THE Apostle having concluded the former Chapter with defining, who is a Child born of God, viz. Every one that doth Righteousness, does begin this Chapter in setting forth the dignity of such righteous Persons.
THE Apostle having concluded the former Chapter with defining, who is a Child born of God, viz. Every one that does Righteousness, does begin this Chapter in setting forth the dignity of such righteous Persons.
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Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestow'd upon us, that we should be call'd the Sons of God, v. 1. What an honour was it to Moses, a poor exposed Child, to be adopted by Pharaoh 's Daughter,
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God, v. 1. What an honour was it to Moses, a poor exposed Child, to be adopted by Pharaoh is Daughter,
or any other Earthly Honour, in comparison of that, whereby the Most High God is pleased to call Sinful and Mortal Men his Sons, to breed them up in his Family,
or any other Earthly Honour, in comparison of that, whereby the Most High God is pleased to call Sinful and Mortal Men his Sons, to breed them up in his Family,
Then follow the words of my Text, And every man that hath this hope in him, &c. Where we see, that the hope mention'd in the Text relates to the foregoing words,
Then follow the words of my Text, And every man that hath this hope in him, etc. Where we see, that the hope mentioned in the Text relates to the foregoing words,
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But this State cannot last always, we are now the Sons of God, and shall therefore be receiv'd into our Father's House and Family, with all the marks of Honour becoming so great a King and Father.
But this State cannot last always, we Are now the Sons of God, and shall Therefore be received into our Father's House and Family, with all the marks of Honour becoming so great a King and Father.
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Though there's nothing that does exist necessarily and is Soveraignly perfect but God, yet is there nothing we perceive with more imperfection and confusion.
Though there's nothing that does exist necessarily and is Sovereignly perfect but God, yet is there nothing we perceive with more imperfection and confusion.
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No marvel then if that Majesty that shines with such matchless and endless Perfections and Glory, is so imperfectly beheld by the weak Eye of our Understanding.
No marvel then if that Majesty that shines with such matchless and endless Perfections and Glory, is so imperfectly beheld by the weak Eye of our Understanding.
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for how is it possible, that Children should be for ever denied the most sweet and desirable sight and presence of their Father, that they should never behold him as he truly is in his own nature.
for how is it possible, that Children should be for ever denied the most sweet and desirable sighed and presence of their Father, that they should never behold him as he truly is in his own nature.
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though but by mediation of an Angel representing his Majestick Presence, had his Face enlighten'd with so much Lustre and Glory, that it dazled their Eyes that beheld it,
though but by mediation of an Angel representing his Majestic Presence, had his Face enlightened with so much Lustre and Glory, that it dazzled their Eyes that beheld it,
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To see God then as he is, is to be prefer'd to a close Union with him, which carries with it all the blissful Acts of Love and Praise, of Joy and Transport,
To see God then as he is, is to be preferred to a close union with him, which carries with it all the blissful Acts of Love and Praise, of Joy and Transport,
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Some Musical Instruments are but a little Wood, Guts, and Hair, and yet are these able to affect the Organ of Hearing, in such wise, that very ravishing Streins of exquisite Harmony result thence.
some Musical Instruments Are but a little Wood, Guts, and Hair, and yet Are these able to affect the Organ of Hearing, in such wise, that very ravishing Strains of exquisite Harmony result thence.
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If such vile materials are able to afford, by order of the great God, such fine Musick and Entertainment, what must be the transports of them, whose Happiness is founded on Almighty God's own Eternity, Infinite Excellency and Glory? If the little drops, scatter'd in the Creation, are able so much to delight Men, what will be their Blessedness, that are admitted to the Ocean of Infinite Goodness.
If such vile materials Are able to afford, by order of the great God, such fine Music and Entertainment, what must be the transports of them, whose Happiness is founded on Almighty God's own Eternity, Infinite Excellency and Glory? If the little drops, scattered in the Creation, Are able so much to delight Men, what will be their Blessedness, that Are admitted to the Ocean of Infinite goodness.
and we should remain unsatisfied, like Absalom, who, though recall'd from Banishment, and permitted to dwell in Jerusalem; was still restless and uneasie,
and we should remain unsatisfied, like Absalom, who, though Recalled from Banishment, and permitted to dwell in Jerusalem; was still restless and uneasy,
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We have the Certainty of it, explained in the Universality of the Subject, Every man, that hath this hope (no one excepted) doth purifie himself; this Cause never fails of producing this Effect.
We have the Certainty of it, explained in the Universality of the Subject, Every man, that hath this hope (not one excepted) does purify himself; this Cause never fails of producing this Effect.
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Some indeed will have the Particle NONLATINALPHABET rendered causally, because he is pure. But our Translatours have render'd the Word in its common Sence,
some indeed will have the Particle rendered causally, Because he is pure. But our Translators have rendered the Word in its Common Sense,
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These Sins are the Pollution of that which should be the Temple of the Holy Ghost by his Designment, who hath not called us to Ʋncleanness, but unto Holiness.
These Sins Are the Pollution of that which should be the Temple of the Holy Ghost by his Designment, who hath not called us to Ʋncleanness, but unto Holiness.
such as Pride, Faction, Envy, Malice, and the like, which pollute the Soul. All these evil Deeds and Affections are as spots and films in the eye, which incapacitate men for the Sight and Injoyment of God.
such as Pride, Faction, Envy, Malice, and the like, which pollute the Soul. All these evil deeds and Affections Are as spots and films in the eye, which incapacitate men for the Sighed and Enjoyment of God.
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And that Change, which the Christian Faith and Hope makes in men, when they cleanse themselves from all this Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, is our Purification.
And that Change, which the Christian Faith and Hope makes in men, when they cleanse themselves from all this Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, is our Purification.
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'Tis by the efficacy of God's Spirit, the Faith and Hope, the Word works in Men, of seeing God; that such as before were Slaves of the World, the Flesh,
It's by the efficacy of God's Spirit, the Faith and Hope, the Word works in Men, of seeing God; that such as before were Slaves of the World, the Flesh,
and the Devil, do purge themselves from their former Defilements, and being redeemed from their vain Conversation, live no longer to themselves and their former Lusts,
and the devil, do purge themselves from their former Defilements, and being redeemed from their vain Conversation, live no longer to themselves and their former Lustiest,
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2. By what is affirm'd in the Text. Every man that hath this hope, &c. Whosoever is endow'd with this Hope, does make and keep himself clean from all voluntary defilement,
2. By what is affirmed in the Text. Every man that hath this hope, etc. Whosoever is endowed with this Hope, does make and keep himself clean from all voluntary defilement,
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Though we see not God, if we Hope to do it, 'tis not possible but this must stir us up to follow Holiness, without which we are assured we can never see him.
Though we see not God, if we Hope to do it, it's not possible but this must stir us up to follow Holiness, without which we Are assured we can never see him.
1. He that really hopes to attain any end, is of necessity disposed to take those legitimate and proper methods and courses, without which he sees his end is not possible to be obtained.
1. He that really hope's to attain any end, is of necessity disposed to take those legitimate and proper methods and courses, without which he sees his end is not possible to be obtained.
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He that hopes to see Jerusalem, must bend his course Eastward, and put himself into the way he believes will bring him thither, otherwise he does but trifle,
He that hope's to see Jerusalem, must bend his course Eastward, and put himself into the Way he believes will bring him thither, otherwise he does but trifle,
but the inside also, because he is well assur'd that Hypocrisy does absolutely disable him, 'tis purity of heart alone that fits him for the Vision of God.
but the inside also, Because he is well assured that Hypocrisy does absolutely disable him, it's purity of heart alone that fits him for the Vision of God.
A Life for ever spent in the sight and presence of Almighty God, is such and so great a good, that we cannot conceive, either how God himself can give,
A Life for ever spent in the sighed and presence of Almighty God, is such and so great a good, that we cannot conceive, either how God himself can give,
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and therefore when thought attainable by any one, it cannot have less force, than to move him to love and pursue it, with intense and vehement Endeavours;
and Therefore when Thought attainable by any one, it cannot have less force, than to move him to love and pursue it, with intense and vehement Endeavours;
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If Men, when they hope thereby to attain the transitory Goods and Delights of this World, put themselves forward to do or suffer any thing, whereby they may compass them;
If Men, when they hope thereby to attain the transitory Goods and Delights of this World, put themselves forward to do or suffer any thing, whereby they may compass them;
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surely they that see somewhat better than the whole World to be had, namely, the Injoyment of its Maker, will find no such Mortification in purifying themselves, in order to so sovereign a Happiness.
surely they that see somewhat better than the Whole World to be had, namely, the Enjoyment of its Maker, will find no such Mortification in purifying themselves, in order to so sovereign a Happiness.
But where the things on Earth appear in a manner so despicable, that the Heart is no ways captivated by them, there's little or no occasion or temptation to pollute either Body or Soul. Sin is of it self so base and filthy, that were it not sweetned by these earthly things, it could not easily entice us;
But where the things on Earth appear in a manner so despicable, that the Heart is no ways captivated by them, there's little or no occasion or temptation to pollute either Body or Soul. since is of it self so base and filthy, that were it not sweetened by these earthly things, it could not Easily entice us;
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for rescuing them from the filth and drudgery of Sin into a State of Liberty and Holiness, by the Prospect and Promise he has given Men of reformed Manners, to be raised to the Fruition of God, our supream Happiness.
for rescuing them from the filth and drudgery of since into a State of Liberty and Holiness, by the Prospect and Promise he has given Men of reformed Manners, to be raised to the Fruition of God, our supreme Happiness.
and sealed also that Promise by his Divine Life and Miracles, his Precious Death, his Glorious Resurrection, and Triumphant Ascension into Heaven. Hereby God begets us to a most lively Hope,
and sealed also that Promise by his Divine Life and Miracles, his Precious Death, his Glorious Resurrection, and Triumphant Ascension into Heaven. Hereby God begets us to a most lively Hope,
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(2.) This serves to convince us, that the Paths of Piety are not so rough and difficult as they are imagined to be by Men destitute of this Christian Hope.
(2.) This serves to convince us, that the Paths of Piety Are not so rough and difficult as they Are imagined to be by Men destitute of this Christian Hope.
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To lay aside their Pride, Covetousness, Conceitedness, Envy and Malice, is to put off their corrupt Natures, which is not to be done without new Principles, Thoughts and Affections, with which they are not yet acquainted.
To lay aside their Pride, Covetousness, Conceitedness, Envy and Malice, is to put off their corrupt Nature's, which is not to be done without new Principles, Thoughts and Affections, with which they Are not yet acquainted.
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This very Hope makes the pure in heart more than amends for all the Filthiness it lays aside, were it but in the innocent and unfading Delights it here produces.
This very Hope makes the pure in heart more than amends for all the Filthiness it lays aside, were it but in the innocent and unfading Delights it Here produces.
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If there be any thing on Earth, worthy the Eye of God, his Favour and Acceptance, it can be no other than what is termed in the Text, the purifying ones self.
If there be any thing on Earth, worthy the Eye of God, his Favour and Acceptance, it can be no other than what is termed in the Text, the purifying ones self.
And if we part with these sure and certain, these sweet and Heavenly Hopes, what is it we take up with in lieu of them? Is it the present gains and pleasures of Sin? and that too, only because they are present? Let us never forget, that what is now present, will not continue so long,
And if we part with these sure and certain, these sweet and Heavenly Hope's, what is it we take up with in lieu of them? Is it the present gains and pleasures of since? and that too, only Because they Are present? Let us never forget, that what is now present, will not continue so long,
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If then poor and momentany things look so considerable and tempting, only because they are now present, what a dream and delusion will they appear to us, when they are gone.
If then poor and momentany things look so considerable and tempting, only Because they Are now present, what a dream and delusion will they appear to us, when they Are gone.
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And he makes one far more foolish, who for any transitory satisfaction, parts with his Interest, in an Inheritance, not only superlatively excellent in it self,
And he makes one Far more foolish, who for any transitory satisfaction, parts with his Interest, in an Inheritance, not only superlatively excellent in it self,
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According to what the Apostle teaches us, when speaking of God, he says, Whom having not seen ye love, in whom though now you see him, not believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of Glory, 1 Peter 1.8. Let's never suffer this fair Hope to be torn from us;
According to what the Apostle Teaches us, when speaking of God, he Says, Whom having not seen you love, in whom though now you see him, not believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of Glory, 1 Peter 1.8. Let's never suffer this fair Hope to be torn from us;
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God of his Infinite Mercy grant, that by Patience and Comfort of his Holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed Hope of Everlasting Life, which he has given us in his Son Jesus Christ. To whom, &c.
God of his Infinite Mercy grant, that by Patience and Comfort of his Holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed Hope of Everlasting Life, which he has given us in his Son jesus christ. To whom, etc.
