A sanctuary for the tempted: being a discourse on Christ's friendly admonition to Peter Wherein the fall and rising of Peter, is at large considered: the craft, potency, and malice of Satan (that arch-enemy of our salvation) discovered: his various wiles. stratagems and machinations invalidated: several choice and excellent Gospel-truths handled, and cleared (from the calumnies and objections of gainsayers.) ... Delivered in sundry sermons, at first; and now, published for the benefit of God's church in general. To which is added, four sermons, preach'd upon sacramental occasions. By Thomas Powel, preacher of the Gospel, and one, whom Satan hath winnowed.
This Text, that speaks of Christ 's Laying down his Life; and Texts elsewhere, that speak of Christ 's giving Himself, denote unto us, what a Free and Voluntary Sufferer Iesus Christ was.
This Text, that speaks of christ is Laying down his Life; and Texts elsewhere, that speak of christ is giving Himself, denote unto us, what a Free and Voluntary Sufferer Iesus christ was.
So that, this [ I ] here, is the Lord Iesus Christ, the Eternal Son of God; that King of Kings, Prince of Peace: The Saviour of the Elect, and the Redeemer of his People. Secondly, The Act it self: Lay down.
So that, this [ I ] Here, is the Lord Iesus christ, the Eternal Son of God; that King of Kings, Prince of Peace: The Saviour of the Elect, and the Redeemer of his People. Secondly, The Act it self: Lay down.
Nothing could have fastened Christ to the Cross, but the Golden Link of Love. Christ was big of Love: Therefore he freely Opens all the Pores of his Body, that his Blood may flow out from every Part,
Nothing could have fastened christ to the Cross, but the Golden Link of Love. christ was big of Love: Therefore he freely Opens all the Pores of his Body, that his Blood may flow out from every Part,
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as a Precious Balsom to Cure our Wounds. The Bowels of Christ was so Big with Tender Compassions, that they Travelled again, till they did break forth into a Bloody Sweat.
as a Precious Balsam to Cure our Wounds. The Bowels of christ was so Big with Tender Compassions, that they Traveled again, till they did break forth into a Bloody Sweat.
as the Man, Horse an• … Sheep are unto Diseases: So God i• … all Ages hath been pleased to Exercise his Church with many Afflict• … ons and Calamities. Therefore w• … find the Church in Scripture compare• … to a Sheep, that is Fatted for th• … Slaughter. Lastly, When once th• … Sheep hath the Scab, he is Separate• … from the rest of the • … lock: So here as respecting Christians: Any one, that is a Notorious and Scandalous Sinner, is not to have Communion with the Rest in Special Communion and Fellowship. For as one Scabby Sheep Infecteth the whole Flock; so the Slips and Failings of one Christian, is often the Cause of the Fall of many Weak Ones.
as the Man, Horse an• … Sheep Are unto Diseases: So God i• … all Ages hath been pleased to Exercise his Church with many Afflict• … ons and Calamities. Therefore w• … find the Church in Scripture compare• … to a Sheep, that is Fatted for th• … Slaughter. Lastly, When once th• … Sheep hath the Scab, he is Separate• … from the rest of the • … lock: So Here as respecting Christians: Any one, that is a Notorious and Scandalous Sinner, is not to have Communion with the Rest in Special Communion and Fellowship. For as one Scabby Sheep Infecteth the Whole Flock; so the Slips and Failings of one Christian, is often the Cause of the Fallen of many Weak Ones.
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So Believers, they nee• … not be pulled or haled to their Duty; they serve God. with a Free an• … Enlarged Heart. The Sheep is als• … very subject to Diseases; no Creatur• … so subject,
So Believers, they nee• … not be pulled or haled to their Duty; they serve God. with a Free an• … Enlarged Heart. The Sheep is als• … very Subject to Diseases; no Creatur• … so Subject,
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bu• … Wicked Men are Swine; never co• … tent, but when wallowing in th• … Mire of Sin. Sheep Love the Gree• … Meadows, and Clear Water: So Believers, they are for the Purest Ord• … nances of the Gospel, and the Word 〈 ◊ 〉 God. Sheep will go Freely of themselves;
bu• … Wicked Men Are Swine; never co• … tent, but when wallowing in th• … Mire of Sin. Sheep Love the Gree• … Meadows, and Clear Water: So Believers, they Are for the Purest Ord• … nances of the Gospel, and the Word 〈 ◊ 〉 God. Sheep will go Freely of themselves;
So Christ, he • … arks Believers, that are his Sheep; and the Marks are Election and Vocation. The Sheep is a very Cleanl• … Creature, and cannot endure (lik• … the Swine) to be in Dirty Places. So Believers, they are Clean;
So christ, he • … arks Believers, that Are his Sheep; and the Marks Are Election and Vocation. The Sheep is a very Cleanl• … Creature, and cannot endure (lik• … the Swine) to be in Dirty Places. So Believers, they Are Clean;
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when they Die for Christ, they bear in their Bodies (with • … he Apostle Paul) the Marks of our Lord • … esus, and Seal his Truth with their • … wn Blood: Rom. 12. 1. I beseech you therefore, Brethren, by 〈 ◊ 〉 Mercies of God, that ye Present our Bodies a Living Sacrifice, Holy, • … cceptable unto God; which is your Reasonable Service.
when they Die for christ, they bear in their Bodies (with • … he Apostle Paul) the Marks of our Lord • … Esus, and Seal his Truth with their • … wn Blood: Rom. 12. 1. I beseech you Therefore, Brothers, by 〈 ◊ 〉 mercies of God, that you Present our Bodies a Living Sacrifice, Holy, • … cceptable unto God; which is your Reasonable Service.
The Iews Offered more Sheep, than any other Creature. 'Tis Confessed, they Offered also Calves, Goats, Oxen, Heifers, Kids, Turtles and Pidgeons: But their Daily Sacrifices consisted chiefly of Sheep, for above One Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty Two Years;
The Iews Offered more Sheep, than any other Creature. It's Confessed, they Offered also Calves, Goats, Oxen, Heifers, Kids, Turtle and Pigeons: But their Daily Sacrifices consisted chiefly of Sheep, for above One Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty Two years;
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And when dead and gone, yet they are still Profitable in their Instructions and Examples. Ninethly, The Sheep were most Profitable under the Law for Sacrifices.
And when dead and gone, yet they Are still Profitable in their Instructions and Examples. Ninthly, The Sheep were most Profitable under the Law for Sacrifices.
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As for instance When they are Alive, they wil• … make good Parents, good Masters good Governours, good Neighbours and so is Profitable in every one o• … these.
As for instance When they Are Alive, they wil• … make good Parents, good Masters good Governors, good Neighbours and so is Profitable in every one o• … these.
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Without Christ they can do Nothing; whereas through Christ they are Enabled to do All Things; Phil. 4. 13. Eighthly, A Sheep is the most Profitable of Creatures Living, and when Dead.
Without christ they can do Nothing; whereas through christ they Are Enabled to do All Things; Philip 4. 13. Eighthly, A Sheep is the most Profitable of Creatures Living, and when Dead.
That unless Iesus Christ, the Great Shepherd of Souls, appears for them, they are undone to all Eternity. 'Tis Christ, that must work in them both to Think and Do:
That unless Iesus christ, the Great Shepherd of Souls, appears for them, they Are undone to all Eternity. It's christ, that must work in them both to Think and Do:
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that unless the Shepherd steps forth, she becometh a Prey both to Man and Beast. Just so it is with Believers: When they are Pursued by that Wolf, the Devil; that Nimrod, that Mighty Hunter, the Devil: They have no Strength of their own, whereby to Resist him, and Defend themselves;
that unless the Shepherd steps forth, she Becometh a Prey both to Man and Beast. Just so it is with Believers: When they Are Pursued by that Wolf, the devil; that Nimrod, that Mighty Hunter, the devil: They have no Strength of their own, whereby to Resist him, and Defend themselves;
and caused him to think on his Wayes with Shame, and Compunction of Heart; Luk. 22. 61. Seventhly, The Sheep, when it is Pursued by the Wolf, has nothing where withal to Defend it self.
and caused him to think on his Ways with Shame, and Compunction of Heart; Luk. 22. 61. Seventhly, The Sheep, when it is Pursued by the Wolf, has nothing where withal to Defend it self.
And when it does thus Stray, it never of it self Returns, unless the Lord Iesus Christ, the Great Shepherd of Souls, brings it Home upon his Shoulders.
And when it does thus Stray, it never of it self Returns, unless the Lord Iesus christ, the Great Shepherd of Souls, brings it Home upon his Shoulders.
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knowing, that thereby they are the more Capable of Resisting Temptation, and the more Freed from Inconveniencies, that may attend them when they are Singly, and Apart by themselves.
knowing, that thereby they Are the more Capable of Resisting Temptation, and the more Freed from Inconveniences, that may attend them when they Are Singly, and Apart by themselves.
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Thirdly, I am to prove, That Christ did Die for Believers his Sheep. That Christ Died, nothing is more Evident in Scripture; And that he Died not for Himself,
Thirdly, I am to prove, That christ did Die for Believers his Sheep. That christ Died, nothing is more Evident in Scripture; And that he Died not for Himself,
In a Strict Sense, Christ only is such a Sheep. He is that Immaculate Lamb of God; that Lamb without Spot and Blemish, 1 Pet. 1. 19. Next to Christ, Believers themselves are those Spotless Sheep; because no Sin is imputed to them.
In a Strict Sense, christ only is such a Sheep. He is that Immaculate Lamb of God; that Lamb without Spot and Blemish, 1 Pet. 1. 19. Next to christ, Believers themselves Are those Spotless Sheep; Because no since is imputed to them.
but our Iniquities were laid upon him: So that Christ Died Innocently. 1 Pet. 3. 18. For Christ also hath once Suffered for Sins, the Just for the Unjust.
but our Iniquities were laid upon him: So that christ Died Innocently. 1 Pet. 3. 18. For christ also hath once Suffered for Sins, the Just for the Unjust.
Christ Died for Sins; yet not for his own, but for ours: And therefore, in that Respect he Died Innocently. Secondly, Iesus Christ Died willingly. Matth. 26. 39. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
christ Died for Sins; yet not for his own, but for ours: And Therefore, in that Respect he Died Innocently. Secondly, Iesus christ Died willingly. Matthew 26. 39. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
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They love the Company one of another. Christian Conference they are very much Delighted with; and they are never better, but when they are Praying with and for one another. 'Tis said;
They love the Company one of Another. Christian Conference they Are very much Delighted with; and they Are never better, but when they Are Praying with and for one Another. It's said;
So the Believer, he is a Timorous, Fearful Creature; afraid of Offending God, and afraid of giving Just Grounds of Offence also towards Man. Thus Ioseph, he was afraid of Offending God.
So the Believer, he is a Timorous, Fearful Creature; afraid of Offending God, and afraid of giving Just Grounds of Offence also towards Man. Thus Ioseph, he was afraid of Offending God.
often wandring and running into Deserts and By-Places: By their Simplicity and Foolishness, they Stray from the Flock, and oft-times run into Ditches and Fens; where they are Destroyed without Remedy.
often wandering and running into Deserts and By-Places: By their Simplicity and Foolishness, they Stray from the Flock, and ofttimes run into Ditches and Fens; where they Are Destroyed without Remedy.
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only, he was God 's Innocent Sheep, and so dar'd not, 1 Sam. 24. 5. Secondly, The Sheep is a Meek, Mild and Patient Creature. It has (they say) no Gall: Therefore more Patient than any other Creatures. What more Patient than the Lamb or Dove? Lead the Sheep to the Slaughter, or to the Shearer, and Dumb 'twill be;
only, he was God is Innocent Sheep, and so dared not, 1 Sam. 24. 5. Secondly, The Sheep is a Meek, Mild and Patient Creature. It has (they say) no Gall: Therefore more Patient than any other Creatures. What more Patient than the Lamb or Dove? Led the Sheep to the Slaughter, or to the Shearer, and Dumb it'll be;
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Though sometimes they are accused of Disobedience and Irreverence; the Iust Iudge, that is in Heaven, knows, that they are wronged, and falsly Accused:
Though sometime they Are accused of Disobedience and Irreverence; the Just Judge, that is in Heaven, knows, that they Are wronged, and falsely Accused:
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and that will not Yield to Authority: But those that are Acquainted with these Innocent Sheep, will tell us otherwise; namely, That they are Peaceable.
and that will not Yield to authority: But those that Are Acquainted with these Innocent Sheep, will tell us otherwise; namely, That they Are Peaceable.
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First, The Sheep is an Innocent and Harmless Creature; 'twill do no Harm either to Man or Beast: So the Believer, he is an Innocent and Harmless Creature; he does no Hurt either to his Friend or Foe. The World indeed calls him Factious, Rebellious, Stubborn,
First, The Sheep is an Innocent and Harmless Creature; it'll do no Harm either to Man or Beast: So the Believer, he is an Innocent and Harmless Creature; he does not Hurt either to his Friend or Foe. The World indeed calls him Factious, Rebellious, Stubborn,
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The Sheep, although it is a Domestick and Common Creature; yet it is worthy our Observation to consider, it hath pleased the Holy Ghost very often to Compare Christ and Christians to Sheep.
The Sheep, although it is a Domestic and Common Creature; yet it is worthy our Observation to Consider, it hath pleased the Holy Ghost very often to Compare christ and Christians to Sheep.
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And the Method that I shall observe, is this: 1. I shall consider the Analogy, that there is between Believers and Sheep. 2. What kind of Sheep Believers are. 3. Prove, That Christ did Die for Believers, his Sheep. 4. How Christ did Die. 5. Make Application.
And the Method that I shall observe, is this: 1. I shall Consider the Analogy, that there is between Believers and Sheep. 2. What kind of Sheep Believers Are. 3. Prove, That christ did Die for Believers, his Sheep. 4. How christ did Die. 5. Make Application.
'Tis a frequent Thing in Scripture, for the Holy Ghost to compare Good Men to Good Beast, and Wicked Men to Cruel Beast. Good Men to Good Beast, as Sheep: Wicked Men to Cruel Beast; as Bears, Lions and Tigers.
It's a frequent Thing in Scripture, for the Holy Ghost to compare Good Men to Good Beast, and Wicked Men to Cruel Beast. Good Men to Good Beast, as Sheep: Wicked Men to Cruel Beast; as Bears, Lions and Tigers.
To Part with the Life of my Friend, or near Kinsman, is a great Expression of Love: But to Lay down my own Life, is the greatest Expression of Love, that can be.
To Part with the Life of my Friend, or near Kinsman, is a great Expression of Love: But to Lay down my own Life, is the greatest Expression of Love, that can be.
It is not Gold and Silver, and such Corruptible Things, that I Lay down for your Redemption; but it is that Flower, LIFE; that All, LIFE: Besides which, nothing is more Sweet and Precious.
It is not Gold and Silver, and such Corruptible Things, that I Lay down for your Redemption; but it is that Flower, LIFE; that All, LIFE: Beside which, nothing is more Sweet and Precious.
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So the Learned and Reverend Assembly of Divines, in their Notes upon the Place. I have a Baptism to be Baptized with, &c. Meaning, That his Self must first Suffer.
So the Learned and Reverend Assembly of Divines, in their Notes upon the Place. I have a Baptism to be Baptised with, etc. Meaning, That his Self must First Suffer.
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Cyril by Fire here, understands the Holy Ghost: But others more probably by Fire, do understand the Fiery Trials of Persecutions and Afflictions. Our Saviour speaks this,
Cyril by Fire Here, understands the Holy Ghost: But Others more probably by Fire, do understand the Fiery Trials of Persecutions and Afflictions. Our Saviour speaks this,
THAT these Words have a Coherence, easily appears by the Illative Particle [ BUT ]; by which they are tack'd to some-what said afore; viz. Vers. 49. I come to send Fire on the Earth;
THAT these Words have a Coherence, Easily appears by the Illative Particle [ BUT ]; by which they Are tacked to somewhat said afore; viz. Vers. 49. I come to send Fire on the Earth;
Read the whole Text, and so you will find in it, 1. Vox Natarae, the Voice of Nature: Let this Cup pass from me. 2. Vox Officii, the Voice of his Mediatory Office: Nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Read the Whole Text, and so you will find in it, 1. Vox Natarae, the Voice of Nature: Let this Cup pass from me. 2. Vox Officii, the Voice of his Mediatory Office: Nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
The First Voice, [ Let this Cup pass ] is a great Argument of our Saviour 's Humanity: That he was Man, as well as God, in that he dreads a Dissolution. Christ owed it to Himself,
The First Voice, [ Let this Cup pass ] is a great Argument of our Saviour is Humanity: That he was Man, as well as God, in that he dreads a Dissolution. christ owed it to Himself,
The Latter Voice, [ Nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt) Expresseth the Full and Free Consent of his Will; Complying with the Will of his Father, in that grand Everlasting Designe, of bringing Man 's Soul unto Glory. Here he Died Freely and Willingly. Thirdly, Iesus Christ Died Patiently;
The Latter Voice, [ Nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt) Expresses the Full and Free Consent of his Will; Complying with the Will of his Father, in that grand Everlasting Design, of bringing Man is Soul unto Glory. Here he Died Freely and Willingly. Thirdly, Iesus christ Died Patiently;
Oh Infinite Humility! That a Saviour should become a Servant! That the Lord of Glory should lay aside his Robe, and become a Shepherd; nay, a Dying Shepherd too!
O Infinite Humility! That a Saviour should become a Servant! That the Lord of Glory should lay aside his Robe, and become a Shepherd; nay, a Dying Shepherd too!
7. He Seeks us (as the Shepherds do) his Sheep; Psal. 119. 175. Luk. 15, &c. 8. He Carries us upon his Shoulders; Luc. 15. 5. 9. He brings us Home; Ier. 17. 24. Branch 2.
7. He Seeks us (as the Shepherd's do) his Sheep; Psalm 119. 175. Luk. 15, etc. 8. He Carries us upon his Shoulders; Luke 15. 5. 9. He brings us Home; Jeremiah 17. 24. Branch 2.
The First is a Use of Information, consisting of Branches. Branch 1. First, Are Believers Christ 's Sheep? Hence learn then, That Christ is the Believers Shepherd. If we are Christ 's Sheep, then Christ is our Shepherd; and he Performs the Office of a Good Shepherd to us Nine Ways.
The First is a Use of Information, consisting of Branches. Branch 1. First, are Believers christ is Sheep? Hence Learn then, That christ is the Believers Shepherd. If we Are christ is Sheep, then christ is our Shepherd; and he Performs the Office of a Good Shepherd to us Nine Ways.
Here is Reproof unto such, that Persecute Believers; because God will look upon them, as so many Wolves, that Pursue his precious Sheep. And do you hear this, Oh ye Ungodly of the World! Those whom you so Violently Persecute, are the Sheep of Christ: And therefore you Incurr the Displeasure of Christ, that is their Shepherd.
Here is Reproof unto such, that Persecute Believers; Because God will look upon them, as so many Wolves, that Pursue his precious Sheep. And do you hear this, O you Ungodly of the World! Those whom you so Violently Persecute, Are the Sheep of christ: And Therefore you Incur the Displeasure of christ, that is their Shepherd.
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Let us Examine our selves, Whether we are Believers, and the Sheep of Christ? Have we taken Christ for our Shepherd? And do we Act Faith upon him, under all our Exigencies and Indigencies? Knowing, that because he is our Shepherd, therefore we shall want no Good thing.
Let us Examine our selves, Whither we Are Believers, and the Sheep of christ? Have we taken christ for our Shepherd? And do we Act Faith upon him, under all our Exigencies and Indigencies? Knowing, that Because he is our Shepherd, Therefore we shall want no Good thing.
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This Use of Exhortation has a double Aspect. 1. It looks to Believers, that are Christ 's Sheep. 2. It looks to Unbelievers, that are not Christ 's Sheep.
This Use of Exhortation has a double Aspect. 1. It looks to Believers, that Are christ is Sheep. 2. It looks to Unbelievers, that Are not christ is Sheep.
First, It looks to Believers, that are Christ 's Sheep. Is it so, That Christ has Died for you, his Sheep? Then you, his Sheep, be willing to Die for Him, your Shepherd. Christ did not Fear Men for you, don't you then Fear Men for Him:
First, It looks to Believers, that Are christ is Sheep. Is it so, That christ has Died for you, his Sheep? Then you, his Sheep, be willing to Die for Him, your Shepherd. christ did not fear Men for you, don't you then fear Men for Him:
Secondly, It looks to Unbelievers: You that are not Christ 's Sheep; Do you this Day become Believers, that ye may be the Sheep of Christ. Would you be Invested with Glorious Priviledges? would you have your Souls Saved? would you have an Interest in all the Benefits of Christ? Come over to him then.
Secondly, It looks to Unbelievers: You that Are not christ is Sheep; Do you this Day become Believers, that you may be the Sheep of christ. Would you be Invested with Glorious Privileges? would you have your Souls Saved? would you have an Interest in all the Benefits of christ? Come over to him then.
He who has the Son, has Life; and he who hath not the Son, hath not Life: So that it is Union with Christ, that gives us a Right to what-ever he hath Purchased.
He who has the Son, has Life; and he who hath not the Son, hath not Life: So that it is union with christ, that gives us a Right to whatever he hath Purchased.
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What a Wolf was Paul? How fiercely did he go out against the Church at Damascus? But Christ by the Power of Grace, quickly turned the Fierceness of the Lion into the Meekness of the Lamb.
What a Wolf was Paul? How fiercely did he go out against the Church At Damascus? But christ by the Power of Grace, quickly turned the Fierceness of the lion into the Meekness of the Lamb.
yet he has Freed Believers from the Dominion of Sin, and the Reigning Power of it in their Souls: And ere long he will quite Free them also from the Presence of Sin.
yet he has Freed Believers from the Dominion of since, and the Reigning Power of it in their Souls: And ere long he will quite Free them also from the Presence of Sin.
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APPLICATION. Use 1. Of Information. Branch 1. HEnce learn the Love of our Lord Iesus: What a Transcendant Love it is? For it has brought him through a Sea of Wrath, a Sea of Sin, and a Sea of Blood, to make us a Peculiar People unto himself.
APPLICATION. Use 1. Of Information. Branch 1. HEnce Learn the Love of our Lord Iesus: What a Transcendent Love it is? For it has brought him through a Sea of Wrath, a Sea of since, and a Sea of Blood, to make us a Peculiar People unto himself.
Believe me (saith Contemplative Bernhard) Thou shalt find more in the Woods, than in a Corner; Stones and Trees will Teach thee, what thou shalt not have from Learned Doctors.
Believe me (Says Contemplative Bernhard) Thou shalt find more in the Woods, than in a Corner; Stones and Trees will Teach thee, what thou shalt not have from Learned Doctors.
To set our Mind thus upon the Creature, is to Discourse with the Creature: The Questions which Man asks of a Beast, are only his own Meditations. Again, The Creatures Teach us,
To Set our Mind thus upon the Creature, is to Discourse with the Creature: The Questions which Man asks of a Beast, Are only his own Meditations. Again, The Creatures Teach us,
And although I am not of their Opinion, who hold, That the Heathens may Spell Christ out of the Sun, Moon and Stars: Yet this I know, That the Irrational and Inanimate,
And although I am not of their Opinion, who hold, That the heathens may Spell christ out of the Sun, Moon and Stars: Yet this I know, That the Irrational and Inanimate,
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as well as Rational Creatures have a Language: And though not by Articulate Speech, yet in a Metaphorical Sense, they Preach unto Man the Wisdom, Power and Goodness of God; Rom. 1. 20. Branch 2. See, what Cause of Humiliation here is? That Man, who at first was led by the Knowledge of God to the Knowledge of the Creature, must now by the Creatures Learn to know God! That the Creatures (as one saith) like Balaam 's Ass, should Teach their Master! But though this be the Unhappiness of Poor Man in his Collapsed State;
as well as Rational Creatures have a Language: And though not by Articulate Speech, yet in a Metaphorical Sense, they Preach unto Man the Wisdom, Power and goodness of God; Rom. 1. 20. Branch 2. See, what Cause of Humiliation Here is? That Man, who At First was led by the Knowledge of God to the Knowledge of the Creature, must now by the Creatures Learn to know God! That the Creatures (as one Says) like balaam is Ass, should Teach their Master! But though this be the Unhappiness of Poor Man in his Collapsed State;
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And whil'st others, by the Abuse of Creatures, are furthering their Perdition, to be by the Spiritual Improvement of them promoting our own Salvation. Branch 3. See the Beastliness of such Men, that while they should Learn from the Creatures, are Abusing o• … them:
And whilst Others, by the Abuse of Creatures, Are furthering their Perdition, to be by the Spiritual Improvement of them promoting our own Salvation. Branch 3. See the Beastliness of such Men, that while they should Learn from the Creatures, Are Abusing o• … them:
VVhen they might be Promoting of their Salvation by a Spiritual Improvement of them, they do further their Perdition by an Unwarrantable Abuse of them.
When they might be Promoting of their Salvation by a Spiritual Improvement of them, they do further their Perdition by an Unwarrantable Abuse of them.
He that is Spiritually Thirsty, is Spiritually Empty. Art thou now Soul - empty? Do'st thou behold thy Self within? Knowest thou, what a Fulness of Rubbish and Evil there is in thy Heart? and what an Emptiness there is of all Divine Good? Knowest thoú (I say) how Spiritually Impoverished thou art? Thou hast not so much as one Penny of Grace in the Purse of thy Soul, to Help thee.
He that is Spiritually Thirsty, is Spiritually Empty. Art thou now Soul - empty? Dost thou behold thy Self within? Knowest thou, what a Fullness of Rubbish and Evil there is in thy Heart? and what an Emptiness there is of all Divine Good? Knowest thoú (I say) how Spiritually Impoverished thou art? Thou hast not so much as one Penny of Grace in the Purse of thy Soul, to Help thee.
for without this, thou canst not so much as put forth one Spiritual Breathing after God, the Living God. While Laodicea was Conceited of her own Fulness, she could not desire any of God 's Gold and Silver: And if this be thy Case Sinner, know whil'st such, thou art Deplorable and Miserable.
for without this, thou Canst not so much as put forth one Spiritual Breathing After God, the Living God. While Laodicea was Conceited of her own Fullness, she could not desire any of God is Gold and Silver: And if this be thy Case Sinner, know whilst such, thou art Deplorable and Miserable.
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Such an one is prick't at th• … Heart by Sin, pain'd through Sin. Thirdly, Anxious, Cares, and many Thoughts: Thirst Creates Thoughts, and Confines them also.
Such an one is pricked At th• … Heart by since, pained through Sin. Thirdly, Anxious, Cares, and many Thoughts: Thirst Creates Thoughts, and Confines them also.
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Give us Water to Drink, saith the Thirsty Israelite: So Moses. — So one that is Spiritually Athirst, all his Thoughts and Cares are for Heaven, and Heavenly Things;
Give us Water to Drink, Says the Thirsty Israelite: So Moses. — So one that is Spiritually Athirst, all his Thoughts and Cares Are for Heaven, and Heavenly Things;
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and all that I have, thine? at thy Dispose and Service? And is not my Soul my Darling? and therefore, Am I not concerned to Secure it? All such a Soul 's Cares and Thoughts, Desires and Affections are strongly carried forth to the Lord Iesus, and the Everlasting Concerns of his Soul. Give me Christ, or else I Die, saith he!
and all that I have, thine? At thy Dispose and Service? And is not my Soul my Darling? and Therefore, Am I not concerned to Secure it? All such a Soul is Cares and Thoughts, Desires and Affections Are strongly carried forth to the Lord Iesus, and the Everlasting Concerns of his Soul. Give me christ, or Else I Die, Says he!
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None but Christ! None but Christ! As nothing but the Breast can still the Babe, so nothing but Christ can still the Spiritual Babe. Toyes and Trifles take not with him:
None but christ! None but christ! As nothing but the Breast can still the Babe, so nothing but christ can still the Spiritual Babe. Toys and Trifles take not with him:
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Nothing here Below sufficeth him, or has his Cares and Thoughts. These Streams here Below satisfie not his Thirst: Nothing less than the Ocean it self can fill him.
Nothing Here Below Suffices him, or has his Cares and Thoughts. These Streams Here Below satisfy not his Thirst: Nothing less than the Ocean it self can fill him.
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I can be content with the want of all Things for the Enjoyment of a Blessed Iesus; who surpasseth all Things what-so-ever, and whose Blood can Satisfy! Fill me:
I can be content with the want of all Things for the Enjoyment of a Blessed Iesus; who Surpasses all Things whatsoever, and whose Blood can Satisfy! Fill me:
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How do we run up and down, and Dig in this Place, and Place of the Earth, till we hav• … found these Waters? So he that 〈 ◊ 〉 Spiritually Athirst, Longeth, Co• … plaineth;
How do we run up and down, and Dig in this Place, and Place of the Earth, till we hav• … found these Waters? So he that 〈 ◊ 〉 Spiritually Athirst, Longeth, Co• … plaineth;
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Secondly, Spiritual Thirsts, Desires and Breathings are the First Evidences of the New-Creature: Renewing Grace beginneth first in the Sense of Want, and then in Desire of Help. New-Born Babes Desire the Milk, 1 Pet. 2. 2. Thirdly, Without these Spiritual Desires and Breathings, there can be no Hopes of Mercy and Salvation. It is the greatest piece of Presumption in the World, to fancy, that Christ will be our Saviour, when we do not so much as Desire him.
Secondly, Spiritual Thirsts, Desires and Breathings Are the First Evidences of the New creature: Renewing Grace begins First in the Sense of Want, and then in Desire of Help. Newborn Babes Desire the Milk, 1 Pet. 2. 2. Thirdly, Without these Spiritual Desires and Breathings, there can be no Hope's of Mercy and Salvation. It is the greatest piece of Presumption in the World, to fancy, that christ will be our Saviour, when we do not so much as Desire him.
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No Man cometh to the Father, but by Me. Who would not then but Desire Christ? Thou never doest any thing in order to t• … Salvation, except thou Closest with Christ: 'Tis only Union with Christ, that giveth thee a Right to all the Priviledges of Heaven. Before thou Challengeth therefore any Heavenly Priviledge, get thy self into the Prophet 's Frame: Isa. 26. 9.
No Man comes to the Father, but by Me. Who would not then but Desire christ? Thou never dost any thing in order to t• … Salvation, except thou Closest with christ: It's only union with christ, that gives thee a Right to all the Privileges of Heaven. Before thou Challengeth Therefore any Heavenly Privilege, get thy self into the Prophet is Frame: Isaiah 26. 9.
so doth Sin as a Disease Deform the Soul. The Souls of Men, that were Whiter than Snow, Ruddier than Rubies, more Polisht than Saphirs in their First Original, are by Sin become as Black as the Coal: The Soul of Man, that had the Image of God stampt on it in Legible Char• … is now by Sin scarce Discerna.
so does since as a Disease Deform the Soul. The Souls of Men, that were Whiter than Snow, Ruddier than Rubies, more Polished than Saphirs in their First Original, Are by since become as Black as the Coal: The Soul of Man, that had the Image of God stamped on it in Legible Char• … is now by since scarce Discerna.
Thirdly, The Serpent will stop his Ears against the Charmers: Just so must we against Sin, and Satan 's Baits of Pleasure and Profit. Satan will sometimes say: O Soul!
Thirdly, The Serpent will stop his Ears against the Charmers: Just so must we against since, and Satan is Baits of Pleasure and Profit. Satan will sometime say: Oh Soul!
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Again, This also (which belongs unto the same Head) is very observable in the Serpent; He will stop one Ear with his Tail, and the other with the Earth. Just so must we stop our Ears against Satan 's Charms. One of our Ears must be stopt with the Tail; that is, by the Consideration of what the End of Sinning will be;
Again, This also (which belongs unto the same Head) is very observable in the Serpent; He will stop one Ear with his Tail, and the other with the Earth. Just so must we stop our Ears against Satan is Charms. One of our Ears must be stopped with the Tail; that is, by the Consideration of what the End of Sinning will be;
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The other of our Ears must be stopt with the Earth; that is, by Contemplating our Frailty and Mortality. The Thoughts & Consideration of our Being Dust, and ere long Returning unto Dust, will keep us from Sinful Compliance.
The other of our Ears must be stopped with the Earth; that is, by Contemplating our Frailty and Mortality. The Thoughts & Consideration of our Being Dust, and ere long Returning unto Dust, will keep us from Sinful Compliance.
but with the Serpent, Rowl our selves in the Dust of Repentance; Iob. 42. 6. Fifthly, The Serpent bends all his Parts to save his Head, because his Life is there; so Ierom, Austin, Ambrose, &c.
but with the Serpent, Roll our selves in the Dust of Repentance; Job 42. 6. Fifthly, The Serpent bends all his Parts to save his Head, Because his Life is there; so Jerom, Austin, Ambrose, etc.
Now this we must beware of; we must not have sweet Words, and War in our Hearts, &c. Secondly, The Serpent is a Hostile Creature, and will not take VVrong: But we must Suffer, &c. Thirdly, The Serpent Lives in Deserts, and Solitary Places:
Now this we must beware of; we must not have sweet Words, and War in our Hearts, etc. Secondly, The Serpent is a Hostile Creature, and will not take Wrong: But we must Suffer, etc. Thirdly, The Serpent Lives in Deserts, and Solitary Places:
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But now, Christians must not alwayes be alone; but, like Sheep, be Sociable, that so they may be a Common Good: According to that; Vir Bonus est Commune Bonum.
But now, Christians must not always be alone; but, like Sheep, be Sociable, that so they may be a Common Good: According to that; Vir Bonus est Commune Bonum.
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not troubled with the Overflowing of the Gall; forgetting Injuries, and writing Kindnesses on Marble. Secondly, We should be like the Dove for Simplicity, Innocency and Harmleness.
not troubled with the Overflowing of the Gall; forgetting Injuries, and writing Kindnesses on Marble. Secondly, We should be like the Dove for Simplicity, Innocency and Harmleness.
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Every Believing Soul is Christ 's Spouse, and Satan doth oft-times Entice him to Spiritual Uncleanness: But he having a Dove - like Nature, Abominates all Thoughts, Words and Actions, that are Unchast.
Every Believing Soul is christ is Spouse, and Satan does ofttimes Entice him to Spiritual Uncleanness: But he having a Dove - like Nature, Abominates all Thoughts, Words and Actions, that Are Unchaste.
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Sixthly, We should be like the Dove for Sociableness: The Doves Flock together to the Window; Isa. 60. 85. Seventhly, We should be like Doves for Mourning.
Sixthly, We should be like the Dove for Sociableness: The Dove Flock together to the Window; Isaiah 60. 85. Seventhly, We should be like Dove for Mourning.
Iesus Christ is One, that is Related to God, and unto us. 1. Iesus Christ is Related to God: By God we commonly understand the First Person of the Trinity; and by Iesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity. Why now, God the First Person of the Trinity, is Father to Iesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity. So that Iesus Christ is the Eternal Son of God, two manner of wayes:
Iesus christ is One, that is Related to God, and unto us. 1. Iesus christ is Related to God: By God we commonly understand the First Person of the Trinity; and by Iesus christ, the Second Person of the Trinity. Why now, God the First Person of the Trinity, is Father to Iesus christ, the Second Person of the Trinity. So that Iesus christ is the Eternal Son of God, two manner of ways:
By Eternal Generation, according to his Godhead; and by Grace of Personal Union, according to his Manhood; Psal. 2. 7. Luke 1. 35. 2. Iesus Christ is Related unto Us also,
By Eternal Generation, according to his Godhead; and by Grace of Personal union, according to his Manhood; Psalm 2. 7. Luke 1. 35. 2. Iesus christ is Related unto Us also,
Now the Spouse is in Sable, it being a Time of Absence from her Husband: But still Christ continues in the Relation both of a Saviour, and a Husband to the Believing Soul. And, What Thoughts can afford more Comfort,
Now the Spouse is in Sable, it being a Time of Absence from her Husband: But still christ continues in the Relation both of a Saviour, and a Husband to the Believing Soul. And, What Thoughts can afford more Comfort,
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That Christ and I am One, that there is an Intimous, Indissoluble Union between Christ, and my Soul, which is the Well-head of all those Streams of Comfort that I Enjoy;
That christ and I am One, that there is an Intimous, Indissoluble union between christ, and my Soul, which is the Wellhead of all those Streams of Comfort that I Enjoy;
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Thirdly, Iesus Christ is our Head. As a Body is either Natural or Politick; so a Head: And Christ is held forth in Scripture under both these Capacities.
Thirdly, Iesus christ is our Head. As a Body is either Natural or Politic; so a Head: And christ is held forth in Scripture under both these Capacities.
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Divines do tell us of a Threefold Baptism; A Baptism of Water, of the Spirit, and of Martyrdom: All these were Fulfilled in Christ. But the Baptism in the Text, is the Baptism of Blood; in his Saints call'd the Baptism of Martyrdom. And I may truly say, That Christ was Baptiz'd in Blood Three Times;
Divines do tell us of a Threefold Baptism; A Baptism of Water, of the Spirit, and of Martyrdom: All these were Fulfilled in christ. But the Baptism in the Text, is the Baptism of Blood; in his Saints called the Baptism of Martyrdom. And I may truly say, That christ was Baptized in Blood Three Times;
or, which you will, he Bled Three Times. 1. Iesus Christ did Bleed at his Circumcision; Luke 2. 21. NONLATINALPHABET 2. Iesus Christ did Bleed in the Garden, Clodders of Blood came then from him; Luke 22. 44. 3. Iesus Christ did Bleed, when he was Fastned and Nailed to the Cross: Then Streams of Blood came from him; Luke 23. Iohn, the Beloved Disciple, was an Eye-witness of the Streaming out of Christ 's Blood, as he stood by Christ 's Cross, uttering these Words: O Gates of Heaven! O Windows of Paradise! O Palace of Refuge! O Tower of Strength! O Sanctuary of the Just!
or, which you will, he Bled Three Times. 1. Iesus christ did Bleed At his Circumcision; Lycia 2. 21. 2. Iesus christ did Bleed in the Garden, Clodders of Blood Come then from him; Lycia 22. 44. 3. Iesus christ did Bleed, when he was Fastened and Nailed to the Cross: Then Streams of Blood Come from him; Lycia 23. John, the beloved Disciple, was an Eyewitness of the Streaming out of christ is Blood, as he stood by christ is Cross, uttering these Words: Oh Gates of Heaven! Oh Windows of Paradise! Oh Palace of Refuge! Oh Tower of Strength! Oh Sanctuary of the Just!
Methinks, I see Water and Blood running out of his Side more Freshly, than these Golden Streams, which ran out of the Garden of Eden, and Watered the whole World.
Methinks, I see Water and Blood running out of his Side more Freshly, than these Golden Streams, which ran out of the Garden of Eden, and Watered the Whole World.
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That Iesus Christ was Baptized in Blood Willingly, and Desirously; much has been spoken of this, in the Fore-going SERMON: I would not therefore swell, when there is no need. Vide Page 384.
That Iesus christ was Baptised in Blood Willingly, and Desirously; much has been spoken of this, in the Foregoing SERMON: I would not Therefore swell, when there is no need. Vide Page 384.
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In the Opening and Prosecuting of this Doctrine we must take notice 1. (By way of Explication) of the Person Baptized, viz. Iesus Christ. 2. What kind of Baptism, viz. A Bloody Baptism, or a Baptism of Blood. 3. For whose Sakes, viz. For us.
In the Opening and Prosecuting of this Doctrine we must take notice 1. (By Way of Explication) of the Person Baptised, viz. Iesus christ. 2. What kind of Baptism, viz. A Bloody Baptism, or a Baptism of Blood. 3. For whose Sakes, viz. For us.
Answ. A Christian, and ask What Jesus Christ is? Yea, and many such Ones I believe there are (that is, Titularly, not Really) that know not the Lord Iesus. Therefore I will tell you, (as well as Man can tell you) who Iesus Christ is:
Answer A Christian, and ask What jesus christ is? Yea, and many such Ones I believe there Are (that is, Titularly, not Really) that know not the Lord Iesus. Therefore I will tell you, (as well as Man can tell you) who Iesus christ is:
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Thirdly, In Persecution from Satan 's Instruments the Soul Pants after God. Sometimes the Wicked Persecute God 's Children in their Names, Persons and Estates;
Thirdly, In Persecution from Satan is Instruments the Soul Pants After God. Sometime the Wicked Persecute God is Children in their Names, Persons and Estates;
and my God; see, if thou canst Tear me from the Bleeding Wounds of my Dying Saviour. Rend me (if thou knowest how) from the Bowels, the Tendrest Bowels of God 's Dearest Compassions. See,
and my God; see, if thou Canst Tear me from the Bleeding Wounds of my Dying Saviour. Rend me (if thou Knowest how) from the Bowels, the Tenderest Bowels of God is Dearest Compassions. See,
When Satan (that Nimro• …, the Mighty Hunte• …) Pursues a Christian, then doth the Christian Pant after God, even as the Hart Panteth after the Water-Brooks.
When Satan (that Nimro• …, the Mighty Hunte• …) Pursues a Christian, then does the Christian Pant After God, even as the Heart Pants After the Water brooks.
Secondly, In Persecution from Satan, the Gracious Heart Thirsts after God. The Devil many times, by throwing his Fiery Darts, dries up the Moisture of a Christian; in-somuch, that he Thirsts exceedingly.
Secondly, In Persecution from Satan, the Gracious Heart Thirsts After God. The devil many times, by throwing his Fiery Darts, dries up the Moisture of a Christian; insomuch, that he Thirsts exceedingly.
God sometimes Eclipseth his Face and Favour; and not only forbeareth some Special Acts of his Love, but doth (as it were) Contract his Brows, and Strike us heavily.
God sometime Eclipseth his Face and Favour; and not only forbeareth Some Special Acts of his Love, but does (as it were) Contract his Brows, and Strike us heavily.
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Secondly, The Stag 's or Hart 's Food is commonly Serpents; the Poison whereof doth so Heat and Inflame their Bowels, that it causeth an unmeasurable Droughth and Thirst in them.
Secondly, The Stag is or Heart is Food is commonly Serpents; the Poison whereof does so Heat and Inflame their Bowels, that it Causes an unmeasurable Drought and Thirst in them.
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And thus it is with many of the Servants of God, whose Restraints from the Means of Grace, doth set an Edge and Sharpness upon their Affections, and makes them more Eager than ever.
And thus it is with many of the Servants of God, whose Restraints from the Means of Grace, does Set an Edge and Sharpness upon their Affections, and makes them more Eager than ever.
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This was the Case of David in the Text: He is now deprived of the Publick Ordinances; and now he Longs and Thirsts after God, with a great deal of Vehemency and Intension;
This was the Case of David in the Text: He is now deprived of the Public Ordinances; and now he Longs and Thirsts After God, with a great deal of Vehemency and Intention;
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As the Stag or Hart hath a Natural Thirst, arising from the Heat of its Constitution: So likewise, it hath an Occasional Thirst, arising from the Nature of its Condition, and present State in which it is.
As the Stag or Heart hath a Natural Thirst, arising from the Heat of its Constitution: So likewise, it hath an Occasional Thirst, arising from the Nature of its Condition, and present State in which it is.
The constant Frame and Temper of a Christian is to be Thirsty after God, the Living God. The Desires of a Christian towards God, are not False and Feigned,
The constant Frame and Temper of a Christian is to be Thirsty After God, the Living God. The Desires of a Christian towards God, Are not False and Feigned,
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the other Occasional, proceeding from the different Case and Condition in which it is: Even so is it in a Christian. This Thirst is Natural and Inherent:
the other Occasional, proceeding from the different Case and Condition in which it is: Even so is it in a Christian. This Thirst is Natural and Inherent:
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Secondly, We are to consider the Subject of this Desire, and that is the Soul; My Soul Panteth after thee. Thus in other Places; Psal. 62. 1. Truly, my Soul waiteth upon God.
Secondly, We Are to Consider the Subject of this Desire, and that is the Soul; My Soul Pants After thee. Thus in other Places; Psalm 62. 1. Truly, my Soul waits upon God.
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See here again the Temper of the World, distinct from the Saints: The Men of the World are willing to have God, so far forth as he brings Worldly Things with him;
See Here again the Temper of the World, distinct from the Saints: The Men of the World Are willing to have God, so Far forth as he brings Worldly Things with him;
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when as all Creature - Excellencies are but Derivatives. And what are the Streams, compared to the Fountain? the Rivers, to the Ocean? and the Excellencies of the Creature to the Excellencies of the Creator, being in him Primitively and Originally.
when as all Creature - Excellencies Are but Derivatives. And what Are the Streams, compared to the Fountain? the rivers, to the Ocean? and the Excellencies of the Creature to the Excellencies of the Creator, being in him Primitively and Originally.
All Outward Comforts are but Skin and Shell, without Enjoyment of God: All Things to a Christian without God, is Nothing. Augustine has a Sweet Saying;
All Outward Comforts Are but Skin and Shell, without Enjoyment of God: All Things to a Christian without God, is Nothing. Augustine has a Sweet Saying;
Secondly, Nothing but God in the Creatures satisfies a Gracious Heart. God Sweetens a Husband, a Wife, a Child: God in these it is, that makes a Believer in Love with them.
Secondly, Nothing but God in the Creatures Satisfies a Gracious Heart. God Sweetens a Husband, a Wife, a Child: God in these it is, that makes a Believer in Love with them.
Therefore God and Christ is the Sweetness of an Ordinance. Finally, All the Ordinances without God and Christ, are but Dead and Lifeless Things, very Shadows.
Therefore God and christ is the Sweetness of an Ordinance. Finally, All the Ordinances without God and christ, Are but Dead and Lifeless Things, very Shadows.
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He comes not to a Sacrament, to Feed upon Bread only, but to Feed upon God in Christ. If God be Absent at such a Time, his Stomach is lost, and he cannot Eat;
He comes not to a Sacrament, to Feed upon Bred only, but to Feed upon God in christ. If God be Absent At such a Time, his Stomach is lost, and he cannot Eat;
God must come down in and by the Word upon a Sinner, or else the Word will be only as Seed upon Thorny and Stony Ground: But if God goes along Powerfully with the Word, then it is Effectual,
God must come down in and by the Word upon a Sinner, or Else the Word will be only as Seed upon Thorny and Stony Ground: But if God Goes along Powerfully with the Word, then it is Effectual,
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He reckons Prayer not Prayer, unless he me• … ts with God. Therefore he Prayes, that he might Converse with God, Speak to God, and Rest in God. Vision of God, Communion with God, and Supplies from God is the End of Prayer: No Climbing up to Heaven, but by this Iacob 's Ladder.
He reckons Prayer not Prayer, unless he me• … ts with God. Therefore he Prays, that he might Converse with God, Speak to God, and Rest in God. Vision of God, Communion with God, and Supplies from God is the End of Prayer: No Climbing up to Heaven, but by this Iacob is Ladder.
Whom have I in Heaven but Thee? and there is none upon Earth, that 〈 ◊ 〉 desire besides Thee, Psal. 73. 25. These two Places, Heaven and Earth, do take in the whole Compass and Latitude of Things Desirable;
Whom have I in Heaven but Thee? and there is none upon Earth, that 〈 ◊ 〉 desire beside Thee, Psalm 73. 25. These two Places, Heaven and Earth, do take in the Whole Compass and Latitude of Things Desirable;
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Nothing but the Water-Brooks, can Satisfy the Thirsty Hart: Nothing but Enjoyment and Fruition of God can Refresh the Gracious Soul; wha• … ever comes short of this, is Conde• … ned.
Nothing but the Water brooks, can Satisfy the Thirsty Heart: Nothing but Enjoyment and Fruition of God can Refresh the Gracious Soul; wha• … ever comes short of this, is Conde• … ned.
A Circle cannot fill a Triangle: The whole World cannot fill the Heart of Man. Nothing but God, can satisfy the Desire of a Christian. God only is the Proper,
A Circle cannot fill a Triangle: The Whole World cannot fill the Heart of Man. Nothing but God, can satisfy the Desire of a Christian. God only is the Proper,
Thee, O God. Other Texts of Scripture there are, that fully declares this; Psal. 84. 2. 86. 4. A Christian 's Desire is (1.) After God Chiefly. (2.) After God Simply.
Thee, Oh God. Other Texts of Scripture there Are, that Fully declares this; Psalm 84. 2. 86. 4. A Christian is Desire is (1.) After God Chiefly. (2.) After God Simply.
We have here Represented by David the true Temper, Frame and Character of a Christian Soul: VVhat David sayes of Himself for his own Particular, is true of all Believers in General.
We have Here Represented by David the true Temper, Frame and Character of a Christian Soul: What David Says of Himself for his own Particular, is true of all Believers in General.
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and followed him, as a Patridge upon the Mountains; as himself Expresses it, 1 Sam. 26. 20. In the VVords of my Text, the Prophet David intimateth his Ardent Affections towards God; Illustrating the same by a Similitude of the Hart towards the Rivers of Water: Wherein (as in all other Similitudes besides) there are Two Parts considerable; The Proposition, and the Reddition.
and followed him, as a Patridge upon the Mountains; as himself Expresses it, 1 Sam. 26. 20. In the VVords of my Text, the Prophet David intimateth his ardent Affections towards God; Illustrating the same by a Similitude of the Heart towards the rivers of Water: Wherein (as in all other Similitudes beside) there Are Two Parts considerable; The Proposition, and the Reddition.
As the Hinde ] or the Hart, a Beast Thirsty by Nature; and whose Thirst is Increased, when she is Hunted. The Hinde, the Female, is here meant; as the Word annexed, She Brayeth, & the Greek Article [ He Elaphos ] manifest. And in Females the Passions are stronger, than in Males. Ainsworth in Loc.
As the Hind ] or the Heart, a Beast Thirsty by Nature; and whose Thirst is Increased, when she is Hunted. The Hind, the Female, is Here meant; as the Word annexed, She Brayeth, & the Greek Article [ He Elaphos ] manifest. And in Females the Passion Are Stronger, than in Males. Ainsworth in Loc.
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Constantine the Great, when Hearing a Sermon, would ever and anon start out of his Chair of State, and Hearing, that the Gracious Soul only desires. Such an one comes not to Hear for the Sake of Man, but for the Sake of God, and of his Soul: He knows, 'tis God that Speaks, and not Man. Such Persons cannot Sleep at a Sermon, stand up for a while, being Affected, & (it may be) Terrifyed with the Word; inso-much, that his Courtiers were amazed; because such a Posture did not become so High a Place. Euseb. de Vit. Constant. l. 3. c. 17.
Constantine the Great, when Hearing a Sermon, would ever and anon start out of his Chair of State, and Hearing, that the Gracious Soul only Desires. Such an one comes not to Hear for the Sake of Man, but for the Sake of God, and of his Soul: He knows, it's God that Speaks, and not Man. Such Persons cannot Sleep At a Sermon, stand up for a while, being Affected, & (it may be) Terrified with the Word; insomuch, that his Courtiers were amazed; Because such a Posture did not become so High a Place. Eusebius de Vit. Constant. l. 3. c. 17.
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The Hart by Natural Instinct (they say) knoweth where the Serpent's Holes are: He goeth to the Hole, where he seeth and thinketh a Serpent is; & breatheth upon him, until he is forced to come out of his Hole: And then he setteth upon him, and teareth him to pieces; or els ▪ Eateth him up. Franzius.
The Heart by Natural Instinct (they say) Knoweth where the Serpent's Holes Are: He Goes to the Hold, where he sees and Thinketh a Serpent is; & breathes upon him, until he is forced to come out of his Hold: And then he sets upon him, and teareth him to Pieces; or Else ▪ Eateth him up. Franzius.
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It has been the Lot of God's Children in all Ages, to have Things Fathered on them, that they have been Clear from. Surius the Jesuite, reported of Luther; That he Learned his Divinity of the Devil, and that he died Drunk: But Melancthon, who Wrote his Life, tells us; That he died Piously, and made a very Good Prayer before his Death.
It has been the Lot of God's Children in all Ages, to have Things Fathered on them, that they have been Clear from. Surius the Jesuit, reported of Luther; That he Learned his Divinity of the devil, and that he died Drunk: But Melanchthon, who Wrote his Life, tells us; That he died Piously, and made a very Good Prayer before his Death.
Naturalists observe of it: Swine, and other Creatures are unwilling to be Caught: & when they are about being Slain, they will make such an Hideous Noise, as can scarcely be endured.
Naturalists observe of it: Swine, and other Creatures Are unwilling to be Caught: & when they Are about being Slave, they will make such an Hideous Noise, as can scarcely be endured.
NONLATINALPHABET Quomodo coarctor, a Metaphor taken from such Narrow Places, where by meeting with an Enemy, we are put to it, by reason of the Enemy, and by reason, that we cannot find out any other Passage.
Quomodo Coarctor, a Metaphor taken from such Narrow Places, where by meeting with an Enemy, we Are put to it, by reason of the Enemy, and by reason, that we cannot find out any other Passage.
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The Greatest Logician & Rhetorician in the World, the Greatest Oracle and Orator in the World, the Greatest Cicero & Demosthenes in the World cannot set out Christ's Love to the Life.
The Greatest Logician & Rhetorician in the World, the Greatest Oracle and Orator in the World, the Greatest Cicero & Demosthenes in the World cannot Set out Christ's Love to the Life.
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