A sacramental-question concerning assurance how far necessary to a worthy communicant, practically answered, in a sermon, preparatory to the Lord's-Supper, Saturday, March 2, 1699/1700.
A Sacramental-Question, concerning ASSURANCE, How far necessary to Worthy Receiving. 1 Cor. XI. 28. — But let a Man Examine himself, and so let him eat of that Bread. —
A Sacramental-Question, Concerning ASSURANCE, How Far necessary to Worthy Receiving. 1 Cor. XI. 28. — But let a Man Examine himself, and so let him eat of that Bred. —
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only take heed not to rush hastily, without previous Self-Examination. •. That solemn Preparation is necessary to the right performance of this Duty, may be argued from the Instance given of one special part of that Preparation, The due Examination of our selves.
only take heed not to rush hastily, without previous Self-Examination. •. That solemn Preparation is necessary to the right performance of this Duty, may be argued from the Instance given of one special part of that Preparation, The due Examination of our selves.
and consequently, how is it my Duty to come to this Ordinance for Spiritual Nourishment? After all my Examination, I cannot positively conclude, that I am in a state of Grace;
and consequently, how is it my Duty to come to this Ordinance for Spiritual Nourishment? After all my Examination, I cannot positively conclude, that I am in a state of Grace;
and making use of the Assistance of Books, and Ministers, with Prayer to God, to enable you to discern the true state of your Case, you may ordinarily come to the knowledge of your selves, and your Spiritual Condition.
and making use of the Assistance of Books, and Ministers, with Prayer to God, to enable you to discern the true state of your Case, you may ordinarily come to the knowledge of your selves, and your Spiritual Condition.
Secondly, He that endeavours not to know the true state of his Soul, that with a prepared Heart he may joyn with his Brethren and Fellow Christians, at the Table of the Lord, liveth in continual Sin. He that will not endeavour to come Worthily,
Secondly, He that endeavours not to know the true state of his Soul, that with a prepared Heart he may join with his Brothers and Fellow Christians, At the Table of the Lord, lives in continual Sin. He that will not endeavour to come Worthily,
Consider therefore what is the faulty cause of your Ignorance of your selves, and of your true state towards God? Is it not Sloth and Carelessness, Negligence and Remissness, Earthly Cares,
Consider Therefore what is the faulty cause of your Ignorance of your selves, and of your true state towards God? Is it not Sloth and Carelessness, Negligence and Remissness, Earthly Cares,
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Are you not willing that Christ should be your Saviour, and bring you to Heaven, in God's appointed way? Do you not make Religion your great Business in this World? Is not your being accepted of God, in Christ, your great Concern? Is there any thing in all the World your Hearts are set more upon,
are you not willing that christ should be your Saviour, and bring you to Heaven, in God's appointed Way? Do you not make Religion your great Business in this World? Is not your being accepted of God, in christ, your great Concern? Is there any thing in all the World your Hearts Are Set more upon,
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than that you may be Saved by Jesus Christ, and not be found Hypocrites at last? Would you not account the Certainty and Assurance of this, a greater Privilege,
than that you may be Saved by jesus christ, and not be found Hypocrites At last? Would you not account the Certainty and Assurance of this, a greater Privilege,
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than to be Owner of all the Riches and Treasures of the Earth? Is it not your heaviest Burden, that you fear you shall fall short of Heaven? And you dread nothing more,
than to be Owner of all the Riches and Treasures of the Earth? Is it not your Heaviest Burden, that you Fear you shall fallen short of Heaven? And you dread nothing more,
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than to be mistaken about your Interest in the special Love of God? Whence have you these Apprehensions, these Desires, this Choice? Can the Devil ever perswade you this is from corrupt Nature;
than to be mistaken about your Interest in the special Love of God? Whence have you these Apprehensions, these Desires, this Choice? Can the devil ever persuade you this is from corrupt Nature;
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or, that that you don't love God, when you would give all the World to be assur'd of His Love? You abhor every thing that you think will displease him:
or, that that you don't love God, when you would give all the World to be assured of His Love? You abhor every thing that you think will displease him:
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There is no Lust that you would indulge, but desire to mortifie; and are accordingly diligent in the use of Christ's appointed Means, to subdue Corruption:
There is no Lust that you would indulge, but desire to mortify; and Are accordingly diligent in the use of Christ's appointed Means, to subdue Corruption:
Thirdly, As it is ordinarily some Sin that keeps a Man unresolv'd, and in the dark (which doth not excuse him from the Duty) so for a Man to mistake his true State,
Thirdly, As it is ordinarily Some since that keeps a Man unresolved, and in the dark (which does not excuse him from the Duty) so for a Man to mistake his true State,
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Fourthly, 'Tis a common and dangerous mistake (by which many are deceived) to place the nature of Saving, Justifying Faith, in the Assurance of God's Love;
Fourthly, It's a Common and dangerous mistake (by which many Are deceived) to place the nature of Saving, Justifying Faith, in the Assurance of God's Love;
By him all that believe are Justified, Acts xiii. 39. We have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified, Gal. ii. 16. Assurance follows Faith:
By him all that believe Are Justified, Acts xiii. 39. We have believed in jesus christ, that we might be justified, Gal. ii. 16. Assurance follows Faith:
In whom after ye believed, you were Sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise, 1 Eph. 15. All that hear the Gospel Preach'd are commanded to Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ;
In whom After you believed, you were Sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise, 1 Ephesians 15. All that hear the Gospel Preached Are commanded to Believe on the Lord jesus christ;
The Scripture makes a plain difference between these two, 1 Joh. v. 13. These things have I written to you, who believe on the Name of the Son of God, that ye may know ye have Eternal Life;
The Scripture makes a plain difference between these two, 1 John v. 13. These things have I written to you, who believe on the Name of the Son of God, that you may know you have Eternal Life;
But I would ask such, What is it you can't Believe? Don't you Believe the Witness given by Christ, in the Holy Scriptures, to be true? Don't you Believe Him to be the true Messiah, the only Saviour of Sinners? That he hath Ability and Willingness to save to the Uttermost, All that come to God by Him? That He is Constituted and Impower'd, by Office, to do this,
But I would ask such, What is it you can't Believe? Don't you Believe the Witness given by christ, in the Holy Scriptures, to be true? Don't you Believe Him to be the true Messiah, the only Saviour of Sinners? That he hath Ability and Willingness to save to the Uttermost, All that come to God by Him? That He is Constituted and Empowered, by Office, to do this,
as the Christ of God? Don't you Believe, from your Hearts, that he is able to Reconcile you to God? That His Blood can Cleanse from all Sin? That you are lost and undone without Him? That if ever you are Reconcil'd, Pardon'd and Sav'd, it must be by Him? Don't you desire this above all things? Are you not willing to take Him as your Saviour and Lord in all His Offices;
as the christ of God? Don't you Believe, from your Hearts, that he is able to Reconcile you to God? That His Blood can Cleanse from all since? That you Are lost and undone without Him? That if ever you Are Reconciled, Pardoned and Saved, it must be by Him? Don't you desire this above all things? are you not willing to take Him as your Saviour and Lord in all His Offices;
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and perform every Duty from His Spirit, as the Purchase of His Blood? Don't you Believe all the Promises He hath made, shall be fulfill'd? and desire nothing more than that you may have a Share and Interest in the Blessings of the New Covenant, purchased and promised by Christ? And from your very Souls, are willing to be His, upon any terms;
and perform every Duty from His Spirit, as the Purchase of His Blood? Don't you Believe all the Promises He hath made, shall be fulfilled? and desire nothing more than that you may have a Share and Interest in the Blessings of the New Covenant, purchased and promised by christ? And from your very Souls, Are willing to be His, upon any terms;
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so that, there is no Sin but you would be free from, rather than keep; and accordingly are faithful and constant in following after Holiness. You can't deny this;
so that, there is no since but you would be free from, rather than keep; and accordingly Are faithful and constant in following After Holiness. You can't deny this;
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and yet, after all, you'll say, you have no Faith, because no Assurance. Doth not all this argue true Faith? You want the Knowledge of your true State;
and yet, After all, You'll say, you have no Faith, Because no Assurance. Does not all this argue true Faith? You want the Knowledge of your true State;
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He is willing to be the Lord's on his own terms. 'Tis the favour of God in Christ that he values, and seeks above all things: This he aims at; nothing else will content him;
He is willing to be the Lord's on his own terms. It's the favour of God in christ that he value's, and seeks above all things: This he aims At; nothing Else will content him;
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so that, from your Consent to be the Lord's, you may infer that He is Your God: Your choice of Him is an Evidence of your Interest in Him by a Covenant-Relation.
so that, from your Consent to be the Lord's, you may infer that He is Your God: Your choice of Him is an Evidence of your Interest in Him by a Covenant relation.
As soon, and as long as you find within you such a Disposition of Heart, you may be assur'd that God is your God, and will be your God for Ever, and Guide unto Death.
As soon, and as long as you find within you such a Disposition of Heart, you may be assured that God is your God, and will be your God for Ever, and Guide unto Death.
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And, if a Man may not act upon some good Hopes (tho' he have not an assured certain Judgment concerning his State) a great deal of God's Service in the Christian Church would be laid aside.
And, if a Man may not act upon Some good Hope's (though he have not an assured certain Judgement Concerning his State) a great deal of God's Service in the Christian Church would be laid aside.
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only they that have received Saving Grace, should give God thanks for having received it: And yet, if none should confess Sin, and profess Repentance, but such as knew certainly,
only they that have received Saving Grace, should give God thanks for having received it: And yet, if none should confess since, and profess Repentance, but such as knew Certainly,
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if none should give Thanks to God for Redemption, Effectual Calling, Justification, Adoption and Sanctification, but such as have full Assurance, that they have received all these;
if none should give Thanks to God for Redemption, Effectual Calling, Justification, Adoption and Sanctification, but such as have full Assurance, that they have received all these;
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And if all doubting trembling Christians should be debarr'd the Lord's Table, till they have Certainty and Assurance, there would not only be very few to partake of it;
And if all doubting trembling Christians should be debarred the Lord's Table, till they have Certainty and Assurance, there would not only be very few to partake of it;
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Therefore we may have many Fears, and Scruples, yet if Conscience, enlightned by the Word of God, do not positively condemn us, (tho' upon Self-Examination, it doth not clearly and fully absolve us,) we may come in Hope.
Therefore we may have many Fears, and Scruples, yet if Conscience, enlightened by the Word of God, do not positively condemn us, (though upon Self-Examination, it does not clearly and Fully absolve us,) we may come in Hope.
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or not take Physick, till you have recover'd your Health? The Seals of the Covenant are appointed for our greater Confirmation, that the Heirs of the Promise might have more abundant Consolation and Joy:
or not take Physic, till you have recovered your Health? The Seals of the Covenant Are appointed for our greater Confirmation, that the Heirs of the Promise might have more abundant Consolation and Joy:
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The Primitive Christians, who walked in the Fear of God, and in the Comforts of the Holy Ghost, continued in the practice of breaking the holy Bread (partaking of this Ordinance) and so could Eat their common Meat with gladness of Heart, praising God.
The Primitive Christians, who walked in the fear of God, and in the Comforts of the Holy Ghost, continued in the practice of breaking the holy Bred (partaking of this Ordinance) and so could Eat their Common Meat with gladness of Heart, praising God.
tho' I think it not meant of Sacramental Bread,) so you may find, by waiting on God in this Ordinance, your Doubts scatter'd, your Jealousies remov'd, your Difficulties clear'd, your Objections answer'd,
though I think it not meant of Sacramental Bred,) so you may find, by waiting on God in this Ordinance, your Doubts scattered, your Jealousies removed, your Difficulties cleared, your Objections answered,
It may be, e'er you are aware, your Souls shall be, as the Chariots of Aminadab; you can't tell but your Attendance on this Institution, shall be the happy means, which God will make use of to scatter and cure your Doubts.
It may be, ever you Are aware, your Souls shall be, as the Chariots of Aminadab; you can't tell but your Attendance on this Institution, shall be the happy means, which God will make use of to scatter and cure your Doubts.
but are in danger to lose that Seriousness of Spirit, and sense of Religion, which you now have, by denying your self those Means and Helps, by which it is preserv'd and maintain'd in other Christians.
but Are in danger to loose that Seriousness of Spirit, and sense of Religion, which you now have, by denying your self those Means and Helps, by which it is preserved and maintained in other Christians.
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Eighthly, Consider, that after Self-Examination, you may sometimes find one Grace more evident than another. A Christian can say sometimes, more hopefully, that he lives by Faith;
Eighthly, Consider, that After Self-Examination, you may sometime find one Grace more evident than Another. A Christian can say sometime, more hopefully, that he lives by Faith;
Did you not record it? Did you not promise to remember it, and improve it? Call to mind what hath pass'd between God and your Souls, as to such things:
Did you not record it? Did you not promise to Remember it, and improve it? Call to mind what hath passed between God and your Souls, as to such things:
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and what is not of Faith is Sin. You ought to consider, that the Word we render Doubting, is NONLATINALPHABET, making a difference between Clean, and Ʋnclean Meats:
and what is not of Faith is Sin. You ought to Consider, that the Word we render Doubting, is, making a difference between Clean, and Ʋnclean Meats:
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'Tis not meant of Eating at the Lord's Table, but of Eating those Meats, which were forbidden by the Law of Moses to the Jews; or such as had been offer'd to Idols,
It's not meant of Eating At the Lord's Table, but of Eating those Meats, which were forbidden by the Law of Moses to the jews; or such as had been offered to Idols,
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Meats to be Eaten at an ordinary Table, concerning which, one who believ'd the Obligation of the Law of Moses thought to be Ʋnclean. He was perswaded of the Unlawfulness of Eating,
Meats to be Eaten At an ordinary Table, Concerning which, one who believed the Obligation of the Law of Moses Thought to be Ʋnclean. He was persuaded of the Unlawfulness of Eating,
'Tis there but reasonable to chuse that side, where he hath no doubt, rather than the other, where he suspects he may transgress some Law of God, tho' he be not certain.
It's there but reasonable to choose that side, where he hath no doubt, rather than the other, where he suspects he may transgress Some Law of God, though he be not certain.
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Whatever a Man doth, without being perswaded of the Lawfulness of it, tho' it be not a Sin in it self, it is so to him, who doth it against his Conscience.
Whatever a Man does, without being persuaded of the Lawfulness of it, though it be not a since in it self, it is so to him, who does it against his Conscience.
Ask why he thinks so, He has only some conjectural Suspicions, some uncertain Surmises of his own Condition, arising from some mistaken Notions of the Qualications,
Ask why he thinks so, He has only Some conjectural Suspicions, Some uncertain Surmises of his own Condition, arising from Some mistaken Notions of the Qualications,
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unscriptual Doubts, Jealousies, and Fears, if countenanc'd and indulg'd, will increase, and, like Circles in the Water, continue and beget one another.
unscriptual Doubts, Jealousies, and Fears, if countenanced and indulged, will increase, and, like Circles in the Water, continue and beget one Another.
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or every idle Objection, and imaginary Supposition, that may be made to his Prejudice, if, when particularly Enquired into, solid and positive Proof is wanting.
or every idle Objection, and imaginary Supposition, that may be made to his Prejudice, if, when particularly Inquired into, solid and positive Proof is wanting.
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Christians, You may come with Humility and Reverence, paying Homage to a Crucify'd Saviour, having found your Sins, and being humbled and penitent, judging and condemning your selves for 'em; tho' you have not so clearly discover'd your Graces, as to be able to Rejoyce, you may come with broken and contrite Hearts,
Christians, You may come with Humility and reverence, paying Homage to a crucified Saviour, having found your Sins, and being humbled and penitent, judging and condemning your selves for they; though you have not so clearly discovered your Graces, as to be able to Rejoice, you may come with broken and contrite Hearts,
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as Penitent Sinners, if you can't come with Assurance, that you are Pardon'd Sinners; you may come, sensible of your need of Christ, if you can't come with the clear knowledge of your Interest in Him. Come with Humility and Contrition of Returning Penitents, tho' you can't come with the Joy of Faith,
as Penitent Sinners, if you can't come with Assurance, that you Are Pardoned Sinners; you may come, sensible of your need of christ, if you can't come with the clear knowledge of your Interest in Him. Come with Humility and Contrition of Returning Penitents, though you can't come with the Joy of Faith,
as Assured Believers. Come with Hunger and Thirst after Christ, and His Righteousness, tho' you dare not yet say, My Beloved is mine, and I am His. Come humbly,
as Assured Believers. Come with Hunger and Thirst After christ, and His Righteousness, though you Dare not yet say, My beloved is mine, and I am His. Come humbly,
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Lord, I am Thine, Devoted, Dedicated, Resigned, Willing to be Thine, tho', I can't say, with present Joy and Comfort, (what that truly infers,) That He is Mine. You can say, Lord. If I am rejected, refus'd, cast off,
Lord, I am Thine, Devoted, Dedicated, Resigned, Willing to be Thine, though, I can't say, with present Joy and Comfort, (what that truly infers,) That He is Mine. You can say, Lord. If I am rejected, refused, cast off,
Why should not you come and Seal this at the Lord's Table, and profess this to be the Sense of your Hearts? Is all this no Evidence of Faith? You may have true unfeigned Faith,
Why should not you come and Seal this At the Lord's Table, and profess this to be the Sense of your Hearts? Is all this no Evidence of Faith? You may have true unfeigned Faith,
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and a mixture of some Fear with your Hope should not discourage you. Doubts concerning the Truth of your Faith, are very consistent with the Reality of it:
and a mixture of Some fear with your Hope should not discourage you. Doubts Concerning the Truth of your Faith, Are very consistent with the Reality of it:
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Our Lord hath told you, He is willing to be your Saviour; I tell you again, that He is Willing to be Yours, in all His Offices, as Prophet, Priest, and King:
Our Lord hath told you, He is willing to be your Saviour; I tell you again, that He is Willing to be Yours, in all His Offices, as Prophet, Priest, and King:
And will you not lift up your Heads in Hope? Will you still cherish unscriptural, unreasonable Doubts, that have no foundation in the Word of God? Will you continue to doubt of His Love,
And will you not lift up your Heads in Hope? Will you still cherish unscriptural, unreasonable Doubts, that have no Foundation in the Word of God? Will you continue to doubt of His Love,
Lord, I cannot say Thou lovest me, (O that I could,) but, as far as I know my own Heart, I do love Thee, I desire to love Thee, I would fain love Thee:
Lord, I cannot say Thou Lovest me, (Oh that I could,) but, as Far as I know my own Heart, I do love Thee, I desire to love Thee, I would fain love Thee:
(Temporal Judgments and Calamity in many Cases, Spiritual in others, and, without Repentance, Eternal,) which frightens Some from Communicating at all, which it should not;
(Temporal Judgments and Calamity in many Cases, Spiritual in Others, and, without Repentance, Eternal,) which frightens some from Communicating At all, which it should not;
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There are divers such, who thro' Sloth and Negligence, and Inconsideration, for want of Enquiring into their true State, are ready to flatter themselves, from some little things (as transient Affections in the publick Duties of Religion, &c. ) that their State is good,
There Are diverse such, who through Sloth and Negligence, and Inconsideration, for want of Inquiring into their true State, Are ready to flatter themselves, from Some little things (as Transient Affections in the public Duties of Religion, etc.) that their State is good,
but they do not allow themselves leisure, to think what they are; and with many, the hurry of their Earthly Business will hardly permit them to retire, for Self-Examination:
but they do not allow themselves leisure, to think what they Are; and with many, the hurry of their Earthly Business will hardly permit them to retire, for Self-Examination:
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And yet they will come, they will do as others, and, without further search, take it for granted, that they may and ought to come to the Table of the Lord.
And yet they will come, they will do as Others, and, without further search, take it for granted, that they may and ought to come to the Table of the Lord.
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Oh, beware how you misapply, and misimprove, to your own Destruction, what hath been said for the Encouragement and Support of Sincere Christians, under Doubts, and Scruples, Weakness, and Temptations.
O, beware how you misapply, and misimprove, to your own Destruction, what hath been said for the Encouragement and Support of Sincere Christians, under Doubts, and Scruples, Weakness, and Temptations.
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His very Blood will cry for Vengeance against their Hypocrisie, and sink 'em under more dreadful and intolerable Wrath. They, of all others, Eat and Drink their own Damnation, who thus wilfully prophane the Ordinance,
His very Blood will cry for Vengeance against their Hypocrisy, and sink they under more dreadful and intolerable Wrath. They, of all Others, Eat and Drink their own Damnation, who thus wilfully profane the Ordinance,
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and for such holy Ends, as He hath appointed, you shall meet with Welcome, you shall be feasted with the fat things of His House, you shall partake of the Treasures of His Grace, and receive of His Fulness.
and for such holy Ends, as He hath appointed, you shall meet with Welcome, you shall be feasted with the fat things of His House, you shall partake of the Treasures of His Grace, and receive of His Fullness.
But, if you come without Sorrow for Sin, and without Resolution against it; if you come Impenitent, and Unreformed, without Desires, and Purposes, and Endeavours, to forsake Sin,
But, if you come without Sorrow for since, and without Resolution against it; if you come Impenitent, and Unreformed, without Desires, and Purposes, and Endeavours, to forsake since,
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and subdue Corruption, and be devoted to God, &c. You increase your Guilt, you harden your Hearts the more, you receive a Curse instead of a Blessing,
and subdue Corruption, and be devoted to God, etc. You increase your Gilded, you harden your Hearts the more, you receive a Curse instead of a Blessing,
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They ought to make an Adventure of Faith, as Peter (when unlikely to take any Fish) yet, at Christ's Command, let down the Net with astonishing Success:
They ought to make an Adventure of Faith, as Peter (when unlikely to take any Fish) yet, At Christ's Command, let down the Net with astonishing Success:
Or, as the Disciples said to the Blind Man, Be of good Comfort, Arise, for the Master calleth thee, Mark x. Let Faith in the Authority of Christ, bring you to Remember His Death, this way;
Or, as the Disciples said to the Blind Man, Be of good Comfort, Arise, for the Master calls thee, Mark x. Let Faith in the authority of christ, bring you to remember His Death, this Way;
and take of the Waters of Life freely, Rev. xxii. Are not sensible, weary, thirsty Sinners invited? Therefore, Lord, I'll not exclude my self; I am one of them;
and take of the Waters of Life freely, Rev. xxii. are not sensible, weary, thirsty Sinners invited? Therefore, Lord, I'll not exclude my self; I am one of them;
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And what if you cannot say those things, concerning the Time, Manner, Antecedents, and Concommitants of your Conversion from Sin to God, that Others, it may be, can say, who had great and presumptuous Sins, scandalous and notorious Abominations to Repent of, which God never suffer'd you to fall into? Such are not sufficiently sensible of the Blessing of a good Education, and what a Mercy it is to be sav'd from such Terrors.
And what if you cannot say those things, Concerning the Time, Manner, Antecedents, and Concomitants of your Conversion from since to God, that Others, it may be, can say, who had great and presumptuous Sins, scandalous and notorious Abominations to repent of, which God never suffered you to fallen into? Such Are not sufficiently sensible of the Blessing of a good Education, and what a Mercy it is to be saved from such Terrors.
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And that there is such a Change of Heart and Life wrought, it matters not that you know not the exact Time. You are certain, Corrupt Nature could never incline you to love God, and be devoted to Him;
And that there is such a Change of Heart and Life wrought, it matters not that you know not the exact Time. You Are certain, Corrupt Nature could never incline you to love God, and be devoted to Him;
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The Just Live by Faith, not by Assurance. Without Faith 'tis impossible to please God, not without Assurance. You ought to observe God's Influence by His Holy Spirit upon your Souls;
The Just Live by Faith, not by Assurance. Without Faith it's impossible to please God, not without Assurance. You ought to observe God's Influence by His Holy Spirit upon your Souls;
and to use Means in Expectation of Success, it is not at all strange that but few do attain to Certainty and full Assurance. There must be more than a little Grade to make it clear and discernible;
and to use Means in Expectation of Success, it is not At all strange that but few do attain to Certainty and full Assurance. There must be more than a little Grade to make it clear and discernible;
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some good Acquaintance with our own Hearts, and with the Wiles of the Devil; and some Cure of that confusion and disorder of Thought which most complain of:
Some good Acquaintance with our own Hearts, and with the Wiles of the devil; and Some Cure of that confusion and disorder of Thought which most complain of:
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There must be upright Walking a Pure Conscience, and great fear of sin, &c. Such things as these being necessary, in an ordinary way is it any wonder that few, very fe• attain it ▪ When Grace is so weak, where it is true,
There must be upright Walking a Pure Conscience, and great Fear of since, etc. Such things as these being necessary, in an ordinary Way is it any wonder that few, very fe• attain it ▪ When Grace is so weak, where it is true,
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and their Thoughts so ungovern'd, and their Consciences have so little Tenderness, and are so often wounded by wilful Sin, no wonder if the generality of Christians have not Assurance, even of such as are Sincere, and accepted of God.
and their Thoughts so ungoverned, and their Consciences have so little Tenderness, and Are so often wounded by wilful since, no wonder if the generality of Christians have not Assurance, even of such as Are Sincere, and accepted of God.
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There are many things to be known and understood concerning the Nature and Application of the Promises of the Gospel, which every real Christian hath not attain'd.
There Are many things to be known and understood Concerning the Nature and Application of the Promises of the Gospel, which every real Christian hath not attained.
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And besides the discerning of their own State and Condition to be such, as that they may apply the Promises to themselves, there must be the Influence of the Holy Spirit, or there will be no Comfort.
And beside the discerning of their own State and Condition to be such, as that they may apply the Promises to themselves, there must be the Influence of the Holy Spirit, or there will be no Comfort.
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You must therefore continually beg the Light and Influence of the Holy Spirit, which is promised to Believers, that they may know the things freely given 'em of God.
You must Therefore continually beg the Light and Influence of the Holy Spirit, which is promised to Believers, that they may know the things freely given they of God.
Let me know, by Experience, the meaning of that Scripture, Eph. 1.13, 14. After you believed, you were sealed by the Spirit of Promise, which is the Earnest of our Inheritance,
Let me know, by Experience, the meaning of that Scripture, Ephesians 1.13, 14. After you believed, you were sealed by the Spirit of Promise, which is the Earnest of our Inheritance,
He that believes, hath the witness within himself, • John v. 10. He hath that in him to which the Promises are made 〈 ◊ 〉 hath the Seal of Sanctification by which he is distinguish'd from Unbelievers;
He that believes, hath the witness within himself, • John v. 10. He hath that in him to which the Promises Are made 〈 ◊ 〉 hath the Seal of Sanctification by which he is distinguished from Unbelievers;
First, How stand you Affected to Sin, deliberate Sin, against God? Don't you dread and fear it more than formerly? Are you not more asham'd of it, of the Baseness, Iniquity,
First, How stand you Affected to since, deliberate since, against God? Don't you dread and Fear it more than formerly? are you not more ashamed of it, of the Baseness, Iniquity,
and Disingenuity of it, as against the Holiness, and against the Grace, and Love of God? Would it not be a harder matter to draw you to a deliberate Sin against God,
and Disingenuity of it, as against the Holiness, and against the Grace, and Love of God? Would it not be a harder matter to draw you to a deliberate since against God,
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Thirdly, Don't you find some Growth, Progress, and Improvement, in Holiness, by being more confirm'd and establish'd in the Truth of the Principles of Christian Religion? And don't you desire and endeavour more, to know,
Thirdly, Don't you find Some Growth, Progress, and Improvement, in Holiness, by being more confirmed and established in the Truth of the Principles of Christian Religion? And don't you desire and endeavour more, to know,
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or of the Nation? That open Wickedness is suppress'd, and the Mouth of Iniquity stopp'd? &c. And, on the contrary, don't you mourn for other Men's Sins,
or of the nation? That open Wickedness is suppressed, and the Mouth of Iniquity stopped? etc. And, on the contrary, don't you mourn for other Men's Sins,
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as well as your own, and for God's Dishonour, by National Provocations, and Publick Crimes? And are ready to give what Assistance you can, to promote Reformation?
as well as your own, and for God's Dishonour, by National Provocations, and Public Crimes? And Are ready to give what Assistance you can, to promote Reformation?
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Fifthly, How are you Affected toward such as are truly Serious and Religious, tho' of different Sentiments, in several things, from you? Do you love the holy Image of God, whereever you can discern it? Can you heartily embrace All that love the Lord Jesus in Sincerity? But for such as Defie God,
Fifthly, How Are you Affected towards such as Are truly Serious and Religious, though of different Sentiments, in several things, from you? Do you love the holy Image of God, wherever you can discern it? Can you heartily embrace All that love the Lord jesus in Sincerity? But for such as Defy God,
and Dishonour Christ, and the Gospel, and live in open Rebellion against Him, don't you, from your very Hearts, dislike such? you would not, you do not chuse Familiarity with them;
and Dishonour christ, and the Gospel, and live in open Rebellion against Him, don't you, from your very Hearts, dislike such? you would not, you do not choose Familiarity with them;
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Sixthly, Can you bear to have your Consciences search'd? Are you content, to have your closest Lusts discover'd, your most belov'd Sins struck at, by the Ministry of the Word? So that, there is no Iniquity but you would know,
Sixthly, Can you bear to have your Consciences searched? are you content, to have your closest Lustiest discovered, your most Beloved Sins struck At, by the Ministry of the Word? So that, there is no Iniquity but you would know,
and Righteousness, of our Lord Jesus Christ? This you unfeignedly Resolve and Purpose, and accordingly, (notwithstanding your Doubts and Fears) you have held on for some time in such a Course;
and Righteousness, of our Lord jesus christ? This you unfeignedly Resolve and Purpose, and accordingly, (notwithstanding your Doubts and Fears) you have held on for Some time in such a Course;
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That He would meet us Here, and in every part of the City and Country, where this Holy Feast, on the Sacrifice of Christ, shall be celebrated to Morrow!
That He would meet us Here, and in every part of the city and Country, where this Holy Feast, on the Sacrifice of christ, shall be celebrated to Morrow!
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I have blotted out all thy numerous, hainous Transgressions, and will remember 'em no more; I enter'd into Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine;
I have blotted out all thy numerous, heinous Transgressions, and will Remember they no more; I entered into Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine;
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