IN the foregoing Verse, we find the Prodigal Son so far awakened and come to himself, as to be sensible of the Miserable Condition he had brought himself into by his own folly and wickedness.
IN the foregoing Verse, we find the Prodigal Son so Far awakened and come to himself, as to be sensible of the Miserable Condition he had brought himself into by his own folly and wickedness.
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For, He was first very Impatient of being under the Wise Conduct of his Father, and thought he could manage his own affairs far more to his Contentment and Satisfaction,
For, He was First very Impatient of being under the Wise Conduct of his Father, and Thought he could manage his own affairs Far more to his Contentment and Satisfaction,
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if he were but permitted to use his Liberty, and were not so strictly tyed up to the Grave and Formal Methods of Living, observed and required in his Father's House.
if he were but permitted to use his Liberty, and were not so strictly tied up to the Grave and Formal Methods of Living, observed and required in his Father's House.
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but whatever is cost them afterwards, some will be still trying the Experiment, whether it doth not more conduce to the happiness of Life to pursue their own Fancies and Designs,
but whatever is cost them afterwards, Some will be still trying the Experiment, whither it does not more conduce to the happiness of Life to pursue their own Fancies and Designs,
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and therefore nothing would satisfie him unless he were Intrusted with the Stock which was Intended for him, that he might shew the difference between his Father's Conduct and his own. And this very soon appeared;
and Therefore nothing would satisfy him unless he were Entrusted with the Stock which was Intended for him, that he might show the difference between his Father's Conduct and his own. And this very soon appeared;
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And to make him the more sensible of his Folly, there happened a more than ordinary scarcity, which made his low and exhausted Condition more uneasie to him.
And to make him the more sensible of his Folly, there happened a more than ordinary scarcity, which made his low and exhausted Condition more uneasy to him.
But the Sense of Shame was yet greater with him than that of his Folly; and whatever shifts he underwent, he would by no means yet think of returning home;
But the Sense of Shame was yet greater with him than that of his Folly; and whatever shifts he underwent, he would by no means yet think of returning home;
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But at last, Reason and Consideration began to work upon him, which is called, his coming to himself: and then he takes up a Resolution to go home to his Father,
But At last, Reason and Consideration began to work upon him, which is called, his coming to himself: and then he Takes up a Resolution to go home to his Father,
and to throw himself at his Feet, to confess his fault ingenuously and freely, and to beg pardon for his former Folly, in hopes of Forgiveness and Reconciliation.
and to throw himself At his Feet, to confess his fault ingenuously and freely, and to beg pardon for his former Folly, in hope's of Forgiveness and Reconciliation.
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Under this Parable, our Saviour sets forth the state of a Sinner, (1.) In his wilfull degeneracy from God, his Father, both by Creation and Providence;
Under this Parable, our Saviour sets forth the state of a Sinner, (1.) In his wilful degeneracy from God, his Father, both by Creation and Providence;
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wasting his health, interest, reputation, estate, and above all, the Peace and Tranquillity of his Mind, which was more valuable than any other Delight whatsoever,
wasting his health, Interest, reputation, estate, and above all, the Peace and Tranquillity of his Mind, which was more valuable than any other Delight whatsoever,
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and he now found impossible to be enjoy'd in a course of Rebellion against his heavenly Father. (3.) In the Conviction of his Folly upon due Consideration of what he had done;
and he now found impossible to be enjoyed in a course of Rebellion against his heavenly Father. (3.) In the Conviction of his Folly upon due Consideration of what he had done;
and of those hopes and expectations he might have had from him either as to this or another World. (4.) In the Resolution he takes upon this Conviction, no longer to delay his purpose of Repenting and Returning home,
and of those hope's and Expectations he might have had from him either as to this or Another World. (4.) In the Resolution he Takes upon this Conviction, no longer to Delay his purpose of Repenting and Returning home,
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Having formerly in this Place, and on a like Occasion considered the Prodigal Son's coming to himself, I shall now pursue the Method of his Repentance in the Resolution he here takes to arise and go to his Father, &c.
Having formerly in this Place, and on a like Occasion considered the Prodigal Son's coming to himself, I shall now pursue the Method of his Repentance in the Resolution he Here Takes to arise and go to his Father, etc.
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II. How necessary it is in order to true Repentance to form a fixed and steady Resolution to go through with it, I will arise and go, &c. First, What Grounds a Sinner hath to incourage him to Repent;
II How necessary it is in order to true Repentance to from a fixed and steady Resolution to go through with it, I will arise and go, etc. First, What Grounds a Sinner hath to encourage him to repent;
For, if we consider the Circumstances here mention'd, he had no such Reason to hope to be receiv'd into Favour upon such easie Terms, as are here expressed; For,
For, if we Consider the circumstances Here mentioned, he had no such Reason to hope to be received into Favour upon such easy Terms, as Are Here expressed; For,
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And if we examine the particular Laws of Nature, or the Dictates of Reason as to Good and Evil, we shall find them very agreeable to God's Paternal Government.
And if we examine the particular Laws of Nature, or the Dictates of Reason as to Good and Evil, we shall find them very agreeable to God's Paternal Government.
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which should excite all men to such a dutifull Love, such a Reverential Esteem, such a mixture of Awe and Kindness as is in Children towards their Parents.
which should excite all men to such a dutiful Love, such a Reverential Esteem, such a mixture of Awe and Kindness as is in Children towards their Parents.
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There is an unquestionable Duty owing by Children to their earthly Parents, but how much rather (saith the Apostle) ought we to be in subjection to the Father of Spirits? The Fathers of our Flesh may be very Kind,
There is an unquestionable Duty owing by Children to their earthly Parents, but how much rather (Says the Apostle) ought we to be in subjection to the Father of Spirits? The Father's of our Flesh may be very Kind,
For the most indulgent Father, when his bowels yearn, and his heart is ready to break at the sight of a Child lying under the Agonies of Death, is not able to give a Moments Respite to the terrible Pangs, which he can neither behold nor abate.
For the most indulgent Father, when his bowels yearn, and his heart is ready to break At the sighed of a Child lying under the Agonies of Death, is not able to give a Moments Respite to the terrible Pangs, which he can neither behold nor abate.
as became the Relation they stood in to himself and to one another? That they should have a decent regard to themselves in Sobriety, Temperance, Command of their Passions, and care of their Words;
as became the Relation they stood in to himself and to one Another? That they should have a decent regard to themselves in Sobriety, Temperance, Command of their Passion, and care of their Words;
when his Wise Counsels, and Prudent Care, and Constant Kindness, and Righteous Government were so much slighted and despised by a disobedient and ungratefull Son;
when his Wise Counsels, and Prudent Care, and Constant Kindness, and Righteous Government were so much slighted and despised by a disobedient and ungrateful Son;
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(2.) But what were these new and fine Contrivances for his own happiness? He began to suspect his Wife Father did not allow his Children Liberty enough at home,
(2.) But what were these new and fine Contrivances for his own happiness? He began to suspect his Wife Father did not allow his Children Liberty enough At home,
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and that he concealed from him the great Mystery of the Happiness of Life, and therefore concluded, that if he did give way to those Desires which he found to be Natural,
and that he concealed from him the great Mystery of the Happiness of Life, and Therefore concluded, that if he did give Way to those Desires which he found to be Natural,
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And being resolved upon this, he gives way to those Inclinations he found strongest in himself, denies himself no Pleasures of Life, accounts Vertue but a Name which sowre and morose Persons put upon their own humours;
And being resolved upon this, he gives Way to those Inclinations he found Strongest in himself, Denies himself no Pleasures of Life, accounts Virtue but a Name which sour and morose Persons put upon their own humours;
And could any thing be supposed more provoking to his Heavenly Father than such a wicked and dissolute way of Living? So contrary to his Father's Will, to his own Reason, Conscience, Interest, Reputation;
And could any thing be supposed more provoking to his Heavenly Father than such a wicked and dissolute Way of Living? So contrary to his Father's Will, to his own Reason, Conscience, Interest, Reputation;
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(3.) But that which added yet more to the height of the Provocation was, that he did not think of Returning home to his Father, upon the first apprehension of his own Folly;
(3.) But that which added yet more to the height of the Provocation was, that he did not think of Returning home to his Father, upon the First apprehension of his own Folly;
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and endure many Conflicts between an awaken'd Conscience and rooted lnclinations before the Penitent Sinner can assure himself that his Repentance hath had its due and effectual operation upon him.
and endure many Conflicts between an awakened Conscience and rooted lnclinations before the Penitent Sinner can assure himself that his Repentance hath had its due and effectual operation upon him.
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For we see here nothing but extremity brought the Prodigal to himself, and made him at last to resolve to arise and go to his Father, &c. As Themistocles said of the People of Athens, they did by him,
For we see Here nothing but extremity brought the Prodigal to himself, and made him At last to resolve to arise and go to his Father, etc. As Themistocles said of the People of Athens, they did by him,
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when they can make a shift for themselves any other Way, they despise Religion; and make God their Refuge onely at a day of Extremity, but not their Choice, when their Conditions please them.
when they can make a shift for themselves any other Way, they despise Religion; and make God their Refuge only At a day of Extremity, but not their Choice, when their Conditions please them.
and was so hardly brought to think of returning thither, how came he now to be so incouraged in his Mind to arise and go to his Father, and confess his fault with hopes of being forgiven after all this?
and was so hardly brought to think of returning thither, how Come he now to be so encouraged in his Mind to arise and go to his Father, and confess his fault with hope's of being forgiven After all this?
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and therefore he was resolved he would arise and go to his Father ; as though there were charms and force enough in that word to answer all Discouragements.
and Therefore he was resolved he would arise and go to his Father; as though there were charms and force enough in that word to answer all Discouragements.
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how far this will hold with Respect to God, who is so infinitely above all the fond Passions of Humane Nature, that it is a diminution to his Glory and Majesty to be thought like to Mankind;
how Far this will hold with Respect to God, who is so infinitely above all the found Passion of Humane Nature, that it is a diminution to his Glory and Majesty to be Thought like to Mankind;
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To clear this, we are to consider, not onely that our Blessed Saviour doth here lay the force and weight of the Parable upon the tenderness of a Father to his Son;
To clear this, we Are to Consider, not only that our Blessed Saviour does Here lay the force and weight of the Parable upon the tenderness of a Father to his Son;
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but that he elsewhere argues from it in such a manner as to convince us that God hath far greater Pity and Compassion towards Mankind when they make due Applications to him,
but that he elsewhere argues from it in such a manner as to convince us that God hath Far greater Pity and Compassion towards Mankind when they make due Applications to him,
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How much more shall your Father which is in Heaven give good things to them that ask him? There have been Philosophers so severe against the Passions of humane Nature, that they would not allow any Pity or Commiseration towards others, whatever their Condition or Relation were,
How much more shall your Father which is in Heaven give good things to them that ask him? There have been Philosophers so severe against the Passion of humane Nature, that they would not allow any Pity or Commiseration towards Others, whatever their Condition or Relation were,
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But the Christian Religion doth far more reasonably allow such Passions in Mankind as dispose them to doe good to others, by fixing such an impression on their minds of others Misery as doth excite them to doe what is fitting for their Ease and Support.
But the Christian Religion does Far more reasonably allow such Passion in Mankind as dispose them to do good to Others, by fixing such an impression on their minds of Others Misery as does excite them to do what is fitting for their Ease and Support.
And Compassion is not, as some imagine, such a mean and selfish Passion, as doth arise onely from the apprehension that we may suffer the same things our selves, which we pity others for;
And Compassion is not, as Some imagine, such a mean and selfish Passion, as does arise only from the apprehension that we may suffer the same things our selves, which we pity Others for;
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And in this Sense, our Saviour not onely allows it in Fathers towards Children, but looks on it as necessary in humane Nature in order to the good and advantage of Mankind;
And in this Sense, our Saviour not only allows it in Father's towards Children, but looks on it as necessary in humane Nature in order to the good and advantage of Mankind;
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But although this be allowable in humane Nature, how can such a thing as Compassion be attributed to the Divine Nature which is uncapable of such impressions and motions, which we are subject to?
But although this be allowable in humane Nature, how can such a thing as Compassion be attributed to the Divine Nature which is uncapable of such impressions and motions, which we Are Subject to?
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And in that wonderfull Appearance to Moses, when God himself declared his own Attributes, the greatest part consists of his Kindness and Mercy towards Mankind;
And in that wonderful Appearance to Moses, when God himself declared his own Attributes, the greatest part consists of his Kindness and Mercy towards Mankind;
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The Lord God, mercifull and gratious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and Truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin.
The Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in Goodness and Truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, Transgression and since.
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And when the Prophet speaks of God's thoughts and ways being so much above Man's, it is for this end to prove thereby that God may shew more pity to Mankind,
And when the Prophet speaks of God's thoughts and ways being so much above Man's, it is for this end to prove thereby that God may show more pity to Mankind,
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For my thoughts are not your thoughts, &c. But setting aside all this, the whole Scheme of the Gospel is drawn upon the Supposition of God's Pity and Compassion towards Penitent Sinners;
For my thoughts Are not your thoughts, etc. But setting aside all this, the Whole Scheme of the Gospel is drawn upon the Supposition of God's Pity and Compassion towards Penitent Sinners;
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but the Compassion of God Almighty towards a Penitent Sinner is set forth with all the tenderness of an Indulgent Father running into the embraces of his Son,
but the Compassion of God Almighty towards a Penitent Sinner is Set forth with all the tenderness of an Indulgent Father running into the embraces of his Son,
and then as easily made Friends upon as little Reason as we were made Angry? But none of these things ought to enter into our Minds concerning God with respect to the Follies of Mankind.
and then as Easily made Friends upon as little Reason as we were made Angry? But none of these things ought to enter into our Minds Concerning God with respect to the Follies of Mankind.
And in this Case, if we will form in our Minds right and true Conceptions of the Divine Nature (as we ought to doe) we must have a great Care lest we attribute any thing to God, which looks like Weakness and Imperfection,
And in this Case, if we will from in our Minds right and true Conceptions of the Divine Nature (as we ought to do) we must have a great Care lest we attribute any thing to God, which looks like Weakness and Imperfection,
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therefore to understand his Pity and Compassion, and Reconciliation to Penitent Sinners, we must first know what his Anger and Displeasure against Sinners mean.
Therefore to understand his Pity and Compassion, and Reconciliation to Penitent Sinners, we must First know what his Anger and Displeasure against Sinners mean.
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because he could not conceive that the Government of the World could be managed without such resentments as were inconsistent with the complete happiness of the Divne Being;
Because he could not conceive that the Government of the World could be managed without such resentments as were inconsistent with the complete happiness of the Divine Being;
which Doctrine did in effect overthrow Providence with Respect to Moral Actions, as much as the Epicureans. For if God did not regard the difference of Mens Actions,
which Doctrine did in Effect overthrow Providence with Respect to Moral Actions, as much as the Epicureans. For if God did not regard the difference of Men's Actions,
but was equally kind to them whether they did Good or Evil, such a Providence would have as little Influence on Mens Lives as if there were none at all.
but was equally kind to them whither they did Good or Evil, such a Providence would have as little Influence on Men's Lives as if there were none At all.
that which he hath to things that are Evil is called his Hatred; that which he hath to Persons for doing Evil is his Anger, Wrath, Displeasure, Indignation ;
that which he hath to things that Are Evil is called his Hatred; that which he hath to Persons for doing Evil is his Anger, Wrath, Displeasure, Indignation;
according to the different Nature and Circumstances of their Evil Actions. But in order to the preventing any false or mean Apprehensions of the Divine Nature,
according to the different Nature and circumstances of their Evil Actions. But in order to the preventing any false or mean Apprehensions of the Divine Nature,
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But setting all these aside, the Original Passions of Mankind, which are agreeable to Reason, are no other than what arise from an Inclination to what we judge to be Good,
But setting all these aside, the Original Passion of Mankind, which Are agreeable to Reason, Are no other than what arise from an Inclination to what we judge to be Good,
(2.) That there is an observable Difference in the very Nature of some Passions, which imply a Repugnancy in themselves to the Divine Perfections, which others do not.
(2.) That there is an observable Difference in the very Nature of Some Passion, which imply a Repugnancy in themselves to the Divine Perfections, which Others do not.
And of this Nature Anger properly taken is, as it doth imply a present Disorder and Disturbance within, from the Apprehension of some Injury done or intended, with a Desire of Revenge on those who doe it;
And of this Nature Anger properly taken is, as it does imply a present Disorder and Disturbance within, from the Apprehension of Some Injury done or intended, with a Desire of Revenge on those who doe it;
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For we must never imagine that God acts according to sudden heats and Passions; but whatever he doth is according to the Counsels of Infinite Wisdom and Goodness.
For we must never imagine that God acts according to sudden heats and Passion; but whatever he does is according to the Counsels of Infinite Wisdom and goodness.
Thence we read, of God's Wrath waxing hot, of his Anger kindling against his People, and his turning away from his fierce Anger, and many such Expressions;
Thence we read, of God's Wrath waxing hight, of his Anger kindling against his People, and his turning away from his fierce Anger, and many such Expressions;
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From whence we justly infer, that there is a wonderfull Condescention to the ordinary Capacities and common Apprehensions of Mankind in the Language of Scripture, concerning the Divine Nature, which makes deeper impressions on meaner understandings,
From whence we justly infer, that there is a wonderful Condescension to the ordinary Capacities and Common Apprehensions of Mankind in the Language of Scripture, Concerning the Divine Nature, which makes Deeper impressions on meaner understandings,
But what now shall we say to this Tenderness and Compassion of God towards Penitent Sinners? Can he be moved by our Trouble and Sorrow and Acts of Contrition for our Sins? If we be Righteous what doth it profit the Almighty? And if we be Evil,
But what now shall we say to this Tenderness and Compassion of God towards Penitent Sinners? Can he be moved by our Trouble and Sorrow and Acts of Contrition for our Sins? If we be Righteous what does it profit the Almighty? And if we be Evil,
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when we become sensible of our own Folly? For when we sin against God, wilfully, deliberately, knowingly, habitually, we doe what lies in us to provoke him to Wrath and Indignation against us;
when we become sensible of our own Folly? For when we sin against God, wilfully, deliberately, knowingly, habitually, we do what lies in us to provoke him to Wrath and Indignation against us;
we reject his Wise Government, we slight his righteous Laws, we prefer the pleasing our corrupt Inclinations and sensual Lusts before our Heavenly Father.
we reject his Wise Government, we slight his righteous Laws, we prefer the pleasing our corrupt Inclinations and sensual Lustiest before our Heavenly Father.
Suppose now such a Disobedient, Rebellious Son, as here in the Parable, be made sensible of his folly, is his Father bound to receive him? Was it not his own choice to go from him? If he hath suffered by his Folly, he may thank himself for it;
Suppose now such a Disobedient, Rebellious Son, as Here in the Parable, be made sensible of his folly, is his Father bound to receive him? Was it not his own choice to go from him? If he hath suffered by his Folly, he may thank himself for it;
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What Conceptions now ought we to have of God's Compassion towards Penitent Sinners answerable to all this? This I shall endeavour to clear in these Particulars.
What Conceptions now ought we to have of God's Compassion towards Penitent Sinners answerable to all this? This I shall endeavour to clear in these Particulars.
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(3.) It is very agreeable to Infinite Wisdom and Goodness for God to shew himself full of Pity and Compassion towards Penitent Sinners, i. e. so as to forgive them their former Sins,
(3.) It is very agreeable to Infinite Wisdom and goodness for God to show himself full of Pity and Compassion towards Penitent Sinners, i. e. so as to forgive them their former Sins,
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and with Respect to the Punishment they deserve by their Sins, it is his Mercy and Pity: Which in us is Aegritudo ex Miseriâ alterius, and therefore called Misericordia, because the Heart is touched with the Sense of another's Misery;
and with Respect to the Punishment they deserve by their Sins, it is his Mercy and Pity: Which in us is Aegritudo ex Miseriâ alterius, and Therefore called Misericordia, Because the Heart is touched with the Sense of another's Misery;
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Those who think, they stand not in need of so much Pardoning Mercy as others do, are apt to repine at the Favour shew'd to great Sinners when they Repent;
Those who think, they stand not in need of so much Pardoning Mercy as Others do, Are apt to repine At the Favour showed to great Sinners when they repent;
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But that there is nothing disagreeing to Infinite Wisdom and Goodness in such Compassion towards Penitent Sinners, will more fully appear, if we consider,
But that there is nothing disagreeing to Infinite Wisdom and goodness in such Compassion towards Penitent Sinners, will more Fully appear, if we Consider,
But God hath not onely forborn Sinners long when he might justly have punished them; but he gives them many real Blessings and Comforts of Life, freely and bountifully.
But God hath not only forborn Sinners long when he might justly have punished them; but he gives them many real Blessings and Comforts of Life, freely and bountifully.
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I had gon on in the same secure, stupid, senseless condition, that others lie in, if he had not throughly awaken'd me, and roused me out of my Impenitent State.
I had gone on in the same secure, stupid, senseless condition, that Others lie in, if he had not thoroughly awakened me, and roused me out of my Impenitent State.
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How dreadfull had my Condition for ever been, if my first awakening had been in the Flames of Hell? Nothing but Infinite Goodness and Patience would have waited so long for the Repentance of such an Offender as I have been.
How dreadful had my Condition for ever been, if my First awakening had been in the Flames of Hell? Nothing but Infinite goodness and Patience would have waited so long for the Repentance of such an Offender as I have been.
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so foolishly, that I am unworthy to be called thy Son, who have acted so unlike thy Children (so the Prodigal Son here speaks to his Father) And if thou wouldst admit me but to the meanest Condition of thy Servants, I shall ever esteem it as the greatest privilege of my Life,
so foolishly, that I am unworthy to be called thy Son, who have acted so unlike thy Children (so the Prodigal Son Here speaks to his Father) And if thou Wouldst admit me but to the Meanest Condition of thy Servants, I shall ever esteem it as the greatest privilege of my Life,
For a True Penitent searching to the bottom, and setting all his Sins before him, with their several Aggravations, can be kept from Despair by nothing less than the Infinite Mercy of God to those who truly Repent.
For a True Penitent searching to the bottom, and setting all his Sins before him, with their several Aggravations, can be kept from Despair by nothing less than the Infinite Mercy of God to those who truly repent.
But is there then no Sin unto death to them? Yes, it is possible for Men who have clear Convictions in their minds of the Truth of the Gospel, to act so plainly,
But is there then no since unto death to them? Yes, it is possible for Men who have clear Convictions in their minds of the Truth of the Gospel, to act so plainly,
and so it becomes a Sin unto a Spiritual death. But besides these Cases; Every Wilfull Sinner who adds Impenitency to his Sin, commits the Sin unto death ;
and so it becomes a since unto a Spiritual death. But beside these Cases; Every Wilful Sinner who adds Impenitency to his since, commits the since unto death;
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But suppose we are come thus far, that we are convinced we must Repent, what course and method must we take in order to it? Of this briefly, and so to conclude.
But suppose we Are come thus Far, that we Are convinced we must repent, what course and method must we take in order to it? Of this briefly, and so to conclude.
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This may be a Representation of the first Beginnings of Spiritual Life, that which answers to the Eye is the Conviction of the Mind, where the inward Change first appears;
This may be a Representation of the First Beginnings of Spiritual Life, that which answers to the Eye is the Conviction of the Mind, where the inward Change First appears;
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But Spiritual Life as well as Natural is in its first beginnings a very nice and tender thing, it may be easily stopt, and very hardly recovered:
But Spiritual Life as well as Natural is in its First beginnings a very Nicaenae and tender thing, it may be Easily stopped, and very hardly recovered:
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as the Prodigal Son here did, who when he had Resolved upon it, did accordingly arise and go to his Father, v. 20. I do not think there are many Persons in the World who have Convictions upon their Minds of the Evil of their Ways;
as the Prodigal Son Here did, who when he had Resolved upon it, did accordingly arise and go to his Father, v. 20. I do not think there Are many Persons in the World who have Convictions upon their Minds of the Evil of their Ways;
but make it much harder for them, either to make or trust their Resolutions again, and consequently to be satisfied of the Sincerity of their Repentance.
but make it much harder for them, either to make or trust their Resolutions again, and consequently to be satisfied of the Sincerity of their Repentance.
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If we would then lay a sure Foundation for the Satisfaction of our Minds in a matter of such unconceivable Moment as the Truth of our Repentance is, let us call our Selves to an Account as to this matter of the firm Purpose and Resolution of our Minds.
If we would then lay a sure Foundation for the Satisfaction of our Minds in a matter of such unconceivable Moment as the Truth of our Repentance is, let us call our Selves to an Account as to this matter of the firm Purpose and Resolution of our Minds.
Have we strictly examin'd our Selves as to our particular Sins? For there is no Age, no Imployment, no Condition of Life but hath its Temptations belonging to it;
Have we strictly examined our Selves as to our particular Sins? For there is no Age, no Employment, no Condition of Life but hath its Temptations belonging to it;
which require not onely our Care and Consideration, but Resolution to keep us from them. But suppose we have been overcome by the Sin which doth so easily beset us ;
which require not only our Care and Consideration, but Resolution to keep us from them. But suppose we have been overcome by the since which does so Easily beset us;
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and if once a Penitent Sinner can endure to be despised, and exposed for a time by Evil Men for owning his Repentance, he will find the other parts of his Change grow more easie to him;
and if once a Penitent Sinner can endure to be despised, and exposed for a time by Evil Men for owning his Repentance, he will find the other parts of his Change grow more easy to him;
And let no Men ever complain that they want Power to break off their former Sins, till they have tried what the strength of a Vigorous Resolution will doe.
And let no Men ever complain that they want Power to break off their former Sins, till they have tried what the strength of a Vigorous Resolution will do.
But because we have always Reason to suspect our selves, let us make our Devout Applications to Almighty God to give us the Assistence of his Grace through the onely Mediation of his Son Jesus Christ. To whom, &c. THE END.
But Because we have always Reason to suspect our selves, let us make our Devout Applications to Almighty God to give us the Assistance of his Grace through the only Mediation of his Son jesus christ. To whom, etc. THE END.
