A spiritual looking-glass wherein is briefly discoursed the excellency and the necessity of saving faith and likewise how it may be known whether we have this faith or no : being the substance of two sermons / preached in London July the 23, 1671 by Sam. Pack.
We see in this Chapter, that no sooner had the Lord Jesus Christ, that Prince of peace, sent Paul and Silas those Sons of Peace, to Preach unto the World the Gospel of peace, in order to the bringing in of poor Souls to the God of peace;
We see in this Chapter, that no sooner had the Lord jesus christ, that Prince of peace, sent Paul and Silas those Sons of Peace, to Preach unto the World the Gospel of peace, in order to the bringing in of poor Souls to the God of peace;
The Prince of Darkness that rules in the hearts of the Children of darkness, did no sooner see that ou• Lord Jesus Christ had by his Servant Paul, cast the Devil of sooth-saying out of a Maid,
The Prince of Darkness that rules in the hearts of the Children of darkness, did no sooner see that ou• Lord jesus christ had by his Servant Paul, cast the devil of soothsaying out of a Maid,
and this we see in the 19. vers. And when her Masters saw the hope of their gains was gone, that caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the Market place unto the Rulers.
and this we see in the 19. vers. And when her Masters saw the hope of their gains was gone, that caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the Market place unto the Rulers.
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I do verily th•nk that tis one of the surest peices of Armour that the Devil hath (even this inordinate love to the World) for the defence of his own Kingdom;
I do verily th•nk that this one of the Surest Pieces of Armour that the devil hath (even this inordinate love to the World) for the defence of his own Kingdom;
as you may see in the Epistle to Philemon, 24. v: and yet you see the Devil overcame him with this approved peice of armour, inord•nate love the world, ancl did thereby bring him to Apostacy;
as you may see in the Epistle to Philemon, 24. v: and yet you see the devil overcame him with this approved piece of armour, inord•nate love the world, ancl did thereby bring him to Apostasy;
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now, one would have thought, that the enemy having such advantage, and those servants of God such disacvantage as they had, that now the Gospel would have been stopped in that place,
now, one would have Thought, that the enemy having such advantage, and those Servants of God such disacvantage as they had, that now the Gospel would have been stopped in that place,
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vers. there appeared to Paul a Vision, for to go over to Macedonia; without question this Vision which Paul saw, was a great encouragement to him, to go to M••edonia; and now when he was come there,
vers. there appeared to Paul a Vision, for to go over to Macedonia; without question this Vision which Paul saw, was a great encouragement to him, to go to M••edonia; and now when he was come there,
without question, had not God come in with fresh supplies of comfort, these poor men would have been at a great loss, they would have been much disheartned in their work? and this the Devid knew would be a very great discouragement to them;
without question, had not God come in with fresh supplies of Comfort, these poor men would have been At a great loss, they would have been much disheartened in their work? and this the David knew would be a very great discouragement to them;
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and the infinite wisdom of God, appearing in the very nick of time, catching the crafty in his own device, and carrying the counsel of the wicked and a crafty Devil, that having vented his malice,
and the infinite Wisdom of God, appearing in the very neck of time, catching the crafty in his own device, and carrying the counsel of the wicked and a crafty devil, that having vented his malice,
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yet the Lyon of the Tribe of Judah was too many for him, our Lord Christ did make this very •ages of Sathan, this discovery of his malice, a means to throw down the Devils Kingdom,
yet the lion of the Tribe of Judah was too many for him, our Lord christ did make this very •ages of Sathan, this discovery of his malice, a means to throw down the Devils Kingdom,
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and, now what course doth he take? he draws out his sword to murder himself, he had been doing what lay in him to murther his soul all the days of his life before,
and, now what course does he take? he draws out his sword to murder himself, he had been doing what lay in him to murder his soul all the days of his life before,
Now without question, the Devil that had encoutaged him in the exasperating of his cruelty on these worthy servants of God, he was now as ready to rejoyce in the downfall of this poor Creature.
Now without question, the devil that had encoutaged him in the exasperating of his cruelty on these worthy Servants of God, he was now as ready to rejoice in the downfall of this poor Creature.
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O let it be a means to make us have very low contemptible thoughts of this ill conditioned Master the Devil, that when his servants have done him the utmost se•vice they can, he is so far from having ever the better thoughts of them,
Oh let it be a means to make us have very low contemptible thoughts of this ill conditioned Master the devil, that when his Servants have done him the utmost se•vice they can, he is so Far from having ever the better thoughts of them,
and from loving of them the better, that he doth wait his opportunity, and doth prompt them on in those actions, that he may bring inevitable ruine and and destruction upon them.
and from loving of them the better, that he does wait his opportunity, and does prompt them on in those actions, that he may bring inevitable ruin and and destruction upon them.
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but now this wise God, whose head is as white as wool, did frustrate the expectation of this subtile serpent, he did catch the crafty in his own devices;
but now this wise God, whose head is as white as wool, did frustrate the expectation of this subtle serpent, he did catch the crafty in his own devices;
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you need not question but the Devil did endeavour to help forward this cruty, which this Goaler did exercise towards these se•vants of God; and you may see this cruelty of his, God did so by his wise providence order it, that it did tend to his conversion.
you need not question but the devil did endeavour to help forward this cruty, which this Goalkeeper did exercise towards these se•vants of God; and you may see this cruelty of his, God did so by his wise providence order it, that it did tend to his conversion.
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Well now, in the verse before my Text, you see the Goaler coming trembling before the Prisoners of hope, he that before thought Paul and Silas, not worthy to live on the earth, did now come,
Well now, in the verse before my Text, you see the Goalkeeper coming trembling before the Prisoners of hope, he that before Thought Paul and Silas, not worthy to live on the earth, did now come,
and fall down to the earth at their Feet, and said, what shall I do to be saved? O what a serious question was here? well now, the words in my Text, are an answer to this serious question;
and fallen down to the earth At their Feet, and said, what shall I do to be saved? O what a serious question was Here? well now, the words in my Text, Are an answer to this serious question;
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First, here is an exhortation to a very serious and weighty duty, and that is, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. 2dly. Here is a prevailing excitation to stir him up to the performance of this duty in these words, and thou shalt be saved;
First, Here is an exhortation to a very serious and weighty duty, and that is, believe in the Lord jesus christ. 2dly. Here is a prevailing excitation to stir him up to the performance of this duty in these words, and thou shalt be saved;
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Take notice of the persons here, that is pressing this exhortation on him, and that was Paul and Silas: Those that had been scourged and imprisoned by him, they were now preaching the Gospel to him,
Take notice of the Persons Here, that is pressing this exhortation on him, and that was Paul and Silas: Those that had been scourged and imprisoned by him, they were now preaching the Gospel to him,
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and without Christ, and mercy, a persecuting Goaler should, that had persecuted those bleffed servants of God, that did come on purpose among them, to do their souls good.
and without christ, and mercy, a persecuting Goalkeeper should, that had persecuted those bleffed Servants of God, that did come on purpose among them, to do their Souls good.
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By the way my Friends, take encouragement, you that are the greatest sinners here, (though not to continue in your sins) yet to wait on God in Gospel Ordinances,
By the Way my Friends, take encouragement, you that Are the greatest Sinners Here, (though not to continue in your Sins) yet to wait on God in Gospel Ordinances,
before I come to the main Observation that I would present you with, which is this that every true believer shall be saved, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved;
before I come to the main Observation that I would present you with, which is this that every true believer shall be saved, believe on the Lord jesus christ, and thou shalt be saved;
my Friends, I having elsewhere made an attempt on these words, and made entrance into them, I shall not now stand to spend much time in the Doctrinal part,
my Friends, I having elsewhere made an attempt on these words, and made Entrance into them, I shall not now stand to spend much time in the Doctrinal part,
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but only confirm it by a few Scriptures, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established, the first in Mark. 16.16. He that believeth, and is baptised, shall be saved;
but only confirm it by a few Scriptures, that by the Mouth of two or three Witnesses every word may be established, the First in Mark. 16.16. He that Believeth, and is baptised, shall be saved;
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another we have in the 3d. Chap. of Iohn, 16. v. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life;
Another we have in the 3d. Chap. of John, 16. v. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life;
and in the first place, if every true believer, shall be saved, this is useful; first, by way of information. 2dly. By way of examination. Thirdly, By way of consolation. Fourthly, By way of exhortation. Fifthly, By way of Instruction.
and in the First place, if every true believer, shall be saved, this is useful; First, by Way of information. 2dly. By Way of examination. Thirdly, By Way of consolation. Fourthly, By Way of exhortation. Fifthly, By Way of Instruction.
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First, 'tis useful by way of Information, if every true Believer shall be saved, then it may inform us of the infinite and boundless love of God to all true Believers.
First, it's useful by Way of Information, if every true Believer shall be saved, then it may inform us of the infinite and boundless love of God to all true Believers.
for when Wisdom it self was speaking of it, he puts it off with a so, not as thoug• Christ could not have manifested the ver• depth of the love of God,
for when Wisdom it self was speaking of it, he puts it off with a so, not as thoug• christ could not have manifested the ver• depth of the love of God,
but because, thoug• he could have done it, we being but finite Creatures, were not in a capacity to comprehend that boundless depth of this love of God to poor sinners:
but Because, thoug• he could have done it, we being but finite Creatures, were not in a capacity to comprehend that boundless depth of this love of God to poor Sinners:
My Friends, I may alude to those words of Job. 11.7, 8, 9. Canst thou by searching, find out God? canst thou find ou• the Almighty unto perfection? it is as high as Heaven;
My Friends, I may allude to those words of Job. 11.7, 8, 9. Canst thou by searching, find out God? Canst thou find ou• the Almighty unto perfection? it is as high as Heaven;
what can'st thou know? the measure whereof is longer then the Earth, broader then the Sea. We see such is the immensity and greatness of this love of God to poor sinners, that 'tis unspeakable and glorious,
what Canst thou know? the measure whereof is longer then the Earth, Broader then the Sea. We see such is the immensity and greatness of this love of God to poor Sinners, that it's unspeakable and glorious,
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what can we do? the measure thereof is longer then the Earth, and broader then the Sea. This love of God to poor sinners, it may appear in the highest Heaven,
what can we do? the measure thereof is longer then the Earth, and Broader then the Sea. This love of God to poor Sinners, it may appear in the highest Heaven,
for if all the Angels in Heaven should undertake to set forth the love of God, in sending of Christ to dye for poor sinners, they must have so much time as will run parallel with the Line of Eternity,
for if all the Angels in Heaven should undertake to Set forth the love of God, in sending of christ to die for poor Sinners, they must have so much time as will run parallel with the Line of Eternity,
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in that while we were sinners, Christ dyed for us, that is the first. 2ly It may inform us of the glorious effects of the death and sufferings of the Lord Jesus Christ;
in that while we were Sinners, christ died for us, that is the First. 2ly It may inform us of the glorious effects of the death and sufferings of the Lord jesus christ;
for though the love of God was the impulsive cause of our salvation, yet it was the death and suffering, the active and passive obedience of Jesus Christ, that was the meritorious cause thereof;
for though the love of God was the impulsive cause of our salvation, yet it was the death and suffering, the active and passive Obedience of jesus christ, that was the meritorious cause thereof;
and therefore saith the Lord in Isaiah, 53. when the Holy Ghost had been there spending a whole Chapter in setting forth the sufferings of Christ for poor sinners, at length he comes to shew the comfortable and the sweet,
and Therefore Says the Lord in Isaiah, 53. when the Holy Ghost had been there spending a Whole Chapter in setting forth the sufferings of christ for poor Sinners, At length he comes to show the comfortable and the sweet,
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and he shall devide the spoyl with the strong, which is the same mentioned before, which is common with the Holy Ghost in the Old Testamen• to enjeminate expressions,
and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, which is the same mentioned before, which is Common with the Holy Ghost in the Old Testamen• to enjeminate expressions,
as if the Lord should have said, because a poor man hath sinned, therefore the Devil thinks for to have the Souls of all the Men and Women in the World;
as if the Lord should have said, Because a poor man hath sinned, Therefore the devil thinks for to have the Souls of all the Men and Women in the World;
O my Friends, that time and it ength would permit, for the more clearing up of it is great truth, to shew the glorious effects of the death and suffering of the Lord Jesus christ, towards believers,
Oh my Friends, that time and it ength would permit, for the more clearing up of it is great truth, to show the glorious effects of the death and suffering of the Lord jesus Christ, towards believers,
Then in the third place, if every true believer shall be received into glory, it may inform us how much we are ingaged to love the good spirit of God, that doth seal up to our Souls, our interest in Christ;
Then in the third place, if every true believer shall be received into glory, it may inform us how much we Are engaged to love the good Spirit of God, that does seal up to our Souls, our Interest in christ;
and when he hath thus convinced us of our sins, then 'tis the work of this blessed spirit of God to bare up our Souls under the dreadful apprehensions of Gods wrath, that is due to us for sin;
and when he hath thus convinced us of our Sins, then it's the work of this blessed Spirit of God to bore up our Souls under the dreadful apprehensions of God's wrath, that is due to us for since;
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O my Friends, one may say of the Spirit of God, as David did of the City of God, glorious things are spoken of thee, so I may say, glorious things are spoken of thee, O blessed Spirit of God;
Oh my Friends, one may say of the Spirit of God, as David did of the city of God, glorious things Are spoken of thee, so I may say, glorious things Are spoken of thee, Oh blessed Spirit of God;
Paul and Silas did net say to the Goaler, if thou believest, and continuest to believe, thou shalt be saved, but if thou believest, thou shalt be saved, once a believer and ever a believer.
Paul and Silas did net say to the Goalkeeper, if thou Believest, and Continuest to believe, thou shalt be saved, but if thou Believest, thou shalt be saved, once a believer and ever a believer.
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my Friends, I wonder how men that pretend to have understanding, should be blinded so by the God of this world, to think that the same everlasting love, that did ingage God to set his love on us, should ever be turned into hatred,
my Friends, I wonder how men that pretend to have understanding, should be blinded so by the God of this world, to think that the same everlasting love, that did engage God to Set his love on us, should ever be turned into hatred,
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and if he should begin to build, and should not finish it, it would demonstrate great folly in the Divine Majesty, which to affert would be no less then blasphemy, God being the fountain of wisdom;
and if he should begin to built, and should not finish it, it would demonstrate great folly in the Divine Majesty, which to affert would be no less then blasphemy, God being the fountain of Wisdom;
likewise the faithfulness of God is engaged in it. 1 Thes. 5.24, 25. Faithful is he that hath called you who also will do it, will do what? you may read in the 23 v. And the very God of peace sanctifie you wholly;
likewise the faithfulness of God is engaged in it. 1 Thebes 5.24, 25. Faithful is he that hath called you who also will do it, will do what? you may read in the 23 v. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly;
Till Christ shall come, by judgment, or by death, that Soul in whom this good work is begun, shall be carried on, Phil 1. v. 6. He that hath begun a good work, will finish it, and we shewed likewise 'tis clear from the new Covenant of grace, that he hath entred into a new Covenant with the people,
Till christ shall come, by judgement, or by death, that Soul in whom this good work is begun, shall be carried on, Philip 1. v. 6. He that hath begun a good work, will finish it, and we showed likewise it's clear from the new Covenant of grace, that he hath entered into a new Covenant with the people,
Likewise the power of God is ingaged herein to preserver every true believer from total falling away from God, 2 Fet. 1.5. Who are kept by the power of God, through Faith unto Salvation.
Likewise the power of God is engaged herein to preserver every true believer from total falling away from God, 2 Fetched. 1.5. Who Are kept by the power of God, through Faith unto Salvation.
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nay, he is the top-stone too, as you may see in Zachary. Now Christ being all these in the spiritual superstructure, it must be, that Jesus Christ must fall himself, whensoever a true believer doth finally, sall off from God.
nay, he is the topstone too, as you may see in Zachary. Now christ being all these in the spiritual superstructure, it must be, that jesus christ must fallen himself, whensoever a true believer does finally, shall off from God.
The words are very emphatical, whether they do point at the Devil, or at the corruptions of our own hearts, which are the greatest persecutors of the godly;
The words Are very emphatical, whither they do point At the devil, or At the corruptions of our own hearts, which Are the greatest persecutors of the godly;
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and as Christ saith, upon this Rock have I built my Church, that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, so saith the Spirit, here when the Enemy breaks in like a Flood, then shall the Spirit of the Lord lift up his Standard against them;
and as christ Says, upon this Rock have I built my Church, that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, so Says the Spirit, Here when the Enemy breaks in like a Flood, then shall the Spirit of the Lord lift up his Standard against them;
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Isa. 30. v. 21. You may see how the spirit doth proceed in hi work, to keep the Soul in a persevering frame, whensoever the poor Soul is ready to turn to the Right hand,
Isaiah 30. v. 21. You may see how the Spirit does proceed in him work, to keep the Soul in a persevering frame, whensoever the poor Soul is ready to turn to the Right hand,
or to the Left, then he doth whisper a sweet word in their ear, this is the way, walk in it, and truly that is a notable word, Isa. 61. v. 8. And I will direct their work in truth, 'tis God by the influence of his spirit, directing of our works in truth, that doth keep us from falling away from God.
or to the Left, then he does whisper a sweet word in their ear, this is the Way, walk in it, and truly that is a notable word, Isaiah 61. v. 8. And I will Direct their work in truth, it's God by the influence of his Spirit, directing of our works in truth, that does keep us from falling away from God.
he hath it in this life, in its incoation, though not in its consummation. I pray my Friends, if you remember no more, carry away this, that if Heaven,
he hath it in this life, in its incoation, though not in its consummation. I pray my Friends, if you Remember no more, carry away this, that if Heaven,
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and look upon them at the hour of death, and see what a vast difference there will be then between them, as in Prov. 14.32. The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, but the Righteous hath hope on his death;
and look upon them At the hour of death, and see what a vast difference there will be then between them, as in Curae 14.32. The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, but the Righteous hath hope on his death;
as in Mat. 25.33, 34. where the Righteous & the believer is set on his right hand, and the unbeliever on the left, Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, come ye blessed of my Father;
as in Mathew 25.33, 34. where the Righteous & the believer is Set on his right hand, and the unbeliever on the left, Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, come you blessed of my Father;
and health without sickness, and life without death, and shall have the shinings of Gods Countenance, without the least mixture of the hiding of his face,
and health without sickness, and life without death, and shall have the shinings of God's Countenance, without the least mixture of the hiding of his face,
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Oh then what woe and terror will surprize thy Soul, and what unspeakable horror, to think that thou hast been all thy life time heaping up to thy self wrath against the day of wrath.
O then what woe and terror will surprise thy Soul, and what unspeakable horror, to think that thou hast been all thy life time heaping up to thy self wrath against the day of wrath.
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I should have proceeded to other inferences, but I shall defer them till the Afternoon: Consider what hath been said, and the Lord give you understanding.
I should have proceeded to other inferences, but I shall defer them till the Afternoon: Consider what hath been said, and the Lord give you understanding.
THen in the sixth place, if it be so, that all true believers shall be saved, it may inform us of the great necessity we have of hearing the Word Preached,
THen in the sixth place, if it be so, that all true believers shall be saved, it may inform us of the great necessity we have of hearing the Word Preached,
but Preaching is the ordinary means whereby God doth turn Sinners from Satan to God, 2 Chron. 4 4, 5. where you may see there is a molton Sea, which was a Type of Christ, it stood upon 12. Oxen, three looking towards the North,
but Preaching is the ordinary means whereby God does turn Sinners from Satan to God, 2 Chronicles 4 4, 5. where you may see there is a molten Sea, which was a Type of christ, it stood upon 12. Oxen, three looking towards the North,
and their successors, which are the Ministers of the Gospel, and faith the Apostle in Rev. 10.17. So faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.
and their Successors, which Are the Ministers of the Gospel, and faith the Apostle in Rev. 10.17. So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.
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and the Devil of Lust out of another, and those devillish Lusts Christ doth cast out while we ere in the Synagogue. Then 7thly. It may inform us what enemies they are to our immortal Souls, that go about to deprive us of the means of Grace;
and the devil of Lust out of Another, and those devilish Lustiest christ does cast out while we ere in the Synagogue. Then 7thly. It may inform us what enemies they Are to our immortal Souls, that go about to deprive us of the means of Grace;
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you see Preaching is the ordinary means for the Conversion of Souls, so they must be soulmurderers that go about to hinder the preaching of the Gospel. Eighthly.
you see Preaching is the ordinary means for the Conversion of Souls, so they must be soulmurderers that go about to hinder the preaching of the Gospel. Eighthly.
It may inform us of the uncharitableness and sensoriousness of those persons that for smal differences from them, in circumstances of Religion, will send whole Congregations to everlasting perdition, that if they cannot comply with them in every circumstance, they are presently all damned:
It may inform us of the uncharitableness and sensoriousness of those Persons that for small differences from them, in Circumstances of Religion, will send Whole Congregations to everlasting perdition, that if they cannot comply with them in every circumstance, they Are presently all damned:
and the Leopard shall eat grass with the Oxe, yet in the mean while, let us not pass such uncharitable censures on those that cannot comply with us in every circumstantial point in Religion;
and the Leopard shall eat grass with the Ox, yet in the mean while, let us not pass such uncharitable censures on those that cannot comply with us in every circumstantial point in Religion;
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My Friends have you any reality of the knowledg of God in your Souls: have you a practical knowledg of him, see what our Lord Christ saith, Joh. 17.3. And this is Life Etarnal, that they may know the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent;
My Friends have you any reality of the knowledge of God in your Souls: have you a practical knowledge of him, see what our Lord christ Says, John 17.3. And this is Life Eternal, that they may know the only true God, and jesus christ whom thou hast sent;
though the eye of the Creator be upon thee, this was a sign that Joseph had a true knowledg of God, that when he was tempted to sin, which possibly might have been hid from the eyes of the World,
though the eye of the Creator be upon thee, this was a Signen that Joseph had a true knowledge of God, that when he was tempted to since, which possibly might have been hid from the eyes of the World,
Friends, observe this, that proportionable to the apprehensions we have of the love of God to us, in Jesus Christ, such is the manifestation of our love to God;
Friends, observe this, that proportionable to the apprehensions we have of the love of God to us, in jesus christ, such is the manifestation of our love to God;
what is the reason the Martyrs have embraced the flames with such courage, which at other times it may be, a few days before, they were ready to sink at the apprehensions of the bitter cup they were to drink,
what is the reason the Martyrs have embraced the flames with such courage, which At other times it may be, a few days before, they were ready to sink At the apprehensions of the bitter cup they were to drink,
We know this my Friends, that the greater and clearer evidences we have of that good, which at present we do receive from a Friend, o• hopes to receive from them for the future, it doth abundantly stir up our affections,
We know this my Friends, that the greater and clearer evidences we have of that good, which At present we do receive from a Friend, o• hope's to receive from them for the future, it does abundantly stir up our affections,
My Friends, 'tis altogether impossible, that the Creature should attain to that degree of perfection and purity that is in God, pure signifies to be without mixture;
My Friends, it's altogether impossible, that the Creature should attain to that degree of perfection and purity that is in God, pure signifies to be without mixture;
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he is really such as he seems to be, he is without hypocrisie. 4thly. Again, would'st thou know the soundness of thy Faith, then try i• by thy constant implacable hatred of sin;
he is really such as he seems to be, he is without hypocrisy. 4thly. Again, Wouldst thou know the soundness of thy Faith, then try i• by thy constant implacable hatred of since;
as when they do apprehend that Christ did suffer such grievous things, for its self in particular. 5thly. Wouldest thou know, whether thy faith be right, then see if thou hast a high esteem of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 2.7. Unto you therefore that believe, he is precious, or he is a honour;
as when they do apprehend that christ did suffer such grievous things, for its self in particular. 5thly. Wouldst thou know, whither thy faith be right, then see if thou hast a high esteem of jesus christ, 1 Pet. 2.7. Unto you Therefore that believe, he is precious, or he is a honour;
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Again, sixthly, wouldest thou know whether thou art indeed a true believer, then see whether thou hast the witness of it in thy self, 1 John 5.6. He that believeth, hath the Witness in himself;
Again, sixthly, Wouldst thou know whither thou art indeed a true believer, then see whither thou hast the witness of it in thy self, 1 John 5.6. He that Believeth, hath the Witness in himself;
I thought I could experienced some of the other Tryals, but I have so little of the spirits witness in me, that I question whether I have any true faith:
I Thought I could experienced Some of the other Trials, but I have so little of the spirits witness in me, that I question whither I have any true faith:
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and that he can say, this hath been my condition. Now Friends, there was the witness that we are speaking of Rom. 8.16. The Spirit bearing witness with our spirit, that we are the Children •f God.
and that he can say, this hath been my condition. Now Friends, there was the witness that we Are speaking of Rom. 8.16. The Spirit bearing witness with our Spirit, that we Are the Children •f God.
wouldest thou part with that little glimme•ing hope thou hast of true Faith, for the greatest Estate that a Wicked man hath in the world? to saith the soul, I would not;
Wouldst thou part with that little glimme•ing hope thou hast of true Faith, for the greatest Estate that a Wicked man hath in the world? to Says the soul, I would not;
If thou art one that hath true faith, thou mayest know it by this, it doth so realize the glory that is to be revea•ed to thy soul, that it makes thee earnest in the prosecution of the means that God hath appointed in order to the attainment of glory;
If thou art one that hath true faith, thou Mayest know it by this, it does so realize the glory that is to be revea•ed to thy soul, that it makes thee earnest in the prosecution of the means that God hath appointed in order to the attainment of glory;
now if you do but look all along in this Chapter, he comes to show what lorious effects Faith doth produce in those that it doth realize the glory that i• to come unto them;
now if you do but look all along in this Chapter, he comes to show what lorious effects Faith does produce in those that it does realize the glory that i• to come unto them;
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he telleth us 'tis the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen, that is not seen with an eye of eason, Luk. 13.23, 24. then said one to him, Lord, are there few that he saved? now see, Ch•ist doth not answer him according to his Question,
he Telleth us it's the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen, that is not seen with an eye of eason, Luk. 13.23, 24. then said one to him, Lord, Are there few that he saved? now see, Ch•ist does not answer him according to his Question,
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as if Christ had said, what needest thou to trouble thy self whether many or few shall be saved? if thou art one that strives like a man in an Agony (for so it may be rendered) to thrust in at the straight gate, that will be an evidence unto thee, that thou art one that shall be saved.
as if christ had said, what Needest thou to trouble thy self whither many or few shall be saved? if thou art one that strives like a man in an Agony (for so it may be rendered) to thrust in At the straight gate, that will be an evidence unto thee, that thou art one that shall be saved.
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You that have once injoyed the glorious beams of the Sun of Righteousness shining into your souls, the pittiful things of this Wo ld would seem as nothing:
You that have once enjoyed the glorious beams of the Sun of Righteousness shining into your Souls, the pitiful things of this Woe Lord would seem as nothing:
In the last place, if thou art one that hath indeed true faith, thou art made willing to suffer whatsoever God should be pleased to inflict on thee, this saith the Apostle, where he speaks there concerning persecution Phil. 2.29.
In the last place, if thou art one that hath indeed true faith, thou art made willing to suffer whatsoever God should be pleased to inflict on thee, this Says the Apostle, where he speaks there Concerning persecution Philip 2.29.
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and acquainted with grief, for to suffer both hunger and thurst, and shall not we be willing to suffer for God, whatsoever he is pleased to call us to, seeing he hath pleased to do so much for us, as he hath done.
and acquainted with grief, for to suffer both hunger and thirst, and shall not we be willing to suffer for God, whatsoever he is pleased to call us to, seeing he hath pleased to do so much for us, as he hath done.
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I should have proceeded to a Use of Consolation on to true believers, for this Doctrine affoards a spring of comfort unto such which I should only hint at,
I should have proceeded to a Use of Consolation on to true believers, for this Doctrine affords a spring of Comfort unto such which I should only hint At,
There was likewise on my spirit, a Use of Exhortation, in which I would have moved those who have been participaters of this pret•ous Faith. 1. To be thankful for it, to him, from whom they have received it,
There was likewise on my Spirit, a Use of Exhortation, in which I would have moved those who have been participaters of this pret•ous Faith. 1. To be thankful for it, to him, from whom they have received it,
as the gift of God. 2. To let nothing be wanting for the nourishing, and for the strengthening of it, by the Application of former experiences of Gods goodness,
as the gift of God. 2. To let nothing be wanting for the nourishing, and for the strengthening of it, by the Application of former experiences of God's Goodness,
& also to be careful that they wound not, not weaken their Faith by running themselves into those streights and ex•g•ncies which they have not a clear and special call unto, either upon a civil, or religious account;
& also to be careful that they wound not, not weaken their Faith by running themselves into those straights and ex•g•ncies which they have not a clear and special call unto, either upon a civil, or religious account;
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and therefore art a reprobate, for there is not a Saint on earth, nor an Angel in Heaven, to whom Gods final reprobation is revealed, touching any particular person yet in this life, who hath not sinned the sin against he Holy Ghost;
and Therefore art a Reprobate, for there is not a Saint on earth, nor an Angel in Heaven, to whom God's final reprobation is revealed, touching any particular person yet in this life, who hath not sinned the since against he Holy Ghost;
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and be at peace thereby, good shall come unto thee, Job. 22.21. you that are in the prime strength and flower of your years, forget not that momento, to remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth, Eccles. 12.1. Agree with thine Adversary quickly whilst thou art in the way with him, Mat. 5.25. Now is the accep•ed time, and now is the day of salvation, 2 Cor. 6.3.
and be At peace thereby, good shall come unto thee, Job. 22.21. you that Are in the prime strength and flower of your Years, forget not that momento, to Remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth, Eccles. 12.1. Agree with thine Adversary quickly while thou art in the Way with him, Mathew 5.25. Now is the accep•ed time, and now is the day of salvation, 2 Cor. 6.3.
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On poor soul, whilst thou flatterest thy self with future Repentance, thou wouldest do well to consider both the shortness and uncertainty of thy life, thou mayst resolve to repent tomorrow,
On poor soul, while thou flatterest thy self with future Repentance, thou Wouldst do well to Consider both the shortness and uncertainty of thy life, thou Mayest resolve to Repent tomorrow,
therefore poor soul, I do beseech thee, as if God did beseech thee by me, slip no present opportunity of thy hearing the word preached, where it is preached in the power and purity of it;
Therefore poor soul, I do beseech thee, as if God did beseech thee by me, slip no present opportunity of thy hearing the word preached, where it is preached in the power and purity of it;
and then what reason hast thou poor soul to bless the Lord for his unspeakable mercy to thee-wards, to bring thee from darkness unto light, from the power of Sathan unto God ▪ and it will not be long e're thou shalt be for ever adoreing the riches of Gods free grace towards thee in Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father, the highest and ultimate object of our Faith,
and then what reason hast thou poor soul to bless the Lord for his unspeakable mercy to thee-wards, to bring thee from darkness unto Light, from the power of Sathan unto God ▪ and it will not be long ever thou shalt be for ever adoring the riches of God's free grace towards thee in jesus christ, to whom with the Father, the highest and ultimate Object of our Faith,
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