Therefore as a good Souldier of Jesus Christ, not ignorant of the devices and stratagems of his spiritual enemies, he presents us with a List of their Legions;
Therefore as a good Soldier of jesus christ, not ignorant of the devices and stratagems of his spiritual enemies, he presents us with a List of their Legions;
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The Ages subsequent to the Apostle have given a completion to his Prophesie, that no Fraud is so insinuating as that which is pious, no Error so infectious as that which is formal,
The Ages subsequent to the Apostle have given a completion to his Prophesy, that no Fraud is so insinuating as that which is pious, no Error so infectious as that which is formal,
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Valentinus preach'd zealously, Arius repented publickly, Pelagius lived piously; yet they were a Triumvirate of the most pernicious Hereticks that ever troubled the Church,
Valentinus preached zealously, Arius repented publicly, Pelagius lived piously; yet they were a Triumvirate of the most pernicious Heretics that ever troubled the Church,
when a man of Parts, and Eloquence, who designs Schism in the Church, and sedition in the State comes up into the Pulpit with a glorious Profession, magnifies his industry in the conversion of Souls,
when a man of Parts, and Eloquence, who designs Schism in the Church, and sedition in the State comes up into the Pulpit with a glorious Profession, Magnifies his industry in the conversion of Souls,
as may appear from those the Apostle mentions verse 2. Covetous, Boasters, Proud, Blasphemers &c. A man may be Covetous in his charity, Judas may aske why the Oyntment was not sold and given to the poor, not that he cared for the poor,
as may appear from those the Apostle mentions verse 2. Covetous, Boaster's, Proud, Blasphemers etc. A man may be Covetous in his charity, Judas may ask why the Ointment was not sold and given to the poor, not that he cared for the poor,
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Proud in his humility, like Diotrophes preach the Gospel and affect Preheminence, or Diogenes revile the Grandure of Princes with greater insolence, a Blasphemer in his prayers crying as the Pharisee, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, and for all that be worse,
Proud in his humility, like Diotrephes preach the Gospel and affect Pre-eminence, or Diogenes revile the Grandeur of Princes with greater insolence, a Blasphemer in his Prayers crying as the Pharisee, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men Are, and for all that be Worse,
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and Maintenance, nor the Blasphemies of Quakers, Ranters, and Familists, but have been ushered in with the hideous out-cryes of Repentance and Reformation:
and Maintenance, nor the Blasphemies of Quakers, Ranters, and Familists, but have been ushered in with the hideous Outcries of Repentance and Reformation:
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and imports that solemn Reverence a Creature oweth his Maker, and that in the dayes of Moses he was called a Godly person, that was a Proselyte of the Gate, acknowledged and ador'd a Deity, observed the seven precepts of the sons of Noah, with Cornelius, and the Ethiopian Eunuch.
and imports that solemn reverence a Creature owes his Maker, and that in the days of Moses he was called a Godly person, that was a Proselyte of the Gate, acknowledged and adored a Deity, observed the seven Precepts of the Sons of Noah, with Cornelius, and the Ethiopian Eunuch.
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Yet in other places of these Epistles to Timothy, it is to be understood in a more limited sense, sometimes for the Systeme of fundamental truths, call'd the Doctrine according to Godliness, the Symbol of which the Apostle gives us,
Yet in other places of these Epistles to Timothy, it is to be understood in a more limited sense, sometime for the System of fundamental truths, called the Doctrine according to Godliness, the Symbol of which the Apostle gives us,
so we are exhorted to live peaceable, and quiet lives in Godliness, and honesty, but here being opposed to a Form, an External Pomp and Pageantry, it is the inward Purity and Devotion of the heart, whereby God is worshipped in Spirit without Carnality, and in Truth without Hypocrisie.
so we Are exhorted to live peaceable, and quiet lives in Godliness, and honesty, but Here being opposed to a From, an External Pomp and Pageantry, it is the inward Purity and Devotion of the heart, whereby God is worshipped in Spirit without Carnality, and in Truth without Hypocrisy.
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so these men would pretend to be Deities, when they are but Beasts, the word beings NONLATINALPHABET not NONLATINALPHABET the Essential Form cannot be here intended, which is so far from the denial of Godliness, that it gives it Difference and Operation,
so these men would pretend to be Deities, when they Are but Beasts, the word beings not the Essential From cannot be Here intended, which is so Far from the denial of Godliness, that it gives it Difference and Operation,
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so Esau who was under the Curse of the Creation to bring forth Briars, and Thorns, being an hairy and rough man, in the form and apparel of Jacob, seem'd a Paradise,
so Esau who was under the Curse of the Creation to bring forth Briers, and Thorns, being an hairy and rough man, in the from and apparel of Jacob, seemed a Paradise,
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We might justly expect, when an Apostle is giving us the Kalander and Ephimerides of the Times of the Messias; that the first Prospect in the Firmament of the Church, would be an Horizon of hope, the dispensation of the Gospel being so bright and blessed, When the Sun of righteousness did appear with healing in his wings;
We might justly expect, when an Apostle is giving us the Kalander and Ephemerides of the Times of the Messias; that the First Prospect in the Firmament of the Church, would be an Horizon of hope, the Dispensation of the Gospel being so bright and blessed, When the Sun of righteousness did appear with healing in his wings;
and exceed that which was Levitical, Christ being a better Prince then Moses in his Sanctions, a better Priest then Aaron in his Sacrifice, he was not onely an High Priest,
and exceed that which was Levitical, christ being a better Prince then Moses in his Sanctions, a better Priest then Aaron in his Sacrifice, he was not only an High Priest,
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as Diana was in Heaven a star, but in Hell a firebrand, and Consort of Pluto; so a form flowing from the power of Godliness, is Angelical, but divested from it, Diabolical.
as Diana was in Heaven a star, but in Hell a firebrand, and Consort of Pluto; so a from flowing from the power of Godliness, is Angelical, but divested from it, Diabolical.
we make God abhor his own Institutions, and reverse his Laws, bring no more vain Oblations, incense is an abomination to me, as if he would receive no Honour from the Services of Hypocrites,
we make God abhor his own Institutions, and reverse his Laws, bring no more vain Oblations, incense is an abomination to me, as if he would receive no Honour from the Services of Hypocrites,
and then managed the Artifices of an Adulteress, and entred into Obscene Dialogues of defiling her husbands Bed. The Jews consecrated Gifts to the Treasury of the Temple,
and then managed the Artifices of an Adulteress, and entered into Obscene Dialogues of defiling her Husbands Bed The jews consecrated Gifts to the Treasury of the Temple,
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and then cryed, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord are we, but the Corban turned Bethel the House of God, into Bethaven an House of Affliction, to their indigent, and unrelieved Parents.
and then cried, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord Are we, but the Corban turned Bethel the House of God, into Bethaven an House of Affliction, to their indigent, and unrelieved Parents.
Can a Maid forget her ornaments? or a Bride her attire? or the Spouse of Christ her Rayment of Needle-work? as David invited all his faculties within him,
Can a Maid forget her Ornament? or a Bride her attire? or the Spouse of christ her Raiment of Needlework? as David invited all his faculties within him,
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and yet be just in his actions, temperate in his life, generous in his spirit, upon no other principles then Socrates or Seneca might be, his Religious Duties are all Moralities, he reads the scripture and entertains them with an humane Faith,
and yet be just in his actions, temperate in his life, generous in his Spirit, upon no other principles then Socrates or Senecca might be, his Religious Duties Are all Moralities, he reads the scripture and entertains them with an humane Faith,
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when his Almes are the Issues of a natural Compassion, and Benignity, what he doth is from the Dictates of Reason, which are perfective of the humane nature, not from an assent to a divine Revelation,
when his Alms Are the Issues of a natural Compassion, and Benignity, what he does is from the Dictates of Reason, which Are perfective of the humane nature, not from an assent to a divine Revelation,
but rather beleive that they are Rudiments of our Creation, not wholy Obliterated by the fall of man though they do not please God in that way of Complacency that faith doth;
but rather believe that they Are Rudiments of our Creation, not wholly Obliterated by the fallen of man though they do not please God in that Way of Complacency that faith does;
The Spirit of God is no where more Rhetorical then in the Variety of Metaphors on this Subject, He calls it a Light that must shine before men, that may as easily be suppressed in its Heat, as conceal'd in its Brightness;
The Spirit of God is no where more Rhetorical then in the Variety of Metaphors on this Subject, He calls it a Light that must shine before men, that may as Easily be suppressed in its Heat, as concealed in its Brightness;
So it was with St. Paul who was to beare the name of Christ before Kings, saith he, I beleived, therefore have I spoken and in St. Peter who bare the name of Christ before the Sanedrim; we cannot but speake the things we have seen, and heard.
So it was with Saint Paul who was to bear the name of christ before Kings, Says he, I believed, Therefore have I spoken and in Saint Peter who bore the name of christ before the Sanhedrin; we cannot but speak the things we have seen, and herd.
Gratitude to God, and Charity to our Brother, engage us to a Form of Godliness; the first makes us speak Honourable things of God, the second thing Necessary for Man;
Gratitude to God, and Charity to our Brother, engage us to a From of Godliness; the First makes us speak Honourable things of God, the second thing Necessary for Man;
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So he hath created and blessed the Body in that Dependance on, and Communion with the Soul, that while there is Humility in the Heart, it will bend the knee in adoration;
So he hath created and blessed the Body in that Dependence on, and Communion with the Soul, that while there is Humility in the Heart, it will bend the knee in adoration;
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Our Baptismal Vow doth oblige us to confess the Faith of Christ crucified, which in the dayes of Persecution was an eminent act of Fortitude and resolution, Christ crucified was to the Jewes a Stumbling Block, and to the Greeks foolishness;
Our Baptismal Voelli does oblige us to confess the Faith of christ Crucified, which in the days of Persecution was an eminent act of Fortitude and resolution, christ Crucified was to the Jews a Stumbling Block, and to the Greeks foolishness;
yet Lactantius tells us that the Primitive Christians had the signe of the Cross drawn on their Fore-heads in most orient Blood, to perswade Infidels to beleive that they were built upon the Jewish Stumbling stone,
yet Lactantius tells us that the Primitive Christians had the Signen of the Cross drawn on their Foreheads in most orient Blood, to persuade Infidels to believe that they were built upon the Jewish Stumbling stone,
Avoid all conceited Tones, affected Accents, and Antick Gestures in thy Profession, and Form of Godliness; these Ridiculous things are sufficiently confuted by a mimical Derision;
Avoid all conceited Tones, affected Accents, and Antic Gestures in thy Profession, and From of Godliness; these Ridiculous things Are sufficiently confuted by a mimical Derision;
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and pages of the books of Quakers, which they call the bosom of God, the outward openings of inward shuttings, Godded with God, Christed with Christ, beams of approaching glory.
and pages of the books of Quakers, which they call the bosom of God, the outward openings of inward shuttings, Godded with God, Christed with christ, beams of approaching glory.
Have we not had these ill Symptoms, that our day is far spent? doe not Sectaries meet together in Numbers? Are not some Pastors suspended from executing their Charge? is not the Kingdom of Darkness highly advanced? we may guess it to be Midnight by the Dreams and Illusions,
Have we not had these ill Symptoms, that our day is Far spent? do not Sectaries meet together in Numbers? are not Some Pastors suspended from executing their Charge? is not the Kingdom of Darkness highly advanced? we may guess it to be Midnight by the Dreams and Illusions,
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and pretended Visions of some Enthusiasts. Our Saviour condemned the Generation of the Pharisees, that curtail'd the Law, and made broad their Phylacteries;
and pretended Visions of Some Enthusiasts. Our Saviour condemned the Generation of the Pharisees, that curtailed the Law, and made broad their Phylacteries;
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who when they Fasted, disfigured their faces by distorted Mouths, and pensive Countenances, as if deformity were the Form of Godliness. Suffer not the form to be of equal Extension with the power, because it is apt to Degenerate, and become Excessive.
who when they Fasted, disfigured their faces by distorted Mouths, and pensive Countenances, as if deformity were the From of Godliness. Suffer not the from to be of equal Extension with the power, Because it is apt to Degenerate, and become Excessive.
and they enter into a Closet, as a Recess from humane Observations, and there are Humiliations, wherein we are to anoint our Faces, to make them Shine,
and they enter into a Closet, as a Recess from humane Observations, and there Are Humiliations, wherein we Are to anoint our Faces, to make them Shine,
and Oracle, the Propitiatory and Mercy-Seat, the Cherubims, and God that dwelt between them; by the Heavens, whose Appearance to the Earth is an azure Canopy, emboss't with Clouds,
and Oracle, the Propitiatory and Mercy-Seat, the Cherubims, and God that dwelled between them; by the Heavens, whose Appearance to the Earth is an azure Canopy, embossed with Clouds,
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They thought his Territoryes would be Opulent, his Feilds and Vineyards fertile, that his Jewish Subjects needed not to travel to Egypt in the dayes of Famine,
They Thought his Territories would be Opulent, his Fields and Vineyards fertile, that his Jewish Subjects needed not to travel to Egypt in the days of Famine,
They thought that the Roman Eagles would be gathered as Chickens under his Wings, and that his Gleanings would be better then the Vintage of all the Kingdomes upon Earth;
They Thought that the Roman Eagles would be gathered as Chickens under his Wings, and that his Gleanings would be better then the Vintage of all the Kingdoms upon Earth;
that his Crown must be of Thorns, how few did bear his reproach to follow him without the Camp? to honour him in the indignities of his passion? What is this but the Artifice of filthy Lucre, to make a Gain of Godliness to assemble for Corn, Wine,
that his Crown must be of Thorns, how few did bear his reproach to follow him without the Camp? to honour him in the indignities of his passion? What is this but the Artifice of filthy Lucre, to make a Gain of Godliness to assemble for Corn, Wine,
Let thy Form have such an inviting Modesty, as to allure others to a Love and Participation of the Power of Godliness. Musitians observe in the Sympathy of sounds, that if two Viols be tuned to a Consonancy,
Let thy From have such an inviting Modesty, as to allure Others to a Love and Participation of the Power of Godliness. Musicians observe in the sympathy of sounds, that if two Viols be tuned to a Consonancy,
such an Harmony there is of Souls, that if a well-tuned Heart be struck with the Finger of God, it will send forth such a Melody that will work in others,
such an Harmony there is of Souls, that if a well-tuned Heart be struck with the Finger of God, it will send forth such a Melody that will work in Others,
Dauid went up with the Tribes to worship, Andrew brought Simon, Philip Nathaniel, the woman of Samaria the City of Sychar to the presence of the Messiah.
David went up with the Tribes to worship, Andrew brought Simon, Philip Nathaniel, the woman of Samaria the city of Sychar to the presence of the Messiah.
The Apostles did triumph in the Myriads of the Jews, the Kingdoms of the Gentiles, the Numberless Accessions of the World to the little Flock of Christ.
The Apostles did triumph in the Myriads of the jews, the Kingdoms of the Gentiles, the Numberless Accessions of the World to the little Flock of christ.
A Form well ordered in all things by a sweet and gracious Conversation, doth powerfully and placidly insinuate it self to produce this Effect; which I shall demonstrate thus.
A From well ordered in all things by a sweet and gracious Conversation, does powerfully and placidly insinuate it self to produce this Effect; which I shall demonstrate thus.
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it hath a Moral, and Suasive Power to propound Arguments to the Understanding, and Objects to the Will, Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
it hath a Moral, and Suasive Power to propound Arguments to the Understanding, and Objects to the Will, Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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But this Cause is not irresistible, for we find the Apostle taking up the Complaint of the Prophet, Who hath believed our report? But where the Word is deficient, the Form of a good Conversation may be Efficient of Faith in Christ. St. Peter exhorts Wives to be in subjection to their own Husbands, that if any obey not the Word, they may without the Word be won, with the conversation of their Wives,
But this Cause is not irresistible, for we find the Apostle taking up the Complaint of the Prophet, Who hath believed our report? But where the Word is deficient, the From of a good Conversation may be Efficient of Faith in christ. Saint Peter exhorts Wives to be in subjection to their own Husbands, that if any obey not the Word, they may without the Word be wone, with the Conversation of their Wives,
For so we read in Story, that Theodolinda, Queen of the Longobards, converted both her Husbands, the First from Gentilism, the other from Arianism, an auspicious Lady, to espouse them both to the great Bridegroom of Souls;
For so we read in Story, that Theodolinda, Queen of the Longobards, converted both her Husbands, the First from Gentilism, the other from Arianism, an auspicious Lady, to espouse them both to the great Bridegroom of Souls;
All sin hath such an abhorrence to the powers of holiness, that they hate the Form, and Fringes of her Garment (as is commonly observed of the Panther, that he so abhors the person of a man, that he tears in pieces his picture) For a Form extorts, from Seducers,
All since hath such an abhorrence to the Powers of holiness, that they hate the From, and Fringes of her Garment (as is commonly observed of the Panther, that he so abhors the person of a man, that he tears in Pieces his picture) For a From extorts, from Seducers,
I need not mention anymore, seeing Self-love is so Prolifical a Parent of all the other Sins, that they must have a Commixture and Co-incidence with it,
I need not mention anymore, seeing Self-love is so Prolifical a Parent of all the other Sins, that they must have a Commixture and Coincidence with it,
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So that the Form is a Restriction to, and Contradiction of their Villanies, though they use it as an Artifice to palliate their sweet and secret Sins,
So that the From is a Restriction to, and Contradiction of their Villainies, though they use it as an Artifice to palliate their sweet and secret Sins,
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and cast away their Cords from them; they are Blasphemers, and fill heaven with Reproaches; Traytors, and fill Kingdoms with Seditions, the Tender Conscience soon betrayes it self in Searedness,
and cast away their Cords from them; they Are Blasphemers, and fill heaven with Reproaches; Traitors, and fill Kingdoms with Seditions, the Tender Conscience soon betrays it self in Searedness,
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to the Tongues of Fire that descended on the Apostles, that by all-powerfull words did create those Miracles that were all like his that sent the Comforter, the instances of mercy:
to the Tongues of Fire that descended on the Apostles, that by all-powerful words did create those Miracles that were all like his that sent the Comforter, the instances of mercy:
The Arians, and Donatists of old, and Anabaptists in Munster, and Sectaries of England of late have been sufficient Arguments to make this manifest to all men,
The Arians, and Donatists of old, and Anabaptists in Munster, and Sectaries of England of late have been sufficient Arguments to make this manifest to all men,
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In this vigilancy Babilon exceeded Zion, for Nebuchadnezar made a Decree, that what ever Nation spake against the God of Shadrach, should be made a Dunghill, but of Judah where God was known the Prophet complains, according to the Number of thy Cities,
In this vigilancy Babylon exceeded Zion, for Nebuchadnezzar made a decree, that what ever nation spoke against the God of Shadrach, should be made a Dunghill, but of Judah where God was known the Prophet complains, according to the Number of thy Cities,
and all his Humiliations and Prayers, wherein he deprecates the Evils of Covetousness, are apparently but feigned words to make merchandise of the Inheritance of Orphans, the Houses of Widdowes, the Patrimony of the Church,
and all his Humiliations and Prayers, wherein he deprecates the Evils of Covetousness, Are apparently but feigned words to make merchandise of the Inheritance of Orphans, the Houses of Widow's, the Patrimony of the Church,
and the Rights of his Brother? how infamous must the way of Balaam be in the opinions of men? who said he would not curse Israel for an house-full of Silver and Gold;
and the Rights of his Brother? how infamous must the Way of balaam be in the opinions of men? who said he would not curse Israel for an housefull of Silver and Gold;
crying out, how good are thy Tents O Jacob, and thy Tabernacles O Israel; Praying that there might be no Divination against Jacob, or Inchantment against Israel;
crying out, how good Are thy Tents Oh Jacob, and thy Tabernacles Oh Israel; Praying that there might be no Divination against Jacob, or Enchantment against Israel;
yet all this holy Discourse and heavenly Resolution was but a Varnish to a deceitfull heart that was Brib'd with filthy Lucre, and the Wages of unrighteousness:
yet all this holy Discourse and heavenly Resolution was but a Varnish to a deceitful heart that was Bribed with filthy Lucre, and the Wages of unrighteousness:
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and yet to indulge those that are contributary to his Lust, and Avarice? what are the Prayers of these men but so many Practical Lyes told to heaven, who while they pray, with a tacite Blasphemy defie God,
and yet to indulge those that Are contributary to his Lust, and Avarice? what Are the Prayers of these men but so many Practical Lies told to heaven, who while they pray, with a tacit Blasphemy defy God,
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and being Evil spoken of for the Name of Christ, the Wounding the Reputation, these are the Grievous Commandments of an Hard Master, to which, in stead of Binding them to mens Fingers, they give them a Manumission;
and being Evil spoken of for the Name of christ, the Wounding the Reputation, these Are the Grievous commandments of an Hard Master, to which, in stead of Binding them to men's Fingers, they give them a Manumission;
Fear, if with Scylla, they could see a Crown on the Liver of the Sacrifice, the Wages of Godliness, the Divinations of Riches and Honour; they would become Disciples;
fear, if with Scylla, they could see a Crown on the Liver of the Sacrifice, the Wages of Godliness, the Divinations of Riches and Honour; they would become Disciples;
but when they Observe all that will live Godly in Christ, must suffer Persecution, and through many Tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of heaven, they are offended at the Cross of Christ, they think there is a Lyon in the way, that affrightens them from any Essay of walking in them.
but when they Observe all that will live Godly in christ, must suffer Persecution, and through many Tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of heaven, they Are offended At the Cross of christ, they think there is a lion in the Way, that affrightens them from any Essay of walking in them.
These sins hinder men from being Catechumens, but which is worse, some that are Baptized blast their Profession by a Flagitious Life, live without God in the world, that it had been better for them they had never known the Way of Truth.
These Sins hinder men from being Catechumens, but which is Worse, Some that Are Baptised blast their Profession by a Flagitious Life, live without God in the world, that it had been better for them they had never known the Way of Truth.
Such are they that think it below a Brave Spirit, to tremble at a Threatning, but stifle the Warnings of their own Bosom, and live in Chambering, and Wantonness, Rage,
Such Are they that think it below a Brave Spirit, to tremble At a Threatening, but stifle the Warnings of their own Bosom, and live in Chambering, and Wantonness, Rage,
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There were three sorts of these Apostates in the times of St. Cyprian; the Traditores, that gave their Bibles, in stead of their Bodies, to be burnt;
There were three sorts of these Apostates in the times of Saint Cyprian; the Traditores, that gave their Bibles, in stead of their Bodies, to be burned;
and the Libellatici, whose Denials of Christ were more Private and Auricular, but bought Tickets from the Magistrates, to preserve them from that Bloody Inquisition.
and the Libellatici, whose Denials of christ were more Private and Auricular, but bought Tickets from the Magistrates, to preserve them from that Bloody Inquisition.
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They went out from us, because they were not of us, saith St. John, they have broken themselves off from that Body into which they were implanted by Baptism,
They went out from us, Because they were not of us, Says Saint John, they have broken themselves off from that Body into which they were implanted by Baptism,
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I have already explained the Phrase, that the Reducing of the Habits, and Vital Principles of Grace into Act, is the Power of Godliness; the Philosophy of which Leads us to the Consideration, That Habits of Grace are those Divine Qualities, infused into the Soul by the Spirit of God, which incline the Heart,
I have already explained the Phrase, that the Reducing of the Habits, and Vital Principles of Grace into Act, is the Power of Godliness; the Philosophy of which Leads us to the Consideration, That Habits of Grace Are those Divine Qualities, infused into the Soul by the Spirit of God, which incline the Heart,
They are therefore called by the Fathers, and Schoolmen, the Springs, and Fountains of Grace, not like the Fountain in the midst of Paradise that flowes with continual waters,
They Are Therefore called by the Father's, and Schoolmen, the Springs, and Fountains of Grace, not like the Fountain in the midst of Paradise that flows with continual waters,
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but like the waters of Siloam, that spring from the foot of mount Sion, qui non jugibus aequis sed certis horis diebus { que } ebullit, whose Streams are not alwayes Current,
but like the waters of Siloam, that spring from the foot of mount Sion, qui non jugibus aequis sed Certis horis diebus { que } Ebullient, whose Streams Are not always Current,
The musical knowledge of a Lutanist in his Quavers, Rests, and Motions, whereby he is able on all occasions to play those delightfull Airs that commend his skill, is the Habit of the Artist,
The musical knowledge of a Lutanist in his Quavers, Rests, and Motions, whereby he is able on all occasions to play those delightful Airs that commend his skill, is the Habit of the Artist,
so the Godly man that hath these principles of a Celestial Original, hath upon all occasions his sences exercised by reason of use, sutable to those commands the law of God requires,
so the Godly man that hath these principles of a Celestial Original, hath upon all occasions his Senses exercised by reason of use, suitable to those commands the law of God requires,
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as beams from the Sun, and streams from a fountain, are many, mighty, pleasing, vigorous, and delectable, they are free, frequent, natural, and numberless.
as beams from the Sun, and streams from a fountain, Are many, mighty, pleasing, vigorous, and delectable, they Are free, frequent, natural, and numberless.
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shine like the Sun, more and more, till the perfect Day, who from the Twylight of the morning, Runs his Race like a Gyant, till it comes to its meridian brightness.
shine like the Sun, more and more, till the perfect Day, who from the Twilight of the morning, Runs his Raze like a Giant, till it comes to its meridian brightness.
and the Bruised Reed becomes a Cedar, the Habits grow in strength, and stature, by the addition of one grace to another, which is the supply of every part extensively, adding to faith virtue;
and the bruised Reed becomes a Cedar, the Habits grow in strength, and stature, by the addition of one grace to Another, which is the supply of every part extensively, adding to faith virtue;
They that were divorced from their sins, as Phaltiel was from Michal, who went weeping after her to Bahurim; when this Gift of God is stirred up in them, contemplate holiness with joy;
They that were divorced from their Sins, as Phaltiel was from Michal, who went weeping After her to Bahurim; when this Gift of God is stirred up in them, contemplate holiness with joy;
They that sought after him whom their soul Loved, when, with Andrew, they have found the Messias, Lean on his bosom, Love him dearly, Esteem him highly, Follow him fully, and Live with him eternally.
They that sought After him whom their soul Loved, when, with Andrew, they have found the Messias, Lean on his bosom, Love him dearly, Esteem him highly, Follow him Fully, and Live with him eternally.
The weak in the faith, and the feeble-minded, wrestle not with Principalities, and Powers, but with God himself, give all diligence to make their Calling sure, press forward to the Price of their high Calling, abound in the work of the Lord, till by uncessant Labours, they rest in the Fruition of him;
The weak in the faith, and the feeble-minded, wrestle not with Principalities, and Powers, but with God himself, give all diligence to make their Calling sure, press forward to the Price of their high Calling, abound in the work of the Lord, till by uncessant Labours, they rest in the Fruition of him;
1. There is a mighty Tendency and Impulse in Habits to exert themselves into Act, they are the full Breasts of Consolation, that are uneasie till they are Drawn,
1. There is a mighty Tendency and Impulse in Habits to exert themselves into Act, they Are the full Breasts of Consolation, that Are uneasy till they Are Drawn,
as natural Qualities are intended by natural Actions, so are supernatural, as the more a man playes on a Musical Instrument, the greater are the habiliments of his art; So Hoseah. 6.3.
as natural Qualities Are intended by natural Actions, so Are supernatural, as the more a man plays on a Musical Instrument, the greater Are the habiliments of his art; So Hosea. 6.3.
Then shall ye know the Lord, if ye follow on to know the Lord; infused knowledge should be increased by a studious meditation; So Coll. 1.10. Filled with the Knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, there is the Infusion of the Habit, That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all well pleasing, being fruitfull in every good work, there it is reduced to act, increasing in the knowledge of God, there is the Radication of it, For he that will do Gods will shall know of the Doctrine whether it be of God. Joh. 17.7. they are not Lazy and Languid things, but are discovered by the facility strengthned by the frequency of their own Actions.
Then shall you know the Lord, if you follow on to know the Lord; infused knowledge should be increased by a studious meditation; So Coll. 1.10. Filled with the Knowledge of his will in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding, there is the Infusion of the Habit, That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all well pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, there it is reduced to act, increasing in the knowledge of God, there is the Radication of it, For he that will do God's will shall know of the Doctrine whither it be of God. John 17.7. they Are not Lazy and Languid things, but Are discovered by the facility strengthened by the frequency of their own Actions.
2. In mortifying strong corruptions, dethroning Satan from his strong holds, captivating every Imagination, that towreth against the commands of Christ, destroying every Reigning sin,
2. In mortifying strong corruptions, dethroning Satan from his strong holds, captivating every Imagination, that towereth against the commands of christ, destroying every Reigning since,
in meditations on Gods Word, Defence of his Truth, Instruction of his People, and inquiry into those mysteries, that is, the Emulation of Angels to pry into:
in meditations on God's Word, Defence of his Truth, Instruction of his People, and inquiry into those Mysteres, that is, the Emulation of Angels to pry into:
if a man hath Honour, this Power makes it a Champion for the Patronage, and Lustre of Religion, it Humbles him, to fling down his Coronet at the feet of the Lamb,
if a man hath Honour, this Power makes it a Champion for the Patronage, and Lustre of Religion, it Humbles him, to fling down his Coronet At the feet of the Lamb,
and Advanceth him, because he hath something the world hath an Esteem for, to Deny for his Saviour, which is beyond the Proportions, and possibilities of ordinary Christians:
and Advanceth him, Because he hath something the world hath an Esteem for, to Deny for his Saviour, which is beyond the Proportions, and possibilities of ordinary Christians:
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But do not these Gloryes of the Power of Godliness, discourage those that are weak in grace? I answer, that it may be propounded as a Probleme, that the New-born Babe hath more strength,
But do not these Glories of the Power of Godliness, discourage those that Are weak in grace? I answer, that it may be propounded as a Problem, that the Newborn Babe hath more strength,
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The Master of the Sentences denies any habit of Love in the soul, but asserts, that all its Emanations flow immediately from the Person of the Holy Ghost:
The Master of the Sentences Denies any habit of Love in the soul, but asserts, that all its Emanations flow immediately from the Person of the Holy Ghost:
and Knowledge, whom the Angels worship, should have his heart Ravished with a Creature, polluted with Blood, defiled with Sin, subjected to Damnation, that when thou wast upon the Precipice of Ruine, stretched forth his hand to save thee,
and Knowledge, whom the Angels worship, should have his heart Ravished with a Creature, polluted with Blood, defiled with since, subjected to Damnation, that when thou wast upon the Precipice of Ruin, stretched forth his hand to save thee,
The depth of this Love was humility, he humbled himself to assume our nature in the Form of a servant, to bear our miseries, and become obedient to death.
The depth of this Love was humility, he humbled himself to assume our nature in the From of a servant, to bear our misery's, and become obedient to death.
But the Love of Christ is without a Parallel, That supream power should assume the Form of a Servant, infinite glory should submit to a Reproach, exquisite Purity, should suffer imputed sin, that the Son of God's Complacency should bear the Viols of his Wrath, should descend from heaven, come out of the Bosom of his Father, to enter into a Grave;
But the Love of christ is without a Parallel, That supreme power should assume the From of a Servant, infinite glory should submit to a Reproach, exquisite Purity, should suffer imputed since, that the Son of God's Complacency should bear the Viols of his Wrath, should descend from heaven, come out of the Bosom of his Father, to enter into a Grave;
if thou prefer profit with Judas, pleasure with Zimri, honour with Diotrephes, an Obliquity before a Right path, thou dost not only sin against the Precept,
if thou prefer profit with Judas, pleasure with Zimri, honour with Diotrephes, an Obliquity before a Right path, thou dost not only sin against the Precept,
As his Commands are Pleasantness, so is his Cross peace, our Saviour to commend his Love to us, consulted not the Dignity of his person, the Tragedy of his Passion,
As his Commands Are Pleasantness, so is his Cross peace, our Saviour to commend his Love to us, consulted not the Dignity of his person, the Tragedy of his Passion,
but longed for his Suffrings, thirsted after his Cup, hungred after that Passover, which he was to eate with such bitter herbs. Esteem then O my Soul!
but longed for his Sufferings, thirsted After his Cup, hungered After that Passover, which he was to eat with such bitter herbs. Esteem then Oh my Soul!
That he that is Glorious in holiness, should be a Sin and a Curse for us by the Projects set up from everlasting, is so stupendious a Depth that unless it had been manifested in the Gospel, had been the highest Blasphemy to imagine it,
That he that is Glorious in holiness, should be a since and a Curse for us by the Projects Set up from everlasting, is so stupendious a Depth that unless it had been manifested in the Gospel, had been the highest Blasphemy to imagine it,
and Affection with the Son of God, if these meditations be seriously beleived, and judiciously weighed, thou canst not Expostulate what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, who is the cheifest among ten thousand, altogether Love, and altogether Lovely.
and Affection with the Son of God, if these meditations be seriously believed, and judiciously weighed, thou Canst not Expostulate what is thy beloved more then Another beloved, who is the chiefest among ten thousand, altogether Love, and altogether Lovely.
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if a Ray of Love may spring from a Glance, how much more from a Vision face to face, a full contemplation of the beauty of holiness? I shall consider but three freinds of the Bridegroom,
if a Ray of Love may spring from a Glance, how much more from a Vision face to face, a full contemplation of the beauty of holiness? I shall Consider but three Friends of the Bridegroom,
if there w•re virtue in touching the Hemme of his Garment, much more in kissing his feet that were so Beautifull that his very foot-stool was glorious, and the Throne of Grace;
if there w•re virtue in touching the Hem of his Garment, much more in kissing his feet that were so Beautiful that his very footstool was glorious, and the Throne of Grace;
St. John (we may say) kissed the hands of Christ to acknowledge his Dependance on him, whose hand was the great instrument of Bounty, whose Bosom, in which he Lodged, the Treasury of Grace and Cabinet of secrets, where he had the misteries of the Kingdom of Heaven revealed to him;
Saint John (we may say) kissed the hands of christ to acknowledge his Dependence on him, whose hand was the great Instrument of Bounty, whose Bosom, in which he Lodged, the Treasury of Grace and Cabinet of secrets, where he had the Mysteres of the Kingdom of Heaven revealed to him;
Those Lipps that had Grace powred into them, and spake the Words of eternal Life; such Examples will excite the heart to Emulation and make it sick of Love;
Those Lips that had Grace poured into them, and spoke the Words of Eternal Life; such Examples will excite the heart to Emulation and make it sick of Love;
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I will give him then ten thousand Kisses, and embraces, I will serve him, praise him, Trust in him till my love is consummate, by being for ever with the Lord;
I will give him then ten thousand Kisses, and embraces, I will serve him, praise him, Trust in him till my love is consummate, by being for ever with the Lord;
And then O my Soul, if he should aske thee as he did Peter, Simon Bar Jonah Lovest thou me? thou wilt answer as he did, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee.
And then Oh my Soul, if he should ask thee as he did Peter, Simon Bar Jonah Lovest thou me? thou wilt answer as he did, Lord, thou Knowest all things, thou Knowest that I love thee.
