That Sacrifice was not offered on the Altar, as other Sacrifices were, but was burnt without the Camp, only the blood of the Sacrifice was brought into the most Holy Place, to make Reconciliation for iniquity;
That Sacrifice was not offered on the Altar, as other Sacrifices were, but was burned without the Camp, only the blood of the Sacrifice was brought into the most Holy Place, to make Reconciliation for iniquity;
and there to be burnt, Lev. 16.27. vid. Lev. 4.12, 21. These solemn Anniversary Sacrifices, offered on the great day of Attonement (being the tenth day of the seventh Month) did not only shadow out the Nature of Christ's Sacrifice, viz. that he was to be a Sacrifice for sin, Isa. 53.10. 2 Cor. 5. last, but did also point at the very place of his Sufferings;
and there to be burned, Lev. 16.27. vid. Lev. 4.12, 21. These solemn Anniversary Sacrifices, offered on the great day of Atonement (being the tenth day of the seventh Monn) did not only shadow out the Nature of Christ's Sacrifice, viz. that he was to be a Sacrifice for since, Isaiah 53.10. 2 Cor. 5. last, but did also point At the very place of his Sufferings;
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but when they arrived at, and were setled in Canaan, then the Sacrifice was burnt without the Gates of the City of Jerusalem: And Jesus Christ, to fulfill this Type, suffered without the Gate.
but when they arrived At, and were settled in Canaan, then the Sacrifice was burned without the Gates of the city of Jerusalem: And jesus christ, to fulfil this Type, suffered without the Gate.
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The Divine Penman of this Epistle proceeds, in the words of the Text, to improve the Doctrine that he had delivered concerning Christ's suffering without the Gate,
The Divine Penman of this Epistle proceeds, in the words of the Text, to improve the Doctrine that he had Delivered Concerning Christ's suffering without the Gate,
as he was treated as unworthy to live among men, so they must reckon to be cast out as unmeet to be accounted and reputed either as Parts of the Common-wealth, or Members of the Church;
as he was treated as unworthy to live among men, so they must reckon to be cast out as unmeet to be accounted and reputed either as Parts of the Commonwealth, or Members of the Church;
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and elsewhere, Matt. 5.10, 11. he intimates, that Adversaries should revile them, and speak all manner of evil falsly against them, for his names sake.
and elsewhere, Matt. 5.10, 11. he intimates, that Adversaries should revile them, and speak all manner of evil falsely against them, for his names sake.
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And in these words [ bearing of his reproach ] we may discern and espy a motive and argument, secretly couched, to encourage and animate them to go forth to Jesus, and to bear reproach;
And in these words [ bearing of his reproach ] we may discern and espy a motive and argument, secretly couched, to encourage and animate them to go forth to jesus, and to bear reproach;
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Was the Prince of life, the King of glory, thus clouded and eclipsed, thus blackt and stigmatized by the world? and shall we be tender of our Names? shall we doat on our Credit,
Was the Prince of life, the King of glory, thus clouded and eclipsed, thus blacked and stigmatized by the world? and shall we be tender of our Names? shall we dote on our Credit,
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when the great Captain of our Salvation passed through them to his Glory? O shall not this exceedingly hearten us to bear the Cross, to endure reproaches,
when the great Captain of our Salvation passed through them to his Glory? O shall not this exceedingly hearten us to bear the Cross, to endure Reproaches,
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and when the Scripture paints out their inward desires and carnal affections, it describes them as dwellers on earth, Luke 21.35. when as Saints are set forth but as sojourners, 1 Pet. 1.17. and confess themselves Pilgrims and Strangers, Heb. 11.13.
and when the Scripture paints out their inward Desires and carnal affections, it describes them as dwellers on earth, Lycia 21.35. when as Saints Are Set forth but as sojourners, 1 Pet. 1.17. and confess themselves Pilgrim's and Strangers, Hebrew 11.13.
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The world passeth away and the lusts thereof, 1 Joh. 2.17. The fashion of the world passeth away, 1 Cor. 7.31. Look to the Heavens above, to the Earth beneath, the Heavens shall vanish away like smoke, the Earth shall wax old as a Garment, the inhabitants of it shall dye in like manner:
The world passes away and the Lustiest thereof, 1 John 2.17. The fashion of the world passes away, 1 Cor. 7.31. Look to the Heavens above, to the Earth beneath, the Heavens shall vanish away like smoke, the Earth shall wax old as a Garment, the inhabitants of it shall die in like manner:
and to his righteousness that shall not be abolished, Isa. 51.6. As Saints are said to have their Camp, Rev. 20.9. so we read of the Tents of Wickedness, Psal. 84.10.
and to his righteousness that shall not be abolished, Isaiah 51.6. As Saints Are said to have their Camp, Rev. 20.9. so we read of the Tents of Wickedness, Psalm 84.10.
they are as Souldiers at rest in their Camp, well lodged and accommodated in their Tents, under covert and shelter, in safeguard and security, not obnoxious to dangers and Enemies,
they Are as Soldiers At rest in their Camp, well lodged and accommodated in their Tents, under covert and shelter, in safeguard and security, not obnoxious to dangers and Enemies,
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as Gods people seem to be, that are turned and shut out of this Camp, that are exposed to the rage of a fierce and pursuing Enemy, that are driven to and fro, hurried up and down in the world,
as God's people seem to be, that Are turned and shut out of this Camp, that Are exposed to the rage of a fierce and pursuing Enemy, that Are driven to and from, hurried up and down in the world,
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Wicked men are often as Souldiers well defended by the walls of their Camp, when Gods Saints are exposed to storms of sufferings, to the inroads and invasions of Enemies.
Wicked men Are often as Soldiers well defended by the walls of their Camp, when God's Saints Are exposed to storms of sufferings, to the inroads and invasions of Enemies.
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Not to cleave to, or build upon those Sacrifices or Ceremonial Worship that was carried on within the walls of the earthly Jerusalem, and that the Priests were daily conversant about in the Temple;
Not to cleave to, or built upon those Sacrifices or Ceremonial Worship that was carried on within the walls of the earthly Jerusalem, and that the Priests were daily conversant about in the Temple;
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but by Faith to go forth to the Sacrifice of Christ, by Faith to cleave to, feed upon that as all-sufficient for the purging of their guilt, the filling and satisfying of their souls.
but by Faith to go forth to the Sacrifice of christ, by Faith to cleave to, feed upon that as All-sufficient for the purging of their guilt, the filling and satisfying of their Souls.
If men stick to, and trust on any thing but Christ and his Sacrifice, for righteousness and justification before God, they hereby cut themselves off from Christ,
If men stick to, and trust on any thing but christ and his Sacrifice, for righteousness and justification before God, they hereby Cut themselves off from christ,
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that is, that you should not, according to the Gospel, trust on, and cleave to Christ and his righteousness only for your justification and acceptance before God? Hath not Christ been evidently set forth as crucified before your eyes? Hath not the greatness of the Sorrows and Sufferings of the Son of God, have not the ends and design of his Death been in a lively manner painted out before your Eyes? And can you think after all this, that Christ will admit Mosaical Ceremonies,
that is, that you should not, according to the Gospel, trust on, and cleave to christ and his righteousness only for your justification and acceptance before God? Hath not christ been evidently Set forth as Crucified before your eyes? Hath not the greatness of the Sorrows and Sufferings of the Son of God, have not the ends and Design of his Death been in a lively manner painted out before your Eyes? And can you think After all this, that christ will admit Mosaical Ceremonies,
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or Man's Works, to be Partners with him in the Great Work of Justification? Is there any need of Mixtures or Additions of our own to be joined to the Sacrifice of Christ,
or Man's Works, to be Partners with him in the Great Work of Justification? Is there any need of Mixtures or Additions of our own to be joined to the Sacrifice of christ,
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as a supplement to supply any defect that is in the Death of Christ, as to the attaining of this great end of our Justification? No, we must renounce all Ceremonies, Sacrifices, Works of our own,
as a supplement to supply any defect that is in the Death of christ, as to the attaining of this great end of our Justification? No, we must renounce all Ceremonies, Sacrifices, Works of our own,
2. When the Apostle saith we should go out from the Camp, he means we should Renounce and be ready to Relinquish the Favour, the Friendship, the Society of the Men of this World;
2. When the Apostle Says we should go out from the Camp, he means we should Renounce and be ready to Relinquish the Favour, the Friendship, the Society of the Men of this World;
and bereave our selves of our Houses, Estates, and outward Worldly Comforts, when we cannot retain them without dishonouring Christ, wounding Conscience, staining our Garments, and hurting our Souls.
and bereave our selves of our Houses, Estates, and outward Worldly Comforts, when we cannot retain them without Dishonoring christ, wounding Conscience, staining our Garments, and hurting our Souls.
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Thus Moses may be said go without the Camp, when he renounced and relinquished the Honours of Pharaoh 's Court, all the Pleasures and Treasures of Egypt, joining himself to his Brethren that were the Servants, Worshippers, and People of God.
Thus Moses may be said go without the Camp, when he renounced and relinquished the Honours of Pharaoh is Court, all the Pleasures and Treasures of Egypt, joining himself to his Brothers that were the Servants, Worshippers, and People of God.
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He might have kept himself in Pharaoh 's Court and Palace, and been unconcerned at the burdens and bondage of the Israelites; he might have lived as in a strong and safe Camp:
He might have kept himself in Pharaoh is Court and Palace, and been unconcerned At the burdens and bondage of the Israelites; he might have lived as in a strong and safe Camp:
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esteeming the Reproach of Christ greater Riches than the Treasures of Egypt, Heb. 11.24, 25, 26. So those eminent Saints and Worthies that we read of Heb. 11.37, 38. did go forth without the Camp, when they left Cities and Towns, forsook their Houses,
esteeming the Reproach of christ greater Riches than the Treasures of Egypt, Hebrew 11.24, 25, 26. So those eminent Saints and Worthies that we read of Hebrew 11.37, 38. did go forth without the Camp, when they left Cities and Towns, forsook their Houses,
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it is said, the Pharisees and Jews cast out the man that spake honourably of, and gave glory to Christ. So Luke 6.22. They shall separate you from their Company, and cast out your Names as evil:
it is said, the Pharisees and jews cast out the man that spoke honourably of, and gave glory to christ. So Lycia 6.22. They shall separate you from their Company, and cast out your Names as evil:
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In these words Christ seems to allude to the Custom of the Jews, that when they excommunicated a man, did blot out his Name from their Publick Registers and Records,
In these words christ seems to allude to the Custom of the jews, that when they excommunicated a man, did blot out his Name from their Public Registers and Records,
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after they had some taste of Torments, some sence and feeling of Anguish and Pain, their Enemies ceased a little time from their cruelty, gave them some respite and interval of Ease,
After they had Some taste of Torments, Some sense and feeling of Anguish and Pain, their Enemies ceased a little time from their cruelty, gave them Some respite and interval of Ease,
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there needs no other Cords but their own fervent Love to Christ, and their fixed purposes to be faithful to him, to bind these voluntary Sacrifices to the Altar of sufferings, Psal. 118.27.
there needs no other Cords but their own fervent Love to christ, and their fixed Purposes to be faithful to him, to bind these voluntary Sacrifices to the Altar of sufferings, Psalm 118.27.
He was no Citizen, Darling, or Favourite of this World, as soon as Born he experimented what the courtesie, he tasted what the kindness of the World was to him;
He was no Citizen, Darling, or Favourite of this World, as soon as Born he experimented what the courtesy, he tasted what the kindness of the World was to him;
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Afterwards the Worlds enmity did more ripen, and rise to a greater height, he was filled with Sorrows, loaded with Sufferings, crowned with Throns, bathed in his own Blood:
Afterwards the World's enmity did more ripen, and rise to a greater height, he was filled with Sorrows, loaded with Sufferings, crowned with Throns, bathed in his own Blood:
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when we are contented to bear reproaches and disgraceful Sufferings from the World, for his sake to be cut off from the Esteem, Favour, and Society of the World;
when we Are contented to bear Reproaches and disgraceful Sufferings from the World, for his sake to be Cut off from the Esteem, Favour, and Society of the World;
Object. But here it may be questioned, how Christians can be said to go forth to Jesus without the Camp? Doth he still stand without the Camp, is he yet Suffering without the Gate;
Object. But Here it may be questioned, how Christians can be said to go forth to jesus without the Camp? Does he still stand without the Camp, is he yet Suffering without the Gate;
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and Feasted with all the delights of the Heavenly Paradise; but yet Christ suffers and is Persecuted in his Members, Acts 9.4. Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? His Gospel, his Interest, his People are discountenanced and frowned upon by the World;
and Feasted with all the delights of the Heavenly Paradise; but yet christ suffers and is Persecuted in his Members, Acts 9.4. Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? His Gospel, his Interest, his People Are discountenanced and frowned upon by the World;
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and to be put without the Camp; his Truth, his Worship, his People are disgraced, and disdained by the World, Luke 19.14. His Citizens hated him, after he was gone into a far Country, even into Heaven;
and to be put without the Camp; his Truth, his Worship, his People Are disgraced, and disdained by the World, Lycia 19.14. His Citizens hated him, After he was gone into a Far Country, even into Heaven;
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but they continue their disloyalty, they persist in their Rebellion against him: They do not repent of their former rejection of him, and Cruelty practised on him;
but they continue their disloyalty, they persist in their Rebellion against him: They do not Repent of their former rejection of him, and Cruelty practised on him;
so many Saints as they slay, so many Martyrs as they cut off, so many Messengers they send to Heaven, to relate to Jesus Christ their obstinate Malice and Rebellion against him.
so many Saints as they slay, so many Martyrs as they Cut off, so many Messengers they send to Heaven, to relate to jesus christ their obstinate Malice and Rebellion against him.
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Christ twice in that Excellent Prayer in the 17th of John mentions and insists upon this, John 17. v. 14.16. they are not of the World, as I am not of the World;
christ twice in that Excellent Prayer in the 17th of John mentions and insists upon this, John 17. v. 14.16. they Are not of the World, as I am not of the World;
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and Nation, Rev. 14.3, 4. Rev. 5.9. Christ gave himself for their sins, to deliver them from this present Evil World, Gal. 1.4. And he hath chosen them out of the World, John 15.19. that they may not continue, be condemned, and perish for ever with the World;
and nation, Rev. 14.3, 4. Rev. 5.9. christ gave himself for their Sins, to deliver them from this present Evil World, Gal. 1.4. And he hath chosen them out of the World, John 15.19. that they may not continue, be condemned, and perish for ever with the World;
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as Subjects to a King? When Saints leave their Habitations, Estates, and all converse with the Men of the World for Christs sake, they manifest they are not of the World,
as Subject's to a King? When Saints leave their Habitations, Estates, and all converse with the Men of the World for Christ sake, they manifest they Are not of the World,
He is their life, Col. 3.4. The Lord their Righteousness, Jer. 23.6. He is their Peace, Eph. 2.14. He is their hope, 1 Tim. 1.1. He dwells in them as the hope of Glory, Col. 1.27.
He is their life, Col. 3.4. The Lord their Righteousness, Jer. 23.6. He is their Peace, Ephesians 2.14. He is their hope, 1 Tim. 1.1. He dwells in them as the hope of Glory, Col. 1.27.
Yea he is said to be all, Col 3.11. Christ is all, and Christians are said to be compleat in him, Col. 2.10. they have all that is necessary, excellent and truly desirable in him, and therefore well may they be required to forget their People, and their Fathers House, to leave and forsake all for him, Psalm 45.10.
Yea he is said to be all, Col 3.11. christ is all, and Christians Are said to be complete in him, Col. 2.10. they have all that is necessary, excellent and truly desirable in him, and Therefore well may they be required to forget their People, and their Father's House, to leave and forsake all for him, Psalm 45.10.
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he became our Surety, and thereby cast a Vail on his own Holiness and Righteousness, and was not dealt withal by God as he was in himself Holy, harmless, undefiled,
he became our Surety, and thereby cast a vail on his own Holiness and Righteousness, and was not dealt withal by God as he was in himself Holy, harmless, undefiled,
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Thus he that knew no sin in himself, became a Man of Sorrows and acquainted with Grief, Is. 53.3. he was as a Worm for the World to tread on, Ps. 22.6. a mark for Men to shoot at;
Thus he that knew no since in himself, became a Man of Sorrows and acquainted with Grief, Is. 53.3. he was as a Worm for the World to tread on, Ps. 22.6. a mark for Men to shoot At;
For it pleased the Lord to bruise him, he did put him to grief, Is. 53.10. he had not only a Baptism in a Sea of Sufferings without, but he drank in a Cup of unexpressible Sorrows.
For it pleased the Lord to bruise him, he did put him to grief, Is. 53.10. he had not only a Baptism in a Sea of Sufferings without, but he drank in a Cup of unexpressible Sorrows.
The Waters came into his Soul, Ps. 69.1, 2. He complained in his Agony in the Garden, that his Soul was sorrowful, to the Death, Mat. 26.38. his Soul was troubled, John 12.27.
The Waters Come into his Soul, Ps. 69.1, 2. He complained in his Agony in the Garden, that his Soul was sorrowful, to the Death, Mathew 26.38. his Soul was troubled, John 12.27.
and he was the scape Goat, as he carried them quite away, and was raised again for our Justification, Rom. 4. last. The Sacrifices that were slain and burnt on the Day of Atonement, Figured Christs, as I have already intimated:
and he was the escape Goat, as he carried them quite away, and was raised again for our Justification, Rom. 4. last. The Sacrifices that were slave and burned on the Day of Atonement, Figured Christ, as I have already intimated:
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These Sacrifices were so charged and loaded with the sins of the People of Israel, in a Type, that he that carried them forth and burnt them without the Camp, was to wash his Cloaths,
These Sacrifices were so charged and loaded with the Sins of the People of Israel, in a Type, that he that carried them forth and burned them without the Camp, was to wash his Clothes,
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so he that led forth the scape Goat on whom the Iniquities of Israel were laid, was to wash his Cloaths and bathe his Flesh in Water before he could be received into the Camp;
so he that led forth the escape Goat on whom the Iniquities of Israel were laid, was to wash his Clothes and bathe his Flesh in Water before he could be received into the Camp;
O! what reproach was this, for Jesus to be separated and thrust out from among the Citizens of Jerusalem, and then as a Sacrifice to be burned in the Fire of the Vengeance and Wrath of God without the Camp;
OH! what reproach was this, for jesus to be separated and thrust out from among the Citizens of Jerusalem, and then as a Sacrifice to be burned in the Fire of the Vengeance and Wrath of God without the Camp;
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And this is further to be observed, that the Blood of these Beasts, so charged with sin, was yet brought into the most Holy Place in the Temple, to sprinkle the Mercy Seat,
And this is further to be observed, that the Blood of these Beasts, so charged with since, was yet brought into the most Holy Place in the Temple, to sprinkle the Mercy Seat,
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and cast their Cords from us, Psalm 2.1, 2, 3. Cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us, Is. 30.11. We will not have this Man to Reign over us, Luke 19.14. his word hath no place in them, John 5.38.42. and the love of God and Christ dwells not in their Souls;
and cast their Cords from us, Psalm 2.1, 2, 3. Cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us, Is. 30.11. We will not have this Man to Reign over us, Lycia 19.14. his word hath no place in them, John 5.38.42. and the love of God and christ dwells not in their Souls;
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so I may say, the World rejects the Lord of this Law, and what Wisdom or Excellency is there in them? O! shall we value the Favour, Esteem the Friendship or Communion of such a World as rejects Jesus Christ? It is related of Bishop Ridley, that it repented him that he had Eaten and Drank, that he had accepted any Meat or Entertainment in the House of a Princess that refused to hear the Gospel Preached,
so I may say, the World rejects the Lord of this Law, and what Wisdom or Excellency is there in them? OH! shall we valve the Favour, Esteem the Friendship or Communion of such a World as rejects jesus christ? It is related of Bishop Ridley, that it repented him that he had Eaten and Drank, that he had accepted any Meat or Entertainment in the House of a Princess that refused to hear the Gospel Preached,
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and shall we Magnifie the kindness of a World that is unkind to Jesus Christ, will not yield to his Authority, entertain his Kingdom, submit to his Laws,
and shall we Magnify the kindness of a World that is unkind to jesus christ, will not yield to his authority, entertain his Kingdom, submit to his Laws,
or accept of his Salvation? O! should we not call that Place, and those Persons Ichabod, 1 Sam. 4. two last Verses, that thrust away Christ, will not suffer him to dwell and reign among them? Where is Glory,
or accept of his Salvation? OH! should we not call that Place, and those Persons ichabod, 1 Sam. 4. two last Verses, that thrust away christ, will not suffer him to dwell and Reign among them? Where is Glory,
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So truly the World sets up so many Idols of jealousie in their Hearts, and so put the stumbling Block of their Iniquity before their Faces, that Christ cannot delight in them, or dwell among them;
So truly the World sets up so many Idols of jealousy in their Hearts, and so put the stumbling Block of their Iniquity before their Faces, that christ cannot delight in them, or dwell among them;
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and resort to him? will you prize their Favour, or court their Friendship, that slight and reject Jesus Christ? As, Amos 7.10. the Idolatrous Priest accuseth Amos the Prophet of the Lord to the King of Israel, and saith, the Land was not able to bear his words. And Ezek. 3.7. the House of Israel will not harken unto thee, for (saith God) they will not harken to me. Jer. 12.8.
and resort to him? will you prize their Favour, or court their Friendship, that slight and reject jesus christ? As, Amos 7.10. the Idolatrous Priest Accuseth Amos the Prophet of the Lord to the King of Israel, and Says, the Land was not able to bear his words. And Ezekiel 3.7. the House of Israel will not harken unto thee, for (Says God) they will not harken to me. Jer. 12.8.
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where Sinners indeed cry out against God, when they pretend only to declaim against and revile Men? O Righteous Father (saith Christ) the World doth not know thee, John 17.25.
where Sinners indeed cry out against God, when they pretend only to declaim against and revile Men? Oh Righteous Father (Says christ) the World does not know thee, John 17.25.
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As for Christ he was in the World, and the World was made by him, and yet it knew him not, John 1.10. and the Spirit of Truth the World cannot receive, because it knoweth him not, John 14.17.
As for christ he was in the World, and the World was made by him, and yet it knew him not, John 1.10. and the Spirit of Truth the World cannot receive, Because it Knoweth him not, John 14.17.
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Know you not that the Friendship of this World is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a Friend of the World, is the Enemy of God, Jam. 4.4. You cannot keep in with the World, but you must break with God;
Know you not that the Friendship of this World is enmity with God? whosoever Therefore will be a Friend of the World, is the Enemy of God, Jam. 4.4. You cannot keep in with the World, but you must break with God;
and that Soul is in a most dangerous case, that is fixed and resolved in this, that he will be the Friend of the World, that he will not venture the Frowns of Men,
and that Soul is in a most dangerous case, that is fixed and resolved in this, that he will be the Friend of the World, that he will not venture the Frowns of Men,
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How do men stretch their Wits to distinguish themselves from under an Obligation to Sufferings? How do they dread and recoil from the Cross? surely they may reign without sufferings;
How do men stretch their Wits to distinguish themselves from under an Obligation to Sufferings? How do they dread and recoil from the Cross? surely they may Reign without sufferings;
and then vanisheth away, Jam. 4.14. Our Days on Earth are but as a Shadow that flieth away and there is no abiding, Job 14.2. 1 Chron. 29.15. Man is like the Flower and the Grass of the Field;
and then Vanishes away, Jam. 4.14. Our Days on Earth Are but as a Shadow that flies away and there is no abiding, Job 14.2. 1 Chronicles 29.15. Man is like the Flower and the Grass of the Field;
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a Wind comes over it, and quickly withers this Flower, and blows out this Lamp of Life, Ps. 103.15, 16. The Sentence is already past, Dust thou art, and to Dust thou must return, Gen. 3.19. The Body is dead by reason of sin, Rom. 8.10.
a Wind comes over it, and quickly withers this Flower, and blows out this Lamp of Life, Ps. 103.15, 16. The Sentence is already past, Dust thou art, and to Dust thou must return, Gen. 3.19. The Body is dead by reason of since, Rom. 8.10.
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if he say return, we must presently lie down in the Dust, Psalm 90.3. If he give out the Sentence, Jer. 15.1. Let them go forth, there will be no continuing in the Camp, no staying in the World;
if he say return, we must presently lie down in the Dust, Psalm 90.3. If he give out the Sentence, Jer. 15.1. Let them go forth, there will be no Continuing in the Camp, no staying in the World;
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, Prov. 14.32. As the whirle wind passeth, so the wicked is no more, Prov. 10.25. He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world, Job 18.18. His substance shall not continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth, Job 15.29. God shall likewise destroy thee for ever;
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, Curae 14.32. As the whirl wind passes, so the wicked is no more, Curae 10.25. He shall be driven from Light into darkness, and chased out of the world, Job 18.18. His substance shall not continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth, Job 15.29. God shall likewise destroy thee for ever;
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he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy Dwelling-place, and root thee out of the Land of the living, Ps. 52.5. In this Verse we may observe an Elegant Climax:
he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy Dwelling-place, and root thee out of the Land of the living, Ps. 52.5. In this Verse we may observe an Elegant Climax:
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But if he be rooted out of the Land of the living, may he not find Favour and Mercy in another world? No, to this it is answered, God shall destroy thee for ever:
But if he be rooted out of the Land of the living, may he not find Favour and Mercy in Another world? No, to this it is answered, God shall destroy thee for ever:
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Observe how the Scripture represents these things, as passing and perishing, Their Beauty shall consume in the Grave from their Dwelling, Ps. 49.14. Doth not their Excellency that is in them go away? Job 4.21. All Flesh is Grass; and all the goodliness thereof is as the Flower of the Field, Is. 40.6. When they die they shall carry nothing away, their Pomp and their Glory shall not descend after them, Ps. 49.17.
Observe how the Scripture represents these things, as passing and perishing, Their Beauty shall consume in the Grave from their Dwelling, Ps. 49.14. Does not their Excellency that is in them go away? Job 4.21. All Flesh is Grass; and all the goodliness thereof is as the Flower of the Field, Is. 40.6. When they die they shall carry nothing away, their Pomp and their Glory shall not descend After them, Ps. 49.17.
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but did God leave him in the Hand, and under the Power of Enemies? Did he sink under the burden of his Sorrows? Was he swallowed up in a Sea of Sufferings? Hath he not abolished Death? Hath he not overcome the World, led Captivity Captive,
but did God leave him in the Hand, and under the Power of Enemies? Did he sink under the burden of his Sorrows? Was he swallowed up in a Sea of Sufferings? Hath he not abolished Death? Hath he not overcome the World, led Captivity Captive,
May we not see the Event of all our troubles in the issue of Christs Sufferings? May we not from his Victory, gather matter of hope as to our success? Those that go forth to Jesus, will he not lead them unto Glory? Heb. 2.10. Hath he not pray'd that they may be with him, John 17.24. and promised that he will come again and receive them to himself, that where he is, they may be also? John 14.23. Suffering Saints shall not always stand without the Gate;
May we not see the Event of all our Troubles in the issue of Christ Sufferings? May we not from his Victory, gather matter of hope as to our success? Those that go forth to jesus, will he not led them unto Glory? Hebrew 2.10. Hath he not prayed that they may be with him, John 17.24. and promised that he will come again and receive them to himself, that where he is, they may be also? John 14.23. Suffering Saints shall not always stand without the Gate;
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or be hurried up and down in this Wilderness; Jesus Christ will lead them to a blessed City of Habitations, Ps. 107.7. He will carry his Flock into delicions Pastures in the Paradise of God;
or be hurried up and down in this Wilderness; jesus christ will led them to a blessed city of Habitations, Ps. 107.7. He will carry his Flock into delicions Pastures in the Paradise of God;
and cease from all the Earth, Is. 25.8. The next words to the Text do mention an abiding City that Believers do look for, Heb. 13.14. Jesus was reproachfully led without the Gate of the earthly Jerusalem; that he might with Honour and Glory lead his Saints within the Gates of the heavenly Jerusalem: O! will you not prize this goodly and glorious City, whose Walls are Salvation, and whose Gates are Praise? Is. 60.19. Will you prefer a being in an uncertain and momentary Camp, before a place in an Eternal City? Do you dread the loss of your Camp? And will you not much more fear exclusion out of this Blessed City? John 12.42. They feared to confess Christ, lest they should be put out of the Synagogue:
and cease from all the Earth, Is. 25.8. The next words to the Text do mention an abiding city that Believers do look for, Hebrew 13.14. jesus was reproachfully led without the Gate of the earthly Jerusalem; that he might with Honour and Glory led his Saints within the Gates of the heavenly Jerusalem: OH! will you not prize this goodly and glorious city, whose Walls Are Salvation, and whose Gates Are Praise? Is. 60.19. Will you prefer a being in an uncertain and momentary Camp, before a place in an Eternal city? Do you dread the loss of your Camp? And will you not much more Fear exclusion out of this Blessed city? John 12.42. They feared to confess christ, lest they should be put out of the Synagogue:
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But should we not much more dread to deny Christ, lest we should be shut out of the City of God? Would you have a place of Rest, of Honour, of Eternal Pleasures,
But should we not much more dread to deny christ, lest we should be shut out of the city of God? Would you have a place of Rest, of Honour, of Eternal Pleasures,
after your Days of Vanity and Sorrow? O! then go out to Jesus, and this Captain of Salvation will convey you safe to this desirable and glorious City;
After your Days of Vanity and Sorrow? OH! then go out to jesus, and this Captain of Salvation will convey you safe to this desirable and glorious city;
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And God complains of the Idolatrous Jews, that they enlarged their Bed, Isa. 57.8. as if they would make room for a lawful Husband and an Adulterer too:
And God complains of the Idolatrous jews, that they enlarged their Bed, Isaiah 57.8. as if they would make room for a lawful Husband and an Adulterer too:
Are not too many thus affected, that as double-minded men waver, fluctuate, and stagger between God and the World, Christ and their own Carnal Interests? These account it harsh Doctrine, to be told they must go without the Camp to Jesus;
are not too many thus affected, that as double-minded men waver, fluctuate, and stagger between God and the World, christ and their own Carnal Interests? These account it harsh Doctrine, to be told they must go without the Camp to jesus;
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that they must lose their Friends, cast off and detest their nearest Relations, and turn their backs on all that is sweet and dear to them in the World.
that they must loose their Friends, cast off and detest their nearest Relations, and turn their backs on all that is sweet and dear to them in the World.
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for love to an invisible Lord, and in expectation of a future and Spiritual Happiness? How doth the Flesh murmur and repine at the leaving and loss of all its present Possessions and Enjoyments? When men have laboured and toiled in the World to get an Estate, what shall they cast all away in a moment,
for love to an invisible Lord, and in expectation of a future and Spiritual Happiness? How does the Flesh murmur and repine At the leaving and loss of all its present Possessions and Enjoyments? When men have laboured and toiled in the World to get an Estate, what shall they cast all away in a moment,
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and not enjoy the Fruits of their labours? Yet thus Christs Disciples did, they had toiled all Night, at last by Christs direction, casting of their Nets, they had inclosed a great number of Fishes;
and not enjoy the Fruits of their labours? Yet thus Christ Disciples did, they had toiled all Night, At last by Christ direction, casting of their Nets, they had enclosed a great number of Fish;
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yet they were not so pleased and delighted with this large and rich draught, but that when they came to the Shoar, they forsook all to follow Christ, Luke 5.6, 7.11.
yet they were not so pleased and delighted with this large and rich draught, but that when they Come to the Shore, they forsook all to follow christ, Lycia 5.6, 7.11.
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How contrary are those then to this Doctrine and Duty, that would indent and compound with Christ, that he should bring them a smoother and easier way to Heaven,
How contrary Are those then to this Doctrine and Duty, that would indent and compound with christ, that he should bring them a smoother and Easier Way to Heaven,
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when Christs Enemies endeavoured to take hold of him by it? Mark 13.51, 52. So when the world takes hold of them by the Garment of their Profession, they leave it and fly away shamefully naked, as to their Souls.
when Christ Enemies endeavoured to take hold of him by it? Mark 13.51, 52. So when the world Takes hold of them by the Garment of their Profession, they leave it and fly away shamefully naked, as to their Souls.
Quest. 1. Have you set down and counted the cost, what it will stand you in to be Christians indeed? Are you furnished with Spiritual Money in your Hearts, to go through with this Building,
Quest. 1. Have you Set down and counted the cost, what it will stand you in to be Christians indeed? are you furnished with Spiritual Money in your Hearts, to go through with this Building,
and following Christ the Captain of Salvation. But there are Times when Satan is loosed; when the Dams are broken down, and the restraints are taken off from his Instruments;
and following christ the Captain of Salvation. But there Are Times when Satan is loosed; when the Dams Are broken down, and the restraints Are taken off from his Instruments;
As Paul, Acts 27.9, 10. (When Sailing began to be dangerous, towards Winter) saith, Sirs, I perceive this Voyage will be with hurt and much dammage of the Lading of the Ship, and of our Lives.
As Paul, Acts 27.9, 10. (When Sailing began to be dangerous, towards Winter) Says, Sirs, I perceive this Voyage will be with hurt and much damage of the Lading of the Ship, and of our Lives.
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Even so men may perceive and discern such Times, when the Voyage to Heaven is like to be with much Dammage of all the Wealth and Riches that they have laded themselves with;
Even so men may perceive and discern such Times, when the Voyage to Heaven is like to be with much Damage of all the Wealth and Riches that they have jaded themselves with;
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Have you thought of such cloudy times, of dark hours of temptation, of the gloomy Valley of the Shadow of Death, that God may try you whether you will cast all over-board, to keep the purity and peace of your Consciences;
Have you Thought of such cloudy times, of dark hours of temptation, of the gloomy Valley of the Shadow of Death, that God may try you whither you will cast all overboard, to keep the purity and peace of your Consciences;
suffer shipwrack of your Estates and Honours, rather than suffer shipwrack of Faith and your Integrity? You may lay the Foundation of your Spiritual building in a peaceable time, in Halcyon days;
suffer shipwreck of your Estates and Honours, rather than suffer shipwreck of Faith and your Integrity? You may lay the Foundation of your Spiritual building in a peaceable time, in Halcyon days;
Can you say with Paul, You are ready to be Bound and to die for the Name of the Lord Jesus? Acts 21.13. Are you not rather resolved against standing any brunt, bearing any hardship, suffering any loss for that Profession? as Henry the 4th of France is said to have spoken;
Can you say with Paul, You Are ready to be Bound and to die for the Name of the Lord jesus? Acts 21.13. are you not rather resolved against standing any brunt, bearing any hardship, suffering any loss for that Profession? as Henry the 4th of France is said to have spoken;
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but that you may make a fair and safe retreat if you see need? Or have you reckoned up all the troubles and losses that you may be exposed to for Christ,
but that you may make a fair and safe retreat if you see need? Or have you reckoned up all the Troubles and losses that you may be exposed to for christ,
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None of these things move me, neither do I account my life dear to me, that I may finish my Course with joy? Do you judge of all Losses and Afflictions,
None of these things move me, neither do I account my life dear to me, that I may finish my Course with joy? Do you judge of all Losses and Afflictions,
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as Paul; that said, I count the Sufferings of the present time, not to be worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be revealed in us, Rom. 8.18. Are you resolved to go forth to a Despised, Hated, and Persecuted Jesus;
as Paul; that said, I count the Sufferings of the present time, not to be worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be revealed in us, Rom. 8.18. are you resolved to go forth to a Despised, Hated, and Persecuted jesus;
as to sell all for him? And what is it to sell all for Christ? Surely it is to part with the esteem, to relinquish the inordinate love of this world, or any thing in it.
as to fell all for him? And what is it to fell all for christ? Surely it is to part with the esteem, to relinquish the inordinate love of this world, or any thing in it.
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O! have your Souls such a sight of Christ and his Excellent Commodities, that you are weaned from your Estates and Lives, that you little value any thing here below;
OH! have your Souls such a sighed of christ and his Excellent Commodities, that you Are weaned from your Estates and Lives, that you little valve any thing Here below;
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Quest. 3. Are you indeed Married to Jesus Christ? 2 Cor. 11.2. I have espoused you to one Husband, even to Christ, Rom. 7.4. that you may be Married to him that is raised from the dead:
Quest. 3. are you indeed Married to jesus christ? 2 Cor. 11.2. I have espoused you to one Husband, even to christ, Rom. 7.4. that you may be Married to him that is raised from the dead:
where they might fear want, and feel Penury, without a miraculous and extraordinary Provision: If you are truly espoused to Christ, you will follow him in a Wilderness.
where they might Fear want, and feel Penury, without a miraculous and extraordinary Provision: If you Are truly espoused to christ, you will follow him in a Wilderness.
And therefore caused a Tower to be built, without any Gate or Door, yet well stored with all necessary Provisions, in it to shut up his Son, during the time of his absence:
And Therefore caused a Tower to be built, without any Gate or Door, yet well stored with all necessary Provisions, in it to shut up his Son, during the time of his absence:
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As Rachel and Leah were ready to leave and forsake their Fathers House, and to follow Jacob their Husband into his Country and Fathers House, Gen. 31.13, 14, 15, 16. Even so wilt thou determine to go forth to,
As Rachel and Leah were ready to leave and forsake their Father's House, and to follow Jacob their Husband into his Country and Father's House, Gen. 31.13, 14, 15, 16. Even so wilt thou determine to go forth to,
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Quest. 4. Have you cast the Anchor of your hope within the Vail? Heb. 6.19, 20. Is your Treasure and hope laid up in Heaven? Matt. 6.20. Col. 1.5. That way which our Anchor is cast, our Souls will move: This is wonderful;
Quest. 4. Have you cast the Anchor of your hope within the vail? Hebrew 6.19, 20. Is your Treasure and hope laid up in Heaven? Matt. 6.20. Col. 1.5. That Way which our Anchor is cast, our Souls will move: This is wondered;
and therefore though no wind of injury or provocation blow on them from without, yet they cannot cease Maligning and Persecuting the people of God with their Hands or with their Tongues.
and Therefore though no wind of injury or provocation blow on them from without, yet they cannot cease Maligning and Persecuting the people of God with their Hands or with their Tongues.
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an Inheritance they cannot reach or rob you of? Heb. 10.34. They took joyfully the spoiling of their Goods, knowing within themselves, that in Heaven they had a more enduring substance.
an Inheritance they cannot reach or rob you of? Hebrew 10.34. They took joyfully the spoiling of their Goods, knowing within themselves, that in Heaven they had a more enduring substance.
He is Styled Jesus the Son of God, Heb. 4.14. Having a great high Priest that is passed into the Heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our Profession.
He is Styled jesus the Son of God, Hebrew 4.14. Having a great high Priest that is passed into the Heavens, jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our Profession.
so this Son of Righteousness, which is the brightness of his Fathers Glory, and the express Image of his Person, Heb. 1.3. should vail and darken all Creature-Beauty and Excellency:
so this Son of Righteousness, which is the brightness of his Father's Glory, and the express Image of his Person, Hebrew 1.3. should Vail and darken all Creature-Beauty and Excellency:
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and cast him off, to ingratiate your selves with poor and beggarly Creatures? This is as if a man should turn his back on the full Exchequer of a Rich and mighty King,
and cast him off, to ingratiate your selves with poor and beggarly Creatures? This is as if a man should turn his back on the full Exchequer of a Rich and mighty King,
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and betake himself to an Alms-House, God the Father possessed this Son of his (that is called Wisdom) from everlasting, Prov. 8.22. He Possessed him as a Rich Treasure, and a Spring of Eternal Delights:
and betake himself to an Alms-House, God the Father possessed this Son of his (that is called Wisdom) from everlasting, Curae 8.22. He Possessed him as a Rich Treasure, and a Spring of Eternal Delights:
We must remember him and his Love, so as to forget all things else in comparison of him, Cant. 1.4. We will remember thy love more than Wine, we will be glad and rejoyce in thee.
We must Remember him and his Love, so as to forget all things Else in comparison of him, Cant 1.4. We will Remember thy love more than Wine, we will be glad and rejoice in thee.
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We must so esteem Christ, as utterly to despise whatever comes in competition with him, Cant. 8.7. If a Man would give all the substance of his House for Love, it would be utterly despised.
We must so esteem christ, as utterly to despise whatever comes in competition with him, Cant 8.7. If a Man would give all the substance of his House for Love, it would be utterly despised.
And so must we love Jesus Christ, as to hate other things in comparison of our transcendent love to Christ, Luke 14.25, 26. So Christ teaches us, that if any Man will come after him, he must hate Father and Mother, Wife and Children, House and Lands,
And so must we love jesus christ, as to hate other things in comparison of our transcendent love to christ, Lycia 14.25, 26. So christ Teaches us, that if any Man will come After him, he must hate Father and Mother, Wife and Children, House and Lands,
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As Jacob is said to hate Leah, and to love Rachel, Gen. 29.30, 31. because Leah had but a little pittance in comparison of Rachels greater Portion of love:
As Jacob is said to hate Leah, and to love Rachel, Gen. 29.30, 31. Because Leah had but a little pittance in comparison of Rachels greater Portion of love:
We must so cleave to the Lord, Acts 11.23. as to forsake and cast away all other things for him, Luke 14.33. Whosoever he be, he that forsaketh not all that he hath, cannot be my Disciple.
We must so cleave to the Lord, Acts 11.23. as to forsake and cast away all other things for him, Lycia 14.33. Whosoever he be, he that Forsaketh not all that he hath, cannot be my Disciple.
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and without this, a Nominal Christian is as Salt that hath lost its savour, and is good for nothing, Luke 14.34, 35. He that taketh not up his Cross and followeth Christ, is not worthy of him, Matt. 10.38.
and without this, a Nominal Christian is as Salt that hath lost its savour, and is good for nothing, Lycia 14.34, 35. He that Takes not up his Cross and follows christ, is not worthy of him, Matt. 10.38.
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3. Mot. Consider what will earthly Comforts avail or advantage thee without Christ: If thou forsake him, and cleave to them, they will prove a Curse unto thee.
3. Mot. Consider what will earthly Comforts avail or advantage thee without christ: If thou forsake him, and cleave to them, they will prove a Curse unto thee.
O! how hurtful and pernicious is that to our Souls, that entices and draws us from the Son of God, (1 Tim. 6.9.) and as a Weight doth plunge us and sink us down into perdition and destruction:
OH! how hurtful and pernicious is that to our Souls, that entices and draws us from the Son of God, (1 Tim. 6.9.) and as a Weight does plunge us and sink us down into perdition and destruction:
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These earthly things are as a Weight that do press down a Racer, and hinder him from running his Course, Heb. 12.1. It is the cares about, or the inordinate enjoyment of these things that overcharge the hearts of men, Luke 21.34. NONLATINALPHABET, lest your hearts be as a Ship too hard or deep Loaden, that therefore is in danger to founder and sink down in the Sea;
These earthly things Are as a Weight that do press down a Racer, and hinder him from running his Course, Hebrew 12.1. It is the Cares about, or the inordinate enjoyment of these things that overcharge the hearts of men, Lycia 21.34., lest your hearts be as a Ship too hard or deep Loaded, that Therefore is in danger to founder and sink down in the Sea;
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Are not those things mischievous to us, that hinder us in our Race, and that obstruct us in our Voyage towards the Haven of a Blessed Eternity? It is said, the prosperity of Fools shall destroy them, Prov. 1.32. They are Simple that turn away from Christ to any Creature;
are not those things mischievous to us, that hinder us in our Raze, and that obstruct us in our Voyage towards the Haven of a Blessed Eternity? It is said, the Prosperity of Fools shall destroy them, Curae 1.32. They Are Simple that turn away from christ to any Creature;
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and so helps forward their ruine and destruction. Thus their Table proves a Snare to them, Ps. 69.22. and by all their Prosperity they are but Fatted for the Slaughter, and more fitted for Destruction.
and so helps forward their ruin and destruction. Thus their Table Proves a Snare to them, Ps. 69.22. and by all their Prosperity they Are but Fatted for the Slaughter, and more fitted for Destruction.
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and make us sick and weary of them? Judas could take no pleasure in the Pieces of Silver for which he sold Christ, Mat. 27.34. Francis Spira could not endure to look on his Children for the love of which he had denied the Truth of Christ;
and make us sick and weary of them? Judas could take no pleasure in the Pieces of Silver for which he sold christ, Mathew 27.34. Francis Spira could not endure to look on his Children for the love of which he had denied the Truth of christ;
An Apostate may suffer more in one Nights Horrours, for denying Jesus Christ; than a sincere Christian endures in many days Torments, for owning and confessing him:
an Apostate may suffer more in one Nights Horrors, for denying jesus christ; than a sincere Christian endures in many days Torments, for owning and confessing him:
It called the Master of the House Belzebub; and will it begin to Honour, or cease from reviling his Servants? Matt. 10.24, 25. You are not above Christ,
It called the Master of the House Belzebub; and will it begin to Honour, or cease from reviling his Servants? Matt. 10.24, 25. You Are not above christ,
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and shall we expect our Good things on this Earth? Is it fit that Members should lead a pleasant and delicious life under a Head Crowned with Thorns? Did the World cast out Christ,
and shall we expect our Good things on this Earth? Is it fit that Members should led a pleasant and delicious life under a Head Crowned with Thorns? Did the World cast out christ,
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yet he will be a shelter to you from greater and worser Evils, Is. 32.2. a covert from the Wind, a refuge and hiding-place from the Tempest of the Wrath of God:
yet he will be a shelter to you from greater and Worse Evils, Is. 32.2. a covert from the Wind, a refuge and hiding-place from the Tempest of the Wrath of God:
He is a Rain-bow round about the Throne, that Storms shall not fall from Heaven to overwhelm you, Rev. 4.3. He is a Priest on his Throne, a Mediator at the Right Hand of God, to maintain your Peace with Heaven;
He is a Rainbow round about the Throne, that Storms shall not fallen from Heaven to overwhelm you, Rev. 4.3. He is a Priest on his Throne, a Mediator At the Right Hand of God, to maintain your Peace with Heaven;
It is worse to be cast as unsavoury Salt out of the House of God, Luke 14. last. than for our constancy and faithfulness to Christ, to be thrust out of the Camp of men;
It is Worse to be cast as unsavoury Salt out of the House of God, Lycia 14. last. than for our constancy and faithfulness to christ, to be thrust out of the Camp of men;
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In Christ Believers are already dead to the Natural life that flows from the first Adam. This life Christ hath laid down, extinguished and abolished for ever in himself:
In christ Believers Are already dead to the Natural life that flows from the First Adam. This life christ hath laid down, extinguished and abolished for ever in himself:
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or the concerns of that life that is abolished by Christ, and that we are dead to in Jesus our Head? All the Delights and Comforts of this world, are but the Appendixes or Appurtenances of this life that is abolished by Christ,
or the concerns of that life that is abolished by christ, and that we Are dead to in jesus our Head? All the Delights and Comforts of this world, Are but the Appendixes or Appurtenances of this life that is abolished by christ,
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He alludes to the Drink-Offerings of Wine, that were of Old added to Sacrifices, according to the Law of Moses, Levit. 23.13, 18. The Sacrifice and Service of the Saints Faith, would be much advantaged by Pauls Martyrdom;
He alludes to the Drink offerings of Wine, that were of Old added to Sacrifices, according to the Law of Moses, Levit. 23.13, 18. The Sacrifice and Service of the Saints Faith, would be much advantaged by Paul's Martyrdom;
And Pauls Bonds incouraged and imboldened others without fear to publish the Gospel, while they beheld his resolution and constancy, Phil. 1.12, 13, 14. The sparks that have flown from the Flames of Suffering and Martyred Saints, have taken hold of the hearts of Spectators,
And Paul's Bonds encouraged and emboldened Others without Fear to publish the Gospel, while they beheld his resolution and constancy, Philip 1.12, 13, 14. The sparks that have flown from the Flames of Suffering and Martyred Saints, have taken hold of the hearts of Spectators,
Austin tells, that when Julian the Apostate commanded the Christians at Antioch to remove the Body of Babylas, they fell a singing the 114th Psalm; at which the Emperour being inraged, he commanded Salustius his Captain to apprehend some of them: Who accordingly took several Christians;
Austin tells, that when Julian the Apostate commanded the Christians At Antioch to remove the Body of Babylas, they fell a singing the 114th Psalm; At which the Emperor being enraged, he commanded Salustius his Captain to apprehend Some of them: Who accordingly took several Christians;
And hereby Christians have the comfort of their tried and approved Graces: The Apostle salutes Apelles as one approved in Christ, Rom. 16.10. O! what a mark of Honour is it for a man in signal services and eminent sufferings to be approved as sincere in Christ? A tryed Faith is a precious Faith, 1 Pet. 1.7.
And hereby Christians have the Comfort of their tried and approved Graces: The Apostle salutes Apelles as one approved in christ, Rom. 16.10. OH! what a mark of Honour is it for a man in signal services and eminent sufferings to be approved as sincere in christ? A tried Faith is a precious Faith, 1 Pet. 1.7.
When all men forsake you, the Lord will stand with you and for you, 2 Tim. 4.17. Whatever you leave and forsake for Christ and the Gospel 's sake, shall be recompensed to you an hundred fold, Matth. 19.28, 29. and that now in this time, as it is expressed, Mark 10.30. and that with Persecutions, as is further intimated;
When all men forsake you, the Lord will stand with you and for you, 2 Tim. 4.17. Whatever you leave and forsake for christ and the Gospel is sake, shall be recompensed to you an hundred fold, Matthew 19.28, 29. and that now in this time, as it is expressed, Mark 10.30. and that with Persecutions, as is further intimated;
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and there is nothing like to Love in the Spirit, Col. 1.8. Love on a Spiritual account is the Purest and Noblest Flame, an Eternal Fire, that shall never be extinguished.
and there is nothing like to Love in the Spirit, Col. 1.8. Love on a Spiritual account is the Purest and Noblest Flame, an Eternal Fire, that shall never be extinguished.
You that leave Parents, Brethren, Sisters, Kinsmen, that are related to you in the first Adam, you shall have a new Stock of Kindred, related to you in the second Adam. Elder Christians shall express the kindness of Fathers and Mothers,
You that leave Parents, Brothers, Sisters, Kinsmen, that Are related to you in the First Adam, you shall have a new Stock of Kindred, related to you in the second Adam. Elder Christians shall express the kindness of Father's and Mother's,
and to gather some of all Nations into one Family and houshold of Faith, Gal. 6.10. Ephes. 2.19. and thereby to kindle the most admirable and excellent Love among the Members of this New Family:
and to gather Some of all nations into one Family and household of Faith, Gal. 6.10. Ephesians 2.19. and thereby to kindle the most admirable and excellent Love among the Members of this New Family:
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And those that forsake House and Lands, shall have the Hearts, Houses, and Purses of their Spiritual Kindred opened to them, to receive their Persons, and supply their Necessities:
And those that forsake House and Lands, shall have the Hearts, Houses, and Purses of their Spiritual Kindred opened to them, to receive their Persons, and supply their Necessities:
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and this will the more incline and sway them to extend such Kindness, because they account they exercise Hospitality to Christ, they take him in, feed and cloath him in his Members.
and this will the more incline and sway them to extend such Kindness, Because they account they exercise Hospitality to christ, they take him in, feed and cloth him in his Members.
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2. Suffering Saints receive a hundred-fold now in the present time, as they experience the smallest Portion and Pittance of outward things that they enjoy, to be a hundred-fold better than the greater Plenty and Abundance of the Wicked, Psal. 37.16. A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked.
2. Suffering Saints receive a hundredfold now in the present time, as they experience the Smallest Portion and Pittance of outward things that they enjoy, to be a hundredfold better than the greater Plenty and Abundance of the Wicked, Psalm 37.16. A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked.
And why is it better? Surely this is that which enhances and advances the value and worth of what the Righteous have, that it flows from the Love of God as a Father;
And why is it better? Surely this is that which enhances and advances the valve and worth of what the Righteous have, that it flows from the Love of God as a Father;
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that it is cast in as an Addition to the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, Matth. 6.33. that Godliness hath not onely the promises of this Life, but of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4.8. that as God's First-born, Heb. 12.23. they have the double Portion, Provision on their way, and the Eternal Inheritance at the Journeys end:
that it is cast in as an Addition to the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, Matthew 6.33. that Godliness hath not only the promises of this Life, but of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4.8. that as God's Firstborn, Hebrew 12.23. they have the double Portion, Provision on their Way, and the Eternal Inheritance At the Journeys end:
accounting, that he gives bread to them that fear him, he will ever be mindful of his Covenant, Psal. 111.5. that he spreads their Table, fills their Cup, Psal. 23.5. annoints their heads and hearts with Oyl of Joy;
accounting, that he gives bred to them that Fear him, he will ever be mindful of his Covenant, Psalm 111.5. that he spreads their Table, fills their Cup, Psalm 23.5. anoints their Heads and hearts with Oil of Joy;
as Ointment was poured on great and noble Guests, when they were entertained at a Feast, Cant. 1.12. Mat. 26.7. They take all as coming immediately from God, Gen. 48.15. The God that fed me all my life long.
as Ointment was poured on great and noble Guests, when they were entertained At a Feast, Cant 1.12. Mathew 26.7. They take all as coming immediately from God, Gen. 48.15. The God that fed me all my life long.
therefore what was brought to, and laid on it, is called the Fruits of it, as if it grew there for the Priests, that had their Portion of the Sacrifices,
Therefore what was brought to, and laid on it, is called the Fruits of it, as if it grew there for the Priests, that had their Portion of the Sacrifices,
Even so God is the Portion of his People, even in Temporal as well as Spiritual respects, Psal. 16.5. The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, and of my cup.
Even so God is the Portion of his People, even in Temporal as well as Spiritual respects, Psalm 16.5. The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, and of my cup.
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Their very outward Enjoyments are as Shew-bread, or Face-bread, as it is in the Original, Exod. 25.30. They receive them as those Loaves of Shew-bread from the Face of God;
Their very outward Enjoyments Are as Shewbread, or Face bread, as it is in the Original, Exod 25.30. They receive them as those Loaves of Shewbread from the Face of God;
they see his Face and Love in them, and therefore may call them Peniel, Gen. 32.30. They take their daily Provision as a Dish sent from their Father's Table;
they see his Face and Love in them, and Therefore may call them Peniel, Gen. 32.30. They take their daily Provision as a Dish sent from their Father's Table;
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it is said, That they that receive an abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, shall reign in life, So that Saints lose a base and common Life,
it is said, That they that receive an abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, shall Reign in life, So that Saints loose a base and Common Life,
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This is certain, that by a fond and sinful sparing of their Lives here, they shall cut themselves off from all the Glory and Blessedness that Saints shall enjoy in their Souls and Bodies:
This is certain, that by a found and sinful sparing of their Lives Here, they shall Cut themselves off from all the Glory and Blessedness that Saints shall enjoy in their Souls and Bodies:
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This State of the Wicked therefore is not called Life, but the second Death; yea, sometimes in this Life Apostates meet with remarkable and infamous punishment,
This State of the Wicked Therefore is not called Life, but the second Death; yea, sometime in this Life Apostates meet with remarkable and infamous punishment,
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Secondly, I shall now lay down some Directions how you may attain such a frame of Spirit as will incline you readily and freely to go forth without the Camp to Jesus.
Secondly, I shall now lay down Some Directions how you may attain such a frame of Spirit as will incline you readily and freely to go forth without the Camp to jesus.
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When God awakes to judge the World, how will he himself despise, and render most ridiculous and contemptible to others, this Image of worldly men? Psal. 73.20.
When God awakes to judge the World, how will he himself despise, and render most ridiculous and contemptible to Others, this Image of worldly men? Psalm 73.20.
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and satisfie themselves with such a vile Life, and such a vain Image of Happiness? And the Psalmist, in this 39 Psalm, ver. 6. saith, That a worldly Man heaps up Riches, and knows not who shall gather them.
and satisfy themselves with such a vile Life, and such a vain Image of Happiness? And the Psalmist, in this 39 Psalm, ver. 6. Says, That a worldly Man heaps up Riches, and knows not who shall gather them.
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when one Man hath plowed, sowed, reaped, heaped up in the Field, and is near the enjoyment of the Fruit of his Labours, his Soul is suddenly required, his Life vanisheth,
when one Man hath plowed, sowed, reaped, heaped up in the Field, and is near the enjoyment of the Fruit of his Labours, his Soul is suddenly required, his Life Vanishes,
and another gathers into the Barn, and enjoys what he had toiled for. The Holy Ghost calls it but the fashion of this world, 1 Cor. 7.31. The fashion of this world passeth away.
and Another gathers into the Barn, and enjoys what he had toiled for. The Holy Ghost calls it but the fashion of this world, 1 Cor. 7.31. The fashion of this world passes away.
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Some conceive it is an Allusion to a Comedy, in which one acts the part of a Buyer, another of a Lover that wooes and marries, and another of a Mourner;
some conceive it is an Allusion to a Comedy, in which one acts the part of a Buyer, Another of a Lover that Woes and Marries, and Another of a Mourner;
And why should Christians be so much unconcerned about the Things of this Life? The Apostle renders the Reason in ver. 31. For the fashion of this world passeth away.
And why should Christians be so much unconcerned about the Things of this Life? The Apostle renders the Reason in ver. 31. For the fashion of this world passes away.
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Direction 2. Endeavour to see and seriously to believe the misery of all those that have their portion in this life, Psal. 17.14. David desired to be delivered from those that were men of this world, and had their All here;
Direction 2. Endeavour to see and seriously to believe the misery of all those that have their portion in this life, Psalm 17.14. David desired to be Delivered from those that were men of this world, and had their All Here;
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Their Bellies were indeed full of the choicest, rarest, and best Dainties of the Creature (which the Psalmist calls God's hid treasure, because those things are not common, ordinary,
Their Bellies were indeed full of the Choicest, Rarest, and best Dainties of the Creature (which the Psalmist calls God's hid treasure, Because those things Are not Common, ordinary,
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The Kings Daughter is all glorious within, Psal. 45.13. and David speaks of the joy that God put into his heart by the light of his countenance, Psal. 4, 6, 7. It is spoken of as a grievous sin to mind earthly things, Phil. 3.19. and it is threatned as a sore punishment for Men to have their names written in the earth, Jer. 17.13.
The Kings Daughter is all glorious within, Psalm 45.13. and David speaks of the joy that God put into his heart by the Light of his countenance, Psalm 4, 6, 7. It is spoken of as a grievous since to mind earthly things, Philip 3.19. and it is threatened as a soar punishment for Men to have their names written in the earth, Jer. 17.13.
and their Happiness destroyed? But it is a matter of highest comfort and joy to have our Names written in Heaven, Luke 10.20. Rejoyce in this, that your Names are written in Heaven.
and their Happiness destroyed? But it is a matter of highest Comfort and joy to have our Names written in Heaven, Lycia 10.20. Rejoice in this, that your Names Are written in Heaven.
but who can or shall ascend and blot out a Name written in Heaven? How are Men debased that set their Hearts on things below? How disgraceful is it, to be called onely Men of this World, Men of this Earth, Children of this World, stooping and bowed down wholly to these present and perishing things? Psal. 17.14. Psal. 10.18. Luke 16.8.
but who can or shall ascend and blot out a Name written in Heaven? How Are Men debased that Set their Hearts on things below? How disgraceful is it, to be called only Men of this World, Men of this Earth, Children of this World, stooping and bowed down wholly to these present and perishing things? Psalm 17.14. Psalm 10.18. Lycia 16.8.
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This World is the Bastards Portion, but Heaven is the Childrens Inheritance. As Satan with the Fruit of a Tree deprived our first Parents of the earthly,
This World is the Bastards Portion, but Heaven is the Children's Inheritance. As Satan with the Fruit of a Tree deprived our First Parents of the earthly,
As the Israelites in Egypt laboured onely for present Meat and Drink, they had no Wages from the Egyptians; so Worldly Men toil onely for present Provisions and Enjoyments, they shall have no reward, Prov. 24.20.
As the Israelites in Egypt laboured only for present Meat and Drink, they had no Wages from the egyptians; so Worldly Men toil only for present Provisions and Enjoyments, they shall have no reward, Curae 24.20.
they had Pleasant and Delightful thoughts of Egypt; with Complacency they call to mind the Flesh-Pots of Egypt, and the fullness of Bread they had there, Exod. 16.3.
they had Pleasant and Delightful thoughts of Egypt; with Complacency they call to mind the Flesh-Pots of Egypt, and the fullness of Bred they had there, Exod 16.3.
And in the 11. of Numb. the 5. Verse. We remember the Fish which we did eat in Egypt freely; the Cucumbers, the Melons, the Leeks, the Onions, and the Garlick:
And in the 11. of Numb. the 5. Verse. We Remember the Fish which we did eat in Egypt freely; the Cucumbers, the Melons, the Leeks, the Onions, and the Garlic:
And their Soul was dried away with it. And Numb. 16.13. Some of them chid with Moses, and challenge him for bringing them up out of Egypt, which they call, a Land flowing with Milk and Honey:
And their Soul was dried away with it. And Numb. 16.13. some of them Child with Moses, and challenge him for bringing them up out of Egypt, which they call, a Land flowing with Milk and Honey:
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The Epithetes God gave to Canaan, they transfer and apply to Egypt, as if the Country they were called from, did better deserve this Name than the Land that they were called to:
The Epithets God gave to Canaan, they transfer and apply to Egypt, as if the Country they were called from, did better deserve this Name than the Land that they were called to:
And they seemed so far to be transported with the love of Egypt, and to repent of their leaving of it, that they stirred up one another to make a Captain, and to return thither again:
And they seemed so Far to be transported with the love of Egypt, and to Repent of their leaving of it, that they stirred up one Another to make a Captain, and to return thither again:
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But Christians should strive to imitate Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: The Scripture saith, that if they had been mindful of the Country from whence they came out;
But Christians should strive to imitate Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: The Scripture Says, that if they had been mindful of the Country from whence they Come out;
they might have had opportunity to have returned, Heb. 11.15. Hereby the Divine Pen-man sufficiently intimates, that they were not mindful of Ʋr of the Chaldees, the Country from whence Abraham came.
they might have had opportunity to have returned, Hebrew 11.15. Hereby the Divine Penman sufficiently intimates, that they were not mindful of Ʋr of the Chaldees, the Country from whence Abraham Come.
They were quite weaned from, and dead to Ʋr, and all other Countries on Earth. Thus the world should be rooted and banished out of our Minds and Hearts.
They were quite weaned from, and dead to Ʋr, and all other Countries on Earth. Thus the world should be rooted and banished out of our Minds and Hearts.
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Christ hath chosen his people out of the World, John 15.19. and therefore they should not remember or be enticed by it, but leave this Camp, and go forth to Jesus.
christ hath chosen his people out of the World, John 15.19. and Therefore they should not Remember or be enticed by it, but leave this Camp, and go forth to jesus.
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what a wonderful condescention is it then, that the Divine Nature should be joyned with a Humane Nature in the Person of the Son? How did he that was in the Form of God,
what a wondered condescension is it then, that the Divine Nature should be joined with a Humane Nature in the Person of the Son? How did he that was in the From of God,
The Ancient of Days, yea he that was Ancienter than Days; whose goings forth were from Everlasting, came forth of Bethlem but yesterday! Mic. 5.2. All Temporal Benefits are compared by Parisiensis to sparks of Fire:
The Ancient of Days, yea he that was Ancienter than Days; whose goings forth were from Everlasting, Come forth of Bethlehem but yesterday! Mic. 5.2. All Temporal Benefits Are compared by Parisiensis to sparks of Fire:
How should the Hearts of the Sons of Men be inflamed by this wonderful and astonishing kindness of God, in sending his Son? And Christ did not stop here,
How should the Hearts of the Sons of Men be inflamed by this wondered and astonishing kindness of God, in sending his Son? And christ did not stop Here,
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He stedfastly set his Face to go up to Jerusalem, (saith Luke.) He set his Face as a Flint, (saith Isaiah. ) Christ was resolved to go through the Storm;
He steadfastly Set his Face to go up to Jerusalem, (Says Lycia.) He Set his Face as a Flint, (Says Isaiah.) christ was resolved to go through the Storm;
And why did not Christ then save himself? Surely it was in wonderful pity and kindness to Sinners, that he would not save himself, till he had suffered and satisfied for them;
And why did not christ then save himself? Surely it was in wondered pity and kindness to Sinners, that he would not save himself, till he had suffered and satisfied for them;
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John 12.27, 28. As if he should say, Father, whatever become of me, whatever I suffer and endure, glorifie thy own Name, glorifie thy Justice in punishing Sin,
John 12.27, 28. As if he should say, Father, whatever become of me, whatever I suffer and endure, Glorify thy own Name, Glorify thy justice in punishing since,
use them as a Spiritual Burning-glass, till thy Heart be enflamed towards Jesus Christ. Direction 5. We must have an high Esteem and Value for Jesus Christ;
use them as a Spiritual Burning-glass, till thy Heart be inflamed towards jesus christ. Direction 5. We must have an high Esteem and Valve for jesus christ;
and our Hearts must burn with Love towards him. 1. We must have an high Esteem of Jesus Christ, Cant. 5.10. My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousands.
and our Hearts must burn with Love towards him. 1. We must have an high Esteem of jesus christ, Cant 5.10. My Beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousands.
White, as to the Purity of his Life; and Ruddy, in his Bloody Passion and Death, Psal. 45.2. Thou art fairer than the children of men, Grace is poured out into thy lips.
White, as to the Purity of his Life; and Ruddy, in his Bloody Passion and Death, Psalm 45.2. Thou art Fairer than the children of men, Grace is poured out into thy lips.
Thy Name (saith the Church, Cant. 1.3.) is as an Ointment poured out: All his garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, Psalm 45.8. We must account Christ better than our People, and our Fathers House:
Thy Name (Says the Church, Cant 1.3.) is as an Ointment poured out: All his garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, Psalm 45.8. We must account christ better than our People, and our Father's House:
His Love is better than Wine; and his Kindness better than Life, Cant. 1.4. Ps. 63.3. Let all the world be put into the Ballance to weigh against Christ, it will be found to be lighter than Vanity;
His Love is better than Wine; and his Kindness better than Life, Cant 1.4. Ps. 63.3. Let all the world be put into the Balance to weigh against christ, it will be found to be lighter than Vanity;
If we come out from Wicked Men, God and Christ will receive us, 2 Cor. 6. 2 last Verses. We should little regard the Worlds rejecting of us, if Christ will receive us.
If we come out from Wicked Men, God and christ will receive us, 2 Cor. 6. 2 last Verses. We should little regard the World's rejecting of us, if christ will receive us.
So Christians that highly prize, and dearly love him, will be willing not only to come to Christ by a Natural death (as other Disciples came to Christ by their Boat or little Ship, John 21.8.) but to be cast into a Sea of sufferings,
So Christians that highly prize, and dearly love him, will be willing not only to come to christ by a Natural death (as other Disciples Come to christ by their Boat or little Ship, John 21.8.) but to be cast into a Sea of sufferings,
and so come to Christ by a violent Death. As Ignatius, an ancient Father, in his Epistle to the Romans, expresses himself thus. NONLATINALPHABET. &c. — NONLATINALPHABET.
and so come to christ by a violent Death. As Ignatius, an ancient Father, in his Epistle to the Roman, Expresses himself thus.. etc. —.
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so that his Soul might be with Christ, Phil. 1.23. 6. Direct. We must eye and frequently think upon the Examples of suffering Saints, who through Faith and Patience have inherited the promised Kingdom and inheritance.
so that his Soul might be with christ, Philip 1.23. 6. Direct. We must eye and frequently think upon the Examples of suffering Saints, who through Faith and Patience have inherited the promised Kingdom and inheritance.
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Heb. 11.36, 37, 38. there is a short account of the various sufferings of several of the Lords Worthies, what losses they sustained, what tortures they endured;
Hebrew 11.36, 37, 38. there is a short account of the various sufferings of several of the lords Worthies, what losses they sustained, what tortures they endured;
well may the duty of selfdenial, and bearing the Cross, be more explicitely required, and more often pressed in the Gospel, Matth. 16.23, 24. when the motives and incouragements to it are more clearly and abundantly revealed.
well may the duty of self-denial, and bearing the Cross, be more explicitly required, and more often pressed in the Gospel, Matthew 16.23, 24. when the motives and encouragements to it Are more clearly and abundantly revealed.
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Yet Saints of old supported their Hearts with the hope of a glorious Resurrection, and this carried them through the greatest losses, and the most exquisite torments:
Yet Saints of old supported their Hearts with the hope of a glorious Resurrection, and this carried them through the greatest losses, and the most exquisite torments:
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and shall not their Examples both guide and animate us to the same Faith and Patience as they practised? Their sufferings teach us, that the way to the Heavenly Canaan lyes through the Briars and Thorns of afflictions,
and shall not their Examples both guide and animate us to the same Faith and Patience as they practised? Their sufferings teach us, that the Way to the Heavenly Canaan lies through the Briers and Thorns of afflictions,
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We may learn from them, that it is possible for poor frail Men to overcome all the Rage and Cruelty of the World, that the greatest Torments may be patiently endured,
We may Learn from them, that it is possible for poor frail Men to overcome all the Rage and Cruelty of the World, that the greatest Torments may be patiently endured,
why then should Christians now despond or despair of like success and victory? How many of the Primitive Saints did trend in their steps, despising Torments,
why then should Christians now despond or despair of like success and victory? How many of the Primitive Saints did trend in their steps, despising Torments,
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When the Devil raged in the Roman Heathen Emperour, Rev. 12.1.2, 3, 4. A great Red Dragon standing before the Church, that was as a Woman in Travel, to devour her Man-Child, to destroy any Christians as soon as they were Spiritually brought forth to Christ;
When the devil raged in the Roman Heathen Emperor, Rev. 12.1.2, 3, 4. A great Read Dragon standing before the Church, that was as a Woman in Travel, to devour her Man-Child, to destroy any Christians as soon as they were Spiritually brought forth to christ;
yet this did not hinder Men from Embracing and Professing Christianity, v. 11. but they overcame all the threatnings and cruelty of the World by the Blood of the Lamb,
yet this did not hinder Men from Embracing and Professing Christianity, v. 11. but they overcame all the threatenings and cruelty of the World by the Blood of the Lamb,
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and the word of their Testimony, and they leved not their lives unto the death. Cyprian said of old, Nos Christiani Spiritu magis viventes sumus, quam Corpore:
and the word of their Testimony, and they leved not their lives unto the death. Cyprian said of old, Nos Christians Spiritu magis viventes sumus, quam Corpore:
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NONLATINALPHABET. Now being bound in Christ, I learn to desire no worldly or vain thing. He intimates, he was weaned from, and dead to all things in this World.
. Now being bound in christ, I Learn to desire no worldly or vain thing. He intimates, he was weaned from, and dead to all things in this World.
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It is the Belief of what is testified of it in the Scripture, that must animate the Soul to overcome all the Dangers and Difficulties that are in the way to it.
It is the Belief of what is testified of it in the Scripture, that must animate the Soul to overcome all the Dangers and Difficulties that Are in the Way to it.
God is All here to his People, to their Souls without Ordinances, and to their Bodies without Creatures, Rev. 21.22, 23. This is a most rich and self-sufficient City;
God is All Here to his People, to their Souls without Ordinances, and to their Bodies without Creatures, Rev. 21.22, 23. This is a most rich and self-sufficient city;
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it needs not Provisions to be brought in from without, the Tree of Life grows in it, Rev. 22.1, 2. and a River of pure Living Water issues from the Throne of God and of the Lamb.
it needs not Provisions to be brought in from without, the Tree of Life grows in it, Rev. 22.1, 2. and a River of pure Living Water issues from the Throne of God and of the Lamb.
Let Faith pass within the Walls, and walk in the Streets of this heavenly Jerusalem. O! strive by a Spiritual Eye to see the true King Solomon wearing his Glittering and Glorious Crown:
Let Faith pass within the Walls, and walk in the Streets of this heavenly Jerusalem. OH! strive by a Spiritual Eye to see the true King Solomon wearing his Glittering and Glorious Crown:
How welcome will they be to him, when they come out of the Field, and arrive from off a Stormy and Raging Sea? how will he chear and comfort them? How kindly will he speak to them? What marks of Honour will he put upon them? How will he praise their Faith, commend their Love, approve and applaud their Constancy and Loyalty to him? 1 Pet. 1.7.
How welcome will they be to him, when they come out of the Field, and arrive from off a Stormy and Raging Sea? how will he cheer and Comfort them? How kindly will he speak to them? What marks of Honour will he put upon them? How will he praise their Faith, commend their Love, approve and applaud their Constancy and Loyalty to him? 1 Pet. 1.7.
How honourably doth Christ speak of Antipas, Rev. 2.13. He Styles him Antipas his Faithful Martyr. So Christ will Paint out the Services and Sufferings of his People before his Father;
How honourably does christ speak of Antipas, Rev. 2.13. He Styles him Antipas his Faithful Martyr. So christ will Paint out the Services and Sufferings of his People before his Father;
How will such a Confession of their Names by Christ, put Eternal Honour on the Saints? O! look beyond this gloomy Valley of the Shadow of Death, to an Inheritance in Light, Col. 1.12. Look beyond this short Night of Sorrows and Sufferings, to the bright and glorious Morning of the Resurrection, Ps. 49.14.
How will such a Confessi of their Names by christ, put Eternal Honour on the Saints? OH! look beyond this gloomy Valley of the Shadow of Death, to an Inheritance in Light, Col. 1.12. Look beyond this short Night of Sorrows and Sufferings, to the bright and glorious Morning of the Resurrection, Ps. 49.14.
Though Saints now bow down, and are laid as the Mire of the Streets, Is. 51. last. Yet the upright shall have Dominion in the Morning, they shall tread down the Wicked, they shall be as Ashes under the soles of their Feet, Ps. 45.14. Mal. 2.3. Abigal went forth to David in his Afflicted State, 1 Sam. 25.4, 14, 40, 42. Married and followed him in a Wilderness;
Though Saints now bow down, and Are laid as the Mire of the Streets, Is. 51. last. Yet the upright shall have Dominion in the Morning, they shall tread down the Wicked, they shall be as Ashes under the soles of their Feet, Ps. 45.14. Malachi 2.3. Abigal went forth to David in his Afflicted State, 1 Sam. 25.4, 14, 40, 42. Married and followed him in a Wilderness;
Even so, if you now go out to Christ while his People are in a Wilderness, Afflicted and Persecuted in the world, Jesus Christ will make you partakers of his Honour, Felicity, and Glory:
Even so, if you now go out to christ while his People Are in a Wilderness, Afflicted and Persecuted in the world, jesus christ will make you partakers of his Honour, Felicity, and Glory:
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As there is such a strong and swift Current that always runs in at the Straits Mouth, into the Mediterranean Sea, that a Ship cannot come out at the Straits Mouth, if it hath not a good stiff Gale of Wind:
As there is such a strong and swift Current that always runs in At the Straits Mouth, into the Mediterranean Sea, that a Ship cannot come out At the Straits Mouth, if it hath not a good stiff Gale of Wind:
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So truly, there is such a strong Torrent of Self-love, and Carnal Affections that runs into the Camp of this World, that a Soul can never come out to Jesus through the Streights of Afflictions and Sufferings,
So truly, there is such a strong Torrent of Self-love, and Carnal Affections that runs into the Camp of this World, that a Soul can never come out to jesus through the Straights of Afflictions and Sufferings,
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and cross this violent Stream of sinful self-love, and worldly lusts, if the Sails of our Souls be not mightily filled with the Gales of the Spirit.
and cross this violent Stream of sinful Self-love, and worldly Lustiest, if the Sails of our Souls be not mightily filled with the Gales of the Spirit.
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And who is it that doth enlighten, but the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation? Eph. 1.17.18. Our sight is cleared and recovered by the Spirits Eye-Salve, Rev. 3.18. so that we can see more, and further than the rest of the World:
And who is it that does enlighten, but the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation? Ephesians 1.17.18. Our sighed is cleared and recovered by the Spirits Eye-salve, Rev. 3.18. so that we can see more, and further than the rest of the World:
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and behold Jesus at the Right Hand of God, Acts 7.55, 56. So the Spirit doth so renew and enlighten the Eyes of Saints Minds, that they can see Invisible, Heavenly and Eternal things:
and behold jesus At the Right Hand of God, Acts 7.55, 56. So the Spirit does so renew and enlighten the Eyes of Saints Minds, that they can see Invisible, Heavenly and Eternal things:
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It is by the Spirit that we must mortifie the Deeds of the Body, and Members upon Earth, Rom. 8.13. Col. 3.5. These lusts that are fixed on, fed and filled by Objects on Earth, are tempting and drawing down Souls to a Center and Portion here below;
It is by the Spirit that we must mortify the deeds of the Body, and Members upon Earth, Rom. 8.13. Col. 3.5. These Lustiest that Are fixed on, fed and filled by Objects on Earth, Are tempting and drawing down Souls to a Centre and Portion Here below;
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If the Spirit could make supply instead of Christs Bodily Presence with his people; if it could chear them in the absence, and withdrawing of Christs Humane Nature;
If the Spirit could make supply instead of Christ Bodily Presence with his people; if it could cheer them in the absence, and withdrawing of Christ Humane Nature;
can it not much more comfort us in the absence or loss of outward Enjoyments? As a Tree that hath a River at its Root, can retain its Verdure and Flourishing Sate,
can it not much more Comfort us in the absence or loss of outward Enjoyments? As a Tree that hath a River At its Root, can retain its Verdure and Flourishing Sat,
So if Christians did more stir up Faith, and walk in the Comfort of the Holy Ghost, Acts 9.31. they would little need or regard the worlds consolations:
So if Christians did more stir up Faith, and walk in the Comfort of the Holy Ghost, Acts 9.31. they would little need or regard the world's consolations:
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He that is joyned to the Lord is one Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.17. That is, He is of the same Spirit, of the same Temper, of the same Disposition and Inclinations with Jesus Christ:
He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.17. That is, He is of the same Spirit, of the same Temper, of the same Disposition and Inclinations with jesus christ:
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So the Spirit of Christ dwelling in his People, the same will be in them as was found in Jesus, Rom. 8.9. Phil. 2.5. O! how freely did Jesus Christ yield himself to sufferings and death? Ps. 40.7, 8. Lo, I come, I delight to do thy will, O God;
So the Spirit of christ Dwelling in his People, the same will be in them as was found in jesus, Rom. 8.9. Philip 2.5. OH! how freely did jesus christ yield himself to sufferings and death? Ps. 40.7, 8. Lo, I come, I delight to do thy will, Oh God;
And what was the Will of God, that Jesus Christ did delight to do? We are told what this Will was, in Heb. 10.10. viz. that Jesus Christ should offer his Body once for all!
And what was the Will of God, that jesus christ did delight to do? We Are told what this Will was, in Hebrew 10.10. viz. that jesus christ should offer his Body once for all!
How difficult and hard was this Service? yet such a Law of Love to the Father and perishing sinners was written in the Heart of Christ, that he was straitned till this Bloody Baptism was fulfilled, Luke 12.50.
How difficult and hard was this Service? yet such a Law of Love to the Father and perishing Sinners was written in the Heart of christ, that he was straitened till this Bloody Baptism was fulfilled, Lycia 12.50.
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When Peter tempted him to favour, spare, and indulge himself, he sharply rebuked him, and said, Get thou behind me Satan, thou art an offence to me, Matt. 16.22, 23. How did Christ deny himself,
When Peter tempted him to favour, spare, and indulge himself, he sharply rebuked him, and said, Get thou behind me Satan, thou art an offence to me, Matt. 16.22, 23. How did christ deny himself,
how did he despise and disdain to be tempted to stay here below by the best things of this World? Would the Riches, Honours, Pleasures, of this world then have allured the Eye, captivated or chained the Heart of Christ here below? Could such things stay or stop, detain or six him here below? Was he not exceedingly raised in his Mind and Affections, above the best things of this world? This was his Request and Prayer to the Father, Now glorifie me with thy own self, with the glory that I had with thee before the Foundations of the World, John 17.5. His Mind did soar upwards;
how did he despise and disdain to be tempted to stay Here below by the best things of this World? Would the Riches, Honours, Pleasures, of this world then have allured the Eye, captivated or chained the Heart of christ Here below? Could such things stay or stop, detain or six him Here below? Was he not exceedingly raised in his Mind and Affections, above the best things of this world? This was his Request and Prayer to the Father, Now Glorify me with thy own self, with the glory that I had with thee before the Foundations of the World, John 17.5. His Mind did soar upward;
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and our Backs upon all the Beauty and Excellency of this world, if the Spirit hath given us a sight of the Glory of God in the Face of Christ? Shall we not cry out to God,
and our Backs upon all the Beauty and Excellency of this world, if the Spirit hath given us a sighed of the Glory of God in the Face of christ? Shall we not cry out to God,
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And if Parents that are evil, do yet know how to give good gifts to their Children, much more shall our heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him, Luke 11.13. FINIS.
And if Parents that Are evil, do yet know how to give good Gifts to their Children, much more shall our heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him, Lycia 11.13. FINIS.
