He apprehends Job as having a little too much insisted upon his own Innocency, and so, by justifying himself too warmly, had seem'd to glance obliquely upon God;
He apprehends Job as having a little too much insisted upon his own Innocency, and so, by justifying himself too warmly, had seemed to glance obliquely upon God;
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His power, his greatness, his eternity, which being so infinitely beyond the reach or compass of humane understanding, shou'd keep the man in so humble and resign'd a sense of God,
His power, his greatness, his eternity, which being so infinitely beyond the reach or compass of humane understanding, should keep the man in so humble and resigned a sense of God,
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how scanty all the conceptions we can frame of his Majesty or Eternity? Perfections infinitely surpassing all our measures, either as we are mortal, or finite and limited creatures.
how scanty all the conceptions we can frame of his Majesty or Eternity? Perfections infinitely surpassing all our measures, either as we Are Mortal, or finite and limited creatures.
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It is some demonstration how incompetent humane nature is herein, when we consider that any part of it has sunk so low in its speculations concerning God,
It is Some demonstration how incompetent humane nature is herein, when we Consider that any part of it has sunk so low in its speculations Concerning God,
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and adore them, but to fancy a Divinity even in Serpents, and Dogs, and Fish; the trunks of old and overgrown Trees, in Leeks and Onions, and what not!
and adore them, but to fancy a Divinity even in Serpents, and Dogs, and Fish; the trunks of old and overgrown Trees, in Leeks and Onions, and what not!
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It is not more evident still, were we to look among the wiser Heathens who made it the business of their profession to enquire into the nature of the chief good, who after they had rais'd their minds much beyond the common pitch of men of that age,
It is not more evident still, were we to look among the Wiser heathens who made it the business of their profession to inquire into the nature of the chief good, who After they had raised their minds much beyond the Common pitch of men of that age,
when Moses made request for a fuller discovery of his nature, he tells him how incompetent this state of life is for beholding or knowing him aright. Exod. 33.20. Thou canst not see my face, for there shalls no man see me and live:
when Moses made request for a fuller discovery of his nature, he tells him how incompetent this state of life is for beholding or knowing him aright. Exod 33.20. Thou Canst not see my face, for there shalls not man see me and live:
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Yet is he in this place assur'd, that this distant, obnoxious, mortal state of life, is not the state where the Divinity is pleas'd to make any adequate displays of his incomprehensible nature,
Yet is he in this place assured, that this distant, obnoxious, Mortal state of life, is not the state where the Divinity is pleased to make any adequate displays of his incomprehensible nature,
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Hence is God pleas'd so far to consider the infancy and childishness of this state, that he does in the H. Scriptures (if I may so express it) 〈 … 〉, he attributes to himself what is most fitted to our senses,
Hence is God pleased so Far to Consider the infancy and childishness of this state, that he does in the H. Scriptures (if I may so express it) 〈 … 〉, he attributes to himself what is most fitted to our Senses,
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All which we ought to make so awful and reverend an use of, as to look upon them only as Condescensions in God to help us in our contemplations of the divine Nature, not to make them the boundaries and limits of our thoughts.
All which we ought to make so awful and reverend an use of, as to look upon them only as Condescensions in God to help us in our contemplations of the divine Nature, not to make them the boundaries and Limits of our thoughts.
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And yet, they are a standing argument, that the wise God, who knows our frame, knows how incapable we are without such condescentions to frame any useful, or comfortable Ideas of him.
And yet, they Are a standing argument, that the wise God, who knows our frame, knows how incapable we Are without such condescensions to frame any useful, or comfortable Ideas of him.
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even of these Rudiments they are so far from knowing any thing agreeably of the divine Nature, that they have not the least thoughts or consciousness of God at all.
even of these Rudiments they Are so Far from knowing any thing agreeably of the divine Nature, that they have not the least thoughts or consciousness of God At all.
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Histories give us frequent instances of several regions of a wild and uncultivated sort of Mankind, that give no vilible intimations at all, by which a man might guess they have any sense or apprehension of God.
Histories give us frequent instances of several regions of a wild and uncultivated sort of Mankind, that give no vilible intimations At all, by which a man might guess they have any sense or apprehension of God.
And this gives the Argument as strong a force against the Atheist, in that, the ready compliance of the mind with all such notions when first offer'd, seems a demonstration that the thing it self has a native and original truth in it, which needs only to be brought to remembrance,
And this gives the Argument as strong a force against the Atheist, in that, the ready compliance of the mind with all such notions when First offered, seems a demonstration that the thing it self has a native and original truth in it, which needs only to be brought to remembrance,
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and have improv'd these advantages by the greatest industry and enquiry thereinto, yea, that have wrought their minds into some participation of the divine nature, by labour'd meditation, fall infinitely short of all just and adequate conceptions of God. For
and have improved these advantages by the greatest industry and enquiry thereinto, yea, that have wrought their minds into Some participation of the divine nature, by laboured meditation, fallen infinitely short of all just and adequate conceptions of God. For
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1. We are greatly to seek in the first notion of God, that he is a Spirit: The Scripture tells us, God is a Spirit, but we are no more able to conceive what the nature of a Spirit is,
1. We Are greatly to seek in the First notion of God, that he is a Spirit: The Scripture tells us, God is a Spirit, but we Are no more able to conceive what the nature of a Spirit is,
To say the truth, were the great searcher of hearts, but to lay to our charge all those absurd Idolatries we commit, in the odd conceptions, the mean and bodily shapes we frame of God in our imaginations,
To say the truth, were the great searcher of hearts, but to lay to our charge all those absurd Idolatries we commit, in the odd conceptions, the mean and bodily shapes we frame of God in our Imaginations,
2. As we are to seek in the notion of a Spirit, so no less are we in that deep and bewondring mystery of the Trinity in Ʋnity, which, upon the strength of Divine revelation we justly believe and adore.
2. As we Are to seek in the notion of a Spirit, so no less Are we in that deep and bewondring mystery of the Trinity in Ʋnity, which, upon the strength of Divine Revelation we justly believe and adore.
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But then how these three distinct Persons should be so united in one undivided nature, that while we worship three Persons, we still do worship but one God, this is a mystery reserv'd to be unfolded in the other world only.
But then how these three distinct Persons should be so united in one undivided nature, that while we worship three Persons, we still do worship but one God, this is a mystery reserved to be unfolded in the other world only.
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II. As we are very short in apprehending the Nature of God, so are we no less as to his Decrees and Counsels. The one is the consequence of the other, we therefore must needs conjecture uncertainly about his Decrees,
II As we Are very short in apprehending the Nature of God, so Are we not less as to his Decrees and Counsels. The one is the consequence of the other, we Therefore must needs conjecture uncertainly about his Decrees,
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when in the mean time, the dust that disputes have raised in things of so high and unsearchable a Nature, have only serv'd to hurt the Eyes of both the contending Parties, that they have seen the less for their warmth in arguing.
when in the mean time, the dust that disputes have raised in things of so high and unsearchable a Nature, have only served to hurt the Eyes of both the contending Parties, that they have seen the less for their warmth in arguing.
and our devices are but uncertain, for the corruptible body presseth down the soul, and the earthly tabernacle weigheth down the mind that museth upon many things.
and our devices Are but uncertain, for the corruptible body Presseth down the soul, and the earthly tabernacle weigheth down the mind that museth upon many things.
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and decreeing the rest of mankind absolutely to eternal damnation, how are they gravell'd in their thoughts when they observe God in his holy word exhibiting himself as so kind and benign a Lover of Mankind,
and decreeing the rest of mankind absolutely to Eternal damnation, how Are they graveled in their thoughts when they observe God in his holy word exhibiting himself as so kind and benign a Lover of Mankind,
On the other hand when some are peremptorily rejecting all doctrines of this Nature, how do they stick and labour under the inexplicable difficulty of Divine foreknowledge, &c. Herein therefore, we should all imitate the Modesty of St. Paul, who yet had the advantage of brighter revelations than ever we can pretend to.
On the other hand when Some Are peremptorily rejecting all doctrines of this Nature, how do they stick and labour under the inexplicable difficulty of Divine foreknowledge, etc. Herein Therefore, we should all imitate the Modesty of Saint Paul, who yet had the advantage of Brighter revelations than ever we can pretend to.
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He, when he had been discoursing that difference it had pleas'd God to put betwixt the Nation of the Jews and all the rest of mankind, results the whole in NONLATINALPHABET — O the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and of the Knowledge of God;
He, when he had been discoursing that difference it had pleased God to put betwixt the nation of the jews and all the rest of mankind, results the Whole in — Oh the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and of the Knowledge of God;
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Behold God is great and we know him not — For the maketh small the drops of water, they pour down rain according to the Vapour thereof, which the Clouds do drop, and distill upon man abundantly;
Behold God is great and we know him not — For the makes small the drops of water, they pour down rain according to the Vapour thereof, which the Clouds do drop, and distil upon man abundantly;
We carry about with us in the nature of our own beings such numberless and insuperable difficulties, that they are never to be solv'd till the Soul comes nearer to its first original,
We carry about with us in the nature of our own beings such numberless and insuperable difficulties, that they Are never to be solved till the Soul comes nearer to its First original,
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We are apt to wonder and stand amazd at many unaccountable events in the world, and many times can discern no other reason but the meer arbitrary will of God.
We Are apt to wonder and stand amazed At many unaccountable events in the world, and many times can discern no other reason but the mere arbitrary will of God.
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why to be brought about by no less a method than the incarnation and death of the Son of God? About the prosperity of some Kingdoms, and the overthrow of others;
why to be brought about by no less a method than the incarnation and death of the Son of God? About the Prosperity of Some Kingdoms, and the overthrow of Others;
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about particular events of providence to our selves, our friends, or our enemies; and innumerable instances of this kind, that may perplex and confound our thoughts;
about particular events of providence to our selves, our Friends, or our enemies; and innumerable instances of this kind, that may perplex and confound our thoughts;
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but we must expect to have no tolerable account of them, till we come to that state where all stories will be told over again, all amazing revolutions of things shall be discern'd fully in their first causes, and their last issues;
but we must expect to have no tolerable account of them, till we come to that state where all stories will be told over again, all amazing revolutions of things shall be discerned Fully in their First Causes, and their last issues;
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as to any just and adequate knowledge of him, if we consider either his nature, or his decrees and counsels, or his works either of creation or providence.
as to any just and adequate knowledge of him, if we Consider either his nature, or his decrees and Counsels, or his works either of creation or providence.
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if we will learn not to be wise beyond what revelation has thought fit to teach us, we may be sure that all the knowledge of God which we acquire from the H. Scriptures, is most unquestionably true,
if we will Learn not to be wise beyond what Revelation has Thought fit to teach us, we may be sure that all the knowledge of God which we acquire from the H. Scriptures, is most unquestionably true,
and operations of God, and is himself, the God that cannot lye or deceive us. And besides that, what we learn of God from the H. Scriptures is unquestionably true,
and operations of God, and is himself, the God that cannot lie or deceive us. And beside that, what we Learn of God from the H. Scriptures is unquestionably true,
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If we submit our speculations of God to these lively oracles, by which, and by which alone, he hath taken care we should know any thing of him, we are safe from all the false flights of Superstition on the one hand, Enthusiasm on the other hand,
If we submit our speculations of God to these lively oracles, by which, and by which alone, he hath taken care we should know any thing of him, we Are safe from all the false flights of Superstition on the one hand, Enthusiasm on the other hand,
or tho there may be some mysteries which leave our reason behind them, and call in for the assistance of Faith as believing that they are the certain matter of revelation, which must therefore be true,
or though there may be Some Mysteres which leave our reason behind them, and call in for the assistance of Faith as believing that they Are the certain matter of Revelation, which must Therefore be true,
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1. The loose conceptions about the Divine inspiration of the H. Scriptures. 2. Their apprehension that they must believe nothing, which their own reasons cannot comprehend.
1. The lose conceptions about the Divine inspiration of the H. Scriptures. 2. Their apprehension that they must believe nothing, which their own Reasons cannot comprehend.
the deep and unfathomable doctrine of the Trinity in Unity, and Unity in Trinity. They forget the authority that matters of pure revelation ought to have with our Belief,
the deep and unfathomable Doctrine of the Trinity in Unity, and Unity in Trinity. They forget the Authority that matters of pure Revelation ought to have with our Belief,
because we cannot tell what is contradictory or what is impossible, where we cannot understand the nature of that thing about which we are apt to suspect an impossibility;
Because we cannot tell what is contradictory or what is impossible, where we cannot understand the nature of that thing about which we Are apt to suspect an impossibility;
It is therefore a good Caution of the Apostles which he gives, and that in a peculiarly smart turn of words, which he has hardly us'd more than this one time throughout his whole writings.
It is Therefore a good Caution of the Apostles which he gives, and that in a peculiarly smart turn of words, which he has hardly used more than this one time throughout his Whole writings.
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but give Reason only the scope of arguing the necessity of believing what is reveal'd, and after submitting the whole mystery of it to the obedience of faith.
but give Reason only the scope of arguing the necessity of believing what is revealed, and After submitting the Whole mystery of it to the Obedience of faith.
And this will infinitely endear to us the H. Scriptures wherein we know is contain'd the whole compass of knowledge concerning God, which we ought to aspire after in this world.
And this will infinitely endear to us the H. Scriptures wherein we know is contained the Whole compass of knowledge Concerning God, which we ought to aspire After in this world.
II. We may hence also infer how reasonable a thing it is for us to love one another in some differences of thought and opinion while we are on this side heaven.
II We may hence also infer how reasonable a thing it is for us to love one Another in Some differences of Thought and opinion while we Are on this side heaven.
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Our knowledge of God is scanty and imperfect, and in our imperfect way of thinking it is hardly possible not to think differently, where therefore any differences in opinion have no influences to a bad life,
Our knowledge of God is scanty and imperfect, and in our imperfect Way of thinking it is hardly possible not to think differently, where Therefore any differences in opinion have no influences to a bad life,
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nor disturb the government, nor lead to a necessity of throwing off the Authority of the Scriptures, there, our mutual love and forbearance (whatever else is) is a most undoubted command. III.
nor disturb the government, nor led to a necessity of throwing off the authority of the Scriptures, there, our mutual love and forbearance (whatever Else is) is a most undoubted command. III.
Last We may hence infer, how justly the wise and the good mind may be longing after that state where their knowledge of God may be advanc'd to such unspeakable degrees, suitably both to the nature of God,
Last We may hence infer, how justly the wise and the good mind may be longing After that state where their knowledge of God may be advanced to such unspeakable Degrees, suitably both to the nature of God,
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Where fancy chiefly proves the guide to reason, and in recompence to all its travels in Worldly knowledge, gives it little other satisfaction than cheat and delusion!
Where fancy chiefly Proves the guide to reason, and in recompense to all its travels in Worldly knowledge, gives it little other satisfaction than cheat and delusion!
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With what satisfaction can the wise mind linger and trifle here, distant from home, and a stranger to the interests and affairs of its own Country above!
With what satisfaction can the wise mind linger and trifle Here, distant from home, and a stranger to the interests and affairs of its own Country above!
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1 Cor. 13.9, 10, 11, 12. Then as to the nature, and decrees, and works of God, We shall see all face to face, and know even as we are known, v. 12. That will be the land of Vision indeed;
1 Cor. 13.9, 10, 11, 12. Then as to the nature, and decrees, and works of God, We shall see all face to face, and know even as we Are known, v. 12. That will be the land of Vision indeed;
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yet will both Angels and Men so far comprehend the nature and being of God, that they shall never entertain any unworthy or uncomely thoughts of him more:
yet will both Angels and Men so Far comprehend the nature and being of God, that they shall never entertain any unworthy or uncomely thoughts of him more:
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We shall not then see the back parts only, as it once pleas'd God to indulge to Moses in this world, but we shall be able fully and substantially to contemplate his nature,
We shall not then see the back parts only, as it once pleased God to indulge to Moses in this world, but we shall be able Fully and substantially to contemplate his nature,
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yet was he so conscious of his being in the dark in these things, that he made it one comfortable speculation in his thoughts about Heaven and the other state, that he should then come to understand the vast mystery of God's decrees, in what method they were dispos'd,
yet was he so conscious of his being in the dark in these things, that he made it one comfortable speculation in his thoughts about Heaven and the other state, that he should then come to understand the vast mystery of God's decrees, in what method they were disposed,
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Then all our perplext enquiries into the reasons of strange and unaccountable events will be most transportingly satisfy'd ▪ Then all the murmuring and oblique reflections we have rashly cast upon Providence in this world, shall turn into praises and adorations, wondring and owning that infinite wisdom that has run through all the turns and windings of humane affairs,
Then all our perplexed Enquiries into the Reasons of strange and unaccountable events will be most transportingly satisfied ▪ Then all the murmuring and oblique reflections we have rashly cast upon Providence in this world, shall turn into praises and adorations, wondering and owning that infinite Wisdom that has run through all the turns and windings of humane affairs,
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when they shall see how much the mischiefs (wherein God permitted them to be so successful and prosperous for a time) tended not only to their own misery and undoing,
when they shall see how much the mischiefs (wherein God permitted them to be so successful and prosperous for a time) tended not only to their own misery and undoing,
c-crq pns32 vmb vvi c-crq av-d dt n2 (c-crq np1 vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi av j cc j p-acp dt n1) vvd xx av-j p-acp po32 d n1 cc n-vvg,
Nay I may add, then, all those bleeding Souls, that have been so long crying under the Altar, How long Lord, Holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood upon them that dwell upon the Earth!
Nay I may add, then, all those bleeding Souls, that have been so long crying under the Altar, How long Lord, Holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood upon them that dwell upon the Earth!
uh pns11 vmb vvi, av, d d j-vvg n2, cst vhb vbn av av-j vvg p-acp dt n1, c-crq j n1, j cc j, vd2 pns21 xx vvi cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1!
they shall all joyn in one consort, and make infinite harmony before the wise and faithful God, in that Song of Moses and of the Lamb, which comprehends the whole Church of God under both dispensations, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty;
they shall all join in one consort, and make infinite harmony before the wise and faithful God, in that Song of Moses and of the Lamb, which comprehends the Whole Church of God under both dispensations, Great and marvelous Are thy works, Lord God Almighty;
pns32 vmb d vvi p-acp crd n1, cc vvi j n1 p-acp dt j cc j np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, j cc j vbr po21 n2, n1 np1 j-jn;
What wise and good mind, should not long for this mighty advance into the knowledge of God, where the knowledge of him will be so transporting and satisfactory,
What wise and good mind, should not long for this mighty advance into the knowledge of God, where the knowledge of him will be so transporting and satisfactory,
q-crq j cc j n1, vmd xx av-j p-acp d j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f pno31 vmb vbi av vvg cc j,
To this glorious state of knowledge and enjoyment of himself, the Blessed God bring us all through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with himself and the eternal Spirit of grace be rendered,
To this glorious state of knowledge and enjoyment of himself, the Blessed God bring us all through jesus christ our Lord, to whom with himself and the Eternal Spirit of grace be rendered,
p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f px31, dt j-vvn np1 vvb pno12 d p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp px31 cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn,
