said, can God prepare a Table in the wilderness? yea, Moses himself (notwithstanding all he had heard, seen,
and when they have laboured long against it, without conquest over it, can this lust be subdued? can it ever be mortified? and sure it is we Are all too full of unbelief as to God's power, (However Some imagine they believe it enough) hence they said, can God prepare a Table in the Wilderness? yea, Moses himself (notwithstanding all he had herd, seen,
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Numb. 11.21, 22. for which God rebuked him, v. 23. saying, is the Lords hand waxed short? and hence though the Prophet makes a full confession of Gods power, Jer. 32.17.
Numb. 11.21, 22. for which God rebuked him, v. 23. saying, is the lords hand waxed short? and hence though the Prophet makes a full Confessi of God's power, Jer. 32.17.
and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee, yet observe in the following verses he seems to speak too unbelievingly concerning God's power,
and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee, yet observe in the following Verses he seems to speak too unbelievingly Concerning God's power,
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Then came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah, saying, Behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, is there any thing too hard for me? As if the Lord had said, thou say'st indeed there is nothing too hard for me,
Then Come the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah, saying, Behold I am the Lord, the God of all Flesh, is there any thing too hard for me? As if the Lord had said, thou Sayest indeed there is nothing too hard for me,
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Wherefore this is needful to be declared, and to be urged, whatever our fins are, the spirit of the Lord can mortifie them, it can cause the body of sin and all the lusts thereof to wither,
Wherefore this is needful to be declared, and to be urged, whatever our fins Are, the Spirit of the Lord can mortify them, it can cause the body of since and all the Lustiest thereof to wither,
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And the spirit of the Lord can so strengthen and assist us, that though we be weak, we shall be strong enough in its strength, to lay dead every deed of sin, 1 Cor. 1.27. God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the mighty;
And the Spirit of the Lord can so strengthen and assist us, that though we be weak, we shall be strong enough in its strength, to lay dead every deed of since, 1 Cor. 1.27. God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the mighty;
and fervency in Preaching the Word, whereby they spent themselves, as besides themselves, what lusts had they? 1 Cor. 6.9, 10, 11. they were some of them, for nicators, Idolaters, Adulterers, Abusers of themselves with mankind, Thieves, Covetous, Drunkards, Extortioners, the worst of sinners,
and fervency in Preaching the Word, whereby they spent themselves, as beside themselves, what Lustiest had they? 1 Cor. 6.9, 10, 11. they were Some of them, for nicators, Idolaters, Adulterers, abusers of themselves with mankind, Thieves, Covetous, Drunkards, Extortioners, the worst of Sinners,
Therefore believe that your sins by the spirit may also be destroyed, it is a good step towards the doing this, to believe that through the spirit, it may be done;
Therefore believe that your Sins by the Spirit may also be destroyed, it is a good step towards the doing this, to believe that through the Spirit, it may be done;
yea Lord, then touched he their eyes, saying, according to your faith be it unto you, ( i. e. according to their faith of Christ's ability) so were their eyes opened.
yea Lord, then touched he their eyes, saying, according to your faith be it unto you, (i. e. according to their faith of Christ's ability) so were their eyes opened.
and therefore through mortification, how? by the spirit, so 2 Thes. 2.13. We are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, Brethren, beloved of God,
and Therefore through mortification, how? by the Spirit, so 2 Thebes 2.13. We Are bound to give thanks always to God for you, Brothers, Beloved of God,
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because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the spirit; but no more sanctification of our souls, than there is mortification of our lusts.
Because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit; but no more sanctification of our Souls, than there is mortification of our Lustiest.
I will put my spirit within you, for what? v. 29. I will save you from all your uncleannesses, that is, God will put his spirit within his people to save them from their sins,
I will put my Spirit within you, for what? v. 29. I will save you from all your Uncleannesses, that is, God will put his Spirit within his people to save them from their Sins,
and when are we saved from our sins? when they are killed, we are saved from them, this also is promised, v. 25. I'le sprinkle clean water upon you, I'le give you, that is, my spirit, and ye shall be clean from all your filthiness, viz. spiritual filthiness, or sinfulness.
and when Are we saved from our Sins? when they Are killed, we Are saved from them, this also is promised, v. 25. I'll sprinkle clean water upon you, I'll give you, that is, my Spirit, and you shall be clean from all your filthiness, viz. spiritual filthiness, or sinfulness.
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and they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses, that is, they shall thrive and flourish spiritually, they shall grow in knowledge and grace, go forward in good,
and they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses, that is, they shall thrive and flourish spiritually, they shall grow in knowledge and grace, go forward in good,
therefore when he saith, I will not hide my face from them, for I have poured out my spirit upon them, this is signified, I have given them my spirit to subdue their sins,
Therefore when he Says, I will not hide my face from them, for I have poured out my Spirit upon them, this is signified, I have given them my Spirit to subdue their Sins,
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and from these things it follows that it is the work and business of the spirit, it's part of its office, to help the people of God, in slaying their lusts, the spirit hath undertaken to be our helper therein, that work for which God hath promised and given his spirit to us, that work it hath undertaken,
and from these things it follows that it is the work and business of the Spirit, it's part of its office, to help the people of God, in slaying their Lustiest, the Spirit hath undertaken to be our helper therein, that work for which God hath promised and given his Spirit to us, that work it hath undertaken,
As if any shall think to satisfie for their sins, they greatly dishonour Christ, so if any think to mortifie their sins of themselves, this is a high dishonour to the Holy Spirit.
As if any shall think to satisfy for their Sins, they greatly dishonour christ, so if any think to mortify their Sins of themselves, this is a high dishonour to the Holy Spirit.
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There are two things I shall speak to, in answering this enquiry. 1. I shall endeavour to shew, what it is that the Spirit doth in helping us to mortifie our sins. 2. What we are to do that we may have the help of the Spirit in this work.
There Are two things I shall speak to, in answering this enquiry. 1. I shall endeavour to show, what it is that the Spirit does in helping us to mortify our Sins. 2. What we Are to do that we may have the help of the Spirit in this work.
though great and heinous, as Saul 's persecuting Christ, till he was convinc'd thereof from Heaven (as himself saith) he verily thought he ought to do what he did, so naturally men sin fouly and think they ought to do as they do,
though great and heinous, as Saul is persecuting christ, till he was convinced thereof from Heaven (as himself Says) he verily Thought he ought to do what he did, so naturally men sin foully and think they ought to do as they do,
hence those speeches, what hurt is there in this, and what hurt is there in that? and as for those sins, we do see we have naturally a weak and slight sight of them, we do'nt think them to be so evil as indeed they are, Mal. 1.6. Where is my fear saith the Lord of hosts unto you O Priests, that despise my Name;
hence those Speeches, what hurt is there in this, and what hurt is there in that? and as for those Sins, we do see we have naturally a weak and slight sighed of them, we Don't think them to be so evil as indeed they Are, Malachi 1.6. Where is my Fear Says the Lord of hosts unto you Oh Priests, that despise my Name;
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or if very ill, not with an ill intention, &c. therefore (a sight of sin being necessary to the death of sin) the Spirit comes and openeth the eyes of our understandings, sets our transgressions before us, points (as it were) to this and that sin,
or if very ill, not with an ill intention, etc. Therefore (a sighed of since being necessary to the death of since) the Spirit comes and Openeth the eyes of our understandings, sets our transgressions before us, points (as it were) to this and that since,
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as hereafter, all the hidden things of darkness shall be brought to light, and in that day, the councels of the hearts shall be made manifest, 1 Cor. 4.5.
as hereafter, all the hidden things of darkness shall be brought to Light, and in that day, the Counsels of the hearts shall be made manifest, 1 Cor. 4.5.
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So now, when the Spirit gives its assistance to any in destroying their sins, it doth bring to light unto them those lustings that were secret to them before, it doth make manifest to them the evil councels of their heart, it declares and makes evident to them their secret purposes, desires,
So now, when the Spirit gives its assistance to any in destroying their Sins, it does bring to Light unto them those lustings that were secret to them before, it does make manifest to them the evil Counsels of their heart, it declares and makes evident to them their secret Purposes, Desires,
and it reveals the sinfulness of them, causing the soul to view them, till it be soundly convinced, John 16.8. when the Spirit comes, it reproves, or convinceth the world of sin.
and it reveals the sinfulness of them, causing the soul to view them, till it be soundly convinced, John 16.8. when the Spirit comes, it reproves, or Convinces the world of since.
Secondly, The Spirit doth bow our wills, and make us sincerely willing to have our sins subdued, no man by nature hath a true will to this, the destruction of his sin,
Secondly, The Spirit does bow our wills, and make us sincerely willing to have our Sins subdued, no man by nature hath a true will to this, the destruction of his since,
or the word meets with them, never did any one seek so or more industriously to save the nearest relation, the dearest friend as a natural man his sin, by using all cuning to hide it, by denying it,
or the word meets with them, never did any one seek so or more industriously to save the nearest Relation, the dearest friend as a natural man his since, by using all cunning to hide it, by denying it,
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But when the spirit comes, then it makes the soul willing to have its lusts slain, Psal. 1•0. 2, 3. Rule thou in the mid'st of thine enemies, thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, willing to what? willing to this that Christ should rule in the midst of his enemies in their souls,
But when the Spirit comes, then it makes the soul willing to have its Lustiest slave, Psalm 1•0. 2, 3. Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies, thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, willing to what? willing to this that christ should Rule in the midst of his enemies in their Souls,
so) then is the soul willing, yea, it desires and by all means seeks to have the head of every lust cut off, it being an enemy to Christ the Son of David.
so) then is the soul willing, yea, it Desires and by all means seeks to have the head of every lust Cut off, it being an enemy to christ the Son of David.
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Thirdly, The spirit doth help our infirmities in prayer, by sighs and groans which cannot be uttered (as the Apostle saith some verses after my Text) it causeth us to sigh because sin is in us,
Thirdly, The Spirit does help our infirmities in prayer, by sighs and groans which cannot be uttered (as the Apostle Says Some Verses After my Text) it Causes us to sighs Because since is in us,
and groaneth because he is so led captive by it, it was by the spirit that the Apostle said, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death, None can say so,
and Groaneth Because he is so led captive by it, it was by the Spirit that the Apostle said, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death, None can say so,
then doth the Lord hear, and help, as he did the Israelites against the Egyptians, Exod. 2.23, 24. the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage,
then does the Lord hear, and help, as he did the Israelites against the egyptians, Exod 2.23, 24. the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage,
and God heard their groaning, and God remembred his Covenant, and God looked upon the Children of Israel, and God had respect unto them, so God hears much more, groanings because of spiritual bondage,
and God herd their groaning, and God remembered his Covenant, and God looked upon the Children of Israel, and God had respect unto them, so God hears much more, groanings Because of spiritual bondage,
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and hath respect to them, and so comes their deliverance, by the death of the Egyptians, their corruptions, through the hand of Christ (tipyfied by Moses ) and their sins not only in the guilt,
and hath respect to them, and so comes their deliverance, by the death of the egyptians, their corruptions, through the hand of christ (tipyfied by Moses) and their Sins not only in the guilt,
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when it reads, or hears, or thinks thereof, and it makes a suitable application of truths to the soul, according as it knows is best and most proper for it,
when it reads, or hears, or thinks thereof, and it makes a suitable application of truths to the soul, according as it knows is best and most proper for it,
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such a threatning belongs to me, and will surely be executed upon me, if such a sin still live in me and have dominion over me, such a promise is to me,
such a threatening belongs to me, and will surely be executed upon me, if such a since still live in me and have dominion over me, such a promise is to me,
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these and these sins crucified Christ, he bare them, they lay as a heavy weight upon him, they joyned with other, to squeeze, to press out the very heart bloud of Christ,
these and these Sins Crucified christ, he bore them, they lay as a heavy weight upon him, they joined with other, to squeeze, to press out the very heart blood of christ,
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when sin is stirring in us, therefore the spirit strengthens our memory, or helps it, by bringing things formerly read and heard to our remembrance, seasonably,
when since is stirring in us, Therefore the Spirit strengthens our memory, or helps it, by bringing things formerly read and herd to our remembrance, seasonably,
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and causing us to act faith on the sufferings of Christ, by whose stripes (as we read) we are healed; as our bodies are healed by the destroying our diseases,
and causing us to act faith on the sufferings of christ, by whose stripes (as we read) we Are healed; as our bodies Are healed by the destroying our diseases,
but not without faith acted thereon, therefore the spirit helps in this, and also in acting faith on the several truths of Scripture, to believe what the Scripture speaks concerning our sins themselves and the fruit of them, what will follow if they dye not, to believe the threatnings,
but not without faith acted thereon, Therefore the Spirit helps in this, and also in acting faith on the several truths of Scripture, to believe what the Scripture speaks Concerning our Sins themselves and the fruit of them, what will follow if they die not, to believe the threatenings,
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for by the promises we escape the corruption that is in the world through lust, 2 Pet. 1.4. and hence that exhortation, 2 Cor. 7.1. having these promises let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness, &c. but the promises unless mixt with faith, profit not.
for by the promises we escape the corruption that is in the world through lust, 2 Pet. 1.4. and hence that exhortation, 2 Cor. 7.1. having these promises let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness, etc. but the promises unless mixed with faith, profit not.
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but the spirit makes it effectual, Psa. 110.4, 5. the Lord at thy right hand shall strike through Kings, so the Spirit when it pleaseth, strikes through our King-like lusts that have had dominion over us;
but the Spirit makes it effectual, Psa. 110.4, 5. the Lord At thy right hand shall strike through Kings, so the Spirit when it Pleases, strikes through our Kinglike Lustiest that have had dominion over us;
Lastly, The Spirit mortifieth our sins by producing, and begetting fruits in us contrary thereto, such as those, Gal. 5.22, 23. the Apostle in the foregoing verses declares what are the fruits of the Flesh,
Lastly, The Spirit mortifieth our Sins by producing, and begetting fruits in us contrary thereto, such as those, Gal. 5.22, 23. the Apostle in the foregoing Verses declares what Are the fruits of the Flesh,
& thereupon makes mention of the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, peace, long-suffering, goodness, faith, meekness, whereby he teacheth us, that the Spirit by causing these good things in us, doth expell and destroy, the fruits of the Elesh which are contrary thereto,
& thereupon makes mention of the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, peace, long-suffering, Goodness, faith, meekness, whereby he Teaches us, that the Spirit by causing these good things in us, does expel and destroy, the fruits of the Flesh which Are contrary thereto,
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and there is one fruit of the spirit not there mentioned (but implyed in love) which the spirit works, whereby the power and life of Sin is greatly abated,
and there is one fruit of the Spirit not there mentioned (but employed in love) which the Spirit works, whereby the power and life of since is greatly abated,
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yea even taken away according to the measurc and strength of it, and that's hatred, hatred of all Sin, which makes us eager in seeking the utter extirpation of it out of our Souls.
yea even taken away according to the measurc and strength of it, and that's hatred, hatred of all since, which makes us eager in seeking the utter extirpation of it out of our Souls.
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and keeps it upon the throne in us, and therefore tempts violently, stirs up and doth all he can to kindle it and feed it, by pouring in such and such thoughts,
and keeps it upon the throne in us, and Therefore tempts violently, stirs up and does all he can to kindle it and feed it, by pouring in such and such thoughts,
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as by other means, but the Spirit opposeth and withstands him, to which that may be applyed, Isa. 59.19. When the enemy shall come in like a floud, the Spirit of the Lord shal lift up a Standard against him.
as by other means, but the Spirit Opposeth and withstands him, to which that may be applied, Isaiah 59.19. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a Standard against him.
First, We must receive the Spirit, we can do nothing this way through the Spirit unless it be in us, dwelling and abiding in our Souls, which it will not be except it be received by us, 1 Cor. 2.12. We have received the Spirit which is of God.
First, We must receive the Spirit, we can do nothing this Way through the Spirit unless it be in us, Dwelling and abiding in our Souls, which it will not be except it be received by us, 1 Cor. 2.12. We have received the Spirit which is of God.
You must never attempt any thing without looking for, and seeking the Spirit's assistance, Ps. 143.10. Thy Spirit is good, (it's a good guide) lead me into the Land of uprightness, by it O Lord!
You must never attempt any thing without looking for, and seeking the Spirit's assistance, Ps. 143.10. Thy Spirit is good, (it's a good guide) led me into the Land of uprightness, by it Oh Lord!
be pleased to lead me in the good and upright way, in the strait path, the way everlasting, till I shall come to that place appointed for upright ones,
be pleased to led me in the good and upright Way, in the strait path, the Way everlasting, till I shall come to that place appointed for upright ones,
thy Spirit is holy, and mighty, it is every way able to help me, O let it assist me in mortifying mine iniquities, till they shall be all destroyed, till I come to that Country, where no such poysonous,
thy Spirit is holy, and mighty, it is every Way able to help me, Oh let it assist me in mortifying mine iniquities, till they shall be all destroyed, till I come to that Country, where no such poisonous,
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Thirdly, You must wholly rely on and trust in the Spirit for its direction, and powerfull co-operation with you in this work, not having any thought as if you could put to death,
Thirdly, You must wholly rely on and trust in the Spirit for its direction, and powerful cooperation with you in this work, not having any Thought as if you could put to death,
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or do any thing for the destruction of any sin of your selves; but knowing, remembring and acknowledging also, your own utter weakness, and insufficiency;
or do any thing for the destruction of any since of your selves; but knowing, remembering and acknowledging also, your own utter weakness, and insufficiency;
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So when our Spiritual enemies are lively, and when they are (as indeed they alwayes are) too strong for us, we must hope in the Spirit of God, for strength from it. Ps. 47.3. He shall subdue the People under us;
So when our Spiritual enemies Are lively, and when they Are (as indeed they always Are) too strong for us, we must hope in the Spirit of God, for strength from it. Ps. 47.3. He shall subdue the People under us;
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I mean you must attend under Ordinances, you must give your selves to religious holy duties, to hear, to read, to meditate on the Word of God, to confer with others,
I mean you must attend under Ordinances, you must give your selves to religious holy duties, to hear, to read, to meditate on the Word of God, to confer with Others,
or hand, and accordingly order themselves, so we must well mind all the dictates, take notice of all the movings of the Spirit in us, and comply therewith Gal. 5.16. This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh;
or hand, and accordingly order themselves, so we must well mind all the dictates, take notice of all the movings of the Spirit in us, and comply therewith Gal. 5.16. This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the Flesh;
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plainly declaring and testifying to us, that though we can do nothing of our selves that shall be effectuall, we must not be idle, we must not sit still,
plainly declaring and testifying to us, that though we can do nothing of our selves that shall be effectual, we must not be idle, we must not fit still,
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& you have made war upon it, sought it's death, resolved upon it's destruction; but to no purpose? It hath continued still living, lively & stirring as before;
& you have made war upon it, sought it's death, resolved upon it's destruction; but to no purpose? It hath continued still living, lively & stirring as before;
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you have not taken the right course, you have not duly sought, & therefore have not truly had the spirit helping you, which only hath power to strengthen,
you have not taken the right course, you have not duly sought, & Therefore have not truly had the Spirit helping you, which only hath power to strengthen,
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if that which set out last, and hath the longest way to go, be first at the intended haven, leaving the other behind, basking and tossing in the waves, possibly till she be foundred or wrackt, through a great storm arising.
if that which Set out last, and hath the longest Way to go, be First At the intended Haven, leaving the other behind, basking and tossing in the waves, possibly till she be foundered or wracked, through a great storm arising.
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Use. 3. Let this cause you to magnifie the Gospel, the Doctrine of Christ, because this tells you how you shall slay your worst, most hurtful, deadly and powerful enemies,
Use. 3. Let this cause you to magnify the Gospel, the Doctrine of christ, Because this tells you how you shall slay your worst, most hurtful, deadly and powerful enemies,
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hence those great Moralists, and wise Philosophers who speak much against many impieties, and give divers rules (good in their place) for the getting rid of them, yet are silent in this;
hence those great Moralists, and wise Philosophers who speak much against many impieties, and give diverse rules (good in their place) for the getting rid of them, yet Are silent in this;
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The greatest question in the world is, whether you are in Christ Jesus, the Answer to that is, he that hath not the spirit of Christ (as the Apostle saith) is none of his, but he that hath the spirit of Christ in him, is in Christ.
The greatest question in the world is, whither you Are in christ jesus, the Answer to that is, he that hath not the Spirit of christ (as the Apostle Says) is none of his, but he that hath the Spirit of christ in him, is in christ.
so be it we heartily seek it as we are directed. (which how it is, will after be shewn) So that this truth leaves all those utterly in excusable who still live in their sins, (after their hearing it) and it will aggravate their condemnation, in that though they heard from the Word of God how they should destroy their lusts, they continued still enslaved by them,
so be it we heartily seek it as we Are directed. (which how it is, will After be shown) So that this truth leaves all those utterly in excusable who still live in their Sins, (After their hearing it) and it will aggravate their condemnation, in that though they herd from the Word of God how they should destroy their Lustiest, they continued still enslaved by them,
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He indeed calls you to great work, to warring and fighting against your strong corruptions, from which if he pleased he could easily, suddenly, altogether perfectly deliver you while here, as he will hereafter;
He indeed calls you to great work, to warring and fighting against your strong corruptions, from which if he pleased he could Easily, suddenly, altogether perfectly deliver you while Here, as he will hereafter;
Wherein, too too many who oppose Popery are too like to Papists, (as in other things) for are there not many who hearing the absolute necessity of having their sins slain, do thereupon resolve,
Wherein, too too many who oppose Popery Are too like to Papists, (as in other things) for Are there not many who hearing the absolute necessity of having their Sins slave, do thereupon resolve,
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It is evident that men commonly imagine there's no necessity of any help, or at least that there is no necessity of any special help of the spirit in this work.
It is evident that men commonly imagine there's no necessity of any help, or At least that there is no necessity of any special help of the Spirit in this work.
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Is it not said sometimes, I care not whether you, or he, or any one will afford me help, I'le do such a thing my self, I can do it without you, &c. O look to your own hearts,
Is it not said sometime, I care not whither you, or he, or any one will afford me help, I'll do such a thing my self, I can do it without you, etc. Oh look to your own hearts,
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for ordinary is it, that men have truth in their heads and tongues, yet the contrary error deeply, strongly rooted in their hearts, and thriving there;
for ordinary is it, that men have truth in their Heads and tongues, yet the contrary error deeply, strongly rooted in their hearts, and thriving there;
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As in other things so in this, an usual evil is it for men to hold the truth in unrighteousness, they say they cannot mortifie any sin without the spirit,
As in other things so in this, an usual evil is it for men to hold the truth in unrighteousness, they say they cannot mortify any since without the Spirit,
and sinful motions, not your worldliness, not your vanity, not your pride, not your unbelief, not any other sin can be executed, crucified and slain,
and sinful motions, not your worldliness, not your vanity, not your pride, not your unbelief, not any other since can be executed, Crucified and slave,
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but let such profane and brutish ones say what they will, you who are indeed convinced that you can get no real conquest over any sin without it, you make exceeding much of it upon that account,
but let such profane and brutish ones say what they will, you who Are indeed convinced that you can get no real conquest over any since without it, you make exceeding much of it upon that account,
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Therefore the great thing you pray daily for is an abundance thereof, as the Psalmist saith, take not thy holy spirit from me, you pray, Lord give thy holy spirit to me, O continue it with me, let me be filled therewith.
Therefore the great thing you pray daily for is an abundance thereof, as the Psalmist Says, take not thy holy Spirit from me, you pray, Lord give thy holy Spirit to me, Oh continue it with me, let me be filled therewith.
2. The promise of the spirit is exceeding precious to you, no promise more sweet and refreshing to your souls, no promise of forgivenesse delights you more than a promise of the holy spirit;
2. The promise of the Spirit is exceeding precious to you, no promise more sweet and refreshing to your Souls, no promise of forgiveness delights you more than a promise of the holy Spirit;
and that rather more than other promises, because it is by the spirit that other promises are accomplished, all promises of grace are included in the promise of the spirit, they all being fulfilled thereby.
and that rather more than other promises, Because it is by the Spirit that other promises Are accomplished, all promises of grace Are included in the promise of the Spirit, they all being fulfilled thereby.
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As you entertain a good friend whose company you desire, whose help you need, and whom you would fain have to abide with you though he be somewhat free with you in telling you of some things he likes not:
As you entertain a good friend whose company you desire, whose help you need, and whom you would fain have to abide with you though he be somewhat free with you in telling you of Some things he likes not:
Use 8. In the eighth place let me put you again upon the tryal whether you have learnt and do follow this necessary counsel, do you? doth every one of you, mortifie your sin through the spirit? I hope there is no one of you so fearless of the great only true God,
Use 8. In the eighth place let me put you again upon the trial whither you have learned and do follow this necessary counsel, do you? does every one of you, mortify your since through the Spirit? I hope there is no one of you so fearless of the great only true God,
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Therefore the question I now put to you is, how is it that you endeavour this, is it in a right manner? is it according to the Gospel as my Text directeth? It may be said, I hope yes;
Therefore the question I now put to you is, how is it that you endeavour this, is it in a right manner? is it according to the Gospel as my Text directeth? It may be said, I hope yes;
but how shall I discern and prove to my self, or any other if need were, that I indeed so do? for answer to that, take these things in short. If so then,
but how shall I discern and prove to my self, or any other if need were, that I indeed so do? for answer to that, take these things in short. If so then,
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If any one thirst let him come to me and drink, now you thirsting, have gone to Christ and drunk, received from him, this water of life, the spirit, which is as a water of death to the sins of those in whom it dwells,
If any one thirst let him come to me and drink, now you thirsting, have gone to christ and drunk, received from him, this water of life, the Spirit, which is as a water of death to the Sins of those in whom it dwells,
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And if the spirit act you, then you lay out your selves, will and labour to mortifie every sin in all it's outbreaking, which way soever it vents it self and moves.
And if the Spirit act you, then you lay out your selves, will and labour to mortify every since in all it's outbreaking, which Way soever it vents it self and moves.
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For instance, pride that works many wayes and shews it self by a mans habit, gate, looks, thoughts, &c. Now if you only mind to destroy your pride as issuing forth or working one or two of these wayes,
For instance, pride that works many ways and shows it self by a men habit, gate, looks, thoughts, etc. Now if you only mind to destroy your pride as issuing forth or working one or two of these ways,
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So for covetousness, that lust hath many streams and wayes of working, as making hast to be rich, not giving to good and charitable uses, buying under,
So for covetousness, that lust hath many streams and ways of working, as making haste to be rich, not giving to good and charitable uses, buying under,
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and selling above the Market or due price, not allowing a mans self or his Relations what is fitting, thirsting after gain, discontent because a man hath or gets no more of the world, &c. Now if you only seek to destroy your covetousness as moving and acting some and not all these wayes, that speaks what you do against some, is not of the spirit.
and selling above the Market or due price, not allowing a men self or his Relations what is fitting, thirsting After gain, discontent Because a man hath or gets no more of the world, etc. Now if you only seek to destroy your covetousness as moving and acting Some and not all these ways, that speaks what you do against Some, is not of the Spirit.
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or lay aside their Calling, avoid the Society of Relations, and others with whom they ought to accompany, &c. I may add to this, you chiefly use those means wherein the spirit principally delights,
or lay aside their Calling, avoid the Society of Relations, and Others with whom they ought to accompany, etc. I may add to this, you chiefly use those means wherein the Spirit principally delights,
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as looking to the promises, the sufferings, the holy example of Christ, &c. It appears by the Apostles arguing, Rom. 6.1, 2, 3, 4, &c. to what he especially lookt,
as looking to the promises, the sufferings, the holy Exampl of christ, etc. It appears by the Apostles arguing, Rom. 6.1, 2, 3, 4, etc. to what he especially looked,
God forbid I should glory in any thing save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom (or whereby, by which Cross) I am Crucified to the world, and the world to me.
God forbid I should glory in any thing save in the Cross of our Lord jesus christ, by whom (or whereby, by which Cross) I am crucified to the world, and the world to me.
therefore they are not apt to be discouraged, and give over as others are, Neh. 4.8, 9. They conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God,
Therefore they Are not apt to be discouraged, and give over as Others Are, Neh 4.8, 9. They conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God,
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First, The Spirit of God seldom or never doth assist any in this life, in their combating with sin as it can, it puts not forth all its ability to the utmost in helping any here,
First, The Spirit of God seldom or never does assist any in this life, in their combating with since as it can, it puts not forth all its ability to the utmost in helping any Here,
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Secondly, The Spirit strengthens some more, others less, and the same persons sometimes more, sometimes less, sometimes the Spirit almost quite leaves those who have it and are acted by it,
Secondly, The Spirit strengthens Some more, Others less, and the same Persons sometime more, sometime less, sometime the Spirit almost quite leaves those who have it and Are acted by it,
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Hence it may be that they who have the Spirit and have gone far in the war against their sin by it, may find the work so hard as to begin for a time to sink under it.
Hence it may be that they who have the Spirit and have gone Far in the war against their since by it, may find the work so hard as to begin for a time to sink under it.
Fifthly, If you mortifie your sins by the Spirit, then as really as you endeavour the death of any sin, you do labour to exercise that grace that's contrary thereto, every lust hath a grace opposite to it, he that mortifies his lust by the Spirit, doth also quicken his grace that stands in opposition to it,
Fifthly, If you mortify your Sins by the Spirit, then as really as you endeavour the death of any since, you do labour to exercise that grace that's contrary thereto, every lust hath a grace opposite to it, he that Mortifies his lust by the Spirit, does also quicken his grace that Stands in opposition to it,
so in the present case, if the Spirit stir up any to mortifie their sins, it causeth them to endeavour the death thereof from a principle of hatred of sin, love to God, and faith of his Word;
so in the present case, if the Spirit stir up any to mortify their Sins, it Causes them to endeavour the death thereof from a principle of hatred of since, love to God, and faith of his Word;
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yet some of them principally, as, the more strongly and lively any sin is, the more it steals or keeps the heart from God, the more it hinders you in religious services, the more hurt it causeth you to do to others by offending, by hardning,
yet Some of them principally, as, the more strongly and lively any since is, the more it steals or keeps the heart from God, the more it hinders you in religious services, the more hurt it Causes you to do to Others by offending, by hardening,
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and causing them to stumble, and whatever sin it be by which Gods name, your profession and your souls most suffer, that you especially strike at, and war upon;
and causing them to Stumble, and whatever since it be by which God's name, your profession and your Souls most suffer, that you especially strike At, and war upon;
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whereas of all other, he should have put him to death, so when any indulge and are tender to their head sin, that which sits upon the throne in them which above all should be mortified.
whereas of all other, he should have put him to death, so when any indulge and Are tender to their head since, that which sits upon the throne in them which above all should be mortified.
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Strong and weak temptations differ as to us, not as to the Spirit, therefore when it vouchsafeth its assisting presence, it doth help under and against all sorts and kinds of temptations.
Strong and weak temptations differ as to us, not as to the Spirit, Therefore when it vouchsafeth its assisting presence, it does help under and against all sorts and Kinds of temptations.
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It may be objected, hath it not been known and do we not read, that the best men under very strong temptations do greatly miscarry? For answer to that, it's true,
It may be objected, hath it not been known and do we not read, that the best men under very strong temptations do greatly miscarry? For answer to that, it's true,
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but it's also true that even they who have the Spirit of God do sometimes turn out of the way under weak temptations, (God so ordering it that they may the better know themselves and be the more humbled) yea it is known that they who stand out against very mighty temptations, are for a time born down by some that are of no great strength, compared with those which they withstand.
but it's also true that even they who have the Spirit of God do sometime turn out of the Way under weak temptations, (God so ordering it that they may the better know themselves and be the more humbled) yea it is known that they who stand out against very mighty temptations, Are for a time born down by Some that Are of no great strength, compared with those which they withstand.
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David 's temptation to take away the life of Shimei (who cursed him, flung stones at him then when he was King and had reigned long, his Servants also pressing him to let them go and take off the head of that dead Dog) seems much stronger,
David is temptation to take away the life of Shimei (who cursed him, flung stones At him then when he was King and had reigned long, his Servants also pressing him to let them go and take off the head of that dead Dog) seems much Stronger,
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if you are acted by it, for when the Spirit helps, it makes the soul sensible that it could not do, what it doth, of it self, Luke 1.49. He that is mighty hath done for me great things, and holy is his name, so saith the soul that is in a truely gracious frame and is carried forth against sin by the Spirit;
if you Are acted by it, for when the Spirit helps, it makes the soul sensible that it could not do, what it does, of it self, Lycia 1.49. He that is mighty hath done for me great things, and holy is his name, so Says the soul that is in a truly gracious frame and is carried forth against since by the Spirit;
Not I have done great things to the curbing, quelling, and killing my sins, but he that's mighty, the mighty Spirit of God, hath done great things in me,
Not I have done great things to the curbing, quelling, and killing my Sins, but he that's mighty, the mighty Spirit of God, hath done great things in me,
how that they told you, there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts, how so? v. 19. these be they who separate themselves (i. e.
how that they told you, there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk After their own ungodly Lustiest, how so? v. 19. these be they who separate themselves (i. e.
Ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be the Spirit of Christ dwell in you, but (which is implyed) if the Spirit of Christ dwell not in you,
You Are not in the Flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be the Spirit of christ dwell in you, but (which is employed) if the Spirit of christ dwell not in you,
God is able, saith the Apostle, to cause all grace to abound towards you, so the Spirit of God is able to cause all sin to decay, wither and dye in you, Judg. 15.14.
God is able, Says the Apostle, to cause all grace to abound towards you, so the Spirit of God is able to cause all since to decay, wither and die in you, Judges 15.14.
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Wherefore, whoever yet hath not the Spirit, let such a one be perswaded to look out for it with all earnestness and diligence to seek it, should you (not having the Spirit) set your selves to mortifie your sins, this (as so) would not be obedience to God,
Wherefore, whoever yet hath not the Spirit, let such a one be persuaded to look out for it with all earnestness and diligence to seek it, should you (not having the Spirit) Set your selves to mortify your Sins, this (as so) would not be Obedience to God,
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when men think to help and save themselves outwardly, much more, when any think to save themselves spiritually from their sins without the spirit, such do bring a heavy wo upon themselves.
when men think to help and save themselves outwardly, much more, when any think to save themselves spiritually from their Sins without the Spirit, such do bring a heavy woe upon themselves.
Many, void, empty of the spirit dream and strongly fansie that they have it, yea many times when men are filled and acted by the evill lying spirit, they are very big with a vain conceit, that they have much,
Many, void, empty of the Spirit dream and strongly fancy that they have it, yea many times when men Are filled and acted by the evil lying Spirit, they Are very big with a vain conceit, that they have much,
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and smote him on the cheek, saying, Which way went the spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee, he verily supposed himself to have and to be moved by the good spirit of God,
and smote him on the cheek, saying, Which Way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee, he verily supposed himself to have and to be moved by the good Spirit of God,
or at least that he had it first, Which way (saith he) went the spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee, Which he spake scoffingly, deriding the holy Prophet,
or At least that he had it First, Which Way (Says he) went the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee, Which he spoke scoffingly, deriding the holy Prophet,
That is a famous promise divers times repeated, 1 Pet. 2.6. Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, elect, precious ( i. e. Jesus Christ) and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded, by what shall he not be confounded? Not by any thing;
That is a famous promise diverse times repeated, 1 Pet. 2.6. Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious (i. e. jesus christ) and he that Believeth on him shall not be confounded, by what shall he not be confounded? Not by any thing;
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& whoever beileved in Christ, in good earnest, and in truth for these things, but they received them their persons are clothed with his most perfect righteousnesse, their souls are endowed with his most holy blessed spirit.
& whoever beileved in christ, in good earnest, and in truth for these things, but they received them their Persons Are clothed with his most perfect righteousness, their Souls Are endowed with his most holy blessed Spirit.
Rev 4.1, 2. I looked and behold a dore was opened in heaven, and the first voice that I heard, was as the voice of a trumpet, talking with me, which said come up hither,
Rev 4.1, 2. I looked and behold a door was opened in heaven, and the First voice that I herd, was as the voice of a trumpet, talking with me, which said come up hither,
and immediately I was in the spirit, So when a soul doth hear the voice of God in the Gospel powerfully and effectually, saying, come up hither in thy heart, come to Christ in Heaven by hearty faith,
and immediately I was in the Spirit, So when a soul does hear the voice of God in the Gospel powerfully and effectually, saying, come up hither in thy heart, come to christ in Heaven by hearty faith,
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There should be also a believing in particular the promises which God hath made of giving the spirit, who ever embraceth by true faith any promise of the spirit as made in Christ, he receiveth the accomplishment of that promise by Christ, Christ graciously, bestoweth the spirit upon him.
There should be also a believing in particular the promises which God hath made of giving the Spirit, who ever Embraceth by true faith any promise of the Spirit as made in christ, he receives the accomplishment of that promise by christ, christ graciously, bestoweth the Spirit upon him.
for there is no true faith, without a heart turn from known sin, and while any give up or yeild themselves to sin, they do vex the spirit, Isa. 63.10.
for there is no true faith, without a heart turn from known since, and while any give up or yield themselves to since, they do vex the Spirit, Isaiah 63.10.
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Fourthly, That sweet word of Christ should be thought on, Luke 11, 13. How much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy spirit to them that ask him? If asking follow or go along with believing and turning, it's then sure to prevail, receiving will be the fruit of such asking.
Fourthly, That sweet word of christ should be Thought on, Lycia 11, 13. How much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask him? If asking follow or go along with believing and turning, it's then sure to prevail, receiving will be the fruit of such asking.
O Lord, gracious God who delightest in mercy, who art a God hearing prayer, thy word saith, the promise of the spirit, is received through faith, be pleased I pray thee to give me faith, for it is thy gift.
O Lord, gracious God who delightest in mercy, who art a God hearing prayer, thy word Says, the promise of the Spirit, is received through faith, be pleased I pray thee to give me faith, for it is thy gift.
thy word saith, to them that ask thou wilt give thy holy spirit, O cause me to ask as I ought, open my mouth and my heart, that I may so ask as to receive according to thy word,
thy word Says, to them that ask thou wilt give thy holy Spirit, Oh cause me to ask as I ought, open my Mouth and my heart, that I may so ask as to receive according to thy word,
Did ever any soul think you do thus, and continue so to do in uprightnesse, who was denied? No verily, the Lord our God, is a God full of compassion, he will not let any one that sincerely waits at the dore of his mercy, perish for want of living water, his holy spirit.
Did ever any soul think you do thus, and continue so to do in uprightness, who was denied? No verily, the Lord our God, is a God full of compassion, he will not let any one that sincerely waits At the door of his mercy, perish for want of living water, his holy Spirit.
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if he should (throwing down his arms) come and lay himself at your threshhold, crying for a draught of water? or put case a man through distemper, phrensy,
if he should (throwing down his arms) come and lay himself At your Threshold, crying for a draught of water? or put case a man through distemper, frenzy,
or madness, should have done you much hurt, if he at a time coming to himself a little, should entreat with earnestness, that of you, which would cure him,
or madness, should have done you much hurt, if he At a time coming to himself a little, should entreat with earnestness, that of you, which would cure him,
and therefore desire it, that he might no more do you wrong, would you not give it him? we read when the Prodigal came to himself he went to his Father, and his Father with all readiness, pity and love received him;
and Therefore desire it, that he might no more do you wrong, would you not give it him? we read when the Prodigal Come to himself he went to his Father, and his Father with all readiness, pity and love received him;
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If then thou wounded soul by thy sins, and no way able to heal thy wounds, to subdue thy sins, shalt indeed look to him, cry unto him, will he not pour the Spirit (which is called the oyl of gladness) into thy heart? Yes, no doubt he will.
If then thou wounded soul by thy Sins, and no Way able to heal thy wounds, to subdue thy Sins, shalt indeed look to him, cry unto him, will he not pour the Spirit (which is called the oil of gladness) into thy heart? Yes, no doubt he will.
and to tell him of that himself hath spoken concerning the good Samaritan, and humbly to ask him whether he have not a more loving tender heart, (not doubting whether he hath or no,
and to tell him of that himself hath spoken Concerning the good Samaritan, and humbly to ask him whither he have not a more loving tender heart, (not doubting whither he hath or no,
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so as to vouchsafe the spirit to thee, even to thee, as it is, Hos. 11.8. How shall I give thee up Ephraim? How shall I deliver thee Israel? How shall I make thee as Admah? How shall I set thee as Zeboim? Mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
so as to vouchsafe the Spirit to thee, even to thee, as it is, Hos. 11.8. How shall I give thee up Ephraim? How shall I deliver thee Israel? How shall I make thee as Admah? How shall I Set thee as Zeboim? Mine heart is turned within me, my repentings Are kindled together.
So will the Lord say concerning thee, how shall I give thee up to thy lusts, wounded soul? how shall I deliver thee to the rage of thy deadly corruptions, crying heart? how shall I make? how shall I set thee as the reprobates? as those who are drowned in perdition and destruction by their foolish and hurtful lusts? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together, they are as all up,
So will the Lord say Concerning thee, how shall I give thee up to thy Lustiest, wounded soul? how shall I deliver thee to the rage of thy deadly corruptions, crying heart? how shall I make? how shall I Set thee as the Reprobates? as those who Are drowned in perdition and destruction by their foolish and hurtful Lustiest? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings Are kindled together, they Are as all up,
But to Israel, (observe that, to Israel a people enjoying the word, and living under ordinances) he saith, all day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient, and gain saying people.
But to Israel, (observe that, to Israel a people enjoying the word, and living under ordinances) he Says, all day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient, and gain saying people.
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Now, even now, the blessed Spirit offereth you its help, now in the Gospel, now in the Word Preached, my Spirit (saith God) shall not alway strive with man, believe it now the Spirit striveth with you,
Now, even now, the blessed Spirit Offereth you its help, now in the Gospel, now in the Word Preached, my Spirit (Says God) shall not always strive with man, believe it now the Spirit striveth with you,
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But more especially doth the spirit offer its help, when it begins to move, and breath and work in any soul, Give ear I pray, have you no movings, no workings, no stirrings or convictions of the Spirit? do you barely hear a sound of words? do you feel ••thing within? doth not the Spirit many times convince you? doth it not frequently stir you up against your sins,
But more especially does the Spirit offer its help, when it begins to move, and breath and work in any soul, Give ear I pray, have you no movings, no workings, no stirrings or convictions of the Spirit? do you barely hear a found of words? do you feel ••thing within? does not the Spirit many times convince you? does it not frequently stir you up against your Sins,
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Remember this, whenever the Spirit moveth in you, it offereth you its assistance, therefore if you have any hatred of your sins, any love of your souls, any desire to be helpt by the Spirit against your corruption, accept its offer,
remember this, whenever the Spirit moves in you, it Offereth you its assistance, Therefore if you have any hatred of your Sins, any love of your Souls, any desire to be helped by the Spirit against your corruption, accept its offer,
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because the great war you are still, while you live, to carry on against corrupt nature and its lustings, can only be effectually managed by the help thereof.
Because the great war you Are still, while you live, to carry on against corrupt nature and its lustings, can only be effectually managed by the help thereof.
Why is it that the Spirit of grace doth assist us no more in this warfare? whence is it, that the enemies of our Spirits so oft prevail and get us under? Is it because the Spirit in us, is not able to help us? that cannot be, it hath given our souls life when quite dead,
Why is it that the Spirit of grace does assist us no more in this warfare? whence is it, that the enemies of our Spirits so oft prevail and get us under? Is it Because the Spirit in us, is not able to help us? that cannot be, it hath given our Souls life when quite dead,
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and to think it unwilling, is to think it unloving, unkind, uncompassionate, but that spirit that works all kindness, love and compassion, that is gracious in every soul, must needs be exceeding loving, kind,
and to think it unwilling, is to think it unloving, unkind, uncompassionate, but that Spirit that works all kindness, love and compassion, that is gracious in every soul, must needs be exceeding loving, kind,
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Whence is it, that spiritual slothfulness so much prevails in some, worldliness in others, lukewarmness, pride, envy, &c. in others? whence are some so unstable in the truth,
Whence is it, that spiritual slothfulness so much prevails in Some, worldliness in Others, lukewarmness, pride, envy, etc. in Others? whence Are Some so unstable in the truth,
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so unconstant in that which is good? whence such dead heartedness, such carnality, such vain-glory, such discontent and uncircumspect walking among us? Sure, the Spirit is not kindly entertained by us as it ought to be, we grieve it, we offend and displease it.
so unconstant in that which is good? whence such dead heartedness, such carnality, such vainglory, such discontent and uncircumspect walking among us? Sure, the Spirit is not kindly entertained by us as it ought to be, we grieve it, we offend and displease it.
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when you needlessely run upon an occasion of sin, and venter upon any foreseen temptation (having no call) hoping the Spirit will help you against it.
when you needlessly run upon an occasion of since, and venture upon any foreseen temptation (having no call) hoping the Spirit will help you against it.
if conscience be displeased, the spirit is displeased, though not alway in the same respect, thy conscience saith, doing such a thing, thou dost not do well,
if conscience be displeased, the Spirit is displeased, though not always in the same respect, thy conscience Says, doing such a thing, thou dost not do well,
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yet wilt thou do it, now dost thou provoke the spirit. Fourthly, Not trying those motions that are in you by the word, what they are, or whence they come.
yet wilt thou do it, now dost thou provoke the Spirit. Fourthly, Not trying those motions that Are in you by the word, what they Are, or whence they come.
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as if they were from the spirit of holiness, (especially then when Salan transforms himself notably into an Angel of light ) and what a grieving the spirit this is, it's easie to conceive,
as if they were from the Spirit of holiness, (especially then when Salan transforms himself notably into an Angel of Light) and what a grieving the Spirit this is, it's easy to conceive,
Either the counsel of such is despised by not seeking it, when it is needful, (the law should be sought at their mouth who have the teaching of the spirit, Mal. 2.7.
Either the counsel of such is despised by not seeking it, when it is needful, (the law should be sought At their Mouth who have the teaching of the Spirit, Malachi 2.7.
Hagg. 2.11.) or when good counsel is given, and is not followed, but is neglected, be it through flightiness, obstinacy, conceit of your own understanding,
Haggai 2.11.) or when good counsel is given, and is not followed, but is neglected, be it through flightiness, obstinacy, conceit of your own understanding,
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and I think I have the spirit of God, (he means as to that his Advice) and therefore (as if he should have said) beware that you despise not my counsel,
and I think I have the Spirit of God, (he means as to that his advice) and Therefore (as if he should have said) beware that you despise not my counsel,
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Sixthly, Giving way to unbelieving thoughts, the suffering to lodg in you any evil thought grieves the spirit, particularly and especially, a thought of unbelief,
Sixthly, Giving Way to unbelieving thoughts, the suffering to lodge in you any evil Thought grieves the Spirit, particularly and especially, a Thought of unbelief,
Now let the consideration of your need of the spirit and the great work you have to do by it, which can by no means be done without it, make you heedful that the spirit, be not grieved by you, these, or any other wayes.
Now let the consideration of your need of the Spirit and the great work you have to do by it, which can by no means be done without it, make you heedful that the Spirit, be not grieved by you, these, or any other ways.
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when any have a good friend, who can assist them in a difficult matter necessary to be done by them for their good, which they cannot bring about without him, it is an offence to him, it will grieve him,
when any have a good friend, who can assist them in a difficult matter necessary to be done by them for their good, which they cannot bring about without him, it is an offence to him, it will grieve him,
I am apt to think, we grieve the spirit as by nothing more greatly, so by nothing more frequently than by this, we forget the spirit, we beg not its helping presence enough, we trust not in it as we ought, we have too much a secret considence in our own endeavours, resolutions and duties, or in grace received.
I am apt to think, we grieve the Spirit as by nothing more greatly, so by nothing more frequently than by this, we forget the Spirit, we beg not its helping presence enough, we trust not in it as we ought, we have too much a secret confidence in our own endeavours, resolutions and duties, or in grace received.
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when he may have help, he hath more trouble than he need to have, this is folly, it's as when a Child will attempt and force it self to carry that alone, which is too heavy for it, and above its strength;
when he may have help, he hath more trouble than he need to have, this is folly, it's as when a Child will attempt and force it self to carry that alone, which is too heavy for it, and above its strength;
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and God hath graciously afforded us? This is presumption, this provokes God to let us fall into and under temptation, this encourageth Satan against us,
and God hath graciously afforded us? This is presumption, this provokes God to let us fallen into and under temptation, this Encourageth Satan against us,
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Therefore receive the counsel given you, into your hearts, let it be written and engraven there, whenever you resolve against sin, let it be through the spirit, whenever you strive against any sin, let it be through the spirit, give your self up to the Spirit, that you may be conducted, led forth, guided, and strengthned by it.
Therefore receive the counsel given you, into your hearts, let it be written and engraven there, whenever you resolve against since, let it be through the Spirit, whenever you strive against any since, let it be through the Spirit, give your self up to the Spirit, that you may be conducted, led forth, guided, and strengthened by it.
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This is an honourable way of spiritual fighting, under the conduct of such a leader, the mighty glorious Spirit, our lusts are the basest enemies (the worse is it to be overcome by them) but the Spirit is a most excellent Leader.
This is an honourable Way of spiritual fighting, under the conduct of such a leader, the mighty glorious Spirit, our Lustiest Are the Basest enemies (the Worse is it to be overcome by them) but the Spirit is a most excellent Leader.
As when men go forth against their sins without the Spirit, Satan endeavours to cause them to think their sin dead when it lives as much as ever, having no deadly wound at all,
As when men go forth against their Sins without the Spirit, Satan endeavours to cause them to think their since dead when it lives as much as ever, having no deadly wound At all,
so when any do resist and fight against their sin by the Spirit, he bestirreth himself to cause them to think that their sin retaineth it's former life and strength,
so when any do resist and fight against their since by the Spirit, he bestirreth himself to cause them to think that their since retaineth it's former life and strength,
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It cannot be, but, if you have truely opposed sin through the Spirit, that it is mortified in a good degree, it is mortifying, dying though not quite mortified and dead altogether.
It cannot be, but, if you have truly opposed since through the Spirit, that it is mortified in a good degree, it is mortifying, dying though not quite mortified and dead altogether.
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for those who have it, and are acted by it, or make use of it, to say they are never the better, that their sins retain their former strength notwithstanding,
for those who have it, and Are acted by it, or make use of it, to say they Are never the better, that their Sins retain their former strength notwithstanding,
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if you be sensible of, and acknowledge with brokenness of heart, your neglect of the spirit heretofore, that you have not gone forth against your sin through it as you should.
if you be sensible of, and acknowledge with brokenness of heart, your neglect of the Spirit heretofore, that you have not gone forth against your since through it as you should.
the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly Kingdom, so you may and should say, the spirit of the Lord shall deliver me from every lust,
the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly Kingdom, so you may and should say, the Spirit of the Lord shall deliver me from every lust,
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First, As it is the spirit of the Father, that which the Father hath promised and given you, the promise of the spirit is called the promise of the Father, Acts. 1.4. and Christ saith, it proceedeth from the Father, therefore look for it, as so;
First, As it is the Spirit of the Father, that which the Father hath promised and given you, the promise of the Spirit is called the promise of the Father, Acts. 1.4. and christ Says, it Proceedeth from the Father, Therefore look for it, as so;
think not it will help you only or so much, because you need it, or will to be help'd by it, (or for any other reason with respect to your selves) as because the Father willeth it should help you,
think not it will help you only or so much, Because you need it, or will to be helped by it, (or for any other reason with respect to your selves) as Because the Father wills it should help you,
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& which Christ hath obtained, and sent to you from the Father, Christ dyed and ascended to interceed that you might have it, he shed his blood also that your sins might be destroyed through it, he hath sent it into your hearts,
& which christ hath obtained, and sent to you from the Father, christ died and ascended to intercede that you might have it, he shed his blood also that your Sins might be destroyed through it, he hath sent it into your hearts,
so that what the spirit doth for you, it doth for Christ, as they who shew kindnesse to any of Christ's members, feeding, visiting, clothing them, he saith shew kindnesse to himself,
so that what the Spirit does for you, it does for christ, as they who show kindness to any of Christ's members, feeding, visiting, clothing them, he Says show kindness to himself,
Thirdly, Expect the spirit's help also for it's own sake, because you are it's Temple, 1 Cor. 6.19. It hath freely come to you, it doth dwell in you, and it is to abide with you for ever, John 14.16. therefore the spirit is concern'd in your welfare, it helping you to mortifie your sins, honoureth itself, destroying your sins, he destroyeth his own enemies, the enemies of his own habitation, his own temple.
Thirdly, Expect the spirit's help also for it's own sake, Because you Are it's Temple, 1 Cor. 6.19. It hath freely come to you, it does dwell in you, and it is to abide with you for ever, John 14.16. Therefore the Spirit is concerned in your welfare, it helping you to mortify your Sins, Honoureth itself, destroying your Sins, he Destroyeth his own enemies, the enemies of his own habitation, his own temple.
Fourthly, Expect it's assistance upon the account of the everlastingnesse and freenesse of the Covenant, wherein God hath said he will give us his spirit,
Fourthly, Expect it's assistance upon the account of the everlastingness and freeness of the Covenant, wherein God hath said he will give us his Spirit,
and cause us to walk in his statutes, which is to be understood for all our life long, the Covenant gives assurance of the constant assistance of the spirit to the end;
and cause us to walk in his statutes, which is to be understood for all our life long, the Covenant gives assurance of the constant assistance of the Spirit to the end;
upon such accounts as these stedfastly look for, strongly expect the spirits help, so certainly you shall not misse of it, you may upon the grounds mentioned, say of your sins,
upon such accounts as these steadfastly look for, strongly expect the spirits help, so Certainly you shall not miss of it, you may upon the grounds mentioned, say of your Sins,
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if you are, that's the way to have it prevail again, and more, but stir up your selves to your duty in your spirituall warfare, renew your trust in the spirit, be more earnest in calling for it's help:
if you Are, that's the Way to have it prevail again, and more, but stir up your selves to your duty in your spiritual warfare, renew your trust in the Spirit, be more earnest in calling for it's help:
so when you as flee before your sin, when beaten by your spiritual enemies, go to God, be more importunate and urgent for help, say with the Psalmist, Psal. 35.1, 2. Plead my cause O Lord, with them that strive with me, fight against them which fight against me take hold of shield & buckler,
so when you as flee before your since, when beaten by your spiritual enemies, go to God, be more importunate and urgent for help, say with the Psalmist, Psalm 35.1, 2. Plead my cause Oh Lord, with them that strive with me, fight against them which fight against me take hold of shield & buckler,
and stand up for my help, draw out the spear and stop the way against them, say unto my soul, (speak it feelingly to my sense) I am thy salvation, let them be confounded that seek after my soul, &c. And as it is in the Prophet, Awake, O arm of the Lord, put on strength, &c. By no means give way to discouragement,
and stand up for my help, draw out the spear and stop the Way against them, say unto my soul, (speak it feelingly to my sense) I am thy salvation, let them be confounded that seek After my soul, etc. And as it is in the Prophet, Awake, Oh arm of the Lord, put on strength, etc. By no means give Way to discouragement,
First, Though sin hath overcome you, it hath not overcome the spirit in you, had he pleased he could have prevented it's having the mastery, a sure truth but not thought of in discouragement.
First, Though since hath overcome you, it hath not overcome the Spirit in you, had he pleased he could have prevented it's having the mastery, a sure truth but not Thought of in discouragement.
after the prevailing of this or that sin, soon recovered your selves (through the spirit) when even as beaten out of the field, have you not regain'd your ground? and sometimes been stronger than before and more successfull in your combat.
After the prevailing of this or that since, soon recovered your selves (through the Spirit) when even as beaten out of the field, have you not Regained your ground? and sometime been Stronger than before and more successful in your combat.
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Thirdly, The spirit would never suffer you at any time to be worsted by any sin but for some wise ends, with respect both to your good, and it's glory.
Thirdly, The Spirit would never suffer you At any time to be worsted by any since but for Some wise ends, with respect both to your good, and it's glory.
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and the spirit would not permit it, but that he intends your good thereby, even your sins getting the upperhand of you, the spirit intendeth to make use of for the subduing it, by humbling you, by making the blood of Christ more pretious to you, by causing you to hate your sin the more, &c. Secondly;
and the Spirit would not permit it, but that he intends your good thereby, even your Sins getting the upperhand of you, the Spirit intends to make use of for the subduing it, by humbling you, by making the blood of christ more precious to you, by causing you to hate your since the more, etc. Secondly;
With respect to the spirit's own glory, we by being mastered dishonour the spirit, so far as it is our fault (which it alway is, one way or other too much) but the spirit will thereby take occasion to glorifie it self, by beating down that sin, which hath so strongly wrought in us, to the throwing us down.
With respect to the spirit's own glory, we by being mastered dishonour the Spirit, so Far as it is our fault (which it always is, one Way or other too much) but the Spirit will thereby take occasion to Glorify it self, by beating down that since, which hath so strongly wrought in us, to the throwing us down.
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The spirit's power against sin, and it's love to us, will be the more manifested, it coming in to our relief when wely (as it were) under the feet of such a corruption, ready to have our throat cut, or heart stab'd thereby.
The spirit's power against since, and it's love to us, will be the more manifested, it coming in to our relief when wely (as it were) under the feet of such a corruption, ready to have our throat Cut, or heart stabbed thereby.
It's a great argument of the carnality of Christians, if they pray that the bodies of their children and other relations may be healed when sick, they pray not for the healing of their souls,
It's a great argument of the carnality of Christians, if they pray that the bodies of their children and other relations may be healed when sick, they pray not for the healing of their Souls,
or if they ask any outward gift for them, and not the spirit, (it were well if some would give fewer blows and angry provoking words to their children,
or if they ask any outward gift for them, and not the Spirit, (it were well if Some would give fewer blows and angry provoking words to their children,
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the breaking forth of sin may help to conviction, whereas if kept in unmortified, one is ready to say or think what do I, who can lay any thing to my charge? he is clean to appearance,
the breaking forth of since may help to conviction, whereas if kept in unmortified, one is ready to say or think what do I, who can lay any thing to my charge? he is clean to appearance,
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and not through the spirit, but in their own strength you teach them so to sin, you put them upon an impossibility, your counsel may do more hurt than good,
and not through the Spirit, but in their own strength you teach them so to since, you put them upon an impossibility, your counsel may do more hurt than good,
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and make them desperate, as I think it not improble that he may rather further than hinder some in the preventing the breakings forth of this or that sin outwardly, that so they may blesse themselves as if all were well with them,
and make them desperate, as I think it not improble that he may rather further than hinder Some in the preventing the breakings forth of this or that since outwardly, that so they may bless themselves as if all were well with them,
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Use 14. See what cause you have to be humble, very humble, though you do get great victory over your sins, there is even nothing a soul is more subject to be lifted up by than this,
Use 14. See what cause you have to be humble, very humble, though you do get great victory over your Sins, there is even nothing a soul is more Subject to be lifted up by than this,
and worshipping God, surely then, we who have sin'd greatly, who do sin daily, though we sin much lesse than we did or then others do, should alway fall on our faces before God, we should be very humble before him, I and before men too.
and worshipping God, surely then, we who have sinned greatly, who do sin daily, though we sin much less than we did or then Others do, should always fallen on our faces before God, we should be very humble before him, I and before men too.
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therefore when Saints shall be crowned they will ascribe all the glory unto God and to Jesus Christ by whose spirit, they have been made victorious, Rev. 4.4.
Therefore when Saints shall be crowned they will ascribe all the glory unto God and to jesus christ by whose Spirit, they have been made victorious, Rev. 4.4.
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I saw twenty four Elders sitting clothed in white raiment, and they had on their heads crowns, of gold, That is, durable glorious crowns given them with respect to their conquering.) And what then? V. 10. They fall down before the throne,
I saw twenty four Elders sitting clothed in white raiment, and they had on their Heads crowns, of gold, That is, durable glorious crowns given them with respect to their conquering.) And what then? V. 10. They fallen down before the throne,
but thou art worthy of glory, honour, and power, for by the power of thy spirit, it is that we have vanquished our enemies, and have won these Crowns.
but thou art worthy of glory, honour, and power, for by the power of thy Spirit, it is that we have vanquished our enemies, and have wone these Crowns.
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Lastly, Be exhorted to get more of the spirit, you who are endued with it, who have it dwelling in you, Ephes. 5.18. Be filled with the spirit, the spirit is given by degrees, and in divers measures, the more you are filled with it, the more you'l be emptied of your lusts through it, the more effectually and easily will you prevail against every sin, that hath been too hard for you.
Lastly, Be exhorted to get more of the Spirit, you who Are endued with it, who have it Dwelling in you, Ephesians 5.18. Be filled with the Spirit, the Spirit is given by Degrees, and in diverse measures, the more you Are filled with it, the more You'll be emptied of your Lustiest through it, the more effectually and Easily will you prevail against every since, that hath been too hard for you.
The more we act faith on Christ, and on the promises, and the more we earnestly pray in faith, the more shall we receive and be filled with that mighty sin-killing, lust destroying, spirit of the Lord.
The more we act faith on christ, and on the promises, and the more we earnestly pray in faith, the more shall we receive and be filled with that mighty Sin-killing, lust destroying, Spirit of the Lord.
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And there is this difference to be remembred, they who live after the flesh deserve tody, they earn the wages of death, it's not so here, that they who mortifie the deeds of sin, do deserve to live,
And there is this difference to be remembered, they who live After the Flesh deserve tody, they earn the wages of death, it's not so Here, that they who mortify the Deeds of since, do deserve to live,
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God freely gives life, and Christ hath by his obedience to death obtain'd it, 1 Joh. 3.9. In this was manifested the love of God towards us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him, Christ was sent to dye, that we might live, otherwise we could never by any means have had life.
God freely gives life, and christ hath by his Obedience to death obtained it, 1 John 3.9. In this was manifested the love of God towards us, Because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him, christ was sent to die, that we might live, otherwise we could never by any means have had life.
How shall they live who do this? answer, look how they shall dye who live after the flesh, in a contrary way shall they live who mortifie the deeds of the flesh.
How shall they live who do this? answer, look how they shall die who live After the Flesh, in a contrary Way shall they live who mortify the Deeds of the Flesh.
How excellent, how desirable is their life, which is the life of God, even that life shall we live, let us but get our sin dead through the Spirit of God, Christ the Son of God will live in us, Gal. 2.20.
How excellent, how desirable is their life, which is the life of God, even that life shall we live, let us but get our since dead through the Spirit of God, christ the Son of God will live in us, Gal. 2.20.
and have some spiritual life in them, can those who lye dead in their graves, kill the worms that feed upon them? No more can any while they lye dead in their sins, mortifie their sins, they have not the spirit, therefore cannot act through it.
and have Some spiritual life in them, can those who lie dead in their graves, kill the worms that feed upon them? No more can any while they lie dead in their Sins, mortify their Sins, they have not the Spirit, Therefore cannot act through it.
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as they of whom the Apostle speaks that they are twice dead, (though he means not that ever they had a reall principle of spiritual life) should it be that any of us (who have the spirit) should grow quite negligent in this work of subduing our sins, should we altogether give it over,
as they of whom the Apostle speaks that they Are twice dead, (though he means not that ever they had a real principle of spiritual life) should it be that any of us (who have the Spirit) should grow quite negligent in this work of subduing our Sins, should we altogether give it over,
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and we shall not fall into a dead frame, yea thus shall we have life more abundantly, we shall be more lively God-ward in all duties and good works, Rev. 3.2, 3. Christ exhorteth the Church of Sardis, to strengthen the things that did remain, which were ready to dye, and for that end biddeth them repent, mortifie their sin;
and we shall not fallen into a dead frame, yea thus shall we have life more abundantly, we shall be more lively Godward in all duties and good works, Rev. 3.2, 3. christ exhorteth the Church of Sardis, to strengthen the things that did remain, which were ready to die, and for that end bids them Repent, mortify their since;
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we shall live in the spirit, in the peace, comfort and joy thereof, the Kingdom of God, we read, consists in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, but the more we mortifie our sin through the spirit, the more of the Kingdom of God as it consists in righteousness, whereupon also we shall have the more of the Kingdom of God as it consists in peace,
we shall live in the Spirit, in the peace, Comfort and joy thereof, the Kingdom of God, we read, consists in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, but the more we mortify our since through the Spirit, the more of the Kingdom of God as it consists in righteousness, whereupon also we shall have the more of the Kingdom of God as it consists in peace,
and of our peace with God, a more clear discerning of the forgiveness of our iniquities, a more quiet and acquitting conscience, more of the rejoycing of the testimony of a good conscience, (and the very slaying of our corruptions because they are enemies will administer joy) yea peace shall we have in great trouble, joy in the midst of great sorrow,
and of our peace with God, a more clear discerning of the forgiveness of our iniquities, a more quiet and acquitting conscience, more of the rejoicing of the testimony of a good conscience, (and the very slaying of our corruptions Because they Are enemies will administer joy) yea peace shall we have in great trouble, joy in the midst of great sorrow,
though in heaviness by manifold temptations, yet shall our hearts greatly rejoyce. As Solomon saith of the worldly man's mirth ( Prov. 14.13.) even in laughter the qeart is sorrowful,
though in heaviness by manifold temptations, yet shall our hearts greatly rejoice. As Solomon Says of the worldly Man's mirth (Curae 14.13.) even in laughter the qeart is sorrowful,
and the end of that mirth is heaviness, so as to a Godly man's sorrow (if he keep constant and diligent in warring against his sin) even in his mourning his his heart is joyful,
and the end of that mirth is heaviness, so as to a Godly Man's sorrow (if he keep constant and diligent in warring against his since) even in his mourning his his heart is joyful,
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Thirdly, We shall live a life of all true spiritual happiness while we are here, we shall have God's favour, wherein (as the Psalmist saith, there is life ) and which is better than life,
Thirdly, We shall live a life of all true spiritual happiness while we Are Here, we shall have God's favour, wherein (as the Psalmist Says, there is life) and which is better than life,
we shall have the blessing of God, all things will be blest to us, many afflictions will graciously be prevented, those that come will be sanctified to us,
we shall have the blessing of God, all things will be blessed to us, many afflictions will graciously be prevented, those that come will be sanctified to us,
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so that they shall not hurt us (spiritually, no more than the fiery furnace did the three Children outwardly, our souls thereby shall not be so much as singed,
so that they shall not hurt us (spiritually, no more than the fiery furnace did the three Children outwardly, our Souls thereby shall not be so much as singed,
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No good thing shall be wanting to us, we shall thrive under ordinances, we shall hear and live, we shall be fed with and feed on the bread of life, our duties and our labours shall live, we shall experience the truth of those, (and other like words) Psal. 1.3.
No good thing shall be wanting to us, we shall thrive under ordinances, we shall hear and live, we shall be fed with and feed on the bred of life, our duties and our labours shall live, we shall experience the truth of those, (and other like words) Psalm 1.3.
but we shall live with him, if sin dye in us through the spirit of Christ, thereby we have great assurance, that we shall live with Christ, Rom. 6.8. if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him, to him that overcometh, saith the faithful and true witness, Rev. 2.7.
but we shall live with him, if since die in us through the Spirit of christ, thereby we have great assurance, that we shall live with christ, Rom. 6.8. if we be dead with christ, we believe that we shall also live with him, to him that Overcometh, Says the faithful and true witness, Rev. 2.7.
will I give to eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God, which words seem to have respect to that spoken to Adam, after he had sinned, Gen. 3.22, 23. lest he put forth his hand and take also of the tree of life,
will I give to eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God, which words seem to have respect to that spoken to Adam, After he had sinned, Gen. 3.22, 23. lest he put forth his hand and take also of the tree of life,
or touch, or come near the tree of life, that he should live for ever (as he hoped or supposed he thereby should) yet to him that overcometh his temptations and corruptions, will I give to eat, (I'le not only permit him to eat,
or touch, or come near the tree of life, that he should live for ever (as he hoped or supposed he thereby should) yet to him that Overcometh his temptations and corruptions, will I give to eat, (I'll not only permit him to eat,
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it's not fit that he should live, so the world may say of us, (and we considered in our selves have great reason to acknowledge we are not fit to live any life, no not here in this present evil world) but, through grace, we shall live a life ten thousand,
it's not fit that he should live, so the world may say of us, (and we considered in our selves have great reason to acknowledge we Are not fit to live any life, no not Here in this present evil world) but, through grace, we shall live a life ten thousand,
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and ten thousand times ten thousand, much better, a life glorious and everlasting, 2 Pet. 1.11. we shall have an entrance administred abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
and ten thousand times ten thousand, much better, a life glorious and everlasting, 2 Pet. 1.11. we shall have an Entrance administered abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
First, it must be so, because otherwise the spirit's work in us should be lost, the spirit's helping and assisting us against our sins, should be in vain, to what purpose should the spirit of the Lord enable us in this work,
First, it must be so, Because otherwise the spirit's work in us should be lost, the spirit's helping and assisting us against our Sins, should be in vain, to what purpose should the Spirit of the Lord enable us in this work,
and would be in vain and disowned by God, but that which we do through the powerful assistance and effectual workings of the Holy Ghost, will surely be owned by the Father,
and would be in vain and disowned by God, but that which we do through the powerful assistance and effectual workings of the Holy Ghost, will surely be owned by the Father,
and it dwelleth in us, therefore we shall live, more and more, till we come to live the life of perfection and glory, Rom. 8.11. If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwel in you, he that hath raised up Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit, that dwelleth in you;
and it dwells in us, Therefore we shall live, more and more, till we come to live the life of perfection and glory, Rom. 8.11. If the Spirit of him that raised up jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that hath raised up christ from the dead, shall also quicken your Mortal bodies by his Spirit, that dwells in you;
and this is a sure evidence, and infallible testimony that Christ hath dyed for us, he hath so taken our sins upon him, that he hath taken them away, he hath so born them, that he hath born them away for ever from us;
and this is a sure evidence, and infallible testimony that christ hath died for us, he hath so taken our Sins upon him, that he hath taken them away, he hath so born them, that he hath born them away for ever from us;
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for this reason it must be so, that if we through the Spirit, mortifie the deeds of the body, we shall live, because, we so doing are led by the Spirit, which ever leadeth souls led by it to life, (as Satan leads souls that walk after him to death) and our being led by the Spirit, proves that we are the Children of the living God, whose Children shall surely live;
for this reason it must be so, that if we through the Spirit, mortify the Deeds of the body, we shall live, Because, we so doing Are led by the Spirit, which ever leads Souls led by it to life, (as Satan leads Souls that walk After him to death) and our being led by the Spirit, Proves that we Are the Children of the living God, whose Children shall surely live;
nor doth the seed of God in you, the new man, the new creature, and if you through the Spirit do seek and are set upon a hearty endeavouring the death of sin,
nor does the seed of God in you, the new man, the new creature, and if you through the Spirit do seek and Are Set upon a hearty endeavouring the death of since,
but sin that dwelleth in me, should any one take your hand and smite another therewith against your will, would you not say, you did not smite him? so your sin (whose hearts are in truth bent against it) is not accounted to you, that it should prejudice you,
but since that dwells in me, should any one take your hand and smite Another therewith against your will, would you not say, you did not smite him? so your since (whose hearts Are in truth bent against it) is not accounted to you, that it should prejudice you,
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who is on my side, who? (said Jehu ) whereupon one looking out at a window he bid him throw Jezabel down, who was his enemy, whereby that man shewed himself to be on Jehu 's side;
who is on my side, who? (said Jehu) whereupon one looking out At a window he bid him throw Jezebel down, who was his enemy, whereby that man showed himself to be on Jehu is side;
As he is cursed who helps not the Lord against the mighty, so he is blessed that doth go forth against his sin, that may be applyed to sin which is spoken of Babylon, Ps. 137. 2 last.
As he is cursed who helps not the Lord against the mighty, so he is blessed that does go forth against his since, that may be applied to sin which is spoken of Babylon, Ps. 137. 2 last.
In a word, sin hath not dominion over those, who mortifie it through the Spirit, therefore they are under grace, therefore they shall live through grace;
In a word, since hath not dominion over those, who mortify it through the Spirit, Therefore they Are under grace, Therefore they shall live through grace;
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or much like such who are reprobate to every good work, Tit. 1. last, speak to them, call, cry aloud and tell them, this, that, is their duty, shew it them by Scripture,
or much like such who Are Reprobate to every good work, Tit. 1. last, speak to them, call, cry aloud and tell them, this, that, is their duty, show it them by Scripture,
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or as to joy, peace and comfort, let them consider, whether it arise not hence, the prevalency of some sin in them, the death whereof, they have not industriously sought, through the Spirit.
or as to joy, peace and Comfort, let them Consider, whither it arise not hence, the prevalency of Some since in them, the death whereof, they have not industriously sought, through the Spirit.
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Or if any are without the life of happiness, by God's countenance shining upon them, look well into thy self, search and see, is there not earthly mindedness, worldliness, love of the world, pride, impatience, hypocrisie, envy,
Or if any Are without the life of happiness, by God's countenance shining upon them, look well into thy self, search and see, is there not earthly Mindedness, worldliness, love of the world, pride, impatience, hypocrisy, envy,
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Or if any are born down with fear, overcome with doubts concerning their living hereafter, (though this, through temptation may be the case of a very gracious soul) yet it's not without ground to advise and perswade such also to try themselves in this matter,
Or if any Are born down with Fear, overcome with doubts Concerning their living hereafter, (though this, through temptation may be the case of a very gracious soul) yet it's not without ground to Advice and persuade such also to try themselves in this matter,
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Because this is given as an evidence of life, therefore (usually) the Spirit of God doth bear witness with their Spirits, who do through it mortifie their sins, that they shall live.
Because this is given as an evidence of life, Therefore (usually) the Spirit of God does bear witness with their Spirits, who do through it mortify their Sins, that they shall live.
Use 2. To perswade you all (yet once again) to this so great a duty, be perswaded one and all (particularly you who are under deadnesse) to mortifie your sin through the spirit, you who have not yet begun, O that you would enter upon this combate, you who have begun, hold on, go forward,
Use 2. To persuade you all (yet once again) to this so great a duty, be persuaded one and all (particularly you who Are under deadness) to mortify your since through the Spirit, you who have not yet begun, Oh that you would enter upon this combat, you who have begun, hold on, go forward,
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and be more industrious here in, in this time of wars and rumours of wars (which may as yet increase with other destroying killing judgments) let this be your war, your daily fight because this is the way to life.
and be more Industria Here in, in this time of wars and rumours of wars (which may as yet increase with other destroying killing Judgments) let this be your war, your daily fight Because this is the Way to life.
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Say (I pray) say in your hearts, say before God, Would you not? Do you not desire to live a life of holinesse, a life of spiritual peace, comfort and joy, a life of happinesse under the warm, most refreshing beams of Gods face and favour? Would you not? Wish you not that you may live for ever with Christ in glory,
Say (I pray) say in your hearts, say before God, Would you not? Do you not desire to live a life of holiness, a life of spiritual peace, Comfort and joy, a life of happiness under the warm, most refreshing beams of God's face and favour? Would you not? Wish you not that you may live for ever with christ in glory,
and that my body may be raised to the resurrection of life? Some (possibly) may think it strange that I propound such queries, saying in themselves, who is there but would,
and that my body may be raised to the resurrection of life? some (possibly) may think it strange that I propound such queries, saying in themselves, who is there but would,
I beseech you, what think you, hath that man a mind to live in good earnest, who will not seek the life of his deadly enemies, who unlesse destroyed, will surely destroy him? Or, who will not give himself to the use of good and effectuall means prescribed to him,
I beseech you, what think you, hath that man a mind to live in good earnest, who will not seek the life of his deadly enemies, who unless destroyed, will surely destroy him? Or, who will not give himself to the use of good and effectual means prescribed to him,
or fervent desire to live spiritually, happily and eternally, who hearing what must be done in order thereunto, cast the counsell of God behind their back, not giving up themselves to the obedience thereof.
or fervent desire to live spiritually, happily and eternally, who hearing what must be done in order thereunto, cast the counsel of God behind their back, not giving up themselves to the Obedience thereof.
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which if thou dost not, but shalt neglect and despise instruction, then truly thou wilt not can'st not live, that's implyed, (when it's said, He that doth this shall live ) he that doth it not shall not live.
which if thou dost not, but shalt neglect and despise instruction, then truly thou wilt not Canst not live, that's employed, (when it's said, He that does this shall live) he that does it not shall not live.
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and Satan that devouring Lion, yea the wrath of the Almighty worse than a thousand Lions will slay thee with a slaughter far more terrible and dreadfull,
and Satan that devouring lion, yea the wrath of the Almighty Worse than a thousand Lions will slay thee with a slaughter Far more terrible and dreadful,
You may also observe in the same Chapter V. 42. The Prophet said to Ahab King of Israel, (Thus saith the Lord) because thou hast let go out of thine hand, a man whom I appointed to utter destruction,
You may also observe in the same Chapter V. 42. The Prophet said to Ahab King of Israel, (Thus Says the Lord) Because thou hast let go out of thine hand, a man whom I appointed to utter destruction,
So assuredly, if thou shalt let thy sin escape, which God hath appointed to utter destruction, in the ruining whereof thou mayest have the assistance of the spirit,
So assuredly, if thou shalt let thy since escape, which God hath appointed to utter destruction, in the ruining whereof thou Mayest have the assistance of the Spirit,
Must it not needs be so, if the not smiting a Prophet, when God commanded it, cost a man his life, (against the doing of which he had a seeming fair objection and excuse) if the not slaying Benhadad a King,
Must it not needs be so, if the not smiting a Prophet, when God commanded it, cost a man his life, (against the doing of which he had a seeming fair objection and excuse) if the not slaying Benhadad a King,
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and presseth thee to mortifie, will cost thee thy life? Fain would I (may it please the Lord to work) that this counsell may become rivered and rooted in all our hearts.
and Presseth thee to mortify, will cost thee thy life? Fain would I (may it please the Lord to work) that this counsel may become rivered and rooted in all our hearts.
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so shall you have many victories, you will oft get the better of them, and every victory will be a cordiall, a cup of consolation to your hearts, much joy will you thereby have now,
so shall you have many victories, you will oft get the better of them, and every victory will be a cordial, a cup of consolation to your hearts, much joy will you thereby have now,
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Nothing gladdeth more in this world, than victory over strong mighty inveterate enemies, how did Deborah and Barak rejoyce when they came off victorious, with Palms in their hands, Jud. 5.1, 2. &c. Then sang Deborah & Barak the son of Abinoam, on that day, saying, praise ye the Lord,
Nothing gladdeth more in this world, than victory over strong mighty inveterate enemies, how did Deborah and Barak rejoice when they Come off victorious, with Palms in their hands, Jud. 5.1, 2. etc. Then sang Deborah & Barak the son of Abinoam, on that day, saying, praise you the Lord,
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for the avenging of Israel, &c. Then they sang, When? Ch. 4. last, The hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the King of Canaan, untill they had destroyed Jabin King of Canaan, i. e. (as if it had been said) that great, that potent destroying King Jabin, therefore his name is so repeated.
for the avenging of Israel, etc. Then they sang, When? Christ 4. last, The hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the King of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin King of Canaan, i. e. (as if it had been said) that great, that potent destroying King Jabin, Therefore his name is so repeated.
Therefore that thou mayest sing now, and much more hereafter, and sing for ever, stir up thy self, take hold of the Lord, march out against every sin in his name and strength,
Therefore that thou Mayest sing now, and much more hereafter, and sing for ever, stir up thy self, take hold of the Lord, march out against every since in his name and strength,
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Read and consider, weigh that well, Jud. 6.12, 13. The Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said unto him, the Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour, Gideon replyed, Oh my Lord, if the Lord be with us,
Read and Consider, weigh that well, Jud. 6.12, 13. The Angel of the Lord appeared to gideon and said unto him, the Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour, gideon replied, O my Lord, if the Lord be with us,
have not I sent thee? and he said, oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel, Behold my family is poor in Manasseth (a poor Tribe) and I am the least in my Fathers house,
have not I sent thee? and he said, o my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel, Behold my family is poor in Manasseh (a poor Tribe) and I am the least in my Father's house,
whence was it that the incestuous Corinthan was delivered up to Satan, and thereupon had so much sorrow, that he was ready to be swallowed up thereby, it vvas for the destruction of his sin, the ruining vvhereof he neglected;
whence was it that the incestuous Corinthan was Delivered up to Satan, and thereupon had so much sorrow, that he was ready to be swallowed up thereby, it was for the destruction of his since, the ruining whereof he neglected;
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the Psalmist saith, fools because of their transgression are afflicted, because they countenance their sin and are too tender tovvards it, vvhich is their folly, therefore God makes them smart.
the Psalmist Says, Fools Because of their Transgression Are afflicted, Because they countenance their since and Are too tender towards it, which is their folly, Therefore God makes them smart.
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Thirdly, What is the end, aim and tendency of every deed of the body of sin, every sinfull motion? It is your death, Abstain, saith the Apostle Peter, from fleshly lusts which war against your souls, Why do they vvar? but to kill your souls,
Thirdly, What is the end, aim and tendency of every deed of the body of since, every sinful motion? It is your death, Abstain, Says the Apostle Peter, from fleshly Lustiest which war against your Souls, Why do they war? but to kill your Souls,
Is it not better for sin to dy, than for your souls to dy? No man can be so irrationall as to think and say plainly, that it's vvorse for him to slay his sin,
Is it not better for since to die, than for your Souls to die? No man can be so irrational as to think and say plainly, that it's Worse for him to slay his since,
you'l not have a heart no• 〈 ◊ 〉 capacity or fitnesse to do that good you might in your generation, that you say or do vvill not be so advantagious to others:
You'll not have a heart no• 〈 ◊ 〉 capacity or fitness to do that good you might in your generation, that you say or doe will not be so advantageous to Others:
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yea sin being unmortified you vvill thereby do much hurt, by stumbling them, hardning them, causing them to blaspheme (as David by his sin opened the mouths of the enemies of the Lord in blaspheming.) And hovv sad is this,
yea since being unmortified you will thereby do much hurt, by stumbling them, hardening them, causing them to Blaspheme (as David by his since opened the mouths of the enemies of the Lord in blaspheming.) And how sad is this,
or otherwise, of the damnation of some of your Relations, Acquaintance, or such with whom you have to do, certainly a man that understands himself, had rather lye rotting in the grave,
or otherwise, of the damnation of Some of your Relations, Acquaintance, or such with whom you have to do, Certainly a man that understands himself, had rather lie rotting in the grave,
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or they living may be of some use one way or other, or some friends may interceed for them, &c. But if you let go your sin, this is the greatest disgrace, shame and dishonour that can be to you;
or they living may be of Some use one Way or other, or Some Friends may intercede for them, etc. But if you let go your since, this is the greatest disgrace, shame and dishonour that can be to you;
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Therefore be fully resolved (through the spirit) to endeavour the death of every of your sins, seeing sin hath already done us so much hurt, by wounding, by defiling 〈 ◊ 〉 souls, by separating between God and us,
Therefore be Fully resolved (through the Spirit) to endeavour the death of every of your Sins, seeing since hath already done us so much hurt, by wounding, by defiling 〈 ◊ 〉 Souls, by separating between God and us,
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and causing many wayes much sorrow to us, it is but just revenge to seek its death, it's said indeed, avenge not your selves, but you know that is not spoken as to our sins, the Israelites were to destroy the Amalekits, and Midianites (when God commanded them) and that utterly because of the hurt they had done to Israel, and the Apostle makes holy revenge one sign of true repentance, 2 Cor. 7.11.
and causing many ways much sorrow to us, it is but just revenge to seek its death, it's said indeed, avenge not your selves, but you know that is not spoken as to our Sins, the Israelites were to destroy the Amalekites, and midianites (when God commanded them) and that utterly Because of the hurt they had done to Israel, and the Apostle makes holy revenge one Signen of true Repentance, 2 Cor. 7.11.
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How do wicked men mortifie the deeds of the Spirit, its motions and convictions, how much have we all been guilty thereof? O that for time to come, we may wholly addict our selves to the mortifying of the deeds of the body of sin.
How do wicked men mortify the Deeds of the Spirit, its motions and convictions, how much have we all been guilty thereof? O that for time to come, we may wholly addict our selves to the mortifying of the Deeds of the body of since.
and buried (as I may say) and that never to have any resurrection; our visible body shall rise again, not the body of sin, nor any member thereof, when once quite destroyed.
and buried (as I may say) and that never to have any resurrection; our visible body shall rise again, not the body of since, nor any member thereof, when once quite destroyed.
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hence your afflictions which you (perhaps) speak of, as so many, so great, they are to take away your sin, hence your mercies (which when fewest and least, are more and greater than your afflictions) they also are to excite you against your sins,
hence your afflictions which you (perhaps) speak of, as so many, so great, they Are to take away your since, hence your Mercies (which when fewest and least, Are more and greater than your afflictions) they also Are to excite you against your Sins,
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as may appear by the 14 v. upon which he brings in that exhortation, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace without spot and blameless, then comes in that,
as may appear by the 14 v. upon which he brings in that exhortation, be diligent that you may be found of him in peace without spot and blameless, then comes in that,
and dost get some ground upon thy sin, it's cross to Scripture for a man under the power of sin, (he not bearing up and wrestling sincerely and stoutly against it) to bless himself in,
and dost get Some ground upon thy since, it's cross to Scripture for a man under the power of since, (he not bearing up and wrestling sincerely and stoutly against it) to bless himself in,
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and this hardens the heart, nourisheth sin, strengthneth and increaseth it, when a man upon any account, speaks peace to his soul while he lives in sin, hence that terrible word, Deut. 29.20.
and this hardens the heart, Nourishes since, strengtheneth and increases it, when a man upon any account, speaks peace to his soul while he lives in since, hence that terrible word, Deuteronomy 29.20.
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God saith his anger and his jealousie shall smoke against that man (who giving way to sin, blesseth himself) and all the curses shall lye upon him, &c. if a man flatter himself that he shall do well,
God Says his anger and his jealousy shall smoke against that man (who giving Way to since, Blesses himself) and all the curses shall lie upon him, etc. if a man flatter himself that he shall do well,
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because he hath had such comforts, doth perform such duties, God is merciful, Christ hath dyed, &c. though he live after the flesh in this or that evil deed or motion thereof,
Because he hath had such comforts, does perform such duties, God is merciful, christ hath died, etc. though he live After the Flesh in this or that evil deed or motion thereof,
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it's express'd to aggravate, or shew the greatness of their sin, they cannot cease to sin ) or that our sin is not so great as some others ( I am not, said the Pharisee, like this Publican ) or I have such a temptation (the woman said, Adam thou gavest me, she gave me,
it's expressed to aggravate, or show the greatness of their since, they cannot cease to sin) or that our since is not so great as Some Others (I am not, said the Pharisee, like this Publican) or I have such a temptation (the woman said, Adam thou Gavest me, she gave me,
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and I did eat ) or any other excuse, while a man's mind is so exercised and busied to make his sin appear as little as possibly he can, it roots and grows in him;
and I did eat) or any other excuse, while a Man's mind is so exercised and busied to make his since appear as little as possibly he can, it roots and grows in him;
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no great stroke, if he imagine it not to be great, as if a man be to kill a little creature (a flye suppose) he'l put forth but little strength, for that he thinks enough.
no great stroke, if he imagine it not to be great, as if a man be to kill a little creature (a fly suppose) He'll put forth but little strength, for that he thinks enough.
and for that purpose, view your sin in the glass of the word, see how it's set •••th there in the word of truth, applying all that's spoken against such and such a sin to your sin, that sin in you, — consider how it is in God's eye,
and for that purpose, view your since in the glass of the word, see how it's Set •••th there in the word of truth, applying all that's spoken against such and such a since to your since, that since in you, — Consider how it is in God's eye,
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but he that hath a true faith grounded on the Word of God, particularly my Text, that he shall live, he'l become thereby more industrious in warring against sin,
but he that hath a true faith grounded on the Word of God, particularly my Text, that he shall live, He'll become thereby more Industria in warring against since,
or (as it's otherwise read) you are written unto life, your names are in the book of life, see by faith, there is a book of life, where the names of all that shall live are fairly indelibly recorded,
or (as it's otherwise read) you Are written unto life, your names Are in the book of life, see by faith, there is a book of life, where the names of all that shall live Are fairly indelibly recorded,
I answer, the Apostle spake this by the Spirit, which had never moved him so to speak had it not been a thing knowable, it's manifest this may be known,
I answer, the Apostle spoke this by the Spirit, which had never moved him so to speak had it not been a thing knowable, it's manifest this may be known,
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as really and more than affliction? sickness causeth sadness, Neh. 2.2. Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? so doth other affliction,
as really and more than affliction? sickness Causes sadness, Neh 2.2. Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? so does other affliction,
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Thirdly, The more sin is mortified in any, are they the dearer to you? or the more you perceive any are careful and watchful against sin, doth your heart go forth the more in love and affection to them? It may be the less this or that sin appeareth in another, which is contrary to your temper, humour or interest, the more you may love him,
Thirdly, The more since is mortified in any, Are they the Dearer to you? or the more you perceive any Are careful and watchful against since, does your heart go forth the more in love and affection to them? It may be the less this or that since appears in Another, which is contrary to your temper, humour or Interest, the more you may love him,
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and yet be under the power of your sin, but if your affection be drawn out to others according as you perceive them to be engaged against all their sin, this speaks well,
and yet be under the power of your since, but if your affection be drawn out to Others according as you perceive them to be engaged against all their since, this speaks well,
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when you see them sometimes foiled thereby, yet it appearing that they do wrestle against their sin, your hearts are full of pitty towards them, you have a tender respect to them,
when you see them sometime foiled thereby, yet it appearing that they do wrestle against their since, your hearts Are full of pity towards them, you have a tender respect to them,
then your hearts are offended, and rise against them upon that account, but for those who are enemies to their sin, these you compassionate, this speaks you know what it is to fight against sin,
then your hearts Are offended, and rise against them upon that account, but for those who Are enemies to their since, these you compassionate, this speaks you know what it is to fight against since,
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and it this be one principall thing you look at in all your duties, and waiting on God in Ordinances that through the Spirit, your iniquities may be mortified.
and it this be one principal thing you look At in all your duties, and waiting on God in Ordinances that through the Spirit, your iniquities may be mortified.
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Obj. 2. I have a long time laboured against this and that sin, yet doth it oft get the mastery of me, it hath much life, much livelinesse and strength after years strugling against it, had I the spirit helping me, sure I should before this, have gotten,
Object 2. I have a long time laboured against this and that since, yet does it oft get the mastery of me, it hath much life, much liveliness and strength After Years struggling against it, had I the Spirit helping me, sure I should before this, have got,
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Ans. It's good to be lowly minded, to think others better than thy self, but perhaps their sin whom thou thinkest of, may have more strength than thou knowest;
Ans. It's good to be lowly minded, to think Others better than thy self, but perhaps their since whom thou Thinkest of, may have more strength than thou Knowest;
yea, thou mayest in a great degree have mortified thy sin, and some who seem to have out gone thee in mortification have done nothing in it to purpose;
yea, thou Mayest in a great degree have mortified thy since, and Some who seem to have out gone thee in mortification have done nothing in it to purpose;
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either because thy temptations are stronger, or thy disadvantage greater through naturall weaknesse, badnesse of constitution, bodily distemper, want of such education, or some other cause.
either Because thy temptations Are Stronger, or thy disadvantage greater through natural weakness, badness of constitution, bodily distemper, want of such education, or Some other cause.
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Many a man whose sin never had one wound, or stroke towards it's death, never sined to appearance outwardly so much as Lot, Noah, David, Jonah, Peter and others in whom sin was truly mortified.
Many a man whose since never had one wound, or stroke towards it's death, never sinned to appearance outwardly so much as Lot, Noah, David, Jonah, Peter and Others in whom since was truly mortified.
As a Prophet was called a man of God, and Timothy, 1 Tim. 6.11. so Antichrist a man of sin, 2 Thess. 2.3. Or one made up of sin, inward part very wickedness Ps. 5.9. and his outward part also; eyes full of Adultery, hands full of blood, &c.
As a Prophet was called a man of God, and Timothy, 1 Tim. 6.11. so Antichrist a man of since, 2 Thess 2.3. Or one made up of since, inward part very wickedness Ps. 5.9. and his outward part also; eyes full of Adultery, hands full of blood, etc.
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