The Covenant of GRACE, &c. Psal. 105.8. He hath remembred his Covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand Generations. 1 Chron. 16.15. Be ye mindful always of his Covenant, the word which he commanded to a thousand Generations.
The Covenant of GRACE, etc. Psalm 105.8. He hath remembered his Covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand Generations. 1 Chronicles 16.15. Be you mindful always of his Covenant, the word which he commanded to a thousand Generations.
and that in this place, as well as in other like places of Scripture, where the same things are repeated with some variety, it is not in any Contradiction,
and that in this place, as well as in other like places of Scripture, where the same things Are repeated with Some variety, it is not in any Contradiction,
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and goes on vvith a part of the 96. Psalm, &c. And in those, fifteen Verses they are almost the same to a vvord, only in this one place, wherein the variety is so remarkable.
and Goes on with a part of the 96. Psalm, etc. And in those, fifteen Verses they Are almost the same to a word, only in this one place, wherein the variety is so remarkable.
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And Gods marvellous works he bids them to remember, ver. 12. in the Chronicles, and ver. 5. of the Psalm. And then seems to enforce this Duty upon Gods peculiar people, the seed of Abraham,
And God's marvellous works he bids them to Remember, ver. 12. in the Chronicles, and for. 5. of the Psalm. And then seems to enforce this Duty upon God's peculiar people, the seed of Abraham,
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so called in the Psalm; and the seed of Israel in the Chapter. These upon the account of their Covenant-Interest in God, have special Obligation to this Duty;
so called in the Psalm; and the seed of Israel in the Chapter. These upon the account of their Covenant interest in God, have special Obligation to this Duty;
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In the Chapter, as a part of the Expression of praise for this Goodness and Faithfulness of God, he exhorts the Faithful, That they should always be mindful of Gods Covenant.
In the Chapter, as a part of the Expression of praise for this goodness and Faithfulness of God, he exhorts the Faithful, That they should always be mindful of God's Covenant.
Novv to shevv that there is no Contradiction in these Scriptures, and such like; it may be observed, That though these Psalms, for part of them, are very like, and perhaps the same;
Now to show that there is no Contradiction in these Scriptures, and such like; it may be observed, That though these Psalms, for part of them, Are very like, and perhaps the same;
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As some of our Saviours vvords in the Gospel that are diversly reported by the Evangelists, many think the same things might be spoken more than once by our Saviour:
As Some of our Saviors words in the Gospel that Are diversely reported by the Evangelists, many think the same things might be spoken more than once by our Saviour:
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So in the Chapter here, ver. 7. it is said in that day David first delivered this Psalm; vvhich doth imply, it might be delivered after, with some variation.
So in the Chapter Here, ver. 7. it is said in that day David First Delivered this Psalm; which does imply, it might be Delivered After, with Some variation.
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In the place in the Psalms, the words come in by way of declaration of what God himself is pleased to do for us in this behalf, He hath remembred his Covenant for ever.
In the place in the Psalms, the words come in by Way of declaration of what God himself is pleased to do for us in this behalf, He hath remembered his Covenant for ever.
but upon gracious and ingenuous considerations, and these expressions should refer to the same design and purpose, with respect to the matter of God praise.
but upon gracious and ingenuous considerations, and these expressions should refer to the same Design and purpose, with respect to the matter of God praise.
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he here says, to promote this holy affection and trust of Gods goodness to you, for which you should always praise him, That God himself doth always remember his Covenant.
he Here Says, to promote this holy affection and trust of God's Goodness to you, for which you should always praise him, That God himself does always Remember his Covenant.
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And they do mutuo se ponere, they suppose and advantage one the other, the one as the requisite means and condition of the other, the other as a priviledg and reward for that again.
And they do mutuo se ponere, they suppose and advantage one the other, the one as the requisite means and condition of the other, the other as a privilege and reward for that again.
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1. What is this Covenant, that is thus remembred an both sides? Why, it seems to be his word of promise set out in particular in his Oath to Abraham, Isaac and Israel, that he would give them that good Land;
1. What is this Covenant, that is thus remembered an both sides? Why, it seems to be his word of promise Set out in particular in his Oath to Abraham, Isaac and Israel, that he would give them that good Land;
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but this was but a part of the Covenant he entred into with Abraham, and but a pledg and shadow of that better Land that he had provided for them and their seed:
but this was but a part of the Covenant he entered into with Abraham, and but a pledge and shadow of that better Land that he had provided for them and their seed:
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Now this Covenant of Grace is that which God freely entred into with Adam, renewed it to Abraham, in the promise, That as the seed of the Woman should break the Serpents head;
Now this Covenant of Grace is that which God freely entered into with Adam, renewed it to Abraham, in the promise, That as the seed of the Woman should break the Serpents head;
so in the seed of Abraham all the Nations of the Earth should be blessed. He revived it to Moses and his People, and under Types and Shadows prefigured Christ,
so in the seed of Abraham all the nations of the Earth should be blessed. He revived it to Moses and his People, and under Types and Shadows prefigured christ,
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This Covenant is everlasting, ordered in all things, and sure, 2 Sam. 23.5. 2. Tim. 1.1. The blessed Apostle stiles himself an Apostle, a messenger of God to Souls;
This Covenant is everlasting, ordered in all things, and sure, 2 Sam. 23.5. 2. Tim. 1.1. The blessed Apostle stile himself an Apostle, a Messenger of God to Souls;
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if they come in and close with Christ, He will pardon sinners, give them grace, change their hearts, give them peace, keep them to persevere, bring them through Death to Glory.
if they come in and close with christ, He will pardon Sinners, give them grace, change their hearts, give them peace, keep them to persevere, bring them through Death to Glory.
Man is to believe, repent and obey, and to walk worthy of it: According to that of Ezekiel 16.8. I sware unto thee, and entred into Covenant with thee, said the Lord God, and thou becamest mine.
Man is to believe, Repent and obey, and to walk worthy of it: According to that of Ezekielem 16.8. I sware unto thee, and entered into Covenant with thee, said the Lord God, and thou becamest mine.
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He is a God keeping Covenant for ever, Mic. 7.20. He will perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which God hath sworn from the days of old.
He is a God keeping Covenant for ever, Mic. 7.20. He will perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which God hath sworn from the days of old.
It was Mercy in the Original; it is Truth in the pursuance of it. What he hath promised in his infinite Mercy, he will perform in his inviolable Truth.
It was Mercy in the Original; it is Truth in the pursuance of it. What he hath promised in his infinite Mercy, he will perform in his inviolable Truth.
he is slow to anger, Exod. 34.6. One Orient Jewel in that royal Character and Name of his, is, that he is long-suffering, 1. To bear with us till we repent;
he is slow to anger, Exod 34.6. One Orient Jewel in that royal Character and Name of his, is, that he is long-suffering, 1. To bear with us till we Repent;
That delivers us yet again, tho' we have broken our vows with him. 3. To bear with them that never repent, Ro. 9.22. That sinners that repent not, nor never will, are not immediately ruined and destroyed from the presence of the Lord, is sure from the Covenant;
That delivers us yet again, though we have broken our vows with him. 3. To bear with them that never Repent, Ro. 9.22. That Sinners that Repent not, nor never will, Are not immediately ruined and destroyed from the presence of the Lord, is sure from the Covenant;
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All words put in to signify Sin, to make the assurance of pardon full and strong, Mic. 7.18, 19. Psal. 103.8, 11, 12. Here is a poor sinner convinced of the evil of sin,
All words put in to signify since, to make the assurance of pardon full and strong, Mic. 7.18, 19. Psalm 103.8, 11, 12. Here is a poor sinner convinced of the evil of since,
His bowels are moved towards the broken-hearted penitent, and remembers his Royal word towards them, when ever they come, to relieve and comfort them, and to speak peace unto them.
His bowels Are moved towards the brokenhearted penitent, and remembers his Royal word towards them, when ever they come, to relieve and Comfort them, and to speak peace unto them.
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I have gotten nothing but Guilt, horror and sorrow by my perverse way. But I repent, I fly to the Mercy of the Covenant in the case: why he looketh for such;
I have got nothing but Gilded, horror and sorrow by my perverse Way. But I Repent, I fly to the Mercy of the Covenant in the case: why he looks for such;
and if such a one come thus to him, he will remember his Covenant, and will deliver his Soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
and if such a one come thus to him, he will Remember his Covenant, and will deliver his Soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the Light.
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O, says the Psalmist (and so any Soul that hath felt Guilt will say the same) Blessed is the man whose sin is forgiven, &c. Let his condition be what it will, sick, poor, despised, no matter what it be;
Oh, Says the Psalmist (and so any Soul that hath felt Gilded will say the same) Blessed is the man whose since is forgiven, etc. Let his condition be what it will, sick, poor, despised, no matter what it be;
he delights to shew Mercy, and remembers his Covenant fully and effectually in this case. 3. For grace to repent. It is his Covenant to accept us when we repent,
he delights to show Mercy, and remembers his Covenant Fully and effectually in this case. 3. For grace to Repent. It is his Covenant to accept us when we Repent,
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His Covenant is to take away the hard, and to give a soft heart; to write the Law in the heart, Jer. 31.33. he hath promised to give the Spirit to them that ask him, Luk. 11.13.
His Covenant is to take away the hard, and to give a soft heart; to write the Law in the heart, Jer. 31.33. he hath promised to give the Spirit to them that ask him, Luk. 11.13.
And by exalting Christ to be a Prince and Saviour, to give repentance and forgiveness of sins, Acts 5.26. He will not forgive, if we turn not heartily to him;
And by exalting christ to be a Prince and Saviour, to give Repentance and forgiveness of Sins, Acts 5.26. He will not forgive, if we turn not heartily to him;
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We are kept by the mighty power of God, through faith, to the day of Salvation, 1 Pet. 1.5. Joh. 10.28, 29. Grace being a Creature, might no doubt be lost;
We Are kept by the mighty power of God, through faith, to the day of Salvation, 1 Pet. 1.5. John 10.28, 29. Grace being a Creature, might no doubt be lost;
and remember it for us? from this it is, a poor Soul may have confidence (and it is not impudence) to say, I have gone astray like a lost Sheep, but Lord seek thy Servant; bring back and restore thy poor Servant.
and Remember it for us? from this it is, a poor Soul may have confidence (and it is not impudence) to say, I have gone astray like a lost Sheep, but Lord seek thy Servant; bring back and restore thy poor Servant.
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and further than it is best for them, their troubles shall neither encrease nor continue. Light is sown for all the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
and further than it is best for them, their Troubles shall neither increase nor continue. Light is sown for all the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
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Christ the blessed Mediator of the Covenant, was tempted, and he knows how to pity and succour them that are tempted, Heb. 2.18. The soul in this case may say, as Mic. 7.8, 9. When I fall, I shall arise;
christ the blessed Mediator of the Covenant, was tempted, and he knows how to pity and succour them that Are tempted, Hebrew 2.18. The soul in this case may say, as Mic. 7.8, 9. When I fallen, I shall arise;
when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. He will bring me forth unto the light, and I shall behold his righteousness. Read Isa. 40.27. to the end.
when I fit in darkness, the Lord shall be a Light unto me. He will bring me forth unto the Light, and I shall behold his righteousness. Read Isaiah 40.27. to the end.
if the promise and providence of God were more eyed and relyed upon than it is. 5. However God makes it out to the truly good, whatever their condition is:
if the promise and providence of God were more eyed and relied upon than it is. 5. However God makes it out to the truly good, whatever their condition is:
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Godliness with contentment is great gain, 1 Tim. 6.6. He supplies his Children with fresh necessaries, and excuses them the care and trouble, and reckoning for abundance.
Godliness with contentment is great gain, 1 Tim. 6.6. He supplies his Children with fresh necessaries, and excuses them the care and trouble, and reckoning for abundance.
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It is so far from being in the Covenant that you should not be afflicted, (fain poor wretches would have it so) that it is expresly a part of this blessed Covenant that we must be afflicted, Heb. 12.5, 6. And God remembers for us his blessed Covenant about our afflictions, in the greatest goodness, truth and faithfulness. 1. To see that all his be afflicted when they need, 1 Pet. 1.6. 2. That they be afflicted in measure, Isa. 27.7, 8. 3. To be supported under them, 1 Cor. 10.13. 4. To be delivered out of them, Psal. 34.19. 5. To have good by them. Ro. 8.28. Psal. 25.10. He will not have them in the furnace to be consumed, but only to be tryed;
It is so Far from being in the Covenant that you should not be afflicted, (fain poor wretches would have it so) that it is expressly a part of this blessed Covenant that we must be afflicted, Hebrew 12.5, 6. And God remembers for us his blessed Covenant about our afflictions, in the greatest Goodness, truth and faithfulness. 1. To see that all his be afflicted when they need, 1 Pet. 1.6. 2. That they be afflicted in measure, Isaiah 27.7, 8. 3. To be supported under them, 1 Cor. 10.13. 4. To be Delivered out of them, Psalm 34.19. 5. To have good by them. Ro. 8.28. Psalm 25.10. He will not have them in the furnace to be consumed, but only to be tried;
so the Lord pities them that fear him, for he knows their frame, and remembers they are but dust, Psal. 103.13, 14, &c. He remembers for them his Covenant,
so the Lord pities them that Fear him, for he knows their frame, and remembers they Are but dust, Psalm 103.13, 14, etc. He remembers for them his Covenant,
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when they are in distress, Psal. 106.45. I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me, Psal. 119.75. O my blessed God! true and faithful is thy Covenant, the word that thou hast commanded to a Thousand Generations;
when they Are in distress, Psalm 106.45. I know, Oh Lord, that thy Judgments Are right, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me, Psalm 119.75. O my blessed God! true and faithful is thy Covenant, the word that thou hast commanded to a Thousand Generations;
thou hast remembred thy Covenant for me, to my Soul, to my outward supplies, and in my needed good afflictions, which I could not have been without, no not one of them.
thou hast remembered thy Covenant for me, to my Soul, to my outward supplies, and in my needed good afflictions, which I could not have been without, no not one of them.
Again and again, Christ hath said, I give unto them eternal life, Joh. 10.28, and 17.2. Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward bring me to glory, Psal. 73.24. Death is terrible to Nature;
Again and again, christ hath said, I give unto them Eternal life, John 10.28, and 17.2. Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards bring me to glory, Psalm 73.24. Death is terrible to Nature;
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and from the fear of death, Heb. 2.14, 15. 2 Tim. 1.12. He will keep the Soul for eternal life, which thou hast committed to him, 2 Tim. 1.12. and 4.7, 8. The ship in the dry harbor cannot be lanched;
and from the Fear of death, Hebrew 2.14, 15. 2 Tim. 1.12. He will keep the Soul for Eternal life, which thou hast committed to him, 2 Tim. 1.12. and 4.7, 8. The ship in the dry harbour cannot be launched;
9. For posterity. The blessed Covenant is with us, and with our Children: for he keepeth mercy for thousands, Exod. 34.7. that is, for thousands of Generations.
9. For posterity. The blessed Covenant is with us, and with our Children: for he Keepeth mercy for thousands, Exod 34.7. that is, for thousands of Generations.
The Children of thy Servants shall stand fast in thy sight, and their seed shall be established before thee, (Psal. 102. ult.) For grace it self, the promise goes from the Posterity of the Godly, Isa. 44.3. I will pour out my Spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon their offspring.
The Children of thy Servants shall stand fast in thy sighed, and their seed shall be established before thee, (Psalm 102. ult.) For grace it self, the promise Goes from the Posterity of the Godly, Isaiah 44.3. I will pour out my Spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon their offspring.
He thus remembers his Covenant for ever, the word which he hath commanded to a Thousand Generations. And for the sad Objection that some make in this case, That so many of the Children of good parents do so wofully miscarry;
He thus remembers his Covenant for ever, the word which he hath commanded to a Thousand Generations. And for the sad Objection that Some make in this case, That so many of the Children of good Parents do so woefully miscarry;
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3. It may be, if the Covenant was better understood, and better kept, and better taken hold of for Children than it is, it might more effectually operate for them in the case they are in;
3. It may be, if the Covenant was better understood, and better kept, and better taken hold of for Children than it is, it might more effectually operate for them in the case they Are in;
and they are usually crossed, as some others in their Circumstances are not. It is not ordinary for bad Children of good Parents to prosper in the World:
and they Are usually crossed, as Some Others in their circumstances Are not. It is not ordinary for bad Children of good Parents to prosper in the World:
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and to keep them still in the way of cure and recovery by their afflictions. So that he doth remember his Covenant for ever with respect to our Children.
and to keep them still in the Way of cure and recovery by their afflictions. So that he does Remember his Covenant for ever with respect to our Children.
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When his People were in Egypt in great distress and bondage, he says, I have heard the groanings of the Children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in Bondage;
When his People were in Egypt in great distress and bondage, he Says, I have herd the groanings of the Children of Israel, whom the egyptians keep in Bondage;
If the promise seem to run under ground, yet it shall break out again in a mighty stream, Isa. 43.1. to the 8. His Covenant for his whole People as his Church, (as the body of Christ, the fulness of him that filleth all in all, Eph. 1.23) shall obtain it in two things especially.
If the promise seem to run under ground, yet it shall break out again in a mighty stream, Isaiah 43.1. to the 8. His Covenant for his Whole People as his Church, (as the body of christ, the fullness of him that fills all in all, Ephesians 1.23) shall obtain it in two things especially.
This explicite owning of the Covenant is our duty and interest, as in all the benefits of it, ( Isa. 44.5.) The Soul consents to the match, to belive and to recive Christ.
This explicit owning of the Covenant is our duty and Interest, as in all the benefits of it, (Isaiah 44.5.) The Soul consents to the match, to believe and to receive christ.
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2. To keep it. Gods Mercy is Everlasting to them that keep his Covenant, and remember his Commandments to do them, Psal. 103.17, 18. They are mindful of the Covenant, that feel themselves under the force of its obligation, that observe the terms and the condition of it, that they may keep up their title to all the benefits of it, Exod. 19.5.
2. To keep it. God's Mercy is Everlasting to them that keep his Covenant, and Remember his commandments to do them, Psalm 103.17, 18. They Are mindful of the Covenant, that feel themselves under the force of its obligation, that observe the terms and the condition of it, that they may keep up their title to all the benefits of it, Exod 19.5.
to take heed that you forget not the the Covenant of God. Isa. 44.17. but that with purpose of heart you cleave unto the Lord, Acts 11.23. 3. To trust to it. God would be believed and relyed on.
to take heed that you forget not the the Covenant of God. Isaiah 44.17. but that with purpose of heart you cleave unto the Lord, Acts 11.23. 3. To trust to it. God would be believed and relied on.
He would have men to set their hope on him, Psal. 78.7. He taketh pleasure in them that fear him, and in those that hope in his Mercy, Psal. 33.18. The Church relies for pardon upon the Covenant which is compounded of Mercy and Truth, Mic. 7. ult.
He would have men to Set their hope on him, Psalm 78.7. He Takes pleasure in them that Fear him, and in those that hope in his Mercy, Psalm 33.18. The Church relies for pardon upon the Covenant which is compounded of Mercy and Truth, Mic. 7. ult.
Be always mindful of his Covenant, so as to trust in the Lord at all times, Psal. 62.8. for every thing, Soul and Body, Self and Others, Private and Publick.
Be always mindful of his Covenant, so as to trust in the Lord At all times, Psalm 62.8. for every thing, Soul and Body, Self and Others, Private and Public.
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says holy David. And Nehemiah when he prayed for the Church in great distress, he pleads with God in prayer from this, That he is God that keepeth Covenant and Mercy for them that fear him,
Says holy David. And Nehemiah when he prayed for the Church in great distress, he pleads with God in prayer from this, That he is God that Keepeth Covenant and Mercy for them that Fear him,
and observe his Commandments, Neh. 1.5. and 9.32. the best Plea we can have at the Throne of Grace, and that which an infinitely good God, that remembers his Covenant for ever, delights to be argued with.
and observe his commandments, Neh 1.5. and 9.32. the best Plea we can have At the Throne of Grace, and that which an infinitely good God, that remembers his Covenant for ever, delights to be argued with.
is this according to the Covenant? am I not bound to do otherwise? Is not my own hand against me? As I hope for the priviledge, must I not do the duty of the Covenant (2 Tim. 2.19. 1 Cor. 6. uli ).
is this according to the Covenant? am I not bound to do otherwise? Is not my own hand against me? As I hope for the privilege, must I not do the duty of the Covenant (2 Tim. 2.19. 1 Cor. 6. uli).
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I am devoted, and vowed, and espoused to the Lord, and I cannot be free to sin. 2. To despondency. Why whatever my condition is, this well-ordered Covenant is all my Salvation, and my desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. 7. To be seriously humble, and always mild in their own eyes.
I am devoted, and vowed, and espoused to the Lord, and I cannot be free to sin. 2. To despondency. Why whatever my condition is, this well-ordered Covenant is all my Salvation, and my desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. 7. To be seriously humble, and always mild in their own eyes.
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all my Salvation and all my Desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. This Covenant doth bring me in pardon, and grace, and adoption, and is in me through Christ the hope of glory. 1. I have nothing without it. 2. Nothing but what I have by it. 3. And I can want nothing with it.
all my Salvation and all my Desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. This Covenant does bring me in pardon, and grace, and adoption, and is in me through christ the hope of glory. 1. I have nothing without it. 2. Nothing but what I have by it. 3. And I can want nothing with it.
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1. That God remembers his Covenant always, is our priviledg and standing-comfort. We have nothing to subsist by, if he could forget his free and blessed promise.
1. That God remembers his Covenant always, is our privilege and standing-comfort. We have nothing to subsist by, if he could forget his free and blessed promise.
The holy man was in the right, that said his great work was, ne anima sit ingrat a Deo, his study and care in all things was, that his Soul might not be unthankful unto God.
The holy man was in the right, that said his great work was, ne anima sit ingrat a God, his study and care in all things was, that his Soul might not be unthankful unto God.
In order to this, let the Soul be taken up with study and admiration of Gods Covenant, which will affect and influence him to all manner of holy Conversation and godliness.
In order to this, let the Soul be taken up with study and admiration of God's Covenant, which will affect and influence him to all manner of holy Conversation and godliness.
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3. God's remembring his Covenant, is the cause of our being mindful of it. His faithfulness to it may incite us to the like grateful mindfulness of it;
3. God's remembering his Covenant, is the cause of our being mindful of it. His faithfulness to it may incite us to the like grateful mindfulness of it;
to live a life of thanksgiving, which is the great work of a Christians life. In all things to give thanks, to rejoyce in the remembrance of his holiness:
to live a life of thanksgiving, which is the great work of a Christians life. In all things to give thanks, to rejoice in the remembrance of his holiness:
but it is that which they are themselves engaged unto. They that name the name of Christ should depart from all iniquity, 2 Tim. 2.19. They will be called Christians, but if they knew what it truly imports, they would hate the Name as as well as they do the Christian life signified thereby.
but it is that which they Are themselves engaged unto. They that name the name of christ should depart from all iniquity, 2 Tim. 2.19. They will be called Christians, but if they knew what it truly imports, they would hate the Name as as well as they do the Christian life signified thereby.
They that were first called Christans at Antioch, if they had been such Christians as many of us are, the name had signified very little, no great matter what Drunkards,
They that were First called Christians At Antioch, if they had been such Christians as many of us Are, the name had signified very little, no great matter what Drunkards,
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for their lives far short of many Heathens, of whom we may say (as the Apostle did of some in his time) we have oft told you of them, and now tell you weeping, (for it would make one to weep to think of them,
for their lives Far short of many heathens, of whom we may say (as the Apostle did of Some in his time) we have oft told you of them, and now tell you weeping, (for it would make one to weep to think of them,
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or to Name them) they are the enemies of the Cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, whose glory is their shame, who mind earthly things.
or to Name them) they Are the enemies of the Cross of christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, whose glory is their shame, who mind earthly things.
that they would be mindful of the Covenant, that God may remember it for them. Be willing to understand what you are engaged to, and what is engaged to you,
that they would be mindful of the Covenant, that God may Remember it for them. Be willing to understand what you Are engaged to, and what is engaged to you,
even in the eies of those that have no Religion themselves) and therefore you will keep it up of the cheapest and slightest sort of the kind that ever you can.
even in the eyes of those that have no Religion themselves) and Therefore you will keep it up of the cheapest and slightest sort of the kind that ever you can.
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I would on this occasion offer at two or three things both with respect to Children and Parents in reference to this Covenant of God, which is all our Salvation, and all our desire.
I would on this occasion offer At two or three things both with respect to Children and Parents in Referente to this Covenant of God, which is all our Salvation, and all our desire.
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And heartily repenting of my sinful life, I do presently, absolutely and resolvedly give up my self to him, my Creator and reconciled God and Father in Christ my Saviour and my Sanctifier:
And heartily repenting of my sinful life, I do presently, absolutely and resolvedly give up my self to him, my Creator and reconciled God and Father in christ my Saviour and my Sanctifier:
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This may comfort us against Temptations, Dissertions, Great Afflictions, Great Backslidings, and sad fits of Deadness, The Covenant he will not go from:
This may Comfort us against Temptations, Dissertations, Great Afflictions, Great Backslidings, and sad fits of Deadness, The Covenant he will not go from:
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as a gracious, long-suffering, and ever merciful God. Keeping Mercy for Thousands, &c. 2. Let us make it our work and business to be always mindful of his Covenant, Psal. 25.14. The heart of the Lord is with them that fear him, and he will shew them his Covenant;
as a gracious, long-suffering, and ever merciful God. Keeping Mercy for Thousands, etc. 2. Let us make it our work and business to be always mindful of his Covenant, Psalm 25.14. The heart of the Lord is with them that Fear him, and he will show them his Covenant;
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And since his heart is so enlarged that he always remembers his Covenant for us, let us (in allusion to that of the Apostle) for a recompence, be enlarged also towards him.
And since his heart is so enlarged that he always remembers his Covenant for us, let us (in allusion to that of the Apostle) for a recompense, be enlarged also towards him.
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and he hath said of other great promises, That they shall be unto him as the Waters of Noah, Isa. 54.9, 10. All his promises shall be as fully kept and fulfilled, as that hath been.
and he hath said of other great promises, That they shall be unto him as the Waters of Noah, Isaiah 54.9, 10. All his promises shall be as Fully kept and fulfilled, as that hath been.
Take hold of it for thy Soul, and labour to renew your own part of it, to be faithful in the Covenant for ever, that you may feel your self sweetly helped to be mindful of the Covenant, to be duely and sutably affected with it,
Take hold of it for thy Soul, and labour to renew your own part of it, to be faithful in the Covenant for ever, that you may feel your self sweetly helped to be mindful of the Covenant, to be duly and suitably affected with it,
Haenc longanimitatem, Deum sapientissimo consilio erga homines adbibere, quia (ut ritè August. notavit) nisi expectaret impium, non inveniret quem glorificaret pium. Rivet. in Exod. 34.6.
Haenc longanimitatem, God sapientissimo consilio Erga homines adbibere, quia (ut ritè August. notavit) nisi expectaret Impious, non inveniret Whom glorificaret pium. Rivet. in Exod 34.6.
They quarrel thee and would give over The bargain made to serve thee, but thy love Holds them unto it, and doth cover Their follies with the wing of thy mild dove, Not suffering those Who would, to be thy foes. Herb.
They quarrel thee and would give over The bargain made to serve thee, but thy love Holds them unto it, and does cover Their follies with the wing of thy mild dove, Not suffering those Who would, to be thy foes. Herb.
