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A Funeral Sermon, on Isaiah 55. 6. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.
A Funeral Sermon, on Isaiah 55. 6. Seek you the Lord while he may be found, call you upon him while he is near.
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THIS Prophet Isaiah is called the Evangelical Prophet; indeed he Prophesies clearly of Jesus Christ:
THIS Prophet Isaiah is called the Evangelical Prophet; indeed he prophecies clearly of jesus christ:
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In the 53d Chapter he speaks of the Sufferings of Christ, as if they had been already past, ver. 4, 5, 6, 7. The whole Chapter speaks of Christ, and his Sufferings.
In the 53d Chapter he speaks of the Sufferings of christ, as if they had been already past, ver. 4, 5, 6, 7. The Whole Chapter speaks of christ, and his Sufferings.
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In this Chapter where is the Text, he makes a free invitation to all Jews and Gentiles to come in to Christ:
In this Chapter where is the Text, he makes a free invitation to all jews and Gentiles to come in to christ:
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Ho ] it is a note of Compellation, and of Invitation: Every one ] whether Jew or Gentile, v. 4, 5. That thirsteth ] that is in distress, and being sensible of his distressed Condition, is desirous of relief;Ho ] it is a note of Compellation, and of Invitation: Every one ] whither Jew or Gentile, v. 4, 5. That Thirsteth ] that is in distress, and being sensible of his distressed Condition, is desirous of relief;
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for these things concur in thirst, Isa. 41. 17, 18. Rev. 22. 17. Come ] the word signifies either go, or come;
for these things concur in thirst, Isaiah 41. 17, 18. Rev. 22. 17. Come ] the word signifies either go, or come;
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here it is rendred come, because they are called to return to God whom before they had forsaken, Jer. 2. 13. To the waters ] that is, to the waters of Saving Grace and Spiritual Comfort which Christ brings:
Here it is rendered come, Because they Are called to return to God whom before they had forsaken, Jer. 2. 13. To the waters ] that is, to the waters of Saving Grace and Spiritual Comfort which christ brings:
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John 4. 10. 14. it is like our Saviour's invitation to come to him with assurance of finding relief from him, Mat. 11. 28. Joh. 7. 37, 38. And he that hath no Money ] no Silver, no Merits; but Merits none can have;John 4. 10. 14. it is like our Saviour's invitation to come to him with assurance of finding relief from him, Mathew 11. 28. John 7. 37, 38. And he that hath no Money ] no Silver, no Merits; but Merits none can have;
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The meaning is, He that is never so poor, that hath nothing of any worth or valuable consideration;
The meaning is, He that is never so poor, that hath nothing of any worth or valuable consideration;
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implying, that Christ and Grace are given freely, Rom. 3. 24. Ephes. 2. 8. And here in the Text the Prophet makes an exhortation and call to all unconverted ones to come in,
implying, that christ and Grace Are given freely, Rom. 3. 24. Ephesians 2. 8. And Here in the Text the Prophet makes an exhortation and call to all unconverted ones to come in,
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and make their peace while they may, while God makes gracious offers, and tenders of Grace, 2 Cor. 6. 1. Seek ye the Lord ] as implying, that they had left him, and were fallen out of favour by their sins.
and make their peace while they may, while God makes gracious offers, and tenders of Grace, 2 Cor. 6. 1. Seek you the Lord ] as implying, that they had left him, and were fallen out of favour by their Sins.
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While he may be found ] in a time of acceptance, Isa. 49. 8. while he offereth himself unto you in the means of grace, in the Ministry of the word, Psal. 27. 8. 2 Cor. 5. 20. Heb. 3. 7. before the time of repenting be expired, Gen. 6. 3. before God grow weary of forbearing, Jer. 44. 22. and he take a Solemn Oath that he will not be found, Psal. 95. 11. Isa. 1. 15. Prov. 1. 24, to 28. Call ye upon him while he is near, ] that is, while he cometh near unto you, in his Ordinances, by his Ministers and Messengers, Isa. 51. 5. My Righteousness is near, that is, in the Ministry of his word, Eph. 2. 17. Now Christ comes and preacheth peace to you, offers peace to you in the Ministry of his Gospel:While he may be found ] in a time of acceptance, Isaiah 49. 8. while he Offereth himself unto you in the means of grace, in the Ministry of the word, Psalm 27. 8. 2 Cor. 5. 20. Hebrew 3. 7. before the time of repenting be expired, Gen. 6. 3. before God grow weary of forbearing, Jer. 44. 22. and he take a Solemn Oath that he will not be found, Psalm 95. 11. Isaiah 1. 15. Curae 1. 24, to 28. Call you upon him while he is near, ] that is, while he comes near unto you, in his Ordinances, by his Ministers and Messengers, Isaiah 51. 5. My Righteousness is near, that is, in the Ministry of his word, Ephesians 2. 17. Now christ comes and Preacheth peace to you, offers peace to you in the Ministry of his Gospel:
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Therefore now seek him while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Therefore now seek him while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
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Doct. That it is the Great Concern of Souls to get a Christ while they may.
Doct. That it is the Great Concern of Souls to get a christ while they may.
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It is our Great Concerning Work, to get a Christ while he is to be had.
It is our Great Concerning Work, to get a christ while he is to be had.
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There are some Doctrines that may concern some, but not others; that may concern the Rich, but not the Poor;
There Are Some Doctrines that may concern Some, but not Others; that may concern the Rich, but not the Poor;
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or the Poor, but not the Rich: the Old, but not the Young: But this is a Doctrine that concerns all, Rich, and Poor, Old, and Young.
or the Poor, but not the Rich: the Old, but not the Young: But this is a Doctrine that concerns all, Rich, and Poor, Old, and Young.
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It is the great Concernment of all, Rich and Poor, Old and Young, to seek a Christ while he is to be found: Rea. I.
It is the great Concernment of all, Rich and Poor, Old and Young, to seek a christ while he is to be found: Rea. I.
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Because we are all utterly lost, and undone without him. We may be without Friends, without Houses or Lands, without Money, without Riches, without Health,
Because we Are all utterly lost, and undone without him. We may be without Friends, without Houses or Lands, without Money, without Riches, without Health,
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yea Life it self, and yet be happy;
yea Life it self, and yet be happy;
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but we cannot be without a Christ, but we must be miserable, undone for ever, Eph. 2. 3. We are all by Nature Children of wrath:
but we cannot be without a christ, but we must be miserable, undone for ever, Ephesians 2. 3. We Are all by Nature Children of wrath:
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This is thy Condition, that readest these Lines: if thou art still in thy natural state, thou art under the wrath of God,
This is thy Condition, that Readest these Lines: if thou art still in thy natural state, thou art under the wrath of God,
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and how dost thou think to bear it? His Wrath rends the Rocks, and makes the Mountains tremble, Nahum 1. 5, 6. Thou art a Sinner by nature, and by practice.
and how dost thou think to bear it? His Wrath rends the Rocks, and makes the Mountains tremble, Nahum 1. 5, 6. Thou art a Sinner by nature, and by practice.
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1. A Sinner by Nature, Psalm 51. 5. We are no sooner warm in the Womb, but we are Sinners:
1. A Sinner by Nature, Psalm 51. 5. We Are no sooner warm in the Womb, but we Are Sinners:
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This makes Sin natural to thee: It is rooted in thy Nature; as Poyson in a Toad;
This makes since natural to thee: It is rooted in thy Nature; as Poison in a Toad;
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that thou canst do nothing but Sin, so long as thou art in thy unconverted State, Rom. 7. 23. 2. A Sinner by Practice.
that thou Canst do nothing but since, so long as thou art in thy unconverted State, Rom. 7. 23. 2. A Sinner by Practice.
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1. Thy Heart is full of Sin, Jer. 17. 9. Thy Heart is not only wicked, but desperately wicked;
1. Thy Heart is full of since, Jer. 17. 9. Thy Heart is not only wicked, but desperately wicked;
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and if thou seest it not;
and if thou See it not;
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it is, because thou art born Blind, Mat. 15. 19. See what wickedness is in thy Heart.
it is, Because thou art born Blind, Mathew 15. 19. See what wickedness is in thy Heart.
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2. Thy Life is full of Sin: 1. Sinful Thoughts, Gen. 6. 5. God saw that the wickedness of Man was great:
2. Thy Life is full of since: 1. Sinful Thoughts, Gen. 6. 5. God saw that the wickedness of Man was great:
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And why? Because every Imagination of the Thoughts of his Heart was only evil continually. This is wickedness indeed;
And why? Because every Imagination of the Thoughts of his Heart was only evil continually. This is wickedness indeed;
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when all the Imaginations, and Thoughts, and Purposes and Desires are Evil, not partly good, and partly evil, but only evil;
when all the Imaginations, and Thoughts, and Purposes and Desires Are Evil, not partly good, and partly evil, but only evil;
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and not evil sometime, and good sometime, but evil alway: Evil continually.
and not evil sometime, and good sometime, but evil always: Evil continually.
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Dost thou not see what a Sinner thou art? Is not this a miserable Condition thou art in?
Dost thou not see what a Sinner thou art? Is not this a miserable Condition thou art in?
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2. Sinful Words, Idle Words, Mat. 12. 36, 37. These are such, thou canst not stand before God at Judgment for:
2. Sinful Words, Idle Words, Mathew 12. 36, 37. These Are such, thou Canst not stand before God At Judgement for:
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Besides wicked prophane Words, Psalm. 12. 4. Jam. 3. 6. here is a World of Iniquity, set on fire of Hell.
Beside wicked profane Words, Psalm. 12. 4. Jam. 3. 6. Here is a World of Iniquity, Set on fire of Hell.
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3. Sinful Actions: How many are the Commissions of Evil? Omissions of Good? Rom. 3. 23. As to the Sabbath, thou mayst see how thou hast sinned, Isa. 58. 13. Speaking thy own Words, doing thy own Pleasure.
3. Sinful Actions: How many Are the Commissions of Evil? Omissions of Good? Rom. 3. 23. As to the Sabbath, thou Mayest see how thou hast sinned, Isaiah 58. 13. Speaking thy own Words, doing thy own Pleasure.
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For Week days, how innumerable have been thy evil Thoughts, and Words, and Actions, though thou hast not seen them? Every day you have gone without Prayer, you have sinned: 1 Thess. 5. 17. Pray without ceasing: Not that we should do nothing else but pray;
For Week days, how innumerable have been thy evil Thoughts, and Words, and Actions, though thou hast not seen them? Every day you have gone without Prayer, you have sinned: 1 Thess 5. 17. Pray without ceasing: Not that we should do nothing Else but pray;
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Yes, we are to follow our Callings too: But it is to be our daily practice:
Yes, we Are to follow our Callings too: But it is to be our daily practice:
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We are to Pray daily, as well as Plow daily, Jer. 10. last. You may profess that you are Christians, and are Baptized;
We Are to Pray daily, as well as Blow daily, Jer. 10. last. You may profess that you Are Christians, and Are Baptised;
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but God reckons you among the Heathen, if you do not pray; and will pour out his Fury upon you.
but God reckons you among the Heathen, if you do not pray; and will pour out his Fury upon you.
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O the innumerable Evils which compass you about, Psalm 40. 12. Then Death follows upon Sin. The Soul that Sins, it shall dye, Ezek. 18. 4. God saith, thou art a Dead Man, a Damned Man, Rom. 5. 12. Death comes upon all that have sinned, therefore this is thy Case:
O the innumerable Evils which compass you about, Psalm 40. 12. Then Death follows upon Sin. The Soul that Sins, it shall die, Ezekiel 18. 4. God Says, thou art a Dead Man, a Damned Man, Rom. 5. 12. Death comes upon all that have sinned, Therefore this is thy Case:
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First, Natural death, Heb. 9. 27. But this is not all.First, Natural death, Hebrew 9. 27. But this is not all.
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Secondly, Worse still, Spiritual death, Eph. 2. 1, 12. You are dead in Sin, without God, without Christ:Secondly, Worse still, Spiritual death, Ephesians 2. 1, 12. You Are dead in since, without God, without christ:
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without the saving Knowledge of God: without the Life of God: without Sence of God: without the Enjoyment of God:
without the Saving Knowledge of God: without the Life of God: without Sense of God: without the Enjoyment of God:
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You are under the Power of Sin, and no Sence of it: Under the Wrath of God, and no fear, nor feeling of it:
You Are under the Power of since, and no Sense of it: Under the Wrath of God, and no Fear, nor feeling of it:
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Doth the reading of these Lines make thee fear, and feel? This would be thy Mercy:
Does the reading of these Lines make thee Fear, and feel? This would be thy Mercy:
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To be every moment liable to Damnation, and no trouble about it, this is sad.
To be every moment liable to Damnation, and no trouble about it, this is sad.
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And Thirdly, This is worse still, thou art liable to Eternal Death, Rom. 6. 23. The wages of Sin is Death:
And Thirdly, This is Worse still, thou art liable to Eternal Death, Rom. 6. 23. The wages of since is Death:
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But what Death? The second Death:
But what Death? The second Death:
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But what is this second Death? you may see it, Rev. 20. 14. The second Death is the Lake of Fire.
But what is this second Death? you may see it, Rev. 20. 14. The second Death is the Lake of Fire.
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Is it not a dreadful thing to lie in a Lake of Fire? Mat. 25. 41. It is Everlasting Fire with the Devil and damned ones:
Is it not a dreadful thing to lie in a Lake of Fire? Mathew 25. 41. It is Everlasting Fire with the devil and damned ones:
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Is not this a miserable Condition indeed? And as sure as God is true, this is thy Case, who readest these Lines, out of Christ:
Is not this a miserable Condition indeed? And as sure as God is true, this is thy Case, who Readest these Lines, out of christ:
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And dost thou not see it to be thy great Concernment, to get a Christ while he is to be had?
And dost thou not see it to be thy great Concernment, to get a christ while he is to be had?
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Reas. 2. Because Jesus is the only Remedy out of this miserable, and wretched State. 1. Jesus Christ is the Remedy.Reas. 2. Because jesus is the only Remedy out of this miserable, and wretched State. 1. jesus christ is the Remedy.
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(1.) God the Father did purpose from Eternity to save Sinners by Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 1. 19, 20. Therefore Jesus Christ is a Remedy,
(1.) God the Father did purpose from Eternity to save Sinners by jesus christ, 1 Pet. 1. 19, 20. Therefore jesus christ is a Remedy,
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for he was ordained from Eternity to redeem with his precious Blood, Rev. 13. 8. (2 ▪) There was a voluntary Compact and Agreement between God the Father and Christ:
for he was ordained from Eternity to Redeem with his precious Blood, Rev. 13. 8. (2 ▪) There was a voluntary Compact and Agreement between God the Father and christ:
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God the Father was willing to give Christ to be the ransom of the Elect;
God the Father was willing to give christ to be the ransom of the Elect;
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and Christ the Son of God presented himself most willing to procure that Salvation for them;
and christ the Son of God presented himself most willing to procure that Salvation for them;
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the Father promised him a spiritual Kingdom and Seed, upon his dying for them;
the Father promised him a spiritual Kingdom and Seed, upon his dying for them;
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and the Son came up to this, and said, Lo I come, I delight to do thy Will, Psalm 40. 7, 8.
and the Son Come up to this, and said, Lo I come, I delight to do thy Will, Psalm 40. 7, 8.
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(3.) Christ was promised unto Adam, Gen. 3. 15.
(3.) christ was promised unto Adam, Gen. 3. 15.
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(4.) The Legal Sacrifices and Offerings did typifie Jesus Christ, offering himself, shedding his Blood to take away Sin, and make Peace;
(4.) The Legal Sacrifices and Offerings did typify jesus christ, offering himself, shedding his Blood to take away since, and make Peace;
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as is shewed in the Hebrews.
as is showed in the Hebrews.
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(5.) Jesus Christ did actually come and present himself unto the World to be a Redeemer, Gal. 4. 4, 5.
(5.) jesus christ did actually come and present himself unto the World to be a Redeemer, Gal. 4. 4, 5.
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(6.) Jesus did really execute the Office of a Mediatour, did fulfil all Righteousness, give himself a Ransom,
(6.) jesus did really execute the Office of a Mediator, did fulfil all Righteousness, give himself a Ransom,
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and by his Blood reconcile, and make Peace, Col. 1. 19, 20, 21, 22. 2. As Jesus Christ is the Remedy, so Jesus Christ is the only Remedy, 1 Tim. 2. 5. There is one God, and one Mediatour between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus.
and by his Blood reconcile, and make Peace, Col. 1. 19, 20, 21, 22. 2. As jesus christ is the Remedy, so jesus christ is the only Remedy, 1 Tim. 2. 5. There is one God, and one Mediator between God and Man, the Man christ jesus.
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Acts 4. 12. Neither is there Salvation in any other. Christ only was appointed of God the Father, Isa. 61. 1. Christ only was sent,
Acts 4. 12. Neither is there Salvation in any other. christ only was appointed of God the Father, Isaiah 61. 1. christ only was sent,
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and sealed, John 6. 27. On Christ was laid our Iniquities, Isa. 53. 6. Christ only was qualified for the Office of a Mediatour,
and sealed, John 6. 27. On christ was laid our Iniquities, Isaiah 53. 6. christ only was qualified for the Office of a Mediator,
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and Redeemer. Three things must be in him, who doth this Office, which are only to be found in Christ:
and Redeemer. Three things must be in him, who does this Office, which Are only to be found in christ:
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1. First, He must not be of the number of those who are to be redeemed:
1. First, He must not be of the number of those who Are to be redeemed:
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Therefore no simple Man can be a Redeemer. 2. Secondly, He must be of the Nature of those who are to be redeemed:
Therefore no simple Man can be a Redeemer. 2. Secondly, He must be of the Nature of those who Are to be redeemed:
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He must be of the same Seed with them; and therefore no Angel can redeem, Heb. 2. 16. 3. Thirdly, He must be more than a meer Creature;
He must be of the same Seed with them; and Therefore no Angel can Redeem, Hebrew 2. 16. 3. Thirdly, He must be more than a mere Creature;
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for a meer Creature cannot satisfie, nor can his Righteousness be imputed to another;
for a mere Creature cannot satisfy, nor can his Righteousness be imputed to Another;
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and he must be able to overcome Sin, and Death, and raise himself, which no Creature can do;
and he must be able to overcome since, and Death, and raise himself, which no Creature can do;
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therefore neither Men, nor Angels can be Redeemers, none but Jesus Christ:
Therefore neither Men, nor Angels can be Redeemer's, none but jesus christ:
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Thus (Reader) thou seest the second Reason, why thou art greatly concerned to get a Christ,
Thus (Reader) thou See the second Reason, why thou art greatly concerned to get a christ,
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because he is the only Remedy out of thy miserable State.
Because he is the only Remedy out of thy miserable State.
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Reas. 3. It is our great Concernment to get a Christ while he is to be had,Reas. 3. It is our great Concernment to get a christ while he is to be had,
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because there will be a time when he will not be had:
Because there will be a time when he will not be had:
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Therefore the Text saith, Seek him, while he may be found, implying, that there will be a time,
Therefore the Text Says, Seek him, while he may be found, implying, that there will be a time,
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when he will not be found. 1. It will be, that time will be at an end:
when he will not be found. 1. It will be, that time will be At an end:
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Then there can be no seeking, therefore there can be no finding.
Then there can be no seeking, Therefore there can be no finding.
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The Apostle Paul saith, 1 Cor. 7. 29, 30, 31. The Time is short, which implies, it will have an end;
The Apostle Paul Says, 1 Cor. 7. 29, 30, 31. The Time is short, which Implies, it will have an end;
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therefore, saith he, use the World, as if you used it not; seek the things of another World;
Therefore, Says he, use the World, as if you used it not; seek the things of Another World;
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get a Christ before this short time is ended.
get a christ before this short time is ended.
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There was a miserable Instance I knew, one that on the Death-bed cried out most hideously, Call Time again; Call Time again:
There was a miserable Instance I knew, one that on the Deathbed cried out most hideously, Call Time again; Call Time again:
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But there is no calling Time again, when once it is gone;
But there is no calling Time again, when once it is gone;
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O therefore, lay about you, to get a Christ while he is to be had, 2 Cor. 6. 2. The Apostle saith, [ Now, ] he doth not say, [ To Morrow, ] hereafter;
Oh Therefore, lay about you, to get a christ while he is to be had, 2 Cor. 6. 2. The Apostle Says, [ Now, ] he does not say, [ To Morrow, ] hereafter;
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But now is the accepted Time, now is the Day of Salvation: Therefore look out for a Christ now:But now is the accepted Time, now is the Day of Salvation: Therefore look out for a christ now:
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This is the Voice of dying ones, look for a Christ now: get a Christ before time is gone.
This is the Voice of dying ones, look for a christ now: get a christ before time is gone.
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This was the Voice of this Young Man Deceased, therefore desired that this Text might be preached on at his Funeral, that Young Ones especially might be called upon,
This was the Voice of this Young Man Deceased, Therefore desired that this Text might be preached on At his Funeral, that Young Ones especially might be called upon,
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and warned to seek a Christ while he is to be found. He lamented the breach of Promises with God;
and warned to seek a christ while he is to be found. He lamented the breach of Promises with God;
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this is the common Case of Young Ones to be making good Resolutions to seek God, turn to God, get into Christ;
this is the Common Case of Young Ones to be making good Resolutions to seek God, turn to God, get into christ;
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and afterwards to fall off from them:
and afterwards to fallen off from them:
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The Lord was pleased to make this Young Man sensible of it, and (we hope) effectually brought him to Christ,
The Lord was pleased to make this Young Man sensible of it, and (we hope) effectually brought him to christ,
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and gave him Repentance and Pardon, and some comfortable Evidences of it;
and gave him Repentance and Pardon, and Some comfortable Evidences of it;
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as appeared by his chearful yielding and resigning himself up to the Lord in the last Agony of Death, with these Words, That He would now throw himself into a full Fountain;
as appeared by his cheerful yielding and resigning himself up to the Lord in the last Agony of Death, with these Words, That He would now throw himself into a full Fountain;
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and immediately, he gave up the Ghost.
and immediately, he gave up the Ghost.
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2. Life will be at an end, Jam. 4. 14. Your Life is but as a vapour, which is but for a little time, and then vanisheth away:
2. Life will be At an end, Jam. 4. 14. Your Life is but as a vapour, which is but for a little time, and then Vanishes away:
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Therefore get a Christ now speedily, before this vapour of Life vanish away.
Therefore get a christ now speedily, before this vapour of Life vanish away.
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Great Tamberlain was carried away with a Fit of an Ague, while he was in expectation of the Conquest of the Othoman Family, and Greek Empire.
Great Tamburlaine was carried away with a Fit of an Ague, while he was in expectation of the Conquest of the Ottoman Family, and Greek Empire.
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Therefore take heed, lest, while you are pursuing great things here, Life doth end before you have got a Christ.
Therefore take heed, lest, while you Are pursuing great things Here, Life does end before you have god a christ.
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This is the call of dying ones; Life is going. O get a Christ before Life is ended, John. 9. 4. O get a Christ, while Life lasteth;
This is the call of dying ones; Life is going. O get a christ before Life is ended, John. 9. 4. O get a christ, while Life lasteth;
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the night of Death cometh, when no Man can Work:
the night of Death comes, when no Man can Work:
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There is no working in the Grave, Eccles. 9. 10. Therefore what you find to do, do with your might:
There is no working in the Grave, Eccles. 9. 10. Therefore what you find to do, do with your might:
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And Christ tells you, Joh. 6. 29. This is the Work of God, that ye believe in him whom he hath sent.
And christ tells you, John 6. 29. This is the Work of God, that you believe in him whom he hath sent.
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Art thou a young One, that readest these Lines;
Art thou a young One, that Readest these Lines;
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God calls upon thee to work with thy might to get a Christ, because the night of Death is coming, when thou canst not Work.
God calls upon thee to work with thy might to get a christ, Because the night of Death is coming, when thou Canst not Work.
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3. Opportunity will be at an end. Opportunity may be shorter than Life:
3. Opportunity will be At an end. Opportunity may be shorter than Life:
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We read of some, that in the time of their Life, the things of their Peace were hid from their Eyes, Luke 19. 42. Christ weeps over them: This is a doleful Case;
We read of Some, that in the time of their Life, the things of their Peace were hid from their Eyes, Lycia 19. 42. christ weeps over them: This is a doleful Case;
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Reader, take heed, it be not thy Case: Now Christ offers himself to thee;
Reader, take heed, it be not thy Case: Now christ offers himself to thee;
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take heed thou dost not by thy refusals cause Christ to hide himself from thee before thy Life be ended.
take heed thou dost not by thy refusals cause christ to hide himself from thee before thy Life be ended.
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It is said of Hannibal, that when he could have taken Rome, he would not; but when he would, he could not.
It is said of Hannibal, that when he could have taken Room, he would not; but when he would, he could not.
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O therefore take him while you may: God saith, Gen. 6. 3. My Spirit shall not alway strive with Man;
O Therefore take him while you may: God Says, Gen. 6. 3. My Spirit shall not always strive with Man;
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it is wonderful Mercy, it strives with you now: O take heed of losing this striving time:
it is wondered Mercy, it strives with you now: Oh take heed of losing this striving time:
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Christ tells us, this shall be the Case of them;
christ tells us, this shall be the Case of them;
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and they shall seek him, when it is too late, John 8. 21. Ye shall seek me, and shall die in your Sins.
and they shall seek him, when it is too late, John 8. 21. You shall seek me, and shall die in your Sins.
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Now you may seek, and live: Then you will seek, and dye too:
Now you may seek, and live: Then you will seek, and die too:
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Christ foretels by the Parable of the Foolish Virgins, that some will come, when the Door is shut, Mat. 25. 8, 10, 11, 12. Give us Oyl, give us Christ; but it was too late.
christ foretells by the Parable of the Foolish Virgins, that Some will come, when the Door is shut, Mathew 25. 8, 10, 11, 12. Give us Oil, give us christ; but it was too late.
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Reader, art thou Old, or Young, if thou dost not get a Christ now, this will be thy cry, when it is too late; Lord, give me Christ; Lord, give me Mercy;
Reader, art thou Old, or Young, if thou dost not get a christ now, this will be thy cry, when it is too late; Lord, give me christ; Lord, give me Mercy;
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Lord, now I will let my Sins go; now I will be Godly: No, then it will be too late; the Door is shut; Mercy is gone; Christ is gone;
Lord, now I will let my Sins go; now I will be Godly: No, then it will be too late; the Door is shut; Mercy is gone; christ is gone;
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his Bowels of Mercy are shut up for ever: Take him, Devils, let him burn, and roar;
his Bowels of Mercy Are shut up for ever: Take him, Devils, let him burn, and roar;
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cry, and howl in Hell for ever:
cry, and howl in Hell for ever:
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O how this will torment the Soul to think that it had an opportunity, and it is gone, and gone for ever;
Oh how this will torment the Soul to think that it had an opportunity, and it is gone, and gone for ever;
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it shall never have offer of a Christ, nor Mercy, more for ever. Ʋse 1. Terrour to Sinners that come not to Christ:
it shall never have offer of a christ, nor Mercy, more for ever. Ʋse 1. Terror to Sinners that come not to christ:
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Soul, is it thy great Concernment to come in to Christ whilst thou mayst, and wilt thou not come? Is Time going,
Soul, is it thy great Concernment to come in to christ while thou Mayest, and wilt thou not come? Is Time going,
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and Life going, and Opportunity going, and wilt thou not have Christ while thou mayst? How inexcusable wilt thou be in the Day of God? What is it that hinders thy coming? I must tell thee, that whatsoever it is, that thou makest an hinderance, it will not excuse thee.
and Life going, and Opportunity going, and wilt thou not have christ while thou Mayest? How inexcusable wilt thou be in the Day of God? What is it that hinders thy coming? I must tell thee, that whatsoever it is, that thou Makest an hindrance, it will not excuse thee.
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1. Is it Ignorance? This is one thing that keeps Souls from Christ, Isa. 53. 2. They see no Beauty in him, that they should desire him, 1 Cor. 2. 8. But this will be no excuse:
1. Is it Ignorance? This is one thing that keeps Souls from christ, Isaiah 53. 2. They see no Beauty in him, that they should desire him, 1 Cor. 2. 8. But this will be no excuse:
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God declares, that he will not save them that know him not: Nay, he will damn them;
God declares, that he will not save them that know him not: Nay, he will damn them;
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this will aggravate their Misery, that there is a Christ, but they neglect to know him:
this will aggravate their Misery, that there is a christ, but they neglect to know him:
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Flaming Fire will be their Portion, 2 Thess. 1. 8, 9. Children, labour to know Jesus Christ.
Flaming Fire will be their Portion, 2 Thess 1. 8, 9. Children, labour to know jesus christ.
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2. Doth spiritual sloth keep thee off from Jesus Christ? This keeps off many: If Christ were to be had with a wet Finger; with a good wish;
2. Does spiritual sloth keep thee off from jesus christ? This keeps off many: If christ were to be had with a wet Finger; with a good wish;
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with a Lord have Mercy upon him; or a cold Prayer now and then; many would have him:
with a Lord have Mercy upon him; or a cold Prayer now and then; many would have him:
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But Christ tells us, that the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force, Mat. 11. 12. There must be crying, and crying mightily;
But christ tells us, that the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force, Mathew 11. 12. There must be crying, and crying mightily;
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striving, running, wrestling, Luke 13. 24. And Christ gives this Reason, why few have him.
striving, running, wrestling, Lycia 13. 24. And christ gives this Reason, why few have him.
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Because strait is the Gate, and narrow the way, Mat. 7. 14. But this will not excuse, but aggravate their Condition;Because strait is the Gate, and narrow the Way, Mathew 7. 14. But this will not excuse, but aggravate their Condition;
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because they take great pains for other things, for things of no worth for the Soul:
Because they take great pains for other things, for things of no worth for the Soul:
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If men took half the Pains for a Christ, as they do for the World, they might have him:
If men took half the Pains for a christ, as they do for the World, they might have him:
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But how will this torment in Hell, that they took more Pains to damn, than to save themselves?
But how will this torment in Hell, that they took more Pains to damn, than to save themselves?
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3. Love of Sin, and the World, keeps many Souls from Christ: Christ offers himself, but Men go to their Farms, Merchandise;
3. Love of since, and the World, keeps many Souls from christ: christ offers himself, but Men go to their Farms, Merchandise;
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and make Light of him, Mat. 22. 5. They are so busie about Plowing, and Sowing; and buying, and selling;
and make Light of him, Mathew 22. 5. They Are so busy about Plowing, and Sowing; and buying, and selling;
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that they have no leisure to attend to the seeking of a Christ. If God and the World might dwell together, if Sin and Christ might part Stakes,
that they have no leisure to attend to the seeking of a christ. If God and the World might dwell together, if since and christ might part Stakes,
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then Christ would have many followers:
then christ would have many followers:
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But Christ tells us, That he that Loves House or Land, Father or Mother, Wife or Children,
But christ tells us, That he that Loves House or Land, Father or Mother, Wife or Children,
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or his own Life more than him cannot be his Disciple, Luke 14. 26, 27, 33. Ah Souls!or his own Life more than him cannot be his Disciple, Lycia 14. 26, 27, 33. Ah Souls!
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take heed that none of these things keep you off from Jesus Christ; for how will this torment in Hell, to think, that you lost Christ, and Heaven,
take heed that none of these things keep you off from jesus christ; for how will this torment in Hell, to think, that you lost christ, and Heaven,
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for the World, that cannot at last countervail? Mat. 16. 26. Nor procure a drop of Water to cool your Tongue, Luke 16. 22, 23, 24, 25. 4. Carnal Mirth and Pleasure keep many off from Christ:
for the World, that cannot At last countervail? Mathew 16. 26. Nor procure a drop of Water to cool your Tongue, Lycia 16. 22, 23, 24, 25. 4. Carnal Mirth and Pleasure keep many off from christ:
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They think if they come in to Christ, they must bid farewel to their merry Company, and jovial Ways;
They think if they come in to christ, they must bid farewell to their merry Company, and jovial Ways;
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and this they do not like of: But this is but a foolish Plea; for Christ doth not hinder a Man of any pleasures that are good for him;
and this they do not like of: But this is but a foolish Plea; for christ does not hinder a Man of any pleasures that Are good for him;
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and if he deprives thee of sinful Pleasures, he will give thee spiritual Pleasures, Soul Pleasures, which will be infinitely better;
and if he deprives thee of sinful Pleasures, he will give thee spiritual Pleasures, Soul Pleasures, which will be infinitely better;
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here you shall find his ways to be ways of pleasantness, and paths of Peace, Prov. 3. 17. Rom. 15. 13. Joy and Peace in believing:
Here you shall find his ways to be ways of pleasantness, and paths of Peace, Curae 3. 17. Rom. 15. 13. Joy and Peace in believing:
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Yea Joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, 1 Pet. 1. 8. And besides all this, Everlasting Pleasures hereafter, Psalm 16. 11. Who then would not have a Christ? You young Ones, who are for Pleasures, come in to Christ, come, O come, other Pleasures are not worth having:Yea Joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, 1 Pet. 1. 8. And beside all this, Everlasting Pleasures hereafter, Psalm 16. 11. Who then would not have a christ? You young Ones, who Are for Pleasures, come in to christ, come, Oh come, other Pleasures Are not worth having:
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See what Solomon the wisest saith of them, Eccles. 7. 2, 6. Why wilt thou set thine eyes on that which is not? It is not that which it seems to be, it is but madness:
See what Solomon the Wisest Says of them, Eccles. 7. 2, 6. Why wilt thou Set thine eyes on that which is not? It is not that which it seems to be, it is but madness:
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I said of laughter thou art mad, and of mirth, what doth it? What doth it? I will tell you what it doth:
I said of laughter thou art mad, and of mirth, what does it? What does it? I will tell you what it does:
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It doth infatuate, it doth bewitch, it doth delude Souls, it decoys them into the net of woe and misery:
It does infatuate, it does bewitch, it does delude Souls, it decoys them into the net of woe and misery:
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It is as the crackling of thorns under a Pot;
It is as the crackling of thorns under a Pot;
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it makes a great sound for a moment, and then ends in Eternal sorrow, Isa. 50. 11. Amos. 8. 10. Luke 6. 25. Woe to you that laugh now,
it makes a great found for a moment, and then ends in Eternal sorrow, Isaiah 50. 11. Amos. 8. 10. Lycia 6. 25. Woe to you that laugh now,
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for ye shall mourn and weep. 5. Security and false peace keeps many from Christ:for you shall mourn and weep. 5. Security and false peace keeps many from christ:
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Reader, doth not this keep thee? Thou dost not come to Christ because thou art secure in thy sins, thou dost not see thy need of him,
Reader, does not this keep thee? Thou dost not come to christ Because thou art secure in thy Sins, thou dost not see thy need of him,
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or else thou wouldest cry after him, and have no rest night nor day; thou art like Laodicea, thou thinkest thy self rich, and standest in need of nothing,
or Else thou Wouldst cry After him, and have no rest night nor day; thou art like Laodicea, thou Thinkest thy self rich, and Standest in need of nothing,
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when thou art poor, blind, miserable, wretched, Rev. 3. 17. thou seest no need of Christ,
when thou art poor, blind, miserable, wretched, Rev. 3. 17. thou See no need of christ,
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though thou hast infinite need of him, and the more peace thou hast, the greater danger thou art in, 1 Thes. 5. 3. When they cry peace,
though thou hast infinite need of him, and the more peace thou hast, the greater danger thou art in, 1 Thebes 5. 3. When they cry peace,
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and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, and they shall not escape.
and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, and they shall not escape.
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Mark Reader, then is thy danger, when thou cryest, Peace, peace, then is the time that destruction cometh.
Mark Reader, then is thy danger, when thou Christ, Peace, peace, then is the time that destruction comes.
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As it is with a Man that hath the Falling Sickness, he talks, and walks,
As it is with a Man that hath the Falling Sickness, he talks, and walks,
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and is very merry and jovial, as if nothing ail'd him, of a sudden he falls down upon the ground, foams and raves,
and is very merry and jovial, as if nothing ailed him, of a sudden he falls down upon the ground, foams and raves,
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and beats himself, and is a miserable Spectacle to all beholders:
and beats himself, and is a miserable Spectacle to all beholders:
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Just thus it is with secure Sinners, Reader, take heed it be not thy case,) they eat,
Just thus it is with secure Sinners, Reader, take heed it be not thy case,) they eat,
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and drink, and sleep quietly, talk merrily, and walk about jocundly, plow, and sow, buy,
and drink, and sleep quietly, talk merrily, and walk about jocundly, blow, and sow, buy,
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and sell, are very busie about the World, of a sudden Death comes, and strikes them down dead;
and fell, Are very busy about the World, of a sudden Death comes, and strikes them down dead;
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immediately they fall into Hell, and there are crying and roaring, scrieching and howling, cursing and banning;
immediately they fallen into Hell, and there Are crying and roaring, scrieching and howling, cursing and banning;
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Oh! hath my secure Godless life brought me hither? Hath my false peace brought me hither? Is this the end of my Christless, Prayerless Life? O that I had spent all my days and nights in the World in mourning for my sins, crying for a Christ!
Oh! hath my secure Godless life brought me hither? Hath my false peace brought me hither? Is this the end of my Christless, Prayerless Life? O that I had spent all my days and nights in the World in mourning for my Sins, crying for a christ!
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O that I had been a Dog, or a Toad, then, when I had dyed, my misery had been ended;
O that I had been a Dog, or a Toad, then, when I had died, my misery had been ended;
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but now this is but the beginning of my woe, which will never end.
but now this is but the beginning of my woe, which will never end.
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Man, Woman, Child, that readest these Lines, do these things affect thy heart, and bring thee down at the foot of Christ? O labour to do now,
Man, Woman, Child, that Readest these Lines, do these things affect thy heart, and bring thee down At the foot of christ? O labour to do now,
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as thou wilt then wish that thou hadst done, or as damned Souls now wish that they had done. 6 Deluding Hopes:
as thou wilt then wish that thou Hadst done, or as damned Souls now wish that they had done. 6 Deluding Hope's:
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Now the Word tells Men, and Ministers tell them of their danger, and call upon them to seek a Christ, repent, believe, be godly;
Now the Word tells Men, and Ministers tell them of their danger, and call upon them to seek a christ, Repent, believe, be godly;
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but they flatter themselves, and they have sometimes some convictions and stirrings in their Souls, but they lick themselves whole with false hopes;
but they flatter themselves, and they have sometime Some convictions and stirrings in their Souls, but they lick themselves Whole with false hope's;
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we hope we may be saved without so much adoe, God is merciful, Christ dyed for Sinners:
we hope we may be saved without so much ado, God is merciful, christ died for Sinners:
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Is not this thycase, thou that readest these lines? Know thou, that these are but vain hopes,
Is not this thycase, thou that Readest these lines? Know thou, that these Are but vain hope's,
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as long as thou art out of Christ, and these hopes of thine will fail thee:
as long as thou art out of christ, and these hope's of thine will fail thee:
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Hear what God saith about it:
Hear what God Says about it:
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It is not I, but God that speaks it, Prov. 11. 7. When a wicked Man dyeth, his expectation shall perish:
It is not I, but God that speaks it, Curae 11. 7. When a wicked Man Dies, his expectation shall perish:
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And the hope of unjust Men perisheth: Hear this Sinner, old, or young;
And the hope of unjust Men Perishes: Hear this Sinner, old, or young;
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thou mayst keep thy false hope as long as thou livest, but thou canst keep it no longer, Job. 11. 20. The eyes of the Wicked shall fail,
thou Mayest keep thy false hope as long as thou Livest, but thou Canst keep it no longer, Job. 11. 20. The eyes of the Wicked shall fail,
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and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost:
and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost:
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O what terrour this speaks to Christless Souls! The giving up of the ghost is sudden, in a moment;
Oh what terror this speaks to Christless Souls! The giving up of the ghost is sudden, in a moment;
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so these false hopes, when Death comes, shall be gone in a moment:
so these false hope's, when Death comes, shall be gone in a moment:
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The Life is not given up without great pain, so when these false hopes are gone, the Soul will be full of horrour, the Soul and Body part,
The Life is not given up without great pain, so when these false hope's Are gone, the Soul will be full of horror, the Soul and Body part,
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and never meet here more to live in this World; so then Sinners lose their hopes, and shall never have hope more.
and never meet Here more to live in this World; so then Sinners loose their hope's, and shall never have hope more.
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Then Oh what cries and howlings will there be, that the hopes are gone, and gone for ever! Oh the cries and howlings!
Then O what cries and howlings will there be, that the hope's Are gone, and gone for ever! O the cries and howlings!
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I was told of this, but I mad wretch would not believe it; but I see now I am most miserable:
I was told of this, but I mad wretch would not believe it; but I see now I am most miserable:
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Now I have no hope of a dram of Mercy for ever.
Now I have no hope of a dram of Mercy for ever.
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As it was with Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, Numb. 16. 31, 32, 33, 34. Israel fled at their cry,
As it was with Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, Numb. 16. 31, 32, 33, 34. Israel fled At their cry,
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when they went down into the Pit. It is now with Men and Women as it was with them in the days of Noah, Mat. 24. 37, 38, 39. They were eating, drinking, marrying, 'till Noah entred into the Ark,
when they went down into the Pit. It is now with Men and Women as it was with them in the days of Noah, Mathew 24. 37, 38, 39. They were eating, drinking, marrying, till Noah entered into the Ark,
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and the floud came, and took them all away. Noah was a Preacher of Righteousness, moved with fear, prepared an Ark, gave them warning,and the flood Come, and took them all away. Noah was a Preacher of Righteousness, moved with Fear, prepared an Ark, gave them warning,
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but they would not take warning;
but they would not take warning;
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what cryes do you think there were when the Floud came? Then they would have got into the Ark,
what cries do you think there were when the Flood Come? Then they would have god into the Ark,
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but could not, they might climb upon Trees or Mountains, but all in vain.
but could not, they might climb upon Trees or Mountains, but all in vain.
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Sinners are now warned by the preachers of the word to get into the Ark Christ, but will not:
Sinners Are now warned by the Preachers of the word to get into the Ark christ, but will not:
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Oh then the horror, when the deluge of misery overflows them! I might have had the Ark Christ, and would not.
O then the horror, when the deluge of misery overflows them! I might have had the Ark christ, and would not.
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What cries were there in Sodom when the Storm of Brimstone and Fire came upon them!
What cries were there in Sodom when the Storm of Brimstone and Fire Come upon them!
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Oh the cries and howlings when you are tormented with fire and brimstone in Hell! Oh mad Wretch!
O the cries and howlings when you Are tormented with fire and brimstone in Hell! O mad Wretch!
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I was offered a Christ, and I would not! Now you say, let us say what we will, you will hope;
I was offered a christ, and I would not! Now you say, let us say what we will, you will hope;
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if it were not for hope, the heart would break; now your false hopes keep your hearts whole;
if it were not for hope, the heart would break; now your false hope's keep your hearts Whole;
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but then your hearts will break in pieces, and break for ever. Ʋse. 2. Be Exhorted then to get a Christ while you may.
but then your hearts will break in Pieces, and break for ever. Ʋse. 2. Be Exhorted then to get a christ while you may.
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To the Old. To the Young. 1. To the Old:
To the Old. To the Young. 1. To the Old:
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You are greatly concern'd to get a Christ, you cannot have much time before you, you have one foot in the Grave,
You Are greatly concerned to get a christ, you cannot have much time before you, you have one foot in the Grave,
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therefore you have need to bestir you, Ecl. 11. 8. If a Man live many years,
Therefore you have need to Bestir you, Ecl 11. 8. If a Man live many Years,
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and rejoice in them all, yet let him remember the days of darkness, for they shall be many.
and rejoice in them all, yet let him Remember the days of darkness, for they shall be many.
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The days of darkness which follow, shall be more than the years of joy which went before, Hosea 7. 9, 10. It is said of Ephraim, Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not;
The days of darkness which follow, shall be more than the Years of joy which went before, Hosea 7. 9, 10. It is said of Ephraim, Strangers have devoured his strength, and he Knoweth it not;
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yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. And they do not return to the Lord, nor seek him for all this.
yea, grey hairs Are Here and there upon him, yet he Knoweth not. And they do not return to the Lord, nor seek him for all this.
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Oh what a wretched thing is this! Strange lusts, strange practices, strange ways are found with him:
O what a wretched thing is this! Strange Lustiest, strange practices, strange ways Are found with him:
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Gray hairs, Old Age is found with him, yet he considers it no, What an Old Man, and a graceless Man;
Grey hairs, Old Age is found with him, yet he considers it not, What an Old Man, and a graceless Man;
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an Old Man, and yet a prayerless Man, and yet not seek the Lord for a Christ!
an Old Man, and yet a prayerless Man, and yet not seek the Lord for a christ!
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What a vile thing is this? what a miserable condition is this? Isa. 65. 20. The Sinner, being an hundred years old shall be accursed:
What a vile thing is this? what a miserable condition is this? Isaiah 65. 20. The Sinner, being an hundred Years old shall be accursed:
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What a miserable case is this, for a Man to have many years given him to get a Christ in,
What a miserable case is this, for a Man to have many Years given him to get a christ in,
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and yet at last dye Christless; he must needs be cursed. When Alexander Besieged a City, he was wont to set up an inch of Candle,
and yet At last die Christless; he must needs be cursed. When Alexander Besieged a city, he was wont to Set up an inch of Candle,
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and if they came in, and made their peace in that time, well and good, if not, there was no quarter for them:
and if they Come in, and made their peace in that time, well and good, if not, there was no quarter for them:
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Just so it is here with you, Old Men, you have an inch of time given you to get a Christ, and Mercy;
Just so it is Here with you, Old Men, you have an inch of time given you to get a christ, and Mercy;
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if you now get a Christ, make your peace with God while this inch of time lasts, happy are you;
if you now get a christ, make your peace with God while this inch of time lasts, happy Are you;
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but if not, there is no peace to be made for you, no Christ to be had, nor mercy for ever.
but if not, there is no peace to be made for you, no christ to be had, nor mercy for ever.
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O therefore, as you love your Souls, close in with the Apostle's Councel, Heb. 3. 7. To day, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
O Therefore, as you love your Souls, close in with the Apostle's Council, Hebrew 3. 7. To day, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
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This is the voice of God to you; get a Christ to day: Christ offers himself to you, if you will take him, take him to day; cry to God for him;
This is the voice of God to you; get a christ to day: christ offers himself to you, if you will take him, take him to day; cry to God for him;
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and if you do not, it is the hardness of your hearts:
and if you do not, it is the hardness of your hearts:
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And that is an hard heart indeed, that will not have a Christ, when offered to him,
And that is an hard heart indeed, that will not have a christ, when offered to him,
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though he must be damned for ever without him.
though he must be damned for ever without him.
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Jerom said, Whether I eat, or drink, or sleep, methinks I hear the Trumpet sound, Arise ye dead and come to Judgment. Jerome said, Whither I eat, or drink, or sleep, methinks I hear the Trumpet found, Arise you dead and come to Judgement.
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Old ones, let this awaken you, to set to your work speedily, and ply it in good earnest day and night, to get a Christ while you may,
Old ones, let this awaken you, to Set to your work speedily, and ply it in good earnest day and night, to get a christ while you may,
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and account it infinite mercy, that it is not too late. 2. To the Young: Now the Lord speaks to you, labour to get a Christ while you may.
and account it infinite mercy, that it is not too late. 2. To the Young: Now the Lord speaks to you, labour to get a christ while you may.
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Eccles. 12. 1. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy Youth; remember to get Christ now in thy Youth:
Eccles. 12. 1. remember now thy Creator in the days of thy Youth; Remember to get christ now in thy Youth:
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God saith, [ Now ] do not drive it off 'till hereafter: If you will have a Christ take him now, before the evil days come;
God Says, [ Now ] do not drive it off till hereafter: If you will have a christ take him now, before the evil days come;
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Old Age is called evil days, when you will not be so fit to seek him:
Old Age is called evil days, when you will not be so fit to seek him:
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Now you are more fit to read the Scriptures, than when your eyes are dim, and you cannot see:
Now you Are more fit to read the Scriptures, than when your eyes Are dim, and you cannot see:
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Now you are more fit to pray, than when your knees are stiff, and will not bend, Prov. 6. 6, 7, 8, 9. God sends thee to the Ant to get Wisdom:
Now you Are more fit to pray, than when your knees Are stiff, and will not bend, Curae 6. 6, 7, 8, 9. God sends thee to the Ant to get Wisdom:
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The Ant Provides her meat in the Summer against Winter;
The Ant Provides her meat in the Summer against Winter;
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thy youth is thy Summer, if thou wilt have a Christ, get him now in thy youth, Eccles. 11. 9. Rejoyce, O Young Man, in thy Youth,
thy youth is thy Summer, if thou wilt have a christ, get him now in thy youth, Eccles. 11. 9. Rejoice, Oh Young Man, in thy Youth,
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and let thine heart chear thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the sight of thine eyes,
and let thine heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the sighed of thine eyes,
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and in the way of thine heart, but know thou, that for these things God will bring thee into Judgment. and in the Way of thine heart, but know thou, that for these things God will bring thee into Judgement.
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God by this Ironical expression would turn young ones hearts from their sins to himself:
God by this Ironical expression would turn young ones hearts from their Sins to himself:
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As if God had said, Young Men, if you think it your best way to go on in your sins,
As if God had said, Young Men, if you think it your best Way to go on in your Sins,
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and to walk in the ways of your own hearts, go on, but be it at your own peril;
and to walk in the ways of your own hearts, go on, but be it At your own peril;
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for, know ye, that I will bring you to Judgment for all your ways and doings:
for, know you, that I will bring you to Judgement for all your ways and doings:
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Consider how you shall be able to stand before me in judgment, for these ways you now walk in,
Consider how you shall be able to stand before me in judgement, for these ways you now walk in,
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and how you shall come off in that day. There will be no standing for you without a Christ in that day.
and how you shall come off in that day. There will be no standing for you without a christ in that day.
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Art thou a young one, that readest these lines? then remember that now is thy time to get a Christ,
Art thou a young one, that Readest these lines? then Remember that now is thy time to get a christ,
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but it may be, Satan, and thy Companions tell thee, thou art young, and needest not trouble thy self about these things yet,
but it may be, Satan, and thy Sodales tell thee, thou art young, and Needest not trouble thy self about these things yet,
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but mayest follow thy pleasures, and have time enough to get a Christ seven years hence;
but Mayest follow thy pleasures, and have time enough to get a christ seven Years hence;
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mark what God says to this, Prov. 27. 1. Boast not thy self of to morrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
mark what God Says to this, Curae 27. 1. Boast not thy self of to morrow, for thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth.
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If you will have a Christ, take him to day, make sure of him to day, go and cry to God for him to night, thou knowest not but thou mayest be in Hell before to morrow.
If you will have a christ, take him to day, make sure of him to day, go and cry to God for him to night, thou Knowest not but thou Mayest be in Hell before to morrow.
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Remember the Man in the Gospel, Luke 12. 19, 20. who talked of many years,
remember the Man in the Gospel, Lycia 12. 19, 20. who talked of many Years,
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but God said to him, Thou Fool, this Night shall thy Soul be required of thee.
but God said to him, Thou Fool, this Night shall thy Soul be required of thee.
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Oh, it is folly and madness to put off the getting of Christ 'till to morrow.
O, it is folly and madness to put off the getting of christ till to morrow.
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There is great danger in delaying. 1. It is a certain danger: You, that are the youngest, are every moment liable to the stroke of Death.
There is great danger in delaying. 1. It is a certain danger: You, that Are the youngest, Are every moment liable to the stroke of Death.
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You may talk of living many years, but what is your life but a Vapour that appeareth but for a little time,
You may talk of living many Years, but what is your life but a Vapour that appears but for a little time,
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and then vanisheth away, James 4. 13, 14.and then Vanishes away, James 4. 13, 14.
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2. Here may be sudden danger, Job 21. 13. They spend their days in Wealth, in Mirth,
2. Here may be sudden danger, Job 21. 13. They spend their days in Wealth, in Mirth,
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and in a moment go down to the Grave:
and in a moment go down to the Grave:
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Young ones, consider this seriously, what a dangerous thing it is to be Christless, you may live in mirth,
Young ones, Consider this seriously, what a dangerous thing it is to be Christless, you may live in mirth,
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and pleasure, and have nothing trouble you, but this doth not secure you from the grave;
and pleasure, and have nothing trouble you, but this does not secure you from the grave;
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Death comes of a sudden, and knocks you down, and you fall down in a moment, not only into the Grave,
Death comes of a sudden, and knocks you down, and you fallen down in a moment, not only into the Grave,
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but if you be Christless, into Hell-fire, 1 Thes. 5. 3. when they shall say, Peace,
but if you be Christless, into Hell-fire, 1 Thebes 5. 3. when they shall say, Peace,
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and safety, sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travel upon a Woman with Child, and they shall not escape.
and safety, sudden destruction comes upon them, as travel upon a Woman with Child, and they shall not escape.
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Mark this, young one, thou mayst flatter thy self, saying, thou shalt have peace and mercy,
Mark this, young one, thou Mayest flatter thy self, saying, thou shalt have peace and mercy,
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but thou art never the better for flattering thy self, for this will not help thee to escape;
but thou art never the better for flattering thy self, for this will not help thee to escape;
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nay, thou art the worse, for thou art in the greater danger:
nay, thou art the Worse, for thou art in the greater danger:
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For when is the time that destruction cometh? The Text answers it, and tells you, the destruction cometh,
For when is the time that destruction comes? The Text answers it, and tells you, the destruction comes,
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when they flatter themselves with false peace.
when they flatter themselves with false peace.
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The Man in the Gospel promised himself many years, but God brands him for a Fool for it;
The Man in the Gospel promised himself many Years, but God brands him for a Fool for it;
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This Night shall thy Soul be required of thee? Who shall require his Soul? the Devils, they come and claim him,This Night shall thy Soul be required of thee? Who shall require his Soul? the Devils, they come and claim him,
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because he is theirs, not having an interest in Jesus Christ. Take him, Devils: Devils, take this Christless Soul, away to Hell with it.
Because he is theirs, not having an Interest in jesus christ. Take him, Devils: Devils, take this Christless Soul, away to Hell with it.
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3. It will be irrecoverable danger:
3. It will be irrecoverable danger:
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If thou art taken by Death out of Christ thy danger is irrecoverable, thou enterest upon a state that is unchangeable:
If thou art taken by Death out of christ thy danger is irrecoverable, thou enterest upon a state that is unchangeable:
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that is, if thou hast not got a Christ then, there will be no getting him for ever:
that is, if thou hast not god a christ then, there will be no getting him for ever:
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there will be no change of your state for ever: if then Christless, you shall be for ever Christless;
there will be no change of your state for ever: if then Christless, you shall be for ever Christless;
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therefore it is a dangerous thing to be found out of Christ:
Therefore it is a dangerous thing to be found out of christ:
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Young one, consider and lay it to heart, Job 14. 14. if a Man dye, shall he live again? that is,
Young one, Consider and lay it to heart, Job 14. 14. if a Man die, shall he live again? that is,
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If things are amiss with him, when he dyes, shall he come into this World again to mend them? If a Man dyes out of Christ, shall he come again to get him? No, no;
If things Are amiss with him, when he dies, shall he come into this World again to mend them? If a Man dies out of christ, shall he come again to get him? No, no;
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therefore saith Job, all my days I will wait, prepare, provide for my change by Death.
Therefore Says Job, all my days I will wait, prepare, provide for my change by Death.
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As the Tree falls, so it lies: as a Man's state is, when Death comes, so it finds and leaves him;
As the Tree falls, so it lies: as a Man's state is, when Death comes, so it finds and leaves him;
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and as Death leaves him, so Judgment finds him, and so Sentence passeth upon him for ever.
and as Death leaves him, so Judgement finds him, and so Sentence passes upon him for ever.
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Then the Sinner, if it be not seared, and past feeling, will cry, Lord, give me a Christ, mercy;
Then the Sinner, if it be not seared, and past feeling, will cry, Lord, give me a christ, mercy;
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Lord, I will have a Christ now; let my sins go now; Lord, now I will be godly;
Lord, I will have a christ now; let my Sins go now; Lord, now I will be godly;
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No, now it is too late, now the Lord proceeds to the Sentence: if the Soul be in Christ, happy is it;
No, now it is too late, now the Lord proceeds to the Sentence: if the Soul be in christ, happy is it;
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then the Sentence is, Come ye blessed enter into the Kingdom: if the Soul be out of Christ, then miserable for ever;
then the Sentence is, Come you blessed enter into the Kingdom: if the Soul be out of christ, then miserable for ever;
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then the Sentence is, Depart Cursed, into Everlasting Fire, with the Devil and his Angels, Mat. 25. 41. Depart from me;
then the Sentence is, Depart Cursed, into Everlasting Fire, with the devil and his Angels, Mathew 25. 41. Depart from me;
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O this is dreadful, though the Sinner doth not value God's presence now, it will be for his presence then:
Oh this is dreadful, though the Sinner does not valve God's presence now, it will be for his presence then:
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O Lord, thy presence is the only happiness; I had better never have been born, than shut out of thy presence:
Oh Lord, thy presence is the only happiness; I had better never have been born, than shut out of thy presence:
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Lord, if I must depart from thee, bless me before I go; No, depart Cursed, cursed:
Lord, if I must depart from thee, bless me before I go; No, depart Cursed, cursed:
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Lord, if I must depart, let me go into some good place; No, depart Cursed into Everlasting Fire:
Lord, if I must depart, let me go into Some good place; No, depart Cursed into Everlasting Fire:
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Lord, then let me have some good Company; No, depart with the Devil and his Angels:
Lord, then let me have Some good Company; No, depart with the devil and his Angels:
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Devils and Damned Wretches shall be your Companions:
Devils and Damned Wretches shall be your Sodales:
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You were not for the Company of the Godly in the World, but were for the Company of the Wicked;
You were not for the Company of the Godly in the World, but were for the Company of the Wicked;
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therefore Devils and Damned ones shall be your Company in Hell: then you will cry, But, Lord, if I must go to such a miserable place,
Therefore Devils and Damned ones shall be your Company in Hell: then you will cry, But, Lord, if I must go to such a miserable place,
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and Company, let it be but for a little time; No, depart Cursed into Everlasting Fire:
and Company, let it be but for a little time; No, depart Cursed into Everlasting Fire:
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You were never weary of sinning, therefore there shall never be end of your misery: Oh this word will break the heart! never! never! never!
You were never weary of sinning, Therefore there shall never be end of your misery: O this word will break the heart! never! never! never!
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You shall burn, and be tormented; burn, and roar; burn and howl, ever! ever! ever! There the Worm dyeth not, there the Fire is not quenched, Mark 9. 43, 44. O therefore, young ones, look about you, and labour to get a Christ while you may:
You shall burn, and be tormented; burn, and roar; burn and howl, ever! ever! ever! There the Worm Dies not, there the Fire is not quenched, Mark 9. 43, 44. O Therefore, young ones, look about you, and labour to get a christ while you may:
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is not this good news, that there is yet a Christ to be had? What would the Damned give to hear such news as this? what would they give? They would give ten thousand Worlds if they had them for one offer of Christ.
is not this good news, that there is yet a christ to be had? What would the Damned give to hear such news as this? what would they give? They would give ten thousand World's if they had them for one offer of christ.
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O what a prize hast thou put into thy Hands! Christ offers himself to thee in the ministry of his Word:
O what a prize hast thou put into thy Hands! christ offers himself to thee in the Ministry of his Word:
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He calls thee by his Gospel:
He calls thee by his Gospel:
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He beseeches thee to come to him, 2 Cor. 5. 20. He promises graciously to receive thee:
He Beseeches thee to come to him, 2 Cor. 5. 20. He promises graciously to receive thee:
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Stands with open Arms ready to embrace thee, if thou wilt come, John 6. 37. He waits for thy coming, Isa. 30 18. Christ expects your coming now;
Stands with open Arms ready to embrace thee, if thou wilt come, John 6. 37. He waits for thy coming, Isaiah 30 18. christ expects your coming now;
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complains of your not coming, Rom. 10. 21. Mat. 23. 37. Nay, Christ mourns, and grieves,
complains of your not coming, Rom. 10. 21. Mathew 23. 37. Nay, christ mourns, and grieves,
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when you come not, Luke 19. 41, 42. Young one, Christ looks for thy coming at this call:
when you come not, Lycia 19. 41, 42. Young one, christ looks for thy coming At this call:
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Wilt thou disappoint him? Wilt thou put him to grief? You will not grieve a dear Friend:
Wilt thou disappoint him? Wilt thou put him to grief? You will not grieve a dear Friend:
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And will you grieve such a Friend as Christ is, who would save you from Hell? It is more then all the dearest,
And will you grieve such a Friend as christ is, who would save you from Hell? It is more then all the dearest,
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and best Friends you have in the World can do for you;
and best Friends you have in the World can do for you;
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and will you grieve him? Remember, this will grieve you at last, and torment you too:
and will you grieve him? remember, this will grieve you At last, and torment you too:
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When God himself shall come and plead against you, as Psalm 81. 10, 11. I would have saved you; but ye would not:
When God himself shall come and plead against you, as Psalm 81. 10, 11. I would have saved you; but you would not:
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Think (Soul) how this will torment thee: O! Christ would have saved me; but I would not be saved! Christ would have pitied me;
Think (Soul) how this will torment thee: OH! christ would have saved me; but I would not be saved! christ would have pitied me;
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but I would not pity my self! I would have my Will, tho' I have woe! I would not be saved! I would be damned!
but I would not pity my self! I would have my Will, though I have woe! I would not be saved! I would be damned!
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O that I had never been born!
O that I had never been born!
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O that I had been a Dog, a Toad, any thing in the World, rather then a Man or Woman! Ah Soul! away to Christ:
O that I had been a Dog, a Toad, any thing in the World, rather then a Man or Woman! Ah Soul! away to christ:
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never bring such torment upon thy self by refusing Jesus Christ.
never bring such torment upon thy self by refusing jesus christ.
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If thou go Christless after all this, take notice of these five Aggravations more, that will attend thy Misery.
If thou go Christless After all this, take notice of these five Aggravations more, that will attend thy Misery.
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1. The offers of Christ will exceedingly aggravate thy Misery.
1. The offers of christ will exceedingly aggravate thy Misery.
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This will torment thee to consider, Christ offered himself to me, and I would not have him:
This will torment thee to Consider, christ offered himself to me, and I would not have him:
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Christ called after me, and I mad wretch would not:
christ called After me, and I mad wretch would not:
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I would none of his Counsels, I would not chuse the fear of the Lord, Prov. 1. 20, to 30. Christ knock'd at my Door,
I would none of his Counsels, I would not choose the Fear of the Lord, Curae 1. 20, to 30. christ knocked At my Door,
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and I would not open to him, Rev. 3. 20. Oh horrour! horrour! horrour! 2. The Promises, and threatnings of the Gospel will lie against you:
and I would not open to him, Rev. 3. 20. O horror! horror! horror! 2. The Promises, and threatenings of the Gospel will lie against you:
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Christ in the Gospel promises Salvation to you, if you will come to him;
christ in the Gospel promises Salvation to you, if you will come to him;
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threatens Damnation upon your not coming, John 3. 16, 18, 19. Mark 16. 16. Now this will torment thee, that none of these would prevail with thee.
threatens Damnation upon your not coming, John 3. 16, 18, 19. Mark 16. 16. Now this will torment thee, that none of these would prevail with thee.
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3. The incoms of other young Ones will lie against thee:
3. The incomes of other young Ones will lie against thee:
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Other young Ones of your Brothers, Sisters, or play fellows, have heard and obeyed the voice of Christ, and come in to him;
Other young Ones of your Brother's, Sisters, or play Fellows, have herd and obeyed the voice of christ, and come in to him;
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and you stood it out in the hardness of your Hearts: They have left their Pleasures, and Vanities;
and you stood it out in the hardness of your Hearts: They have left their Pleasures, and Vanities;
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and have given up themselves to Christ's Holy Ways; they endured the Mocks, and Scoffs, and Reproaches of the World;
and have given up themselves to Christ's Holy Ways; they endured the Mocks, and Scoffs, and Reproaches of the World;
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but you would not, and therefore must be the laughing-stock of Devils for ever. O how will this torment you, to think such, such ones, came in to Christ;
but you would not, and Therefore must be the laughingstock of Devils for ever. O how will this torment you, to think such, such ones, Come in to christ;
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such young Ones are got into Heaven, and I am shut out; I am tormented in these flames!
such young Ones Are god into Heaven, and I am shut out; I am tormented in these flames!
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Mat. 25. 8. Luk. 16. 22, 23, 24, 25. 4. The Blood of Christ will lie against you.Mathew 25. 8. Luk. 16. 22, 23, 24, 25. 4. The Blood of christ will lie against you.
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O tremble to think of it! It will be a dreadful thing for the Blood of Christ to cry against thee! This hath a loud Cry:
O tremble to think of it! It will be a dreadful thing for the Blood of christ to cry against thee! This hath a loud Cry:
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God told Cain, Gen. 4. 10. The Voice of thy Brother's Blood cryeth to me:
God told Cain, Gen. 4. 10. The Voice of thy Brother's Blood Cries to me:
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If the Blood of Abel cried so loud against Cain, that he cried out hideously, My punishment is greater than I can bear;
If the Blood of Abel cried so loud against Cain, that he cried out hideously, My punishment is greater than I can bear;
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how terrible will be the cry of the Blood of Christ against thee? If thou comest not into Christ, thou art a Murderer of him.
how terrible will be the cry of the Blood of christ against thee? If thou Comest not into christ, thou art a Murderer of him.
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When Peter told his Hearers of it, They were pricked at the Heart, Acts 2. 36, 37. Oh, Soul, old or young, may this prick thy Heart now, and drive thee to Christ:
When Peter told his Hearers of it, They were pricked At the Heart, Acts 2. 36, 37. O, Soul, old or young, may this prick thy Heart now, and drive thee to christ:
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This will be thy Eternal Mercy: But if it doth not; it will be thy Eternal Misery.
This will be thy Eternal Mercy: But if it does not; it will be thy Eternal Misery.
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If thou refusest Jesus Christ, thou art not only a Murderer of him; a Crucifier of Christ again;
If thou refusest jesus christ, thou art not only a Murderer of him; a Crucifier of christ again;
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as if it were not enough that he was crucified once, but that he must be crucified again by you, Heb. 6. 6. But thou art a trampler upon the Blood of Christ, Heb. 10. 28, 29. If Christ should come in Person, visibly to you;
as if it were not enough that he was Crucified once, but that he must be Crucified again by you, Hebrew 6. 6. But thou art a trampler upon the Blood of christ, Hebrew 10. 28, 29. If christ should come in Person, visibly to you;
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and should tell you, you are a Sinner, and must perish for ever, if you have not a Remedy;
and should tell you, you Are a Sinner, and must perish for ever, if you have not a Remedy;
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and there is none in Heaven, or Earth, can help you besides my self:
and there is none in Heaven, or Earth, can help you beside my self:
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But alas poor Soul, I pity thee, my Bowels yern towards thee, O come unto me, here is my Blood, my Love, my Benefits, Heaven, and Glory, all thine:
But alas poor Soul, I pity thee, my Bowels yern towards thee, Oh come unto me, Here is my Blood, my Love, my Benefits, Heaven, and Glory, all thine:
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And now thou shouldest (instead of admiring his Grace, Love and closing with him,) take him,
And now thou Shouldst (instead of admiring his Grace, Love and closing with him,) take him,
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and Spit in his Face, Buffet him, Trample upon him: Now, Soul, Young or Old, this is the very Case:
and Spit in his Face, Buffet him, Trample upon him: Now, Soul, Young or Old, this is the very Case:
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Christ, in his infinite Pity, offers Himself, his Blood, his Love to thee, a poor sinking, perishing Sinner;
christ, in his infinite Pity, offers Himself, his Blood, his Love to thee, a poor sinking, perishing Sinner;
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and if thou refusest him, this is the very Sence, the very Judgment, that God himself makes of thy refusal;
and if thou refusest him, this is the very Sense, the very Judgement, that God himself makes of thy refusal;
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and he hath set it down in this Text, upon Record; thou tramplest under foot the Blood of the Son of God:
and he hath Set it down in this Text, upon Record; thou tramplest under foot the Blood of the Son of God:
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Mark farther, what will be thy Punishment for this Sin; He that sinned against Moses 's Law died without Mercy;
Mark farther, what will be thy Punishment for this since; He that sinned against Moses is Law died without Mercy;
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how much sorer Punishment shall he have, that hath troden under foot the Blood of Christ? You shall have a sorer Punishment then he that hath sinned against Moses 's Law: He died without Mercy;
how much Sorer Punishment shall he have, that hath trodden under foot the Blood of christ? You shall have a Sorer Punishment then he that hath sinned against Moses is Law: He died without Mercy;
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yet you shall have a sorer Judgment:
yet you shall have a Sorer Judgement:
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What will that be? Enough (one should think) to fright the Sinner out of his Sins to Christ:
What will that be? Enough (one should think) to fright the Sinner out of his Sins to christ:
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It is certain, it will be woful;
It is certain, it will be woeful;
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but Mark farther still, what follows, Heb. 10. 30. Vengeance belongeth to me, I will recompence, saith the Lord.
but Mark farther still, what follows, Hebrew 10. 30. Vengeance belongeth to me, I will recompense, Says the Lord.
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O tremble at this Sin of refusing Christ. It cries, Vengeance, Vengeance, Vengeance against the Christless Soul:
Oh tremble At this since of refusing christ. It cries, Vengeance, Vengeance, Vengeance against the Christless Soul:
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The Unbeliever tramples upon the Blood of Christ; and Vengeance shall fall upon him that tramples on it. Ah Soul, away to Christ;
The Unbeliever tramples upon the Blood of christ; and Vengeance shall fallen upon him that tramples on it. Ah Soul, away to christ;
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never let the Blood of Christ cry against thee.
never let the Blood of christ cry against thee.
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5. The Ministers of Christ will come against you, if you be found out of Christ.
5. The Ministers of christ will come against you, if you be found out of christ.
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God hath made his Ministers Ambassadours, for to beseech Sinners to come in to Christ, and they must return an Answer of their Embassage to their Lord, and Master;
God hath made his Ministers ambassadors, for to beseech Sinners to come in to christ, and they must return an Answer of their Embassy to their Lord, and Master;
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and if you come nor in, they must come, and bear witness against you, that they delivered their Message, 2 Cor. 5. 19, 20. Therefore what will you say for your self in that Day:
and if you come nor in, they must come, and bear witness against you, that they Delivered their Message, 2 Cor. 5. 19, 20. Therefore what will you say for your self in that Day:
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You cannot say, Christ was not offered to you:
You cannot say, christ was not offered to you:
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No, you will be speechless, when the Lord asks the Question, How camest thou without a Wedding Garment? How come you to be without the Righteousness of my Son, was it not offered you? Then I must come, and witness against you;
No, you will be speechless, when the Lord asks the Question, How camest thou without a Wedding Garment? How come you to be without the Righteousness of my Son, was it not offered you? Then I must come, and witness against you;
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Yea Lord, I offered him to this Sinner; this young Sinner, this old Sinner:
Yea Lord, I offered him to this Sinner; this young Sinner, this old Sinner:
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God hath made us Watchmen to give you warning of the danger of your Souls without a Christ;
God hath made us Watchmen to give you warning of the danger of your Souls without a christ;
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and if we give you not warning, God will require your Blood at our Hands;
and if we give you not warning, God will require your Blood At our Hands;
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but if we give you warning, and you come not, your Blood will lye upon your own Heads,
but if we give you warning, and you come not, your Blood will lie upon your own Heads,
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and we have delivered our Souls, Ezek. 33. 4, to 9. As Abraham 's Servant said to him,
and we have Delivered our Souls, Ezekiel 33. 4, to 9. As Abraham is Servant said to him,
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when he sent him, to get a Wife for his Son Isaac; but if the Woman will not come? Then, saith he, thou shalt be free from thine Oath:
when he sent him, to get a Wife for his Son Isaac; but if the Woman will not come? Then, Says he, thou shalt be free from thine Oath:
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So here, God swears us Ministers, to preach his Gospel, to offer his Son Jesus to be Married to poor Sinners;
So Here, God swears us Ministers, to preach his Gospel, to offer his Son jesus to be Married to poor Sinners;
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and we endeavour to woe for Christ, to get a Wife for our Master's Son; and would fain have you come, and match with our Lord Jesus;
and we endeavour to woe for christ, to get a Wife for our Masters Son; and would fain have you come, and match with our Lord jesus;
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but if you will not, we are free from our Oath, and your Blood will lye upon your own Heads:
but if you will not, we Are free from our Oath, and your Blood will lie upon your own Heads:
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Now, Soul, let me plead with thee; and not only plead, but prevail with thee: Here is a rich Match, a glorious Match;
Now, Soul, let me plead with thee; and not only plead, but prevail with thee: Here is a rich Match, a glorious Match;
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all the World, Heaven, and Earth cannot afford such another Match, and wilt thou refuse him? As Abraham 's Servant offered all his Master's Riches;
all the World, Heaven, and Earth cannot afford such Another Match, and wilt thou refuse him? As Abraham is Servant offered all his Masters Riches;
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my Master hath great Riches, Flocks, and Herds; Camels, and Asses; Silver, and Gold; and all for his Son Isaac: So I say to thee;
my Master hath great Riches, Flocks, and Herds; Camels, and Asses; Silver, and Gold; and all for his Son Isaac: So I say to thee;
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my Lord and Master hath great Riches, unsearchable Riches; both Worlds are his; and all entailed upon his Son Jesus;
my Lord and Master hath great Riches, unsearchable Riches; both World's Are his; and all entailed upon his Son jesus;
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come, Soul, and Match with him, and All shall be thine:
come, Soul, and Match with him, and All shall be thine:
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Doth not all this win thy Heart? Oh! what a grief will this be to us Ministers, that are willing to spend, and be spent for you;
Does not all this win thy Heart? Oh! what a grief will this be to us Ministers, that Are willing to spend, and be spent for you;
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could willingly beg upon our Knees to perswade you; yea, even lay down our Hearts Blood to gain you;
could willingly beg upon our Knees to persuade you; yea, even lay down our Hearts Blood to gain you;
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rather than to come at last to witness against you? Ah! Sweet Soul, consider these things seriously;
rather than to come At last to witness against you? Ah! Sweet Soul, Consider these things seriously;
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let not these Aggravations lye upon thee: Come, and give up thy self to Christ for ever.
let not these Aggravations lie upon thee: Come, and give up thy self to christ for ever.
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Objection. Some Soul may Object, and say; Oh but, I am too great a Sinner; I am afraid, I may not come to Christ.Objection. some Soul may Object, and say; O but, I am too great a Sinner; I am afraid, I may not come to christ.
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Answer. Thy Sins are not greater then Christ is a Saviour: Though thy Sins are great, his Merits are greater:Answer. Thy Sins Are not greater then christ is a Saviour: Though thy Sins Are great, his Merits Are greater:
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Though thy Sins are many, his Mercies are more:
Though thy Sins Are many, his mercies Are more:
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Though thy Sins abound, his Grace superabounds, Isa. 1. 18. God saith, Come, and though your Sins are as Scarlet, they shall be as white as Snow:
Though thy Sins abound, his Grace superabounds, Isaiah 1. 18. God Says, Come, and though your Sins Are as Scarlet, they shall be as white as Snow:
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If they are never so many and never so great; if you are willing to part with them;
If they Are never so many and never so great; if you Are willing to part with them;
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Come, saith Christ, I will multiply to pardon, Isa. 55. 7. What if thy Sins are never so great;
Come, Says christ, I will multiply to pardon, Isaiah 55. 7. What if thy Sins Are never so great;
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if his Mercies are greater? If thy Sins are never so many, if his Mercies are more? all this cannot hinder thee of Christ, if thou wilt come.
if his mercies Are greater? If thy Sins Are never so many, if his mercies Are more? all this cannot hinder thee of christ, if thou wilt come.
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O therefore come, and thy Sins shall not hinder thy acceptance: Though thy Sins have weakned the Law, and made that unable to save thee;
O Therefore come, and thy Sins shall not hinder thy acceptance: Though thy Sins have weakened the Law, and made that unable to save thee;
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yet they have not weakened Christ, Rom. 8. 3, 4. Christ is able to save to the uttermost, Heb. 7. 25, 26. If thou seest more Sins still,
yet they have not weakened christ, Rom. 8. 3, 4. christ is able to save to the uttermost, Hebrew 7. 25, 26. If thou See more Sins still,
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and still more and more, yet he is able to save to the uttermost. Christ is able to the uttermost of your Sins;
and still more and more, yet he is able to save to the uttermost. christ is able to the uttermost of your Sins;
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and to the uttermost of your Doubts and Fears. Neither Quality, nor Quantity of your Sins can pose Christ:
and to the uttermost of your Doubts and Fears. Neither Quality, nor Quantity of your Sins can pose christ:
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There is not so much evil in all thy Sins, as there is fulness in Jesus Christ, Mark 9. 23. If thou canst believe, the Pardon of all thy Sins is possible.
There is not so much evil in all thy Sins, as there is fullness in jesus christ, Mark 9. 23. If thou Canst believe, the Pardon of all thy Sins is possible.
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Christ can drown Mountains, as well as Mole-hills. Object. You may Object, and say; but I am afraid, Christ is not willing to save me.
christ can drown Mountains, as well as Molehills. Object. You may Object, and say; but I am afraid, christ is not willing to save me.
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Answer, Christ is as willing, as able to save thee, Mat. 8. 2, 3. A Leper comes to Christ, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean: Answer, christ is as willing, as able to save thee, Mathew 8. 2, 3. A Leper comes to christ, Lord, if thou wilt, thou Canst make me clean:
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Christ Answers at next Word, I will, be thou clean:
christ Answers At next Word, I will, be thou clean:
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As if Christ had said, Do you Question my willingness? I would have you know, that I am as willing, as able. And immediately he was cleansed. Object. But you will say;
As if christ had said, Do you Question my willingness? I would have you know, that I am as willing, as able. And immediately he was cleansed. Object. But you will say;
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I am unworthy Christ should look upon me. Answer 1. A worthiness of your own is not expected; nor required:
I am unworthy christ should look upon me. Answer 1. A worthiness of your own is not expected; nor required:
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Nor will you be rejected for want of a worthiness of your own. God never said to any, If you be so and so worthy, come to me;
Nor will you be rejected for want of a worthiness of your own. God never said to any, If you be so and so worthy, come to me;
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but, Come, and believe in Christ for worthiness. You are to come to Christ for worthiness:
but, Come, and believe in christ for worthiness. You Are to come to christ for worthiness:
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And when you are come to Christ, all his worthiness is yours, Jer. 3. 7, 12, 13. I said after all these, turn unto me:
And when you Are come to christ, all his worthiness is yours, Jer. 3. 7, 12, 13. I said After all these, turn unto me:
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As if the Lord had said, come unto me, art thou never such a Sinner, and art never so unworthy:
As if the Lord had said, come unto me, art thou never such a Sinner, and art never so unworthy:
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Only acknowledge thy unworthiness, and be willing to be beholding to me for worthiness; and I will marry thee:
Only acknowledge thy unworthiness, and be willing to be beholding to me for worthiness; and I will marry thee:
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And then if thou wert never so unworthy in thy self, thou art worthy in Christ:
And then if thou Wertenberg never so unworthy in thy self, thou art worthy in christ:
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And wert thou never so Poor in thy self, thou wilt be Rich in Christ: And wert thou never so vile in thy self, thou wilt be righteous in Christ:
And Wertenberg thou never so Poor in thy self, thou wilt be Rich in christ: And Wertenberg thou never so vile in thy self, thou wilt be righteous in christ:
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For he hath a worthiness, on purpose to make thee worthy:
For he hath a worthiness, on purpose to make thee worthy:
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He hath a Righteousness, on purpose to make thee Righteous, 2 Cor. 5. 21. O then thou must needs be worthy,
He hath a Righteousness, on purpose to make thee Righteous, 2 Cor. 5. 21. O then thou must needs be worthy,
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for then thou wilt have the Righteousness of God, Rom. 3. 25, 26. Christ hath the Righteousness of God, on purpose to give to Poor Sinners, that go to him:
for then thou wilt have the Righteousness of God, Rom. 3. 25, 26. christ hath the Righteousness of God, on purpose to give to Poor Sinners, that go to him:
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And when thou believest on him, thou hast his Righteousness; and God cannot be just, if he doth not justifie thee.
And when thou Believest on him, thou hast his Righteousness; and God cannot be just, if he does not justify thee.
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2. If you pretend to a worthiness of your own, it is rejected, Hosea 14. 4. God saith, I will heal your backslidings, and Love you freely:
2. If you pretend to a worthiness of your own, it is rejected, Hosea 14. 4. God Says, I will heal your backslidings, and Love you freely:
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If God will Love freely, what can hinder? What can hinder Free-Grace? Isa. 43. 25. I will blot out your Iniquities for my Name's-sake:
If God will Love freely, what can hinder? What can hinder Free-Grace? Isaiah 43. 25. I will blot out your Iniquities for my Name's-sake:
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God gives Christ, and his Righteousness, for his Name's sake; for his Free-Grace sake, Rom. 11. 6. It is of Grace, not of Works;
God gives christ, and his Righteousness, for his Name's sake; for his Free-Grace sake, Rom. 11. 6. It is of Grace, not of Works;
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it is of Grace, not of Worthiness of yours.
it is of Grace, not of Worthiness of yours.
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3. An humble Sence of your unworthiness is accepted, Jer. 14. 7. Christ accepts for his Name's-sake, Luke 15. 18, 19, 20. The Prodigal had spent all his Stock, had no Righteousness, comes ragged, and torn;
3. an humble Sense of your unworthiness is accepted, Jer. 14. 7. christ accepts for his Name's-sake, Lycia 15. 18, 19, 20. The Prodigal had spent all his Stock, had no Righteousness, comes ragged, and torn;
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but it was in his Heart to come home to his Father; his Father sees him afar off, runs to meet him;
but it was in his Heart to come home to his Father; his Father sees him afar off, runs to meet him;
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he was so eager to shew Mercy, he could not stay till he came; he runs to meet him;
he was so eager to show Mercy, he could not stay till he Come; he runs to meet him;
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falls on his Neck, and kisses him.
falls on his Neck, and Kisses him.
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Christ gives us this Parable, to shew his readiness to shew Mercy to Poor Sinners, upon their coming to him.
christ gives us this Parable, to show his readiness to show Mercy to Poor Sinners, upon their coming to him.
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O what a Father is here? Eyes full of Mercy, he sees him afar off:
O what a Father is Here? Eyes full of Mercy, he sees him afar off:
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Legs full of Mercy, he runs to meet him: Arms full of Mercy, he embraces him:
Legs full of Mercy, he runs to meet him: Arms full of Mercy, he embraces him:
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Lips full of Mercy, he Kisses him: An Heart full of Mercy, he calls for the Robe, and Ring, and Fatted Calf:
Lips full of Mercy, he Kisses him: an Heart full of Mercy, he calls for the Robe, and Ring, and Fatted Calf:
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He doth not think the best Robe, nor the best Dainties too good for him. Thus will the Lord Jesus do for thee, if thou wilt go to him:
He does not think the best Robe, nor the best Dainties too good for him. Thus will the Lord jesus do for thee, if thou wilt go to him:
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He will not think the best Robe, nor Entertainment too good for thee: Thou shalt have his righteousness, blood, love;
He will not think the best Robe, nor Entertainment too good for thee: Thou shalt have his righteousness, blood, love;
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and then thou wilt be worthy in Christ;
and then thou wilt be worthy in christ;
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beautiful, exceeding Beautiful in him, yea, perfect through his comeliness, Ezek. 16. 6, 8, to 14.
beautiful, exceeding Beautiful in him, yea, perfect through his comeliness, Ezekiel 16. 6, 8, to 14.
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Object. O, but I am not only unworthy, but unfit for Christ, if I could find any change in my heart, more power over my corruptions, or were more holy;Object. Oh, but I am not only unworthy, but unfit for christ, if I could find any change in my heart, more power over my corruptions, or were more holy;
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then I could dare to go to Christ. Answ. First. The first gift that God gives to Sinners is Christ, and himself in Christ:
then I could Dare to go to christ. Answer First. The First gift that God gives to Sinners is christ, and himself in christ:
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he doth not first give grace to change the heart, and then give Christ; but gives Christ and grace with him.
he does not First give grace to change the heart, and then give christ; but gives christ and grace with him.
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Secondly, God doth not expect you should bring to him, but come and receive from him, you do not carry Physick to the Doctor,
Secondly, God does not expect you should bring to him, but come and receive from him, you do not carry Physic to the Doctor,
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nor water to the Fountain, but you go to them for them:
nor water to the Fountain, but you go to them for them:
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you go with your empty Pitcher to the Well for Water, you must go as a poor naked Sinner to Christ for Righteousness,
you go with your empty Pitcher to the Well for Water, you must go as a poor naked Sinner to christ for Righteousness,
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and as a poor empty Soul to Christ for grace:
and as a poor empty Soul to christ for grace:
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You must go to Christ as you are, and he will take you, and fit you for himself:
You must go to christ as you Are, and he will take you, and fit you for himself:
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So Christ invites you to come to him, Isa. 55. 1. He that is athirst, sees his need of him; hath a mind to him; let him come;
So christ invites you to come to him, Isaiah 55. 1. He that is athirst, sees his need of him; hath a mind to him; let him come;
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though he hath no money, no merit, no righteousness, nor goodness, let him come, and take all of me, without money, and without price:
though he hath no money, no merit, no righteousness, nor Goodness, let him come, and take all of me, without money, and without price:
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Soul, thou needest not fear being rejected, because thou hast no righteousness of thy own, for here is no price set:
Soul, thou Needest not Fear being rejected, Because thou hast no righteousness of thy own, for Here is no price Set:
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Christ offers all this without money, and without price. Away then doubting Soul to Jesus Christ; and he is certainly thine.
christ offers all this without money, and without price. Away then doubting Soul to jesus christ; and he is Certainly thine.
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1. The Appointment of Christ is for thee, Isa. 61. 1, 2, 3. Mat. 9. 12, 13. He will not refuse thee because thou art a Sinner,
1. The Appointment of christ is for thee, Isaiah 61. 1, 2, 3. Mathew 9. 12, 13. He will not refuse thee Because thou art a Sinner,
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for he came on purpose for Sinners:
for he Come on purpose for Sinners:
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If thou hadst a Righteousness he were not for thee, but if thou seest thy self to be a Sinner,
If thou Hadst a Righteousness he were not for thee, but if thou See thy self to be a Sinner,
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and that thou hast no Righteousness of thy own, then thou art the Soul that Christ is for, he seeks for such as thou art. 2. The Promise of Christ:
and that thou hast no Righteousness of thy own, then thou art the Soul that christ is for, he seeks for such as thou art. 2. The Promise of christ:
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The Offer and Promise of Christ are for thee, Mat. 11. 28. Art thou a burthened Soul? Is Sin the burthen of thy Soul,
The Offer and Promise of christ Are for thee, Mathew 11. 28. Art thou a burdened Soul? Is since the burden of thy Soul,
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and life? Will nothing satisfie thy Soul but a Christ? Then be of good comfort, rise, go, he calleth thee, Mark 10. 49. And he promiseth to receive thee, Joh. 6. 37. he will in no wise, in no hand, cast thee out.
and life? Will nothing satisfy thy Soul but a christ? Then be of good Comfort, rise, go, he calls thee, Mark 10. 49. And he promises to receive thee, John 6. 37. he will in no wise, in no hand, cast thee out.
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Doth not this revive thee?
Does not this revive thee?
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3. Art thou distressed for Christ? Is thy heart towards him? Be of good comfort, the heart of Christ is towards thee, Hos. 2. 14. Go to him, he will speak to thy heart, he will speak a comfortable word to thee, that will do thee good at heart.
3. Art thou distressed for christ? Is thy heart towards him? Be of good Comfort, the heart of christ is towards thee, Hos. 2. 14. Go to him, he will speak to thy heart, he will speak a comfortable word to thee, that will do thee good At heart.
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And he tells thee further, ver. 19. he will betroth thee, he will marry thee, he will, he will:
And he tells thee further, ver. 19. he will betrothed thee, he will marry thee, he will, he will:
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The Reason is in that word loving kindness, which signifies bowels: His bowels are towards thee, he cannot reject thee:
The Reason is in that word loving kindness, which signifies bowels: His bowels Are towards thee, he cannot reject thee:
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Nay, further, his Soul is in travel for thee, troubled Soul, that art in travel for him, Isa. 53. 11. here is enough for thee;
Nay, further, his Soul is in travel for thee, troubled Soul, that art in travel for him, Isaiah 53. 11. Here is enough for thee;
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go, believe on him, venture thy Soul on him, and he is thine. Object. O but I cannot believe:
go, believe on him, venture thy Soul on him, and he is thine. Object. Oh but I cannot believe:
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I can no more believe, than create a World: I see I must believe, or I am damned;
I can no more believe, than create a World: I see I must believe, or I am damned;
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and I see I cannot believe, though I be damned. Answ. It is well if thou art come to this:
and I see I cannot believe, though I be damned. Answer It is well if thou art come to this:
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God brings no Soul to this, but he gives them Faith, and Christ: Thou must go to God for Faith, as well as for Christ:
God brings no Soul to this, but he gives them Faith, and christ: Thou must go to God for Faith, as well as for christ:
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Faith is his gift, Ephes. 2. 8. Phil. 1. 29. God gives to believe, therefore go,
Faith is his gift, Ephesians 2. 8. Philip 1. 29. God gives to believe, Therefore go,
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and fall down at the foot of God, cry to him for Christ, cry to him for Faith;
and fallen down At the foot of God, cry to him for christ, cry to him for Faith;
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God never did, nor never will deny faith to any Soul that seriously asks him for it.
God never did, nor never will deny faith to any Soul that seriously asks him for it.
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Object. I have prayed, and sought Christ, but know not yet whether he will receive me, or not.Object. I have prayed, and sought christ, but know not yet whither he will receive me, or not.
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Answ. Pray, and seek him still; believe that he will receive you. 1. First, He hath promised it, and will make his word good.Answer Pray, and seek him still; believe that he will receive you. 1. First, He hath promised it, and will make his word good.
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He cannot nor will not fail, he will not fail of his promise, Psal. 89. 33, 34, 35. he saith, his Covenant, his Promise he will not break, he will not lye:
He cannot nor will not fail, he will not fail of his promise, Psalm 89. 33, 34, 35. he Says, his Covenant, his Promise he will not break, he will not lie:
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If God breaks his Promise, he lyes.
If God breaks his Promise, he lies.
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Nay, he cannot fail, he cannot lye, 2 Tim. 2. 15. Though we are full of unbelievings,
Nay, he cannot fail, he cannot lie, 2 Tim. 2. 15. Though we Are full of unbelievings,
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and misgivings of heart, yet he abideth faithful, and cannot deny himself:
and misgivings of heart, yet he Abideth faithful, and cannot deny himself:
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Doubting Soul, therefore thou art sure of Christ if thou continuest praying, and lying at the foot of God for him;
Doubting Soul, Therefore thou art sure of christ if thou Continuest praying, and lying At the foot of God for him;
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for he hath promised him to seeking Souls, and cannot deny himself. 2. Secondly, He hath performed it to others.
for he hath promised him to seeking Souls, and cannot deny himself. 2. Secondly, He hath performed it to Others.
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God hath given Christ to seeking Souls; therefore lay all these together, and come to Christ. 1. Believe:
God hath given christ to seeking Souls; Therefore lay all these together, and come to christ. 1. Believe:
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Will you question, and have the truth of God for it? His Promise, and his Oath, two immutable things, wherein it is impossible for God to lye? One immutable thing is enough;
Will you question, and have the truth of God for it? His Promise, and his Oath, two immutable things, wherein it is impossible for God to lie? One immutable thing is enough;
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had you only God's word for it, it were enough, being unchangeable; but you have two immutable things, his Promise, and Oath too;
had you only God's word for it, it were enough, being unchangeable; but you have two immutable things, his Promise, and Oath too;
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and all this, that you may be strong in Believing.
and all this, that you may be strong in Believing.
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He that Believes not, makes God a Lyar, 1 Joh. 5. 10. Will you dare to make God a Lyar? Indeed God will be true,He that Believes not, makes God a Liar, 1 John 5. 10. Will you Dare to make God a Liar? Indeed God will be true,
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whether we believe him, or not; but as much as in us lies, we make him a Lyar:
whither we believe him, or not; but as much as in us lies, we make him a Liar:
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Well, you have God's Promise, and Oath too, to receive you, if you come in to Christ; O therefore believe;
Well, you have God's Promise, and Oath too, to receive you, if you come in to christ; Oh Therefore believe;
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yea, away to Christ, be strong in believing. 2. Wait:
yea, away to christ, be strong in believing. 2. Wait:
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Waiting Souls have found Christ, Mary weeps, and waits at the Sepulchre, and Christ shews himself to her, Joh. 20. 11, 15, 16. There are some Souls that have been under the hidings of Christ several years;
Waiting Souls have found christ, Marry weeps, and waits At the Sepulchre, and christ shows himself to her, John 20. 11, 15, 16. There Are Some Souls that have been under the hidings of christ several Years;
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yet continuing seeking, and waiting, have found him at last. Therefore, seek, believe, and wait, though Christ doth not come presently.
yet Continuing seeking, and waiting, have found him At last. Therefore, seek, believe, and wait, though christ does not come presently.
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1 First, His heart is towards thee, Jer. 31. 18, 19, 20.
1 First, His heart is towards thee, Jer. 31. 18, 19, 20.
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2. Secondly, It is for Christ's interest to receive thee, he looseth his blood else, Isa. 53. 11. and Christ will not lose his blood, now it is shed.
2. Secondly, It is for Christ's Interest to receive thee, he loses his blood Else, Isaiah 53. 11. and christ will not loose his blood, now it is shed.
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3. Thirdly, Christ is faithful, Heb. 2. 17, 18. Christ is faithful in his Office; now it is his Office to save Souls;
3. Thirdly, christ is faithful, Hebrew 2. 17, 18. christ is faithful in his Office; now it is his Office to save Souls;
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and he would not be faithful, if he should not save the Souls that come to him:
and he would not be faithful, if he should not save the Souls that come to him:
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Away to Christ then, and you are sure to be saved. Ʋse 3. The last Use is to Believers. 1. First, For Consolation.
Away to christ then, and you Are sure to be saved. Ʋse 3. The last Use is to Believers. 1. First, For Consolation.
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Here is comfort for Believers indeed; you have sought and found Christ; your danger is past, as to Death, Judgment, Hell, and all misery; you are secured for Eternity:
Here is Comfort for Believers indeed; you have sought and found christ; your danger is past, as to Death, Judgement, Hell, and all misery; you Are secured for Eternity:
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O what would the Damned in Hell give to be in your Condition? You have the Pearl of great price.
Oh what would the Damned in Hell give to be in your Condition? You have the Pearl of great price.
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You have him that is more worth than ten thousand Worlds. Happy are the Souls that are in such a case, Psal. 144. 15. 2. For Direction to Believers:
You have him that is more worth than ten thousand World's. Happy Are the Souls that Are in such a case, Psalm 144. 15. 2. For Direction to Believers:
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Do not you say, What shall we do to answer these mercies? 1. First, Admire the Infinite Grace, and love of Christ to your Souls:
Do not you say, What shall we do to answer these Mercies? 1. First, Admire the Infinite Grace, and love of christ to your Souls:
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You cannot sufficiently admire, but you are to be admiring. O admire, and still admire; and be swallowed up in the admiration of this grace!
You cannot sufficiently admire, but you Are to be admiring. O admire, and still admire; and be swallowed up in the admiration of this grace!
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Cry out with the Apostle Paul, Ephes. 3. 18, 19. O the heighth, and length, and depth and breadth of this grace! Rom. 11. 33. For
Cry out with the Apostle Paul, Ephesians 3. 18, 19. O the height, and length, and depth and breadth of this grace! Rom. 11. 33. For
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1. First, he sought you first, Isa. 65. 1. You would have never sought him,
1. First, he sought you First, Isaiah 65. 1. You would have never sought him,
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if he had not sought you first, 1 John 4. 19. We love him, because he first loved us.
if he had not sought you First, 1 John 4. 19. We love him, Because he First loved us.
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O this first love is to be admired! He chose you before the World was: He loved you from everlasting. O admire it!
Oh this First love is to be admired! He chosen you before the World was: He loved you from everlasting. O admire it!
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2. Secondly, He inclined your hearts to seek him:
2. Secondly, He inclined your hearts to seek him:
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You would have been seekers after sin, and vanity, not Christ, if he had not inclin'd your hearts.
You would have been seekers After since, and vanity, not christ, if he had not inclined your hearts.
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3. Thirdly, God gave you Faith to lay hold on Christ, or else you would have been Unbelievers,
3. Thirdly, God gave you Faith to lay hold on christ, or Else you would have been Unbelievers,
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as well as others, all you have, is of grace, 1 Cor. 15. 10. 1 Cor. 4. 7. your justification, adoption, glorification; all grace:
as well as Others, all you have, is of grace, 1 Cor. 15. 10. 1 Cor. 4. 7. your justification, adoption, glorification; all grace:
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And that you should be partakers of this grace, when so many of your friends, neighbours are left out.
And that you should be partakers of this grace, when so many of your Friends, neighbours Are left out.
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O cry, grace, grace, John 14. 22. 2. Secondly, Not only admire, but exceedingly love Jesus Christ:
O cry, grace, grace, John 14. 22. 2. Secondly, Not only admire, but exceedingly love jesus christ:
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O how dearly should you love him, who hath so loved you, as to shed his blood,
Oh how dearly should you love him, who hath so loved you, as to shed his blood,
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and dye for you, John 15. 13. 1 Pet. 2. 7. 3. Live Christ.
and die for you, John 15. 13. 1 Pet. 2. 7. 3. Live christ.
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Not only love Christ, but live Christ, 2 Cor. 5. 14. Let this love of Christ constrain you, to live to him, who dyed for you.
Not only love christ, but live christ, 2 Cor. 5. 14. Let this love of christ constrain you, to live to him, who died for you.
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What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation, and Godliness? 2. Pet. 3. 11, 14. O take heed of doing any thing that shall displease this precious Christ, or dishonour this precious Christ.What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation, and Godliness? 2. Pet. 3. 11, 14. O take heed of doing any thing that shall displease this precious christ, or dishonour this precious christ.
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O labour to please this precious Christ, labour to exalt, and glorifie him: Let hearts, and lives, glorifie him.
O labour to please this precious christ, labour to exalt, and Glorify him: Let hearts, and lives, Glorify him.
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Let us, and ours glorifie him; who is worthy of all Honour, and Glory, Majesty, and Dominion; for ever, and ever. Amen. FINIS.
Let us, and ours Glorify him; who is worthy of all Honour, and Glory, Majesty, and Dominion; for ever, and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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