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Psalm 116. 7. Return unto thy Rest, O my Soul! for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Psalm 116. 7. Return unto thy Rest, Oh my Soul! for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
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THE words before us are part of a Psalm of Praise (in which we have reason to conclude David 's heart well tun'd,
THE words before us Are partly of a Psalm of Praise (in which we have reason to conclude David is heart well tuned,
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and wound up to an high pitch of Thankfulness) and therefore may by some be looked upon as somewhat improper for a Funeral Occasion and Solemnity.
and wound up to an high pitch of Thankfulness) and Therefore may by Some be looked upon as somewhat improper for a Funeral Occasion and Solemnity.
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But for the silencing and satisfaction of such as may so judge;
But for the silencing and satisfaction of such as may so judge;
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I shall only say, this was the Scripture, upon which the heart of our deceased Friend and Brother was much set,
I shall only say, this was the Scripture, upon which the heart of our deceased Friend and Brother was much Set,
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and in the time of his health he did frequently mention it as the subject of that Sermon which should be Preached after his departure out of this World into an Eternal State;
and in the time of his health he did frequently mention it as the Subject of that Sermon which should be Preached After his departure out of this World into an Eternal State;
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and if I am not greatly mistaken, it will freely and plentifully afford matter very fit for you to be entertained with at such a time as this:
and if I am not greatly mistaken, it will freely and plentifully afford matter very fit for you to be entertained with At such a time as this:
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For though when a Child of God dieth, there is just cause of mourning among his Friends and dear Relations,
For though when a Child of God Dieth, there is just cause of mourning among his Friends and dear Relations,
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and in the Church of God, of which he was a living Member, not upon his account, who is an unspeakable gainer,
and in the Church of God, of which he was a living Member, not upon his account, who is an unspeakable gainer,
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but their own, who are sensible of a great loss, yet surely it ought to be such a mourning,
but their own, who Are sensible of a great loss, yet surely it ought to be such a mourning,
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as doth not exclude joy as a thing with which it is utterly inconsistent, because we are by the Word of Truth assured, that the day of such an ones death, is better than the day of his birth;
as does not exclude joy as a thing with which it is utterly inconsistent, Because we Are by the Word of Truth assured, that the day of such an ones death, is better than the day of his birth;
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and in the midst of those tears which are shed, there may be triumphs because of a blessed and glorious Victory that is obtained;
and in the midst of those tears which Are shed, there may be Triumphos Because of a blessed and glorious Victory that is obtained;
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and a desired compleat deliverance wrought from all those troubles and pressures which tried his Faith and Patience while a Pilgrim here;
and a desired complete deliverance wrought from all those Troubles and pressures which tried his Faith and Patience while a Pilgrim Here;
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and likewise because then in a more special manner, after all his afflictive wandrings from Mountain to Hill,
and likewise Because then in a more special manner, After all his afflictive wanderings from Mountain to Hill,
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after all his sinful rambles and excursions, and after all his tedious travels, pursuits and runnings to and fro after Creature-enjoyments and comforts, which did often run faster from him than he could after them,
After all his sinful rambles and excursions, and After all his tedious travels, pursuits and runnings to and from After Creature enjoyments and comforts, which did often run faster from him than he could After them,
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so that he was forced to lie down in sorrow upon the score of his disappointment;
so that he was forced to lie down in sorrow upon the score of his disappointment;
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I say, after all this, his Soul doth at death take its flight for the other World,
I say, After all this, his Soul does At death take its flight for the other World,
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and joyfully returns unto that God with whom it long'd to be, and in whom it shall take up a perfect, undisturbed,
and joyfully returns unto that God with whom it longed to be, and in whom it shall take up a perfect, undisturbed,
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and everlasting Rest. There are but two things in the Text which need and call for Explication.
and everlasting Rest. There Are but two things in the Text which need and call for Explication.
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Return unto thy rest, O my Soul! Return unto thy rest, Oh my Soul!
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The Question will be, What are we here to understand by Rest? To which I answer in these three things briefly.
The Question will be, What Are we Here to understand by Rest? To which I answer in these three things briefly.
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First, Some do look upon it as importing a quiet state and condition, after all those tumblings & tossings which he had had;
First, some do look upon it as importing a quiet state and condition, After all those tumblings & tossings which he had had;
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the hurries of his life caused by the uncertainty and variety of Providences, the many and great afflictions that had been ordered out to him, God had now brought him ad lo• … 〈1 line〉 and take possession.
the hurries of his life caused by the uncertainty and variety of Providences, the many and great afflictions that had been ordered out to him, God had now brought him and lo• … 〈1 line〉 and take possession.
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The Waters are asswaged, the Ark is upon firm ground, now, my Soul, go forth; and offer such a Sacrifice as will be of a sweet savour.
The Waters Are assuaged, the Ark is upon firm ground, now, my Soul, go forth; and offer such a Sacrifice as will be of a sweet savour.
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Secondly, Others do by Rest understand a still and pacate frame; He had been before very uneasie, and thereupon unquiet in his Spirit.
Secondly, Others do by Rest understand a still and pacate frame; He had been before very uneasy, and thereupon unquiet in his Spirit.
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He had been under great and furious tempests, which had raised much filth and corruption that greatly royl'd him;
He had been under great and furious tempests, which had raised much filth and corruption that greatly roiled him;
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while there were fightings without, there were fears within, and those fears did bid defiance to his Faith,
while there were fightings without, there were fears within, and those fears did bid defiance to his Faith,
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& in many Encounters prevailed against it, so that his Soul was dejected and disquieted within him:
& in many Encounters prevailed against it, so that his Soul was dejected and disquieted within him:
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Now he would have those storms to be laid, and his Soul to return unto that blessed tranquillity and calm which in former times it did enjoy through the comfortable shinings of God upon it.
Now he would have those storms to be laid, and his Soul to return unto that blessed tranquillity and Cam which in former times it did enjoy through the comfortable shinings of God upon it.
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But I shall pass by both these; therefore Thirdly, Others do here by Rest, understand God himself;
But I shall pass by both these; Therefore Thirdly, Others do hear by Rest, understand God himself;
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so that when the Psalmist saith, Return unto thy Rest, O my Soul!
so that when the Psalmist Says, Return unto thy Rest, Oh my Soul!
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his meaning is, Return unto thy God, redi ad illum, apud quem summam invenies tranquillitatem, nempe ad Deum, return to him,
his meaning is, Return unto thy God, redi ad Ilum, apud Whom summam Invenies tranquillitatem, nempe ad God, return to him,
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namely, to God, with whom thou wilt enjoy thy self as thou wouldest, in whom thou wilt have the greatest peace, and sweetest repose.
namely, to God, with whom thou wilt enjoy thy self as thou Wouldst, in whom thou wilt have the greatest peace, and Sweetest repose.
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Thou hast been going to this, and to the other, scattering thy ways;
Thou hast been going to this, and to the other, scattering thy ways;
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now, my Soul, give them their last farewel, and go to thy God, for with him it will be better with thee than it is now.
now, my Soul, give them their last farewell, and go to thy God, for with him it will be better with thee than it is now.
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As for that other phrase, the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee; it is variously rendred.
As for that other phrase, the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee; it is variously rendered.
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He hath recompensed thee, he hath given thee a reward; He hath done thee good; viz. in delivering thee from thine Enemies, from thy dangers,
He hath recompensed thee, he hath given thee a reward; He hath done thee good; viz. in delivering thee from thine Enemies, from thy dangers,
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and from thy distresses, and from all thy fears. He hath satisfied thee by granting thy desires, and accomplishing thy hopes;
and from thy Distresses, and from all thy fears. He hath satisfied thee by granting thy Desires, and accomplishing thy hope's;
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but I see no just reason why we should leave our own Translation, the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
but I see no just reason why we should leave our own translation, the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
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There is nothing else in the words that carrieth in it the least appearance of a difficulty.
There is nothing Else in the words that Carrieth in it the least appearance of a difficulty.
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In them we may take notice of these two parts. First, A gracious persons inviting or calling his Soul home;
In them we may take notice of these two parts. First, A gracious Persons inviting or calling his Soul home;
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calling upon his Soul to leave its idle extravagancy, and to go back to the place from whence it came, to direct its steps or motions to that God with whom it should both be, and love to be.
calling upon his Soul to leave its idle extravagancy, and to go back to the place from whence it Come, to Direct its steps or motions to that God with whom it should both be, and love to be.
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Return unto thy Rest, O my Soul! Return unto thy God, O my Soul!Return unto thy Rest, Oh my Soul! Return unto thy God, Oh my Soul!
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Secondly, Here is the Argument he useth for the prevailing with his Soul, and persuading it to steer this holy and blessed course;
Secondly, Here is the Argument he uses for the prevailing with his Soul, and persuading it to steer this holy and blessed course;
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for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee; thy Experiences may very well be thy Encouragements.for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee; thy Experiences may very well be thy Encouragements.
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The Doctrines which I shall present you with from hence, are of the same number with the parts;
The Doctrines which I shall present you with from hence, Are of the same number with the parts;
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unto both which I shall speak at this time First Doctrine is this;
unto both which I shall speak At this time First Doctrine is this;
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A gracious Soul should be glad to think of returning to its God, and often call upon it self to that purpose: A gracious Soul should be glad to think of returning to its God, and often call upon it self to that purpose:
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Return unto thy Rest, O my Soul! The second Doctrine is this; The Experiences that gracious Souls have had of God;
Return unto thy Rest, Oh my Soul! The second Doctrine is this; The Experiences that gracious Souls have had of God;
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or, his former gracious and bountiful dealings with them, should be a covent and prevailing Argument for their returning unto him. or, his former gracious and bountiful dealings with them, should be a covent and prevailing Argument for their returning unto him.
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This was 〈1 line〉 the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. We shall handle them in their order, and so begin with the former.
This was 〈1 line〉 the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. We shall handle them in their order, and so begin with the former.
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Doct. 1. A gracious Soul should be glad to think of returning to its God, and call often upon it self to such a blessed purpose.
Doct. 1. A gracious Soul should be glad to think of returning to its God, and call often upon it self to such a blessed purpose.
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Return unto thy Rest, O my Soul! Return unto thy Rest, Oh my Soul!
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Now the very mentioning of a return to God, doth naturally and directly lead us to the consideration of a distance at which the Soul before was from God;
Now the very mentioning of a return to God, does naturally and directly led us to the consideration of a distance At which the Soul before was from God;
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for if there had not been a departure from God, there would not be any need of,
for if there had not been a departure from God, there would not be any need of,
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nor occasion for a return to him, Ier. 3. 12. Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord. And again he calls, verse 22. Return, ye backsliding Children,
nor occasion for a return to him, Jeremiah 3. 12. Return, thou backsliding Israel, Says the Lord. And again he calls, verse 22. Return, you backsliding Children,
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and I will heal your backslidings. and I will heal your backslidings.
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They had not walked with God, nor kept close to him, as they were by their duty and interest obliged to have done, but were gone from him:
They had not walked with God, nor kept close to him, as they were by their duty and Interest obliged to have done, but were gone from him:
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Though they had once come up to him, and went after him in a Wilderness, in a Land that was not sown, yet they drew back again;
Though they had once come up to him, and went After him in a Wilderness, in a Land that was not sown, yet they drew back again;
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kindness would not hold them, nor Covenant, nor the Cords of a man, but back they did draw,
kindness would not hold them, nor Covenant, nor the Cords of a man, but back they did draw,
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yea and that not a little way, but as the Lord himself complained in Ier. 2. 5. They had gone far from him,
yea and that not a little Way, but as the Lord himself complained in Jeremiah 2. 5. They had gone Far from him,
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and walked after vanity, and were become vain: and walked After vanity, and were become vain:
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But whither did they go, when they left God? you may be sure, they changed not for the better;
But whither did they go, when they left God? you may be sure, they changed not for the better;
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they went to base Idols, to them that were not Gods, and that was a great way;
they went to base Idols, to them that were not God's, and that was a great Way;
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they went far from God in going to Pagan Heathenish Idolatry, as those among us are gone far from God, who have renounced the Protestant Religion,
they went Far from God in going to Pagan Heathenish Idolatry, as those among us Are gone Far from God, who have renounced the Protestant Religion,
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and are gone over to the Tents of Antichrist, to Popish Idolatry. Yet for ever to be admired is the Divine mercy and goodness;
and Are gone over to the Tents of Antichrist, to Popish Idolatry. Yet for ever to be admired is the Divine mercy and Goodness;
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those that had gone from God, yea that had gone so exceeding far from him without having any just cause given them for so doing, he was graciously pleased to call back again to himself, Return, O backsliding Children!
those that had gone from God, yea that had gone so exceeding Far from him without having any just cause given them for so doing, he was graciously pleased to call back again to himself, Return, Oh backsliding Children!
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so that a return doth speak a distance that is between God and man.
so that a return does speak a distance that is between God and man.
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Now this distance is to be found in a threefold state, and answerable to that threefold distance there is to be a threefold return;
Now this distance is to be found in a threefold state, and answerable to that threefold distance there is to be a threefold return;
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there is a distance from God at which man stands in a threefold state. 1. In his Unregenerate State. 2. In his Imperfect 3. In his Mortal
there is a distance from God At which man Stands in a threefold state. 1. In his Unregenerate State. 2. In his Imperfect 3. In his Mortal
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1. Men, all men are at a distance from God, during their corrupt and unregenerate state; those that are in their sins, are,
1. Men, all men Are At a distance from God, during their corrupt and unregenerate state; those that Are in their Sins, Are,
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as the Apostle said of the unconverted Ephesians; Eph. 2. 12. without God in the world;
as the Apostle said of the unconverted Ephesians; Ephesians 2. 12. without God in the world;
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let them have what they will, never such natural and acquired accomplishments, such friends and relations, such honour and power, such estates and revenues, they have not God;
let them have what they will, never such natural and acquired accomplishments, such Friends and relations, such honour and power, such estates and revenues, they have not God;
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let them make never so great a figure in the world, they are without God in the world.
let them make never so great a figure in the world, they Are without God in the world.
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You that are in your impure naturals, the Servants of sin, under the power and dominion of your lusts;
You that Are in your impure naturals, the Servants of since, under the power and dominion of your Lustiest;
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you that have not been born again, nor quickened by the Divine Spirit, nor made partakers of Grace and Holiness, you are to this day far from God;
you that have not been born again, nor quickened by the Divine Spirit, nor made partakers of Grace and Holiness, you Are to this day Far from God;
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you may indeed frequent the Assemblies of the Saints, and walk in an outward Fel• … 〈1 line〉 〈 ◊ ◊ ◊ 〉 external performance o• … commanded duties;
you may indeed frequent the Assemblies of the Saints, and walk in an outward Fel• … 〈1 line〉 〈 ◊ ◊ ◊ 〉 external performance o• … commanded duties;
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you may sit 〈 ◊ 〉 the Table of the Lord: Foolish Virgins had their Lamps, and walked with the Wife. Simon Magus was baptized; Iudas ▪ received the Sop;
you may fit 〈 ◊ 〉 the Table of the Lord: Foolish Virgins had their Lamps, and walked with the Wife. Simon Magus was baptised; Iudas ▪ received the Sop;
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but you never yet came to God:
but you never yet Come to God:
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All this amounts to no more than a drawing nigh with your lips, the shadow of an approach, a coming before him 〈 ◊ 〉 his People, in pretence and shew, there is nothing of truth and reality, nothing of soundness and honesty in what you do, it is all complement and hypocrisie, for your bearts are far from him.
All this amounts to no more than a drawing High with your lips, the shadow of an approach, a coming before him 〈 ◊ 〉 his People, in pretence and show, there is nothing of truth and reality, nothing of soundness and honesty in what you do, it is all compliment and hypocrisy, for your bearts Are Far from him.
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I doubt not but you will easily grant, that those who are bitter and mortal Enemies one to another, are far one from another,
I doubt not but you will Easily grant, that those who Are bitter and Mortal Enemies one to Another, Are Far one from Another,
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though, as to their bodies they may be in the same room, now a state of sin is a state of enmity;
though, as to their bodies they may be in the same room, now a state of since is a state of enmity;
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so the Apostle Paul tells us, Rom. 8. 7. The carnal mind is enmity against God;
so the Apostle Paul tells us, Rom. 8. 7. The carnal mind is enmity against God;
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enmity in the abstract, enmity in the height of it:
enmity in the abstract, enmity in the height of it:
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The carnal mind votes against God, and the carnal heart hates him, and all that bears his Image and Superscription;
The carnal mind votes against God, and the carnal heart hates him, and all that bears his Image and Superscription;
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it hates his Law, his Government, his Word, his Ways, his People, any thing that savours of God, any one that resembles him.
it hates his Law, his Government, his Word, his Ways, his People, any thing that savours of God, any one that resembles him.
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As God doth perfectly hate the carnal mans wickedness;
As God does perfectly hate the carnal men wickedness;
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so doth the carnal man hate Gods holiness, yea all holiness, except it be an holy day of his own making.
so does the carnal man hate God's holiness, yea all holiness, except it be an holy day of his own making.
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The unregenerate man cannot endure the splendor of the Sun, no, not so much as the twinkling of a Star:
The unregenerate man cannot endure the splendour of the Sun, no, not so much as the twinkling of a Star:
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My meaning is, he cannot bear with the perfect holiness of God himself, no, not with the imperfect holiness of his People.
My meaning is, he cannot bear with the perfect holiness of God himself, no, not with the imperfect holiness of his People.
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Secondly, There is a distance from God in our imperfect state, while we are in our nonage and minority.
Secondly, There is a distance from God in our imperfect state, while we Are in our nonage and minority.
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The gracious Soul is indeed said to be brought nigh;
The gracious Soul is indeed said to be brought High;
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as you may see in Ephes. 2. 13. Now in Christ Iesus ye Who were sometimes far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ:
as you may see in Ephesians 2. 13. Now in christ Iesus you Who were sometime Far off, Are made High by the blood of christ:
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So that as ye have it in verse 19. Ye are no more strangers and forreigners,
So that as you have it in verse 19. You Are no more Strangers and foreigners,
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but fellow-citizens of the Saints, and of the houshold of God: You are now some of the family with some of the house;but fellow-citizens of the Saints, and of the household of God: You Are now Some of the family with Some of the house;
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all those that are sincere Converts, sound Believers, persuaded to be not almost, but altogether Christians, are brought into a near relation to God;
all those that Are sincere Converts, found Believers, persuaded to be not almost, but altogether Christians, Are brought into a near Relation to God;
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they are his Children, and have a right to go up to his very Throne,
they Are his Children, and have a right to go up to his very Throne,
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and there call him Father, and they are also brought into a near Communion, 1 Iohn 1. 3. That which we have seen and heard, declare we unto you, that ye might have fellowship with us;
and there call him Father, and they Are also brought into a near Communion, 1 John 1. 3. That which we have seen and herd, declare we unto you, that you might have fellowship with us;
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and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Iesus Christ. and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Iesus christ.
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And as God hath made it their duty so they do make it their delight to be drawing nigh to him in those Ways which he hath appointed them;
And as God hath made it their duty so they do make it their delight to be drawing High to him in those Ways which he hath appointed them;
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hence they love praying and hearing, Sabbaths and Sacraments, means of grace, and actings of grace;
hence they love praying and hearing, Sabbaths and Sacraments, means of grace, and actings of grace;
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and many sweet meeting they have with him, and abundance of benefit and advantage they find coming into their Souls by it, Psal. 73. 28. It is good for me to draw near to God, pleasant and profitable;
and many sweet meeting they have with him, and abundance of benefit and advantage they find coming into their Souls by it, Psalm 73. 28. It is good for me to draw near to God, pleasant and profitable;
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good as it affords me peace, and good as it promotes my growth; good as it increaseth my grace, and as it adds to my comfort;
good as it affords me peace, and good as it promotes my growth; good as it increases my grace, and as it adds to my Comfort;
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it is every way, and upon all accounts, good to, draw • … igh to God;
it is every Way, and upon all accounts, good to, draw • … igh to God;
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but yet, as near as the Saints themselves are to God, they are not so near to him as they would be, nor as they should be;
but yet, as near as the Saints themselves Are to God, they Are not so near to him as they would be, nor as they should be;
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and therefore 〈1 line〉 things of the enamoured Spouse, Cant. 1. 4. Draw me, we will run after thee.
and Therefore 〈1 line〉 things of the enamoured Spouse, Cant 1. 4. Draw me, we will run After thee.
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And the Language of all holy Souls is the very same, for they are not satisfied with,
And the Language of all holy Souls is the very same, for they Are not satisfied with,
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though thankful for what they have, but are, and while here, will be making out after nearer approaches,
though thankful for what they have, but Are, and while Here, will be making out After nearer Approaches,
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& still nearer, not only the banquettinghouse-entertainment, Cant. 2. 4. but chamber-fellowship, Cant. 3. 4. and after clearer sights, Shew me thy glory, said Moses; and after fuller enjoyments.
& still nearer, not only the banquettinghouse-entertainment, Cant 2. 4. but chamber-fellowship, Cant 3. 4. and After clearer sights, Show me thy glory, said Moses; and After fuller enjoyments.
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Stay me with flaggons, comfort me with apples: Straw me with them, compass, load me with them;Stay me with flaggons, Comfort me with Apples: Straw me with them, compass, load me with them;
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and as none of them are so full as they would be, so, none of them so fixed as they would be;
and as none of them Are so full as they would be, so, none of them so fixed as they would be;
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they cannot dwell upon God as they would do, but are guilty of wandrings from him, both out of duty, and in it too;
they cannot dwell upon God as they would do, but Are guilty of wanderings from him, both out of duty, and in it too;
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their minds and affections are running away from God, so that they have them to seek while they should be wholly taken up with him;
their minds and affections Are running away from God, so that they have them to seek while they should be wholly taken up with him;
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woful flutterings and rovings are the matter of their frequent and sorrowful complaint.
woeful flutterings and rovings Are the matter of their frequent and sorrowful complaint.
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Thirdly, There will be a distance during the time of this their mortal state while they do inhabit the earthly house of this Tabernacle;
Thirdly, There will be a distance during the time of this their Mortal state while they do inhabit the earthly house of this Tabernacle;
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so long as the Christian is upon Earth, he is not where he would be, unless it be for work-sake, and for duties-sake;
so long as the Christian is upon Earth, he is not where he would be, unless it be for Work-sake, and for duties-sake;
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this is not his own home, but the house of his Pilgrimage; this is not his Country, but a strange Land;
this is not his own home, but the house of his Pilgrimage; this is not his Country, but a strange Land;
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this is not his rest, for it is polluted, and he is uneasie;
this is not his rest, for it is polluted, and he is uneasy;
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and when he can make his escape, and be upon the wing, and get to Heaven, by raised meditations, flaming affections,
and when he can make his escape, and be upon the wing, and get to Heaven, by raised meditations, flaming affections,
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and a Gospel-adorning conversation, still he is not there so as he would be, not in such a manner, nor to such a degree.
and a Gospel-adorning Conversation, still he is not there so as he would be, not in such a manner, nor to such a degree.
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He is not so often there, nor so much there, nor so long there as he would be; Rara hora, brevis mora.
He is not so often there, nor so much there, nor so long there as he would be; Rara hora, brevis mora.
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He can get up thither too seldom, and he can abide there too little. He is not wholly and altogether there as he would be:
He can get up thither too seldom, and he can abide there too little. He is not wholly and altogether there as he would be:
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when he hath taken a great deal of pains to winde his Soul up, there are heavy weights that press it down,
when he hath taken a great deal of pains to wind his Soul up, there Are heavy weights that press it down,
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and so there are miserable, vexatious declensions and descensions;
and so there Are miserable, vexatious declensions and descensions;
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through weakness the holy Soul cannot mount up to Heaven so strongly, and through wantonness it cannot abide there so constantly as it would;
through weakness the holy Soul cannot mount up to Heaven so strongly, and through wantonness it cannot abide there so constantly as it would;
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and besides this, the present state is a state of absence, which the gracious heart doth not like nor approve;
and beside this, the present state is a state of absence, which the gracious heart does not like nor approve;
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it is grievous and • … rksom to it, as the wilderness-condition was to Israel, though they had Manna sent them from Heaven,
it is grievous and • … rksom to it, as the Wilderness condition was to Israel, though they had Manna sent them from Heaven,
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and Water fetched for them out of a Rock, and that following them in a neverfailing stream,
and Water fetched for them out of a Rock, and that following them in a neverfailing stream,
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yet it was but a wilderness, not the Land flowing with Milk and Honey, which they had in the Promise,
yet it was but a Wilderness, not the Land flowing with Milk and Honey, which they had in the Promise,
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and in their Hope, 2 Cor. 5. 6. While we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord;
and in their Hope, 2 Cor. 5. 6. While we Are At home in the body, we Are absent from the Lord;
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we do not enjoy his glorious presence, nor lie in his bosom; we do walk by faith, and not by sight;
we do not enjoy his glorious presence, nor lie in his bosom; we do walk by faith, and not by sighed;
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we rejoyce in hope, and not in fruition;
we rejoice in hope, and not in fruition;
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the sights which we have of him, are but as in a glass, darkly, and not face to face:
the sights which we have of him, Are but as in a glass, darkly, and not face to face:
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Our enjoyment of him is mediate, we have his tokens, and not those endearing embraces that we would:
Our enjoyment of him is mediate, we have his tokens, and not those endearing embraces that we would:
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Yea and while we are absent we are burdened with this load of corruptible flesh, in which we cannot be compleatly happy,
Yea and while we Are absent we Are burdened with this load of corruptible Flesh, in which we cannot be completely happy,
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and with a 〈 ◊ 〉 of sin, the body of death which stinks in our nostrils,
and with a 〈 ◊ 〉 of since, the body of death which stinks in our nostrils,
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and with a load 〈1 line〉 accounts there follows an uneasiness and restlesness of spirit;
and with a load 〈1 line〉 accounts there follows an uneasiness and restlessness of Spirit;
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verse 2. We gro• … earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven, to have a Robe of Immortality and Glory put on over this Garment of the body.verse 2. We gro• … earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven, to have a Robe of Immortality and Glory put on over this Garment of the body.
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Thus I have shewn you that there is a distance from the Lord, and that in all men,
Thus I have shown you that there is a distance from the Lord, and that in all men,
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even the best and most holy, those who have attained to the largest measures, and highest degrees of grace while they are Pilgrims and Strangers here.
even the best and most holy, those who have attained to the Largest measures, and highest Degrees of grace while they Are Pilgrim's and Strangers Here.
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Now according to this threefold distance from God there is to be a threefold return to him,
Now according to this threefold distance from God there is to be a threefold return to him,
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if ever we would come to the enjoyment of a perfect happiness and rest; which I shall give up thus to you.
if ever we would come to the enjoyment of a perfect happiness and rest; which I shall give up thus to you.
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First, There is a return to God at the time, and in the work of Conversion, when there is a sanctifying change wrought in a person;
First, There is a return to God At the time, and in the work of Conversion, when there is a sanctifying change wrought in a person;
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when he is of a Sinner made a Saint, and of an Enemy a Friend of God.
when he is of a Sinner made a Saint, and of an Enemy a Friend of God.
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This is evident from that speech of our Saviour to Saul, Acts 26. 17, 18. I do now sen• … thee to the Gentiles, to open their eyes,
This is evident from that speech of our Saviour to Saul, Acts 26. 17, 18. I do now sen• … thee to the Gentiles, to open their eyes,
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and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, from ignorance to knowledge, from Idolatry and wickedness, to the owning, acknowledging, worshipping an• … serving of God.and to turn them from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan to God, from ignorance to knowledge, from Idolatry and wickedness, to the owning, acknowledging, worshipping an• … serving of God.
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Converting Grace is the begetting of a Soul to God, th• … bringing of the Prodigal Son to his Father, the reducting of the lost an• … wandering Sheep home to its fold;
Converting Grace is the begetting of a Soul to God, th• … bringing of the Prodigal Son to his Father, the reducting of the lost an• … wandering Sheep home to its fold;
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and this is the first return; this is th• … first step;
and this is the First return; this is th• … First step;
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until this be taken, the Soul is not only far from God, but, whic• … is both its sin and misery, it is going further and further from him:
until this be taken, the Soul is not only Far from God, but, whic• … is both its since and misery, it is going further and further from him:
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Fo• … every act of sin is a step from God, and a continued course of sin, is a constant departure from him:
Fo• … every act of since is a step from God, and a continued course of since, is a constant departure from him:
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As men sin against God more and more; so they do revolt from God more and more;
As men sin against God more and more; so they do revolt from God more and more;
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while they add to sin, they add t• … backslide: But in Conversion there is a returning to him;
while they add to since, they add t• … backslide: But in Conversion there is a returning to him;
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this sets fac• … and heart God-ward, and now the feet are guided into the way of peace ▪ Thrice happy you that have thus returned;
this sets fac• … and heart Godward, and now the feet Are guided into the Way of peace ▪ Thrice happy you that have thus returned;
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this is the beginning of you• … life. As the Father said with joy concerning his returning Prodigal;
this is the beginning of you• … life. As the Father said with joy Concerning his returning Prodigal;
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This m• … Son was dead, but he is alive; This m• … Son was dead, but he is alive;
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and this is the beginning of your blessedness ▪ Therefore Peter Preaching to the Jews, told them, Acts 3 26. That unto the• … first God having raised up his Son Iesus, sent him to bless them, in turnin• … away every one of them from their iniquities.
and this is the beginning of your blessedness ▪ Therefore Peter Preaching to the jews, told them, Acts 3 26. That unto the• … First God having raised up his Son Iesus, sent him to bless them, in turnin• … away every one of them from their iniquities.
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Yea, my Friends, whatsoeve• … cheats are put upon you by the Father of Lies,
Yea, my Friends, whatsoeve• … cheats Are put upon you by the Father of Lies,
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and your own self-deceivin• … hearts, you will never be a blessed people, till you are turned from you• … iniquities, till then you are under guilt and wrath, and a curse;
and your own self-deceivin• … hearts, you will never be a blessed people, till you Are turned from you• … iniquities, till then you Are under guilt and wrath, and a curse;
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but a turn• … ing from iniquity, is a returning unto God:
but a turn• … ing from iniquity, is a returning unto God:
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The turning you from sin, i• … the breaking down of that middle wall of partition which did before sta• … between God and you:
The turning you from since, i• … the breaking down of that middle wall of partition which did before sta• … between God and you:
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Let me therefore speak to you, O sinners!
Let me Therefore speak to you, Oh Sinners!
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in th• … same words that P• … ter used, Acts 3. 19. Repent ye and be converted, th• … your sins may be blotted out,
in th• … same words that P• … ter used, Acts 3. 19. repent you and be converted, th• … your Sins may be blotted out,
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when the times of refreshing shall come from t• … presence of the Lord. when the times of refreshing shall come from t• … presence of the Lord.
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Secondly, There is a further return unto God in the actings, exercis• … and increases of grace;
Secondly, There is a further return unto God in the actings, exercis• … and increases of grace;
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for though there be a turning to God in the fir• … Conversion, yet we must not stop there;
for though there be a turning to God in the fir• … Conversion, yet we must not stop there;
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returning to him ought to be th• … 〈1 line〉 • … earer to morrow, and • … o nearer and nearer every day.
returning to him ought to be th• … 〈1 line〉 • … earer to morrow, and • … oh nearer and nearer every day.
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Now, as every • … ct of sin, is a step from God; so every act of grace is a step to God.
Now, as every • … ct of since, is a step from God; so every act of grace is a step to God.
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Faith • … aiseth the Soul above the things that are seen, and mounts it up as upon • … he wings of an Eagle.Faith • … aiseth the Soul above the things that Are seen, and mounts it up as upon • … he wings of an Eagl.
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Love carrieth the Soul up as in a fiery Chariot, a pure and holy flame, so that it dwelleth in God, and God in it.Love Carrieth the Soul up as in a fiery Chariot, a pure and holy flame, so that it dwells in God, and God in it.
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Ardent and importunate desires are the feet upon which the Soul runs out to God, and followeth hard after him;
ardent and importunate Desires Are the feet upon which the Soul runs out to God, and follows hard After him;
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and the more the Soul tramples upon the things that are below, and by acts of self-denial goeth out of it self, the more doth it find it self in God:
and the more the Soul tramples upon the things that Are below, and by acts of self-denial Goes out of it self, the more does it find it self in God:
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And so it is with reference to the happy additions which it makes to the grace it hath;
And so it is with Referente to the happy additions which it makes to the grace it hath;
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the more it grows in grace, the more doth it grow up unto God.
the more it grows in grace, the more does it grow up unto God.
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All the improvements it makes in grace, are blessed progress• … s in its way to God;
All the improvements it makes in grace, Are blessed progress• … s in its Way to God;
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that is indeed going from strength to strength, till it appear before God in Sion, Psal. 84. Oh who is there that considers this, that would be retrograde in his motions;
that is indeed going from strength to strength, till it appear before God in Sion, Psalm 84. O who is there that considers this, that would be retrograde in his motions;
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and languishing and decaying in spirituals!
and languishing and decaying in spirituals!
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who would be content to stand at a • … ay? who would not be possessed with,
who would be content to stand At a • … ay? who would not be possessed with,
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and acted by a spirit of holy covetousness, always receiving out of the • … lness of Christ,
and acted by a Spirit of holy covetousness, always receiving out of the • … lness of christ,
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and yet always begging? and while he draws up one Bucket-full, letting down another for more.
and yet always begging? and while he draws up one Bucket-full, letting down Another for more.
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Remember it, O Christians? the more you are as by the Spirit of the Lord changed from grace to grace, the more considerable advances you make from lower to higher degrees of holiness;
remember it, Oh Christians? the more you Are as by the Spirit of the Lord changed from grace to grace, the more considerable advances you make from lower to higher Degrees of holiness;
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the more will you be transformed in the spirit of your mind, and changed from glory to glory, the more will you have in you of a Divine Nature,
the more will you be transformed in the Spirit of your mind, and changed from glory to glory, the more will you have in you of a Divine Nature,
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and the more of the Divine Image upon you.
and the more of the Divine Image upon you.
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In a word, by this means you will come to have a greater conformity and likeness unto God,
In a word, by this means you will come to have a greater conformity and likeness unto God,
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and so a sweeter communion and intimacy with him. So then this is a further return unto God;
and so a Sweeten communion and intimacy with him. So then this is a further return unto God;
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this is a getting nearer and nearer to him; and truly this should be the work of every day.
this is a getting nearer and nearer to him; and truly this should be the work of every day.
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This is that which we should have in our designs and aims in all the holy duties that we perform,
This is that which we should have in our designs and aims in all the holy duties that we perform,
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and in all the precious Ordinances upon which we do attend, that by every one of them we may have a lift given us,
and in all the precious Ordinances upon which we do attend, that by every one of them we may have a lift given us,
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and he brought more over, and more close to God than we as yet are. Thirdly, There is a return to God at death:
and he brought more over, and more close to God than we as yet Are. Thirdly, There is a return to God At death:
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So the Royal Preacher tells us, Eccles. 12. 7. The dust shall return to the Earth as it was;
So the Royal Preacher tells us, Eccles. 12. 7. The dust shall return to the Earth as it was;
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of that it was made, and into that it shall be resolved.
of that it was made, and into that it shall be resolved.
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When once the Soul leaves it, the body drops into the grave, and there first it putrifies, and at length it crumbles;
When once the Soul leaves it, the body drops into the grave, and there First it putrifies, and At length it crumbles;
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but the Spirit shall return unto God that gave it. but the Spirit shall return unto God that gave it.
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All the Souls of Men and Women, one and other, both the good and the bad, shall at death be upon their return;
All the Souls of Men and Women, one and other, both the good and the bad, shall At death be upon their return;
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whether with their will, or against it, this must be done: They did at first come from God, when they were formed:
whither with their will, or against it, this must be done: They did At First come from God, when they were formed:
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he created them, he infused them, he united them to the body, and when that union shall be dissolved,
he created them, he infused them, he united them to the body, and when that Union shall be dissolved,
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when Death shall u• … ie the knot, and snap the hand asunder, then doth the spirit return to God.
when Death shall u• … ie the knot, and snap the hand asunder, then does the Spirit return to God.
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The polluted and regenerate Souls of wicked men shall in all their guilt, filth and deformity, • … eturn to God, that they may from him receive their final and irreversible 〈1 line〉 〈 ◊ ◊ ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉, to be 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 as a 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 malefactors, carried into a dungeon of darkness, the bottomless Pit, where there is unquenchable fire to torment them,
The polluted and regenerate Souls of wicked men shall in all their guilt, filth and deformity, • … eturn to God, that they may from him receive their final and irreversible 〈1 line〉 〈 ◊ ◊ ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉, to be 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 as a 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 malefactors, carried into a dungeon of darkness, the bottomless Pit, where there is unquenchable fire to torment them,
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but not the least beam of lig• … to comfort and refresh them;
but not the least beam of lig• … to Comfort and refresh them;
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and so they shall be punished with an everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord,
and so they shall be punished with an everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord,
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and from the glory of his power ▪ 2. Thes. 1. And the Souls of Saints which have been washed from the• … filthiness in the blood of the Lamb,and from the glory of his power ▪ 2. Thebes 1. And the Souls of Saints which have been washed from the• … filthiness in the blood of the Lamb,
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and had their nature changed, the• … principles made holy, and their beauty perfect through Christs comeline• … put upon them, shall also then return unto God as their reconciled Friend,
and had their nature changed, the• … principles made holy, and their beauty perfect through Christ comeline• … put upon them, shall also then return unto God as their reconciled Friend,
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and everlasting Father, to be by him received gratiously, heartily welcom'd, and put into those glorious Mansion• … which have been designed and prepared for them, in which they shall enjoy God,
and everlasting Father, to be by him received graciously, heartily welcomed, and put into those glorious Mansion• … which have been designed and prepared for them, in which they shall enjoy God,
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and in him a perfect happiness without danger or fear of losing either him or it.
and in him a perfect happiness without danger or Fear of losing either him or it.
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Our blessed Lord Jesus made way for this return of the Soul to God by his most precious blood, which is pacifying to God,
Our blessed Lord jesus made Way for this return of the Soul to God by his most precious blood, which is pacifying to God,
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and purifying to man, by it he made peace, such a peace as cannot be broken,
and purifying to man, by it he made peace, such a peace as cannot be broken,
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and so clear'd the passage, that all the Devils i• … Hell cannot shut it up again.
and so cleared the passage, that all the Devils i• … Hell cannot shut it up again.
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The blessed and Divine Spirit, whom our Saviour promised to send, doth make it his work and business to bring Sou• … back to God by his quickening, renewing and sanctifying grace,
The blessed and Divine Spirit, whom our Saviour promised to send, does make it his work and business to bring Sou• … back to God by his quickening, renewing and sanctifying grace,
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and t• … carry them on further and further by fresh influences, assistances and supplies And then when they come to be duly qualified, ready,
and t• … carry them on further and further by fresh influences, assistances and supplies And then when they come to be duly qualified, ready,
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and meet to be made partakers of the Inheritance of the Saints in light, so that they may be presented before the presence of the Divine glory with exceeding joy, the holy Angels who are now appointed to be ministring Spirits unto them who ar• … the Heirs of Salvation, are sent forth by their tender and ever-loving Father as his Messengers to fetch them home,
and meet to be made partakers of the Inheritance of the Saints in Light, so that they may be presented before the presence of the Divine glory with exceeding joy, the holy Angels who Are now appointed to be ministering Spirits unto them who ar• … the Heirs of Salvation, Are sent forth by their tender and Ever-loving Father as his Messengers to fetch them home,
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and as a powerful Guard to convey them safe through the Regions of the Air,
and as a powerful Guard to convey them safe through the Regions of the Air,
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and Legions of Devils, into the seat of the blessed, those celestial and sure resting places which their Lord and Head purchased,
and Legions of Devils, into the seat of the blessed, those celestial and sure resting places which their Lord and Head purchased,
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and hath taken possession of in their names, and now keeps for them.
and hath taken possession of in their names, and now keeps for them.
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And this is that return which I shall discourse to you abou• … as that which is most proper,
And this is that return which I shall discourse to you abou• … as that which is most proper,
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because most pertinent and suitable to the present occasion.
Because most pertinent and suitable to the present occasion.
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This is that return which the holy Soul should have much upon its thoughts, and which it ought to desire with longings;
This is that return which the holy Soul should have much upon its thoughts, and which it ought to desire with longings;
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and when th• … time is come, call upon it self to make with all chearful readiness;
and when th• … time is come, call upon it self to make with all cheerful readiness;
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and w• … have a very good reason for it in the Text before us, because it is a returning to our rest.
and w• … have a very good reason for it in the Text before us, Because it is a returning to our rest.
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There is a sweet and desirable rest which Death brings along with it to the People of God:
There is a sweet and desirable rest which Death brings along with it to the People of God:
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A rest to the body, that it lays to sleep in th• … chamber of the grave, in the bed of dust, Isa. 57. 1, 2. The righteous perish, an• … merciful men are taken away;
A rest to the body, that it lays to sleep in th• … chamber of the grave, in the Bed of dust, Isaiah 57. 1, 2. The righteous perish, an• … merciful men Are taken away;
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if you ask from what, he tells you, it is fro• … the evil to come;
if you ask from what, he tells you, it is fro• … the evil to come;
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if again you ask, what becomes of them? he tells you• … they go, or enter into peace,
if again you ask, what becomes of them? he tells you• … they go, or enter into peace,
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and shall rest in their beds, and that out of the reac• … of them who would discompose them,and shall rest in their Beds, and that out of the reac• … of them who would discompose them,
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as Iob spake when he was disconten• … because Death was so slow-paced, and came no sooner for him,
as Job spoke when he was disconten• … Because Death was so slow-paced, and Come no sooner for him,
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for if it h• … saith he Io• … 3. 17. then I should have been where the wicked cease from 〈 ◊ 〉 〈1 line〉 • … ear not the voice of the • … ressor:
for if it h• … Says he Io• … 3. 17. then I should have been where the wicked cease from 〈 ◊ 〉 〈1 line〉 • … ear not the voice of the • … ressor:
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But that which is far more and better than that, when Death knocks at the door of a godly man, it brings along with it a rest unto his Soul:
But that which is Far more and better than that, when Death knocks At the door of a godly man, it brings along with it a rest unto his Soul:
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Or that I may speak more properly, it brings the Soul to i• … rest; to the best rest it can have or desire;
Or that I may speak more properly, it brings the Soul to i• … rest; to the best rest it can have or desire;
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viz. a rest in its God, a rest in the Centre, a rest in the arms and bosom of him who is the supreme object of its love, and pleasant for delights.viz. a rest in its God, a rest in the Centre, a rest in the arms and bosom of him who is the supreme Object of its love, and pleasant for delights.
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That rest can want nothing to compleat it, which is a rest in Heaven, a rest in God.
That rest can want nothing to complete it, which is a rest in Heaven, a rest in God.
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But in order to the commending to you this return unto God by Death, we will briefly shew these two things. 1. What those things are, from which the Soul doth after Death rest? 2. What are the properties of that rest, which the holy Soul shall then be put into the possession of? First then, What are those things which the holy Soul doth after Death rest from? Unto this I shall answer in these four things.
But in order to the commending to you this return unto God by Death, we will briefly show these two things. 1. What those things Are, from which the Soul does After Death rest? 2. What Are the properties of that rest, which the holy Soul shall then be put into the possession of? First then, What Are those things which the holy Soul does After Death rest from? Unto this I shall answer in these four things.
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First, There will be a rest from all Conflicts, for then it enters into peace, and is encompast about with it.
First, There will be a rest from all Conflicts, for then it enters into peace, and is encompassed about with it.
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The life of a Christian here is thoroughout a combating life;
The life of a Christian Here is throughout a combating life;
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there is not any that flees to Christ as a Saviour, but must, if he would find him so, submit to him as a Lord,
there is not any that flees to christ as a Saviour, but must, if he would find him so, submit to him as a Lord,
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and list himself under him as a Captain.
and list himself under him as a Captain.
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Therefore we are expresly commanded to put on the whole Armour of God, and to fight the good fight of Faith,
Therefore we Are expressly commanded to put on the Whole Armour of God, and to fight the good fight of Faith,
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and to endure hardship as the good Souldiers of Jesus Christ. You must not think to live here wholly at ease and in quiet. Christianity is a warfare.
and to endure hardship as the good Soldiers of jesus christ. You must not think to live Here wholly At ease and in quiet. Christianity is a warfare.
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No sooner are you reconciled, and made the Friends of God, but others will be enraged,
No sooner Are you reconciled, and made the Friends of God, but Others will be enraged,
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and become desperate, yea implacable Enemies unto you. Great Enemies there are, potent, cruel, and a great many of them.
and become desperate, yea implacable Enemies unto you. Great Enemies there Are, potent, cruel, and a great many of them.
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Intestine Enemies, those of our own house, yea nearer yet, those of our own hearts; and because they are so very near, therefore they are exceeding dangerous.Intestine Enemies, those of our own house, yea nearer yet, those of our own hearts; and Because they Are so very near, Therefore they Are exceeding dangerous.
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A Legion of lusts which war against the Soul;
A Legion of Lustiest which war against the Soul;
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who indeed can tell the number of them? There is fl• … sh which lusteth against the spirit; sin against grace;
who indeed can tell the number of them? There is fl• … sh which Lusteth against the Spirit; since against grace;
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fears, and doubts, and jealousies of God against Faith; sensual and self-love against the love of God;
fears, and doubts, and jealousies of God against Faith; sensual and Self-love against the love of God;
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and there are forreign Enemies too. Satan and the World;
and there Are foreign Enemies too. Satan and the World;
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the World one while undermines the Soul by its flattering promises, and another while batters it with its terrible menaces.
the World one while undermines the Soul by its flattering promises, and Another while batters it with its terrible menaces.
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Now it fawns with Delilah, anon it frowns like a fury;
Now it fawns with Delilah, anon it frowns like a fury;
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and then the Devil, who will never be quiet, at one time he comes forth against the Soul in a disguise,
and then the devil, who will never be quiet, At one time he comes forth against the Soul in a disguise,
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like to an Angel of Light, that he may so deceive and surprize it;
like to an Angel of Light, that he may so deceive and surprise it;
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at another time he will appear in his own shape, as ugly and deformed as it is;
At Another time he will appear in his own shape, as ugly and deformed as it is;
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for Devils do not know how to blush;
for Devils do not know how to blush;
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I say, he comes as a Prince of darkness, to carry it captive, and fright it into his Net;
I say, he comes as a Prince of darkness, to carry it captive, and fright it into his Net;
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sometimes the Saints find him hissing as a Serpent, and nibbling at their heels, at other times roaring like a Lion,
sometime the Saints find him hissing as a Serpent, and nibbling At their heels, At other times roaring like a lion,
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and coming upon them with open mouth, as if he would swallow them at once;
and coming upon them with open Mouth, as if he would swallow them At once;
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so that what with the one and the other, the sin that dwelleth within, and the Enemies that beset and lay close siege without, the poor Christian is oftentimes weary of his life;
so that what with the one and the other, the since that dwells within, and the Enemies that beset and lay close siege without, the poor Christian is oftentimes weary of his life;
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but when Death comes, it puts an end to all this, it takes the Christian and carries him out of the field,
but when Death comes, it puts an end to all this, it Takes the Christian and carries him out of the field,
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and 〈1 line〉 of Salvation, having come off with honour, and obtain'd the Victory, yea, been more than a Conquerour, shall maintain an everlasting Triumph, with their Robes of Glory, and Palms in their hands.
and 〈1 line〉 of Salvation, having come off with honour, and obtained the Victory, yea, been more than a Conqueror, shall maintain an everlasting Triumph, with their Robes of Glory, and Palms in their hands.
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When once Death lays them asleep in their graves, the last stroke is struck as to them;
When once Death lays them asleep in their graves, the last stroke is struck as to them;
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they shall not learn nor prosecute this holy War any more. Secondly, There will be a rest from trouble and sorrow:
they shall not Learn nor prosecute this holy War any more. Secondly, There will be a rest from trouble and sorrow:
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As there will be no fightings, so no mournings; as no dangers, so no fighs. This World is a place of trouble, it is full of it.
As there will be no fightings, so no mournings; as no dangers, so no fighs. This World is a place of trouble, it is full of it.
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Man is born to trouble, and as it meets him at his birth, so it will accompany him to his grave.
Man is born to trouble, and as it meets him At his birth, so it will accompany him to his grave.
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When our first Father Adam had once transgressed the Law of his Creation, there was immediately introduc'd a dismal and astonishing change;
When our First Father Adam had once transgressed the Law of his Creation, there was immediately introduced a dismal and astonishing change;
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the face of the Earth was covered with Briars and Thorns;
the face of the Earth was covered with Briers and Thorns;
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and who is there among all the Children of men that hath not his fingers pricked with them? who is there that can pass thorough this Wilderness without multiplied wounds? Indeed the same measure is not meted out to all;
and who is there among all the Children of men that hath not his fingers pricked with them? who is there that can pass through this Wilderness without multiplied wounds? Indeed the same measure is not meted out to all;
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every one cannot say, he is plagued all the day long, and chastened every morning, yet there is not one but hath so much as he thinks enough;
every one cannot say, he is plagued all the day long, and chastened every morning, yet there is not one but hath so much as he thinks enough;
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yea and, it may be, more too.
yea and, it may be, more too.
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We are sometimes troubled by those that live about us, Psal. 57. 4. My Soul is among Lions,
We Are sometime troubled by those that live about us, Psalm 57. 4. My Soul is among Lions,
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and I lie even among them that are set on fire, whose teeth are spears and arrows,
and I lie even among them that Are Set on fire, whose teeth Are spears and arrows,
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and their tongues are sharp swords: and their tongues Are sharp swords:
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And we are troubled oftentimes by those that live with us, Micah 7. 6. The Son dishonoureth his Father, and the Daughter her Mother;
And we Are troubled oftentimes by those that live with us, micah 7. 6. The Son Dishonors his Father, and the Daughter her Mother;
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the Daughter-in-law riseth up against her Mother-in-law; a man's Enemies are those of his own house. the Daughter-in-law Riseth up against her Mother-in-law; a Man's Enemies Are those of his own house.
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How usual a thing is it to see and hear of persons greatly afflicted by their friends and acquaintance;
How usual a thing is it to see and hear of Persons greatly afflicted by their Friends and acquaintance;
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Caesar by Brutus, David by Achitophel, Christ by a Iudas, one of his own Discipl• … s;Caesar by Brutus, David by Ahithophel, christ by a Iudas, one of his own Discipl• … s;
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nay, by our near Relations, those that came out of our bowels, rise up against us,
nay, by our near Relations, those that Come out of our bowels, rise up against us,
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and work our ruine? How many are there that have Vipers and vexations in their bosoms? one a treacherous Delilah, another a flouting Michal; their very Beds are strawed with Thorns,
and work our ruin? How many Are there that have Vipers and vexations in their bosoms? one a treacherous Delilah, Another a flouting Michal; their very Beds Are strawed with Thorns,
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so that they lie uneasie, and in the morning rise up with aking heads and hearts.
so that they lie uneasy, and in the morning rise up with aching Heads and hearts.
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Nay, to come nearer yet, how many in the World are their own tormentors, and carry,
Nay, to come nearer yet, how many in the World Are their own tormentors, and carry,
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as if they made it their business and sport to trouble themselves, by their sollicitous and carking cares,
as if they made it their business and sport to trouble themselves, by their solicitous and carking Cares,
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and by their melancholick apprehensions and thoughts, upon which they sit brooding, and hatch an hundred Monsters to their own affrightment,
and by their melancholic apprehensions and thoughts, upon which they fit brooding, and hatch an hundred Monsters to their own affrightment,
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and by their unbelieving fears, whereby they affront the Veracity of God, and question such a Covenant as is everlasting, ordered in all things and sure,
and by their unbelieving fears, whereby they affront the Veracity of God, and question such a Covenant as is everlasting, ordered in all things and sure,
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and such Promises as are firm like Mountains of Brass, Yea and Amen; and also by their vain janglings,
and such Promises as Are firm like Mountains of Brass, Yea and Amen; and also by their vain janglings,
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and peevish quarrels which they raise without any sense or reason? In short, some have a great deal of trouble in the flesh,
and peevish quarrels which they raise without any sense or reason? In short, Some have a great deal of trouble in the Flesh,
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and others have a great deal more in the spirit, and not a few in both,
and Others have a great deal more in the Spirit, and not a few in both,
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and so are in a place where two Seas meet, so that all the waves and billows go over them.
and so Are in a place where two Seas meet, so that all the waves and billows go over them.
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But when a Saint dieth, all is over, the Winter is past, the Rain is over and gone, and he is at rest from 〈1 line〉 not one thing left to trouble him:
But when a Saint Dieth, all is over, the Winter is past, the Rain is over and gone, and he is At rest from 〈1 line〉 not one thing left to trouble him:
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Everlasting joy shall be upon his head, but sorrow and sighing shall flee away;
Everlasting joy shall be upon his head, but sorrow and sighing shall flee away;
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there shall not then be one single tear left upon his cheek, no nor the least thing that should be the cause of it.
there shall not then be one single tear left upon his cheek, no nor the least thing that should be the cause of it.
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As the wicked mans jollity doth at death end in an extremity of anguish, so at death the godly mans troubles shall end in a fulness of joy.
As the wicked men jollity does At death end in an extremity of anguish, so At death the godly men Troubles shall end in a fullness of joy.
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Thirdly, There will also be a rest from all weariness and toilsom labour.
Thirdly, There will also be a rest from all weariness and toilsome labour.
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Man had work to do in his state of Innocency, being then put into the Garden to dress it,
Man had work to do in his state of Innocency, being then put into the Garden to dress it,
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and to keep it, Gen. 2. 15. But tedious labour came in upon the fall, was the fruit and punishment of sin;
and to keep it, Gen. 2. 15. But tedious labour Come in upon the fallen, was the fruit and punishment of since;
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it was not till after that he was to eat his bread in the sweat of his brows;
it was not till After that he was to eat his bred in the sweat of his brows;
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but that is the burden bound upon us in our lapsed and degenerate condition, which we cannot shake off.
but that is the burden bound upon us in our lapsed and degenerate condition, which we cannot shake off.
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We must all take a great deal of pains, not only she that grindeth at the Mill,
We must all take a great deal of pains, not only she that grindeth At the Mill,
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but he too that sitteth upon the Throne. Earth is not to be got by idleness;
but he too that Sitteth upon the Throne. Earth is not to be god by idleness;
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Solomon tells us, The sluggard shall be clothed with raggs; and surely then, Heaven is not to be got without pains:Solomon tells us, The sluggard shall be clothed with rags; and surely then, Heaven is not to be god without pains:
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It will not drop into mens laps while they sleep; it was wont to suffer violence, and sure its price is not so much fallen,
It will not drop into men's laps while they sleep; it was wont to suffer violence, and sure its price is not so much fallen,
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as that now it should come for nothing.
as that now it should come for nothing.
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It is true, there are gracious influences and assistances from God, but there is required iudustry and utmost diligence of man.
It is true, there Are gracious influences and assistances from God, but there is required industry and utmost diligence of man.
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It is God that worketh both to will and to do of his own good pleasure; but notwithstanding that;
It is God that works both to will and to do of his own good pleasure; but notwithstanding that;
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nay, because of that man is obliged and concerned to work out his Salvation with fear and trembling.
nay, Because of that man is obliged and concerned to work out his Salvation with Fear and trembling.
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Many there are that pretend to Religion;
Many there Are that pretend to Religion;
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and usurp the name of Christians, which belongs no more to them, than that of Man to a Monkey,
and usurp the name of Christians, which belongs no more to them, than that of Man to a Monkey,
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and bless themselves in a vain confidence of coming to Heaven with less a do,
and bless themselves in a vain confidence of coming to Heaven with less a do,
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but as great safety as the best and most precise, and so spend their days in mirth and jollity;
but as great safety as the best and most precise, and so spend their days in mirth and jollity;
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in s• … h and sensuality, but they shall find themselves mistaken, and to have run away with a Lye in their right hand.
in s• … h and sensuality, but they shall find themselves mistaken, and to have run away with a Lie in their right hand.
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Those that are truly gracious, can and will from their own daily experience, tell you, that it is no easie matter to be a Christian,
Those that Are truly gracious, can and will from their own daily experience, tell you, that it is no easy matter to be a Christian,
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and to walk with God in an holy close Communion, and to live in the World according to the Law of the New Creature.
and to walk with God in an holy close Communion, and to live in the World according to the Law of the New Creature.
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It doth cost such an one a great deal more than I can tell you to raise his heart,
It does cost such an one a great deal more than I can tell you to raise his heart,
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and get it up to a spiritual holy frame fit to attend upon God in an Ordinance,
and get it up to a spiritual holy frame fit to attend upon God in an Ordinance,
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or to approach him in a duty, and it stands him in full out as much to preserve it in such a frame when it is once in it,
or to approach him in a duty, and it Stands him in full out as much to preserve it in such a frame when it is once in it,
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and to prevent its going down again after it hath been wound up.
and to prevent its going down again After it hath been wound up.
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Heart-raising, and heartfixing, are two works of no mean difficulty, too hard indeed for a Child of God,
Heart-raising, and heartfixing, Are two works of no mean difficulty, too hard indeed for a Child of God,
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when at his best, if taken alone.
when At his best, if taken alone.
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We labour, saith the Apostle, that whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him, 2 Cor. 5. 9. As they were ambitious of it, so they were industrious.We labour, Says the Apostle, that whither present or absent, we may be accepted of him, 2 Cor. 5. 9. As they were ambitious of it, so they were Industria.
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But, Rev. 14. 13. A voice from Heaven said, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord;
But, Rev. 14. 13. A voice from Heaven said, Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord;
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yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them: yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them:
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There is no idleness in Heaven, but constant action, but such action as is rest;
There is no idleness in Heaven, but constant actium, but such actium as is rest;
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no labouring to sweat or weariness, but reaping the fruit of 〈1 line〉 of his name,
no labouring to sweat or weariness, but reaping the fruit of 〈1 line〉 of his name,
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and admiring of his mercy, contemplating his glory, and living in his joy. Lastly, and which is yet more, There will be a rest from all desire.
and admiring of his mercy, contemplating his glory, and living in his joy. Lastly, and which is yet more, There will be a rest from all desire.
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It is a very good observation which that excellent Divine Mr. Ioseph Symmonds, who is now with God, made upon that expression of holy Asaph, Psal. 73. 25. Whom have I in Heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth that I desire beside thee.
It is a very good observation which that excellent Divine Mr. Ioseph Symmonds, who is now with God, made upon that expression of holy Asaph, Psalm 73. 25. Whom have I in Heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth that I desire beside thee.
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Heaven is the place of having, but Earth is the place of desiring. And indeed so it is;
Heaven is the place of having, but Earth is the place of desiring. And indeed so it is;
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while the poor Saint is upon Earth, his wants are so many, and his necessities so great, that he is abundantly more in his desires than he is in his attainments.
while the poor Saint is upon Earth, his Wants Are so many, and his necessities so great, that he is abundantly more in his Desires than he is in his attainments.
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I have not already attained, saith Paul, neither am I already perfect; O that I might know him!I have not already attained, Says Paul, neither am I already perfect; Oh that I might know him!
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O that I might apprehend that for which I am apprehended of Christ! O that by any means I might attain to the resurrection of the dead!
O that I might apprehend that for which I am apprehended of christ! O that by any means I might attain to the resurrection of the dead!
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I forget that which is behind, and reach forth to that which is before, and press on toward the mark;
I forget that which is behind, and reach forth to that which is before, and press on towards the mark;
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and there is the same spirit of faith, and love, and desire, and longing in all those that have past through the new birth.
and there is the same Spirit of faith, and love, and desire, and longing in all those that have passed through the new birth.
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Attainments in many of them are little and low, but in all of them desires are high.
Attainments in many of them Are little and low, but in all of them Desires Are high.
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And though these desires are exceeding good, yet they are very painful, as • … arp hunger is to an almost starved creature.
And though these Desires Are exceeding good, yet they Are very painful, as • … arp hunger is to an almost starved creature.
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How uneasie is a longing Woman! it makes her sick at the very heart, not seldom causeth a faintness and swoonings,
How uneasy is a longing Woman! it makes her sick At the very heart, not seldom Causes a faintness and swoonings,
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and puts her into a great discomposure throughout. So do the desires of a longing Saint;
and puts her into a great discomposure throughout. So do the Desires of a longing Saint;
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too too often he over-looks, and pays not unto God due acknowledgments for, nor doth he himself tast the sweetness,
too too often he overlooks, and pays not unto God due acknowledgments for, nor does he himself taste the sweetness,
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and take the comfort of what he hath, because he cannot as yet get what he wants.
and take the Comfort of what he hath, Because he cannot as yet get what he Wants.
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Oh how much doth such an one hasten after a deliverance from sin! How eagerly doth he thirst for increases of grace!
O how much does such an one hasten After a deliverance from since! How eagerly does he thirst for increases of grace!
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How doth he aspire to an holy fixation of mind, free from those avocations and diversions which afflict him!
How does he aspire to an holy fixation of mind, free from those avocations and diversions which afflict him!
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And as the hunted, parched Hart panteth after the Water-brooks, so doth his Soul pant after the Living God,
And as the hunted, parched Heart pants After the Water brooks, so does his Soul pant After the Living God,
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and an intimate unbroken Communion with him;
and an intimate unbroken Communion with him;
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and it is even sick with love and longings, because it finds not what it thus seeks.
and it is even sick with love and longings, Because it finds not what it thus seeks.
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It doth hardly enjoy it self, because it hath not those enjoyments that it would.
It does hardly enjoy it self, Because it hath not those enjoyments that it would.
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But when once Death hath done its work upon him, there is a rest from these things too;
But when once Death hath done its work upon him, there is a rest from these things too;
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not because the Souls love is in the least cool'd and abated, for then it is perfected,
not Because the Souls love is in the least cooled and abated, for then it is perfected,
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and raised up to the purest, hottest and highest flame, in which it shall everlastingly continue;
and raised up to the Purest, hottest and highest flame, in which it shall everlastingly continue;
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but because it hath plenary fruition of that which it loves, of all which it loves.
but Because it hath plenary fruition of that which it loves, of all which it loves.
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While the gracious Soul is here in the body, it hath its sallyings out, its earnest reaches, and lofty flights:
While the gracious Soul is Here in the body, it hath its sallyings out, its earnest reaches, and lofty flights:
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Oh that it were so and so!
O that it were so and so!
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Thus poor Iob, as you have it in Iob 29 ▪ v. 2, &c. O that I were as in months past,
Thus poor Job, as you have it in Job 29 ▪ v. 2, etc. O that I were as in months past,
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as in the days when God preserved me;
as in the days when God preserved me;
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when his Candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked thorough darkness,
when his Candle shined upon my head, and when by his Light I walked through darkness,
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when the secret of God was upon my Tabernacle, when the Almighty was yet with me! when the secret of God was upon my Tabernacle, when the Almighty was yet with me!
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So, O that it were with me as sometimes I have found it!
So, Oh that it were with me as sometime I have found it!
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O that it were with me as it is with such an one, and such an 〈1 line〉 God more,
O that it were with me as it is with such an one, and such an 〈1 line〉 God more,
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and love him more, and live him more!
and love him more, and live him more!
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But when the Soul comes to Heaven, it takes the place appointed and prepared for it,
But when the Soul comes to Heaven, it Takes the place appointed and prepared for it,
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and there it sits down at ease, because it is where it would be, and as it would be.
and there it sits down At ease, Because it is where it would be, and as it would be.
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There is no desire, because a compleat satisfaction, Psal. 17. ult. As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness:
There is no desire, Because a complete satisfaction, Psalm 17. ult. As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness:
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There desires are turned into, and swallowed up of delights. There is indeed in glorified Souls a natural desire of the resurrection of their bodies,
There Desires Are turned into, and swallowed up of delights. There is indeed in glorified Souls a natural desire of the resurrection of their bodies,
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and a reunion to them, but that desire is no impairing of their happiness, not in the least afflictive,
and a reunion to them, but that desire is no impairing of their happiness, not in the least afflictive,
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because moderate and rightly tempered, and sweetened with a full assurance that it shall be done at the time appointed by the Father:
Because moderate and rightly tempered, and sweetened with a full assurance that it shall be done At the time appointed by the Father:
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And in the mean while they are abundantly pleas'd, having a fulness of joy in the vision and fruition of God, Father, Son and Spirit, who is to them infinitely better than the body can be.
And in the mean while they Are abundantly pleased, having a fullness of joy in the vision and fruition of God, Father, Son and Spirit, who is to them infinitely better than the body can be.
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Come we now to the next thing propounded; viz. the properties of that rest into which the holy Soul doth enter after death,
Come we now to the next thing propounded; viz. the properties of that rest into which the holy Soul does enter After death,
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or what kind of rest it is; and that I shall endeavour to shew you in these three particulars.
or what kind of rest it is; and that I shall endeavour to show you in these three particulars.
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First, It is a compleat rest, every way perfect, there is not any thing wanting thereunto.
First, It is a complete rest, every Way perfect, there is not any thing wanting thereunto.
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There is indeed a sweet and blessed rest which those have here in this life, who come to Christ,
There is indeed a sweet and blessed rest which those have Here in this life, who come to christ,
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and make a believing closure upon the terms propounded in the Gospel;
and make a believing closure upon the terms propounded in the Gospel;
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though they have not the rest of the World, yet they have a rest in the World,
though they have not the rest of the World, yet they have a rest in the World,
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and that in the midst of concussions and confusions, when they are tumbled and toss'd up and down, they have a rest out of their Enemies reach:
and that in the midst of concussions and confusions, when they Are tumbled and tossed up and down, they have a rest out of their Enemies reach:
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This our dear Lord and Saviour hath promised, and he cannot but be as good as his word, Mat. 11. 28. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
This our dear Lord and Saviour hath promised, and he cannot but be as good as his word, Mathew 11. 28. Come unto me all you that labour and Are heavy laden,
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and I will give you rest; not only a right to it, but the possession of it;and I will give you rest; not only a right to it, but the possession of it;
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that which they could not meet with before, neither in themselves, nor in the creature, they meet with in him;
that which they could not meet with before, neither in themselves, nor in the creature, they meet with in him;
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as the Dove that could find no place for the sole of its foot when it was abroad,
as the Dove that could find no place for the sole of its foot when it was abroad,
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as the Raven could, that would light and feed upon Carrion, the dead carcasses floating upon the surface of the waters,
as the Raven could, that would Light and feed upon Carrion, the dead carcases floating upon the surface of the waters,
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yet it found rest in the Ark upon its return to it. Those that before were through the stingings of Conscience, and the apprehensions of Divine wrath,
yet it found rest in the Ark upon its return to it. Those that before were through the stingings of Conscience, and the apprehensions of Divine wrath,
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and impending Judgments as persons upon a Rack, are through the sprinklings of the blood of the Covenant upon them,
and impending Judgments as Persons upon a Rack, Are through the sprinklings of the blood of the Covenant upon them,
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and the sealings and witnessings of the Spirit within them as in a Bed of Down or Roses:
and the sealings and witnessings of the Spirit within them as in a Bed of Down or Roses:
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Those wounds that formerly smarted, are graciously healed, and their Agonies are over, unless they cause new ones by their foolishness;
Those wounds that formerly smarted, Are graciously healed, and their Agonies Are over, unless they cause new ones by their foolishness;
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but for all this, here aliquid deest, something is wanting, as well as something amiss.
but for all this, Here Aliquid deest, something is wanting, as well as something amiss.
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Paul in 1 Thes. 3. 10. speaks of something that was lacking in their Faith, and truly the same may be affirmed of the best improved,Paul in 1 Thebes 3. 10. speaks of something that was lacking in their Faith, and truly the same may be affirmed of the best improved,
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and most grown Saints on this side of Heaven, that there is something lacking in their Faith,
and most grown Saints on this side of Heaven, that there is something lacking in their Faith,
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yea and in their Love, and in their Humility, and Meekness, and Patience, and in all the graces that have been by the blessed Spirit of God wrought in them.
yea and in their Love, and in their Humility, and Meekness, and Patience, and in all the graces that have been by the blessed Spirit of God wrought in them.
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And we may be sure of this, that as long as there is something lacking in the grace, there will be something 〈1 line〉 not be arrived at a perfect state.
And we may be sure of this, that as long as there is something lacking in the grace, there will be something 〈1 line〉 not be arrived At a perfect state.
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But after death all these wants will be supplied, and all these defects made up, there will be no vacancy in the Soul, nothing lacking,
But After death all these Wants will be supplied, and all these defects made up, there will be no vacancy in the Soul, nothing lacking,
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then that which is perfect will be come, and so that which is imperfect shall be done away,
then that which is perfect will be come, and so that which is imperfect shall be done away,
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and hereupon that rest which the Soul shall have when it comes to Heaven, will be greater and fuller than that which it had when it first came to Christ,
and hereupon that rest which the Soul shall have when it comes to Heaven, will be greater and fuller than that which it had when it First Come to christ,
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or all the while that it lived a sojourner in the World, there will be perfect holiness,
or all the while that it lived a sojourner in the World, there will be perfect holiness,
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and by consequence there will be a perfect happiness.
and by consequence there will be a perfect happiness.
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God will not in any thing be behind hand with his people, or wanting to them, there they are continually before the Throne of God, always in his presence,
God will not in any thing be behind hand with his people, or wanting to them, there they Are continually before the Throne of God, always in his presence,
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and David tells us, Psal. 16. 11. That in his presence there is fulness of joy,
and David tells us, Psalm 16. 11. That in his presence there is fullness of joy,
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and a fulness of joy doth necessarily imply and carry along with it, a fulness of rest and that which followeth hereupon.
and a fullness of joy does necessarily imply and carry along with it, a fullness of rest and that which follows hereupon.
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Secondly, It is an undisturbed rest. Here our peace is oftentimes broken, and our rest is gone.
Secondly, It is an undisturbed rest. Here our peace is oftentimes broken, and our rest is gone.
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It is said of Ahasuerus, that he could not sleep, his sleep fled away from him, he did all that in him lay to compose himself, he would gladly have slept, but he could not.
It is said of Ahasuerus, that he could not sleep, his sleep fled away from him, he did all that in him lay to compose himself, he would gladly have slept, but he could not.
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So it is Spiritually with the Saints themselves, their rest fleeth from them.
So it is Spiritually with the Saints themselves, their rest fleeth from them.
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Sometimes they break their own rest, Psal. 38. There is no rest in my bones because of my sin, and as there was none in his bones,
Sometime they break their own rest, Psalm 38. There is no rest in my bones Because of my since, and as there was none in his bones,
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so none in his flesh, and none in his Spirit;
so none in his Flesh, and none in his Spirit;
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and sometimes God breaks their rest, one while he gives them rest round about, at another time he makes them fear round abou• …, Iob 7. 13, 14. When I say my Bed shall comfort me, my Couch shall ease my complaint,
and sometime God breaks their rest, one while he gives them rest round about, At Another time he makes them Fear round abou• …, Job 7. 13, 14. When I say my Bed shall Comfort me, my Couch shall ease my complaint,
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then thou scarest me with Dreams and terrifiest me with Visions. then thou scarest me with Dreams and terrifiest me with Visions.
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Oh the dismal thoughts that some good people have in the night, they lie down with holy and gracious thoughts, with believing thoughts, with God admiring thoughts but in their sleep they have Vain, Absurd, Defiling and Disquieting thoughts;
O the dismal thoughts that Some good people have in the night, they lie down with holy and gracious thoughts, with believing thoughts, with God admiring thoughts but in their sleep they have Vain, Absurd, Defiling and Disquieting thoughts;
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so that they wake in an affright, and as the Psalmist, tells us, sometimes sorrow endures for a night,
so that they wake in an affright, and as the Psalmist, tells us, sometime sorrow endures for a night,
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and joy comes in the morning. and joy comes in the morning.
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So experience tells us that at other times joy endures for a day, and sorrow comes in the Evening.
So experience tells us that At other times joy endures for a day, and sorrow comes in the Evening.
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The bright and comfortable sun sets in a dark Cloud.
The bright and comfortable sun sets in a dark Cloud.
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David reckoned without his host when in Psal. 30. he thought his Mountain stood strong, his State of Peace and Prosperity was firm and unalterable,David reckoned without his host when in Psalm 30. he Thought his Mountain stood strong, his State of Peace and Prosperity was firm and unalterable,
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so that he should never be moved, that he should never more feel what broken bones meant,
so that he should never be moved, that he should never more feel what broken bones meant,
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nor be any more hunted by his enemy as a Partridge upon the Mountains, nor be again smitten and almost consumed by the blow of the Divine hand,
nor be any more hunted by his enemy as a Partridge upon the Mountains, nor be again smitten and almost consumed by the blow of the Divine hand,
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nor have his moisture turned into the drought of Summer.
nor have his moisture turned into the drought of Summer.
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But he was quickly convinced of his mistake, God hid his face and he was troubled.
But he was quickly convinced of his mistake, God hid his face and he was troubled.
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So troubled as that he was at his wits end, almost beside himself, both Counsel and Courage failed him.
So troubled as that he was At his wits end, almost beside himself, both Counsel and Courage failed him.
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But now when once the Soul comes to Heaven, there shall be nothing of a disturbance, no such inroads made upon its peace,
But now when once the Soul comes to Heaven, there shall be nothing of a disturbance, no such inroads made upon its peace,
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but a perpetual Serenity and Calm, a clear Sun-shine without any Eclipse or Clouds, or Overcastings.
but a perpetual Serenity and Cam, a clear Sunshine without any Eclipse or Clouds, or Overcastings.
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No hiding of the face of God, no damp upon the Soul. No frown without, no fear 〈1 line〉 an holy reception, no anger in God to obstruct and stop his gracious communication.
No hiding of the face of God, no damp upon the Soul. No frown without, no Fear 〈1 line〉 an holy reception, no anger in God to obstruct and stop his gracious communication.
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God will be continually giving out of himself and the Soul shall be continually taking in.
God will be continually giving out of himself and the Soul shall be continually taking in.
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The glorified Soul shall be always full up to the brim, and as God shall please according to the exceeding riches of his grace and kindness to dart forth new beams and rays of his glory,
The glorified Soul shall be always full up to the brim, and as God shall please according to the exceeding riches of his grace and kindness to dart forth new beams and rays of his glory,
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so he will strengthen the eye that it shall behold them with inconceivable delight and pleasure,
so he will strengthen the eye that it shall behold them with inconceivable delight and pleasure,
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as he shall please to open his hand of Love, so he will widen the Vessel, and inlarge its capacity.
as he shall please to open his hand of Love, so he will widen the Vessel, and enlarge its capacity.
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Thirdly, It will be an everlasting rest, as it knows no disturbance, so no end.
Thirdly, It will be an everlasting rest, as it knows no disturbance, so no end.
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The Soul for certain shall not sleep, as some have fondly and foolishly imagined, the body indeed doth, that enjoys a sweet sleep in its bed, of dust, where it lies in Jesus,
The Soul for certain shall not sleep, as Some have fondly and foolishly imagined, the body indeed does, that enjoys a sweet sleep in its Bed, of dust, where it lies in jesus,
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for death hath not broken the Union between it and Christ, 1 Thes. 4. 14. Them which sleep in Iesus shall God bring with him.
for death hath not broken the union between it and christ, 1 Thebes 4. 14. Them which sleep in Iesus shall God bring with him.
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But the Soul sleeps not, it is not suitable to the nature of it, it meets with enough to keep it awake.
But the Soul sleeps not, it is not suitable to the nature of it, it meets with enough to keep it awake.
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Yea, it will be so far from sleeping, as that it shall not so much as wink,
Yea, it will be so Far from sleeping, as that it shall not so much as wink,
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for it shall not know any such thing as lassitude or weariness.
for it shall not know any such thing as lassitude or weariness.
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It shall be continually acting, and that with Strength and Vigour, to the utmost of its power,
It shall be continually acting, and that with Strength and Vigour, to the utmost of its power,
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and yet not be tyred by those actings.
and yet not be tired by those actings.
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The bow shall be always bent, yet not hereupon grow a Slug, but abide in strength.
The bow shall be always bent, yet not hereupon grow a Slug, but abide in strength.
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But though the Soul shall never sleep, yet it shall always rest, when it is once entered into it, it shall abide and never come out more;
But though the Soul shall never sleep, yet it shall always rest, when it is once entered into it, it shall abide and never come out more;
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there are, as you have heard from the Word, pleasures for evermore, and therefore there shall be rest for evermore.
there Are, as you have herd from the Word, pleasures for evermore, and Therefore there shall be rest for evermore.
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O Eternity, Eternity, its length is not to be measured, but its weight and importance to be seriously consider'd, that is the sweet ingredient in the joys above,
O Eternity, Eternity, its length is not to be measured, but its weight and importance to be seriously considered, that is the sweet ingredient in the Joys above,
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and that the Gall which is put into the Cup of trembling and astonishment below;
and that the Gall which is put into the Cup of trembling and astonishment below;
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the damned in Hell shall be in everlasting misery, their worm dieth not, and the glorified Souls shall have an everlasting felicity.
the damned in Hell shall be in everlasting misery, their worm Dieth not, and the glorified Souls shall have an everlasting felicity.
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Let us apply to this those sweet expressions which we find in Rev. 7. 15, 16, 17. They are before the Throne of God, as Heavens Courtiers and Favourites whom the King of Kings loves to look upon.
Let us apply to this those sweet expressions which we find in Rev. 7. 15, 16, 17. They Are before the Throne of God, as Heavens Courtiers and Favourites whom the King of Kings loves to look upon.
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They serve him day and night in his Temple. They serve him day and night in his Temple.
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They shall be altogether taken up with God, their whole business and employment shall be about God.
They shall be altogether taken up with God, their Whole business and employment shall be about God.
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And he that sits upon the throne shall dwell among them. And there cannot be better Company, none so good.And he that sits upon the throne shall dwell among them. And there cannot be better Company, none so good.
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His presence is enough alone, they shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more.
His presence is enough alone, they shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more.
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It is impossible they should be hungry who are at such a feast, or thirst, who have not only their Cups running over,
It is impossible they should be hungry who Are At such a feast, or thirst, who have not only their Cups running over,
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but are continually refreshing and bathing themselves in a River of pleasure and of life, clear as Christal, which proceeds out of the Throne of God and of the Lamb, neither shall the Sun light on them nor any beat, there shall be beams to refresh them, but none to scorch them.
but Are continually refreshing and bathing themselves in a River of pleasure and of life, clear as Crystal, which proceeds out of the Throne of God and of the Lamb, neither shall the Sun Light on them nor any beatrice, there shall be beams to refresh them, but none to scorch them.
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Nothing that shall render them faint or uneasy. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne shall feed them.
Nothing that shall render them faint or uneasy. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne shall feed them.
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He loves to do it, and he will be sure to give them the best,
He loves to do it, and he will be sure to give them the best,
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and with a large liberal hand, and shall lead them to fountains of living water, all fresh and pure,
and with a large liberal hand, and shall led them to fountains of living water, all fresh and pure,
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and at the first hand, and God 〈1 line〉 removed all sorrow from their hearts,
and At the First hand, and God 〈1 line〉 removed all sorrow from their hearts,
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if there be not a tear, then not a sig• … no, nor a sad thought,
if there be not a tear, then not a sig• … no, nor a sad Thought,
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and further you may be also sure, that since God do• … with his own gracious hand, wipe away all their tears, none of them sha• … return,
and further you may be also sure, that since God do• … with his own gracious hand, wipe away all their tears, none of them sha• … return,
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nor shall any new ones succeed and come in the room of the forme• … a tear shall not be found in the eye,
nor shall any new ones succeed and come in the room of the forme• … a tear shall not be found in the eye,
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nor upon the cheek, throughout all ete• … nity.
nor upon the cheek, throughout all ete• … nity.
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Thus have I done what I promised as to the first Doctrine, the us• … whereof I shall defer until I have spoken to the second Doctrine,
Thus have I done what I promised as to the First Doctrine, the us• … whereof I shall defer until I have spoken to the second Doctrine,
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and then shall make some short application of them both together.
and then shall make Some short application of them both together.
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Now that Doctrin• … as was said before, will arise from the reason of Davids calling upon his Soul 〈 ◊ 〉 return unto its rest,
Now that Doctrin• … as was said before, will arise from the reason of Davids calling upon his Soul 〈 ◊ 〉 return unto its rest,
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or if you please, from the argument and motive he useth f• … the perswading it so to do, taken from Gods former providences and gra• … ous dispensations towards him.
or if you please, from the argument and motive he uses f• … the persuading it so to do, taken from God's former providences and gra• … ous dispensations towards him.
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For the Lord hath dealt bountifully w• … thee. For the Lord hath dealt bountifully w• … thee.
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Which is such an argument as doth become every Saint, every one 〈 ◊ 〉 his Children;
Which is such an argument as does become every Saint, every one 〈 ◊ 〉 his Children;
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for upon them all he hath shewn and magnified his mer• … The Doctrine shall be this.
for upon them all he hath shown and magnified his mer• … The Doctrine shall be this.
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Doct. 2. Gods dealing bountifully with a Soul should be a powerful a• … cogent argument with it, for its return to him.
Doct. 2. God's dealing bountifully with a Soul should be a powerful a• … cogent argument with it, for its return to him.
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It doth carry a great d• … of weight and reason in it, and it should come with a proportionable streng• … upon the Soul. It should be effectual.
It does carry a great d• … of weight and reason in it, and it should come with a proportionable streng• … upon the Soul. It should be effectual.
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It should endear him to us, and hig• … ly commend him, and accordingly draw us to him,
It should endear him to us, and hig• … lie commend him, and accordingly draw us to him,
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and inflame our desi• … and longings after an immediate communion more and more.
and inflame our desi• … and longings After an immediate communion more and more.
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If men w• … but give themselves leave to consider and w• … igh all things in a just ballan• … they will find and be constrained to acknowledge that there is no solid 〈 ◊ 〉 sufficient reason,
If men w• … but give themselves leave to Consider and w• … igh all things in a just ballan• … they will find and be constrained to acknowledge that there is no solid 〈 ◊ 〉 sufficient reason,
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nay not so much as the shadow of a reason in all Go• … carriages to his people,
nay not so much as the shadow of a reason in all Go• … carriages to his people,
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why any one should go away from him. Therefo• … when upon the subducting of many of his common hearers, our Savio• … propounded to his Disciples this Question, Will ye also go away? Peter 〈 ◊ 〉 the name of the rest made this reply, Lord, to whom shall we go? We are well as we are, find such Love and Sweetness,
why any one should go away from him. Therefo• … when upon the subducting of many of his Common hearers, our Savio• … propounded to his Disciples this Question, Will you also go away? Peter 〈 ◊ 〉 the name of the rest made this reply, Lord, to whom shall we go? We Are well as we Are, find such Love and Sweetness,
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and good entertainment w• … thee, that we do not know in all the world where we can mend our selv• … where we shall be better,
and good entertainment w• … thee, that we do not know in all the world where we can mend our selv• … where we shall be better,
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nay where we may be so well; for with thee al• … are the words of eternal life.
nay where we may be so well; for with thee al• … Are the words of Eternal life.
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And as there is no reason why any should go 〈 ◊ 〉 way from him, so in case any have been so foolish,
And as there is no reason why any should go 〈 ◊ 〉 Way from him, so in case any have been so foolish,
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and imprudent, and en• … mies to themselves, as to go away, there is no reason at all why they sh• … stay away.
and imprudent, and en• … mies to themselves, as to go away, there is no reason At all why they sh• … stay away.
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Indeed if such deserters do return, it must be with shame a• … blushing:
Indeed if such deserters do return, it must be with shame a• … blushing:
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And that they may thank their former folly for, they had 〈 ◊ 〉 thousand times better come to shame than not come to God.
And that they may thank their former folly for, they had 〈 ◊ 〉 thousand times better come to shame than not come to God.
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But as was sa• … there is no reason for their staying away altogether, Ier. 2. 31. O Gene• … tion, see the word of the Lord, have I been a wilderness unto Israel, or a L• … of darkness? wherefore say my people, VVe are Lords, we will come no more un• … thee? How now Israel, what is the meaning of this language? why have y• … taken up such an hasty resolution? What is it that doth displease yo• … Wherein have I offended you? charge me if you can;
But as was sa• … there is no reason for their staying away altogether, Jeremiah 2. 31. Oh Gene• … cion, see the word of the Lord, have I been a Wilderness unto Israel, or a L• … of darkness? Wherefore say my people, We Are lords, we will come no more un• … thee? How now Israel, what is the meaning of this language? why have y• … taken up such an hasty resolution? What is it that does displease yo• … Wherein have I offended you? charge me if you can;
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what have I 〈 ◊ 〉 or what have I done, what cause I have given you? What, will you co• … 〈1 line〉ter? In this case sinners must be speechless,
what have I 〈 ◊ 〉 or what have I done, what cause I have given you? What, will you co• … 〈1 line〉ter? In this case Sinners must be speechless,
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or they will not be able to say any thing to purpose:
or they will not be able to say any thing to purpose:
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Whereas on the other side, there is a great deal of reason why those that have gone from him should return to him.
Whereas on the other side, there is a great deal of reason why those that have gone from him should return to him.
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Assoon as ever the Prodigal came to himself he thought it his best and wisest course to go to his Father.
As soon as ever the Prodigal Come to himself he Thought it his best and Wisest course to go to his Father.
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And there is also highest reason why those that live here in his love and fear, should desire to go from hence that they may live with him in his Kingdom and Glory.
And there is also highest reason why those that live Here in his love and Fear, should desire to go from hence that they may live with him in his Kingdom and Glory.
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In the remainder of this discourse I shall speak only concerning the Souls return to God at death,
In the remainder of this discourse I shall speak only Concerning the Souls return to God At death,
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and its willing and chearful readiness so to do.
and its willing and cheerful readiness so to do.
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Christians, let me suppose you standing upon the Worlds higher ground, having the Sun of prosperity shining upon your Tabernacle, with waters of a full Cup wrung out unto you.
Christians, let me suppose you standing upon the World's higher ground, having the Sun of Prosperity shining upon your Tabernacle, with waters of a full Cup wrung out unto you.
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Let your conditions here be never so full and pleasant, your life never so sweet, not made up of nights of trouble and months of vanity, but all good and halcyon;
Let your conditions Here be never so full and pleasant, your life never so sweet, not made up of nights of trouble and months of vanity, but all good and halcyon;
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let your enjoyments be never so abounding, and your Communion with God never so close and intimate;
let your enjoyments be never so abounding, and your Communion with God never so close and intimate;
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though your peace be as a River, and your righteousness in the delightful fruits thereof as the Waves of the Sea,
though your peace be as a River, and your righteousness in the delightful fruits thereof as the Waves of the Sea,
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yet this should not glue and fasten you to the World;
yet this should not glue and fasten you to the World;
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in the midst of all this your heart should be weaned, and willing to be gone,
in the midst of all this your heart should be weaned, and willing to be gone,
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as knowing this is not your rest.
as knowing this is not your rest.
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Peter is looked upon as forgetting himself when upon the transfiguration of Christ, he said, Lord it is good to be here, Peter is looked upon as forgetting himself when upon the transfiguration of christ, he said, Lord it is good to be Here,
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if thou wilt let us make here three Tabernacles, &c. Where saith one, there are plura absurda quam verba, more absurdities than there are words.if thou wilt let us make Here three Tabernacles, etc. Where Says one, there Are plura absurda quam verba, more absurdities than there Are words.
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Paul that had been in the third Heaven was not for building but for the pulling down and dissolving of the Tabernacle.Paul that had been in the third Heaven was not for building but for the pulling down and dissolving of the Tabernacle.
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Nay the comfortable enjoyments which you have now, and Gods dealing bountifully with you at present both in temporals andSpirituals, should make you willing and desirous to be gone, that you may know what the best will be, whensoever God is pleased to call for you,
Nay the comfortable enjoyments which you have now, and God's dealing bountifully with you At present both in temporals andSpirituals, should make you willing and desirous to be gone, that you may know what the best will be, whensoever God is pleased to call for you,
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and by that grim Messenger Death, saith, come up hither, you should with gladness, and rejoycing say, Go my Soul, make no tarrying, shew no lothness,
and by that grim Messenger Death, Says, come up hither, you should with gladness, and rejoicing say, Go my Soul, make no tarrying, show no loathness,
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but with a smile and holy transport take thy last farewel of all these Earthly Friends and Enjoyments, of all these sublunary drossie delights,
but with a smile and holy transport take thy last farewell of all these Earthly Friends and Enjoyments, of all these sublunary drossy delights,
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and welcom the Messenger that is sent for thee;
and welcome the Messenger that is sent for thee;
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though he should handle thy body roughly, yet let patience have its perfect work, and take it kindly,
though he should handle thy body roughly, yet let patience have its perfect work, and take it kindly,
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because thou shalt return to thy rest, and quickly be with that God from whom thou didst first come, whose face thou shalt behold in righteousness.
Because thou shalt return to thy rest, and quickly be with that God from whom thou didst First come, whose face thou shalt behold in righteousness.
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Now that gracious and bountiful dealing which you have found at his hand all the time that you have spent in the world, notwithstanding your ill deservings and unanswerable walkings may very well contribute greatly to this willingness, and be a mighty encouragement;
Now that gracious and bountiful dealing which you have found At his hand all the time that you have spent in the world, notwithstanding your ill deservings and unanswerable walkings may very well contribute greatly to this willingness, and be a mighty encouragement;
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as they do strongly oblige you to duty here, so they should do more than reconcile you to a departure hence.
as they do strongly oblige you to duty Here, so they should do more than reconcile you to a departure hence.
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That, I hope, will appear evidently to you upon a threefold account.
That, I hope, will appear evidently to you upon a threefold account.
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First, This bountiful dealing of God with you is a plain and evident demonstration of that fulness, which is in him;
First, This bountiful dealing of God with you is a plain and evident demonstration of that fullness, which is in him;
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by the liberality of his hand, you may judge something of the greatness of his stock;
by the liberality of his hand, you may judge something of the greatness of his stock;
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Who is a God like 〈1 line〉 what a blessed exchange do you make when you come to die!
Who is a God like 〈1 line〉 what a blessed exchange do you make when you come to die!
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You leave a company of broken Cisterns, that are little, and leaking, can hold no water,
You leave a company of broken Cisterns, that Are little, and leaking, can hold no water,
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but frequently fail your expectations, and leave you at that loss they find you in, and then you go to a living Fountain, that is ever full and overflowing:
but frequently fail your Expectations, and leave you At that loss they find you in, and then you go to a living Fountain, that is ever full and overflowing:
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You go out of an earthly Clay Cottage, which is crazy and tottering, and the keeping of it in repair puts you to a great deal of trouble and charge,
You go out of an earthly Clay Cottage, which is crazy and tottering, and the keeping of it in repair puts you to a great deal of trouble and charge,
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and when you have done your utmost, it must tumble, and then you take possession of an house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens, whose builder and maker is God,
and when you have done your utmost, it must tumble, and then you take possession of an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens, whose builder and maker is God,
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and which was by him made for the place of his everlasting residence, the habitation of his holiness and glory;
and which was by him made for the place of his everlasting residence, the habitation of his holiness and glory;
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so that by all you part with here, you will be no losers, but change unspeakably to your advantage.
so that by all you part with Here, you will be no losers, but change unspeakably to your advantage.
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Are there any of you that have got good hope through grace, that have had your Faith of Adherence crowned with that of Assurance? one would rationally conclude you as willing to go to Heaven as Israel was to see Egypt upon their backs, which had been to them an house of bondage and great servitude,
are there any of you that have god good hope through grace, that have had your Faith of Adherence crowned with that of Assurance? one would rationally conclude you as willing to go to Heaven as Israel was to see Egypt upon their backs, which had been to them an house of bondage and great servitude,
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or to make haste through an howling and inhospitable Wilderness, that they might come to a Canaan, a Land of desire, flowing with Milk and Honey.
or to make haste through an howling and inhospitable Wilderness, that they might come to a Canaan, a Land of desire, flowing with Milk and Honey.
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I beseech you, Christians, seriously to reflect upon things that are past, and consider what doth now come from God, what you have received since you did accept and embrace an offered Iesus, and what you are still receiving.
I beseech you, Christians, seriously to reflect upon things that Are past, and Consider what does now come from God, what you have received since you did accept and embrace an offered Iesus, and what you Are still receiving.
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How many common mercies, than the least of which you are less;
How many Common Mercies, than the least of which you Are less;
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and how many special mercies upon which you may read Love: you are not able to number them, being more than the hairs upon your heads.
and how many special Mercies upon which you may read Love: you Are not able to number them, being more than the hairs upon your Heads.
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How many messages of peace have been brought to you by his Ministers and Spirit? How many comfortable Answers hath he given? so that you have been constrained to say, He hath not turned away your prayer, nor his mercy from you!
How many messages of peace have been brought to you by his Ministers and Spirit? How many comfortable Answers hath he given? so that you have been constrained to say, He hath not turned away your prayer, nor his mercy from you!
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How many rich tokens hath he blest you with, every one of greater value than an Orient Pearl,
How many rich tokens hath he blessed you with, every one of greater valve than an Orient Pearl,
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or glistering Diamond? How many marks of Covenant-favour hath he set upon you!
or glistering Diamond? How many marks of Covenant-favour hath he Set upon you!
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In short, how often and how greatly hath he made your Souls to rejoyce, and your Hearts to leap within you!
In short, how often and how greatly hath he made your Souls to rejoice, and your Hearts to leap within you!
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and then how well may you argue thus with your selves, If there be so much coming from God, what is there in God? If there be such conveyances made by the Pipes of Ordinances and Duties, what is there in him, in whom are all my Springs? If messages be so delicious, what are the closest embraces? If there be such beams at a distance, such comfortable beams and vital influences communicated in this state of absence, what light and life, what beauty and glory is there in the Eternal Sun!
and then how well may you argue thus with your selves, If there be so much coming from God, what is there in God? If there be such conveyances made by the Pipes of Ordinances and Duties, what is there in him, in whom Are all my Springs? If messages be so delicious, what Are the closest embraces? If there be such beams At a distance, such comfortable beams and vital influences communicated in this state of absence, what Light and life, what beauty and glory is there in the Eternal Sun!
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Secondly, From this bountiful dealing of God with you, you may argue to his liberality,
Secondly, From this bountiful dealing of God with you, you may argue to his liberality,
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and the singular pleasure which he takes in giving forth of that his fulness to his People, which is infinitely beyond the delight of the most affectionate Mother in drawing her full and pained Breast to her sucking and smiling Infant.
and the singular pleasure which he Takes in giving forth of that his fullness to his People, which is infinitely beyond the delight of the most affectionate Mother in drawing her full and pained Breast to her sucking and smiling Infant.
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Death, it is true, will carry you from all your enjoyments in this World, it will strip you to your skins,
Death, it is true, will carry you from all your enjoyments in this World, it will strip you to your skins,
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and not so much 〈1 line〉 you do now taste the greatest sweetness, and from which you fetch your greatest comfort:
and not so much 〈1 line〉 you do now taste the greatest sweetness, and from which you fetch your greatest Comfort:
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You must shake hands with faithful Friends, dearest Relations, and Possessions; your places and preferments, your worldly honours and preheminences will know you no more.
You must shake hands with faithful Friends, dearest Relations, and Possessions; your places and preferments, your worldly honours and preeminences will know you no more.
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If a man die, saith Iob, shall he live again? Yes, he shall, but not in the same place, not in the same state, not to the same ends and purposes that he did before.If a man die, Says Job, shall he live again? Yes, he shall, but not in the same place, not in the same state, not to the same ends and Purposes that he did before.
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But what of all that? if you be such as you ought to be,
But what of all that? if you be such as you ought to be,
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and mind that for which you were sent hither, you shall at death go directly to him who is able to do for you far more abundantly than all these things could do,
and mind that for which you were sent hither, you shall At death go directly to him who is able to do for you Far more abundantly than all these things could do,
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and to supply all your needs according to his riches in glory; and since he is able, you may by the sufficient warrant both of his Promise,
and to supply all your needs according to his riches in glory; and since he is able, you may by the sufficient warrant both of his Promise,
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and your own Experiences, say, I am sure also that he will do it.
and your own Experiences, say, I am sure also that he will do it.
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That God who hath been so good, so exceeding good to you here, you have no reason to question but he will be as good to you there.
That God who hath been so good, so exceeding good to you Here, you have no reason to question but he will be as good to you there.
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You have seen how mindful he is of his Covenant, and faithful to his Promises,
You have seen how mindful he is of his Covenant, and faithful to his Promises,
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& how much his heart is set upon your good, & his name is, I am; though the Heavens wax old like a garment,
& how much his heart is Set upon your good, & his name is, I am; though the Heavens wax old like a garment,
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and shall be chang'd as a Vesture, yet he is always the same, without any variableness or shadow of turning,
and shall be changed as a Vesture, yet he is always the same, without any variableness or shadow of turning,
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as great as ever, as full as ever, yea and as good as ever.
as great as ever, as full as ever, yea and as good as ever.
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It is not strange that good old Iacob, and all his family were forward to go into Egypt, when Ioseph, who had already been so kind to them, sent this encouraging invitation, Come to me, for I will give you the good of the Land of Egypt, and you shall eat the fat of the Land;
It is not strange that good old Iacob, and all his family were forward to go into Egypt, when Ioseph, who had already been so kind to them, sent this encouraging invitation, Come to me, for I will give you the good of the Land of Egypt, and you shall eat the fat of the Land;
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regard not your stuff, for the good of all the Land of Egypt is before you. Oh! saith the Text, when they had told him all the words of Joseph, and when he saw the Waggons which Joseph had sent to carry him, his spirit revived,
regard not your stuff, for the good of all the Land of Egypt is before you. Oh! Says the Text, when they had told him all the words of Joseph, and when he saw the Wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, his Spirit revived,
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and he said, It is enough, Joseph is yet alive, I will go and see him, Gen. 45. 27, 28. How much more may you be of the same mind? how much more readily may you set up your Sail for the other World,and he said, It is enough, Joseph is yet alive, I will go and see him, Gen. 45. 27, 28. How much more may you be of the same mind? how much more readily may you Set up your Sail for the other World,
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when God saith, Come, my Son, my Daughter, come away, come to me, regard not your stuff, all the good of Heaven is before you? And when you see the Messenger that must carry you hence, you may take Heart, this may be,
when God Says, Come, my Son, my Daughter, come away, come to me, regard not your stuff, all the good of Heaven is before you? And when you see the Messenger that must carry you hence, you may take Heart, this may be,
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as they are wont to say, a lightning before death;
as they Are wont to say, a lightning before death;
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my God is still alive, and my Saviour still alive, and he lives for evermore, I will go and see him, and live with him;
my God is still alive, and my Saviour still alive, and he lives for evermore, I will go and see him, and live with him;
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I can tell what he is, I am sure he hath been a loving God to me,
I can tell what he is, I am sure he hath been a loving God to me,
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and that he delighteth in mercy.
and that he delights in mercy.
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I have many and many a time tasted that he is gracious, and therefore I will not fear him now:
I have many and many a time tasted that he is gracious, and Therefore I will not Fear him now:
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Since mercy and goodness have followed me all the days of my life, I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever:
Since mercy and Goodness have followed me all the days of my life, I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever:
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What though I am going to another world, yet I shall be with the same God;
What though I am going to Another world, yet I shall be with the same God;
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and blessed are they that dwell in his house, for they are still praising.
and blessed Are they that dwell in his house, for they Are still praising.
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Heaven, whither I am to go, is filled with glory and admiration, and rings with Allelujahs. And then, which follows hereupon,
Heaven, whither I am to go, is filled with glory and admiration, and rings with Hallelujahs. And then, which follows hereupon,
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Thirdly, These bountiful dealings of God with his people are a very firm and solid foundation upon which they may without fear build their comfortable hopes and expectations for Eternity.
Thirdly, These bountiful dealings of God with his people Are a very firm and solid Foundation upon which they may without Fear built their comfortable hope's and Expectations for Eternity.
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Mercies to such are like 〈1 line〉 pay the debts she owed, and upon the rest she was to live.
mercies to such Are like 〈1 line〉 pay the debts she owed, and upon the rest she was to live.
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So in mercies which you receive from God, there is the mercy it self to answer the present occasion, to discharge the present expence,
So in Mercies which you receive from God, there is the mercy it self to answer the present occasion, to discharge the present expense,
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and then there is the experience to live upon for the future.
and then there is the experience to live upon for the future.
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Thus the Saints have argued from Gods former dealings with them to his further dealings with them.
Thus the Saints have argued from God's former dealings with them to his further dealings with them.
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So David did, 1 Sam. 17. 37. The Lord that delivered me from the paw of the Lion,
So David did, 1 Sam. 17. 37. The Lord that Delivered me from the paw of the lion,
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and out of the Paw of the Bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. and out of the Paw of the Bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.
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And such were the noble and heroick actings of Pauls faith, he having received the same Spirit of Faith,
And such were the noble and heroic actings of Paul's faith, he having received the same Spirit of Faith,
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and being at that time under the like influence, 2 Cor. 1. 9, 10. We had the Sentence of death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves,
and being At that time under the like influence, 2 Cor. 1. 9, 10. We had the Sentence of death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves,
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but in God which raiseth the dead, who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver;
but in God which Raiseth the dead, who Delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver;
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in whom we trust, that he will yet deliver. in whom we trust, that he will yet deliver.
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And the like we meet with in Psal. 23. 5, 6. Thou preparest a Table before me in the presence of mine enemies, thou anointest mine head with Oyl, my Cup runneth over.
And the like we meet with in Psalm 23. 5, 6. Thou preparest a Table before me in the presence of mine enemies, thou anointest mine head with Oil, my Cup Runneth over.
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But possibly, David, this will not last, God hath done all for thee that he intends, he will now stay his hand,
But possibly, David, this will not last, God hath done all for thee that he intends, he will now stay his hand,
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nay but saith he, I am certain that he will not. Surely mercy and goodness shall follow me all the days of my life.
nay but Says he, I am certain that he will not. Surely mercy and Goodness shall follow me all the days of my life.
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Thus they have argued unto further mercies in time, and you may take a further reach and argue from your present experiences to mercies for Eternity, Psal. 84. 11. The Lord God is a Sun and a Shield.
Thus they have argued unto further Mercies in time, and you may take a further reach and argue from your present experiences to Mercies for Eternity, Psalm 84. 11. The Lord God is a Sun and a Shield.
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That our sense speaks him to be.
That our sense speaks him to be.
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We are now refreshed with his beams, and secured by his shadow, but what will he be,
We Are now refreshed with his beams, and secured by his shadow, but what will he be,
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and what will he do? Let faith answer, he will give grace and glory. Grace enough for time, and glory enough for ever.
and what will he do? Let faith answer, he will give grace and glory. Grace enough for time, and glory enough for ever.
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Grace to enable us for our duties, glory to satisfy our desires. Grace to fit us for glory, and glory to Compleat and Crown our Grace.
Grace to enable us for our duties, glory to satisfy our Desires. Grace to fit us for glory, and glory to Complete and Crown our Grace.
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These are the proper arguings of faith, and exceeding strong in the hand of a true Believer, the premises are Gods own,
These Are the proper arguings of faith, and exceeding strong in the hand of a true Believer, the premises Are God's own,
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and the conclusion drawn from them is undeniable.
and the conclusion drawn from them is undeniable.
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He is a loving Father to me in this World, and he will be so in the next too.
He is a loving Father to me in this World, and he will be so in the next too.
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He that now is a fountain opened, sending forth such precious and plentiful Streams, will not then prove a Spring shut up and a Fountain sealed.
He that now is a fountain opened, sending forth such precious and plentiful Streams, will not then prove a Spring shut up and a Fountain sealed.
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He that affords me such large Clusters while I am in the wilderness, will not starve nor stint me when I come to Heaven.
He that affords me such large Clusters while I am in the Wilderness, will not starve nor stint me when I come to Heaven.
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He that feeds me with Manna here will never grudge me the Honey and Milk of the Land of promise.
He that feeds me with Manna Here will never grudge me the Honey and Milk of the Land of promise.
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Certainly I shall not there enjoy least where according to the promise I look for most, my God will then do far more abundantly than I am now able to ask or think.
Certainly I shall not there enjoy least where according to the promise I look for most, my God will then do Far more abundantly than I am now able to ask or think.
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These present bountiful dispensations of God to his people are great grounds of high expectations, if we consider,
These present bountiful dispensations of God to his people Are great grounds of high Expectations, if we Consider,
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First, While the People of God are here they are in their Non-age and Minority. There is an apparent and sensible difference between them.
First, While the People of God Are Here they Are in their Nonage and Minority. There is an apparent and sensible difference between them.
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In their growth, some are as Cedars, others but Shrubs; and in their strength some are as mighty men to run a race, others can hardly draw their Leg• … after them.
In their growth, Some Are as Cedars, Others but Shrubs; and in their strength Some Are as mighty men to run a raze, Others can hardly draw their Leg• … After them.
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A great deal of difference there is in their knowledge and in their Grace, but both one and other are under age;
A great deal of difference there is in their knowledge and in their Grace, but both one and other Are under age;
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but when God doth come by 〈1 line〉 Children home to Heaven, they are arrived at their ripeness of years.
but when God does come by 〈1 line〉 Children home to Heaven, they Are arrived At their ripeness of Years.
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Now if they receive so much from God as they do, and are maintained at such a rate while they are Children, what is it that God designs them for, what is it that he will bestow upon them at last? When you see young ones brought up in Splendor and Bravery, you immediately conclude them to be some great Persons Children,
Now if they receive so much from God as they do, and Are maintained At such a rate while they Are Children, what is it that God designs them for, what is it that he will bestow upon them At last? When you see young ones brought up in Splendour and Bravery, you immediately conclude them to be Some great Persons Children,
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and that they shall have a great Estate, and that something is intended for them suitable to their garb and education.
and that they shall have a great Estate, and that something is intended for them suitable to their garb and education.
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Take your measures from the pains that God takes with his people now, and the cost he is at upon them,
Take your measures from the pains that God Takes with his people now, and the cost he is At upon them,
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and then judge what he hath in his heart and purpose concerning them, when that which is perfect shall come, that which is imperfect shall be done away, 1 Cor. 13. 10. When the eye is fully strengthened there shall be no more use of a Glass to see in, which gives but a dark sight.
and then judge what he hath in his heart and purpose Concerning them, when that which is perfect shall come, that which is imperfect shall be done away, 1 Cor. 13. 10. When the eye is Fully strengthened there shall be no more use of a Glass to see in, which gives but a dark sighed.
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When the heir comes to understand how to mannage his Estate, he shall be put into possession of the whole.
When the heir comes to understand how to manage his Estate, he shall be put into possession of the Whole.
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So when once the Saints come to be perfected in themselves, all imperfections shall be removed from their enjoyments.
So when once the Saints come to be perfected in themselves, all imperfections shall be removed from their enjoyments.
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When once they come to be fit for great things they shall be sure to have them;
When once they come to be fit for great things they shall be sure to have them;
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the inheritance of the Saints in light shall be given them when meet to be made partakers of it.
the inheritance of the Saints in Light shall be given them when meet to be made partakers of it.
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The marriage of the Lamb will come when the B• … ide hath made her self ready;
The marriage of the Lamb will come when the B• … idem hath made her self ready;
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and the far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory will be laid on when the shoulder is in a Capacity of bearing it.
and the Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory will be laid on when the shoulder is in a Capacity of bearing it.
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Secondly, In this life the Children of God are fitting for the enjoyment of that which God intend• … them.
Secondly, In this life the Children of God Are fitting for the enjoyment of that which God intend• … them.
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This life is not a season for a full possession, but for the bringing them into a due preparation.
This life is not a season for a full possession, but for the bringing them into a due preparation.
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And accordingly here they have only their allowances because as yet they are not fit for more.
And accordingly Here they have only their allowances Because as yet they Are not fit for more.
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You read in Esth. 2. 9. That when E• … ther was brought to the Custody of Hegai the Keeper of the VVomen, she had the things given her for purification, with all that belonged to her,
You read in Esth. 2. 9. That when E• … there was brought to the Custody of Hegai the Keeper of the VVomen, she had the things given her for purification, with all that belonged to her,
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and seven Maidens that were meet to be given her. All that was suitable to that State, and no more.and seven Maidens that were meet to be given her. All that was suitable to that State, and no more.
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It was not before her being throughly prepared, purified, and presented to King Ahasuerus and by him accepted and chosen to be his Wife, that she had the Crown set upon her head,
It was not before her being thoroughly prepared, purified, and presented to King Ahasuerus and by him accepted and chosen to be his Wife, that she had the Crown Set upon her head,
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and the Robes and Ensigns of Majesty given her, which were suitable to her advancement and Royal State.
and the Robes and Ensigns of Majesty given her, which were suitable to her advancement and Royal State.
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Come, Christians, you have now no cause of murmuring and discontent, but of grateful acknowledgements and admirings, God is exceeding gracious, you receive very much,
Come, Christians, you have now no cause of murmuring and discontent, but of grateful acknowledgements and admirings, God is exceeding gracious, you receive very much,
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and are daily laden with his benefits;
and Are daily laden with his benefits;
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there are blessed allowances which he is pleased to make unto you, such as are suitable to your present condition, day unto day sheweth hislove,
there Are blessed allowances which he is pleased to make unto you, such as Are suitable to your present condition, day unto day shows hislove,
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and night unto night his faithfulness, what is the report, what the account that you are obliged to give of him? Must you not say that you have enough to support you under all your burdens,
and night unto night his faithfulness, what is the report, what the account that you Are obliged to give of him? Must you not say that you have enough to support you under all your burdens,
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when they are most heavy, enough to maintain you at your work, and to carry you thorough it when most difficult,
when they Are most heavy, enough to maintain you At your work, and to carry you through it when most difficult,
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and also enough to sweeten your bitterest afflictions to you, and such beams of light breaking in upon you, that you can walk thorough darkness,
and also enough to sweeten your Bitterest afflictions to you, and such beams of Light breaking in upon you, that you can walk through darkness,
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and comfortably proceed in your 〈1 line〉 by God, which will prepare you for the Crown of Life and Righteousness, which God the Righteous Judge shall give unto you at that day,
and comfortably proceed in your 〈1 line〉 by God, which will prepare you for the Crown of Life and Righteousness, which God the Righteous Judge shall give unto you At that day,
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and make you meet for the Throne of Glory, unto which you shall be advanced,
and make you meet for the Throne of Glory, unto which you shall be advanced,
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so that you may become it, and fit you for the presence of God, that you may be brought into it with exceeding joy, that you may be able to bear his presence without terrour and trembling,
so that you may become it, and fit you for the presence of God, that you may be brought into it with exceeding joy, that you may be able to bear his presence without terror and trembling,
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and he to bear you in his presence, without hatred and loathing.
and he to bear you in his presence, without hatred and loathing.
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In a word, you have that now afforded you by God, which may suit you both to the place,
In a word, you have that now afforded you by God, which may suit you both to the place,
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and company, and employment, so that when you come there, there may be an amicable agreement,
and company, and employment, so that when you come there, there may be an amicable agreement,
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and perfect harmony, without any thing of jarring and discord, that you may not be weary of Heaven, nor Heaven of you.
and perfect harmony, without any thing of jarring and discord, that you may not be weary of Heaven, nor Heaven of you.
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And do you seriously consider how much this stands God in? what abundance of cost he is at for your preparation,
And do you seriously Consider how much this Stands God in? what abundance of cost he is At for your preparation,
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and what a great deal of pains he takes with you in order thereunto;
and what a great deal of pains he Takes with you in order thereunto;
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which clearly shews it to be no small or inconsiderable thing which he hath in his everlasting love and kindness designed you for? The beauty of the Wedding Garment, which every one of the Guests must have on in order to his acceptance, doth loudly proclaim the greatness of the Solemnity,
which clearly shows it to be no small or inconsiderable thing which he hath in his everlasting love and kindness designed you for? The beauty of the Wedding Garment, which every one of the Guests must have on in order to his acceptance, does loudly proclaim the greatness of the Solemnity,
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and the splendor of the Entertainment;
and the splendour of the Entertainment;
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and when once full preparation is made in the Soul, full possession shall be given to it.
and when once full preparation is made in the Soul, full possession shall be given to it.
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When once the Vessel is thoroughly cleansed, it shall be filled up to the brim.
When once the Vessel is thoroughly cleansed, it shall be filled up to the brim.
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When once the Divine Spirit hath made you meet, you shall receive the Inheritance of the Saints in Light, Matth. 25. 10. The Bridegroom came, and they that were ready went in with him to the Marriage, and the door was shut.
When once the Divine Spirit hath made you meet, you shall receive the Inheritance of the Saints in Light, Matthew 25. 10. The Bridegroom Come, and they that were ready went in with him to the Marriage, and the door was shut.
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Thirdly, Consider what that life is which God will have his People to live while they are here in the world; viz. the life of Faith;
Thirdly, Consider what that life is which God will have his People to live while they Are Here in the world; viz. the life of Faith;
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so the Lord himself hath told us, Hab. 2. 4. Behold his Soul which is lifted up is not upright in him,
so the Lord himself hath told us, Hab. 2. 4. Behold his Soul which is lifted up is not upright in him,
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but the just shall live by his faith. And this must be at all times, and in all conditions;but the just shall live by his faith. And this must be At all times, and in all conditions;
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not only when it is with us as it was then, when Caldeans, mighty and cruel Enemies are in the Land, but when they are not;
not only when it is with us as it was then, when Chaldaeans, mighty and cruel Enemies Are in the Land, but when they Are not;
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when we have Enemies under our feet, and fulness in our hands, 2 Cor. 5. 7. We, saith the Apostle, walk by faith, and net by sight;
when we have Enemies under our feet, and fullness in our hands, 2 Cor. 5. 7. We, Says the Apostle, walk by faith, and net by sighed;
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faith leads, faith expects, faith supports, faith comforts. Thus it is with all the Saints;
faith leads, faith expects, faith supports, faith comforts. Thus it is with all the Saints;
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therefore he speaks in the plural number, we, meaning both himself and all the followers of the Lamb;
Therefore he speaks in the plural number, we, meaning both himself and all the followers of the Lamb;
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and of himself he particularly tells us, Gal. 2. 20. I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live,
and of himself he particularly tells us, Gal. 2. 20. I am Crucified with christ, nevertheless I live,
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yet not I, but Christ liveth in me;
yet not I, but christ lives in me;
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and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Christ lived in him;and the life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. christ lived in him;
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all his life came from Christ; he was the Author and Principle of it; he both breathed and maintains it;
all his life Come from christ; he was the Author and Principle of it; he both breathed and maintains it;
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he it is that quickens me, acts me, moves me how and whither he pleaseth;
he it is that quickens me, acts me, moves me how and whither he Pleases;
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and whatever that life be which I shall live hereafter, that life which I now live, in this world, in this mortal body and state, I live it by the faith of Christ, in whom I have both righteousness, and life, and strength;
and whatever that life be which I shall live hereafter, that life which I now live, in this world, in this Mortal body and state, I live it by the faith of christ, in whom I have both righteousness, and life, and strength;
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for he is, and he is to me all in all. And so it is with all the 〈1 line〉 sense, more by hope than by having;
for he is, and he is to me all in all. And so it is with all the 〈1 line〉 sense, more by hope than by having;
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and yet this present and imperfect life is an exceeding excellent and noble life:
and yet this present and imperfect life is an exceeding excellent and noble life:
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It is as much above the life of the most rational man in the world, who is a stranger to the grace of faith,
It is as much above the life of the most rational man in the world, who is a stranger to the grace of faith,
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as the life of such a man is above the life of a brute; it brings in to him far more sweetness and pleasure:
as the life of such a man is above the life of a brutus; it brings in to him Far more sweetness and pleasure:
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Hence it is that in the Scripture you read of peace in believing, and of the joys of faith, with which those which the sensualist doth enjoy, are not worthy to be compared,
Hence it is that in the Scripture you read of peace in believing, and of the Joys of faith, with which those which the sensualist does enjoy, Are not worthy to be compared,
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for his peace is but the product of a delusion, his joy as the crackling of thorns under a pot;
for his peace is but the product of a delusion, his joy as the crackling of thorns under a pot;
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but this is peace which passeth all understanding, Phil. 4. 7. and this joy such as • … s unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1. 8. It is too big for words, it hath • … n it something of the heavenly glory:
but this is peace which passes all understanding, Philip 4. 7. and this joy such as • … s unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1. 8. It is too big for words, it hath • … n it something of the heavenly glory:
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It is such a joy as doth ravish the Soul, it sometimes puts it into an e• … stasie, it fills it up to the height,
It is such a joy as does ravish the Soul, it sometime puts it into an e• … stasie, it fills it up to the height,
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so that there was one cried out like a man opprest under the weight of it, Stay thy • … and, Lord, stay thy hand,
so that there was one cried out like a man oppressed under the weight of it, Stay thy • … and, Lord, stay thy hand,
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for I can hold no more. for I can hold no more.
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Now if there be such abounding delights brought in by the hand of faith, what beams of light and glory will the eye of sight let in to the glorified Soul? If there be such consolations springing, such holy raptures caused from and by that good • … ews that faith brings from that far Countrey,
Now if there be such abounding delights brought in by the hand of faith, what beams of Light and glory will the eye of sighed let in to the glorified Soul? If there be such consolations springing, such holy raptures caused from and by that good • … ewes that faith brings from that Far Country,
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when it hath but a Pisgah • … ght, and that in a Wilderness, and can but peep within the Veil, what will • … he blessed fruits of a clear Vision and compleat Fruition be,
when it hath but a Pisgah • … ght, and that in a Wilderness, and can but peep within the Veil, what will • … he blessed fruits of a clear Vision and complete Fruition be,
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when once the • … oly Soul is after a long and tedious Journey happily arrived there, and hath • … ee liberty to walk up and down in the length and breadth of that good • … and,
when once the • … oly Soul is After a long and tedious Journey happily arrived there, and hath • … ee liberty to walk up and down in the length and breadth of that good • … and,
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and to take its fill continually of all that it affords? But once more.
and to take its fill continually of all that it affords? But once more.
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Fourthly and lastly, Here Gods communications and lettings out of him• … f to his People, are correspondent with,
Fourthly and lastly, Here God's communications and lettings out of him• … f to his People, Are correspondent with,
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and managed in such a way and • … nner as shall be pursuant of his purpose and design of keeping them,
and managed in such a Way and • … nner as shall be pursuant of his purpose and Design of keeping them,
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as in 〈 ◊ 〉 well-liking and thriving state, so in a longing frame;
as in 〈 ◊ 〉 well-liking and thriving state, so in a longing frame;
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as to preserve their • … irits, and promote their growth, so to maintain their desires in strength • … d vigour,
as to preserve their • … irits, and promote their growth, so to maintain their Desires in strength • … worser vigour,
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and also to whet and raise them up to an higher and higher • … itch.
and also to whet and raise them up to an higher and higher • … itch.
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The perfection which our heavenly Father doth intend the dearest • … f his Children while they are here, consisteth more in the sincerity of • … eir hearts,
The perfection which our heavenly Father does intend the dearest • … f his Children while they Are Here, Consisteth more in the sincerity of • … eir hearts,
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and in the fervency of their earnest and industrious desires, • … an in their actual attainments.
and in the fervency of their earnest and Industria Desires, • … an in their actual attainments.
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Come, Christians, what report can you • … ake? what account can you give of your selves? do not you find that this 〈 ◊ 〉 the language,
Come, Christians, what report can you • … ache? what account can you give of your selves? do not you find that this 〈 ◊ 〉 the language,
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and these the breathings of your Souls? O that I might • … ow God more, and come to all the riches of the full assurance of understand• … g, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God,
and these the breathings of your Souls? O that I might • … owe God more, and come to all the riches of the full assurance of understand• … g, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God,
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and of the Father, and of • … rist, Col. 2. 2. Oh that I might love him more!and of the Father, and of • … rist, Col. 2. 2. O that I might love him more!
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that this lukewarm, • … ld, frozen, Icy heart, might burn within me, and be all on a flame!
that this lukewarm, • … Lord, frozen, Icy heart, might burn within me, and be all on a flame!
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Oh • … at I might fear him more, not with a base, servile and slavish fear, but a • … l and godly one,
O • … At I might Fear him more, not with a base, servile and slavish Fear, but a • … l and godly one,
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& pay him such a reverence as is his due, & he receives • … om the glorious Seraphims above,
& pay him such a Reverence as is his endue, & he receives • … om the glorious Seraphims above,
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and the spirits of just men there made • … rfect!
and the spirits of just men there made • … rfect!
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Oh that I could resemble him more and more, and find the in• … rd man renewed day by day,
O that I could resemble him more and more, and find the in• … Red man renewed day by day,
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and my Soul changed into his Image from 〈1 line〉 God, and shewing forth the virtues of my Saviour, shining with his beams, treading in his steps,
and my Soul changed into his Image from 〈1 line〉 God, and showing forth the Virtues of my Saviour, shining with his beams, treading in his steps,
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and being in the world even as he was in the world! O that I could see and enjoy him more!
and being in the world even as he was in the world! O that I could see and enjoy him more!
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Oh that I could converse and walk with him more!
O that I could converse and walk with him more!
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And when he is pleased to open his hand most liberally, they will be reaching out theirs for more,
And when he is pleased to open his hand most liberally, they will be reaching out theirs for more,
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and still crying, Give, give. When they have in a Duty, or at an Ordinance, fed most heartily,
and still crying, Give, give. When they have in a Duty, or At an Ordinance, fed most heartily,
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and received the greatest refreshing, they rise with an appetite, and go away with desires: If you have tasted that the Lord is gracious, you must desire: After-draughts in the Banquetting-house; the Spouse called for flaggons.
and received the greatest refreshing, they rise with an appetite, and go away with Desires: If you have tasted that the Lord is gracious, you must desire: After-draughts in the Banqueting house; the Spouse called for flaggons.
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I say, God in his infinite wisdom doth so order it, that his Children shall be dieted here, that so they may be always hungry.
I say, God in his infinite Wisdom does so order it, that his Children shall be dieted Here, that so they may be always hungry.
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Not, saith Paul, that 〈 ◊ 〉 have already attained, or am already perfect. Not, Says Paul, that 〈 ◊ 〉 have already attained, or am already perfect.
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Now you may safely from hence draw this Inference, That if God be so liberal to his Children here, where yet his purpose and good pleasure is to keep them in the state of expectants,
Now you may safely from hence draw this Inference, That if God be so liberal to his Children Here, where yet his purpose and good pleasure is to keep them in the state of expectants,
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and both to raise and preserve their desires and longings in streng• … and vigour, that must needs be great goodness which he hath laid up fo• … them in Heaven;
and both to raise and preserve their Desires and longings in streng• … and vigour, that must needs be great Goodness which he hath laid up fo• … them in Heaven;
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What is there behind? What is yet to come? What i• … that which will be given out to them in the other world, where it is in hi• … heart to compleat their state,
What is there behind? What is yet to come? What i• … that which will be given out to them in the other world, where it is in hi• … heart to complete their state,
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and so to order out concerning them, that thei• … transcendent and inconceivable delights shall swallow up all their desires and their painful longings shall at their first entrance into those gloriou• … Mansions be immediately converted into a fulness of joy? We have now finished the doctrinal parts;
and so to order out Concerning them, that thei• … transcendent and inconceivable delights shall swallow up all their Desires and their painful longings shall At their First Entrance into those gloriou• … Mansions be immediately converted into a fullness of joy? We have now finished the doctrinal parts;
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it remains that we apply our selves to the practical improvement of them, which is to be the work of every one tha• … reads these few leaves for his own Soul. Only I shall help you a little b• … speaking to three things in a way of Exhortation. Use first.
it remains that we apply our selves to the practical improvement of them, which is to be the work of every one tha• … reads these few leaves for his own Soul. Only I shall help you a little b• … speaking to three things in a Way of Exhortation. Use First.
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I do earnestly desire you all, to be without any further unreasonable delays upon your return unto God.
I do earnestly desire you all, to be without any further unreasonable delays upon your return unto God.
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Look where you ar• … sinners; in a state of sin and wrath:
Look where you ar• … Sinners; in a state of since and wrath:
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and is it good to be so? Look whithe• … you are going, is it not to Hell? and do you think it will be good to b• … there? Do not go on,
and is it good to be so? Look whithe• … you Are going, is it not to Hell? and do you think it will be good to b• … there? Do not go on,
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but stand, sinner, I do in the name of the great God b• … thee stand, and come back too;
but stand, sinner, I do in the name of the great God b• … thee stand, and come back too;
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remember from whence you are fallen, a• … from whom you have departed, and come back. The expressions that our Lor• … Iesus used to the Church his Spouse, come into my mind, Cant. 6. 13. H• … bespeaks her thus;
Remember from whence you Are fallen, a• … from whom you have departed, and come back. The expressions that our Lor• … Iesus used to the Church his Spouse, come into my mind, Cant 6. 13. H• … bespeaks her thus;
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Return, return, O Shulamite ▪ return, return, that w• … may look upon thee: Return, return, Oh Shulamite ▪ return, return, that w• … may look upon thee:
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What will ye see in the Shulamite? as it were, t• … company of two Armies. What will you see in the Shulamite? as it were, t• … company of two Armies.
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Let me speak to you in the same manner; onl• … let me first propound to you this one serious and weighty Question;
Let me speak to you in the same manner; onl• … let me First propound to you this one serious and weighty Question;
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Ho• … do you find matters are within you? Is there such a sight as this to be seen ▪ I mean, to be seen in your Souls? Do you feel strugglings in you as R• … bekah once did in her womb? Is there the company of two Armies? O• … that there were in some of you!
Ho• … do you find matters Are within you? Is there such a sighed as this to be seen ▪ I mean, to be seen in your Souls? Do you feel strugglings in you as R• … bekah once did in her womb? Is there the company of two Armies? O• … that there were in Some of you!
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it would be welcom news to me, I shoul• … be glad • … t heart,
it would be welcome news to me, I shoul• … be glad • … tO heart,
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and with my Soul bless God for it.
and with my Soul bless God for it.
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I know there is on• … Army in the very worst of men, the greatest Debauchees and vilest Monste• … 〈1 line〉 trenched and fortified themselves,
I know there is on• … Army in the very worst of men, the greatest Debauchees and Vilest Monste• … 〈1 line〉 trenched and fortified themselves,
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and fight against God, and War against the Soul;
and fight against God, and War against the Soul;
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and it is not improbable but that there may be a Legion of Devils too, which side with them,
and it is not improbable but that there may be a Legion of Devils too, which side with them,
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and yet all this while there is no noise, no disturbance of the sinners rest, but he goeth on in his way and enjoys himself;
and yet all this while there is no noise, no disturbance of the Sinners rest, but he Goes on in his Way and enjoys himself;
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for, as our Saviour hath told us, while the strong man armed keeps the house, his goods are in peace, there is a sinful quietness,
for, as our Saviour hath told us, while the strong man armed keeps the house, his goods Are in peace, there is a sinful quietness,
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though indeed that is a dismal and woful one.
though indeed that is a dismal and woeful one.
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But what say you, is there the Company of two Armies in you? Is there a Law in your minds warring against that Law of Sin and Death which is in your members? Is there a Spirit within you lusting against the flesh;
But what say you, is there the Company of two Armies in you? Is there a Law in your minds warring against that Law of since and Death which is in your members? Is there a Spirit within you lusting against the Flesh;
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is there a contest and combating within you? And that not only between one faculty and another,
is there a contest and combating within you? And that not only between one faculty and Another,
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but between the same faculty and itself? So that you cannot sin with that freedom and plenary consent that you were wont to do,
but between the same faculty and itself? So that you cannot sin with that freedom and plenary consent that you were wont to do,
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but you find a reluctancy and opposition in your selves.
but you find a reluctancy and opposition in your selves.
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Oh that it were so with you, that you were able to say, you hate what you do,
O that it were so with you, that you were able to say, you hate what you do,
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though you cannot do what you would: And to you I do now call, return, return, O sinners, return, return.
though you cannot do what you would: And to you I do now call, return, return, Oh Sinners, return, return.
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That we may look upon you and love to look;
That we may look upon you and love to look;
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that your Ministers, and Relations, and Friends, your Parents that have travailed in birth to see Christ formed in you, your dear Yoakfellows who love you,
that your Ministers, and Relations, and Friends, your Parents that have travailed in birth to see christ formed in you, your dear Yoakfellows who love you,
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and longed for your Spiritual and Eternal welfare, and have looked upon you with sad hearts, Sighing, Shaking their Heads, wringing their hands and shedding Rivers of tears, may now look upon you with comfort and rejoycing, and count you their blessings;
and longed for your Spiritual and Eternal welfare, and have looked upon you with sad hearts, Sighing, Shaking their Heads, wringing their hands and shedding rivers of tears, may now look upon you with Comfort and rejoicing, and count you their blessings;
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That when they look upon you they may see your faces Sion ward, and Heaven ward,
That when they look upon you they may see your faces Sion ward, and Heaven ward,
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and your feet directed into the ways of peace, and that when God (who looks from Heaven upon all the Children of men) doth look upon you,
and your feet directed into the ways of peace, and that when God (who looks from Heaven upon all the Children of men) does look upon you,
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and into you also, he may see your hearts are toward himself, really set for his Service and honour, and the enjoyment of him.
and into you also, he may see your hearts Are towards himself, really Set for his Service and honour, and the enjoyment of him.
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You that are Elder, and are yet in your sins, walking on in the vanity of your minds, suffer the word of exhortation, do you return,
You that Are Elder, and Are yet in your Sins, walking on in the vanity of your minds, suffer the word of exhortation, do you return,
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and that presently, for you have nothing to shew why you should not; you have taken your swing, and rambled far enough, and lived without God long enough;
and that presently, for you have nothing to show why you should not; you have taken your swing, and rambled Far enough, and lived without God long enough;
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a man would think you have had your belly full of wind and ashes, and husks, that you have had enough of base sins,
a man would think you have had your belly full of wind and Ashes, and husks, that you have had enough of base Sins,
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and what is worse than childish vanities, and are guilty of such egregious, and ruining follies that you have reason to be weary of them.
and what is Worse than childish vanities, and Are guilty of such egregious, and ruining follies that you have reason to be weary of them.
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I beseech you learn to be wise, it is, indeed it is high time, if you will not be wise now,
I beseech you Learn to be wise, it is, indeed it is high time, if you will not be wise now,
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when will you? You that are younger, do ye apply your hearts to true wisdom, come, ye Children, hearken to me, come, ye young-men and maidens, come in to God, who desires you, who calls you, who stands with his arms ready and stretched out to receive you, come to him in whom you will find rest to your Souls,
when will you? You that Are younger, do you apply your hearts to true Wisdom, come, you Children, harken to me, come, you Young men and maidens, come in to God, who Desires you, who calls you, who Stands with his arms ready and stretched out to receive you, come to him in whom you will find rest to your Souls,
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and have such joys as will be great and cheap, and never end in sorrow.
and have such Joys as will be great and cheap, and never end in sorrow.
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It is much more easy for you to return than it is for old sinners, who have grown grey in their rebellion and obstinacy,
It is much more easy for you to return than it is for old Sinners, who have grown gray in their rebellion and obstinacy,
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for you are not gone so far from God as they have done, and you have not so many Chains and Fetters,
for you Are not gone so Far from God as they have done, and you have not so many Chains and Fetters,
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as Satan and lust and a continued 〈1 line〉 conceive how exceeding welcom you shall be,
as Satan and lust and a continued 〈1 line〉 conceive how exceeding welcome you shall be,
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how glad Heaven will be of you;
how glad Heaven will be of you;
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Oh how doth God, Father, Son and Spirit embrace the young converts, how ready will the blessed Angels be to watch over you, to encamp about you, to minister to you,
O how does God, Father, Son and Spirit embrace the young converts, how ready will the blessed Angels be to watch over you, to encamp about you, to minister to you,
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and to do you acts of kindness? What huggs and kisses did the affectionate Father bestow upon his repenting and returning Prodigal!
and to do you acts of kindness? What huggs and Kisses did the affectionate Father bestow upon his repenting and returning Prodigal!
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He ran to meet him, and that while he was a great way off; he could not sit still when he saw him coming, but must get up himself,
He ran to meet him, and that while he was a great Way off; he could not fit still when he saw him coming, but must get up himself,
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and while the good old mans feet did run, I doubt not but his heart leap'd within him. Use Second.
and while the good old men feet did run, I doubt not but his heart leaped within him. Use Second.
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Under this I shall direct my discourse to you who already are converted, and have hearkened to the voice and calls of God in the Gospel, and come in to him.
Under this I shall Direct my discourse to you who already Are converted, and have harkened to the voice and calls of God in the Gospel, and come in to him.
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And you I advise to improve all your experiences to the utmost for the drawing of your hearts more out to God,
And you I Advice to improve all your experiences to the utmost for the drawing of your hearts more out to God,
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and bringing you into a closer Communion with him.
and bringing you into a closer Communion with him.
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Thou hast been my help, said David, Psal. 63: 7. What then? my Soul followeth after thee. ver. Thou hast been my help, said David, Psalm 63: 7. What then? my Soul follows After thee. ver.
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8. Because thou hast been my help in work, in trouble hast assisted me in such and in such a case,
8. Because thou hast been my help in work, in trouble hast assisted me in such and in such a case,
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yea in every case, therefore my Soul now doth and still shall follow hard after thee, that I may have more of thy help as I need it,
yea in every case, Therefore my Soul now does and still shall follow hard After thee, that I may have more of thy help as I need it,
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and more and more of thy self too, so as you have heard in the Text, return unto thy rest, O my Soul,
and more and more of thy self too, so as you have herd in the Text, return unto thy rest, Oh my Soul,
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unto that God who is thy rest; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
unto that God who is thy rest; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
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Consider and call to mind, what sights have you had of Gods power and glory in the Sanctuary.
Consider and call to mind, what sights have you had of God's power and glory in the Sanctuary.
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What tasts of his sweetness in the banquetting house of Ordinances, what tokens of love sent in, in various ways, what Messages of peace by his holy and blessed Spirit, what returns of prayer by the hand of gracious providences;
What tastes of his sweetness in the banqueting house of Ordinances, what tokens of love sent in, in various ways, what Messages of peace by his holy and blessed Spirit, what returns of prayer by the hand of gracious providences;
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how great things hath God done for you, consuting your fears, and exceeding your expectations,
how great things hath God done for you, consulting your fears, and exceeding your Expectations,
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how good and gracious hath he been to you, compassing you about with his favour as with a Shield,
how good and gracious hath he been to you, compassing you about with his favour as with a Shield,
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and daily loading you with his benefits? let all this be called in and set before your eyes,
and daily loading you with his benefits? let all this be called in and Set before your eyes,
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and then from all these Topicks reason the case with your selves, and plead with your Souls,
and then from all these Topicks reason the case with your selves, and plead with your Souls,
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yea plead and argue them into a dearer affection to God, and a further return to him,
yea plead and argue them into a Dearer affection to God, and a further return to him,
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and a nearer, closer Communion with him.
and a nearer, closer Communion with him.
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The name of Jesus is as an Ointment poured forth, Cant. 1. 3. And when the Spouse had once got the scent,
The name of jesus is as an Ointment poured forth, Cant 1. 3. And when the Spouse had once god the scent,
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and to her comfort and delight felt the savour of it, found that sweetness which was both in his name and in himself, she loved him, her affections presently took wing and made out to him, she run,
and to her Comfort and delight felt the savour of it, found that sweetness which was both in his name and in himself, she loved him, her affections presently took wing and made out to him, she run,
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and yet thought her pace was too slow, and therefore beg'd she might be drawn that so she might run.
and yet Thought her pace was too slow, and Therefore begged she might be drawn that so she might run.
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Her senses had been exercised and pleased with so excellent and glorious an object, and now she was satisfied neither with what she had,
Her Senses had been exercised and pleased with so excellent and glorious an Object, and now she was satisfied neither with what she had,
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nor what she did, she thought her strength was too small, her motions too faint and heavy.
nor what she did, she Thought her strength was too small, her motions too faint and heavy.
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She could not rid ground fast enough, and though she followed hard after him, she was yet too far from him.
She could not rid ground fast enough, and though she followed hard After him, she was yet too Far from him.
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Draw me, and we will run after thee. Draw me, and we will run After thee.
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We will run after thee faster than now we do, and get nearer to thee than now we are,
We will run After thee faster than now we do, and get nearer to thee than now we Are,
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and this calling in of divine help was not in vain, it was presently 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 • … ound 〈 ◊ 〉 comfortable effect of it,
and this calling in of divine help was not in vain, it was presently 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 • … owned 〈 ◊ 〉 comfortable Effect of it,
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as appears from the next wor• …, The King hath brought me into his Chambers, into a most intimate fellowship with him, not only into his Court, but into his Chamber, and there she was willing enough to sit down and rest,
as appears from the next wor• …, The King hath brought me into his Chambers, into a most intimate fellowship with him, not only into his Court, but into his Chamber, and there she was willing enough to fit down and rest,
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yea take up her eternal abode, yes there, but no where else, not at a distance, not at the door,
yea take up her Eternal Abided, yes there, but no where Else, not At a distance, not At the door,
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but in the Chamber, in the Bride Chamber of heaven, there we will be glad and rejoyce in thee,
but in the Chamber, in the Bride Chamber of heaven, there we will be glad and rejoice in thee,
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and remember thy love more than Wine. Use Third.and Remember thy love more than Wine. Use Third.
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I shall speak a little to you who are concerned in the late providence, and others of the same nature,
I shall speak a little to you who Are concerned in the late providence, and Others of the same nature,
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and do your selves feel the smart of that blow which struck your Relations dead.
and do your selves feel the smart of that blow which struck your Relations dead.
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Do you possess your Souls in patience, be quiet, content and satisfied, since you believe them to be returned unto God;
Do you possess your Souls in patience, be quiet, content and satisfied, since you believe them to be returned unto God;
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though they be dead to you, and you shall know them no more after the flesh,
though they be dead to you, and you shall know them no more After the Flesh,
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yet they now do, and eternally shall live to God and with him.
yet they now do, and eternally shall live to God and with him.
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There are none of you that have been made partakers of a Divine nature, but would fain have your Husbands, Wives and Children, &c. turned from darkness to light,
There Are none of you that have been made partakers of a Divine nature, but would fain have your Husbands, Wives and Children, etc. turned from darkness to Light,
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and from the power of Satan, to God; you would have them converted and saved:
and from the power of Satan, to God; you would have them converted and saved:
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I do not question but you desire that, and pray for that, and weep for it,
I do not question but you desire that, and pray for that, and weep for it,
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and long for it, and it would be the joy and comfort of your Souls to see it;
and long for it, and it would be the joy and Comfort of your Souls to see it;
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and herein you do exceeding well, there is much of a Gospel-Spirit in it, it doth highly become you,
and herein you do exceeding well, there is much of a Gospel-spirit in it, it does highly become you,
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and it is an argument of that dear love which you bear unto them; it is the best and noblest expression of Love.
and it is an argument of that dear love which you bear unto them; it is the best and Noblest expression of Love.
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Well, now when their Spirits are returned to that God who gave them; now that they are gone from you to their Father;
Well, now when their Spirits Are returned to that God who gave them; now that they Are gone from you to their Father;
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now that they are so gone as that you shall here see their face no more,
now that they Are so gone as that you shall Here see their face no more,
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and hear their voice no more, and enjoy their Company no more, make it appear that you have been well taught in the School of Christ,
and hear their voice no more, and enjoy their Company no more, make it appear that you have been well taught in the School of christ,
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and there learned in every State wherein you are, therewith to be content, yea in your solitary and lonesom state.
and there learned in every State wherein you Are, therewith to be content, yea in your solitary and lonesome state.
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Let them go, since he hath sent for them who hath the best right to them,
Let them go, since he hath sent for them who hath the best right to them,
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and in whose hand is the power of life and death, do you freely let them go.
and in whose hand is the power of life and death, do you freely let them go.
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Now they have a fulness of joy, and are bathing themselves in Rivers of pleasure, do not you lock up your selves in a dumpish retirement,
Now they have a fullness of joy, and Are bathing themselves in rivers of pleasure, do not you lock up your selves in a dumpish retirement,
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nor sit down, sullen and discontented, drown'd in tears, opprest and overwhelm'd with sorrow;
nor fit down, sullen and discontented, drowned in tears, oppressed and overwhelmed with sorrow;
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Be not you froward and angry with God for loving them so well as to take them home to himself,
Be not you froward and angry with God for loving them so well as to take them home to himself,
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and do not you disparage that Heaven where they are triumphing, as if they had changed to their loss.
and do not you disparage that Heaven where they Are triumphing, as if they had changed to their loss.
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They are dead indeed, but sweeten that thought • … th a better, even this, that they are gone to God,
They Are dead indeed, but sweeten that Thought • … th a better, even this, that they Are gone to God,
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and so are where they • … ould be. So our Saviour told his Disciples.
and so Are where they • … ould be. So our Saviour told his Disciples.
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I go to my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God. I go to my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God.
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Remember, God dealt bountifully with them. As in your case who are now made a Widdow indeed.
remember, God dealt bountifully with them. As in your case who Are now made a Widow indeed.
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God dealt bountifully with you, in continuing him to you so long, who might much sooner have dissolved your conjugal relation,
God dealt bountifully with you, in Continuing him to you so long, who might much sooner have dissolved your conjugal Relation,
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but he did not, many years you lived, and loved and rejoiced together; and he dealt bountifully with him.
but he did not, many Years you lived, and loved and rejoiced together; and he dealt bountifully with him.
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I shall pass by his worldly estate, and only mention some other things, • … t for the commendation of the deceased,
I shall pass by his worldly estate, and only mention Some other things, • … tO for the commendation of the deceased,
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but the honour of his great Lord • … d Master, of whom we can never 〈 ◊ 〉 too much.
but the honour of his great Lord • … worser Master, of whom we can never 〈 ◊ 〉 too much.
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〈1 line〉 1. He gave him a great measure of life, for he lived to a good old age.
〈1 line〉 1. He gave him a great measure of life, for he lived to a good old age.
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2. He afforded him a great measure of health, for he scarce knew what sickness meant.
2. He afforded him a great measure of health, for he scarce knew what sickness meant.
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3. He had a great measure of Spiritual strength, for as I have been informed, he kept his ground in the midst of Persecutions,
3. He had a great measure of Spiritual strength, for as I have been informed, he kept his ground in the midst of Persecutions,
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and his integrity in th• … midst of temptations, unto which his very calling did expose him.
and his integrity in th• … midst of temptations, unto which his very calling did expose him.
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4. God blest him with a great measure of patience, so that he was to admiration silent under that blow which consumed him.
4. God blessed him with a great measure of patience, so that he was to admiration silent under that blow which consumed him.
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5. A great measure of submission, being brought to Gods foot, willing to be 〈 ◊ 〉 his dispose.
5. A great measure of submission, being brought to God's foot, willing to be 〈 ◊ 〉 his dispose.
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6. A great measure of comfort, there being no Cloud upon his brow, no doubt of his future happiness, but the assurance of Faith.
6. A great measure of Comfort, there being no Cloud upon his brow, no doubt of his future happiness, but the assurance of Faith.
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Thus God dealt bountifully with him, and so he doth with other of his faithful Servants,
Thus God dealt bountifully with him, and so he does with other of his faithful Servants,
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though no• … with all in all these respects. And we have therefore no reason for excessive sorrow upon their return to God;
though no• … with all in all these respects. And we have Therefore no reason for excessive sorrow upon their return to God;
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for that God who dealt bountifully with them on earth will deal satisfyingly with them in Heaven.
for that God who dealt bountifully with them on earth will deal satisfyingly with them in Heaven.
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Here th• … did see his goodness, there they behold his glory.
Here th• … did see his Goodness, there they behold his glory.
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