A sermon preached before the Right Honourable Sir John Shorter, Knight, lord mayor of the city of London at Grocers-Hall, February the 12th, 1687/8 by Nathanael Taylor.
In that Hour Jesus rejoyted in Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou hast hid these things from the Wise and Prudent,
In that Hour jesus rejoyted in Spirit, and said, I thank thee, Oh Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou hast hid these things from the Wise and Prudent,
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HE that shall seriously consider the many express Prophecies concerning the Messiah; the great and incredible Diligence wherewith every Iota and Tittle of them was preserved;
HE that shall seriously Consider the many express Prophecies Concerning the Messiah; the great and incredible Diligence wherewith every Iota and Tittle of them was preserved;
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But he that is in the least acquainted with the History of our Saviour, as recorded by all the Four Evangelists, will easily see, that tho he came to his Own, yet his Own received him not;
But he that is in the least acquainted with the History of our Saviour, as recorded by all the Four Evangelists, will Easily see, that though he Come to his Own, yet his Own received him not;
yet as for the Living, while he was in the World, they would not afford him a Place wherein to lay his Head. He had indeed approved himself to be a Teacher sent from God;
yet as for the Living, while he was in the World, they would not afford him a Place wherein to lay his Head. He had indeed approved himself to be a Teacher sent from God;
and their Doctors sate in the Chair of Scorners as well as in the seat of Moses. Whilst they that followed him were few in number, mean and ignorant, despicable as well for their understanding, as for their quality.
and their Doctors sat in the Chair of Scorner's as well as in the seat of Moses. While they that followed him were few in number, mean and ignorant, despicable as well for their understanding, as for their quality.
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1. The inward motion of Christ's Soul, and the external effect or expression of it, He rejoiced in spirit; and such a passion must have some vent, makes him break silence,
1. The inward motion of Christ's Soul, and the external Effect or expression of it, He rejoiced in Spirit; and such a passion must have Some vent, makes him break silence,
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Then he upbraids and threatens the Cities of Corazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for their impenitence under all those means of Grace which they enjoyed.
Then he upbraids and threatens the Cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for their impenitence under all those means of Grace which they enjoyed.
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And immediately upon this St. Matthew brings in our Saviour uttering the same words with those in my Text. But St. Luke, that gives us an account of our Saviour's using these expressions at a different time from what St. Matthew speaks of, inserts an account of the return of the Seventy Disciples,
And immediately upon this Saint Matthew brings in our Saviour uttering the same words with those in my Text. But Saint Lycia, that gives us an account of our Saviour's using these expressions At a different time from what Saint Matthew speaks of, inserts an account of the return of the Seventy Disciples,
but of an internal revelation, enabling them in a spiritual and practical manner to apprehend those Divine Truths that were outwardly proposed to them.
but of an internal Revelation, enabling them in a spiritual and practical manner to apprehend those Divine Truths that were outwardly proposed to them.
And consequently by the hiding these things from others, we must understand the denying them that special Grace which might open their minds to see the glory of Divine Mysteries,
And consequently by the hiding these things from Others, we must understand the denying them that special Grace which might open their minds to see the glory of Divine Mysteres,
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And revealed them to Babes. The word properly signifies those that are young in years; but being opposed to the Wise and Prudent, must be understood of those that are,
And revealed them to Babes. The word properly signifies those that Are young in Years; but being opposed to the Wise and Prudent, must be understood of those that Are,
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as young Children use to be, weak in understanding; as Christ's Disciples were. 4. The notion under which Christ directs his thanksgiving to his Father for this thing;
as young Children use to be, weak in understanding; as Christ's Disciples were. 4. The notion under which christ directs his thanksgiving to his Father for this thing;
1. As to a notional Knowledge, Divine things are so far from being hid from the Wise and Prudent, that they are more fully understood by them than any of these weaker ones.
1. As to a notional Knowledge, Divine things Are so Far from being hid from the Wise and Prudent, that they Are more Fully understood by them than any of these Weaker ones.
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Daily experience shews us, there are many of the Disputers of this World that have a more exact scheme of Divine Truths in their heads, than thousands of holy Souls.
Daily experience shows us, there Are many of the Disputers of this World that have a more exact scheme of Divine Truths in their Heads, than thousands of holy Souls.
still there are dead bones, stench and rottenness within, and there the Carcase lies dead and unactive in the very same place and posture, notwithstanding all that light that surrounds it.
still there Are dead bones, stench and rottenness within, and there the Carcase lies dead and unactive in the very same place and posture, notwithstanding all that Light that surrounds it.
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2. Wisdom and Prudence do not in themselves obstruct the saving revelation of Divine Things, nor doth the want of them qualify any for the receiving it.
2. Wisdom and Prudence do not in themselves obstruct the Saving Revelation of Divine Things, nor does the want of them qualify any for the receiving it.
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And therefore so far are such excellent qualifications from hindring any in their own nature from an hearty embracing Christianity, that if we consider how plainly the Doctrines of the Gospel are revealed;
And Therefore so Far Are such excellent qualifications from hindering any in their own nature from an hearty embracing Christianity, that if we Consider how plainly the Doctrines of the Gospel Are revealed;
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of Nicodemus a Master in Israel; of Sergius Paulus a prudent man; of a profoundly learned Paul; an eloquent Apollos; and in the succeeding Ages there have been some others of a great name, that have known the truth as it is in Jesus.
of Nicodemus a Master in Israel; of Sergius Paulus a prudent man; of a profoundly learned Paul; an eloquent Apollos; and in the succeeding Ages there have been Some Others of a great name, that have known the truth as it is in jesus.
the common people, I mean among the Jews, who cried out Crucify him, which they would no more have done than their Rulers, had they known the Lord of Glory.
the Common people, I mean among the jews, who cried out Crucify him, which they would no more have done than their Rulers, had they known the Lord of Glory.
But on the contrary, the first tidings of an approaching Messiah were given to Zechariah, an ordinary Priest of the course of Abias; to Elizabeth his Wife, to the Babe in her Womb, to Joseph the Carpenter,
But on the contrary, the First tidings of an approaching Messiah were given to Zechariah, an ordinary Priest of the course of Abias; to Elizabeth his Wife, to the Babe in her Womb, to Joseph the Carpenter,
True indeed, three Wise men of the East were inform'd of Christ's Nativity by a new Star; but a more considerable number of poor Shepherds had it from a higher hand;
True indeed, three Wise men of the East were informed of Christ's Nativity by a new Star; but a more considerable number of poor Shepherd's had it from a higher hand;
that he was a Saviour, and the Lord: And as to the particular circumstances of Time and Place, this day, and in the City of David. It was several days to be sure;
that he was a Saviour, and the Lord: And as to the particular Circumstances of Time and Place, this day, and in the city of David. It was several days to be sure;
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nay, whatever Baronius saith to the contrary, for the credit of the Roman Calender, a learned Man on good ground thinks, above a year before the Wise men could obtain a sight of Christ.
nay, whatever Baronius Says to the contrary, for the credit of the Roman Calender, a learned Man on good ground thinks, above a year before the Wise men could obtain a sighed of christ.
Only two aged persons, Simeon (who in all probability was not the famous Man of that name, the Son of Hillel and Father of Gamaliel, President of the great Sanhedrin,
Only two aged Persons, Simeon (who in all probability was not the famous Man of that name, the Son of Hillel and Father of Gamaliel, President of the great Sanhedrin,
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Afterwards Christ was removed from Bethlehem, as tho that were a place too near the great Doctors in Jerusalem, and Nazareth an obscure corner of the Country was the place of his usual residence.
Afterwards christ was removed from Bethlehem, as though that were a place too near the great Doctors in Jerusalem, and Nazareth an Obscure corner of the Country was the place of his usual residence.
Lazarus, Martha, Mary, persons of no extraordinary quality, were his intimate Friends. Not Princes or Rabbies, but a Publican and Fisher-men were chosen his Disciples.
Lazarus, Martha, Marry, Persons of no extraordinary quality, were his intimate Friends. Not Princes or Rabbies, but a Publican and Fishermen were chosen his Disciples.
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and opens his Eyes that were ready to be closed by Death, while those of the Rulers that were almost as near him, were holden that they could not know him.
and Opens his Eyes that were ready to be closed by Death, while those of the Rulers that were almost as near him, were held that they could not know him.
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At Athens, the eye of the World, when Paul preached Jesus and the Resurrection, he was reviled as a Babbler, disputed against by two Sects of Philosophers;
At Athens, the eye of the World, when Paul preached jesus and the Resurrection, he was reviled as a Babbler, disputed against by two Sects of Philosophers;
dragg'd before the great Judicatory at Mar's Hill: And tho the Judges there were remarkable for their number and quality, being the most famous men in all Greece for Wisdom and Morality, yet we find but one of them, viz. Dionysius converted to the Christian Faith.
dragged before the great Judicatory At Mar's Hill: And though the Judges there were remarkable for their number and quality, being the most famous men in all Greece for Wisdom and Morality, yet we find but one of them, viz. Dionysius converted to the Christian Faith.
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So far are the Apostles, like some Modern Missionaries in the remoter parts of the world, from drawing a veil upon those Articles of the Christian Doctrine that seem most naked,
So Far Are the Apostles, like Some Modern Missionaries in the Remoter parts of the world, from drawing a veil upon those Articles of the Christian Doctrine that seem most naked,
and where it lies most open and exposed to shame and reproach, that that part of it, a Crucified Saviour, they mainly insist on in their Sermons and Writings,
and where it lies most open and exposed to shame and reproach, that that part of it, a crucified Saviour, they mainly insist on in their Sermons and Writings,
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had they been adorned with all the beauties of style and expression; had they transmitted to us the secret intrigues of Princes, the Politick Maxims of States,
had they been adorned with all the beauty's of style and expression; had they transmitted to us the secret intrigues of Princes, the Politic Maxims of States,
But here's not Cicero 's Rhetorick for an Austin, nor sublime Metaphysical subtilties for a profound Bradwardine. The Mantles which these Elijahs dropt and left behind them when they went to Heaven, are not so finely wrought,
But here's not Cicero is Rhetoric for an Austin, nor sublime Metaphysical subtleties for a profound Bradwardine. The Mantles which these Elijahs dropped and left behind them when they went to Heaven, Are not so finely wrought,
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They don't run out into high useless speculations, nor stand on Mathematical Certainty, but press all on the naked authority of God, which these men think below them to bow and submit themselves unto.
They don't run out into high useless speculations, nor stand on Mathematical Certainty, but press all on the naked Authority of God, which these men think below them to bow and submit themselves unto.
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II. Well, but tho this be true as to matter of fact, is not this a mighty reproach and scandal to Christ and Religion? Had it not been more for his honour and interest to have had the wise and prudent ones on his side? Or however, seeing it hath pleased God to take a contrary course, had it not been enough patiently to have born this, to have considered it with calmness and submission? Would it not have been more suitable to his tenderness,
II Well, but though this be true as to matter of fact, is not this a mighty reproach and scandal to christ and Religion? Had it not been more for his honour and Interest to have had the wise and prudent ones on his side? Or however, seeing it hath pleased God to take a contrary course, had it not been enough patiently to have born this, to have considered it with calmness and submission? Would it not have been more suitable to his tenderness,
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and mighty concern for the welfare of Mankind, to have turn'd his eyes towards these men with all the expressions of sorrow, rather than to have lifted them up towards Heaven with all the signs of delight? What reason is here for joy and thanksgiving, considering either the thing it self, hiding from men the things that belong to their eternal peace;
and mighty concern for the welfare of Mankind, to have turned his eyes towards these men with all the expressions of sorrow, rather than to have lifted them up towards Heaven with all the Signs of delight? What reason is Here for joy and thanksgiving, considering either the thing it self, hiding from men the things that belong to their Eternal peace;
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And here Saint Chrysostom 's answer will not help us out, viz. that this joy and thanksgiving of Christ doth not refer to the former, the hiding these things from the wise and prudent;
And Here Saint Chrysostom is answer will not help us out, viz. that this joy and thanksgiving of christ does not refer to the former, the hiding these things from the wise and prudent;
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And so he parallels it with that place of the Apostle, God be thanked that ye were the servants of sin, Rom. 6.17. but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of Doctrine which was deliver'd to you.
And so he parallels it with that place of the Apostle, God be thanked that you were the Servants of since, Rom. 6.17. but you have obeyed from the heart that from of Doctrine which was Delivered to you.
as our Saviour in my Text doth the hiding of these things from the wise and prudent, Thou hast hid them. Moral evils come not from God, but penal and judicial ones of this nature are frequently ascribed to him as his marvellous acts.
as our Saviour in my Text does the hiding of these things from the wise and prudent, Thou hast hid them. Moral evils come not from God, but penal and judicial ones of this nature Are frequently ascribed to him as his marvellous acts.
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That tremendous Prophetical threatning of his making the heart of a rebellious people fat, and shutting their eyes lest they should see, &c. is repeated no less than six times in the New Testament.
That tremendous Prophetical threatening of his making the heart of a rebellious people fat, and shutting their eyes lest they should see, etc. is repeated no less than six times in the New Testament.
God as a Soveraign and a Righteous Judg denies or withdraws his Grace when a people have a long time sinned against the light with a high hand, leaves them to themselves,
God as a Sovereign and a Righteous Judge Denies or withdraws his Grace when a people have a long time sinned against the Light with a high hand, leaves them to themselves,
The true answer therefore is this, That tho the blinding of any men consider'd nakedly in it self, and as they are rational Creatures made after the Image of God,
The true answer Therefore is this, That though the blinding of any men considered nakedly in it self, and as they Are rational Creatures made After the Image of God,
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yet Christ being a true Man, and filled with quick and lively affections to God and his Glory, doth rejoice and give thanks for the hiding these things from the wise and prudent,
yet christ being a true Man, and filled with quick and lively affections to God and his Glory, does rejoice and give thanks for the hiding these things from the wise and prudent,
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as well as for revealing them to men of weaker capacities, as such a dispensation in both the branches of it tends to the displaying and glorifying the Wisdom, Goodness, Justice, Power and Soveraignty of his Father:
as well as for revealing them to men of Weaker capacities, as such a Dispensation in both the branches of it tends to the displaying and glorifying the Wisdom, goodness, justice, Power and Sovereignty of his Father:
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That that evil Humour that had caused his Sickness should be purged out, and a contrary quality infused into him in order to the restoring of his Health.
That that evil Humour that had caused his Sickness should be purged out, and a contrary quality infused into him in order to the restoring of his Health.
'Tis agreeable to the Eternal Reason of things, that so vile a Criminal should be brought on his knees, laid in the dust, in the lowest posture imaginable, in order to the receiving so high an act of Grace.
It's agreeable to the Eternal Reason of things, that so vile a Criminal should be brought on his knees, laid in the dust, in the lowest posture imaginable, in order to the receiving so high an act of Grace.
That such extremely miserable Wretches, and yet such haughty, swelling and lofty Creatures too, should have those proud looks of theirs taken down, that first brought them into,
That such extremely miserable Wretches, and yet such haughty, swelling and lofty Creatures too, should have those proud looks of theirs taken down, that First brought them into,
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He hath not called many wise men after the flesh, but hath chosen the foolish and the weak things of the World, that no flesh might glory in his presence;
He hath not called many wise men After the Flesh, but hath chosen the foolish and the weak things of the World, that no Flesh might glory in his presence;
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which is so evident, that the Men of the World take notice of it, there being no sin which they are more ready to reproach the Generation of the Righteous withal,
which is so evident, that the Men of the World take notice of it, there being no since which they Are more ready to reproach the Generation of the Righteous withal,
than spiritual pride, except it be hypocrisie. And in truth this Worm is apt to breed even in this Mannah that comes down from Heaven, not from the nature of the Grace it self,
than spiritual pride, except it be hypocrisy. And in truth this Worm is apt to breed even in this Manna that comes down from Heaven, not from the nature of the Grace it self,
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That this choice Plant, like the Fruits of the Field in the beginning of the World, did spring out of the ground, and did thrive and flourish, not by the rain falling down from Heaven,
That this choice Plant, like the Fruits of the Field in the beginning of the World, did spring out of the ground, and did thrive and flourish, not by the rain falling down from Heaven,
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as Eliab did in Samuel 's, and will not pour out the Ʋnction of the Holy One that teacheth all things, on their heads and hearts (as the Prophet would not the anointing Oil on Eliab ) but generally on the meanest of all the people, he stains the glory of man, and plainly declares, to the silencing and humbling of all Flesh, the absolute freeness of the unsearchable riches of the glory of his own Grace.
as Eliab did in Samuel is, and will not pour out the Ʋnction of the Holy One that Teaches all things, on their Heads and hearts (as the Prophet would not the anointing Oil on Eliab) but generally on the Meanest of all the people, he stains the glory of man, and plainly declares, to the silencing and humbling of all Flesh, the absolute freeness of the unsearchable riches of the glory of his own Grace.
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Men of great abilities are apt to have the same extravagant fancy concerning themselves, as that blind Man whose Eyes were half-open'd, had of other men, that they walk like Trees, far above the ordinary height and stature of Mankind.
Men of great abilities Are apt to have the same extravagant fancy Concerning themselves, as that blind Man whose Eyes were half-opened, had of other men, that they walk like Trees, Far above the ordinary height and stature of Mankind.
But what a mortification may it well be to these men now, and will it certainly be at the last day, to see those very Persons, whom they thus despise, crown'd with eternal glory, to which their own so much admired wisdom was so far from advancing them, that it rather help'd,
But what a mortification may it well be to these men now, and will it Certainly be At the last day, to see those very Persons, whom they thus despise, crowned with Eternal glory, to which their own so much admired Wisdom was so Far from advancing them, that it rather helped,
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like bags of gold about a drowning man, to plunge them the deeper into Hell! The flames of that infernal Pit shall at once manifest their folly, and punish it;
like bags of gold about a drowning man, to plunge them the Deeper into Hell! The flames of that infernal Pit shall At once manifest their folly, and Punish it;
And how unequal a match are the poor weak Followers of Christ to cope and grapple with such Enemies whose policy is so much superiour to theirs? How unlikely is it to an eye of sense and reason that these men should in spight of all, bear up Christ's name, propagate his interest, drive on his great Counsels in the World, send others to Heaven,
And how unequal a match Are the poor weak Followers of christ to cope and grapple with such Enemies whose policy is so much superior to theirs? How unlikely is it to an eye of sense and reason that these men should in spite of all, bear up Christ's name, propagate his Interest, drive on his great Counsels in the World, send Others to Heaven,
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and at last safely reach it themselves? It is one great argument that our Religion is of God, that it was propagated by such feeble Instruments, against such mighty Enemies as the Philosophers and Princes of this World;
and At last safely reach it themselves? It is one great argument that our Religion is of God, that it was propagated by such feeble Instruments, against such mighty Enemies as the Philosophers and Princes of this World;
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The skill of a Commander is very much discover'd in securing the retreat of a few feeble and raw men, during a long march, quite through the Enemies Country,
The skill of a Commander is very much discovered in securing the retreat of a few feeble and raw men, during a long march, quite through the Enemies Country,
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4. The Wisdom and Goodness of God is shewn herein, because hereby he prevents the meanest of his Creatures being discouraged from seeking after saving-knowledge.
4. The Wisdom and goodness of God is shown herein, Because hereby he prevents the Meanest of his Creatures being discouraged from seeking After Saving-knowledge.
Whatever the proud Sinners that are at ease in Sion, may imagin, yet to a poor convinced Soul that hath a lively view of the Divine Majesty and Greatness, it seems almost incredible that ever the King of Kings should stoop so much below himself, as to cast a favourable eye on such a Flea, such a dead Dog as he:
Whatever the proud Sinners that Are At ease in Sion, may imagine, yet to a poor convinced Soul that hath a lively view of the Divine Majesty and Greatness, it seems almost incredible that ever the King of Kings should stoop so much below himself, as to cast a favourable eye on such a Flay, such a dead Dog as he:
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Tho there are many things in Nature which they cannot understand, and dare not deny; yet they are exceeding nice and tender about Mysteries in matters of Religion.
Though there Are many things in Nature which they cannot understand, and Dare not deny; yet they Are exceeding Nicaenae and tender about Mysteres in matters of Religion.
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They are subtil to evade the force of the strongest Arguments, start many plausible Objections against the plainest truths, which weaker heads never dream of;
They Are subtle to evade the force of the Strongest Arguments, start many plausible Objections against the Plainest truths, which Weaker Heads never dream of;
These are the Men that above all others have many high and proud thoughts, and vain imaginations, exalting themselves in their Souls against the knowledge of the Gospel,
These Are the Men that above all Others have many high and proud thoughts, and vain Imaginations, exalting themselves in their Souls against the knowledge of the Gospel,
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They bear up themselves on empty Bladders, fill'd with nothing but wind, and despise that Ark of God's building, wherein alone they can avoid sinking in the storms of Divine Wrath and vengeance:
They bear up themselves on empty Bladders, filled with nothing but wind, and despise that Ark of God's building, wherein alone they can avoid sinking in the storms of Divine Wrath and vengeance:
That first and fundamental thing which is required as preparatory to our learning of Christ, the renouncing our own Understandings, and becoming as little Children; the mortifying of our beloved Lusts, crucifying the Flesh with all its affections, purifying the Heart, loving our Enemies, denying our selves, taking up the Cross,
That First and fundamental thing which is required as preparatory to our learning of christ, the renouncing our own Understandings, and becoming as little Children; the mortifying of our Beloved Lustiest, crucifying the Flesh with all its affections, purifying the Heart, loving our Enemies, denying our selves, taking up the Cross,
These are hard sayings, against which their hearts exceedingly rise within them, as a man's bloud would do at the sight of one that would murther his dearest Friend.
These Are hard sayings, against which their hearts exceedingly rise within them, as a Man's blood would do At the sighed of one that would murder his dearest Friend.
And when at any time any serious thoughts are flasht into their minds, they run through their Souls like lightning through the Air, which never warms it, and quickly vanishes.
And when At any time any serious thoughts Are flashed into their minds, they run through their Souls like lightning through the Air, which never warms it, and quickly Vanishes.
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They close their eyes, turn away their faces; 'tis the language of their hearts and lives, Depart from us, Job 21.14. we desire not the knowledg of these ways.
They close their eyes, turn away their faces; it's the language of their hearts and lives, Depart from us, Job 21.14. we desire not the knowledge of these ways.
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when thou sufferest the God of this World to blind the minds of these men, 2 Cor. 4.4. that the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ may not shine into their hearts.
when thou sufferest the God of this World to blind the minds of these men, 2 Cor. 4.4. that the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ may not shine into their hearts.
In making the simple wise unto salvation, elevating their weak Understandings to a saving apprehension of those matters, which the wisest and most learned of themselves are not capable of attaining unto;
In making the simple wise unto salvation, elevating their weak Understandings to a Saving apprehension of those matters, which the Wisest and most learned of themselves Are not capable of attaining unto;
When he makes things that are not, do more than things that are; enables them that have not Logick enough to perceive the force of an argument in other matters, yet understand the demonstration of the Spirit, which the most learned cannot know because 'tis spiritually discern'd;
When he makes things that Are not, do more than things that Are; enables them that have not Logic enough to perceive the force of an argument in other matters, yet understand the demonstration of the Spirit, which the most learned cannot know Because it's spiritually discerned;
those that can't search into the vulgar Subjects of Philosophy, much less into the abstruser parts of it, see into the profound depths of the Divine Wisdom;
those that can't search into the Vulgar Subject's of Philosophy, much less into the abstruser parts of it, see into the profound depths of the Divine Wisdom;
and the great things of the Gospel in such an admirable manner, that the best Scholars may not only be astonisht at them as the Rulers were when they perceived Peter and John were ignorant and unlearned men;
and the great things of the Gospel in such an admirable manner, that the best Scholars may not only be astonished At them as the Rulers were when they perceived Peter and John were ignorant and unlearned men;
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Those that are dull and heavy in other matters, yet are of a quick understanding in the fear of the Lord, and tho fools, yet they err not in the way of holiness, in which the unclean, tho never so knowing, cannot pass: He that doth these things, declares himself to be a God that worketh wonders.
Those that Are dull and heavy in other matters, yet Are of a quick understanding in the Fear of the Lord, and though Fools, yet they err not in the Way of holiness, in which the unclean, though never so knowing, cannot pass: He that does these things, declares himself to be a God that works wonders.
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Behold, God exalteth himself by his Power; Job. 36.22. who teacheth like him, that makes dull Scholars understand in writing, by his Hand upon them, how to perform those Duties and excel in those Graces, which the greatest Men of this World can't so much as know what to make of, much less can they imitate? To be humble in Prosperity, to live by Faith in Adversity;
Behold, God Exalteth himself by his Power; Job. 36.22. who Teaches like him, that makes dull Scholars understand in writing, by his Hand upon them, how to perform those Duties and excel in those Graces, which the greatest Men of this World can't so much as know what to make of, much less can they imitate? To be humble in Prosperity, to live by Faith in Adversity;
but of another whom they never saw, yet they love, 1 Pet. 1.8. in whom tho now they see him not, yet they believe, and rejoyce, and that sometimes with joy unspeakable and full of Glory.
but of Another whom they never saw, yet they love, 1 Pet. 1.8. in whom though now they see him not, yet they believe, and rejoice, and that sometime with joy unspeakable and full of Glory.
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things that the Wise and Prudent can't so much as understand, but gaze and wonder at them as if they were not only Mysteries and Riddles, but Impossibilities and Contradictions;
things that the Wise and Prudent can't so much as understand, but gaze and wonder At them as if they were not only Mysteres and Riddles, but Impossibilities and Contradictions;
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This is an Attribute that Men do not much care to hear of, as if it were like those Flourishes and Pictures that we see in Maps, placed there to fill up some void room, but of no real use.
This is an Attribute that Men do not much care to hear of, as if it were like those Flourishes and Pictures that we see in Maps, placed there to fill up Some void room, but of no real use.
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And 'tis very remarkable, that for preaching this very Doctrin of the Soveraignty of God in the free distribution of his special Favours, without any regard to human Worth or Excellency;
And it's very remarkable, that for preaching this very Doctrine of the Sovereignty of God in the free distribution of his special Favours, without any regard to human Worth or Excellency;
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Christ himself was in danger of being murther'd. For when he discoursed to the Men of Nazareth about one only Widow and she of Sarepta, fed by Elijah; and one Naaman, and he a Syrian too, cured by him;
christ himself was in danger of being murdered. For when he discoursed to the Men of Nazareth about one only Widow and she of Sarepta, fed by Elijah; and one Naaman, and he a Syrian too, cured by him;
the Men of the place were filled with Indignation against a Preacher of such Doctrin, and endeavoured to cast him down headlong from the brow of the Hill. But vain Men may think as they please;
the Men of the place were filled with Indignation against a Preacher of such Doctrine, and endeavoured to cast him down headlong from the brow of the Hill. But vain Men may think as they please;
If a Reason be asked of any Person, absolutely consider'd, Why is God savingly made known unto him? It do's not savour of Evangelical Humility nor a Gospel Spirit, to say,
If a Reason be asked of any Person, absolutely considered, Why is God savingly made known unto him? It do's not savour of Evangelical Humility nor a Gospel Spirit, to say,
The Scripture answer is, 'Tis not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth Mercy; Titus 3.5. according to his meer Mercy and Grace, and not for any Works of Righteousness which he hath done.
The Scripture answer is, It's not of him that wills, nor of him that Runneth, but of God that shows Mercy; Titus 3.5. according to his mere Mercy and Grace, and not for any Works of Righteousness which he hath done.
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If the Question be asked of any one absolutely consider'd, Why are not Gospel Truths savingly made known to him? 'Tis a Truth that will stop his Mouth;
If the Question be asked of any one absolutely considered, Why Are not Gospel Truths savingly made known to him? It's a Truth that will stop his Mouth;
and give his saving Grace unto inferiour Persons for the most part? What, could he not have torn off the Veil from the Heart of the one as well as of the other? Was not the refidue of the Spirit with him? Yes surely, for he is Lord of Heaven and Earth, and hath all Power and all Hearts in his Hands.
and give his Saving Grace unto inferior Persons for the most part? What, could he not have torn off the Veil from the Heart of the one as well as of the other? Was not the refidue of the Spirit with him? Yes surely, for he is Lord of Heaven and Earth, and hath all Power and all Hearts in his Hands.
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He could have made his Ministers have blown the Gospel Trumpet with such a Breath, made it give so loud a sound, that like the last Trump at the Mouth of an Angel, it should have awakened all that are dead in Trespasses and Sins, and made them to revive.
He could have made his Ministers have blown the Gospel Trumpet with such a Breath, made it give so loud a found, that like the last Trump At the Mouth of an Angel, it should have awakened all that Are dead in Trespasses and Sins, and made them to revive.
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and from all Eternity selected the particular Persons, whom according to the Counsel of its own Will, it resolved should be infallibly brought to Salvation through the knowledg and belief of the Truth, III. In the last place I shall briefly apply all.
and from all Eternity selected the particular Persons, whom according to the Counsel of its own Will, it resolved should be infallibly brought to Salvation through the knowledge and belief of the Truth, III. In the last place I shall briefly apply all.
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The most Soveraign Remedies prepared according to Art, shall have no Success, when Clay and Spittle (if Christ will but use it) shall restore Sight to those blind Creatures, on whom he hath resolved the Works of God shall be made manifest.
The most Sovereign Remedies prepared according to Art, shall have no Success, when Clay and Spittle (if christ will but use it) shall restore Sighed to those blind Creatures, on whom he hath resolved the Works of God shall be made manifest.
3. See the Vanity of that Objection against serious Religion, drawn from the meanness of those that sincerely embrace it, when the far greatest part of the famous Men are on the other side.
3. See the Vanity of that Objection against serious Religion, drawn from the meanness of those that sincerely embrace it, when the Far greatest part of the famous Men Are on the other side.
This is an old Engine of the Devils, Have any of the Rulers or the Pharisees believed on him? The weakness of this Argument appears from what hath been said:
This is an old Engine of the Devils, Have any of the Rulers or the Pharisees believed on him? The weakness of this Argument appears from what hath been said:
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This saving Revelation of Divine Things, fixes and establishes their Hearts, and keeps them faster in the Faith than others can be held by meer dry Reason and naked Arguments;
This Saving Revelation of Divine Things, fixes and establishes their Hearts, and keeps them faster in the Faith than Others can be held by mere dry Reason and naked Arguments;
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so, that tho they are none of the great Scholars of the World, nor able to answer the specious Arguments of subtil Hereticks, yet 'tis not possible that all the craft and policy of Hell should finally deceive them.
so, that though they Are none of the great Scholars of the World, nor able to answer the specious Arguments of subtle Heretics, yet it's not possible that all the craft and policy of Hell should finally deceive them.
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And therefore, as all Creatures, Plants as well as Animals, have a natural instinct whereby they draw to them what is proper for their Preservation and Nourishment,
And Therefore, as all Creatures, Plants as well as Animals, have a natural instinct whereby they draw to them what is proper for their Preservation and Nourishment,
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and unmovably retain the great Things of the Gospel with a mighty relish and savour. They can't be beaten out of that Truth which hath been so plainly discover'd;
and unmovably retain the great Things of the Gospel with a mighty relish and savour. They can't be beaten out of that Truth which hath been so plainly discovered;
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But yet, tho they are the poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind, (such as we can pick up in the Streets and Lanes, or gather up by the High-ways or Hedges, ) he refuses not them for his Table,
But yet, though they Are the poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind, (such as we can pick up in the Streets and Lanes, or gather up by the Highways or Hedges,) he refuses not them for his Table,
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and to take Men off from it, he propounds this Question to their serious consideration, Hearken, my beloved Brethren, James 2.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. hath not God chosen the poor of this World, rich in Faith,
and to take Men off from it, he propounds this Question to their serious consideration, Harken, my Beloved Brothers, James 2.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. hath not God chosen the poor of this World, rich in Faith,
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Some that have drunk as largely at those Fountains as any of you, have solemnly professed, they have found more sweetness and satisfaction of Soul, in one drop of a Spiritual Knowledge of Divine Mysteries,
some that have drunk as largely At those Fountains as any of you, have solemnly professed, they have found more sweetness and satisfaction of Soul, in one drop of a Spiritual Knowledge of Divine Mysteres,
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but this, this alone hath been the Pearl of great Price in their account. All human Wisdom and Knowledge, tho useful and valuable in its due Place and Order,
but this, this alone hath been the Pearl of great Price in their account. All human Wisdom and Knowledge, though useful and valuable in its due Place and Order,
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and in a worse State than the most ignorant Man that hath a spiritual Understanding of heavenly Things? If you have no more than this, you shall perish at last for lack of Knowledge.
and in a Worse State than the most ignorant Man that hath a spiritual Understanding of heavenly Things? If you have no more than this, you shall perish At last for lack of Knowledge.
Out of free rich undeserved Grace, to you it is given of God to know these Mysteries; to others it is not given; be not proud and lofty as tho you did not know your selves.
Out of free rich undeserved Grace, to you it is given of God to know these Mysteres; to Others it is not given; be not proud and lofty as though you did not know your selves.
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but cry out aloud with the voice of Joy and Praise, when they are turned into Children of Abraham. Holy Men in all Ages have admired and adored this distinguishing Grace.
but cry out aloud with the voice of Joy and Praise, when they Are turned into Children of Abraham. Holy Men in all Ages have admired and adored this distinguishing Grace.
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and will not you do it for the discovery of them to your selves? Had you the Tongue of Angels or Power over Devils, you would not have so great cause of Rejoycing and singing Praises as you now have,
and will not you do it for the discovery of them to your selves? Had you the Tongue of Angels or Power over Devils, you would not have so great cause of Rejoicing and singing Praises as you now have,
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Tho the surface of the Field appear mean and barren, yet the rich Mines contained in the Bowels of it, render it exceeding more valuable than another Soil, that is Fat and Flourishing.
Tho the surface of the Field appear mean and barren, yet the rich Mines contained in the Bowels of it, render it exceeding more valuable than Another Soil, that is Fat and Flourishing.
but how great a Portion is hid from us? Whereas in Heaven, all that Ignorance shall be removed, that now hangs about us like the Relicks of a broken Cloud on the top of a Mountain:
but how great a Portion is hid from us? Whereas in Heaven, all that Ignorance shall be removed, that now hangs about us like the Relics of a broken Cloud on the top of a Mountain:
The Sacred Volumes have many glorious things written in them, which we can't yet discern, because they are according to the ancient Form of Books, roll'd up;
The Sacred Volumes have many glorious things written in them, which we can't yet discern, Because they Are according to the ancient From of Books, rolled up;
I might press this as to his Laws, Ordinances and Providences. When you meet with many hard Chapters in the Book of Nature, Scripture and Providence, which you are not able to read and understand; don't cavil and wrangle;
I might press this as to his Laws, Ordinances and Providences. When you meet with many hard Chapters in the Book of Nature, Scripture and Providence, which you Are not able to read and understand; don't cavil and wrangle;
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And if you do not do this, it had been better for you, you had still continued under the Bushel, remained in your former Obscurity, than to be thus advanced on a high Hill. 'Tis a serious Question that will e're long be put to all of you, by one that hath Authority to ask it, and will have an Answer;
And if you do not do this, it had been better for you, you had still continued under the Bushel, remained in your former Obscurity, than to be thus advanced on a high Hill. It's a serious Question that will ever long be put to all of you, by one that hath authority to ask it, and will have an Answer;
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seeing I have done so much for you more than for others, what have you done for me more than others? And I hope, you will betimes bethink your selves what Reply to make,
seeing I have done so much for you more than for Others, what have you done for me more than Others? And I hope, you will betimes bethink your selves what Reply to make,
Divine Wisdom and Knowledge in an Assembly of Men in Authority, are like flaming Tapers in a Branch of burnished Gold, whose glittering and sparkling Substance returns Light as well as receives it;
Divine Wisdom and Knowledge in an Assembly of Men in authority, Are like flaming Tapers in a Branch of burnished Gold, whose glittering and sparkling Substance returns Light as well as receives it;
Tho you are a sort of inferiour Deities, yet remember you must die like Men; so live therefore in your present Stations, as the Children of the most High, that you may not die in a civil or a natural Sense, as a Fool dieth. Encourage Religion;
Tho you Are a sort of inferior Deities, yet Remember you must die like Men; so live Therefore in your present Stations, as the Children of the most High, that you may not die in a civil or a natural Sense, as a Fool Dieth. Encourage Religion;
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punish and suppress that Profanation of Gods Name and Sabbaths, that Debauchery and Immorality which to this day walks too open and bare-faced in the midst of us.
Punish and suppress that Profanation of God's Name and Sabbaths, that Debauchery and Immorality which to this day walks too open and barefaced in the midst of us.
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In our Saviours glorious Transfiguration on the Mount, not only Elias the Prophet, but Moses also, the Ruler of the People, appeared and waited on him.
In our Saviors glorious Transfiguration on the Mount, not only Elias the Prophet, but Moses also, the Ruler of the People, appeared and waited on him.
Let all the Revilings which Men pour out against you, be to you as Snow to the Ground, that comes down upon the Earth like Wool, soft and easie, making no noise nor disturbance where it falls.
Let all the Revilings which Men pour out against you, be to you as Snow to the Ground, that comes down upon the Earth like Wool, soft and easy, making no noise nor disturbance where it falls.
For tho their number was not certain, yet it could not be small, because nine of their Archontes that had ruled well for one year, were annually chosen into that Society. It must therefore be a great mistake of those that say they were no more than 9, or 31, or 51. Diogenes Laertius tells us that there were 281 of them that condemned Socrates, besides those that acquitted him; who, as Plato in his Apology affirms, were as many, wanting three only. And Diog. Laertius informs us, that no less than 80 of those that gave sentence in favour of him, afterwards changed their minds; so that at least, there were no less than 361. that voted against him. Vide Meursi Areopag. p. 32.
For though their number was not certain, yet it could not be small, Because nine of their Archon that had ruled well for one year, were annually chosen into that Society. It must Therefore be a great mistake of those that say they were no more than 9, or 31, or 51. Diogenes Laertius tells us that there were 281 of them that condemned Socrates, beside those that acquitted him; who, as Plato in his Apology affirms, were as many, wanting three only. And Diog Laertius informs us, that no less than 80 of those that gave sentence in favour of him, afterwards changed their minds; so that At least, there were no less than 361. that voted against him. Vide Meursi Areopagus. p. 32.
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