TWas Mans happiness by nature, that in his first creation he was made without sin; but in his new creation, his happiness consisteth in the forgiveness of sin:
It men happiness by nature, that in his First creation he was made without since; but in his new creation, his happiness Consisteth in the forgiveness of since:
Let the Psalmist witness himself, Psal. 32. 1, Blessed is the man whose wickedness is forgiven, &c. For this blessedness the Psalmist begs and prays as heartily as ever a poor Beggar did for an Alms, again and again in this Psalm. Outward dangers, with inward and spiritual distresses,
Let the Psalmist witness himself, Psalm 32. 1, Blessed is the man whose wickedness is forgiven, etc. For this blessedness the Psalmist begs and prays as heartily as ever a poor Beggar did for an Alms, again and again in this Psalm. Outward dangers, with inward and spiritual Distresses,
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especially the sins of his Youth, v. 5, Remember not the sins of my youth, &c. Well, against both these evils he useth one common remedy ( viz. ) Prayer;
especially the Sins of his Youth, v. 5, remember not the Sins of my youth, etc. Well, against both these evils he uses one Common remedy (viz.) Prayer;
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but we find him bending the strength of his Soul against the latter of these evils ( viz. ) The evil of sin, which is the sting that invenoms all other evils.
but we find him bending the strength of his Soul against the latter of these evils (viz.) The evil of since, which is the sting that invenoms all other evils.
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but according to thy kindness remember thou me, even for thy goodness sake, O Lord. The wanton wickedness of his youth, is now remembred with new remorse;
but according to thy kindness Remember thou me, even for thy Goodness sake, Oh Lord. The wanton wickedness of his youth, is now remembered with new remorse;
2. After a while he had by Prayer and Meditation strengthned his Faith in God, he falls to prayer again in this 11. v. See then, that conscience of sin doth not do all its work at one storm;
2. After a while he had by Prayer and Meditation strengthened his Faith in God, he falls to prayer again in this 11. v. See then, that conscience of since does not do all its work At one storm;
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3. And yet he hath not done, but puts off the temptation a third time with the same expedient, v. 18, Look upon my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins.
3. And yet he hath not done, but puts off the temptation a third time with the same expedient, v. 18, Look upon my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my Sins.
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Prayer is the last piece of spiritual Armour which that great Apostle prescribes the combating Christian, Ephes. 6. 18, Praying always, &c. And one gives this reason,
Prayer is the last piece of spiritual Armour which that great Apostle prescribes the combating Christian, Ephesians 6. 18, Praying always, etc. And one gives this reason,
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1. We have a Petition preferred, and here again we have several things considerable. 1. The Person Petitioning, [ David ]. 2. The Person Petitioned, [ The Lord ] 3. The Petition it self,
1. We have a Petition preferred, and Here again we have several things considerable. 1. The Person Petitioning, [ David ]. 2. The Person Petitioned, [ The Lord ] 3. The Petition it self,
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The second General contains a twofold argument, by which he urgeth God to pardon him. 1. The first is taken from the end or final cause of this pardon, 'tis that which will tend to the glory of Gods name (Therefore) for thy names sake pardon my iniquity, &c. 2. The second argument whereby he urgeth God to pardon, is taken from the nature of his sin (and that is a strange one) for it is great.
The second General contains a twofold argument, by which he urges God to pardon him. 1. The First is taken from the end or final cause of this pardon, it's that which will tend to the glory of God's name (Therefore) for thy names sake pardon my iniquity, etc. 2. The second argument whereby he urges God to pardon, is taken from the nature of his since (and that is a strange one) for it is great.
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I shall give you the sum of the whole verse in these Conclusions, most of which I shall but litttle more than name, having designed the last clause of the verse for the Subject of my discourse.
I shall give you the sum of the Whole verse in these Conclusions, most of which I shall but little more than name, having designed the last clause of the verse for the Subject of my discourse.
The Lord Jesus Christ when he taught his Disciples how to pray, taught them also to whom to pray, in the first words of that pattern of Prayer, ( Our Father ) Mat. 6. and indeed, that Spirit of Adoption which God bestows on all those who are regenerate, doth by vertue of their new nature, direct all his children to himself,
The Lord jesus christ when he taught his Disciples how to pray, taught them also to whom to pray, in the First words of that pattern of Prayer, (Our Father) Mathew 6. and indeed, that Spirit of Adoption which God bestows on all those who Are regenerate, does by virtue of their new nature, Direct all his children to himself,
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Though David had murther'd Uriah, and defiled his wife, yet he cryes out, Against thee only have I sinned, &c. Psal. 51. 4. Every sin is a violation of his Law, who is the only Lawgiver, Jam. 4. 12. Though then David knew he was not innocent either to Bathsheba or Uriah, yet the sin was mainly against God, in that he had hereby given his enemies occasion to blaspheme him, 2 Sam. 12. 14.
Though David had murdered Uriah, and defiled his wife, yet he cries out, Against thee only have I sinned, etc. Psalm 51. 4. Every since is a violation of his Law, who is the only Lawgiver, Jam. 4. 12. Though then David knew he was not innocent either to Bathsheba or Uriah, yet the since was mainly against God, in that he had hereby given his enemies occasion to Blaspheme him, 2 Sam. 12. 14.
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4. 'Tis Gods property to pardon sin, and therefore to him alone we are to pray, Isa. 43. 25, I even I am he that putteth away thine iniquities for my own sake,
4. It's God's property to pardon since, and Therefore to him alone we Are to pray, Isaiah 43. 25, I even I am he that putteth away thine iniquities for my own sake,
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for there's no coming to the Father but by the Son, Joh. 14. 6. and for our incouragement, we are assured, whatever we ask of God in his name, he will deny us nothing.
for there's no coming to the Father but by the Son, John 14. 6. and for our encouragement, we Are assured, whatever we ask of God in his name, he will deny us nothing.
'Tis but to open our mouths wide, and God will fill them, Ps. 81. 10. 'Tis storied of Reverend Doctor Preston, that being on a time in company with some godly men, one of them asked what was the best trade? Whereunto he answered, Beggars was both the hardest and the richest trade.
It's but to open our mouths wide, and God will fill them, Ps. 81. 10. It's storied of Reverend Doctor Preston, that being on a time in company with Some godly men, one of them asked what was the best trade? Whereunto he answered, Beggars was both the Hardest and the Richest trade.
And this we have from the title which the Psalmist gives to God, he prays to the Lord ( Jehovah ) Now we must know, that Gods titles are no empty ornaments.
And this we have from the title which the Psalmist gives to God, he prays to the Lord (Jehovah) Now we must know, that God's titles Are no empty Ornament.
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In Exod. 6. 3, when God renewed his promise of delivering the Israelites, he says thus to Moses: I appeared to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, God Almighty;
In Exod 6. 3, when God renewed his promise of delivering the Israelites, he Says thus to Moses: I appeared to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, God Almighty;
as, 1. It implies Gods being in himself, before the World was, 2. His giving being to his creatures. 3. His faithfulness in performing his promises, by full and answerable effects;
as, 1. It Implies God's being in himself, before the World was, 2. His giving being to his creatures. 3. His faithfulness in performing his promises, by full and answerable effects;
And this is the case sometimes even of good men, even that very David himself, that now was ready to catch at any thing that might ease his burdened Soul;
And this is the case sometime even of good men, even that very David himself, that now was ready to catch At any thing that might ease his burdened Soul;
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yet at another time acknowledged that his soul refused comfort, Psal 77. 2. O 'tis sad when the comforter comes and knocks at our door, and we refuse to open;
yet At Another time acknowledged that his soul refused Comfort, Psalm 77. 2. O it's sad when the comforter comes and knocks At our door, and we refuse to open;
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he's a believer indeed whose Faith proves it self by its Operation: Faith lives upon God, and inclines always toward him, as the Load-stone toward the North-pole.
he's a believer indeed whose Faith Proves it self by its Operation: Faith lives upon God, and inclines always towards him, as the Loadstone towards the North pole.
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shall there be such Wells of Salvation opened, and we not draw water of life from them? Shall God throw down such lines of love from Heaven, to draw poor sinking Souls out of the Sea of sin and misery,
shall there be such Wells of Salvation opened, and we not draw water of life from them? Shall God throw down such lines of love from Heaven, to draw poor sinking Souls out of the Sea of since and misery,
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and none come and touch it? Ah how often doth God invite us to take hold of his Arm, Isa. 27. 5, and to take hold of his Covenant, Isa. 56. 4. O let us clasp him, with Simeon, in the Arms of our Faith;
and none come and touch it? Ah how often does God invite us to take hold of his Arm, Isaiah 27. 5, and to take hold of his Covenant, Isaiah 56. 4. O let us clasp him, with Simeon, in the Arms of our Faith;
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tell him that he is the Lord, strong, merciful, and gracious, pardoning iniquities, &c. Exod. 34. 6. Doct. 3. That the pardoning of sin tends exceedingly to the Glory of Gods name.
tell him that he is the Lord, strong, merciful, and gracious, pardoning iniquities, etc. Exod 34. 6. Doct. 3. That the pardoning of since tends exceedingly to the Glory of God's name.
If any question this truth, I would refer him to that pregnant Scripture, Exod. 33. 18, 19. When Moses that eminent Servant of the Lord, made that Prayer to him, That he would shew him his Glory:
If any question this truth, I would refer him to that pregnant Scripture, Exod 33. 18, 19. When Moses that eminent Servant of the Lord, made that Prayer to him, That he would show him his Glory:
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And 'tis added, v. 7, Reserving mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. These are the things wherein God delighteth, Jer. 9. 24. These we may call the back-parts of God,
And it's added, v. 7, Reserving mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, Transgression, and since. These Are the things wherein God delights, Jer. 9. 24. These we may call the Back parts of God,
Thus Gualter excellently on that last cited Sripture. The heathens make much ado about their Idol-gods, and offer new sacrifices to them daily; but alas!
Thus Gualter excellently on that last cited Scripture. The Heathens make much ado about their Idol-gods, and offer new Sacrifices to them daily; but alas!
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Use 1. Hence, first, we see how unlike they are to God, who instead of pardoning the wrongs done them by others, do mind and meditate nothing but revenge;
Use 1. Hence, First, we see how unlike they Are to God, who instead of pardoning the wrongs done them by Others, do mind and meditate nothing but revenge;
Let me ask the Lamech 's of the world, whether they never read Mat. 5. 44, 45, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, &c. that ye may be the children of your Father which is in Heaven? Oh remember, that as 'tis the glory of God,
Let me ask the Lamech is of the world, whither they never read Mathew 5. 44, 45, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, etc. that you may be the children of your Father which is in Heaven? O Remember, that as it's the glory of God,
so 'tis the glory of a man too, to pass by a transgression, Prov. 19. 11. Aelian reports of Augustus, that he did but laugh at the Satyr and Buffoonries which they had published against him.
so it's the glory of a man too, to pass by a Transgression, Curae 19. 11. Aelian reports of Augustus, that he did but laugh At the Satyr and Buffooneries which they had published against him.
And Socrates, when followed home to his House by one that railed at him all day, offered the railer a Lanthorn to light him home, that he might not stumble in the dark.
And Socrates, when followed home to his House by one that railed At him all day, offered the railer a Lantern to Light him home, that he might not Stumble in the dark.
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God, to make known his Power and Patience, endureth with much long-fuffering, the vessels of wrath fitted for destruction, Rom. 9. 22. What relation have they then to God, that must have an eye for an eye,
God, to make known his Power and Patience, Endureth with much long-suffering, the vessels of wrath fitted for destruction, Rom. 9. 22. What Relation have they then to God, that must have an eye for an eye,
When infinite Majesty is wronged by his own creatures, and hath another way to right himself on vile dust and ashes, ( viz. ) by pursuing and punishing us according to Rules of Justice;
When infinite Majesty is wronged by his own creatures, and hath Another Way to right himself on vile dust and Ashes, (viz.) by pursuing and punishing us according to Rules of justice;
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What do we mean, that by nature are but masses of sin and of corruption, that we do not sue out that pardon which God is so ready to give us? 'Tis true, the promise is free,
What do we mean, that by nature Are but masses of since and of corruption, that we do not sue out that pardon which God is so ready to give us? It's true, the promise is free,
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yet God expects we should be his remembrancers, Isa. 43. 26, and will be enquired after by the house of Israel, Ezek. 36. 37, for all those good things which he hath promised in his Covenant of Grace:
yet God expects we should be his remembrancers, Isaiah 43. 26, and will be inquired After by the house of Israel, Ezekiel 36. 37, for all those good things which he hath promised in his Covenant of Grace:
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And these are the terms on which the promise is still of force to us, 1 Joh. 1. 9, If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us, &c. Reas. 1. Confession of sin honours the Justice of God.
And these Are the terms on which the promise is still of force to us, 1 John 1. 9, If we confess our Sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us, etc. Reas. 1. Confessi of since honours the justice of God.
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And thus the unrighteousness of man doth but commend the righteousness of God, Rom. 3. 4, 5. The humble penitent doth freely acquit and justifie God in whatsoever he threatens or inflicts.
And thus the unrighteousness of man does but commend the righteousness of God, Rom. 3. 4, 5. The humble penitent does freely acquit and justify God in whatsoever he threatens or inflicts.
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Why doth the Apostle so studiously set forth the sinfulness of all, in Rom. 2. 3, but that thereby he may afterward advance and magnifie the mercy of God in the Salvation of many? For sith all have sinned;
Why does the Apostle so studiously Set forth the sinfulness of all, in Rom. 2. 3, but that thereby he may afterwards advance and magnify the mercy of God in the Salvation of many? For sith all have sinned;
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and when once God hath humbled us, he knows what to do with us, Exod. 33. 5, The sick man (we see) is unruly till the Physician tells him plainly he is but a dead man;
and when once God hath humbled us, he knows what to do with us, Exod 33. 5, The sick man (we see) is unruly till the physician tells him plainly he is but a dead man;
and they shall willingly bear the punishment of their iniquity; then I will remember my covenant made with Abraham, &c. Reas. 4. 'Tis the way to put the Soul to a holy penance:
and they shall willingly bear the punishment of their iniquity; then I will Remember my Covenant made with Abraham, etc. Reas. 4. It's the Way to put the Soul to a holy penance:
as a man sick of a surfeit, the more pains he hath been at in Vomiting up an offensive morsel, the more he is fortified against swallowing that loathsome bit again.
as a man sick of a surfeit, the more pains he hath been At in Vomiting up an offensive morsel, the more he is fortified against swallowing that loathsome bit again.
He that list may read the Question debated at large in ▪ Aquin. prima secund. Q. 73. Art. 2. Let it satisfie us, That though no sin in it self can possibly be small, that is committed against the great God;
He that list may read the Question debated At large in ▪ Aquinas prima secund. Q. 73. Art. 2. Let it satisfy us, That though no since in it self can possibly be small, that is committed against the great God;
Let us weigh the case, and we shall see mercy so magnified in the pardon of sin, that we shall see cause sufficient to magnifie the riches of Gods grace,
Let us weigh the case, and we shall see mercy so magnified in the pardon of since, that we shall see cause sufficient to magnify the riches of God's grace,
Musculus on the words thus debates the matter, Quid hoc facit ad impetrandum remissionem, &c. How should the greatness of sin be an argument to provoke God to pardon? Certainly, with men it would be an argument to hinder pardon, and not to procure it;
Musculus on the words thus debates the matter, Quid hoc facit ad impetrandum remissionem, etc. How should the greatness of since be an argument to provoke God to pardon? Certainly, with men it would be an argument to hinder pardon, and not to procure it;
'Tis storied of Alexander, when he was to attempt any Service that was more difficult and dangerous than ordinary, he was wont to say, This is a work fit for Alexander. 'Tis a great God that we have to do with, and great things become him:
It's storied of Alexander, when he was to attempt any Service that was more difficult and dangerous than ordinary, he was wont to say, This is a work fit for Alexander. It's a great God that we have to do with, and great things become him:
Even thus the Psalmist comes running to God, as a wounded man that is every moment bleeding himself to death, Heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee, Psal. 41. 4. And elsewhere, Mine iniquities prevail against me, &c. Psal. 65. 3. Reas. 4. A fourth argument may be drawn from the Merits of Christ.
Even thus the Psalmist comes running to God, as a wounded man that is every moment bleeding himself to death, Heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee, Psalm 41. 4. And elsewhere, Mine iniquities prevail against me, etc. Psalm 65. 3. Reas. 4. A fourth argument may be drawn from the Merits of christ.
but his blood cleanseth us from all sin, 1 John 1. 7. Nullum proinde est peccatum in sanctis, quod per sanguinem Christi non remittatur, saith Zanchy: There is no sin then in Believers 〈 ◊ 〉 is not pardoned in Christ;
but his blood Cleanseth us from all since, 1 John 1. 7. Nullum Therefore est peccatum in sanctis, quod per sanguinem Christ non remittatur, Says Zanchy: There is no since then in Believers 〈 ◊ 〉 is not pardoned in christ;
and throws aside silver and gold, as base drossie stuff, unworthy to be compared with this, in 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19, Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things,
and throws aside silver and gold, as base drossy stuff, unworthy to be compared with this, in 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19, You were not redeemed with corruptible things,
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but with the precious blood of Christ, &c. To raise our hearts a little to some suitable conceptions of the worth of this sacrifice, I would but a little ingage your thoughts in considering these dreadful and stupendious concomitants of the Lord Jesus sufferings.
but with the precious blood of christ, etc. To raise our hearts a little to Some suitable conceptions of the worth of this sacrifice, I would but a little engage your thoughts in considering these dreadful and stupendious concomitants of the Lord jesus sufferings.
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The graves opened! &c. Insomuch that 'tis reported, That that arch Atheist Porphiry cried out, Aut natura dissoluitur aut Deus nature patitur, Either nature it self expireth,
The graves opened! etc. Insomuch that it's reported, That that arch Atheist Porphyry cried out, Or Nature dissoluitur Or Deus nature patitur, Either nature it self expireth,
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yet God will have us know, that the Manhood of Christ only suffered, yet the Person that suffered was God and Man. And then the vertue of Christs Death is known,
yet God will have us know, that the Manhood of christ only suffered, yet the Person that suffered was God and Man. And then the virtue of Christ Death is known,
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yea I will pardon all their iniquities whereby they have sinned against me, &c. What sins doth God promise to pardon? Some and not all, less and not greater? No such thing, the Covenant makes no difference, Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men, Mat. 12. 31. All without exception, gross enormities, as well as lesser infirmities:
yea I will pardon all their iniquities whereby they have sinned against me, etc. What Sins does God promise to pardon? some and not all, less and not greater? No such thing, the Covenant makes no difference, Every since and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men, Mathew 12. 31. All without exception, gross enormities, as well as lesser infirmities:
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even so God promises to blot the sins of his people, though they are as thick as a cloud, Isa. 44. 22. We read in John 7. 23, That Christ made a man every whit whole on the Sabbath day;
even so God promises to blot the Sins of his people, though they Are as thick as a cloud, Isaiah 44. 22. We read in John 7. 23, That christ made a man every whit Whole on the Sabbath day;
There's no disease can stand before him, Omnipotenti medico nullus morbus est insanabilis. No disease is incurable, when we are in the hands of an Omnipotent Physician.
There's no disease can stand before him, Omnipotenti medico nullus morbus est insanabilis. No disease is incurable, when we Are in the hands of an Omnipotent physician.
We should take heed that we venture not presumptuouslly to commit great sins, because we hear that the greatness of sin should be an argument to make us seek for pardon;
We should take heed that we venture not presumptuouslly to commit great Sins, Because we hear that the greatness of since should be an argument to make us seek for pardon;
this is to turn the grace of God into wantonness, Jude 4. 'Tis sad, when the goodness of God should lead us to repent, that corruption should abuse it as an occasion to commit sin.
this is to turn the grace of God into wantonness, U^de 4. It's sad, when the Goodness of God should led us to Repent, that corruption should abuse it as an occasion to commit since.
That Scripture may serve as a flaming sword to keep hardened Sinners from this presumption, Deut. 29. 20, If any one hear the words of this curse, shall bless himself in heart,
That Scripture may serve as a flaming sword to keep hardened Sinners from this presumption, Deuteronomy 29. 20, If any one hear the words of this curse, shall bless himself in heart,
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Use 2. In the next place it informs us, That they are out of the way that seek to get pardon by lessening and extenuating their sin, loth to speak the one half of their guilt,
Use 2. In the next place it informs us, That they Are out of the Way that seek to get pardon by lessening and extenuating their since, loath to speak the one half of their guilt,
3. We may learn hence the Admirable Vertue and Efficacy of Faith, that re••rts the arguments of reason, drawing grounds of hope from those very suppositions which carnal reason would use as arguments to despair.
3. We may Learn hence the Admirable Virtue and Efficacy of Faith, that re••rts the Arguments of reason, drawing grounds of hope from those very suppositions which carnal reason would use as Arguments to despair.
Take one instance for many in the Canaanitish Woman, Mat. 15. 27, when Christ seemed to put her off by calling her dog, yet by Faith she picks an argument of speeding out of her very repulse;
Take one instance for many in the Canaanitish Woman, Mathew 15. 27, when christ seemed to put her off by calling her dog, yet by Faith she picks an argument of speeding out of her very repulse;
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truth Lord, yet the dogs eat of the crumbs, &c. Use 4. Lift up then your drooping heads, ye doubting and despondent Souls, whose sins have out-grown your hopes;
truth Lord, yet the Dogs eat of the crumbs, etc. Use 4. Lift up then your drooping Heads, you doubting and despondent Souls, whose Sins have outgrown your hope's;
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Could we pry into the bosoms of distressed Christians, 'tis not to be questioned but we should find thousands that are strangers unto peace, from a woful mistake of Divine mercy.
Could we pry into the bosoms of distressed Christians, it's not to be questioned but we should find thousands that Are Strangers unto peace, from a woeful mistake of Divine mercy.
Deal with the one half of the doubting Souls in the world, they'l tell you, that that which discourages them to go to God, is the greatness of their sin.
Deal with the one half of the doubting Souls in the world, They'll tell you, that that which discourages them to go to God, is the greatness of their since.
But lo here lyes the art of a Christian, to go to God with boldness, and tell him, Lord, the greater are my sins, the greater will thy glory be, when thou hast pardoned them.
But lo Here lies the art of a Christian, to go to God with boldness, and tell him, Lord, the greater Are my Sins, the greater will thy glory be, when thou hast pardoned them.
and to work it in such a way, that the creature might have no cause of glorying in himself, Ephes. 2. 7, That he might shew in the ages to come, the exceeding riches of his grace, &c. Now know, that Gods mercy is not only above all his works, but above ours too: One depth swallows up another;
and to work it in such a Way, that the creature might have no cause of glorying in himself, Ephesians 2. 7, That he might show in the ages to come, the exceeding riches of his grace, etc. Now know, that God's mercy is not only above all his works, but above ours too: One depth Swallows up Another;
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he suffered not only for small Sinners, but for the greatest, 1 Tim. 1. 15, This is a faithful saying, &c. that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
he suffered not only for small Sinners, but for the greatest, 1 Tim. 1. 15, This is a faithful saying, etc. that christ jesus Come into the world to save Sinners, of whom I am chief.
Now can we think that Christ Jesus can be defeated of his end? Shall Christ dye of purpose to save the greatest Sinners and shall he not obtain it? Yea sure, he shall see the fruit of the travel of his soul,
Now can we think that christ jesus can be defeated of his end? Shall christ die of purpose to save the greatest Sinners and shall he not obtain it? Yea sure, he shall see the fruit of the travel of his soul,
Besides, the more Gods holiness hates sin, the more inclined he is to cross and cancel it, And to cast our sins unto the bottom of the Sea, that covers the greatest rocks, &c. Mic. 7. 19. 5. Consider what Sinners have been pardoned.
Beside, the more God's holiness hates since, the more inclined he is to cross and cancel it, And to cast our Sins unto the bottom of the Sea, that covers the greatest Rocks, etc. Mic. 7. 19. 5. Consider what Sinners have been pardoned.
What think you of Aarons idolatry? Lots incest, Manasses witchcraft and idolatry, Peters denying and forswearing his Master, Pauls Persecution and Blasphemy? But beyond all, what think you of that sin of Adam, whom yet God hath set forth as a Monument of his Mercy? who,
What think you of Aaron's idolatry? Lots Incest, Manasses witchcraft and idolatry, Peter's denying and forswearing his Master, Paul's Persecution and Blasphemy? But beyond all, what think you of that since of Adam, whom yet God hath Set forth as a Monument of his Mercy? who,
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though he were advanced above all the creatures, and taken into so near communion with God, having perfect ability given him to persist in his created holiness,
though he were advanced above all the creatures, and taken into so near communion with God, having perfect ability given him to persist in his created holiness,
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yet all these saved and pardoned by believing in Christ, who is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever, Heb. 11. 8. Oh then keep the eye of your Faith on the promises of the Gospel, in the darkest day of adversity.
yet all these saved and pardoned by believing in christ, who is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever, Hebrew 11. 8. O then keep the eye of your Faith on the promises of the Gospel, in the Darkest day of adversity.
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what gross infidelity was it to think that his blood that procured a pardon for three thousand of those murderers, in Acts 2, could not have saved one sinner more!
what gross infidelity was it to think that his blood that procured a pardon for three thousand of those murderers, in Acts 2, could not have saved one sinner more!
Oh how easie were our cure in our deepest straits, could we apply that Soveraign Remedy to our Sin-sick-souls, which that great Physician hath provided! FINIS.
O how easy were our cure in our Deepest straits, could we apply that Sovereign Remedy to our Sin-sick-souls, which that great physician hath provided! FINIS.
