IN the words we have 1st. A Subject spoken of, and that is, The Son of man. 2dly. We have what is related and affirmed concerning this Subject, viz. That he shall send forth his Angels.
IN the words we have 1st. A Subject spoken of, and that is, The Son of man. 2dly. We have what is related and affirmed Concerning this Subject, viz. That he shall send forth his Angels.
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they lye to Jesus Christ, they cheat and deceive their own Souls. 4. Who they are that shall be gather'd out of Christ's Kingdom? rooted out of his Fields? driven out of his House? Answ. All Things, or all those that do offend, and them that work iniquity. They are NONLATINALPHABET, meer Stumblingblocks: They offend, grieve and trouble those that are in Christ's Kingdom;
they lie to jesus christ, they cheat and deceive their own Souls. 4. Who they Are that shall be gathered out of Christ's Kingdom? rooted out of his Fields? driven out of his House? Answer All Things, or all those that do offend, and them that work iniquity. They Are, mere Stumblingblocks: They offend, grieve and trouble those that Are in Christ's Kingdom;
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He that • called the Son of God, Joh. 9.35. Dost th• believe on the Son of God? Yea, he is style the only begotten Son, Joh. 3.16. & Joh. 1. •. God hath many Adopted Sons:
He that • called the Son of God, John 9.35. Dost th• believe on the Son of God? Yea, he is style the only begotten Son, John 3.16. & John 1. •. God hath many Adopted Sons:
This was as co•• Sackcloth, and as a Dark-Lanthorn ab•• the Son of Righteousness: He that made 〈 ◊ 〉 things, was made Flesh, 1 Joh. 1.2.4. •e that was the Creator, debased himself and stooped to become a Creature.
This was as co•• sackcloth, and as a Dark-lantern ab•• the Son of Righteousness: He that made 〈 ◊ 〉 things, was made Flesh, 1 John 1.2.4. •e that was the Creator, debased himself and stooped to become a Creature.
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He that was the Head of An•els, lay under the Feet of Sinners. This Title, The Son of Man, deserves fur•her to be considered. For, 1st. It seems 〈 ◊ 〉 look back on the Old Testament, and to be borrow'd from Dan. 7.13.
He that was the Head of An•els, lay under the Feet of Sinners. This Title, The Son of Man, deserves fur•her to be considered. For, 1st. It seems 〈 ◊ 〉 look back on the Old Testament, and to be borrowed from Dan. 7.13.
The Father then •noured him, and said, Sit thou on my right•nd, till I make thy foes thy foot-stool, Ps. 110.1. The New Testament explains the Old Testament, and the old Testament confirms the •ew.
The Father then •noured him, and said, Fit thou on my right•nd, till I make thy foes thy footstool, Ps. 110.1. The New Testament explains the Old Testament, and the old Testament confirms the •ew.
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Daniel prophesied of the Coming of 〈 ◊ 〉 Son of Man, and the New Testament ••lares Christ to be that Son of Man that •s foretold to come into the Worldly.
daniel prophesied of the Coming of 〈 ◊ 〉 Son of Man, and the New Testament ••lares christ to be that Son of Man that •s foretold to come into the Worldly.
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This is a g• and glorious Work, to purge and 〈 ◊ 〉 his Kingdom, to put away Dross, to 〈 ◊ 〉 up Weeds, to banish the Workers of In••• out of his Kingdom, to confine them to 〈 ◊ 〉 proper place,
This is a g• and glorious Work, to purge and 〈 ◊ 〉 his Kingdom, to put away Dross, to 〈 ◊ 〉 up Weeds, to banish the Workers of In••• out of his Kingdom, to confine them to 〈 ◊ 〉 proper place,
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and hath given Christ ••rity to execute Judgment, because 〈 ◊ 〉 Son of Man, Joh. 5.27. (that is) 〈 ◊ 〉 the Son of God did stoop, did 〈 ◊ 〉 empty and abase himself to be the 〈 ◊ 〉 Man,
and hath given christ ••rity to execute Judgement, Because 〈 ◊ 〉 Son of Man, John 5.27. (that is) 〈 ◊ 〉 the Son of God did stoop, did 〈 ◊ 〉 empty and abase himself to be the 〈 ◊ 〉 Man,
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2. I shall now apply my self to open what is affirm'd of the Son of Man. It is said, He shall send forth his Angels. 1st. Observe, The Angels are called Christ 's Angels. 2dly. The Work they are employed in, viz. To gather out of his Kingdom those that have neither Right or Fitness to con•inue there. 3dly. The Fitness of the Angels to that Work.
2. I shall now apply my self to open what is affirmed of the Son of Man. It is said, He shall send forth his Angels. 1st. Observe, The Angels Are called christ is Angels. 2dly. The Work they Are employed in, viz. To gather out of his Kingdom those that have neither Right or Fitness to con•inue there. 3dly. The Fitness of the Angels to that Work.
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1. This is Honourable to Christ, that the Angels are call'd the Angels of the Son of Man. Here we may observe, That our Humane Nature is so exalted in Christ, that it is Lord over the Angels, doth commissionate, send forth and employ them on his Errands,
1. This is Honourable to christ, that the Angels Are called the Angels of the Son of Man. Here we may observe, That our Humane Nature is so exalted in christ, that it is Lord over the Angels, does commissionate, send forth and employ them on his Errands,
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It is said to be part of the Mystery of Godliness that God manifested in the Flesh, was seen of Angels. They saw him first debased, and made lower than themselves; Heb. 2.7. Thou •ast made him a little lower than the Angels:
It is said to be part of the Mystery of Godliness that God manifested in the Flesh, was seen of Angels. They saw him First debased, and made lower than themselves; Hebrew 2.7. Thou •ast made him a little lower than the Angels:
That He might be capable of Sufferings, and feel the Edge of God's Sword, and drink the Wine of his Wrath. This was matter of Wonder, That the Lord of Angels should in the form of a Servant be subjected to the •age and fury of Men.
That He might be capable of Sufferings, and feel the Edge of God's Sword, and drink the Wine of his Wrath. This was matter of Wonder, That the Lord of Angels should in the from of a Servant be subjected to the •age and fury of Men.
and this did greatly astonish them, That he entred into Heaven, Angels, Principalities and Powers being made subject to him, 1 Pet. 3. ult. When he was but a Babe in the Manger,
and this did greatly astonish them, That he entered into Heaven, Angels, Principalities and Powers being made Subject to him, 1 Pet. 3. ult. When he was but a Babe in the Manger,
When the Son of Man shall thu• on the Throne of his Glory, the Angels 〈 ◊ 〉 be ready to give their Attendance, to ren•• their Obedience, in gathering elect Me•bers to their Head, in presenting Crimin•• to his Bar,
When the Son of Man shall thu• on the Throne of his Glory, the Angels 〈 ◊ 〉 be ready to give their Attendance, to ren•• their obedience, in gathering elect Me•bers to their Head, in presenting Crimin•• to his Bar,
1. This is ve•• observable, That those whom Men-Ang• do gather into the Church, into the Vi•• Kingdom of Christ, those Spirit-Ange• shall gather out of it.
1. This is ve•• observable, That those whom Men-Ang• do gather into the Church, into the Vi•• Kingdom of christ, those Spirit-Ange• shall gather out of it.
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and they bring in many Hypocrites among the Sincere, Mat. 22.10. Christ's Servants go forth into the High-ways, and gather together unto the Feast as many as they find, both Bad and Good:
and they bring in many Hypocrites among the Sincere, Mathew 22.10. Christ's Servants go forth into the Highways, and gather together unto the Feast as many as they find, both Bad and Good:
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2. Good Angels will gather out of Christ's Kingdom, those that Bad Angels do gather into it: Mat. 13.25. While men slept, an enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
2. Good Angels will gather out of Christ's Kingdom, those that Bad Angels do gather into it: Mathew 13.25. While men slept, an enemy Come and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his Way.
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Who is this Enemy? Christ, in Mat. 13.39. tells us, it is the Devil. What are the Tares? Christ erpounds this of the Children of the wicked one, Mat. 13.38. The Field of Christ is the Universal Visible Church, spread through the World, Mat. 13.38. The same that is call'd the Kingdom of Christ in the Text, i• the World in Mat. 13.38. It is not to be understood of the World at large, but the Cultivated, the Manured, the Tilled part of the World;
Who is this Enemy? christ, in Mathew 13.39. tells us, it is the devil. What Are the Tares? christ erpounds this of the Children of the wicked one, Mathew 13.38. The Field of christ is the Universal Visible Church, spread through the World, Mathew 13.38. The same that is called the Kingdom of christ in the Text, i• the World in Mathew 13.38. It is not to be understood of the World At large, but the Cultivated, the Manured, the Tilled part of the World;
and for politi•• Ends. 1. Satan counts this for his Ho••• and Glory, to have Subjects, Servants and Children of his even in the Church, a well as without; That he has Vassals for 〈 ◊ 〉 service, among the Vessels of Honour the are for God's use.
and for politi•• Ends. 1. Satan counts this for his Ho••• and Glory, to have Subject's, Servants and Children of his even in the Church, a well as without; That he has Vassals for 〈 ◊ 〉 service, among the Vessels of Honour the Are for God's use.
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nor renounce their obedience to him. 2. Satan is content and willing that many of his Children should creep into and be joined to the Church, that they may be more secure;
nor renounce their Obedience to him. 2. Satan is content and willing that many of his Children should creep into and be joined to the Church, that they may be more secure;
though they go on in their wickedness? God, by Jeremiah, complains, Jer. 7.12. That the prosane Jews did use the Temple as if it were a Den of Robbers:
though they go on in their wickedness? God, by Jeremiah, complains, Jer. 7.12. That the Profane jews did use the Temple as if it were a Den of Robbers:
And how many in these days do cast their cold and formal Prayers, their blind and heartless Devotions into the scale, to ballance and weigh down all their gross and notorious Wickedness.
And how many in these days do cast their cold and formal Prayers, their blind and heartless Devotions into the scale, to balance and weigh down all their gross and notorious Wickedness.
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and a mystical Instrument to uphold Satan's Throne, and keep the Crown on his Head. The Name of Christianity encourages many to persist in the practice of Iniquity, without fear of Misery & Destruction. 3. Satan brings Men into the Church, that they may doe him more service in the Church,
and a mystical Instrument to uphold Satan's Throne, and keep the Crown on his Head. The Name of Christianity encourages many to persist in the practice of Iniquity, without Fear of Misery & Destruction. 3. Satan brings Men into the Church, that they may do him more service in the Church,
The Tares did draw away the Sap and Strength of the Earth from the good Corn, did entangle and harle about the Wheat, pull it down, keep it low, hinder its growth and flourishing:
The Tares did draw away the Sap and Strength of the Earth from the good Corn, did entangle and harle about the Wheat, pull it down, keep it low, hinder its growth and flourishing:
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so Satan's Children in the Church, they aspire to, and reach after the highest places, they grasp the Honours and Prosits that were design'd for better Men, they keep the sincere People of God low, they pull them down,
so Satan's Children in the Church, they aspire to, and reach After the highest places, they grasp the Honours and Profits that were designed for better Men, they keep the sincere People of God low, they pull them down,
and lay such under them, they will hardly allow them a place and subsistence in the Church, they traduce and reproach them as Puritans, Praecisians, Fanaticks, that make the Way to Heaven narrower,
and lay such under them, they will hardly allow them a place and subsistence in the Church, they traduce and reproach them as Puritans, precisians, Fanatics, that make the Way to Heaven narrower,
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and Men may go to Heaven without such strictness, without so much adoe, without keeping so strict a rein on the flesh, without continual curbing of their lusts,
and Men may go to Heaven without such strictness, without so much ado, without keeping so strict a rein on the Flesh, without continual curbing of their Lustiest,
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they are forward to execute Penal Laws, and persecute those of the same Nation, City, Neighbourhood, to the utmost, that they may ruine and undoe them;
they Are forward to execute Penal Laws, and persecute those of the same nation, city, Neighbourhood, to the utmost, that they may ruin and undo them;
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as in Abraham 's Family, Ishmael persecuted Isaac: Gal. 4.29.30. It is now they that are born after the flesh, persecute those that are born after the spirit.
as in Abraham is Family, Ishmael persecuted Isaac: Gal. 4.29.30. It is now they that Are born After the Flesh, persecute those that Are born After the Spirit.
I have heard that some profane Ones in that City, would, in contempt and hatred of Calvin, call their Dogs Calvin. This holy Man chose rather to leave Geneva, and to go into voluntary exile to Strasburg in Germany, than to admit loose and profane Men to the Table of the Lord.
I have herd that Some profane Ones in that city, would, in contempt and hatred of calvin, call their Dogs calvin. This holy Man chosen rather to leave Geneva, and to go into voluntary exile to Strasbourg in Germany, than to admit lose and profane Men to the Table of the Lord.
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The Tares do much mischief to the good Corn, and much service to Satan, by being in the same Field, the same Church with the sincere and upright Servants of Christ.
The Tares do much mischief to the good Corn, and much service to Satan, by being in the same Field, the same Church with the sincere and upright Servants of christ.
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As the Angel that destroy'd the Egyptians First-born, could observe and distinguish between the Israelites Houses that had Blood sprinkled at the Door of them,
As the Angel that destroyed the egyptians Firstborn, could observe and distinguish between the Israelites Houses that had Blood sprinkled At the Door of them,
As Nebuchadnezzar employ'd the most mighty Men in his Army, Dan. 3.20. to bind Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, and to cast them into the Fiery Furnace;
As Nebuchadnezzar employed the most mighty Men in his Army, Dan. 3.20. to bind Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and to cast them into the Fiery Furnace;
and these he charges to reap the Tares, to bind them in bundles, and to cast them into an Eternal Furnace, Mat. 13.30, 39, 42. The Angels are strong and mighty Reapers.
and these he charges to reap the Tares, to bind them in bundles, and to cast them into an Eternal Furnace, Mathew 13.30, 39, 42. The Angels Are strong and mighty Reapers.
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and great in power, and high in authority here in this world, yet their numbers, strength or force cannot secure or protect them from these mighty Reapers.
and great in power, and high in Authority Here in this world, yet their numbers, strength or force cannot secure or Pact them from these mighty Reapers.
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So the Church is to appear as the fairest among Women, 1 Cant. 8. The Church is styled the Mountain of Holiness, Jer. 31.23. and vastly differs from the Kingdoms of the World, that are called Mountains of Prey, Psal. 76.4. That Society that is set forth as the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat. 25.1. and is indeed the Suburbs of Heaven, should not be clogged with foolish Virgins, and be defiled with the Workers of Iniquity.
So the Church is to appear as the Fairest among Women, 1 Cant 8. The Church is styled the Mountain of Holiness, Jer. 31.23. and vastly differs from the Kingdoms of the World, that Are called Mountains of Prey, Psalm 76.4. That Society that is Set forth as the Kingdom of Heaven, Mathew 25.1. and is indeed the Suburbs of Heaven, should not be clogged with foolish Virgins, and be defiled with the Workers of Iniquity.
And what doth such base Metal do among the Vessels of Gold and Silver? 2 Tim. 2.20. Should not Christ's Floor be cleansed from Chaff? Mat. 3.12. Should not bad Fish be pluck'd out of the Net, and cast away? Mat. 13.47, 48. What should those do in God's House that are not Sons of God, John 8.35. but are Children of Satan, John 8.44. and Servants of Sin? John 8.34. What should they do among the Guests at the Feast, that have neither Appetites, nor Wedding-Garments, Mat. 22.10, 11. Can carnal Creatures partake of spiritual Blessings? Men are born Flesh, John. 3.6. and spiritual Blessings are to be enjoyed in Heavenly Places, Ephes. 1.3. Can Earthly Men and Women inherit a Heavenly Country, Hebr. 11.16. they whose Thoughts and Hearts dwell on Earth, Luk. 21.35. they that pant after the Dust of the Earth, Amos 2.7. they that mind Earthly Things only, Phil. 3.19.
And what does such base Metal do among the Vessels of Gold and Silver? 2 Tim. 2.20. Should not Christ's Floor be cleansed from Chaff? Mathew 3.12. Should not bad Fish be plucked out of the Net, and cast away? Mathew 13.47, 48. What should those do in God's House that Are not Sons of God, John 8.35. but Are Children of Satan, John 8.44. and Servants of since? John 8.34. What should they do among the Guests At the Feast, that have neither Appetites, nor Wedding-Garments, Mathew 22.10, 11. Can carnal Creatures partake of spiritual Blessings? Men Are born Flesh, John. 3.6. and spiritual Blessings Are to be enjoyed in Heavenly Places, Ephesians 1.3. Can Earthly Men and Women inherit a Heavenly Country, Hebrew 11.16. they whose Thoughts and Hearts dwell on Earth, Luk. 21.35. they that pant After the Dust of the Earth, Amos 2.7. they that mind Earthly Things only, Philip 3.19.
that seek nothing higher, than what they shall eat, what they shall drink, wherewithal they shall be cloathed? Mat. 6.31, 32. Can these live in the pure and sine Air of spiritual Comforts, Delights,
that seek nothing higher, than what they shall eat, what they shall drink, wherewithal they shall be clothed? Mathew 6.31, 32. Can these live in the pure and sine Air of spiritual Comforts, Delights,
and Enjoyments? Can dead Creatures converse with the living God? Can those that wear fordid and filthy Garments present themselves with acceptance before a God that is of purer Eyes than to behold Iniquity? Hab. 1.13. An Hypocrite shall not come before him, Job. 13.16. The Foolish shall not stand in his sight:
and Enjoyments? Can dead Creatures converse with the living God? Can those that wear fordid and filthy Garments present themselves with acceptance before a God that is of Purer Eyes than to behold Iniquity? Hab. 1.13. an Hypocrite shall not come before him, Job. 13.16. The Foolish shall not stand in his sighed:
The Angels shall gather out of Christ's Kingdom•d things that offend, and them that work iniquity 1. The Angels shall gather out NONLATINALPHABET that is, all the Scandals, all the Stumbling blocks, all that offend others,
The Angels shall gather out of Christ's Kingdom•d things that offend, and them that work iniquity 1. The Angels shall gather out that is, all the Scandals, all the Stumbling blocks, all that offend Others,
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and obsh•• their entring into the Kingdom of Ch•• It is sad to be in the Church only as Sunbling-blocks to disgrace the Faith, to reproa•• the Doctrine of Christ, to stop or cool othe• in the way everlasting, to turn them out o• the Paths of Holiness,
and obsh•• their entering into the Kingdom of Ch•• It is sad to be in the Church only as Sunbling-blocks to disgrace the Faith, to reproa•• the Doctrine of christ, to stop or cool othe• in the Way everlasting, to turn them out o• the Paths of Holiness,
If some Neighbours a•• Drunkards, are Swearers, are Whoremast•• are Lyars, are Sabbath-breakers, negl••• Prayer in their Families, do not instra•• their Children,
If Some Neighbours a•• Drunkards, Are Swearers, Are Whoremast•• Are Liars, Are Sabbath breakers, negl••• Prayer in their Families, do not instra•• their Children,
if they are Mock••s Religion, Scoffers at Godliness, and H•• of Good Men that will not run with 〈 ◊ 〉 to the same excess of Riot, 1 Pet. 4. 4• These evil Precedents do easily and qui•• prevail on others.
if they Are Mock••s Religion, Scoffers At Godliness, and H•• of Good Men that will not run with 〈 ◊ 〉 to the same excess of Riot, 1 Pet. 4. 4• These evil Precedents do Easily and qui•• prevail on Others.
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Yet they walked not in God's Statutes, nor observ'd his Judgments, but persisted in a conformity to the evil Practices of their Parents, that were so powerful, that they had the force of Statutes, Judgments, and binding Laws.
Yet they walked not in God's Statutes, nor observed his Judgments, but persisted in a conformity to the evil Practices of their Parents, that were so powerful, that they had the force of Statutes, Judgments, and binding Laws.
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How pernicious, fatal, and destructive, are such Scandals! For 1. Such do teach others the way of Sin and Wickedness: Jer. 2.33. Therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.
How pernicious, fatal, and destructive, Are such Scandals! For 1. Such do teach Others the Way of since and Wickedness: Jer. 2.33. Therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.
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When Christians ought to teach Transgressors, Psal. 51.13. by their Doctrines and Examples, God's ways for their Conversion, and Salvation, they teach wicked Ones their own corrupt ways for their destruction. 2. Such do justifie the Wicked of the World in all their lewd Practices: Ezek. 16.51. Thou hast justified thy sisters in all thine abomination, which thou hast done:
When Christians ought to teach Transgressors, Psalm 51.13. by their Doctrines and Examples, God's ways for their Conversion, and Salvation, they teach wicked Ones their own corrupt ways for their destruction. 2. Such do justify the Wicked of the World in all their lewd Practices: Ezekiel 16.51. Thou hast justified thy Sisters in all thine abomination, which thou hast done:
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46, 48. Samaria was her Sister, and Sodom, and these Sisters, Jerusalem had justified by her Abominations O that those that pretend to be Christ's Subjects, should justifie his open and profess'd Enemies,
46, 48. Samaria was her Sister, and Sodom, and these Sisters, Jerusalem had justified by her Abominations Oh that those that pretend to be Christ's Subject's, should justify his open and professed Enemies,
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and approve the Heathen World in all their Drunkenness, Lyings, Injustice, and Adulteries! 3. Such do comfort Sinners in their ungodly Practices: Ezek. 16.54. That this mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort to them.
and approve the Heathen World in all their drunkenness, Lyings, Injustice, and Adulteries! 3. Such do Comfort Sinners in their ungodly Practices: Ezekiel 16.54. That this Mayest bear thine own shame, and Mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a Comfort to them.
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and drink in Iniquity like Water, How will they be encouraged to, and comforted in their sinful Practises? Such will conclude there is no danger in their ways,
and drink in Iniquity like Water, How will they be encouraged to, and comforted in their sinful Practises? Such will conclude there is no danger in their ways,
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that is, of the wicked Heathen! Ezek. 5.6. She hath changed my judgments 〈 ◊ 〉 wickedness more than the nations, and my statute more than the Countries that are round about 〈 ◊ 〉 Ezek. 16.48.
that is, of the wicked Heathen! Ezekiel 5.6. She hath changed my Judgments 〈 ◊ 〉 wickedness more than the Nations, and my statute more than the Countries that Are round about 〈 ◊ 〉 Ezekiel 16.48.
God confirms this truth with a• Oath, As I live, saith the Lord God, Sodo• thy sister hath not done, she nor her daughter, as thou hast done: Ezek. 16.51. Neither 〈 ◊ 〉 Samaria committed half of thy sins.
God confirms this truth with a• Oath, As I live, Says the Lord God, Sodo• thy sister hath not done, she nor her daughter, as thou hast done: Ezekiel 16.51. Neither 〈 ◊ 〉 Samaria committed half of thy Sins.
How horrible a Scandal is this, when the Heath•• are ashamed of, and reflect on the Sins of those that call themselves of the Church Ezek. 16.27. The daughters of the Philistines are ashamed of thy lewd way.
How horrible a Scandal is this, when the Heath•• Are ashamed of, and reflect on the Sins of those that call themselves of the Church Ezekiel 16.27. The daughters of the philistines Are ashamed of thy lewd Way.
that they committed such Wickednesses, and were for this cast out of their Land. This caused the Heathen to think basely of God, that he was like them,
that they committed such Wickednesses, and were for this cast out of their Land. This caused the Heathen to think basely of God, that he was like them,
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Rom. 2.23, 24. Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
Rom. 2.23, 24. Thou that Makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
It is ordinary, if you question a Turk in his Dealings, Whether what he saith of the price or value of Goods be true, to break out into a Reproach of Christianity thus, Dost thou think I am a Christian,
It is ordinary, if you question a Turk in his Dealings, Whither what he Says of the price or valve of Goods be true, to break out into a Reproach of Christianity thus, Dost thou think I am a Christian,
and that I will lye and couzen in my dealings? How much were the Indians in the West-Indies prejudiced against Christianity, by the barbarous and cruel dealings of the Spaniards with them? An Indian asked a Spaniard, Whither the Spaniards did go after Death? and the Spaniard answering that they went to Heaven:
and that I will lie and cozen in my dealings? How much were the Indians in the West-Indies prejudiced against Christianity, by the barbarous and cruel dealings of the Spanish with them? an Indian asked a Spaniard, Whither the Spanish did go After Death? and the Spaniard answering that they went to Heaven:
The Apostle Paul speaks of NONLATINALPHABET, Rom. 16.17. Scandals other than the Doctrines he and others had preach'd: Mat. 18.7. Christ faith, It must needs be that NONLATINALPHABET Offences come:
The Apostle Paul speaks of, Rom. 16.17. Scandals other than the Doctrines he and Others had preached: Mathew 18.7. christ faith, It must needs be that Offences come:
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Which Paul expresses thus, 1 Cor. 11.19. For there must be also Heresies among you. Gretius doth paralel these two Texts, and thinks they intend the same thing.
Which Paul Expresses thus, 1 Cor. 11.19. For there must be also Heresies among you. Gratius does parallel these two Texts, and thinks they intend the same thing.
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and when the Minister of her Parish went to discourse with her, and rebuke and reprove her for her Atheism, she smartly replied, That he was the cause of it;
and when the Minister of her Parish went to discourse with her, and rebuke and reprove her for her Atheism, she smartly replied, That he was the cause of it;
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when she heard what he preached in the Pulpit, and observ'd how contrary he practised out of it, what a loose and wicked Life he led, she was tempted to conclude that all Religion was but a Cheat, a meer politick Contrivance;
when she herd what he preached in the Pulpit, and observed how contrary he practised out of it, what a lose and wicked Life he led, she was tempted to conclude that all Religion was but a Cheat, a mere politic Contrivance;
for if he himself believed what he spake in the Pulpit to be true, he would never lead such a scandalous and bad Life out of it, he would restrain himself from vice, and order his Conversation aright.
for if he himself believed what he spoke in the Pulpit to be true, he would never led such a scandalous and bad Life out of it, he would restrain himself from vice, and order his Conversation aright.
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than these? And that Heave• were but a Fiction, if none were more fitted and prepared for it than these carnal and profane Christians are? How righteous and requisite is it then, that Persons that so offend others, dishonour God,
than these? And that Heave• were but a Fiction, if none were more fitted and prepared for it than these carnal and profane Christians Are? How righteous and requisite is it then, that Persons that so offend Others, dishonour God,
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and reproach Christianity, should be gathered out of the Kingdom of Christ. 2dly. Those that work iniquity shall be pluck'd out, and for ever separated from the Kingdom of Christ.
and reproach Christianity, should be gathered out of the Kingdom of christ. 2dly. Those that work iniquity shall be plucked out, and for ever separated from the Kingdom of christ.
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First there are some that pretend to be Members of the Church that do work iniquity. 2. I shall shew what a heinous Evil, what a crying Provocation it is to work iniquity in the Church;
First there Are Some that pretend to be Members of the Church that do work iniquity. 2. I shall show what a heinous Evil, what a crying Provocation it is to work iniquity in the Church;
1. There are some that are got into the Visible Church, and are call'd God's People, that yet work Iniquity. 1. They early begin this Employment, Zeph. 3.7. They rise up early, and corrupted all their doings.
1. There Are Some that Are god into the Visible Church, and Are called God's People, that yet work Iniquity. 1. They early begin this Employment, Zephaniah 3.7. They rise up early, and corrupted all their doings.
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no Damms would stop, no Banks would bound in the Torrent of their Sins: The Imaginations of Man's Heart are evil from his Youth, or Childhood, Jer. 3.25. We and our fathers have sinned against the Lord our God, from our youth unto this day: Jer. 22.21. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that that thou obeyedst not my voice.
no Dams would stop, no Banks would bound in the Torrent of their Sins: The Imaginations of Man's Heart Are evil from his Youth, or Childhood, Jer. 3.25. We and our Father's have sinned against the Lord our God, from our youth unto this day: Jer. 22.21. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that that thou obeyedst not my voice.
Like as a thirsty Man drinks in Water, and can hardly satisfie himself, they draw iniquity to them with cords of vanity, that is, with sinful, corrupt, unbelieving Reasons and Suggestions:
Like as a thirsty Man drinks in Water, and can hardly satisfy himself, they draw iniquity to them with cords of vanity, that is, with sinful, corrupt, unbelieving Reasons and Suggestions:
A corrupt Tree can bring forth no other but corrupt Fruit, Mat. 7.17, 18. An unclean Fountain, night and day vents no other but polluted Streams, Jer. 6.17. Satan's Mint is still going in the Soul. An evil Man brings forth evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart, Mat. 12.35. God accuses the Jews by Jeremiah, That that they had done nothing of all that God commanded them;
A corrupt Tree can bring forth no other but corrupt Fruit, Mathew 7.17, 18. an unclean Fountain, night and day vents no other but polluted Streams, Jer. 6.17. Satan's Mint is still going in the Soul. an evil Man brings forth evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart, Mathew 12.35. God accuses the jews by Jeremiah, That that they had done nothing of all that God commanded them;
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the Leopard his spots? then may they that are accustomed to do evil, learn to do well, Jer. 13.2. The Hearts of Sinners are bent to backslide, Hos. 11.7. They have loved Strangers, and after them they will go, Jer. 2.25. They are of their Father the Devil, and his lusts they will do, Joh. 8.44. This they are sixed in, this they are resolved on;
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the Leopard his spots? then may they that Are accustomed to do evil, Learn to do well, Jer. 13.2. The Hearts of Sinners Are bent to backslide, Hos. 11.7. They have loved Strangers, and After them they will go, Jer. 2.25. They Are of their Father the devil, and his Lustiest they will do, John 8.44. This they Are sixed in, this they Are resolved on;
and tho• it be the Duty of Men to receive the Law from God's Mouth, Job 22.22. yet they declare they will doe whatsoever proceeds out of their own mouth, Jer. 44.17. and so they oppose their own mouth to the mouth of God. 5. They rejoyce to doe Evil, Jer. 11.17. When thou dost evil, then thou rejoycest.
and tho• it be the Duty of Men to receive the Law from God's Mouth, Job 22.22. yet they declare they will do whatsoever proceeds out of their own Mouth, Jer. 44.17. and so they oppose their own Mouth to the Mouth of God. 5. They rejoice to do Evil, Jer. 11.17. When thou dost evil, then thou Rejoicest.
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The day is coming, when they that shall review all their sensual Delights, and draw their greatest bitterness out of that which hath been most sweet to them;
The day is coming, when they that shall review all their sensual Delights, and draw their greatest bitterness out of that which hath been most sweet to them;
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Their present Pleasures will be a seed of Pain, and of eternal Torments. 2dly. I shall shew you what a hainous and provoking thing it is, to work Iniquity in the Kingdom of Christ.
Their present Pleasures will be a seed of Pain, and of Eternal Torments. 2dly. I shall show you what a heinous and provoking thing it is, to work Iniquity in the Kingdom of christ.
And Aholah (saith God) played the harlot when she was mine, Ezek. 23.5. How treacherous are they that say, God is their Father? Joh. 8.41. We have one Father, even God;
And Aholah (Says God) played the harlot when she was mine, Ezekiel 23.5. How treacherous Are they that say, God is their Father? John 8.41. We have one Father, even God;
yet they partake of Satan's corrupt Nature, bear his Image, and do his Lusts: John 8.44. Ye are of your Father the devil, and the lusts of your Father ye will do.
yet they partake of Satan's corrupt Nature, bear his Image, and do his Lustiest: John 8.44. You Are of your Father the Devil, and the Lustiest of your Father you will do.
Who should welcome him, 〈 ◊ 〉 open their Hearts, and receive him, if not his own? Yet Christ's own rejected him Not only they shut the Door against hi•,
Who should welcome him, 〈 ◊ 〉 open their Hearts, and receive him, if not his own? Yet Christ's own rejected him Not only they shut the Door against hi•,
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but also poured out their Fury on him, and cut him off from the Land of the Livi••. God complains, Psal. 81.11. But my pe•• would not hearken to my voice:
but also poured out their Fury on him, and Cut him off from the Land of the Livi••. God complains, Psalm 81.11. But my pe•• would not harken to my voice:
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and it is therefore more heinous 〈 ◊ 〉 such to work Iniquity: 1. They are near 〈 ◊ 〉 God, Jer. 13.2. God bids Jeremiah to •e him a Linnen Girdle, and put it on his Lo••• and God expounds the meaning of this Sig• ver. 11. For as the girdle cleaveth to the 〈 ◊ 〉 a man;
and it is Therefore more heinous 〈 ◊ 〉 such to work Iniquity: 1. They Are near 〈 ◊ 〉 God, Jer. 13.2. God bids Jeremiah to •e him a Linen Girdle, and put it on his Lo••• and God expounds the meaning of this Sig• ver. 11. For as the girdle cleaveth to the 〈 ◊ 〉 a man;
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so those that are truly God's People are his Glory, Isa. 46.13. I will place salvation in Zion, for Israel my Glory: 2 Cor. 8.23. The Apostle speaks of the Messengers of the Churches, that they were the Glory of Christ; such Church-Members ought to be.
so those that Are truly God's People Are his Glory, Isaiah 46.13. I will place salvation in Zion, for Israel my Glory: 2 Cor. 8.23. The Apostle speaks of the Messengers of the Churches, that they were the Glory of christ; such Church-Members ought to be.
Yet those that work Iniquity in the Kingdom of Christ, are a Dishonour, a Disgrace, a Reproach to Christ. 2. A Girdle is put on and worn about the Loins of a Man;
Yet those that work Iniquity in the Kingdom of christ, Are a Dishonour, a Disgrace, a Reproach to christ. 2. A Girdle is put on and worn about the Loins of a Man;
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For Men to be brought under a Covenant with God, and by this means to be joined to God, this is the Glory of Men, Psal. 50.5. Gather my Saints together, that have made a Covenant with me by Sacrifice.
For Men to be brought under a Covenant with God, and by this means to be joined to God, this is the Glory of Men, Psalm 50.5. Gather my Saints together, that have made a Covenant with me by Sacrifice.
and casteth my words behind thee. Though they were call•• Saints, by reason of their profession and coligation to be such; yet, Psal. 50.16. they are called wicked, by reason of their hating Instruction, and casting God's Words beh••d their Backs. 2. Those that are in Christs Kingdom, they are in God's special Presence For God dwelleth in Zion, Joel 3.21.
and Cast my words behind thee. Though they were call•• Saints, by reason of their profession and coligation to be such; yet, Psalm 50.16. they Are called wicked, by reason of their hating Instruction, and casting God's Words beh••d their Backs. 2. Those that Are in Christ Kingdom, they Are in God's special Presence For God dwells in Zion, Joel 3.21.
The Name of Spiritual Jerusalem is Jebo•• Shammah, The Lord is there, Ezek. 48. 3• And this is a great Affront, to provoke God to his Face, to sin under his Eye,
The Name of Spiritual Jerusalem is Jebo•• Shammah, The Lord is there, Ezekiel 48. 3• And this is a great Affront, to provoke God to his Face, to sin under his Eye,
O what a Shame and Reproach is this to Men, that Beasts and Birds are better govern'd by Sense and Instinct, Isa. 1.3. Jer. 8.7. than Men are by Reason, and a written Law of God! How do Men pervert and abuse their Reason and more than Brutisie themselves!
O what a Shame and Reproach is this to Men, that Beasts and Birds Are better governed by Sense and Instinct, Isaiah 1.3. Jer. 8.7. than Men Are by Reason, and a written Law of God! How do Men pervert and abuse their Reason and more than Brutisie themselves!
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The Land of Canaan, where the People of God dwelt, is called the Land of Uprightness, and the People of Israel are called Jesherus, Deut. 33.26. There is none like to the God of Jesherun.
The Land of Canaan, where the People of God dwelled, is called the Land of Uprightness, and the People of Israel Are called Jesherus, Deuteronomy 33.26. There is none like to the God of Jesherun.
This Name is derived from 〈 ◊ 〉 Jashar, which signifies to be right; because this was the People that were taught, and profess'd Uprightness, and Righteousness.
This Name is derived from 〈 ◊ 〉 Jashar, which signifies to be right; Because this was the People that were taught, and professed Uprightness, and Righteousness.
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These, by their Strictness, Holiness, and Zeal, do condemn the looseness, profaneness, and coldness of the work•• of iniquity: The circumspect and exact Li•• they lead, should stir up and awaken other that behold them, to a serious, exact, and powerful Religion.
These, by their Strictness, Holiness, and Zeal, do condemn the looseness, profaneness, and coldness of the work•• of iniquity: The circumspect and exact Li•• they led, should stir up and awaken other that behold them, to a serious, exact, and powerful Religion.
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5thly, It is hainous to work iniquity, when Men are taught, That Jesus Christ ga•e himself to redeem Men from all iniquity, Titus 2.14. and from a vain conversati•y 1 Pet. 1.18. These Men clash with, and co•tradict the great End and Design of Christs Death:
5thly, It is heinous to work iniquity, when Men Are taught, That jesus christ ga•e himself to Redeem Men from all iniquity, Titus 2.14. and from a vain conversati•y 1 Pet. 1.18. These Men clash with, and co•tradict the great End and Design of Christ Death:
6thly, It is very provoking to work iniquity where the Lord useth many means to purge Men from Iniquity, Ezek. 24.13. Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged any more from thy silthiness, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
6thly, It is very provoking to work iniquity where the Lord uses many means to purge Men from Iniquity, Ezekiel 24.13. Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged any more from thy filthiness, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
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God sets a great Price and Value on every spot and inch of his Vineyard-Ground. Shall that then be clogged and pestered, not only with empty Vines, Hos. 10.1. but with strange and degenerate Vines, Jer. 2.21. such Vines as bear Grapes of Gall, and bitter Clusters, that yield Wine;
God sets a great Price and Valve on every spot and inch of his Vineyard-Ground. Shall that then be clogged and pestered, not only with empty Vines, Hos. 10.1. but with strange and degenerate Vines, Jer. 2.21. such Vines as bear Grapes of Gall, and bitter Clusters, that yield Wine;
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that is, the Poison of Dragons, and the crude Venom of Asps? Are these Grapes fit for the Lord of the Vineyard to eat of? Is this meet Wine for his to drink? Would it not be intolerably bad for a Child to present such Wine to as Earthly Father to poison him? And is it not infinitely worse for Men to render such Wine to their Heavenly Father? Is there any thing he doth more abhor than these Clusters,
that is, the Poison of Dragons, and the crude Venom of Asps? are these Grapes fit for the Lord of the Vineyard to eat of? Is this meet Wine for his to drink? Would it not be intolerably bad for a Child to present such Wine to as Earthly Father to poison him? And is it not infinitely Worse for Men to render such Wine to their Heavenly Father? Is there any thing he does more abhor than these Clusters,
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Consider, and weigh all these following Particulars, that speak much Terror to the workers of iniquity. 1. You shall be known: Prov. 10.9. He that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Consider, and weigh all these following Particulars, that speak much Terror to the workers of iniquity. 1. You shall be known: Curae 10.9. He that perverteth his ways shall be known.
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Though Hypocrites are as Graves that appear not, Luk. 11.44. their Rottenness and Wickedness appears not to Men, yet God knows their Hearts, Luke 16.15. He inspects their Souls, and discovers all the Filth and Wickedness that is there.
Though Hypocrites Are as Graves that appear not, Luk. 11.44. their Rottenness and Wickedness appears not to Men, yet God knows their Hearts, Lycia 16.15. He inspects their Souls, and discovers all the Filth and Wickedness that is there.
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and Thieves? They desire, and affect Darkness, that they may be conceal'd, and a Veil cast over their Wickedness: Job. 24.17. The morning is to them as the shadow of death:
and Thieves? They desire, and affect Darkness, that they may be concealed, and a Veil cast over their Wickedness: Job. 24.17. The morning is to them as the shadow of death:
and make manifest the very Counsels of the Heart, all the secret Principles, carnal Motives, corrupt Ends that have byass'd and fway'd Sinners in their Actions? And shall not this Light of Divine Knowledge, this Day of Divine Judgment, strike Horrour into the Hearts of secure Sinners!
and make manifest the very Counsels of the Heart, all the secret Principles, carnal Motives, corrupt Ends that have biased and fwayed Sinners in their Actions? And shall not this Light of Divine Knowledge, this Day of Divine Judgement, strike Horror into the Hearts of secure Sinners!
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Their inside is so bad, that it is a terrible Threatning, that God saith, They shall be known. They have been called by the Worthy, Lovely, Honourable, Glorious Name of Christ; they have been styled Christians: but they have profaned, stained, reproached this Excellent Name;
Their inside is so bad, that it is a terrible Threatening, that God Says, They shall be known. They have been called by the Worthy, Lovely, Honourable, Glorious Name of christ; they have been styled Christians: but they have profaned, stained, reproached this Excellent Name;
so that when she came to the Prophet's Door, he presently calls her by her Name, Come in thou Wife of Jeroboam, W•y feignest thou thy self to be another? So God will know Sinners in all their Disguises, and under all their Veils:
so that when she Come to the Prophet's Door, he presently calls her by her Name, Come in thou Wife of Jeroboam, W•y feignest thou thy self to be Another? So God will know Sinners in all their Disguises, and under all their Veils:
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but say, You Infidels, you pros••• and ungodly Swearers, Drunkards, Wh•r•masters, Lyars, Oppressors, and unjust Persons, appear in my presence, give your Account at my Bar, and Tribunal:
but say, You Infidels, you pros••• and ungodly Swearers, Drunkards, Wh•r•masters, Liars, Oppressors's, and unjust Persons, appear in my presence, give your Account At my Bar, and Tribunal:
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You Backsliders in Heart, you rebellious Creatures, hear your Doom and Sentence: You Lying Children, you perfidious Apostates, receive your Portion from me.
You Backsliders in Heart, you rebellious Creatures, hear your Doom and Sentence: You Lying Children, you perfidious Apostates, receive your Portion from me.
God will call you Dross, and Reprobate Silver. This shall be your Infamy and Reproach, that all the Creatures are God's Servants, Psalm 119.90, 91. But you have been Rebels and Enemies.
God will call you Dross, and Reprobate Silver. This shall be your Infamy and Reproach, that all the Creatures Are God's Servants, Psalm 119.90, 91. But you have been Rebels and Enemies.
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Though Men call themselves of the Holy City, Isa. 48.2. yet God will call them Revolters, Corrupters, Brass, Iron, Reprobate Silver, Rebellious and Lying Children, Jer. 6.28.30.
Though Men call themselves of the Holy city, Isaiah 48.2. yet God will call them Revolters, Corrupters, Brass, Iron, Reprobate Silver, Rebellious and Lying Children, Jer. 6.28.30.
2. This will be their great Shame to be known, when it shall appear, that all their Religion hath been but embalming a Carcase, painting the Cheeks of a dead Man,
2. This will be their great Shame to be known, when it shall appear, that all their Religion hath been but embalming a Carcase, painting the Cheeks of a dead Man,
and building a beautiful Tomb of Profession over a corrupt and rotten Heart, Matth. 23.27. O how ignominious will this be, when it shall be manifested, that in your best Performances you have but compassed God with Lyes, Hos. 11.12. Ephraim compasseth me about with Lyes:
and building a beautiful Tomb of Profession over a corrupt and rotten Heart, Matthew 23.27. O how ignominious will this be, when it shall be manifested, that in your best Performances you have but compassed God with Lies, Hos. 11.12. Ephraim Compasseth me about with Lies:
With a lying Profession, lying Services, lying Prayers, lying Praises, lying Obedience. Those whose Hearts are not sound in God's Statutes, shall be ashamed, Psal. 119.80. They shall be ashamed of all the Profession they have made;
With a lying Profession, lying Services, lying Prayers, lying Praises, lying obedience. Those whose Hearts Are not found in God's Statutes, shall be ashamed, Psalm 119.80. They shall be ashamed of all the Profession they have made;
and all the artificial Paint shall melt and vanish away? when the Filth, Nakedness, Deformity of their Souls shall appear? When Satan's Image shall be discerned in them,
and all the artificial Paint shall melt and vanish away? when the Filth, Nakedness, Deformity of their Souls shall appear? When Satan's Image shall be discerned in them,
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They could not cast a Mist before him, or put a Fallacy and Cheat on him: Hos. 5.3. I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me Jer. 13.27. I have seen thy adulteries, 〈 ◊ 〉 neighings, and the lewdness of thy whoredem.
They could not cast a Missed before him, or put a Fallacy and Cheat on him: Hos. 5.3. I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me Jer. 13.27. I have seen thy adulteries, 〈 ◊ 〉 neighings, and the Lewdness of thy whoredem.
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What dreadful Frustration will this be instead of a Inheritance, among the Saints in Light, 〈 ◊ 〉 have a Portion with the Wicked in the Regions of Darkness,
What dreadful Frustration will this be instead of a Inheritance, among the Saints in Light, 〈 ◊ 〉 have a Portion with the Wicked in the Regions of Darkness,
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and instead of drinking new Wine of Joy, to drink the Wine of the Wrath of the Almighty, Job. 21.20. It was terrible to Israel, for God, as a Token of his Displeasure, to send Thunder and Rain in Wheat-Harvest, 1 Sam. 7.17.
and instead of drinking new Wine of Joy, to drink the Wine of the Wrath of the Almighty, Job. 21.20. It was terrible to Israel, for God, as a Token of his Displeasure, to send Thunder and Rain in Wheat harvest, 1 Sam. 7.17.
But will it not more astonish Sinners, to have their Eyes opened at last, and to see themselves in the midst of Devils and damned Souls, under the Power of Satan,
But will it not more astonish Sinners, to have their Eyes opened At last, and to see themselves in the midst of Devils and damned Souls, under the Power of Satan,
O how will this cut Sinners to the Heart! for Jesus Christ to profess that which is directly contrary to their Profession, Matth. 7.23. Then will I profess unto them, I never knew you;
O how will this Cut Sinners to the Heart! for jesus christ to profess that which is directly contrary to their Profession, Matthew 7.23. Then will I profess unto them, I never knew you;
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And this will be to their Ignominy and Reproach Christ's Profession concerning Men, is more to be credited than what they profess concerning themselves.
And this will be to their Ignominy and Reproach Christ's Profession Concerning Men, is more to be credited than what they profess Concerning themselves.
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they did some things materially Good, but with regret and relectancy, not with pleasure and delight, Rom. 7.6. They were acted by base Principles and selfish Ends;
they did Some things materially Good, but with regret and relectancy, not with pleasure and delight, Rom. 7.6. They were acted by base Principles and selfish Ends;
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They failed in the manner of these working, and so are called workers of i•quity. The Pharisees thought they well observed the Laws of God, Luk. 15.29. L•• these many Years do I serve thee, neither tr••gressed I at any time thy Commandments.
They failed in the manner of these working, and so Are called workers of i•quity. The Pharisees Thought they well observed the Laws of God, Luk. 15.29. L•• these many years do I serve thee, neither tr••gressed I At any time thy commandments.
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Yet how contrary to this Boasting is the Charge and Accusation of the Prophet Jeremi•h, Jer. 32.23. They have done nothing of all thou commandedst them to do.
Yet how contrary to this Boasting is the Charge and Accusation of the Prophet Jeremi•h, Jer. 32.23. They have done nothing of all thou commandedst them to do.
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Israel doth cry unto the Lord, My God, we know thee, Hos. 8.2. Yet here Christ professes the contrary, I never kn•w you, Luke 13.27. Christ expresseth himself thus, Depart from me all ye workers of iniquity.
Israel does cry unto the Lord, My God, we know thee, Hos. 8.2. Yet Here christ Professes the contrary, I never kn•w you, Lycia 13.27. christ Expresses himself thus, Depart from me all you workers of iniquity.
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Such as turn aside into crooked Paths in the Church, shall be led forth with the workers of iniquity: They shall be joined to them, ranked with them, Psal. 125.5.
Such as turn aside into crooked Paths in the Church, shall be led forth with the workers of iniquity: They shall be joined to them, ranked with them, Psalm 125.5.
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and that he never knew them? O, what a wounding and killing Word will this be to them? Surely Strangers shall not dwell with God, or inherit with his Children;
and that he never knew them? O, what a wounding and killing Word will this be to them? Surely Strangers shall not dwell with God, or inherit with his Children;
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If those that were not the Lord's People should not dwell in the Lord's Land, that was but an Earthly Canaan, much less shall they dwell in the Lord's Land, that is a Heavenly Country and Canaan.
If those that were not the Lord's People should not dwell in the Lord's Land, that was but an Earthly Canaan, much less shall they dwell in the Lord's Land, that is a Heavenly Country and Canaan.
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And not to tast of his Supper, Luk. 14.24. On the other hand, To see Christ's Glory. John 17.24. to sit with him in his Throne, Revel. 3.24. to sit with him at his Table, and to eat and drink with him in his Kingdom, Luk. 22.30. is promised as the chiefest and best Good.
And not to taste of his Supper, Luk. 14.24. On the other hand, To see Christ's Glory. John 17.24. to fit with him in his Throne, Revel. 3.24. to fit with him At his Table, and to eat and drink with him in his Kingdom, Luk. 22.30. is promised as the chiefest and best Good.
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But ye workers of iniquity, O what will ye do in the Solemn and Great Day, and in the day of the Feast of the Lord! Hos. 9.5. Your present Pleasures and Delights will cease, your Banquet will end and be removed, Amos 5.7. you will Famish.
But you workers of iniquity, Oh what will you do in the Solemn and Great Day, and in the day of the Feast of the Lord! Hos. 9.5. Your present Pleasures and Delights will cease, your Banquet will end and be removed, Amos 5.7. you will Famish.
And when others seast, you will be slain with Thirst, Hos. 2.3. When others shall drink of the River of God's Pleasures, Psal. 36.8. yea drink abundantly at the Fountain of Life.
And when Others seast, you will be slave with Thirst, Hos. 2.3. When Others shall drink of the River of God's Pleasures, Psalm 36.8. yea drink abundantly At the Fountain of Life.
Their Condition was once hopeful, but now it is desperate, Isa. 5.2. The Hands of Christ were once stretched out, Prov. 1.24. to allure and receive them;
Their Condition was once hopeful, but now it is desperate, Isaiah 5.2. The Hands of christ were once stretched out, Curae 1.24. to allure and receive them;
They were once invited, and importun'd earnestly to come into his Kingdom; but then they shall be violently thrust out of it, and everlastingly debarr'd from it.
They were once invited, and importuned earnestly to come into his Kingdom; but then they shall be violently thrust out of it, and everlastingly debarred from it.
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and all the Prophets in the Kingdom of God, and you your selves thrust out. This shall heighten the Saints Felicity, to see the Misery and Torments of the Damned. Isaiah 66.24. They shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me:
and all the prophets in the Kingdom of God, and you your selves thrust out. This shall heighten the Saints Felicity, to see the Misery and Torments of the Damned. Isaiah 66.24. They shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me:
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thus Esau, and other Reprobates shall eternally serve Jac•b, and the other Elect, the misery of the Damned, shall cause them more to admire the Mercy extended to them:
thus Esau, and other Reprobates shall eternally serve Jac•b, and the other Elect, the misery of the Damned, shall cause them more to admire the Mercy extended to them:
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their weepings and howlings shall heighten Saints Songs, Praises and Thanksgivings, Psal. 58.10. The righteous shall rejoyce when he seeth the vengeance:
their weepings and howlings shall heighten Saints Songs, Praises and Thanksgivings, Psalm 58.10. The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance:
so on the other hand, this shall encrease and heighten the Misery of the Workers of Iniquity, that they shall see the Feast, the Honour, the Glory of the Saints, that they are deprived of, 2 Kings, 7.1, 2. Elisha prophesieth of a sudden plenty the very next day in Samaria, where they had been under a long and grievous Famine:
so on the other hand, this shall increase and heighten the Misery of the Workers of Iniquity, that they shall see the Feast, the Honour, the Glory of the Saints, that they Are deprived of, 2 Kings, 7.1, 2. Elisha Prophesieth of a sudden plenty the very next day in Samaria, where they had been under a long and grievous Famine:
when they sit down with Abraham, Iaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of God, Matth. 8.11. but yet they shall one day see it, but shall not share in it, nor partake of it.
when they fit down with Abraham, Iaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of God, Matthew 8.11. but yet they shall one day see it, but shall not share in it, nor partake of it.
7. This may affright and terrisie the Workers of Iniquity, that they, as vile and worthless Creatures shall be cast away, Matth. 13.48. the bad Fish shall be cast away as those that God hath no esteem of, Love to, o• Delight in;
7. This may affright and terrify the Workers of Iniquity, that they, as vile and worthless Creatures shall be cast away, Matthew 13.48. the bad Fish shall be cast away as those that God hath no esteem of, Love to, o• Delight in;
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they would not put away the Lusts of their Hearts, the Evil of their Doings, and now therefore they must be put away as Dross, Psal. 119.119. Thou puttest away all the wicked of the Ea•• as Dross: But this is not all;
they would not put away the Lustiest of their Hearts, the Evil of their Doings, and now Therefore they must be put away as Dross, Psalm 119.119. Thou puttest away all the wicked of the Ea•• as Dross: But this is not all;
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the Tares shall be cast into a Furnace of unquenchable Fire, Matth. 13.12. It is honourable to be Trees for Fruit, but it is disgracefull and reproachful to be Trees for Fuel;
the Tares shall be cast into a Furnace of unquenchable Fire, Matthew 13.12. It is honourable to be Trees for Fruit, but it is disgraceful and reproachful to be Trees for Fuel;
O how dreadful is this for to be cast into a Furnace heated by the Anger and Fury of God? Can we imagine how terrible that Fire is, which is kindled by incensed Justice,
O how dreadful is this for to be cast into a Furnace heated by the Anger and Fury of God? Can we imagine how terrible that Fire is, which is kindled by incensed justice,
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The Evil of Sin, doth not consume, is not expiated by all the Torments of the workers of iniquity; and so their Misery cannot abate, their Punishments cannot lessen, nor the Fire go out:
The Evil of since, does not consume, is not expiated by all the Torments of the workers of iniquity; and so their Misery cannot abate, their Punishments cannot lessen, nor the Fire go out:
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they Rebelled against God, they suffered Sin and Satan to Rule in them, and now full sore against their Wills, God will Reign over them with an out-stretched Arm,
they Rebelled against God, they suffered since and Satan to Rule in them, and now full soar against their Wills, God will Reign over them with an outstretched Arm,
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and Fury poured out, Ezek. 20.33. they would not come under Christ's Pastoral Rod, Ezek 20.37. but they must be forced to fall under Christ's Iron Rod, Psal. 2.9.
and Fury poured out, Ezekiel 20.33. they would not come under Christ's Pastoral Rod, Ezekiel 20.37. but they must be forced to fallen under Christ's Iron Rod, Psalm 2.9.
Oh, it is dreadful for Sinners to be preserved in being, for their hurt; to have an immortal Existence, that they may feel an immortal Punishment, Misery and Torment!
O, it is dreadful for Sinners to be preserved in being, for their hurt; to have an immortal Existence, that they may feel an immortal Punishment, Misery and Torment!
that was full of the vital Sap of Holiness and Righteousness, and did continually abound in spiritual Fruit, had yet such a Fire of Wrath burning against him,
that was full of the vital Sap of Holiness and Righteousness, and did continually abound in spiritual Fruit, had yet such a Fire of Wrath burning against him,
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and did never bear Fruit to Christ, what an everlasting Furnace, what an Eternal Fire will be their Portion? Christ could pass the Cup from him by his drinking of it, Mat. 26.42.
and did never bear Fruit to christ, what an everlasting Furnace, what an Eternal Fire will be their Portion? christ could pass the Cup from him by his drinking of it, Mathew 26.42.
or such as shall be gathered out of it? There is a great deal of difference between treading in God's Courts, Isaiah 1.12. and growing in God's House, or being planted and flourishing in God's Courts, Psal. 92.13. those that only tread in God's Courts, may not stay in his House, John 8.35. but may be driven out of it. Hos. 9.15. I will drive them out of my house;
or such as shall be gathered out of it? There is a great deal of difference between treading in God's Courts, Isaiah 1.12. and growing in God's House, or being planted and flourishing in God's Courts, Psalm 92.13. those that only tread in God's Courts, may not stay in his House, John 8.35. but may be driven out of it. Hos. 9.15. I will drive them out of my house;
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or be rooted up, Psal. 52.8. they trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever, and mercy will follow them all their days, Psal. 23.6. and mercy will be built up for ever, Psal. 89.2. It is worth the while to enquire what we are, and whose we are, that we may not flatter and deceive our own Souls.
or be rooted up, Psalm 52.8. they trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever, and mercy will follow them all their days, Psalm 23.6. and mercy will be built up for ever, Psalm 89.2. It is worth the while to inquire what we Are, and whose we Are, that we may not flatter and deceive our own Souls.
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and contrary Kingdom? Men are born under the Law of Sin, Rom. 8.2. and under the power of Satan, Acts 26.18. the God of this World is their Father, John 8.44. the Prince of this World is their King.
and contrary Kingdom? Men Are born under the Law of since, Rom. 8.2. and under the power of Satan, Acts 26.18. the God of this World is their Father, John 8.44. the Prince of this World is their King.
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Are your Eyes opened? Are Satan's Snares and Sin's Bonds broken? Are you turned from darkness to light; from the power of Satan to God, Acts 26.18. are you made free from the law of sin and death? Rom. 8.2.
are your Eyes opened? are Satan's Snares and Since Bonds broken? are you turned from darkness to Light; from the power of Satan to God, Acts 26.18. Are you made free from the law of since and death? Rom. 8.2.
so have you known the Truth of Christ, and been made free by it, John 8.32. Is the Veil of Ignorance drawn off from your Minds? And are the Chains of Lust fallen off from your Wills? A Veil is a Restraint and Bondage on the Eye.
so have you known the Truth of christ, and been made free by it, John 8.32. Is the Veil of Ignorance drawn off from your Minds? And Are the Chains of Lust fallen off from your Wills? A Veil is a Restraint and Bondage on the Eye.
We are called as rational Creatures, and we are regenerated, as corrupt and impotent Creatures. God is said to call us to his Kindom and Glory, 1 Thes. 2.12.
We Are called as rational Creatures, and we Are regenerated, as corrupt and impotent Creatures. God is said to call us to his Kingdom and Glory, 1 Thebes 2.12.
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Those that are the genuine, and true Citizens of Zion, and Members of the Church, are said to be born there, Ps. 87.4, 6. Those that God writes up as Citizens of Zion, are such as are born there.
Those that Are the genuine, and true Citizens of Zion, and Members of the Church, Are said to be born there, Ps. 87.4, 6. Those that God writes up as Citizens of Zion, Are such as Are born there.
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And indeed, How can Men possibly be Subjects in God's Kingdom, except they have spiritual Minds, converted Wills, heavenly Affections? A vain Mind, a carnal Heart will only flatter and lye to Christ, Matth. 3.2. Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand:
And indeed, How can Men possibly be Subject's in God's Kingdom, except they have spiritual Minds, converted Wills, heavenly Affections? A vain Mind, a carnal Heart will only flatter and lie to christ, Matthew 3.2. repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is At hand:
The good Seed are the Children of the Kingdom, Matth. 13.35. Those that receive the Word, are begotten by the Word of Truth, John 1.18. that have it rooted in their Souls, spreading and prevailing in their Hearts, these are good Seed:
The good Seed Are the Children of the Kingdom, Matthew 13.35. Those that receive the Word, Are begotten by the Word of Truth, John 1.18. that have it rooted in their Souls, spreading and prevailing in their Hearts, these Are good Seed:
Divine Chrysostom, a Grecian Orator, in one of his Orations, derides the Folly of the Grecians, that did call that one Man's Statue, which was carved to resemble,
Divine Chrysostom, a Grecian Orator, in one of his Orations, derides the Folly of the Greeks, that did call that one Man's Statue, which was carved to resemble,
And do Men so easily pass out of the Kingdom of Satan, into the Kingdom of Christ, only by the changing of a Name? No, there must be another kind of Alteration:
And doe Men so Easily pass out of the Kingdom of Satan, into the Kingdom of christ, only by the changing of a Name? No, there must be Another kind of Alteration:
if one Prince dye, or be deposed, and another succeed, and be set up in his Place? And hath there been so great a spiritual Revolution in thy Soul, hath Satan been cast out,
if one Prince die, or be deposed, and Another succeed, and be Set up in his Place? And hath there been so great a spiritual Revolution in thy Soul, hath Satan been cast out,
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and hath Christ entred to dwell and rule in thy Heart, and hast thou no knowledge of it? Hast thou no experience of a new light set up in thy Mind? a new Byass put upon thy Will? new Motions raised in thy Affections towards spiritual and supernatural Objects?
and hath christ entered to dwell and Rule in thy Heart, and hast thou no knowledge of it? Hast thou no experience of a new Light Set up in thy Mind? a new Byass put upon thy Will? new Motions raised in thy Affections towards spiritual and supernatural Objects?
3dly, Are the Laws of this Holy King, and of this Heavenly Kingdom writ in thy Heart? according to that promise of the new Covenant, Jer. 31.33. I will write my laws in their hearts, and put them into their inner parts.
3dly, are the Laws of this Holy King, and of this Heavenly Kingdom writ in thy Heart? according to that promise of the new Covenant, Jer. 31.33. I will write my laws in their hearts, and put them into their inner parts.
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This is the Glory of Christ, that he writes his Laws in the Table of the Mind and Will, 2 Cor. 3.3. His Subjects not only know, but love and ask his Laws.
This is the Glory of christ, that he writes his Laws in the Table of the Mind and Will, 2 Cor. 3.3. His Subject's not only know, but love and ask his Laws.
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Their Obedience to them is not forced or feigned; but they obey from the Heart. Rom. 6.17. They delight in the Law of God according to the inward Man, Rom. 7.22. God's Subjects are thus described, That the Law of God is in their Hearts.
Their obedience to them is not forced or feigned; but they obey from the Heart. Rom. 6.17. They delight in the Law of God according to the inward Man, Rom. 7.22. God's Subject's Are thus described, That the Law of God is in their Hearts.
It is not an urging Letter without, but a vital Principle within: Psal. 37.31. The law of his God is in his heart: and Isa. 51.7. Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the People in whose heart is my law.
It is not an urging letter without, but a vital Principle within: Psalm 37.31. The law of his God is in his heart: and Isaiah 51.7. Harken unto me, you that know righteousness, the People in whose heart is my law.
and after them? that they might be more revealed to you, and impressed on you. Psal. 119.20. 4thly, Are you led by the Spirit of the King? Rom. 8.9, 14. If any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
and After them? that they might be more revealed to you, and impressed on you. Psalm 119.20. 4thly, are you led by the Spirit of the King? Rom. 8.9, 14. If any man hath not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his.
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but powerfully bend and encline the Will to walk, yea to run in the way of God's Commandments, Psal. 119.32. Saints do not desire the way to Heaven to be made broader, but their Hearts to be made larger;
but powerfully bend and incline the Will to walk, yea to run in the Way of God's commandments, Psalm 119.32. Saints do not desire the Way to Heaven to be made Broader, but their Hearts to be made larger;
to have their light and love encreased. The Spirit is styled, A Spirit of Revelation, Ephes. 1.17. A Spirit of Life, Rom 8.2. A Free Spirit, Psal. 51.12. A Spirit that makes us free and forward in our Obedience.
to have their Light and love increased. The Spirit is styled, A Spirit of Revelation, Ephesians 1.17. A Spirit of Life, Rom 8.2. A Free Spirit, Psalm 51.12. A Spirit that makes us free and forward in our obedience.
We are not meerly constrain'd by an imperious and urgent Command, enforced with terrible Threatnings, but sweetly and powerfully enclined by an inward Disposition and vital Principle.
We Are not merely constrained by an imperious and urgent Command, Enforced with terrible Threatenings, but sweetly and powerfully inclined by an inward Disposition and vital Principle.
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and do burst his Bonds, Psal. 2.3. Jer. 5.5. Do you put your Necks into Christ's Yoke? Matth. 11.29. and bend your selves with his Laws, as pleasant, light, and ornamental Chains? Isa. 45.14. They shall come after thee in Chains.
and do burst his Bonds, Psalm 2.3. Jer. 5.5. Do you put your Necks into Christ's Yoke? Matthew 11.29. and bend your selves with his Laws, as pleasant, Light, and ornamental Chains? Isaiah 45.14. They shall come After thee in Chains.
As the desire of Israel was to Saul, and to have him to rule over the•, 1 Sam. 9.20. so the Nations did run to Christ, Isa. 55.5. and desire him to rule over them, Isa. 11.10. The Gentiles are said to seek to him:
As the desire of Israel was to Saul, and to have him to Rule over the•, 1 Sam. 9.20. so the nations did run to christ, Isaiah 55.5. and desire him to Rule over them, Isaiah 11.10. The Gentiles Are said to seek to him:
5thly, Examin how are your Hearts and Lives ordered: 1. How are your Minds, Wills, Affections ordered, Isa. 9.7. Jesus sits on a spiritual Throne to order it:
5thly, Examine how Are your Hearts and Lives ordered: 1. How Are your Minds, Wills, Affections ordered, Isaiah 9.7. jesus sits on a spiritual Throne to order it:
The Thoughts are •ain, the Will rebellious, the Assections vile and inordinate, as at first the Water overwhelmed and covered all, Gen. 1.2. till God said, Let the waters be gathered into one place, Gen. 1.9.
The Thoughts Are •ain, the Will rebellious, the Assertions vile and inordinate, as At First the Water overwhelmed and covered all, Gen. 1.2. till God said, Let the waters be gathered into one place, Gen. 1.9.
2. Are your Conversations ordered aright? Do you set God's Laws before you, Psalm 119.30. as the Rule of your Hearts, Words, Actions? Is it your true and greatest design to please God, 1 Thes. 4.1. and to be accepted with him? 2 Cor. 5.9.
2. are your Conversations ordered aright? Do you Set God's Laws before you, Psalm 119.30. as the Rule of your Hearts, Words, Actions? Is it your true and greatest Design to please God, 1 Thebes 4.1. and to be accepted with him? 2 Cor. 5.9.
When Christ comes into the Soul, he Judges, Isa. 2.4. he Reproves, Isa. 11.3. Jesus Christ censures what is contrary and displeasing to God: He rebukes Mens Lusts;
When christ comes into the Soul, he Judges, Isaiah 2.4. he Reproves, Isaiah 11.3. jesus christ censures what is contrary and displeasing to God: He rebukes Men's Lustiest;
they shall walk no more after the Imaginations of their evil hearts. But they that walk in the light of the Lord, Isa. 2.5. and in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of his holy Spirit, Acts 9.31.
they shall walk no more After the Imaginations of their evil hearts. But they that walk in the Light of the Lord, Isaiah 2.5. and in the Fear of the Lord, and in the Comfort of his holy Spirit, Acts 9.31.
If thou dost still walk in thy own Counsels, and in the Lusts of thine own Heart, Psal. 51.12. and in the common way of the World, Isa. 8.11. and, as other Gentiles do, in the Vanity of thy Mind, Ephes. 4.17. besure thou hast had no Experience of the Kingdom of Christ come into, and set up in thy Heart:
If thou dost still walk in thy own Counsels, and in the Lustiest of thine own Heart, Psalm 51.12. and in the Common Way of the World, Isaiah 8.11. and, as other Gentiles do, in the Vanity of thy Mind, Ephesians 4.17. besure thou hast had no Experience of the Kingdom of christ come into, and Set up in thy Heart:
3. Use, Shall the workers of iniquity be gathered out of Christ's Kingdom, then I would Exhort you sincerely to subject your selves to the Lord Jesus Christ, as your King.
3. Use, Shall the workers of iniquity be gathered out of Christ's Kingdom, then I would Exhort you sincerely to Subject your selves to the Lord jesus christ, as your King.
but indeed take Christ's Yoke, come under his pastoral Rod, enter into his Fold, and into the Bond of the Covenant, Matth. 11.29. Ezek. 20.37. John 10.9. 1. Consider, Jesus Christ is not sond of, or sets a value on, neither is he pleased and delighted with empty Names and Titles: Matth. 7.21. It is not every one that saith Lord, Lord, that shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
but indeed take Christ's Yoke, come under his pastoral Rod, enter into his Fold, and into the Bound of the Covenant, Matthew 11.29. Ezekiel 20.37. John 10.9. 1. Consider, jesus christ is not sond of, or sets a valve on, neither is he pleased and delighted with empty Names and Titles: Matthew 7.21. It is not every one that Says Lord, Lord, that shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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and so in the Margin, with allusion to those that did make Bargains, and to conclude them, did strike or give their Hands to each other) but we are also required to give our Hearts to the Lord, Prov. 23.26. The Life of the natural Man is but a vain shew of Life, Psal. 39.6. Surely every man walketh in a vain shew:
and so in the Margin, with allusion to those that did make Bargains, and to conclude them, did strike or give their Hands to each other) but we Are also required to give our Hearts to the Lord, Curae 23.26. The Life of the natural Man is but a vain show of Life, Psalm 39.6. Surely every man walks in a vain show:
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And will it advantage us to add a vain shew of Religion to a vain Shew of Life? Can Men make up a Summ to enrich them, by multiplying Cyphers? And Hypocrite is styled a vain Man, James 2.20. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead.
And will it advantage us to add a vain show of Religion to a vain Show of Life? Can Men make up a Sum to enrich them, by multiplying Ciphers? And Hypocrite is styled a vain Man, James 2.20. But wilt thou know, Oh vain man, that faith without works is dead.
The Heart is Christ's House and Throne; the Mind and Will are the Tables he writes his Laws in, 2 Cor. 3.3. He requires the best Room, the Guest Chamber:
The Heart is Christ's House and Throne; the Mind and Will Are the Tables he writes his Laws in, 2 Cor. 3.3. He requires the best Room, the Guest Chamber:
2dly, Jesus will look into the Souls, and see through all outside Shews and Appearances, Isaiah 11.3. Jesus judgeth not according to the sight of his eyes, nor reproveth according to the hearing of his ears.
2dly, jesus will look into the Souls, and see through all outside Shows and Appearances, Isaiah 11.3. jesus Judgeth not according to the sighed of his eyes, nor Reproveth according to the hearing of his ears.
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Jesus Christ doth not stop, or stay on the surface and outside of things, neither doth he receive Intelligence and Information from others that may be mistaken themselves,
jesus christ does not stop, or stay on the surface and outside of things, neither does he receive Intelligence and Information from Others that may be mistaken themselves,
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and so might deceive and abuse him, but he hath a Window into the Breasts and Bosoms of Sinners, he searcheth the Hearts, he trieth the Reins, he weigheth the Spirits of Men, he detects inward Poverty, Emptiness and Filth, Matt. 12.44.
and so might deceive and abuse him, but he hath a Window into the Breasts and Bosoms of Sinners, he Searches the Hearts, he trieth the Reins, he weigheth the Spirits of Men, he detects inward Poverty, Emptiness and Filth, Matt. 12.44.
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but rather it was swept and garnished, and fitted for the return of the unclean Spirit into it, Matt. 12.45. Christ discerned the House of the Soul to be swept from all spiritual Good, and garnished in Satan's Eye with ungodliness and unrighteousness.
but rather it was swept and garnished, and fitted for the return of the unclean Spirit into it, Matt. 12.45. christ discerned the House of the Soul to be swept from all spiritual Good, and garnished in Satan's Eye with ungodliness and unrighteousness.
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Christ will discover those that make a fair Show of Religion; that have a Name to live, that yet they are really dead, Rev. 3.1. he looks through the beautiful Sepulchre and Tomb, and seeth the Filth and Rettenness of a carnal and dead Heart underneath.
christ will discover those that make a fair Show of Religion; that have a Name to live, that yet they Are really dead, Rev. 3.1. he looks through the beautiful Sepulchre and Tomb, and sees the Filth and Rettenness of a carnal and dead Heart underneath.
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and about the Fear of the Lord, he doth wind he doth scent Hypocrisie, though it be veiled and cloaked over with a beautiful Shew of Religion and Righteousness.
and about the fear of the Lord, he does wind he does scent Hypocrisy, though it be veiled and cloaked over with a beautiful Show of Religion and Righteousness.
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If you are Hypocrites, and think to blind Christ's Eyes with a specious Form of Godliness without the Power of it, you are guilty of a kinded Blasphemy.
If you Are Hypocrites, and think to blind Christ's Eyes with a specious From of Godliness without the Power of it, you Are guilty of a kinded Blasphemy.
If you think that Christ may be couzened with your Cased Pieces, and doth not know your counterfeit and brass Money, Rev. 2.9. I know the blasphemy of them that say they are Jews and are not, 〈 ◊ 〉 are the Synagogue of Satan.
If you think that christ may be cozened with your Cased Pieces, and does not know your counterfeit and brass Money, Rev. 2.9. I know the blasphemy of them that say they Are jews and Are not, 〈 ◊ 〉 Are the Synagogue of Satan.
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and will bring to light all the deep Counsels of it, 1 Cor. 4.5. he will lay open all the secret Lusts, all the corrupt and base Ends that insluenced and swayed Men under a Profession of Religion and the practice of some outward Duties.
and will bring to Light all the deep Counsels of it, 1 Cor. 4.5. he will lay open all the secret Lustiest, all the corrupt and base Ends that insluenced and swayed Men under a Profession of Religion and the practice of Some outward Duties.
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3dly, Men may call Christ Lord, and yet repeat, and act over all the Indignities that were offered to Christ by the unbelieving Jews, that were his Enemies;
3dly, Men may call christ Lord, and yet repeat, and act over all the Indignities that were offered to christ by the unbelieving jews, that were his Enemies;
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but all this was but in mockery and derision, for they smote Christ on the head, Matt. 27.29, 30. and are not many nominal and outside Christians guilty of the same things in a Mystery, their hearing some Sermons now and then, with a wandring and roving Mind, with a drousie Ear;
but all this was but in mockery and derision, for they smote christ on the head, Matt. 27.29, 30. and Are not many nominal and outside Christians guilty of the same things in a Mystery, their hearing Some Sermons now and then, with a wandering and roving Mind, with a drowsy Ear;
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their repeating some Forms of Prayer in a cold and heartless manner, without Understanding, or Faith, without inward Groans, spiritual Wrestlings and Importunities;
their repeating Some Forms of Prayer in a cold and heartless manner, without Understanding, or Faith, without inward Groans, spiritual Wrestlings and Importunities;
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some outward Acknowledgments they make of his Lordship and Dominion over them, but in the mean time they Crown Christ with Thorns, by their Oaths, Curses and Lies;
Some outward Acknowledgments they make of his Lordship and Dominion over them, but in the mean time they Crown christ with Thorns, by their Oaths, Curses and Lies;
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they take no care to engage their Hearts to Christ, to keep them with all diligence, to watch over their Tongues, to order their Conversations aright, and spend their Time well.
they take no care to engage their Hearts to christ, to keep them with all diligence, to watch over their Tongues, to order their Conversations aright, and spend their Time well.
so all the opposition, and rage of the World shall not hinder the rising of the Son of Righteousness Mal. 4.2. and of the Glory of the Lord, Isa. 60.1. nor obstruct the blowing of the Wind of the Spirit, Acts 2.2. This mighty rushing Wind filled the World with the Doctrine of Christ, as that Wind at Pentecost filled the House where the Apostles of Christ were sitting.
so all the opposition, and rage of the World shall not hinder the rising of the Son of Righteousness Malachi 4.2. and of the Glory of the Lord, Isaiah 60.1. nor obstruct the blowing of the Wind of the Spirit, Acts 2.2. This mighty rushing Wind filled the World with the Doctrine of christ, as that Wind At Pentecost filled the House where the Apostles of christ were sitting.
and had all their Attempts and Endeavours in derision, and did prevail, notwithstanding all their Malice, to set his King on his Holy Hill of Zion, Psal. 2.4, 5, 6. And Christ did reign over his Enemies full fore against their Wills.
and had all their Attempts and Endeavours in derision, and did prevail, notwithstanding all their Malice, to Set his King on his Holy Hill of Zion, Psalm 2.4, 5, 6. And christ did Reign over his Enemies full before against their Wills.
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The Jews persecuted Christ's Apostles and Servants, and sent many of them to Heaven on this Message and Errand, to tell Christ how the Jews are bent against his Kingdom,
The jews persecuted Christ's Apostles and Servants, and sent many of them to Heaven on this Message and Errand, to tell christ how the jews Are bent against his Kingdom,
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What a Glory is this to Jesus Christ, that Men are blessed, and shall bless themselves in this King, that ever they were conquered by the Sword of his Word, that ever they were brought under the Scepter of his Grace:
What a Glory is this to jesus christ, that Men Are blessed, and shall bless themselves in this King, that ever they were conquered by the Sword of his Word, that ever they were brought under the Sceptre of his Grace:
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They call him Blessed, that hath all Power in Heaven and Earth given to him, and that hath the Key of Hell and Death, Matth. 28.18. Rev. 1.18. that hath such an unbounded Empirt, and so large, and such an extensive Kingdom;
They call him Blessed, that hath all Power in Heaven and Earth given to him, and that hath the Key of Hell and Death, Matthew 28.18. Rev. 1.18. that hath such an unbounded Empirt, and so large, and such an extensive Kingdom;
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hath power over all Flesh, that he might give eternal Life to as many as the Father hath given him, John 17.2. and is made Head over all things to the Church, Ephes. 1.22. that nothing may hinder the Salvation, or obstruct the Happiness, but all things may promote the Good and Welfare of the Church. 1st. Consider who Jesus Christ is:
hath power over all Flesh, that he might give Eternal Life to as many as the Father hath given him, John 17.2. and is made Head over all things to the Church, Ephesians 1.22. that nothing may hinder the Salvation, or obstruct the Happiness, but all things may promote the Good and Welfare of the Church. 1st. Consider who jesus christ is:
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He 〈 ◊ 〉 God's Righteous Servant, Isa. 53.11. and he Well-beloved Son, Matth. 3.17. Is it not better to be in the Kingdom of God's Righteous Servant, than to be under the power of a wicked, hardned, obstinate Rebel? Is it not more desireable to be translated into the Kingdom of God's dear Son, Col. 1.13. than to be at the beck and command of God's bitter Enemy, and implacable Adversary? Christ, the Son of God by nature, grants the Privilege of Adoption to all his Subjects, John 1.12. This is such a Mercy, as no Son of an earthly King vouchsafes to his Subjects.
He 〈 ◊ 〉 God's Righteous Servant, Isaiah 53.11. and he Well-beloved Son, Matthew 3.17. Is it not better to be in the Kingdom of God's Righteous Servant, than to be under the power of a wicked, hardened, obstinate Rebel? Is it not more desirable to be translated into the Kingdom of God's dear Son, Col. 1.13. than to be At the beck and command of God's bitter Enemy, and implacable Adversary? christ, the Son of God by nature, grants the Privilege of Adoption to all his Subject's, John 1.12. This is such a Mercy, as no Son of an earthly King vouchsafes to his Subject's.
He was designed to raise up those that fell off from God, and sunk into Ruine, Isa. 49.6. Christ is God's Servant to raise up the Tribes of Jacob, and to bring back those that were gone astray from God, Isa. 49.5. and to restore such as were alienated from God, Isa. 49.6. Christ retrieves, recovers God's Right;
He was designed to raise up those that fell off from God, and sunk into Ruin, Isaiah 49.6. christ is God's Servant to raise up the Tribes of Jacob, and to bring back those that were gone astray from God, Isaiah 49.5. and to restore such as were alienated from God, Isaiah 49.6. christ retrieves, recovers God's Right;
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he establishes his own Throne by Justice and Judgment, Isaiah 9.7. and he is said to execute Justice and Judgment in the Earth, Jer. 23.5. Christ executes Justice, in restoring and giving back to God that which is his own:
he establishes his own Throne by justice and Judgement, Isaiah 9.7. and he is said to execute justice and Judgement in the Earth, Jer. 23.5. christ executes justice, in restoring and giving back to God that which is his own:
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Even so Jesus Christ restores Men to God's Family, and grants unto them, as a great Favour and Privilege, that they may serve him without slavish Fear of Destruction, in Holiness and Righteousness all the Days of their Lives, Luke 1.74, 75. Yea Christ restores the Creatures unto God:
Even so jesus christ restores Men to God's Family, and grants unto them, as a great Favour and Privilege, that they may serve him without slavish fear of Destruction, in Holiness and Righteousness all the Days of their Lives, Lycia 1.74, 75. Yea christ restores the Creatures unto God:
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— Behold, I and the Children, whom God hath given me, Isa. 8.18. Jesus, as a second Adam, as an everlasting Father, begets them, Isa. 9.6. He is made Sanctification to them, 1 Cor. 1.30. They receive of his fulness, Grace for Grace, J••s 1.16. They are Christ's Brethren, Psal. 22.22. I will declare thy name unto my brethren He is not ashamed to call them Brethren, Hebr. 2.11. They are the Lamb's Wife, Rev. 19.7. They are the Members of Christ, Ephes. 5.30. We are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bone.
— Behold, I and the Children, whom God hath given me, Isaiah 8.18. jesus, as a second Adam, as an everlasting Father, begets them, Isaiah 9.6. He is made Sanctification to them, 1 Cor. 1.30. They receive of his fullness, Grace for Grace, J••s 1.16. They Are Christ's Brothers, Psalm 22.22. I will declare thy name unto my brothers He is not ashamed to call them Brothers, Hebrew 2.11. They Are the Lamb's Wife, Rev. 19.7. They Are the Members of christ, Ephesians 5.30. We Are members of his body, of his Flesh, and of his bone.
as to our new and divine Nature. Water and Blood came out of Christ's Side, John 19.34. The Blood of Christ is the meritorious Cause of our new State of Justification, and the Water signified the Spirit that gives a new Nature in Sanctification.
as to our new and divine Nature. Water and Blood Come out of Christ's Side, John 19.34. The Blood of christ is the meritorious Cause of our new State of Justification, and the Water signified the Spirit that gives a new Nature in Sanctification.
and gentle, is Christ's Government over his Children, over his Brethren, over his Spouse and Members? Surely Christ will not carry a hard, a heavy, a rigorous Hand over those that are so near and dear to him:
and gentle, is Christ's Government over his Children, over his Brothers, over his Spouse and Members? Surely christ will not carry a hard, a heavy, a rigorous Hand over those that Are so near and dear to him:
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and acted by the same Spirit, and therefore have the greatest Obligations laid on them to love each other, to seek one another's Good, and promote one anothers Welfare.
and acted by the same Spirit, and Therefore have the greatest Obligations laid on them to love each other, to seek one another's Good, and promote one another's Welfare.
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Shall Brethren clash with one another, or Members fight against each other? He that for Christ's sake is hated of his Father, Mother, Brethren, Sisters, he doth, by virtue of his Interest and Union with Christ, recover a hundred fold more Kindred and Relations:
Shall Brothers clash with one Another, or Members fight against each other? He that for Christ's sake is hated of his Father, Mother, Brothers, Sisters, he does, by virtue of his Interest and union with christ, recover a hundred fold more Kindred and Relations:
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Elder Christians are as his Fathers and Mothers, younger Christians are his Brothers and Sisters, Mark 10.29, 30. yea as his Children to serve and cherish him.
Elder Christians Are as his Father's and Mother's, younger Christians Are his Brother's and Sisters, Mark 10.29, 30. yea as his Children to serve and cherish him.
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when the Subjects are so endeared to each other, that they have not only sold their Lands to relieve their spiritual Brethren, Acts 2.4, 5. Acts 4.34. but have also jeoparded, and hazarded their Lives, to preserve the Lives of their Holy Kindred, Rom. 16.3, 4. Aquilla and Priscilla laid down their Necks, exposed themselves to the greatest Dangers, to preserve the Life of Paul: Rahab ventured her own Life, to preserve the Spies that were the People of God, Joshua 2.15. 4thly, If we consider the great Benefits that we receive from Christ's Kingdom.
when the Subject's Are so endeared to each other, that they have not only sold their Lands to relieve their spiritual Brothers, Acts 2.4, 5. Acts 4.34. but have also jeoparded, and hazarded their Lives, to preserve the Lives of their Holy Kindred, Rom. 16.3, 4. Aquilla and Priscilla laid down their Necks, exposed themselves to the greatest Dangers, to preserve the Life of Paul: Rahab ventured her own Life, to preserve the Spies that were the People of God, joshua 2.15. 4thly, If we Consider the great Benefits that we receive from Christ's Kingdom.
A Governour is called a Healer, Isa. 3.6, 7. Jesus Christ, as a King, is a Healer, a Physician to his whole Kingdom, and to all his Subjects, Matth. 9.12. Our Souls are diseased, weak, feeble, ruined;
A Governor is called a Healer, Isaiah 3.6, 7. jesus christ, as a King, is a Healer, a physician to his Whole Kingdom, and to all his Subject's, Matthew 9.12. Our Souls Are diseased, weak, feeble, ruined;
By his Stripes we are healed, yea by his Death we live, If a King, that is but a political Head, be the Breath of his Subjects Nostrils, Lam. 4.20. much more is Christ the Breath of our Nostrils;
By his Stripes we Are healed, yea by his Death we live, If a King, that is but a political Head, be the Breath of his Subject's Nostrils, Lam. 4.20. much more is christ the Breath of our Nostrils;
as he is a natural Head that gives Life, and continual influences of Grace. 2. Jesus Christ washes, John 13.8. Except I wash thee, thou hast no part with me;
as he is a natural Head that gives Life, and continual influences of Grace. 2. jesus christ washes, John 13.8. Except I wash thee, thou hast no part with me;
he can wash our Aethiopian Skin, and our Leopard Spots, Jer. 13.23. 3. Jesus Christ Refines, Mal. 3.23 and there is no such Refiner as Christ, no such refining sire as Christ's is.
he can wash our aethiopian Skin, and our Leopard Spots, Jer. 13.23. 3. jesus christ Refines, Malachi 3.23 and there is no such Refiner as christ, no such refining sire as Christ's is.
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but Christ, by separating our Dross from us, renders us precious, and makes us Vessels of Gold and Silver, 2 Tim. 2.20. 4. Jesus Christ anoints his Subjects, Ezek. 16.9. And I anointed thee with Oil. This is an Allusion to the sweet-smelling Oils, that Persons were purfiied with, Esther 2.12.
but christ, by separating our Dross from us, renders us precious, and makes us Vessels of Gold and Silver, 2 Tim. 2.20. 4. jesus christ anoints his Subject's, Ezekiel 16.9. And I anointed thee with Oil. This is an Allusion to the sweet-smelling Oils, that Persons were purfiied with, Esther 2.12.
and wonderful Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, 1 John 2.20.27. The Prophets were anointed, 1 Kings 19.16. and they, by the unction of the Holy Ghost, were Seers, 1 Sam. 9.9. They did see sarther, and know more than others.
and wondered Mysteres of the Kingdom of God, 1 John 2.20.27. The prophets were anointed, 1 Kings 19.16. and they, by the unction of the Holy Ghost, were Seers, 1 Sam. 9.9. They did see sarther, and know more than Others.
and Christ, by anointing us, fits and exalts us to be spiritual Kings, Rev. 1.5, 6. He hath made in Kings. Saints do command and rule their own Spiri's govern their Thoughts, order and bound their Affections, curb, restrain, and keep under their Passions;
and christ, by anointing us, fits and exalts us to be spiritual Kings, Rev. 1.5, 6. He hath made in Kings. Saints do command and Rule their own Spiri's govern their Thoughts, order and bound their Affections, curb, restrain, and keep under their Passion;
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2dly, In Christ's Kingdom, we have Rest, Matth. 8.11. Many shall come from the east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of God.
2dly, In Christ's Kingdom, we have Rest, Matthew 8.11. Many shall come from the east and west, and fit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of God.
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God makes a Feast in his Holy Mountain, Isa. 25.6. Saints have the first Course in this World, and so it is a Dinner, Matth. 22.4. they shall enjoy the second and third Courses in Heaven;
God makes a Feast in his Holy Mountain, Isaiah 25.6. Saints have the First Course in this World, and so it is a Dinner, Matthew 22.4. they shall enjoy the second and third Courses in Heaven;
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and in Heaven to all Eternity we shall feed on the delicious Fruits of Christ, the Tree of Life, Rev. 2.7. 4thly, In Christ's Kingdom is Liberty, John 8.36. If the Son doth make you free, th•• you shall be free indeed.
and in Heaven to all Eternity we shall feed on the delicious Fruits of christ, the Tree of Life, Rev. 2.7. 4thly, In Christ's Kingdom is Liberty, John 8.36. If the Son does make you free, th•• you shall be free indeed.
Christ reigns to destroy the reigning Power of Sin and Satan, to cast the Prince of this World out of his Throne and Kingdom, John 12.31. N•• shall the Prince of this World be cast out.
christ reigns to destroy the reigning Power of since and Satan, to cast the Prince of this World out of his Throne and Kingdom, John 12.31. N•• shall the Prince of this World be cast out.
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Is•• Satan falling as Lightning from Heaven Christ breaks this oppressour to pieces, Psal. 72.4 ▪ he bursts the Yoke of Sin, snaps in sunder the Snares of Satan,
Is•• Satan falling as Lightning from Heaven christ breaks this oppressor to Pieces, Psalm 72.4 ▪ he bursts the Yoke of since, snaps in sunder the Snares of Satan,
This great Shepherd keeps his Sheep, and watch•• over his Flock in this Night of Time, in this Wilderness of the World, John 17. 1• While I was with them in the World, I kept the• in thy Name,
This great Shepherd keeps his Sheep, and watch•• over his Flock in this Night of Time, in this Wilderness of the World, John 17. 1• While I was with them in the World, I kept the• in thy Name,
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and is a wall of fire round about them, Zech. 2.5. no Lion shall be there, nor any ravences Beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there:
and is a wall of fire round about them, Zechariah 2.5. no lion shall be there, nor any ravences Beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there:
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they shall lye down safely in the wilderness, and sleep securely in the woods, Ezek. 34.25. Satan shall not be there to hurt them, because their Shepherd is still with them to save them, Psal. 23.4. Thou art with me in the Valley of the Shadow of Death;
they shall lie down safely in the Wilderness, and sleep securely in the woods, Ezekiel 34.25. Satan shall not be there to hurt them, Because their Shepherd is still with them to save them, Psalm 23.4. Thou art with me in the Valley of the Shadow of Death;
As David, when a Shepherd, did fight with a Lion and Bear, and slew them, to rescue a poor Lamb of his Flock, 1 Sam. 17.34, 35, 36. so Christ did once in his own Person encounter with, and destroy Satan, Heb. 2.15.
As David, when a Shepherd, did fight with a lion and Bear, and slew them, to rescue a poor Lamb of his Flock, 1 Sam. 17.34, 35, 36. so christ did once in his own Person encounter with, and destroy Satan, Hebrew 2.15.
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he redeems the Souls 〈 ◊ 〉 his People both from Fraud and Violence no earthly King can know every Subject• or hear the Cries and Petitions of all that are oppressed.
he redeems the Souls 〈 ◊ 〉 his People both from Fraud and Violence no earthly King can know every Subject• or hear the Cries and Petitions of all that Are oppressed.
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5thly, Jesus Christ strengthens and en•bles his True Subjects to obey him, as Chr••• dwells in their Hearts by Faith, Ephes. 3.17. so he strengthens his People, Phil. 4.13. 〈 ◊ 〉 can do all things through Christ that streng•••• me.
5thly, jesus christ strengthens and en•bles his True Subject's to obey him, as Chr••• dwells in their Hearts by Faith, Ephesians 3.17. so he strengthens his People, Philip 4.13. 〈 ◊ 〉 can do all things through christ that streng•••• me.
the •owen Grass cannot spring and grow with••t Rain from Heaven: so Christ's Subjects cannot spring up in Holiness, or bring forth any Fruits of Righteousness,
the •owen Grass cannot spring and grow with••t Rain from Heaven: so Christ's Subject's cannot spring up in Holiness, or bring forth any Fruits of Righteousness,
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We cannot take one step in the way towards a Blessed Eternity, but leaning on Christ, Cant. 8.5. the Church cometh up out of the wilderness, and travels towards the Heavenly Canaan, leaning on her beloved. Ezek. 45.17.
We cannot take one step in the Way towards a Blessed Eternity, but leaning on christ, Cant 8.5. the Church comes up out of the Wilderness, and travels towards the Heavenly Canaan, leaning on her Beloved. Ezekiel 45.17.
the King there spoken of, was to provide and prepare all Sacrifices, as Burnt-Offerings, Sin-Offerings, and Thank-Offerings, for the People his Subjects.
the King there spoken of, was to provide and prepare all Sacrifices, as Burnt offerings, Sin-Offerings, and Thank-Offerings, for the People his Subject's.
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By this King I understand Christ, as he did give himself for us, a Lamb for a burnt-offering, John 1.29. as a sin-offering, 2 Cor. 5.21. so he furnishes us with Thank-Offerings, he kindles Love in our Hearts by his own Beams, he circumcises our Hearts, Col. 2.11.
By this King I understand christ, as he did give himself for us, a Lamb for a Burnt-offering, John 1.29. as a sin-offering, 2 Cor. 5.21. so he furnishes us with Thank-Offerings, he kindles Love in our Hearts by his own Beams, he Circumcises our Hearts, Col. 2.11.
and it is by vertue of our Marriage-Union with him, that we bring forth Fruits to God, Rom. 7.4. all the fruits of righteousness are by Jesus Christ to the praise and glory of God, Phil. 1.11. 6thly, Jesus Christ receives the Souls of 〈 ◊ 〉 Subjects at last;
and it is by virtue of our Marriage union with him, that we bring forth Fruits to God, Rom. 7.4. all the fruits of righteousness Are by jesus christ to the praise and glory of God, Philip 1.11. 6thly, jesus christ receives the Souls of 〈 ◊ 〉 Subject's At last;
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as he committed his ow• Soul at death, to the hands of the Father Luke 23.46. so now he hath merited and ••tained this Honour to be the Receiver a•• Guardian of departing Souls, Acts 7. 5• Stephen called upon God, saying, Lord Je•• receive my Spirit:
as he committed his ow• Soul At death, to the hands of the Father Lycia 23.46. so now he hath merited and ••tained this Honour to be the Receiver a•• Guardian of departing Souls, Acts 7. 5• Stephen called upon God, saying, Lord Je•• receive my Spirit:
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O•• departing Souls must fall into the hands 〈 ◊ 〉 an angry Sin-revenging God, were the• not such a gracious King in whose Hand we might deposite and trust them.
O•• departing Souls must fallen into the hands 〈 ◊ 〉 an angry Sin revenging God, were the• not such a gracious King in whose Hand we might deposit and trust them.
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O grave I will be thy destruction here is a promise in the Verse to the Sain•s I will ransom them from the power of the gr••• I will redeem them from death:
Oh grave I will be thy destruction Here is a promise in the Verse to the Sain•s I will ransom them from the power of the gr••• I will Redeem them from death:
it hath been very Terrible to them that by Oppression, Violence, and Cruelty, caused their Terrour in the Land of the Living, Ezek. 32.23. none of the Kings of the World can prevent the Fatal stroke of Death on themselves, much less can they divert it from their Subjects:
it hath been very Terrible to them that by Oppression, Violence, and Cruelty, caused their Terror in the Land of the Living, Ezekiel 32.23. none of the Kings of the World can prevent the Fatal stroke of Death on themselves, much less can they divert it from their Subject's:
but Christ is such a King as combates with Death, and overcomes it; he tasted Death indeed himself once, Heb. 2.9. but it was to abolish it, 2 Cor. 1.10.
but christ is such a King as combats with Death, and overcomes it; he tasted Death indeed himself once, Hebrew 2.9. but it was to Abolah it, 2 Cor. 1.10.
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and when these Bodies shall receive their Souls, and be quickened by them, then it may be said, O death, where is thy sting? 1 Cor. 15.55. What ha•• thou gotten by stinging and killing our Bodies? behold, they are alive again!
and when these Bodies shall receive their Souls, and be quickened by them, then it may be said, Oh death, where is thy sting? 1 Cor. 15.55. What ha•• thou got by stinging and killing our Bodies? behold, they Are alive again!
when Christ, b• his Spirit, quickens the Body, Rom. 8.11. then it bears the Image of the Heavenly Adam, and is held of him, 1 Cor. 15.49. Saints are the Children of God, as they are the Children of the Resurrection, Luke 20. •6.
when christ, b• his Spirit, quickens the Body, Rom. 8.11. then it bears the Image of the Heavenly Adam, and is held of him, 1 Cor. 15.49. Saints Are the Children of God, as they Are the Children of the Resurrection, Lycia 20. •6.
As he receives their Souls in a dying Hour, Psal. 49.15. Acts. 7.59. so he will come again to revive their Bodies, and then he will receive their whole Man to himself, John. 14.3. What wonderful Grace and Kindness is this, that where the Master is, there the Servant shall also be, John 12.20.
As he receives their Souls in a dying Hour, Psalm 49.15. Acts. 7.59. so he will come again to revive their Bodies, and then he will receive their Whole Man to himself, John. 14.3. What wondered Grace and Kindness is this, that where the Master is, there the Servant shall also be, John 12.20.
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and see his Glory, so as to share in it, and partake of it, John 17.24. 2 Thes. 2.14. Christ, the King, is the Harbinger and Forerunner of his Subjects, Hebr. 6.20. He is gone into another World to choose an Eternal Inheritance for his Brethren, Psal. 47.4. He shall choose our Inheritance for us:
and see his Glory, so as to share in it, and partake of it, John 17.24. 2 Thebes 2.14. christ, the King, is the Harbinger and Forerunner of his Subject's, Hebrew 6.20. He is gone into Another World to choose an Eternal Inheritance for his Brothers, Psalm 47.4. He shall choose our Inheritance for us:
And Christ, by interceeding with his Father, that his People may be with him, doth prepare a Place for them, John 17.24. John 14.2, 3. Christ's Intercession is so powerful, that it cannot be deny'd.
And christ, by interceding with his Father, that his People may be with him, does prepare a Place for them, John 17.24. John 14.2, 3. Christ's Intercession is so powerful, that it cannot be denied.
and the wh•• Horse he rides on, Rev. 6.2. The Church in her Ministers may be, and is compar•• to the Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariot, Cant •. 9. The Church, by her Ministers, do's dr•• Jesus Christ about the World.
and the wh•• Horse he rides on, Rev. 6.2. The Church in her Ministers may be, and is compar•• to the Horses in Pharaoh is Chariot, Cant •. 9. The Church, by her Ministers, do's dr•• jesus christ about the World.
neglect not the Day of Grace: Come sorth from your Ignorance and Night of Darkness; come forth from your slight, low, and contemptible Thoughts of Christ:
neglect not the Day of Grace: Come forth from your Ignorance and Night of Darkness; come forth from your slight, low, and contemptible Thoughts of christ:
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O fix the Eye of your Minds on him, look with a steady Eye on Christ, John 6.40. NONLATINALPHABET, We should contemplate the Son, our Minds should dwell on him;
Oh fix the Eye of your Minds on him, look with a steady Eye on christ, John 6.40., We should contemplate the Son, our Minds should dwell on him;
Is there any thing in him to be disliked, to be excepted against? Is he not altogether lovely, Cant. 5.16. Whatever is desireable, all meets in Jesus Christ, and there is nothing in him but what is lovely;
Is there any thing in him to be disliked, to be excepted against? Is he not altogether lovely, Cant 5.16. Whatever is desirable, all meets in jesus christ, and there is nothing in him but what is lovely;
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O will you not run to him who is the Seat of Beauty, the Fountain of Honour, the Treasury of all spiritual Riches, the Subject and Centre of Life? Will you not run to the Captain, the Author, the Wells of Salvation? Hebr. 2.10. Hebr. 5.9. Isa. 12.3.
Oh will you not run to him who is the Seat of Beauty, the Fountain of Honour, the Treasury of all spiritual Riches, the Subject and Centre of Life? Will you not run to the Captain, the Author, the Wells of Salvation? Hebrew 2.10. Hebrew 5.9. Isaiah 12.3.
O will you not fly from Sin, Satan, and Eternal Death, by running to Christ? Is there any shadow from scorching Heat, but Christ's? Cant. 2.2. Any Wing to cover you from Birds of Prey, but his? Psal. 36.7. Any Fold to protect you from Beasts of Prey, b•• Christ's Fold? John 10.9. He that enters by me (that is into the Fold) shall be saved. 〈 ◊ 〉 Sinners can give no Reason why they wil• Dye, Ezek. 18.31. surely they can give • Reason, why they should not run to Jes•• Christ. That Text, Isa. 55.5. affords cogent Arguments, mighty Reasons why we should run to him. 1. God is his God:
O will you not fly from since, Satan, and Eternal Death, by running to christ? Is there any shadow from scorching Heat, but Christ's? Cant 2.2. Any Wing to cover you from Birds of Prey, but his? Psalm 36.7. Any Fold to Pact you from Beasts of Prey, b•• Christ's Fold? John 10.9. He that enters by me (that is into the Fold) shall be saved. 〈 ◊ 〉 Sinners can give no Reason why they wil• Die, Ezekiel 18.31. surely they can give • Reason, why they should not run to Jes•• christ. That Text, Isaiah 55.5. affords cogent Arguments, mighty Reasons why we should run to him. 1. God is his God:
and Obedience? Shall vile and dunghil Objects draw away our Affections, and a glorified Saviour be denied our Hearts? Would we not commend our Spirits to him at last,
and obedience? Shall vile and dunghill Objects draw away our Affections, and a glorified Saviour be denied our Hearts? Would we not commend our Spirits to him At last,
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when thou canst keep it no longer in the Body? Is it not dreadful for a Glorified Christ with his Omnipotent Arm to fall on thee for Destruction? Is it not desirable that a Glorified Christ by his Almighty Power should draw thee up to him for Salvation?
when thou Canst keep it no longer in the Body? Is it not dreadful for a Glorified christ with his Omnipotent Arm to fallen on thee for Destruction? Is it not desirable that a Glorified christ by his Almighty Power should draw thee up to him for Salvation?
when Christ speaks, and offers himself, we should come in with our Amen of Faith, 2 Cor. 1.20. to the word of him who is the Amen, and the faithful witness, Rev. 3.14. our Obedience and Subjection to Christ should not be seigned, or forced, but begin in a faithful and loving Kiss to him that is Love it self, Cant. 3.5. when Christ applies his Words and Promises of Grace to us, then he kisses us with the kisses of his Mouth, Cant. 1.2.
when christ speaks, and offers himself, we should come in with our Amen of Faith, 2 Cor. 1.20. to the word of him who is the Amen, and the faithful witness, Rev. 3.14. our obedience and Subjection to christ should not be signed, or forced, but begin in a faithful and loving Kiss to him that is Love it self, Cant 3.5. when christ Applies his Words and Promises of Grace to us, then he Kisses us with the Kisses of his Mouth, Cant 1.2.
and shall we not be urgent to get into Christ's Kingdom, where there is a Royal Feast, a sweet Rest, unsearchable and eternal Riches? if you are not Christ's, you will be Satan's.
and shall we not be urgent to get into Christ's Kingdom, where there is a Royal Feast, a sweet Rest, unsearchable and Eternal Riches? if you Are not Christ's, you will be Satan's.
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Do you not fear to see God's frowning face, to feel his punishing hand, to drop into the bottomless Pit, to be cast into the Lake that burns with Fire and Brimstone for ever.
Do you not Fear to see God's frowning face, to feel his punishing hand, to drop into the bottomless Pit, to be cast into the Lake that burns with Fire and Brimstone for ever.
It is said, the Gentiles should fall down to the Church, and make Supplication to her, that is to prevail with her, to be admitted and received by her into the Kingdom of Christ, it is further foretold, Zech. 8. last, That ten men of all Languages of the Nations should take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, and so is a True Believer and a spiritual Worshipper, and say, we will go with you,
It is said, the Gentiles should fallen down to the Church, and make Supplication to her, that is to prevail with her, to be admitted and received by her into the Kingdom of christ, it is further foretold, Zechariah 8. last, That ten men of all Languages of the nations should take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, and so is a True Believer and a spiritual Worshipper, and say, we will go with you,
and not be excluded, kept, or thrust out. It is said, the Gentiles should flow as waters to God's Holy Mountain, Is. 2.23. and should fly as clouds, and as doves to their windows, Isa 60.8. this expresses serious, earnest, and spiritual Violence.
and not be excluded, kept, or thrust out. It is said, the Gentiles should flow as waters to God's Holy Mountain, Is. 2.23. and should fly as Clouds, and as Dove to their windows, Isaiah 60.8. this Expresses serious, earnest, and spiritual Violence.
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Christ must fasten those Chains on, and about the Souls of Sinners, and draw them that they may run after him, Cant. 1.4. though Christ's Name be as a fragrant Ointment, Cant. 1.3.
christ must fasten those Chains on, and about the Souls of Sinners, and draw them that they may run After him, Cant 1.4. though Christ's Name be as a fragrant Ointment, Cant 1.3.
It is prophesied of Christ, That he should subdue the Peoples and the Nations under the Feet of the Church, Psal. 47.3. so that they shall bow at the Feet of the Church, and worship God at her Feet as her Disciples and Children, Revel. 3.9.
It is prophesied of christ, That he should subdue the Peoples and the nations under the Feet of the Church, Psalm 47.3. so that they shall bow At the Feet of the Church, and worship God At her Feet as her Disciples and Children, Revel. 3.9.
and become a Worshipper of the Lord, Isa. 19.19. Those that stood with the Lamb on Mount Zion, had their Father's Name written in their Forehead, Rev. 14.1.
and become a Worshipper of the Lord, Isaiah 19.19. Those that stood with the Lamb on Mount Zion, had their Father's Name written in their Forehead, Rev. 14.1.
It is said, That the Egyptians should swear to the Lord, Isa. 19.18. and so as it were take an Oath of spiritual Allegiance to Christ, Psal. 119.106. I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
It is said, That the egyptians should swear to the Lord, Isaiah 19.18. and so as it were take an Oath of spiritual Allegiance to christ, Psalm 119.106. I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments.
That they would not start, recoil, or go back from him, Jer. 50.4, 5. Let us join our selves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten.
That they would not start, recoil, or go back from him, Jer. 50.4, 5. Let us join our selves to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant that shall not be forgotten.
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or put to a common use any more, Revel. 14.4. 7. We must daily grow in Grace, and be adding new Cubits to our spiritual Stature, 2 Pet. 1.5. The new Creature must, as a Tree, spread and strike its Roots deeper into our Souls, Hos. 14.5. The Water that Christ gives us, must, as a Well, spring up higher and higher in our Souls, John 4.14. Worldly Men are still coveting more Earthly Treasure, to add House to House, and to join Field to Field, that they might be plac•• alone in the Earth, Isa. 5.8.
or put to a Common use any more, Revel. 14.4. 7. We must daily grow in Grace, and be adding new Cubits to our spiritual Stature, 2 Pet. 1.5. The new Creature must, as a Tree, spread and strike its Roots Deeper into our Souls, Hos. 14.5. The Water that christ gives us, must, as a Well, spring up higher and higher in our Souls, John 4.14. Worldly Men Are still coveting more Earthly Treasure, to add House to House, and to join Field to Field, that they might be plac•• alone in the Earth, Isaiah 5.8.
And is the•• not more reason, that we should add Grace to Grace, one degree of Grace to another that Christ and the new Creature might be placed alone in our Souls, without Riv•'ss Competitors, or Enemies.
And is the•• not more reason, that we should add Grace to Grace, one degree of Grace to Another that christ and the new Creature might be placed alone in our Souls, without Riv•'ss Competitors, or Enemies.
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By growth i• Grace, we pass and get farther into Christ's Kingdom, we have an abundant Entrance into it, we press even into the very Heart and Centre of Christ's Kingdom,
By growth i• Grace, we pass and get farther into Christ's Kingdom, we have an abundant Entrance into it, we press even into the very Heart and Centre of Christ's Kingdom,
and do not stay in the Out skirts and Borders of it. God hath promised to Christ the encrease and enlargement of his Kingdom, Isa. 9.7. with Zech. 9.10.
and do not stay in the Out skirts and Borders of it. God hath promised to christ the increase and enlargement of his Kingdom, Isaiah 9.7. with Zechariah 9.10.
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And 〈 ◊ 〉 we restrain and straiten the Kingdom of Christ? As this Stone grows and fills the Earth without, Dan. 2.35. so it should increase, and sill the Soul within.
And 〈 ◊ 〉 we restrain and straiten the Kingdom of christ? As this Stone grows and fills the Earth without, Dan. 2.35. so it should increase, and sill the Soul within.
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It was prophesied of Christ, That he should reign and prosper, Jer. 23.5. That he should ride forth conquering and to conquer, Revel. 6.2. Let these Prophecies be fulfilled in thee;
It was prophesied of christ, That he should Reign and prosper, Jer. 23.5. That he should ride forth conquering and to conquer, Revel. 6.2. Let these Prophecies be fulfilled in thee;
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While the Church gave a Character of Christ's Worth, a Description of his Beauty, Cant. 5.9, 10, 11, 12, 13. the Daughters of Jerusalem apprehended and conceived that he was some extraordinary Person;
While the Church gave a Character of Christ's Worth, a Description of his Beauty, Cant 5.9, 10, 11, 12, 13. the Daughters of Jerusalem apprehended and conceived that he was Some extraordinary Person;
And this so wrought on them, that their Hearts did burn with desires after Christ, and they would seek him with the Church, Cant. 6.1. We should say as the godly Jews, Cant. 8.8. We have a little sister that hath no breasts, What shall we do (that is to promote a Marriage between Christ and her) in the day she shall be spoken for, and be wooed to be espoused to Christ? The Church promises she would cause Christ's Name to be remembred in all Generations;
And this so wrought on them, that their Hearts did burn with Desires After christ, and they would seek him with the Church, Cant 6.1. We should say as the godly jews, Cant 8.8. We have a little sister that hath no breasts, What shall we do (that is to promote a Marriage between christ and her) in the day she shall be spoken for, and be wooed to be espoused to christ? The Church promises she would cause Christ's Name to be remembered in all Generations;
and continue his Name in the World. 9. We must be willing to suffer for the Kingdom of God, 2 Thes. 1.5. The Apostle John joins the Kingdom and Patience of Jesus Christ, Revel. 1.9. but Paul joins the Kingdom and Glory of God, 1 Thes. 2.11.
and continue his Name in the World. 9. We must be willing to suffer for the Kingdom of God, 2 Thebes 1.5. The Apostle John joins the Kingdom and Patience of jesus christ, Revel. 1.9. but Paul joins the Kingdom and Glory of God, 1 Thebes 2.11.
We cannot enter into, and continue in the Kingdom of Christ, but the World will hate and persecute us: John 8.14. I have given them thy word, and they have received it, and the world hath hated them.
We cannot enter into, and continue in the Kingdom of christ, but the World will hate and persecute us: John 8.14. I have given them thy word, and they have received it, and the world hath hated them.
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They endured exquisite Torments with such undaunted Courage, and such unrelenting Spirits, that Natural Men would rather have denied things clear by mathematical Demonstrations,
They endured exquisite Torments with such undaunted Courage, and such unrelenting Spirits, that Natural Men would rather have denied things clear by mathematical Demonstrations,
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than have exposed themselves to such Tortures. As Medina truly affirms. 10. You must lead Holy Lives your Light must shine before Men, Matth. 5.16. you must hold forth the Excellency, Power, and Efficacy of the Word in your Actions, Phil. 2.6.
than have exposed themselves to such Tortures. As Medina truly affirms. 10. You must led Holy Lives your Light must shine before Men, Matthew 5.16. you must hold forth the Excellency, Power, and Efficacy of the Word in your Actions, Philip 2.6.
and the unjust, he presently declares the Fruit of this Truth, Acts 24.15, 16. In this I exercise my self, to keep a Conscience void of offence both toward God and man:
and the unjust, he presently declares the Fruit of this Truth, Acts 24.15, 16. In this I exercise my self, to keep a Conscience void of offence both towards God and man:
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Devid was ever with the Lord on Earth, and Paul saith, Christians should be ever with the Lord in Heaven, 1 Thes. 4.17. there must be a walking with God on Earth, Gen. 8.24. Enoch walked with God, and God took him, and why did God take him, and for what End? was it not to walk with him in Heaven, Rev. 3.4. those that had not defiled their Garments should walk with Christ in white, we must shine as lights in this world, Phil. 2.15. that hereafter we may shine a the sun, in the king dom of our Father, Matth. 13.43. Jesus Christ must be glorified in us now, John 17.10. I am glorified in them, that we may be assured he will be glorified and admired in us hereafter, 2 Thes. 1.10. when he will be revealed from Heaven, he will be glorified in his Saints, and be admired in them the believe.
David was ever with the Lord on Earth, and Paul Says, Christians should be ever with the Lord in Heaven, 1 Thebes 4.17. there must be a walking with God on Earth, Gen. 8.24. Enoch walked with God, and God took him, and why did God take him, and for what End? was it not to walk with him in Heaven, Rev. 3.4. those that had not defiled their Garments should walk with christ in white, we must shine as lights in this world, Philip 2.15. that hereafter we may shine a the sun, in the King dom of our Father, Matthew 13.43. jesus christ must be glorified in us now, John 17.10. I am glorified in them, that we may be assured he will be glorified and admired in us hereafter, 2 Thebes 1.10. when he will be revealed from Heaven, he will be glorified in his Saints, and be admired in them the believe.
but he saith, that Christian Handicrafts-men and Old Women that could not discourse for their Religion, did yet demonstrate its Excellency in their Works.
but he Says, that Christian Handicraftsmen and Old Women that could not discourse for their Religion, did yet demonstrate its Excellency in their Works.
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They that refuse the Gospel of the Kingdom, and turn away from the King of Glory, are such unclean Creatures, that Christ's Ministers were not to defile themselves,
They that refuse the Gospel of the Kingdom, and turn away from the King of Glory, Are such unclean Creatures, that Christ's Ministers were not to defile themselves,
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This very Dust should remain with them to testifie, and give in Evidence against them in the great Day, that they would not open their Ears to Christ, speaking in his Ministers,
This very Dust should remain with them to testify, and give in Evidence against them in the great Day, that they would not open their Ears to christ, speaking in his Ministers,
Be jealous over your own Souls, that you receive not the Doctrine of Grace, the Word of the Kingdom in vain, 2 Cor. 6.2. as the Highway, the stony, and thorny Ground did.
Be jealous over your own Souls, that you receive not the Doctrine of Grace, the Word of the Kingdom in vain, 2 Cor. 6.2. as the Highway, the stony, and thorny Ground did.
Great was the Sin of Ananias and Saphira, that pretended to devote the whole Price, that they sold their Land for, to the Service of Christ and his Church,
Great was the since of Ananias and Sapphira, that pretended to devote the Whole Price, that they sold their Land for, to the Service of christ and his Church,
Will you tempt Christ and his Spirit, whether they are omniscient? Or try whe ther you cannot put a Fallacy or Cheat o• them? Will you make a costly and dangerous Experiment,
Will you tempt christ and his Spirit, whither they Are omniscient? Or try when ther you cannot put a Fallacy or Cheat o• them? Will you make a costly and dangerous Experiment,
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whether they cannot find out your base Metal, your counterfeit Coin, your hypocritical Services: Though you pretend to know God, Hos. 8.2. yet without sincerity, Christ will not approve and know you, Matth. 7.23.
whither they cannot find out your base Metal, your counterfeit Coin, your hypocritical Services: Though you pretend to know God, Hos. 8.2. yet without sincerity, christ will not approve and know you, Matthew 7.23.
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Let not Christ's Word be received only into your Memories, but let Christ himself be entertained in your Hearts, to order your Affections, and direct your Conversations.
Let not Christ's Word be received only into your Memories, but let christ himself be entertained in your Hearts, to order your Affections, and Direct your Conversations.
as if there were no sincere Piety, powerful Religion, or Beauty of Holiness among them; and thereby take an advantage to reproach Christ himself, and to reflect on his Gospel,
as if there were no sincere Piety, powerful Religion, or Beauty of Holiness among them; and thereby take an advantage to reproach christ himself, and to reflect on his Gospel,
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as if it did allow, and he did approve such things: When as Christ loveth Righteousness, and hates Iniquity, Psal. 45.67. He forbids all Sin, he dislikes and abhors all Iniquity, Matth 22.10, 11. Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a wedding-garment.
as if it did allow, and he did approve such things: When as christ loves Righteousness, and hates Iniquity, Psalm 45.67. He forbids all since, he dislikes and abhors all Iniquity, Matthew 22.10, 11. Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a Wedding garment.
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Christ hath spoken plainly enough, Except a man be born again, unless Men repent and be converted, John 3.3, 5. Matth. 18.3. they cannot enter into the kingdom of God:
christ hath spoken plainly enough, Except a man be born again, unless Men Repent and be converted, John 3.3, 5. Matthew 18.3. they cannot enter into the Kingdom of God:
a Fan to purge his Floor, a Furnace 〈 ◊ 〉 unquenchable Fire to burn up the Chaff Matth. 3.12. The Goats and the Sheep go in the same Pasture in the Day-time, b• when the Evening comes, there is a Separation;
a Fan to purge his Floor, a Furnace 〈 ◊ 〉 unquenchable Fire to burn up the Chaff Matthew 3.12. The Goats and the Sheep go in the same Pasture in the Daytime, b• when the Evening comes, there is a Separation;
So Jesus Christ, when he comes to judge the World, shall separate the Goats and Sheep, Matth. 25.31, 32 Though they are now in the same visible Church,
So jesus christ, when he comes to judge the World, shall separate the Goats and Sheep, Matthew 25.31, 32 Though they Are now in the same visible Church,
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He wil• own the Sincere, and call them to inherit 〈 ◊ 〉 Kingdom, Matth. 25.34. Do not rashly judge those to be related to Christ, that will be rejected by him.
He wil• own the Sincere, and call them to inherit 〈 ◊ 〉 Kingdom, Matthew 25.34. Do not rashly judge those to be related to christ, that will be rejected by him.
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She shall shine with beautiful Holiness, and glorious Righteousness, and be without spot and wrinkle, Ephes. 5.25, 26, 27. mete to be presented and fit to be married to Christ,
She shall shine with beautiful Holiness, and glorious Righteousness, and be without spot and wrinkle, Ephesians 5.25, 26, 27. meet to be presented and fit to be married to christ,
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Then shall there be no more a pricking Briar, a wounding or piercing Thorn, no stinking Weeds, no empty Vines, no barren Fig-Trees in the Garden of God.
Then shall there be no more a pricking Briar, a wounding or piercing Thorn, no stinking Weeds, no empty Vines, no barren Fig-Trees in the Garden of God.
The People of the Church shall be all righteous, the Branch of God's planting, the Work of his Hands, that he may be glorified, Isa. 60.21. The Image of God shall be fully drawn on them, the Law of God shall be perfectly transcribed into them, no Fooesteps of Sin shall remain on them, no dross of Corruption shall cleave to them;
The People of the Church shall be all righteous, the Branch of God's planting, the Work of his Hands, that he may be glorified, Isaiah 60.21. The Image of God shall be Fully drawn on them, the Law of God shall be perfectly transcribed into them, no Fooesteps of since shall remain on them, no dross of Corruption shall cleave to them;
and bear all pleasant Fruits, and the chief of Spices, Cant. 4.13, 14. And those that have flourish'd in God's Nursery below for a time, they shall at last be transplanted into,
and bear all pleasant Fruits, and the chief of Spices, Cant 4.13, 14. And those that have flourished in God's Nursery below for a time, they shall At last be transplanted into,
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