A plea for the life of dying religion from the word of the Lord in a sermon preached to the General Assembly of the colony of the Massachusets at Boston in New-England, May 16, 1683, being the day of the election there / by Mr. Samuel Torrey ...
All Reprobate Sinners are destroyed and damned under the Curse and Condemnation of the Covenant of Works: All God's Elect are saved by and through our Lord Jesus Christ, according unto,
All Reprobate Sinners Are destroyed and damned under the Curse and Condemnation of the Covenant of Works: All God's Elect Are saved by and through our Lord jesus christ, according unto,
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and under the Covenant of Grace. God hath constituted the Covenant of Redemption, in his own Eternal Counsel, before the World was; and therein laid the Foundation;
and under the Covenant of Grace. God hath constituted the Covenant of Redemption, in his own Eternal Counsel, before the World was; and therein laid the Foundation;
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and all the Curses of the Covenant, are expresly and in set form proposed, and the people moved unto the most solemn Restipulation of their Souls to God under the most sacred and indispensible Obligations to live to him,
and all the Curses of the Covenant, Are expressly and in Set from proposed, and the people moved unto the most solemn Restipulation of their Souls to God under the most sacred and indispensible Obligations to live to him,
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And now Moses, having thus finished his great and extraordinary Ministry, wherein he had been accompanied with an extraordinary presence and power of God,
And now Moses, having thus finished his great and extraordinary Ministry, wherein he had been accompanied with an extraordinary presence and power of God,
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and was eminently a Type of Christ, he doth prepare himself instantly, to take leave of the People, of his Work, and of the World. The people he incourageth, by a promise of God's Presence, to make their Progress unto,
and was eminently a Type of christ, he does prepare himself instantly, to take leave of the People, of his Work, and of the World. The people he Encourageth, by a promise of God's Presence, to make their Progress unto,
His Office and Work he resigneth unto Joshuah, whom he did by divine appointment ordain his Successor, charging of him with the Care and Conduct of the People unto their Rest in Canaan; and this upon full assurance that God would be with him,
His Office and Work he resigneth unto Joshua, whom he did by divine appointment ordain his Successor, charging of him with the Care and Conduct of the People unto their Rest in Canaan; and this upon full assurance that God would be with him,
and so their whole Religion, together with a prophetical Song, shewing the diverse State of that Church and People in succeeding Ages, under the successive Dispensation of the Covenant;
and so their Whole Religion, together with a prophetical Song, showing the diverse State of that Church and People in succeeding Ages, under the successive Dispensation of the Covenant;
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this Law, and this Song he delivers to the Priests and People for their improvement, charging of them most earnestly and affectionately to set their hearts unto it, because it was their Life.
this Law, and this Song he delivers to the Priests and People for their improvement, charging of them most earnestly and affectionately to Set their hearts unto it, Because it was their Life.
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to deliver unto them the Sum or a System of all that Doctrine and Duty, which he had before, throughout the whole course of his Ministry, been delivering unto them;
to deliver unto them the Sum or a System of all that Doctrine and Duty, which he had before, throughout the Whole course of his Ministry, been delivering unto them;
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that is, to prise it, love it, keep it, cleave to it, live and walk in the sincere, pure, powerfull Profession and Practice of it, with all their hearts, with all their minds, with all their Souls, with all their might,
that is, to prize it, love it, keep it, cleave to it, live and walk in the sincere, pure, powerful Profession and Practice of it, with all their hearts, with all their minds, with all their Souls, with all their might,
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and with all their strength, from Generation, unto Generation, themselves, and their Children, for ever. And thus he moves them to set their hearts unto Religion; Because it is their Life.
and with all their strength, from Generation, unto Generation, themselves, and their Children, for ever. And thus he moves them to Set their hearts unto Religion; Because it is their Life.
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Religion it is of God, both in a way of divine Revelation, and in a way of divine Operation. It is purely of divine Revelation, respecting both the Doctrine of it, & the spiritual supernatural and saving Knowledge of it.
Religion it is of God, both in a Way of divine Revelation, and in a Way of divine Operation. It is purely of divine Revelation, respecting both the Doctrine of it, & the spiritual supernatural and Saving Knowledge of it.
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and (by the enlightening power of his Spirit) shined into our hearts, and given us the light of the knowledge of his Glory, in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Cor. 4.6. It his marveilous Light. 1 Pet. 2.9. Religion, it is also from God in a way of divine Operation: It is the most powerful Effect of the quickening power and operation of the Spirit of God as a Spirit of Life upon the creature:
and (by the enlightening power of his Spirit) shined into our hearts, and given us the Light of the knowledge of his Glory, in the face of jesus christ. 2 Cor. 4.6. It his marvelous Light. 1 Pet. 2.9. Religion, it is also from God in a Way of divine Operation: It is the most powerful Effect of the quickening power and operation of the Spirit of God as a Spirit of Life upon the creature:
Religion, it is the most glorious created Emanation of spiritual, heavenly, and divine Light and Life from God, as the fountain of both. Psal. 36.9. For with thee is the Fountain of Life;
Religion, it is the most glorious created Emanation of spiritual, heavenly, and divine Light and Life from God, as the fountain of both. Psalm 36.9. For with thee is the Fountain of Life;
The being of Religion, the light, life, good, blessedness, and happiness of it, it is all from the Merit, Satisfaction and Intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The being of Religion, the Light, life, good, blessedness, and happiness of it, it is all from the Merit, Satisfaction and Intercession of our Lord jesus christ,
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Thus Religion it is our Life, because thereby we are made partakers of Christ, who is the Resurrection, and the Life. Joh. 11.25. The Way, the Truth, and the Life. Joh. 14.6. By having of whom, we have Life. 1 Joh. 5.12.
Thus Religion it is our Life, Because thereby we Are made partakers of christ, who is the Resurrection, and the Life. John 11.25. The Way, the Truth, and the Life. John 14.6. By having of whom, we have Life. 1 John 5.12.
He hath confirmed it by his own personal Profession and Practice, when on earth; and is himself the great Apostle and High Priest of our Profession. Heb. 3.1.
He hath confirmed it by his own personal Profession and Practice, when on earth; and is himself the great Apostle and High Priest of our Profession. Hebrew 3.1.
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Religion, it is wrought into the hearts of men, by the quickening power of the Spirit, in that saving work of Grace, wherein we are raised from Death unto Life;
Religion, it is wrought into the hearts of men, by the quickening power of the Spirit, in that Saving work of Grace, wherein we Are raised from Death unto Life;
Practical Religion, it is the narrow way which leadeth to Life. Mat. 7.14. It is that way of Life which is above to the wise, to depart from Hell beneath Prov. 15.24. It is the Everlasting Way. Psal. 139.24.
Practical Religion, it is the narrow Way which leads to Life. Mathew 7.14. It is that Way of Life which is above to the wise, to depart from Hell beneath Curae 15.24. It is the Everlasting Way. Psalm 139.24.
or works Life, In which sence it is said, Salvation is of the Jews. Joh. 4.22. Religion, it is the living Waters, the Waters of Life, the Tree of Life:
or works Life, In which sense it is said, Salvation is of the jews. John 4.22. Religion, it is the living Waters, the Waters of Life, the Tree of Life:
it is that whereby we do apprehend, cleave unto, and live upon God, as our Life. Deut. 30.20. That thou mayest love the Lord thy God — and cleave to him: for He is thy Life.
it is that whereby we do apprehend, cleave unto, and live upon God, as our Life. Deuteronomy 30.20. That thou Mayest love the Lord thy God — and cleave to him: for He is thy Life.
Thus Religion, in the Principles of it, it is Life; in the Practice of it, is the Way of Life; in the visible and external Forms and Institutions of it, it is the Means of Life; and respecting the original Object, and Ends of it, it comes from,
Thus Religion, in the Principles of it, it is Life; in the Practice of it, is the Way of Life; in the visible and external Forms and Institutions of it, it is the Means of Life; and respecting the original Object, and Ends of it, it comes from,
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1. It is their spiritual Life, that whereby they live spiritually. It is that whereby every single Saint lives the Life of Grace, and Holiness; the Life of Faith, and New Obedience. The spirit and power of Religion in the heart, it is Life to the Soul,
1. It is their spiritual Life, that whereby they live spiritually. It is that whereby every single Saint lives the Life of Grace, and Holiness; the Life of Faith, and New obedience. The Spirit and power of Religion in the heart, it is Life to the Soul,
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Whenever God takes a People to be his People, He quickens them with spiritual Life, and makes them a Living People. Ezek. 37.6. — And ye shall live ' and ye shall know that I am the Lord.
Whenever God Takes a People to be his People, He quickens them with spiritual Life, and makes them a Living People. Ezekiel 37.6. — And you shall live ' and you shall know that I am the Lord.
& V. 14. And shall put my Spirit in you, and ye shall live. Hence Religion, it is Life from the dead to any People. Rom. 11.25. — What shall the Receiving of them be, but Life from the dead? The Conversion of the Jews shall be Life from the dead to the World, by a general and glorious resurrection of Religion.
& V. 14. And shall put my Spirit in you, and you shall live. Hence Religion, it is Life from the dead to any People. Rom. 11.25. — What shall the Receiving of them be, but Life from the dead? The Conversion of the jews shall be Life from the dead to the World, by a general and glorious resurrection of Religion.
2. Religion, it is the Life of the Covenant-People of God; i. e. It gives them their spiritual Being, and Constitution under Covenant-Relation unto God.
2. Religion, it is the Life of the Covenant people of God; i. e. It gives them their spiritual Being, and Constitution under Covenant relation unto God.
It gives a People their spiritual Standing before God as his People, his Covenant-People. It is the essence and substance of the Covenant. Heb. 8.10. For this is the Covenant I will make with the House of Israel after those days:
It gives a People their spiritual Standing before God as his People, his Covenant people. It is the essence and substance of the Covenant. Hebrew 8.10. For this is the Covenant I will make with the House of Israel After those days:
and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a People. taken from Jer. 31.33. Religion in this sence constitutes the Covenant, and is the spiritual Constitution of the Covenant-People of God. 1 Pet. 2.9. But ye are a chosen Generation, a royal Priesthood, an holy Nation, a peculior People.
and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a People. taken from Jer. 31.33. Religion in this sense constitutes the Covenant, and is the spiritual Constitution of the Covenant people of God. 1 Pet. 2.9. But you Are a chosen Generation, a royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculior People.
3. Religion, it is the Life of the Covenant-People of God, as to their Political Constitution in visible Church-state and Order, under the Administration of all Ordinances.
3. Religion, it is the Life of the Covenant people of God, as to their Political Constitution in visible Church-state and Order, under the Administration of all Ordinances.
It was their Religion, which gave them a Standing and Settlement in that Land, the land of Promise, in the full possession of their visible Covenant Interests and Enjoyments, as the Covenant-people of God.
It was their Religion, which gave them a Standing and Settlement in that Land, the land of Promise, in the full possession of their visible Covenant Interests and Enjoyments, as the Covenant people of God.
And because there is but One God, but One Lord Jesus Christ, One Spirit, One work of Redemption, One way of Application, One Doctrine of Godliness, One Faith, One Obedience, One and the same moral Worship, One Covenant of Grace, One Covenantpeople of God, One Family and Houshold of God, One State both of Grace and Glory, One Life, One Heaven; therefore consequently but One Religion.
And Because there is but One God, but One Lord jesus christ, One Spirit, One work of Redemption, One Way of Application, One Doctrine of Godliness, One Faith, One obedience, One and the same moral Worship, One Covenant of Grace, One Covenant people of God, One Family and Household of God, One State both of Grace and Glory, One Life, One Heaven; Therefore consequently but One Religion.
So ought we to conclude, that to us there is but One Religion; which is the pure Religion, and undefiled before God, and the Father. Jam. 1.27. This is the Religion, without which there is, there can be no Life, or Salvation.
So ought we to conclude, that to us there is but One Religion; which is the pure Religion, and undefiled before God, and the Father. Jam. 1.27. This is the Religion, without which there is, there can be no Life, or Salvation.
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Religion, in the full and whole nature and notion of it, is the most glorious effect and product of divine Wisdom, Power, Grace, Mercy, Goodness, Truth, and Faithfullness;
Religion, in the full and Whole nature and notion of it, is the most glorious Effect and product of divine Wisdom, Power, Grace, Mercy, goodness, Truth, and Faithfulness;
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yea, of the whole divine Sufficiency, and Efficiency, in the accomplishment of all God's eternal Counsels concerning his own Glory, in the Salvation of his Elect. Religion, it comprehends all the whole Interest of God, of Christ,
yea, of the Whole divine Sufficiency, and Efficiency, in the accomplishment of all God's Eternal Counsels Concerning his own Glory, in the Salvation of his Elect. Religion, it comprehends all the Whole Interest of God, of christ,
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all that is heavenly, spiritual, and divine; all that is of Heaven upon Earth, respecting both State, Interest, and Enjoyment. It gives a Being & Standing to all Saints, both in Grace, and in Glory.
all that is heavenly, spiritual, and divine; all that is of Heaven upon Earth, respecting both State, Interest, and Enjoyment. It gives a Being & Standing to all Saints, both in Grace, and in Glory.
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and saving Presence of God, were it not for Religion. Those who are without Religion, are without God in the World. Eph. 2.12. We have no more of God, than we have of Religion.
and Saving Presence of God, were it not for Religion. Those who Are without Religion, Are without God in the World. Ephesians 2.12. We have no more of God, than we have of Religion.
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There had not been such Place or State of Blessedness unto Man; neither had Man ever been capacitated to live in Heaven, otherwise than by this Religion.
There had not been such Place or State of Blessedness unto Man; neither had Man ever been capacitated to live in Heaven, otherwise than by this Religion.
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No wonder then, that God by his Word, doth extoll it, and advance it, as the most excellent, inestimable, invaluable, incomparable thing. Prov. 3.15. She is more precious than rubies:
No wonder then, that God by his Word, does extol it, and advance it, as the most excellent, inestimable, invaluable, incomparable thing. Curae 3.15. She is more precious than rubies:
It is Religion, that doth make the poor despised Saints of God the Excellent Ones of the Earth. Psal. 16.3. Prov. 12.26. It is Religion, that doth make the Church of God beautifull, the perfection of Beauty, the Joy of the whole Earth. Psal. 48.2. Lam. 2.15.
It is Religion, that does make the poor despised Saints of God the Excellent Ones of the Earth. Psalm 16.3. Curae 12.26. It is Religion, that does make the Church of God beautiful, the perfection of Beauty, the Joy of the Whole Earth. Psalm 48.2. Lam. 2.15.
O that so great, so much the greater part of Mankind, should so ly buried in gross Ignorance, and Atheisme, without God, and Religion. 1 Joh. 5.19. The whole World lieth in Wickedness.
O that so great, so much the greater part of Mankind, should so lie buried in gross Ignorance, and Atheism, without God, and Religion. 1 John 5.19. The Whole World lies in Wickedness.
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For what Nation so great, that hath God so nigh unto them? High also it made them above the Nations, in praise, in name, and in honour. Deut. 26.19. It made them a Crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal Diadem in the hand of their God. Isa. 62.3. That God hath made our People and Nations (at least in these latter Ages) so much a Glory among the Nations;
For what nation so great, that hath God so High unto them? High also it made them above the nations, in praise, in name, and in honour. Deuteronomy 26.19. It made them a Crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal Diadem in the hand of their God. Isaiah 62.3. That God hath made our People and nations (At least in these latter Ages) so much a Glory among the nations;
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because our Lord Jesus seems to speak to these Churches, as to the Church of Sardis. Rev. 3.1. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
Because our Lord jesus seems to speak to these Churches, as to the Church of Sardis. Rev. 3.1. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou Livest, and art dead.
Consider we then how much it is dying respecting the very Being of it, by the general failure of the work of Conversion; whereby only it is that Religion is propagated, continued,
Consider we then how much it is dying respecting the very Being of it, by the general failure of the work of Conversion; whereby only it is that Religion is propagated, continued,
though more insensibly, yet most irrecoverably. How much Religion is dying in the very Hearts of sincere Christians, by their Declensions in Grace, Holiness, and the Power of Godliness! How much it is dying, respecting the visible Profession, and Practice of it:
though more insensibly, yet most irrecoverably. How much Religion is dying in the very Hearts of sincere Christians, by their Declensions in Grace, Holiness, and the Power of Godliness! How much it is dying, respecting the visible Profession, and Practice of it:
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Slighting and Neglect of Holy Things, Interests, and Injoyments thereof; Worldliness, Prophaneness, Sensuality. All these Sins, more especially when they are become the very Spirit of the Times, and Generation;
Slighting and Neglect of Holy Things, Interests, and Enjoyments thereof; Worldliness, Profaneness, Sensuality. All these Sins, more especially when they Are become the very Spirit of the Times, and Generation;
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1. Take heed that we do not exchange our Religion for the World; that we do not commit that Heaven-astonishing Sin, which God charged his People with.
1. Take heed that we do not exchange our Religion for the World; that we do not commit that Heaven-astonishing since, which God charged his People with.
They had exchanged their God, and their Religion for the World; they had advanced the Interest of the World above the Interest of Religion: and thereby Inslaved themselves.
They had exchanged their God, and their Religion for the World; they had advanced the Interest of the World above the Interest of Religion: and thereby Enslaved themselves.
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V. 14. Is Israel a servant? is he a home-born Slave? why is he spoiled? God destroyed them by that worldly Interest, whereby they had destroyed their Religion.
V. 14. Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn Slave? why is he spoiled? God destroyed them by that worldly Interest, whereby they had destroyed their Religion.
If once a People do set their hearts upon the World, so as to make it their highest and heart-interest, their preponderating, ruling Interest, which doth sway all, and carry all before it;
If once a People do Set their hearts upon the World, so as to make it their highest and heart-interest, their preponderating, ruling Interest, which does sway all, and carry all before it;
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and advancement of their worldly Interest; when the Interest and Concernments of Religion, yea even Religion it self, is made subordinate, and subservient to the World;
and advancement of their worldly Interest; when the Interest and Concernments of Religion, yea even Religion it self, is made subordinate, and subservient to the World;
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or by an Heart-apostacy from God. Religion always dyes by the People's Heart-apostacy. They set not their Heart aright — Their Heart was not right with Him.
or by an Heart-apostasy from God. Religion always dies by the People's Heart-apostasy. They Set not their Heart aright — Their Heart was not right with Him.
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Hence God complains so much, every where, of their evil Heart; their hard, impenitent, unbelieving, stubborn, rebellious, backsliding, revolting, whorish Heart;
Hence God complains so much, every where, of their evil Heart; their hard, impenitent, unbelieving, stubborn, rebellious, backsliding, revolting, whorish Heart;
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or forsaking of Religion, we may consider, and lay to heart with deep Humiliation. For the more close Application of this Admonition, let it be considered.
or forsaking of Religion, we may Consider, and lay to heart with deep Humiliation. For the more close Application of this Admonition, let it be considered.
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It is a fearful question to such a People, whether Religion be not gone past hope of Recovery, at least in the ordinary way of the improvement of Means.
It is a fearful question to such a People, whither Religion be not gone passed hope of Recovery, At least in the ordinary Way of the improvement of Means.
both the Spiritual, and Political Life: It destroys Church-constitution, Order, Administrations; yea it destroys the being and standing of a People before God under his Covenant.
both the Spiritual, and Political Life: It Destroys Church constitution, Order, Administrations; yea it Destroys the being and standing of a People before God under his Covenant.
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And He will no more have mercy — but that He will utterly take away. Hose. 1.6, 8. Thus that People destroyed themselves by destroying of their Religion;
And He will no more have mercy — but that He will utterly take away. Hose. 1.6, 8. Thus that People destroyed themselves by destroying of their Religion;
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Ezek. 37.1 — 14. If we should destroy our Religion, we should destroy all our Publique Weal; all that wherein we have been peculiarly happy, as the People of God.
Ezekiel 37.1 — 14. If we should destroy our Religion, we should destroy all our Public Weal; all that wherein we have been peculiarly happy, as the People of God.
make themselves a Shame, a Reproach, a Taunt, a Curse, an Execration, and an Astonishment to all People. So did that People of old. Jer. 24.9. Jer. 25.18.
make themselves a Shame, a Reproach, a Taunt, a Curse, an Execration, and an Astonishment to all People. So did that People of old. Jer. 24.9. Jer. 25.18.
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Observe, Religion being dead and gone, they cast away all hope of Salvation, and give up themselves desperately unto Destruction, saying, How should we then live!
Observe, Religion being dead and gone, they cast away all hope of Salvation, and give up themselves desperately unto Destruction, saying, How should we then live!
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For it is the utmost height of all Sin, Transgression, and Provocation, which moveth the Wrath of God to arise. 2 Chron. 36.16. — Ʋntill the Wrath of the Lord arose against his People, till there was no Remedy;
For it is the utmost height of all since, Transgression, and Provocation, which moves the Wrath of God to arise. 2 Chronicles 36.16. — Ʋntill the Wrath of the Lord arose against his People, till there was no Remedy;
or no Healing. By destroying of Religion, a People do fill up their Sin alway, till Wrath cometh upon them to the utmost. 1 Thes. 2.16. — To fill up their Sins alway:
or no Healing. By destroying of Religion, a People do fill up their since always, till Wrath comes upon them to the utmost. 1 Thebes 2.16. — To fill up their Sins always:
Furthermore, to destroy Religion, it is a sin most directly against our Lord Jesus Christ; because Religion, it is more peculiarly His; His Work, His Cause, and Interest: Therefore to destroy it, is a sin which doth expose a People more directly to the dreadfull Wrath and Displeasure of Christ.
Furthermore, to destroy Religion, it is a since most directly against our Lord jesus christ; Because Religion, it is more peculiarly His; His Work, His Cause, and Interest: Therefore to destroy it, is a since which does expose a People more directly to the dreadful Wrath and Displeasure of christ.
We know it was the Lord Jesus who did denounce so dreadfully against all the Churches. Rev. 2.5. Else will I come unto thee quickly, and remove thy Candlestick.
We know it was the Lord jesus who did denounce so dreadfully against all the Churches. Rev. 2.5. Else will I come unto thee quickly, and remove thy Candlestick.
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The condition of a People or Churches is become unspeakably woful and lamentable when Christ, who is the only Mediator and Intercessor with God to procure all, both temporal,
The condition of a People or Churches is become unspeakably woeful and lamentable when christ, who is the only Mediator and Intercessor with God to procure all, both temporal,
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Well then may any People or Churches who have any care or concernment for their own Salvation, be surprized with Astonishment unto some degree of Horror, under an apprehension of any danger of the death of Religion.
Well then may any People or Churches who have any care or concernment for their own Salvation, be surprised with Astonishment unto Some degree of Horror, under an apprehension of any danger of the death of Religion.
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It is also the sum of all which our Lord Jesus, propounds to the declining Churches, Rev. 3.2. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die.
It is also the sum of all which our Lord jesus, propounds to the declining Churches, Rev. 3.2. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that Are ready to die.
I am (though most unworthy) called forth this day, and set in this General Assembly, to speak for the life of Religion, to plead in the Name of the Lord,
I am (though most unworthy) called forth this day, and Set in this General Assembly, to speak for the life of Religion, to plead in the Name of the Lord,
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and by the Word of the Lord, for the life of Religion, to plead for the life of dying Religion. Oh! were the heart of N-Engl. rightly and fully prepared, resolved,
and by the Word of the Lord, for the life of Religion, to plead for the life of dying Religion. Oh! were the heart of N-Engl. rightly and Fully prepared, resolved,
and set for the recovery and safety of the life of Religion: God would then most graciously make clear and full discoveries of our whole way and work therein,
and Set for the recovery and safety of the life of Religion: God would then most graciously make clear and full discoveries of our Whole Way and work therein,
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To this end we ought to be throughly convinced of, and deeply humbled (even unto shame and confusion of Face) under the sense of the decaying, dying state of Religion; and withal charge, judge, condemn, loath and abhor our selves for all that Sin and Apostasie, whereby we have brought Religion into such a state.
To this end we ought to be thoroughly convinced of, and deeply humbled (even unto shame and confusion of Face) under the sense of the decaying, dying state of Religion; and withal charge, judge, condemn, loath and abhor our selves for all that since and Apostasy, whereby we have brought Religion into such a state.
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Under such Conviction and Humiliation, we must set our selves to labour, unto the resurrection of Religion, and that with extraordinary Zeal, Courage, Faith-fulness,
Under such Conviction and Humiliation, we must Set our selves to labour, unto the resurrection of Religion, and that with extraordinary Zeal, Courage, Faith-fulness,
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still acknowledging, that when we have done all that we can, Religion must be revived, not without the greatest Miracle of Divine Power, Grace and Mercy by God himself, Ezek. 37.12. O my People, I will open your Graves.
still acknowledging, that when we have done all that we can, Religion must be revived, not without the greatest Miracle of Divine Power, Grace and Mercy by God himself, Ezekiel 37.12. Oh my People, I will open your Graves.
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1. That we do under an humbling, heart-breaking sense of our present, absolute and extream necessity of the mighty power and working of the Spirit of God, in a way of Soveraign Grace and Mercy,
1. That we do under an humbling, Heartbreaking sense of our present, absolute and extreme necessity of the mighty power and working of the Spirit of God, in a Way of Sovereign Grace and Mercy,
None of the declining Churches, so irrecoverably gone, as that of Laodicea; and that because, utterly senseless and secure, Rev. 3.17. — Because thou sayest I am rich, and increased with Goods, and have need of nothing:
None of the declining Churches, so irrecoverably gone, as that of Laodicea; and that Because, utterly senseless and secure, Rev. 3.17. — Because thou Sayest I am rich, and increased with Goods, and have need of nothing:
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So the People of Israel; I mean the ten Tribes, when they were sunk in their Apostasie, past recovery, God by the Prophet Elijah, put them upon the utmost trial, by that great proposal, 1 King. 18.21. — How long halt ye between two Opinions? If the Lord be God, follow him; if Baal, then follow him;
So the People of Israel; I mean the ten Tribes, when they were sunk in their Apostasy, passed recovery, God by the Prophet Elijah, put them upon the utmost trial, by that great proposal, 1 King. 18.21. — How long halt you between two Opinions? If the Lord be God, follow him; if Baal, then follow him;
It is the greatunhappiness and misery of any declining People, not to understand when, and how God is labouring with them to revive and raise them, Hos. 11.3. I taught Ephraim also to go; taking them by their Arms:
It is the greatunhappiness and misery of any declining People, not to understand when, and how God is labouring with them to revive and raise them, Hos. 11.3. I taught Ephraim also to go; taking them by their Arms:
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and even desperately resolute in their Apostasie: Jer. 2.25. — But thou saidst, there is no hope, no, for I have loved Strangers, and after them I will go. So Jer. 18.12. Isai. 30.15. — This made the Prophet to lament to dolefully, without hope, Jer. 8.18, 20. When I would comfort my self against sorrow, my heart is faint in me;
and even desperately resolute in their Apostasy: Jer. 2.25. — But thou Said, there is no hope, no, for I have loved Strangers, and After them I will go. So Jer. 18.12. Isaiah 30.15. — This made the Prophet to lament to dolefully, without hope, Jer. 8.18, 20. When I would Comfort my self against sorrow, my heart is faint in me;
the Harvest is past, the Summer ended, and we are not healed, for the hurt of the Daughter of my People I am hurt, I am black, astonishment hath taken hold upon me:
the Harvest is past, the Summer ended, and we Are not healed, for the hurt of the Daughter of my People I am hurt, I am black, astonishment hath taken hold upon me:
this made our Blessed Lord Jesus to weep out the Bowels of his Compassion over Jerusalem, in that doleful lamentation, Luk. 19.41, 42. — And when he was come near, he beheld the City, & wept over it;
this made our Blessed Lord jesus to weep out the Bowels of his Compassion over Jerusalem, in that doleful lamentation, Luk. 19.41, 42. — And when he was come near, he beheld the city, & wept over it;
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but now they are hidden from thine eyes. Verse 44. — Because thou knewest not the time of thy Visitation: So Mat. 23.37. — O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, &c. How often would I have gathered thy Children, &c. and ye would not, behold your house is left unto you desolate.
but now they Are hidden from thine eyes. Verse 44. — Because thou Knewest not the time of thy Visitation: So Mathew 23.37. — Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, etc. How often would I have gathered thy Children, etc. and you would not, behold your house is left unto you desolate.
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lest the Harvest should be past, and the Summer ended, and the things of our peace, of our temporal, spiritual and eternal welfare should be hidden from our eyes.
lest the Harvest should be passed, and the Summer ended, and the things of our peace, of our temporal, spiritual and Eternal welfare should be hidden from our eyes.
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No hope, no possibility of the Resurrection of Religion otherwise than by such a dispensation of the Spirit and Grace of God, until God shall pour out his Spirit from on High, Isai. 32.15. — Ʋntil the Spirit be poured upon us from on High, and the Wilderness be a fruitful Field;
No hope, no possibility of the Resurrection of Religion otherwise than by such a Dispensation of the Spirit and Grace of God, until God shall pour out his Spirit from on High, Isaiah 32.15. — Ʋntil the Spirit be poured upon us from on High, and the Wilderness be a fruitful Field;
They were to remain dead and buried in their Graves, until God should accomplish that great Fundam ental Covenant Promise, Ezek. 36.26, 27. — A new heart will I give you,
They were to remain dead and buried in their Graves, until God should accomplish that great Fundam ental Covenant Promise, Ezekiel 36.26, 27. — A new heart will I give you,
Therefore it is high time for us to seek the Lord until he rain Righteousness, Hos. 10.12. Of if God shall please to pour out his Spirit upon our Seed, and his Blessing upon our Off-spring;
Therefore it is high time for us to seek the Lord until he rain Righteousness, Hos. 10.12. Of if God shall please to pour out his Spirit upon our Seed, and his Blessing upon our Offspring;
They shall spring up as amongst the Grass, and as Willows by the Water-courses, Isai. 44.34. O that we could approve our selves an Humble, Penitential, Prayerful People;
They shall spring up as among the Grass, and as Willows by the Water-courses, Isaiah 44.34. O that we could approve our selves an Humble, Penitential, Prayerful People;
4. That we strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die. This is our Lord Jesus his Direction, in terms, Rev. 3.2. keep alive and cherish that of the life of Religion which is left, the remains of it:
4. That we strengthen the things which remain, that Are ready to die. This is our Lord jesus his Direction, in terms, Rev. 3.2. keep alive and cherish that of the life of Religion which is left, the remains of it:
than what is preserved and upheld in the heart of a few, (and they are comparatively but a very few) living and lively Christians, there never hath been,
than what is preserved and upheld in the heart of a few, (and they Are comparatively but a very few) living and lively Christians, there never hath been,
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though Religion cannot die so long as you live, yet if you suffer Religion to live a dying Life in you, you may fear, that (though it cannot die in you) it may notwithstanding die with you.
though Religion cannot die so long as you live, yet if you suffer Religion to live a dying Life in you, you may Fear, that (though it cannot die in you) it may notwithstanding die with you.
as that we may be raised to real, spiritual discoveries, and apprehensions of the excellency, glory and perfection of it, with a transcendency above all the glories and perfections of this lower World:
as that we may be raised to real, spiritual discoveries, and apprehensions of the excellency, glory and perfection of it, with a transcendency above all the Glories and perfections of this lower World:
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and our Religion, as it is, and because it is our life. O if we could thus devote our selves to Religion, become true, real Votaries to Religion, Religion would then revive and live.
and our Religion, as it is, and Because it is our life. O if we could thus devote our selves to Religion, become true, real Votaries to Religion, Religion would then revive and live.
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— that we never hold our peace day nor night, give him no rest until he establish and make Jerusalem a praise in the Earth, Isai. 62.1, 6, 7. That we henceforth transact with God, and one with another;
— that we never hold our peace day nor night, give him no rest until he establish and make Jerusalem a praise in the Earth, Isaiah 62.1, 6, 7. That we henceforth transact with God, and one with Another;
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with religious sincerity, in truth and faithfulness, in and about that great and most important business of Reformation; in suppressing all the great and general Sins? and performing the great and general Duties of the times? that we trifle, dissemble, falsifie no more therein,
with religious sincerity, in truth and faithfulness, in and about that great and most important business of Reformation; in suppressing all the great and general Sins? and performing the great and general Duties of the times? that we trifle, dissemble, falsify no more therein,
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as heretofore we have too much done; and as the People of old did to their own ruin and destruction, Jer. 3.10. Nothing hastned their utter defection and destruction more than their formal, hypocritical Reformations.
as heretofore we have too much done; and as the People of old did to their own ruin and destruction, Jer. 3.10. Nothing hastened their utter defection and destruction more than their formal, hypocritical Reformations.
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That we also labour to retrieve and raise the visible Interest of Religion, and advance it above the head of our chief joy, Psal. 137.6. That we do cleave by an Heart-Engagement to the Word, Worship, Ordinances, Administrations, Ministry, Order, Rule and Government of Christ in his Church, to the whole Cause, Interest and Kingdom of Christ.
That we also labour to retrieve and raise the visible Interest of Religion, and advance it above the head of our chief joy, Psalm 137.6. That we do cleave by an Heart-Engagement to the Word, Worship, Ordinances, Administrations, Ministry, Order, Rule and Government of christ in his Church, to the Whole Cause, Interest and Kingdom of christ.
That we keep the Word of his Patience, and do not deny His Name, but hold fast that which we have, which was the Commendation and Direction given to the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3.8, 10, 11. If thus we live and labour for Religion,
That we keep the Word of his Patience, and do not deny His Name, but hold fast that which we have, which was the Commendation and Direction given to the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3.8, 10, 11. If thus we live and labour for Religion,
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7. That we stir up our selves to take hold of God, who hath hid his face from us, that is to recover and retain the presence of God, the grace and favour of God.
7. That we stir up our selves to take hold of God, who hath hid his face from us, that is to recover and retain the presence of God, the grace and favour of God.
and set themselves by Faith in Prayer, to take hold upon him, we might, we should certainly prevail with him to return to us, to abide and continue with us,
and Set themselves by Faith in Prayer, to take hold upon him, we might, we should Certainly prevail with him to return to us, to abide and continue with us,
as our God and Saviour, for he delights to return and meet his People in such a way, Isai. 64.5. Thou meetest him that rejoyceth, and worketh righteousness;
as our God and Saviour, for he delights to return and meet his People in such a Way, Isaiah 64.5. Thou meetest him that Rejoiceth, and works righteousness;
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Mourning for and over our selves, mourning for and over sinners, mourning over our Families, mourning over our Churches, mourning over the rising Generations, and over this whole People;
Mourning for and over our selves, mourning for and over Sinners, mourning over our Families, mourning over our Churches, mourning over the rising Generations, and over this Whole People;
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We should be mourning, and alwayes without ceasing, without intermission, Jer. 14.17. — Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, let them not cease, Lam. 3.49. — Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without intermission, Mourning with a deep and bitter mourning and lamentation;
We should be mourning, and always without ceasing, without intermission, Jer. 14.17. — Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, let them not cease, Lam. 3.49. — Mine eye trickleth down, and ceases not, without intermission, Mourning with a deep and bitter mourning and lamentation;
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sighing, and crying bitterly unto the breaking of our loyns, Ezek. 9.4. Set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and cry, Ezek, 21.6. Sigh therefore thou Son of man, with the breaking of thy loyns, and with bitterness sigh before their eyes;
sighing, and crying bitterly unto the breaking of our loins, Ezekiel 9.4. Set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sighs and cry, Ezekiel, 21.6. Sighs Therefore thou Son of man, with the breaking of thy loins, and with bitterness sighs before their eyes;
With an inward spiritual mourning, with contrition, humiliation, and much soul-affliction, admitting no comfort, no common or carnal comfort, Isai. 22.4. Look away from me I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfort me;
With an inward spiritual mourning, with contrition, humiliation, and much Soul affliction, admitting no Comfort, no Common or carnal Comfort, Isaiah 22.4. Look away from me I will weep bitterly, labour not to Comfort me;
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Mourning in a way of Prayer and Supplication; Pray and Mourn, and Mourn and Pray; So Nehemiah, he wept, and mourned, fasted and prayed, Neh. 1.4. So Daniel, Dan. 9.3. We must Sigh and Cry;
Mourning in a Way of Prayer and Supplication; Pray and Mourn, and Mourn and Pray; So Nehemiah, he wept, and mourned, fasted and prayed, Neh 1.4. So daniel, Dan. 9.3. We must Sighs and Cry;
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and be written in his Book, Psal. 56.8. We must follow God mourning, seek him mourning, turn unto him mourning, Jer. 31.9. They shall come with weeping, and with supplication will I lead them;
and be written in his Book, Psalm 56.8. We must follow God mourning, seek him mourning, turn unto him mourning, Jer. 31.9. They shall come with weeping, and with supplication will I led them;
Observe, this is the way wherein God promiseth to revive his People, and to raise them up by a Resurrection of Religion, out of their deepest defection, Jere. 50.4.
Observe, this is the Way wherein God promises to revive his People, and to raise them up by a Resurrection of Religion, out of their Deepest defection, Jere. 50.4.
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In those dayes, and at the time saith the Lord, the Children of Israel shall come, they and the Children of Judah together, going, and weeping as they go;
In those days, and At the time Says the Lord, the Children of Israel shall come, they and the Children of Judah together, going, and weeping as they go;
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and is the only way of turning to God in a saving work of Conversion and reformation, Zech. 12.10, 11, 12. And I will pour out upon the house of David,
and is the only Way of turning to God in a Saving work of Conversion and Reformation, Zechariah 12.10, 11, 12. And I will pour out upon the house of David,
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and upon the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of Grace and Supplication, — and they shall mourn, — in that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, — And the Land shall mourn every Family apart, &c. Without such mourning, there is no hope or possibility of any deliverance or salvation, either from sin or judgement:
and upon the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of Grace and Supplication, — and they shall mourn, — in that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, — And the Land shall mourn every Family apart, etc. Without such mourning, there is no hope or possibility of any deliverance or salvation, either from since or judgement:
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we shall go on, and go through with the work of God (which now we can do nothing in) when we come to labour in it mourning, God will do all by his Mourners, Isai. 57.18. I have seen his way and I will heal him, I will restore comfort to him and his Mourners.
we shall go on, and go through with the work of God (which now we can do nothing in) when we come to labour in it mourning, God will do all by his Mourners, Isaiah 57.18. I have seen his Way and I will heal him, I will restore Comfort to him and his Mourners.
it is your Calling as Christians to mourn to be Gods mourners, Sions Mourners: O how much might you do for God and these Churches, in this frame and way of mourning.
it is your Calling as Christians to mourn to be God's mourners, Zions Mourners: Oh how much might you do for God and these Churches, in this frame and Way of mourning.
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Ezra, Nehemiah were great Mourners, and the work of the Lord prospered in their hands, whilest they carried it on mourning, Nehem. 1.4. Ezra 10.1, 6. & Joel 2.17. Let the Priests the Lords Ministers weep between the Porch and the Altar, and say spare thy People O Lord, — Then the Lord will be jealous for his Land and pity his People.
Ezra, Nehemiah were great Mourners, and the work of the Lord prospered in their hands, whilst they carried it on mourning, Nehemiah 1.4. Ezra 10.1, 6. & Joel 2.17. Let the Priests the lords Ministers weep between the Porch and the Altar, and say spare thy People Oh Lord, — Then the Lord will be jealous for his Land and pity his People.
as it hath been Preached and Delivered unto us by his Servants in the Ministry. Those particular and extraordinary Messages which God hath sent to us by his Messengers;
as it hath been Preached and Delivered unto us by his Servants in the Ministry. Those particular and extraordinary Messages which God hath sent to us by his Messengers;
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and unto all the duties of the times, amplified in the delivery of them from the Word of God, by so many solemn Words for Conversion, whereby God hath charged us plainly, expresly and fully with all our Sin and Apostasie judged and condemned us for it;
and unto all the duties of the times, amplified in the delivery of them from the Word of God, by so many solemn Words for Conversion, whereby God hath charged us plainly, expressly and Fully with all our since and Apostasy judged and condemned us for it;
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Yea God hath made Application of his Word unto us in an extraordinary way and manner, viz. In that great Ordinance, wherein our Lord Jesus Christ was extraordinarily present to discover and to declare the summ of all that hath been spoken to us by the Ministry:
Yea God hath made Application of his Word unto us in an extraordinary Way and manner, viz. In that great Ordinance, wherein our Lord jesus christ was extraordinarily present to discover and to declare the sum of all that hath been spoken to us by the Ministry:
so that God may justly complain of us as of them, Jer. 7.25, 26. Since the day that your Fathers came out of the Land of Egypt unto this day, I have even sent unto you all my Servants the Prophets, daily rising early,
so that God may justly complain of us as of them, Jer. 7.25, 26. Since the day that your Father's Come out of the Land of Egypt unto this day, I have even sent unto you all my Servants the prophets, daily rising early,
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viz. because they would not hearken unto the Words of the Lord, So 2 Chron. 36.16. Jer. 25.8, 4. & 35.15. Zech. 7.12, 13. Yea God tells them plainly, after their return from Captivity, that it would never be well with them until they had hearkened unto the words of the former Prophets, Zech. 7.7. Religion was never revived and raised, they were never able to do any thing effectually in the work of Reformation;
viz. Because they would not harken unto the Words of the Lord, So 2 Chronicles 36.16. Jer. 25.8, 4. & 35.15. Zechariah 7.12, 13. Yea God tells them plainly, After their return from Captivity, that it would never be well with them until they had harkened unto the words of the former prophets, Zechariah 7.7. Religion was never revived and raised, they were never able to do any thing effectually in the work of Reformation;
Neither may we expect any recovery of Religion or Salvation from Sin and Apostasie, until we have hearkened to (that is) believed and obeyed that word.
Neither may we expect any recovery of Religion or Salvation from since and Apostasy, until we have harkened to (that is) believed and obeyed that word.
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as also to move and stir you up, to quicken and strengthen you unto duty, the duty of the times, the work of Christs Churches, you see all the general Sins and evils of the times growing and prevailing;
as also to move and stir you up, to quicken and strengthen you unto duty, the duty of the times, the work of Christ Churches, you see all the general Sins and evils of the times growing and prevailing;
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or to pray to God in good earnest, you will never be able to ingage your hearts in the work of Reformation, you will never find your selves quickened, sanctified, and strengthened thereunto;
or to pray to God in good earnest, you will never be able to engage your hearts in the work of Reformation, you will never find your selves quickened, sanctified, and strengthened thereunto;
there are none fit to intermeddle in Religious Reformation but those who tremble at the Word of God; Ezra 9.4. Then were assembled unto me, every one that trembled at the Word of the Lord, Ezra. 10.3. Now therefore let us make a Covenant with our God — according to the counsel of my Lord and of those that tremble at the Commandment of God:
there Are none fit to intermeddle in Religious Reformation but those who tremble At the Word of God; Ezra 9.4. Then were assembled unto me, every one that trembled At the Word of the Lord, Ezra. 10.3. Now Therefore let us make a Covenant with our God — according to the counsel of my Lord and of those that tremble At the Commandment of God:
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O Christians, did you but once tremble at the Word of God, you would find your Souls wonderfully raised in love, zeal and courage unto, and for his work;
Oh Christians, did you but once tremble At the Word of God, you would find your Souls wonderfully raised in love, zeal and courage unto, and for his work;
Then they would prosper in their work, Ezra 6.14. And the Elders of the Jews builded and prospered, through the Prophesying of Haggai the Prophet and Zechariah, Hag. 1.12. Then Zerubbabel, and Joshua, obeyed the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of Haggai the Prophet, Ver. 14. And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel, &c. — O that we generally and fully understood how much we are concerned thus to hearken to the Word of God;
Then they would prosper in their work, Ezra 6.14. And the Elders of the jews built and prospered, through the Prophesying of Chaggai the Prophet and Zechariah, Hag. 1.12. Then Zerubbabel, and joshua, obeyed the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of Chaggai the Prophet, Ver. 14. And the Lord stirred up the Spirit of Zerubbabel, etc. — Oh that we generally and Fully understood how much we Are concerned thus to harken to the Word of God;
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as long as we hearkened to the Word of God, we prospered; if we would now hearken all would be well, 2 Chron. 20.20. 3. That we do what is necessary for the recovery and preservation of the life of Religion;
as long as we harkened to the Word of God, we prospered; if we would now harken all would be well, 2 Chronicles 20.20. 3. That we do what is necessary for the recovery and preservation of the life of Religion;
we must give up and devote our selves, our very souls unto God, in a way of holy Fellowship and Communion with him, in his House in all the wayes of his Worship,
we must give up and devote our selves, our very Souls unto God, in a Way of holy Fellowship and Communion with him, in his House in all the ways of his Worship,
That our Souls may be drawn forth more & more after it, with longing desires, & earnest Prayer, as the Souls of Saints of old were, Psal. 27.4. & 36.7.
That our Souls may be drawn forth more & more After it, with longing Desires, & earnest Prayer, as the Souls of Saints of old were, Psalm 27.4. & 36.7.
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and holy, and all the services and administrations of it, and to obtain a spiritual Soul-settlement therein, Psal. 92.13. Those that are planted in the House of the Lord shall flourish in the Courts of our God.
and holy, and all the services and administrations of it, and to obtain a spiritual Soul-settlement therein, Psalm 92.13. Those that Are planted in the House of the Lord shall flourish in the Courts of our God.
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than by withdrawing our hearts from God in his Worship in his House, by our formality, hypocrisie and spiritual Idolatry therein, by slighting, neglecting, prophaning,
than by withdrawing our hearts from God in his Worship in his House, by our formality, hypocrisy and spiritual Idolatry therein, by slighting, neglecting, profaning,
and humbled for those sins and evils whereby we have grieved and provoked him; Our unbelief and disobedience to the Gospel, not subjecting to his spiritual rule and government,
and humbled for those Sins and evils whereby we have grieved and provoked him; Our unbelief and disobedience to the Gospel, not subjecting to his spiritual Rule and government,
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follow him, and seek him until you have found him, and repossest your Souls of him, with a fulness of spiritual joy, pleasure and delight, in your injoyments of him, as the Spouse, Cant. 3.4.
follow him, and seek him until you have found him, and repossest your Souls of him, with a fullness of spiritual joy, pleasure and delight, in your enjoyments of him, as the Spouse, Cant 3.4.
The Churches must give him free, full and open entrance and entertainment, in the greatest fulness of his presence and power, recovering their first life,
The Churches must give him free, full and open Entrance and entertainment, in the greatest fullness of his presence and power, recovering their First life,
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in maintaining, integrity of love, peace, union, purity of communion, regularity and tranquility of order within themselves, cleaving to his cause, interest and work, fully, stedfastly and faithfully;
in maintaining, integrity of love, peace, Union, purity of communion, regularity and tranquillity of order within themselves, cleaving to his cause, Interest and work, Fully, steadfastly and faithfully;
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O if Christians and Churches could thus prepare and dispose themselves unto the return of the presence and power of Christ, they would soon feel themselves enabled thereby, to perform all that is necessary for the recovery and preservation of Religion;
O if Christians and Churches could thus prepare and dispose themselves unto the return of the presence and power of christ, they would soon feel themselves enabled thereby, to perform all that is necessary for the recovery and preservation of Religion;
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it is yet his voice to these, as it was to those declining Churches, after he had reproved, charged, threatned them very sharply and severely; he concludes all, Rev. 3.20. Behold I stand at the door and knock, if any man hear my voice and open unto me, I will come in;
it is yet his voice to these, as it was to those declining Churches, After he had reproved, charged, threatened them very sharply and severely; he concludes all, Rev. 3.20. Behold I stand At the door and knock, if any man hear my voice and open unto me, I will come in;
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5. That we do what is necessary for the recovery and preservation of the life of Religion quickly, there must be a sudden, quick dispatch, of all that is to be done for the life of Religion.
5. That we do what is necessary for the recovery and preservation of the life of Religion quickly, there must be a sudden, quick dispatch, of all that is to be done for the life of Religion.
and truly it will be Gods infinite mercy, if it be not already too late, as it was to them, Luk. 19.42. Mat. 23.37. O we have lingered and delayed upon utmost peril already;
and truly it will be God's infinite mercy, if it be not already too late, as it was to them, Luk. 19.42. Mathew 23.37. O we have lingered and delayed upon utmost peril already;
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Christ hath threatned to come against us quickly, except we repent, and do the first works quickly, Rev, 2.5, 16. In such a case a People must be quick, Numb. 16.46, 47. And Moses said unto Aaron, take a Censer and go quickly to the Congregation,
christ hath threatened to come against us quickly, except we Repent, and do the First works quickly, Rev, 2.5, 16. In such a case a People must be quick, Numb. 16.46, 47. And Moses said unto Aaron, take a Censer and go quickly to the Congregation,
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O it was well for the poor People of Israel, in that instant of their extream and distressing danger, that Moses and Aaron, who had the care and charge of their publick Weal, were so quick in doing what was to be done for their publick safety and salvation. Wherefore:
Oh it was well for the poor People of Israel, in that instant of their extreme and distressing danger, that Moses and Aaron, who had the care and charge of their public Weal, were so quick in doing what was to be done for their public safety and salvation. Wherefore:
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It is your highest work, and (although the heaviest) yet the happiest part thereof, wherein you serve and subserve more directly, to the honour and glory of God,
It is your highest work, and (although the Heaviest) yet the Happiest part thereof, wherein you serve and subserve more directly, to the honour and glory of God,
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Ordained by Christ as the great Ordinance, for the Ministerial Exercise of his Power, for the propagation and preservation of the life of Religion, by the progress of the work of Conversion and Edification among men;
Ordained by christ as the great Ordinance, for the Ministerial Exercise of his Power, for the propagation and preservation of the life of Religion, by the progress of the work of Conversion and Edification among men;
it is cause of deep Humiliation unto his Servants, that they have been called forth to labour under the sinking discouragement of the decaying state of Religion;
it is cause of deep Humiliation unto his Servants, that they have been called forth to labour under the sinking discouragement of the decaying state of Religion;
that Religion should be dying under their hand, and they lament, lest they should be called to minister under that woful commission given to the Prophet, Isai. 6.10. Go, tell this People, hear ye indeed but understand not, — Make the heart of the People fat, — lest their Ministry should in just judgment be made penal and judicial, and so become a savour of death unto death, and so that they should Preach Religion to Death, and Preach this People to death, Hos. 6.5. Therefore I have hewed them by the Prophets, and slain them by the words of my mouth.
that Religion should be dying under their hand, and they lament, lest they should be called to minister under that woeful commission given to the Prophet, Isaiah 6.10. Go, tell this People, hear you indeed but understand not, — Make the heart of the People fat, — lest their Ministry should in just judgement be made penal and judicial, and so become a savour of death unto death, and so that they should Preach Religion to Death, and Preach this People to death, Hos. 6.5. Therefore I have hewed them by the prophets, and slave them by the words of my Mouth.
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The fearful apprehensions of such a danger may move them to labour (though lamenting as Gods Servants of old) yet with so much the more care, love, zeal,
The fearful apprehensions of such a danger may move them to labour (though lamenting as God's Servants of old) yet with so much the more care, love, zeal,
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even unto the spending and consumption of their very souls, by fervency, instancy and constancy in all their prayers and soul-labours, throughout their whole work;
even unto the spending and consumption of their very Souls, by fervency, instancy and constancy in all their Prayers and soul-labours, throughout their Whole work;
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more especially in travelling in birth with Souls until Christ be formed in them; until they are born and brought forth to God in a saving work of Regeneration;
more especially in traveling in birth with Souls until christ be formed in them; until they Are born and brought forth to God in a Saving work of Regeneration;
O how should they then make full proof of their Ministry, and approve themselves throughly, in their life, in their labour, in all their ministrations, in their whole ministerial Conversations,
O how should they then make full proof of their Ministry, and approve themselves thoroughly, in their life, in their labour, in all their ministrations, in their Whole ministerial Conversations,
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The People of these Churches, both the passing, standing, and rising Generations, are all the visible Covenant people of God; and therefore Religion it is our life,: we ought generally to care, labour, pray, cry to God for the recovery, preservation and continuance of it, as for our life. You who are sincere Christians are here again moved by this Exhortation; (not only (as before) to keep Religion alive in your own hearts) but also to discharge your selves fully and faithfully, in whatsoever duty or service, you may, can,
The People of these Churches, both the passing, standing, and rising Generations, Are all the visible Covenant people of God; and Therefore Religion it is our life,: we ought generally to care, labour, pray, cry to God for the recovery, preservation and Continuance of it, as for our life. You who Are sincere Christians Are Here again moved by this Exhortation; (not only (as before) to keep Religion alive in your own hearts) but also to discharge your selves Fully and faithfully, in whatsoever duty or service, you may, can,
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for the defence and advancement of his Cause, Interest, Kingdome, Name and Glory, wherein we shall live and dye as Saints, obtaining those glorious promises which Christ made to those who laboured faithfully for the recovery of Religion in those declining Churches of Asia, Rev. 2.7. To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life which is in the middest of the Paradise of God:
for the defence and advancement of his Cause, Interest, Kingdom, Name and Glory, wherein we shall live and die as Saints, obtaining those glorious promises which christ made to those who laboured faithfully for the recovery of Religion in those declining Churches of Asia, Rev. 2.7. To him that Overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God:
and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new Name which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it, Rev. 3.5. He that overcometh, the same shall be cloathed in white Raiment.
and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new Name which no man Knoweth Saving he that receives it, Rev. 3.5. He that Overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white Raiment.
Ver. 12. Him that overcometh will I make a Pillar in the Temple of my God, Ver. 21. To him that overcometh, will I grant to sit with me on my Throne, &c. that is in Heaven:
Ver. 12. Him that Overcometh will I make a Pillar in the Temple of my God, Ver. 21. To him that Overcometh, will I grant to fit with me on my Throne, etc. that is in Heaven:
O what exceeding great and precious Promises hath our Lord Jesus made for the incouragement of those who are his Sincere Servants, to labour to uphold Religion in declining times and Churches;
Oh what exceeding great and precious Promises hath our Lord jesus made for the encouragement of those who Are his Sincere Servants, to labour to uphold Religion in declining times and Churches;
we believe and are upon good grounds perswaded that there are many, that there are enough Sincere Christians yet remaining in these Churches, to do and perform whatsoever is necessary for the recovery and preservation of Religion;
we believe and Are upon good grounds persuaded that there Are many, that there Are enough Sincere Christians yet remaining in these Churches, to do and perform whatsoever is necessary for the recovery and preservation of Religion;
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while they lived) and being still priviledged with all Religious interests and injoyments, as the highest advantages and incouragements, to preserve the life of Religion;
while they lived) and being still privileged with all Religious interests and enjoyments, as the highest advantages and encouragements, to preserve the life of Religion;
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we should notwithstanding, through our carelessness, slothfulness, unfaithfulness; suffer to decay, languish, and dye away; yea and by our own declensions, therein give it a mortal wound.
we should notwithstanding, through our carelessness, slothfulness, unfaithfulness; suffer to decay, languish, and die away; yea and by our own declensions, therein give it a Mortal wound.
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and ought to be the great work of Churches to propagate and preserve the life of it, that is recovering and maintaining Holiness & Purity in Ecclesiastical constitution, union, communion, administrations, both of Doctrine and Worship;
and ought to be the great work of Churches to propagate and preserve the life of it, that is recovering and maintaining Holiness & Purity in Ecclesiastical constitution, Union, communion, administrations, both of Doctrine and Worship;
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by religious fear, reverence, sincerity, and solemnity, in all Religious Assemblies, Attendancies, Performances, and Churches transactions in the Name of Christ, by Zeal, Courage, Faithfulness, in the whole work of Christ,
by religious Fear, Reverence, sincerity, and solemnity, in all Religious Assemblies, Attendancies, Performances, and Churches transactions in the Name of christ, by Zeal, Courage, Faithfulness, in the Whole work of christ,
you have been born and bred up under the visible dispensation of the Covenant and Kingdom of God, in the House of God for Beligion; and therefore if you have any care of your Souls, or hope of Salvation;
you have been born and bred up under the visible Dispensation of the Covenant and Kingdom of God, in the House of God for Religion; and Therefore if you have any care of your Souls, or hope of Salvation;
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And now O that all, who do understand and believe any thing, either concerning God or their own Souls, concerning good or evil, life or death, Heaven or Hell;
And now Oh that all, who do understand and believe any thing, either Concerning God or their own Souls, Concerning good or evil, life or death, Heaven or Hell;
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and Continuance of it, as that whereby you may live spiritually, live eternally, and without which you will most certainly perish, inevitably, utterly, and everlastingly.
and Continuance of it, as that whereby you may live spiritually, live eternally, and without which you will most Certainly perish, inevitably, utterly, and everlastingly.
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May we not, ought we not all, in the conclusion, to reinforce this Exhortation upon our Souls, by that vehement contestation, whereby Moses doth in a most solemn and awful manner (as it were) conjure that People unto Faith and Obedience, Deut. 30.19. I call Heaven and Earth to Record against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing;
May we not, ought we not all, in the conclusion, to reinforce this Exhortation upon our Souls, by that vehement contestation, whereby Moses does in a most solemn and awful manner (as it were) conjure that People unto Faith and obedience, Deuteronomy 30.19. I call Heaven and Earth to Record against you this day, that I have Set before you life and death, blessing and cursing;
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and put them to their full Trial, as to final choice, O then it is their most important Duty and Interest to chuse life, that both they and their Seed may live;
and put them to their full Trial, as to final choice, Oh then it is their most important Duty and Interest to choose life, that both they and their Seed may live;
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even these Churches, and this whole People, New-England, as it were standing before God, upon our great Trial for Life and Death. O that we understood that the great case of Life and Death is now depending between God and New-England, what reason have we to take heed, as for our lives, how we approve our selves upon this great trial;
even these Churches, and this Whole People, New england, as it were standing before God, upon our great Trial for Life and Death. Oh that we understood that the great case of Life and Death is now depending between God and New england, what reason have we to take heed, as for our lives, how we approve our selves upon this great trial;
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and exhibited himself unto us through his Son as our life. God hath also set Death and Cursing before us, by setting all our whole way of Sin and Apostasie before us, the whole way of Death and Destruction which we have been walking in,
and exhibited himself unto us through his Son as our life. God hath also Set Death and Cursing before us, by setting all our Whole Way of since and Apostasy before us, the Whole Way of Death and Destruction which we have been walking in,
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God hath also made this Discovery and Proposal of Life and Death general, to all Sorts, Orders and Degrees, to all the Churches, to all the People in all the Congregations; and God continueth thus to set Life and Death before us, by all seasons and opportunities,
God hath also made this Discovery and Proposal of Life and Death general, to all Sorts, Order and Degrees, to all the Churches, to all the People in all the Congregations; and God Continueth thus to Set Life and Death before us, by all seasons and opportunities,
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but more plainly, expresly, fully, and generally, upon such occasions, and in such General Assemblies as these, and that with extraordinary Solemnity:
but more plainly, expressly, Fully, and generally, upon such occasions, and in such General Assemblies as these, and that with extraordinary Solemnity:
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who have heretofore, and hitherunto slighted, neglected, and rejected all the Calls of the Gospel, and all the Ministerial offers of eternal life, through Jesus Christ:
who have heretofore, and hitherunto slighted, neglected, and rejected all the Calls of the Gospel, and all the Ministerial offers of Eternal life, through jesus christ:
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Our Lord Jesus is most graciously pleased by the Ministry of this Word, to exhibit himself, in all his fulness and sufficiency, of Grace and Life, all, an Alsufficient Saviour, and is crying in this General Assembly, unto New-England Sinners;
Our Lord jesus is most graciously pleased by the Ministry of this Word, to exhibit himself, in all his fullness and sufficiency, of Grace and Life, all, an All-sufficient Saviour, and is crying in this General Assembly, unto New england Sinners;
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— In the last and great day of the Feast, Jesus stood and cried, if any man thirst let him come unto me and drink, he that believeth on me, &c. — You have been set,
— In the last and great day of the Feast, jesus stood and cried, if any man thirst let him come unto me and drink, he that Believeth on me, etc. — You have been Set,
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and protracted, beyond the ordinary date of divine patience, by an extraordinary protraction of longsuffering, in a way of probation and trial; God hath been trying,
and protracted, beyond the ordinary date of divine patience, by an extraordinary protraction of long-suffering, in a Way of probation and trial; God hath been trying,
and proving of you, and waiting upon you a great while: But know that his Spirit shall not alwayes strive, Gen. 6.3. — He hath limited a certain day, beyond which he will not wait, Heb. 4.7.
and proving of you, and waiting upon you a great while: But know that his Spirit shall not always strive, Gen. 6.3. — He hath limited a certain day, beyond which he will not wait, Hebrew 4.7.
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you may sadly conclude, that you live under the latest and last, the final and farewel calls and cries of Mercy, by the Ministry of the Word, that God will not much longer call and cry after you,
you may sadly conclude, that you live under the latest and last, the final and farewell calls and cries of Mercy, by the Ministry of the Word, that God will not much longer call and cry After you,
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nor strive with you, therefore you are warned to flee from the wrath which is to come, Mat. 3.7, 12. And now also the Ax is laid to the root of the Tree,
nor strive with you, Therefore you Are warned to flee from the wrath which is to come, Mathew 3.7, 12. And now also the Ax is laid to the root of the Tree,
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You are in extream danger, under the power and working of that spirit of unbelief and disobedience to the Gospel, which is the Spirit of the times and whereby the Generation that is the generality of Sinners are so strongly inclined and carried out to refuse Life and chuse Death.
You Are in extreme danger, under the power and working of that Spirit of unbelief and disobedience to the Gospel, which is the Spirit of the times and whereby the Generation that is the generality of Sinners Are so strongly inclined and carried out to refuse Life and choose Death.
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and are accordingly in dreadful judgement, given up by God unto that fatal choice, Psal. 81.12. So I gave them up to their own hearts lusts, &c. O it is high time then;
and Are accordingly in dreadful judgement, given up by God unto that fatal choice, Psalm 81.12. So I gave them up to their own hearts Lustiest, etc. O it is high time then;
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If you do thus chuse Life, all will be well with New-England, but if you should refuse generally to chuse Life, you will be likely, not only to destroy your selves; but all posterity:
If you do thus choose Life, all will be well with New england, but if you should refuse generally to choose Life, you will be likely, not only to destroy your selves; but all posterity:
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as to be raised unto that presumptuous and desperate resolution with those in the Prophet Isai. 22.13, 14. — Let us eat and drink for to morrow we shall die;
as to be raised unto that presumptuous and desperate resolution with those in the Prophet Isaiah 22.13, 14. — Let us eat and drink for to morrow we shall die;
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yet you are further to chuse life, that is, all the wayes and means of life, whatsoever may any way conduce unto the furtherance of the work of Conversion,
yet you Are further to choose life, that is, all the ways and means of life, whatsoever may any Way conduce unto the furtherance of the work of Conversion,
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Thus God hath set New-England between Ebal & Gerazim, he hath life and blessing on the one hand, death and cursing on the other hand & brought us to a Trial what we will chuse;
Thus God hath Set New england between Ebal & Gerazim, he hath life and blessing on the one hand, death and cursing on the other hand & brought us to a Trial what we will choose;
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O that it might be the holy will of the blessed God to chuse life and blessing for us, and inable us by his spirit and grace to chuse it for our selves;
O that it might be the holy will of the blessed God to choose life and blessing for us, and inable us by his Spirit and grace to choose it for our selves;
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It hath been the greatest care and concernment of those of Gods faithful Watchmen, who have had fullest discoveries of our extreamest dangers, both by sin and judgement,
It hath been the greatest care and concernment of those of God's faithful Watchmen, who have had Fullest discoveries of our Extremest dangers, both by since and judgement,
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so to discharge themselves as to deliver their own Souls, that they might themselves be clear from the blood of all men: Hence all sorts of People and Persons have been warned, Ʋnconverted Sinners have been warned of their danger of perishing in unregeneracy;
so to discharge themselves as to deliver their own Souls, that they might themselves be clear from the blood of all men: Hence all sorts of People and Persons have been warned, Ʋnconverted Sinners have been warned of their danger of perishing in unregeneracy;
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Common Professors have been warned of their danger of perishing in Hipocrisie and Apostasie; Worldly People have been warned of their danger of perishing in their Worldliness and Sensuality;
Common Professors have been warned of their danger of perishing in Hypocrisy and Apostasy; Worldly People have been warned of their danger of perishing in their Worldliness and Sensuality;
The Lord is now by his Word testifying on the behalf of his Watchmen (more especially those who have finished their Testimony, by faithful warning given,
The Lord is now by his Word testifying on the behalf of his Watchmen (more especially those who have finished their Testimony, by faithful warning given,
Then whosoever heareth the sound of the Trumpet, and taketh not warning, if the Sword come and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head — He heard the sound of the Trumpet,
Then whosoever hears the found of the Trumpet, and Takes not warning, if the Sword come and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head — He herd the found of the Trumpet,
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and took not warning, his blood shall be upon him — So thou O Son of Man, I have set thee a Watch-man to the house of Israel, therefore thou shalt hear the Word at my mouth,
and took not warning, his blood shall be upon him — So thou Oh Son of Man, I have Set thee a Watchman to the house of Israel, Therefore thou shalt hear the Word At my Mouth,
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Whence in the close of all, we have comfort and incouragement, in hope that if yet we will take warning, God is and will be most graciously disposed, in a way of soveraign and prerogative mercy, to revive, raise us up,
Whence in the close of all, we have Comfort and encouragement, in hope that if yet we will take warning, God is and will be most graciously disposed, in a Way of sovereign and prerogative mercy, to revive, raise us up,
& there will be a general and glorious Resurrection of it, in the successive accomplishment of those Promises & Prophesies which the people of God in all ages have believed & hoped for:
& there will be a general and glorious Resurrection of it, in the successive accomplishment of those Promises & prophecies which the people of God in all ages have believed & hoped for:
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& God brought forth our Fathers with a gracious design, to give Religion a being in this Land of Darkness, which was then none other than the Region of the shadow of Death.
& God brought forth our Father's with a gracious Design, to give Religion a being in this Land of Darkness, which was then none other than the Region of the shadow of Death.
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We have been Originally a People seperated and set apart unto and for Religion; we have seen as much of the beauty and glory of it, experienced as much of the light, life, power, grace and blessing of it, injoyed as much tranquility, prosperity,
We have been Originally a People separated and Set apart unto and for Religion; we have seen as much of the beauty and glory of it, experienced as much of the Light, life, power, grace and blessing of it, enjoyed as much tranquillity, Prosperity,
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and some among them who are his Mourners: whose very Souls are labouring by Faith and Prayer, in a way of deep humiliation and mourning before God for the life of Religion.
and Some among them who Are his Mourners: whose very Souls Are labouring by Faith and Prayer, in a Way of deep humiliation and mourning before God for the life of Religion.
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and be unto us like a Refiners fire, and like Fullers Sope, Mal. 3.2. Turn his hand upon us, purely purge away all our Dross, and take away all our Tyn, Isai, 1.25.
and be unto us like a Refiners fire, and like Fullers Soap, Malachi 3.2. Turn his hand upon us, purely purge away all our Dross, and take away all our Tyn, Isaiah, 1.25.
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nor suffer his faithfulness to fail, his Covenant he will not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of his Lips, Psal. 89.32, 33, 34. Although God doth sometimes save his People in such a way,
nor suffer his faithfulness to fail, his Covenant he will not break, nor altar the thing that is gone out of his Lips, Psalm 89.32, 33, 34. Although God does sometime save his People in such a Way,
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yet such Salvation will be wrought out by the Resurrection of Religion; which is the most great and glorious Salvation, which God works for his People in this World;
yet such Salvation will be wrought out by the Resurrection of Religion; which is the most great and glorious Salvation, which God works for his People in this World;
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as the Church, Micah 7.7, 8. Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my Salvation, my God will hear me, rejoyce not against me O mine Enemy,
as the Church, micah 7.7, 8. Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my Salvation, my God will hear me, rejoice not against me Oh mine Enemy,
I will bare the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, &c. We have great incouragement thus to wait for God;
I will bore the Indignation of the Lord, Because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, etc. We have great encouragement thus to wait for God;
Then will be (in a measure) fulfilled in us, and for us what is prophesied and promised, Zeph. 3. 12-17. I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor People, and they shall trust in the Name of the Lord;
Then will be (in a measure) fulfilled in us, and for us what is prophesied and promised, Zephaniah 3. 12-17. I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor People, and they shall trust in the Name of the Lord;
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Sing O Daughter of Zion, shout O Israel, be glad and rejoyce with all thy heart O Daughter of Jerusalem, the Lord hath taken away thy judgements, he hath cast out thine enemy.
Sing Oh Daughter of Zion, shout Oh Israel, be glad and rejoice with all thy heart Oh Daughter of Jerusalem, the Lord hath taken away thy Judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy.
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The King of Israel, even the Lord is in the midst of thee, thou shalt see evil no more — the Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rejoyce over thee with joy, he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing, and Hos. 14.4. &c. I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely,
The King of Israel, even the Lord is in the midst of thee, thou shalt see evil no more — the Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy, he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing, and Hos. 14.4. etc. I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely,
— They that dwell under his shadow shall return, they shall revive as the Corn, and grow as the Vine, the sent thereof shall be as the Wine of Lebanon:
— They that dwell under his shadow shall return, they shall revive as the Corn, and grow as the Vine, the sent thereof shall be as the Wine of Lebanon:
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