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MATTHEW VI. 6. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy Closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret.
MATTHEW VI. 6. But thou, when thou Prayest, enter into thy Closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret.
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THese words are a little part of our dear Saviour's first Sermon, and the longest that ever he Preached;
THese words Are a little part of our dear Saviour's First Sermon, and the longest that ever he Preached;
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full of excellent matter, most worthy of the Preacher, most proper and profitable for the Hearers; it abounds with wholesom and excellent Counsels,
full of excellent matter, most worthy of the Preacher, most proper and profitable for the Hearers; it abounds with wholesome and excellent Counsels,
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and affords most precious and cordial Comforts. They that would taste his Comforts, must follow his Counsels;
and affords most precious and cordial Comforts. They that would taste his Comforts, must follow his Counsels;
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and as they desire that Christ would admit them into Heaven when they dye, they must be very careful while they live, to observe and practice what he taught while he was here upon Earth:
and as they desire that christ would admit them into Heaven when they die, they must be very careful while they live, to observe and practice what he taught while he was Here upon Earth:
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Learn of him as a Prophet, if you would be advanced by him as King.
Learn of him as a Prophet, if you would be advanced by him as King.
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In the beginning of this Chapter, he commands his Disciples and Followers to take heed. Caution becomes Christians, their Case calls loudly for it;
In the beginning of this Chapter, he commands his Disciples and Followers to take heed. Caution becomes Christians, their Case calls loudly for it;
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the life which they live in the flesh, requires a great deal of caution for the leading of it, that it might not be a vain and empty life, a low and unworthy life;
the life which they live in the Flesh, requires a great deal of caution for the leading of it, that it might not be a vain and empty life, a low and unworthy life;
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and the duties of Religion, to the doing of which they are engaged, requires as much, that they may not be spoiled by them, nor rejected by God;
and the duties of Religion, to the doing of which they Are engaged, requires as much, that they may not be spoiled by them, nor rejected by God;
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nor thrown as dung into their faces. Take heed, O Professors, how you live, and walk and carry in the World;
nor thrown as dung into their faces. Take heed, Oh Professors, how you live, and walk and carry in the World;
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weigh all your actions, and ponder the path of your feet. Take heed what you hear, and how you hear;
weigh all your actions, and ponder the path of your feet. Take heed what you hear, and how you hear;
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take heed how you pray, for what, and in what manner; take heed how you converse, and with whom;
take heed how you pray, for what, and in what manner; take heed how you converse, and with whom;
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take heed how you eat and drink, and buy and sell; how you think and speak:
take heed how you eat and drink, and buy and fell; how you think and speak:
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Take heed that you avoid all sinful things, and that you do not sin in any lawful things.
Take heed that you avoid all sinful things, and that you do not sin in any lawful things.
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There is a great deal of unseen danger, there is a multitude of snares subtilly and privily laid;
There is a great deal of unseen danger, there is a multitude of snares subtly and privily laid;
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and we are very prone to miscarry, to fall into those dangers, and be caught in those snares:
and we Are very prove to miscarry, to fallen into those dangers, and be caught in those snares:
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We have need to be circumspect and wary.
We have need to be circumspect and wary.
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Take heed therefore, remembering and considering, He gives the charge, who loves you dearly, and knows better than you what need there is of it.
Take heed Therefore, remembering and considering, He gives the charge, who loves you dearly, and knows better than you what need there is of it.
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Our Lord in particular gives this direction and caution concerning the ordinary works of Alms-giving and Prayer, and that extraordinary duty of Fasting: all which are so good and excellent in themselves, that he would not have them spoil'd by any of his Servants, whatever they are by others, who will needs pretend to him,
Our Lord in particular gives this direction and caution Concerning the ordinary works of Almsgiving and Prayer, and that extraordinary duty of Fasting: all which Are so good and excellent in themselves, that he would not have them spoiled by any of his Servants, whatever they Are by Others, who will needs pretend to him,
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while they have no more of him than the name;
while they have no more of him than the name;
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and that which as to these things he doth in general caution them about, is, That they be not as the Hypocrites.
and that which as to these things he does in general caution them about, is, That they be not as the Hypocrites.
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Hypocrisy is a thing exceeding odious unto God. An Ape is most like a Man, but is not one;
Hypocrisy is a thing exceeding odious unto God. an Ape is most like a Man, but is not one;
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and of all creatures he is most deformed. An Hypocrite is of all others most like a Saint, but is not;
and of all creatures he is most deformed. an Hypocrite is of all Others most like a Saint, but is not;
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and of all Sinners he is most hateful. He shall not stand before God, but be banished furthest from him:
and of all Sinners he is most hateful. He shall not stand before God, but be banished furthest from him:
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The worst, darkest, hottest place in Hell, is his apartment.
The worst, Darkest, hottest place in Hell, is his apartment.
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God doth so much loath Hypocrites, that he doth not allow his Children to resemble them.
God does so much loath Hypocrites, that he does not allow his Children to resemble them.
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He would not have them to be Hypocrites; nay, he would not have them to be as Hypocrites:
He would not have them to be Hypocrites; nay, he would not have them to be as Hypocrites:
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When thou gi•est Alms, do not sound a Trumpet as the Hypocrites do: Instead of letting the world, do not let thy left hand know what thy •ight hand doth.
When thou gi•est Alms, do not found a Trumpet as the Hypocrites do: Instead of letting the world, do not let thy left hand know what thy •ight hand does.
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When thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the Hypocrites are, for they love to pray standing in the Synagogues:
When thou Prayest, thou shalt not be as the Hypocrites Are, for they love to pray standing in the Synagogues:
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They do not love to do good without having many Witnesses of the good they do:
They do not love to do good without having many Witnesses of the good they do:
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As if that Duty were lost from which they do not reap the praise of Men.
As if that Duty were lost from which they do not reap the praise of Men.
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When thou fastest, be not as the Hypocrites, of a sad countenance: They love to put on a sour face;
When thou fastest, be not as the Hypocrites, of a sad countenance: They love to put on a sour face;
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but never look after nor care for a broken and contrite heart. Thus our Lord and Master would not have his followers to conform to them;
but never look After nor care for a broken and contrite heart. Thus our Lord and Master would not have his followers to conform to them;
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Do not fashion your selves like them; get not into their mode and dress, though it seem great and handsome;
Do not fashion your selves like them; get not into their mode and dress, though it seem great and handsome;
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Be ye followers of God, as dear Children, in all things; Keep as close to him as ever you can.
Be you followers of God, as dear Children, in all things; Keep as close to him as ever you can.
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Put on the Lord Jesus, be ye cloathed all over with Christ;
Put on the Lord jesus, be you clothed all over with christ;
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That as near as may be, nothing but Christ, and his Spirit, and Vertues, may be seen in you;
That as near as may be, nothing but christ, and his Spirit, and Virtues, may be seen in you;
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but be not like the Hypocrites in any thing. An Hypocrite loseth all he doth, and will be himself rejected.
but be not like the Hypocrites in any thing. an Hypocrite loses all he does, and will be himself rejected.
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In the words which we have under our consideration, you find the direction which our Saviour gives concerning Prayer afterward,
In the words which we have under our consideration, you find the direction which our Saviour gives Concerning Prayer afterwards,
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an excellent pattern to frame it by; here's an excellent Rule.
an excellent pattern to frame it by; here's an excellent Rule.
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In the former Verse, He had taken notice of the guise or manner of the Hypocrites in those days, They loved to pray standing in the Synagogues,
In the former Verse, He had taken notice of the guise or manner of the Hypocrites in those days, They loved to pray standing in the Synagogues,
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and in the corners of the streets, in open and frequented places, where they were sure not to fail of Spectators and Observers of their Devotion, who would,and in the corners of the streets, in open and frequented places, where they were sure not to fail of Spectators and Observers of their Devotion, who would,
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as they hoped, tell what they had seen, and cry them up as persons eminent for their Piety,
as they hoped, tell what they had seen, and cry them up as Persons eminent for their Piety,
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though that was a thing of which they had no more than the shew.
though that was a thing of which they had no more than the show.
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Thus they had meerly an external Religion, unto the practice whereof, they were carried out only by external considerations.
Thus they had merely an external Religion, unto the practice whereof, they were carried out only by external considerations.
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It was not a Spring within, but Weights without, that set their Wheels a going.
It was not a Spring within, but Weights without, that Set their Wheels a going.
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The end that they in all aim•d at ▪ was to be seen of men, that among them they might raise a name, obtain credit and applause,
The end that they in all aim•d At ▪ was to be seen of men, that among them they might raise a name, obtain credit and applause,
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and be accounted somebodies for Religion, though they knew themselves to be no other than Cheats.
and be accounted somebodies for Religion, though they knew themselves to be no other than Cheats.
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Christ tells us the issue hereof; they do not miss the mark, but catch what they fish for. Verily they have their reward;
christ tells us the issue hereof; they do not miss the mark, but catch what they Fish for. Verily they have their reward;
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there is none to come, none laid up for them in Heaven, they have it now, in this present time, all that is good of it; Glory, but a vain glory; a Name, but nothing else;
there is none to come, none laid up for them in Heaven, they have it now, in this present time, all that is good of it; Glory, but a vain glory; a Name, but nothing Else;
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they get an esteem with ignorant men, who are as empty as themselves;
they get an esteem with ignorant men, who Are as empty as themselves;
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they are reckoned great Men, Who but they for their Sanctity? And let them have it, and bless themselves in it:
they Are reckoned great Men, Who but they for their Sanctity? And let them have it, and bless themselves in it:
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But thou who lovest thy Soul, and desirest to be indeed a gainer by thy Religion, enter thou into thy Closet when thou prayest;
But thou who Lovest thy Soul, and Desirest to be indeed a gainer by thy Religion, enter thou into thy Closet when thou Prayest;
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run not into a corner of a Street, but some nook or corner of the House;
run not into a corner of a Street, but Some nook or corner of the House;
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and when thou hast (not opened thy Casement, but) shut thy door, pray to thy Father. and when thou hast (not opened thy Casement, but) shut thy door, pray to thy Father.
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We may rationally look upon Christ, as supposing that all who call themselves, and would be by others accounted Christians, do pray;
We may rationally look upon christ, as supposing that all who call themselves, and would be by Others accounted Christians, do pray;
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that every one who counts it his honour to take up that Name, will also reckon himself obliged to take up that work.
that every one who counts it his honour to take up that Name, will also reckon himself obliged to take up that work.
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And indeed it is a contradiction for any Man to say that he is a Christian,
And indeed it is a contradiction for any Man to say that he is a Christian,
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and yet live a Prayerless Life;
and yet live a Prayerless Life;
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no Man can have a Spirit of Holiness given him, who doth not pour out his Soul unto God in Prayer.
no Man can have a Spirit of Holiness given him, who does not pour out his Soul unto God in Prayer.
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It is as possible to find an Holy Devil in Hell, as a prayerless Saint upon Earth.
It is as possible to find an Holy devil in Hell, as a prayerless Saint upon Earth.
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Paul was no sooner thrown to the ground, but we have him upon his Knees; no sooner a Convert, but a Supplicant:Paul was no sooner thrown to the ground, but we have him upon his Knees; no sooner a Convert, but a Supplicant:
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Grace cannot possibly be in that Man's heart, who lives without Prayer in the World. Christ takes it then for granted, that Disciples will pray;
Grace cannot possibly be in that Man's heart, who lives without Prayer in the World. christ Takes it then for granted, that Disciples will pray;
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when they can do nothing else, they will do that:
when they can do nothing Else, they will do that:
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If they be in the furthermost parts of the Earth, they will from thence send up a cry to Heaven.
If they be in the furthermost parts of the Earth, they will from thence send up a cry to Heaven.
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Ionah thought the Belly of the Fish, in which he was, to be the Belly of Hell;Jonah Thought the Belly of the Fish, in which he was, to be the Belly of Hell;
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yet there he did pray, and resolve to look toward God's Holy Temple.
yet there he did pray, and resolve to look towards God's Holy Temple.
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So then, I say, our Saviour takes it for granted, that those who are his Disciples do pray;
So then, I say, our Saviour Takes it for granted, that those who Are his Disciples do pray;
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and therefore here he only gives them counsel and advice for the right management of it, that they might not, through some fatal mistake, lose their labour, spend their breath to no purpose, offend the God whom they seek;
and Therefore Here he only gives them counsel and Advice for the right management of it, that they might not, through Some fatal mistake, loose their labour, spend their breath to no purpose, offend the God whom they seek;
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and instead of obtaining a blessing from him, pull down wrath and a curse upon their own heads.
and instead of obtaining a blessing from him, pull down wrath and a curse upon their own Heads.
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Do not you in your Prayer fly so low a pitch as to make esteem with Men your end, either the whole or any part of your end.
Do not you in your Prayer fly so low a pitch as to make esteem with Men your end, either the Whole or any part of your end.
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Do not aim at vain glory;
Do not aim At vain glory;
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suppose by that means you may get a Name, that gain will not make you rich;
suppose by that means you may get a Name, that gain will not make you rich;
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a Name you may have, but such an one as will rot and perish.
a Name you may have, but such an one as will rot and perish.
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A great noise you may make in the World, but it will be an empty sound:
A great noise you may make in the World, but it will be an empty found:
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And what will you be the better for that? A little popular breath may swell and puff you up;
And what will you be the better for that? A little popular breath may swell and puff you up;
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but it will not raise you any thing nearer to God and Heaven, nor blow you on any faster to the Port of Glory.
but it will not raise you any thing nearer to God and Heaven, nor blow you on any faster to the Port of Glory.
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It is no matter how much there is of privacy in your Prayer, so that there be sincerity and purity too,
It is no matter how much there is of privacy in your Prayer, so that there be sincerity and purity too,
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nor how secretly it goeth up to God, so that it doth not go out of feigned Lips. When others are altogether for the Synagogues and Streets, Do thou, O Christian, enter into thy Closet,
nor how secretly it Goes up to God, so that it does not go out of feigned Lips. When Others Are altogether for the Synagogues and Streets, Do thou, Oh Christian, enter into thy Closet,
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or Chamber, and shut thy door about thee; do thou take pleasure in thy retirements. When no body sees, thy God doth, yea, and he loves to see;
or Chamber, and shut thy door about thee; do thou take pleasure in thy retirements. When no body sees, thy God does, yea, and he loves to see;
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and when no body hears, thy God doth; and what he hears, he likes; thy Prayers, thy Sighs, thy Groans are his Musick:
and when no body hears, thy God does; and what he hears, he likes; thy Prayers, thy Sighs, thy Groans Are his Music:
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Only I desire that this may be remembred, That while Christ doth here command and enjoyn secret duty, it is not any part of his purpose to exclude or take us from publick;
Only I desire that this may be remembered, That while christ does Here command and enjoin secret duty, it is not any part of his purpose to exclude or take us from public;
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only he would shut out and separate Vanity and Pride from both. That point of Doctrine, which from hence I shall raise and discourse upon, is this:
only he would shut out and separate Vanity and Pride from both. That point of Doctrine, which from hence I shall raise and discourse upon, is this:
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Doct. Closet, on Secret Prayer, is an excellent and advantageous duty, which all the People of God ought to be very much in the performance of;Doct. Closet, on Secret Prayer, is an excellent and advantageous duty, which all the People of God ought to be very much in the performance of;
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when you are alone, and have no body with you, then be you with God. At a night, when you are in Bed, commune with your hearts, and be still;
when you Are alone, and have no body with you, then be you with God. At a night, when you Are in Bed, commune with your hearts, and be still;
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turn your eyes inward before sleep closeth them;
turn your eyes inward before sleep closeth them;
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and before you go to Bed, spend some time in seeking of, and communing with your God.
and before you go to Bed, spend Some time in seeking of, and communing with your God.
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Take your leave of your Friends and Relations;
Take your leave of your Friends and Relations;
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or if you please, steal away from them, that you and your God may be together.
or if you please, steal away from them, that you and your God may be together.
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When upon an express command given him by God himself, Abraham went to offer up his only and dearly beloved Son Isaac, Genesis 22. 5. He said unto his young men, Abide here with the Ass,
When upon an express command given him by God himself, Abraham went to offer up his only and dearly Beloved Son Isaac, Genesis 22. 5. He said unto his young men, Abide Here with the Ass,
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and I and the Lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. He feared that if they went with him, they would be an hinderance to him,and I and the Lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. He feared that if they went with him, they would be an hindrance to him,
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and therefore would not admit of their Company.
and Therefore would not admit of their Company.
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So let worldly business be laid aside, and acquaintance set at a distance, while you go by your selves to perform acts of Worship,
So let worldly business be laid aside, and acquaintance Set At a distance, while you go by your selves to perform acts of Worship,
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and to pour out your requests into the bosome of your Heavenly Father.
and to pour out your requests into the bosom of your Heavenly Father.
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Think not that I speak against Publick Prayer, for God loveth the Gates of Zion, and Christ walks in the Golden Candlesticks;
Think not that I speak against Public Prayer, for God loves the Gates of Zion, and christ walks in the Golden Candlesticks;
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when his people are met together in his name, he will be in the midst of them.
when his people Are met together in his name, he will be in the midst of them.
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Nor am I for your casting off Family Prayer;
Nor am I for your casting off Family Prayer;
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there is a Prayer upon record in Scripture against prayerless Families, calling for wrath to be poured out by God upon them.
there is a Prayer upon record in Scripture against prayerless Families, calling for wrath to be poured out by God upon them.
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Both these kinds of Prayers ought to be presented, let them not be neglected.
Both these Kinds of Prayers ought to be presented, let them not be neglected.
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Secret Prayer is a choice part of your work too, be not any of you wantings. to it.
Secret Prayer is a choice part of your work too, be not any of you wantings. to it.
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In the handling of this point, I shall first lay down these four propositions: 1. First, Prayer in general is the Christians duty;
In the handling of this point, I shall First lay down these four propositions: 1. First, Prayer in general is the Christians duty;
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a burthen laid upon us by God himself.
a burden laid upon us by God himself.
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It is very much commanded in the Word, and the Precept of it frequently repeated, Matt. 26. 41. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.
It is very much commanded in the Word, and the Precept of it frequently repeated, Matt. 26. 41. Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation.
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1 Thess. 5. 17. Pray without ceasing. 1 Tim. 2. 8. I will that men pray every where, without wrath or doubting.
1 Thess 5. 17. Pray without ceasing. 1 Tim. 2. 8. I will that men pray every where, without wrath or doubting.
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And in Matt. 18. 1. Our Saviour spake a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to saint.
And in Matt. 18. 1. Our Saviour spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to saint.
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You should be continually in a praying frame, having your Graces and Affections ready; and you should be frequent in the Work.
You should be continually in a praying frame, having your Graces and Affections ready; and you should be frequent in the Work.
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This is a piece of natural worship, the very Law of our Creation doth oblige us to it;
This is a piece of natural worship, the very Law of our Creation does oblige us to it;
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and the light of Nature (though it be now since the Fall exceeding dim,
and the Light of Nature (though it be now since the Fallen exceeding dim,
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and like a Candle burnt down into the Socket) hath directed the Heathens themselves to the performance of it:
and like a Candle burned down into the Socket) hath directed the heathens themselves to the performance of it:
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They, when in a menacing Storm, and Ionah fast a-sleep in the Ship, could go and awaken him,
They, when in a menacing Storm, and Jonah fast asleep in the Ship, could go and awaken him,
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and bid him to call upon his God.
and bid him to call upon his God.
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Prayer is what we owe to God, not only as we are Christians, but likewise as we are creatures;
Prayer is what we owe to God, not only as we Are Christians, but likewise as we Are creatures;
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not only as Saints, but also as Men and Women.
not only as Saints, but also as Men and Women.
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It is a part of that homage which we ought to pay to him, as we had our Being from his Power,
It is a part of that homage which we ought to pay to him, as we had our Being from his Power,
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and as we have that Being continued and sweetned to us by his Goodness.
and as we have that Being continued and sweetened to us by his goodness.
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In a word, It is a practical acknowledgment of that necessary and constant dependence we have upon him.
In a word, It is a practical acknowledgment of that necessary and constant dependence we have upon him.
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So that the Man or Woman who doth not pray, is no better than an Atheist, both in Heart and Life.
So that the Man or Woman who does not pray, is no better than an Atheist, both in Heart and Life.
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He doth first cast off God who casts off Prayer, Psal. 14. 1. The fool first saith in his heart, there is no God; and then you find in vers. 3, 4. That he doth not seek God, nor call upon him.
He does First cast off God who Cast off Prayer, Psalm 14. 1. The fool First Says in his heart, there is no God; and then you find in vers. 3, 4. That he does not seek God, nor call upon him.
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Let Men and Women make never so great and fair a profession, attribute to themselves what they will,
Let Men and Women make never so great and fair a profession, attribute to themselves what they will,
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and lay their claim to as many glorious Names and Titles as they please, their Profession is no better than a Lye;
and lay their claim to as many glorious Names and Titles as they please, their Profession is no better than a Lie;
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those Names and Titles do not at all belong to them;
those Names and Titles do not At all belong to them;
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and the Religion unto which they pretend, is no other than a lifeless Image, which God,
and the Religion unto which they pretend, is no other than a Lifeless Image, which God,
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when he awakes, will most certainly despise, in case they live without this excellent duty. You may call and count them Atheists, without doing them any injury.
when he awakes, will most Certainly despise, in case they live without this excellent duty. You may call and count them Atheists, without doing them any injury.
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Those that live without Prayer in the World, are the Men and Women that live without God in the World;
Those that live without Prayer in the World, Are the Men and Women that live without God in the World;
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and if they live without God in this World, you may easily know with whom they shall live in that World which is to come.
and if they live without God in this World, you may Easily know with whom they shall live in that World which is to come.
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Some may be apt to think it a thing impossible for any Atheists to be found in London, where there is so much Knowledg, such plenty of Means, such a great and glorious Light shining;
some may be apt to think it a thing impossible for any Atheists to be found in London, where there is so much Knowledge, such plenty of Means, such a great and glorious Light shining;
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but I fear, if there were an enquiry made, it would plainly appear there are more of them than we do imagine;
but I Fear, if there were an enquiry made, it would plainly appear there Are more of them than we do imagine;
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yea, I am not in the least afraid to affirm, that in this famous City there are the greatest and vilest Atheists in the World.
yea, I am not in the least afraid to affirm, that in this famous city there Are the greatest and Vilest Atheists in the World.
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The Lord himself saith, Isa. 42 14. Who is blind but my servant? or deaf as my messenger that I sent? Who is blind as He that is perfect,
The Lord himself Says, Isaiah 42 14. Who is blind but my servant? or deaf as my Messenger that I sent? Who is blind as He that is perfect,
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or blind as the Lord's servant? As if he should have said, There is no reason to wonder at the ignorance and blindness which is among the Heathen who live in the dark places of the Earth,or blind as the Lord's servant? As if he should have said, There is no reason to wonder At the ignorance and blindness which is among the Heathen who live in the dark places of the Earth,
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when there is such blindness among my Servants, both Prophets and People, who have their habitations in a Land of Light, a Valley of Vision.
when there is such blindness among my Servants, both prophets and People, who have their habitations in a Land of Light, a Valley of Vision.
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There are none so blind, as those who are blinded by the Sun, and have their Eyes put out by that very light by which they should see.
There Are none so blind, as those who Are blinded by the Sun, and have their Eyes put out by that very Light by which they should see.
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None so blind as those that will not see; none so ignorant as those that will not learn and know.
None so blind as those that will not see; none so ignorant as those that will not Learn and know.
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First Men do wickedly shut their own eyes, and then God doth in just judgment put them out, Isa. 6. 9. Go, and tell this People, Hear ye indeed, but understand not;
First Men do wickedly shut their own eyes, and then God does in just judgement put them out, Isaiah 6. 9. Go, and tell this People, Hear you indeed, but understand not;
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see ye indeed, but perceive not;
see you indeed, but perceive not;
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make the heart of this People fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes;
make the heart of this People fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes;
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lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and convert and be healed. lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and convert and be healed.
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But know that in the first place; remember and consider it. Prayer is absolutely your duty:
But know that in the First place; Remember and Consider it. Prayer is absolutely your duty:
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charge it upon your selves, and make conscience of minding and doing it: you are obliged to it both as you are Christians and Creatures;
charge it upon your selves, and make conscience of minding and doing it: you Are obliged to it both as you Are Christians and Creatures;
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it is a part of your reasonable service:
it is a part of your reasonable service:
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and your neglect of it will never discharge and deliver you from your engagement to it.
and your neglect of it will never discharge and deliver you from your engagement to it.
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If you do not pay it, the Debt goes on; the Sin increases; and how great a sum will it at last amount to!
If you do not pay it, the Debt Goes on; the since increases; and how great a sum will it At last amount to!
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every day that you pass without your Morning and Evening Sacrifice, you do feloniously rob God of that glory which is due to his Name,
every day that you pass without your Morning and Evening Sacrifice, you do feloniously rob God of that glory which is due to his Name,
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and wickedly transgress the Law of your Creation.
and wickedly transgress the Law of your Creation.
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2. Secondly, As Prayer it self is your duty, so a liberty to pray is your choice privi•ege.
2. Secondly, As Prayer it self is your duty, so a liberty to pray is your choice privi•ege.
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It is God's mercy, and your happi•ess, that he gives you leave to knock at his Door, and lie begging there.
It is God's mercy, and your happi•ess, that he gives you leave to knock At his Door, and lie begging there.
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Sit down •ere, and pause a little, and seriously think with your selves, how great a matter it is for a poor contemptible Worm to have the Ear of the Infinite and Glorious God open to its cry: for you;
Fit down •ere, and pause a little, and seriously think with your selves, how great a matter it is for a poor contemptible Worm to have the Ear of the Infinite and Glorious God open to its cry: for you;
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who are no better (as Abraham freely acknowledged) than dust and ashes, to have the door of Grace opened to you,
who Are no better (as Abraham freely acknowledged) than dust and Ashes, to have the door of Grace opened to you,
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and leave to approach, and make your application to the Majesty of Heaven, and to state your case to him,
and leave to approach, and make your application to the Majesty of Heaven, and to state your case to him,
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and to spread all your desires before him, and to pour out your requests and groans into his Bosome at any time,
and to spread all your Desires before him, and to pour out your requests and groans into his Bosom At any time,
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and as often as you please, so that you come in a right manner, and behave your selves with a becoming reverence, and godly fear.
and as often as you please, so that you come in a right manner, and behave your selves with a becoming Reverence, and godly Fear.
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Converse and Communion with God was the happiness of innocent Man. So long as our first Parents persisted in that pure and perfect state in which they were created, they could think of God with rejoycing, contemplate his Glory with delight,
Converse and Communion with God was the happiness of innocent Man. So long as our First Parents persisted in that pure and perfect state in which they were created, they could think of God with rejoicing, contemplate his Glory with delight,
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and walk with him as Friends: But all this was forfeited and lost by the Fall.
and walk with him as Friends: But all this was forfeited and lost by the Fallen.
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Sin, at its first entry, broke that harmony; it cloathed God with terror, and Man with shame;
since, At its First entry, broke that harmony; it clothed God with terror, and Man with shame;
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his confidence was gone, and horror took its place;
his confidence was gone, and horror took its place;
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so that instead of fellowship with God, man fled from him, and would have hid, had he known how, and where.
so that instead of fellowship with God, man fled from him, and would have hid, had he known how, and where.
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Sin presently erected a middle-wall of partition between them.
since presently erected a middle-wall of partition between them.
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It would have been fatal to man, and as much as his life was worth, to have adventur'd in his lapsed state into the presence of God, whom he had highly provoked, had there not been help laid upon one that is mighty,
It would have been fatal to man, and as much as his life was worth, to have adventured in his lapsed state into the presence of God, whom he had highly provoked, had there not been help laid upon one that is mighty,
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and the gracious interposition of a powerful and prevailing Mediator. God is in himself a devouring fire, and everlasting burnings.
and the gracious interposition of a powerful and prevailing Mediator. God is in himself a devouring fire, and everlasting burnings.
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How then is it safe for man to approach to him, or to dwell with him,
How then is it safe for man to approach to him, or to dwell with him,
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since he is of a plasant Plant become no better than a Briar, a Thorn, dried Stubble, fit for the burning? how well might guilty Sinners call (with them in the 6th of the Revelutions, v. 16.) to the Mountains and Rocks to fall upon them,
since he is of a plasant Plant become no better than a Briar, a Thorn, dried Stubble, fit for the burning? how well might guilty Sinners call (with them in the 6th of the Revelutions, v. 16.) to the Mountains and Rocks to fallen upon them,
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and hide them from the face of him that sitteth upon the Throne? But the beloved and ever-blessed Son of God, in a most gracious compliance with,and hide them from the face of him that Sitteth upon the Throne? But the Beloved and Everblessed Son of God, in a most gracious compliance with,
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and pursuance of his Father's will, hath restored unto man freedom of access to God.
and pursuance of his Father's will, hath restored unto man freedom of access to God.
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Jesus Christ, though He knew full well how great the attempt was, and how much it would stand him in, did put his life in his hand,
jesus christ, though He knew full well how great the attempt was, and how much it would stand him in, did put his life in his hand,
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and engaged his heart to approach unto God;
and engaged his heart to approach unto God;
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and being our peace, hath procured for us a liberty of approaching too, and of drawing nigh, going as near as we will,
and being our peace, hath procured for us a liberty of approaching too, and of drawing High, going as near as we will,
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even to his very Throne, Heb. 10. 19, 20. Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Iesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us through the veil, that is to say, his flesh.
even to his very Throne, Hebrew 10. 19, 20. Having Therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Iesus, by a new and living Way, which he hath consecrated for us through the veil, that is to say, his Flesh.
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Christ entred into the holiest of all, he entred in triumph as one that had conquered all his Enemies;
christ entered into the Holiest of all, he entered in triumph as one that had conquered all his Enemies;
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He entred with joy as one that had finished the work, and sate down at the right hand of God, to take there his everlasting rest;
He entered with joy as one that had finished the work, and sat down At the right hand of God, to take there his everlasting rest;
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and (as you have it in the 9th of the Hebrews, v. 12.) He entred not by the blood of Calves and Goats, but by his own blood.
and (as you have it in the 9th of the Hebrews, v. 12.) He entered not by the blood of Calves and Goats, but by his own blood.
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He carried that along with him;
He carried that along with him;
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and now by that Blood we may enter too, we may enter with safety, there is no danger for a gracious person, a believing Soul:
and now by that Blood we may enter too, we may enter with safety, there is no danger for a gracious person, a believing Soul:
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Though the Throne of God be a Throne of Glory, yet is it a Throne of Grace, a Mercy-seat, that hath a Rain-bow round about it;
Though the Throne of God be a Throne of Glory, yet is it a Throne of Grace, a Mercy-seat, that hath a Rainbow round about it;
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and because we enter with safety, therefore we may enter with boldness, both with a freedom of speech, telling God all that is in our hearts;
and Because we enter with safety, Therefore we may enter with boldness, both with a freedom of speech, telling God all that is in our hearts;
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and with the full assurance of Faith, as those that shall find mercy and grace to accept,
and with the full assurance of Faith, as those that shall find mercy and grace to accept,
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and help in time of need. Now if that any of you do not value this privilege at an high rate,
and help in time of need. Now if that any of you do not valve this privilege At an high rate,
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if you do not carefully improve it, and make use of it now it hath been purchased by Christ for poor Sinners;
if you do not carefully improve it, and make use of it now it hath been purchased by christ for poor Sinners;
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you deal very disingenuously, do not well consider the inestimable price which it cost, and you offer a most vile and wretched affront to the precious Blood of Iesus, as if it were an unholy thing, of no more excellency than that of a Beast, a common and ordinary man,
you deal very disingenuously, do not well Consider the inestimable price which it cost, and you offer a most vile and wretched affront to the precious Blood of Iesus, as if it were an unholy thing, of no more excellency than that of a Beast, a Common and ordinary man,
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or of a guilty and deathdeserving Criminal.
or of a guilty and deathdeserving Criminal.
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3. Thirdly, All the sorts of holy Prayer are to be made use of, Eph. 6. 18. Praying always with all prayer in the Spirit,
3. Thirdly, All the sorts of holy Prayer Are to be made use of, Ephesians 6. 18. Praying always with all prayer in the Spirit,
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and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all Saints. Your Prayers must be in the Spirit: that is, with your Spirit;and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all Saints. Your Prayers must be in the Spirit: that is, with your Spirit;
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Prayer must not only be a Lip-labour, but the work of the heart; the words in Prayer are but the carcase of the duty;
Prayer must not only be a Lip-labour, but the work of the heart; the words in Prayer Are but the carcase of the duty;
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the fervour and heat of the Affections, are the life and soul of it: and also it must be with the Holy Spirit;
the fervour and heat of the Affections, Are the life and soul of it: and also it must be with the Holy Spirit;
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whose work it is to help his peoples Infirmities, and to make intercession in them:
whose work it is to help his peoples Infirmities, and to make Intercession in them:
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Prayer must be by the influence and assistance of the Divine Spirit, and with the heat and earnestness of our own spirits:
Prayer must be by the influence and assistance of the Divine Spirit, and with the heat and earnestness of our own spirits:
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so then we are to pray in the Spirit, or, as Iude saith, in the Holy Ghost: and happy they who have not fallible men to make their Prayers for them, but the Spirit of God:
so then we Are to pray in the Spirit, or, as Iude Says, in the Holy Ghost: and happy they who have not fallible men to make their Prayers for them, but the Spirit of God:
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but there are two other Expressions in the forementioned Scripture we ought to take a little notice of.
but there Are two other Expressions in the forementioned Scripture we ought to take a little notice of.
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Praying always, Do not understand it as if you were to be day and night at it,Praying always, Do not understand it as if you were to be day and night At it,
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as if praying were the whole of your duty, for you have a great deal of other work to do, which must be carefully attended, and therefore the Original is, NONLATINALPHABET.
as if praying were the Whole of your duty, for you have a great deal of other work to do, which must be carefully attended, and Therefore the Original is,.
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in all opportunities, in every fit and proper season for prayer:
in all opportunities, in every fit and proper season for prayer:
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in every condition into which Providence casts you, and upon every occasion that calls for it:
in every condition into which Providence Cast you, and upon every occasion that calls for it:
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The other Expression most pertinent to our present business, is, NONLATINALPHABET, with all prayer and supplication, i. e.
The other Expression most pertinent to our present business, is,, with all prayer and supplication, i. e.
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with ordinary prayer, and with extraordinary too, that which hath fasting joined with it: private prayer and publick too;
with ordinary prayer, and with extraordinary too, that which hath fasting joined with it: private prayer and public too;
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ejaculatory prayer, when the Soul •allies out on a sudden unto God, gives him a visit,
ejaculatory prayer, when the Soul •allies out on a sudden unto God, gives him a visit,
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and away, knocks at his door, puts in a short Petition, and is gone, like one that is engaged about some other business, and cannot stay:
and away, knocks At his door, puts in a short Petition, and is gone, like one that is engaged about Some other business, and cannot stay:
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and also composed Prayer, in which the Soul fixeth and abides some considerable time with God: Family-prayer, and Closet-prayer;
and also composed Prayer, in which the Soul fixeth and abides Some considerable time with God: Family prayer, and Closet prayer;
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Prayer in conjunction with others, and alone by our selves. We may, and must, make use of all these kinds of Prayers as opportunity offers, and occasions do require.
Prayer in conjunction with Others, and alone by our selves. We may, and must, make use of all these Kinds of Prayers as opportunity offers, and occasions do require.
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But to come more close to the matter in hand. 4. Fourthly, Secret Prayer is a duty incumbent upon Christians.
But to come more close to the matter in hand. 4. Fourthly, Secret Prayer is a duty incumbent upon Christians.
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Now that we call secret Prayer, when a person gets alone by himself, and makes his requests known to God.
Now that we call secret Prayer, when a person gets alone by himself, and makes his requests known to God.
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When being sequestred from all company whatsoever, and withdrawn from his nearest and dearest Relations, his most familiar and intimate Friends,
When being sequestered from all company whatsoever, and withdrawn from his nearest and dearest Relations, his most familiar and intimate Friends,
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and by himself in a most close and private retirement, he sends out his Soul upon the wings of holy and servent desires,
and by himself in a most close and private retirement, he sends out his Soul upon the wings of holy and servient Desires,
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and labours with all his might to fetch down his God to him by his gracious presence,
and labours with all his might to fetch down his God to him by his gracious presence,
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and to obtain of him those favours and blessings of which he finds a sensible want, either in whole, or in part.
and to obtain of him those favours and blessings of which he finds a sensible want, either in Whole, or in part.
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It is that by which he knocks at the gate of Heaven, and goeth into the Holiest of all,
It is that by which he knocks At the gate of Heaven, and Goes into the Holiest of all,
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and gives his heavenly Father a visit in such a manner as that no body may know of it.
and gives his heavenly Father a visit in such a manner as that no body may know of it.
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No• that he is ashamed of what he doth, for he is free to own God for his Sovereign Lord, Christ for his dearly beloved, Prayer as his duty and work,
No• that he is ashamed of what he does, for he is free to own God for his Sovereign Lord, christ for his dearly Beloved, Prayer as his duty and work,
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before all the World, though he be reproached, scorned and maligned for it;
before all the World, though he be reproached, scorned and maligned for it;
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but because he would avoid the suspicion of a Pharisaical vain glorious Spirit, and also that he might get as far as ever he can, out of the reach of Impediments and Diversions:
but Because he would avoid the suspicion of a Pharisaical vain glorious Spirit, and also that he might get as Far as ever he can, out of the reach of Impediments and Diversions:
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He enters into his Chamber, and there shuts his Door upon him, that so he might shut out all that would interrupt and disturb that fellowship with his God which he hath so often found an incomparable sweetness in,
He enters into his Chamber, and there shuts his Door upon him, that so he might shut out all that would interrupt and disturb that fellowship with his God which he hath so often found an incomparable sweetness in,
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as that he counts it his Heaven upon Earth.
as that he counts it his Heaven upon Earth.
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At other times he will make one of the great Congregation, and go to the House of God with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that keep holy-day, Psal. 42. 4. he loves the Gates of Sion, and to behold the beauty of the Lord,
At other times he will make one of the great Congregation, and go to the House of God with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that keep holiday, Psalm 42. 4. he loves the Gates of Sion, and to behold the beauty of the Lord,
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and to enquire in his Temple, Psal. 27. 4 and also he knows how to go out,and to inquire in his Temple, Psalm 27. 4 and also he knows how to go out,
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as Isaac did, into the Fields to meditate;
as Isaac did, into the Fields to meditate;
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and in the night season to be abroad, and consider, with David, the Heavens, which are the works of God's hand, the Moon and the Stars which he hath created,
and in the night season to be abroad, and Consider, with David, the Heavens, which Are the works of God's hand, the Moon and the Stars which he hath created,
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and so take some turns in an holy fellowship;
and so take Some turns in an holy fellowship;
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and, as Enoch did, walk with God, before he be removed from hence, and taken up to the habitation of his Holiness and Glory, the Chamber of his presence;
and, as Enoch did, walk with God, before he be removed from hence, and taken up to the habitation of his Holiness and Glory, the Chamber of his presence;
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and in these Walks he finds his heart warmed, and an holy fire kindled, and then returns with that burning within him;
and in these Walks he finds his heart warmed, and an holy fire kindled, and then returns with that burning within him;
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then he speaks with his Tongue, and sends up a pure flame of earnest supplications.
then he speaks with his Tongue, and sends up a pure flame of earnest supplications.
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Confident I am, The excellency of this course will not be in the least question'd by any who believe there is a God,
Confident I am, The excellency of this course will not be in the least questioned by any who believe there is a God,
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and own that absolute and necessary dependence, which both as Creatures and Christians we have upon him,
and own that absolute and necessary dependence, which both as Creatures and Christians we have upon him,
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and who have any sense of Religion upon their Souls:
and who have any sense of Religion upon their Souls:
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yea, I believe it will be acknowledged a duty by many, very many of those who yet do not themselves live in the performance of it:
yea, I believe it will be acknowledged a duty by many, very many of those who yet do not themselves live in the performance of it:
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there hath such a clear light broken in upon them, as hath convinced their Judgments,
there hath such a clear Light broken in upon them, as hath convinced their Judgments,
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though that conviction hath not had power enough upon their wills, as to bring them to the practice of it.
though that conviction hath not had power enough upon their wills, as to bring them to the practice of it.
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And for my own part, I do not know so much as the shadow of a reason why it should be question'd,
And for my own part, I do not know so much as the shadow of a reason why it should be questioned,
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and made a point of controversie:
and made a point of controversy:
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This I do with a fulness of persuasion assert, That if there be any such thing in the World as a duty which we owe to God, secret Prayer is so.
This I do with a fullness of persuasion assert, That if there be any such thing in the World as a duty which we owe to God, secret Prayer is so.
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And I do add this, wishing those (into whose hands this little Piece shall come) seriously to think of it;
And I do add this, wishing those (into whose hands this little Piece shall come) seriously to think of it;
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those persons that do not make conscience hereof, let them make never so great a noise, do indeed make conscience of nothing.
those Persons that do not make conscience hereof, let them make never so great a noise, do indeed make conscience of nothing.
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He is not a true Christian that is not a through Christian;
He is not a true Christian that is not a through Christian;
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nor he a real Disciple that hath not a cordial respect to all that Christ commands him;
nor he a real Disciple that hath not a cordial respect to all that christ commands him;
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and I shall not at all wonder to see or hear that man is remiss and careless and negligent in other things,
and I shall not At all wonder to see or hear that man is remiss and careless and negligent in other things,
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for which at present he pretends a zeal, and at the long run to throw up all.
for which At present he pretends a zeal, and At the long run to throw up all.
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Yea, and I will venture to add this one thing further;
Yea, and I will venture to add this one thing further;
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He that doth not seek God when he is alone, hath no reason to promise himself God's gracious meeting with him when he is in Company;
He that does not seek God when he is alone, hath no reason to promise himself God's gracious meeting with him when he is in Company;
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but if you will exclude, and shut God out of your Chamber and Closets, you will not to your comfort,
but if you will exclude, and shut God out of your Chamber and Closets, you will not to your Comfort,
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though indeed you may to your terrour, find him in the Congregation.
though indeed you may to your terror, find him in the Congregation.
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The only thing which I shall do more in the doctrinal part, will be to prove the Point;
The only thing which I shall do more in the doctrinal part, will be to prove the Point;
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and in order thereunto, I shall endeavour with all convenient brevi•y to shew, That secret Prayer is, I. A Duty. II. An Advantage.
and in order thereunto, I shall endeavour with all convenient brevi•y to show, That secret Prayer is, I A Duty. II an Advantage.
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I begin with the former of these.
I begin with the former of these.
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Private or secret Prayer is a great duty, which all that call themselves Christians, ought to be much in the performance of.
Private or secret Prayer is a great duty, which all that call themselves Christians, ought to be much in the performance of.
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For the evidencing of this to you, I shall lay down these four things. 1. First, Secret Prayer was the practice of our blessed Lord Jesus;
For the evidencing of this to you, I shall lay down these four things. 1. First, Secret Prayer was the practice of our blessed Lord jesus;
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as he came into the World to redeem us, so to direct us: as his Death was an expiatory Sacrifice, so his Life was a leading Example.
as he Come into the World to Redeem us, so to Direct us: as his Death was an expiatory Sacrifice, so his Life was a leading Exampl.
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He is that excellent Copy without blot, after which we are to write;
He is that excellent Copy without blot, After which we Are to write;
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and that most exact and perfect Pattern, without blemish or defect the imitation whereof we are obliged to study and endeavour, and that to our utmost;
and that most exact and perfect Pattern, without blemish or defect the imitation whereof we Are obliged to study and endeavour, and that to our utmost;
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we must lead his Life as near as ever we can, and tread in his steps,
we must led his Life as near as ever we can, and tread in his steps,
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for that is to foot it right; and we must shew forth his virtues; there must be an impress of them upon our dispositions and conversations.
for that is to foot it right; and we must show forth his Virtues; there must be an Impress of them upon our dispositions and conversations.
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The same mind ought to be in us that was in him, Phil. 2. 5. Then is a Christian in his beauty and glory,The same mind ought to be in us that was in him, Philip 2. 5. Then is a Christian in his beauty and glory,
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when he is cloathed with Christ, and shines with the beams of Christ.
when he is clothed with christ, and shines with the beams of christ.
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Now Christ was very much in the work of secret Prayer, and exceedingly frequent at it.
Now christ was very much in the work of secret Prayer, and exceedingly frequent At it.
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How did his perfectly pure and precious soul delight to be on the wing, and mounting up to his and our Father in his recesses? He did not only teach his Disciples to pray, giving them in this Chapter a most excellent pattern for them to draw theirs by;
How did his perfectly pure and precious soul delight to be on the wing, and mounting up to his and our Father in his Recesses? He did not only teach his Disciples to pray, giving them in this Chapter a most excellent pattern for them to draw theirs by;
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nor did he only pray with them, as Master of the Family;
nor did he only pray with them, as Master of the Family;
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but he likewise did many and many a time pray by himself alone, a great deal oftner than we do,
but he likewise did many and many a time pray by himself alone, a great deal oftener than we do,
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or any in the world ever did know of;
or any in the world ever did know of;
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but something to this purpose, hath been by the Divine Spirit (who guided the Holy Penmen) put upon Record in the Sacred Scripture,
but something to this purpose, hath been by the Divine Spirit (who guided the Holy Penmen) put upon Record in the Sacred Scripture,
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Thus in Matt. 14. 23. after he had wrought that great and amazing Miracle of feeding five thousand Men, beside Women and Children,
Thus in Matt. 14. 23. After he had wrought that great and amazing Miracle of feeding five thousand Men, beside Women and Children,
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when he had no more provision than five Loaves, and two Fishes: He sent the Multitude away;
when he had no more provision than five Loaves, and two Fish: He sent the Multitude away;
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and not being satisfied with their absence alone, he would have his very Disciples go by Ship to the other side:
and not being satisfied with their absence alone, he would have his very Disciples go by Ship to the other side:
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it is said, he constrained them to go: poor hearts!
it is said, he constrained them to go: poor hearts!
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they loved him dearly, and nowhere enjoyed themselves so well as they did when they were in his company,
they loved him dearly, and nowhere enjoyed themselves so well as they did when they were in his company,
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and therefore they were loath to leave him; but he would have it so, he order'd and commanded them to be gone;
and Therefore they were loath to leave him; but he would have it so, he ordered and commanded them to be gone;
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but what was the matter? what did our Lord do when they were all gone? That Text tells you, He went up into a mountain a-part to pray,
but what was the matter? what did our Lord do when they were all gone? That Text tells you, He went up into a mountain apart to pray,
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and when the evening was come, he was there alone. and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
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He had his Father with him, and doubtless a multitude of the heavenly Hoast, the glorious Angels attending and waiting, but nobody else:
He had his Father with him, and doubtless a multitude of the heavenly Host, the glorious Angels attending and waiting, but nobody Else:
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none of the multitude, not so much as one single Disciple. Now let me desire you to think seriously of this;
none of the multitude, not so much as one single Disciple. Now let me desire you to think seriously of this;
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that it was far otherwise with Christ, than it is with the best of us. He had another manner of command over his mind and heart, his thoughts and Affections,
that it was Far otherwise with christ, than it is with the best of us. He had Another manner of command over his mind and heart, his thoughts and Affections,
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than the most gracious Man or Woman upon Earth hath.
than the most gracious Man or Woman upon Earth hath.
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He could with the greatest ease imaginable keep his Soul close to, and intent upon the business which was before him, without the smallest diversion and extravagancy;
He could with the greatest ease imaginable keep his Soul close to, and intent upon the business which was before him, without the Smallest diversion and extravagancy;
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and yet he chose to be a-part from all, and alone by himself when he prayed unto his Father:
and yet he chosen to be apart from all, and alone by himself when he prayed unto his Father:
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and shall not we go and do likewise? Sure that which Christ did, was very well done ▪ You have another Scripture which holds out the same,
and shall not we go and do likewise? Sure that which christ did, was very well done ▪ You have Another Scripture which holds out the same,
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and refers to another time, when he had healed Simon 's Wife's Mother, who lay sick of a Fever,
and refers to Another time, when he had healed Simon is Wife's Mother, who lay sick of a Fever,
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and many others that were diseased, and had cast out many Devils.
and many Others that were diseased, and had cast out many Devils.
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Mark 1. 35. In the morning, rising up a great while before day, •e went out, Mark 1. 35. In the morning, rising up a great while before day, •e went out,
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and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Hypocrites, as you have heard, chuse the corners of the Streets, places of concourse;and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Hypocrites, as you have herd, choose the corners of the Streets, places of concourse;
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go into the Abbeys and Cathedrals, and there you will see them by a Pillar at their devotion;
go into the Abbeys and Cathedrals, and there you will see them by a Pillar At their devotion;
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but Christ chose solitariness, NONLATINALPHABET, a desert, lonely place, where there was no body, there he loved to meet his Father.
but christ chosen solitariness,, a desert, lonely place, where there was no body, there he loved to meet his Father.
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Take but one Text more, which you have in Luke 22. 39, 40. He came out, and went,
Take but one Text more, which you have in Lycia 22. 39, 40. He Come out, and went,
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as he was wont, to the Mount of Olives, and his Disciples followed him;
as he was wont, to the Mount of Olive, and his Disciples followed him;
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and when he was come to the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. and when he was come to the place, he said unto them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.
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First, he set them to their work:
First, he Set them to their work:
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he knew that the Devil would quickly be at his work, and Christ would have his Disciples be at their work first.
he knew that the devil would quickly be At his work, and christ would have his Disciples be At their work First.
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We are then least in danger, when a danger comes and finds us at our work.
We Are then least in danger, when a danger comes and finds us At our work.
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Christ knew that an hour of temptation was coming, and he would have them lay up-Prayer against that hour.
christ knew that an hour of temptation was coming, and he would have them lay up-Prayer against that hour.
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Will Satan tempt? then do you pray; thus he setteth them at work:
Will Satan tempt? then do you pray; thus he sets them At work:
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if you ask what Christ did then do himself? I answer, You may be sure he was not idle;
if you ask what christ did then doe himself? I answer, You may be sure he was not idle;
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what he bid them do, he did; but he did it alone; He was withdrawn from them about a stones cast, and kneeled down and prayed.
what he bid them do, he did; but he did it alone; He was withdrawn from them about a stones cast, and kneeled down and prayed.
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This was Christ's wont, as to go to the Mount of Olives, so to get alone and pray, not having so much as any of his Disciples with him.
This was Christ's wont, as to go to the Mount of Olive, so to get alone and pray, not having so much as any of his Disciples with him.
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Now is not this a plain evidence of the thing? and shall not this be a prevailing motive with you? In my mind, the practice of Christ should be a powerful and cogent Argument with all those that call themselves his people.
Now is not this a plain evidence of the thing? and shall not this be a prevailing motive with you? In my mind, the practice of christ should be a powerful and cogent Argument with all those that call themselves his people.
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2. Secondly, The people of God in their several Ages and Generations have taken the same course,
2. Secondly, The people of God in their several Ages and Generations have taken the same course,
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and walked in the same way; I mean, all those whose hearts have been upright with God;
and walked in the same Way; I mean, all those whose hearts have been upright with God;
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and the desires of their Souls have been to his name, and the remembrance of him, and communion with him.
and the Desires of their Souls have been to his name, and the remembrance of him, and communion with him.
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Iasob was a plain man, but a great wrestler, and very famous for his skill in that holy and excellent Art,Iasob was a plain man, but a great wrestler, and very famous for his skill in that holy and excellent Art,
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and crowned he was with admirable success. He wrestled with God, and prevail'd like a Prince;
and crowned he was with admirable success. He wrestled with God, and prevailed like a Prince;
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tho he got a lameness, which he carried with him to his Grave, yet he got a blessing which kept him company into the other World,
though he god a lameness, which he carried with him to his Grave, yet he god a blessing which kept him company into the other World,
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and he was alone at the work, Gen. 32. 22, &c. He took his two Wives,
and he was alone At the work, Gen. 32. 22, etc. He took his two Wives,
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and his two Women-servants, and his eleven Sons, and sent them over the Brook; and being left alone, he wrestled with the Angel till the break of day: and his two Women-servants, and his eleven Sons, and sent them over the Brook; and being left alone, he wrestled with the Angel till the break of day:
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it is, by the way, said, there was a man wrestled with him, who was no other than the Lord Christ, who, saith Dr. Lightfoot, sought to kill him for his diffidence,
it is, by the Way, said, there was a man wrestled with him, who was no other than the Lord christ, who, Says Dr. Lightfoot, sought to kill him for his diffidence,
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and for his sending a Present to his Brother Esau, before he had, according to his Vow, paid the Tythe to God:
and for his sending a Present to his Brother Esau, before he had, according to his Voelli, paid the Tithe to God:
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But be that how it will, this is plain, He prayed when he was alone; then he wept, and made supplication.
But be that how it will, this is plain, He prayed when he was alone; then he wept, and made supplication.
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When that Rebeccah had conceived, and there were Twins in her Womb, which fell to struggling, God thereby shewing that Contention which would afterward be between them:
When that Rebecca had conceived, and there were Twins in her Womb, which fell to struggling, God thereby showing that Contention which would afterwards be between them:
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and it is said, Gen. 25. 22. She went thereupon to enquire of the Lord:
and it is said, Gen. 25. 22. She went thereupon to inquire of the Lord:
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which indeed, according to the Opinion of some Learned Men, was by consulting of some Prophet;
which indeed, according to the Opinion of Some Learned Men, was by consulting of Some Prophet;
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but I rather think, according to the judgment of others, she did apply her self to God immediately,
but I rather think, according to the judgement of Others, she did apply her self to God immediately,
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and consulted, or enquired of him in a way of Secret Prayer:
and consulted, or inquired of him in a Way of Secret Prayer:
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And that it was so, seems to be evident from the 25th verse, which tells us, she had her answer from God himself;
And that it was so, seems to be evident from the 25th verse, which tells us, she had her answer from God himself;
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The Lord said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb; i. e. two Heads of Nations:The Lord said unto her, Two Nations Are in thy womb; i. e. two Heads of nations:
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and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; so that the good Woman got alone to pray and seek the Lord.and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; so that the good Woman god alone to pray and seek the Lord.
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We do also read in Gen. 25. 22. That Abraham planted a Grove in Beersheba, and there he called on the Name of the Lord, the Everlasting God. He singly, and by himself.
We do also read in Gen. 25. 22. That Abraham planted a Grove in Beersheba, and there he called on the Name of the Lord, the Everlasting God. He singly, and by himself.
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Ionathan saith, that Grove was an Orchard full of Fruit-trees, which did afford both what was pleasant and grateful to the taste,Ionathan Says, that Grove was an Orchard full of Fruit trees, which did afford both what was pleasant and grateful to the taste,
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and a comfortable refreshing shade in that hot Countrey; but that is only a Iewish Tradition:
and a comfortable refreshing shade in that hight Country; but that is only a Jewish Tradition:
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This we learn form the Text, That thither he was wont to retire himself for prayer;
This we Learn from the Text, That thither he was wont to retire himself for prayer;
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that was his Ora•ory when he had a mind to be alone.
that was his Ora•ory when he had a mind to be alone.
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When Elijah was by Iezabel threatned with death, he came to Beersheba, and left his Servant there;
When Elijah was by Jezebel threatened with death, he Come to Beersheba, and left his Servant there;
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but 1 Kings 19. 4. He himself went into the Wilderness a days journey, and sate under a Iuniper-tree,
but 1 Kings 19. 4. He himself went into the Wilderness a days journey, and sat under a Juniper-tree,
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and be requested for himself that he might die, and said, It is enough now, O Lord, that I die,
and be requested for himself that he might die, and said, It is enough now, Oh Lord, that I die,
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for I am not better than my Fathers. for I am not better than my Father's.
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He would have no body with him, not so much as a Friend, no not his Servant.
He would have no body with him, not so much as a Friend, no not his Servant.
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Once more, in Acts 10. 9. it is said, Peter went up upon the house-top to pray, about the sixth hour:
Once more, in Acts 10. 9. it is said, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour:
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not then with the Family in which he was, nor with any of his Brethren;
not then with the Family in which he was, nor with any of his Brothers;
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but by himself, at the top of the House, upon the Leads, in the open air, from whence he might look toward the Temple at Ierusalem, and be remote from all Company and Spectators;
but by himself, At the top of the House, upon the Leads, in the open air, from whence he might look towards the Temple At Ierusalem, and be remote from all Company and Spectators;
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so that you see what hath been the practice of these gracious persons, whose Names stand upon Scripture-record;
so that you see what hath been the practice of these gracious Persons, whose Names stand upon Scripture-record;
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and I dare say, all the Saints who have been acquainted with God, have been familiarly acquainted with this work too;
and I Dare say, all the Saints who have been acquainted with God, have been familiarly acquainted with this work too;
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and now I say, Do you go and do the same;
and now I say, Do you go and do the same;
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and in this be ye, as well as in other things, followers of them, considering the most happy end of their holy conversation.
and in this be you, as well as in other things, followers of them, considering the most happy end of their holy Conversation.
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3. Thirdly, There is an express and special command that binds this upon you as your duty.
3. Thirdly, There is an express and special command that binds this upon you as your duty.
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Our dear and precious Iesus, who hath bought us, and so is our Lord and Master, hath directed us to this practice,
Our dear and precious Iesus, who hath bought us, and so is our Lord and Master, hath directed us to this practice,
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and in plain terms required it at our hands:
and in plain terms required it At our hands:
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for the proof of this, we will go no further, for we need no more than the Text before us.
for the proof of this, we will go no further, for we need no more than the Text before us.
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Thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy Closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, make all as close and private as thou canst,Thou, when thou Prayest, enter into thy Closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, make all as close and private as thou Canst,
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when thou art so alone, as that no body can come at thee, then pray to thy Father. I told you before,
when thou art so alone, as that no body can come At thee, then pray to thy Father. I told you before,
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and think it worth my while, because it may be profitable for you, to repeat it,
and think it worth my while, Because it may be profitable for you, to repeat it,
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and tell you again, That our Lord Jesus doth suppose thee to be one that feareth God,
and tell you again, That our Lord jesus does suppose thee to be one that fears God,
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and that makest Prayer thy business;
and that Makest Prayer thy business;
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He takes it here for granted, that the new Nature thou hast received, will act like it self:
He Takes it Here for granted, that the new Nature thou hast received, will act like it self:
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and therefore though the doth in other places command you to do it, yet He doth not do so here, but supposeth it:
and Therefore though the does in other places command you to do it, yet He does not do so Here, but Supposeth it:
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and surely every man that is himself, doth pray. He that is a man of sense and wisdom, will be a man of prayer.
and surely every man that is himself, does pray. He that is a man of sense and Wisdom, will be a man of prayer.
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He that doth not pray, is a Mad-man. He hath not the understanding of a man;
He that does not pray, is a Madman. He hath not the understanding of a man;
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he doth not act according to the dictate of his own reason, which, if consulted, would certainly put him upon it,
he does not act according to the dictate of his own reason, which, if consulted, would Certainly put him upon it,
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as a thing highly due to God, and every way advantageous to man. Christ therefore doth here suppose you do pray:
as a thing highly due to God, and every Way advantageous to man. christ Therefore does Here suppose you do pray:
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and therefore doth only direct you as to the manner, and that in this one particular.
and Therefore does only Direct you as to the manner, and that in this one particular.
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And I do likewise desire you to observe, That our Lord Jesus doth here speak in the Second Person, Singular, Thou, in the same language, with the same particular application,
And I do likewise desire you to observe, That our Lord jesus does Here speak in the Second Person, Singular, Thou, in the same language, with the same particular application,
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and awful Majesty, as the Ten Commandments were given forth: thus you know they run; Thou shalt have no other Gods before me;
and awful Majesty, as the Ten commandments were given forth: thus you know they run; Thou shalt have no other God's before me;
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Thou shalt make to thy self no graven Image; Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain;
Thou shalt make to thy self no graved Image; Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain;
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Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath-day. So here, Thou, when thou prayest. Christ would have every one that nameth his Name, that takes upon him the Profession of being one of his People, to make a particular application of this to himself, remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath-day. So Here, Thou, when thou Prayest. christ would have every one that names his Name, that Takes upon him the Profession of being one of his People, to make a particular application of this to himself,
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and to look upon this counsel as given, and this charge as laid upon him. Thou, Thomas, when thou prayest, do this;
and to look upon this counsel as given, and this charge as laid upon him. Thou, Thomas, when thou Prayest, do this;
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and thou Iohn, when thou prayest, do this; and so, thou Matthew, and thou Andrew; and so every one that was then alive,
and thou John, when thou Prayest, do this; and so, thou Matthew, and thou Andrew; and so every one that was then alive,
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or that shall live in any Age or place of the World. It is spoken to you, and to me, and to all:
or that shall live in any Age or place of the World. It is spoken to you, and to me, and to all:
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do thou enter into thy Chamber, thou alone, and shut the door upon thee, not upon others with thee,
do thou enter into thy Chamber, thou alone, and shut the door upon thee, not upon Others with thee,
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but upon thee, and so pray unto thy Father;
but upon thee, and so pray unto thy Father;
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get alone, saith Christ, and pray alone: do it when there is no body by, none to see thee, none to overhear thee.
get alone, Says christ, and pray alone: do it when there is no body by, none to see thee, none to overhear thee.
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God and an holy Soul are very good company, when it goes out with tears, and he meets it with smiles:
God and an holy Soul Are very good company, when it Goes out with tears, and he meets it with smiles:
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when it draws up its Confessions, and he seals its Pardons:
when it draws up its Confessions, and he Seals its Pardons:
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it breathes out holy desires and longings, and he affords it gracious answers, and in them satisfactions:
it breathes out holy Desires and longings, and he affords it gracious answers, and in them satisfactions:
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it states its case, tells its Diseases, open its Sores, and he applies easing and healing remedies.
it states its case, tells its Diseases, open its Sores, and he Applies easing and healing remedies.
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In a word, When the Soul fires its Sacrifice, and then in the holy flame thereof the blessed Angel of the Covenant doth wonderfully.
In a word, When the Soul fires its Sacrifice, and then in the holy flame thereof the blessed Angel of the Covenant does wonderfully.
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It is oftentimes good for the Saints to go one with another into the presence of their Father;
It is oftentimes good for the Saints to go one with Another into the presence of their Father;
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they have been called upon to strive together in prayer, and that in Family duties, or in publick Ordinances, or in cases of common concernment;
they have been called upon to strive together in prayer, and that in Family duties, or in public Ordinances, or in cases of Common concernment;
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but there is no Christian, who hath not his own wants, and his own pressures,
but there is no Christian, who hath not his own Wants, and his own pressures,
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and his own bitternesses, and upon these accounts it is best for him to go alone:
and his own Bitternesses, and upon these accounts it is best for him to go alone:
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and thou canst not tell, O holy Soul, what special favour God may shew thee, what token of love he may put into thy hand,
and thou Canst not tell, Oh holy Soul, what special favour God may show thee, what token of love he may put into thy hand,
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when there is no body by.
when there is no body by.
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When disconsolate Hannah had been watering her plants, weeping greatly alone, pouring out her Soul in tears and prayers before the Lord, she had such an impress upon her Spirit, such a message of peace whisper'd to her,
When disconsolate Hannah had been watering her plants, weeping greatly alone, pouring out her Soul in tears and Prayers before the Lord, she had such an Impress upon her Spirit, such a message of peace whispered to her,
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as made her glad at heart, and on a sudden dried up all her tears, so that her countenance was no more sad.
as made her glad At heart, and on a sudden dried up all her tears, so that her countenance was no more sad.
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Thou, if thou engagest in this work in thine uprightness, mayst believingly and comfortably expect the same in God's time.
Thou, if thou engagest in this work in thine uprightness, Mayest believingly and comfortably expect the same in God's time.
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However, set this down with thy self, and act accordingly, That Secret Prayer is thy unquestionable duty by virtue of a Divine Command.
However, Set this down with thy self, and act accordingly, That Secret Prayer is thy unquestionable duty by virtue of a Divine Command.
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4. Lastly, There is a very gracious promise made to Secret Prayer: and here I shall lay down this Assertion as worthy your taking notice of;
4. Lastly, There is a very gracious promise made to Secret Prayer: and Here I shall lay down this Assertion as worthy your taking notice of;
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That the great God doth not make promises to any thing, which he doth not require,
That the great God does not make promises to any thing, which he does not require,
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and which is not acceptable and pleasing to him, and which accordingly is not duty in man:
and which is not acceptable and pleasing to him, and which accordingly is not duty in man:
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Promises do follow Precepts, and are designed for the, strengthening of our hearts and hands, the encouraging us to Acts of Obedience,
Promises do follow Precepts, and Are designed for thee, strengthening of our hearts and hands, the encouraging us to Acts of obedience,
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and the sweetning those Obediential Acts to us.
and the sweetening those Obediential Acts to us.
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He is angry at those, who offer to do those things in matters of his Worship,
He is angry At those, who offer to do those things in matters of his Worship,
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for which they have not his Warrant. Hence such enquiry as this;
for which they have not his Warrant. Hence such enquiry as this;
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Isa. 1. 12. Who hath required this at your hands? viz. to come in such a manner.Isaiah 1. 12. Who hath required this At your hands? viz. to come in such a manner.
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And hence also that Complaint and Charge;
And hence also that Complaint and Charge;
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That they burn their Sons and Daughters in the fire, made a Sacrifice of them, which as he saith, Ier. 7. 31. He commanded them not, neither entred it into his heart. That they burn their Sons and Daughters in the fire, made a Sacrifice of them, which as he Says, Jeremiah 7. 31. He commanded them not, neither entered it into his heart.
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David 's Design was good, and it pleased God that he had an heart so set for his honour,David is Design was good, and it pleased God that he had an heart so Set for his honour,
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yet it was a rebuke and check to him that God sent him this message by Nathan, 2 Sam. 7. 7. In all the places, wherein I have walked with the Children of Israel, spake I a word with any of the Tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my poople Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of Cedar? From whence, saith Peter Martyr, we learn, that David failed in attempting such a thing,
yet it was a rebuke and check to him that God sent him this message by Nathan, 2 Sam. 7. 7. In all the places, wherein I have walked with the Children of Israel, spoke I a word with any of the Tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why built you not me an house of Cedar? From whence, Says Peter Martyr, we Learn, that David failed in attempting such a thing,
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when he had not a word for it from God, from whom he ought to have expected and waited for a peculiar command,
when he had not a word for it from God, from whom he ought to have expected and waited for a peculiar command,
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as to the thing, and time, and place.
as to the thing, and time, and place.
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Those that run on such Errands as God never sent them on, and presume to do such works as God never set them about,
Those that run on such Errands as God never sent them on, and presume to do such works as God never Set them about,
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or will venture to do his work in a way of their own, cannot with any shadow of reason expect a reward from his hand, let them get one where they can:
or will venture to do his work in a Way of their own, cannot with any shadow of reason expect a reward from his hand, let them get one where they can:
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Why should God pay them for doing that which is none of his work, or for doing it after their own fashion? Nadab and Abihu did the work of God in offering Incense,
Why should God pay them for doing that which is none of his work, or for doing it After their own fashion? Nadab and Abihu did the work of God in offering Incense,
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but they did it after their own fashion, in making use of strange fire, and it cost them their lives;
but they did it After their own fashion, in making use of strange fire, and it cost them their lives;
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they found God not a bountiful Rewarder, but a dreadful Revenger.
they found God not a bountiful Rewarder, but a dreadful Revenger.
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When Promises are made by God to any thing, they do plainly speak that thing, to which those Promises are made, a duty.
When Promises Are made by God to any thing, they do plainly speak that thing, to which those Promises Are made, a duty.
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Now we find here in the Text a great and gracious promise made by our Lord Iesus to secret Prayer:
Now we find Here in the Text a great and gracious promise made by our Lord Iesus to secret Prayer:
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Do this, saith he, when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and shut thy door about thee; Do this, Says he, when thou Prayest, enter into thy chamber, and shut thy door about thee;
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study all possible privacy and retirement; let no body know of that which thou goest about, if thou canst help it: do it NONLATINALPHABET, in secret;
study all possible privacy and retirement; let no body know of that which thou goest about, if thou Canst help it: do it, in secret;
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there is Christ 's Counsel, and it must needs be good, because given by him, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
there is christ is Counsel, and it must needs be good, Because given by him, in whom Are all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge,
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and whose name is Wonderful, Counsellour: now take with you the Promise annexed to this Counsel.
and whose name is Wondered, Counselor: now take with you the Promise annexed to this Counsel.
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Thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. God will not send one single Petitioner empty from his Throne of Grace:Thy Father, which sees in secret, shall reward thee openly. God will not send one single Petitioner empty from his Throne of Grace:
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though thou goest begging, yet thou shalt return rejoycing. Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, had bowels of compassion yearning over his wicked Neighbours;
though thou goest begging, yet thou shalt return rejoicing. Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, had bowels of compassion yearning over his wicked Neighbours;
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he prayed in secret for •ilthy Sodom. There was no body to back him in that Suit,
he prayed in secret for •ilthy Sodom. There was no body to back him in that Suit,
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nor to plead together with him:
nor to plead together with him:
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that City was indeed so bad, that he was both ashamed and afraid to appear as an Advocate for them,
that city was indeed so bad, that he was both ashamed and afraid to appear as an Advocate for them,
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and therefore he did more than once deprecate the Divine displeasure; Oh let not the Lord be angry:
and Therefore he did more than once deprecate the Divine displeasure; O let not the Lord be angry:
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yet observe how mighty he was with God. He lifted up prayer after prayer, and God condescended to him again and again.
yet observe how mighty he was with God. He lifted up prayer After prayer, and God condescended to him again and again.
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Single and solitary Abraham had such a great interest and success, that the glorious and provoked God did not give over granting,
Single and solitary Abraham had such a great Interest and success, that the glorious and provoked God did not give over granting,
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until Abraham had given over praying
until Abraham had given over praying
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By what hath been said, I hope the first thing promised is performed, namely, it is made plain and evident, That Secret-prayer is the Christian's duty.
By what hath been said, I hope the First thing promised is performed, namely, it is made plain and evident, That Secret-prayer is the Christian's duty.
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We now proceed to the Second, which is to prove, That if it be rightly managed, it will be his advantage;
We now proceed to the Second, which is to prove, That if it be rightly managed, it will be his advantage;
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and to that end, I shall only shew, that it will afford him these two things: 1. Safety. 2. Comfort.
and to that end, I shall only show, that it will afford him these two things: 1. Safety. 2. Comfort.
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1. First, Secret Prayer is a choice and excellent means of Security; would a Man be safe when he is alone,
1. First, Secret Prayer is a choice and excellent means of Security; would a Man be safe when he is alone,
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then let him pray when he is alone? On this side of Heaven there is not any one place to be sound, in which a person may rationally look upon himself as quite out of the reach of danger.
then let him pray when he is alone? On this side of Heaven there is not any one place to be found, in which a person may rationally look upon himself as quite out of the reach of danger.
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I heard one once wittily say, He did not upon the Road fear Highway-men, so long as be was alone.
I herd one once wittily say, He did not upon the Road Fear Highwaymen, so long as be was alone.
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But there are other enemies from whom we may apprehend mischief when we are most alone.
But there Are other enemies from whom we may apprehend mischief when we Are most alone.
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The subtil Serpent wrigled himself into Paradise it self;
The subtle Serpent wriggled himself into Paradise it self;
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and there he did mortally sting our first Parents, and undid them and all their posterity in them.
and there he did mortally sting our First Parents, and undid them and all their posterity in them.
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Holy Paul was perfectly safe while he continued in the third Heaven, the malicious Tempter could not come at him there;
Holy Paul was perfectly safe while he continued in the third Heaven, the malicious Tempter could not come At him there;
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since he was cast down from that blessed place, He never yet could, and for the future he never shall make a reentry;
since he was cast down from that blessed place, He never yet could, and for the future he never shall make a reentry;
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nor is his Arm strong enough to shoot an Arrow, or throw a fiery Dart so high:
nor is his Arm strong enough to shoot an Arrow, or throw a fiery Dart so high:
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But no sooner was that eminent Apostle come down again, but he was desperately set upon, worse than the Philistins were upon him;
But no sooner was that eminent Apostle come down again, but he was desperately Set upon, Worse than the philistines were upon him;
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there was a Thorn stuck in his flesh, which could not but put him to pain;
there was a Thorn stuck in his Flesh, which could not but put him to pain;
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and a Messenger of Satan was sent to buffet him, who without peradventure gave him no small blows.
and a Messenger of Satan was sent to buffet him, who without Peradventure gave him no small blows.
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One would conclude a person safe enough when no-body is with him;
One would conclude a person safe enough when nobody is with him;
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as there is none to help, so there is none to hurt; yet even then he may be in danger;
as there is none to help, so there is none to hurt; yet even then he may be in danger;
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for though there be no Man with him, yet there is a Devil with him; yea, more than one, possibly more than a Legion.
for though there be no Man with him, yet there is a devil with him; yea, more than one, possibly more than a Legion.
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It might have been rationally concluded, That David walking upon the top of his House, did not stand in need of his Life-guard about him;
It might have been rationally concluded, That David walking upon the top of his House, did not stand in need of his Lifeguard about him;
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Who was that should or could do the King a mischief there? Yet even there a Naked Woman conquered that Man of War,
Who was that should or could do the King a mischief there? Yet even there a Naked Woman conquered that Man of War,
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and a malicious Devil let fly one of his envenom'd Arrows, and wounded him to the very heart by the eye.
and a malicious devil let fly one of his envenomed Arrows, and wounded him to the very heart by the eye.
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It had been well for that good Man, if, instead of gazing about, and viewing every object that presented, he had been looking up to his God, and praying in secret.
It had been well for that good Man, if, instead of gazing about, and viewing every Object that presented, he had been looking up to his God, and praying in secret.
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Know and consider, O thou poor Soul, the Devil hath a mind to thee, not out of any Love he bears thee,
Know and Consider, Oh thou poor Soul, the devil hath a mind to thee, not out of any Love he bears thee,
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for there is no such thing in Devils; they must cease to be Devils before they can have any kindness for Men:
for there is no such thing in Devils; they must cease to be Devils before they can have any kindness for Men:
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But he hath a mind to you, as a roaring Lion hath to his prey; and in pursuance of his bloody design, he is restless;
But he hath a mind to you, as a roaring lion hath to his prey; and in pursuance of his bloody Design, he is restless;
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though he can do himself no good, he reckons it worth his while to do thee a mischief;
though he can do himself no good, he reckons it worth his while to do thee a mischief;
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and therefore he doth not only walk with thee up and down in the Street, and from this private or publick House to that;
and Therefore he does not only walk with thee up and down in the Street, and from this private or public House to that;
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nor only follow thee to the publick Congregation, there to divert thy thoughts, or deaden thy affections,
nor only follow thee to the public Congregation, there to divert thy thoughts, or deaden thy affections,
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or direct thine eye to some vain and wanton object, or pick up the seed which is sown, that though it be cast in at the ear,
or Direct thine eye to Some vain and wanton Object, or pick up the seed which is sown, that though it be cast in At the ear,
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yet it may never reach so far as the heart to root there, and bring forth precious fruit in the Life and Conversation;
yet it may never reach so Far as the heart to root there, and bring forth precious fruit in the Life and Conversation;
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but he will also dog you into your Chambers, and intrude into your Closets; when the Door is shut, he will get in;
but he will also dog you into your Chambers, and intrude into your Closets; when the Door is shut, he will get in;
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you cannot, while here, get clear of the old Man, and the old Serpent; and where-ever he is, you may be sure, He comes for no good.
you cannot, while Here, get clear of the old Man, and the old Serpent; and wherever he is, you may be sure, He comes for no good.
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He is wholly set upon mischief;
He is wholly Set upon mischief;
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that is his constant imploy, his beloved work, his heart is set upon it, he follows it close, and with all his might.
that is his constant employ, his Beloved work, his heart is Set upon it, he follows it close, and with all his might.
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Therefore my advice is, That thou wouldest make Prayer thy Closet-business;
Therefore my Advice is, That thou Wouldst make Prayer thy Closet-business;
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that when this implacable Enemy of thine finds thee alone, he may not have an advantage against thee.
that when this implacable Enemy of thine finds thee alone, he may not have an advantage against thee.
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When in Ephes. 6. the Apostle Paul had told you of the Enemies you must contend with, that they are not only flesh and blood, but also principalities and powers, and spiritual wickednesses in high places;
When in Ephesians 6. the Apostle Paul had told you of the Enemies you must contend with, that they Are not only Flesh and blood, but also principalities and Powers, and spiritual Wickednesses in high places;
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he advised you to put on the whole Armour of God, and over and above he directed you to this excellent and necessary work of Prayer, as knowing that both your security and victory depend as much upon that, as any thing:
he advised you to put on the Whole Armour of God, and over and above he directed you to this excellent and necessary work of Prayer, as knowing that both your security and victory depend as much upon that, as any thing:
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Your Armour will not do without your God; and him you cannot expect without Prayer. If then you would not fall both into temptation,
Your Armour will not do without your God; and him you cannot expect without Prayer. If then you would not fallen both into temptation,
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and by it, your care and work must be to watch and pray;
and by it, your care and work must be to watch and pray;
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and I do not in the least doubt but Prayer hath laid many a restraint upon the Devil,
and I do not in the least doubt but Prayer hath laid many a restraint upon the devil,
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and kept him off from medling with a Child of God when his fingers have itch'd at him,
and kept him off from meddling with a Child of God when his fingers have itched At him,
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and blunted his tools often and often, so that he could not do the work he intended with them;
and blunted his tools often and often, so that he could not do the work he intended with them;
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and broken the neck of many a cursed design which he was most industriously carrying on.
and broken the neck of many a cursed Design which he was most industriously carrying on.
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2. Secondly, Secret Prayer is a special way for the making of your retirement comfortable and pleasant to you.
2. Secondly, Secret Prayer is a special Way for the making of your retirement comfortable and pleasant to you.
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Solitariness is looked upon as having Melancholly for its usual. Companion; and a Life of loneliness and retirement is reckon'd a very disconsolate Life.
Solitariness is looked upon as having Melancholy for its usual. Companion; and a Life of loneliness and retirement is reckoned a very disconsolate Life.
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The Prophet made this a part of his bitter complaint, Psal. 102. 7. That he was as a sparrow alone upon the house top.
The Prophet made this a part of his bitter complaint, Psalm 102. 7. That he was as a sparrow alone upon the house top.
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And Solomon saith, Eccles. 4. 10. Wo be to him that is alone.
And Solomon Says, Eccles. 4. 10. Woe be to him that is alone.
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Hence one said, He that loves to be alone, is either a Beast, or a God.
Hence one said, He that loves to be alone, is either a Beast, or a God.
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But Secret-Prayer is an excellent way to sweeten solitariness, and take off the uncomfortableness of it.
But Secret-Prayer is an excellent Way to sweeten solitariness, and take off the uncomfortableness of it.
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If thou dost but in thine uprightness apply thy self heartily to this work, when thou art without any Company, thou shalt not be without matter of rejoycing;
If thou dost but in thine uprightness apply thy self heartily to this work, when thou art without any Company, thou shalt not be without matter of rejoicing;
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but with Hagar in the Wilderness, find a Spring opened to thee. That was a great saying of one, Nunquam minus solus quam cum maxime solus:
but with Hagar in the Wilderness, find a Spring opened to thee. That was a great saying of one, Never minus solus quam cum maxim solus:
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I am never less alone, than when I am most alone. He did never find less want of Company, than when he had none;
I am never less alone, than when I am most alone. He did never find less want of Company, than when he had none;
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then a Man enjoys his God and himself; and he that hath indeed that enjoyment, needs no body.
then a Man enjoys his God and himself; and he that hath indeed that enjoyment, needs no body.
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Iohn 16. 32. Our Saviour spake thus to his Disciples, The hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, John 16. 32. Our Saviour spoke thus to his Disciples, The hour comes, yea, is now come, that you shall be scattered, every man to his own,
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and shall leave me alone, and yet I am not alone, because the father is with me. Not alone when alone.and shall leave me alone, and yet I am not alone, Because the father is with me. Not alone when alone.
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I shall be altogether without you, but not without my Father, who doth more, infinitely more than fill up those vacancies;
I shall be altogether without you, but not without my Father, who does more, infinitely more than fill up those vacancies;
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as at noon-day we do not want the Stars, though they be all obscur'd and disappear,
as At noonday we do not want the Stars, though they be all obscured and disappear,
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because we have the glorious Light and Beams of the Sun, who doth abundantly supply their absence.
Because we have the glorious Light and Beams of the Sun, who does abundantly supply their absence.
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David tells us in Psalm 145. 18. which is a Psalm of Praise, That the Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. David tells us in Psalm 145. 18. which is a Psalm of Praise, That the Lord is High unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
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Sincere Prayer will fetch God down from Heaven, to stand at thy right hand.
Sincere Prayer will fetch God down from Heaven, to stand At thy right hand.
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Our Heavenly Father is more ready than the most affectio•ate tender-hearted Mother upon Earth, to arise and come in at the cry of the Child.
Our Heavenly Father is more ready than the most affectio•ate tender-hearted Mother upon Earth, to arise and come in At the cry of the Child.
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In Psalm 18. we find that good Man in his distress, called upon the Lord, and cried unto his God, and God heard him:
In Psalm 18. we find that good Man in his distress, called upon the Lord, and cried unto his God, and God herd him:
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Divine Love is quick of hearing, He heard my voice out of his holy temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Divine Love is quick of hearing, He herd my voice out of his holy temple, and my cry Come before him, even into his ears.
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And now observe what haste God made to his Servant; Vers. 9, 10. He bowed the Heavens and came dewn:
And now observe what haste God made to his Servant; Vers. 9, 10. He bowed the Heavens and Come dewn:
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He rode upon a Cherub and did fly; yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind. He road upon a Cherub and did fly; yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.
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When Holy David wanted his God, God would be with him presently.
When Holy David wanted his God, God would be with him presently.
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I dare assure thee, O Saint, if thou wilt but get thy Soul upon the Wing,
I Dare assure thee, Oh Saint, if thou wilt but get thy Soul upon the Wing,
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and by the hand of servent believing Prayer knock at Heavens door, thou shalt to thy comfort find, that thy beloved will not be long from thee;
and by the hand of servient believing Prayer knock At Heavens door, thou shalt to thy Comfort find, that thy Beloved will not be long from thee;
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no, no, he will be sure graciously to return thy Visit, he will come and drop some sweet smelling Myrrh upon the handles of thy lock;
no, no, he will be sure graciously to return thy Visit, he will come and drop Some sweet smelling Myrrh upon the handles of thy lock;
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Secret Prayer is the nearest and readiest way to secret and intimate Communion with God;
Secret Prayer is the nearest and Readiest Way to secret and intimate Communion with God;
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as it is an opening of the heart to God, so it makes way for God's opening of his heart to the Saint;
as it is an opening of the heart to God, so it makes Way for God's opening of his heart to the Saint;
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and when that is opened, what blessed discoveries are made, what treasures appear, and riches of Grace, what counsels of Wisdom,
and when that is opened, what blessed discoveries Are made, what treasures appear, and riches of Grace, what Counsels of Wisdom,
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and thoughts of good and great designs, the very sight of which is ravishing, and may well put the Soul into a transport!
and thoughts of good and great designs, the very sighed of which is ravishing, and may well put the Soul into a transport!
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When guilty, but convinced, Ephraim got alone, and made his reflections, and thereupon bemoan'd himself for his former folly, stubbornness and obstinacy,
When guilty, but convinced, Ephraim god alone, and made his reflections, and thereupon bemoaned himself for his former folly, stubbornness and obstinacy,
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and begged hard for converting, turning Grace, God presently turned toward him, and with yearning Bowels spake his love;
and begged hard for converting, turning Grace, God presently turned towards him, and with yearning Bowels spoke his love;
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this resolution was immediately taken up, I will surely have mercy upon him.
this resolution was immediately taken up, I will surely have mercy upon him.
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In a word, God doth sometimes in displeasure withdraw from his sinning Children, but it is with a resolution to be found of them when they seek him;
In a word, God does sometime in displeasure withdraw from his sinning Children, but it is with a resolution to be found of them when they seek him;
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and to return to them when he is sent for.
and to return to them when he is sent for.
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Hos. 5. 15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledg their offence, and seek my face. Hos. 5. 15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face.
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I will stay away, I will not come near them, I will have nothing to do with them till they do this;
I will stay away, I will not come near them, I will have nothing to do with them till they do this;
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but let them do it as soon as they will, and they shall meet with acceptance;
but let them do it as soon as they will, and they shall meet with acceptance;
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I will rise out of my place, and visit them with Salvation.
I will rise out of my place, and visit them with Salvation.
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He will be sure to come at Prayers call, if some crying sin or other do not drown the voice of it;
He will be sure to come At Prayers call, if Some crying since or other doe not drown the voice of it;
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and his Presence and Beams will effectually scatter the thickest and blackest Clouds;
and his Presence and Beams will effectually scatter the thickest and Blackest Clouds;
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the light of his countenance, when once lifted up, will make it a day of gladness to the most benighted Soul:
the Light of his countenance, when once lifted up, will make it a day of gladness to the most benighted Soul:
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Whenever he comes, he will be sure to bring a blessing along with him, and so appear unto its joy.
Whenever he comes, he will be sure to bring a blessing along with him, and so appear unto its joy.
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These particulars, to which I have largely spoken, are, I hope, sufficient to prove, that Secret Prayer is both your Duty and your Interest;
These particulars, to which I have largely spoken, Are, I hope, sufficient to prove, that Secret Prayer is both your Duty and your Interest;
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and so I have done with the Doctrinal part, and shall now proceed to the improvement of it by Application, which will be twofold:
and so I have done with the Doctrinal part, and shall now proceed to the improvement of it by Application, which will be twofold:
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1. For Reprehension. 2. For Exhortation.
1. For Reprehension. 2. For Exhortation.
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The use of Reprehension or Reproof, shall be directed to three sorts of persons, who do indeed deserve to fall under it;
The use of Reprehension or Reproof, shall be directed to three sorts of Persons, who do indeed deserve to fallen under it;
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and oh that it may come with such power as to make them fall before it,
and o that it may come with such power as to make them fallen before it,
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and issue in their amendment of those things, which by the light of Truth breaking in upon them, they shall see to be amiss.
and issue in their amendment of those things, which by the Light of Truth breaking in upon them, they shall see to be amiss.
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First, They are sharply to be reproved, for they are deeply guilty before God, who instead of making Conscience,First, They Are sharply to be reproved, for they Are deeply guilty before God, who instead of making Conscience,
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and living in the performance of Secret Prayer, are altogether strangers to, and live in the total neglect of all Prayer: They do not know what it is to approach unto the Throne of God,
and living in the performance of Secret Prayer, Are altogether Strangers to, and live in the total neglect of all Prayer: They do not know what it is to approach unto the Throne of God,
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and to pour out their Souls before him;
and to pour out their Souls before him;
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they go to their Beds at night, like Swine to their Sty, not begging Divine protection;
they go to their Beds At night, like Swine to their Sty, not begging Divine protection;
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and rise out of them in a morning, and go about their business without paying any acknowledgments to their great Benefactor, under the Wing of whose careful Providence they were secured;
and rise out of them in a morning, and go about their business without paying any acknowledgments to their great Benefactor, under the Wing of whose careful Providence they were secured;
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yea, sit down to their Tables, without asking God's Blessing, as if they had no dependence upon him;
yea, fit down to their Tables, without asking God's Blessing, as if they had no dependence upon him;
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and when they have eaten and are full, rise up to work or play, without giving God Thanks,
and when they have eaten and Are full, rise up to work or play, without giving God Thanks,
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as if they were not at all beholden to him. And thus they live Prayerless lives in the World:
as if they were not At all beholden to him. And thus they live Prayerless lives in the World:
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They have passed many days, and escaped many dangers, and received many mercies, and committed many sins,
They have passed many days, and escaped many dangers, and received many Mercies, and committed many Sins,
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but never set themselves, at least, in good earnest, to put up one Prayer.
but never Set themselves, At least, in good earnest, to put up one Prayer.
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Oh how do they tumble out by wholesale an innumerable company of execrable Oaths, and tremendous Curses, which speaks their Tongues the Devils Instruments, set on fire with the fire of Hell;
O how do they tumble out by wholesale an innumerable company of execrable Oaths, and tremendous Curses, which speaks their Tongues the Devils Instruments, Set on fire with the fire of Hell;
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but no body ever saw them upon their knees before God, nor heard a word of Prayer drop from their Lips. They have had many Dangers prevented;
but no body ever saw them upon their knees before God, nor herd a word of Prayer drop from their Lips. They have had many Dangers prevented;
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but never sought refuge, nor took shelter in God. They have every day received multitudes of Mercies;
but never sought refuge, nor took shelter in God. They have every day received Multitudes of mercies;
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but did never solemnly beg one.
but did never solemnly beg one.
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God did in the time of the Old Testament, order that the Fire of the Altar should never go out,
God did in the time of the Old Testament, order that the Fire of the Altar should never go out,
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and appointed the morning and evening sacrifice;
and appointed the morning and evening sacrifice;
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but poor creatures, these have no fire, their hearts are as cold as Ice, they know not what true love to God means,
but poor creatures, these have no fire, their hearts Are as cold as Ice, they know not what true love to God means,
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and having no fire in themselves, God shall have no sacrifice from them, his Altars shall be empty, they have nothing to lay on from the beginning of the year to the end of it.
and having no fire in themselves, God shall have no sacrifice from them, his Altars shall be empty, they have nothing to lay on from the beginning of the year to the end of it.
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How many are there that never made an attempt this way, never tried to Pray, never went about the work? They in the pride of their countenances will not seek after God.
How many Are there that never made an attempt this Way, never tried to Pray, never went about the work? They in the pride of their countenances will not seek After God.
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He is not in all their thoughts, Ps. 10. 4. In all of them! He is but in few of them;He is not in all their thoughts, Ps. 10. 4. In all of them! He is but in few of them;
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and when he is in any, when he forcibly breaks in upon them, and makes his own way, (for they never invite him,
and when he is in any, when he forcibly breaks in upon them, and makes his own Way, (for they never invite him,
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nor study to think of him) he is not welcome nor grateful to them.
nor study to think of him) he is not welcome nor grateful to them.
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I fear, if a man should come and ask some of you such a question as this;
I Fear, if a man should come and ask Some of you such a question as this;
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Friend, Neighbour, what intercourses are there between God and you? what converse and fellowship have you with God? do you pray a-days? do you pray by your selves in your Chambers,
Friend, Neighbour, what intercourses Are there between God and you? what converse and fellowship have you with God? do you pray adais? do you pray by your selves in your Chambers,
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or with your Families? are you some of that blessed wrestling Generation who seek the face of the God of Jacob? if you would speak the truth,
or with your Families? Are you Some of that blessed wrestling Generation who seek the face of the God of Jacob? if you would speak the truth,
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and not cover your sin and shame with a lie, you must answer, No, not I:
and not cover your since and shame with a lie, you must answer, No, not I:
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God knows, I cannot pray, I do not know how to pray, I never went about it, I see no need of it, I have no heart to it:
God knows, I cannot pray, I do not know how to pray, I never went about it, I see no need of it, I have no heart to it:
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may we not say of these, what Agur said of himself, Prov. 30. 2. Surely they are more bruitish than any man, they have not the understanding of a man, they have not learned wisdom,
may we not say of these, what Agur said of himself, Curae 30. 2. Surely they Are more brutish than any man, they have not the understanding of a man, they have not learned Wisdom,
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nor have they any knowledg of the Holy. Let them be reckoned for Beasts in human shape.nor have they any knowledge of the Holy. Let them be reckoned for Beasts in human shape.
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Some have written as if they did not look upon Reason but Religion, as the thing which makes the specifical difference between a Man and a Brute;
some have written as if they did not look upon Reason but Religion, as the thing which makes the specifical difference between a Man and a Brutus;
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because there is something in Brutes which, say they, may pass for Reason, to be sure it looks very like it,
Because there is something in Brutes which, say they, may pass for Reason, to be sure it looks very like it,
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but there is nothing like Religion in them;
but there is nothing like Religion in them;
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and I would fain know, what there is, or at present can be of Religion in that Man or Woman, who lives without Prayer;
and I would fain know, what there is, or At present can be of Religion in that Man or Woman, who lives without Prayer;
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and how unworthy is such an one of the name, Man? The late Learned Bishop Wilkins, in his treatise concerning the Principles and Duties of Natural Religion, hath these passages:
and how unworthy is such an one of the name, Man? The late Learned Bishop Wilkins, in his treatise Concerning the Principles and Duties of Natural Religion, hath these passages:
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In the Actions of many brute creatures, there are discernable some footsteps, some imperfect strictures and degrees of Ratiocination, such a natural sagacity as at least bears a near resemblance to Reason.
In the Actions of many brutus creatures, there Are discernible Some footsteps, Some imperfect strictures and Degrees of Ratiocination, such a natural sagacity as At least bears a near resemblance to Reason.
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From whence it may follow, that it is not Reason in the general, which is the form of humane nature;
From whence it may follow, that it is not Reason in the general, which is the from of humane nature;
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but Reason as it is determined to actions of Religion, of which we do not find the least signs or degrees in Brutes.
but Reason as it is determined to actions of Religion, of which we do not find the least Signs or Degrees in Brutus's.
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Man being the only creature in this visible World, that is formed with a capacity of worshipping and enjoying his Maker.
Man being the only creature in this visible World, that is formed with a capacity of worshipping and enjoying his Maker.
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And he adds, This is not any new Opinion, but what several of the Ancient Writers, Philosophers, Orators,
And he adds, This is not any new Opinion, but what several of the Ancient Writers, Philosophers, Orators,
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and Poets have attested to, who make the notion of a Deity, and Adoration of him, to be the true difference betwixt Man and Beast. Thou then who hast hitherto lived without God and Prayer in the World, own thy degeneracy, take unto thy self both the name and shame of a Brute,
and Poets have attested to, who make the notion of a Deity, and Adoration of him, to be the true difference betwixt Man and Beast. Thou then who hast hitherto lived without God and Prayer in the World, own thy degeneracy, take unto thy self both the name and shame of a Brutus,
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and now begin to act the part of a Man, in falling •pon thy knees before God,
and now begin to act the part of a Man, in falling •pon thy knees before God,
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and with an humble blush, crying out as good Asaph did, when once got from under the power and fury of an hideous temptation, Psalm 73. 22. So foolish was I,
and with an humble blush, crying out as good Asaph did, when once god from under the power and fury of an hideous temptation, Psalm 73. 22. So foolish was I,
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and ignorant, I was as a beast before thee. and ignorant, I was as a beast before thee.
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Besides this, I would have you to consider the disingenuity you discover in living at such a rate,
Beside this, I would have you to Consider the disingenuity you discover in living At such a rate,
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and in such a neglect and contempt of God as this;
and in such a neglect and contempt of God as this;
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what ▪ will you not so much as thank God for all that good he doth you? will you own him in none of the footsteps of his Providence,
what ▪ will you not so much as thank God for all that good he does you? will you own him in none of the footsteps of his Providence,
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and evidences of his care? doth he step in between you and your dangers, hold your Souls in life, lade you with benefits, direct your affairs, assist you it business, succeed your endeavours? doth He day unto day shew his bounty,
and evidences of his care? does he step in between you and your dangers, hold your Souls in life, lade you with benefits, Direct your affairs, assist you it business, succeed your endeavours? does He day unto day show his bounty,
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and night unto night his goodness, and is it not worth the owning? Wilt thou not make any thankful acknowledgment, nor pay him any tribute of praise:
and night unto night his Goodness, and is it not worth the owning? Wilt thou not make any thankful acknowledgment, nor pay him any tribute of praise:
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wouldst thou carry thus to thy Fellow-creature? or wouldst thou thy self bear it from another?
Wouldst thou carry thus to thy Fellow-creature? or Wouldst thou thy self bear it from Another?
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Think again how unnatural you are to your own Souls:
Think again how unnatural you Are to your own Souls:
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if a poor Creature wants bread, how will he go out into the Fields and Streets,
if a poor Creature Wants bred, how will he go out into the Fields and Streets,
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and ask of every one he thinks able to give, and continue upon his knees hours together? dost thou not see them? While thou dost, thou hast reason to reflect upon thy self with indignation and abhorrency:
and ask of every one he thinks able to give, and continue upon his knees hours together? dost thou not see them? While thou dost, thou hast reason to reflect upon thy self with Indignation and abhorrency:
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will he beg for a penny? and wilt not thou pray for a Kingdom and a Crown of Glory far better than those of Gold? When a Criminal hath a Sentence of death past upon him, he will plead hard for his life, and leave no stone unturn'd.
will he beg for a penny? and wilt not thou pray for a Kingdom and a Crown of Glory Far better than those of Gold? When a Criminal hath a Sentence of death passed upon him, he will plead hard for his life, and leave no stone unturned.
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Benhadad, though a great King, when in danger, sent his Servants in a most submissive manner, with Ropes about their Necks, to beg for his life:Benhadad, though a great King, when in danger, sent his Servants in a most submissive manner, with Ropes about their Necks, to beg for his life:
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Thou art a Criminal, the Sentence is past upon thee, and none can tell how soon execution may be done;
Thou art a Criminal, the Sentence is passed upon thee, and none can tell how soon execution may be done;
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thou canst not promise thy self an hours respite:
thou Canst not promise thy self an hours respite:
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how unnatural then art thou, how hard is thy heart, and how cruel to thy self, who goest day after day,
how unnatural then art thou, how hard is thy heart, and how cruel to thy self, who goest day After day,
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and year after year, without sending up a Petition for the life of thy Soul,
and year After year, without sending up a Petition for the life of thy Soul,
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though thou hast often heard that the King of Heaven is a merciful King, and that there are forgivenesses with him?
though thou hast often herd that the King of Heaven is a merciful King, and that there Are Forgivenesses with him?
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What shall I say? if you are resolved to go on at this rate,
What shall I say? if you Are resolved to go on At this rate,
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and persevere in this inhuman neglect, thou mayst e'ven as well renounce thy Allegiance to God, disown thy being any of his Creatures, deny any dependence which thou hast upon him.
and persevere in this inhuman neglect, thou Mayest even as well renounce thy Allegiance to God, disown thy being any of his Creatures, deny any dependence which thou hast upon him.
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Call not thy self from henceforth a Man, a Woman, indued with reason, or acting according to the principles and dictates thereof,
Call not thy self from henceforth a Man, a Woman, endued with reason, or acting according to the principles and dictates thereof,
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but acknowledge thy being sunk down and degenerated into a Beast;
but acknowledge thy being sunk down and degenerated into a Beast;
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and truly thou deservest to be sent with Nebuchadnezzar to graze among them, till thou art made better to understand both God and thy self.
and truly thou deservest to be sent with Nebuchadnezzar to graze among them, till thou art made better to understand both God and thy self.
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What, O Man, O Woman, what dost thou mean? live, and not pray? live merely upon God's mercy and patience,
What, Oh Man, Oh Woman, what dost thou mean? live, and not pray? live merely upon God's mercy and patience,
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and not pray? live upon his goodness, and his cost, and not pray? must thou one day dye and go into the other World,
and not pray? live upon his Goodness, and his cost, and not pray? must thou one day die and go into the other World,
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and not send any prayers thither before thee? Must thou go to God, in order to thy being judged by him,
and not send any Prayers thither before thee? Must thou go to God, in order to thy being judged by him,
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and sentenced as to thy everlasting state, and yet not pray? Surely thou hast lost thy reason,
and sentenced as to thy everlasting state, and yet not pray? Surely thou hast lost thy reason,
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and art chargeable with egregious folly and madness.
and art chargeable with egregious folly and madness.
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Oh that I could do something in order to thy cure, and bringing thee to thy self,
O that I could do something in order to thy cure, and bringing thee to thy self,
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and upon thy knees, and that God would by his Spirit and Power accompany what I shall to that purpose offer to thy most serious and repeated consideration.
and upon thy knees, and that God would by his Spirit and Power accompany what I shall to that purpose offer to thy most serious and repeated consideration.
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First, That man who spends his days altogether without Prayer, is dead while he lives:First, That man who spends his days altogether without Prayer, is dead while he lives:
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though he hath a natural life, yet he hath nothing of the life of Grace, nothing of that divine life of which the Lord Jesus was the Purchaser,
though he hath a natural life, yet he hath nothing of the life of Grace, nothing of that divine life of which the Lord jesus was the Purchaser,
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and is the Principle, but is to this very day alienated from the life of God thorough the ignorance and perverseness which is in him,
and is the Principle, but is to this very day alienated from the life of God through the ignorance and perverseness which is in him,
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and dead in trespasses and sins. New-born Children cry: What! can a person be born spiritually, born of God, and brought forth unto God,
and dead in Trespasses and Sins. Newborn Children cry: What! can a person be born spiritually, born of God, and brought forth unto God,
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and yet not cry, not pray! It is a thing impossible, it cannot be.
and yet not cry, not pray! It is a thing impossible, it cannot be.
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The work of Prayer, indeed, may be for a while interrupted, sometimes through inward weakness and oppression,
The work of Prayer, indeed, may be for a while interrupted, sometime through inward weakness and oppression,
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as that holy man complained in Psalm 77. 4. I am so troubled, that I cannot speak:
as that holy man complained in Psalm 77. 4. I am so troubled, that I cannot speak:
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sometimes through violence offer'd him by temptation; the Enemy of God and Man comes and stops his mouth:
sometime through violence offered him by temptation; the Enemy of God and Man comes and stops his Mouth:
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otherwise the very nature which a Saint hath been made a partaker of, doth carry him out hereunto:
otherwise the very nature which a Saint hath been made a partaker of, does carry him out hereunto:
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and that holy fire which is kindled in his Soul, will be ascending up in such a flame;
and that holy fire which is kindled in his Soul, will be ascending up in such a flame;
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2 Cor. 4. 13. It is written, I believed, therefore have I spoken: we also believe, and therefore speak:
2 Cor. 4. 13. It is written, I believed, Therefore have I spoken: we also believe, and Therefore speak:
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that is to be understood of speaking in a way of confession; but it is true also, speaking in a way of supplication. In Acts 9. 11. The Lord said unto Ananias, Arise, go into the street, which is called Straight, and enquire in the House of Judas for one Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he prayeth.
that is to be understood of speaking in a Way of Confessi; but it is true also, speaking in a Way of supplication. In Acts 9. 11. The Lord said unto Ananias, Arise, go into the street, which is called Straight, and inquire in the House of Judas for one Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he Prayeth.
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Poor Ananias was startled at the Order, and not very willing to be sent upon such an Errand, and began to object;
Poor Ananias was startled At the Order, and not very willing to be sent upon such an Errand, and began to Object;
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Lord, this man hath got a very bad name, I have heard of him by many.
Lord, this man hath god a very bad name, I have herd of him by many.
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He is the talk both of Town and Countrey, as having been a mischievous Instrument;
He is the talk both of Town and Country, as having been a mischievous Instrument;
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he hath done much evil to thy Saints at Ierusalem, and now he comes armed with Authority from the Chief Priests to bind all that call on thy Name.
he hath done much evil to thy Saints At Ierusalem, and now he comes armed with authority from the Chief Priests to bind all that call on thy Name.
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Well, Ananias, do what thou art bidden;
Well, Ananias, do what thou art bidden;
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for though it is true, that he hath been a vile Wretch, a cruel and malicious Enemy, fear him not, the Wolf is turned into a Lamb;
for though it is true, that he hath been a vile Wretch, a cruel and malicious Enemy, Fear him not, the Wolf is turned into a Lamb;
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It is no matter what formerly he was, he is now quite another thing, and is acted by a far better Spirit.
It is no matter what formerly he was, he is now quite Another thing, and is acted by a Far better Spirit.
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He is a new man, and thou mayst take this for a certain and undoubted evidence of it. He is a Praying-man.
He is a new man, and thou Mayest take this for a certain and undoubted evidence of it. He is a Praying-man.
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He that before spake nothing but blasphemies and outrages against Christ, and breathed out threatnings and slaughter against the Disciples of the Lord, did now that he was converted and sanctified, speak supplications.
He that before spoke nothing but Blasphemies and outrages against christ, and breathed out threatenings and slaughter against the Disciples of the Lord, did now that he was converted and sanctified, speak supplications.
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It is the fashion of a great many, when the Lord's day comes, they will go out to hear,
It is the fashion of a great many, when the Lord's day comes, they will go out to hear,
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and they are for variety, this man and that, and twenty more, possibly three Sermons upon a day, peradventure four:
and they Are for variety, this man and that, and twenty more, possibly three Sermons upon a day, Peradventure four:
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and I do not blame any for being swift to hear, it is an excellent thing to see Christians hungry,
and I do not blame any for being swift to hear, it is an excellent thing to see Christians hungry,
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and of good appetites, so that they do but allow themselves necessary time for concoction, and be not wanting to personal and Family duties;
and of good appetites, so that they do but allow themselves necessary time for concoction, and be not wanting to personal and Family duties;
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but Conscience, do thou speak, and that loud enough to make guilty Persons hear and feel too:
but Conscience, do thou speak, and that loud enough to make guilty Persons hear and feel too:
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be there not some of these, who at home are never upon their knees before God? If a man could look into their Houses,
be there not Some of these, who At home Are never upon their knees before God? If a man could look into their Houses,
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and into their Chambers, he would find that Prayer is quite shut out from thence.
and into their Chambers, he would find that Prayer is quite shut out from thence.
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And for my part, I cannot but tell you, That let these Persons hold their heads never so high,
And for my part, I cannot but tell you, That let these Persons hold their Heads never so high,
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and have obtained never so great a name, I can look upon them as being no better than a company of walking Ghosts, such as do really want an inward vital principle,
and have obtained never so great a name, I can look upon them as being no better than a company of walking Ghosts, such as do really want an inward vital principle,
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and are carried up and down from one Congregation to another by some external consideration.
and Are carried up and down from one Congregation to Another by Some external consideration.
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Prayer is a breathing in Heaven's Air, it is the breathing of the Soul in the bosome of God;
Prayer is a breathing in Heaven's Air, it is the breathing of the Soul in the bosom of God;
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it draws in spirit and life from him, and then again it pours out and empties it self into him:
it draws in Spirit and life from him, and then again it pours out and empties it self into him:
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and it is full out as possible for a man to live a natural life without natural breathing,
and it is full out as possible for a man to live a natural life without natural breathing,
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as it is for him to live a spiritual life without spiritual breathing, I mean, without Prayer.
as it is for him to live a spiritual life without spiritual breathing, I mean, without Prayer.
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You know when God promiseth his Spirit, Zechar. 12. 10. he doth it in these Expressions:
You know when God promises his Spirit, Zechariah 12. 10. he does it in these Expressions:
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I will pour out upon the House of David, and the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and supplications. I will pour out upon the House of David, and the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and supplications.
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Wheresoever the Spirit of God comes and dwells in the Soul as a Spirit of Grace, there he doth certainly act as a Spirit of Supplications:
Wheresoever the Spirit of God comes and dwells in the Soul as a Spirit of Grace, there he does Certainly act as a Spirit of Supplications:
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and the Apostle Paul saith, Rom. 8. 15. That the Sons of God receive the Spirit of Adoption, whereby they cry Abba, Father.
and the Apostle Paul Says, Rom. 8. 15. That the Sons of God receive the Spirit of Adoption, whereby they cry Abba, Father.
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Which imports a filial boldness and confidence in dealing with him by fervent Prayer.
Which imports a filial boldness and confidence in dealing with him by fervent Prayer.
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I remember what you may meet in 1 Cor. 13. 1, &c. Though I speak with the tongues of men and Angels,
I Remember what you may meet in 1 Cor. 13. 1, etc. Though I speak with the tongues of men and Angels,
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though I have the gift of Prophecy, and understand all Mysteries, and all knowledge: though I have all faith, so as to remove mountains;
though I have the gift of Prophecy, and understand all Mysteres, and all knowledge: though I have all faith, so as to remove Mountains;
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though I bestow all my goods on the poor, and give my body to be burned,
though I bestow all my goods on the poor, and give my body to be burned,
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yet if I have not Charity, it profits me nothing; I am nothing, but as a meer sounding brass and •inkling cymbal. yet if I have not Charity, it profits me nothing; I am nothing, but as a mere sounding brass and •inkling cymbal.
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What he there speaks of Charity, or Love, which doth indeed make Actions lovely in the sight of God and men,
What he there speaks of Charity, or Love, which does indeed make Actions lovely in the sighed of God and men,
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and puts a lustre and beauty upon them; the very same may be affirmed concerning Prayer.
and puts a lustre and beauty upon them; the very same may be affirmed Concerning Prayer.
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Let a man be never so well accomplished ▪ never so raised in his attainments, never so fluent and warm in his discourses, never so eminent for his profession, never so frequent and attentive in his hearing, never so abundant in acts of Charity,
Let a man be never so well accomplished ▪ never so raised in his attainments, never so fluent and warm in his discourses, never so eminent for his profession, never so frequent and attentive in his hearing, never so abundant in acts of Charity,
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yet if he be a prayerless Person, he is nothing; nothing in Religion, nothing to purpose;
yet if he be a prayerless Person, he is nothing; nothing in Religion, nothing to purpose;
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all his parts and performances, though many and specious, will amount to nothing;
all his parts and performances, though many and specious, will amount to nothing;
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in Heaven's Arithmetick they will be of no more significancy, than so many Cyphers without a Figure, to put a value into them.
in Heaven's Arithmetic they will be of no more significancy, than so many Ciphers without a Figure, to put a valve into them.
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That which I have said, amounts to thus much; To live without Prayer, is utterly inconsistent with a gracious and holy frame;
That which I have said, amounts to thus much; To live without Prayer, is utterly inconsistent with a gracious and holy frame;
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and all that such an one doth, will never turn him to a good account.
and all that such an one does, will never turn him to a good account.
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You may as soon live a spiritual life without Faith, as live by Faith without Prayer:
You may as soon live a spiritual life without Faith, as live by Faith without Prayer:
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for, as was before observed, they that believe, will speak.
for, as was before observed, they that believe, will speak.
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When God hath kindled a spark of Grace in the Soul, it will be working in a way of Prayer;
When God hath kindled a spark of Grace in the Soul, it will be working in a Way of Prayer;
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that spark will fly upward, and carry the Soul along with it. Thus we find it in Psal. 39. 3. My heart was hot within me;
that spark will fly upward, and carry the Soul along with it. Thus we find it in Psalm 39. 3. My heart was hight within me;
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while I mused, the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue. What did he speak? Prayers.while I mused, the fire burned: then spoke I with my tongue. What did he speak? Prayers.
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Lord, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days. Lord, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days.
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Therefore my advice is, that you would either take up Prayer, and follow it as a principal part of a Christians work,
Therefore my Advice is, that you would either take up Prayer, and follow it as a principal part of a Christians work,
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or else lay down your Profession;
or Else lay down your Profession;
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boast not of a filial Relation to God, while thou art not possessed with a filial spirit and disposition.
boast not of a filial Relation to God, while thou art not possessed with a filial Spirit and disposition.
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Never talk of your being acquainted with God, and some of his Friends, when in all your lives you never spake one serious hearty word to him.
Never talk of your being acquainted with God, and Some of his Friends, when in all your lives you never spoke one serious hearty word to him.
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If you are resolved to live without Prayer, be so just and reasonable as to put off the honourable name Christian, which doth by no means belong to you,
If you Are resolved to live without Prayer, be so just and reasonable as to put off the honourable name Christian, which does by no means belong to you,
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and call your selves Heathens, Beasts, nay, which is worse, though not too bad for you, down-right practical Atheists.
and call your selves heathens, Beasts, nay, which is Worse, though not too bad for you, downright practical Atheists.
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Secondly, Your Condition at the present is very miserable, though you know it not: so long as you live without Prayer, you live without a blessing:Secondly, Your Condition At the present is very miserable, though you know it not: so long as you live without Prayer, you live without a blessing:
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whatsoever may light upon you, the blessing of God is the portion of a praying People.
whatsoever may Light upon you, the blessing of God is the portion of a praying People.
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If you will look into the Book of God (which, I believe, you seldom do;
If you will look into the Book of God (which, I believe, you seldom do;
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for those that will not beg his mercy, will not labour to know his will) you may see how much it cost Esau to get a blessing from his Father Isaac, he shed many tears, and lifted up loud cries;
for those that will not beg his mercy, will not labour to know his will) you may see how much it cost Esau to get a blessing from his Father Isaac, he shed many tears, and lifted up loud cries;
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Gen. 27. 33, 34. Isaac told him, that one had brought him Venison, which he had eaten of,Gen. 27. 33, 34. Isaac told him, that one had brought him Venison, which he had eaten of,
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and he blessed him, and he should be blessed.
and he blessed him, and he should be blessed.
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It is said, When Esau heard the words of his Father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry,
It is said, When Esau herd the words of his Father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry,
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and said unto his Father, Bless me, even me also, O my Father: and said unto his Father, Bless me, even me also, Oh my Father:
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and when Isaac answered, vers. 37. Behold, I have made him thy Lord, and all his Brethren have I given to him for Servants,
and when Isaac answered, vers. 37. Behold, I have made him thy Lord, and all his Brothers have I given to him for Servants,
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and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my Son! and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my Son!
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Vers. 38. Esau said unto his Father, Hast thou but one blessing, my Father? Bless me,
Vers. 38. Esau said unto his Father, Hast thou but one blessing, my Father? Bless me,
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even me also, O my Father; and Esau lifted up his voice, and wept. even me also, Oh my Father; and Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.
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What, art thou so poor, O my Father, as that in giving one blessing, thou hast given away all? Hast thou not reserved one? And all this he was fain to do, before he could obtain.
What, art thou so poor, Oh my Father, as that in giving one blessing, thou hast given away all? Hast thou not reserved one? And all this he was fain to do, before he could obtain.
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Yea, and it was not only thus with a profane Esau, who might well be thought to have forfeited the blessing by his selling his Birthright;
Yea, and it was not only thus with a profane Esau, who might well be Thought to have forfeited the blessing by his selling his Birthright;
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but even good Iacob himself, when he would have a blessing from Heaven, he was constrained to wrestle with the Angel for it,
but even good Iacob himself, when he would have a blessing from Heaven, he was constrained to wrestle with the Angel for it,
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and to put forth all his strength in the conflict, and to keep his hold, though the Angel se•med willing to shake him off;
and to put forth all his strength in the conflict, and to keep his hold, though the Angel se•med willing to shake him off;
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yea, and to tell him at last, that he would not let him go until he had got it. Thus it hath, been formerly:
yea, and to tell him At last, that he would not let him go until he had god it. Thus it hath, been formerly:
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Blessings come down from Heaven upon the wings of Prayer.
Blessings come down from Heaven upon the wings of Prayer.
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And what, O man, dost thou think, that the Blessings of God are fallen so much in their price,
And what, Oh man, dost thou think, that the Blessings of God Are fallen so much in their price,
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and grown so cheap at this day, as that they go a begging? Or that men may have them without asking for? God hath been wont to stand more upon his Honour than so:
and grown so cheap At this day, as that they go a begging? Or that men may have them without asking for? God hath been wont to stand more upon his Honour than so:
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and therefore hath declared his will, that Prayer shall come in between the Promise and the Performance;
and Therefore hath declared his will, that Prayer shall come in between the Promise and the Performance;
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he would have his People sue out the Promise before they shall have the good which is contained in it;
he would have his People sue out the Promise before they shall have the good which is contained in it;
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as is evident from that well-known Scripture, Ezek. 36. we find the heart of God greatly inlarged to his People,
as is evident from that wellknown Scripture, Ezekiel 36. we find the heart of God greatly enlarged to his People,
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and Promises flowed in abundance from him, and He gives them the assurance of his fixed resolution in the thing.
and Promises flowed in abundance from him, and He gives them the assurance of his fixed resolution in the thing.
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I the Lord have spoken it, and I will do it. I the Lord have spoken it, and I will do it.
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Do not you doubt, call not my truth in question, I will be as good as my word.
Do not you doubt, call not my truth in question, I will be as good as my word.
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Yet observe what follows in the 37th verse; Thus saith the Lord God, I will yet be enquired of by the House of Israel to do it for them.
Yet observe what follows in the 37th verse; Thus Says the Lord God, I will yet be inquired of by the House of Israel to do it for them.
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All those great and good things had been in the heart and purpose of God from eternity,
All those great and good things had been in the heart and purpose of God from eternity,
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and now he was graciously pleased for their comfort to put them into his Promise;
and now he was graciously pleased for their Comfort to put them into his Promise;
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but if they had a desire to have them, they must send Prayer to Heaven for them.
but if they had a desire to have them, they must send Prayer to Heaven for them.
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Holy David tells us, Psal. 3. 8. God's blessing is upon his People:
Holy David tells us, Psalm 3. 8. God's blessing is upon his People:
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and certainly every one will grant that there is a great deal of reason why it should be upon them exclusive to all the World beside;
and Certainly every one will grant that there is a great deal of reason why it should be upon them exclusive to all the World beside;
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upon them, and upon none but upon them: they only have been by the Lord Iesus redeemed from the curse of the Law,
upon them, and upon none but upon them: they only have been by the Lord Iesus redeemed from the curse of the Law,
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and therefore they only can lay a rightful claim to the Blessings of the Gospel. God may, yea, and he every day doth give bread to his Enemies;
and Therefore they only can lay a rightful claim to the Blessings of the Gospel. God may, yea, and he every day does give bred to his Enemies;
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but surely as long as they continue his Enemies, he will not give them his blessing;
but surely as long as they continue his Enemies, he will not give them his blessing;
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and indeed why should they expect it? But now, O prayerless Soul, how wilt thou prove thy self one of his People? Thou hast upon thee those Spots which are not the Spots of his People,
and indeed why should they expect it? But now, Oh prayerless Soul, how wilt thou prove thy self one of his People? Thou hast upon thee those Spots which Are not the Spots of his People,
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when at the same time thou dost want those Marks which are the Marks of his People:
when At the same time thou dost want those Marks which Are the Marks of his People:
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thou who spendest thy days without prayer, dost pay no homage unto God, thou ownest no dependence upon him, thou givest him no reverence, thou dost him no service, thou bringest him no honour,
thou who spendest thy days without prayer, dost pay no homage unto God, thou ownest no dependence upon him, thou givest him not Reverence, thou dost him no service, thou bringest him not honour,
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and I pray, tell me, why should his blessing be upon thee? God may deal bountifully with thee;
and I pray, tell me, why should his blessing be upon thee? God may deal bountifully with thee;
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possibly he doth do so already, and gives thee waters of a full cup; it is his manner;
possibly he does doe so already, and gives thee waters of a full cup; it is his manner;
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many srcaps and good bits fall under his Table; He lets them fall on purpose for his Dogs to gather up:
many srcaps and good bits fallen under his Table; He lets them fallen on purpose for his Dogs to gather up:
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his Sun shines, and his Rain falls upon barren Wildernesses and noysome Dunghills, as well as upon fruitful Fields, and pleasant Gardens;
his Sun shines, and his Rain falls upon barren Wildernesses and noisome Dunghills, as well as upon fruitful Fields, and pleasant Gardens;
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Outward mercies are therefore called Common Mercies, because all have their share in them, the just and the unjust too, the evil as well as the good;
Outward Mercies Are Therefore called Common mercies, Because all have their share in them, the just and the unjust too, the evil as well as the good;
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so that the Wise Man tells us, No man can know either love or hatred by all that is before him.
so that the Wise Man tells us, No man can know either love or hatred by all that is before him.
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Therefore let no man be proud of his temporal Enjoyments, nor of an elated Spirit, because he is of a raised condition, and stands upon the World's upper ground.
Therefore let no man be proud of his temporal Enjoyments, nor of an elated Spirit, Because he is of a raised condition, and Stands upon the World's upper ground.
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If thou hast no other arguments to use, but those thou fetchest from the World's Topicks, thou wilt never prove thy self Heaven-born,
If thou hast no other Arguments to use, but those thou fetchest from the World's Topicks, thou wilt never prove thy self Heavenborn,
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nor make out thy Title to the happiness and glory which is above.
nor make out thy Title to the happiness and glory which is above.
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God indeed may fill thy Pocket, and spread thy Table, furnishing it with variety of Dainties;
God indeed may fill thy Pocket, and spread thy Table, furnishing it with variety of Dainties;
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He may cram thy Bags, and make thy Cup run over;
He may cram thy Bags, and make thy Cup run over;
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He may throw into thy Possession Houses and Lands, as he gave Quales to the Israelites, in his wrath;
He may throw into thy Possession Houses and Lands, as he gave Quales to the Israelites, in his wrath;
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and if thou wilt take the pains to turn over all thou hast, and make as diligent search as thou canst, thou wilt not find one blessing in it;
and if thou wilt take the pains to turn over all thou hast, and make as diligent search as thou Canst, thou wilt not find one blessing in it;
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many a Creature, and in every one a curse: thy Cloaths have a plague in them, witness thy Pride;
many a Creature, and in every one a curse: thy Clothes have a plague in them, witness thy Pride;
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thy Table is thy snare, witness thy excess;
thy Table is thy snare, witness thy excess;
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and Riches are laid up by thee to thy hurt, whilst thou makest them thy God, which should be no more than thy Servants.
and Riches Are laid up by thee to thy hurt, while thou Makest them thy God, which should be no more than thy Servants.
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Thus it is with thee at present, and thy present condition is thy best condition: unless thou growest better, that will not:
Thus it is with thee At present, and thy present condition is thy best condition: unless thou Growest better, that will not:
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all that thou canst do, is to rejoyce in sense, thou must leave it to others to rejoice in hope.
all that thou Canst do, is to rejoice in sense, thou must leave it to Others to rejoice in hope.
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But however, if it will do thee any good, and the Lord grant that it may, we will enquire what is like to be hereafter. Therefore,
But however, if it will do thee any good, and the Lord grant that it may, we will inquire what is like to be hereafter. Therefore,
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Lastly, Let us look on to the consequence, and consider what will follow this sinful bruitish negect of your unquestionable duty.Lastly, Let us look on to the consequence, and Consider what will follow this sinful brutish negect of your unquestionable duty.
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You know, your own Consciences tell you, that you do not pray; you are not convinced of any need that you have of it:
You know, your own Consciences tell you, that you do not pray; you Are not convinced of any need that you have of it:
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other things there are which you think you cannot be without, such are your Jovial Companions,
other things there Are which you think you cannot be without, such Are your Jovial Sodales,
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and your vain antick Dresses, but you can be, and do very well without Prayer; you taste no sweetness in it:
and your vain antic Dresses, but you can be, and do very well without Prayer; you taste no sweetness in it:
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ranting and roaring is musick, Healths and Huzza's, Balls and Masques, are ravishingly delicious; but to you, Prayer is a very dull and insipid business.
ranting and roaring is music, Healths and Huzza's, Balls and Masques, Are ravishingly delicious; but to you, Prayer is a very dull and insipid business.
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But, I pray, what will be at the last? I would stain have my best at last,
But, I pray, what will be At the last? I would stain have my best At last,
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and so would you too, if you be wise:
and so would you too, if you be wise:
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if you have not your best at your latter end, you will be found fools at your latter end.
if you have not your best At your latter end, you will be found Fools At your latter end.
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I find an excellent wish concerning Israel of old, whether it was God's wish ▪ or Moses 's,
I find an excellent wish Concerning Israel of old, whither it was God's wish ▪ or Moses is,
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or both, I am sure it was very good, and carried in it a great deal of love;
or both, I am sure it was very good, and carried in it a great deal of love;
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Deut. 32. 24. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end. Deuteronomy 32. 24. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter end.
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By latter end there, according to the judgment of Expolitors, we are not so much to understand their death,
By latter end there, according to the judgement of Expolitors, we Are not so much to understand their death,
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as the end and issue of that course which they were then steering.
as the end and issue of that course which they were then steering.
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O that they would seriously think with themselves, and wisely foresee whither that way would bring them, in which they were then walking.
O that they would seriously think with themselves, and wisely foresee whither that Way would bring them, in which they were then walking.
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It was a very smooth and pleasant way, it was paved with delights, but the great business was, whither did it lead them? It is my hearty wish for you, whoever you are, that you would once in a day retire your selves,
It was a very smooth and pleasant Way, it was paved with delights, but the great business was, whither did it led them? It is my hearty wish for you, whoever you Are, that you would once in a day retire your selves,
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and get alone, and seriously think what your total neglect of Prayer will produce, when you are on a Death-bed, and after Death, in Eternity.
and get alone, and seriously think what your total neglect of Prayer will produce, when you Are on a Deathbed, and After Death, in Eternity.
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First, What fruit you will have from hence, when Sickness Arrests you, and you find that the King of terrors is at your very door;First, What fruit you will have from hence, when Sickness Arrests you, and you find that the King of terrors is At your very door;
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that will be a dismal time, and it will cause many thoughts and tremblings of heart;
that will be a dismal time, and it will cause many thoughts and tremblings of heart;
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and then, if ever, you will stand in need of Cordials, and happy the Man that hath his comfortable Reflections and Prospects to support his Spirits;
and then, if ever, you will stand in need of Cordials, and happy the Man that hath his comfortable Reflections and Prospects to support his Spirits;
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who can look back to his Life past with peace, and look forward to Eternity with hope. When a Child of God, that hath maintain'd a close and intimate Communion with his God,
who can look back to his Life passed with peace, and look forward to Eternity with hope. When a Child of God, that hath maintained a close and intimate Communion with his God,
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and given himself unto Prayer, comes to lie upon his Death-bed, he is so roughly handled by that last enemy, that he cannot pray;
and given himself unto Prayer, comes to lie upon his Deathbed, he is so roughly handled by that last enemy, that he cannot pray;
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his heart is so faint within him, and his pains are so strong upon him, that he hath not any leisure for that work in which he hath found so much sweetness,
his heart is so faint within him, and his pains Are so strong upon him, that he hath not any leisure for that work in which he hath found so much sweetness,
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and for which he hath so dear a love: Alas then his case!
and for which he hath so dear a love: Alas then his case!
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his weakness, his agonies, his tumblings and tossings are such, that he cannot pray as he was wont, only sigh and groan,
his weakness, his agonies, his tumblings and tossings Are such, that he cannot pray as he was wont, only sighs and groan,
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and lift up an eye, and give a look toward God's Holy Temple, and dart up a short ejaculation: Poor Soul!
and lift up an eye, and give a look towards God's Holy Temple, and dart up a short ejaculation: Poor Soul!
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that is the utmost length he can go, and it is no small grief to him that he is so straitned and confined.
that is the utmost length he can go, and it is no small grief to him that he is so straitened and confined.
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Holy Asaph put this among the Reasons of his bitter complaints, Psal. 77. 4 That he was so troubled, that he could not speak.
Holy Asaph put this among the Reasons of his bitter complaints, Psalm 77. 4 That he was so troubled, that he could not speak.
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But at that very time he can relieve and comfort himself with his former praying, and former walking and Communion with God;
But At that very time he can relieve and Comfort himself with his former praying, and former walking and Communion with God;
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his former seeking of God, and conversing with him.
his former seeking of God, and conversing with him.
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When there was a message of death, by the Prophet, brought to Hezekiah, he could send this short Petition up again to Heaven, Isa. 38. 3. Remember, now, O Lord, I beseech thee,
When there was a message of death, by the Prophet, brought to Hezekiah, he could send this short Petition up again to Heaven, Isaiah 38. 3. remember, now, Oh Lord, I beseech thee,
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how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sighed.
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He could do but very little then, his strength was gone, and his breath was short;
He could do but very little then, his strength was gone, and his breath was short;
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but he could with comfort remember, and desire God himself to remember how he had walked,
but he could with Comfort Remember, and desire God himself to Remember how he had walked,
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and what he had done in his Halcion and healthful days.
and what he had done in his Halcion and healthful days.
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So when a gracious person is disabled for his work, he can think thus, There is a stock of Prayers which I have laid up in Heaven, against such a time of need as this is;
So when a gracious person is disabled for his work, he can think thus, There is a stock of Prayers which I have laid up in Heaven, against such a time of need as this is;
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and the thought thereof will be a singular support and comfort to him.
and the Thought thereof will be a singular support and Comfort to him.
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But what do you think will become of you at such a time, you that have been all your days strangers to this work? When you come to dye, you cannot pray, your distempers and pains will not l•t you,
But what do you think will become of you At such a time, you that have been all your days Strangers to this work? When you come to die, you cannot pray, your distempers and pains will not l•t you,
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and you do not know how to go about it, nor how to do one stroke at it;
and you do not know how to go about it, nor how to do one stroke At it;
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and it will then be a sting and horrour to you to think, that when you were in health and strength,
and it will then be a sting and horror to you to think, that when you were in health and strength,
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and all things well with you, you would not pray.
and all things well with you, you would not pray.
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You were called upon often, by your godly Ministers, and by your gracious Friends and Relations, but you would not.
You were called upon often, by your godly Ministers, and by your gracious Friends and Relations, but you would not.
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At a dying hour you will have no fitness for that work; and all the time that you lived before, you had no heart to it.
At a dying hour you will have no fitness for that work; and all the time that you lived before, you had no heart to it.
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But possibly you will comfort your selves with this, that when you are sick, and full of fears and inward disquiets,
But possibly you will Comfort your selves with this, that when you Are sick, and full of fears and inward disquiets,
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and you are not in a capacity of praying for your selves, then you, or some of your Friends for you, will send for some godly Minister or other,
and you Are not in a capacity of praying for your selves, then you, or Some of your Friends for you, will send for Some godly Minister or other,
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and desire him to pray for you.
and desire him to pray for you.
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Well, suppose that is done, and the Minister sent for, comes, if he knows what a wretch thou hast been,
Well, suppose that is done, and the Minister sent for, comes, if he knows what a wretch thou hast been,
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and how much thou hast neglected God and thy Duty all thy days, What straitnings of Soul must he of necessity be under as to thee? With what holy confidence and hope may we go to God in Prayer on the behalf of a godly person when sick,
and how much thou hast neglected God and thy Duty all thy days, What straightenings of Soul must he of necessity be under as to thee? With what holy confidence and hope may we go to God in Prayer on the behalf of a godly person when sick,
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if we can say to God as they did to Christ on the behalf of Lazarus, John 11. 3. Lord, he whom thou lovest, is sick? But what a damp must it needs be to us,
if we can say to God as they did to christ on the behalf of Lazarus, John 11. 3. Lord, he whom thou Lovest, is sick? But what a damp must it needs be to us,
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when we think we are going to God for a sick and dying Man, but such an one as neglected God,
when we think we Are going to God for a sick and dying Man, but such an one as neglected God,
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and hated him, and lived without him, and in open rebellion against him? I fear, I fear, there are too many among us that befool and deceive themselves with this, That if they can get a Minister to Pray by them (especially if it be such an one as will give them the Sacrament too) oh,
and hated him, and lived without him, and in open rebellion against him? I Fear, I Fear, there Are too many among us that befool and deceive themselves with this, That if they can get a Minister to Pray by them (especially if it be such an one as will give them the Sacrament too) o,
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then all is well, and their Souls go immediately to Heaven without any stop by the way,
then all is well, and their Souls go immediately to Heaven without any stop by the Way,
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and the Gate of Glory is opened to them, and entrance granted;
and the Gate of Glory is opened to them, and Entrance granted;
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but it is probable that will not do, and that these Men build their high hopes upon a Sandyfoundation that will fail them:
but it is probable that will not do, and that these Men built their high hope's upon a Sandyfoundation that will fail them:
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And I would fain know what great encouragement, or what sufficient ground we have to believe, that we shall carry them in the Arms of our Prayers safe to Heaven, who would not themselves take one right step in the way that leads thither;
And I would fain know what great encouragement, or what sufficient ground we have to believe, that we shall carry them in the Arms of our Prayers safe to Heaven, who would not themselves take one right step in the Way that leads thither;
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would never be humble Petitioners for the pardon of their Sins, or for the Life and Salvation of their own Souls? That I look upon as exceeding worthy of your observation and repeated thoughts, which we meet with in the 1st of Samuel, chap. 12. After that good Man had faithfully reproved the people for their great wickedness in asking a King;
would never be humble Petitioners for the pardon of their Sins, or for the Life and Salvation of their own Souls? That I look upon as exceeding worthy of your observation and repeated thoughts, which we meet with in the 1st of Samuel, chap. 12. After that good Man had faithfully reproved the people for their great wickedness in asking a King;
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and likewise put them into a great consternation by a Storm of Thunder and Rain in the time of Wheat-Harvest, which was unusual in that Countrey;
and likewise put them into a great consternation by a Storm of Thunder and Rain in the time of Wheat harvest, which was unusual in that Country;
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they became humble Suitors to him, saying in verse 19. Pray for by servants unto the Lord thy God, that we die not.
they became humble Suitors to him, saying in verse 19. prey for by Servants unto the Lord thy God, that we die not.
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That request he was most freely wil•ing to grant; God forbid, saith he, that I should sin in ceasing to pray for you.
That request he was most freely wil•ing to grant; God forbid, Says he, that I should sin in ceasing to pray for you.
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He had prayed for them, and would continue to pray for them.
He had prayed for them, and would continue to pray for them.
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But now mark and remember that which followeth in vers. 24. Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart.
But now mark and Remember that which follows in vers. 24. Only Fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart.
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Which is, as if he had said, I will not be wanting to my Duty, you are a people that I dearly love,
Which is, as if he had said, I will not be wanting to my Duty, you Are a people that I dearly love,
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and heartily wish welfare and prosperity to; I will speak for you, and plead for you, and wrestle with God for you;
and heartily wish welfare and Prosperity to; I will speak for you, and plead for you, and wrestle with God for you;
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but do not you lay too great stress upon my Prayers;
but do not you lay too great stress upon my Prayers;
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look to it that you be not found sinning against God, whil'st I am praying to him for you, left you do your selves more mischief than I can do you good.
look to it that you be not found sinning against God, whilst I am praying to him for you, left you do your selves more mischief than I can do you good.
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My Prayers will not prevail on your behalf, unless you will resolve to fear God your selves,
My Prayers will not prevail on your behalf, unless you will resolve to Fear God your selves,
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and to seek and serve him your selves, and pray, and honour and obey him your selves.
and to seek and serve him your selves, and pray, and honour and obey him your selves.
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By warrant of that Scripture, I do now say to you, when you are sick and in distress,
By warrant of that Scripture, I do now say to you, when you Are sick and in distress,
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and fear you shall dye, you will call the Ministers to pray for you, and we are ready to do it;
and Fear you shall die, you will call the Ministers to pray for you, and we Are ready to do it;
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when you send for us we will come (only I wish that we may be sent for sooner than we are by some of you, viz. while you are able to give us an account of your selves,
when you send for us we will come (only I wish that we may be sent for sooner than we Are by Some of you, viz. while you Are able to give us an account of your selves,
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and in a capacity of receiving counsel and advice) and when we come, it shall be with bowels of pity and compassion,
and in a capacity of receiving counsel and Advice) and when we come, it shall be with bowels of pity and compassion,
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and we will pray for you heartily, and with all our might;
and we will pray for you heartily, and with all our might;
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but do not you trust to that, and pass the time of your health and strength in a supine carelesness and neglect,
but do not you trust to that, and pass the time of your health and strength in a supine carelessness and neglect,
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but now make Prayer your business, go to the Throne of Grace upon your own errand, and seek God your selves.
but now make Prayer your business, go to the Throne of Grace upon your own errand, and seek God your selves.
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Secondly, Consider what will be the fru•t of this total neglect of Prayer, after Death hath put a period to your sinful careless Life, Enoch, while in the way, walked with God;Secondly, Consider what will be the fru•t of this total neglect of Prayer, After Death hath put a Period to your sinful careless Life, Enoch, while in the Way, walked with God;
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and then in the end God took him.
and then in the end God took him.
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The Communion was begun here, that shewed the Holiness of Enoch; in Heaven it was perfected,
The Communion was begun Here, that showed the Holiness of Enoch; in Heaven it was perfected,
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and that made his happiness compleat.
and that made his happiness complete.
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A Praying Saint doth at death go up to the Quire of Angels and glorified spirits of just Men, to joyn with them in their loud and never-ending Allelujahs;
A Praying Saint does At death go up to the Choir of Angels and glorified spirits of just Men, to join with them in their loud and never-ending Hallelujahs;
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they lived a Life of Prayer upon Earth, and they shall live a life of Praise in Heaven.
they lived a Life of Prayer upon Earth, and they shall live a life of Praise in Heaven.
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But what will become of you that are altogether strangers to the work? what kind of Eternity is that which you shall launch into? How unspeakably doleful will your condition be in the other World? You are not fit for the work of Praises,
But what will become of you that Are altogether Strangers to the work? what kind of Eternity is that which you shall launch into? How unspeakably doleful will your condition be in the other World? You Are not fit for the work of Praises,
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for your instruments are not in tune for it, there never was any thing done here for the putting your hearts in frame;
for your Instruments Are not in tune for it, there never was any thing done Here for the putting your hearts in frame;
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from you there would proceed nothing but jarring in the midst of that most pleasant and melodious Consort.
from you there would proceed nothing but jarring in the midst of that most pleasant and melodious Consort.
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You cannot pray to God, which is the work of poor indigent Beggars;
You cannot pray to God, which is the work of poor indigent Beggars;
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How then can you exalt and praise him, which, to do, is the work of holy and ever-blessed Angels? And then if you are not fit for Heaven, you will be fit for Hell;
How then can you exalt and praise him, which, to do, is the work of holy and Everblessed Angels? And then if you Are not fit for Heaven, you will be fit for Hell;
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if no company for Angels, then for Devils;
if no company for Angels, then for Devils;
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if you will not pray here, you shall in the torment and bitterness of Soul roar and howl there;
if you will not pray Here, you shall in the torment and bitterness of Soul roar and howl there;
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you will not honour God, he will punish you;
you will not honour God, he will Punish you;
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you cared not for the knowledg of his ways, and you shall not know his rest;
you cared not for the knowledge of his ways, and you shall not know his rest;
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you will not seek his face, and you shall not see his face:
you will not seek his face, and you shall not see his face:
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No, no, down you shall be thrust into that lake where there shall be fire to torment, but no light to refresh;
No, no, down you shall be thrust into that lake where there shall be fire to torment, but no Light to refresh;
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where there shall not be the voice of joy and triumphs, but weeping and wailing, and gnashing of teeth.
where there shall not be the voice of joy and Triumphos, but weeping and wailing, and gnashing of teeth.
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In this Life you send up no Prayers to God, but live as if you did not know him,
In this Life you send up no Prayers to God, but live as if you did not know him,
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as if you did not need him, as if you had no love for him; and the truth is, you have not.
as if you did not need him, as if you had no love for him; and the truth is, you have not.
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Well, remember this, He lets you alone at present, and carrieth as if he took no notice;
Well, Remember this, He lets you alone At present, and Carrieth as if he took no notice;
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but he will deal with you accordingly, when he hath you in the next World, the place of giving out rewards and punishments, rendering unto every one according as his work hath been;
but he will deal with you accordingly, when he hath you in the next World, the place of giving out rewards and punishments, rendering unto every one according as his work hath been;
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there you shall have tribulation and anguish, but God will not be affected with your miseries,
there you shall have tribulation and anguish, but God will not be affected with your misery's,
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nor will he pity your groans, nor have any respect to your tears.
nor will he pity your groans, nor have any respect to your tears.
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Lay these things to your hearts, and be convinced of this, that Prayer is your interest;
Lay these things to your hearts, and be convinced of this, that Prayer is your Interest;
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set upon the work, if you did but get acquaintance with it, you would love it;
Set upon the work, if you did but get acquaintance with it, you would love it;
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if you were but once used to it, you would never leave it.
if you were but once used to it, you would never leave it.
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Psal. 116. 1, 2. I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Psalm 116. 1, 2. I love the Lord, Because he hath herd my voice and my supplications.
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Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore I will call upon him as long as I live. And that was long enough; longer he should not pray; so long he would;Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore I will call upon him as long as I live. And that was long enough; longer he should not pray; so long he would;
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there is no Praying-work in Heaven: Well, said David, I will ply it here, and follow it hard now. He had found the good;
there is no Praying-work in Heaven: Well, said David, I will ply it Here, and follow it hard now. He had found the good;
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and tasted the sweetness of it.
and tasted the sweetness of it.
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VSE.
USE.
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In the second part of this Use of Repr•hension, I shall direct my Discourse to those who are altogether for Publick Praying, getting into Churches, and such (as they call) Consecrated places, there to shew (I think that is a word very proper to the design) their Devotion;
In the second part of this Use of Repr•hension, I shall Direct my Discourse to those who Are altogether for Public Praying, getting into Churches, and such (as they call) Consecrated places, there to show (I think that is a word very proper to the Design) their Devotion;
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though I do not see, but that when their hours of Prayer are come, and their Service is doing, their Churches are exceeding empty, which is indeed a shame to them;
though I do not see, but that when their hours of Prayer Are come, and their Service is doing, their Churches Are exceeding empty, which is indeed a shame to them;
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for if they are persuaded in their Consciences, That is the way of God, why do they not frequent it? If they are convinced, That is the work of the Lord,
for if they Are persuaded in their Consciences, That is the Way of God, why do they not frequent it? If they Are convinced, That is the work of the Lord,
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why do they not abound in it? There is a great cry among them for that form and Mode of Worship,
why do they not abound in it? There is a great cry among them for that from and Mode of Worship,
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and I heartily wish it may do them much good that love it;
and I heartily wish it may do them much good that love it;
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but since their cry for it is so loud, why is their devotion so little? Why do small matters keep them at home upon week-days? why do they chuse Taverns and Ale-houses, rather than their places of Prayer? Let them look to it, that their seeming zeal do not come from a bad Principle,
but since their cry for it is so loud, why is their devotion so little? Why do small matters keep them At home upon weekdays? why do they choose Taverns and Alehouses, rather than their places of Prayer? Let them look to it, that their seeming zeal do not come from a bad Principle,
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and be not directed to a bad end.
and be not directed to a bad end.
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I shall not speak a word against the Liturgy; That is not my business, who desire to follow those things that make for Peace, Let those that like it and chuse it, use it if they please;
I shall not speak a word against the Liturgy; That is not my business, who desire to follow those things that make for Peace, Let those that like it and choose it, use it if they please;
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let them that find it heart-raising, heart-warming, heart-inlarging, go on in their attendance upon it:
let them that find it heart-raising, Heartwarming, heart-enlarging, go on in their attendance upon it:
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I envy none that which they like, and may do them good, especially when I have that which pleaseth me better.
I envy none that which they like, and may do them good, especially when I have that which Pleases me better.
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Blessed be our Gracious God, and thanks to those in Authority over us, we have liberty to serve God according to our Judgments and Consciences;
Blessed be our Gracious God, and thanks to those in authority over us, we have liberty to serve God according to our Judgments and Consciences;
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yea, and that Liberty established by a Law. We know there are many Adversaries that are enraged at it;
yea, and that Liberty established by a Law. We know there Are many Adversaries that Are enraged At it;
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but through Divine Goodness, there is a wide and effectual door opened, the Lord grant none may be able to shut it.
but through Divine goodness, there is a wide and effectual door opened, the Lord grant none may be able to shut it.
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That which I blame many for, is their Idolizing of Publick Places, as if they did put an Holiness and Virtue into work done in them;
That which I blame many for, is their Idolizing of Public Places, as if they did put an Holiness and Virtue into work done in them;
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and as if Publick Prayer were enough, and would serve for all.
and as if Public Prayer were enough, and would serve for all.
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How have we some superstitious persons, as they pass through an Abbey, Cathedral, &c. not only bare their heads,
How have we Some superstitious Persons, as they pass through an Abbatiae, Cathedral, etc. not only bore their Heads,
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but drop upon their knees in a Pew, or at a Pillar!
but drop upon their knees in a Pew, or At a Pillar!
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And others, that I have known, when the Bells chime in, up they get, and to the Church they go, and there they sit till the Service be finished,
And Others, that I have known, when the Bells' chime in, up they get, and to the Church they go, and there they fit till the Service be finished,
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and that they think sufficient, and with that they do at present put off their Consciences, that is all the Prayer they make,
and that they think sufficient, and with that they do At present put off their Consciences, that is all the Prayer they make,
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then to Eating, and Drinking, and Visiting, and Gaming, there is no Praying in their Families, none in their Chambers and Closets;
then to Eating, and Drinking, and Visiting, and Gaming, there is no Praying in their Families, none in their Chambers and Closets;
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I appeal to your Consciences in the Case, and accuse no body living, unless their Consciences accuse them.
I appeal to your Consciences in the Case, and accuse no body living, unless their Consciences accuse them.
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Now, my Friends, what do you think of this? Is it well? will this do? is this the way to please God? Is this to fill up your days and places with Duty? Is this to deal bountifully with that God, who doth deal so bountifully with you? Is this to fit your selves for the giving up your account unto God? The proud Pharisee went to the Temple to pray;
Now, my Friends, what do you think of this? Is it well? will this do? is this the Way to please God? Is this to fill up your days and places with Duty? Is this to deal bountifully with that God, who does deal so bountifully with you? Is this to fit your selves for the giving up your account unto God? The proud Pharisee went to the Temple to pray;
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but when he had done, he came away with a world of sin in him, and with a load of guilt upon him.
but when he had done, he Come away with a world of since in him, and with a load of guilt upon him.
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He did, indeed, justify and applaud himself; but God's Soul abhorr'd and loath'd him.
He did, indeed, justify and applaud himself; but God's Soul abhorred and loathed him.
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Whereas the poor, humbled, broken-hearted Publican stood a great way, and prayed in the Spirit from an inward and deep sense of his own vileness,
Whereas the poor, humbled, brokenhearted Publican stood a great Way, and prayed in the Spirit from an inward and deep sense of his own vileness,
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and he was sent home to his House justified; God gave him a Pardon and a Smile.
and he was sent home to his House justified; God gave him a Pardon and a Smile.
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I shall not spend much time or pains about this sort of Men, because I conclude their prejudice is so great, that they will give very little heed to any thing that I shall say,
I shall not spend much time or pains about this sort of Men, Because I conclude their prejudice is so great, that they will give very little heed to any thing that I shall say,
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though delivered with all possible meekness, and really designed for their good;
though Delivered with all possible meekness, and really designed for their good;
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yet not knowing what it may please that God to do upon them, who is the Father of Mercies,
yet not knowing what it may please that God to do upon them, who is the Father of mercies,
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and God of all Grace, and hath the hearts of Men in his hand, and can make what impressions upon them,
and God of all Grace, and hath the hearts of Men in his hand, and can make what impressions upon them,
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and changes in them, seem good in his sight, I shall not pass them by altogether in silence;
and changes in them, seem good in his sighed, I shall not pass them by altogether in silence;
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but offer to their consideration these two things, which, in my judgment, carry something of weight in them.
but offer to their consideration these two things, which, in my judgement, carry something of weight in them.
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First, Places do not add any value to Actions of Religion, so as to commend them to God.First, Places do not add any valve to Actions of Religion, so as to commend them to God.
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I remember, that which after the discourse of Cornelius, Peter said unto him, Acts 10. 34. Of a truth I perceive that God is no respector of persons;
I Remember, that which After the discourse of Cornelius, Peter said unto him, Acts 10. 34. Of a truth I perceive that God is no Respector of Persons;
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but in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted of him. but in every Nation, he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted of him.
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And I may say, as there is no respect of Persons with God, so there is no respect of Places with God;
And I may say, as there is no respect of Persons with God, so there is no respect of Places with God;
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He hath no more esteem for the Chancel, than for the body of the Church;
He hath no more esteem for the Chancel, than for the body of the Church;
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and that which is within the Rails, is no more Sacred than that which is without them.
and that which is within the Rails, is no more Sacred than that which is without them.
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There is as near, compendious, and direct a way to the Throne of God from thy House, O Believer,
There is as near, compendious, and Direct a Way to the Throne of God from thy House, Oh Believer,
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as there is from the Church, or the most magnificent Cathedral;
as there is from the Church, or the most magnificent Cathedral;
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and those Supplications which are made and presented there with an holy heart, by the assistance of the Divine Spirit,
and those Supplications which Are made and presented there with an holy heart, by the assistance of the Divine Spirit,
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and in the name of Christ, shall find as free an access to God, as ready an audience with him, and as gracious an acceptance.
and in the name of christ, shall find as free an access to God, as ready an audience with him, and as gracious an acceptance.
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It is indeed by us, and all, granted, That the Temple at Ierusalem was an holy place;
It is indeed by us, and all, granted, That the Temple At Ierusalem was an holy place;
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yea, there was in it, not only an Holy Place, but the Holy of Holies. God himself had sanctified it, and appropriated it to his own most solemn service;
yea, there was in it, not only an Holy Place, but the Holy of Holies. God himself had sanctified it, and appropriated it to his own most solemn service;
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there he had been pleased to place his Name, that was an excellent Type of the Lord Iesus, our ever-blessed Mediator;
there he had been pleased to place his Name, that was an excellent Type of the Lord Iesus, our Everblessed Mediator;
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and where-ever the Iews were, into what Countrey soever they were scattered or carried Captive, they were to pray toward it.
and wherever the Iews were, into what Country soever they were scattered or carried Captive, they were to pray towards it.
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Dan. 6. 10. When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house, Dan. 6. 10. When daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house,
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and his windows being open in his chamber towards Ierusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed,
and his windows being open in his chamber towards Ierusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed,
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and gave thanks before his God, as he did afore-time. and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
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But that Temple being destroyed, and not so much as one Stone left upon another, that Church-state being at an end, and that dispensation ceased;
But that Temple being destroyed, and not so much as one Stone left upon Another, that Church-state being At an end, and that Dispensation ceased;
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I know no such thing as Holiness of Places here below. The Synagogues among the Iews in the Land of Canaan were not Holy;
I know no such thing as Holiness of Places Here below. The Synagogues among the Iews in the Land of Canaan were not Holy;
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but only convenient places for them to meet together in for the performance of publick Worship,
but only convenient places for them to meet together in for the performance of public Worship,
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and waiting upon God in the way of his Ordinances.
and waiting upon God in the Way of his Ordinances.
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And our Churches at this day, come not in the room of the Temple, but of those Synagogues. There was indeed a very great stir and hot contention in our Saviour's days,
And our Churches At this day, come not in the room of the Temple, but of those Synagogues. There was indeed a very great stir and hight contention in our Saviour's days,
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and before, about the place of Publick-worship, between the Iews and the Samaritans: The Iews were for the Temple built by Solomon at Ierusalem, and they were in the right;
and before, about the place of Public-worship, between the Iews and the Samaritans: The Iews were for the Temple built by Solomon At Ierusalem, and they were in the right;
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for that was the place which God had chosen and appointed.
for that was the place which God had chosen and appointed.
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On the contrary, the Samaritans stood stifly for the Temple, which had been built by their Ancestors upon Mount Gerizzim. The Woman of Samaria, having an opportunity put into her hands, did in Iohn 4. 20. start the Question,
On the contrary, the Samaritans stood stiffly for the Temple, which had been built by their Ancestors upon Mount Gerizzim. The Woman of Samaria, having an opportunity put into her hands, did in John 4. 20. start the Question,
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and propound it to our Saviour, seeking, as one saith, to be by him satisfied about it,
and propound it to our Saviour, seeking, as one Says, to be by him satisfied about it,
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as in a case of Conscience. Now it is worth our while to observe his Answer thereunto, which you have in Verse 21. Iesus said unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh when ye shall neither at Ierusalem,
as in a case of Conscience. Now it is worth our while to observe his Answer thereunto, which you have in Verse 21. Iesus said unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour comes when you shall neither At Ierusalem,
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nor in this Mountain, worship the Father. nor in this Mountain, worship the Father.
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Prayer, Ordinances, and the Worship of God, shall not be restrained to this place nor to that;
Prayer, Ordinances, and the Worship of God, shall not be restrained to this place nor to that;
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it shall not be more pleasing, powerful and prevalent in one place, for the place's sake, than it is in another.
it shall not be more pleasing, powerful and prevalent in one place, for the place's sake, than it is in Another.
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Add hereunto, that which the Holy Apostle Paul saith, in 1 Tim. 2. 8. I will, that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Add hereunto, that which the Holy Apostle Paul Says, in 1 Tim. 2. 8. I will, that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
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Mark his manner of expression, I will; he speaks with Authority, we may be sure he received this from the Lord. He would never have said, I will, had he not been sure that it was God's will; it was God's will,
Mark his manner of expression, I will; he speaks with authority, we may be sure he received this from the Lord. He would never have said, I will, had he not been sure that it was God's will; it was God's will,
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and therefore it was Paul 's will.
and Therefore it was Paul is will.
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But what was it? That Men do not look to the place in which they pray,
But what was it? That Men do not look to the place in which they pray,
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but to the manner how they pray;
but to the manner how they pray;
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let them pray any where, every where, in what place they themselves judge fit and convenient,
let them pray any where, every where, in what place they themselves judge fit and convenient,
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so that their hands be washed in innocency, and their hearts are but cleansed from their filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
so that their hands be washed in innocency, and their hearts Are but cleansed from their filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
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Holy and pure Prayer shall be welcome to God, and have a most gracious reception, from what quarter or corner soever it comes.
Holy and pure Prayer shall be welcome to God, and have a most gracious reception, from what quarter or corner soever it comes.
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We find that good Ionah prayed unto the Lord his God, when he was in the Belly of the Fish, which was so dark and dismal a place, that he counted and called it the belly of Hell; yet his Prayer made there, did not lose its way,
We find that good Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God, when he was in the Belly of the Fish, which was so dark and dismal a place, that he counted and called it the belly of Hell; yet his Prayer made there, did not loose its Way,
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nor fail of the end for which it was sent.
nor fail of the end for which it was sent.
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Ionah 2. 2. I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me; Jonah 2. 2. I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he herd me;
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out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.
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Secondly, I do advise and desire you to examine your selves, and to be better studied in,Secondly, I do Advice and desire you to examine your selves, and to be better studied in,
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and acquainted with your own hearts, than, it may be, as yet you are;
and acquainted with your own hearts, than, it may be, as yet you Are;
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for I cannot but tell you, though this be an excellent work, and necessary for all that would manage Religion to everlasting advantage, and approve themselves to God;
for I cannot but tell you, though this be an excellent work, and necessary for all that would manage Religion to everlasting advantage, and approve themselves to God;
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so it is in a particular manner necessary for them that lay so much stress upon places,
so it is in a particular manner necessary for them that lay so much stress upon places,
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and other things of like nature, to watch their hearts narrowly, and to keep a very strict eye upon them,
and other things of like nature, to watch their hearts narrowly, and to keep a very strict eye upon them,
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lest by those superstitious observances, they be found wanting to, and of the very vitals of the Duty,
lest by those superstitious observances, they be found wanting to, and of the very vitals of the Duty,
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and hug and please themselves with a rotten and stinking Carcass, where the Soul and Life are wanting;
and hug and please themselves with a rotten and stinking Carcase, where the Soul and Life Are wanting;
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and as our Lord said to the Pharisees, Matt. 23. 23. Wo unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites,
and as our Lord said to the Pharisees, Matt. 23. 23. Woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites,
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for ye pay tythe of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: for you pay tithe of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have omitted the Weightier matters of the law, judgement, mercy, and faith:
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They neglected the magnalia legis, the great things of the Law, while they were greatly solicitous about the minutula, the little things, which did speak the unsoundness of their hearts;
They neglected the magnalia Legis, the great things of the Law, while they were greatly solicitous about the minutula, the little things, which did speak the unsoundness of their hearts;
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so what shall we think of them who spend all, or the greatest part of their care and heat about those things which come not under any express command of the Divine Law? They that are most curious about their Bodies, are,
so what shall we think of them who spend all, or the greatest part of their care and heat about those things which come not under any express command of the Divine Law? They that Are most curious about their Bodies, Are,
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as it is to be feared, most careless about their Souls;
as it is to be feared, most careless about their Souls;
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they spend so much time at their Glass, that they have none for the Bible; they are so careful that a Pin be not stuck amiss in their Cloaths, that they leave every thing amiss in their Hearts;
they spend so much time At their Glass, that they have none for the bible; they Are so careful that a Pin be not stuck amiss in their Clothes, that they leave every thing amiss in their Hearts;
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by the Garbs and unreasonable Dresses, in which some sillily proud persons come into the Assemblies, it is easie for Spectators to determine how they spent and profan'd the Morning of the Sabbath at home;
by the Garbs and unreasonable Dresses, in which Some sillily proud Persons come into the Assemblies, it is easy for Spectators to determine how they spent and profaned the Morning of the Sabbath At home;
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and we may apprehend and fear the same in the present case, that those persons who are so much set for such things as this, are, at least, very apt and prone to bestow none of their care about that which deserves most;
and we may apprehend and Fear the same in the present case, that those Persons who Are so much Set for such things as this, Are, At least, very apt and prove to bestow none of their care about that which deserves most;
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they are so much for the place, that they forget and neglect the heart; they are so thoughtful where they pray, that they do not mind how they pray;
they Are so much for the place, that they forget and neglect the heart; they Are so thoughtful where they pray, that they do not mind how they pray;
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they are so set for a form, they do not mind, nay, possibly they hate the Power.
they Are so Set for a from, they do not mind, nay, possibly they hate the Power.
pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vdb xx n1, uh-x, av-j pns32 vvb dt n1.
(4) application (DIV2)
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880
But by the way, let•me whisper this in the ear of these persons, That the Altar will not Sanctify a corrupt thing:
But by the Way, let•me whisper this in the ear of these Persons, That the Altar will not Sanctify a corrupt thing:
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(4) application (DIV2)
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881
If you bring dead, formal, lifeless Prayers, though you offer them up in your Consecrated Churches,
If you bring dead, formal, Lifeless Prayers, though you offer them up in your Consecrated Churches,
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(4) application (DIV2)
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882
nay, at your adored Altars, they will not come up with a sweet smelling favour and acceptance before God.
nay, At your adored Altars, they will not come up with a sweet smelling favour and acceptance before God.
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(4) application (DIV2)
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883
I would not have any body think that I do, God forbid that I should say, A Form of Prayer,
I would not have any body think that I do, God forbid that I should say, A From of Prayer,
pns11 vmd xx vhi d n1 vvb cst pns11 vdb, np1 vvb cst pns11 vmd vvi, dt n1 pp-f n1,
(4) application (DIV2)
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884
and Formality of Heart, are inseparable Companions; I do not doubt but meer formal Professors are most for forms;
and Formality of Heart, Are inseparable Sodales; I do not doubt but mere formal Professors Are most for forms;
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(4) application (DIV2)
52
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885
but I dare not affirm that all those who make use of Forms, are meer formal Professors.
but I Dare not affirm that all those who make use of Forms, Are mere formal Professors.
cc-acp pns11 vvb xx vvi cst d d r-crq vvb n1 pp-f n2, vbr j j n2.
(4) application (DIV2)
52
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886
I do not doubt but some looking upon Forms as lawful, and out of modesty,
I do not doubt but Some looking upon Forms as lawful, and out of modesty,
pns11 vdb xx vvi p-acp d vvg p-acp n2 p-acp j, cc av pp-f n1,
(4) application (DIV2)
52
Page 80
887
and an humble sense of the lowness of their own parts, do make use of Forms when they pray with others,
and an humble sense of the lowness of their own parts, do make use of Forms when they pray with Others,
cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, vdb vvi n1 pp-f n2 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn,
(4) application (DIV2)
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888
and are conscientious in the use of them; and they do accompany the Petitions, Confessions, and Thanksgivings contained in them, with sincere affections,
and Are conscientious in the use of them; and they do accompany the Petitions, Confessions, and Thanksgivings contained in them, with sincere affections,
cc vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; cc pns32 vdb vvi dt n2, n2, cc n2 vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp j n2,
(4) application (DIV2)
52
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889
and do meet with a gracious acceptance with God, and do enjoy a communion with his Holy Majesty.
and do meet with a gracious acceptance with God, and do enjoy a communion with his Holy Majesty.
cc vdb vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1.
(4) application (DIV2)
52
Page 80
890
But this I will also be bold to say, and if any be offended at it, upon them be it;
But this I will also be bold to say, and if any be offended At it, upon them be it;
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(4) application (DIV2)
53
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891
That constant stated forms of Prayer and Formality, are borderers upon one another;
That constant stated forms of Prayer and Formality, Are borderers upon one Another;
cst j j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr n2 p-acp crd j-jn;
(4) application (DIV2)
53
Page 81
892
they live at no such great distance, but that they frequently, yea commonly, meet together in the same Service, and in the same Persons:
they live At no such great distance, but that they frequently, yea commonly, meet together in the same Service, and in the same Persons:
pns32 vvb p-acp dx d j n1, cc-acp cst pns32 av-j, uh av-j, vvb av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n2:
(4) application (DIV2)
53
Page 81
893
And really I am of the mind, that it stands them in hand, who make use of forms, to be very cautious,
And really I am of the mind, that it Stands them in hand, who make use of forms, to be very cautious,
cc av-j pns11 vbm pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1, r-crq vvb n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vbi av j,
(4) application (DIV2)
53
Page 81
894
and look warily to themselves, lest they do, even before they are aware, fall into formality;
and look warily to themselves, lest they do, even before they Are aware, fallen into formality;
cc vvb av-j p-acp px32, cs pns32 vdb, av c-acp pns32 vbr j, vvb p-acp n1;
(4) application (DIV2)
53
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895
that indifferency and lukewarmness of Spirit which God cannot endure.
that indifferency and lukewarmness of Spirit which God cannot endure.
d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq n1 vmbx vvi.
(4) application (DIV2)
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896
When in the forequoted Scripture the Woman of Samaria fell into discourse with Christ about the place of Worship,
When in the forequoted Scripture the Woman of Samaria fell into discourse with christ about the place of Worship,
c-crq p-acp dt j-vvn n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,
(4) application (DIV2)
53
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897
whether it ought to be at Ierusalem, or in that Mountain, viz. Gerizim? our Saviour did wisely and graciously take her off from that,
whither it ought to be At Ierusalem, or in that Mountain, viz. Gerizim? our Saviour did wisely and graciously take her off from that,
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(4) application (DIV2)
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Page 81
898
as a matter not so momentous as to deserve either her Enquiry, or his Resolution;
as a matter not so momentous as to deserve either her Enquiry, or his Resolution;
c-acp dt n1 xx av j c-acp pc-acp vvi d po31 n1, cc po31 n1;
(4) application (DIV2)
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899
and fell to acquainting her with, directing her to, and putting her• upon the Spirituality of that Worship, which is to be performed,
and fell to acquainting her with, directing her to, and putting her• upon the Spirituality of that Worship, which is to be performed,
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(4) application (DIV2)
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Page 81
900
as that which she and every one ought principally to attend unto, because it is that which the heart of God is most for,
as that which she and every one ought principally to attend unto, Because it is that which the heart of God is most for,
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(4) application (DIV2)
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901
and upon which his pure eyes are chiefly set. 4 Iohn 23, 24. The hour cometh,
and upon which his pure eyes Are chiefly Set. 4 John 23, 24. The hour comes,
cc p-acp r-crq po31 j n2 vbr av-jn vvn. crd np1 crd, crd dt n1 vvz,
(4) application (DIV2)
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902
and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a spirit;
and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and truth; for the Father seeks such to worship him. God is a Spirit;
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(4) application (DIV2)
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903
and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit, and in truth. Spiritual Worship is most congruous and agreeable to God.and they that worship him, must worship him in Spirit, and in truth. Spiritual Worship is most congruous and agreeable to God.
cc pns32 cst vvb pno31, vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. j n1 vbz av-ds j cc j p-acp np1.
(4) application (DIV2)
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Page 82
904
Childish Toys please Children, who have no more wit;
Childish Toys please Children, who have no more wit;
j n2 vvb n2, r-crq vhb dx dc n1;
(4) application (DIV2)
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905
outward Pomp and Ceremonies please vain men, who have not so good hearts as they should:
outward Pomp and Ceremonies please vain men, who have not so good hearts as they should:
j n1 cc n2 vvb j n2, r-crq vhb xx av j n2 c-acp pns32 vmd:
(4) application (DIV2)
53
Page 82
906
but spiritual Worship is acceptable to that God who is himself a Spirit; such Worshippers he seeks, others he rejects when he finds them;
but spiritual Worship is acceptable to that God who is himself a Spirit; such Worshippers he seeks, Others he rejects when he finds them;
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(4) application (DIV2)
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Page 82
907
therefore you must be such, if you would find favour, or receive a Blessing.
Therefore you must be such, if you would find favour, or receive a Blessing.
av pn22 vmb vbi d, cs pn22 vmd vvi n1, cc vvi dt n1.
(4) application (DIV2)
53
Page 82
908
And to shut up this particular, I will only add, That if men were once set,
And to shut up this particular, I will only add, That if men were once Set,
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(4) application (DIV2)
53
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909
as they should be, for the spirituality of Worship, they would not be so unreasonably eager as they are for,
as they should be, for the spirituality of Worship, they would not be so unreasonably eager as they Are for,
c-acp pns32 vmd vbi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmd xx vbi av av-j j c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp,
(4) application (DIV2)
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Page 82
910
nor so tetchy, froward and contentious about Places, Modes, and Forms, which can fetch their pedigree and original no higher than meer human Invention and Appointment. Enough of that;
nor so tetchy, froward and contentious about Places, Modes, and Forms, which can fetch their pedigree and original no higher than mere human Invention and Appointment. Enough of that;
ccx av j, j cc j p-acp n2, np1, cc n2, r-crq vmb vvi po32 n1 cc n-jn dx jc cs j j n1 cc n1. av-d pp-f d;
(4) application (DIV2)
53
Page 82
911
and it will be well if some persons do not think this a little too much.
and it will be well if Some Persons do not think this a little too much.
cc pn31 vmb vbi av cs d n2 vdb xx vvi d dt j av av-d.
(4) application (DIV2)
53
Page 82
912
VSE.
USE.
vvb.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 82
913
In the third and last branch of this Use of Reprehension, my work will be to awaken, rouze, and startle;
In the third and last branch of this Use of Reprehension, my work will be to awaken, rouse, and startle;
p-acp dt ord cc ord n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, po11 n1 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi, vvi, cc vvi;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 82
914
to convince, and bring those to judge and condemn themselves, who live without secret Prayer:
to convince, and bring those to judge and condemn themselves, who live without secret Prayer:
pc-acp vvi, cc vvb d pc-acp vvi cc vvi px32, r-crq vvb p-acp j-jn n1:
(5) application (DIV2)
54
Page 83
915
I hear from some, and I do more than partly believe it, That there are many Professors,
I hear from Some, and I do more than partly believe it, That there Are many Professors,
pns11 vvb p-acp d, cc pns11 vdb av-dc cs av vvi pn31, cst a-acp vbr d n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 83
916
and those too of some Name and Eminency, who live under the dreadful guilt of this sinful omission:
and those too of Some Name and Eminency, who live under the dreadful guilt of this sinful omission:
cc d av pp-f d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n1:
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 83
917
and if there be some such, how great may we suppose the total number to be, of them who are this way chargeable!
and if there be Some such, how great may we suppose the total number to be, of them who Are this Way chargeable!
cc cs pc-acp vbb d d, c-crq j vmb pns12 vvb dt j n1 pc-acp vbi, pp-f pno32 r-crq vbr d n1 j!
(5) application (DIV2)
54
Page 83
918
tho' let them be never so many, every one of them, Man, Woman, and Child, is known to that God who observes our down-lying and our up-rising,
though let them be never so many, every one of them, Man, Woman, and Child, is known to that God who observes our downlying and our uprising,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 83
919
and is acquainted with all our ways.
and is acquainted with all our ways.
cc vbz vvn p-acp d po12 n2.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 83
920
There are those that will come to publick Ordinances, that they may not be counted Heathens,
There Are those that will come to public Ordinances, that they may not be counted heathens,
pc-acp vbr d cst vmb vvi p-acp j n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn n2-jn,
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 83
921
nor suspected to be Papists, which Party now, blessed be God, is under great infamy and reproach,
nor suspected to be Papists, which Party now, blessed be God, is under great infamy and reproach,
ccx vvd pc-acp vbi njp2, r-crq n1 av, j-vvn vbb np1, vbz p-acp j n1 cc n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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922
tho' not greater than they do deserve, upon account of the very Principles of that cursed Religion which they have embraced, and do profess:
though not greater than they do deserve, upon account of the very Principles of that cursed Religion which they have embraced, and do profess:
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(5) application (DIV2)
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923
Yea, and they will attend upon those Ordinances which they think are most purely administred,
Yea, and they will attend upon those Ordinances which they think Are most purely administered,
uh, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vvb vbr av-ds av-j vvn,
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 83
924
and also join themselves in Communion with those Churches which they look upon as being of the most Scriptural Constitution, that so they may be reckoned among Christians of the highest Form, and chiefest Rank;
and also join themselves in Communion with those Churches which they look upon as being of the most Scriptural Constitution, that so they may be reckoned among Christians of the highest From, and chiefest Rank;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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925
yea, and peradventure they will set up Family-duties, they will call their Children and Servants together,
yea, and Peradventure they will Set up Family duties, they will call their Children and Servants together,
uh, cc av pns32 vmb vvi a-acp n2, pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2 cc n2 av,
(5) application (DIV2)
54
Page 84
926
and all under their •oof and Charge, to seek the Lord;
and all under their •oof and Charge, to seek the Lord;
cc d p-acp po32 n1 cc vvb, pc-acp vvi dt n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 84
927
lest upon a discontent or remove, some-body within doors should tell tales, by means whereof their reputation should be blasted,
lest upon a discontent or remove, somebody within doors should tell tales, by means whereof their reputation should be blasted,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 84
928
and the truth of their Religion called in question by any of those to whom they are desirous, yea, ambitious of approving themselves. But, wretches as they are!
and the truth of their Religion called in question by any of those to whom they Are desirous, yea, ambitious of approving themselves. But, wretches as they Are!
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(5) application (DIV2)
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929
as for Prayer by themselves, either in Chamber or in Closet, or any where else, they do lay it aside altogether.
as for Prayer by themselves, either in Chamber or in Closet, or any where Else, they do lay it aside altogether.
p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp px32, av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, cc d c-crq av, pns32 vdb vvi pn31 av av.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 84
930
God himself will be a swift Witness against them, that He and they never so met together.
God himself will be a swift Witness against them, that He and they never so met together.
np1 px31 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns31 cc pns32 av-x av vvd av.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 84
931
They find much other work, and can do many other things when they are alone: They can spend a great deal of time at the Glass, viewing and dressing themselves;
They find much other work, and can do many other things when they Are alone: They can spend a great deal of time At the Glass, viewing and dressing themselves;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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932
they can tell their Money, and read over their Bills and Bonds:
they can tell their Money, and read over their Bills and Bonds:
pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1, cc vvb a-acp po32 n2 cc n2:
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 84
933
but as for Soul-searching Works, and Heart-examining, and seeking after God, either acquainting themselves with him,
but as for Soul-searching Works, and Heart-examining, and seeking After God, either acquainting themselves with him,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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934
or making their requests known to him, they are utter strangers to it, and never troubled themselves about any thing of that nature.
or making their requests known to him, they Are utter Strangers to it, and never troubled themselves about any thing of that nature.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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935
Now let me ask you, Is this kind? Is there any thing of ingenuity in it? Can the great God,
Now let me ask you, Is this kind? Is there any thing of ingenuity in it? Can the great God,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 84
936
unto whom you are infinitely obliged, take it well at your hands? You would have God look after you in all places where you come:
unto whom you Are infinitely obliged, take it well At your hands? You would have God look After you in all places where you come:
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 85
937
You do not indeed delight in his Company, but would be the Objects of his Care;
You do not indeed delight in his Company, but would be the Objects of his Care;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 85
938
you would have his Mercy and Goodness follow you all the days of your life.
you would have his Mercy and goodness follow you all the days of your life.
pn22 vmd vhi po31 n1 cc n1 vvb pn22 d dt n2 pp-f po22 n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
55
Page 85
939
If Israel wanted any thing in the Wilderness, if they had not Water here, and Flesh there, they took pet, and fell a grumbling.
If Israel wanted any thing in the Wilderness, if they had not Water Here, and Flesh there, they took pet, and fell a grumbling.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 85
940
You expect that God should secure you, and support you, and supply you, when you are alone, as well as in Company;
You expect that God should secure you, and support you, and supply you, when you Are alone, as well as in Company;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 85
941
and I would have you give me, if you can, one good reason, why you will not seek and serve Him when alone,
and I would have you give me, if you can, one good reason, why you will not seek and serve Him when alone,
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(5) application (DIV2)
55
Page 85
942
as well as in Company?
as well as in Company?
c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1?
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 85
943
And I desire you to study the frame of the Spouse 's Spirit, and take notice of the resolution she took up,
And I desire you to study the frame of the Spouse is Spirit, and take notice of the resolution she took up,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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944
and consider whether there be nothing in it worthy of your learning and imitation.
and Consider whither there be nothing in it worthy of your learning and imitation.
cc vvb cs pc-acp vbb pix p-acp pn31 j pp-f po22 n1 cc n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 85
945
Cantic. 8. 1, 2. O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! Cantic. 8. 1, 2. O that thou Wertenberg as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother!
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(5) application (DIV2)
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946
when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee, yet I should not he despised.
when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee, yet I should not he despised.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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947
I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mothers house. Bear with me, while I present you with a few thoughts upon these words.I would led thee, and bring thee into my mother's house. Bear with me, while I present you with a few thoughts upon these words.
pns11 vmd vvi pno21, cc vvb pno21 p-acp po11 ng1 n1. vvb p-acp pno11, cs pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt d n2 p-acp d n2.
(5) application (DIV2)
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948
In them you have the Spouse's Option and Resolution. Her Option or Wish: Oh that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother.
In them you have the Spouse's Option and Resolution. Her Option or Wish: O that thou Wertenberg as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother.
p-acp pno32 pn22 vhb dt ng1 n1 cc n1. po31 n1 cc n1: uh cst pns21 vbd2r p-acp po11 n1, cst vvd dt n2 pp-f po11 n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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949
That is, As near in relation and conjunction to me, as near can be:
That is, As near in Relation and conjunction to me, as near can be:
cst vbz, c-acp av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11, c-acp av-j vmb vbi:
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 86
950
I am for no distance that may issue in strangeness, but the greatest nearness possible, that will warrant familiarity, and justifie a free converse.
I am for no distance that may issue in strangeness, but the greatest nearness possible, that will warrant familiarity, and justify a free converse.
pns11 vbm p-acp dx n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp dt js n1 j, cst vmb vvi n1, cc vvi dt j n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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951
Oh that thou wert as my Brother! O that thou Wertenberg as my Brother!
uh cst pns21 vbd2r p-acp po11 n1!
(5) application (DIV2)
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952
mine own Brother, my Brother in all respects, who did not ouly lie in the same Womb,
mine own Brother, my Brother in all respects, who did not ouly lie in the same Womb,
png11 d n1, po11 n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq vdd xx av-j vvi p-acp dt d n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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953
but was nourished and brought up with the same Milk, and sucked the same Breasts. Well, suppose it had been so;
but was nourished and brought up with the same Milk, and sucked the same Breasts. Well, suppose it had been so;
cc-acp vbds vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt d n1, cc vvd dt d n2. uh-av, vvb pn31 vhd vbn av;
(5) application (DIV2)
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954
what then? what advantage would she have had? what encouragement would she have taken from thence? That you may see in her Resolution, which fixed upon two things:
what then? what advantage would she have had? what encouragement would she have taken from thence? That you may see in her Resolution, which fixed upon two things:
q-crq av? q-crq n1 vmd pns31 vhi vhn? q-crq n1 vmd pns31 vhb vvn p-acp av? cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvd p-acp crd n2:
(5) application (DIV2)
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955
When I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; the world should see, that I have an heart, and love for thee.When I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; the world should see, that I have an heart, and love for thee.
c-crq pns11 vmd vvi pno21 p-acp, pns11 vmd vvi pno21; dt n1 vmd vvi, cst pns11 vhb dt n1, cc vvb p-acp pno21.
(5) application (DIV2)
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956
But what, O thou enamour'd Spouse, thou faithful Turtle, what of that? Others will do so too;
But what, Oh thou enamoured Spouse, thou faithful Turtle, what of that? Others will do so too;
p-acp r-crq, uh pns21 j-vvn n1, pns21 j n1, r-crq pp-f d? ng2-jn vmb vdb av av;
(5) application (DIV2)
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957
they will have their lipkindnesses, who are meer strangers to an hearty and sincere affection.
they will have their lipkindnesses, who Are mere Strangers to an hearty and sincere affection.
pns32 vmb vhi po32 n2, r-crq vbr j n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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958
How many men will abound in expressions of love when they are without, extraordinary kind to their Wives in the streets, and in their Neighbours houses;
How many men will abound in expressions of love when they Are without, extraordinary kind to their Wives in the streets, and in their Neighbours houses;
c-crq d n2 vmb vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp, j n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp po32 ng1 n2;
(5) application (DIV2)
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959
huge loving and good-humour'd before folks, when they are meer Dogs, or rather Devils within doors;
huge loving and good-humoured before folks, when they Are mere Dogs, or rather Devils within doors;
j j-vvg cc j p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vbr j n2, cc av-c n2 p-acp n2;
(5) application (DIV2)
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960
Naphtalies abroad, that give goodly words; but Nabals at home, where their Tongues are sharp Swords.Naphtalies abroad, that give goodly words; but Nabals At home, where their Tongues Are sharp Swords.
npg1 av, cst vvb j n2; cc-acp npg1 p-acp n1-an, c-crq po32 n2 vbr j n2.
(5) application (DIV2)
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961
Let such men know, and tremble while they know, there is a God in Heaven, and a Conscience in their own bosoms, that curiously observe and record all.
Let such men know, and tremble while they know, there is a God in Heaven, and a Conscience in their own bosoms, that curiously observe and record all.
vvb d n2 vvb, cc vvi cs pns32 vvb, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po32 d n2, cst av-j vvi cc vvi d.
(5) application (DIV2)
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962
And just so it is in the present Case.
And just so it is in the present Case.
cc av av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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963
A great many will seem to kiss Christ abroad in a Church, and at a publick Ordinance;
A great many will seem to kiss christ abroad in a Church, and At a public Ordinance;
dt j d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1 av p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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964
who there so devout as they? They will cringe and bow to his very Name, Iesus; a great stir they make,
who there so devout as they? They will cringe and bow to his very Name, Iesus; a great stir they make,
r-crq a-acp av j c-acp pns32? pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 j n1, np1; dt j n1 pns32 vvb,
(5) application (DIV2)
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965
but it is nothing else than a Complement; when they turn back upon the Church, they turn their back upon Christ too;
but it is nothing Else than a Compliment; when they turn back upon the Church, they turn their back upon christ too;
cc-acp pn31 vbz pix av av dt n1; c-crq pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp np1 av;
(5) application (DIV2)
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966
and going home, they leave at the Church-door all the respect and kindness which they would be thought to have for him.
and going home, they leave At the Church door all the respect and kindness which they would be Thought to have for him.
cc vvg av-an, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 d dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vhi p-acp pno31.
(5) application (DIV2)
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967
But the Spouse was acted by another Principle;
But the Spouse was acted by Another Principle;
p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp j-jn n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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968
she carried the same dearness of affection to Christ along with her to all places where she came;
she carried the same dearness of affection to christ along with her to all places where she Come;
pns31 vvd dt d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2 c-crq pns31 vvd;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 87
969
and therefore she resolved not only to kiss him when she found him without, but likewise to lead him, and bring him into her mothers house;
and Therefore she resolved not only to kiss him when she found him without, but likewise to led him, and bring him into her mother's house;
cc av pns31 vvd xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp, cc-acp av p-acp vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 ng1 n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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970
She would be as dear over him, and respective to him at home, as abroad;
She would be as dear over him, and respective to him At home, as abroad;
pns31 vmd vbi a-acp j-jn p-acp pno31, cc j p-acp pno31 p-acp n1-an, c-acp av;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 87
971
she would indeed be glad to meet him abroad, to meet him in the High-way of his Ordinances;
she would indeed be glad to meet him abroad, to meet him in the Highway of his Ordinances;
pns31 vmd av vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 av, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2;
(5) application (DIV2)
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972
thither she goeth, there she walks, and waits for that very purpose;
thither she Goes, there she walks, and waits for that very purpose;
av pns31 vvz, a-acp pns31 vvz, cc vvz p-acp d j n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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973
she esteems Ordinances, because they are divine appointments, and have the stamp of God's Authority upon them;
she esteems Ordinances, Because they Are divine appointments, and have the stamp of God's authority upon them;
pns31 vvz n2, c-acp pns32 vbr j-jn n2, cc vhb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32;
(5) application (DIV2)
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974
but she rests not in the bare enjoyment of them, but in and by them would have communion with Christ himself;
but she rests not in the bore enjoyment of them, but in and by them would have communion with christ himself;
cc-acp pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, cc-acp p-acp cc p-acp pno32 vmd vhi n1 p-acp np1 px31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
975
and let her Sanctuary-sighs, and sense of his Power and Glory there, be never so clear and sweet, she would,
and let her Sanctuary-sighs, and sense of his Power and Glory there, be never so clear and sweet, she would,
cc vvb po31 n2, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 a-acp, vbb av-x av j cc j, pns31 vmd,
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
976
for all them, long to have him at home;
for all them, long to have him At home;
p-acp d pno32, av-j pc-acp vhi pno31 p-acp n1-an;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
977
home would not be home to her, but a Wilderness, an Hell, if she could not have communion and an intercourse of kindness with Christ there.
home would not be home to her, but a Wilderness, an Hell, if she could not have communion and an intercourse of kindness with christ there.
av-an vmd xx vbi av-an p-acp pno31, cc-acp dt n1, dt n1, cs pns31 vmd xx vhi n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 a-acp.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
978
And this which we find her in that place fixedly resolved to do, was no more than what she had formerly done,
And this which we find her in that place fixedly resolved to do, was no more than what she had formerly done,
cc d r-crq pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp d n1 av-vvn vvn pc-acp vdi, vbds dx dc cs r-crq pns31 vhd av-j vdn,
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
979
when she had been so happy as to meet with him. She had found it was a thing seasible;
when she had been so happy as to meet with him. She had found it was a thing seasible;
c-crq pns31 vhd vbn av j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. pns31 vhd vvn pn31 vbds dt n1 j;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
980
Christ was easie to be intreated; if desired, he would not refuse to come under her Roof; christ was easy to be entreated; if desired, he would not refuse to come under her Roof;
np1 vbds j pc-acp vbi vvn; cs vvn, pns31 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
981
and she had found how much good she got by his Company, that in having Him with her, she had All in him.
and she had found how much good she god by his Company, that in having Him with her, she had All in him.
cc pns31 vhd vvn c-crq d j pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, cst p-acp vhg pno31 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhd d p-acp pno31.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
982
That she had done thus before, you may see in Cant. 3. 4. It was but a little that I passed from them,
That she had done thus before, you may see in Cant 3. 4. It was but a little that I passed from them,
cst pns31 vhd vdn av p-acp, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1 crd crd pn31 vbds p-acp dt j cst pns11 vvd p-acp pno32,
(5) application (DIV2)
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983
but I found him whom my soul loveth. And glad she was that she had found him;but I found him whom my soul loves. And glad she was that she had found him;
cc-acp pns11 vvd pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvz. cc j pns31 vbds cst pns31 vhd vvn pno31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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984
she did not repent of the great pains and many weary steps that she had taken in the search.
she did not Repent of the great pains and many weary steps that she had taken in the search.
pns31 vdd xx vvi pp-f dt j n2 cc d j n2 cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 88
985
But what did she do now that she had found him? She tells you, I held him, and would not let him go.
But what did she do now that she had found him? She tells you, I held him, and would not let him go.
p-acp q-crq vdd pns31 vdi av cst pns31 vhd vvn pno31? pns31 vvz pn22, pns11 vvd pno31, cc vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi.
(5) application (DIV2)
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986
I am persuaded Christ did not intend to leave her, he delights to stay where he is welcom and made much of;
I am persuaded christ did not intend to leave her, he delights to stay where he is welcome and made much of;
pns11 vbm vvn np1 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vbz j-jn cc vvd d pp-f;
(5) application (DIV2)
57
Page 88
987
nothing drives him away but unkindness. Yet true love is jealous and afraid: He hath withdrawn, and I did not know then how to be without him;
nothing drives him away but unkindness. Yet true love is jealous and afraid: He hath withdrawn, and I did not know then how to be without him;
pix vvz pno31 av p-acp n1. av j n1 vbz j cc j: pns31 vhz vvn, cc pns11 vdd xx vvi av c-crq pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 89
988
when my Sun was gone, it was dark night with me; and therefore she would make as sure of him as ever she could:
when my Sun was gone, it was dark night with me; and Therefore she would make as sure of him as ever she could:
c-crq po11 n1 vbds vvn, pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp pno11; cc av pns31 vmd vvi p-acp j pp-f pno31 c-acp av pns31 vmd:
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 89
989
He was too good to part with, therefore now she had got him again, she would keep him.
He was too good to part with, Therefore now she had god him again, she would keep him.
pns31 vbds av j pc-acp vvi p-acp, av av pns31 vhd vvn pno31 av, pns31 vmd vvi pno31.
(5) application (DIV2)
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990
If you ask, How long? she tells you, Till she had brought him into her mothers house,
If you ask, How long? she tells you, Till she had brought him into her mother's house,
cs pn22 vvb, c-crq av-j? pns31 vvz pn22, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po31 ng1 n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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991
and into the chamber of her that conceived her. She was for secret Duty and Fellowship, Chamber-enjoyment and Communion.and into the chamber of her that conceived her. She was for secret Duty and Fellowship, Chamber-enjoyment and Communion.
cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno31. pns31 vbds p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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992
And I think this may be taken for granted, that there is not any one truly gracious Soul, who knoweth what it is to have the sweet gracious comfortable presence of Christ,
And I think this may be taken for granted, that there is not any one truly gracious Soul, who Knoweth what it is to have the sweet gracious comfortable presence of christ,
cc pns11 vvb d vmb vbi vvn c-acp vvn, cst pc-acp vbz xx d pi av-j j n1, r-crq vvz r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vhi dt j j j n1 pp-f np1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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993
and what it is to lie and labour, sigh and groan under his subductings and absence,
and what it is to lie and labour, sighs and groan under his subductings and absence,
cc r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi cc n1, vvb cc vvi p-acp po31 n2 cc n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
58
Page 89
994
but will be of the same mind with the Spouse;
but will be of the same mind with the Spouse;
cc-acp vmb vbi pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 89
995
having recover'd his loss, he will in a pang of love, and rapture of joy cry out, O thou whom my Soul loveth!
having recovered his loss, he will in a pang of love, and rapture of joy cry out, Oh thou whom my Soul loves!
vhg vvn po31 n1, pns31 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vvb av, uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz!
(5) application (DIV2)
58
Page 89
996
hast thou been gone so long, and have I been mourning and lamenting after thee so long,
hast thou been gone so long, and have I been mourning and lamenting After thee so long,
vvb pns21 vbn vvn av av-j, cc vhb pns11 vbn n1 cc vvg p-acp pno21 av av-j,
(5) application (DIV2)
58
Page 89
997
and seeking thee so diligently, going, and weeping as I went, dropping tears faster than I took steps,
and seeking thee so diligently, going, and weeping as I went, dropping tears faster than I took steps,
cc vvg pno21 av av-j, vvg, cc vvg c-acp pns11 vvd, vvg n2 av-jc cs pns11 vvd n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 89
998
and have I found thee at last! I will not part with thee:
and have I found thee At last! I will not part with thee:
cc vhb pns11 vvn pno21 p-acp ord! pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno21:
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 89
999
if thou wilt not take me up to thee, thou shalt not deny to go along with me;
if thou wilt not take me up to thee, thou shalt not deny to go along with me;
cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno11 a-acp p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 xx vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno11;
(5) application (DIV2)
58
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1000
unless desires and longings are grown insignificant, unless Prayers and Tears have lost their wonted power, I will have thee to my House, to my Family, to my Chamber;
unless Desires and longings Are grown insignificant, unless Prayers and Tears have lost their wonted power, I will have thee to my House, to my Family, to my Chamber;
cs n2 cc n2-vvg vbr vvn j, cs n2 cc n2 vhb vvn po32 j n1, pns11 vmb vhi pno21 p-acp po11 n1, p-acp po11 n1, p-acp po11 n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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1001
I am now set for the greatest privacy, and for the sweetest intimacy: there will I pour out my fervent Prayers, and there I will humbly and patiently,
I am now Set for the greatest privacy, and for the Sweetest intimacy: there will I pour out my fervent Prayers, and there I will humbly and patiently,
pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt js n1, cc p-acp dt js n1: pc-acp vmb pns11 vvi av po11 j n2, cc a-acp pns11 vmb av-j cc av-j,
(5) application (DIV2)
58
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1002
yet with inflamed longings, attend thy pleasure, and wait thy gracious Answers.
yet with inflamed longings, attend thy pleasure, and wait thy gracious Answers.
av p-acp j-vvn n2-vvg, vvb po21 n1, cc vvb po21 j n2.
(5) application (DIV2)
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1003
We find that holy Abraham did erect Altars to God abroad, in the several places to which he came.
We find that holy Abraham did erect Altars to God abroad, in the several places to which he Come.
pns12 vvb cst j np1 vdd vvi n2 p-acp np1 av, p-acp dt j n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 90
1004
God had his Tables for Abraham, and Abraham would have his Altars for God; God was very gracious, Abraham very ingenuous;
God had his Tables for Abraham, and Abraham would have his Altars for God; God was very gracious, Abraham very ingenuous;
np1 vhd po31 n2 p-acp np1, cc np1 vmd vhi po31 n2 p-acp np1; np1 vbds av j, np1 av j;
(5) application (DIV2)
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1005
God was bountiful, and Abraham grateful.
God was bountiful, and Abraham grateful.
np1 vbds j, cc np1 j.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 90
1006
At Sichem the Lord appeared to him, and there he built an Altar, and another he made near unto Bethel; and another in the Plain of Mamre: and doubtless,
At Sichem the Lord appeared to him, and there he built an Altar, and Another he made near unto Bethel; and Another in the Plain of Mamre: and doubtless,
p-acp np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc a-acp pns31 vvd dt n1, cc j-jn pns31 vvd av-j p-acp np1; cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbr: cc av-j,
(5) application (DIV2)
59
Page 90
1007
as he had his Altars, so his Sacrifices;
as he had his Altars, so his Sacrifices;
c-acp pns31 vhd po31 n2, av po31 n2;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 90
1008
as all places were witnesses of God's kindness to Abraham, so he would have them witnesses of his mindfulness of God.
as all places were Witnesses of God's kindness to Abraham, so he would have them Witnesses of his mindfulness of God.
c-acp d n2 vbdr n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, av pns31 vmd vhi pno32 n2 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f np1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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1009
Yea, and as he had his Altars abroad, so, as you have already heard, he had his Grove at home;
Yea, and as he had his Altars abroad, so, as you have already herd, he had his Grove At home;
uh, cc c-acp pns31 vhd po31 n2 av, av, c-acp pn22 vhb av vvn, pns31 vhd po31 n1 p-acp n1-an;
(5) application (DIV2)
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1010
an Oratory, a place of Prayer, where he called on the Name of the Lord, the Everlasting God.
an Oratory, a place of Prayer, where he called on the Name of the Lord, the Everlasting God.
dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j np1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 90
1011
There are those in the world, and among our selves, who can find Altars abroad; and if there be none, they will make some;
There Are those in the world, and among our selves, who can find Altars abroad; and if there be none, they will make Some;
pc-acp vbr d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vmb vvi n2 av; cc cs pc-acp vbb pix, pns32 vmb vvi d;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Page 91
1012
they had as lieve be without Churches, as without Altars: And oh! how do they admire them, as the most holy places, tho' there be no Sacrifice!
they had as lieve be without Churches, as without Altars: And o! how do they admire them, as the most holy places, though there be no Sacrifice!
pns32 vhd a-acp av-j vbi p-acp n2, c-acp p-acp n2: cc uh! q-crq vdb pns32 vvi pno32, c-acp dt av-ds j n2, cs pc-acp vbb dx n1!
(5) application (DIV2)
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1013
and how do they plead for them, and stoop and bow to them!
and how do they plead for them, and stoop and bow to them!
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and herein they place a main piece of their Religion, tho' it be but a piece of foolish Superstition, if not something worse;
and herein they place a main piece of their Religion, though it be but a piece of foolish Superstition, if not something Worse;
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from which God deliver England and other Reformed Churches, which do yet need a further Reformation.
from which God deliver England and other Reformed Churches, which do yet need a further Reformation.
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Well, these people have these things abroad;
Well, these people have these things abroad;
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but suppose one should ask them, what they have at home? May they not say, We have rich Tables, full Cups, stately Chambers, Down-beds,
but suppose one should ask them, what they have At home? May they not say, We have rich Tables, full Cups, stately Chambers, Down-beds,
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yea, and Cards and Dice, Healthing and Ranting, Chambering and Wantonness? Yes, it is very probable:
yea, and Cards and Dice, Healthing and Ranting, Chambering and Wantonness? Yes, it is very probable:
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But what is there of the Service of God, of the Worship of God, of any Honour done to God? Nothing of all this; no, nothing at all.
But what is there of the Service of God, of the Worship of God, of any Honour done to God? Nothing of all this; no, nothing At all.
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And art thou one of this number? then I earnestly desire thee to think with thy self,
And art thou one of this number? then I earnestly desire thee to think with thy self,
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and seriously consider, what a profane place is thy Closet, in which there is no Prayer;
and seriously Consider, what a profane place is thy Closet, in which there is no Prayer;
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how it stinks in God's nostrils: Whatever other Sweets thou maist have, where there is no holy Duty to perfume it;
how it stinks in God's nostrils: Whatever other Sweets thou Mayest have, where there is no holy Duty to perfume it;
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what a wicked place, what an Hell is thy Chamber, out of which the Glorious Majesty of Heaven is,
what a wicked place, what an Hell is thy Chamber, out of which the Glorious Majesty of Heaven is,
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so far as thou canst do it, excluded! If there be no Prayer there, then for certain there is no God there;
so Far as thou Canst do it, excluded! If there be no Prayer there, then for certain there is no God there;
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I mean, by his gracious presence; and if there be no God there, then there are a thousand Devils.
I mean, by his gracious presence; and if there be no God there, then there Are a thousand Devils.
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But my chief design is not to deal at present with the gross and openly flagitious;
But my chief Design is not to deal At present with the gross and openly flagitious;
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I have no cause to wonder that they have no such thing as Prayer in their Chambers and Closets, who do by their loose, vicious and abominable Lives proclaim to all that know them, that there is no fear of God before their Eyes;
I have no cause to wonder that they have no such thing as Prayer in their Chambers and Closets, who do by their lose, vicious and abominable Lives proclaim to all that know them, that there is no Fear of God before their Eyes;
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I would indeed speak a thousand words to do their Souls good, and think my time and labour well bestowed:
I would indeed speak a thousand words to do their Souls good, and think my time and labour well bestowed:
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But now my business lieth among Professors, those of them who live in the shameful neglect of Secret Prayer, to whom I shall propound these four Questions,
But now my business lies among Professors, those of them who live in the shameful neglect of Secret Prayer, to whom I shall propound these four Questions,
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and let them consider what Answer they can give. First, Art thou a Christian indeed, or art thou not?
and let them Consider what Answer they can give. First, Art thou a Christian indeed, or art thou not?
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Secondly, Dost thou make Religion thy business, or dost thou not? Thirdly, What account dost thou make of God?Secondly, Dost thou make Religion thy business, or dost thou not? Thirdly, What account dost thou make of God?
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Fourthly, Doth not thy Conscience charge thee with the omission of a Duty? I desire to deal faithfully with you,Fourthly, Does not thy Conscience charge thee with the omission of a Duty? I desire to deal faithfully with you,
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as one that must answer before my Judge;
as one that must answer before my Judge;
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and oh that you would deal faithfully with your own Souls, for it is your great and everlasting Concern.
and o that you would deal faithfully with your own Souls, for it is your great and everlasting Concern.
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First, Art thou a Christian, or art thou not? I mean not in Profession only, but in reality;First, Art thou a Christian, or art thou not? I mean not in Profession only, but in reality;
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not in shew only, but in sincerity;
not in show only, but in sincerity;
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not in word and in tongue only, but in deed and in truth? thou wilt answer, yes, I am a Christian, God forbid I should be otherwise.
not in word and in tongue only, but in deed and in truth? thou wilt answer, yes, I am a Christian, God forbid I should be otherwise.
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Thou sayst well, but the great business is to make it out. How dost thou prove it? Thou wilt, perhaps, answer, Thou hast been baptized:
Thou Sayest well, but the great business is to make it out. How dost thou prove it? Thou wilt, perhaps, answer, Thou hast been baptised:
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that is well too, that thy Parents did their duty in bringing thee to that sacred and solemn Ordinance of initiation,
that is well too, that thy Parents did their duty in bringing thee to that sacred and solemn Ordinance of initiation,
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and thereby binding thee to the faith, fear and service of thy great Creator, and Lord Redeemer.
and thereby binding thee to the faith, Fear and service of thy great Creator, and Lord Redeemer.
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But my Friend, Is that all thou hast to say for thy Christianity? Is that all the Evidence thou art able to produce? I cannot forbear telling thee, That Baptism (where there is that,
But my Friend, Is that all thou hast to say for thy Christianity? Is that all the Evidence thou art able to produce? I cannot forbear telling thee, That Baptism (where there is that,
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and no more) doth make a company of pitiful Christians. There was an Israelite in shew, and an Israelite in deed.
and no more) does make a company of pitiful Christians. There was an Israelite in show, and an Israelite in deed.
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Wilt thou observe and make due use of that which Paul saith, Rom. 2. 28, 29. He is not a Iew which is one outwardly,
Wilt thou observe and make due use of that which Paul Says, Rom. 2. 28, 29. He is not a Iew which is one outwardly,
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neither is that Circumcision, which is outwordly in the flesh;
neither is that Circumcision, which is outwordly in the Flesh;
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But he is a Iew which is one inwardly, and Circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit,
But he is a Iew which is one inwardly, and Circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit,
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and not in the letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God. and not in the Letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God.
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And in the same sense I may say, that is not Baptism which is only outward, that is not enough to give the denomination;
And in the same sense I may say, that is not Baptism which is only outward, that is not enough to give the denomination;
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upon that single account Christ will not own a person for a Sheep of his Fold, a Member of his Body:
upon that single account christ will not own a person for a Sheep of his Fold, a Member of his Body:
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that lays indeed, on all them that receive it, an obligation unto holiness, and it will greatly aggravate the sins which they afterward live in the wilful commission of;
that lays indeed, on all them that receive it, an obligation unto holiness, and it will greatly aggravate the Sins which they afterwards live in the wilful commission of;
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but it will not entitle them to Salvation, and everlasting happiness. 1 Pet. 3. 21. Baptism doth now save us by the Resurrection of Iesus Christ:
but it will not entitle them to Salvation, and everlasting happiness. 1 Pet. 3. 21. Baptism does now save us by the Resurrection of Iesus christ:
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possibly now thou thinkest thou hast enough. Baptism saveth, and what do I need more: but stay, let the Apostle explain himself, which he doth in the very same Verse.
possibly now thou Thinkest thou hast enough. Baptism Saveth, and what do I need more: but stay, let the Apostle explain himself, which he does in the very same Verse.
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Not the putting away the filth of the flesh, by sprinkling water upon the face, according to most;Not the putting away the filth of the Flesh, by sprinkling water upon the face, according to most;
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or dipping in it, according to others; or plunging the whole body in it over head and ears, according to some;
or dipping in it, according to Others; or plunging the Whole body in it over head and ears, according to Some;
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neither this, nor that way will be sufficient and saving alone.
neither this, nor that Way will be sufficient and Saving alone.
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The unregenerate Children of Israel, though circumcised, were unto God as the Children of the Ethiopians, Amos 9. 7. And as one saith, A man may go to Hell with the water of Baptism upon his face.
The unregenerate Children of Israel, though circumcised, were unto God as the Children of the Ethiopians, Amos 9. 7. And as one Says, A man may go to Hell with the water of Baptism upon his face.
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But, saith Peter, the answer of a good Conscience toward God. But, Says Peter, the answer of a good Conscience towards God.
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When Conscience is able to give this testimony of a man, that he hath been baptized by the Holy Ghost, renewed in the spirit of his mind;
When Conscience is able to give this testimony of a man, that he hath been baptised by the Holy Ghost, renewed in the Spirit of his mind;
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that it is his desire to answer the Engagements in Baptism, to attain the blessed Ends of Baptism,
that it is his desire to answer the Engagements in Baptism, to attain the blessed Ends of Baptism,
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and to approve himself to God, •y walking as becomes one of his Covenant-•eople. Now then let me put the Question to •hee again;
and to approve himself to God, •y walking as becomes one of his Covenant-•eople. Now then let me put the Question to •hee again;
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Art thou a Christian? hast thou been baptized into Christ? hast thou •ut on Christ? hath he got the possession •f thine heart,
Art thou a Christian? hast thou been baptised into christ? hast thou •ut on christ? hath he god the possession •f thine heart,
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and the supreme power and •ommand in it? If thou art a Christian, be •niform; let thy whole life be of a piece.
and the supreme power and •ommand in it? If thou art a Christian, be •niform; let thy Whole life be of a piece.
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•insey-woolsey Christians (bear with the •xpression) are abominable both to God •nd Men. What thou art, that be in all •laces;
•insey-woolsey Christians (bear with the •xpression) Are abominable both to God •nd Men. What thou art, that be in all •laces;
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having put Christ on, keep him on, •nd walk up and down, every-where as a •an in Christ, expressive of Christ, making •im visible in thy life,
having put christ on, keep him on, •nd walk up and down, everywhere as a •an in christ, expressive of christ, making •im visible in thy life,
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and all the passages of it.
and all the passages of it.
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Do not thou carry like a Christian in the Congregation, and like an Heathen in the Closet.
Do not thou carry like a Christian in the Congregation, and like an Heathen in the Closet.
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Since God is so very gracious as to admit thee into his House, to tread in his Courts, to sit down at his Table, to feast it with his Children upon marrow and fatness, dainties and spiced wine ▪ be not thou so disingenuous and ungrateful as to shut him out of thy Chamber,
Since God is so very gracious as to admit thee into his House, to tread in his Courts, to fit down At his Table, to feast it with his Children upon marrow and fatness, dainties and spiced wine ▪ be not thou so disingenuous and ungrateful as to shut him out of thy Chamber,
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when thou lettest in the World and Sin. Holy Paul, speaking of himself, and others of the true Apostles, he saith, 2 Cor. 2. 14. That God made manifest the savour of his knowledge by them in every place:
when thou Lettest in the World and Sin. Holy Paul, speaking of himself, and Others of the true Apostles, he Says, 2 Cor. 2. 14. That God made manifest the savour of his knowledge by them in every place:
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that was a very great and excellent work; they were not moral Preachers, but Gospel-preachers:
that was a very great and excellent work; they were not moral Preachers, but Gospel preachers:
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They did not preach Plutarch, but Iesus. The Spouse had said, Cant. 1. 3. That the name of her Beloved was as an ointment poured forth.
They did not preach Plutarch, but Iesus. The Spouse had said, Cant 1. 3. That the name of her beloved was as an ointment poured forth.
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Now said Paul, I determined to know nothing among you but Jesus Christ, and him crucified;
Now said Paul, I determined to know nothing among you but jesus christ, and him Crucified;
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and all the Apostles were acted by the same Spirit, and inflamed with the same love to Christ:
and all the Apostles were acted by the same Spirit, and inflamed with the same love to christ:
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they took his name as a box of most precious Ointment; and whereever they came, they opened it, and made Christ known;
they took his name as a box of most precious Ointment; and wherever they Come, they opened it, and made christ known;
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and whereas the Gentile World was exceeding unsavoury, and all places did stink most wretchedly of their Idolatry;
and whereas the Gentile World was exceeding unsavoury, and all places did stink most wretchedly of their Idolatry;
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the Apostles perfum'd and sweetned, and brought into them the most delightful savour of the knowledge of the true God in Christ.
the Apostles perfumed and sweetened, and brought into them the most delightful savour of the knowledge of the true God in christ.
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Now accordingly I would have you act, if you be professors: make every place where you come, to savour of Religion;
Now accordingly I would have you act, if you be professors: make every place where you come, to savour of Religion;
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let all your Discourses have a savour of it; carry that savour with you into your Friends Houses, and publick Houses of entertainment;
let all your Discourses have a savour of it; carry that savour with you into your Friends Houses, and public Houses of entertainment;
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and be sure that in your own Houses, in your Chambers and Closets, you do make manifest the savour of that knowledg which you have of God,
and be sure that in your own Houses, in your Chambers and Closets, you do make manifest the savour of that knowledge which you have of God,
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and of that true sincere love which you have for God. If you be Christians, be uniform, practice Christianity always, every-where.
and of that true sincere love which you have for God. If you be Christians, be uniform, practice Christianity always, everywhere.
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Secondly, I would seriously propound this Question to thee, Dost thou make Religion thy business? I have not lived above Threescore Years in the World without making some Observations,Secondly, I would seriously propound this Question to thee, Dost thou make Religion thy business? I have not lived above Threescore years in the World without making Some Observations,
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and getting some knowledge of it; and I must needs say, I know a great deal more than is good.
and getting Some knowledge of it; and I must needs say, I know a great deal more than is good.
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I have read many Books, and I have read Men too, though indeed many of them are crabbed pieces, not easie to be understood:
I have read many Books, and I have read Men too, though indeed many of them Are crabbed Pieces, not easy to be understood:
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But this I have found, and still do, to my sorrow, and to their shame, that many Persons among us do make a profession of Religion, who never indeed took it up,
But this I have found, and still do, to my sorrow, and to their shame, that many Persons among us do make a profession of Religion, who never indeed took it up,
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nor buckel'd to it as their Trade: they are not altogether strangers, but will be doing something;
nor buckeled to it as their Trade: they Are not altogether Strangers, but will be doing something;
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but here's the mischief, it is only as a NONLATINALPHABET business by the bye their thoughts, and cares, and studies, are carried another way;
but here's the mischief, it is only as a business by the buy their thoughts, and Cares, and studies, Are carried Another Way;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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their main work doth lie somewhere else;
their main work does lie somewhere Else;
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namely, in the World, that is the thing they are devoted to, and set their hearts upon,
namely, in the World, that is the thing they Are devoted to, and Set their hearts upon,
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and spend their time and strength in the pursuit of; how they should get it, how they shall increase it, how they shall secure it,
and spend their time and strength in the pursuit of; how they should get it, how they shall increase it, how they shall secure it,
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and how they shall inebriate themselves with the comforts, delights and pleasures of it.
and how they shall inebriate themselves with the comforts, delights and pleasures of it.
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Whereas the gracious Soul, that is sound at the bottom, and that in truth which he would go for in the account and esteem of men, makes his Religion his great and principal work.
Whereas the gracious Soul, that is found At the bottom, and that in truth which he would go for in the account and esteem of men, makes his Religion his great and principal work.
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David said, Psal. 109. 4. I give my self unto prayer, others give themselves over to sin.David said, Psalm 109. 4. I give my self unto prayer, Others give themselves over to sin.
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God gives them up to a reprobate mind, and to vile affections, and to their own hearts lusts,
God gives them up to a Reprobate mind, and to vile affections, and to their own hearts Lustiest,
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and they give themselves up, one to his drunke•ness, and another to his unclea•ness. Now David gave himself to prayer;
and they give themselves up, one to his drunke•ness, and Another to his unclea•ness. Now David gave himself to prayer;
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and what he saith of Prayer in particular, is true as to Godliness in general;
and what he Says of Prayer in particular, is true as to Godliness in general;
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a godly Man gives himself up to it, he is addicted and devoted to it, he is all for that;
a godly Man gives himself up to it, he is addicted and devoted to it, he is all for that;
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and the truth is, none but such an one will do good upon it. Believe it, O Professors!
and the truth is, none but such an one will do good upon it. Believe it, Oh Professors!
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for your own experiences will in the end make my words good;
for your own experiences will in the end make my words good;
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none but such as do indeed make Religion their Trade, will thrive upon it, and grow rich toward God.
none but such as do indeed make Religion their Trade, will thrive upon it, and grow rich towards God.
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Now then, if thou dost indeed make Religion thy business, thou wilt heartily study, and do all thou canst to promote it;
Now then, if thou dost indeed make Religion thy business, thou wilt heartily study, and do all thou Canst to promote it;
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as you know the promoting of Trade is the matter of common discourse among men,
as you know the promoting of Trade is the matter of Common discourse among men,
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and they are greatly set for it, they are glad to hear of any thing that will contribute thereunto.
and they Are greatly Set for it, they Are glad to hear of any thing that will contribute thereunto.
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Now there is nothing in the World that doth forward a Christian more in this his great business,
Now there is nothing in the World that does forward a Christian more in this his great business,
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and that doth more promote the Trade of Godliness and Religion, than Secret Prayer doth.
and that does more promote the Trade of Godliness and Religion, than Secret Prayer does.
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I am not willing to compare one Duty with another, or one Ordinance with another, ••ir they are all of God;
I am not willing to compare one Duty with Another, or one Ordinance with Another, ••ir they Are all of God;
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they are all stampt with his Authority, they are all grea• advantages to them that walk uprightly.
they Are all stamped with his authority, they Are all grea• advantages to them that walk uprightly.
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God is more wise and gracious than to set his Servants about any unnecessary 〈 … 〉.
God is more wise and gracious than to Set his Servants about any unnecessary 〈 … 〉.
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You know that many Persons ▪ who are w•ll• moneyed men ▪ have a stock going with others,
You know that many Persons ▪ who Are w•ll• moneyed men ▪ have a stock going with Others,
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as in the African and East-India Company;
as in the African and East-India Company;
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but not satisfied with that, they will have their Secret Stock also, and will trade by themselves:
but not satisfied with that, they will have their Secret Stock also, and will trade by themselves:
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So here, the Saints and People of God should be trading, and have a great deal going in the common Stock, in publick Worship, in the Assemblies and Congregations of the Saints, Psal. 42. 4. Holy David did reckon it a brave time when he went with the multitude to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holy day, Psal. 122. 1. He was glad when they said unto him, Let us go into the house of the Lord.
So Here, the Saints and People of God should be trading, and have a great deal going in the Common Stock, in public Worship, in the Assemblies and Congregations of the Saints, Psalm 42. 4. Holy David did reckon it a brave time when he went with the multitude to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holy day, Psalm 122. 1. He was glad when they said unto him, Let us go into the house of the Lord.
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And it is prophesied and promised as a choce and singular blessing, Isa. 2. 3. That many people shall go, and say, Come ye,
And it is prophesied and promised as a choce and singular blessing, Isaiah 2. 3. That many people shall go, and say, Come you,
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and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us of his ways,
and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us of his ways,
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and we will walk in his paths. and we will walk in his paths.
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But it is not to be expected that they should thrive amain, and grow very rich toward God ▪ unless they have a Secret Stock going too,
But it is not to be expected that they should thrive amain, and grow very rich towards God ▪ unless they have a Secret Stock going too,
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and will be trading by themselves in private and keeping up that communion ▪ correspondency and intercourse with God and Christ, which others do not know of David was very much for Sanctuary sights and enjoyments;
and will be trading by themselves in private and keeping up that communion ▪ correspondency and intercourse with God and christ, which Others do not know of David was very much for Sanctuary sights and enjoyments;
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when he was deprived of them, he did seek and thirst, and long for them, Psal ▪ 63. 1, 2. but still he was careful of, and busie at his home-trade;
when he was deprived of them, he did seek and thirst, and long for them, Psalm ▪ 63. 1, 2. but still he was careful of, and busy At his home-trade;
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Psal. 55. 17. Evening, morning, and at noon, will I pray and cry aloud. Psalm 55. 17. Evening, morning, and At noon, will I pray and cry aloud.
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And yet that was not enough for him, at that rate of working he could neither live,
And yet that was not enough for him, At that rate of working he could neither live,
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nor lay up as he would:
nor lay up as he would:
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therefore you read in Psal. 119. 164. It was his constant practice to be at his praises of God seven times a day.
Therefore you read in Psalm 119. 164. It was his constant practice to be At his praises of God seven times a day.
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Thirdly, I would ask thee this Question, What dost thou think of God? what figure doth he make? I know, notwithstanding his unmatchable Excellencies,Thirdly, I would ask thee this Question, What dost thou think of God? what figure does he make? I know, notwithstanding his unmatchable Excellencies,
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and infinite Perfections, he is very low in the thoughts of many, yea most;
and infinite Perfections, he is very low in the thoughts of many, yea most;
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but I am now speaking to thee who art a Professor, and pretendest to a knowledge of him, and a love to him:
but I am now speaking to thee who art a Professor, and pretendest to a knowledge of him, and a love to him:
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But prithee, What room dost thou give him? where dost thou place him? dost thou deal becomingly with him? dost thou value and esteem him as a God ought to be valued? dost thou believe that he alone is more than all the Angels in Heaven,
But prithee, What room dost thou give him? where dost thou place him? dost thou deal becomingly with him? dost thou valve and esteem him as a God ought to be valued? dost thou believe that he alone is more than all the Angels in Heaven,
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and all the Men on Earth put together? dost thou think that to have his Eye upon thee, is a far greater matter,
and all the Men on Earth put together? dost thou think that to have his Eye upon thee, is a Far greater matter,
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than to have the Eyes of the best and greatest Persons upon Earth upon thee.
than to have the Eyes of the best and greatest Persons upon Earth upon thee.
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It really is so, for what is all the World to God? what is Heaven and Earth to God? what is their loving thee,
It really is so, for what is all the World to God? what is Heaven and Earth to God? what is their loving thee,
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if he hate thee? what is their liking thee, if he loath thee? what is their approving and justifying thee,
if he hate thee? what is their liking thee, if he loath thee? what is their approving and justifying thee,
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if he reject and condemn thee? but I ask now, what thy thoughts are? and again, I ask, dost thou think, that to have his presence with thee, is more than to be in the most frequent and numerous Assembly, the most thronged Congregation? and certainly it is so:
if he reject and condemn thee? but I ask now, what thy thoughts Are? and again, I ask, dost thou think, that to have his presence with thee, is more than to be in the most frequent and numerous Assembly, the most thronged Congregation? and Certainly it is so:
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the presence of God alone should be more awing, and it is more delighting than that of any other.
the presence of God alone should be more awing, and it is more delighting than that of any other.
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Now if thou hast this high esteem for God, if thou makest this account of his presence,
Now if thou hast this high esteem for God, if thou Makest this account of his presence,
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then remember, that He seeth in secret. So our Saviour tells us in the Text. His Eyes run to and fro in the Earth;
then Remember, that He sees in secret. So our Saviour tells us in the Text. His Eyes run to and from in the Earth;
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not only in the High-ways, and broad Streets, but they look into Nooks and Corners also.
not only in the Highways, and broad Streets, but they look into Nooks and Corners also.
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He doth not only walk in the golden Candlesticks, but steps into Chambers and Closets too:
He does not only walk in the golden Candlesticks, but steps into Chambers and Closets too:
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as in Ezek. 9. 8. he order'd the Prophet to dig in the wall, and commanded him to go in and see the Abominations that were done there.
as in Ezekiel 9. 8. he ordered the Prophet to dig in the wall, and commanded him to go in and see the Abominations that were done there.
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And Verse 12. He speaks of what the Ancients of the house of Israel did in the dark, every one in the chambers of his imagery.
And Verse 12. He speaks of what the Ancients of the house of Israel did in the dark, every one in the chambers of his imagery.
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Idolaters act their idolatry, and ungodly Men their wickedness as close as they can; they have darkness and walls to conceal it;
Idolaters act their idolatry, and ungodly Men their wickedness as close as they can; they have darkness and walls to conceal it;
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but to God the darkness is as the light, and the night shineth as the day:
but to God the darkness is as the Light, and the night shines as the day:
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and in the wall there is an hole, through which God's Eye looks and discovers all:
and in the wall there is an hold, through which God's Eye looks and discovers all:
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and he that can find an hole in the wall, hath also a window in the Chamber.
and he that can find an hold in the wall, hath also a window in the Chamber.
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Now if the Eyes of Men will make thee pray in thy Family, if they have such a powerful influence on thee as to fetch thee out of thy House,
Now if the Eyes of Men will make thee pray in thy Family, if they have such a powerful influence on thee as to fetch thee out of thy House,
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and draw thee to join with the Congregation i• the Acts of Publick Worship;
and draw thee to join with the Congregation i• the Acts of Public Worship;
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give me a reason, if thou hast one worth the giving, why the All-seeing Eye of the glorious and holy God, should not make thee pray in thy Chamber by thy self,
give me a reason, if thou hast one worth the giving, why the All-seeing Eye of the glorious and holy God, should not make thee pray in thy Chamber by thy self,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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since he doth most curiously observe thee there, though no body else doth.
since he does most curiously observe thee there, though no body Else does.
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I think my self bound to tell thee, whether thou wilt believe and consider it or not, I must leave to thy self, That if thou dost neglect Secret Prayer, it is an evident sign that thou undervaluest God;
I think my self bound to tell thee, whither thou wilt believe and Consider it or not, I must leave to thy self, That if thou dost neglect Secret Prayer, it is an evident Signen that thou undervalvest God;
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It is no less than a base slight put upon God: and those that despise him, shall be lightly esteemed.
It is no less than a base slight put upon God: and those that despise him, shall be lightly esteemed.
pn31 vbz dx dc cs dt j n1 vvn p-acp np1: cc d cst vvb pno31, vmb vbi av-j vvn.
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Fourthly, Let me once more inquire of thee, what agreement is there between thee and thy Conscience? When you do not seek God, do you find and enjoy peace within? is Concience quiet? doth it not quarrel with you? and make you feel its anger? I remember what the Apostle saith in Rom. 14. 22. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth: Fourthly, Let me once more inquire of thee, what agreement is there between thee and thy Conscience? When you do not seek God, do you find and enjoy peace within? is Conscience quiet? does it not quarrel with you? and make you feel its anger? I Remember what the Apostle Says in Rom. 14. 22. Happy is he that Condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth:
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that is satisfied about the thing which he doth; whatever others say against him, he is not self-condemned.
that is satisfied about the thing which he does; whatever Others say against him, he is not self-condemned.
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So I may say, Happy is the man who condemneth not himself in the thing that he omitteth.
So I may say, Happy is the man who Condemneth not himself in the thing that he omitteth.
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Thou never prayest in secret, but art thou not in that wanting to thy duty? art not thou injurious both to God and thine own Soul? dost thou not withhold from him that which is his due? doth not thy Conscience tell thee, thou art wanting to thy duty:
Thou never Prayest in secret, but art thou not in that wanting to thy duty? art not thou injurious both to God and thine own Soul? dost thou not withhold from him that which is his endue? does not thy Conscience tell thee, thou art wanting to thy duty:
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doth it not vote for it? doth it not upbraid thee with the neglect? doth it not sometimes flee in thy face,
does it not vote for it? does it not upbraid thee with the neglect? does it not sometime flee in thy face,
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and charge it upon thee, and put thee into a Little-ease? I think, I have said enough in the Doctrinal part for the proving it to be thy Duty;
and charge it upon thee, and put thee into a Little-ease? I think, I have said enough in the Doctrinal part for the proving it to be thy Duty;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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And hath not thy Conscience gone along with those things, and subscribed to them as the Truths of God? And if so, what account wilt thou be able to give unto thy supream Lord for thy not giving ear to his Vicegerent, that he himself had appointed and set up in thy bosome? How wilt thou answer him,
And hath not thy Conscience gone along with those things, and subscribed to them as the Truths of God? And if so, what account wilt thou be able to give unto thy supreme Lord for thy not giving ear to his Vicegerent, that he himself had appointed and Set up in thy bosom? How wilt thou answer him,
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when he shall say, Why didst thou not attend to the dictates of thy Conscience? why didst thou not do that which thy Conscience told thee thou wast bound to do? How dost thou think to come off? what plea wilt thou use at the last and great day,
when he shall say, Why didst thou not attend to the dictates of thy Conscience? why didst thou not do that which thy Conscience told thee thou wast bound to do? How dost thou think to come off? what plea wilt thou use At the last and great day,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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when thy heavenly Master shall say, I have not found thy works perfect before me, they have not been filled up, here hath been an huge Chas•e, a great vacancy;
when thy heavenly Master shall say, I have not found thy works perfect before me, they have not been filled up, Here hath been an huge Chas•e, a great vacancy;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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I have been forgotten and neglected by thee when thou wast alone; thou wouldest not do me service when thou hadst nothing else to do;
I have been forgotten and neglected by thee when thou wast alone; thou Wouldst not do me service when thou Hadst nothing Else to do;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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thou wouldest rather sit still nodding in thy Chair, than take the pains to give me a visit.
thou Wouldst rather fit still nodding in thy Chair, than take the pains to give me a visit.
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We are commanded, always to ahound in the work of the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. verse last.
We Are commanded, always to ahound in the work of the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. verse last.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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How darest thou then to omit so considerable, so sweet and so necessary a part thereof, especially when thy Conscience persuaded and called thee to it? Conscience will be heard sooner or later, in one way or other;
How Darest thou then to omit so considerable, so sweet and so necessary a part thereof, especially when thy Conscience persuaded and called thee to it? Conscience will be herd sooner or later, in one Way or other;
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if you will not hear its softer Counsels, you shall its louder Thunders; if you will not follow its Directions, it will pursue you with its Terrors.
if you will not hear its Softer Counsels, you shall its Louder Thunders; if you will not follow its Directions, it will pursue you with its Terrors.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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In a word, if you will not attend to the Dictates of Conscience, you shall feel the Fury of it;
In a word, if you will not attend to the Dictates of Conscience, you shall feel the Fury of it;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and when you feel it, you will find it intoll•rable. Having thus ordered out those Reproofs which I judged necessary upon occasion of this Text,
and when you feel it, you will find it intoll•rable. Having thus ordered out those Reproofs which I judged necessary upon occasion of this Text,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and begging they may take place, and be accompanied with a blessing upon those who are guilty before God in one of these respects or other;
and begging they may take place, and be accompanied with a blessing upon those who Are guilty before God in one of these respects or other;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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I come to speak unto you in a way of hearty and serious exhortation:
I come to speak unto you in a Way of hearty and serious exhortation:
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I do in the Bowels of Love, and with great earnestness, intreat and beseech you, who are yet altogether,
I do in the Bowels of Love, and with great earnestness, entreat and beseech you, who Are yet altogether,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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or too great strangers to it, to set forthwith upon this excellent Du•y of Secret Prayer;
or too great Strangers to it, to Set forthwith upon this excellent Du•y of Secret Prayer;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and oh, that by the concurrence, and effectual working of the Divine Spirit, I might prevail with you.
and o, that by the concurrence, and effectual working of the Divine Spirit, I might prevail with you.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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I can say, to the glory of God, and desire to do it with thankfulness, That these Discourses,
I can say, to the glory of God, and desire to do it with thankfulness, That these Discourses,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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when Preached, were not without some fruit;
when Preached, were not without Some fruit;
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oh that now I have been put upon the Publishing of them, they may go and bring forth much more fruit!
o that now I have been put upon the Publishing of them, they may go and bring forth much more fruit!
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Do not stand arguing the case;
Do not stand arguing the case;
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it is a Thousand pities that any part of that should be made matter of Dispute, which is,
it is a Thousand pities that any part of that should be made matter of Dispute, which is,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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or ought to be a matter of Practice. Do not procrastinate and put it off;
or ought to be a matter of Practice. Do not procrastinate and put it off;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Why shouldest thou say, To morrow, when it should be done to day, and it may be thou shalt not have a morrow to do it in? Fall immediately upon the performance.
Why Shouldst thou say, To morrow, when it should be done to day, and it may be thou shalt not have a morrow to do it in? Fallen immediately upon the performance.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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When the Spouse would not open at the first knock, and import••at• call, but lay still, asking questions, and making excuses;
When the Spouse would not open At the First knock, and import••at• call, but lay still, asking questions, and making excuses;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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when she reflected upon her unkindness, found her Bowels troubled within her, and rose up and opened to her Beloved, He to her grief and cost had withdrawn himself, and was gone.
when she reflected upon her unkindness, found her Bowels troubled within her, and rose up and opened to her beloved, He to her grief and cost had withdrawn himself, and was gone.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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David 's example doth command and deserve our imitation, who could say, Psalm 119. 60. I made haste, David is Exampl does command and deserve our imitation, who could say, Psalm 119. 60. I made haste,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and delayed not to keep thy commandments. I beseech you, out of hand, answer the call;and delayed not to keep thy Commandments. I beseech you, out of hand, answer the call;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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make your Houses Churches, and your Chambers Oratories; send up such Prayers as may come before God like Incense;
make your Houses Churches, and your Chambers Oratories; send up such Prayers as may come before God like Incense;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and be in his Nostrils a sweet-smelling favour.
and be in his Nostrils a sweet-smelling favour.
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Though Man be a sociable creature, and his nature carries him out to desire of communion,
Though Man be a sociable creature, and his nature carries him out to desire of communion,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and it is not good for him to be always alone; yet it is best for him to be sometimes alone.
and it is not good for him to be always alone; yet it is best for him to be sometime alone.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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It will certainly conduce much to your advantage, to converse frequently with your selves, to search curiously into your own hearts, that you may understand the better their frame and constitution;
It will Certainly conduce much to your advantage, to converse frequently with your selves, to search curiously into your own hearts, that you may understand the better their frame and constitution;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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to be asking your selves such important questions as no body el•e can answer; and diligently enquire how matters stand with you, whether you thrive or go backward.
to be asking your selves such important questions as no body el•e can answer; and diligently inquire how matters stand with you, whither you thrive or go backward.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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A Merchant sees it necessary for him to be in his Counting-house, as well as upon the Exchange: whatever you do, O Christians, be not strangers at home, be self-studied, and self-acquainted.
A Merchant sees it necessary for him to be in his Countinghouse, as well as upon the Exchange: whatever you do, Oh Christians, be not Strangers At home, be self-studied, and self-acquainted.
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And at other times, yea, and in the same retirement, before you return to your secular affairs, it will be for your interest to be conversing with your God;
And At other times, yea, and in the same retirement, before you return to your secular affairs, it will be for your Interest to be conversing with your God;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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you never go to him in a becoming manner, but he gives you something that is worth your while;
you never go to him in a becoming manner, but he gives you something that is worth your while;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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a gracious Soul gets something, even when as to its present sense and feeling it gets nothing.
a gracious Soul gets something, even when as to its present sense and feeling it gets nothing.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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In a Winter season, though the Branches of the Tree look as if they were dead, the Root is often water'd.
In a Winter season, though the Branches of the Tree look as if they were dead, the Root is often watered.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Tell me, O Christian, Have there not been such times in which thou hast found God speaking to thee? Elihu, indeed, saith, Job 33. 14. God speaketh once, yea, twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
Tell me, Oh Christian, Have there not been such times in which thou hast found God speaking to thee? Elihu, indeed, Says, Job 33. 14. God speaks once, yea, twice, yet man perceives it not.
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Many a Man is so careless, that he doth neither understand God, nor mind;
Many a Man is so careless, that he does neither understand God, nor mind;
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he doth not perceive what God saith, what his meaning is, it is all a strange Language to him,
he does not perceive what God Says, what his meaning is, it is all a strange Language to him,
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and he doth not perceive that God speaks; he doth not think that God saith any to him.
and he does not perceive that God speaks; he does not think that God Says any to him.
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Isa. 26. 11. Lord, when thine hand is lifted up, they will not see. No, they shut their eyes, and are willingly ignorant;Isaiah 26. 11. Lord, when thine hand is lifted up, they will not see. No, they shut their eyes, and Are willingly ignorant;
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and as they will not see when God's hand is lifted up, so they will not hear when God's voice is lifted up.
and as they will not see when God's hand is lifted up, so they will not hear when God's voice is lifted up.
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The Saints if well, and in health, have all their senses exercised; but wicked men have none, of their senses exercised about the things of God.
The Saints if well, and in health, have all their Senses exercised; but wicked men have none, of their Senses exercised about the things of God.
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But hast thou not perceived God speaking to thee, once, yea twice, in divers manners? By his Providences, frowning and smiling, prosperous and adverse? by his Word and Ministers? by his ▪ Holy and Blessed Spirit,
But hast thou not perceived God speaking to thee, once, yea twice, in diverse manners? By his Providences, frowning and smiling, prosperous and adverse? by his Word and Ministers? by his ▪ Holy and Blessed Spirit,
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and by thine own ▪ Conscience, which he hath awakened when it was drowsy and sleeping,
and by thine own ▪ Conscience, which he hath awakened when it was drowsy and sleeping,
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and opened its mouth, and put words into it that it should say to thee? Hath he not spoken to thee ▪ at divers seasons? In a dream,
and opened its Mouth, and put words into it that it should say to thee? Hath he not spoken to thee ▪ At diverse seasons? In a dream,
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when thy eyes were shut, and when awake; abroad and at home; when in company, and when alone;
when thy eyes were shut, and when awake; abroad and At home; when in company, and when alone;
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when up, and when laid, in a vision of the night, as Elihu said, when deep sleep falleth upon men; in slumberings upon the bed.
when up, and when laid, in a vision of the night, as Elihu said, when deep sleep falls upon men; in slumberings upon the Bed.
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And he hath spoken to thee to divers purposes; sometimes Precepts to direct thee, sometimes Promises to revive thee;
And he hath spoken to thee to diverse Purposes; sometime Precepts to Direct thee, sometime Promises to revive thee;
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now a Rebuke, then a Cordial; at one time Trouble, and at another time Peace: Thus according to thy case and exigency, he hath varied his Applications.
now a Rebuke, then a Cordial; At one time Trouble, and At Another time Peace: Thus according to thy case and exigency, he hath varied his Applications.
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Now, hath God spoken so often to you, and do you find nothing to say to God? Will you be always in the possession,
Now, hath God spoken so often to you, and do you find nothing to say to God? Will you be always in the possession,
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and under the power of a dumb Devil? Are you so full of goodness and comfort,
and under the power of a dumb devil? are you so full of Goodness and Comfort,
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so rich in knowledg and grace, so increased in mercies and blessings of all sorts, that you have no more to ask? Do you find that to be a Canaan, a Heaven, which others call a Wilderness,
so rich in knowledge and grace, so increased in Mercies and blessings of all sorts, that you have no more to ask? Do you find that to be a Canaan, a Heaven, which Others call a Wilderness,
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because of pinching wants, and pricking Thorns, and Beasts of prey? Is your mouth so filled as that you need no more to open it wide? nay, not at all ▪ Remember how Laodicea was mistaken about her own case, pleasing her self in such high,
Because of pinching Wants, and pricking Thorns, and Beasts of prey? Is your Mouth so filled as that you need no more to open it wide? nay, not At all ▪ remember how Laodicea was mistaken about her own case, pleasing her self in such high,
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but vain conceits, when, indeed, she was wretched, and poor, and miserable, and blind, and naked, Rev. 3. 17. Are things so well with thee, that thou hast no reason for a sigh,
but vain conceits, when, indeed, she was wretched, and poor, and miserable, and blind, and naked, Rev. 3. 17. are things so well with thee, that thou hast no reason for a sighs,
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nor room for a groan? Is it so throughly and perfectly well with thy Soul, with thy Body, with thine Estate, with thy Family and Relations, with the Nation and Church of God, that thou hast no complaint to make to him, not one boon to beg of him? Is thy day so serene and fair, that there is no cloud appearing? Is there no sin within that is too hard for thee? Doth it never war against the Law in thy mind? or doest thou immediately knock it down,
nor room for a groan? Is it so thoroughly and perfectly well with thy Soul, with thy Body, with thine Estate, with thy Family and Relations, with the nation and Church of God, that thou hast no complaint to make to him, not one boon to beg of him? Is thy day so serene and fair, that there is no cloud appearing? Is there no since within that is too hard for thee? Does it never war against the Law in thy mind? or dost thou immediately knock it down,
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and get a complete victory at thy first entrance into the field? Hast thou quite shaken off that body of death which poor Paul could not for his heart get rid of,
and get a complete victory At thy First Entrance into the field? Hast thou quite shaken off that body of death which poor Paul could not for his heart get rid of,
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but carried up and down with him ▪ or hath it grown less trouble some,
but carried up and down with him ▪ or hath it grown less trouble Some,
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and ceased to stink in thy Nostills? Is there no burthe• upon thy back that is too heavy for thee ▪ Is there no wound in thy Conscience that puts thee to pain? is there no plague in thine heart that needs a cure? If thou beest, indeed, a Believer, a Man or Woman in Christ, I grant the cure is begun,
and ceased to stink in thy Nostills? Is there no burthe• upon thy back that is too heavy for thee ▪ Is there no wound in thy Conscience that puts thee to pain? is there no plague in thine heart that needs a cure? If thou Best, indeed, a Believer, a Man or Woman in christ, I grant the cure is begun,
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and dare assure thee, that being in the hand of so great a Physician, it shall be carried on;
and Dare assure thee, that being in the hand of so great a physician, it shall be carried on;
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but what, is it perfected already? In a word, is there nothing at all that troubles thee? or hast thou nothing to say to God in private? what, nothing,
but what, is it perfected already? In a word, is there nothing At all that Troubles thee? or hast thou nothing to say to God in private? what, nothing,
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but what thou wouldest have every body hear and know? But I pass by that at present;
but what thou Wouldst have every body hear and know? But I pass by that At present;
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we shall by and by have a fitter opportunity of speaking more concerning it.
we shall by and by have a fitter opportunity of speaking more Concerning it.
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Come, come, Christian, be thine own Friend, better than ever thou hast been yet, and without more ado be persuaded to get alone,
Come, come, Christian, be thine own Friend, better than ever thou hast been yet, and without more ado be persuaded to get alone,
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and shut thy door, and fall down upon thy knees, and pour out thy Soul into the bosom of thy heavenly Father;
and shut thy door, and fallen down upon thy knees, and pour out thy Soul into the bosom of thy heavenly Father;
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I am confident, if thou wilt begin it in good earnest, thou wilt not easily give it over.
I am confident, if thou wilt begin it in good earnest, thou wilt not Easily give it over.
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I do not, indeed, know what interruption the Devil may give thee, who hates all the Work of God, and good of Man;
I do not, indeed, know what interruption the devil may give thee, who hates all the Work of God, and good of Man;
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but if, by temptation, thou shouldest for a time be taken off from it, thou wilt not be well,
but if, by temptation, thou Shouldst for a time be taken off from it, thou wilt not be well,
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nor able to enjoy thy self till thou dost return to it again.
nor able to enjoy thy self till thou dost return to it again.
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I dare say, in an humble, holy, and beli•ving performance, thou wilt experience such incomp•rable sweetness,
I Dare say, in an humble, holy, and beli•ving performance, thou wilt experience such incomp•rable sweetness,
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and so much benefit and advantage accruing to thee, that thou wilt go on, and call upon God as long as thou livest,
and so much benefit and advantage accrueing to thee, that thou wilt go on, and call upon God as long as thou Livest,
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and then expire thy Soul in the same manner as Stephen did, whose last words were Prayer, Acts 7. 59. Lord Iesus receive my spirit;
and then expire thy Soul in the same manner as Stephen did, whose last words were Prayer, Acts 7. 59. Lord Iesus receive my Spirit;
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and, Lord lay not this sin to their charge; and when he had said this, he fell asleep. and, Lord lay not this since to their charge; and when he had said this, he fell asleep.
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That which I have further to do, will be in these two things: 1. Lay down Motives to the work. 2. Give Directions for managing it.
That which I have further to do, will be in these two things: 1. Lay down Motives to the work. 2. Give Directions for managing it.
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I shall begin with the Motives for the alluring and drawing you to this excellent work, who have hitherto been altogether strangers to it,
I shall begin with the Motives for the alluring and drawing you to this excellent work, who have hitherto been altogether Strangers to it,
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or very backward, and by consequence inconstant, off and on;
or very backward, and by consequence inconstant, off and on;
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and I shall most heartily rejoice, if the Lord would graciously please to succeed these endeavours,
and I shall most heartily rejoice, if the Lord would graciously please to succeed these endeavours,
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so that what I shall suggest to you, may bring you upon your knees;
so that what I shall suggest to you, may bring you upon your knees;
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that there may be more of this Chamber-practice, more of a Chamber-fellowship, and Closet-communion with your God. The Motives are these:
that there may be more of this Chamber-practice, more of a Chamber-fellowship, and Closet-communion with your God. The Motives Are these:
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First, Do you pray in secret, because that God, who is the proper Object of Prayer, seeth in secret;First, Do you pray in secret, Because that God, who is the proper Object of Prayer, sees in secret;
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as trusting in him, you do ▪ at no time and in no condition, trust in a God that cannot save;
as trusting in him, you do ▪ At no time and in no condition, trust in a God that cannot save;
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so directing your Prayers to him, you do in no place pray unto a God that cannot hear.
so directing your Prayers to him, you do in no place pray unto a God that cannot hear.
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When Hagar had in a fear fled from the face of her incensed Mistress, God found her out in the Wilderness, where she was absconded,
When Hagar had in a Fear fled from the face of her incensed Mistress, God found her out in the Wilderness, where she was absconded,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and appeared and spake unto her there;
and appeared and spoke unto her there;
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whereupon it is said in Gen. 16. 13. That she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me;
whereupon it is said in Gen. 16. 13. That she called the name of the Lord that spoke unto her, Thou God See me;
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for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me? We may,for she said, Have I also Here looked After him that sees me? We may,
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as some do, reckon these words to be words of reprehension, as relating to herself; and words of admiration, as referring to God.
as Some do, reckon these words to be words of reprehension, as relating to herself; and words of admiration, as referring to God.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Have I also looked after him! Here I am, but how stupid and foolish have I been!Have I also looked After him! Here I am, but how stupid and foolish have I been!
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I have been looking back to the Comforts which I had when in the Family,
I have been looking back to the Comforts which I had when in the Family,
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and under the wing of my Master Abraham; and I have been looking to the displeasure and severity of my Mistress Sarah•• and I have been looking to the desolate place and distressed condition into which I am now brought:
and under the wing of my Master Abraham; and I have been looking to the displeasure and severity of my Mistress Sarah•• and I have been looking to the desolate place and distressed condition into which I am now brought:
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but have I here minded God, and looked after God? I have been so afflicted with my loss,
but have I Here minded God, and looked After God? I have been so afflicted with my loss,
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and have pored so much upon my troubles, that I have been unmindful of God, did find neither heart nor leisure to think of Him,
and have pored so much upon my Troubles, that I have been unmindful of God, did find neither heart nor leisure to think of Him,
cc vhb vvn av av-d p-acp po11 n2, cst pns11 vhb vbn j pp-f np1, vdd vvi dx n1 ccx n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31,
(5) application (DIV2)
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or look after Him: (a Case it is too common among the children of men!) yet here he •eeth me, and minds me;
or look After Him: (a Case it is too Common among the children of men!) yet Here he •eeth me, and minds me;
cc vvb p-acp pno31: (dt n1 pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2!) av av pns31 vvz pno11, cc vvz pno11;
(5) application (DIV2)
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here he looks upon my person, and upon my affliction and sorrow.
Here he looks upon my person, and upon my affliction and sorrow.
av pns31 vvz p-acp po11 n1, cc p-acp po11 n1 cc n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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And maist not Thou, my Friend, say the very same, when thou art alone, and in thy Closet-recesses, Thou God seest me? When no soul living is by,
And Mayest not Thou, my Friend, say the very same, when thou art alone, and in thy Closet-recesses, Thou God See me? When no soul living is by,
cc vm2 xx pns21, po11 n1, vvb dt av d, c-crq pns21 vb2r j, cc p-acp po21 j, pns21 np1 vv2 pno11? q-crq dx n1 vvg vbz p-acp,
(5) application (DIV2)
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when no mortal eye se•th me;
when no Mortal eye se•th me;
c-crq dx j-jn n1 vvz pno11;
(5) application (DIV2)
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then Thou God seest me. Now let me desire thee, after that serious consideration, to propound this as a serious Question to thy self;
then Thou God See me. Now let me desire thee, After that serious consideration, to propound this as a serious Question to thy self;
av pns21 np1 vv2 pno11. av vvb pno11 vvi pno21, c-acp cst j n1, pc-acp vvi d c-acp dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Have I also here looked after him that seeth me? God's eyes have been here upon me;
Have I also Here looked After him that sees me? God's eyes have been Here upon me;
vhb pns11 av av vvn p-acp pno31 cst vvz pno11? npg1 n2 vhb vbn av p-acp pno11;
(5) application (DIV2)
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but have mine eyes been again upon God, and unto God? It may be, thou art able to say, In the publick Congregation I have looked after that God who seeth me, there I have had many, frequent, repeated, and raised thoughts at him;
but have mine eyes been again upon God, and unto God? It may be, thou art able to say, In the public Congregation I have looked After that God who sees me, there I have had many, frequent, repeated, and raised thoughts At him;
cc-acp vhb po11 n2 vbn av p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1? pn31 vmb vbi, pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j n1 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp cst np1 r-crq vvz pno11, a-acp pns11 vhb vhn d, j, vvn, cc vvd n2 p-acp pno31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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there I have waited for him more than they that watch for the morning, yea, more than they that watch for the morning.
there I have waited for him more than they that watch for the morning, yea, more than they that watch for the morning.
a-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31 av-dc cs pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, uh, av-dc cs pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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But when thou art in thy Chamber, canst thou make thy Appeal to God, and say, O Lord, thou knowest,
But when thou art in thy Chamber, Canst thou make thy Appeal to God, and say, Oh Lord, thou Knowest,
p-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp po21 n1, vm2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi, uh n1, pns21 vv2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and art my witness, that even here I have looked after thee that seest me;
and art my witness, that even Here I have looked After thee that See me;
cc vb2r po11 n1, cst av av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno21 cst vv2 pno11;
(5) application (DIV2)
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here mine eyes of Faith and Prayer have been toward the Lord that seeth me? Here mine eyes of Faith and Prayer have been towards the Lord that sees me?
av po11 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhb vbn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pno11?
(5) application (DIV2)
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This is an Argument which our de•r•st Lord Jesus maketh use of in the Text, That your Father seeth in secret.
This is an Argument which our de•r•st Lord jesus makes use of in the Text, That your Father sees in secret.
d vbz dt n1 r-crq po12 j n1 np1 vvz n1 pp-f p-acp dt n1, cst po22 n1 vvz p-acp j-jn.
(5) application (DIV2)
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The Royal Prophet saith, Psalm 139. 7. Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, or whither shall I flee from thy presence? The Question speaks it a thing impossible to be done.
The Royal Prophet Says, Psalm 139. 7. Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, or whither shall I flee from thy presence? The Question speaks it a thing impossible to be done.
dt j n1 vvz, n1 crd crd q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po21 n1? dt n1 vvz pn31 dt n1 j pc-acp vbi vdn.
(5) application (DIV2)
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His eye is fastned upon thee, and follows thee whithersoever thou goest: look to thy self, and ponder all thy actions;
His eye is fastened upon thee, and follows thee whithersoever thou goest: look to thy self, and ponder all thy actions;
po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno21, cc vvz pno21 av pns21 vv2: vvb p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi d po21 n2;
(5) application (DIV2)
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thou art under the pure and piercing, and all-discerning eye of the infinitely Great and Glorious Majesty,
thou art under the pure and piercing, and All-discerning eye of the infinitely Great and Glorious Majesty,
pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j cc j-vvg, cc j n1 pp-f dt av-j j cc j n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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when thou art in the Congregation, and in the Street, and in the Shop, and in the Kitchen,
when thou art in the Congregation, and in the Street, and in the Shop, and in the Kitchen,
c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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yea, and when thou art in the Closet too.
yea, and when thou art in the Closet too.
uh, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 av.
(5) application (DIV2)
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And since he doth see thee there, what wouldst thou have him see thee doing? wouldst thou have him see nothing but vanity in thy mind,
And since he does see thee there, what Wouldst thou have him see thee doing? Wouldst thou have him see nothing but vanity in thy mind,
cc c-acp pns31 vdz vvi pno21 a-acp, q-crq vmd2 pns21 vhi pno31 vvi pno21 vdg? vmd2 pns21 vhi pno31 vvb pix cc-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and corruption in thy heart? wouldst thou have him see nothing done by thee,
and corruption in thy heart? Wouldst thou have him see nothing done by thee,
cc n1 p-acp po21 n1? vmd2 pns21 vhi pno31 vvb pix vdn p-acp pno21,
(5) application (DIV2)
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but looking into thy Glass, and into thy Chests and Bags, or turning over thy Fineries and Fooleries,
but looking into thy Glass, and into thy Chests and Bags, or turning over thy Fineries and Fooleries,
cc-acp vvg p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n2 cc n2, cc vvg p-acp po21 n2 cc n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and so feeding thy Wantonness and Pride; or making provision for a perishing Carkass, to deck and adorn it;
and so feeding thy Wantonness and Pride; or making provision for a perishing Carcase, to deck and adorn it;
cc av vvg po21 n1 cc n1; cc vvg n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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or gratifie a bruitish and sensual Appetite:
or gratify a brutish and sensual Appetite:
cc vvi dt j cc j n1:
(5) application (DIV2)
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but never see thee upon thy knees, seeking his face and favour, or the good of thine own precious and neverdying Soul?
but never see thee upon thy knees, seeking his face and favour, or the good of thine own precious and neverdying Soul?
cc-acp av-x vvb pno21 p-acp po21 n2, vvg po31 n1 cc n1, cc dt j pp-f po21 d j cc j n1?
(5) application (DIV2)
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Oh that His Eye might affect your Hearts! That Divine Eye which is upon all your ways,
O that His Eye might affect your Hearts! That Divine Eye which is upon all your ways,
uh cst po31 n1 vmd vvi po22 n2! d j-jn n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d po22 n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and looks you thorow and thorow;
and looks you thorough and thorough;
cc vvz pn22 p-acp cc j;
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That Eye which is ten thousand times, yea ▪ inconceivably more than the eyes of all the Angels in Heaven,
That Eye which is ten thousand times, yea ▪ inconceivably more than the eyes of all the Angels in Heaven,
cst n1 r-crq vbz crd crd n2, uh ▪ av-j av-dc cs dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 p-acp n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and of all the Men upon Earth.
and of all the Men upon Earth.
cc pp-f d dt n2 p-acp n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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The Eye of God should, among others, have these two effects upon us, and upon all men that know and own him: First, It should awe us;
The Eye of God should, among Others, have these two effects upon us, and upon all men that know and own him: First, It should awe us;
dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd, p-acp n2-jn, vhb d crd n2 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp d n2 cst vvb cc vvi pno31: ord, pn31 vmd vvi pno12;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Se•ondly, It should quicken and animate us.Se•ondly, It should quicken and animate us.
av-j, pn31 vmd vvi cc vvi pno12.
(5) application (DIV2)
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It should awe us when we are in secret, and be an effectual curb to those Lusts and Corruptions which would otherwise break loose and grow rampant.
It should awe us when we Are in secret, and be an effectual curb to those Lustiest and Corruptions which would otherwise break lose and grow rampant.
pn31 vmd vvi pno12 c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp j-jn, cc vbb dt j n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq vmd av vvi j cc vvi j.
(5) application (DIV2)
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When no body is by, do not dare to sin, because God is by. This preserved young Ioseph from falling before a great temptation.
When no body is by, do not Dare to since, Because God is by. This preserved young Ioseph from falling before a great temptation.
c-crq dx n1 vbz p-acp, vdb xx vvi p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vbz p-acp. np1 vvd j np1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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When he might have procured the savour of his Mistress, and, as some would have thought, have done himself a kindness;
When he might have procured the savour of his Mistress, and, as Some would have Thought, have done himself a kindness;
c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc, c-acp d vmd vhi vvn, vhb vdn px31 dt n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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this thought brake the neck of the temptation, How shall I do this great wickedness,
this Thought brake the neck of the temptation, How shall I do this great wickedness,
d n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vdi d j n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and sin against God? Again, the Eye of God should animate and put life into you ▪ it should,and since against God? Again, the Eye of God should animate and put life into you ▪ it should,
cc n1 p-acp np1? av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp pn22 ▪ pn31 vmd,
(5) application (DIV2)
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as a golden Spur, quicken you to the careful and lively performance of Duty when you are in secret,
as a golden Spur, quicken you to the careful and lively performance of Duty when you Are in secret,
c-acp dt j vvb, vvb pn22 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp j-jn,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and no body at hand to take notice of it, and make report. Let it be enough for you, enough alone, that God seeth your love to him,
and no body At hand to take notice of it, and make report. Let it be enough for you, enough alone, that God sees your love to him,
cc dx n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvi n1. vvb pn31 vbb d c-acp pn22, av-d av-j, cst np1 vvz po22 n1 p-acp pno31,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and the desires of your Souls to his Name, and a remembrance of him, and communion with him ▪ and He needs none to inform him of your unmindfulness and neglect of him;
and the Desires of your Souls to his Name, and a remembrance of him, and communion with him ▪ and He needs none to inform him of your unmindfulness and neglect of him;
cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pno31, cc n1 p-acp pno31 ▪ cc pns31 vvz pix pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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no, no, He seeth it himself;
no, no, He sees it himself;
uh-dx, uh-dx, pns31 vvz pn31 px31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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He seeth where your thoughts are, He understands them afar off, and He seeth where your hearts are:
He sees where your thoughts Are, He understands them afar off, and He sees where your hearts Are:
pns31 vvz c-crq po22 n2 vbr, pns31 vvz pno32 av a-acp, cc pns31 vvz c-crq po22 n2 vbr:
(5) application (DIV2)
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so it appears by the charge he gave out against Israel of old, This people draweth near unto me with their lips,
so it appears by the charge he gave out against Israel of old, This people draws near unto me with their lips,
av pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd av p-acp np1 pp-f j, d n1 vvz av-j p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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but their hearts are far from me. but their hearts Are Far from me.
cc-acp po32 n2 vbr av-j p-acp pno11.
(5) application (DIV2)
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And I would •ain know of you, how it is possible but that he should take it very unkindly at your hands,
And I would •ain know of you, how it is possible but that he should take it very unkindly At your hands,
cc pns11 vmd av vvi pp-f pn22, c-crq pn31 vbz j p-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 av av-j p-acp po22 n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and be highly offended, if that he should be slighted by you, who is so excellent and glorious in himself,
and be highly offended, if that he should be slighted by you, who is so excellent and glorious in himself,
cc vbi av-j vvn, cs cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22, r-crq vbz av j cc j p-acp px31,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and so absolutely necessary for you, and unto whom you are so everlastingly beholden and obliged? How can he otherwise chuse but be angry with you,
and so absolutely necessary for you, and unto whom you Are so everlastingly beholden and obliged? How can he otherwise choose but be angry with you,
cc av av-j j p-acp pn22, cc p-acp ro-crq pn22 vbr av av-j vvi cc vvn? q-crq vmb pns31 av vvi p-acp vbi j p-acp pn22,
(5) application (DIV2)
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if in your leisuretime, and at your spare hours, you will not give him a visit;
if in your leisuretime, and At your spare hours, you will not give him a visit;
cs p-acp po22 n1, cc p-acp po22 j n2, pn22 vmb xx vvi pno31 dt n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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if you cannot find in your hearts to bestow some of that time upon him, which you have to spare from your earthly Friends,
if you cannot find in your hearts to bestow Some of that time upon him, which you have to spare from your earthly Friends,
cs pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp po22 n2 pc-acp vvi d pp-f d n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 j n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and worldly Business? When he seeth this, how canst thou think but that his fury will come up into his face?
and worldly Business? When he sees this, how Canst thou think but that his fury will come up into his face?
cc j n1? c-crq pns31 vvz d, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp d po31 n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1?
(5) application (DIV2)
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Secondly, Praying in secret is a very good •nd comfortable sign of sincerity.Secondly, Praying in secret is a very good •nd comfortable Signen of sincerity.
ord, vvg p-acp j-jn vbz dt av j n1 j n1 pp-f n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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I do not say that it is a certain and infallible sign, and that every one that sets upon this work hath indeed the Spirit of Adoption,
I do not say that it is a certain and infallible Signen, and that every one that sets upon this work hath indeed the Spirit of Adoption,
pns11 vdb xx vvi cst pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1, cc cst d pi cst vvz p-acp d n1 vhz av dt n1 pp-f n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and may from thence arrive to an assurance of Sonship, and draw an undeniable conclusion, That he is born again:
and may from thence arrive to an assurance of Sonship, and draw an undeniable conclusion, That he is born again:
cc vmb p-acp av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt j n1, cst pns31 vbz vvn av:
(5) application (DIV2)
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for I do very well know, there is no external act of Religion which an hypocrite may not set his hand to.
for I do very well know, there is no external act of Religion which an hypocrite may not Set his hand to.
c-acp pns11 vdb av av vvi, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp.
(5) application (DIV2)
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As Reputation and Credit among men may bring them out to publick Ordinances, so that they shall come as the people cometh;
As Reputation and Credit among men may bring them out to public Ordinances, so that they shall come as the people comes;
p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 vmb vvi pno32 av p-acp j n2, av d pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 vvz;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and sit before their Minister as the people sitteth, and hear his words, Ezek 33. 31. so an enlightned, awakened, uneasie and importunate Conscience, may bring them upon their knees in private.and fit before their Minister as the people Sitteth, and hear his words, Ezekiel 33. 31. so an enlightened, awakened, uneasy and importunate Conscience, may bring them upon their knees in private.
cc vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz, cc vvi po31 n2, np1 crd crd av dt vvn, vvn, j cc j n1, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp j.
(5) application (DIV2)
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An hypocrite's heart is really in no piece of the work of God; while he draws nearest to him with his lips, that is far from him:
an hypocrite's heart is really in no piece of the work of God; while he draws nearest to him with his lips, that is Far from him:
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(5) application (DIV2)
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how indeed can he raise that up to God, which he hath set upon his iniquity? Yet he may have a finger in every thing that is of the out-side.
how indeed can he raise that up to God, which he hath Set upon his iniquity? Yet he may have a finger in every thing that is of the outside.
c-crq av vmb pns31 vvi cst a-acp p-acp np1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1? av pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz pp-f dt n1-an.
(5) application (DIV2)
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A Iehu knows how to be zealous against Idolatry, and for the Lord, when so to be, paves his way to a Throne;
A Iehu knows how to be zealous against Idolatry, and for the Lord, when so to be, paves his Way to a Throne;
dt np1 vvz c-crq pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1, c-crq av pc-acp vbi, vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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tho' when he has once got it, and is warm in it, he himself would be as bad as any, 2 Kings 10. 31. Iehu took no heed to walk in the Law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart:
though when he has once god it, and is warm in it, he himself would be as bad as any, 2 Kings 10. 31. Iehu took no heed to walk in the Law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart:
cs c-crq pns31 vhz a-acp vvn pn31, cc vbz j p-acp pn31, pns31 px31 vmd vbi a-acp j c-acp d, crd n2 crd crd np1 vvd dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 pp-f np1 p-acp d po31 n1:
(5) application (DIV2)
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for he departed not from the sins of Ieroboam, which made Israel to sin. A Soul would sacrifice, yea, was too hasty at it;for he departed not from the Sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to since. A Soul would sacrifice, yea, was too hasty At it;
c-acp pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd np1 p-acp n1. dt n1 vmd vvi, uh, vbds av j p-acp pn31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and a Pharisee would pray in the Temple and Synagogue; and those hearts run after their Covetousness,
and a Pharisee would pray in the Temple and Synagogue; and those hearts run After their Covetousness,
cc dt np1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1; cc d n2 vvn p-acp po32 n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and would not be obedient to the Word of God, would yet go out to hear it:
and would not be obedient to the Word of God, would yet go out to hear it:
cc vmd xx vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd av vvi av pc-acp vvi pn31:
(5) application (DIV2)
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And I do not know, but persons of the like Spirits and Principles as rotten at heart as any of them, may set upon Religious Actions when they are alone;
And I do not know, but Persons of the like Spirits and Principles as rotten At heart as any of them, may Set upon Religious Actions when they Are alone;
cc pns11 vdb xx vvi, cc-acp n2 pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 c-acp vvn p-acp n1 c-acp d pp-f pno32, vmb vvi p-acp j n2 c-crq pns32 vbr j;
(5) application (DIV2)
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they may, when by themselves, take up a Bible, or good Book, and read in it;
they may, when by themselves, take up a bible, or good Book, and read in it;
pns32 vmb, c-crq p-acp px32, vvb a-acp dt n1, cc j n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and they may, when there is need, fall upon their knees, and offer up their requests unto God.
and they may, when there is need, fallen upon their knees, and offer up their requests unto God.
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An hypocrite may be at duty in his Closet, tho' his heart never be with God in duty,
an hypocrite may be At duty in his Closet, though his heart never be with God in duty,
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neither in his Closet, nor any where else.
neither in his Closet, nor any where Else.
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But now observe, this is not so acceptable to him, it is not that which he takes pleasure and delight in; he is put upon it; he is under a force;
But now observe, this is not so acceptable to him, it is not that which he Takes pleasure and delight in; he is put upon it; he is under a force;
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Conscience offers violence, and drag him into it: as Ioab ▪ when he saw Justice would take hold on him at the last,
Conscience offers violence, and drag him into it: as Ioab ▪ when he saw justice would take hold on him At the last,
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tho', it is probable, he never had any great love for the Altar, yet then he would ••ee and catch hold of the Horns of it, and would even die there.
though, it is probable, he never had any great love for the Altar, yet then he would ••ee and catch hold of the Horns of it, and would even die there.
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But, I say, this is not the matter of their delight, they do if not so much out of choice as cut of constraint;
But, I say, this is not the matter of their delight, they do if not so much out of choice as Cut of constraint;
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it is not That which they take pleasure in;
it is not That which they take pleasure in;
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and because it is not their pleasure, therefore it is no• their practice. They may do such a thing now and then in a straight, when they are put to a pinch;
and Because it is not their pleasure, Therefore it is no• their practice. They may do such a thing now and then in a straight, when they Are put to a pinch;
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but they do not make it their Trade.
but they do not make it their Trade.
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Our Saviour tells us where we are most like to meet with them, if we have a mind to find them at their Devotions;
Our Saviour tells us where we Are most like to meet with them, if we have a mind to find them At their Devotions;
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that is, in the Synagogues, and the corners of the streets. If you would find them in their wickednesses;
that is, in the Synagogues, and the corners of the streets. If you would find them in their Wickednesses;
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for hypocrites are Villains, they make use of Religion for no other end, but as a Cloak to cover their Knavery;
for Hypocrites Are Villains, they make use of Religion for no other end, but as a Cloak to cover their Knavery;
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and there is a great deal of that, which some of them are guilty of God is pleased now and then to pluck off their Masques:
and there is a great deal of that, which Some of them Are guilty of God is pleased now and then to pluck off their Masques:
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and oh what Deformities do then visibly appear in their lives and conversations! When their Paint is once off, there are no persons so ugly:
and o what Deformities do then visibly appear in their lives and conversations! When their Paint is once off, there Are no Persons so ugly:
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But, as I was saying, if you would find them in their wickednesses, then look for them in the dark, and in holes;
But, as I was saying, if you would find them in their Wickednesses, then look for them in the dark, and in holes;
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it is not for their Interest, it is inconsistent with their design, to be so impudent and brazen-fac'd as the profane Cr•w, who glory in their shame, no, no, these are sneaking wretches, who would steal their sins,
it is not for their Interest, it is inconsistent with their Design, to be so impudent and brazenfaced as the profane Cr•w, who glory in their shame, no, no, these Are sneaking wretches, who would steal their Sins,
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and no body know of them.
and no body know of them.
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But if you would find them at their Devotions, do but listen, and you may possibly hear their Trumpet found;
But if you would find them At their Devotions, do but listen, and you may possibly hear their Trumpet found;
p-acp cs pn22 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, vdb p-acp vvi, cc pn22 vmb av-j vvi po32 n1 vvd;
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or if not, the best way is to look for them in some noted and frequented places, the Synagogues, and corners of streets.
or if not, the best Way is to look for them in Some noted and frequented places, the Synagogues, and corners of streets.
cc cs xx, dt js n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d vvn cc vvd n2, dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2.
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Publick places are the hypocrites haunts, for they are most convenient and proper for the carrying on of their design, which is not to be approved of God, but seen of men.
Public places Are the Hypocrites haunts, for they Are most convenient and proper for the carrying on of their Design, which is not to be approved of God, but seen of men.
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And this I say, Though secret Prayer, and the performance of other duties of Godliness in secret, be not a certain and infallible Argument of an heart renewed by Grace, and upright with God;
And this I say, Though secret Prayer, and the performance of other duties of Godliness in secret, be not a certain and infallible Argument of an heart renewed by Grace, and upright with God;
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yet it is a very good Argument.
yet it is a very good Argument.
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Tho' it be not such an Evidence of Grace, as alone will put it out of all doubt and question,
Though it be not such an Evidence of Grace, as alone will put it out of all doubt and question,
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yet it is a good Evidence, and will do much in a cumulative way, and in conjunction with other things.
yet it is a good Evidence, and will do much in a cumulative Way, and in conjunction with other things.
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And tho' he may be a wicked man, who doth several things that every good man cannot but do;
And though he may be a wicked man, who does several things that every good man cannot but do;
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yet he cannot be a good man, who doth not do those things. A wicked man may be found in a good way;
yet he cannot be a good man, who does not do those things. A wicked man may be found in a good Way;
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but he is not a good man, who always turns his back upon a good way,
but he is not a good man, who always turns his back upon a good Way,
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and doth never walk in the Law of the Lord.
and does never walk in the Law of the Lord.
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So here, tho' he may be an Hypocrite, who doth pray in secret, yet he cannot be a Saint who never prays in secret:
So Here, though he may be an Hypocrite, who does pray in secret, yet he cannot be a Faint who never prays in secret:
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He who doth not desire and maintain secret Communion with God, hath not, whatever his pretences may be,
He who does not desire and maintain secret Communion with God, hath not, whatever his pretences may be,
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an heart indeed set for God. The hearts of men are curiously searched into now, and they shall all be openly discover'd at the last;
an heart indeed Set for God. The hearts of men Are curiously searched into now, and they shall all be openly discovered At the last;
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and when the day of manifestation shall c•me, he that now is not for being with God, when he is alone, will then be found and condemned as one that hath not been for God at all. And this I do positively lay down as an undeniable Truth, That love to fellowship with God in secret, doth speak a real love to God.
and when the day of manifestation shall c•me, he that now is not for being with God, when he is alone, will then be found and condemned as one that hath not been for God At all. And this I do positively lay down as an undeniable Truth, That love to fellowship with God in secret, does speak a real love to God.
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Tho' a person may pray in secret, and yet be unsound and rotten; yet a person hath an heart sound in God's Statutes, who so prays in secret,
Though a person may pray in secret, and yet be unsound and rotten; yet a person hath an heart found in God's Statutes, who so prays in secret,
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as not to be satisfied with the work done, unless he be with God in it;
as not to be satisfied with the work done, unless he be with God in it;
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i. e. sensibly find God coming to him with the communications of his Grace, and the sweet discoveries of his Covenant-love;i. e. sensibly find God coming to him with the communications of his Grace, and the sweet discoveries of his Covenant-love;
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or, at least, his soul working out to God in holy desires and longings.
or, At least, his soul working out to God in holy Desires and longings.
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Thirdly, Thou canst not but be conscious to thy self of a great many secret sins with which thou art chargeable before God;Thirdly, Thou Canst not but be conscious to thy self of a great many secret Sins with which thou art chargeable before God;
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and is there not a great deal of reason why thou shouldst perform secret Duties, where thou didst commit secret Sins? and that those places should be witnesses of thy fear of God,
and is there not a great deal of reason why thou Shouldst perform secret Duties, where thou didst commit secret Sins? and that those places should be Witnesses of thy Fear of God,
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and love to him, which have been frequent witnesses of thy neglect of God, and rebellion against him? There are, indeed, those who commit uncleanness with greediness,
and love to him, which have been frequent Witnesses of thy neglect of God, and rebellion against him? There Are, indeed, those who commit uncleanness with greediness,
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and act •n with highest impudence:
and act •n with highest impudence:
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they do so dearly love and delight in it, that they are not at all ashamed of it,
they do so dearly love and delight in it, that they Are not At all ashamed of it,
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but can without a blush do the Devil's drudgery, the dirtiest and basest of his work.
but can without a blush do the Devil's drudgery, the dirtiest and Basest of his work.
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Hence as in one place this is the complaint, They draw iniquity with cords of vanity,
Hence as in one place this is the complaint, They draw iniquity with cords of vanity,
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and sin as with cart-ropes, so in another place, viz. Isa. 3. 9. the complaint is thus:and since as with Cart-ropes, so in Another place, viz. Isaiah 3. 9. the complaint is thus:
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They declare their sin as Sodom, and hide it not; They declare their since as Sodom, and hide it not;
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no, not they ▪ but like some who think they can mend what a better than they have made, they carry their black spots in their very faces,
no, not they ▪ but like Some who think they can mend what a better than they have made, they carry their black spots in their very faces,
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and glory in their shame, Phil. 3. 19. Formerly, indeed, men were more modest;
and glory in their shame, Philip 3. 19. Formerly, indeed, men were more modest;
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they cast a Mantle over their Nakedness, and did the works of darkness in the dark.
they cast a Mantle over their Nakedness, and did the works of darkness in the dark.
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Paul saith, in his time, They that were drunk, were drunk in the night: Paul Says, in his time, They that were drunk, were drunk in the night:
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but now wickedness is grown more common, and men more audacious, and they do not avoid the light of the Sun, nor the eyes of men:
but now wickedness is grown more Common, and men more audacious, and they do not avoid the Light of the Sun, nor the eyes of men:
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the open street and the noon-day are thought now as convenient time and place as any other:
the open street and the noonday Are Thought now as convenient time and place as any other:
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they are grown so desperate, that they care not what they do, they will run upon the mouth of the Cannon, the bosses of God's Buckler;
they Are grown so desperate, that they care not what they do, they will run upon the Mouth of the Cannon, the boss's of God's Buckler;
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and so impudent, that they care not who seeth them:
and so impudent, that they care not who sees them:
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as 2 Sam. 16. 22. There was a tent spread for Absalom upon the top of the house,
as 2 Sam. 16. 22. There was a tent spread for Absalom upon the top of the house,
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and Absalom went in unto his father's con••bines in the sight of all Israel. and Absalom went in unto his Father's con••bines in the sighed of all Israel.
cc np1 vvd p-acp p-acp po31 ng1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1.
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Yea, these wretches, when they have acted to their utmost, and sinned as they could, do not yet so tire and weary themselves in the Devil's service,
Yea, these wretches, when they have acted to their utmost, and sinned as they could, do not yet so tire and weary themselves in the Devil's service,
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but that they will find something to do at home, and give some stroaks there to the further pleasing of their tyrannical Lord, and gra•ifying their insatiate Lust.
but that they will find something to do At home, and give Some Strokes there to the further pleasing of their tyrannical Lord, and gra•ifying their insatiate Lust.
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The Scripture speaking of uncleanness, tells us of eyes that cannot cease to sin, cannot brook an intermission, they are not at rest any longer than they are at work: they are looking round about for new Objects,
The Scripture speaking of uncleanness, tells us of eyes that cannot cease to since, cannot brook an intermission, they Are not At rest any longer than they Are At work: they Are looking round about for new Objects,
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and every such Object inflames them, and by it away they are carried to fresh transports of defiling folly and madness.
and every such Object inflames them, and by it away they Are carried to fresh transports of defiling folly and madness.
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But I have dwelt too long upon these Vassals of Satan, and sworn Votaries of the Flesh:
But I have dwelled too long upon these Vassals of Satan, and sworn Votaries of the Flesh:
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let us turn our thoughts another way, and consider whether the Children of God themselves have not their secret Vanities, Follies,
let us turn our thoughts Another Way, and Consider whither the Children of God themselves have not their secret Vanities, Follies,
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and Extravagancies? When didst thou so put off the Old Man, that there was none of his deeds to be found in thine hands? What stream hath flowed from thee, which hath run clear;
and Extravagancies? When didst thou so put off the Old Man, that there was none of his Deeds to be found in thine hands? What stream hath flowed from thee, which hath run clear;
cc n2? c-crq vdd2 pns21 av vvn a-acp dt j n1, cst a-acp vbds pi pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po21 n2? q-crq n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, r-crq vhz vvn j;
(5) application (DIV2)
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nay, what drop that was perfectly pure? Name that place, if thou canst, in which thou hast not done more than enough to pollute thy Soul, to wound thy Conscience, to offend and provoke thy God? Ask thy own Conscience, O Christian,
nay, what drop that was perfectly pure? Name that place, if thou Canst, in which thou hast not done more than enough to pollute thy Soul, to wound thy Conscience, to offend and provoke thy God? Ask thy own Conscience, Oh Christian,
uh-x, q-crq vvb cst vbds av-j j? n1 cst n1, cs pns21 vm2, p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 xx vdi av-dc cs av-d pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po21 n1? vvb po21 d n1, uh np1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and let that tell thee, Hath not God seen thy pride in thy Closet, and thy worldly-mindedness? hath he not been privy and eye-witness to thy unbelief and shameful distrusts of his fatherly Love and Care? hath he not been acquainted with thy froward passions and swelling discontents,
and let that tell thee, Hath not God seen thy pride in thy Closet, and thy Worldly-mindedness? hath he not been privy and eyewitness to thy unbelief and shameful distrusts of his fatherly Love and Care? hath he not been acquainted with thy froward passion and swelling discontents,
cc vvb d vvi pno21, vhz xx np1 vvn po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc po21 j? vhz pns31 xx vbn j cc n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc j n2 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1? vhz pns31 xx vbn vvn p-acp po21 j n2 cc j-vvg n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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when at any time his Providence ru• cross to thy humour, or seemingly to thine interest? hath he not heard thy murmurings and repinings,
when At any time his Providence ru• cross to thy humour, or seemingly to thine Interest? hath he not herd thy murmurings and repinings,
c-crq p-acp d n1 po31 n1 n1 vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc av-vvg pc-acp po21 n1? vhz pns31 xx vvn po21 n2 cc n2-vvg,
(5) application (DIV2)
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when thou couldst not get the good thing thou hadst a mind to, or didst lose what rhou hadst set thy heart too much upon? Possibly, many of these things thou hast forgotten,
when thou Couldst not get the good thing thou Hadst a mind to, or didst loose what rhou Hadst Set thy heart too much upon? Possibly, many of these things thou hast forgotten,
c-crq pns21 vmd2 xx vvi dt j n1 pns21 vhd2 dt n1 p-acp, cc vdd2 vvi q-crq vv2 vhd2 vvn po21 n1 av av-d p-acp? av-j, d pp-f d n2 pns21 vh2 vvn,
(5) application (DIV2)
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but God hath them sealed up in a Bag; they are all in the light of his Countenance.
but God hath them sealed up in a Bag; they Are all in the Light of his Countenance.
cc-acp np1 vhz pno32 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1; pns32 vbr d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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I have often considered those expressions of holy David, who was a precious Saint, tho' his great miscarriages spake him far from a perfect one;
I have often considered those expressions of holy David, who was a precious Saint, though his great miscarriages spoke him Far from a perfect one;
pns11 vhb av vvn d n2 pp-f j np1, r-crq vbds dt j n1, cs po31 j n2 vvd pno31 av-j p-acp dt j crd;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and I do advise you to consider them too, and heartily wish you would. Psal. 19. 12. Who can understand his errors? Cleanse thou me from secret faults.
and I do Advice you to Consider them too, and heartily wish you would. Psalm 19. 12. Who can understand his errors? Cleanse thou me from secret Faults.
cc pns11 vdb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi pno32 av, cc av-j vvb pn22 vmd. np1 crd crd q-crq vmb vvi po31 n2? vvb pns21 pno11 p-acp j-jn n2.
(5) application (DIV2)
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It is a thing utterly impossible for man to understand himself perfectly:
It is a thing utterly impossible for man to understand himself perfectly:
pn31 vbz dt n1 av-j j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi px31 av-j:
(5) application (DIV2)
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it is a mercy for him to understand his way, but he cannot understand all his deviations.
it is a mercy for him to understand his Way, but he cannot understand all his deviations.
pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi d po31 n2.
(5) application (DIV2)
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As a Christian doth not understand his progress, so not his wandrings;
As a Christian does not understand his progress, so not his wanderings;
p-acp dt np1 vdz xx vvi po31 n1, av xx png31 n2-vvg;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and as for his faults, there are some of them so secret, that tho he be very circumspect and wary,
and as for his Faults, there Are Some of them so secret, that though he be very circumspect and wary,
cc c-acp p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vbr d pp-f pno32 av j-jn, cst cs pns31 vbb av j cc j,
(5) application (DIV2)
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tho' he doth with utmost diligence study himself, his heart, and life, yet he doth not know them;
though he does with utmost diligence study himself, his heart, and life, yet he does not know them;
cs pns31 vdz p-acp j n1 vvi px31, po31 n1, cc n1, av pns31 vdz xx vvi pno32;
(5) application (DIV2)
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they are secret, some of them, to him; he doth not know them to be sins;
they Are secret, Some of them, to him; he does not know them to be Sins;
pns32 vbr j-jn, d pp-f pno32, p-acp pno31; pns31 vdz xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi n2;
(5) application (DIV2)
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they seem lawful unto him, when they are not so;
they seem lawful unto him, when they Are not so;
pns32 vvb j p-acp pno31, c-crq pns32 vbr xx av;
(5) application (DIV2)
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his ways are right in his own eyes, but not in God's eyes, which are purer than his;
his ways Are right in his own eyes, but not in God's eyes, which Are Purer than his;
po31 n2 vbr j-jn p-acp po31 d n2, cc-acp xx p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vbr jc cs png31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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some of them he doth not take any notice of:
Some of them he does not take any notice of:
d pp-f pno32 pns31 vdz xx vvi d n1 pp-f:
(5) application (DIV2)
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such is our foolish incogitancy, that many actions pass from us, which we do not seriously ponder before we do them,
such is our foolish incogitancy, that many actions pass from us, which we do not seriously ponder before we do them,
d vbz po12 j n1, cst d n2 vvi p-acp pno12, r-crq pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi c-acp pns12 vdb pno32,
(5) application (DIV2)
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neither do we with any due deliberation reflect upon them when done. Again, a man hath other faults open to him;
neither do we with any due deliberation reflect upon them when done. Again, a man hath other Faults open to him;
av-dx vdb pns12 p-acp d j-jn n1 vvb p-acp pno32 c-crq vdi. av, dt n1 vhz j-jn n2 vvb p-acp pno31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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they stare him in the face, and his own Conscience doth roundly tell him of them;
they stare him in the face, and his own Conscience does roundly tell him of them;
pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 d n1 vdz av vvi pno31 pp-f pno32;
(5) application (DIV2)
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but there is a veil of darkness drawn over them, so that they are secret to all the world beside.
but there is a veil of darkness drawn over them, so that they Are secret to all the world beside.
cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32, av cst pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp d dt n1 a-acp.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Some are such Masters in the Black-Art, that they can lead a very bad Life, and yet keep a very good Name.
some Are such Masters in the Black art, that they can led a very bad Life, and yet keep a very good Name.
d vbr d n2 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt j j n1, cc av vvb dt j j n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Oh! what abominations did the Ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark! Ezek. 8. Every man in the chambers of his imagery!
Oh! what abominations did the Ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark! Ezekiel 8. Every man in the chambers of his imagery!
uh q-crq n2 vdd dt n2-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vdb p-acp dt j! np1 crd d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1!
(5) application (DIV2)
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Will you be persuaded to sit down a little, and take a review of your lives,
Will you be persuaded to fit down a little, and take a review of your lives,
vmb pn22 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j, cc vvb dt vvi pp-f po22 n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and consider what iniquities you commit in the Chambers of your privacy? how many are they,
and Consider what iniquities you commit in the Chambers of your privacy? how many Are they,
cc vvb r-crq n2 pn22 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1? q-crq d vbr pns32,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and how great? You your selves know most of that, tho' I know nothing. Your own Consciences will tell you what no body else can;
and how great? You your selves know most of that, though I know nothing. Your own Consciences will tell you what no body Else can;
cc c-crq j? pn22 po22 n2 vvb ds pp-f d, cs pns11 vvb pix. po22 d n2 vmb vvi pn22 q-crq dx n1 av vmb;
(5) application (DIV2)
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I advise and beseech you to consult them, and to give them leave to speak all they have to say;
I Advice and beseech you to consult them, and to give them leave to speak all they have to say;
pns11 vvb cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi d pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi;
(5) application (DIV2)
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do not stop their mouths, nor hold the truth in unrighteousness.
do not stop their mouths, nor hold the truth in unrighteousness.
vdb xx vvi po32 n2, ccx vvb dt n1 p-acp n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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And let us now bring this to the business in hand, and see if there be not something of weight and cogency in the Argument:
And let us now bring this to the business in hand, and see if there be not something of weight and cogency in the Argument:
cc vvb pno12 av vvi d p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb cs pc-acp vbb xx pi pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1:
(5) application (DIV2)
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Have you your secret Sins, and will you not have your secret Duties? Have you your secret Provocations,
Have you your secret Sins, and will you not have your secret Duties? Have you your secret Provocations,
vhb pn22 po22 j-jn n2, cc vmb pn22 xx vhi po22 j-jn n2? vhb pn22 po22 j-jn n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and is it not sit that you should have your secret Supplications? Will you not seek his face, where you sin to his face? Oh! look carefully to it, that as there are secret Faults,
and is it not fit that you should have your secret Supplications? Will you not seek his face, where you sin to his face? Oh! look carefully to it, that as there Are secret Faults,
cc vbz pn31 xx vvi cst pn22 vmd vhi po22 j-jn n2? n1 pn22 xx vvi po31 n1, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp po31 n1? uh vvb av-j p-acp pn31, cst p-acp a-acp vbr j-jn n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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so there be secret Prayers and Tears; as secret Sins, so secret Services.
so there be secret Prayers and Tears; as secret Sins, so secret Services.
av pc-acp vbi j-jn n2 cc n2; c-acp j-jn n2, av j-jn n2.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Fourthly, There are special and momentous Causes and Reasons for secret Prayer, Surely there is not that Man nor Woman to be found upon the face of the earth,Fourthly, There Are special and momentous Causes and Reasons for secret Prayer, Surely there is not that Man nor Woman to be found upon the face of the earth,
ord, pc-acp vbr j cc j n2 cc n2 p-acp j-jn n1, av-j a-acp vbz xx d n1 ccx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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but hath something or other which he would by all means have a Mantle of privacy thrown over;
but hath something or other which he would by all means have a Mantle of privacy thrown over;
cc-acp vhz pi cc n-jn r-crq pns31 vmd p-acp d n2 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn a-acp;
(5) application (DIV2)
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something or other which he may be free and willing to whisper in the ear of a prudent intimate Friend,
something or other which he may be free and willing to whisper in the ear of a prudent intimate Friend,
pi cc n-jn r-crq pns31 vmb vbi j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and lock up in his bosom:
and lock up in his bosom:
cc vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1:
(5) application (DIV2)
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but he would not have it divulg'd and come abroad to the knowledge of every body.
but he would not have it divulged and come abroad to the knowledge of every body.
cc-acp pns31 vmd xx vhi pn31 vvn cc vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Now let me ask thee, Hast thou nothing to speak to God in his ear, something which thou wouldst not have any person in the world acquainted with;
Now let me ask thee, Hast thou nothing to speak to God in his ear, something which thou Wouldst not have any person in the world acquainted with;
av vvb pno11 vvi pno21, vh2 pns21 pix pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, pi r-crq pns21 vmd2 xx vhi d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp;
(5) application (DIV2)
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something, it may be, that doth greatly oppress thee, and whilst thou dost smother it altogether in silence, thy heart is almost broken within thee? There is an absolute necessity of giving vent,
something, it may be, that does greatly oppress thee, and while thou dost smother it altogether in silence, thy heart is almost broken within thee? There is an absolute necessity of giving vent,
pi, pn31 vmb vbi, cst vdz av-j vvi pno21, cc cs pns21 vd2 vvi pn31 av p-acp n1, po21 n1 vbz av vvn p-acp pno21? pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and thereby some ease to thine over-burden'd mind:
and thereby Some ease to thine overburdened mind:
cc av d n1 p-acp po21 j n1:
(5) application (DIV2)
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and where canst thou do it with more freedom, and greater hope of relief, than when thou art alone before a gracious God, whose mercies are everlasting,
and where Canst thou do it with more freedom, and greater hope of relief, than when thou art alone before a gracious God, whose Mercies Are everlasting,
cc q-crq vm2 pns21 vdi pn31 p-acp dc n1, cc jc n1 pp-f n1, cs c-crq pns21 vb2r av-j p-acp dt j np1, rg-crq n2 vbr j,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and his compassions do not fail?
and his compassions do not fail?
cc po31 n2 vdb xx vvi?
(5) application (DIV2)
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Will that, which they call Common-Prayer, r•ach thy whole Case? doth it contain in it all that is in thine heart? dost thou find every one of thy wants mention'd there? every one of thy groans form'd there? every one of thy desires drawn up there? is there nothing singular and peculiar in thy Case? is it exactly stated by others in all the particularities of it? I am sure, the Wise Man tells us, Prov. 14. 10. The heart knoweth his own bitterness,
Will that, which they call Common prayer, r•ach thy Whole Case? does it contain in it all that is in thine heart? dost thou find every one of thy Wants mentioned there? every one of thy groans formed there? every one of thy Desires drawn up there? is there nothing singular and peculiar in thy Case? is it exactly stated by Others in all the particularities of it? I am sure, the Wise Man tells us, Curae 14. 10. The heart Knoweth his own bitterness,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and a stranger intermedleth not with his joy. and a stranger intermeddleth not with his joy.
cc dt n1 vvz xx p-acp po31 n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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These things are so lock'd up in the heart of a man, that no body else hath a key to let him into them.
These things Are so locked up in the heart of a man, that no body Else hath a key to let him into them.
d n2 vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dx n1 av vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pno32.
(5) application (DIV2)
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1414
I think it is most proper for a poor diseased Patient to tell his Physician how he feels himself:
I think it is most proper for a poor diseased Patient to tell his physician how he feels himself:
pns11 vvb pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp dt j j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz px31:
(5) application (DIV2)
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1415
indeed if he be so disturbed in his reason, or so much enfeebled, that he cannot do it,
indeed if he be so disturbed in his reason, or so much enfeebled, that he cannot do it,
av cs pns31 vbb av vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc av av-d vvn, cst pns31 vmbx vdi pn31,
(5) application (DIV2)
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then it is necessary for some other to do it, that hath been about him, and curious in his Observations:
then it is necessary for Some other to do it, that hath been about him, and curious in his Observations:
cs pn31 vbz j p-acp d n-jn pc-acp vdi pn31, cst vhz vbn p-acp pno31, cc j p-acp po31 n2:
(5) application (DIV2)
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1417
but I am of the mind, that the wise Physician will like that account best, which comes from his Patient's own mouth, supposing him capable of giving one.
but I am of the mind, that the wise physician will like that account best, which comes from his Patient's own Mouth, supposing him capable of giving one.
cc-acp pns11 vbm pp-f dt n1, cst dt j n1 vmb vvi d n1 av-js, r-crq vvz p-acp po31 ng1 d n1, vvg pno31 j pp-f vvg pi.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Do thou go and do so to thy great and everblessed Physician, the holy God,
Do thou go and do so to thy great and Everblessed physician, the holy God,
vdb pns21 vvi cc vdb av p-acp po21 j cc vvn n1, dt j np1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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1419
and to that end, study both his Word and thy Heart; that by studying his Word, thou maist come to know how it should be with thee;
and to that end, study both his Word and thy Heart; that by studying his Word, thou Mayest come to know how it should be with thee;
cc p-acp d n1, vvb d po31 n1 cc po21 n1; cst p-acp vvg po31 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vmd vbi p-acp pno21;
(5) application (DIV2)
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1420
and by studying thine own heart, thou maist know how it is with thee, and then go and tell him.
and by studying thine own heart, thou Mayest know how it is with thee, and then go and tell him.
cc p-acp vvg po21 d n1, pns21 vm2 vvi c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp pno21, cc av vvb cc vvi pno31.
(5) application (DIV2)
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1421
Again, will Publick-Prayer at all times become thee, and in every one of thy concernments? Hast thou so much of an unspotted innocency,
Again, will Publick-Prayer At all times become thee, and in every one of thy concernments? Hast thou so much of an unspotted innocency,
av, vmb n1 p-acp d n2 vvb pno21, cc p-acp d crd pp-f po21 n2? vh2 pns21 av d pp-f dt j n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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1422
or such a large measure of confidence, as that thou wilt not blush to tell the whole story of thine heart and life upon the House-top? Hast thou been so undefiled in the way, that thou needest not care who knows what thou hast been, and what thou hast done? Indeed,
or such a large measure of confidence, as that thou wilt not blush to tell the Whole story of thine heart and life upon the Housetop? Hast thou been so undefiled in the Way, that thou Needest not care who knows what thou hast been, and what thou hast done? Indeed,
cc d dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1? vh2 pns21 vbn av j p-acp dt n1, cst pns21 vv2 xx vvi r-crq vvz r-crq pns21 vh2 vbn, cc r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn? av,
(5) application (DIV2)
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1423
when a proud and self-conceited Pharisee makes it his business to display his glory, and to trumpet out his own commendations, to tell God that he is a Phoenix, a kind of nonesuch in the World, one that is so free from common defilements,
when a proud and self-conceited Pharisee makes it his business to display his glory, and to trumpet out his own commendations, to tell God that he is a Phoenix, a kind of nonesuch in the World, one that is so free from Common defilements,
c-crq dt j cc j np1 vvz pn31 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi av po31 d n2, pc-acp vvi np1 cst pns31 vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f av-d p-acp dt n1, pi cst vbz av j p-acp j n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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1424
so abundant in goodness and acts of goodness, that his fellow is scarce to be met with;
so abundant in Goodness and acts of Goodness, that his fellow is scarce to be met with;
av j p-acp n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, cst po31 n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp;
(5) application (DIV2)
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1425
it is no wonder to find him ambitious of having Auditors enough, and to see him in the pride of his countenance,
it is no wonder to find him ambitious of having Auditors enough, and to see him in the pride of his countenance,
pn31 vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 j pp-f vhg n2 av-d, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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1426
and with his hand by his side, strutting it to the Temple, where he doth expect a great confluence of people, who might go and inform others what great things they had heard concerning him from his own mouth,
and with his hand by his side, strutting it to the Temple, where he does expect a great confluence of people, who might go and inform Others what great things they had herd Concerning him from his own Mouth,
cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, j-vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vdz vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi n2-jn r-crq j n2 pns32 vhd vvn vvg pno31 p-acp po31 d n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and so raise to him Thousands of admirings among such as would be credulous, and believe him upon his bare word:
and so raise to him Thousands of admirings among such as would be credulous, and believe him upon his bore word:
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But methinks when a poor Publican, that groans under an heavy burthen of sin and guilt, who knoweth himself unable to answer for one of a Thousand,
But methinks when a poor Publican, that groans under an heavy burden of since and guilt, who Knoweth himself unable to answer for one of a Thousand,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and who hath had often and often the sentence of death in himself, pronounced by his own awakened and wounded Conscience;
and who hath had often and often the sentence of death in himself, pronounced by his own awakened and wounded Conscience;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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when, I say, he is to draw up an Indictment against himself, and to read it in the presence of his righteous Judge,
when, I say, he is to draw up an Indictment against himself, and to read it in the presence of his righteous Judge,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and then, having so done, to beg upon his knees, and plead hard for his Life, Lord be merciful to me a sinner.
and then, having so done, to beg upon his knees, and plead hard for his Life, Lord be merciful to me a sinner.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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He may stand a great way off, and get alone by himself as a person ashamed, and even confounded.
He may stand a great Way off, and get alone by himself as a person ashamed, and even confounded.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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When thou goest to acquaint God with thy diseases, foul loathsom diseases of Soul, and to open thy Artery Sores,
When thou goest to acquaint God with thy diseases, foul loathsome diseases of Soul, and to open thy Artery Sores,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and those wounds in thy Conscience, which as poor David found and owned, stink and are corrupt, it speaks an humble modesty,
and those wounds in thy Conscience, which as poor David found and owned, stink and Are corrupt, it speaks an humble modesty,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and doth highly become thee to do it between him and thee alone.
and does highly become thee to do it between him and thee alone.
cc vdz av-j vvi pno21 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp pno31 cc pno21 av-j.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Now, Christian, give me leave to deal particularly with thee, and to come as close as I can,
Now, Christian, give me leave to deal particularly with thee, and to come as close as I can,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and to propound some few Questions to thee, and to desire thee to propound them to thy self when I have done.
and to propound Some few Questions to thee, and to desire thee to propound them to thy self when I have done.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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1. Hast thou not some secret sins to confess to God? Hast thou been all thy days so sober,
1. Hast thou not Some secret Sins to confess to God? Hast thou been all thy days so Sobrium,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and righteous, and godly, so circumspect and exact, that no action of thine troubles thee,
and righteous, and godly, so circumspect and exact, that no actium of thine Troubles thee,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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or will reflect dishhonour upon thee, or in the least put thee out of countenance? is there no blot in thy Escutchion, no dead Fly in thy Box of Ointment? Are there not some things done by thee which nobody doth know of,
or will reflect dishhonour upon thee, or in the least put thee out of countenance? is there no blot in thy Escutcheon, no dead Fly in thy Box of Ointment? are there not Some things done by thee which nobody does know of,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and which thou wouldest not for more than I will say, have any body know of? Let this bring thee to Secret Prayer,
and which thou Wouldst not for more than I will say, have any body know of? Let this bring thee to Secret Prayer,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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for they must be confest. Indeed, unless it be in some cases, thou dost not need to do it unto Men ▪ there is no necess••y for thee to proclaim and publish thine own shame.
for they must be confessed. Indeed, unless it be in Some cases, thou dost not need to do it unto Men ▪ there is no necess••y for thee to proclaim and publish thine own shame.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Auricula• •onfe•••on, which the Popish Priests do require, is an abomination.
Auricula• •onfe•••on, which the Popish Priests do require, is an abomination.
np1 n1, r-crq dt j n2 vdb vvi, vbz dt n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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But a Confession there must be, else the wound of Conscience will not be healed, the oppressed Spirit will not be relieved, the S•ain will not be taken out, the Sin will not be pardon'd.
But a Confessi there must be, Else the wound of Conscience will not be healed, the oppressed Spirit will not be relieved, the S•ain will not be taken out, the since will not be pardoned.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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The Promise is, He that confesseth and forsakes his sin, shall find mercy; as much as he needs or can desire.
The Promise is, He that Confesses and forsakes his since, shall find mercy; as much as he needs or can desire.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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And the word of Truth gives us this assurance, I Iohn 1. 9. That if we confess our sins, God is just and faithful to forgive us •u sins,
And the word of Truth gives us this assurance, I John 1. 9. That if we confess our Sins, God is just and faithful to forgive us •u Sins,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Blessed be God for those words, from all. Pardoning Mercy, and Justifying Grace, will make thorow work where-ever it comes;
Blessed be God for those words, from all. Pardoning Mercy, and Justifying Grace, will make thorough work wherever it comes;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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it takes away iniquity, transgression and sin, all sorts and sizes, sins of all kinds and degrees.
it Takes away iniquity, Transgression and since, all sorts and sizes, Sins of all Kinds and Degrees.
pn31 vvz av n1, n1 cc n1, d n2 cc n2, n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2.
(5) application (DIV2)
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But where doth this take place? Only in them that Confess. Where there is no Confession, you cannot with reason hope for a Remission.
But where does this take place? Only in them that Confess. Where there is no Confessi, you cannot with reason hope for a Remission.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Add this, You may very well spread before God those sins which you have committed in secret,
Add this, You may very well spread before God those Sins which you have committed in secret,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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because it is not in your power to hide them from him ▪ they are all in the light of his countenance, he understands them already,
Because it is not in your power to hide them from him ▪ they Are all in the Light of his countenance, he understands them already,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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for he counts thy steps, and tells thy wanderings;
for he counts thy steps, and tells thy wanderings;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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he knoweth every act of sin which thou hast done, and every circumstance with which that act is cloathed.
he Knoweth every act of since which thou hast done, and every circumstance with which that act is clothed.
pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn, cc d n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vbz vvn.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Psalm •0. 21. I will reprove• thee, and set them in order before thee. Upon which words, Reverend Mr. Dickson hath this passage, Sins forgotten, cast behind the back,
Psalm •0. 21. I will reprove• thee, and Set them in order before thee. Upon which words, Reverend Mr. Dickson hath this passage, Sins forgotten, cast behind the back,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and thrown into confusion by the secure sinner, shall in the day of God's reckoning be brought to remembrance, with time, place,
and thrown into confusion by the secure sinner, shall in the day of God's reckoning be brought to remembrance, with time, place,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and other circumstances, and so presented to the Conscience, as the sinner shall not be able to look aside from his fearful accusation, or to deny any part of it ▪ And the only way to prevent God's charging them upon us to our confusion and everlasting condemnation, is for us to confess them unto him with contrition and self-abhorrency;and other Circumstances, and so presented to the Conscience, as the sinner shall not be able to look aside from his fearful accusation, or to deny any part of it ▪ And the only Way to prevent God's charging them upon us to our confusion and everlasting condemnation, is for us to confess them unto him with contrition and self-abhorrency;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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therefore do you go and ▪ do it quickly and fully. Yea further, it is your duty, you ought to do it;
Therefore do you go and ▪ do it quickly and Fully. Yea further, it is your duty, you ought to do it;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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for t•e•eby you give him glory.
for t•e•eby you give him glory.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Joshua 7. 19. Ioshua said unto Achan, My son, Give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him.
joshua 7. 19. Ioshua said unto achan, My son, Give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make Confessi unto him.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Thou didst greatly dishonour him by thy foul sins, but thou wilt honour him by thy humble and free confession,
Thou didst greatly dishonour him by thy foul Sins, but thou wilt honour him by thy humble and free Confessi,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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as it is an owning and acknowledgment of his Omnisciency;
as it is an owning and acknowledgment of his Omnisciency;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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there is no need of doing this openly and before others, unless it be where the sin is open, and others by it scandalized.
there is no need of doing this openly and before Others, unless it be where the since is open, and Others by it scandalized.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Open and full Confession of secret sins before Men, is not, or may not be in all cases safe;
Open and full Confessi of secret Sins before Men, is not, or may not be in all cases safe;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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it may not be safe for others, because of the bad example; by which they may be infected;
it may not be safe for Others, Because of the bad Exampl; by which they may be infected;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and it may not be safe for thy self, but expose thee to punishment.
and it may not be safe for thy self, but expose thee to punishment.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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To be sure, Men cannot heal thy Soul, nor wash away thy filthiness, nor lay the furious storm which is in thy Conscience,
To be sure, Men cannot heal thy Soul, nor wash away thy filthiness, nor lay the furious storm which is in thy Conscience,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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but they may reproach and blemish thy name, and give such a fatal blow and wound to thy reputation,
but they may reproach and blemish thy name, and give such a fatal blow and wound to thy reputation,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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as cannot be cured without a scar, while thou breathest.
as cannot be cured without a scar, while thou breathest.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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2. Art thou not sensible of base corruptions in thy heart? vile Lusts which lurk and lodge in thy bosome? Are they not often troublesome and vexatious to thee? do they not stink in thy Nostrils,
2. Art thou not sensible of base corruptions in thy heart? vile Lustiest which lurk and lodge in thy bosom? are they not often troublesome and vexatious to thee? do they not stink in thy Nostrils,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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when they stir in thy Soul? and are they not frequently too too powerful and prevalent? Thou hast oftentimes, perhaps, horrible and blasphemous thoughts, those fiery Darts of the Devil are with a strong hand thrown into thy mind,
when they stir in thy Soul? and Are they not frequently too too powerful and prevalent? Thou hast oftentimes, perhaps, horrible and blasphemous thoughts, those fiery Darts of the devil Are with a strong hand thrown into thy mind,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and do so startle and affright thee, that thou art a burthen and terror to thy self,
and do so startle and affright thee, that thou art a burden and terror to thy self,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and even weary of thy Life;
and even weary of thy Life;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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at other times thou hast filthy, unclean, and lascivious thoughts, which would be fitter for a Goat or Dog than for a reasonable creature, who should be able to govern and command himself;
At other times thou hast filthy, unclean, and lascivious thoughts, which would be fitter for a Goat or Dog than for a reasonable creature, who should be able to govern and command himself;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and then again, thy mind being like the raging Sea that cannot rest, but is continually casting up •ire and dirt;
and then again, thy mind being like the raging Sea that cannot rest, but is continually casting up •ire and dirt;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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there appear cruel, malicious and revengeful thoughts, yea, and in thy very Duties, thy most sacred solemn attendances upon God, thou aboundest with vain, foolish and impertinent thoughts.
there appear cruel, malicious and revengeful thoughts, yea, and in thy very Duties, thy most sacred solemn attendances upon God, thou aboundest with vain, foolish and impertinent thoughts.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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And now, I ask thee, Wouldest thou have all know what a vile Nature, and wretched heart thou hast? how that loathsome dunghill is sending forth its unsavory smells? what a filthy scum is continually rising up? and what vermin overspreads and covers the face of thy Soul, which should have the beauty of the Lord its God upon it? No, no, I am persuaded, thou wouldest not have thy dearest Friend privy to all this for a World;
And now, I ask thee, Wouldst thou have all know what a vile Nature, and wretched heart thou hast? how that loathsome dunghill is sending forth its unsavoury smells? what a filthy scum is continually rising up? and what vermin overspreads and covers the face of thy Soul, which should have the beauty of the Lord its God upon it? No, no, I am persuaded, thou Wouldst not have thy dearest Friend privy to all this for a World;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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if others should know that by thee, which thou doest know by thy self, thou wouldest be ashamed to shew thy head:
if Others should know that by thee, which thou dost know by thy self, thou Wouldst be ashamed to show thy head:
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Let this then drive thee to thy Secret Prayer.
Let this then drive thee to thy Secret Prayer.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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A Person that labours under the Foul Disease, and desires a Cure, will go in private and acquaint his Physician, whose silence he dares promise himself.
A Person that labours under the Foul Disease, and Desires a Cure, will go in private and acquaint his physician, whose silence he dares promise himself.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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God is the great and only Physician of Souls, go and tell him thy Case, who hath graciously and faithfully promised that he will not tell again,
God is the great and only physician of Souls, go and tell him thy Case, who hath graciously and faithfully promised that he will not tell again,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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but so pardon as to cover. To this purpose, read what himself hath said and given us under his hand, Ezek. 33. 16. If the wicked turn from his sin,
but so pardon as to cover. To this purpose, read what himself hath said and given us under his hand, Ezekiel 33. 16. If the wicked turn from his since,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and do that which is lawful and right, none of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned to him. and do that which is lawful and right, none of his Sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned to him.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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They shall not be charged upon him ▪ had it been said so, it would have been an admirable mercy;
They shall not be charged upon him ▪ had it been said so, it would have been an admirable mercy;
pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno31 ▪ vhn pn31 vbn vvn av, pn31 vmd vhi vbn dt j n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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but that is not all, Divine Mercy doth not stop there, they shall not be mentioned, but buried in Eternal Oblivion,
but that is not all, Divine Mercy does not stop there, they shall not be mentioned, but buried in Eternal Oblivion,
cc-acp d vbz xx d, j-jn n1 vdz xx vvi a-acp, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn, p-acp vvn p-acp j n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and carried into the Land of forgetfulness.
and carried into the Land of forgetfulness.
cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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As they shall not be charged upon him to his condemnation, so they shall not be mentioned to his reproach. God will take care not only of his Peoples souls, but likewise of their names. James 5. 11. Ye have heard of the patience of Iob. Yes,
As they shall not be charged upon him to his condemnation, so they shall not be mentioned to his reproach. God will take care not only of his Peoples Souls, but likewise of their names. James 5. 11. You have herd of the patience of Job Yes,
p-acp pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, av pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. np1 vmb vvi n1 xx av-j pp-f po31 ng1 n2, p-acp av pp-f po32 n2. np1 crd crd pn22 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f zz uh,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and we have heard of the passions of Iob, his cursing the day of his birth;
and we have herd of the passion of Job, his cursing the day of his birth;
cc pns12 vhb vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, po31 vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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but hold, not a word of that it now is as if it had never been.
but hold, not a word of that it now is as if it had never been.
cc-acp vvb, xx dt n1 pp-f cst pn31 av vbz p-acp cs pn31 vhd av-x vbn.
(5) application (DIV2)
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3. Let me propound to you one Question further;
3. Let me propound to you one Question further;
crd vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22 crd n1 av-jc;
(5) application (DIV2)
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Hast thou nothing to ask of God? is there not some secret boon and kindness which thy heart carrieth thee out to the desiring of at the hands of God? such a scruple in thy Conscience, which puts thee to pain,
Hast thou nothing to ask of God? is there not Some secret boon and kindness which thy heart Carrieth thee out to the desiring of At the hands of God? such a scruple in thy Conscience, which puts thee to pain,
vh2 pns21 pix p-acp vvi pp-f np1? vbz pc-acp xx d j-jn n1 cc n1 r-crq po21 n1 vvz pno21 av p-acp dt vvg pp-f p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? d dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, r-crq vvz pno21 p-acp n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and wouldest gladly have taken out, but canst not by all thy study and endeavours remove:
and Wouldst gladly have taken out, but Canst not by all thy study and endeavours remove:
cc vmd2 av-j vhi vvn av, cc-acp vm2 xx p-acp d po21 n1 cc n2 vvb:
(5) application (DIV2)
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and such a blot in thine evidence for thy being in a state of grace,
and such a blot in thine evidence for thy being in a state of grace,
cc d dt vvb p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and having a title to the glory and happiness of the other World, which puts thee to a stand,
and having a title to the glory and happiness of the other World, which puts thee to a stand,
cc vhg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq vvz pno21 p-acp dt n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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so that thou canst not read on, nor make any thing of it to thy comfort and satisfaction? this thou would not have others know,
so that thou Canst not read on, nor make any thing of it to thy Comfort and satisfaction? this thou would not have Others know,
av cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi a-acp, ccx vvi d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1? d pns21 vmd xx vhi n2-jn vvb,
(5) application (DIV2)
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but desirest a deliverance from Thou hast such a good purpose and excellent design in thy head, which thou knowest not how to communicate,
but Desirest a deliverance from Thou hast such a good purpose and excellent Design in thy head, which thou Knowest not how to communicate,
cc-acp vv2 dt n1 p-acp pns21 vh2 d dt j n1 cc j n1 p-acp po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vv2 xx c-crq pc-acp vvi,
(5) application (DIV2)
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yet thou wouldest be directed, assisted and prospered in.
yet thou Wouldst be directed, assisted and prospered in.
av pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn, vvn cc vvd p-acp.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Thou hast, perhaps, a yoke-fellow, that is a Son of Belial, doth not know the duty of his place;
Thou hast, perhaps, a yokefellow, that is a Son of Belial, does not know the duty of his place;
pns21 vh2, av, dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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or though he knows it, he will not do it; but is a thorn in thy side, and makest thee go mourning all the day;
or though he knows it, he will not do it; but is a thorn in thy side, and Makest thee go mourning all the day;
cc cs pns31 vvz pn31, pns31 vmb xx vdi pn31; cc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc vv2 pno21 vvb n1 d dt n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and thou lovest him so well, and art so tender of his reputation, that thou wilt not tell the dearest Friend thou hast of it;
and thou Lovest him so well, and art so tender of his reputation, that thou wilt not tell the dearest Friend thou hast of it;
cc pns21 vv2 pno31 av av, cc vb2r av j pp-f po31 n1, cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt js-jn n1 pns21 vh2 pp-f pn31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and I commend thy prudence and affection, bear it as long and as well as ever thou canst;
and I commend thy prudence and affection, bear it as long and as well as ever thou Canst;
cc pns11 vvb po21 n1 cc n1, vvb pn31 a-acp av-j cc a-acp av c-acp av pns21 vm2;
(5) application (DIV2)
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but thou mayst do both him and thy self a singular kindness by telling thy God of it.
but thou Mayest do both him and thy self a singular kindness by telling thy God of it.
cc-acp pns21 vm2 vdi d pno31 cc po21 n1 dt j n1 p-acp vvg po21 n1 pp-f pn31.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Thou hast an unnatural and disobedient Child, who came out of thine own Bowels, and whom thou lovest as thy own Soul,
Thou hast an unnatural and disobedient Child, who Come out of thine own Bowels, and whom thou Lovest as thy own Soul,
pns21 vh2 dt j cc j n1, r-crq vvd av pp-f po21 d n2, cc ro-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 d n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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but he neither fears God, nor reverenceth man;
but he neither fears God, nor reverenceth man;
cc-acp pns31 av-dx vvz np1, ccx vvz n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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he is so far from following the good counsel thou givest him, that he will not so much as hear it;
he is so Far from following the good counsel thou givest him, that he will not so much as hear it;
pns31 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg dt j n1 pns21 vv2 pno31, cst pns31 vmb xx av av-d c-acp vvb pn31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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thou canst not think of him without breathing a sigh, scarce see him without dropping a tear,
thou Canst not think of him without breathing a sighs, scarce see him without dropping a tear,
pns21 vm2 xx vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp vvg dt n1, av-j vvb pno31 p-acp vvg dt n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and thy Soul doth even break with the longings it hath to see him another man, a new man, convinced, converted, sanctified, turned from his disobedience to the wisdom of the just,
and thy Soul does even break with the longings it hath to see him Another man, a new man, convinced, converted, sanctified, turned from his disobedience to the Wisdom of the just,
cc po21 n1 vdz av vvi p-acp dt n2-vvg pn31 vhz pc-acp vvi pno31 j-jn n1, dt j n1, vvd, vvn, j-vvn, vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and brought over from the power of Satan to God;
and brought over from the power of Satan to God;
cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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thou wouldst have more of the love and kindness of such an one as thou art nearly related to, or hast great dependence upon:
thou Wouldst have more of the love and kindness of such an one as thou art nearly related to, or hast great dependence upon:
pns21 vmd2 vhi n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt crd c-acp pns21 vb2r av-j vvn p-acp, cc vvb j n1 p-acp:
(5) application (DIV2)
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These things, and, possibly, twenty more, which may be reckoned up, are very much the matter of thy desire,
These things, and, possibly, twenty more, which may be reckoned up, Are very much the matter of thy desire,
d n2, cc, av-j, crd dc, r-crq vmb vbi vvn a-acp, vbr av av-d dt n1 pp-f po21 n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and all of them are within the reach of the Divine Power:
and all of them Are within the reach of the Divine Power:
cc d pp-f pno32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1:
(5) application (DIV2)
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that God who performed all things for David, is able to perform all these things for thee:
that God who performed all things for David, is able to perform all these things for thee:
cst np1 r-crq vvd d n2 p-acp np1, vbz j pc-acp vvi d d n2 p-acp pno21:
(5) application (DIV2)
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and if thou wouldest not willingly have others acquainted with these things, if thou art loath that thy Family should be privy to the stirrings and workings of thy heart in these respects,
and if thou Wouldst not willingly have Others acquainted with these things, if thou art loath that thy Family should be privy to the stirrings and workings of thy heart in these respects,
cc cs pns21 vmd2 xx av-j vhi ng2-jn vvn p-acp d n2, cs pns21 vb2r j cst po21 n1 vmd vbi j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp d n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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then let them bring thee upon thy knees in thy secret Retirements: there thou mayst be bold, and as free as thou pleasest;
then let them bring thee upon thy knees in thy secret Retirements: there thou Mayest be bold, and as free as thou pleasest;
av vvb pno32 vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n2 p-acp po21 j-jn n2: a-acp pns21 vm2 vbi j, cc p-acp j c-acp pns21 vv2;
(5) application (DIV2)
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there thou mayst fully open thy case, and unbosome thy self, and tell God all that is in thine heart, and keep back nothing:
there thou Mayest Fully open thy case, and unbosom thy self, and tell God all that is in thine heart, and keep back nothing:
a-acp pns21 vm2 av-j vvi po21 n1, cc vvi po21 n1, cc vvb np1 d d vbz p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi av pix:
(5) application (DIV2)
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after the manner of holy David, who could say in Psal. 38. 9. All my desire is before thee,
After the manner of holy David, who could say in Psalm 38. 9. All my desire is before thee,
c-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1, r-crq vmd vvi p-acp np1 crd crd av-d po11 n1 vbz p-acp pno21,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and my groaning is not hid from thee. and my groaning is not hid from thee.
cc po11 n-vvg vbz xx vvn p-acp pno21.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Fifthly, The pleasantness of the work is enough to attract and draw an holy Soul to the performance of it.Fifthly, The pleasantness of the work is enough to attract and draw an holy Soul to the performance of it.
ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Secret Prayer brings the Christian into secret Communion with God, and secret Communion is a sweet Communion,
Secret Prayer brings the Christian into secret Communion with God, and secret Communion is a sweet Communion,
np1 n1 vvz dt njp p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp np1, cc j-jn n1 vbz dt j n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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as that person tastes and experiences, who loves God indeed. Two Lovers have abundantly more delight and satisfaction in each other's company,
as that person tastes and experiences, who loves God indeed. Two Lovers have abundantly more delight and satisfaction in each other's company,
c-acp cst n1 vvz cc n2, r-crq vvz np1 av. crd n2 vhb av-j av-dc n1 cc n1 p-acp d ng1-jn n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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when they are got in a corner, and no body to interrupt or observe them,
when they Are god in a corner, and no body to interrupt or observe them,
c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dx n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32,
(5) application (DIV2)
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than when they are in a croud and throng of People, or in a room, where many eyes are upon them;
than when they Are in a crowd and throng of People, or in a room, where many eyes Are upon them;
cs c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1, c-crq d n2 vbr p-acp pno32;
(5) application (DIV2)
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for there they cannot be so familiar and free, as their mutual affection doth require.
for there they cannot be so familiar and free, as their mutual affection does require.
c-acp a-acp pns32 vmbx vbi av j-jn cc j, c-acp po32 j n1 vdz vvi.
(5) application (DIV2)
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We have free leave given us, yea, we are under a Divine Command, to come to the throne of grace with holdness, Heb. 4. 16. with a freedom of speech, to fetch up the bottom of our hearts,
We have free leave given us, yea, we Are under a Divine Command, to come to the throne of grace with holdness, Hebrew 4. 16. with a freedom of speech, to fetch up the bottom of our hearts,
pns12 vhb j n1 vvn pno12, uh, pns12 vbr p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and tell our whole minds to God;
and tell our Whole minds to God;
cc vvb po12 j-jn n2 p-acp np1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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but when the Saints go in company, many times he that is called out to be at that time the mouth of the rest to God, finds himself confin'd and bound up by a natural and over-powering modesty,
but when the Saints go in company, many times he that is called out to be At that time the Mouth of the rest to God, finds himself confined and bound up by a natural and overpowering modesty,
cc-acp c-crq dt n2 vvb p-acp n1, d n2 pns31 cst vbz vvn av pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, vvz px31 vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and his Christian Child-like boldness is abated, nay, wholly to seek;
and his Christian Childlike boldness is abated, nay, wholly to seek;
cc po31 np1 j n1 vbz vvn, uh-x, av-jn pc-acp vvi;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and he is at such a great loss, and so exceedingly troubled that he cannot speak, that I may use the words of that holy man Asaph, Psal. 73. His freedom is turned into oppression,
and he is At such a great loss, and so exceedingly troubled that he cannot speak, that I may use the words of that holy man Asaph, Psalm 73. His freedom is turned into oppression,
cc pns31 vbz p-acp d dt j n1, cc av av-vvg vvn cst pns31 vmbx vvi, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f cst j n1 np1, np1 crd po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and he is so full of matter, that his heart is almost ready to break within him,
and he is so full of matter, that his heart is almost ready to break within him,
cc pns31 vbz av j pp-f n1, cst po31 n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31,
(5) application (DIV2)
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because at that time he knoweth not how to give himself vent:
Because At that time he Knoweth not how to give himself vent:
c-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi px31 vvi:
(5) application (DIV2)
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in such a case there is an awe upon him, and that doth issue in a painful restraint.
in such a case there is an awe upon him, and that does issue in a painful restraint.
p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc cst vdz vvi p-acp dt j n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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Oh Christians, if you could hear some gracious Souls in their private Addresses to God, it would put you into an amazement, you could not forbear standing and wondering how bold they are with God, though not saucy;
O Christians, if you could hear Some gracious Souls in their private Addresses to God, it would put you into an amazement, you could not forbear standing and wondering how bold they Are with God, though not saucy;
uh np1, cs pn22 vmd vvi d j n2 p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp np1, pn31 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmd xx vvi vvg cc vvg c-crq j pns32 vbr p-acp np1, cs xx j;
(5) application (DIV2)
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how familiarly they will speak to God, yet know and consider their distance; how plain they will be, how earnest and importunate, how they will plead with him,
how familiarly they will speak to God, yet know and Consider their distance; how plain they will be, how earnest and importunate, how they will plead with him,
c-crq av-jn pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1, av vvb cc vvi po32 n1; c-crq av-j pns32 vmb vbi, c-crq j cc j, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and produce their Arguments and strong Reasons, and with vehemency urge them, wrestling with him, as those that must have their Petitions granted, and will too, before they have done;
and produce their Arguments and strong Reasons, and with vehemency urge them, wrestling with him, as those that must have their Petitions granted, and will too, before they have done;
cc vvi po32 n2 cc j n2, cc p-acp n1 vvb pno32, vvg p-acp pno31, c-acp d cst vmb vhi po32 n2 vvn, cc vmb av, c-acp pns32 vhb vdn;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and yet they do herein that which they have learned from above, and use those words which the Holy Ghost teacheth, who speaks in them:
and yet they do herein that which they have learned from above, and use those words which the Holy Ghost Teaches, who speaks in them:
cc av pns32 vdb av cst r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp a-acp, cc vvi d n2 r-crq dt j n1 vvz, r-crq vvz p-acp pno32:
(5) application (DIV2)
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they do not herein forget themselves, or take too much upon them; nor are they more bold than welcome, when they have raised and enlarged their desires,
they do not herein forget themselves, or take too much upon them; nor Are they more bold than welcome, when they have raised and enlarged their Desires,
pns32 vdb xx av vvi px32, cc vvb av av-d p-acp pno32; ccx vbr pns32 dc j cs j-jn, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn cc vvn po32 n2,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and wound up their importunity to the highest pitch; they do no more than what they have their kind and gracious Father's allowance for,
and wound up their importunity to the highest pitch; they do no more than what they have their kind and gracious Father's allowance for,
cc vvi a-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt js n1; pns32 vdb dx dc cs r-crq pns32 vhb po32 n1 cc j ng1 n1 p-acp,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and then are their Prayers his Musick.
and then Are their Prayers his Music.
cc av vbr po32 n2 po31 n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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And when they have done thus, who but themselves, and such as have taken the same course, are able to tell or conceive the fruit and advantage which thereby cometh into them? when their Souls have had so large a vent, what •ase do they find in themselves!
And when they have done thus, who but themselves, and such as have taken the same course, Are able to tell or conceive the fruit and advantage which thereby comes into them? when their Souls have had so large a vent, what •ase do they find in themselves!
cc c-crq pns32 vhb vdn av, r-crq p-acp px32, cc d c-acp vhb vvn dt d n1, vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 r-crq av vvz p-acp pno32? c-crq po32 n2 vhb vhn av j dt n1, r-crq n1 vdb pns32 vvi p-acp px32!
(5) application (DIV2)
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what peace, but such as passeth understanding!
what peace, but such as passes understanding!
q-crq n1, cc-acp d c-acp vvz j-vvg!
(5) application (DIV2)
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how do their Faces shine, even as that of Moses did when he came down from the Mount? what delights have they had, what joys of Faith, what a satisfaction do they find within.
how do their Faces shine, even as that of Moses did when he Come down from the Mount? what delights have they had, what Joys of Faith, what a satisfaction do they find within.
q-crq vdb po32 n2 vvi, av c-acp d pp-f np1 vdd c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1? q-crq n2 vhb pns32 vhd, r-crq n2 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vdb pns32 vvi a-acp.
(5) application (DIV2)
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This is no more than what holy David did with highest confidence promise unto himself;
This is no more than what holy David did with highest confidence promise unto himself;
d vbz dx dc cs r-crq j np1 vdd p-acp js n1 vvb p-acp px31;
(5) application (DIV2)
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and I do not in the least question, but he was encouraged to promise so much to himself for the future, by the experiences he had had in former times, Psal. 63. 5, 6. My soul, saith he, shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness;
and I do not in the least question, but he was encouraged to promise so much to himself for the future, by the experiences he had had in former times, Psalm 63. 5, 6. My soul, Says he, shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness;
cc pns11 vdb xx p-acp dt ds n1, cc-acp pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp px31 p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp dt n2 pns31 vhd vhn p-acp j n2, np1 crd crd, crd po11 n1, vvz pns31, vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1;
(5) application (DIV2)
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He looked not only for a little taste, a drop of mercy, or some crumbs of comfort,
He looked not only for a little taste, a drop of mercy, or Some crumbs of Comfort,
pns31 vvd xx av-j p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1,
(5) application (DIV2)
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so much only as would set him a longing, or keep life and soul together, but a full meal.
so much only as would Set him a longing, or keep life and soul together, but a full meal.
av av-d av-j c-acp vmd vvi pno31 dt n1, cc vvi n1 cc n1 av, cc-acp dt j n1.
(5) application (DIV2)
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He promised himself the best, not brown-bread and water, ordinary course fare;
He promised himself the best, not brown-bread and water, ordinary course fare;
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but marrow and fatness; yea, and enough too, a fulness, so that he should not rise up complaining, but admiring and triumphing;
but marrow and fatness; yea, and enough too, a fullness, so that he should not rise up complaining, but admiring and triumphing;
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my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: when he had his sweet refreshing, his fill, then he would bless his Benefactor.my Mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: when he had his sweet refreshing, his fill, then he would bless his Benefactor.
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But I desire you to take notice of the time when, and the place where, he did promise himself these rich and comfortable Enjoyments, it was in his retirements, in his secret converses with God.
But I desire you to take notice of the time when, and the place where, he did promise himself these rich and comfortable Enjoyments, it was in his retirements, in his secret converses with God.
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When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate upon thee in the night-watches. Upon which words Mr. Dickson hath this Observation very apposite to the business in hand.When I Remember thee upon my Bed, and meditate upon thee in the Nightwatches. Upon which words Mr. Dickson hath this Observation very apposite to the business in hand.
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The way to find refreshment spiritual, is, beside publick Ordinances, to give our selves to spiritual Exercises in secret, at such times as our civil and natural necessities may best spare,
The Way to find refreshment spiritual, is, beside public Ordinances, to give our selves to spiritual Exercises in secret, At such times as our civil and natural necessities may best spare,
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and then and there to recall to mind what we have heard, seen or felt of God's Word or Working,
and then and there to Recall to mind what we have herd, seen or felt of God's Word or Working,
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and to keep our thoughts upon this holy Subject by Prayer, Soliloquy, and Meditation. This, this brings in spiritual refreshment indeed;
and to keep our thoughts upon this holy Subject by Prayer, Soliloquy, and Meditation. This, this brings in spiritual refreshment indeed;
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this warms the heart, this feasts it, this delights it, this raiseth it, this furnishes it with new Songs.
this warms the heart, this feasts it, this delights it, this Raiseth it, this furnishes it with new Songs.
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Sixthly, Secret Prayer shall not be vain.Sixthly, Secret Prayer shall not be vain.
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Our Lord Jesus doth not only walk in the midst of the Golden Candlesticks, in the great Congregations, in the full Assemblies of his Saints;
Our Lord jesus does not only walk in the midst of the Golden Candlesticks, in the great Congregations, in the full Assemblies of his Saints;
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thou indeed the Prophet tell us, Psal. 87. 2. The Lord loveth the gates of Zion, i. e.
thou indeed the Prophet tell us, Psalm 87. 2. The Lord loves the gates of Zion, i. e.
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saith Ainsworth, the publick Assemblies, more than all the dwellings of Iacob:
Says Ainsworth, the public Assemblies, more than all the dwellings of Iacob:
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but ▪ he will graciously condescend so far as to afford his presence, and give a meeting to two or three of his friends when met together in his Name;
but ▪ he will graciously condescend so Far as to afford his presence, and give a meeting to two or three of his Friends when met together in his Name;
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there he will be in the midst of them.
there he will be in the midst of them.
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You have Christ's own word for your assurance in the Case, Matth. 18. 20. as to assist,
You have Christ's own word for your assurance in the Case, Matthew 18. 20. as to assist,
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so to accept, and bless, and do for them the good things which they desire;
so to accept, and bless, and do for them the good things which they desire;
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yea, his Grace is so infinite, and his Love so great, that his condescention shall be lower yet;
yea, his Grace is so infinite, and his Love so great, that his condescension shall be lower yet;
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for he will come into a corner, when he has a Child of his alone praying and crying.
for he will come into a corner, when he has a Child of his alone praying and crying.
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Cantic. 2. 14. O my Dove, that art in the clefts of the rocks, and in the secret places of the stairs; Cantic. 2. 14. O my Dove, that art in the clefts of the Rocks, and in the secret places of the stairs;
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let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.
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When she is most retired and absconded, Christ loves both to see her and hear her;
When she is most retired and absconded, christ loves both to see her and hear her;
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tho' she be Sun-burnt with Persecution, and sooted with Infirmities, yet her Countenance is comely in the eye of Christ,
though she be Sunburnt with Persecution, and sooted with Infirmities, yet her Countenance is comely in the eye of christ,
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because there he seeth his own and his Father's Image;
Because there he sees his own and his Father's Image;
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and tho' her Prayers be broken, and as the chatterings of a Crane; yet the voice is sweet in the ear of Christ,
and though her Prayers be broken, and as the chatterings of a Crane; yet the voice is sweet in the ear of christ,
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because it is the language of his own Spirit.
Because it is the language of his own Spirit.
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And although our Lord spake this to his Spouse the Church, yet it may be applied to particular Christians, who are Parts and Members of the Church,
And although our Lord spoke this to his Spouse the Church, yet it may be applied to particular Christians, who Are Parts and Members of the Church,
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and may take the comfort of it to themselves.
and may take the Comfort of it to themselves.
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When Elijah was, as you heard, and we noted before, under the Juniper-Tree, God was pleased to come and join himself to him,
When Elijah was, as you herd, and we noted before, under the Juniper-tree, God was pleased to come and join himself to him,
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and would have from his own mouth an account of his Case, and the reason of his withdrawing himself, What dost thou here, Elijah? what was it that brought thee hither? and what is it that thou wouldst have of me? Know, O holy Soul, thou standest in the same relation to God,
and would have from his own Mouth an account of his Case, and the reason of his withdrawing himself, What dost thou Here, Elijah? what was it that brought thee hither? and what is it that thou Wouldst have of me? Know, Oh holy Soul, thou Standest in the same Relation to God,
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and hast the same interest in him, and maist promise thy self the same kindness;
and hast the same Interest in him, and Mayest promise thy self the same kindness;
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God will not think it too much for his Majesty to come to thee alone when desired,
God will not think it too much for his Majesty to come to thee alone when desired,
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and when he comes, to bring with him a blessing for thee:
and when he comes, to bring with him a blessing for thee:
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though thou takest none here to back thee, hast not a Friend on Earth to join in the Suit,
though thou Takest none Here to back thee, hast not a Friend on Earth to join in the Suit,
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yet do thou go and state thine own case, draw up thy Petition, and present it unto God with an hand of faith, setting the name of Christ to it,
yet do thou go and state thine own case, draw up thy Petition, and present it unto God with an hand of faith, setting the name of christ to it,
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and God will presently add his fiat, his Amen;
and God will presently add his fiat, his Amen;
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though it may be the answer shall not presently be given in to thee, yet the grant shall be past in Heaven, thy Father will say, Be it unto this soul even as it will.
though it may be the answer shall not presently be given in to thee, yet the grant shall be passed in Heaven, thy Father will say, Be it unto this soul even as it will.
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Nay, he will not only give the thing, if it be good for thee, but more too:
Nay, he will not only give the thing, if it be good for thee, but more too:
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and while thou askest like a Child, he will answer thee like a God.
and while thou askest like a Child, he will answer thee like a God.
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A most gracious assurance hereof you have in the words of the Text from the mouth of Jesus Christ himself, who is the faithful and true witness;
A most gracious assurance hereof you have in the words of the Text from the Mouth of jesus christ himself, who is the faithful and true witness;
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Thy father which seeth in secre•, shall reward thee openly. He sees the sincerity of thy heart, and the importunity of thy desires;Thy father which sees in secre•, shall reward thee openly. He sees the sincerity of thy heart, and the importunity of thy Desires;
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he seeth how thou labourest at the Oar, and what pains thou hast taken, and with what great wrestlings thou hast wrestled;
he sees how thou labourest At the Oar, and what pains thou hast taken, and with what great wrestlings thou hast wrestled;
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and having seen, he will reward; the work is done, and the reward is to come.
and having seen, he will reward; the work is done, and the reward is to come.
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So then, if thou wilt believe Christ, thou shalt not lose thy labour, thou shalt not have pangs and throws of Soul,
So then, if thou wilt believe christ, thou shalt not loose thy labour, thou shalt not have pangs and throws of Soul,
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and after all bring forth nothing but wind; never did any one Holy Prayer fall short of Heaven, and drop by the way;
and After all bring forth nothing but wind; never did any one Holy Prayer fallen short of Heaven, and drop by the Way;
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the great God is not wont to set his Children about any unprofitable work.
the great God is not wont to Set his Children about any unprofitable work.
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Paul, I am sure, was of that mind, when he said in 1. Cor. 15. last, Be stedfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord. Paul, I am sure, was of that mind, when he said in 1. Cor. 15. last, Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
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As their grievous sufferings turn them to a very good account, so shall all their holy actions:
As their grievous sufferings turn them to a very good account, so shall all their holy actions:
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There is never an appointment of duty for them, but it carrieth in its Bowels a design of Mercy.
There is never an appointment of duty for them, but it Carrieth in its Bowels a Design of Mercy.
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He saith not to the seed of Iacob, seek ye my face in vain; He Says not to the seed of Iacob, seek you my face in vain;
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the preparing and engaging of their hearts to pray, speaks his readiness and resolution to incline his ear to hear.
the preparing and engaging of their hearts to pray, speaks his readiness and resolution to incline his ear to hear.
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When he bids them open their mouths, it is that he might fill them; He would not have them give a knock at his door to no purpose;
When he bids them open their mouths, it is that he might fill them; He would not have them give a knock At his door to no purpose;
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but hath promised when they do, it shall be opened to them; and when he opens his door, he will open his heart and hand too, and not send them away empty.
but hath promised when they do, it shall be opened to them; and when he Opens his door, he will open his heart and hand too, and not send them away empty.
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When he bids them seek, it is in order to their finding; and that which they find, shall be worth their while,
When he bids them seek, it is in order to their finding; and that which they find, shall be worth their while,
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and pay them for all the pains they took;
and pay them for all the pains they took;
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to be sure they shall not have cause to complain, as those that sit down losers,
to be sure they shall not have cause to complain, as those that fit down losers,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and have a disappointment of their expectations.
and have a disappointment of their Expectations.
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Nay, further, our Saviour tell us, that he will reward us openly. He will not be ashamed that the World should see how he useth his Servants, they shall see there is a reward for the Righteous;
Nay, further, our Saviour tell us, that he will reward us openly. He will not be ashamed that the World should see how he uses his Servants, they shall see there is a reward for the Righteous;
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and though the Devil was a Fool in going about to charge rotten sordid designs,
and though the devil was a Fool in going about to charge rotten sordid designs,
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and a mercenary selfishness upon Iob, yet he himself was forced to acknowledg, that Iob did not serve God 〈 ◊ 〉 nought.
and a mercenary selfishness upon Job, yet he himself was forced to acknowledge, that Job did not serve God 〈 ◊ 〉 nought.
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He will reward thee openly, both here and hereafter, before Angels and Men ▪ as you have compassed his Altar with your Supplications,
He will reward thee openly, both Here and hereafter, before Angels and Men ▪ as you have compassed his Altar with your Supplications,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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so will he compass you about with Favour and with Songs;
so will he compass you about with Favour and with Songs;
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he will make it manifest, he will convince his enemies, a foolish, wicked and ungrateful World, of all the hard speeches which they had spoken against him, they themselves shall see it false, That it is a vain thing to serve God;
he will make it manifest, he will convince his enemies, a foolish, wicked and ungrateful World, of all the hard Speeches which they had spoken against him, they themselves shall see it false, That it is a vain thing to serve God;
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he will by his liberal rewards given them, extort from them this acknowledgment, That the Lord is good to them that wait upon him,
he will by his liberal rewards given them, extort from them this acknowledgment, That the Lord is good to them that wait upon him,
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and to the soul that seeks him; and to the soul that seeks him;
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especially it shall be thus at the last and great day, which will be the day of recompences, the day in which God will make up his Iewels, and set them, not in Gold, but in Glory. Then, as you have it in Mal. 3. 18. yea, then, indeed, shall ye discern between the righteous and the wicked;
especially it shall be thus At the last and great day, which will be the day of recompenses, the day in which God will make up his Jewels, and Set them, not in Gold, but in Glory. Then, as you have it in Malachi 3. 18. yea, then, indeed, shall you discern between the righteous and the wicked;
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betweem him that serveth God, and him that serveth him not; between him that seeketh God, and him that seeketh him not;betweem him that serves God, and him that serves him not; between him that seeks God, and him that seeks him not;
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between him that prayeth, and him that prayeth not. Then there shall be an apparent and manifest difference;
between him that Prayeth, and him that Prayeth not. Then there shall be an apparent and manifest difference;
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the stone-blind World, those that are wickedly, wilfully blind, shall see it to their vexation and torment.
the stone-blind World, those that Are wickedly, wilfully blind, shall see it to their vexation and torment.
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These are the motives by which I did design, and do hope to work upon your hearts, these the Silken Cords of a Man, the Rational Arguments, with which I would allu•e and draw you to the conscientious chearful performance of this excellent, necessary and Soul-chearing, Soul-fattening Duty of Secret-Prayer;
These Are the motives by which I did Design, and do hope to work upon your hearts, these the Silken Cords of a Man, the Rational Arguments, with which I would allu•e and draw you to the conscientious cheerful performance of this excellent, necessary and Soul-cheering, Soul-fattening Duty of Secret-Prayer;
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and oh that I might hear you have been wrought upon by them, and prevailed with.
and o that I might hear you have been wrought upon by them, and prevailed with.
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Now, that you might do this work well, and not fail as to the right management of it,
Now, that you might do this work well, and not fail as to the right management of it,
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and so not miss and fall short of those singular benefits and advantages which come by it, I shall afford you what assistance I judge needful in the case,
and so not miss and fallen short of those singular benefits and advantages which come by it, I shall afford you what assistance I judge needful in the case,
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and in silence passing over those Directions which refer to Prayer in general, I shall give you up some that do particularly concern and relate to Secret-Prayer, they are these:
and in silence passing over those Directions which refer to Prayer in general, I shall give you up Some that do particularly concern and relate to Secret-Prayer, they Are these:
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I beseech you mind and Practise them.
I beseech you mind and Practise them.
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First, Make thy secret approaches to God with the greatest solemnity of Spirit that thou canst;First, Make thy secret Approaches to God with the greatest solemnity of Spirit that thou Canst;
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though thou goest in the multitude of mercies, and with faith in Christ, and with hope of finding Grace, yet be sure that in his fear thou worship toward his Holy Temple;
though thou goest in the multitude of Mercies, and with faith in christ, and with hope of finding Grace, yet be sure that in his Fear thou worship towards his Holy Temple;
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though thou art alone, and without any here to be an eye-witness, do thou draw nigh unto him with as great an •we and dread upon thy spirit, with as great •umility and reverence in thy carriage and deportment, as if thou hadst the eyes of all the World upon thee;
though thou art alone, and without any Here to be an eyewitness, do thou draw High unto him with as great an •we and dread upon thy Spirit, with as great •umility and Reverence in thy carriage and deportment, as if thou Hadst the eyes of all the World upon thee;
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though thou mayest in thy retirements be more free and open, in giving an account of thy self and thy condition, thy burthens, wants and desires, because no body sees thee;
though thou Mayest in thy retirements be more free and open, in giving an account of thy self and thy condition, thy burdens, Wants and Desires, Because no body sees thee;
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yet thou must not be rude, unmannerly, and sawcy, because God sees thee. When thou art in a Corner, God is in Heaven, upon a Throne of Glory, attended by innumerable Angles, who in his presence cover their Faces with their Wings,
yet thou must not be rude, unmannerly, and saucy, Because God sees thee. When thou art in a Corner, God is in Heaven, upon a Throne of Glory, attended by innumerable Angles, who in his presence cover their Faces with their Wings,
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as knowing their distance, their inability and unworthiness to behold him. Remember thou hast to do with Majesty, yea, with an Infinite and Glorious Majesty;
as knowing their distance, their inability and unworthiness to behold him. remember thou hast to do with Majesty, yea, with an Infinite and Glorious Majesty;
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and Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you? Job 13. 11. And, indeed,
and Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fallen upon you? Job 13. 11. And, indeed,
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then are we most excellent, when we do most fear God's Excellency.
then Are we most excellent, when we do most Fear God's Excellency.
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David began Psalm 8. with the admiration of God's Excellency, O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! David began Psalm 8. with the admiration of God's Excellency, Oh Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!
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And then in the same Psalm he fell to humbling and vilifying thoughts and expressions of Man. What is man that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man that thou visitest him? Abraham was the Father of the faithful, and the Friend of God;
And then in the same Psalm he fell to humbling and vilifying thoughts and expressions of Man. What is man that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man that thou visitest him? Abraham was the Father of the faithful, and the Friend of God;
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yet how low was he in his own eyes, and how much fill'd with an awe of God,
yet how low was he in his own eyes, and how much filled with an awe of God,
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when he alone stood before him ▪ pleading for wicked Sodom? Observe how he carried,
when he alone stood before him ▪ pleading for wicked Sodom? Observe how he carried,
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and what he said, Genesis 18. 27. Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes.
and what he said, Genesis 18. 27. Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and Ashes.
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And vers. 30. O let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak. And yet again, verse 32. O let not the Lord be angry;
And vers. 30. O let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak. And yet again, verse 32. O let not the Lord be angry;
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and I will speak yet but this once. By all this you see, how much he was afraid of offending God;and I will speak yet but this once. By all this you see, how much he was afraid of offending God;
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and this is that which God expects from his creatures, yea, from his dearest Children; he stands upon his honour, and looks to be treated like himself.
and this is that which God expects from his creatures, yea, from his dearest Children; he Stands upon his honour, and looks to be treated like himself.
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Levit. 10. 3. Moses said unto Aaron, This is that the Lord spake, I will be sanctified in all them that come nigh me. Levit. 10. 3. Moses said unto Aaron, This is that the Lord spoke, I will be sanctified in all them that come High me.
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See then that you have grace to serve him with reverence and godly fear, as knowing that your God is a consuming fire, Heb. 12. 28, 29. Nadab and Abihu found him so,See then that you have grace to serve him with Reverence and godly Fear, as knowing that your God is a consuming fire, Hebrew 12. 28, 29. Nadab and Abihu found him so,
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when destroyed by fire that came from his presence upon their not observing his order in matter of worship;
when destroyed by fire that Come from his presence upon their not observing his order in matter of worship;
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they brought with them strange fire, and met with devouring fire. Therefore do you fear before him when you pray to him;
they brought with them strange fire, and met with devouring fire. Therefore do you Fear before him when you pray to him;
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and though no-body be by, remember and consider that God is by, as to hear your Prayers,
and though nobody be by, Remember and Consider that God is by, as to hear your Prayers,
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so curiously to observe both the frame of your spirits, and the manner of your deportments before him;
so curiously to observe both the frame of your spirits, and the manner of your deportments before him;
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as he is of pitiful eyes, so of pure and piercing eyes, which cannot indure to behold iniquity,
as he is of pitiful eyes, so of pure and piercing eyes, which cannot endure to behold iniquity,
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and from which nothing can be hid; all is naked and open before him with whom you have to do.
and from which nothing can be hid; all is naked and open before him with whom you have to do.
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Secondly, When thou settest about the work of Secret-Prayer, study and endeavour secrecy to the utmost,Secondly, When thou settest about the work of Secret-Prayer, study and endeavour secrecy to the utmost,
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and be as secret as ever thou canst; do not tell others the business thou art taking in hand;
and be as secret as ever thou Canst; do not tell Others the business thou art taking in hand;
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What though none know of it, let it be enough for thee that thy Father doth, for that is enough;
What though none know of it, let it be enough for thee that thy Father does, for that is enough;
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he alone is sufficient to be thy witness, and to do for thee all that thou desirest.
he alone is sufficient to be thy witness, and to do for thee all that thou Desirest.
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Never go to it with a design, nor in such manner that others may take notice of it for thy commendation.
Never go to it with a Design, nor in such manner that Others may take notice of it for thy commendation.
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A Christian, indeed, may do Alms, and pray so as to be taken notice of,
A Christian, indeed, may do Alms, and pray so as to be taken notice of,
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and let his light shine before Men in order to the alluring of others, and drawing them to the like acts of piety and charity:
and let his Light shine before Men in order to the alluring of Others, and drawing them to the like acts of piety and charity:
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But to give others, by any means, an item of our private Duties, in order to our own applause, that we might have praise with Men,
But to give Others, by any means, an item of our private Duties, in order to our own applause, that we might have praise with Men,
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and be by them accounted in the number of serious, strict and eminent Christians, is too low a pitch for the Children of God to fly, it is Pharisaically wicked and abominable.
and be by them accounted in the number of serious, strict and eminent Christians, is too low a pitch for the Children of God to fly, it is Pharisaically wicked and abominable.
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And sure I am, you your selves will find it true at the last, That a name thus obtained, will not pay the charge, but cost you a great deal more than it is worth.
And sure I am, you your selves will find it true At the last, That a name thus obtained, will not pay the charge, but cost you a great deal more than it is worth.
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It is far better for us to take care of our duty, and leave it to God to take care of our names.
It is Far better for us to take care of our duty, and leave it to God to take care of our names.
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If we can please God, and get to Heaven, we shall be glad to be there,
If we can please God, and get to Heaven, we shall be glad to be there,
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though no-body knew all the steps we took in the way thither.
though nobody knew all the steps we took in the Way thither.
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When thou art in the work, and warm at it, when the Fire burns, speak with thy tongue, it is thy friend in Prayer, and thy glory in Praises;
When thou art in the work, and warm At it, when the Fire burns, speak with thy tongue, it is thy friend in Prayer, and thy glory in Praises;
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but command it to keep a due decorum; be not so loud that others may hear;
but command it to keep a due decorum; be not so loud that Others may hear;
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do not, like some, make the street ring; I readily grant that the lifting up of the voice is sometimes the effect of an oppressed spirit, whom speaking will not serve;
do not, like Some, make the street ring; I readily grant that the lifting up of the voice is sometime the Effect of an oppressed Spirit, whom speaking will not serve;
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there must be crying, and that aloud; sometimes it is the effect of a soul fir'd and inflam'd with holy longings;
there must be crying, and that aloud; sometime it is the Effect of a soul fired and inflamed with holy longings;
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and it may be allowed to be an help to the raising up of the spirit and affections:
and it may be allowed to be an help to the raising up of the Spirit and affections:
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Only when thou dost make use of it, get as far as thou canst out of the hearing of others, that thou mayest not be as the hypocrites are.
Only when thou dost make use of it, get as Far as thou Canst out of the hearing of Others, that thou Mayest not be as the Hypocrites Are.
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If thou hast not conveniency for that, neither within doors nor without, then go to God as he came to Elijah, in a soft and still voice. Thy Father can hear thy whispers, for thou always speakest in his ear;
If thou hast not conveniency for that, neither within doors nor without, then go to God as he Come to Elijah, in a soft and still voice. Thy Father can hear thy whispers, for thou always Speakest in his ear;
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yea, more, Romans 8. 27. He that searcheth the heart, knoweth what is the mind of the spirit.
yea, more, Romans 8. 27. He that Searches the heart, Knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit.
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He had in the Verse before, spoken of groans that could not be utter'd; desires that are in the Soul which it knoweth not how to express;
He had in the Verse before, spoken of groans that could not be uttered; Desires that Are in the Soul which it Knoweth not how to express;
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but though thou canst utter neither sighs, nor groans, nor words, God knoweth your minds, what your spirits are working out after:
but though thou Canst utter neither sighs, nor groans, nor words, God Knoweth your minds, what your spirits Are working out After:
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when you say nothing, he can tell what you would have: All my desire is before thee.
when you say nothing, he can tell what you would have: All my desire is before thee.
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He understands the language of thy sighs, yea thy very tears are to him articulate, when he doth not hear the words of thy mouth.
He understands the language of thy sighs, yea thy very tears Are to him articulate, when he does not hear the words of thy Mouth.
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We do not find that Woman said any thing who washed Christ's Feet with her tears,
We do not find that Woman said any thing who washed Christ's Feet with her tears,
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and wiped them with the hairs of her head; but in those tears and actions Christ saw love and thankfulness;
and wiped them with the hairs of her head; but in those tears and actions christ saw love and thankfulness;
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much is forgiven her, therefore she loveth much; much is forgiven her, Therefore she loves much;
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yea he doth know what you have a mind to, by your very looks. Hence it was that when the floods compassed Ionah about,
yea he does know what you have a mind to, by your very looks. Hence it was that when the floods compassed Jonah about,
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and all the billows and waves passed over him, and he looked upon himself as being in a perishing condition, he resolved upon giving God a look, before he was quite lost;
and all the billows and waves passed over him, and he looked upon himself as being in a perishing condition, he resolved upon giving God a look, before he was quite lost;
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Ionah 2. 4. Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight, yet I will look again toward thy holy Temple: Jonah 2. 4. Then I said, I am cast out of thy sighed, yet I will look again towards thy holy Temple:
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and that look saved him, Verse 6. Thou hast brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God.
and that look saved him, Verse 6. Thou hast brought up my life from corruption, Oh Lord my God.
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He looks pitifully up to God, and God looks graciously down upon him: do thou so act the Saint, as carefully to avoid every thing of the Pharisee.
He looks pitifully up to God, and God looks graciously down upon him: do thou so act the Saint, as carefully to avoid every thing of the Pharisee.
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Thirdly, When thou art alone in prayer, make it thy great desire and care to be with God.Thirdly, When thou art alone in prayer, make it thy great desire and care to be with God.
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In all thy approaches to him, and in all thine appearances before him, make sure that thou be with him.
In all thy Approaches to him, and in all thine appearances before him, make sure that thou be with him.
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The Psalmist could say, Psal. 139. 18. When I awake, I am still with thee: this some understand of the constancy of God's kindness.
The Psalmist could say, Psalm 139. 18. When I awake, I am still with thee: this Some understand of the constancy of God's kindness.
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Though the most vigilant of the Saints sometimes fall into sleepiness and drowsiness of spirit, that they perceive not God's presence with them,
Though the most vigilant of the Saints sometime fallen into sleepiness and drowsiness of Spirit, that they perceive not God's presence with them,
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nor care over them, nor love to them;
nor care over them, nor love to them;
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yet when the Lord awakeneth up their Souls, and reneweth their spiritual senses, they are made to see and acknowledge, that the Lord doth never leave them, no, not when they least perceive his presence.
yet when the Lord awakeneth up their Souls, and Reneweth their spiritual Senses, they Are made to see and acknowledge, that the Lord does never leave them, no, not when they least perceive his presence.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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But others do by this understand the gracious frame and workings of David 's Spirit. He was every morning with God;
But Others do by this understand the gracious frame and workings of David is Spirit. He was every morning with God;
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as soon as ever he opened his eyes, he directed them to God.
as soon as ever he opened his eyes, he directed them to God.
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God was the excellent and endeared Object that he would first converse with, and bestow his morning visit upon.
God was the excellent and endeared Object that he would First converse with, and bestow his morning visit upon.
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I am still with thee by meditation. Oh that thou couldest say the same in truth as to this duty of Prayer.
I am still with thee by meditation. O that thou Couldst say the same in truth as to this duty of Prayer.
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Lord, when I am at prayer, I am still with thee. I am often upon my knees, and I am as often with my God;
Lord, when I am At prayer, I am still with thee. I am often upon my knees, and I am as often with my God;
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I Iohn 1. 3. That which we have seen and heard, declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us;
I John 1. 3. That which we have seen and herd, declare we unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us;
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and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Iesus Christ. Do you press after that, a fellowship with God:and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Iesus christ. Do you press After that, a fellowship with God:
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do you enquire for that, as Elisha when he had got the Mantle which his Master had dropt, he cried out, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? so do you:
do you inquire for that, as Elisha when he had god the Mantle which his Master had dropped, he cried out, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? so do you:
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here is the Prayer, but where is the fellowship? Truly that Person is both wickedly and miserably alone in his duty, who is not with God in duty.
Here is the Prayer, but where is the fellowship? Truly that Person is both wickedly and miserably alone in his duty, who is not with God in duty.
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He sins greatly in it, and he shall get nothing by it. That is an accursed privacy out of which the great and everblessed God is excluded.
He Sins greatly in it, and he shall get nothing by it. That is an accursed privacy out of which the great and Everblessed God is excluded.
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He is indeed with thee in all places, in thy greatest retirements; Psal. 139. 8. If I ascend up into Heaven, thou art there;
He is indeed with thee in all places, in thy greatest retirements; Psalm 139. 8. If I ascend up into Heaven, thou art there;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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if I make my bed in Hell, thou art there. So, if thou art in the Congregation, God is there;if I make my Bed in Hell, thou art there. So, if thou art in the Congregation, God is there;
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if in the Chamber, God is there; if in the Field, God is there.
if in the Chamber, God is there; if in the Field, God is there.
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He fills all places, and he takes notice of all persons, and of all their Actions; but that is not enough;
He fills all places, and he Takes notice of all Persons, and of all their Actions; but that is not enough;
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no gracious Soul that doth indeed love him, will sit down satisfied with that. While God is with thee by his Omnipresence observing thee, and all thy ways;
no gracious Soul that does indeed love him, will fit down satisfied with that. While God is with thee by his Omnipresence observing thee, and all thy ways;
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what duties thou dost, and how thou dost them;
what duties thou dost, and how thou dost them;
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it must be thy great care to be with God in a way of holy meditation and affection:
it must be thy great care to be with God in a Way of holy meditation and affection:
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to have the thoughts dwelling with God, the desires running out to God, and the delights feasting upon God.
to have the thoughts Dwelling with God, the Desires running out to God, and the delights feasting upon God.
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Have a care, that when you pretend to be alone in your duty, you do not lay the reins upon your necks,
Have a care, that when you pretend to be alone in your duty, you do not lay the reins upon your necks,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and allow your minds in their loose and vain ex•ursions.
and allow your minds in their lose and vain ex•ursions.
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Christian, go to thy duty, and go to thy God too ▪ So that good man wisely resolved;
Christian, go to thy duty, and go to thy God too ▪ So that good man wisely resolved;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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Psal. 43. 3, 4. O send out thy light and truth, let them lead me, let them bring me unto thy hill, and to thy tabernacles; Psalm 43. 3, 4. O send out thy Light and truth, let them led me, let them bring me unto thy hill, and to thy Tabernacles;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy. then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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He would not stop at the Altar, but get up to the God who was worshipped there:
He would not stop At the Altar, but get up to the God who was worshipped there:
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and when thou art with him, keep with him, as close as thou canst: let no temptation draw thee away.
and when thou art with him, keep with him, as close as thou Canst: let no temptation draw thee away.
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Fourthly, Whensoever thou art in secret before God, reveal all thy secrets to him: deal plainly and openly with him;Fourthly, Whensoever thou art in secret before God, reveal all thy secrets to him: deal plainly and openly with him;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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anatomize thy Soul in his presence;
anatomise thy Soul in his presence;
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tell him all that is in thine heart, and all that thou remembrest hath been in thy life;
tell him all that is in thine heart, and all that thou Rememberest hath been in thy life;
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and do not hide any thing from him:
and do not hide any thing from him:
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whatsoever thine own Conscience preacheth to thee, do thou go and repeat it all to God:
whatsoever thine own Conscience Preacheth to thee, do thou go and repeat it all to God:
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(5) application (DIV2)
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confess to him those evil Actions thou didst in a corner, and under the covert of darkness,
confess to him those evil Actions thou didst in a corner, and under the covert of darkness,
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though no mortal eye saw them, nor can any body charge thee with them.
though no Mortal eye saw them, nor can any body charge thee with them.
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The keeping back of part of thy sins, may be thy ruine, as well as keeping back part of the price of the Land,
The keeping back of part of thy Sins, may be thy ruin, as well as keeping back part of the price of the Land,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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and covering the fraud with a lie, was the death of Ananias and Sapphira. Acknowledge to him those heartcorruptions which did never come into act;
and covering the fraud with a lie, was the death of Ananias and Sapphira. Acknowledge to him those heartcorruptions which did never come into act;
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the law in the members that warreth against the law in your mind; the sin that dwelleth in you;
the law in the members that Warreth against the law in your mind; the since that dwells in you;
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that cursed root of bitterness which lieth under ground:
that cursed root of bitterness which lies under ground:
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the vicious fountain that is continually boiling and bubling up in filthy thoughts and vile affections,
the vicious fountain that is continually boiling and bubbling up in filthy thoughts and vile affections,
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though it never sent forth such muddy and abominable streams as run in an impetuous and rapid manner in the lives of others, overflowing all the banks that Religion and Reason do set them.
though it never sent forth such muddy and abominable streams as run in an impetuous and rapid manner in the lives of Others, overflowing all the banks that Religion and Reason do Set them.
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In a word, Do thou thy self acquaint God with the plague of thine heart, which threatens the life of thy Soul,
In a word, Do thou thy self acquaint God with the plague of thine heart, which threatens the life of thy Soul,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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though there be no spots to be seen by others upon thee, though it doth not shew it self in botches and boils.
though there be no spots to be seen by Others upon thee, though it does not show it self in botches and boils.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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I have already told you, that though you need not let men know, not your dearest, intimate and most faithful Friends know all that you are chargeable with;
I have already told you, that though you need not let men know, not your dearest, intimate and most faithful Friends know all that you Are chargeable with;
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yet you are bound to do so to God, and it is indeed no other than a giving of him the glory of his Omniscience,
yet you Are bound to do so to God, and it is indeed no other than a giving of him the glory of his Omniscience,
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and (if you do it as you ought in a believing way) the glory of his Mercy and Goodness too,
and (if you do it as you ought in a believing Way) the glory of his Mercy and goodness too,
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as being a God ready to forgive and multiply pardons. Besides, as I have said, it is in vain to hide any thing from him;
as being a God ready to forgive and multiply Pardons. Beside, as I have said, it is in vain to hide any thing from him;
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because he seeth all, searcheth the hearts; possesseth the reins, and hath our most secret sins in the light of his countenance;
Because he sees all, Searches the hearts; Possesses the reins, and hath our most secret Sins in the Light of his countenance;
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1729
He that covers his sins, shall not prosper; not in that action: when men go to eover, God will come to discover.He that covers his Sins, shall not prosper; not in that actium: when men go to eover, God will come to discover.
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1730
Adam having sinned, went like a guilty Malefactor to hide himself, but God knew where he was,Adam having sinned, went like a guilty Malefactor to hide himself, but God knew where he was,
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and fetcht him out with a word.
and fetched him out with a word.
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Achan having stoln the wedge of Gold, and two hundred pieces of Silver, and a goodly Babylonish Garment, went and hid them in the earth in the midst of his Tent, achan having stolen the wedge of Gold, and two hundred Pieces of Silver, and a goodly Babylonish Garment, went and hid them in the earth in the midst of his Tent,
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1733
but God made him fetch them out again. When all is done, plain-dealing is best, specially when you have to deal with God.
but God made him fetch them out again. When all is done, plain-dealing is best, specially when you have to deal with God.
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1734
And let me here add, That freedom and openness of heart in a way of humble confession unto God, is a very good argument of a gracious frame of heart,
And let me Here add, That freedom and openness of heart in a Way of humble Confessi unto God, is a very good argument of a gracious frame of heart,
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1735
and speaks a person acted by an ingenuous filial spirit, that he is no friend to sin, no admirer of himself,
and speaks a person acted by an ingenuous filial Spirit, that he is no friend to since, no admirer of himself,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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1736
but willing to load himself, that so he might the more loath himself, and work his heart into the greater admirings of that patience which, notwithstanding so many affronts, hath so long born with him;
but willing to load himself, that so he might the more loath himself, and work his heart into the greater admirings of that patience which, notwithstanding so many affronts, hath so long born with him;
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1737
and that grace, which, notwithstanding so great provocations, doth yet open to him a door of hope.
and that grace, which, notwithstanding so great provocations, does yet open to him a door of hope.
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1738
And take one thing with you further:
And take one thing with you further:
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this freedom and openness of heart in confessing your sins to God, is a singular and compendious way (mingling with it faith in Christ) to provide for your own peace and comfort:
this freedom and openness of heart in confessing your Sins to God, is a singular and compendious Way (mingling with it faith in christ) to provide for your own peace and Comfort:
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1740
when you do humbly and freely load your selves with the acknowledgment of the sins you are guilty of, you may find them lie more light upon you Consciences:
when you do humbly and freely load your selves with the acknowledgment of the Sins you Are guilty of, you may find them lie more Light upon you Consciences:
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1741
when you bind them upon your selves, you may find God loosing them, and taking them off by the assurance of a gracious and full pardon.
when you bind them upon your selves, you may find God losing them, and taking them off by the assurance of a gracious and full pardon.
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1742
Till David came to this, poor man, he was in a most dismal condition;
Till David Come to this, poor man, he was in a most dismal condition;
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1743
Psal. 32. 3. While he kept silence, his bones waxed old through his roaring all the day: Psalm 32. 3. While he kept silence, his bones waxed old through his roaring all the day:
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(5) application (DIV2)
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1744
he kept silence, i. e. he did not confess sin;
he kept silence, i. e. he did not confess since;
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1745
and then he was fain to spend all his time in roaring, because of the torment and anguish which he felt;
and then he was fain to spend all his time in roaring, Because of the torment and anguish which he felt;
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1746
and so long as he did not carry toward God in a way of ingenuity, God carried toward him in a way of severity. Vers. 24. Day and night thy hand was heavy upon me;
and so long as he did not carry towards God in a Way of ingenuity, God carried towards him in a Way of severity. Vers. 24. Day and night thy hand was heavy upon me;
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1747
my moisture is turned into the drought of Summer. my moisture is turned into the drought of Summer.
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1748
He was sunk under the weight of that hand, and broken almost to shivers, and dried up like a potsherd.
He was sunk under the weight of that hand, and broken almost to shivers, and dried up like a potsherd.
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1749
But now see what a comfortable change was wrought, and how God appeared to his joy,
But now see what a comfortable change was wrought, and how God appeared to his joy,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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1750
when he brake off that sinful silence, yea, as soon as he took up a resolution of doing it!
when he brake off that sinful silence, yea, as soon as he took up a resolution of doing it!
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1751
Ver. 5. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid:
Ver. 5. I acknowledged my since unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid:
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1752
I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, and thou forgavest the iniquity of my since.
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1753
So then, this is the way, to remove Judgements, to pacifie the wrath and displeasure of God, to quiet the Conscience, to recover the sense of Divine Favour,
So then, this is the Way, to remove Judgments, to pacify the wrath and displeasure of God, to quiet the Conscience, to recover the sense of Divine Favour,
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1754
and to get for broken bones, the joy of God's Salvation. Fifthly, When thou art in secret, keep a strict watch over thy self:
and to get for broken bones, the joy of God's Salvation. Fifthly, When thou art in secret, keep a strict watch over thy self:
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1755
Watch over both thy Body and Soul; watch over thy body, that it may not sleep, as the Disciples did very unseasonably,
Watch over both thy Body and Soul; watch over thy body, that it may not sleep, as the Disciples did very unseasonably,
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1756
when they had the greatest reason to keep awake.
when they had the greatest reason to keep awake.
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1757
You know what our Saviour said, That the body is weak where the spirit is willing.
You know what our Saviour said, That the body is weak where the Spirit is willing.
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1758
It is a great sin, and therefore a great shame for people, (yea, such as profess godliness) when they are about the Work and Service of God in these Assemblies, hearing and praying, to sleep away so much of that precious time as they do,
It is a great since, and Therefore a great shame for people, (yea, such as profess godliness) when they Are about the Work and Service of God in these Assemblies, hearing and praying, to sleep away so much of that precious time as they do,
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1759
as if these things were none of their business, and they were not at all concerned in it.
as if these things were none of their business, and they were not At all concerned in it.
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1760
Sure I am, this is not to sit here as God's People sitteth;
Sure I am, this is not to fit Here as God's People Sitteth;
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1761
this is no sign of a serious Christ•an, coming to hear for Life, and to pray for Life,
this is no Signen of a serious Christ•an, coming to hear for Life, and to pray for Life,
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1762
and working out Salvation with fear and trembling;
and working out Salvation with Fear and trembling;
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1763
and yet they sleep in the midst of Observers, when they have some on all sides to give them an awakening jog;
and yet they sleep in the midst of Observers, when they have Some on all sides to give them an awakening jog;
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1764
and I desire you to make conscience of doing it, it is an act of Duty and of Love;
and I desire you to make conscience of doing it, it is an act of Duty and of Love;
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1765
it is a friendly jog, and the party to whom you give it, is obliged to take it thankfully at your hands as a kindness:
it is a friendly jog, and the party to whom you give it, is obliged to take it thankfully At your hands as a kindness:
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1766
He doth not know how much he may lose by a little Nap; some precious Truth may then be spoken and passed, in which he was greatly concerned,
He does not know how much he may loose by a little Nap; Some precious Truth may then be spoken and passed, in which he was greatly concerned,
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1767
and by which he might have been greatly benefited; but it is gone and lost as to him, he slept it away.
and by which he might have been greatly benefited; but it is gone and lost as to him, he slept it away.
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1768
But when thou art all alone, thou hast none by to do that friendly Office, to bestow a jog upon thee,
But when thou art all alone, thou hast none by to do that friendly Office, to bestow a jog upon thee,
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1769
then thou must do all the work thy self, and look to thy self;
then thou must do all the work thy self, and look to thy self;
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1770
therefore thou shouldst be the more thine own Friend, and take the more care and pains.
Therefore thou Shouldst be the more thine own Friend, and take the more care and pains.
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1771
And also watch thy Soul, thine heart; keep it, as thou art commanded, with all diligence:
And also watch thy Soul, thine heart; keep it, as thou art commanded, with all diligence:
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1772
And as Deborah said to her self when she was in the midst of her work, Iudges 5. 12. Awake, awake, Debroah; awake, awake, utter a Song;
And as Deborah said to her self when she was in the midst of her work, Judges 5. 12. Awake, awake, Debroah; awake, awake, utter a Song;
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1773
so do you call upon your selves in your Duties, Awake, awake, O my Soul; awake, awake, lift up a Prayer:
so do you call upon your selves in your Duties, Awake, awake, Oh my Soul; awake, awake, lift up a Prayer:
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1774
Thou hast now wrestling-work in hand, do not be dull, heavy, and lazy at it; watch thine heart, for it needs it;
Thou hast now wrestling-work in hand, do not be dull, heavy, and lazy At it; watch thine heart, for it needs it;
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1775
and two things in particular it is very subject to, wandrings and coolings; the heart of man is a wandering heart ▪ will not keep its way,
and two things in particular it is very Subject to, wanderings and coolings; the heart of man is a wandering heart ▪ will not keep its Way,
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1776
nor dwell upon its proper Object. David could say, My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed:
nor dwell upon its proper Object. David could say, My heart is fixed, Oh God, my heart is fixed:
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1777
But could he say so always? or canst thou? No, tho' it is fixed in its choice of God, in its affection to him, in its resolution for him;
But could he say so always? or Canst thou? No, though it is fixed in its choice of God, in its affection to him, in its resolution for him;
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1778
yet it hath not that fixation of thoughts and meditations upon him, nor that fixedness of fellowship and communion with him, which should be.
yet it hath not that fixation of thoughts and meditations upon him, nor that fixedness of fellowship and communion with him, which should be.
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(5) application (DIV2)
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1779
Thou thinkest thou carriest thy heart with thee to thy duty;
Thou Thinkest thou carriest thy heart with thee to thy duty;
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1780
but dost thou not often find it hath given thee the slip, and is gone before thou hast done? Therefore look to it, keep thine eye upon it, that it may keep its place, and to its business.
but dost thou not often find it hath given thee the slip, and is gone before thou hast done? Therefore look to it, keep thine eye upon it, that it may keep its place, and to its business.
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1781
But then again, the heart of man hath its coolings, as well as its wandrings: As it should keep its way, so it should carefully keep its heat. Be much,
But then again, the heart of man hath its coolings, as well as its wanderings: As it should keep its Way, so it should carefully keep its heat. Be much,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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1782
therefore, and frequent in stirring up thy self, when thou goest by thy self, to take hold of God;
Therefore, and frequent in stirring up thy self, when thou goest by thy self, to take hold of God;
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1783
beware of all deadness and dulness, when thou art going to serve a living God. When fire-brands are together, they will help one another, and burn to the last:
beware of all deadness and dullness, when thou art going to serve a living God. When firebrands Are together, they will help one Another, and burn to the last:
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1784
but he that would keep a single one alive, had need to tend it carefully, and be often blowing it, yea, and adding some fewel too.
but he that would keep a single one alive, had need to tend it carefully, and be often blowing it, yea, and adding Some fuel too.
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1785
Watchfulness is as great and necessary a Duty, as any the Christian hath to do;
Watchfulness is as great and necessary a Duty, as any the Christian hath to do;
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1786
he must watch unto Prayer; that he may not go about it unseasonably, that he may not lose a fit opportunity,
he must watch unto Prayer; that he may not go about it unseasonably, that he may not loose a fit opportunity,
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(5) application (DIV2)
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1787
but set up his sail as soon as the wind blows, and that he also might make use of all advantages for the tuning of his instrument,
but Set up his sail as soon as the wind blows, and that he also might make use of all advantages for the tuning of his Instrument,
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1788
and getting his heart into a right frame;
and getting his heart into a right frame;
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1789
and he must watch likewise in prayer: that when he is at the work, he may not idle in it,
and he must watch likewise in prayer: that when he is At the work, he may not idle in it,
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1790
and so lose his duty by losing himself, for want of looking to. Alas, what is Prayer without the heart, unprofitable to man, abominable to God:
and so loose his duty by losing himself, for want of looking to. Alas, what is Prayer without the heart, unprofitable to man, abominable to God:
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it is like a Carcase, when the Soul hath once forsaken it, a stinking and offensive thing;
it is like a Carcase, when the Soul hath once forsaken it, a stinking and offensive thing;
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1792
who would make a Present of it to a great King?
who would make a Present of it to a great King?
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Sixthly, When thou art upon thy knees, engaged in secret Prayer unto God, be sure that thou double thy diligence,Sixthly, When thou art upon thy knees, engaged in secret Prayer unto God, be sure that thou double thy diligence,
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1794
and put thy strength forth to the utmost. When a great many are lifting at an heary weight, every one may spare himself,
and put thy strength forth to the utmost. When a great many Are lifting At an hairy weight, every one may spare himself,
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1795
and put forth the less strength, because there is such a number to assist:
and put forth the less strength, Because there is such a number to assist:
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1796
but when there is no more than one single person tugging at it, he had need strain and labour hard, else he must leave it where, and as he found it.
but when there is no more than one single person tugging At it, he had need strain and labour hard, Else he must leave it where, and as he found it.
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1797
When we are joined together with others in Prayer, when with a Church of Christ,
When we Are joined together with Others in Prayer, when with a Church of christ,
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1798
an Assembly of Saints, there is a number of Supplicants, a great many besieging the Throne of Grace, wrestling with God,
an Assembly of Saints, there is a number of Supplicants, a great many besieging the Throne of Grace, wrestling with God,
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1799
and pulling down the Blessings which are desired;
and pulling down the Blessings which Are desired;
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1800
and then we may speak in the same manner as David did, Psal. 7. 6, 7. Arise, O Lord, in thine anger, lift up thy self,
and then we may speak in the same manner as David did, Psalm 7. 6, 7. Arise, Oh Lord, in thine anger, lift up thy self,
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1801
because of the rage of mine enemies: awake for me, to the judgment which thou hast commanded;
Because of the rage of mine enemies: awake for me, to the judgement which thou hast commanded;
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1802
so shall the congragation of the people compass thee about 〈 ◊ 〉 for their sakes therefore return thou on high. so shall the congragation of the people compass thee about 〈 ◊ 〉 for their sakes Therefore return thou on high.
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1803
Yea, when there is a Congregation of God's People compassing him about, we may say, Lord,
Yea, when there is a Congregation of God's People compassing him about, we may say, Lord,
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1804
for their sakes shew thy self, be exalted in thy strength and in thy goodness and mercy.
for their sakes show thy self, be exalted in thy strength and in thy Goodness and mercy.
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1805
Yet know, this is no Argument why any one single Member of that Church or Congregation should be remiss,
Yet know, this is no Argument why any one single Member of that Church or Congregation should be remiss,
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1806
and abate of his zeal and endeavours;
and abate of his zeal and endeavours;
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1807
for we are NONLATINALPHABET, Rom. 15. 30. When we are together in Prayer, we must strive together in Prayer; the word is very emphatical.
for we Are, Rom. 15. 30. When we Are together in Prayer, we must strive together in Prayer; the word is very emphatical.
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1808
When we are together, we must not be in Prayer only, but in an agony too;
When we Are together, we must not be in Prayer only, but in an agony too;
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1809
we must not only seek Mercy, but strive for it; strive mightily, as Wrestlers do, and Champions in the field:
we must not only seek Mercy, but strive for it; strive mightily, as Wrestlers do, and Champions in the field:
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1810
It is, saith Beza, a Metaphor taken from Military Affairs, and signifies such fervency and zeal as is used in matters of Life and Death;
It is, Says Beza, a Metaphor taken from Military Affairs, and signifies such fervency and zeal as is used in matters of Life and Death;
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1811
there must be a laying hold on God's strength, and a putting forth of ours, an acting to the utmost.
there must be a laying hold on God's strength, and a putting forth of ours, an acting to the utmost.
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1812
Tho we are together, and that a great number together, yet we must every one strive, else it would be our shame;
Tho we Are together, and that a great number together, yet we must every one strive, Else it would be our shame;
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1813
as in a School, if all the Boys are studying and conning their Lessons, any one should not mind it, but be toying and loitering;
as in a School, if all the Boys Are studying and cunning their Lessons, any one should not mind it, but be toying and loitering;
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1814
or as in a Workhouse, many should be labouring hard till the sweat run off their faces;
or as in a Workhouse, many should be labouring hard till the sweat run off their faces;
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1815
but in the midst of that industrious Company, there should be one sleeping, and there another trifling:
but in the midst of that Industria Company, there should be one sleeping, and there Another trifling:
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1816
and also it will be to your loss;
and also it will be to your loss;
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1817
for tho the Church may obtain a gracious Answer, and prevail for a Blessing, and delight themselves in the goodness of the Lord;
for though the Church may obtain a gracious Answer, and prevail for a Blessing, and delight themselves in the Goodness of the Lord;
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1818
yet the lazy, lukewarm Christian, who did nothing, or at best out of an indifferency of Spirit, will,
yet the lazy, lukewarm Christian, who did nothing, or At best out of an indifferency of Spirit, will,
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1819
an hundred to one, fall short, and miss of a share, being one of those foolish slothful seekers, that are not able:
an hundred to one, fallen short, and miss of a share, being one of those foolish slothful seekers, that Are not able:
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1820
And while a Iacob, after his wrestling, is commended and rewarded, hath his Name changed, to his honour, from weak Iacob, to mighty Israel; from Iacob a Worm, to Israel a Prince with God.
And while a Iacob, After his wrestling, is commended and rewarded, hath his Name changed, to his honour, from weak Iacob, to mighty Israel; from Iacob a Worm, to Israel a Prince with God.
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1821
While resolved and importunate Souls are most graciously smil'd upon, and sent away, as the Woman of Canaan, was, with their desires fulfilled, and their joys running over;
While resolved and importunate Souls Are most graciously smiled upon, and sent away, as the Woman of Canaan, was, with their Desires fulfilled, and their Joys running over;
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1822
Be it to you even as you will; I can, I will deny you nothing: thou maist be sent away with a severe rebuke from God: Thou wicked and slothful servant. Be it to you even as you will; I can, I will deny you nothing: thou Mayest be sent away with a severe rebuke from God: Thou wicked and slothful servant.
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1823
And what shall I say, with a flea in thine ear? no, no, with a sting in thy Conscience.
And what shall I say, with a flay in thine ear? no, no, with a sting in thy Conscience.
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1824
Bu• now if there be such joint endeavours required, such utmost striving when you go before God with your united forces,
Bu• now if there be such joint endeavours required, such utmost striving when you go before God with your united forces,
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1825
surely there is no reason why you should be cold and freeze, why you should trifle and be careless when you are alone, and in secret with God;
surely there is no reason why you should be cold and freeze, why you should trifle and be careless when you Are alone, and in secret with God;
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1826
No, no, then it doth nearly concern you to summon all the powers of your Souls, to muster all your forces,
No, no, then it does nearly concern you to summon all the Powers of your Souls, to muster all your forces,
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1827
and to put all your affections into a lively and fervant frame, and every grace to its post and business.
and to put all your affections into a lively and fervant frame, and every grace to its post and business.
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1828
Being you have to do all your work your selves, get as much strength from Heaven as you can, and employ all you get:
Being you have to do all your work your selves, get as much strength from Heaven as you can, and employ all you get:
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1829
whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, thine own single hand, be sure that thou do it with all thy might.
whatsoever thy hand finds to do, thine own single hand, be sure that thou do it with all thy might.
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1830
Christians, you must seek mercy diligently, if you would be succesful in your seeking. Seventhly ▪ Let not thy secret Prayer shut Prayer out of thy Family;
Christians, you must seek mercy diligently, if you would be successful in your seeking. Seventhly ▪ Let not thy secret Prayer shut Prayer out of thy Family;
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1831
do not make use of that performance as a sufficient excuse for this neglect and omission,
do not make use of that performance as a sufficient excuse for this neglect and omission,
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1832
neither think to stop the mouth of conscience now, with that which will not pass for a good plea when thou shalt come to appear before the Tribunal of an holy God.
neither think to stop the Mouth of conscience now, with that which will not pass for a good plea when thou shalt come to appear before the Tribunal of an holy God.
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1833
It is indeed thy duty to pray alone; and if thou dost do it, thou doest well;
It is indeed thy duty to pray alone; and if thou dost doe it, thou dost well;
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1834
yet thou must not only pray alone, but with others also; yea, this is an indispensible duty, incumbent upon you who are Governours of Families;
yet thou must not only pray alone, but with Others also; yea, this is an indispensible duty, incumbent upon you who Are Governors of Families;
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1835
you should see to it, that your Houses be Churches, not Bethavens, Houses of vanity, but Bethels, the Houses of God.
you should see to it, that your Houses be Churches, not Bethavens, Houses of vanity, but Bethels, the Houses of God.
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1836
We read of a Church that was in the House of Precilla and Aquila, 16 Rom. 5. and a Church which was in the House of Nymphus, Coloss. 4. 15. and a Church that was in Philemon 's House, Philemon 2. It is a common Saying and a true one, That every man is to be a Prophet, Priest and King in his own House:
We read of a Church that was in the House of Precilla and Aquila, 16 Rom. 5. and a Church which was in the House of Nymphus, Coloss. 4. 15. and a Church that was in Philemon is House, Philemon 2. It is a Common Saying and a true one, That every man is to be a Prophet, Priest and King in his own House:
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1837
You do well enough remember your being Kings, and as such do insist much upon your Authority and Power,
You do well enough Remember your being Kings, and as such do insist much upon your authority and Power,
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1838
and know how to Lord it enough; only by the way take this short Advice which I shall give you;
and know how to Lord it enough; only by the Way take this short advice which I shall give you;
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1839
So rule as Kings, as not to degenerate into Tyrants; You are Heads, and to be honoured for such;
So Rule as Kings, as not to degenerate into Tyrants; You Are Heads, and to be honoured for such;
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1840
but let not your Crowns be Thorns, rending and tearing, afflicting and vexing those that live under your shadow, and should rejoyce in it.
but let not your Crowns be Thorns, rending and tearing, afflicting and vexing those that live under your shadow, and should rejoice in it.
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1841
And withal, do not forget that you are to be Prophets too, teaching and instructing those that are under your Charge and Care.
And withal, do not forget that you Are to be prophets too, teaching and instructing those that Are under your Charge and Care.
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1842
Gen. 8. 19. I know Abraham, that he will command his children and his houshold after him, Gen. 8. 19. I know Abraham, that he will command his children and his household After him,
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1843
and they shall keep the way of the Lord. Yea, and you are to be Priests also, Praying for your Families, and with them:and they shall keep the Way of the Lord. Yea, and you Are to be Priests also, Praying for your Families, and with them:
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1844
What is more reasonable than this? what more decent and comely? Do you not live together? do you not love together? do you not eat and drink together? do you not rejoice and make merry together? and I appeal to your own judgments;
What is more reasonable than this? what more decent and comely? Do you not live together? do you not love together? do you not eat and drink together? do you not rejoice and make merry together? and I appeal to your own Judgments;
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1845
Conscience, what saist thou? should not, ought not these persons to worship God together? ought they not to pray together,Conscience, what Sayest thou? should not, ought not these Persons to worship God together? ought they not to pray together,
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1846
and to seek the face of God together? This is the way to make your Communion an holy Communion, to sweeten your comforts and converse,
and to seek the face of God together? This is the Way to make your Communion an holy Communion, to sweeten your comforts and converse,
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1847
and to sanctifie all your enjoyments. 1 Tim. 4. 4, 5. Every creature of God is good,
and to sanctify all your enjoyments. 1 Tim. 4. 4, 5. Every creature of God is good,
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1848
and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
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1849
Prayer, Family-Prayer, is needful for the sanctifying of Family-enjoyments; without it, you sit down at unsanctified Tables, and you lie down in unsanctified Beds;
Prayer, Family prayer, is needful for the sanctifying of Family-enjoyments; without it, you fit down At unsanctified Tables, and you lie down in unsanctified Beds;
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and I do heartily commend to your consideration and imitation the holy and brave Resolution of Ioshua. He was a great Man, a Prince, Captain-General,
and I do heartily commend to your consideration and imitation the holy and brave Resolution of Ioshua. He was a great Man, a Prince, Captain-General,
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1851
and Leader of Israel; do you see how much he was fixed in this gracious purpose, Iosh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord:
and Leader of Israel; do you see how much he was fixed in this gracious purpose, Joshua 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord:
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1852
not only I, but we ▪ not only we a-part, but also we together.
not only I, but we ▪ not only we apart, but also we together.
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1853
And let every one of you lay aside your vain pretences, and weak reasons against a great duty.
And let every one of you lay aside your vain pretences, and weak Reasons against a great duty.
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1854
Never pretend modesty in the case ▪ thou art ashamed to pray before others, but this is such a Fig-leaf as cannot cover thy nakedness;
Never pretend modesty in the case ▪ thou art ashamed to pray before Others, but this is such a Fig leaf as cannot cover thy nakedness;
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1855
be ashamed of thy folly and sins, of thy vain words and frothy talk, but be not ashamed of thy work:
be ashamed of thy folly and Sins, of thy vain words and frothy talk, but be not ashamed of thy work:
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1856
be ashamed that thou dost it no better, but be not ashamed to do it:
be ashamed that thou dost it no better, but be not ashamed to do it:
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1857
art thou asham'd to pray? but hast thou not a great deal more cause to be ashamed of thy not praying? Know for a certain, that is a sinful modesty which doth unfit and indispose thee for any part of thy duty.
art thou ashamed to pray? but hast thou not a great deal more cause to be ashamed of thy not praying? Know for a certain, that is a sinful modesty which does unfit and indispose thee for any part of thy duty.
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1858
Do not say, thou art not able to do it, thou are not furnished with gifts for such a work.
Do not say, thou art not able to do it, thou Are not furnished with Gifts for such a work.
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1859
But let me ask thee, whose fault is that? whom wilt thou blame for that? God for not giving them,
But let me ask thee, whose fault is that? whom wilt thou blame for that? God for not giving them,
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1860
or thy self for not getting them? not to be able to pray, is both thy 〈 ◊ 〉 and thy shame;
or thy self for not getting them? not to be able to pray, is both thy 〈 ◊ 〉 and thy shame;
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1861
and therefore thy shame, because thy sin.
and Therefore thy shame, Because thy since.
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1862
Dost thou know how to beg thy bread, and dost thou not know how to beg thy life? dost thou know how to ask a kindness of Man,
Dost thou know how to beg thy bred, and dost thou not know how to beg thy life? dost thou know how to ask a kindness of Man,
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1863
and not how to ask mercy of God? thou mayst blush to say so:
and not how to ask mercy of God? thou Mayest blush to say so:
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1864
thou wouldest be counted a wise man, but in this thou dost charge thy self with egregious folly.
thou Wouldst be counted a wise man, but in this thou dost charge thy self with egregious folly.
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1865
But I desire thee to begin. I fear thou hast nottried, be persuaded to try now.
But I desire thee to begin. I Fear thou hast nottried, be persuaded to try now.
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1866
We have a Proverb amongst us pertinent to the case in hand, Vse legs, and have legs.
We have a Proverb among us pertinent to the case in hand, Use legs, and have legs.
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1867
Praying is the ready way to get the gift of Prayer: practising is the most effectual way of learning.
Praying is the ready Way to get the gift of Prayer: practising is the most effectual Way of learning.
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1868
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord. Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord.
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1869
Hosea 6. 3. and then shall we seek, if we follow on to seek the Lord:
Hosea 6. 3. and then shall we seek, if we follow on to seek the Lord:
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1870
then shall we pray, if we follow on to pray:
then shall we pray, if we follow on to pray:
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1871
thou didst not know how to go at first, when thou wast an infant, couldst not set one foot before another;
thou didst not know how to go At First, when thou wast an infant, Couldst not Set one foot before Another;
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1872
but by thy frequent trying, thou couldst do it in time, yea knowledge and strength coming•on, thou couldst go, and run, and leap too;
but by thy frequent trying, thou Couldst do it in time, yea knowledge and strength coming•on, thou Couldst go, and run, and leap too;
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1873
by doing thy duty, thou wilt attain to an ability and fitness to do it.
by doing thy duty, thou wilt attain to an ability and fitness to do it.
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1874
Eighthly, Make a wise choice of the time when thou wilt set about this Secret Prayer.Eighthly, Make a wise choice of the time when thou wilt Set about this Secret Prayer.
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1875
Let it be done as in a right manner, so in the proper season. It is true, whensoever the wind bloweth, we should set up our Sails:
Let it be done as in a right manner, so in the proper season. It is true, whensoever the wind blows, we should Set up our Sails:
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1876
open when Christ knocks, and answer when he calls, and go about that which he sets thee to:
open when christ knocks, and answer when he calls, and go about that which he sets thee to:
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1877
we should be very observant of the Spirit's motions, and comply with them:
we should be very observant of the Spirit's motions, and comply with them:
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1878
just as it was with the living Creatures and the wheels, Ezek. 1. 20. Whithersoever the spirit was to go, the living creatures went, thither was their spirit to go,
just as it was with the living Creatures and the wheels, Ezekiel 1. 20. Whithersoever the Spirit was to go, the living creatures went, thither was their Spirit to go,
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1879
and the wheels were lifted up over against them, for the spirit of the living creatures, or of life, was in the wheels. The spirit of God is to be the Spring,and the wheels were lifted up over against them, for the Spirit of the living creatures, or of life, was in the wheels. The Spirit of God is to be the Spring,
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1880
and all our Wheels should move as that Spring draws.
and all our Wheels should move as that Spring draws.
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1881
Therefore when he puts thee upon Prayer, do not consult with this nor that, but apply to it immediately,
Therefore when he puts thee upon Prayer, do not consult with this nor that, but apply to it immediately,
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1882
but withal know, the Spirit of God is a Spirit of wisdom, and knows how to order motions regularly and seasonably, Eccl. 3. 1. To every thing there is a season,
but withal know, the Spirit of God is a Spirit of Wisdom, and knows how to order motions regularly and seasonably, Ecclesiastes 3. 1. To every thing there is a season,
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1883
and a time to every purpose under the Heaven; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up;
and a time to every purpose under the Heaven; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up;
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1884
a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
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1885
a time to mourn, and a time to dance, &c. but man knoweth not his time, Eccles. 9. 12. Often he doth not,a time to mourn, and a time to dance, etc. but man Knoweth not his time, Eccles. 9. 12. Often he does not,
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1886
therefore he doth often meet with troubles, snares and losses. Now the Spirit of God knows these times exactly, and moves accordingly:
Therefore he does often meet with Troubles, snares and losses. Now the Spirit of God knows these times exactly, and moves accordingly:
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1887
therefore if there be any unseasonable impulses and motions, reject them, as those that are not of God, nor his Spirit. Always take a fit time;
Therefore if there be any unseasonable impulses and motions, reject them, as those that Are not of God, nor his Spirit. Always take a fit time;
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1888
make it thy business to nick it.
make it thy business to neck it.
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1889
God hath in his mercy given thee time enough for all thy work, and in his infinite wisdom he hath given thee choice opportunities ▪ for every part of it.
God hath in his mercy given thee time enough for all thy work, and in his infinite Wisdom he hath given thee choice opportunities ▪ for every part of it.
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1890
Thou hast thy seasons for labour and for rest; seasons for buying and for selling; a season for praying and for hearing:
Thou hast thy seasons for labour and for rest; seasons for buying and for selling; a season for praying and for hearing:
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1891
now look thou carefully to it, that thou do every thing in its season: that is the excellent property of him whom the Scripture pronounceth a blessed man.
now look thou carefully to it, that thou do every thing in its season: that is the excellent property of him whom the Scripture pronounceth a blessed man.
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1892
He is, and he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season, Psal. 1. 3. We cannot well do two things at once;
He is, and he shall be like a tree planted by the Rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season, Psalm 1. 3. We cannot well do two things At once;
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1893
and that God who understandeth our frame, hath ordered out accordingly concerning us. There is but one thing thy duty at one time.
and that God who understands our frame, hath ordered out accordingly Concerning us. There is but one thing thy duty At one time.
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1894
Now it is thy business to understand what that one thing is, and so to do it.
Now it is thy business to understand what that one thing is, and so to do it.
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1895
In short, Let not thy secret Prayer hinder thee from waiting upon Publick Ordinances and Publick Worship on God's Holy-day;
In short, Let not thy secret Prayer hinder thee from waiting upon Public Ordinances and Public Worship on God's Holiday;
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1896
the Church being met together in Christ's name, thou oughtest to meet with them, if able,
the Church being met together in Christ's name, thou Ought to meet with them, if able,
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1897
because thou art a Member of that Body. Thou sinnest if thou art praying at home, when thou shouldest be hearing abroad.
Because thou art a Member of that Body. Thou Sinnest if thou art praying At home, when thou Shouldst be hearing abroad.
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1898
So, God hath given thee time for the duties of thy general Calling, as a Christian;
So, God hath given thee time for the duties of thy general Calling, as a Christian;
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1899
and for the business of thy particular Calling too; and he would have thee to mind both.
and for the business of thy particular Calling too; and he would have thee to mind both.
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1900
It is not his will that thou shouldest be cruel to the Body, or unnatural to thy Family, under a pretence of being tender over thy Soul. He that provides not for his own House, is so far from being a good Christian, that the Apostle Paul tells us in 1 Tim. 5. 8. He hath denied the faith, i. e.
It is not his will that thou Shouldst be cruel to the Body, or unnatural to thy Family, under a pretence of being tender over thy Soul. He that provides not for his own House, is so Far from being a good Christian, that the Apostle Paul tells us in 1 Tim. 5. 8. He hath denied the faith, i. e.
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practically, and in his deeds, and is worse than an Infidel, who doth from a natural instinct take care of his own.
practically, and in his Deeds, and is Worse than an Infidel, who does from a natural instinct take care of his own.
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1902
Thou who sittest under the light of the Gospel, and hast the Law of God revealed and opened to thee, art far worse than the Heathens,
Thou who Sittest under the Light of the Gospel, and hast the Law of God revealed and opened to thee, art Far Worse than the heathens,
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1903
because thou dost neglect that duty which they perform, who have no other Light to direct them, than that of Nature.
Because thou dost neglect that duty which they perform, who have no other Light to Direct them, than that of Nature.
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1904
Know, O man, thou sinnest if thou art in thy Closet, when it is thy ▪ duty to be in thy Shop;
Know, Oh man, thou Sinnest if thou art in thy Closet, when it is thy ▪ duty to be in thy Shop;
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1905
or thou, O woman, when thou oughtest to be employed about the affairs of thy Family;
or thou, Oh woman, when thou Ought to be employed about the affairs of thy Family;
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1906
and thou, O Servant, when thou shouldest be doing thy Master's or thy Mistris's business: thy time, to be sure, is none of thine own;
and thou, Oh Servant, when thou Shouldst be doing thy Masters or thy Mistress's business: thy time, to be sure, is none of thine own;
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1907
thou must not injure them to serve him. He hates robbery for burnt offering. Come, Christians, learn a piece of holy wisdom;
thou must not injure them to serve him. He hates robbery for burned offering. Come, Christians, Learn a piece of holy Wisdom;
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1908
do righteousness at all times, and in all things. Keep all the Wheels going, and all in their order.
do righteousness At all times, and in all things. Keep all the Wheels going, and all in their order.
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1909
The right timing of what you do, is putting of a glory upon what you do:
The right timing of what you do, is putting of a glory upon what you do:
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1910
if all men would keep their place, and wisely time their actions, we should have better men,
if all men would keep their place, and wisely time their actions, we should have better men,
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1911
and a better World than now we have, Eccles. 3. 11. God hath made every thing beautiful in his time.
and a better World than now we have, Eccles. 3. 11. God hath made every thing beautiful in his time.
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How beautiful is frost in Winter, and heat in Summer: joys and comfort, if need be;
How beautiful is frost in Winter, and heat in Summer: Joys and Comfort, if need be;
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1913
yea and heaviness, by reason of manisold temptations, if need be:
yea and heaviness, by reason of manifold temptations, if need be:
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1914
all the Works of God are done with the greatest exactness as to every circumstance, in a proper time, and in a lovely order;
all the Works of God Are done with the greatest exactness as to every circumstance, in a proper time, and in a lovely order;
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1915
so let yours be done too to the best of your knowledge, and the utmost of your power.
so let yours be done too to the best of your knowledge, and the utmost of your power.
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1916
I astly, When thou art in secret at thy Prayers unto God, carry in thine head and heart the cases of others,I astly, When thou art in secret At thy Prayers unto God, carry in thine head and heart the cases of Others,
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1917
and be an humble Supplicant unto a God in their behalf: tho thou shouldest pray alone, yet not •or thy self alone:
and be an humble Supplicant unto a God in their behalf: though thou Shouldst pray alone, yet not •or thy self alone:
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1918
tho thou dost shut others out of thy Closet and Chamber, yet give them a room in thy remembrances, affections and P•titions.
though thou dost shut Others out of thy Closet and Chamber, yet give them a room in thy remembrances, affections and P•titions.
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1919
Take them in the arms of thy love, and carry their Cases along with ••ee to the Throne of Grace ▪ and ther• speak many a good word for them in the ears of God, who gives thee free leave to beg for others as well as thy self,
Take them in the arms of thy love, and carry their Cases along with ••ee to the Throne of Grace ▪ and ther• speak many a good word for them in the ears of God, who gives thee free leave to beg for Others as well as thy self,
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1920
and delights to see his Children come into his presence cloathed with bowels.
and delights to see his Children come into his presence clothed with bowels.
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1921
He was so pleased with Abraham 's importunity for the sparing of S•dom, tho' the people thereof was exceeding wicked before him, that he did not stick at granting all that Abraham desired,
He was so pleased with Abraham is importunity for the sparing of S•dom, though the people thereof was exceeding wicked before him, that he did not stick At granting all that Abraham desired,
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1922
nor would he go away till Abraham had done. When Christ was pleased to Tabernacle among men, how was he flock'd to!
nor would he go away till Abraham had done. When christ was pleased to Tabernacle among men, how was he flocked to!
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how did they throng about him, bringing with them their Children and Friends, their Sick, Blind, Lame,
how did they throng about him, bringing with them their Children and Friends, their Sick, Blind, Lame,
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1924
and Possessed, that he might cure them! and they had that of him which they came for.
and Possessed, that he might cure them! and they had that of him which they Come for.
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1925
Hast thou none of thy Relations that are so spiritually? Is not thy Yoke-fellow, Brother, Sister, Child, Servant, blinded with ignorance of the things of God, deaf to Reproof, Counsel, Instruction and Intreaty? so lame, that they cannot take one right step in the way of God and Duty? possessed with a lying Devil,
Hast thou none of thy Relations that Are so spiritually? Is not thy Yokefellow, Brother, Sister, Child, Servant, blinded with ignorance of the things of God, deaf to Reproof, Counsel, Instruction and Entreaty? so lame, that they cannot take one right step in the Way of God and Duty? possessed with a lying devil,
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or a swearing Devil, or a drunken Devil, or an unclean Devil? Carry them in thy Prayers to God,
or a swearing devil, or a drunken devil, or an unclean devil? Carry them in thy Prayers to God,
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1927
and beg of him that he would stretch out his Almighty hand, a•d cure them. But t•at I may draw to a C•s•:
and beg of him that he would stretch out his Almighty hand, a•d cure them. But t•at I may draw to a C•s•:
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1928
When thou art most in private, do not 〈 ◊ 〉 the Publick ▪ in thy Cabbin, bestow some thoughts upon,
When thou art most in private, do not 〈 ◊ 〉 the Public ▪ in thy Cabin, bestow Some thoughts upon,
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1929
and spend some suits and •ighs about the Ship;
and spend Some suits and •ighs about the Ship;
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1930
for in that thou are embarqued, and in the peace thereof it is that thou must have peace:
for in that thou Are embarked, and in the peace thereof it is that thou must have peace:
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1931
Let the Nation be remembred by thee; it is the Land of thy Nativity, the place where thou wast born and bred,
Let the nation be remembered by thee; it is the Land of thy Nativity, the place where thou wast born and bred,
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1932
and in which thou hast enjoyed and abounded with Mercies temporal and spiritual; thou owest it Prayers.
and in which thou hast enjoyed and abounded with mercies temporal and spiritual; thou owest it Prayers.
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1933
It is indeed a sinful Nation, a People loaden with Iniquity, that hates to be reformed,
It is indeed a sinful nation, a People loaded with Iniquity, that hates to be reformed,
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1934
and is settled upon its Lees: but upon that score it needs Prayer the more.
and is settled upon its Lees: but upon that score it needs Prayer the more.
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1935
There are Thousands pulling down Judgments by their Superstition and loud-crying Profaneness, and making a Breach for an whole Sea to break in upon us:
There Are Thousands pulling down Judgments by their Superstition and loud-crying Profaneness, and making a Breach for an Whole Sea to break in upon us:
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1936
But Thou, O Saint, and such as thou art, have the more need to stand in the gap.
But Thou, Oh Saint, and such as thou art, have the more need to stand in the gap.
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1937
Let Sion, the Church of God, have a very large share. David was resolved, that he would seek her good;
Let Sion, the Church of God, have a very large share. David was resolved, that he would seek her good;
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1938
and the poor ▪ Captives that sate by the Rivers of Babylon, when they remembred desolate Sion, did not only drop a tear or two,
and the poor ▪ Captives that sat by the rivers of Babylon, when they remembered desolate Sion, did not only drop a tear or two,
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1939
but wept Rivers, and had rather their right-hands should forget their cunning, and their tongues cleave to the roof of their mouths, than that they should forget.
but wept rivers, and had rather their right-hands should forget their cunning, and their tongues cleave to the roof of their mouths, than that they should forget.
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1940
Ierusalem, or not prefer Her before their chiefest joy. O let the same mind be in you, now that her condition is very low,Ierusalem, or not prefer Her before their chiefest joy. Oh let the same mind be in you, now that her condition is very low,
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1941
and we cannot tell what may be the products of the ensuing year.
and we cannot tell what may be the products of the ensuing year.
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1942
And that the Sacrifice of Prayer may be fired, and send up before the Throne of God, a vehement and pure flame;
And that the Sacrifice of Prayer may be fired, and send up before the Throne of God, a vehement and pure flame;
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1943
often think, and seriously meditate upon that which Iehovah hath spoken to you, Isa. 66. 10. Rejoice ye with Ierusalem,
often think, and seriously meditate upon that which Jehovah hath spoken to you, Isaiah 66. 10. Rejoice you with Ierusalem,
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1944
and be glad with her, all ye that love her. Rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her, that ye may suck,
and be glad with her, all you that love her. Rejoice for joy with her, all you that mourn for her, that you may suck,
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1945
and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations, that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations, that you may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.
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1946
There are some that need your Prayers, do you supply them; there are some that have desir'd your Prayers, do you satisfie them;
There Are Some that need your Prayers, do you supply them; there Are Some that have desired your Prayers, do you satisfy them;
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1947
there are some to whom you have promised your Prayers, be you as good your word to them:
there Are Some to whom you have promised your Prayers, be you as good your word to them:
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1948
they expect much good will come to them by means of them, do not you disappoint their expectations.
they expect much good will come to them by means of them, do not you disappoint their Expectations.
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1949
In this way help thy Relations, do good to thy Friends and Neighbours, heap coals of fire upon the heads of thine Enemies, help to bear up the Pillars of a shaking Nation, give a lift towards the raising of Iacob now he is small,
In this Way help thy Relations, do good to thy Friends and Neighbours, heap coals of fire upon the Heads of thine Enemies, help to bear up the Pillars of a shaking nation, give a lift towards the raising of Iacob now he is small,
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1950
and a blow to Babylon: And thus, tho' our Prayers should oftentimes be private, yet our Spirits ought to be publick.
and a blow to Babylon: And thus, though our Prayers should oftentimes be private, yet our Spirits ought to be public.
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1951
It is no small comfort to the Saints and People of God, That they have a Stock of Prayer going for them all the world over:
It is no small Comfort to the Saints and People of God, That they have a Stock of Prayer going for them all the world over:
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1952
Now if thou wouldst have any benefit and advantage by that Stock, see carefully to it, that thou be every day putting something in. FINIS.
Now if thou Wouldst have any benefit and advantage by that Stock, see carefully to it, that thou be every day putting something in. FINIS.
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