THis Psalm is supposed to have been made by David, when he was under the Persecution of Saul, when his Enemies accus'd him of Wicked Designs against the Government,
THis Psalm is supposed to have been made by David, when he was under the Persecution of Saul, when his Enemies accused him of Wicked Designs against the Government,
For here he acknowledges the Spiritual Nature of God, whereby he is present to all the Thoughts of our Minds, to all the Desires of our Hearts, to the most secret Designs,
For Here he acknowledges the Spiritual Nature of God, whereby he is present to all the Thoughts of our Minds, to all the Desires of our Hearts, to the most secret Designs,
Now, when he had declar'd what just Apprehensions he had of the Divine Nature; and how clearly he was convinc'd, That there was no Thought of his Mind, no Word of his Mouth, no Inclination of his Heart,
Now, when he had declared what just Apprehensions he had of the Divine Nature; and how clearly he was convinced, That there was no Thought of his Mind, no Word of his Mouth, no Inclination of his Heart,
but what was perfectly known to that Infinite Spirit, who gave him his Soul, and fram'd all the Parts of his Body, who knew his down-sitting and his up-rising;
but what was perfectly known to that Infinite Spirit, who gave him his Soul, and framed all the Parts of his Body, who knew his downsit and his uprising;
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And if he found that he was innocent and clear, that he would still protect and assist him under that Integrity of his Heart, of which he was so greatly Conscious to himself;
And if he found that he was innocent and clear, that he would still Pact and assist him under that Integrity of his Heart, of which he was so greatly Conscious to himself;
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Now, tho' this solemn Appeal to God, which David made in this Psalm, may seem to concern his Innocence, only in respect to those particular Crimes which were then objected against him;
Now, though this solemn Appeal to God, which David made in this Psalm, may seem to concern his Innocence, only in respect to those particular Crimes which were then objected against him;
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as that he had enter'd into a Confederacy against the Crown and Life of Saul; and in pursuance of that Design, was a Favourer and Supporter of Wicked and Bloody Men; (the Thoughts of which he utterly detested,
as that he had entered into a Confederacy against the Crown and Life of Saul; and in pursuance of that Design, was a Favourer and Supporter of Wicked and Bloody Men; (the Thoughts of which he utterly detested,
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but that when David vindicated himself from those particular Accusations, he likewise at the same time appeal'd to God for the General Integrity of his Heart;
but that when David vindicated himself from those particular Accusations, he likewise At the same time appealed to God for the General Integrity of his Heart;
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Which Words may afford us these Three Considerations, 1. What is that Sincerity and Integrity of Heart, which God indispensably requires from all of us.
Which Words may afford us these Three Considerations, 1. What is that Sincerity and Integrity of Heart, which God indispensably requires from all of us.
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Try me, and know my Thoughts. III. That it is only this Sincerity and Integrity of the Heart which can entitle us to the Protection and favourable Assistance of God.
Try me, and know my Thoughts. III. That it is only this Sincerity and Integrity of the Heart which can entitle us to the Protection and favourable Assistance of God.
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or that our Obedience should be perform'd upon a True Principle, the Authority of God, or a Conformity to his Will, which is that we mean by Sincerity.
or that our obedience should be performed upon a True Principle, the authority of God, or a Conformity to his Will, which is that we mean by Sincerity.
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But whosoever governs his Appetites upon a true Principle of Religion, does it upon the account of the Laws of God, and in imitation of the Example of Christ; that by withdrawing himself from the Pleasures of this World, his Heart may be more fix'd upon Spiritual and Heavenly Enjoyments;
But whosoever governs his Appetites upon a true Principle of Religion, does it upon the account of the Laws of God, and in imitation of the Exampl of christ; that by withdrawing himself from the Pleasures of this World, his Heart may be more fixed upon Spiritual and Heavenly Enjoyments;
All the outward things in Religion are capable of being Dissembled, or at least, of being acted upon Low, and unworthy Designs: Men may give Alms out of a Principle of Vain-glory;
All the outward things in Religion Are capable of being Dissembled, or At least, of being acted upon Low, and unworthy Designs: Men may give Alms out of a Principle of Vainglory;
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make long Prayers, as a Preface to Injustice; Fast and Mortifie only to appear Devout; receive the Sacrament in compliance only with Custom, and the expectation of Neighbours;
make long Prayers, as a Preface to Injustice; Fast and Mortify only to appear Devout; receive the Sacrament in compliance only with Custom, and the expectation of Neighbours;
whereas the only solid and lasting Principle of these and such like Duties, is a Sense of our Obligation to God, a complying with his Authority and Will; a Design of promoting his Glory, by our hearty and ready Obedience,
whereas the only solid and lasting Principle of these and such like Duties, is a Sense of our Obligation to God, a complying with his authority and Will; a Design of promoting his Glory, by our hearty and ready obedience,
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but then we must take care that they be so in a subordinate manner, that they be not the chief and principle Things for which we are willing to serve God:
but then we must take care that they be so in a subordinate manner, that they be not the chief and principle Things for which we Are willing to serve God:
for these outward Advantages are but Accidental, or the usual Blessings of an ordinary Providence; they are not the certain Fruits of Righteousness, or its Essential Reward:
for these outward Advantages Are but Accidental, or the usual Blessings of an ordinary Providence; they Are not the certain Fruits of Righteousness, or its Essential Reward:
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tho' mens Constitutions and Natures, their Business and Imployments, the Examples of the Age, and the Vitious Customs of the World, plead ever so hard for the retaining of that one Sin:
though men's Constitutions and Nature's, their Business and Employments, the Examples of the Age, and the Vicious Customs of the World, plead ever so hard for the retaining of that one since:
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If there be any thing of this Nature permitted to remain within our Souls, we have not that Integrity of Heart which God indispensably requires to make our Repentance true,
If there be any thing of this Nature permitted to remain within our Souls, we have not that Integrity of Heart which God indispensably requires to make our Repentance true,
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But then we should do well to consider, That the Integrity of the Heart is to be judg'd of by the Truth and Seriousness of our Resolutions and Endeavours, both to discover what ways of Wickedness there are in us,
But then we should do well to Consider, That the Integrity of the Heart is to be judged of by the Truth and Seriousness of our Resolutions and Endeavours, both to discover what ways of Wickedness there Are in us,
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As to some Remains of Corruption, some Tendencies towards Evil, some Strivings of the Flesh with the Spirit, some sort of Infirmities and Slips, which are not seperable from the strictest Life,
As to Some Remains of Corruption, Some Tendencies towards Evil, Some Strivings of the Flesh with the Spirit, Some sort of Infirmities and Slips, which Are not separable from the Strictest Life,
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These are the Misery and Burden of our Fallen Nature, these are Matter for the Exercise of a continual Humiliation; and notwithstanding these Infirmities, our Hearts may be right with God,
These Are the Misery and Burden of our Fallen Nature, these Are Matter for the Exercise of a continual Humiliation; and notwithstanding these Infirmities, our Hearts may be right with God,
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when we allow ourselves in no way of Wickedness, in no Course of Sin, in no Indulgence of Appetites, in no Design of complying with any evil Thoughts, Desires and Tendencies,
when we allow ourselves in no Way of Wickedness, in no Course of since, in no Indulgence of Appetites, in no Design of complying with any evil Thoughts, Desires and Tendencies,
The 2d Thing I propos'd, was, how we may best judge of this Sincerity and Integrity of our Hearts, viz. by examining of our own Consciences to that degree,
The 2d Thing I proposed, was, how we may best judge of this Sincerity and Integrity of our Hearts, viz. by examining of our own Consciences to that degree,
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But do they find it an easie matter to descend into themselves, and to search to the bottom of their Souls? Is there not a natural Averseness in Man to behold his own Deformity, or at least to acknowledge it to be such? Can a Man be easily brought to search and probe his own Wounds? Will not he presently draw back his Hand,
But do they find it an easy matter to descend into themselves, and to search to the bottom of their Souls? Is there not a natural Averseness in Man to behold his own Deformity, or At least to acknowledge it to be such? Can a Man be Easily brought to search and probe his own Wounds? Will not he presently draw back his Hand,
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and Security ready to step out, and to tell them all is well? If they be so resolute as to make a further Entrance, they discover perhaps a great many Sins;
and Security ready to step out, and to tell them all is well? If they be so resolute as to make a further Entrance, they discover perhaps a great many Sins;
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but they are so Painted and Varnished over by Pretences and Excuses taken from the Customs and Examples of the World, that they hardly know how to condemn themselves for entertaining such modish and fashionable Guests.
but they Are so Painted and Varnished over by Pretences and Excuses taken from the Customs and Examples of the World, that they hardly know how to condemn themselves for entertaining such modish and fashionable Guests.
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If they chance to be somewhat more inquisitive, and to open another Scene in their Hearts, they find perhaps a multitude of strong and confirmed Habits of Sin, which have dwelt there a long time, and now plead Possesion:
If they chance to be somewhat more inquisitive, and to open Another Scene in their Hearts, they find perhaps a multitude of strong and confirmed Habits of since, which have dwelled there a long time, and now plead Possession:
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and now they are come to such Strength, to such a twisted and multiply'd Interest, they think they had better be let alone, than disturb'd to no purpose.
and now they Are come to such Strength, to such a twisted and multiplied Interest, they think they had better be let alone, than disturbed to no purpose.
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If they still go on to make a deeper Search, behold there appears a Fountain of Evil continually bubling up into impure Desires, sensual Lusts, worldly Designs, and vile Imaginations!
If they still go on to make a Deeper Search, behold there appears a Fountain of Evil continually bubbling up into impure Desires, sensual Lustiest, worldly Designs, and vile Imaginations!
then they presently conclude, That this is that which men call Original Sin, the bed of Corruption, the brackish Fountain of Impure Streams, which Poisons all our Nature:
then they presently conclude, That this is that which men call Original since, the Bed of Corruption, the brackish Fountain of Impure Streams, which Poisons all our Nature:
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For if they had found out that, and been well aware of it, they would soon have confess'd, that no fashionable Customs of the World, no Growth, no strength of Habits, could be any excuse for Wilful Sin; and that Original Corruption was no such Torrent of Evil,
For if they had found out that, and been well aware of it, they would soon have confessed, that no fashionable Customs of the World, no Growth, no strength of Habits, could be any excuse for Wilful since; and that Original Corruption was no such Torrent of Evil,
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But now if People would examin their Hearts to some purpose, they must allow themselves a considerable time to do it in, especially those who have not accustom'd •hemselves to this Duty already;
But now if People would examine their Hearts to Some purpose, they must allow themselves a considerable time to do it in, especially those who have not accustomed •hemselves to this Duty already;
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they must be very careful that they be not impos'd upon in this so necessary a Work, by the Wiles of Satan, by the prevailing Vitiousness of the Age, by the Treachery and Deceitfulness of their own Hearts:
they must be very careful that they be not imposed upon in this so necessary a Work, by the Wiles of Satan, by the prevailing Viciousness of the Age, by the Treachery and Deceitfulness of their own Hearts:
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They must recal as many particular Transgressions as they can, and work into their Minds a more earnest and ready Watchfulness against those Sins, which their Constitutions,
They must Recall as many particular Transgressions as they can, and work into their Minds a more earnest and ready Watchfulness against those Sins, which their Constitutions,
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They must compare their Actions with the Rule of God's Word, with the Vows and Engagements they have already made with the strictness of that profession they are under,
They must compare their Actions with the Rule of God's Word, with the Vows and Engagements they have already made with the strictness of that profession they Are under,
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And if they would be further satisfy'd of the Sincerity and Integrity of their Hearts, they cannot refuse the Appealing to God's Omniscience, that they are serious and hearty in what they are doing, that they really design to get a full Knowledge of themselves, that they are not willing to conceal or cover any one Sin;
And if they would be further satisfied of the Sincerity and Integrity of their Hearts, they cannot refuse the Appealing to God's Omniscience, that they Are serious and hearty in what they Are doing, that they really Design to get a full Knowledge of themselves, that they Are not willing to conceal or cover any one since;
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but that having made such Discovery of their Hearts as they are well able to attain to, they are willing and desirous that God would try them further, by that Word of his which is quick and powerful,
but that having made such Discovery of their Hearts as they Are well able to attain to, they Are willing and desirous that God would try them further, by that Word of his which is quick and powerful,
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and made it a suitable Habitation for an Immortal Soul. He confesses how the same Spirit and power is present to all the thoughts of his Heart, that there are no foldings, no dark recesses, that can conceal any thing from him, that all the branchings of his Soul, the imaginations of his Heart, the compass of his conversation are register'd in his Book, no night, no retirement that can shut out God;
and made it a suitable Habitation for an Immortal Soul. He Confesses how the same Spirit and power is present to all the thoughts of his Heart, that there Are no foldings, no dark Recesses, that can conceal any thing from him, that all the branchings of his Soul, the Imaginations of his Heart, the compass of his Conversation Are registered in his Book, no night, no retirement that can shut out God;
And truly, whoever shall refuse to undergo this Trial, has reason to doubt that there is some Hypocrisie remaining in him, some falsness of Heart, some allowance of Sin, some way of Wickedness, that he cannot yet bring himself to part with.
And truly, whoever shall refuse to undergo this Trial, has reason to doubt that there is Some Hypocrisy remaining in him, Some falseness of Heart, Some allowance of since, Some Way of Wickedness, that he cannot yet bring himself to part with.
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he cannot ask forgiveness of God without a penitent Heart, and no one can be said to repent without a sincere endeavour to avoid all Sin for the future, of which Resolution he knows that God is the Judge.
he cannot ask forgiveness of God without a penitent Heart, and no one can be said to Repent without a sincere endeavour to avoid all since for the future, of which Resolution he knows that God is the Judge.
then are we such true Penitents, and such sincere Christians as God will approve of, even when he himself has searched our Hearts, and known our Thoughts;
then Are we such true Penitents, and such sincere Christians as God will approve of, even when he himself has searched our Hearts, and known our Thoughts;
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3d. and Last thing to be considered, viz. That 'tis only this Sincerity and Integrity of the Heart that can entitle us to the favourable assistance of God, whereby he will lead us in the way Everlasting.
3d. and Last thing to be considered, viz. That it's only this Sincerity and Integrity of the Heart that can entitle us to the favourable assistance of God, whereby he will led us in the Way Everlasting.
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then we may be sure that they are not sound at Heart, that all their Religious Actions are blasted by some secret Hypocrisie, and that they cannot prosper in Holiness by reason of some reserved Sin. There is some gainful Injustice that they will not yet lay aside, there are some frauds and cheats that they will not yet seperate from their Imployments and Callings;
then we may be sure that they Are not found At Heart, that all their Religious Actions Are blasted by Some secret Hypocrisy, and that they cannot prosper in Holiness by reason of Some reserved Sin. There is Some gainful Injustice that they will not yet lay aside, there Are Some frauds and cheats that they will not yet separate from their Employments and Callings;
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or some Sensuality which they know not how to renounce, and if there be any of these ways of Wickedness in many professed Christians, no wonder that they do not thrive in Piety,
or Some Sensuality which they know not how to renounce, and if there be any of these ways of Wickedness in many professed Christians, no wonder that they do not thrive in Piety,
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They come to God with a trembling and a king Heart, and can have no Confidence, no filial Trust and Relyance when they appear before him, there is some root of bitterness within that spoils the relish of all their Religious Duties.
They come to God with a trembling and a King Heart, and can have no Confidence, no filial Trust and Reliance when they appear before him, there is Some root of bitterness within that spoils the relish of all their Religious Duties.
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they sometimes receive the Sacrament, but 'tis with horror, rather then gladness of Soul, with fear of eating and drinking their own Damnation, rather then with raised Affections and a Spiritual Appetite.
they sometime receive the Sacrament, but it's with horror, rather then gladness of Soul, with Fear of eating and drinking their own Damnation, rather then with raised Affections and a Spiritual Appetite.
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unless you can bring your Hearts to renounce all ungodliness, and every wicked way: Unless you cleanse your selves from all Maliciousness, Injustice, Hatred and Contentions, Sensuality and Pride, from all Filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit.
unless you can bring your Hearts to renounce all ungodliness, and every wicked Way: Unless you cleanse your selves from all Maliciousness, Injustice, Hatred and Contentions, Sensuality and Pride, from all Filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit.
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But if upon a serious Examination we find our selves to be sincere, and that we are willing to please God in all things, according to our Understandings, and according to our Power;
But if upon a serious Examination we find our selves to be sincere, and that we Are willing to please God in all things, according to our Understandings, and according to our Power;
then we may promise to our selves a gracious Acceptance of our honest and diligent Endeavours, a protection and guidance of our Persons in our lawful Callings and Imployments,
then we may promise to our selves a gracious Acceptance of our honest and diligent Endeavours, a protection and guidance of our Persons in our lawful Callings and Employments,
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Then God and his Holy Angels will be ready to asist us, to preserve us from Dangers, to arm us against Temptations, to lead us in Truth and Righteousness, in Piety and Vertue;
Then God and his Holy Angels will be ready to assist us, to preserve us from Dangers, to arm us against Temptations, to led us in Truth and Righteousness, in Piety and Virtue;
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The honest Mind receives new Illumination from the Spirit that searches it, and the Thoughts of that Conscience must needs be more awful, where God has been more eminently present.
The honest Mind receives new Illumination from the Spirit that Searches it, and the Thoughts of that Conscience must needs be more awful, where God has been more eminently present.
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Goodness, and Power, and Wisdom, and Mercy, delight to encamp about all those who are fully resolved to serve God in the Integrity of their Hearts, they have a disposition that fits them to receive the Influences of the Spirit, whereby they shall be mightily strengthened in the inner Man:
goodness, and Power, and Wisdom, and Mercy, delight to encamp about all those who Are Fully resolved to serve God in the Integrity of their Hearts, they have a disposition that fits them to receive the Influences of the Spirit, whereby they shall be mightily strengthened in the inner Man:
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they have a worthiness to be admitted to the highest Mysteries of the Christian Religion, to the nearest Communion with God in Holy Duties, where they shall find their good Resolutions confirmed, their pious Purposes encouraged, their honest Affections rais'd,
they have a worthiness to be admitted to the highest Mysteres of the Christian Religion, to the nearest Communion with God in Holy Duties, where they shall find their good Resolutions confirmed, their pious Purposes encouraged, their honest Affections raised,
and an upright Conversation, they shall be safely conducted thrô this Wilderness of Temptation and Misery, to the Blessed Mansions of Everlasting Peace and Glory.
and an upright Conversation, they shall be safely conducted thrô this Wilderness of Temptation and Misery, to the Blessed Mansions of Everlasting Peace and Glory.
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