that they might not fail to give that Attendance which is enjoyned them as their Duty: and is also their advantage, honour, and security. The thoughts, the hearts, the endeavours of all, should run this way;
that they might not fail to give that Attendance which is enjoined them as their Duty: and is also their advantage, honour, and security. The thoughts, the hearts, the endeavours of all, should run this Way;
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But if Attendance upon God be either neglected, or negligently given, though we are never so intent and industrious about other things, our Souls and all our labour will be lost together.
But if Attendance upon God be either neglected, or negligently given, though we Are never so intent and Industria about other things, our Souls and all our labour will be lost together.
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In this Chapter a little before the Text, the Apostle admonishes the Corinthian Saints of the shortness of time, of the transitoriness of this present World; and then informs them, what kind of Attendance upon himself, God required, and expected from them.
In this Chapter a little before the Text, the Apostle admonishes the Corinthian Saints of the shortness of time, of the transitoriness of this present World; and then informs them, what kind of Attendance upon himself, God required, and expected from them.
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The word NONLATINALPHABET also signifies to wind up a Body in Grave clothes, that it may be fit for the Sepulchre. Time is thus ready to be wound up continually,
The word also signifies to wind up a Body in Grave clothes, that it may be fit for the Sepulchre. Time is thus ready to be wound up continually,
The day of Salvation, the accepted time in which we, and our attendance upon God, may be accepted of, cannot extend beyond the limits of the time of life.
The day of Salvation, the accepted time in which we, and our attendance upon God, may be accepted of, cannot extend beyond the Limits of the time of life.
and to lose all our time, is everlastingly to lose our selves. 2. The Apostle speaks of the Worlds transitoriness, NONLATINALPHABET, the fashion of the World passes away.
and to loose all our time, is everlastingly to loose our selves. 2. The Apostle speaks of the World's transitoriness,, the fashion of the World passes away.
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That God whom Christians attend upon is unchangeable, and so is his love to them; and the inheritance they expect hereafter is incorruptible, and fadeth not away.
That God whom Christians attend upon is unchangeable, and so is his love to them; and the inheritance they expect hereafter is incorruptible, and fades not away.
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But they themselves are Strangers and Pilgrims in this World; and should behave themselves as Passengers that are travelling towards a better World. And as for their Enjoyments by the way, they should love them,
But they themselves Are Strangers and Pilgrim's in this World; and should behave themselves as Passengers that Are traveling towards a better World. And as for their Enjoyments by the Way, they should love them,
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The word NONLATINALPHABET Lord, in the New Testament, is put for Jehovah in the Old. The God whom Christians acknowledge, is the Lord Jehovah, who has his Being of himself, and has Dominion over all.
The word Lord, in the New Testament, is put for Jehovah in the Old. The God whom Christians acknowledge, is the Lord Jehovah, who has his Being of himself, and has Dominion over all.
4. Here is a direction as to the manner of attending on the Lord, it must be NONLATINALPHABET, without distraction. Plutarch calls that Studium sapientiae, NONLATINALPHABET, the study of Wisdom without Distraction,
4. Here is a direction as to the manner of attending on the Lord, it must be, without distraction. Plutarch calls that Studium sapientiae,, the study of Wisdom without Distraction,
In attending upon God, there must be intention in the mind, a full bent of the heart; with strength of affection and desire; not to be diverted, much less to be extinguished.
In attending upon God, there must be intention in the mind, a full bent of the heart; with strength of affection and desire; not to be diverted, much less to be extinguished.
Injunctions to wait are reiterated, with the encouraging promise of Divine Aid and strengthning Grace, Psal. 27. 14. Wait on the Lord, be of good Courage, he shall strengthen thy Heart;
Injunctions to wait Are reiterated, with the encouraging promise of Divine Aid and strengthening Grace, Psalm 27. 14. Wait on the Lord, be of good Courage, he shall strengthen thy Heart;
In the handling of this Doctrine I shall First, Shew you what is supposed in Man's Attendance upon God. Secondly, I shall tell you what is implied in this Attendance. Thirdly, I shall speak of several sorts of Attending upon the Lord.
In the handling of this Doctrine I shall First, Show you what is supposed in Man's Attendance upon God. Secondly, I shall tell you what is implied in this Attendance. Thirdly, I shall speak of several sorts of Attending upon the Lord.
There are several pre-requisites unto this; for Man is not easily perswaded to this Duty; though the performance of it prove never so beneficial to him.
There Are several pre-requisites unto this; for Man is not Easily persuaded to this Duty; though the performance of it prove never so beneficial to him.
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As God is to everlasting, so he is from everlasting. If he had not ever been, and that of himself, he would never have been; neither could any thing else ever have had a Being.
As God is to everlasting, so he is from everlasting. If he had not ever been, and that of himself, he would never have been; neither could any thing Else ever have had a Being.
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Man should look upward, and see how the Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament sheweth his handy-work, Psal. 19. 1. The Visible Creation is not more obvious to the Eye, than the Eternal Power and Godhead of him who made all things, is clearly to be seen by the Mind of Man, Rom. 1. 20. And if Man will but look into his own Heart, he may find this Truth deeply ingraven there, that God is; therefore the Apostle speaks thus of the Gentiles, who had only the Light of Nature, Rom. 1. 19. for that which may be known of God, is manifest in them;
Man should look upward, and see how the Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament shows his handiwork, Psalm 19. 1. The Visible Creation is not more obvious to the Eye, than the Eternal Power and Godhead of him who made all things, is clearly to be seen by the Mind of Man, Rom. 1. 20. And if Man will but look into his own Heart, he may find this Truth deeply engraven there, that God is; Therefore the Apostle speaks thus of the Gentiles, who had only the Light of Nature, Rom. 1. 19. for that which may be known of God, is manifest in them;
and some way or other he will secure his own Honour, and have Glory from the very worst. But as for his own People, he has formed, bought, and new made them for himself, that they might shew forth his Praise, Isa. 43. 21. Man should Eye the Hand that made him,
and Some Way or other he will secure his own Honour, and have Glory from the very worst. But as for his own People, he has formed, bought, and new made them for himself, that they might show forth his Praise, Isaiah 43. 21. Man should Eye the Hand that made him,
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But though our Flesh is of God's Forming, yet in a more immediate manner, he is called the Father of our Spirits. And wherefore have our Souls a thinking Faculty,
But though our Flesh is of God's Forming, yet in a more immediate manner, he is called the Father of our Spirits. And Wherefore have our Souls a thinking Faculty,
but that God may be thought of? Wherefore have we Memories, but that our Creator from our Youth may be remembred? And if we live to Gray-hairs, he in no wise is to be forgotten. Wherefore are we capable of loving, desiring, and taking delight;
but that God may be Thought of? Wherefore have we Memories, but that our Creator from our Youth may be remembered? And if we live to Gray hairs, he in no wise is to be forgotten. Wherefore Are we capable of loving, desiring, and taking delight;
Mammon and Satan are meer Ʋsurpers, and where they reign they ruin. The evil One is to be resisted, not obeyed; and Man was made to have Dominion over the Creatures, not to be enslaved by them.
Mammon and Satan Are mere Ʋsurpers, and where they Reign they ruin. The evil One is to be resisted, not obeyed; and Man was made to have Dominion over the Creatures, not to be enslaved by them.
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But God is Man's Sovereign by Right, and may lay upon Man what Commands he pleases, but has given them none but what are holy, just and good, Rom. 7. 12. And the better these are obeyed, Man becomes more holy, just,
But God is Man's Sovereign by Right, and may lay upon Man what Commands he Pleases, but has given them none but what Are holy, just and good, Rom. 7. 12. And the better these Are obeyed, Man becomes more holy, just,
He signifies the pleasure of Obedience, when he adds, sweeter also than the hony, and the hony comb, Psal. 19. 10. 4. Man must be convinced, that by sin he has departed from God, and has justly incurred his displeasure.
He signifies the pleasure of obedience, when he adds, Sweeten also than the honey, and the honey comb, Psalm 19. 10. 4. Man must be convinced, that by since he has departed from God, and has justly incurred his displeasure.
God is, and will be for ever, infinitely above, and superiour even to those that are in Heaven: he humbles himself to behold the things that are there, Psal. 113. 6. But the moral distance that is between God and Man,
God is, and will be for ever, infinitely above, and superior even to those that Are in Heaven: he humbles himself to behold the things that Are there, Psalm 113. 6. But the moral distance that is between God and Man,
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and as he has acted like one, so he deserves to be dealt with as an Enemy. When the Syrians came to the King of Israel, they had Sackcloth on their Loins,
and as he has acted like one, so he deserves to be dealt with as an Enemy. When the Syrians Come to the King of Israel, they had sackcloth on their Loins,
destruction unto them, because they have transgressed against me, Hos. 7. 13. And hear the Language of the penitent Church, Lam. 5. 16. The Crown is fallen from our Head;
destruction unto them, Because they have transgressed against me, Hos. 7. 13. And hear the Language of the penitent Church, Lam. 5. 16. The Crown is fallen from our Head;
When we come for Mercy, we must be sensible that Mercy is undeserved, and that confusion of Face belongs to us, Dan. 9. 8. A penitential Acknowledgment there should be, that we have been foolish, disobedient, decei•ed;
When we come for Mercy, we must be sensible that Mercy is undeserved, and that confusion of Face belongs to us, Dan. 9. 8. A penitential Acknowledgment there should be, that we have been foolish, disobedient, decei•ed;
Indeed we find Satan an Intruder among the Sons of God, who came to present themselves before the Lord, Job 1. 6. but it was not to beg Grace for himself;
Indeed we find Satan an Intruder among the Sons of God, who Come to present themselves before the Lord, Job 1. 6. but it was not to beg Grace for himself;
And if the Lord did not seek him, but leave him to his own Imagination and Inclination, his Imaginations are so vain, his Inclinations so perverse and wicked, he would never cease going astray, till he died without Wisdom. The Call of God is loud and earnest, that Man would turn from his Disobedience,
And if the Lord did not seek him, but leave him to his own Imagination and Inclination, his Imaginations Are so vain, his Inclinations so perverse and wicked, he would never cease going astray, till he died without Wisdom. The Call of God is loud and earnest, that Man would turn from his Disobedience,
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therefore he and his Faith were directed to the promised Seed, who should bruise the Serpents head; and in time would be manifested to destroy the Works of the Devil, 1 John 3. 8. This Work of the Devil was Sin, whereby Man had departed from his Maker:
Therefore he and his Faith were directed to the promised Seed, who should bruise the Serpents head; and in time would be manifested to destroy the Works of the devil, 1 John 3. 8. This Work of the devil was since, whereby Man had departed from his Maker:
Now Christ the second Adam, suffered once for Sins, the Just for the Ʋnjust, that he might bring Man to God, and make up the Breach that Sin had made between them, 1 Pet. 3. 18. As God is but One, so there is but One Mediator between God and Men, the Man Christ Jesus;
Now christ the second Adam, suffered once for Sins, the Just for the Ʋnjust, that he might bring Man to God, and make up the Breach that since had made between them, 1 Pet. 3. 18. As God is but One, so there is but One Mediator between God and Men, the Man christ jesus;
But says the Apostle, In Christ Jesus our Lord we have boldness, and access with confidence by the Faith of him, Eph. 3. 12. Under the Old Testament there was but one Temple, one Altar for Burnt ▪ offering and Sin ▪ offering to make an Atonement:
But Says the Apostle, In christ jesus our Lord we have boldness, and access with confidence by the Faith of him, Ephesians 3. 12. Under the Old Testament there was but one Temple, one Altar for Burned ▪ offering and since ▪ offering to make an Atonement:
and had commanded Judah and Jerusalem to Worship before one Altar, 2 Chron. 32. 12. But the mystery and meaning of this was, that Jesus Christ alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
and had commanded Judah and Jerusalem to Worship before one Altar, 2 Chronicles 32. 12. But the mystery and meaning of this was, that jesus christ alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
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When Man is off from God, and betakes himself to himself in Matters of Religion, he rangeth infinitely, like a Sea-faring Man who has lost his Compass in a Mist, moving swiftly but to no purpose.
When Man is off from God, and betakes himself to himself in Matters of Religion, he rangeth infinitely, like a Seafaring Man who has lost his Compass in a Missed, moving swiftly but to no purpose.
Now there shall be more words than that which is written, more Articles than what God has put into our Creed, more Commands than the Law-giver ever gave;
Now there shall be more words than that which is written, more Articles than what God has put into our Creed, more Commands than the Lawgiver ever gave;
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We should see our need of Instruction and Help from the Spirit of the Lord: Both Light and Liberty, Strength and Liveliness in all Holy Duties, is from Him.
We should see our need of Instruction and Help from the Spirit of the Lord: Both Light and Liberty, Strength and Liveliness in all Holy Duties, is from Him.
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'Tis through the Son as Mediator, and 'tis by the Spirit as our Helper, that we have access to the Father, Eph. 2. 18. The Apostle acknowledges, We know not what we should pray for as we ought;
It's through the Son as Mediator, and it's by the Spirit as our Helper, that we have access to the Father, Ephesians 2. 18. The Apostle acknowledges, We know not what we should pray for as we ought;
He maketh intercession for the Saints according to the Will of God, Rom. 8. 26, 27. He is the instructer of all those who are taught to profit. Ordinances, Gifts, Administrations which are so useful, are from the Spirit,
He makes Intercession for the Saints according to the Will of God, Rom. 8. 26, 27. He is the instructer of all those who Are taught to profit. Ordinances, Gifts, Administrations which Are so useful, Are from the Spirit,
and he represents him contrary ways; and both are false, and indeed misrepresentations; from secure Souls, he does endeavour to hide the Wrath of God, his Holiness, Justice and Jealousie, that he may heighten presumption; from awakened and humble Hearts, he does endeavour to conceal his Mercy and Grace in Christ, that he may kill their Hope, and discourage them from engaging in the work of God.
and he represents him contrary ways; and both Are false, and indeed misrepresentations; from secure Souls, he does endeavour to hide the Wrath of God, his Holiness, justice and Jealousy, that he may heighten presumption; from awakened and humble Hearts, he does endeavour to conceal his Mercy and Grace in christ, that he may kill their Hope, and discourage them from engaging in the work of God.
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and be accounts those Enemies who go on still in their trespasses, Psal. 68. 21. so he has assured us that he is good and ready to forgive those who are troubled because they have offended,
and be accounts those Enemies who go on still in their Trespasses, Psalm 68. 21. so he has assured us that he is good and ready to forgive those who Are troubled Because they have offended,
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'Tis a mighty encouragement to attend upon God, when we see the door of Hope standing open, and that the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear his displeasure,
It's a mighty encouragement to attend upon God, when we see the door of Hope standing open, and that the Lord Takes pleasure in those who Fear his displeasure,
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Psal. 147. 11. The Tables of the Law were put into the Ark, and the mercy-seat was above it; a plain intimation, that the Lord who sits upon this mercy-seat, will not enter into Judgment with his Servants, nor mark the iniquities; but be merciful to the unrighteousness of them that turn to him;
Psalm 147. 11. The Tables of the Law were put into the Ark, and the mercy-seat was above it; a plain intimation, that the Lord who sits upon this mercy-seat, will not enter into Judgement with his Servants, nor mark the iniquities; but be merciful to the unrighteousness of them that turn to him;
and with him is plenteous Redempption, and he shall redeem Israel from all his Iniquities. 9. Man must not think to divide his Service between God and Mammon.
and with him is plenteous Redempption, and he shall Redeem Israel from all his Iniquities. 9. Man must not think to divide his Service between God and Mammon.
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To mind the World as if it were the most desirable thing, and to serve the Lord, only for the World's sake; this is hateful earthlimindedness, and Hypocrisie. When the Children of Israel assembled themselves before God, only for Corn and Wine; their Cries were but howlings in his Ears.
To mind the World as if it were the most desirable thing, and to serve the Lord, only for the World's sake; this is hateful earthlimindedness, and Hypocrisy. When the Children of Israel assembled themselves before God, only for Corn and Wine; their Cries were but howlings in his Ears.
so as to obtain the things that are unseen and eternal; unless the Eye be shut against the things that are seen and temporal, 2 Cor. 4. 18. Not but that Attenders upon God may and ought to mind their secular business which their particular Callings lead them to.
so as to obtain the things that Are unseen and Eternal; unless the Eye be shut against the things that Are seen and temporal, 2 Cor. 4. 18. Not but that Attenders upon God may and ought to mind their secular business which their particular Callings led them to.
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that the things of this World are to be regarded so far as God has commanded, that they must be begg'd of him, they must be kept, used, and improved for him;
that the things of this World Are to be regarded so Far as God has commanded, that they must be begged of him, they must be kept, used, and improved for him;
they must not be liked for themselves, but so far as God is enjoyed with them, and in them. And in the greatest abundance of them, this should be the Heart's Language, which came from the Heart and Mouth of Luther; Noli his satiari;
they must not be liked for themselves, but so Far as God is enjoyed with them, and in them. And in the greatest abundance of them, this should be the Heart's Language, which Come from the Heart and Mouth of Luther; Noli his satiari;
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This middle Wall of Partition must be thrown down, else there can be no drawing nigh to God ▪ Jam. 4. 8. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you:
This middle Wall of Partition must be thrown down, Else there can be no drawing High to God ▪ Jam. 4. 8. Draw High to God, and he will draw High to you:
This Attendance is of large extent, and takes in all the Service he Commands: In Scripture 'tis expressed sometimes by following of God, sometimes by waiting upon the Lord;
This Attendance is of large extent, and Takes in all the Service he Commands: In Scripture it's expressed sometime by following of God, sometime by waiting upon the Lord;
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1. Attending upon God implies enquiring of God. He is NONLATINALPHABET, only Wise, the Father of Lights, from whom all true Wisdom, and every good and perfect gift comes down, Jam. 1. 17. The Wisdom of this World, and of the Princes of this World, however 'tis magnified as the most profound Policy, cannot secure them that are most excellent this way,
1. Attending upon God Implies inquiring of God. He is, only Wise, the Father of Lights, from whom all true Wisdom, and every good and perfect gift comes down, Jam. 1. 17. The Wisdom of this World, and of the Princes of this World, however it's magnified as the most profound Policy, cannot secure them that Are most excellent this Way,
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but spiritual Wisdom which is hidden from the prudent of the World, and is the especial gift of God, is ordained to the Glory of them that have it, 1 Cor. 2. 6, 7. Wisdom to Salvation and everlasting Glory; deserves the name of Wisdom, sound Wisdom it may well be called.
but spiritual Wisdom which is hidden from the prudent of the World, and is the especial gift of God, is ordained to the Glory of them that have it, 1 Cor. 2. 6, 7. Wisdom to Salvation and everlasting Glory; deserves the name of Wisdom, found Wisdom it may well be called.
Prov. 2. 6, 7. For the Lord giveth Wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding, he layeth up sound Wisdom for the Righteous, he is a Buckler to them that walk uprightly.
Curae 2. 6, 7. For the Lord gives Wisdom, out of his Mouth comes knowledge and understanding, he Layeth up found Wisdom for the Righteous, he is a Buckler to them that walk uprightly.
He gives it to all that desire and ask it, and that liberally without upbraiding, Jam. 1. 5. He upbraids not any with their former hatred of knowledge, or contempt of Wisdom; neither does he upbraid them with their natural dulness and unaptness to learn,
He gives it to all that desire and ask it, and that liberally without upbraiding, Jam. 1. 5. He upbraids not any with their former hatred of knowledge, or contempt of Wisdom; neither does he upbraid them with their natural dullness and unaptness to Learn,
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but both instruction, and also the very heart and ability to receive it, are from him, Prov. 20. 12. The hearing Ear and the seeing Eye, the Lord hath made even both of them. The Psalmist thus;
but both instruction, and also the very heart and ability to receive it, Are from him, Curae 20. 12. The hearing Ear and the seeing Eye, the Lord hath made even both of them. The Psalmist thus;
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and what Attention does such a speaker deserve, who speaks from Heaven; and whose Word shews the way to Heaven! who speaks peace, and publishes glad-tidings of great Salvation!
and what Attention does such a speaker deserve, who speaks from Heaven; and whose Word shows the Way to Heaven! who speaks peace, and publishes Glad-tidings of great Salvation!
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Now the Word comes with a Divine Power and Efficacy, when God is heard speaking in the Word, 1 Thes. 2. 13. For this cause also thank we God without ceasing;
Now the Word comes with a Divine Power and Efficacy, when God is herd speaking in the Word, 1 Thebes 2. 13. For this cause also thank we God without ceasing;
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It concerns us to take heed what we hear, and how. We should be forward to be made acquainted with God's Truth and Will; and neither should be held in unrighteousness;
It concerns us to take heed what we hear, and how. We should be forward to be made acquainted with God's Truth and Will; and neither should be held in unrighteousness;
though Divine Goodness can satiate Man's Soul, though the Lord has supream and sufficient Authority to Command the Conscience, and to lay the whole Man under obligation to Obedience.
though Divine goodness can satiate Man's Soul, though the Lord has supreme and sufficient authority to Command the Conscience, and to lay the Whole Man under obligation to obedience.
neither yield ye your Members as instruments of unrighteousness unto Sin; but yield ye your selves unto God, as those that are alive from the Dead,
neither yield you your Members as Instruments of unrighteousness unto since; but yield you your selves unto God, as those that Are alive from the Dead,
And especially the Heart must be yielded, nay, the whole heart, else returning is but feigned. Jer. 3. 10. Her treacherous Sister Judah, hath not returned to me with her whole heart, but feignedly saith the Lord.
And especially the Heart must be yielded, nay, the Whole heart, Else returning is but feigned. Jer. 3. 10. Her treacherous Sister Judah, hath not returned to me with her Whole heart, but feignedly Says the Lord.
the Heart without any reservation must yield, that God should work out of it whatever is offensive, that he should work in it that which is pleasing in his sight.
the Heart without any reservation must yield, that God should work out of it whatever is offensive, that he should work in it that which is pleasing in his sighed.
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The bent of the very Soul was towards God, and the desires are kept up in vehemency both Night and Day. The Lord humbles himself to behold things done in Heaven;
The bent of the very Soul was towards God, and the Desires Are kept up in vehemency both Night and Day. The Lord humbles himself to behold things done in Heaven;
The Command is, that we should seek the Lord and his strength, and his Face evermore, Psal. 105. 4. God is to be sought unto for himself, when the all-sufficient Jehovah gives himself to any;
The Command is, that we should seek the Lord and his strength, and his Face evermore, Psalm 105. 4. God is to be sought unto for himself, when the All-sufficient Jehovah gives himself to any;
he gives infinitely more than if he gave them many thousand such Worlds as this is. His strength is of absolute necessity, to secure us from evil, and to assist us in the doing of good; and the shining of his Face makes our work easie and pleasant, it makes our Life, and even Death it self comfortable. No wonder therefore,
he gives infinitely more than if he gave them many thousand such World's as this is. His strength is of absolute necessity, to secure us from evil, and to assist us in the doing of good; and the shining of his Face makes our work easy and pleasant, it makes our Life, and even Death it self comfortable. No wonder Therefore,
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when God said, Seek ye my Face; one of his Attendants heard presently, as the Eccho answers the Voice, said, Thy Face Lord will I seek, Psal. 27. 8. To seek to any else is vain; 'tis seeking for Water in a broken Cistern that can hold none.
when God said, Seek you my Face; one of his Attendants herd presently, as the Echo answers the Voice, said, Thy Face Lord will I seek, Psalm 27. 8. To seek to any Else is vain; it's seeking for Water in a broken Cistern that can hold none.
Men of low degree, though never so great a multitude, are vanity; and Men of highest degree are a ly, Psal. 62. 9. But God's Power, Mercy and Truth are an evident proof that he is forward and sufficient to satiate the Souls of all, that charge their Souls to wait only upon him, and to have their expectations from him.
Men of low degree, though never so great a multitude, Are vanity; and Men of highest degree Are a lie, Psalm 62. 9. But God's Power, Mercy and Truth Are an evident proof that he is forward and sufficient to satiate the Souls of all, that charge their Souls to wait only upon him, and to have their Expectations from him.
Every Christian's House should be an House of Prayer; but the place of publick assembling to Worship should be highly prized, and frequented for the work sake that is performed there.
Every Christian's House should be an House of Prayer; but the place of public assembling to Worship should be highly prized, and frequented for the work sake that is performed there.
The living, the true, the eternal God is here publickly owned and acknowledged, and so is the only Mediator Jesus, as also the Holy ▪ Ghost; whose Aid and Grace is all in all,
The living, the true, the Eternal God is Here publicly owned and acknowledged, and so is the only Mediator jesus, as also the Holy ▪ Ghost; whose Aid and Grace is all in all,
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and that's the Language of their Hearts, When shall we come and appear before God, Psal. 42. 2. As the Sanctuary was next to the holiest of all, so the House of God on Earth, is as it were, the Suburbs of the City of God in Heaven.
and that's the Language of their Hearts, When shall we come and appear before God, Psalm 42. 2. As the Sanctuary was next to the Holiest of all, so the House of God on Earth, is as it were, the Suburbs of the city of God in Heaven.
The Sanctuary is the place where the Light of holy and heavenly Doctrine shines. Here the Psalmist understood the end of the ungodly, and that all their prosperity was but a Dream and Image, being abused by themselves, to further and hasten their destruction;
The Sanctuary is the place where the Light of holy and heavenly Doctrine shines. Here the Psalmist understood the end of the ungodly, and that all their Prosperity was but a Dream and Image, being abused by themselves, to further and hasten their destruction;
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he makes earthly things more contemptible in their Eyes, and sets their Affections more upon himself, who is their Portion for ever. In the Sanctuary Believers are quickned, strengthened, comforted and settled:
he makes earthly things more contemptible in their Eyes, and sets their Affections more upon himself, who is their Portion for ever. In the Sanctuary Believers Are quickened, strengthened, comforted and settled:
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And this one thing they desire ▪ of the Lord, and that they seek after, that they may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of their life, that they may behold the Beauty of the Lord, his Holiness and Grace in Christ, with the admirable Harmony of all his Attributes;
And this one thing they desire ▪ of the Lord, and that they seek After, that they may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of their life, that they may behold the Beauty of the Lord, his Holiness and Grace in christ, with the admirable Harmony of all his Attributes;
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and that they may perpetually be enquiring in his Temple; until being guided unto Death, and brought safe to Glory, they are past all danger, Psal. 27. 4.
and that they may perpetually be inquiring in his Temple; until being guided unto Death, and brought safe to Glory, they Are passed all danger, Psalm 27. 4.
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6. Attending upon God implies not only keeping the way of his Ordinances and Institutions, but minding his Dispensations, and the manner of his dealing with us.
6. Attending upon God Implies not only keeping the Way of his Ordinances and Institutions, but minding his Dispensations, and the manner of his dealing with us.
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The Ordinances of the Gospel are from Heaven, and not of Men. Men have no right to institute, who have no power to bless. Mens Inventions in Religion,
The Ordinances of the Gospel Are from Heaven, and not of Men. Men have no right to institute, who have no power to bless. Men's Inventions in Religion,
though often followed with great eagerness, are found unprofitable and vain to them that have been Zealous for them ▪ But the Ordinances which the Lord himself has appointed, he is ready to own and make effectual to them that attend upon him in the use of them:
though often followed with great eagerness, Are found unprofitable and vain to them that have been Zealous for them ▪ But the Ordinances which the Lord himself has appointed, he is ready to own and make effectual to them that attend upon him in the use of them:
Those are dangerously pufft up with Pride and Self-conceit, that think themselves above Ordinances; and 'tis not a commendable Humility for them that desire the spiritual Benefit of Ordinances, to imagine that Ordinances are above them. They are in no wise to be neglected;
Those Are dangerously puffed up with Pride and Self-conceit, that think themselves above Ordinances; and it's not a commendable Humility for them that desire the spiritual Benefit of Ordinances, to imagine that Ordinances Are above them. They Are in no wise to be neglected;
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Does he afflict? they turn to him that smites them, and desire to be more fully instructed, and more thorowly purged, Isa. 27. 9. Does he load them with Benefits? they are affected with his lovingkindness, and sensible how obligations grow stronger to praise and please him.
Does he afflict? they turn to him that smites them, and desire to be more Fully instructed, and more thoroughly purged, Isaiah 27. 9. Does he load them with Benefits? they Are affected with his Lovingkindness, and sensible how obligations grow Stronger to praise and please him.
7. Attending upon God implies expecting all from him. From this one Fountain flow the Streams of all sorts of Blessings. In our Father's House there is Bread enough, and to spare;
7. Attending upon God Implies expecting all from him. From this one Fountain flow the Streams of all sorts of Blessings. In our Father's House there is Bred enough, and to spare;
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He assures the believing Philippians, that God would supply all their needs according to his Riches in Glory by Christ Jesus, Phil. 4. 19. The Psalmist in danger and calamity, betakes himself to the mercy of God, and the shadow of his Wings for refuge, and cries unto him as the most High, who performed all things for him, Psal. 57. 1, 2. Who questions whether the Sun be full of Light? whether the Ocean abound with Water? Much less reason is there to question God's Power and Will to answer the expectations of his People that attend upon him.
He assures the believing Philippians, that God would supply all their needs according to his Riches in Glory by christ jesus, Philip 4. 19. The Psalmist in danger and calamity, betakes himself to the mercy of God, and the shadow of his Wings for refuge, and cries unto him as the most High, who performed all things for him, Psalm 57. 1, 2. Who questions whither the Sun be full of Light? whither the Ocean abound with Water? Much less reason is there to question God's Power and Will to answer the Expectations of his People that attend upon him.
and those do his Commandments, hearkning to the Voice of his Word, Psal. 103. 20. That they may fulfill their Maker's Pleasure, they minister to them that shall be Heirs of Salvation, Heb. 1. 14. Attendance includes a disposition to yield Obedience.
and those do his commandments, Harkening to the Voice of his Word, Psalm 103. 20. That they may fulfil their Maker's Pleasure, they minister to them that shall be Heirs of Salvation, Hebrew 1. 14. Attendance includes a disposition to yield obedience.
Though the Offerings and Sacrifices enjoyned by the Law are to be offered no more; Christ who was typified by those Sacrifices, having offered up himself once for all, and put away Sin by the Sacrifice of himself;
Though the Offerings and Sacrifices enjoined by the Law Are to be offered no more; christ who was typified by those Sacrifices, having offered up himself once for all, and put away since by the Sacrifice of himself;
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they must present themselves a living Sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is their reasonable Service, Rom. 12. 1. and says the Apostle, Heb. 13. 15. By Him therefore, by Christ Jesus, let us offer the Sacrifice of Praise to God continually;
they must present themselves a living Sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is their reasonable Service, Rom. 12. 1. and Says the Apostle, Hebrew 13. 15. By Him Therefore, by christ jesus, let us offer the Sacrifice of Praise to God continually;
and to the Lamb for ever, Rev. 4. 11. & 5. 13. This Service of Thanksgiving, the Lord much insists on, is well-pleased with, and accounts himself glorified by.
and to the Lamb for ever, Rev. 4. 11. & 5. 13. This Service of Thanksgiving, the Lord much insists on, is well-pleased with, and accounts himself glorified by.
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Holy David says, his Ears were opened, or boared, to hearken to God's Voice, Psal. 40. 6. Here is an Allusion unto the Israelitish Servant, who was so well in his Master's House, that he refused to go out free at the year of release; and had his Ear boared with an Awl to the Post of the Door, to signifie his resolution to serve his Master continually.
Holy David Says, his Ears were opened, or bored, to harken to God's Voice, Psalm 40. 6. Here is an Allusion unto the Israelitish Servant, who was so well in his Masters House, that he refused to go out free At the year of release; and had his Ear bored with an Awl to the Post of the Door, to signify his resolution to serve his Master continually.
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They follow on to know him, they follow him fully, and being upheld with the right hand of his Righteousness, their Souls follow hard after him, Psal. 63. 8. And whom should they follow? to whom else should they go? The Lord has the words of Eternal Life, He alone has Grace, and Honour, and Glory, and all good things else to give;
They follow on to know him, they follow him Fully, and being upheld with the right hand of his Righteousness, their Souls follow hard After him, Psalm 63. 8. And whom should they follow? to whom Else should they go? The Lord has the words of Eternal Life, He alone has Grace, and Honour, and Glory, and all good things Else to give;
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but they must change for the worse; nay, the very best for the very worst of all: therefore they are unchangeably his, stedfast and unmovable, always abiding, and abounding in his Work and Service.
but they must change for the Worse; nay, the very best for the very worst of all: Therefore they Are unchangeably his, steadfast and unmovable, always abiding, and abounding in his Work and Service.
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and that which is with the Heart also. I begin with this distinction to prevent Hypocrisie and Formality in Religious Duties, whereby the Jealous God is so much provoked,
and that which is with the Heart also. I begin with this distinction to prevent Hypocrisy and Formality in Religious Duties, whereby the Jealous God is so much provoked,
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and how displeasing 'tis to him, Mat. 15. 7, 8. Ye Hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesie of you, saying, This People draweth near unto me with their mouth,
and how displeasing it's to him, Mathew 15. 7, 8. You Hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, This People draws near unto me with their Mouth,
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The body indeed is to give Attendance, as being the Temple of the Spirit. The Tongue is then most Angelical, and Man's Glory, when most enlargedly it does confess to God, call upon, and praise and magnifie his Name.
The body indeed is to give Attendance, as being the Temple of the Spirit. The Tongue is then most Angelical, and Man's Glory, when most enlargedly it does confess to God, call upon, and praise and magnify his Name.
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But if when the eyes are lift up towards Heaven, the hands are stretched forth with great eagerness, the knees bowe with seeming Humility and Devotion,
But if when the eyes Are lift up towards Heaven, the hands Are stretched forth with great eagerness, the knees bow with seeming Humility and Devotion,
all this while the heart keeps aloof, and at a distance from God; values not his love, his grace, or Communion with him; but goes after its pleasures, lusts and covetousness: Alas!
all this while the heart keeps aloof, and At a distance from God; value's not his love, his grace, or Communion with him; but Goes After its pleasures, Lustiest and covetousness: Alas!
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In all Religious Performances, if the heart does not at all care to draw near; 'tis certain the Lord will not draw near neither as to his gracious presence:
In all Religious Performances, if the heart does not At all care to draw near; it's certain the Lord will not draw near neither as to his gracious presence:
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2. There is an Attendance upon God not with the Body only, but with the Heart also. He speaketh unto us as unto Children, and saith, My Son give me thy heart, Prov. 23. 26. Give him never so much without this, you give him nothing that he cares for.
2. There is an Attendance upon God not with the Body only, but with the Heart also. He speaks unto us as unto Children, and Says, My Son give me thy heart, Curae 23. 26. Give him never so much without this, you give him nothing that he Cares for.
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When the Spirit of a Saint does before the time, in a sense return to God who gave it, and converse with him in the heavenly places, that converse how high, and joyful, and beneficial is it found!
When the Spirit of a Saint does before the time, in a sense return to God who gave it, and converse with him in the heavenly places, that converse how high, and joyful, and beneficial is it found!
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When Moses came down from the Mount where he had been with God, his Face did shine; and when the Heart has been above in Heaven, a clearer light does shine into it,
When Moses Come down from the Mount where he had been with God, his Face did shine; and when the Heart has been above in Heaven, a clearer Light does shine into it,
and to his Will, which naturally is so perverse and obstinate in Evil, that 'tis fitly compared to an Iron Sinew. What a Power is it which makes it pliable!
and to his Will, which naturally is so perverse and obstinate in Evil, that it's fitly compared to an Iron Sinew. What a Power is it which makes it pliable!
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The like temper we find, Jer. 50. 5. They shall ask the way to Zion with their Faces thitherward, saying, come and let us joyn our selves to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant that shall not be forgotten.
The like temper we find, Jer. 50. 5. They shall ask the Way to Zion with their Faces thitherward, saying, come and let us join our selves to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant that shall not be forgotten.
they remembered that God was their Rock, and the high God their Redeemer. Nevertheless they did flatter him with their Mouth, and lyed unto him with their Tongues;
they remembered that God was their Rock, and the high God their Redeemer. Nevertheless they did flatter him with their Mouth, and lied unto him with their Tongues;
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Had they not felt God's Hand, he had not heard their Voice; had not peril been extream, they would not have run to this Rock for refuge: had not enemies prest hard upon them, they would not have cryed to this high Redeemer for deliverance. But their cries were lies and flatteries. As soon as the danger was in their apprehension over, their naughty Hearts started aside like deceitful bowes,
Had they not felt God's Hand, he had not herd their Voice; had not peril been extreme, they would not have run to this Rock for refuge: had not enemies pressed hard upon them, they would not have cried to this high Redeemer for deliverance. But their cries were lies and flatteries. As soon as the danger was in their apprehension over, their naughty Hearts started aside like deceitful bows,
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Mary is commended who heard and heeded Christ's word, and according to the direction of it, minded the one thing needful, and chose the good part which could not be taken away from her.
Marry is commended who herd and heeded Christ's word, and according to the direction of it, minded the one thing needful, and chosen the good part which could not be taken away from her.
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Whereas Martha is taxed and reproved, for being careful, and troubled about many things, Luke 10. 41, 42. All the Lord's Servants are to be Attendants in ordinary. Religion is to be the constant business of their lives,
Whereas Martha is taxed and reproved, for being careful, and troubled about many things, Lycia 10. 41, 42. All the Lord's Servants Are to be Attendants in ordinary. Religion is to be the constant business of their lives,
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and as He acts extraordinarily in a way of Judgment, or of Mercy. They are to do something extraordinary in the Duties they have such a signal and loud Call to.
and as He acts extraordinarily in a Way of Judgement, or of Mercy. They Are to do something extraordinary in the Duties they have such a signal and loud Call to.
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When the Lord is thus raised up out of his holy Habitation, and comes forth to visit and punish Iniquity, there should be great preparation to meet him, Amos 4. 12. Because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God O Israel.
When the Lord is thus raised up out of his holy Habitation, and comes forth to visit and Punish Iniquity, there should be great preparation to meet him, Amos 4. 12. Because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God Oh Israel.
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There should be deep Humiliation before him. 1 Pet. 5. 6. Humble your selves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
There should be deep Humiliation before him. 1 Pet. 5. 6. Humble your selves Therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
and Righteousness must be followed after with greater zeal and diligence. Isa. 26. 9. When thy Judgments are in the Earth, the Inhabitants of the World will learn Righteousness.
and Righteousness must be followed After with greater zeal and diligence. Isaiah 26. 9. When thy Judgments Are in the Earth, the Inhabitants of the World will Learn Righteousness.
His Attendants should call upon their Souls, and all that is within them, to bless him, Psal. 103. 1. Love should be extraordinarily ardent unto God the deliverer, when extraordinary deliverance has been wrought.
His Attendants should call upon their Souls, and all that is within them, to bless him, Psalm 103. 1. Love should be extraordinarily Ardent unto God the deliverer, when extraordinary deliverance has been wrought.
then there should be extraordinary contrition and supplication unto God for Pardon, Healing, for Establishment by his Spirit, and for the Joy of his Salvation. When David an eminent Saint and Prophet, was of a sudden turned black as Hell,
then there should be extraordinary contrition and supplication unto God for Pardon, Healing, for Establishment by his Spirit, and for the Joy of his Salvation. When David an eminent Saint and Prophet, was of a sudden turned black as Hell,
and become a Monster of Ingratitude, Impurity and Cruelty, he comes unto God being awakened by Nathan 's Ministry, with great shame and brokenness of Heart, Psal. 51. 16, 17. he implores mercy, begs Ease,
and become a Monster of Ingratitude, Impurity and Cruelty, he comes unto God being awakened by Nathan is Ministry, with great shame and brokenness of Heart, Psalm 51. 16, 17. he implores mercy, begs Ease,
nay, treacherousness and unfaithfulness to himself, he intreats that the Lord would undertake for him, and by his own free Spirit continually uphold him.
nay, treacherousness and unfaithfulness to himself, he intreats that the Lord would undertake for him, and by his own free Spirit continually uphold him.
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sometime a great while before Day; and sometime he continued in it all Night. He commands and urges secret Prayer, upon every one of his Disciples, Mat. 6. 6. But thou when thou prayest enter into thy Closet;
sometime a great while before Day; and sometime he continued in it all Night. He commands and urges secret Prayer, upon every one of his Disciples, Mathew 6. 6. But thou when thou Prayest enter into thy Closet;
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In this secret Attendance upon God, we may use a greater NONLATINALPHABET freedom of Speech, and tell him all that we fear and feel, and ayle and desire. Secret Duties which Man can take no notice of, have not those motives which are very prevalent with Hypocrites; who lov'd to Pray standing in the Synagogues, and in the Corners of the Streets;
In this secret Attendance upon God, we may use a greater freedom of Speech, and tell him all that we Fear and feel, and ail and desire. Secret Duties which Man can take no notice of, have not those motives which Are very prevalent with Hypocrites; who loved to Pray standing in the Synagogues, and in the Corners of the Streets;
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God is pleased to listen and hearken after Prayer, and there is not the closest homeliest Corner, where there is a sincere Supplicant, but God is really there to fulfil and grant the desire;
God is pleased to listen and harken After Prayer, and there is not the closest homeliest Corner, where there is a sincere Supplicant, but God is really there to fulfil and grant the desire;
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and a reward in the bosom strong wrath, Prov. 21. 14. so secret confession of sin, bitter mourning for it, and begging forgiveness in the Name of Jesus will prevail for the pacifying of God's fiercest displeasure; and the obtaining of his Love and Grace.
and a reward in the bosom strong wrath, Curae 21. 14. so secret Confessi of since, bitter mourning for it, and begging forgiveness in the Name of jesus will prevail for the pacifying of God's Fiercest displeasure; and the obtaining of his Love and Grace.
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2. There is an Attendance upon God that is Private in the Family. This has been wofully, sinfully, shamefully neglected not only by the prophane, but by them that call themselves Professors, though hardly worthy of that Name.
2. There is an Attendance upon God that is Private in the Family. This has been woefully, sinfully, shamefully neglected not only by the profane, but by them that call themselves Professors, though hardly worthy of that Name.
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Oh when shall it once be, that every ones practise will be answerable! I read not only of a Dedication of the Tabernacle and Temple; but also of the Houses of the Israelites, Deut. 20. 5. Psal. 30. was composed at the Dedication of the House of David.
O when shall it once be, that every ones practice will be answerable! I read not only of a Dedication of the Tabernacle and Temple; but also of the Houses of the Israelites, Deuteronomy 20. 5. Psalm 30. was composed At the Dedication of the House of David.
And those tumultuous combined, and insulting Enemies of theirs in Pride, Scorn and Derision said, Let us take to our selves the Houses of God in possession, Psal. 83. 12. Houses were dedicated to the Lord's Service.
And those tumultuous combined, and insulting Enemies of theirs in Pride, Scorn and Derision said, Let us take to our selves the Houses of God in possession, Psalm 83. 12. Houses were dedicated to the Lord's Service.
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and all Israel promise the same, Josh. 24. 15, 21. David says, he will walk within his House with a perfect Heart, Psal. 101. 2. there be Songs of Mercy and of Judgment. Indeed the voice of rejoycing and Salvation is in the Tabernacle of the Righteous, Psal. 118. 15. The Lord is adored and praised in the Tabernacles of them to whom he has shewed himself a God of Salvation.
and all Israel promise the same, Josh. 24. 15, 21. David Says, he will walk within his House with a perfect Heart, Psalm 101. 2. there be Songs of Mercy and of Judgement. Indeed the voice of rejoicing and Salvation is in the Tabernacle of the Righteous, Psalm 118. 15. The Lord is adored and praised in the Tabernacles of them to whom he has showed himself a God of Salvation.
and prayed to God alway, Act. 10. 2. And fearing of God implies calling upon his Name, as casting off fear, and restraining of Prayer are joyned together, Job 15. 4. so that he prayed unto God with all his House;
and prayed to God always, Act. 10. 2. And fearing of God Implies calling upon his Name, as casting off Fear, and restraining of Prayer Are joined together, Job 15. 4. so that he prayed unto God with all his House;
when he does instruct us to say, Give us this day our daily Bread, very plainly signifies, that those in Families that daily Eat together, ought also daily to pray together. And are they only to pray together for daily Bread? no;
when he does instruct us to say, Give us this day our daily Bred, very plainly signifies, that those in Families that daily Eat together, ought also daily to pray together. And Are they only to pray together for daily Bred? no;
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You see here is ground enough for Families to give their Attendance upon God. Families are the Seminaries from which both Church and State are furnished;
You see Here is ground enough for Families to give their Attendance upon God. Families Are the Seminaries from which both Church and State Are furnished;
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and if there were more of Devotion and Instruction, and Discipline there, the Church in all probability would be more pure; and the State more righteously and better ordered.
and if there were more of Devotion and Instruction, and Discipline there, the Church in all probability would be more pure; and the State more righteously and better ordered.
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3. There is an Attendance upon God that is publick in the Congregation. In publick Assemblies the true God is owned and honoured in the Face of the Sun; and the Lord Christ is glorified;
3. There is an Attendance upon God that is public in the Congregation. In public Assemblies the true God is owned and honoured in the Face of the Sun; and the Lord christ is glorified;
the Faith and holy Desires of a great many Believers together being conjunct, are likely to be the more prevailing. These Assemblies ought to be valued and frequented;
the Faith and holy Desires of a great many Believers together being conjunct, Are likely to be the more prevailing. These Assemblies ought to be valued and frequented;
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but exhorting one another, and so much the more as ye see the day approaching. The breaking of solemn publick Assemblies, should be an Heartbreaking thing to us;
but exhorting one Another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching. The breaking of solemn public Assemblies, should be an Heartbreaking thing to us;
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1. An Attendance upon God on his own day. A seventh part of our time is hallowed by the fourth Commandment. Six days are for Labour, a seventh for Rest from that Labour;
1. an Attendance upon God on his own day. A seventh part of our time is hallowed by the fourth Commandment. Six days Are for Labour, a seventh for Rest from that Labour;
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and therefore there remains a rest NONLATINALPHABET, a keeping of a Sabbath to the People of God, Heb. 4. 9, 10. As the Jewish Sabbath was kept in Commemoration of the Lord's resting from Creation,
and Therefore there remains a rest, a keeping of a Sabbath to the People of God, Hebrew 4. 9, 10. As the Jewish Sabbath was kept in Commemoration of the Lord's resting from Creation,
The day that Christ rose, was the day on which he rested; for his lying in the Grave was not his rest, but part of his Humiliation; and that was the first day of the Week.
The day that christ rose, was the day on which he rested; for his lying in the Grave was not his rest, but part of his Humiliation; and that was the First day of the Week.
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On this Christian Churches assembled for Worship, Acts 20. 6, 7. The Apostle was at Troas seven days. We read not a word, being among Christians, that he solemnly Worshipt on the seventh day, but upon the first day of the Week the Disciples came together to break Bread.
On this Christian Churches assembled for Worship, Acts 20. 6, 7. The Apostle was At Troas seven days. We read not a word, being among Christians, that he solemnly Worshipped on the seventh day, but upon the First day of the Week the Disciples Come together to break Bred.
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Upon this day Christians being assembled together, Collections were made for good Uses at Corinth, and in the Churches of Galatia, 1 Cor. 16. 1, 2. Nay, this is called the ▪ Lord's Day, Rev. 1. 10. Now as the Lord's Supper is a Supper of the Lord's Institution;
Upon this day Christians being assembled together, Collections were made for good Uses At Corinth, and in the Churches of Galatia, 1 Cor. 16. 1, 2. Nay, this is called the ▪ Lord's Day, Rev. 1. 10. Now as the Lord's Supper is a Supper of the Lord's Institution;
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so the Lord's Day, NONLATINALPHABET, is a day of the Lord's appointing and ordaining. The prophanation of this Christian Sabbath has been punished with remarkable Judgments; The Ordinances administred thereon have been owned and blessed to the Conversion and Confirmation of Thousands and Millions of Souls.
so the Lord's Day,, is a day of the Lord's appointing and ordaining. The profanation of this Christian Sabbath has been punished with remarkable Judgments; The Ordinances administered thereon have been owned and blessed to the Conversion and Confirmation of Thousands and Millions of Souls.
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Our Lord is risen indeed, and we should rise with him, and seek those things which are above, where he sits at the right hand of God, Col. 3. 1. Things on Earth will be intruding into our Hearts and Thoughts;
Our Lord is risen indeed, and we should rise with him, and seek those things which Are above, where he sits At the right hand of God, Col. 3. 1. Things on Earth will be intruding into our Hearts and Thoughts;
When Abraham was just come to Mount Moriah, he says to his Servants, Abide you here, and I and the Lad will go yonder and Worship, Gen. 22. 5. So when the Lord's Day comes, we should say to all our Worldly Businesses and Concerns, Abide as you are; cease from our Care and Thoughts,
When Abraham was just come to Mount Moriah, he Says to his Servants, Abide you Here, and I and the Lad will go yonder and Worship, Gen. 22. 5. So when the Lord's Day comes, we should say to all our Worldly Businesses and Concerns, Abide as you Are; cease from our Care and Thoughts,
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and Peace therein, that we shall be perfectly of the Psalmist's mind, That a day in God's Courts is better than a Thousand, Psal. 84. 10. The very Palaces of the wicked are contemptible.
and Peace therein, that we shall be perfectly of the Psalmist's mind, That a day in God's Courts is better than a Thousand, Psalm 84. 10. The very Palaces of the wicked Are contemptible.
We should live the rest of our time in the Flesh, to the Will of God, not to the Lusts of other Men, or our own, 1 Pet. 4. 2. and we should grieve, that so much has been wasted to his Displeasure and Dishonour.
We should live the rest of our time in the Flesh, to the Will of God, not to the Lustiest of other Men, or our own, 1 Pet. 4. 2. and we should grieve, that so much has been wasted to his Displeasure and Dishonour.
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And Daniel rather than omit praying daily unto God, ventured to be cast into the Lion's Den; and God miraculously appears for him, his Mouth having been open so often in fervent Supplication;
And daniel rather than omit praying daily unto God, ventured to be cast into the Lion's Den; and God miraculously appears for him, his Mouth having been open so often in fervent Supplication;
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When the King of Navarre was about to Apostatize to Popery, and Beza came to confirm him in the Truth, he made this Answer, That he would never go so far to Sea as not to be able to put to Shore when he pleased;
When the King of Navarre was about to Apostatise to Popery, and Beza Come to confirm him in the Truth, he made this Answer, That he would never go so Far to Sea as not to be able to put to Shore when he pleased;
He shewed plainly, that he could turn Papist to get the Kingdom of France; but he was resolved not to go through much Tribulation to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
He showed plainly, that he could turn Papist to get the Kingdom of France; but he was resolved not to go through much Tribulation to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Let us count the cost of being Disciples, and conclude that Grace and Glory will quit the cost. Our Lord was offended at nothing that was to be done or suffered for our Redemption;
Let us count the cost of being Disciples, and conclude that Grace and Glory will quit the cost. Our Lord was offended At nothing that was to be done or suffered for our Redemption;
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I might also add another distinction: There is an attendance upon God in Earth and in Heaven; the one is Duty, the other is Reward; the one is short, the other is endless; and yet in that Service there shall not be the least weariness; nay,
I might also add Another distinction: There is an attendance upon God in Earth and in Heaven; the one is Duty, the other is Reward; the one is short, the other is endless; and yet in that Service there shall not be the least weariness; nay,
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Rom. 2. 14. For when the Gentiles which have not the Law do by Nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves;
Rom. 2. 14. For when the Gentiles which have not the Law do by Nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, Are a Law unto themselves;
The Gentiles therefore are blamed because this Command was not observed, Rom. 1. 21. Because that when they knew God they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful:
The Gentiles Therefore Are blamed Because this Command was not observed, Rom. 1. 21. Because that when they knew God they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful:
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when 'tis evident by the Light of Nature, that such Duty ought to be performed. 2. Attendance upon God is frequently called for and urged in the Scripture.
when it's evident by the Light of Nature, that such Duty ought to be performed. 2. Attendance upon God is frequently called for and urged in the Scripture.
The Lord spake this with his own Voice from Heaven, and afterwards wrote it with his own Hand upon the Tables of Stone, that we should have no other Gods before him, that we should not Worship Idols, that we should not take his Name in vain, Exod. 20. Our Lord repeats what was enjoyned long before, Mat. 4. 10. It is written, thou shalt Worship the Lord thy God,
The Lord spoke this with his own Voice from Heaven, and afterwards wrote it with his own Hand upon the Tables of Stone, that we should have no other God's before him, that we should not Worship Idols, that we should not take his Name in vain, Exod 20. Our Lord repeats what was enjoined long before, Mathew 4. 10. It is written, thou shalt Worship the Lord thy God,
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And as the word of God calls for this, so the Providence of God seconds his Precepts. The dispensing of mercies calls upon us to attend the Father of them with our Praises. And afflictions should quicken us in our seeking God;
And as the word of God calls for this, so the Providence of God seconds his Precepts. The dispensing of Mercies calls upon us to attend the Father of them with our Praises. And afflictions should quicken us in our seeking God;
And he reckons upon it that he should hear from his People, when his chastning was upon them, Hos. 5. 15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my Face;
And he reckons upon it that he should hear from his People, when his chastening was upon them, Hos. 5. 15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my Face;
The Lord looks down from Heaven upon the Children of Men, to this very end, that he may see if there be any that understand and seek God, Psal. 53. 2. so that he very strictly observes,
The Lord looks down from Heaven upon the Children of Men, to this very end, that he may see if there be any that understand and seek God, Psalm 53. 2. so that he very strictly observes,
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He cannot endure a negligent Service. As if he were an Idol, as if he had Eyes, but did not see or take notice who they are that mock him. God's Omniscience and all-seeing Eye, struck a great awe upon the Apostle, it made him draw near to God;
He cannot endure a negligent Service. As if he were an Idol, as if he had Eyes, but did not see or take notice who they Are that mock him. God's Omniscience and All-seeing Eye, struck a great awe upon the Apostle, it made him draw near to God;
And the Apostle speaks with a most reasonable confidence, Psal. 4. 19. My God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
And the Apostle speaks with a most reasonable confidence, Psalm 4. 19. My God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by christ jesus.
In him, that is, in his Flesh dwelleth no good thing, Rom. 7. 18. and that which is born of the flesh is flesh, wholly carnal, till there be a regeneration by the Spirit. How shall Man, who is so very evil, be made truly good? All true Grace and Goodness is from God, who is therefore called the God of all Grace, 1 Pet. 5. 10. and 'tis through Christ that 'tis all communicated:
In him, that is, in his Flesh dwells no good thing, Rom. 7. 18. and that which is born of the Flesh is Flesh, wholly carnal, till there be a regeneration by the Spirit. How shall Man, who is so very evil, be made truly good? All true Grace and goodness is from God, who is Therefore called the God of all Grace, 1 Pet. 5. 10. and it's through christ that it's all communicated:
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for he has ruined himself, and 'tis the Lord alone to whom Salvation belongs. Man has destroyed himself, in God is his help found, Hos. 13. 9. Those whom the Lord saves not, must needs perish.
for he has ruined himself, and it's the Lord alone to whom Salvation belongs. Man has destroyed himself, in God is his help found, Hos. 13. 9. Those whom the Lord saves not, must needs perish.
The Lord causes his Sun to arise upon the evil as well as the good, upon the unrighteous as well as the righteous, Matt. 5. 45. He is kind to the unthankful and the evil, Luke 6. 35. God's Bounty calls for a return of Duty,
The Lord Causes his Sun to arise upon the evil as well as the good, upon the unrighteous as well as the righteous, Matt. 5. 45. He is kind to the unthankful and the evil, Lycia 6. 35. God's Bounty calls for a return of Duty,
and though this goodness is but common, yet offers are made to them of special Grace. All the day long the Lord stretches forth his hand to the disobedient and gain-saying;
and though this Goodness is but Common, yet offers Are made to them of special Grace. All the day long the Lord stretches forth his hand to the disobedient and gainsaying;
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if they consent to leave their wicked ways, and to have their wicked hearts changed, and come to God, they shall graciously be accepted, be abundantly pardoned, and have the best things bestowed on them.
if they consent to leave their wicked ways, and to have their wicked hearts changed, and come to God, they shall graciously be accepted, be abundantly pardoned, and have the best things bestowed on them.
If we draw near to God, he promises to draw nigh to us, James 4. 8. and his approaches to his People are the manifestations of his Pitty and Power for their help and supply;
If we draw near to God, he promises to draw High to us, James 4. 8. and his Approaches to his People Are the manifestations of his Pity and Power for their help and supply;
if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul, Deut. 4. 29. Gracious words to the same purpose are sent in a Letter to the Captives in Babylon, Jer. 29. 11, 12, 13. For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord;
if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul, Deuteronomy 4. 29. Gracious words to the same purpose Are sent in a letter to the Captives in Babylon, Jer. 29. 11, 12, 13. For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, Says the Lord;
that instead of seeking him, turn their backs upon him and forsake him. Isa. 1. 24, 28. Thus saith the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, the mighty one of Israel.
that instead of seeking him, turn their backs upon him and forsake him. Isaiah 1. 24, 28. Thus Says the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, the mighty one of Israel.
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And the promised good, and the threatned evil, being thus presented together to our view, our Hearts are the more likely to be affected with the dreadfulness of the one, and with the desirableness of the other.
And the promised good, and the threatened evil, being thus presented together to our view, our Hearts Are the more likely to be affected with the dreadfulness of the one, and with the desirableness of the other.
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Life is short, and Death, which puts an end to Man's Life in this World, will bring the Season of Mercy and Grace to a full period: There is no passing through that NONLATINALPHABET great gulph which is fixed in the other World, Luke 16. 26. Prayers in Hell have no Audience, but a Denial,
Life is short, and Death, which puts an end to Man's Life in this World, will bring the Season of Mercy and Grace to a full Period: There is no passing through that great gulf which is fixed in the other World, Lycia 16. 26. Prayers in Hell have no Audience, but a Denial,
Nay, as the rich Man could not prevail for any ease for himself, so neither for a Messenger to be sent to his surviving, secure, and sinful Brethren, to prevent their coming into the place of Torment. Our Lord by his Spirit in the Patriarchs, went and preached to the Spirits in Prison;
Nay, as the rich Man could not prevail for any ease for himself, so neither for a Messenger to be sent to his surviving, secure, and sinful Brothers, to prevent their coming into the place of Torment. Our Lord by his Spirit in the Patriarchs, went and preached to the Spirits in Prison;
If God has no Service from him, Sin and Satan will have a great deal. Those who are not well employed in holy Duties, are likely to be very ill employed in the unfruitful works of Darkness.
If God has no Service from him, since and Satan will have a great deal. Those who Are not well employed in holy Duties, Are likely to be very ill employed in the unfruitful works of Darkness.
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The Nature of Man is so depraved, that it has a mighty propension to wickedness. And were it not for the Grace of God, which does either change corrupted Nature,
The Nature of Man is so depraved, that it has a mighty propension to wickedness. And were it not for the Grace of God, which does either change corrupted Nature,
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He was a Man of eminent goodness, whose Soul said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord, my goodness extendeth not to thee, Psal. 16. 2. But though David 's goodness extended not to God, to draw near to God was good for David. Saints and Angels by their highest Services can add nothing to the Lord whom they serve.
He was a Man of eminent Goodness, whose Soul said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord, my Goodness extendeth not to thee, Psalm 16. 2. But though David is Goodness extended not to God, to draw near to God was good for David. Saints and Angels by their highest Services can add nothing to the Lord whom they serve.
He consults our interest in his Commands to come, to fear, to love, and cleave to him, Deut. 10. 12, 13. And now Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee,
He consults our Interest in his Commands to come, to Fear, to love, and cleave to him, Deuteronomy 10. 12, 13. And now Israel, what does the Lord thy God require of thee,
and that in fearing of God and keeping his Commandments, it may be well with Man for ever. Deut. 5. 29. I come in the last place, to the Application of the Doctrine;
and that in fearing of God and keeping his commandments, it may be well with Man for ever. Deuteronomy 5. 29. I come in the last place, to the Application of the Doctrine;
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'Tis prodigiously unreasonable, that the gracious God, who fills the Earth with his goodness, Psal. 33. 5. and is most worthy of the Love of all, should be hated by any: yet though strange, 'tis too true, that God is hated by many, nay, by most of the Children of Men.
It's prodigiously unreasonable, that the gracious God, who fills the Earth with his Goodness, Psalm 33. 5. and is most worthy of the Love of all, should be hated by any: yet though strange, it's too true, that God is hated by many, nay, by most of the Children of Men.
they get out of his ways, and turn aside out of his paths, and say, Cause the holy One of Israel to cease from before us, Isa. 30. 11. they care not to hear, to think of this holy One;
they get out of his ways, and turn aside out of his paths, and say, Cause the holy One of Israel to cease from before us, Isaiah 30. 11. they care not to hear, to think of this holy One;
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Most worthy they are to be sent away from him with his Curse, and to be sentenced to that everlasting Fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels, whom they resemble in hating of God,
Most worthy they Are to be sent away from him with his Curse, and to be sentenced to that everlasting Fire prepared for the devil and his Angels, whom they resemble in hating of God,
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The Care of Man about empty things, how injudicious is it? Time can be found for every thing, but the making provision for Eternity; and yet the providing for Eternity is the main thing to be done in time;
The Care of Man about empty things, how injudicious is it? Time can be found for every thing, but the making provision for Eternity; and yet the providing for Eternity is the main thing to be done in time;
and served, and glorified, so as to be enjoyed, and eternal blessedness attained in the Enjoyment of him? Attendance upon God is no more to be accounted needless, than eternal happiness is needless, than the loss of a Soul more valuable than the whole World, is to be esteemed a small matter.
and served, and glorified, so as to be enjoyed, and Eternal blessedness attained in the Enjoyment of him? Attendance upon God is no more to be accounted needless, than Eternal happiness is needless, than the loss of a Soul more valuable than the Whole World, is to be esteemed a small matter.
And as he is weary of your services, so he quickly may be weary to bear you; and he may count it a comfort to be rid of you. Ezek. 5. 13. Thus my anger shall be accomplished,
And as he is weary of your services, so he quickly may be weary to bear you; and he may count it a Comfort to be rid of you. Ezekiel 5. 13. Thus my anger shall be accomplished,
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and when will the Sabbath be gone? was their Language, Amos 8. 5. but ver. 7. the Lord swares he would not forget their works, and he threatens ver. 11. to send a Famine in the Land;
and when will the Sabbath be gone? was their Language, Amos 8. 5. but ver. 7. the Lord swares he would not forget their works, and he threatens for. 11. to send a Famine in the Land;
Some Ages are so degenerate, that Religion grows exceedingly out of fashion, and contempt of God and prophaneness, is the thing that is al-a-mode. When great Men think it below them to be good, and Policy contemns Piety; when the vilest Men are exalted, and wickedness grows into credit;
some Ages Are so degenerate, that Religion grows exceedingly out of fashion, and contempt of God and profaneness, is the thing that is alamode. When great Men think it below them to be good, and Policy contemns Piety; when the Vilest Men Are exalted, and wickedness grows into credit;
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But why should any be ashamed to own themselves Servants to the greatest and best of Lords? Is not he glorious in Holiness? Are not his Precepts concerning all things to be esteemed right? Are not all those ways false that lead from him? Has he not said, Those that honour me I will honour,
But why should any be ashamed to own themselves Servants to the greatest and best of lords? Is not he glorious in Holiness? are not his Precepts Concerning all things to be esteemed right? are not all those ways false that led from him? Has he not said, Those that honour me I will honour,
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and those that despise me shall be lightly esteemed? 1 Sam. 2. 30. Christ will be ashamed of them at the great day, who are ashamed of him and of his Word, before a perverse and wicked Generation.
and those that despise me shall be lightly esteemed? 1 Sam. 2. 30. christ will be ashamed of them At the great day, who Are ashamed of him and of his Word, before a perverse and wicked Generation.
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for God has evil Men and evil Angels in a Chain, and his sincere Servants under his own keeping. Those who are afraid of Man that shall dye, forget the living God, and their Duty towards him,
for God has evil Men and evil Angels in a Chain, and his sincere Servants under his own keeping. Those who Are afraid of Man that shall die, forget the living God, and their Duty towards him,
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but when they seem to seek after God most of all, they are nothing at all but self-seekers; and Religion is most unworthily made subservient to secular Interest.
but when they seem to seek After God most of all, they Are nothing At all but self-seekers; and Religion is most unworthily made subservient to secular Interest.
But what abominable Hypocrisie is this, when love to the Father is pretended, but the thing intended is the gratifying the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the Eyes, or the pride of life;
But what abominable Hypocrisy is this, when love to the Father is pretended, but the thing intended is the gratifying the Lustiest of the Flesh, the Lustiest of the Eyes, or the pride of life;
Praying, Hearing, Professing, Singing of Praises, Presence at other Ordinances, looking upwards towards Heaven, and speaking like Saints, make the outside of this Cloak;
Praying, Hearing, Professing, Singing of Praises, Presence At other Ordinances, looking upward towards Heaven, and speaking like Saints, make the outside of this Cloak;
make the Cloak look still the better outwardly. But the inside is most foul and filthy; there is Ambition, reprobate Concupiscence, insatiable Covetousness; the Purse must be filled; the Palate must be pleased; the Senses must be delighted;
make the Cloak look still the better outwardly. But the inside is most foul and filthy; there is Ambition, Reprobate Concupiscence, insatiable Covetousness; the Purse must be filled; the Palate must be pleased; the Senses must be delighted;
Their answer is, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? And not enduring the Trial and Furnace, 'tis a sign they are but reprobate Silver which the Lord rejects;
Their answer is, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? And not enduring the Trial and Furnace, it's a Signen they Are but Reprobate Silver which the Lord rejects;
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and their utter Apostasie in the time of Temptation, shews they never had root in themselves, Matt. 13. 21. If they had been of us, says the Apostle, they would no doubt have continued with us,
and their utter Apostasy in the time of Temptation, shows they never had root in themselves, Matt. 13. 21. If they had been of us, Says the Apostle, they would no doubt have continued with us,
but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us, 1 John 2. 19. 7. They are to be reproved, who rest in the bare formality of attending upon God;
but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us, 1 John 2. 19. 7. They Are to be reproved, who rest in the bore formality of attending upon God;
He is a Jew that is one inwardly, whose praise is not of Man but of God, Rom. 2. 29. And God himself is chiefly to be longed after, Psal. 42. 1. As the heart panteth after the water-brooks,
He is a Jew that is one inwardly, whose praise is not of Man but of God, Rom. 2. 29. And God himself is chiefly to be longed After, Psalm 42. 1. As the heart pants After the Water brooks,
They are to be pitied indeed under their groaning, because of indwelling Sin. And the Apostle calls himself wretched because of this, who was joyful under the heaviest Cross he ever bore.
They Are to be pitied indeed under their groaning, Because of indwelling Sin. And the Apostle calls himself wretched Because of this, who was joyful under the Heaviest Cross he ever boar.
USE II. Of Exhortation to you all to attend upon God. Let not the World, and the God of this World, have you at command; the things that their attendants take up withall, are a meer shew, and are gone presently.
USE II Of Exhortation to you all to attend upon God. Let not the World, and the God of this World, have you At command; the things that their attendants take up withal, Are a mere show, and Are gone presently.
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The Psalmist speaking of those who only mind such things as these, with great Asseveration tells us, Psal 39. 6. Surely every Man walketh in a vain shew;
The Psalmist speaking of those who only mind such things as these, with great Asseveration tells us, Psalm 39. 6. Surely every Man walks in a vain show;
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Whose Eye, but Gods, sees the whole of Sins evil? The Lord alone does fully understand his own goodness, and glorious Perfections and Excellencies, therefore he alone fully understands Sins sinfulness, which is so contrary to him.
Whose Eye, but God's, sees the Whole of Sins evil? The Lord alone does Fully understand his own Goodness, and glorious Perfections and Excellencies, Therefore he alone Fully understands Sins sinfulness, which is so contrary to him.
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The Psalmist tells us, He is not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness, neither shall evil dwell with him, Psal. 5. 4. When he prohibits Sin, he speaks with great concernedness, Jer. 44. 4. Oh do not this abominable thing which I hate.
The Psalmist tells us, He is not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness, neither shall evil dwell with him, Psalm 5. 4. When he prohibits since, he speaks with great concernedness, Jer. 44. 4. O do not this abominable thing which I hate.
'tis therefore matter of Astonishment, that God should have any thing to do in a way of Mercy with Man who is so abominably guilty and defiled. What is there in Man by Nature to commend him to God? The Apostle charges the whole World as guilty before God, and proves Heart and Tongue, and Hands and Feet of Man to be corrupt; and that the way of Peace he knows not, Rom. 3. 17. Why should such a Wretch be look'd upon,
it's Therefore matter of Astonishment, that God should have any thing to do in a Way of Mercy with Man who is so abominably guilty and defiled. What is there in Man by Nature to commend him to God? The Apostle charges the Whole World as guilty before God, and Proves Heart and Tongue, and Hands and Feet of Man to be corrupt; and that the Way of Peace he knows not, Rom. 3. 17. Why should such a Wretch be looked upon,
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for Divine Mercy to prevent? Here is a great deal of Sin for the justifying Righteousness of a Mediator to cover: Here are Heart-Plagues for Christ the Physician of Souls to heal: Here is Stubbornness and Obstinacy in evil,
for Divine Mercy to prevent? Here is a great deal of since for the justifying Righteousness of a Mediator to cover: Here Are Heart-plagues for christ the physician of Souls to heal: Here is Stubbornness and Obstinacy in evil,
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for the Spirit of Grace to overcome: Here are innumerable wants, for the All-sufficient God to supply: But not the least jot of meritorious Worthiness. Will the Lord admit such as we are, indigent, worthless, vile? Let us wonder that he will do it, and keep no longer at a distance from him.
for the Spirit of Grace to overcome: Here Are innumerable Wants, for the All-sufficient God to supply: But not the least jot of meritorious Worthiness. Will the Lord admit such as we Are, indigent, worthless, vile? Let us wonder that he will do it, and keep no longer At a distance from him.
2. Remember God refuses to be attended upon by multitudes of fallen Creatures, which at first were better than Man. We read that Man was made a little lower than the Angels, Psal. 8. 5. so that the Angels were in degree higher than Man in their first Creation:
2. remember God refuses to be attended upon by Multitudes of fallen Creatures, which At First were better than Man. We read that Man was made a little lower than the Angels, Psalm 8. 5. so that the Angels were in degree higher than Man in their First Creation:
Now a great Host of these Angels sinned, and when they sinned they were not spared, 2 Pet. 2 4. as soon as they fell into Sin, they were thrown down and fell into Hell. The Lord calls not to the Apostate Angels to repent of sin and return to himself:
Now a great Host of these Angels sinned, and when they sinned they were not spared, 2 Pet. 2 4. as soon as they fell into since, they were thrown down and fell into Hell. The Lord calls not to the Apostate Angels to Repent of since and return to himself:
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There is no Throne of Grace for them to come to, no Mercy offered, the door of hope is lock'd up and fast barr'd against them for ever. Our Lord took not on him the Nature of Angels, Heb. 2. 16. The good Angels were indeed confirmed in their good State, in their original Integrity, by the Son of God, who is the Head of all Principality and Power, Col. 2. 10. But the Son of God redeemed and recovered not so much as one of the bad Angels, but they are all in Chains of darkness reserved unto Judgment.
There is no Throne of Grace for them to come to, no Mercy offered, the door of hope is locked up and fast barred against them for ever. Our Lord took not on him the Nature of Angels, Hebrew 2. 16. The good Angels were indeed confirmed in their good State, in their original Integrity, by the Son of God, who is the Head of all Principality and Power, Col. 2. 10. But the Son of God redeemed and recovered not so much as one of the bad Angels, but they Are all in Chains of darkness reserved unto Judgement.
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But he calls after Man to return, though fallen by his iniquity, Hos. 14. 1. He puts words into Man's Mouth, and tells him what he should say, and what he himself is ready to hearken to and grant, Hos. 14. 2. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord, say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously:
But he calls After Man to return, though fallen by his iniquity, Hos. 14. 1. He puts words into Man's Mouth, and tells him what he should say, and what he himself is ready to harken to and grant, Hos. 14. 2. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord, say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously:
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This great difference which Grace does make between fallen Man, and fallen Angels, should be a mighty Inducement and Encouragement to Man, to give most ready attendance upon God.
This great difference which Grace does make between fallen Man, and fallen Angels, should be a mighty Inducement and Encouragement to Man, to give most ready attendance upon God.
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And since he uses so many Methods, and so much Subtlety, to stave you off from God, you may reasonably argue, that in coming to God, lies your Duty and your Blessedness.
And since he uses so many Methods, and so much Subtlety, to stave you off from God, you may reasonably argue, that in coming to God, lies your Duty and your Blessedness.
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Sometimes he sets him forth as so indulgent, that any careless Duties will please him; and neglect of his Service will not much, if at all, provoke him.
Sometime he sets him forth as so indulgent, that any careless Duties will please him; and neglect of his Service will not much, if At all, provoke him.
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Sometimes he sets before Man's Eyes God's Wrath and Jealousie, and says, that delays to serve him, have rendred him unintreatable; and that to seek him, is now too late and in vain.
Sometime he sets before Man's Eyes God's Wrath and Jealousy, and Says, that delays to serve him, have rendered him unintreatable; and that to seek him, is now too late and in vain.
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Thus he would obstruct Man's attendance on his Maker, for he knows that the Lord is good to them that wait for him, to the Soul that seeketh him, Lam. 3. 25. and those that are far from God shall perish, Psal. 73. 27.
Thus he would obstruct Man's attendance on his Maker, for he knows that the Lord is good to them that wait for him, to the Soul that seeks him, Lam. 3. 25. and those that Are Far from God shall perish, Psalm 73. 27.
But if by all these ways he cannot hinder attendance upon God, he will endeavour to disturb them that do attend, Zach. 3. 1. And he shewed me Joshua the high Priest standing before the Angel of the Lord,
But if by all these ways he cannot hinder attendance upon God, he will endeavour to disturb them that do attend, Zach 3. 1. And he showed me joshua the high Priest standing before the Angel of the Lord,
How busie is Satan about us, when we come to appear before God! He endeavours to fill the Mind with vain Imaginations; to thrust violently the World into the Heart;
How busy is Satan about us, when we come to appear before God! He endeavours to fill the Mind with vain Imaginations; to thrust violently the World into the Heart;
The very Herbs and Plants that grew in their Gardens were deified. And truly among many that are called Christians, a multitude of things that are very mean and low are idolized: Some make Idols of their Garbs, by affecting and being proud of them:
The very Herbs and Plants that grew in their Gardens were deified. And truly among many that Are called Christians, a multitude of things that Are very mean and low Are idolized: some make Idols of their Garbs, by affecting and being proud of them:
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and how many Meatofferings, and Drink-offerings are sacrificed to this base Deity by the Wine-bibbers and riotous eaters of flesh! How low is Man fallen! How has he lost his Dominion over the Creature! They make him not only their Slave, but their Worshipper. But pray bethink your selves,
and how many Meatofferings, and Drink offerings Are sacrificed to this base Deity by the Wine-bibbers and riotous eaters of Flesh! How low is Man fallen! How has he lost his Dominion over the Creature! They make him not only their Slave, but their Worshipper. But prey bethink your selves,
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Such is the immensity of God, that the whole World compared with him, is not so much as the smallest Dust to the Globe of Earth, not so much as a drop of Water to the whole Ocean. And as the Being of God transcends all other Beings, so his goodness excels all created goodness.
Such is the immensity of God, that the Whole World compared with him, is not so much as the Smallest Dust to the Globe of Earth, not so much as a drop of Water to the Whole Ocean. And as the Being of God transcends all other Beings, so his Goodness excels all created Goodness.
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So that our Lord speaking in the highest sense, affirms, That there is none good but one, that is God, Matt. 19. 17. What then are the good things of this World, which Sin has brought a Vanity, nay a Curse upon? and which are used by Satan as his great Baits to catch inconsiderate Souls, that they may be lost and ruin'd?
So that our Lord speaking in the highest sense, affirms, That there is none good but one, that is God, Matt. 19. 17. What then Are the good things of this World, which since has brought a Vanity, nay a Curse upon? and which Are used by Satan as his great Baits to catch inconsiderate Souls, that they may be lost and ruined?
But the Lord alone is he, of whom Safety is, Psal. 18. 31. Who is God save the Lord? and who is a Rock save our God? Sincere attenders upon God are very dear to him, they are called his peculiar Treasure, Exod. 19. 5. Now therefore if ye will obey my voice indeed,
But the Lord alone is he, of whom Safety is, Psalm 18. 31. Who is God save the Lord? and who is a Rock save our God? Sincere attenders upon God Are very dear to him, they Are called his peculiar Treasure, Exod 19. 5. Now Therefore if you will obey my voice indeed,
Nay, he that toucheth them, toucheth the apple of his Eye, Zech. 2. 8. Therefore he will keep them as the apple of the Eye, he will hide them under the shadow of his wings, Psal. 17. 8. When you attend upon God, you repair to a Rock of Salvation, to an high Tower of defence:
Nay, he that touches them, touches the apple of his Eye, Zechariah 2. 8. Therefore he will keep them as the apple of the Eye, he will hide them under the shadow of his wings, Psalm 17. 8. When you attend upon God, you repair to a Rock of Salvation, to an high Tower of defence:
and under his wings you may securely trust; for his truth shall be your buckler, Psal. 91. 4. In the hollow of his hand you shall be hid; and the same hand shall beat down all your Enemies that design your Destruction:
and under his wings you may securely trust; for his truth shall be your buckler, Psalm 91. 4. In the hollow of his hand you shall be hid; and the same hand shall beatrice down all your Enemies that Design your Destruction:
When David says, Ʋnto thee will I cry, O Lord my rock, be not silent to me, Psal. 28. 1. 'Tis signified that this Rock can hear, and answer, and help abundantly, and afford abundant matter for thanksgiving, Psal. 18. 46. The Lord liveth, and blessed be my Rock,
When David Says, Ʋnto thee will I cry, Oh Lord my rock, be not silent to me, Psalm 28. 1. It's signified that this Rock can hear, and answer, and help abundantly, and afford abundant matter for thanksgiving, Psalm 18. 46. The Lord lives, and blessed be my Rock,
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6. That God whom you attend upon, can abundantly satisfie the very Soul of Man. When the Soul has wearied it self with seeking satisfaction from the Creature,
6. That God whom you attend upon, can abundantly satisfy the very Soul of Man. When the Soul has wearied it self with seeking satisfaction from the Creature,
That rich Man in the Gospel, speaks as if he had, like Nebuchadnezzar, the Heart of a Beast, rather than the Soul of a Man: When he says, Soul thou hast Goods laid up for many years, take thine ease, eat and drink and be merry, Luke 12. 19. This was but sorry provision for an immortal Soul, that was just ready to be required at his hand;
That rich Man in the Gospel, speaks as if he had, like Nebuchadnezzar, the Heart of a Beast, rather than the Soul of a Man: When he Says, Soul thou hast Goods laid up for many Years, take thine ease, eat and drink and be merry, Lycia 12. 19. This was but sorry provision for an immortal Soul, that was just ready to be required At his hand;
And what a Satisfaction is it at present, to be assured of a far fuller Satisfaction hereafter! Psal. 17. 15. As for me I shall behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.
And what a Satisfaction is it At present, to be assured of a Far fuller Satisfaction hereafter! Psalm 17. 15. As for me I shall behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.
and he and his Benefits shall be yours. It is well for sinful Man, that God is Patient and Long-suffering, he does not cease calling at Man's first Deafness to his call;
and he and his Benefits shall be yours. It is well for sinful Man, that God is Patient and Long-suffering, he does not cease calling At Man's First Deafness to his call;
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All that time the Long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the Ark was a preparing, 1 Pet. 3. 20. to see if the Disobedient would return to him.
All that time the Long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the Ark was a preparing, 1 Pet. 3. 20. to see if the Disobedient would return to him.
whereupon he says, Cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground? Yet upon Intercession made, he is prevailed with to spare it longer, to see if means that were used, might be effectual to make it fruitful, Luke 13. 6, 9 ▪ The Apostle tells, that the Lord is long ▪ suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish,
whereupon he Says, cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground? Yet upon Intercession made, he is prevailed with to spare it longer, to see if means that were used, might be effectual to make it fruitful, Lycia 13. 6, 9 ▪ The Apostle tells, that the Lord is long ▪ suffering to usward, not willing that any should perish,
but that all should come to repentance, 2 Pet. 3. 9. Oh repent of your forgetting God, and your duty towards him days without number, attend and seek unto him in Sincerity, who has had many a long look for you, and has waited so great a while for your return.
but that all should come to Repentance, 2 Pet. 3. 9. O Repent of your forgetting God, and your duty towards him days without number, attend and seek unto him in Sincerity, who has had many a long look for you, and has waited so great a while for your return.
He has thousand thousands that minister unto him, ten thousand times ten thousand that stand before him, Dan. 7. 10. He has Angels that excel in strength, who surround his Throne, that are ready to do his Commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word, Psal. 103. 20. The Seraphims worship him with covered faces, to shew their great reverence of God, and how they are ravishingly overcome with the brightness of his Majesty;
He has thousand thousands that minister unto him, ten thousand times ten thousand that stand before him, Dan. 7. 10. He has Angels that excel in strength, who surround his Throne, that Are ready to do his commandments, Harkening to the voice of his word, Psalm 103. 20. The Seraphims worship him with covered faces, to show their great Reverence of God, and how they Are ravishingly overcome with the brightness of his Majesty;
and they cry out one to another, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts, the whole Earth, as well as Heaven, is full of his Glory, Isa. 6. 2, 3. These Angels are Spirits, these Ministers likened to a flame of fire, Psal. 104. 4. How Sublime and Spiritual are their Praises!
and they cry out one to Another, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts, the Whole Earth, as well as Heaven, is full of his Glory, Isaiah 6. 2, 3. These Angels Are Spirits, these Ministers likened to a flame of fire, Psalm 104. 4. How Sublime and Spiritual Are their Praises!
he that sits upon a Throne of Grace, and is so ready to pitty, pardon, heal, help and save, is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who only hath Immortality, dwelling in that light which no Man can approach unto, whom no Man hath seen, nor can see;
he that sits upon a Throne of Grace, and is so ready to pity, pardon, heal, help and save, is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and Lord of lords, who only hath Immortality, Dwelling in that Light which no Man can approach unto, whom no Man hath seen, nor can see;
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and that the Service of your Lusts, and of the World, is more beneficial. Thus God was despised by those wicked Men that were infatuated by Prosperity in an evil way.
and that the Service of your Lustiest, and of the World, is more beneficial. Thus God was despised by those wicked Men that were infatuated by Prosperity in an evil Way.
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They said Job 21. 15. What is the Almighty that we should serve him? And what Profit should we have if we pray to him? When Saul refused to obey the Command of God, Samuel rejects his Sacrifices, and charges him with Rebellion, which is as Witchcraft, 1 Sam. 15. 22, 23. Behold, to obey is better than Sacrifice;
They said Job 21. 15. What is the Almighty that we should serve him? And what Profit should we have if we pray to him? When Saul refused to obey the Command of God, Samuel rejects his Sacrifices, and charges him with Rebellion, which is as Witchcraft, 1 Sam. 15. 22, 23. Behold, to obey is better than Sacrifice;
and this Rebellion is thy Witchcraft, thy Confederacy with the Devil; thou makest a Covenant with Death, and with Hell thou art at an Agreement. USE III. Shall be of Direction, How God should be attended upon.
and this Rebellion is thy Witchcraft, thy Confederacy with the devil; thou Makest a Covenant with Death, and with Hell thou art At an Agreement. USE III. Shall be of Direction, How God should be attended upon.
if this be wanting, instead of receiving Benefits from his hand that hand may make a breach upon us, 1 Chron. 15. 13. The Lord our God made a breach upon us,
if this be wanting, instead of receiving Benefits from his hand that hand may make a breach upon us, 1 Chronicles 15. 13. The Lord our God made a breach upon us,
1. Our attendance upon God must be present; our living without God so long, and contemptuous neglect of our required Duty towards him, should be matter of deep Humiliation;
1. Our attendance upon God must be present; our living without God so long, and contemptuous neglect of our required Duty towards him, should be matter of deep Humiliation;
for his present harkening to the Voice of God, and his speediness in yielding Obedience, Psal. 119. 60. I made haste and delayed not to keep thy Commandments.
for his present Harkening to the Voice of God, and his speediness in yielding obedience, Psalm 119. 60. I made haste and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
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Delays are displeasing to God, for they argue the Heart not so well reconciled to Him and to his Precepts, and that some other business is liked and preferred before his work. And these delays are dangerous, considering the uncertainty of our lifes continuance, and how soon and suddenly the Spirit of the Lord being grieved by our deferring to obey his motions, and accept of his gracious Aid, may totally and finally withdraw from us.
Delays Are displeasing to God, for they argue the Heart not so well reconciled to Him and to his Precepts, and that Some other business is liked and preferred before his work. And these delays Are dangerous, considering the uncertainty of our life's Continuance, and how soon and suddenly the Spirit of the Lord being grieved by our deferring to obey his motions, and accept of his gracious Aid, may totally and finally withdraw from us.
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2. Our Attendance upon God must be instant, Rom. 12. 12. continuing instant in prayer. So Act. 26. 7. Ʋnto which promise our twelve Tribes instantly serving God day and night, hope to come.
2. Our Attendance upon God must be instant, Rom. 12. 12. Continuing instant in prayer. So Act. 26. 7. Ʋnto which promise our twelve Tribes instantly serving God day and night, hope to come.
and that we are very urgent with him, that we may not miscarry in our everlasting concernments. Matters of Life and Death temporal, are managed with great seriousness.
and that we Are very urgent with him, that we may not miscarry in our everlasting concernments. Matters of Life and Death temporal, Are managed with great seriousness.
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But when we attend upon God, Eternal Life is before us, to be laid hold on; and Eternal Death is before us to escape. Our intenseness and urgency here, should if it were possible,
But when we attend upon God, Eternal Life is before us, to be laid hold on; and Eternal Death is before us to escape. Our intenseness and urgency Here, should if it were possible,
as Time in length is exceeded by Eternity. As the loudest Thunder drowns a whisper, so should the grand concerns of the unseen Eternal World, when we come before God, be carefully regarded before the petty matters of this present Life, which are but for a moment.
as Time in length is exceeded by Eternity. As the Loudest Thunder drowns a whisper, so should the grand concerns of the unseen Eternal World, when we come before God, be carefully regarded before the Petty matters of this present Life, which Are but for a moment.
3. Our Attendance upon God must be constant. Paroxisms and Fits in Religion argue an unhealthy Soul; to be sometimes hot, and sometimes cold, is a bad temper. They that grow weary of God and of his Service, God is weary of them and their Duties.
3. Our Attendance upon God must be constant. Paroxysms and Fits in Religion argue an unhealthy Soul; to be sometime hight, and sometime cold, is a bad temper. They that grow weary of God and of his Service, God is weary of them and their Duties.
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The Lord speaks to Ephraim and Judah, as one wearied, because all the means and methods he had used, had been ineffectual unto any lasting Reformation;
The Lord speaks to Ephraim and Judah, as one wearied, Because all the means and methods he had used, had been ineffectual unto any lasting Reformation;
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if at any time they seemed inclinable to what was good, the inclination was very short-lived, and they soon returned to their natural bent and inclination to Evil, Hos. 6. 4. O Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? O Judah what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning Cloud,
if At any time they seemed inclinable to what was good, the inclination was very short-lived, and they soon returned to their natural bent and inclination to Evil, Hos. 6. 4. Oh Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? O Judah what shall I do unto thee? for your Goodness is as a morning Cloud,
'Tis not enough to begin well. The same argument that perswaded you to begin, will become stronger for your holding on. It were better not to have known the way of Righteousness,
It's not enough to begin well. The same argument that persuaded you to begin, will become Stronger for your holding on. It were better not to have known the Way of Righteousness,
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I have stuck unto thy Testimonies, says the Psalmist, Psal. 119. 31. and ver. 112. I have inclined my Heart to perform thy Statutes always, even unto the end.
I have stuck unto thy Testimonies, Says the Psalmist, Psalm 119. 31. and for. 112. I have inclined my Heart to perform thy Statutes always, even unto the end.
Naturally the Heart of Man is set another way, being of a corrupt Original, from the Womb 'tis estranged from God, and still 'tis farther alienating and estranging it self:
Naturally the Heart of Man is Set Another Way, being of a corrupt Original, from the Womb it's estranged from God, and still it's farther alienating and estranging it self:
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for if He has not the Heart, something else has it, which provokes him unto Jealousie. But the more there is of the Heart in Duties, God is the better pleased with them,
for if He has not the Heart, something Else has it, which provokes him unto Jealousy. But the more there is of the Heart in Duties, God is the better pleased with them,
When Souls Thirst for God they shall not fail of satisfaction, Psal. 63. 5. My Soul shall be satisfied as with Marrow and Fulness, my Mouth shall praise thee with joyful Lips.
When Souls Thirst for God they shall not fail of satisfaction, Psalm 63. 5. My Soul shall be satisfied as with Marrow and Fullness, my Mouth shall praise thee with joyful Lips.
Our Lord owns them for his near and dear kindred, who are doers of his Father's Work and Will, Mat. 12. 50. He stretched forth his Hand towards his Disciples,
Our Lord owns them for his near and dear kindred, who Are doers of his Father's Work and Will, Mathew 12. 50. He stretched forth his Hand towards his Disciples,
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And as Hands must be cleansed, so the Hearts of Attenders on God must be pure. The Heart must not defile it self by regarding any iniquity, so as to be unwilling to have it subdued.
And as Hands must be cleansed, so the Hearts of Attenders on God must be pure. The Heart must not defile it self by regarding any iniquity, so as to be unwilling to have it subdued.
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Regarded iniquity will cry so loud for a denial, that Prayer will find no Audience. The Heart must not pollute it self by love to the World; for if this love prevail, there can neither be any true love to the Father,
Regarded iniquity will cry so loud for a denial, that Prayer will find no Audience. The Heart must not pollute it self by love to the World; for if this love prevail, there can neither be any true love to the Father,
The best of Saints have reason to be low in their own Eyes, considering how many Talents they owed before they were satisfied for, and paid by their Surety; and how apt they are still to trespass.
The best of Saints have reason to be low in their own Eyes, considering how many Talents they owed before they were satisfied for, and paid by their Surety; and how apt they Are still to trespass.
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We our selves are his Purchase, and so is all that Grace we need, and all that Glory we hope ▪ for. God has made a Covenant with Christ, and has promised to give us to him for his Inheritance and Possession. Psal. 2. 8. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the Heathen for thine Inheritance,
We our selves Are his Purchase, and so is all that Grace we need, and all that Glory we hope ▪ for. God has made a Covenant with christ, and has promised to give us to him for his Inheritance and Possession. Psalm 2. 8. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the Heathen for thine Inheritance,
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And to be Christ's Inheritance and Possession, implies our being separated from the World, our being secured, our being made fruitful, and our eternal continuing to be enjoyed by him, and to enjoy him.
And to be Christ's Inheritance and Possession, Implies our being separated from the World, our being secured, our being made fruitful, and our Eternal Continuing to be enjoyed by him, and to enjoy him.
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Doubts concerning our speeding should be look'd upon as unreasonable, when we come in such a prevailing Name as Christ's, unto his Father and our Father, his God and our God, and we ask only for things agreeable to his Will, 1 John 5. 14, 15. And this is the confidence we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his Will, he heareth us;
Doubts Concerning our speeding should be looked upon as unreasonable, when we come in such a prevailing Name as Christ's, unto his Father and our Father, his God and our God, and we ask only for things agreeable to his Will, 1 John 5. 14, 15. And this is the confidence we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his Will, he hears us;
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Finally, The Apostle forbids not only Doubting but Wrath also, 1 Tim 2. 8. I will therefore that Men pray every where, lifting up holy hands without Wrath or Doubting.
Finally, The Apostle forbids not only Doubting but Wrath also, 1 Tim 2. 8. I will Therefore that Men pray every where, lifting up holy hands without Wrath or Doubting.
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nay, it causes an abounding in Transgression. The Leaven of Anger and Malice is diligently to be searched for, and purged out, as that, which if it remains, will prove us carnal, 1 Cor. 3. 3. For whereas there is among you Envying and Strife,
nay, it Causes an abounding in Transgression. The Leaven of Anger and Malice is diligently to be searched for, and purged out, as that, which if it remains, will prove us carnal, 1 Cor. 3. 3. For whereas there is among you Envying and Strife,
ready to forgive the greatest Injuries and Enemies; forward to pursue and promote Ʋnity and Peace, whenever we attend upon Him who has called himself the God of Love and Peace.
ready to forgive the greatest Injuries and Enemies; forward to pursue and promote Ʋnity and Peace, whenever we attend upon Him who has called himself the God of Love and Peace.
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lest the Attenders upon God being full of Gladness, others should be induced to try that Work and Service, which these find so exceeding comfortable. Hypocrites, that go no further than the out-side of Religion, count it wearisome because they do not understand it.
lest the Attenders upon God being full of Gladness, Others should be induced to try that Work and Service, which these find so exceeding comfortable. Hypocrites, that go no further than the outside of Religion, count it wearisome Because they do not understand it.
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But as God takes pleasure in the Ʋpright, so the Upright find the truest Pleasure in God, and in his Ways. The Psalmist speaks upon very good ground, Psal. 32. 11. Be glad in the Lord,
But as God Takes pleasure in the Ʋpright, so the Upright find the Truest Pleasure in God, and in his Ways. The Psalmist speaks upon very good ground, Psalm 32. 11. Be glad in the Lord,
The Man after God's own Heart said, that the Meditations of God are sweet, Psal. 104. 34. He was glad when they said to him, let us go into the House of the Lord, Psal. 122. 1. He tells us who is the Man that may have what he will, all his desire granted;
The Man After God's own Heart said, that the Meditations of God Are sweet, Psalm 104. 34. He was glad when they said to him, let us go into the House of the Lord, Psalm 122. 1. He tells us who is the Man that may have what he will, all his desire granted;
but his delight is in the Law of the Lord, Psal. 1. 1, 2. And why should he not with delight be served at present? since in his Kingdom, by all he will be praised with the highest Rapture of Joy for ever!
but his delight is in the Law of the Lord, Psalm 1. 1, 2. And why should he not with delight be served At present? since in his Kingdom, by all he will be praised with the highest Rapture of Joy for ever!
8. Our Attendance upon God, should be in all Ordinances. It is produced as an Argument, that that excellent couple mentioned Luke 1. 6. were both righteous before God, because they walked in all the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless.
8. Our Attendance upon God, should be in all Ordinances. It is produced as an Argument, that that excellent couple mentioned Lycia 1. 6. were both righteous before God, Because they walked in all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless.
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Under the Old Testament there was an Ordinance of God that was to be administred betimes, even to the Infants, and that was Circumcision; and though Abraham, at the first Institution of this Ordinance, believed and was circumcised at Age, as also were the Men of his Houshold;
Under the Old Testament there was an Ordinance of God that was to be administered betimes, even to the Infants, and that was Circumcision; and though Abraham, At the First Institution of this Ordinance, believed and was circumcised At Age, as also were the Men of his Household;
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and though Circumcision is called a Seal of the Righteousness of Faith, Rom. 4. 11. Yet Infants also were circumcised, these little ones are said to enter into Covenant with the Lord their God, Deut. 29. 11, 12. Under the New Testament our Lord Jesus does not cast these Infants out of his Church and Covenant, but says, Suffer little Children to come unto me, and forbid them not:
and though Circumcision is called a Seal of the Righteousness of Faith, Rom. 4. 11. Yet Infants also were circumcised, these little ones Are said to enter into Covenant with the Lord their God, Deuteronomy 29. 11, 12. Under the New Testament our Lord jesus does not cast these Infants out of his Church and Covenant, but Says, Suffer little Children to come unto me, and forbid them not:
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for of such is the Kingdom of God, Mark 10. 14. The Apostle Peter, after he had exhorted to Baptism, says, The Promise is unto you and to your Children, Acts 2. 39. And the Apostle Paul affirms, That the Children of Believing Parents are Holy, 1 Cor. 7. 14. they are therefore Members of the Body of Christ. Now 'tis plainly signified, that Baptism is the Privilege of all in that Body, 1 Cor. 12. 13. We are all baptized into one Body.
for of such is the Kingdom of God, Mark 10. 14. The Apostle Peter, After he had exhorted to Baptism, Says, The Promise is unto you and to your Children, Acts 2. 39. And the Apostle Paul affirms, That the Children of Believing Parents Are Holy, 1 Cor. 7. 14. they Are Therefore Members of the Body of christ. Now it's plainly signified, that Baptism is the Privilege of all in that Body, 1 Cor. 12. 13. We Are all baptised into one Body.
Indeed some that mind the Sound of Scripture more than the Sense of it, when they read, Repent and be baptized, Believe and be baptized, conclude that none but those that are at Age,
Indeed Some that mind the Found of Scripture more than the Sense of it, when they read, repent and be baptised, Believe and be baptised, conclude that none but those that Are At Age,
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But they would do well to consider, who these were that in Scripture repented, believed, and were baptized, they were either Jews or Heathens that were converted to the Christian Faith at Age; and if thousands of such should be converted now, now also at Age Baptism ought to be administred to them, upon their repenting and believing. But in the whole New Testament we do not find any baptized at Age, whose Parents were Christians at their Birth:
But they would do well to Consider, who these were that in Scripture repented, believed, and were baptised, they were either jews or heathens that were converted to the Christian Faith At Age; and if thousands of such should be converted now, now also At Age Baptism ought to be administered to them, upon their repenting and believing. But in the Whole New Testament we do not find any baptised At Age, whose Parents were Christians At their Birth:
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Oh that there were less disputing about Infant-Baptism, and more care to improve it! All Infants that go to Heaven, are baptized with the Blood and Spirit of Christ, they are justified and sanctified thereby. This Justification and Sanctification, all that have been baptized, should desire to partake of.
O that there were less disputing about Infant baptism, and more care to improve it! All Infants that go to Heaven, Are baptised with the Blood and Spirit of christ, they Are justified and sanctified thereby. This Justification and Sanctification, all that have been baptised, should desire to partake of.
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nay, every one of them to serious engagers has been experienced abundantly Beneficial? The Lord is to be atte•••ed upon, how and in what way soever he pleases;
nay, every one of them to serious engagers has been experienced abundantly Beneficial? The Lord is to be atte•••ed upon, how and in what Way soever he Pleases;
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They should grow as the Lilly, cast forth their roots as Lebanon, their branches should spread, and their beauty be as the Olive-tree, Hos. 14. 5, 6. God is ready to be as the dew to them, that from Him their Fruit may be found.
They should grow as the Lily, cast forth their roots as Lebanon, their branches should spread, and their beauty be as the Olive-tree, Hos. 14. 5, 6. God is ready to be as the due to them, that from Him their Fruit may be found.
It is really a fault in Believers, if every time they wait upon the Lord, they come not away from him with more Wisdom, Strength, and Grace, and Peace, than they had,
It is really a fault in Believers, if every time they wait upon the Lord, they come not away from him with more Wisdom, Strength, and Grace, and Peace, than they had,
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USE IV. Shall be of Consolation to them, that thus, as I have directed, do attend apon God, Isa. 40. 1. Comfort ye, Comfort ye my People, saith your God;
USE IV. Shall be of Consolation to them, that thus, as I have directed, do attend upon God, Isaiah 40. 1. Comfort you, Comfort you my People, Says your God;
Though the Heaven be his Throne, and the Earth his Foot-stool; yet to that Man will he look, as being well pleased with him, that is, Poor, and of a contrite Spirit,
Though the Heaven be his Throne, and the Earth his Footstool; yet to that Man will he look, as being well pleased with him, that is, Poor, and of a contrite Spirit,
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and that trembles at his Word, Isa. 56. 1, 2. He remembers the kindness of their Youth, the love of their Espousals, Jer. 2. 2. and their willing Consecration of themselves to be Holiness to the Lord.
and that trembles At his Word, Isaiah 56. 1, 2. He remembers the kindness of their Youth, the love of their Espousals, Jer. 2. 2. and their willing Consecration of themselves to be Holiness to the Lord.
He has taken notice of all their Desires and Groans, and their Cries to himself, and their frequent speaking one to another, that they might confirm and encourage one another in the worst of Times and Trials, to continue his Attendants still.
He has taken notice of all their Desires and Groans, and their Cries to himself, and their frequent speaking one to Another, that they might confirm and encourage one Another in the worst of Times and Trials, to continue his Attendants still.
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Mal. 3. 16. Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard, and did so well approve them, that a Book of Remembrance was written before him,
Malachi 3. 16. Then they that feared the Lord, spoke often one to Another, and the Lord harkened and herd, and did so well approve them, that a Book of Remembrance was written before him,
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He takes pleasure in the Prosperity of his Servants, they are in Heaviness by Affliction, only when there is need of it; he delights especially to see their Souls prosper: As he opens his Armory, and brings forth the Weapons of his Indignation against the Wicked; so he opens his Treasures of Bounty and Goodness to his Servants, that they may be supplied abundantly.
He Takes pleasure in the Prosperity of his Servants, they Are in Heaviness by Affliction, only when there is need of it; he delights especially to see their Souls prosper: As he Opens his Armoury, and brings forth the Weapons of his Indignation against the Wicked; so he Opens his Treasures of Bounty and goodness to his Servants, that they may be supplied abundantly.
Nay, when their Thoughts are most Comprehensive, and they crave never so much; he is able and ready to do for them NONLATINALPHABET, exceeding abundantly more, Eph. 3. 20. Who can conceive how beneficial waiting upon God is!
Nay, when their Thoughts Are most Comprehensive, and they crave never so much; he is able and ready to do for them, exceeding abundantly more, Ephesians 3. 20. Who can conceive how beneficial waiting upon God is!
He mercifully observes how willing their Spirits are, when their Flesh is weak, and cannot keep pace with their renewed Minds. When our Lord was in an Agony, his Disciples could not watch with him one hour, but were fallen asleep;
He mercifully observes how willing their Spirits Are, when their Flesh is weak, and cannot keep pace with their renewed Minds. When our Lord was in an Agony, his Disciples could not watch with him one hour, but were fallen asleep;
We are directed to beg for the Forgiveness of Trespasses daily, which shews, that as the Disciples of Christ daily offend, so their Heavenly Father is ready to grant forgiveness daily to them:
We Are directed to beg for the Forgiveness of Trespasses daily, which shows, that as the Disciples of christ daily offend, so their Heavenly Father is ready to grant forgiveness daily to them:
Nay, Iniquity cleaves unto our holiest things; our best D•ties should and might be done a great deal better. These Infirmities then are much to be lamented, more and more striven against;
Nay, Iniquity cleaves unto our Holiest things; our best D•ties should and might be done a great deal better. These Infirmities then Are much to be lamented, more and more striven against;
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and certainly the Righteousness of Christ the Son of God, and the Father's love in him, will cover the greatest multitude of bewailed Infirmities and Offences.
and Certainly the Righteousness of christ the Son of God, and the Father's love in him, will cover the greatest multitude of bewailed Infirmities and Offences.
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Saints on Earth have the Angels in Heaven to be their Guardians. Christ is signified by Jacob 's Ladder; the Angels of God are said to ascend and descend upon the Son of Man, John 1. 51. 'Tis owing to our Lord Jesus, that Believers have the Benefit of the Angels Ministry; and the Apostle signifies, that all of them are thus employed for the Saints Protection and Security, Heb. 1. 14. Are they not all ministring Spirits, sent forth to minister for them that shall be heirs of Salvation? The reprobate and evil Angels resist Attenders upon God;
Saints on Earth have the Angels in Heaven to be their Guardians. christ is signified by Jacob is Ladder; the Angels of God Are said to ascend and descend upon the Son of Man, John 1. 51. It's owing to our Lord jesus, that Believers have the Benefit of the Angels Ministry; and the Apostle signifies, that all of them Are thus employed for the Saints Protection and Security, Hebrew 1. 14. are they not all ministering Spirits, sent forth to minister for them that shall be Heirs of Salvation? The Reprobate and evil Angels resist Attenders upon God;
And they have a Charge over Converts to keep them in all their ways, Psal. 91. 11. and when 'tis added v. 13. Thou shalt tread upon the Lion and the Adder;
And they have a Charge over Converts to keep them in all their ways, Psalm 91. 11. and when it's added v. 13. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and the Adder;
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But though Angels attend the Servants of God, they are not wholly trusted to the Angelical Care. The Lord himself is their Keeper: The Father and the Son come to them and make their abode in them, and will secure their own Mansions, till they are out of the reach of Enemies, and past all danger.
But though Angels attend the Servants of God, they Are not wholly trusted to the Angelical Care. The Lord himself is their Keeper: The Father and the Son come to them and make their Abided in them, and will secure their own Mansions, till they Are out of the reach of Enemies, and passed all danger.
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They shall be sitted for, and admitted into the presence Chamber of the King of Glory. In Heaven there will be no need of the Sun or of the Moon to shine in it,
They shall be sitted for, and admitted into the presence Chamber of the King of Glory. In Heaven there will be no need of the Sun or of the Moon to shine in it,
All God's sincere Attendants, are now advanced to Priestly, nay to Kingly Dignity; therefore they are called NONLATINALPHABET, a Royal Priesthood, 1 Pet. 2. 9. Christ has loved them and washed them from their sins in his own Blood,
All God's sincere Attendants, Are now advanced to Priestly, nay to Kingly Dignity; Therefore they Are called, a Royal Priesthood, 1 Pet. 2. 9. christ has loved them and washed them from their Sins in his own Blood,
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and has made them Kings and Priests unto God and his Father, Rev. 1. 5, 6. But hereafter they shall inherit and possess the Kingdom prepared for them, they shall all of them be actually crown'd with a Crown of Life and Righteousness.
and has made them Kings and Priests unto God and his Father, Rev. 1. 5, 6. But hereafter they shall inherit and possess the Kingdom prepared for them, they shall all of them be actually crowned with a Crown of Life and Righteousness.
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And Oh what a joyful sight will it be to behold the Lord, and all his Saints glorified together with him, Col. 3. 4. When Christ who is our Life, shall appear,
And O what a joyful sighed will it be to behold the Lord, and all his Saints glorified together with him, Col. 3. 4. When christ who is our Life, shall appear,
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When God pronounced his own Laws with his own Mouth upon Mount Sinai, He thus begins, I am the Lord, Exod. 20 2. and this was to awe Israel into Obedience.
When God pronounced his own Laws with his own Mouth upon Mount Sinai, He thus begins, I am the Lord, Exod 20 2. and this was to awe Israel into obedience.
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We read Deut 6. 4. Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. No other Lord is his equal; no Commands to be regarded like his Commands. None so worthy of service as He; He must have attendance, who,
We read Deuteronomy 6. 4. Hear Oh Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. No other Lord is his equal; no Commands to be regarded like his Commands. None so worthy of service as He; He must have attendance, who,
or whatever is neglected, Psal. 89. 6, 7. Who in Heaven can be compared to the Lord? who among the Sons of the Mighty can be likened unto the Lord? The mightiest Monarchs upon Earth, the highest Angels in Heaven, are infinitely below him; therefore it follows, God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of his Saints,
or whatever is neglected, Psalm 89. 6, 7. Who in Heaven can be compared to the Lord? who among the Sons of the Mighty can be likened unto the Lord? The Mightiest Monarchs upon Earth, the highest Angels in Heaven, Are infinitely below him; Therefore it follows, God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of his Saints,
and whose Glory the Heaven, though full of it, was not able to contain; and when he says our Lord, 'tis intimated that he was truly his Servant and Subject,
and whose Glory the Heaven, though full of it, was not able to contain; and when he Says our Lord, it's intimated that he was truly his Servant and Subject,
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Secondly, Manifest what influence and effect the apprehension of his being Lord, should have upon us when we attend upon him. Thirdly and Lastly, make Application.
Secondly, Manifest what influence and Effect the apprehension of his being Lord, should have upon us when we attend upon him. Thirdly and Lastly, make Application.
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Thus was the Psalmist, Psal. 104. 1. O Lord my God, thou art very great, thou art cloathed with Honour and Majesty, who coverest thy self with light as with a Garment, Psal. 96. 4, 6, 9. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised;
Thus was the Psalmist, Psalm 104. 1. Oh Lord my God, thou art very great, thou art clothed with Honour and Majesty, who coverest thy self with Light as with a Garment, Psalm 96. 4, 6, 9. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised;
The Lord was before all, and he was all ▪ of, and in, and to himself from Eternity. The Father is of himself alone, the Son is necessarily and eternally of the Father; and the Holy Ghost as necessarily and eternally from both the Father and the Son. And these Three are that one living and true God whom Christians believe in, and in whose Name they are baptized. But though God necessarily is, yet Creatures are not so;
The Lord was before all, and he was all ▪ of, and in, and to himself from Eternity. The Father is of himself alone, the Son is necessarily and eternally of the Father; and the Holy Ghost as necessarily and eternally from both the Father and the Son. And these Three Are that one living and true God whom Christians believe in, and in whose Name they Are baptised. But though God necessarily is, yet Creatures Are not so;
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It is the Lord, whose Word of Power and Command brought all things out of nothing at first, Heb. 11. 3. Through Faith we understand that the Worlds were framed by the Word of God.
It is the Lord, whose Word of Power and Command brought all things out of nothing At First, Hebrew 11. 3. Through Faith we understand that the World's were framed by the Word of God.
Though some have imagined that Angels were created, and many of them fell, long before this visible World was made; in Scripture there is not sufficient ground for such an Imagination.
Though Some have imagined that Angels were created, and many of them fell, long before this visible World was made; in Scripture there is not sufficient ground for such an Imagination.
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The Heaven may take in the highest Heaven, and the Host of Angels there. Oh what a powerful Word was that which commanded Angels to be, which before were nothing, and gave them Spiritual and Immortal Natures, indued with such mighty Strength and Understanding? And when the Lord laid the Foundations of the Earth, and stretched the line upon it;
The Heaven may take in the highest Heaven, and the Host of Angels there. O what a powerful Word was that which commanded Angels to be, which before were nothing, and gave them Spiritual and Immortal Nature's, endued with such mighty Strength and Understanding? And when the Lord laid the Foundations of the Earth, and stretched the line upon it;
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these glorious Angels, called Morning Stars, sang together, and all these Sons of God shouted for joy, Job 38. 4, 5, 7. This Lord Creator did but say, Let there be Light, and there was Light:
these glorious Angels, called Morning Stars, sang together, and all these Sons of God shouted for joy, Job 38. 4, 5, 7. This Lord Creator did but say, Let there be Light, and there was Light:
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and Man became a living Soul, Gen. 2. 7. This great Creator whom we attend upon, made all things very good, Gen. •. 31. and though Sin entring into the World, spoiled much of his Workmanship; he can easily new make what Sin has marred, and he can easily,
and Man became a living Soul, Gen. 2. 7. This great Creator whom we attend upon, made all things very good, Gen. •. 31. and though since entering into the World, spoiled much of his Workmanship; he can Easily new make what since has marred, and he can Easily,
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The word of his power sustains all things, Heb. 1. 3. it continues things in those beings into which at first it brought them, Psal. 148. 5, 6. Let them praise the name of the Lord,
The word of his power sustains all things, Hebrew 1. 3. it continues things in those beings into which At First it brought them, Psalm 148. 5, 6. Let them praise the name of the Lord,
The same Lord who called things out of nothing by his word, hinders their returning into nothing by the same word of command, Psal. 33. 9. For he spake and it was done, he commanded and it stood fast.
The same Lord who called things out of nothing by his word, hinders their returning into nothing by the same word of command, Psalm 33. 9. For he spoke and it was done, he commanded and it stood fast.
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If God should totally draw back his supporting hand, all the Luminaries in Heaven would presently lose their Light, the Earth and Seas would become a Chaos of Confusion; nay, Men and Angels,
If God should totally draw back his supporting hand, all the Luminaries in Heaven would presently loose their Light, the Earth and Seas would become a Chaos of Confusion; nay, Men and Angels,
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As the Creation, so the Preservation of all things is of the Lord alone, Neh. 9. 6. Thou, even thou art Lord alone, thou hast made Heaven the Heaven of Heavens with all their Host, the Earth and all things that are therein, the Seas and all that is therein,
As the Creation, so the Preservation of all things is of the Lord alone, Neh 9. 6. Thou, even thou art Lord alone, thou hast made Heaven the Heaven of Heavens with all their Host, the Earth and all things that Are therein, the Seas and all that is therein,
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God is called NONLATINALPHABET Almighty or All-sufficient, and NONLATINALPHABET signifies Mamma, a Pap or Breast; all Creatures, from the mightiest to the very meanest, do hang and depend upon God, as Children do upon the Breasts, that he may nourish and sustain them.
God is called Almighty or All-sufficient, and signifies Mamma, a Pap or Breast; all Creatures, from the Mightiest to the very Meanest, do hang and depend upon God, as Children do upon the Breasts, that he may nourish and sustain them.
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And if God thus upholds all things, surely he will not fail to preserve his Church and Saints, they may with Confidence attend upon him for defence, no Humane nor Hellish Force shall prevail against them.
And if God thus upholds all things, surely he will not fail to preserve his Church and Saints, they may with Confidence attend upon him for defence, no Humane nor Hellish Force shall prevail against them.
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So Melchizedek called the most high God, when he blessed Abram the Father of the Faithful, Gen. 14. 19. Blessed be Abram of the most high God, the Possessor of Heaven and Earth.
So Melchizedek called the most high God, when he blessed Abram the Father of the Faithful, Gen. 14. 19. Blessed be Abram of the most high God, the Possessor of Heaven and Earth.
he is accountable to none, not to be resisted by any; none can stay his hand, or say to him, What doest thou? It was a good answer that Elihu made to Job, Ch. 33. 12, 13. God is greater than Man,
he is accountable to none, not to be resisted by any; none can stay his hand, or say to him, What dost thou? It was a good answer that Elihu made to Job, Christ 33. 12, 13. God is greater than Man,
so that he can with-hold or bestow them according to his own Will. If God be for us, he can make all things for us; if he be against us, nothing shall be for our help and benefit. There is nothing which we need,
so that he can withhold or bestow them according to his own Will. If God be for us, he can make all things for us; if he be against us, nothing shall be for our help and benefit. There is nothing which we need,
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How easie is it for him to provide things of this nature, who has so much, who has all of them in his own keeping? But far better Blessings than these he has in his hand to bestow;
How easy is it for him to provide things of this nature, who has so much, who has all of them in his own keeping? But Far better Blessings than these he has in his hand to bestow;
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and that this Lord over all, is rich unto all that call upon him, Rom. 10. 12. 4. God is Lord Redeemer of his People, and a mighty Lord indeed he shews himself in the Redemption of them, Jer. 50. 34. Their Redeemer is strong, the Lord of Hosts is his Name, he shall thorowly plead their cause, that he may give rest to them.
and that this Lord over all, is rich unto all that call upon him, Rom. 10. 12. 4. God is Lord Redeemer of his People, and a mighty Lord indeed he shows himself in the Redemption of them, Jer. 50. 34. Their Redeemer is strong, the Lord of Hosts is his Name, he shall thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to them.
Redemption supposes that redeemed ones were enslaved, lost, and under a Curse: To redeem must needs be granted an high act of Mercy and Grace, and of force and might likewise:
Redemption supposes that redeemed ones were enslaved, lost, and under a Curse: To Redeem must needs be granted an high act of Mercy and Grace, and of force and might likewise:
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The Lord is a Redeemer by Power and Conquest, he throws down the Dominion of Sin, demolishes its strongest holds, he thrusts Mammon out of the Throne of the heart, he treads Satan under his Peoples feet; in a Sense also he is a Redeemer by Commutation, God became Man, that he might stand in Man's room, suffer in Man's nature;
The Lord is a Redeemer by Power and Conquest, he throws down the Dominion of since, demolishes its Strongest holds, he thrusts Mammon out of the Throne of the heart, he treads Satan under his Peoples feet; in a Sense also he is a Redeemer by Commutation, God became Man, that he might stand in Man's room, suffer in Man's nature;
and be Man's Surety and Saviour: And he redeems by paying a price, and that the Price might be of infinite value, he gave no less than himself for those whom he has redeemed, 1 Cor. 6. 20. Ye are not your own,
and be Man's Surety and Saviour: And he redeems by paying a price, and that the Price might be of infinite valve, he gave no less than himself for those whom he has redeemed, 1 Cor. 6. 20. You Are not your own,
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for yea are bought with a price, therefore glorifie God which bought you, in your Body and in your Spirit which are Gods. And in Gal. 2. 20. He loved me, says the Apostle, and gave himself for me.
for yea Are bought with a price, Therefore Glorify God which bought you, in your Body and in your Spirit which Are God's And in Gal. 2. 20. He loved me, Says the Apostle, and gave himself for me.
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The Prey and the Captives are delivered out of the hands of that terrible Enemy the Prince of Darkness. Believers are redeemed from the Curse of the Law by him who was made Flesh, Sin, and a Curse for them.
The Prey and the Captives Are Delivered out of the hands of that terrible Enemy the Prince of Darkness. Believers Are redeemed from the Curse of the Law by him who was made Flesh, since, and a Curse for them.
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They may triumph indeed, because the first death is unstung, the Grave has lost its Victory, and none of them shall be seized and hurt by the second death.
They may triumph indeed, Because the First death is unstung, the Grave has lost its Victory, and none of them shall be seized and hurt by the second death.
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How should sinful and lost Souls, before they are lost past recovery, being sensible of their danger, come flocking to him in great numbers, flying as a Cloud, and as Doves to their Windows!
How should sinful and lost Souls, before they Are lost passed recovery, being sensible of their danger, come flocking to him in great numbers, flying as a Cloud, and as Dove to their Windows!
How often in the New Testament do we read of the Kingdom of God! And Kingdom implies a King and Laws; and that there are Subjects who must obey the one and the other: The Cross of Christ excludes not Christians Sufferings, but their Sufferings are not expiatory of Sin,
How often in the New Testament do we read of the Kingdom of God! And Kingdom Implies a King and Laws; and that there Are Subjects who must obey the one and the other: The Cross of christ excludes not Christians Sufferings, but their Sufferings Are not expiatory of since,
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as his were; and the Obedience of Christ excludes not Christians Obedience; but his was meritorious, theirs is not. How strictly soever some may take the Gospel,
as his were; and the obedience of christ excludes not Christians obedience; but his was meritorious, theirs is not. How strictly soever Some may take the Gospel,
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and say 'tis all Promises; I am sure the Gospel, as it represents it self, takes in Commands. Christ is a King to be obeyed, as well as a Propitiatory Sacrifice to be rested on; and he is the Author of Salvation to all them that obey him;
and say it's all Promises; I am sure the Gospel, as it represents it self, Takes in Commands. christ is a King to be obeyed, as well as a Propitiatory Sacrifice to be rested on; and he is the Author of Salvation to all them that obey him;
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and they that obey not the Gospel, which shews it has Laws to be obeyed, shall be punished with everlasting Destruction, from the presence of the Lord,
and they that obey not the Gospel, which shows it has Laws to be obeyed, shall be punished with everlasting Destruction, from the presence of the Lord,
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and from the glory of his power, Heb. 5. 9. 2 Thess. 1. 8, 9. Faith in Christ does not make Believers lawless; nay, the Apostle speaks with some vehemency, Do we then make void the Law through Faith? God forbid;
and from the glory of his power, Hebrew 5. 9. 2 Thess 1. 8, 9. Faith in christ does not make Believers lawless; nay, the Apostle speaks with Some vehemency, Do we then make void the Law through Faith? God forbid;
He can raise those that attend upon him from the brink of the Grave, and rescue them out of the very jaws of Death, Psal. 30. 2, 3. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
He can raise those that attend upon him from the brink of the Grave, and rescue them out of the very Jaws of Death, Psalm 30. 2, 3. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
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O Lord thou hast brought up my Soul from the Grace, thou hast kept me alive that I should not go down into the Pit. 2 Cor. 1. 9, 10. We had the Sentence of Death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves,
O Lord thou hast brought up my Soul from the Grace, thou hast kept me alive that I should not go down into the Pit. 2 Cor. 1. 9, 10. We had the Sentence of Death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves,
And when this Spiritual Life is wrought, 'tis really eternal Life in the Seed and Blossom; and into eternal Life at length it shall be ripened and perfected. The sanctifying Grace of the Spirit is likened unto water, because 'tis of a cleansing, refreshing, and fructifying nature;
And when this Spiritual Life is wrought, it's really Eternal Life in the Seed and Blossom; and into Eternal Life At length it shall be ripened and perfected. The sanctifying Grace of the Spirit is likened unto water, Because it's of a cleansing, refreshing, and fructifying nature;
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and this Grace shall still be acting and increasing, till it issue in glory, John 4. 14. But the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a Well of water springing up into everlasting Life.
and this Grace shall still be acting and increasing, till it issue in glory, John 4. 14. But the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a Well of water springing up into everlasting Life.
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when this Lord sends them, do say, Here we are: The King of Terrors, Death, is God's subject, and says, I am ready to strike, young or old, high or low, few or many,
when this Lord sends them, do say, Here we Are: The King of Terrors, Death, is God's Subject, and Says, I am ready to strike, young or old, high or low, few or many,
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as the Lord of all, does give me Commission and Command. And the second Death at God's righteous pleasure opens its everlasting doors, to receive and eternally to swallow up all that he sentences thither, Isa. 5. 14. Therefore Hell hath enlarged her self,
as the Lord of all, does give me Commission and Command. And the second Death At God's righteous pleasure Opens its everlasting doors, to receive and eternally to swallow up all that he sentences thither, Isaiah 5. 14. Therefore Hell hath enlarged her self,
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but also in the other, and indeed run parallel with Eternity, should certainly be attended on with a great dread of offending him, with the exactest care in every thing to please him.
but also in the other, and indeed run parallel with Eternity, should Certainly be attended on with a great dread of offending him, with the Exactest care in every thing to please him.
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And to shew that he can stop the Sun in its swift motion, at Joshua 's intreaty, he commanded it to stand still in Gibeon, and the Moon in the Valley of Ajalon, Josh. 10. 12. Nay, in the days of Hezekiah, he makes the Sun to move backward, and to return no less than ten degrees by which it had gone down, Isa. 38. 8. All the Stars of Heaven he calls by their names, and they observe their courses according to his Ordinances.
And to show that he can stop the Sun in its swift motion, At joshua is entreaty, he commanded it to stand still in Gibeon, and the Moon in the Valley of Ajalon, Josh. 10. 12. Nay, in the days of Hezekiah, he makes the Sun to move backward, and to return no less than ten Degrees by which it had gone down, Isaiah 38. 8. All the Stars of Heaven he calls by their names, and they observe their courses according to his Ordinances.
The Storms and Winds fulfil his word, and if he do but say to them, Peace be still, presently there is a great calm. He calls for the Thunder and the Lightning,
The Storms and Winds fulfil his word, and if he do but say to them, Peace be still, presently there is a great Cam. He calls for the Thunder and the Lightning,
All Creatures that glide through the Air, or slide through the Ocean, that feed and grow upon the Earth, in their way and manner obey their Maker and Preserver's Will.
All Creatures that glide through the Air, or slide through the Ocean, that feed and grow upon the Earth, in their Way and manner obey their Maker and Preserver's Will.
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and the many Thousands of Creatures which your Eyes behold, are so many instances of Obedience to God. Why, Oh why should not all we be ready to yield our utmost Service?
and the many Thousands of Creatures which your Eyes behold, Are so many instances of obedience to God. Why, O why should not all we be ready to yield our utmost Service?
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8. God is a Lord who over-rules them that rebel against him, though they break his Commands; they cannot get from under his power, but he can check, restrain, disappoint,
8. God is a Lord who overrules them that rebel against him, though they break his Commands; they cannot get from under his power, but he can check, restrain, disappoint,
The Seed of the Woman has been hated by the Serpents brood, and they that have been born only after the Flesh, have been strongly inclined to persecute such as have been born after the Spirit, Gal. 4. 28, 29. Now we, Brethren, as Isaac was, are the Children of Promise.
The Seed of the Woman has been hated by the Serpents brood, and they that have been born only After the Flesh, have been strongly inclined to persecute such as have been born After the Spirit, Gal. 4. 28, 29. Now we, Brothers, as Isaac was, Are the Children of Promise.
He always was, and is, and will be full of Malice against Christ the Head, and against his true Members. And those who are of their Father the Devil, the Lusts of their Father they will do;
He always was, and is, and will be full of Malice against christ the Head, and against his true Members. And those who Are of their Father the devil, the Lustiest of their Father they will do;
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As Satan's Subtlety is nothing to God's Wisdom; as his Power is small to God's Almightiness, so his Wrath, though never so great, is a little and contemptible thing, when the Love which God bears to his People is believingly considered. The mightiest Men whom Satan employs to run down the Church of the living God, shall never affect their wicked purpose;
As Satan's Subtlety is nothing to God's Wisdom; as his Power is small to God's Almightiness, so his Wrath, though never so great, is a little and contemptible thing, when the Love which God bears to his People is believingly considered. The Mightiest Men whom Satan employs to run down the Church of the living God, shall never affect their wicked purpose;
the Church triumphs over her most surious Enemies, looking unto her Mighty Helper, Psal. 46. 5, 6, 7. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved:
the Church Triumphos over her most surious Enemies, looking unto her Mighty Helper, Psalm 46. 5, 6, 7. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved:
Well may the voluntary Subjects of such a Lord attend upon him with forwardness and Faith, since he has such an absolute uncontrolable Dominion over all his and their Enemies!
Well may the voluntary Subject's of such a Lord attend upon him with forwardness and Faith, since he has such an absolute uncontrollable Dominion over all his and their Enemies!
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What are other Lords if compared with God? As for Mammon, who has most of Mankind to be his Vassals, his delights are low, his Riches uncertain, his all is Vanity.
What Are other lords if compared with God? As for Mammon, who has most of Mankind to be his Vassals, his delights Are low, his Riches uncertain, his all is Vanity.
And the Wages which Sin does give to them that serve it, is eternal Death; and the more diligent they have been in the Service of Sin, and the more laborious Workers of Iniquity, Hell will be so much the hotter, their Sorrow and Misery so much the greater.
And the Wages which since does give to them that serve it, is Eternal Death; and the more diligent they have been in the Service of since, and the more laborious Workers of Iniquity, Hell will be so much the hotter, their Sorrow and Misery so much the greater.
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Are such Lords as these, comparable to the Lord Jehovah, whose Strength, whose Love is everlasting? What care does he take of all that are truly his Servants!
are such lords as these, comparable to the Lord Jehovah, whose Strength, whose Love is everlasting? What care does he take of all that Are truly his Servants!
His Kingdom is Righteousness, and Peace, and Joy ▪ It was a Pious Ejaculation of one of the Ancients, Da Domine quod jubes, O Lord give that which thou commandest.
His Kingdom is Righteousness, and Peace, and Joy ▪ It was a Pious Ejaculation of one of the Ancients, Dam Domine quod jubes, Oh Lord give that which thou Commandest.
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He works in them to Will, inclining their Hearts unto his Testimonies; and he works in them to do of his own good pleasure, Phil. 2. 13. And directs their ways to keep his Statutes All the good, that good Men do, God is the doer of:
He works in them to Will, inclining their Hearts unto his Testimonies; and he works in them to do of his own good pleasure, Philip 2. 13. And directs their ways to keep his Statutes All the good, that good Men do, God is the doer of:
his Preventing and Assisting Grace, is, and does all in all And after all Dona sua coronat, he crowns that Grace which himself has wrought, and made active with an eternal weight of Glory. Well may his attendants Glory in such a Lord as peerless!
his Preventing and Assisting Grace, is, and does all in all And After all Dona sua Coronat, he crowns that Grace which himself has wrought, and made active with an Eternal weight of Glory. Well may his attendants Glory in such a Lord as peerless!
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Every one of us, says the Apostle, must give account of himself to God, Rom. 14. 12. And an account will be taken of all that has been done while we were in the Body, Eccles. 12. 14 For God will bring every work into Judgment, with every secret thing;
Every one of us, Says the Apostle, must give account of himself to God, Rom. 14. 12. And an account will be taken of all that has been done while we were in the Body, Eccles. 12. 14 For God will bring every work into Judgement, with every secret thing;
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With what diligence should his Commandments be kept! Since this is NONLATINALPHABET the whole of Man. Man's Duty, Safety, grand Concern and Interest lies here.
With what diligence should his commandments be kept! Since this is the Whole of Man. Man's Duty, Safety, grand Concern and Interest lies Here.
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He that will Judge all at last, with his own Eyes observes and sees all at present, Psal. 11. 4. The Lord's Throne is in Heaven, his Eyes behold, his Eye-lids try the Children of Men, Job 31. 4. Doth not he see my ways,
He that will Judge all At last, with his own Eyes observes and sees all At present, Psalm 11. 4. The Lord's Throne is in Heaven, his Eyes behold, his Eyelids try the Children of Men, Job 31. 4. Does not he see my ways,
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and count all my steps? And when all the Children of Men, that ever were or shall be do appear before him, his faithful Attendants he will own and put great Honour upon;
and count all my steps? And when all the Children of Men, that ever were or shall be do appear before him, his faithful Attendants he will own and put great Honour upon;
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1. When we look upon God as Lord, we should be sensible of our distance, and how we are infinitely below him. What a sense was there of the Divine Majesty,
1. When we look upon God as Lord, we should be sensible of our distance, and how we Are infinitely below him. What a sense was there of the Divine Majesty,
and of his own meanness, in the Patriarch Abraham when he spoke those words, Gen. 18 27. Behold now I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but Dust and Ashes.
and of his own meanness, in the Patriarch Abraham when he spoke those words, Gen. 18 27. Behold now I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but Dust and Ashes.
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how much less Man that is a Worm, and the Son of Man that is a Worm? Job 25. 2, 5, 6. The Grace of the Gospel does not exclude an holy Awe and Reverence of God, but include it.
how much less Man that is a Worm, and the Son of Man that is a Worm? Job 25. 2, 5, 6. The Grace of the Gospel does not exclude an holy Awe and reverence of God, but include it.
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And the more there is of grace, the more there is also of this godly fear, and the Service is the more acceptable, Heb. 12. 28, 29. Wherefore we receiving a Kingdom that cannot be moved, let us have Grace whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear;
And the more there is of grace, the more there is also of this godly Fear, and the Service is the more acceptable, Hebrew 12. 28, 29. Wherefore we receiving a Kingdom that cannot be moved, let us have Grace whereby we may serve God acceptably with Reverence and godly Fear;
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for our God is a consuming Fire. We are indeed encouraged to come with boldness; but that boldness is upon the account of our great High Priest and Mediator;
for our God is a consuming Fire. We Are indeed encouraged to come with boldness; but that boldness is upon the account of our great High Priest and Mediator;
The Man Christ Jesus himself when he prayed, fell on his face before his heavenly Father, Mat. 26. 39. Nay, he calls himself a worm too, Psal. 22. 6. But I am a worm and no man, a reproach of men, and despised of the People.
The Man christ jesus himself when he prayed, fell on his face before his heavenly Father, Mathew 26. 39. Nay, he calls himself a worm too, Psalm 22. 6. But I am a worm and no man, a reproach of men, and despised of the People.
he confounds him with that question, Job 40. 8. Wilt thou disannul my Judgment? Wilt thou condemn me that thou mayest be Righteous? Job at length has a clearer view of the Greatness and Soveraignty of that God with whom he had to do;
he confounds him with that question, Job 40. 8. Wilt thou disannul my Judgement? Wilt thou condemn me that thou Mayest be Righteous? Job At length has a clearer view of the Greatness and Sovereignty of that God with whom he had to do;
wherefore I abhor my self, and repent in Dust and Ashes, Job 42. 5, 6. 3. When we look upon God as Lord, we should admire his concernedness for the Salvation and Happiness of such as we are.
Wherefore I abhor my self, and Repent in Dust and Ashes, Job 42. 5, 6. 3. When we look upon God as Lord, we should admire his concernedness for the Salvation and Happiness of such as we Are.
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It was the expression of one who was an eminent Saint, and a great King, O my Soul, thou hast said unto the Lord thou art my Lord, my goodness extendeth not to thee, Psal 16. 2. He is a Lord so high,
It was the expression of one who was an eminent Saint, and a great King, Oh my Soul, thou hast said unto the Lord thou art my Lord, my Goodness extendeth not to thee, Psalm 16. 2. He is a Lord so high,
the blessedness of God would have been no more impaired, than it was by the loss and misery of those Spirits that first sinned, and left their own Habitation;
the blessedness of God would have been no more impaired, than it was by the loss and misery of those Spirits that First sinned, and left their own Habitation;
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The Rebukes of such a mighty Lord, when provoked, must needs be terrible, Psal. 18. 7. Then the Earth shook and trembled, the foundations also of the Hills moved and were shaken, because he was wrath.
The Rebukes of such a mighty Lord, when provoked, must needs be terrible, Psalm 18. 7. Then the Earth shook and trembled, the foundations also of the Hills moved and were shaken, Because he was wrath.
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thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the Enemy, and in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee, thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as Stubble.
thy right hand, Oh Lord, hath dashed in Pieces the Enemy, and in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee, thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as Stubble.
The Psalmist having meditated on it, justly stands amazed at it, and cries out, How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! Psal. 36. 7. It transcends all created love:
The Psalmist having meditated on it, justly Stands amazed At it, and cries out, How excellent is thy loving kindness, Oh God! Psalm 36. 7. It transcends all created love:
If in the light of the King's Countenance is life, and his favour is as the Cloud of the later Rain, Prov. 16. 15. the favour of the blessed and only Potentate must needs be infinitely more refreshing,
If in the Light of the King's Countenance is life, and his favour is as the Cloud of the later Rain, Curae 16. 15. the favour of the blessed and only Potentate must needs be infinitely more refreshing,
but certainly Divine Favour is much more desirable, because every man's Judgment is from the Lord, Prov. 29. 26. 5. When we look upon God as Lord, we should trust in him for deliverance from other Lords who have had the Dominion over us.
but Certainly Divine Favour is much more desirable, Because every Man's Judgement is from the Lord, Curae 29. 26. 5. When we look upon God as Lord, we should trust in him for deliverance from other lords who have had the Dominion over us.
If he speaks the word of power, down go all strong-holds; reasonings that before were thought strong, are seen to be absurd, imaginations vain, high things and thoughts are brought into Captivity and Obedience, 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
If he speaks the word of power, down go all strongholds; reasonings that before were Thought strong, Are seen to be absurd, Imaginations vain, high things and thoughts Are brought into Captivity and obedience, 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. For the weapons of our warfare Are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth it self against the knowledge of God,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down Imaginations, and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God,
and bringing into Captivity every thought to the Obedience of Christ. The very Prince of the Devils, Beelzebub himself, the Lord can easily dispossess.
and bringing into Captivity every Thought to the obedience of christ. The very Prince of the Devils, Beelzebub himself, the Lord can Easily dispossess.
That is one of the first Inquiries of a true Convert. Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9. 6. Man's Will, till renewed by Grace, is foolish, perverse, wicked, and perniciously inclined.
That is one of the First Inquiries of a true Convert. Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9. 6. Man's Will, till renewed by Grace, is foolish, perverse, wicked, and perniciously inclined.
and good Who ever acted according to the Will of God, and saw cause to repent of it? And sure I am, that they who do contrary to the Will of God, must repent of it in this World,
and good Who ever acted according to the Will of God, and saw cause to Repent of it? And sure I am, that they who do contrary to the Will of God, must Repent of it in this World,
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When under his severer Dealings with us, we charge him with Rigour and want of Care; we do but charge God foolishly. His Understanding is infinite, Psal 147. 5. therefore he is not liable to the least Mistake:
When under his severer Dealings with us, we charge him with Rigour and want of Care; we do but charge God foolishly. His Understanding is infinite, Psalm 147. 5. Therefore he is not liable to the least Mistake:
His Bowels are tender, and he can never become Cruel 'Tis inconsistent with his Justice, to lay upon any Man more than is right, that he should enter into Judgment with God, Job 34. 23. He is so gracious that he afflicts when his People need,
His Bowels Are tender, and he can never become Cruel It's inconsistent with his justice, to lay upon any Man more than is right, that he should enter into Judgement with God, Job 34. 23. He is so gracious that he afflicts when his People need,
It would be far better for them to cease their Contention and Disputing, and to answer as Job at last did, Job 40 4, 5. Behold, I am vile, what shall I answer thee? I will lay my Hand upon my Mouth;
It would be Far better for them to cease their Contention and Disputing, and to answer as Job At last did, Job 40 4, 5. Behold, I am vile, what shall I answer thee? I will lay my Hand upon my Mouth;
1. They are to be reproved, who say with Pharaoh, who is the Lord that we should obey his Voice? How many are there who will not acknowledge they owe him any Service;
1. They Are to be reproved, who say with Pharaoh, who is the Lord that we should obey his Voice? How many Are there who will not acknowledge they owe him any Service;
and he will break them with his Iron Rod, and dash them in pieces like a Potter's Vessel, Psal. 2. 9. 2. They are to be reproved who have a greater Reverence for Man than for God, who is the sovereign Lord of all.
and he will break them with his Iron Rod, and dash them in Pieces like a Potter's Vessel, Psalm 2. 9. 2. They Are to be reproved who have a greater reverence for Man than for God, who is the sovereign Lord of all.
but that God, in whose Hand their Breath is, and whose are all their Ways they do not glorifie, Dan. 5. 23. They depend upon this Lord for their Being and Blessedness, and all things.
but that God, in whose Hand their Breath is, and whose Are all their Ways they do not Glorify, Dan. 5. 23. They depend upon this Lord for their Being and Blessedness, and all things.
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and yet the Favour and Anger of this God, are contemned in Comparison of the Love and Hatred of Man. How many will comply with the Lusts of Men that will not conform to the Will of God? Mens Inventions are regarded more than God's Institutions.
and yet the Favour and Anger of this God, Are contemned in Comparison of the Love and Hatred of Man. How many will comply with the Lustiest of Men that will not conform to the Will of God? Men's Inventions Are regarded more than God's Institutions.
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Who art thou that thou shouldst be afraid of a Man that shall dye, and of the Son of Man which shall be as Grass? And forgetest the Lord thy Maker, that stretched forth the Heavens,
Who art thou that thou Shouldst be afraid of a Man that shall die, and of the Son of Man which shall be as Grass? And forgettest the Lord thy Maker, that stretched forth the Heavens,
No Peace saith my God to the wicked, Isa. 57. 21. Whatever, Sin in the beginning may seem, its End is bitter as Wormwood, sharp as a two-edged Sword;
No Peace Says my God to the wicked, Isaiah 57. 21. Whatever, since in the beginning may seem, its End is bitter as Wormwood, sharp as a two-edged Sword;
If the fulfilling of their Lusts call for it, the Estate must be wasted, Health must be endangered, Repute and good Name must be disregarded, Posterity must be beggared, Life it self must be shortened,
If the fulfilling of their Lustiest call for it, the Estate must be wasted, Health must be endangered, Repute and good Name must be disregarded, Posterity must be beggared, Life it self must be shortened,
Pursue Vanity and Vexation of Spirit, but care not for the truest and eternal Blessedness. Be sure to please thy Flesh, and seek thy self and mind thy Carnal Interest,
Pursue Vanity and Vexation of Spirit, but care not for the Truest and Eternal Blessedness. Be sure to please thy Flesh, and seek thy self and mind thy Carnal Interest,
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These revolters discover an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God, which is so much caution'd against, Heb. 3. 12. and if without Faith 'tis impossible to please God, how much must he needs be provoked by infidelity!
These revolters discover an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God, which is so much cautioned against, Hebrew 3. 12. and if without Faith it's impossible to please God, how much must he needs be provoked by infidelity!
But these Wounds are not felt at present; their Consciences are seared, Satan has fuller and faster possession of them; fulness of sin quickly follows;
But these Wounds Are not felt At present; their Consciences Are seared, Satan has fuller and faster possession of them; fullness of since quickly follows;
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In my Father's House, says the Prodigal when he came to himself, there is Bread enough and to spare, Luke 15. 17. Christ's Sacrifice of himself can put away multitudes of sins more than as yet have been pardon'd.
In my Father's House, Says the Prodigal when he Come to himself, there is Bred enough and to spare, Lycia 15. 17. Christ's Sacrifice of himself can put away Multitudes of Sins more than as yet have been pardoned.
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His Messengers say to you Come, himself says Come, his Spirit says Come; your Wants which none but he can supply, speak aloud to you to go to him; keep therefore no longer at a distance.
His Messengers say to you Come, himself Says Come, his Spirit Says Come; your Wants which none but he can supply, speak aloud to you to go to him; keep Therefore no longer At a distance.
The Grace of our Lord, says he, was exceeding abundant, with Faith and Love that is in Christ Jesus, 1 Tim. 1. 14. and v. 15, 16. he tells us, that he the chief of sinners obtained Mercy, that the greatest sinners hereafter may hope and expect Mercy upon their believing and Conversion.
The Grace of our Lord, Says he, was exceeding abundant, with Faith and Love that is in christ jesus, 1 Tim. 1. 14. and v. 15, 16. he tells us, that he the chief of Sinners obtained Mercy, that the greatest Sinners hereafter may hope and expect Mercy upon their believing and Conversion.
Howbeit for this Cause I obtained Mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering for a Pattern to them who should hereafter believe on him to Life Everlasting. Whatever your Rebellions have been;
Howbeit for this Cause I obtained Mercy, that in me First jesus christ might show forth all long-suffering for a Pattern to them who should hereafter believe on him to Life Everlasting. Whatever your Rebellions have been;
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if now you be willing and obedient. All shall be forgotten and forgiven. Scarlet and Crimson Sins, shall become white as Snow and Wool, Isa. 1. 18, 19. 3. See where your Righteousness and Strength lies.
if now you be willing and obedient. All shall be forgotten and forgiven. Scarlet and Crimson Sins, shall become white as Snow and Wool, Isaiah 1. 18, 19. 3. See where your Righteousness and Strength lies.
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His Obedience and Sufferings can satisfie for and cover all your Disobedience, and 'tis through him alone that you attain the free Gift of Justification of Life.
His obedience and Sufferings can satisfy for and cover all your Disobedience, and it's through him alone that you attain the free Gift of Justification of Life.
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Through his Strength all things may be done, but he himself says, without me ye can do nothing, Joh. 15. 5. Never think by good Works to satisfie for bad ones:
Through his Strength all things may be done, but he himself Says, without me you can do nothing, John 15. 5. Never think by good Works to satisfy for bad ones:
For the Lord takes Pleasure in them that fear him, and in those that hope in his Mercy, Psal ▪ •47. 11. The Mercy of God is magnified in his Word, on purpose that Hope may be raised,
For the Lord Takes Pleasure in them that Fear him, and in those that hope in his Mercy, Psalm ▪ •47. 11. The Mercy of God is magnified in his Word, on purpose that Hope may be raised,
I have done with the second Doctrine. Doct. III. I come now to the third and last Doctrine, which I principally design to insist on, That Attendance upon the Lord should be without Distractien.
I have done with the second Doctrine. Doct. III. I come now to the third and last Doctrine, which I principally Design to insist on, That Attendance upon the Lord should be without Distractien.
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'Tis not only Apostacy from the Faith, and the Practice of Religion, which the Apostle bids us to take heed of, which is a more gross departing away from God;
It's not only Apostasy from the Faith, and the Practice of Religion, which the Apostle bids us to take heed of, which is a more gross departing away from God;
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They are pronounced to be the blessed ones, who keep God's Testimonies, and that seek him with the whole Heart, Psal. 119. 2. And since the whole Heart must seek him;
They Are pronounced to be the blessed ones, who keep God's Testimonies, and that seek him with the Whole Heart, Psalm 119. 2. And since the Whole Heart must seek him;
The Prophet speaks of the Hearts engaging to approach unto God, Jer. 30. 21. For who is this that engageth his Heart to approach unto me? Saith the Lord.
The Prophet speaks of the Hearts engaging to approach unto God, Jer. 30. 21. For who is this that engageth his Heart to approach unto me? Says the Lord.
They went with their young and old, with their Flocks and their herds, there was not an Hoof left behind, Exod. 10. 26. And when we go to serve our God, we should go with our all:
They went with their young and old, with their Flocks and their herds, there was not an Hoof left behind, Exod 10. 26. And when we go to serve our God, we should go with our all:
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Indeed sometimes this Distraction does but too visibly and scandalously appear by unnecessary Whisperings, by Salutations when Persons are in God's Sanctuary and Service, by the wandring of the Eye,
Indeed sometime this Distraction does but too visibly and scandalously appear by unnecessary Whisperings, by Salutations when Persons Are in God's Sanctuary and Service, by the wandering of the Eye,
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and other irreverent Carriage and Behaviour in the time of Worship: These, when ordinarily allowed, are plain Indications, that the Heart is not in God's Work,
and other irreverent Carriage and Behaviour in the time of Worship: These, when ordinarily allowed, Are plain Indications, that the Heart is not in God's Work,
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This is intimated plainly by the Psalmist, when he describes the acceptable Attendant on God to be one that hath not lift up his Soul to Vanity, Psal. 24. 4. By Vanity we may understand Idols which are called by that Name;
This is intimated plainly by the Psalmist, when he describes the acceptable Attendant on God to be one that hath not lift up his Soul to Vanity, Psalm 24. 4. By Vanity we may understand Idols which Are called by that Name;
even when Duties of the greatest Importance are performing, and which ought to be performed with the greatest Fixedness of Thought, and Seriousness imaginable.
even when Duties of the greatest Importance Are performing, and which ought to be performed with the greatest Fixedness of Thought, and Seriousness imaginable.
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But when Distraction continues for a great while, it argues the Conscience is not so vigilent and faithful as it should be, in that it does not correct these vagrant Thoughts which come into the Mind.
But when Distraction continues for a great while, it argues the Conscience is not so vigilent and faithful as it should be, in that it does not correct these vagrant Thoughts which come into the Mind.
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There is a Fault also in the Heart, that it can so patiently endure, such vain Guests to lodge in it for so long a time before they are turned out of doors.
There is a Fault also in the Heart, that it can so patiently endure, such vain Guests to lodge in it for so long a time before they Are turned out of doors.
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and there is an endeavour to thrust them out assoon as they are found out: But if there is a Carelessness, and too great a Connivance at these Wandrings;
and there is an endeavour to thrust them out As soon as they Are found out: But if there is a Carelessness, and too great a Connivance At these Wanderings;
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The Heart must needs be still carnal and wicked, and Enmity against God, that is like the eyes of Fools in the End of the Earth, Prov. 17. 24. When things above should be sought, and Heaven should be minded.
The Heart must needs be still carnal and wicked, and Enmity against God, that is like the eyes of Fools in the End of the Earth, Curae 17. 24. When things above should be sought, and Heaven should be minded.
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1. The Heart is distracted in this Attendance, when its Thoughts are impertinent and vain. These kind of Thoughts may well be called Legion, for they are many.
1. The Heart is distracted in this Attendance, when its Thoughts Are impertinent and vain. These kind of Thoughts may well be called Legion, for they Are many.
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These Thoughts hover about the Minds of the best, when they engage in holy Duties, and will presently intrude, if they are not kept out with a very strict Guard.
These Thoughts hover about the Minds of the best, when they engage in holy Duties, and will presently intrude, if they Are not kept out with a very strict Guard.
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How great was Man's Wickedness upon Earth! When God saw that every Imagination of the Thoughts of his Heart was only evil continually, Gen. 6. 5. If Thoughts are evil continually, they don't cease to be evil,
How great was Man's Wickedness upon Earth! When God saw that every Imagination of the Thoughts of his Heart was only evil continually, Gen. 6. 5. If Thoughts Are evil continually, they don't cease to be evil,
The Lord beholds and knows him afar off, Psal. 138. 6. And indeed, what Fellowship can there be between Holiness and Pollution? Its much more unbecoming and dangerous for such an one to approach the Presence of God,
The Lord beholds and knows him afar off, Psalm 138. 6. And indeed, what Fellowship can there be between Holiness and Pollution? Its much more unbecoming and dangerous for such an one to approach the Presence of God,
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Sometimes he will say that divine Favour and Fury are both contemptible, and as if he were a mere Idol, that 'tis not in him to do good or to do evil, Zeph. 1. 12. whereas indeed penal Evils are all from him.
Sometime he will say that divine Favour and Fury Are both contemptible, and as if he were a mere Idol, that it's not in him to do good or to do evil, Zephaniah 1. 12. whereas indeed penal Evils Are all from him.
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Amo. 3. 6. Shall there be evil in the City and the Lord hath not done it? And the Psalmist tells, Psal. 33. 5. He loves Righteousness and Judgment, the Earth is full of the Goodness of the Lord.
Amo 3. 6. Shall there be evil in the city and the Lord hath not done it? And the Psalmist tells, Psalm 33. 5. He loves Righteousness and Judgement, the Earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
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Sometimes Satan will deny the Providence of God, and say, how doth God know? And is there Knowledge in the most high? As if he did not regard Men or their Ways;
Sometime Satan will deny the Providence of God, and say, how does God know? And is there Knowledge in the most high? As if he did not regard Men or their Ways;
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whereas the Psalmist, with great Force and Evidence of Reason argues, Psal. 94. 9, 10. He that planted the Ear, shall he not hear? He that formed the Eye, shall he not see? He that teacheth Man Knowledge, shall not he know? Nay, sometimes this evil one,
whereas the Psalmist, with great Force and Evidence of Reason argues, Psalm 94. 9, 10. He that planted the Ear, shall he not hear? He that formed the Eye, shall he not see? He that Teaches Man Knowledge, shall not he know? Nay, sometime this evil one,
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though himself believes a God, and trembles before him, yet will inject atheistical Thoughts, and confidently deny the very Being of a God, that he may discourage all Religion and Application to him:
though himself believes a God, and trembles before him, yet will inject atheistical Thoughts, and confidently deny the very Being of a God, that he may discourage all Religion and Application to him:
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Whereas the Heavens declare the Glory of the Lord, and as the Light of the Sun is evident, so it is evident there is a God, by whom that Sun was made, and all things visible besides.
Whereas the Heavens declare the Glory of the Lord, and as the Light of the Sun is evident, so it is evident there is a God, by whom that Sun was made, and all things visible beside.
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and with divers Miracles and Gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own Will, Heb. 2. 4. and miraculous Operations of Grace cease not to this Day.
and with diverse Miracles and Gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own Will, Hebrew 2. 4. and miraculous Operations of Grace cease not to this Day.
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When a blind Mind is made to see, when an Heart of Stone is turned into an Heart of Flesh; when the dead in Sin are made alive to God, and Righteousness is their Practice,
When a blind Mind is made to see, when an Heart of Stone is turned into an Heart of Flesh; when the dead in since Are made alive to God, and Righteousness is their Practice,
for if they have, they will cut the Sinews of all religious Endeavours: They will damp the Affections, dead the Heart, and eat out all manner of gracious Inclinations and Purposes. These blasphemous Injections shew that there is a Devil,
for if they have, they will Cut the Sinews of all religious Endeavours: They will damp the Affections, dead the Heart, and eat out all manner of gracious Inclinations and Purposes. These blasphemous Injections show that there is a devil,
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but if the Judgment be darkened, and does not discern between Truth and Falshood, between good and evil, between Substance and Shaddows, the Soul must needs wander away from God, and lose it self quickly.
but if the Judgement be darkened, and does not discern between Truth and Falsehood, between good and evil, between Substance and Shadows, the Soul must needs wander away from God, and loose it self quickly.
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and secured than an Inheritance that is eternal. It was said to the rich Man in Hell, Son, remember thou in thy life time receivedst thy good things, Luke 16. 25 They are called his good things, because his mistaking Mind apprehended them to be the good things indeed; and the best things of all, were not in his Judgment so good as these.
and secured than an Inheritance that is Eternal. It was said to the rich Man in Hell, Son, Remember thou in thy life time Received thy good things, Lycia 16. 25 They Are called his good things, Because his mistaking Mind apprehended them to be the good things indeed; and the best things of all, were not in his Judgement so good as these.
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since his darkened Mind thinks such Duties unprofitable, and that the things of God are Foolishness, 1 Cor. 2. 14. The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God,
since his darkened Mind thinks such Duties unprofitable, and that the things of God Are Foolishness, 1 Cor. 2. 14. The natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God,
and even in his House, and when there is an external Service yielded: the Heart goeth after its Covetousness, Ezek. 33. 31. There is a Greediness after Gain;
and even in his House, and when there is an external Service yielded: the Heart Goes After its Covetousness, Ezekiel 33. 31. There is a Greediness After Gain;
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Now if we look no higher than our carnal selves, in those Services we pretend to do for God, our selfish design will be in our Thoughts, and distract them:
Now if we look no higher than our carnal selves, in those Services we pretend to do for God, our selfish Design will be in our Thoughts, and distract them:
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for there is an inseparable connexion between God's Honour, and our truest interest. When we seek and eye him most, we most truly eye and seek our selves: God has the highest Honour from us,
for there is an inseparable connexion between God's Honour, and our Truest Interest. When we seek and eye him most, we most truly eye and seek our selves: God has the highest Honour from us,
8. The Heart is distracted, when the worship performed is Will worship of Man's Invention, not of God's Institution. How can there chuse but be Distraction, if there be a wandring out of the Way in which he has appointed us to serve him? The Jews of old were very culpable in this respect.
8. The Heart is distracted, when the worship performed is Will worship of Man's Invention, not of God's Institution. How can there choose but be Distraction, if there be a wandering out of the Way in which he has appointed us to serve him? The jews of old were very culpable in this respect.
When Man aspired to be like unto God in Wisdom, he deprived himself of the Knowledge of God, and grew unacquainted with his Will, so that he is utterly unfit to be his own Instructer in Religion;
When Man aspired to be like unto God in Wisdom, he deprived himself of the Knowledge of God, and grew unacquainted with his Will, so that he is utterly unfit to be his own Instructer in Religion;
When God is represented by Images, he is grosly misrepresented; the Glory of him who is an incorruptible Spirit is changed. When other Mediators in Heaven are made use of, besides that great High Priest who is passed into Heaven, Jesus the Son of God, worship becomes carnal, sinful,
When God is represented by Images, he is grossly misrepresented; the Glory of him who is an incorruptible Spirit is changed. When other Mediators in Heaven Are made use of, beside that great High Priest who is passed into Heaven, jesus the Son of God, worship becomes carnal, sinful,
Nothing can escape his finding out, for he knoweth the Secrets of the Heart, Psal. 44. 21. Doth not he see my ways? says Job; not only the ways of the Feet,
Nothing can escape his finding out, for he Knoweth the Secrets of the Heart, Psalm 44. 21. Does not he see my ways? Says Job; not only the ways of the Feet,
We are all here present before God, says Cornelius, Acts 10. 33. I have set the Lord always before me, says David, Psal. 16. 8. This is undistracted Attendance,
We Are all Here present before God, Says Cornelius, Acts 10. 33. I have Set the Lord always before me, Says David, Psalm 16. 8. This is undistracted Attendance,
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We must take heed of entertaining gross Idea 's and Images in our Minds concerning God, Act. 17. 29. We ought not to think, says the Apostle, that the Godhead is like unto Gold,
We must take heed of entertaining gross Idea is and Images in our Minds Concerning God, Act. 17. 29. We ought not to think, Says the Apostle, that the Godhead is like unto Gold,
Our worship is distraction, and the heart is drawn away from God unto a meer Vanity and Idol, if God is conceived in the likeness of any Creature. How severely are the Gentiles censured,
Our worship is distraction, and the heart is drawn away from God unto a mere Vanity and Idol, if God is conceived in the likeness of any Creature. How severely Are the Gentiles censured,
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because they glorified not God as God, but changed his Glory into the Image of corruptible Creatures! Rom. 1. 21, 22, 23. Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God,
Because they glorified not God as God, but changed his Glory into the Image of corruptible Creatures! Rom. 1. 21, 22, 23. Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God,
3. To attend without distraction, implies the greatest intention of mind. As all the Lines from the circumference of a Circle, meet together in one point of the Center,
3. To attend without distraction, Implies the greatest intention of mind. As all the Lines from the circumference of a Circle, meet together in one point of the Centre,
Though the Soul is united to the Body, yet it should be in a sense separated, as risen with Christ, and with him ascended, and sitting in heavenly places, Eph. 2. 6. And hath raised us up together,
Though the Soul is united to the Body, yet it should be in a sense separated, as risen with christ, and with him ascended, and sitting in heavenly places, Ephesians 2. 6. And hath raised us up together,
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It is storied of that famous Mathematician Archimedes, that when Syracuse was taken by Marcellus, he was so intent in making Figures upon the ground, that he minded not the taking of the City,
It is storied of that famous Mathematician Archimedes, that when Syracuse was taken by Marcellus, he was so intent in making Figures upon the ground, that he minded not the taking of the city,
If such a danger could not disturb the intention of Archimedes, for the saving of a City, the saving of a Soul, does justly challenge a greater intention in every Duty we perform to God.
If such a danger could not disturb the intention of Archimedes, for the Saving of a city, the Saving of a Soul, does justly challenge a greater intention in every Duty we perform to God.
as if we saw the Judge upon the great white Throne, and all both small and great standing before God, and the Books opened, that they might be judged according to their Works, Rev. 20. 11, 12. There should be a concernedness of Spirit,
as if we saw the Judge upon the great white Throne, and all both small and great standing before God, and the Books opened, that they might be judged according to their Works, Rev. 20. 11, 12. There should be a concernedness of Spirit,
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as if we saw the World in a flame, Hell naked before us, and we beheld the flashings of eternal fire, as if we saw Heaven opened, and all that Glory that is there.
as if we saw the World in a flame, Hell naked before us, and we beheld the flashings of Eternal fire, as if we saw Heaven opened, and all that Glory that is there.
there must be intensivum velle, a strong propension of the Will towards God, and this is expressed by longing, by panting, Psal. 42. 1. As the Hart panteth after the Water-brooks,
there must be intensivum velle, a strong propension of the Will towards God, and this is expressed by longing, by panting, Psalm 42. 1. As the Heart pants After the Water brooks,
for he alters the Nature and Inclination of it, so that the Will being made free by Divine Grace, uses its liberty aright, and chuses God as its end, and the way of his Testimonies. Such an end, such a way is most worthy to be chosen.
for he alters the Nature and Inclination of it, so that the Will being made free by Divine Grace, uses its liberty aright, and chooses God as its end, and the Way of his Testimonies. Such an end, such a Way is most worthy to be chosen.
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so that the stream of the Affections is kept the better in one undivided Channel: When the Psalmist said, there was none on Earth he desired besides God, it plainly shewed, that his desire after God swallowed up his desire after worldly things;
so that the stream of the Affections is kept the better in one undivided Channel: When the Psalmist said, there was none on Earth he desired beside God, it plainly showed, that his desire After God swallowed up his desire After worldly things;
and when he says, Whom have I in Heaven but God! He signifies that he should not count Heaven it self to be Heaven indeed, without the Enjoyment of God there.
and when he Says, Whom have I in Heaven but God! He signifies that he should not count Heaven it self to be Heaven indeed, without the Enjoyment of God there.
Man's good thoughts and word, are more easily gained, but the Jew inwardly, his praise is not of Man but of God, Rom. 2. 29. And indeed all other Commendations are insignificant,
Man's good thoughts and word, Are more Easily gained, but the Jew inwardly, his praise is not of Man but of God, Rom. 2. 29. And indeed all other Commendations Are insignificant,
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With what confidence does David speak before his all discerning Judge, that he had walked in his integrity, Psal. 26. 1. and Psal. 17. 3. Thou hast proved my heart, thou hast visited me in the night:
With what confidence does David speak before his all discerning Judge, that he had walked in his integrity, Psalm 26. 1. and Psalm 17. 3. Thou hast proved my heart, thou hast visited me in the night:
They bid Satan to get him behind them, for they are worshipping the Lord their God, and 'tis wickedness and boldness in him to disturb them in the Lord's Service;
They bid Satan to get him behind them, for they Are worshipping the Lord their God, and it's wickedness and boldness in him to disturb them in the Lord's Service;
For if the World and the God of it should all bespatter and defile us, even while we are engaged in holy Ordinances, how uncomely would this be! How inexcusable should we be!
For if the World and the God of it should all bespatter and defile us, even while we Are engaged in holy Ordinances, how uncomely would this be! How inexcusable should we be!
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nor on the Sabbath-Day, Mat. 24. 20. he plainly intimates, that to be disturbed on the Sabbath, and to be hindred from engaging in Ordinances, ought to be lookt upon as a very great Affliction. Carnal Minds are glad of occasions that seem to justifie their omission of Holy Duties;
nor on the Sabbath-Day, Mathew 24. 20. he plainly intimates, that to be disturbed on the Sabbath, and to be hindered from engaging in Ordinances, ought to be looked upon as a very great Affliction. Carnal Minds Are glad of occasions that seem to justify their omission of Holy Duties;
The Farm, the Merchandise, and things of that nature cannot hinder their coming to the Marriage Supper. They are deaf to the perswasions of carnal Relations and Friends, who would draw them off from Exercises of Religion.
The Farm, the Merchandise, and things of that nature cannot hinder their coming to the Marriage Supper. They Are deaf to the persuasions of carnal Relations and Friends, who would draw them off from Exercises of Religion.
To be far from God is the way to perish, 'tis good, 'tis pleasant, 'tis safe to be near him, Psal. 73. 27. To be diverted from attending on the Lord, is to be diverted from the most blessed thing on earth, Psal. 65. 4. Blessed is the Man whom thou chusest,
To be Far from God is the Way to perish, it's good, it's pleasant, it's safe to be near him, Psalm 73. 27. To be diverted from attending on the Lord, is to be diverted from the most blessed thing on earth, Psalm 65. 4. Blessed is the Man whom thou choosest,
9. To attend without distraction, implies abiding with God, and perseverance in his Service. The undistracted attendant, is stedfast in the Lord's Covenant;
9. To attend without distraction, Implies abiding with God, and perseverance in his Service. The undistracted attendant, is steadfast in the Lord's Covenant;
and cast away these Cords from us? They were good words, and they that spake them were as good as their word, Jer. 50. 5. They shall ask the way to Zion, with their faces thitherward, saying, Come and let us joyn our selves to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant that shall not be forgotten.
and cast away these Cords from us? They were good words, and they that spoke them were as good as their word, Jer. 50. 5. They shall ask the Way to Zion, with their faces thitherward, saying, Come and let us join our selves to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant that shall not be forgotten.
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This perpetual Covenant should be kept in everlasting remembrance; and there is good reason for it, Psal. 25. 10. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his Covenant and his Testimonies.
This perpetual Covenant should be kept in everlasting remembrance; and there is good reason for it, Psalm 25. 10. All the paths of the Lord Are mercy and truth unto such as keep his Covenant and his Testimonies.
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he takes care to have his Loyns girt about for spiritual Labour, his Light burning, for he is waiting and expecting his Lord's coming. An ancient Father wished when Christ came that he might find him, aut precantem aut praedicantem, either Praying or Preaching. Every Christian should have a wish of this nature, that he may be found either praying, hearing, or practising what he hears.
he Takes care to have his Loins girded about for spiritual Labour, his Light burning, for he is waiting and expecting his Lord's coming. an ancient Father wished when christ Come that he might find him, Or precantem Or praedicantem, either Praying or Preaching. Every Christian should have a wish of this nature, that he may be found either praying, hearing, or practising what he hears.
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Blessed are those Servants whom the Lord when he comes shall find so doing, Luke 12. 43. In the third place I am to assign the reasons why with such care, we should take heed of distraction in the Lord's Service:
Blessed Are those Servants whom the Lord when he comes shall find so doing, Lycia 12. 43. In the third place I am to assign the Reasons why with such care, we should take heed of distraction in the Lord's Service:
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therefore he protests that such Service were a trouble to him, that he was weary to bear them, that his Soul hated them, Isa. 1. 14. If a Man should address an earthly Potentate,
Therefore he protests that such Service were a trouble to him, that he was weary to bear them, that his Soul hated them, Isaiah 1. 14. If a Man should address an earthly Potentate,
and instead of speaking to the King, should ever and anon talk to some inferiour Person that stood by, instead of hearing the King, should turn his Eye and his Ear away from him,
and instead of speaking to the King, should ever and anon talk to Some inferior Person that stood by, instead of hearing the King, should turn his Eye and his Ear away from him,
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when the Tongue is speaking to the Creatour; and what he speaks, the Ear many times hears not, and the Heart is farther off from heeding: Thus what would not be done to a Governour, is done to the highest,
when the Tongue is speaking to the Creator; and what he speaks, the Ear many times hears not, and the Heart is farther off from heeding: Thus what would not be done to a Governor, is done to the highest,
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2. In distraction there is a taking of God's Name in vain, the third Commandment is broken, the Transgressors whereof, the Lord says, he will not hold guiltless, Exod. 20. 7. This may be called the first Commandment with threatning, as the fifth is said to be the first Commandment with promise: For though in the second Commandment mention is made of the Mercy of God,
2. In distraction there is a taking of God's Name in vain, the third Commandment is broken, the Transgressors whereof, the Lord Says, he will not hold guiltless, Exod 20. 7. This may be called the First Commandment with threatening, as the fifth is said to be the First Commandment with promise: For though in the second Commandment mention is made of the Mercy of God,
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so that Commandments in the general are mentioned, not this particular Commandment specified. To what purpose is a Duty performed, where distraction is allowed? The Name of God is not hallowed but profaned,
so that commandments in the general Are mentioned, not this particular Commandment specified. To what purpose is a Duty performed, where distraction is allowed? The Name of God is not hallowed but profaned,
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he was forward to undertake it, Heb. 10. 7. Lo I come to do thy Will, O God, and as willing to finish it; therefore in his greatest Agonies, he said, Not my Will, but thine be done.
he was forward to undertake it, Hebrew 10. 7. Lo I come to do thy Will, Oh God, and as willing to finish it; Therefore in his greatest Agonies, he said, Not my Will, but thine be done.
His Holy Will, notwithstanding the reluctancy of innocent Nature, perfectly submits to his Father's Pleasure, Joh. 18. 11. The Cup which my Father giveth me to drink, shall I not drink it? How undistracted and fervent was our Lord in praying for his Church, whom his Father had given him out of the World!
His Holy Will, notwithstanding the reluctancy of innocent Nature, perfectly submits to his Father's Pleasure, John 18. 11. The Cup which my Father gives me to drink, shall I not drink it? How undistracted and fervent was our Lord in praying for his Church, whom his Father had given him out of the World!
his Life now in Heaven, is a Life of continual interceding; and the end of his intercession is, that the Blessings he has purchased by his Sufferings may be bestowed upon Believers, whom he suffered for.
his Life now in Heaven, is a Life of continual interceding; and the end of his Intercession is, that the Blessings he has purchased by his Sufferings may be bestowed upon Believers, whom he suffered for.
Now what a Slight is put upon this great High Priest, who is passed into the Heavens, where he is so serious to intercede, if we are not serious in petitioning! If we hardly think what we are doing, when we are asking for those Blessings which it cost him not only strong Cries and Tears, but his Blood and Life to purchase!
Now what a Slight is put upon this great High Priest, who is passed into the Heavens, where he is so serious to intercede, if we Are not serious in petitioning! If we hardly think what we Are doing, when we Are asking for those Blessings which it cost him not only strong Cries and Tears, but his Blood and Life to purchase!
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They were not small things that the Blood of God was a price to purchase. They are not small things that a glorified Redeemer is continually praying to the Father to bestow.
They were not small things that the Blood of God was a price to purchase. They Are not small things that a glorified Redeemer is continually praying to the Father to bestow.
He urges us to attend upon God, and is most ready to help us in that attendance. He is ready to fix our Minds, to incline our Hearts aright, to enlarge our Desire, to make intercession for us, with groanings which cannot be uttered, Rom. 8. 26. He offers us his mighty Grace, which will enable us to pray prevailingly, to hear profitably,
He urges us to attend upon God, and is most ready to help us in that attendance. He is ready to fix our Minds, to incline our Hearts aright, to enlarge our Desire, to make Intercession for us, with groanings which cannot be uttered, Rom. 8. 26. He offers us his mighty Grace, which will enable us to pray prevailingly, to hear profitably,
They chuse rather to lose all their Duties by a wretched heartlessness and formality, than be assisted to take pains in these Duties, that they may fare the better for them for ever.
They choose rather to loose all their Duties by a wretched heartlessness and formality, than be assisted to take pains in these Duties, that they may fare the better for them for ever.
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The Promises of the Gospel are made by him whose faithfulness never fails; and the surety of the New Testament stands engaged that they shall be accomplished, if they are by a true and lively Faith applied.
The Promises of the Gospel Are made by him whose faithfulness never fails; and the surety of the New Testament Stands engaged that they shall be accomplished, if they Are by a true and lively Faith applied.
Peace with God through Christ, and that Peace within, which passes all Understanding, Grace sufficient to succour, support, strengthen and establish; the good things of this Life, with a Blessing from Heaven upon them,
Peace with God through christ, and that Peace within, which passes all Understanding, Grace sufficient to succour, support, strengthen and establish; the good things of this Life, with a Blessing from Heaven upon them,
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and who besides God can make Promises so exceeding precious and so great? Now in our attendance upon him, he would have us expect what he has promised,
and who beside God can make Promises so exceeding precious and so great? Now in our attendance upon him, he would have us expect what he has promised,
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for he keeps truth for ever, and what he has promised he is able to perform, Rom. 4. 21. Distracted Attendants upon the Lord, look upon these Promises with a strange Eye;
for he keeps truth for ever, and what he has promised he is able to perform, Rom. 4. 21. Distracted Attendants upon the Lord, look upon these Promises with a strange Eye;
and are very careless in pleading of them, and having no serious thoughts and desires after the promised Blessings, the threatned Curses fall upon them.
and Are very careless in pleading of them, and having no serious thoughts and Desires After the promised Blessings, the threatened Curses fallen upon them.
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and an indifferency must needs cause a miscarriage and ruine, since striving to enter in at the strait gate is necessary, Luk. 13. 24. and Heaven will be miss'd of, there be not an holy violence to take it.
and an indifferency must needs cause a miscarriage and ruin, since striving to enter in At the strait gate is necessary, Luk. 13. 24. and Heaven will be missed of, there be not an holy violence to take it.
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In distracted Services Men put a cheat upon themselves, they only seem to run, and so they will really miss the prize; and in this Distraction there is great Hypocrisie, which is most hateful to God,
In distracted Services Men put a cheat upon themselves, they only seem to run, and so they will really miss the prize; and in this Distraction there is great Hypocrisy, which is most hateful to God,
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and which our Lord has denounced so many Woes against, Mat. 2. Hypocrites Duties, are a most provoking Mockery; and tho Hell will have all the Wicked at last turned into it, yet in a special manner 'tis called the portion of Hypocrites, as well as Unbelievers, Mat. 24. 51. compared with Luk. 12. 46. 7. Distraction exposes us to Satan: Distracted Attendants are Servants of the Lord only in shew, but Satan is really served and gratified by their Duties.
and which our Lord has denounced so many Woes against, Mathew 2. Hypocrites Duties, Are a most provoking Mockery; and though Hell will have all the Wicked At last turned into it, yet in a special manner it's called the portion of Hypocrites, as well as Unbelievers, Mathew 24. 51. compared with Luk. 12. 46. 7. Distraction exposes us to Satan: Distracted Attendants Are Servants of the Lord only in show, but Satan is really served and gratified by their Duties.
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They expose themselves to this Enemy both as an Accuser, and a Tempter. When their Hearts are absent from the Lord's Work, in which they engage, Satan s Mouth is open against them.
They expose themselves to this Enemy both as an Accuser, and a Tempter. When their Hearts Are absent from the Lord's Work, in which they engage, Satan s Mouth is open against them.
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He boldly charged Job with being a Mercinary Servant, and yet there was no ground for it, Job. 1. 9 Doth Job fear God for nought? But put forth thy hand now and touch what he hath,
He boldly charged Job with being a Mercenary Servant, and yet there was no ground for it, Job. 1. 9 Does Job Fear God for nought? But put forth thy hand now and touch what he hath,
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and he will curse thee to thy face, v. 11. And if he charged so good and upright a Man without ground, surely he will be forward to accuse when there is abundant ground for the Accusation.
and he will curse thee to thy face, v. 11. And if he charged so good and upright a Man without ground, surely he will be forward to accuse when there is abundant ground for the Accusation.
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And upon such distracted Service, as he is forward to be an Accuser, so he has great advantage as a Tempter. Such Duties bring in no strength from above to withstand him.
And upon such distracted Service, as he is forward to be an Accuser, so he has great advantage as a Tempter. Such Duties bring in no strength from above to withstand him.
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If we pray as if we prayed not, shall we speed? If we hear as if we heard not, shall we profit? Will doing the Work of the Lord deceitfully, be encouraged by the vouchsafing of Grace,
If we pray as if we prayed not, shall we speed? If we hear as if we herd not, shall we profit? Will doing the Work of the Lord deceitfully, be encouraged by the vouchsafing of Grace,
or rewarded with Glory? Carefulness is one effect and fruit of godly Sorrow, 2 Cor. 7. 11. For behold this self-same that ye sorrowed after a godly sort what carefulness it wrought in you:
or rewarded with Glory? Carefulness is one Effect and fruit of godly Sorrow, 2 Cor. 7. 11. For behold this selfsame that you sorrowed After a godly sort what carefulness it wrought in you:
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nay, the Word not being a Saviour of Life to Life, proves a Saviour of Death to Death, 2 Cor. 2. 16. 'Tis sad to have the means of Salvation ineffectual to Salvation, but 'tis worse by these very means of Salvation being distractedly used, to have Destruction promoted.
nay, the Word not being a Saviour of Life to Life, Proves a Saviour of Death to Death, 2 Cor. 2. 16. It's sad to have the means of Salvation ineffectual to Salvation, but it's Worse by these very means of Salvation being distractedly used, to have Destruction promoted.
That which the Lord chiefly minds and calls for, it is their care to give to him; and that is their very heart. The Lord rejoyceth in the habitable parts of the Earth,
That which the Lord chiefly minds and calls for, it is their care to give to him; and that is their very heart. The Lord Rejoiceth in the habitable parts of the Earth,
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God is not in his Thoughts even when he is offering Sacrifice to him, but the Prayer of the upright is his delight, Prov. 15. 8. The Heart-searcher sees how his heart and his words agree together.
God is not in his Thoughts even when he is offering Sacrifice to him, but the Prayer of the upright is his delight, Curae 15. 8. The Heartsearcher sees how his heart and his words agree together.
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And if 'tis so good to draw near to him, it follows then, the nearer the better. There are some whom the Lord beholds afar off, those whose proud and hard hearts were never truly humbled for sin, their iniquity is a Wall of Partition between God and them:
And if it's so good to draw near to him, it follows then, the nearer the better. There Are Some whom the Lord beholds afar off, those whose proud and hard hearts were never truly humbled for since, their iniquity is a Wall of Partition between God and them:
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My beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone, I sought him but could not find him, I called him but he gave me no answer, Cant. 5. 6. But undistracted attendance shews great diligence, vehemency of desire,
My Beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone, I sought him but could not find him, I called him but he gave me no answer, Cant 5. 6. But undistracted attendance shows great diligence, vehemency of desire,
they come to be more intimately acquainted with him, and that acquaintance is of all other, the most high and beneficial ▪ Job. 22. 21. Acquaint now thy self with him,
they come to be more intimately acquainted with him, and that acquaintance is of all other, the most high and beneficial ▪ Job. 22. 21. Acquaint now thy self with him,
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And their knowledge shall not be only notional, but to their great satisfaction it shall be experimental. When others only hear of God by the hearing of the Ear, they shall taste and see that he is gracious.
And their knowledge shall not be only notional, but to their great satisfaction it shall be experimental. When Others only hear of God by the hearing of the Ear, they shall taste and see that he is gracious.
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The Lord NONLATINALPHABET, gives Grace that is greater than the greatest earthly things, or he gives more Grace, Jam. 4. 6. still more and more he is ready to communicate;
The Lord, gives Grace that is greater than the greatest earthly things, or he gives more Grace, Jam. 4. 6. still more and more he is ready to communicate;
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so the Face of God did shine upon him to his great Consolation, Psal. 25. 5. •. His Glory is great in thy Salvation, for thou hast made him most blessed for ever, thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy Countenance.
so the Face of God did shine upon him to his great Consolation, Psalm 25. 5. •. His Glory is great in thy Salvation, for thou hast made him most blessed for ever, thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy Countenance.
He increaseth with the increases of God, he grows up into him in all things who is his Head, and approaches still nearer to the measure of the Stature of the fulness of Christ.
He increases with the increases of God, he grows up into him in all things who is his Head, and Approaches still nearer to the measure of the Stature of the fullness of christ.
And where there is the most of Grace, usually there is the most of Peace and Joy, perfecting Holiness in the fear of God, and the Comforts of the Holy Ghost commonly keep pace,
And where there is the most of Grace, usually there is the most of Peace and Joy, perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God, and the Comforts of the Holy Ghost commonly keep pace,
The nearer any approach unto God, the farther they come out from the World, and they are the more fortified against it, both on the right hand and on the left;
The nearer any approach unto God, the farther they come out from the World, and they Are the more fortified against it, both on the right hand and on the left;
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the less do they mind the world's honour or dishonour, evil report or good report from it, 2 Cor. 6. 7, 8. They are not afraid of the World's terrour, and whatever the World offers to them, they see enough in God to make the highest earthly Enjoyments despised in comparison.
the less doe they mind the world's honour or dishonour, evil report or good report from it, 2 Cor. 6. 7, 8. They Are not afraid of the World's terror, and whatever the World offers to them, they see enough in God to make the highest earthly Enjoyments despised in comparison.
6. Attenders without distraction, have most approbation from their own Consciences. Conscience is a Monitor unto Duty, and a diligent observer how 'tis performed.
6. Attenders without distraction, have most approbation from their own Consciences. Conscience is a Monitor unto Duty, and a diligent observer how it's performed.
And how much Joy and Peace is there in the Testimony of a good Conscience! 2 Cor. 1. 12. and we find a condemning and an approving Conscience compared together;
And how much Joy and Peace is there in the Testimony of a good Conscience! 2 Cor. 1. 12. and we find a condemning and an approving Conscience compared together;
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the condemning Conscience, is the forerunner of God's Condemning, and the approbation of the Conscience is the forerunner of God's Absolution. 1 John 3. 20, 21. If our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things:
the condemning Conscience, is the forerunner of God's Condemning, and the approbation of the Conscience is the forerunner of God's Absolution. 1 John 3. 20, 21. If our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and Knoweth all things:
Duties come off with great comfort when we have been intent and affected, when God has been attentive to us, when we behold his Face shining, and find his Hand open;
Duties come off with great Comfort when we have been intent and affected, when God has been attentive to us, when we behold his Face shining, and find his Hand open;
How much is the Church of God beholding to them, who will not hold their Peace day or night, who will give the Lord no rest until he make Jerusalem a praise on the Earth!
How much is the Church of God beholding to them, who will not hold their Peace day or night, who will give the Lord no rest until he make Jerusalem a praise on the Earth!
and the ruine prevented, though it was at the door, Psal. 106. 23. Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach to turn away his Wrath, lest he should destroy them.
and the ruin prevented, though it was At the door, Psalm 106. 23. Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach to turn away his Wrath, lest he should destroy them.
The Apostle tells us, that Elias was a Man of like Passions with others, yet he was so intent and servent in Prayer, that he opened Heaven, and fetch'd Rain from thence, and the Earth brought forth her fruit, and an end was put to a terrible Famine, which had lasted for several Years together, Jam. 5. •8.
The Apostle tells us, that Elias was a Man of like Passion with Others, yet he was so intent and servient in Prayer, that he opened Heaven, and fetched Rain from thence, and the Earth brought forth her fruit, and an end was put to a terrible Famine, which had lasted for several years together, Jam. 5. •8.
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Lot was a righteous Man, and vexed his righteous Soul, because of the Sodomites unlawful Deeds, 2 Pet. 2. 8. yet his Deliverance from Sodom 's Flames is ascribed unto Abraham's intercession, Gen. 19. 29. And it came to pass when God destroyed the Cities of the Plain, that God remembred Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow,
Lot was a righteous Man, and vexed his righteous Soul, Because of the Sodomites unlawful deeds, 2 Pet. 2. 8. yet his Deliverance from Sodom is Flames is ascribed unto Abraham's Intercession, Gen. 19. 29. And it Come to pass when God destroyed the Cities of the Plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow,
and brought into the Church, and secured from the Perdition of ungodly Men. Undistracted Attendants upon God, are Pillars to bear up, what else would fall into ruine.
and brought into the Church, and secured from the Perdition of ungodly Men. Undistracted Attendants upon God, Are Pillars to bear up, what Else would fallen into ruin.
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In the fourth place I am to answer some Cases of Conscience, about these Distractions in attending upon God, that so Difficulties which are apt to perplex the Mind in this matter may be removed. And CASE I. is this,
In the fourth place I am to answer Some Cases of Conscience, about these Distractions in attending upon God, that so Difficulties which Are apt to perplex the Mind in this matter may be removed. And CASE I. is this,
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To think of our sins when we confess them, is our Duty, and to recollect the circumstances by which they have been heigtned and rendred more exceeding sinful, Isa. 59. 12. For our Transgressions are multiplied before thee,
To think of our Sins when we confess them, is our Duty, and to recollect the Circumstances by which they have been heigtned and rendered more exceeding sinful, Isaiah 59. 12. For our Transgressions Are multiplied before thee,
Others also which we pray for, may be in our Minds when we are before God, with their Distresses under which we would fain be helpful to them, by our Supplications on their behalf. It was not Distraction in the Apostle,
Others also which we pray for, may be in our Minds when we Are before God, with their Distresses under which we would fain be helpful to them, by our Supplications on their behalf. It was not Distraction in the Apostle,
but matter of thanksgiving to the Lord, that when he was at the Throne of Grace, Timothy was in his thoughts and remembrance, 2 Tim. 1. 3. I thank God whom I serve from my fore-fathers with pure Conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day.
but matter of thanksgiving to the Lord, that when he was At the Throne of Grace, Timothy was in his thoughts and remembrance, 2 Tim. 1. 3. I thank God whom I serve from my Forefathers with pure Conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my Prayers night and day.
3. Our Thoughts must not run out so much upon the matter of our Duties, but that there must be a quick and continual return to God, the Object whom we worship.
3. Our Thoughts must not run out so much upon the matter of our Duties, but that there must be a quick and continual return to God, the Object whom we worship.
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Luk. 16. 11. If ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true Riches? The good Man must needs think of his Secular Affairs, else he could not guide them with discretion, Psal. 112. 5. 3. In a special manner we are to take heed, when engaged in worldly business, of being too long without thinking of God, and lifting up our hearts to him.
Luk. 16. 11. If you have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true Riches? The good Man must needs think of his Secular Affairs, Else he could not guide them with discretion, Psalm 112. 5. 3. In a special manner we Are to take heed, when engaged in worldly business, of being too long without thinking of God, and lifting up our hearts to him.
the most serious and solid mind has something of levity and frothiness in it, and this froth will be working up, notwithstanding all endeavours to suppress it.
the most serious and solid mind has something of levity and frothiness in it, and this froth will be working up, notwithstanding all endeavours to suppress it.
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therefore we read that the most spiritual Sacrifices are acceptable through Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 2. 5. Though the House be spiritual, and the Priesthood Holy, and the Sacrifice spiritual, yet all this by it self cannot procure acceptation;
Therefore we read that the most spiritual Sacrifices Are acceptable through jesus christ, 1 Pet. 2. 5. Though the House be spiritual, and the Priesthood Holy, and the Sacrifice spiritual, yet all this by it self cannot procure acceptation;
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there are some sinful imperfections, some Ebullitions of Vanity, as well as actings of grace; which to cover, there is great need of the Mediation and Righteousness of the Lord Jesus.
there Are Some sinful imperfections, Some Ebullitions of Vanity, as well as actings of grace; which to cover, there is great need of the Mediation and Righteousness of the Lord jesus.
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The Sluggard's Field was all grown over with Thorns, and Nettles had covered the Face thereof, Prov. 24. 31. The heart of Man by Nature brings forth nothing but Weeds;
The Sluggard's Field was all grown over with Thorns, and Nettles had covered the Face thereof, Curae 24. 31. The heart of Man by Nature brings forth nothing but Weeds;
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the more frequently the heart does start away from God, when 'tis engaged in his worship, the more of obstruction there is unto the Communication of Grace;
the more frequently the heart does start away from God, when it's engaged in his worship, the more of obstruction there is unto the Communication of Grace;
How could the Lord be pleased with Jonah 's Petition? Jon. 4. 2, 3. And he prayed to the Lord and said, I pray thee, O Lord, was not this my saying when I was yet in my Country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish, for I knew that thou art a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness,
How could the Lord be pleased with Jonah is Petition? Jon. 4. 2, 3. And he prayed to the Lord and said, I pray thee, Oh Lord, was not this my saying when I was yet in my Country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish, for I knew that thou art a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness,
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The perfection of sincerity may be so much wanting in some Services, as that they may prove altogether unavailable, Rev. 3. 2. Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain, that are ready to die,
The perfection of sincerity may be so much wanting in Some Services, as that they may prove altogether unavailable, Rev. 3. 2. Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain, that Are ready to die,
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Thus the Corinthians came together to the Lord's Table, not for the better, but for the worse, there was not that care to keep their hearts fixt upon God,
Thus the Corinthians Come together to the Lord's Table, not for the better, but for the Worse, there was not that care to keep their hearts fixed upon God,
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and they were thus chastned of the Lord, and some with stripes that proved deadly, that they might not be condemned with the World, v. 32. With what Intention, Vigilancy,
and they were thus chastened of the Lord, and Some with stripes that proved deadly, that they might not be condemned with the World, v. 32. With what Intention, Vigilancy,
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and will save such as are of a contrite Spirit, Psal. 34. 18. 2. Distractions shall be pass'd by that are prayed against, before they come, and are resisted when they are come.
and will save such as Are of a contrite Spirit, Psalm 34. 18. 2. Distractions shall be passed by that Are prayed against, before they come, and Are resisted when they Are come.
The Psalmist tells us, That he hated vain thoughts, but he loved both the Word and the Work of God, Psal. 119. 113. His hatred of vain thoughts, was well taken, the intruding of them though they were hated, was overlookt in Mercy.
The Psalmist tells us, That he hated vain thoughts, but he loved both the Word and the Work of God, Psalm 119. 113. His hatred of vain thoughts, was well taken, the intruding of them though they were hated, was overlooked in Mercy.
And certainly those Distractions shall not be imputed to us, which by checking of them and crying to Heaven for help, we do in some measure prevail against.
And Certainly those Distractions shall not be imputed to us, which by checking of them and crying to Heaven for help, we do in Some measure prevail against.
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when we are upon our guard against the Cares of this Life, deceitful Riches, and those Lusts and Pleasures, that would command our thoughts and entice away our hearts from God,
when we Are upon our guard against the Cares of this Life, deceitful Riches, and those Lustiest and Pleasures, that would command our thoughts and entice away our hearts from God,
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Psal. 119. 10. certainly he was watchful against, and groaned to be delivered from every thing that might make him wander: Therefore he wishes that his heart might not be inclined to covetousness, and that his eyes might be turned away from beholding vanity, ver. 36, 37. He knew very well, that coveting this World's Wealth, would eat out his Desires after God;
Psalm 119. 10. Certainly he was watchful against, and groaned to be Delivered from every thing that might make him wander: Therefore he wishes that his heart might not be inclined to covetousness, and that his eyes might be turned away from beholding vanity, ver. 36, 37. He knew very well, that coveting this World's Wealth, would eat out his Desires After God;
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And his Eye is unto Jesus for succour, who is so ready to help, NONLATINALPHABET, those who by force are ready to be run down by the Devil, Act. 10. 38. Satan shall not prevail against the Believer,
And his Eye is unto jesus for succour, who is so ready to help,, those who by force Are ready to be run down by the devil, Act. 10. 38. Satan shall not prevail against the Believer,
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or other corporal Maladies, that are the effect of excessive pain, or of Melancholy, which causes great confusion, in such cases the Lord's compassion is drawn forth, rather than his displeasure provoked.
or other corporal Maladies, that Are the Effect of excessive pain, or of Melancholy, which Causes great confusion, in such cases the Lord's compassion is drawn forth, rather than his displeasure provoked.
because he does not those acts of Obedience in sickness, which he could and would readily do, were health continued? The Lord is infinitely beyond the tenderest earthly Parent in pittying and sparing his Children:
Because he does not those acts of obedience in sickness, which he could and would readily do, were health continued? The Lord is infinitely beyond the Tenderest earthly Parent in pitying and sparing his Children:
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The looking upon the Defects in our Services, should make us look unto our Lord in whom we are compleat, Col. 2. 10. and with a more intire dependance to rest upon his righteousness;
The looking upon the Defects in our Services, should make us look unto our Lord in whom we Are complete, Col. 2. 10. and with a more entire dependence to rest upon his righteousness;
but a lazy reliance upon Christ, with an allowance of defects and distractions in the Duties we perform, must needs be a very great provocation. CASE VI.
but a lazy reliance upon christ, with an allowance of defects and distractions in the Duties we perform, must needs be a very great provocation. CASE VI.
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yet overdoing in this regard, is doing less, than if less were done. When Melancholy hinders Duties from being extended, as formerly with vigour and fervency they were;
yet overdoing in this regard, is doing less, than if less were done. When Melancholy hinders Duties from being extended, as formerly with vigour and fervency they were;
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for when their Heads are out of order, the more they labour to be intent, the further they are off from it, the disorder increases, and so does their discouragement.
for when their Heads Are out of order, the more they labour to be intent, the further they Are off from it, the disorder increases, and so does their discouragement.
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And our Lord very well knows this, and being a merciful and faithful High-priest, he is ready to succour in this case also, Heb. 2. ult. All power is given to him in Earth as well as Heaven, all judgment committed to him, Joh. 5. 22. so that all Distempers and Diseases come and go at his Command;
And our Lord very well knows this, and being a merciful and faithful High priest, he is ready to succour in this case also, Hebrew 2. ult. All power is given to him in Earth as well as Heaven, all judgement committed to him, John 5. 22. so that all Distempers and Diseases come and go At his Command;
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and where there has been a stedfast looking to Jesus, there has been a mighty Blessing that has attended the means that have been used for the bringing of Blood,
and where there has been a steadfast looking to jesus, there has been a mighty Blessing that has attended the means that have been used for the bringing of Blood,
3. There are two great Duties which those that are under the power of Melancholy are not so sit for: The one is Meditation, and the other Self examination. A distemper'd and disordered Head will make but sorry work of solemn Meditation;
3. There Are two great Duties which those that Are under the power of Melancholy Are not so fit for: The one is Meditation, and the other Self examination. A distempered and disordered Head will make but sorry work of solemn Meditation;
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and the evil one will be ready to strike in, and make the Melancholick Man turn self-accuser, and consequently self-tormenter ▪ Such an one therefore should be wary of attempting the Duty of set Meditation,
and the evil one will be ready to strike in, and make the Melancholic Man turn self-accuser, and consequently self-tormenter ▪ Such an one Therefore should be wary of attempting the Duty of Set Meditation,
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and by the Grace of God a resolution to act and walk accordingly, and those should be the Petitions, Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies, and make me to go in the path of thy Commandments! Psal. 119. 35, 36.
and by the Grace of God a resolution to act and walk accordingly, and those should be the Petitions, Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies, and make me to go in the path of thy commandments! Psalm 119. 35, 36.
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And as for self-examination, Melancholick ones, being now not so well themselves, they should not be forward nor peremptory in passing Censures and Judgment upon themselves,
And as for self-examination, Melancholic ones, being now not so well themselves, they should not be forward nor peremptory in passing Censures and Judgement upon themselves,
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and all hope of Salvation gone, Why should I wait for the Lord any longer? 2 King. 2. 33. 4. Melancholick ones in the midst of their Distractions should grieve that neither head nor heart are so disposed to serve the Lord as they desire.
and all hope of Salvation gone, Why should I wait for the Lord any longer? 2 King. 2. 33. 4. Melancholic ones in the midst of their Distractions should grieve that neither head nor heart Are so disposed to serve the Lord as they desire.
when under a great sense of its own guilt and vileness, it looks unto Jesus, and desires by his Blood and Spirit to be justified, and washed, and made clean,
when under a great sense of its own guilt and vileness, it looks unto jesus, and Desires by his Blood and Spirit to be justified, and washed, and made clean,
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and holy in all his Works, Psal. 145. 17. and to condemn themselves, because formerly when their Heads were in better order, their Hearts were no better disposed,
and holy in all his Works, Psalm 145. 17. and to condemn themselves, Because formerly when their Heads were in better order, their Hearts were no better disposed,
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The Lord can discern sense in the Soul, when perhaps there is hardly sense in the words, he takes notice of the gracious bent and good inclination of the heart towards himself,
The Lord can discern sense in the Soul, when perhaps there is hardly sense in the words, he Takes notice of the gracious bent and good inclination of the heart towards himself,
The worse the Duties are, many times the Performers think them to be the better; they eye not their own Hearts and observe not their Deviations and Wandrings;
The Worse the Duties Are, many times the Performers think them to be the better; they eye not their own Hearts and observe not their Deviations and Wanderings;
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because when their Voice was heard on high, their Hearts were inclined to strife, debate, and wickedness, Isa. 58. 3, 4. The Scribes and Pharisees contented themselves with an outside righteousness, they minded not that their Hearts should be serious and sanctified in their approaches to God;
Because when their Voice was herd on high, their Hearts were inclined to strife, debate, and wickedness, Isaiah 58. 3, 4. The Scribes and Pharisees contented themselves with an outside righteousness, they minded not that their Hearts should be serious and sanctified in their Approaches to God;
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How can a devoted Servant of Mammon, whose Heart worships Mammon, give acceptable attendance on God? His Covetousness after which his Heart goes, proves him an Idolater, Eph. 5. 5. and his Service is most abominable dissimulation.
How can a devoted Servant of Mammon, whose Heart worships Mammon, give acceptable attendance on God? His Covetousness After which his Heart Goes, Proves him an Idolater, Ephesians 5. 5. and his Service is most abominable dissimulation.
Let the Sin be what it will that is beloved; and there is a resolution still to love and hide and spare it, that sin will so distract and draw away the Heart from God, that no Duty that is done can please him.
Let the since be what it will that is Beloved; and there is a resolution still to love and hide and spare it, that since will so distract and draw away the Heart from God, that no Duty that is done can please him.
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If we cover our sins, we shall not prosper in our Services: If we hide our iniquities in our Bosoms, because they are dear to us, God will hide his Face and refuse to hear us when we cry to him, Isa. 59. 2.
If we cover our Sins, we shall not prosper in our Services: If we hide our iniquities in our Bosoms, Because they Are dear to us, God will hide his Face and refuse to hear us when we cry to him, Isaiah 59. 2.
and altogether senseless and unconcerned that it is so? In such an heart there is no desire to know the Lord and his ways, no inclination to become like to him,
and altogether senseless and unconcerned that it is so? In such an heart there is no desire to know the Lord and his ways, no inclination to become like to him,
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The Apostle says, Let us have grace whereby we may serve God acceptably, Heb. 12. 20. Those Distractions that altogether hinder the acting and exercise of any grace whatsoever;
The Apostle Says, Let us have grace whereby we may serve God acceptably, Hebrew 12. 20. Those Distractions that altogether hinder the acting and exercise of any grace whatsoever;
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so that there is no Faith, no Love, no godly Sorrow, no hungring and thirsting after righteousness, certainly hereby also the success of Duties must be hindred.
so that there is no Faith, no Love, no godly Sorrow, no hungering and thirsting After righteousness, Certainly hereby also the success of Duties must be hindered.
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5. Distractions make Duties of none effect, which though reproved are not striven against; but sloth and negligence, and formality in attendance upon God, are allowed of.
5. Distractions make Duties of none Effect, which though reproved Are not striven against; but sloth and negligence, and formality in attendance upon God, Are allowed of.
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even then when engaged in Duties of Religion - Such bestow no labour upon their Hearts, they do not stir up themselves to take hold of God, when they call upon his Name, Isa. 64. 7. As Vinegar to the Teeth,
even then when engaged in Duties of Religion - Such bestow no labour upon their Hearts, they do not stir up themselves to take hold of God, when they call upon his Name, Isaiah 64. 7. As Vinegar to the Teeth,
He that took no pains to improve his Talent, is called a wicked and slothful Servant, Mat. 25. 26, and v. 30. the Sentence is past upon him, Cast ye the unprofitable Servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth.
He that took no pains to improve his Talon, is called a wicked and slothful Servant, Mathew 25. 26, and v. 30. the Sentence is passed upon him, Cast you the unprofitable Servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth.
In the last place follows the Application. And here I shall First, Caution you against the Causes of Distraction. Secondly, Expostulate with you about these Distractions. Thirdly, Direct unto Remedies against Distractions. Fourthly, Insist upon several particular Duties, and shew you how you may with less Distraction perform them.
In the last place follows the Application. And Here I shall First, Caution you against the Causes of Distraction. Secondly, Expostulate with you about these Distractions. Thirdly, Direct unto Remedies against Distractions. Fourthly, Insist upon several particular Duties, and show you how you may with less Distraction perform them.
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Fifthly, Speak Terrour to Sinners and Hypocrites. Sixthly, Conclude with Comfort and Encouragement to Saints, who would fain do better, and with less Distraction attend upon the Lord. USEI.
Fifthly, Speak Terror to Sinners and Hypocrites. Sixthly, Conclude with Comfort and Encouragement to Saints, who would fain do better, and with less Distraction attend upon the Lord. USEI.
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1. I enter a Caveat against corrupted Nature. This is the Cause of Causes, if you trace up any sin to its original, you will see that to be original sin. Corrupted Nature never did any Duty well, has no care at all to do any thing better Though the first Adam died, several thousand Years ago, yet in a sense he lives to this Day, he walks and haunts and troubles his whole Posterity; and though this old Man is Crucified with Christ, yet he is not quite dead in any Believer,
1. I enter a Caveat against corrupted Nature. This is the Cause of Causes, if you trace up any since to its original, you will see that to be original since. Corrupted Nature never did any Duty well, has no care At all to do any thing better Though the First Adam died, several thousand years ago, yet in a sense he lives to this Day, he walks and haunts and Troubles his Whole Posterity; and though this old Man is crucified with christ, yet he is not quite dead in any Believer,
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and the evil that remains in him, will shew it self present with him, when he would do that which is good, Rom. 7. 21. We may truly cry out, Mystery of Iniquity, the great corruption of Nature, the Mother of wickedness and abominations of the Earth.
and the evil that remains in him, will show it self present with him, when he would do that which is good, Rom. 7. 21. We may truly cry out, Mystery of Iniquity, the great corruption of Nature, the Mother of wickedness and abominations of the Earth.
That depravation of humane Nature which is derived from the first Adam, makes the Heart of Man deceitful above all things, as well as desperately wicked, and for such an Heart in holy Duties to act treacherously, and to start aside from God like a deceitful Bow, is indeed,
That depravation of humane Nature which is derived from the First Adam, makes the Heart of Man deceitful above all things, as well as desperately wicked, and for such an Heart in holy Duties to act treacherously, and to start aside from God like a deceitful Bow, is indeed,
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Solomon tells us, that when Man fell from original uprightness, he sought out many inventions, Eccles. 7. ult. and all these Inventions were but Distractions from God, and ways of departing from him;
Solomon tells us, that when Man fell from original uprightness, he sought out many Inventions, Eccles. 7. ult. and all these Inventions were but Distractions from God, and ways of departing from him;
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He himself confesses, that he walks too and fro in the earth, and goes up and down in it, Job. 1. 7. His business is to perswade the Children of Men to the doing of evil, to hinder the doing of good, or to hinder the good that is done from being well done.
He himself Confesses, that he walks too and from in the earth, and Goes up and down in it, Job. 1. 7. His business is to persuade the Children of Men to the doing of evil, to hinder the doing of good, or to hinder the good that is done from being well done.
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Who is the Man that this bold Enemy will not set upon, since he tempted Christ himself, who is God and Man? If he perswaded our Lord to worship the Devil, no wonder if he perswades us not to worship God,
Who is the Man that this bold Enemy will not Set upon, since he tempted christ himself, who is God and Man? If he persuaded our Lord to worship the devil, no wonder if he persuades us not to worship God,
since he got into Paradise it self, and tempted and prevailed over our first Parents there? In secret Prayer he is ready to disturb us, he is busie in the Sanctuary, that Ordinances there may be lost,
since he god into Paradise it self, and tempted and prevailed over our First Parents there? In secret Prayer he is ready to disturb us, he is busy in the Sanctuary, that Ordinances there may be lost,
He set upon Judas and entred into him, while he was with Christ himself at the Table, Joh. 13. 27. Great reason we have to watch and pray against this Tempter,
He Set upon Judas and entered into him, while he was with christ himself At the Table, John 13. 27. Great reason we have to watch and pray against this Tempter,
You had need to be well aware of this subtle and sedulous Enemy, and to look unto your compassionate High-Priest, who intercedes for you with the Father, to succour you against the Tempter.
You had need to be well aware of this subtle and sedulous Enemy, and to look unto your compassionate High-Priest, who intercedes for you with the Father, to succour you against the Tempter.
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When Satan would interrupt you with this and the other trifle, reply to him, You have to do with the great God, about business of the greatest and highest consequence;
When Satan would interrupt you with this and the other trifle, reply to him, You have to do with the great God, about business of the greatest and highest consequence;
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as they wrought in the Work with the one hand, so in the other hand they held a Weapon, Neh. 4. 17. When you are about the Work of God you should have on the Armour of God, that you may stand against the Devil's wiles, the shield of Faith, the breast-plate of Love and Righteonsness, the Helmet of Hope, and the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, Satan's force is too weak for such weapons as these.
as they wrought in the Work with the one hand, so in the other hand they held a Weapon, Neh 4. 17. When you Are about the Work of God you should have on the Armour of God, that you may stand against the Devil's wiles, the shield of Faith, the breastplate of Love and Righteousness, the Helmet of Hope, and the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, Satan's force is too weak for such weapons as these.
Instead of being led up unto God per scalam creaturarum by the Creatures which he has made, we are by them drawn away from him, instead of admiring God in the Creature, we admire and affect the Creature and forget God.
Instead of being led up unto God per Scalam creaturarum by the Creatures which he has made, we Are by them drawn away from him, instead of admiring God in the Creature, we admire and affect the Creature and forget God.
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The World being present and visible, takes the Senses of Men, and their Fancies, and to walk after the sight of the eye, is the way that the heart very well likes, Eccles. 11. 9. And hence it is, that the invisible God, and the things which are unseen, tho of eternal excellency and continuance, are totally disregarded,
The World being present and visible, Takes the Senses of Men, and their Fancies, and to walk After the sighed of the eye, is the Way that the heart very well likes, Eccles. 11. 9. And hence it is, that the invisible God, and the things which Are unseen, though of Eternal excellency and Continuance, Are totally disregarded,
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Husks are coveted, but that which is indeed Bread, they have no hunger after, Isa. 55. 2. Wherefore do ye spend your Money for that which is not Bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? Hearken diligently unto me,
Husks Are coveted, but that which is indeed Bred, they have no hunger After, Isaiah 55. 2. Wherefore do you spend your Money for that which is not Bred? and your labour for that which Satisfieth not? Harken diligently unto me,
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These are things which the Flesh purveys for, that the Lusts of it may be fulfilled; these are the things, that Satan puts a varnish upon, that they may be the more ensnaring and bewitching; so that here lies the great danger least while God is near in the mouth, the World fill the heart, and steal it from him.
These Are things which the Flesh purveys for, that the Lustiest of it may be fulfilled; these Are the things, that Satan puts a varnish upon, that they may be the more ensnaring and bewitching; so that Here lies the great danger lest while God is near in the Mouth, the World fill the heart, and steal it from him.
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The one is Love to the World, the other is care about it, and another is Fear concerning it. Of all these you are to beware with the greatest vigilancy and concernedness.
The one is Love to the World, the other is care about it, and Another is fear Concerning it. Of all these you Are to beware with the greatest vigilancy and concernedness.
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That Rich Man in the Gospel, while he was alive, had Moses and the Prophets, as well as his Brethren, he was an Israelite in Name, called himself a Child of Abraham, and profest himself a Worshipper of the true God, but all his worship was heartless, his heart was intoxicated with sensual Delights, and his Purple, and fine Linen,
That Rich Man in the Gospel, while he was alive, had Moses and the prophets, as well as his Brothers, he was an Israelite in Name, called himself a Child of Abraham, and professed himself a Worshipper of the true God, but all his worship was heartless, his heart was intoxicated with sensual Delights, and his Purple, and fine Linen,
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Covetousness commands the Thoughts, and extinguishes holy Desires, while the Tongue is speaking heavenly words, the Mind will be projecting and contriving how to get the Wealth of this World; as if to be rich towards God, were but a poor thing in comparison.
Covetousness commands the Thoughts, and extinguishes holy Desires, while the Tongue is speaking heavenly words, the Mind will be projecting and contriving how to get the Wealth of this World; as if to be rich towards God, were but a poor thing in comparison.
The earthly heart pleases it self with the Thoughts of what it has and with the Hopes of getting more of the World, that for the flesh more abundant provision may be made.
The earthly heart Pleases it self with the Thoughts of what it has and with the Hope's of getting more of the World, that for the Flesh more abundant provision may be made.
if you are friends to the World and over familiar with it, it will have the more easie and ready access into your hearts at any time, and that without the least check. Familiar Friends you know, make bold to come into your door, without knocking for admission.
if you Are Friends to the World and over familiar with it, it will have the more easy and ready access into your hearts At any time, and that without the least check. Familiar Friends you know, make bold to come into your door, without knocking for admission.
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He tells us that our heavenly Father clothes the Lillies of the Field, and feeds the Fowls of the Air, which have neither Storehouse nor Barn; and much more will he provide Bread for his Children to eat, and Raiment wherewith they may be clothed;
He tells us that our heavenly Father clothes the Lilies of the Field, and feeds the Fowls of the Air, which have neither Storehouse nor Barn; and much more will he provide Bred for his Children to eat, and Raiment wherewith they may be clothed;
and they are NONLATINALPHABET of little Faith, that make any doubt of it, Mat. 6. 30. If Cares about such things prevail, they may cause gross omissions of Duty;
and they Are of little Faith, that make any doubt of it, Mathew 6. 30. If Cares about such things prevail, they may cause gross omissions of Duty;
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there may be such an anxious solicitousness about this earth, and the affairs of it, that Heaven and the God of Heaven, may be hardly thought of. Worldly care is one of the things that chokes the Word, and it will choke Prayer also, it will hinder the Word from being fruitful, and Prayer from being successful.
there may be such an anxious solicitousness about this earth, and the affairs of it, that Heaven and the God of Heaven, may be hardly Thought of. Worldly care is one of the things that chokes the Word, and it will choke Prayer also, it will hinder the Word from being fruitful, and Prayer from being successful.
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and eagerness after the the World, you are careful for nothing in it; you may then by Prayer and Supplication, with thanksgiving make your request known unto God, Phil. 4. 6. and he will make it known to you, that this is the very best course you can take for all manner of supplies.
and eagerness After thee the World, you Are careful for nothing in it; you may then by Prayer and Supplication, with thanksgiving make your request known unto God, Philip 4. 6. and he will make it known to you, that this is the very best course you can take for all manner of supplies.
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3. Take heed of fear concerning the World; Our Lord says, why are ye so fearful, O ye of little Faith? There is great reason for Faith in God, no reason for fear what the World can do to you.
3. Take heed of Fear Concerning the World; Our Lord Says, why Are you so fearful, Oh you of little Faith? There is great reason for Faith in God, no reason for Fear what the World can do to you.
Be not afraid therefore of their terrour, neither be troubled, but sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts, • Pet. 3. 14, 15. and he has promised to be a Sanctuary to you.
Be not afraid Therefore of their terror, neither be troubled, but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, • Pet. 3. 14, 15. and he has promised to be a Sanctuary to you.
If this present World cannot command your love nor care, nor raise your fear, you will be mightily fortified against one very great cause of Distraction in Religious Services.
If this present World cannot command your love nor care, nor raise your Fear, you will be mightily fortified against one very great cause of Distraction in Religious Services.
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4. Another cause of Distraction, which I must caution you against, is Passion and Uncharitableness. Passion has a strange and mighty force, to transform the whole Soul into it self; so that if this prevail, not only Grace shall be under a dark Eclipse; but even Judgment, and Reason, and common Prudence, shall seem to be altogether banished. Passion imbitters, or rather invenoms the whole Heart of a Man, diffusing it self all over,
4. another cause of Distraction, which I must caution you against, is Passion and Uncharitableness. Passion has a strange and mighty force, to transform the Whole Soul into it self; so that if this prevail, not only Grace shall be under a dark Eclipse; but even Judgement, and Reason, and Common Prudence, shall seem to be altogether banished. Passion imbitters, or rather invenoms the Whole Heart of a Man, diffusing it self all over,
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Passion has a monopoly of the thoughts, and fixes them upon Injuries received; nay, though they are but imaginary injuries, yet being supposed real, how intent is the Mind upon them!
Passion has a monopoly of the thoughts, and fixes them upon Injuries received; nay, though they Are but imaginary injuries, yet being supposed real, how intent is the Mind upon them!
Perhaps Revenge, though so contrary to the Nature of Christianity, is wish'd for, and meditated. Patience indeed possesses the Soul, but Passion catches the Soul away,
Perhaps Revenge, though so contrary to the Nature of Christianity, is wished for, and meditated. Patience indeed Possesses the Soul, but Passion Catches the Soul away,
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and when Duties of Religion come to be performed, there is so much anger in the heart against Man, that God's anger is not feared nor seriously deprecated;
and when Duties of Religion come to be performed, there is so much anger in the heart against Man, that God's anger is not feared nor seriously deprecated;
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neither is his love valued, or with any earnestness desired. As the furious Man abounds in transgression, so his attendance upon God abounds in Distractions;
neither is his love valued, or with any earnestness desired. As the furious Man abounds in Transgression, so his attendance upon God abounds in Distractions;
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and these Distractions being the overflowings of wrath, and bitterness, and hatred, how displeasing and abominable must they needs be unto the God of Love!
and these Distractions being the overflowings of wrath, and bitterness, and hatred, how displeasing and abominable must they needs be unto the God of Love!
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Whilst thou refusest to be reconciled to thy Brother, how canst thou expect that God should be reconciled to thee? Mat. 6 ▪ 15. But if ye forgive not Men their Trespasses,
While thou refusest to be reconciled to thy Brother, how Canst thou expect that God should be reconciled to thee? Mathew 6 ▪ 15. But if you forgive not Men their Trespasses,
As Charity thinks no evil, so Uncharitableness thinks nothing else. It is severe in censuring, forward to judge, not fearing what is threatned, to be it self judged, Mat. 7. 1. It hopes and believes nothing that is good, it bears and endures nothing that it pronounces to be bad, or in the least injurious to it.
As Charity thinks no evil, so Uncharitableness thinks nothing Else. It is severe in censuring, forward to judge, not fearing what is threatened, to be it self judged, Mathew 7. 1. It hope's and believes nothing that is good, it bears and endures nothing that it pronounces to be bad, or in the least injurious to it.
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Nay sometimes in Prayer, instead of the acting of Grace, uncharitableness will be expressed before the Lord himself; there are most unseemly Complaints, impious Imprecations, and Desires vented, that Divine Wrath may fall upon those whom the passionate are angry with.
Nay sometime in Prayer, instead of the acting of Grace, uncharitableness will be expressed before the Lord himself; there Are most unseemly Complaints, impious Imprecations, and Desires vented, that Divine Wrath may fallen upon those whom the passionate Are angry with.
If you give way to this sinful anger, you give way to the Devil, and in this Chariot he will drive furiously your Hearts away from God, in the Duties you perform:
If you give Way to this sinful anger, you give Way to the devil, and in this Chariot he will drive furiously your Hearts away from God, in the Duties you perform:
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Take heed of unbelief, as that which strikes at Religion in the very root, and blasts and withers all the Fruits of it. Doubt not of the being of God, who gives being to all things that are, and who gave and upholds you in yours to this day.
Take heed of unbelief, as that which strikes At Religion in the very root, and blasts and withers all the Fruits of it. Doubt not of the being of God, who gives being to all things that Are, and who gave and upholds you in yours to this day.
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and that they have not sought him in vain, Isa. 45. 19. Doubt not of the promises in the Word, which thousands of Saints have found accomplished unto their strengthning, supply, and satisfaction: Doubt not of the Threatnings, which have so often taken hold of them who have boldly ventured upon the sins threatned; so that they have been forced to say, Verily he is a God that judges in the Earth, and like as the Lord of Hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways,
and that they have not sought him in vain, Isaiah 45. 19. Doubt not of the promises in the Word, which thousands of Saints have found accomplished unto their strengthening, supply, and satisfaction: Doubt not of the Threatenings, which have so often taken hold of them who have boldly ventured upon the Sins threatened; so that they have been forced to say, Verily he is a God that judges in the Earth, and like as the Lord of Hosts Thought to do unto us, according to our ways,
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and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us, Zech. 1. 6. If unbelief has place in you, and the great truths of the Gospel are questioned, or not firmly assented to;
and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us, Zechariah 1. 6. If unbelief has place in you, and the great truths of the Gospel Are questioned, or not firmly assented to;
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when you question whether the Lord has any regard what you do, or how you do it? This unbelief the great spoiler of your Performances, the Father of Lies endeavours to promote.
when you question whither the Lord has any regard what you do, or how you do it? This unbelief the great spoiler of your Performances, the Father of Lies endeavours to promote.
He will indeed inject unbelieving thoughts into Hearts that have much Faith and Grace But as Bernard well says, Latrat solum cum suggerit, mordet cum ad consensum trahit.
He will indeed inject unbelieving thoughts into Hearts that have much Faith and Grace But as Bernard well Says, Latrat solum cum suggerit, Mordet cum ad consensum trahit.
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Satan does only bark when he does suggest, he bites when he gains the Hearts consent. Oh never entertain such Injections, never give the least consent that they should lodge in you.
Satan does only bark when he does suggest, he bites when he gains the Hearts consent. O never entertain such Injections, never give the least consent that they should lodge in you.
Look upon them as errant falshoods, which an Enemy pesters you with, out of a pernicious design; firmly believe the quite contrary truths, that that Belief may influence your Spirits,
Look upon them as errant falsehoods, which an Enemy pesters you with, out of a pernicious Design; firmly believe the quite contrary truths, that that Belief may influence your Spirits,
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It was a good observation of Augustine, that other iniquity discovers it self in the doing of evil. Superbia vero bonis operibus insidiatur, ut pereant.
It was a good observation of Augustine, that other iniquity discovers it self in the doing of evil. Superbia vero bonis operibus insidiatur, ut pereant.
This sin shews it self several ways, and upon all occasions is apt to stir, to puff up and swell the Mind, with high and touring thoughts and imaginations.
This since shows it self several ways, and upon all occasions is apt to stir, to puff up and swell the Mind, with high and touring thoughts and Imaginations.
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when these thoughts are fixed in thy Heart, that by thy Prayers, and other Duties thou canst make an atonement for thy sins, which can indeed be made alone by the satisfaction and intercession of the Lord Jesus!
when these thoughts Are fixed in thy Heart, that by thy Prayers, and other Duties thou Canst make an atonement for thy Sins, which can indeed be made alone by the satisfaction and Intercession of the Lord jesus!
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thus Pride draws off the Soul from God, to contemplate its own excellent Gifts, and others Admiration of them. Enlargements in holy Duties are very encouraging and comfortable,
thus Pride draws off the Soul from God, to contemplate its own excellent Gifts, and Others Admiration of them. Enlargements in holy Duties Are very encouraging and comfortable,
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when we are humble under them, when we acknowledge the Spirits Grace in them, and though never so much enlarged, despair of acceptance but in Christ alone.
when we Are humble under them, when we acknowledge the Spirits Grace in them, and though never so much enlarged, despair of acceptance but in christ alone.
But when these Enlargements are so advanced and put into Christ's place, that we reckon those Blessings owing to enlargements, which are the fruit of Christ's merit and purchase; here is distracting Pride which draws off from Christ,
But when these Enlargements Are so advanced and put into Christ's place, that we reckon those Blessings owing to enlargements, which Are the fruit of Christ's merit and purchase; Here is distracting Pride which draws off from christ,
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What a choice and precious Saint shall I be accounted! Such Thoughts are apt to hover about an enlarged heart: but if they are not kept out with an utter detestation of them; the Heart will be distracted with hellish Pride,
What a choice and precious Saint shall I be accounted! Such Thoughts Are apt to hover about an enlarged heart: but if they Are not kept out with an utter detestation of them; the Heart will be distracted with hellish Pride,
If when you are confessing any fleshly or worldly Lust, it stirs in you, and your Hearts have some regard to it, and delightful Thoughts about it; this will distract your Prayer, and deafen God's Ear.
If when you Are confessing any fleshly or worldly Lust, it stirs in you, and your Hearts have Some regard to it, and delightful Thoughts about it; this will distract your Prayer, and deafen God's Ear.
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Oh 'tis an ill thing to have the Heart resolve to spare the sin, which the Hypocritical Tongue does cry aloud, that it may be slain. That sin which your Constitutions, Callings,
O it's an ill thing to have the Heart resolve to spare the since, which the Hypocritical Tongue does cry aloud, that it may be slave. That since which your Constitutions, Callings,
Errours are of several sorts, some are praeter fundamentum, off from the Foundation; others are circa fundamentum, about the Foundation; a third sort are contra fundamentum, against,
Errors Are of several sorts, Some Are praeter fundamentum, off from the Foundation; Others Are circa fundamentum, about the Foundation; a third sort Are contra fundamentum, against,
The broachers and spreaders of them are called, NONLATINALPHABET, ravening Wolves that spare not the Flock; and truly the propagators, of lesser Errors do a great deal of harm, they are called little Foxes, and are often very prejudicial especially to young Converts, and prove a great hindrance to the good work begun in them:
The broachers and spreaders of them Are called,, ravening Wolves that spare not the Flock; and truly the propagators, of lesser Errors do a great deal of harm, they Are called little Foxes, and Are often very prejudicial especially to young Converts, and prove a great hindrance to the good work begun in them:
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And though they are but about smaller matters, yet they so command the Tongue and Thoughts, that they are more talk'd of and minded, than the great things of Law and Gospel. Erroneous Opinions do so possess the Heart, that the main truths and things of Religion are little regarded. and less improved.
And though they Are but about smaller matters, yet they so command the Tongue and Thoughts, that they Are more talked of and minded, than the great things of Law and Gospel. Erroneous Opinions do so possess the Heart, that the main truths and things of Religion Are little regarded. and less improved.
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No wonder that zealots for Errour, are called, NONLATINALPHABET, Jud. v. 13. wandring Stars; they wander from the way of truth, and this wandring makes them very much to wander from God in holy Duties,
No wonder that zealots for Error, Are called,, Jud. v. 13. wandering Stars; they wander from the Way of truth, and this wandering makes them very much to wander from God in holy Duties,
The unsettledness of their Judgments, and proneness to run from one errour to another, mightily distracts their Thoughts, and they are little, if at all edisied by their Duties. Errours are very apt to knock at the Door,
The unsettledness of their Judgments, and proneness to run from one error to Another, mightily distracts their Thoughts, and they Are little, if At all edisied by their Duties. Errors Are very apt to knock At the Door,
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The Lord would be served with greater intention, if you did not trouble your Heads with doubtful Disputations, which you are caution'd against, Rom. 14. 1. and if you did follow that counsel, 2 Pet. 3. 17. Beware lest ye being led away with the errour of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
The Lord would be served with greater intention, if you did not trouble your Heads with doubtful Disputations, which you Are cautioned against, Rom. 14. 1. and if you did follow that counsel, 2 Pet. 3. 17. Beware lest you being led away with the error of the wicked, fallen from your own steadfastness.
The Work of the Heart with its own self, is very hard Work indeed, in the doing of this to purpose, lies both the difficulty, and also the truth of Religion.
The Work of the Heart with its own self, is very hard Work indeed, in the doing of this to purpose, lies both the difficulty, and also the truth of Religion.
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The Poet observed the strength of Natures inclination. Naturam expellas furcâ licet, usque recurret. Use greatest force ' gainst Natures Will, It shall recoyl upon you still.
The Poet observed the strength of Nature's inclination. Naturam expellas furcâ licet, usque recurret. Use greatest force ' gainst Nature's Will, It shall recoil upon you still.
There is need of constant care and industry, and the aid of supernatural Grace, else the Heart will never be brought to acquaint it self with God, or to delight in Communion with him.
There is need of constant care and industry, and the aid of supernatural Grace, Else the Heart will never be brought to acquaint it self with God, or to delight in Communion with him.
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as if in these distractions there were no great sin or harm. The Psalmist tells us, The Lord is in his holy Temple, the Lord's Throne is in Heaven, his Eyes behold, his Eyelids try the Children of Men, Psal 11. 4. with a pleased Countenance, he does behold the upright Heart, but he frowns upon all careless Servants. Take heed of imagining there is no need of striving again vain Thoughts in the Lord's Service.
as if in these distractions there were not great since or harm. The Psalmist tells us, The Lord is in his holy Temple, the Lord's Throne is in Heaven, his Eyes behold, his Eyelids try the Children of Men, Psalm 11. 4. with a pleased Countenance, he does behold the upright Heart, but he frowns upon all careless Servants. Take heed of imagining there is no need of striving again vain Thoughts in the Lord's Service.
and if they have place in you, what may they come to at last? The greatest sin that ever was committed, began with a Thought, and if the first Thought had been utterly banished, the sinful desire had not been kindled, nor the Deed done
and if they have place in you, what may they come to At last? The greatest since that ever was committed, began with a Thought, and if the First Thought had been utterly banished, the sinful desire had not been kindled, nor the Deed done
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for if you give way to these, they will corrupt all your Duties. I read in the old Law, that nothing that had a blemish was to be offer'd to God in Sacrifice;
for if you give Way to these, they will corrupt all your Duties. I read in the old Law, that nothing that had a blemish was to be offered to God in Sacrifice;
and 'tis an intimation, what our Duties ought to be. But if Distractions, and the causes of them, are not taken heed of, your Services will be no better than a Sacrifice would have been, that had all the forbidden blemishes, Lev. 22. 22. Blind, broken, maimed, with Wens, Scurvy, and Scabbed;
and it's an intimation, what our Duties ought to be. But if Distractions, and the Causes of them, Are not taken heed of, your Services will be no better than a Sacrifice would have been, that had all the forbidden blemishes, Lev. 22. 22. Blind, broken, maimed, with Wens, Scurvy, and Scabbed;
1. Without distraction you can mind your Secular Affairs, and why should you not be more intent and serious about your eternal concerns? What is a small Cypher to the whole Circle of the Heavens? What is Time which is ended almost as soon as begun, to Eternity that will never end at all? Temporal Afflictions are light,
1. Without distraction you can mind your Secular Affairs, and why should you not be more intent and serious about your Eternal concerns? What is a small Cypher to the Whole Circle of the Heavens? What is Time which is ended almost as soon as begun, to Eternity that will never end At all? Temporal Afflictions Are Light,
2. Without distraction you can hear or read News, or a pleasant History; and is not a Religious Duty of far greater importance to you? Shall the pleasing of the fancy be minded more than the securing of the Soul? Shall the State of Affairs in this World be asked after,
2. Without distraction you can hear or read News, or a pleasant History; and is not a Religious Duty of Far greater importance to you? Shall the pleasing of the fancy be minded more than the securing of the Soul? Shall the State of Affairs in this World be asked After,
and if the worst Master was thus attended upon, shall not now the best much more? Have you not devised wickedness, and set your selves in an evil way? Psal. 36. 4. and will you not now with as great thoughtfulness devise how to do good,
and if the worst Master was thus attended upon, shall not now the best much more? Have you not devised wickedness, and Set your selves in an evil Way? Psalm 36. 4. and will you not now with as great thoughtfulness devise how to do good,
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and shall not reconciliation with God, and your own Salvation, be minded with greater intention? Thou think est much of the wrongs that others do to thee, think more of the injury thou hast done to God's Justice, and how thou hast sinn'd against thine own Soul, in provoking his Wrath against thee, Jer. 7. 19. Do they provoke me to anger, saith the Lord? Do they not provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces? Let the Thoughts, of the many many Talents which thou owest, swallow up the Thoughts of the few Pence which are owing thee.
and shall not reconciliation with God, and your own Salvation, be minded with greater intention? Thou think est much of the wrongs that Others do to thee, think more of the injury thou hast done to God's justice, and how thou hast sinned against thine own Soul, in provoking his Wrath against thee, Jer. 7. 19. Do they provoke me to anger, Says the Lord? Do they not provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces? Let the Thoughts, of the many many Talents which thou owest, swallow up the Thoughts of the few Pence which Are owing thee.
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and should you not with far greater heedfulness seek the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness? Why should there be so much distraction in minding the one thing needful? If you do not mind the good part quickly, you may miss of it eternally; it may soon be too late to seek it.
and should you not with Far greater heedfulness seek the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness? Why should there be so much distraction in minding the one thing needful? If you do not mind the good part quickly, you may miss of it eternally; it may soon be too late to seek it.
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and that good part shall never be taken away from you, Luke 10. 42. USE III. Shall be of Direction, I am to direct you to proper Remedies against distraction in Religious Performances. The Disease, I grant is difficult to be cured;
and that good part shall never be taken away from you, Lycia 10. 42. USE III. Shall be of Direction, I am to Direct you to proper Remedies against distraction in Religious Performances. The Disease, I grant is difficult to be cured;
but with the great Physician, no Distemper is impossible to be healed. Having therefore your Eye and dependance upon him, use these following Remedies.
but with the great physician, no Distemper is impossible to be healed. Having Therefore your Eye and dependence upon him, use these following Remedies.
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An Heart well seasoned with these in the beginning of the day, is likely to be in the better frame in holy Duties, and better inclined all the day long. As soon as you are awake, let your Souls work Heaven-ward, and be lifted up to the God that is there. Such Souls he is pleased with,
an Heart well seasoned with these in the beginning of the day, is likely to be in the better frame in holy Duties, and better inclined all the day long. As soon as you Are awake, let your Souls work Heavenward, and be lifted up to the God that is there. Such Souls he is pleased with,
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If the Lord has the first fruits of your Hearts, the first thoughts and desires, you are likely to be blest with the better thoughts and desires afterwards;
If the Lord has the First fruits of your Hearts, the First thoughts and Desires, you Are likely to be blessed with the better thoughts and Desires afterwards;
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And tho you do take pains with your Hearts in the Morning, remember, at no time of the day you must let down your Watch, and become utterly regardless of your own Spirits; for if you are, corruption will quickly,
And though you do take pains with your Hearts in the Morning, Remember, At no time of the day you must let down your Watch, and become utterly regardless of your own Spirits; for if you Are, corruption will quickly,
When I awake, says the Psalmist, I am still with thee, Psal. 139 18. He saw himself under God's special care, and compassed with his favour as with a Shield;
When I awake, Says the Psalmist, I am still with thee, Psalm 139 18. He saw himself under God's special care, and compassed with his favour as with a Shield;
and God's Thoughts about him so full of tender mercy and loving kindness, and amounting to so vast a Sum, were very precious and delightful to him to think of.
and God's Thoughts about him so full of tender mercy and loving kindness, and amounting to so vast a Sum, were very precious and delightful to him to think of.
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If you would not have your Thoughts vain in Duty, let them not be allowed to be vain at any time. In the space of time between your solemn Duties, be frequent in holy Ejaculations, and mental Applications unto God, this will mightily help to keep a sense of him upon your Hearts,
If you would not have your Thoughts vain in Duty, let them not be allowed to be vain At any time. In the Molle of time between your solemn Duties, be frequent in holy Ejaculations, and mental Applications unto God, this will mightily help to keep a sense of him upon your Hearts,
2. Be sensible that the preparation of the heart in Man is from the Lord, Prov. 16. 1. Look unto him therefore to prepare your Hearts for every Duty you engage in.
2. Be sensible that the preparation of the heart in Man is from the Lord, Curae 16. 1. Look unto him Therefore to prepare your Hearts for every Duty you engage in.
and when the Lord vouchsafes to prepare, he intends to bestow benefits His preparation causes Prayer to be so seriously and fervently made, as that it shall in no wise meet with a denial, Psal. 10. 17. Thou wilt prepare their Heart, thou wilt cause thy Ear to hear.
and when the Lord vouchsafes to prepare, he intends to bestow benefits His preparation Causes Prayer to be so seriously and fervently made, as that it shall in no wise meet with a denial, Psalm 10. 17. Thou wilt prepare their Heart, thou wilt cause thy Ear to hear.
It is made to see how worthy sin is of its most bitter Sorrow, and utter detestation, and with an holy indignation, it says, What have I to do any more with any of my iniquities? The prepared Heart prizes the Blessings 'tis about to petition for,
It is made to see how worthy since is of its most bitter Sorrow, and utter detestation, and with an holy Indignation, it Says, What have I to do any more with any of my iniquities? The prepared Heart prizes the Blessings it's about to petition for,
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'Tis delivered from the vain and injudicious Spirit of this World, and by the Spirit which is of God, knows the worth of those things which are so freely given of God.
It's Delivered from the vain and injudicious Spirit of this World, and by the Spirit which is of God, knows the worth of those things which Are so freely given of God.
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This knowledge of God will have a mighty influence upon your Hearts, to bring your very Thoughts into captivity and obedience, 2 Cor. 10. 5. We read, 1 Sam. 2. 3. That the Lord is a God of knowledge,
This knowledge of God will have a mighty influence upon your Hearts, to bring your very Thoughts into captivity and Obedience, 2 Cor. 10. 5. We read, 1 Sam. 2. 3. That the Lord is a God of knowledge,
True knowledge of God will bring a great awe of him upon your Spirits. His Majesty, Glory, Holiness, will strike you into great humility and reverence.
True knowledge of God will bring a great awe of him upon your Spirits. His Majesty, Glory, Holiness, will strike you into great humility and Reverence.
The appearance of the Lord obscures and darkens all things else, that they are counted not worth minding Therefore the Prophet says, Isa. 24. 23. Then the Moon shall be confounded,
The appearance of the Lord obscures and darkens all things Else, that they Are counted not worth minding Therefore the Prophet Says, Isaiah 24. 23. Then the Moon shall be confounded,
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Oh take heed of being deceived, as if God would be mocked by Man, and Man not be the worse, nor smart for it. Gal. 6. 7. Be not deceived, God is not mocked,
O take heed of being deceived, as if God would be mocked by Man, and Man not be the Worse, nor smart for it. Gal. 6. 7. Be not deceived, God is not mocked,
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If thy Duties are only like a sowing of meer Chaff, how canst thou expect to reap any good by them? The good Angels themselves do reverence the Lord, whom you are worshipping;
If thy Duties Are only like a sowing of mere Chaff, how Canst thou expect to reap any good by them? The good Angels themselves do Reverence the Lord, whom you Are worshipping;
the better you know him, the more godly your fear will be, and fear will unite your Hearts and Thoughts both to God, and to the Work and Duty he requires.
the better you know him, the more godly your Fear will be, and Fear will unite your Hearts and Thoughts both to God, and to the Work and Duty he requires.
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this the Apostle calls, NONLATINALPHABET, an emphatical word, and signifies to look for a thing with an Head lifted up, and with great intention both of Eyes and Mind.
this the Apostle calls,, an emphatical word, and signifies to look for a thing with an Head lifted up, and with great intention both of Eyes and Mind.
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And the best things of all being almost despaired of, the Heart is the apter to wander after things that cannot profit; but Hope is compared to an Anchor, Heb. 6. 19. Which hope we have as an Anchor of the Soul, both sure and stedfast, it keeps the Soul steddy and fixed upon what is hoped for, till it be enjoyed.
And the best things of all being almost despaired of, the Heart is the apter to wander After things that cannot profit; but Hope is compared to an Anchor, Hebrew 6. 19. Which hope we have as an Anchor of the Soul, both sure and steadfast, it keeps the Soul steady and fixed upon what is hoped for, till it be enjoyed.
Duties are not only to be engaged in, as what are due to God, but we are to be perswaded, that the giving what is due to God, is the way to receive still more and more from him.
Duties Are not only to be engaged in, as what Are due to God, but we Are to be persuaded, that the giving what is due to God, is the Way to receive still more and more from him.
we are to expect the yearning of his Bowels in our Distresses and Afflictions, and especially when we are weary and heavy laden with the burthen of our Iniquities. We are to expect the unlocking of the unsearchable Riches of Christ, which are enough to enrich the whole beggar'd progeny of Adam; and all that come to him shall certainly experience the Riches and fulness of that Grace that dwells in him.
we Are to expect the yearning of his Bowels in our Distresses and Afflictions, and especially when we Are weary and heavy laden with the burden of our Iniquities. We Are to expect the unlocking of the unsearchable Riches of christ, which Are enough to enrich the Whole beggared progeny of Adam; and all that come to him shall Certainly experience the Riches and fullness of that Grace that dwells in him.
Amor meus pondus meum. Love is the weight which sets all the Wheels a going, and inclines them that way which it self is inclined. The Soul of Man has been by some affirmed to be ubi amat, non ubi animat, where it loves, and on the object beloved, rather than in the Body, which is the Tabernacle where it dwells;
Amor meus pondus meum. Love is the weight which sets all the Wheels a going, and inclines them that Way which it self is inclined. The Soul of Man has been by Some affirmed to be ubi amat, non ubi animate, where it loves, and on the Object Beloved, rather than in the Body, which is the Tabernacle where it dwells;
The Thoughts of the Covetous ▪ how are they intent upon their beloved gain! and the Pleasures which the voluptuous doat on, are hardly ever out of their Mind!
The Thoughts of the Covetous ▪ how Are they intent upon their Beloved gain! and the Pleasures which the voluptuous dote on, Are hardly ever out of their Mind!
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The Love of God can never be produced by corrupt Nature, nor by the meer force of reason, 'tis a special Grace of the Lord's Spirit, and to him you must make application for it.
The Love of God can never be produced by corrupt Nature, nor by the mere force of reason, it's a special Grace of the Lord's Spirit, and to him you must make application for it.
This God, as excellent and glorious as he is, is willing in Christ to be yours: Such loveliness! Such loving ▪ kindness; what Love does it call for from you!
This God, as excellent and glorious as he is, is willing in christ to be yours: Such loveliness! Such loving ▪ kindness; what Love does it call for from you!
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They that are pinched with Poverty, how much do they think how poor they are! They have such a smart feeling of their Needs, they can scarce think of any thing besides. The condemned Malefactor, when he cries for a Pardon, and has hopes to speed,
They that Are pinched with Poverty, how much doe they think how poor they Are! They have such a smart feeling of their Needs, they can scarce think of any thing beside. The condemned Malefactor, when he cries for a Pardon, and has hope's to speed,
surely the apprehension of his danger, makes his Words and his Thoughts to go together. When the Man almost famished asks for Bread, no doubt his Mind is very much upon that Bread which may prevent his starving.
surely the apprehension of his danger, makes his Words and his Thoughts to go together. When the Man almost famished asks for Bred, no doubt his Mind is very much upon that Bred which may prevent his starving.
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Be you but sensible how great the Needs of your Souls are, and that 'tis the Father of Spirits only, who can give you the mercy and grace which you need;
Be you but sensible how great the Needs of your Souls Are, and that it's the Father of Spirits only, who can give you the mercy and grace which you need;
You that feel your guilt, and fear Divine Wrath, must needs think of a Pardon, and the desirableness of it, when you ask for it. You that are sensible of your Maladies, how intent will your Minds be upon the Lord the healer of his People!
You that feel your guilt, and Fear Divine Wrath, must needs think of a Pardon, and the desirableness of it, when you ask for it. You that Are sensible of your Maladies, how intent will your Minds be upon the Lord the healer of his People!
True poverty of Spirit will constrain to an undistracted seeking of that Gold tried in the fire to enrich you, and that white Raiment to cover you, Rev. 3. 18. without which you must needs be wretched and miserable, because you will be poor and naked.
True poverty of Spirit will constrain to an undistracted seeking of that Gold tried in the fire to enrich you, and that white Raiment to cover you, Rev. 3. 18. without which you must needs be wretched and miserable, Because you will be poor and naked.
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In holy Duties, such a Conscience will be very busie, it will earnestly protest against vain and distracting Thoughts; and it will say, What make such thoughts here, when God and his Work ought only to be minded? The presence of evil when good is doing, such a Conscience cannot brook with Patience, it stirs up the lustings of the Spirit, against those of the Flesh, that the Law of the Mind may prevail more against the Law in the Members, Rom. 7. 23.
In holy Duties, such a Conscience will be very busy, it will earnestly protest against vain and distracting Thoughts; and it will say, What make such thoughts Here, when God and his Work ought only to be minded? The presence of evil when good is doing, such a Conscience cannot brook with Patience, it stirs up the lustings of the Spirit, against those of the Flesh, that the Law of the Mind may prevail more against the Law in the Members, Rom. 7. 23.
And that Conscience may more effectually check your Hearts from roving, and trifling in attendance upon God, look before you with the Eye of strong and steddy Faith, and see as far as Death and Judgment, and into Eternity;
And that Conscience may more effectually check your Hearts from roving, and trifling in attendance upon God, look before you with the Eye of strong and steady Faith, and see as Far as Death and Judgement, and into Eternity;
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The Apostle having lookt as far as his own, and also the World's last Day, wherein the Heaven shall pass away with a great noise, the Elements melt with fervent heat,
The Apostle having looked as Far as his own, and also the World's last Day, wherein the Heaven shall pass away with a great noise, the Elements melt with fervent heat,
and the Earth and the Works therein shall be burnt up, rationally infers, that Christians Conversations should be very well ordered, Duties of Godliness most undistractedly and seriously performed.
and the Earth and the Works therein shall be burned up, rationally infers, that Christians Conversations should be very well ordered, Duties of Godliness most undistractedly and seriously performed.
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8. Another Remedy against Distraction, is growing in Grace, and in the knowledge of Christ, 2 Pet. 3. 18. This will keep you from being led away by errour,
8. another Remedy against Distraction, is growing in Grace, and in the knowledge of christ, 2 Pet. 3. 18. This will keep you from being led away by error,
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and when you pray in the Holy Ghost, your Prayer will be NONLATINALPHABET, in-wrought Prayer, Jam. 5. 16. How much of the Heart and Soul will be therein!
and when you pray in the Holy Ghost, your Prayer will be, inwrought Prayer, Jam. 5. 16. How much of the Heart and Soul will be therein!
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And the same Spirit in hearing, and other Ordinances, will keep your Hearts with God, when they are about to turn to the right hand or to the left Isa. 30. 21. The more Grace you have, the more your Treasure will be in Heaven;
And the same Spirit in hearing, and other Ordinances, will keep your Hearts with God, when they Are about to turn to the right hand or to the left Isaiah 30. 21. The more Grace you have, the more your Treasure will be in Heaven;
Study him more, and understand his fulness, who fills all in all, Eph. 1. 23. Desire with the Apostle, that you may know him, and the power of his Resurrection,
Study him more, and understand his fullness, who fills all in all, Ephesians 1. 23. Desire with the Apostle, that you may know him, and the power of his Resurrection,
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and will be less able to distract your Minds, and ensnare your Affections. And if you feel the Power of Christ's Resurrection, your Hearts and Thoughts will rise with him, and at what a rate will you seek those things that are above!
and will be less able to distract your Minds, and ensnare your Affections. And if you feel the Power of Christ's Resurrection, your Hearts and Thoughts will rise with him, and At what a rate will you seek those things that Are above!
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9. Ever commit the keeping of your Souls to God himself in well-doing, 1 Pet. 4. 19. Apprehending how liable you are to distraction in his Service, intreat that he would undertake for you.
9. Ever commit the keeping of your Souls to God himself in welldoing, 1 Pet. 4. 19. Apprehending how liable you Are to distraction in his Service, entreat that he would undertake for you.
He that spans the Heavens, and in his Hand does hold the Winds, so that they stir not in the least against his Will, certainly is able to keep your Hearts undistracted in your Duties, and close to himself.
He that spans the Heavens, and in his Hand does hold the Winds, so that they stir not in the least against his Will, Certainly is able to keep your Hearts undistracted in your Duties, and close to himself.
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When David 's Soul followed hard after God, he acknowledged it was the Lord's own right hand which upheld him, Psal. 63. 8. Call in help from Heaven against distraction,
When David is Soul followed hard After God, he acknowledged it was the Lord's own right hand which upheld him, Psalm 63. 8. Call in help from Heaven against distraction,
The Christian, not only when he is leaving the World, but when he is engaging in any Religious Duty, should say with the Psalmist, Psal. 31. 5. Into thy Hands, O Lord, I commit my Spirit.
The Christian, not only when he is leaving the World, but when he is engaging in any Religious Duty, should say with the Psalmist, Psalm 31. 5. Into thy Hands, Oh Lord, I commit my Spirit.
The first is, Reading the Holy Scriptures. The second is, Hearing the Word Preached. The third is, The Duty of Prayer. The fourth is, Communicating at the Lord's Table. Of these in order.
The First is, Reading the Holy Scriptures. The second is, Hearing the Word Preached. The third is, The Duty of Prayer. The fourth is, Communicating At the Lord's Table. Of these in order.
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Mind what you read, for the Scripture can make you wise to Salvation, 2 Tim. 3. 15. You may securely trust to his Word, its light is infallible, 'tis certain in its Promises and Threatnings, 'twill by all be found true to eternity.
Mind what you read, for the Scripture can make you wise to Salvation, 2 Tim. 3. 15. You may securely trust to his Word, its Light is infallible, it's certain in its Promises and Threatenings, it'll by all be found true to eternity.
The word of the Lord endures for ever, 1 Pet. 1. 25. 2. Believe the Scriptures perfection and sufficiency, as a means most full and plain to guide you to everlasting blessedness.
The word of the Lord endures for ever, 1 Pet. 1. 25. 2. Believe the Scriptures perfection and sufficiency, as a means most full and plain to guide you to everlasting blessedness.
and here you may find God's Counsel, by which you may be guided safe to Glory, Psal. 73. 24. You need not be distracted and doubtful in your own Minds,
and Here you may find God's Counsel, by which you may be guided safe to Glory, Psalm 73. 24. You need not be distracted and doubtful in your own Minds,
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as that which is profitable for Doctrine, Reproof, for Correction, instruction in Righteousness, that the Man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works, 2 Tim. 3. 16, 17. 3. Look upon the Scriptures as much directed to you in particular, and laying an obligation upon you; as if they had dropt from God out of Heaven into your hand.
as that which is profitable for Doctrine, Reproof, for Correction, instruction in Righteousness, that the Man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works, 2 Tim. 3. 16, 17. 3. Look upon the Scriptures as much directed to you in particular, and laying an obligation upon you; as if they had dropped from God out of Heaven into your hand.
if they are refused, how can you ecape the Wrath of him, who from Heaven speaks to you for your good? Heb. 12. 25. That such a particular application should be made, is signified by Solomon, whose word is as a Goad and a Nail fastned, to stir you up to your Duty,
if they Are refused, how can you ecape the Wrath of him, who from Heaven speaks to you for your good? Hebrew 12. 25. That such a particular application should be made, is signified by Solomon, whose word is as a Goad and a Nail fastened, to stir you up to your Duty,
if not repented of, and he threatens to tear them in pieces, so as that there shall be none to deliver, Psal. 50. 17. 22. 5. Lift up your Eyes to Heaven for instruction from the Spirit, by whose inspiration the Scripture was given.
if not repented of, and he threatens to tear them in Pieces, so as that there shall be none to deliver, Psalm 50. 17. 22. 5. Lift up your Eyes to Heaven for instruction from the Spirit, by whose inspiration the Scripture was given.
Desire Scripture knowledge, that what you know, may have a deep impression upon your Spirits, may excite holy and gracious Affections and Resolutions in your Hearts,
Desire Scripture knowledge, that what you know, may have a deep impression upon your Spirits, may excite holy and gracious Affections and Resolutions in your Hearts,
Psal. 119. 105. When you go, let this Word lead you, and then when you sleep there is a promise to keep you, and when you awake it will talk with you, and be telling you what you must avoid, believe and do, that you may be blessed for ever.
Psalm 119. 105. When you go, let this Word led you, and then when you sleep there is a promise to keep you, and when you awake it will talk with you, and be telling you what you must avoid, believe and do, that you may be blessed for ever.
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it will fix it in your Thoughts and Hearts the better, and make your Discourse more edifying to others, Deut. 6, 6, 7. And these words which I command thee this Day, shall be in thy heart;
it will fix it in your Thoughts and Hearts the better, and make your Discourse more edifying to Others, Deuteronomy 6, 6, 7. And these words which I command thee this Day, shall be in thy heart;
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and upon the Word that is preached, as the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, who is the Image of God, 2 Cor. 4. 4, 7. Preachers of the Gospel are Christ's Ambassadors,
and upon the Word that is preached, as the glorious Gospel of jesus christ, who is the Image of God, 2 Cor. 4. 4, 7. Preachers of the Gospel Are Christ's ambassadors,
and they are sent to treat with you about Peace with God, and by them God beseeches you to be reconciled, 2 Cor. 5. 20. How beautiful should you count the Feet of them who preach the Gospel of Peace,
and they Are sent to Treat with you about Peace with God, and by them God Beseeches you to be reconciled, 2 Cor. 5. 20. How beautiful should you count the Feet of them who preach the Gospel of Peace,
When you sit before the Ministers of Christ, and the Stewards of the Mysteries of God, remember what our Lord himself says, Luke 10. 16. He that heareth you, heareth me;
When you fit before the Ministers of christ, and the Stewards of the Mysteres of God, Remember what our Lord himself Says, Lycia 10. 16. He that hears you, hears me;
Evil Angels are compared to the Fowls of the Air, who hover about the Sower, to devour the Seed as soon as it is sown, Luk. 8. 5. These evil Spirits are fitly compared to Fowls, for they are many;
Evil Angels Are compared to the Fowls of the Air, who hover about the Sour, to devour the Seed as soon as it is sown, Luk. 8. 5. These evil Spirits Are fitly compared to Fowls, for they Are many;
so be sure to keep your Eyes waking. If sleep locks up the Senses, how fast must the Heart the mean time be barr'd against the Word of God! Eutichus a Church Sleeper, is an Example upon Record, sinking down with sleep while Paul was preaching, he fell down and was taken up dead, Act. 20. 9. They that sleep at a Sermon, scandalously reject and despise the word preached:
so be sure to keep your Eyes waking. If sleep locks up the Senses, how fast must the Heart the mean time be barred against the Word of God! Eutychus a Church Sleeper, is an Exampl upon Record, sinking down with sleep while Paul was preaching, he fell down and was taken up dead, Act. 20. 9. They that sleep At a Sermon, scandalously reject and despise the word preached:
It was he who opened the Heart of Lydia, and then she attended to those things which were spoken by Paul, Acts 16. 14. 'Tis the Lord that makes way for the Word into the Mind, that it may be heeded and understood;
It was he who opened the Heart of Lydia, and then she attended to those things which were spoken by Paul, Acts 16. 14. It's the Lord that makes Way for the Word into the Mind, that it may be heeded and understood;
and he makes way for the Word into the Heart, that the Heart may be changed and cleansed thereby, Joh. 15. 3. Now are ye clean through the Word which I have spoken unto you.
and he makes Way for the Word into the Heart, that the Heart may be changed and cleansed thereby, John 15. 3. Now Are you clean through the Word which I have spoken unto you.
'Tis dreadful to provoke the Lord, so as to be like unto provoking Israel; to whom Moses speaks thus, Deut. 29. 4. The Lord hath not given you an Heart to perceive,
It's dreadful to provoke the Lord, so as to be like unto provoking Israel; to whom Moses speaks thus, Deuteronomy 29. 4. The Lord hath not given you an Heart to perceive,
The Apostle tells us, that the Word preached did not profit the hearers of it, not being mix'd with Faith in them that hear'd it, Heb. 4. 2. Commands will be heeded and obeyed, that are indeed believed to be of God.
The Apostle tells us, that the Word preached did not profit the hearers of it, not being mixed with Faith in them that heard it, Hebrew 4. 2. Commands will be heeded and obeyed, that Are indeed believed to be of God.
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There is a carelesness of life, in heedlesness and distraction in hearing the Word of God, Deut. 32. 46, 47. Set your hearts unto all the Words which I testifie among you this Day;
There is a carelessness of life, in heedlessness and distraction in hearing the Word of God, Deuteronomy 32. 46, 47. Set your hearts unto all the Words which I testify among you this Day;
And further to fix your attention to the Word preached, be all of you perswaded, that you who are now in the Sanctuary, must shortly stand at the Judgment-Seat of Christ, and the Word which he has spoken, the same shall judge you at the last day, Joh. 12. 48. Then you must render an account of your Stewardship,
And further to fix your attention to the Word preached, be all of you persuaded, that you who Are now in the Sanctuary, must shortly stand At the Judgment seat of christ, and the Word which he has spoken, the same shall judge you At the last day, John 12. 48. Then you must render an account of your Stewardship,
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And sure I am, that the Sentence which will then be pronounced, whether it be of Absolution, Come ye Blessed; or of Condemnation, Go ye Cursed; cannot but be heard without distraction.
And sure I am, that the Sentence which will then be pronounced, whither it be of Absolution, Come you Blessed; or of Condemnation, Go you Cursed; cannot but be herd without distraction.
at his Wrath the Earth doth tremble, and the Nations shall not be able to abide his indignation, Jer. 10. 10, 11. This God whom you pray to, is infinitely more above you,
At his Wrath the Earth does tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his Indignation, Jer. 10. 10, 11. This God whom you pray to, is infinitely more above you,
than the greatest Emperour is above the meanest Worms that crawl upon the ground! How should you look to the frame of your Spirits when you are before him!
than the greatest Emperor is above the Meanest Worms that crawl upon the ground! How should you look to the frame of your Spirits when you Are before him!
and truly the Grace of fear will call in the Thoughts of the Heart, that Duties performed to so great a Majesty, may not be an heedless trifling with him.
and truly the Grace of Fear will call in the Thoughts of the Heart, that Duties performed to so great a Majesty, may not be an heedless trifling with him.
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the more you are disentangled from your Secular Affairs, the more free and fit your Hearts will be to be poured out before the Lord in your supplications. The further you step out and off from the World,
the more you Are disentangled from your Secular Affairs, the more free and fit your Hearts will be to be poured out before the Lord in your supplications. The further you step out and off from the World,
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If you from your Heart cry for Mercy, Mercy shall compass you about, Psal. 32. 10. The Prophet tells us, That the Lord hearkned and heard, Jer. 8. 6. Indeed most speak not aright, they repent not of their wickedness, saying, what have we done? But those who do speak aright,
If you from your Heart cry for Mercy, Mercy shall compass you about, Psalm 32. 10. The Prophet tells us, That the Lord hearkened and herd, Jer. 8. 6. Indeed most speak not aright, they Repent not of their wickedness, saying, what have we done? But those who do speak aright,
He is also called the Spirit of Supplication, all acceptable Confessions, Petitions, and Thanksgivings, are of his enditing. And this Spirit is promised;
He is also called the Spirit of Supplication, all acceptable Confessions, Petitions, and Thanksgivings, Are of his enditing. And this Spirit is promised;
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and the more Grace is exercised: Prayer will be the less distracted and more successful. 5. Let Vigilancy and watching go before, keep pace with Prayer, and follow after it.
and the more Grace is exercised: Prayer will be the less distracted and more successful. 5. Let Vigilancy and watching go before, keep pace with Prayer, and follow After it.
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and by the other? Our Lord joyned watching and praying together; Prayer without watching will be heartless, watching without Prayer, will be insufficient for your security.
and by the other? Our Lord joined watching and praying together; Prayer without watching will be heartless, watching without Prayer, will be insufficient for your security.
The Apostle says, The end of all things is at hand, be ye therefore sober and watch unto Prayer, 1 Pet. 4. 7. Watching unto Prayer, summons the whole Soul with all its Faculties to attend upon God,
The Apostle Says, The end of all things is At hand, be you Therefore Sobrium and watch unto Prayer, 1 Pet. 4. 7. Watching unto Prayer, summons the Whole Soul with all its Faculties to attend upon God,
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Watching in Prayer, is a mighty help against the Heart's straggling: This straggling is the sooner observed, and the straggling Thoughts presently reduced.
Watching in Prayer, is a mighty help against the Heart's straggling: This straggling is the sooner observed, and the straggling Thoughts presently reduced.
And how should your Thoughts be seized on by the obligation your Lord has laid you under, in freeing you from Death and eternal Destruction, by laying down his own Life a ransom for you! Mat. 20. 28.
And how should your Thoughts be seized on by the obligation your Lord has laid you under, in freeing you from Death and Eternal Destruction, by laying down his own Life a ransom for you! Mathew 20. 28.
We should behold, admire, and be suitably affected when we behold him that is equal with God, in the form of a Servant, in the likeness of sinsul Flesh,
We should behold, admire, and be suitably affected when we behold him that is equal with God, in the from of a Servant, in the likeness of sinsul Flesh,
and humbling himself so low, as to become obedient to Death, even the Death of the Cross, Phil. 2. 8. Let the worth of the Person suffering the Merit of the Sufferings themselves,
and humbling himself so low, as to become obedient to Death, even the Death of the Cross, Philip 2. 8. Let the worth of the Person suffering the Merit of the Sufferings themselves,
Just when he was ready to make his Soul an Offering for sin, he bids us to do this in remembrance of him, 1 Cor. 11. 23, 24. The Lord Jesus the same Night in which he was betrayed, took bread,
Just when he was ready to make his Soul an Offering for since, he bids us to do this in remembrance of him, 1 Cor. 11. 23, 24. The Lord jesus the same Night in which he was betrayed, took bred,
When you drink the Wine, believe the Cup of Blessing to be indeed the Communion of the Blood of Christ, 1 Cor. 10. 16. Rest on this Blood to justifie you from all things,
When you drink the Wine, believe the Cup of Blessing to be indeed the Communion of the Blood of christ, 1 Cor. 10. 16. Rest on this Blood to justify you from all things,
Rest on this Blood to pacifie your Consciences and heal the Wounds which sin has made there, to purifie and heal all the Plagues of your Hearts, to make you perfect in every good work,
Rest on this Blood to pacify your Consciences and heal the Wounds which since has made there, to purify and heal all the Plagues of your Hearts, to make you perfect in every good work,
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5. That you may be the more serious in this Ordinance of the Lord's Supper, remember therein you solemnly renew Covenant with the God of Heaven, you give your selves from your selves to him,
5. That you may be the more serious in this Ordinance of the Lord's Supper, Remember therein you solemnly renew Covenant with the God of Heaven, you give your selves from your selves to him,
and disclaim all other Lord's and Owners, and profess to take him to be your Lord your God, your Guide, your All. Oh mind what you do, that you may be sincere in doing it.
and disclaim all other Lord's and Owners, and profess to take him to be your Lord your God, your Guide, your All. O mind what you do, that you may be sincere in doing it.
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He that rests on Christ, and hungers and thirsts after righteousness, may rejoyce in this Ordinance more than a Bankrupt would do, that receives an Acquittance sealed, of the release of all his Debts,
He that rests on christ, and hunger's and thirsts After righteousness, may rejoice in this Ordinance more than a Bankrupt would do, that receives an Acquittance sealed, of the release of all his Debts,
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6. Be sensible how dreadful guilt is contracted when you are guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord, and this guilt comes upon you by distracted, careless and unworthy receiving. 1 Cor. 11. 27. Wherefore whosoever shall eat this Bread and drink this Cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord.
6. Be sensible how dreadful guilt is contracted when you Are guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord, and this guilt comes upon you by distracted, careless and unworthy receiving. 1 Cor. 11. 27. Wherefore whosoever shall eat this Bred and drink this Cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord.
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The Communicant, whose Heart cares not how distracted it is, how does he contemn the Son of God, his Blood and Benefits! If he does not count them worth serious thinking of,
The Communicant, whose Heart Cares not how distracted it is, how does he contemn the Son of God, his Blood and Benefits! If he does not count them worth serious thinking of,
and full of allowed distraction. They freely grant their Hearts a liberty, and their navghty Hearts take it, to be whatever they please, and to run upon whatsoever they have a mind to,
and full of allowed distraction. They freely grant their Hearts a liberty, and their naughty Hearts take it, to be whatever they please, and to run upon whatsoever they have a mind to,
the Gospel is hid from them, and the God of this World blinds them, 2 Cor. 4. 34. If they attain to some kind of knowledge of the truth, they hold it in unrighteousness.
the Gospel is hid from them, and the God of this World blinds them, 2 Cor. 4. 34. If they attain to Some kind of knowledge of the truth, they hold it in unrighteousness.
and having no delight in God, or in his ways, the hatefulness of their Sacrifices is thus expressed, Isa. 66. 3. He that killeth an Oxe is as if he flew a Man;
and having no delight in God, or in his ways, the hatefulness of their Sacrifices is thus expressed, Isaiah 66. 3. He that kills an Ox is as if he flew a Man;
Not only by impenitency and hardness of Heart, but by heartless Duties, the performers of them treasure up unto themselves Wrath against the Day of Wrath.
Not only by impenitency and hardness of Heart, but by heartless Duties, the performers of them treasure up unto themselves Wrath against the Day of Wrath.
nay, which is worse, he says, I will laugh at their calamity, I will mock when their fear cometh, Prov. 1. 26, 27, 28. They deserve to be mockt at in their misery; all whose Duties were a mocking of God to his very face.
nay, which is Worse, he Says, I will laugh At their calamity, I will mock when their Fear comes, Curae 1. 26, 27, 28. They deserve to be mocked At in their misery; all whose Duties were a mocking of God to his very face.
No Prayers are heard, no Petitions are granted that come from that place of wo, Luk. 16. 24. 27. 3. When Sinners and Hypocrites are in Hell, what bitter Reflections will they have upon their Distractions and Negligencies in the Service of God here on Earth!
No Prayers Are herd, no Petitions Are granted that come from that place of woe, Luk. 16. 24. 27. 3. When Sinners and Hypocrites Are in Hell, what bitter Reflections will they have upon their Distractions and Negligences in the Service of God Here on Earth!
as to neglect the everlasting bliss and glory of the Heavenly Kingdom! They that will not do their Duty to God now without distraction, shall be forced without distraction to think of their misery to eternity.
as to neglect the everlasting bliss and glory of the Heavenly Kingdom! They that will not do their Duty to God now without distraction, shall be forced without distraction to think of their misery to eternity.
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and the stronger they grow, in this conflict, they are the more successful God has the renewed Will, it consents to the Law of God that it is good, and desires more undistractedly and with delight to do whatever is required;
and the Stronger they grow, in this conflict, they Are the more successful God has the renewed Will, it consents to the Law of God that it is good, and Desires more undistractedly and with delight to do whatever is required;
What Saint on Earth could stand, if God should mark such iniquities and miscarriages as these! Psal. 130. 3. 3. Christ's Satisfaction and Intercession, may comfort Believers under their Distractions and all their Infirmities.
What Saint on Earth could stand, if God should mark such iniquities and miscarriages as these! Psalm 130. 3. 3. Christ's Satisfaction and Intercession, may Comfort Believers under their Distractions and all their Infirmities.
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The Apostle tells us of the Glory of the Grace of God, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved, Eph. 1. 6. When Christ was upon Earth, the satisfaction he made was sufficient to make reconciliation for all sins and defects.
The Apostle tells us of the Glory of the Grace of God, wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved, Ephesians 1. 6. When christ was upon Earth, the satisfaction he made was sufficient to make reconciliation for all Sins and defects.
5. The Lord is ready to give a Blessing to those means which himself has appointed for the cure of these Distractions. These means are effectual when the Spirit makes them so.
5. The Lord is ready to give a Blessing to those means which himself has appointed for the cure of these Distractions. These means Are effectual when the Spirit makes them so.
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And is the Spirit of the Lord straitned? Mic. 2. 7. What infirmity is too great for him to help? What Heart too roving and unruly for him to settle? The means must be used, Cry for help that you may be helpt to cry;
And is the Spirit of the Lord straitened? Mic. 2. 7. What infirmity is too great for him to help? What Heart too roving and unruly for him to settle? The means must be used, Cry for help that you may be helped to cry;
this World they will have left, which so often troubled both their heads and hearts, and will have exchanged it for a World that's infinitely better; their perfected Spirits, will be perfect in their Operations;
this World they will have left, which so often troubled both their Heads and hearts, and will have exchanged it for a World that's infinitely better; their perfected Spirits, will be perfect in their Operations;
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None can in the least be weary of the Work that is done in Heaven, it is so full of pleasure, Rev. 4. 8 They rest not Day and Night, saving Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty which was,
None can in the least be weary of the Work that is done in Heaven, it is so full of pleasure, Rev. 4. 8 They rest not Day and Night, Saving Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty which was,
Ah! Ah! What a difference is there between this Heavenly Country, and the most desirable earthly Inheritance! The Sun is but a small Spark to that Light which we now see!
Ah! Ah! What a difference is there between this Heavenly Country, and the most desirable earthly Inheritance! The Sun is but a small Spark to that Light which we now see!
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When we lookt upward, we admired Heavens outside, the Firmament with all its shining Luminaries, but now we plainly see that Heaven is much more glorious within!
When we looked upward, we admired Heavens outside, the Firmament with all its shining Luminaries, but now we plainly see that Heaven is much more glorious within!
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What an excellent Society is this innumerable Company of Angels that we are among! How does every glorified Saint and Member of Christ resemble his Head!
What an excellent Society is this innumerable Company of Angels that we Are among! How does every glorified Saint and Member of christ resemble his Head!
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These Hallelujahs which we now joyn in, how ravishing and transporting are they! not like the distracted Services which we used to perform together in the Sanctuary!
These Hallelujahs which we now join in, how ravishing and transporting Are they! not like the distracted Services which we used to perform together in the Sanctuary!
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My design herein has been to do some Service to the Church of Christ, that their Worship may be more pure and Spiritual, being freed from those wandring Thoughts which both distract and defile it;
My Design herein has been to do Some Service to the Church of christ, that their Worship may be more pure and Spiritual, being freed from those wandering Thoughts which both distract and defile it;
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When Faith has seen how God is attended upon by Saints and Angels above, it may help to kindle in you an holy zeal and a vehement desire, more to resemble those excellent Attendants,
When Faith has seen how God is attended upon by Saints and Angels above, it may help to kindle in you an holy zeal and a vehement desire, more to resemble those excellent Attendants,
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Carry your selves as fellow ▪ Citizens with the Saints, and as those that are of the Houshold of God. Let there be more of God, more of Grace in all you do and speak;
Carry your selves as fellow ▪ Citizens with the Saints, and as those that Are of the Household of God. Let there be more of God, more of Grace in all you do and speak;
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Everlasting Rest must needs eternally exclude whatever does now trouble you. And how perfectly healed, and every way perfect in Holiness and Joy will you be,
Everlasting Rest must needs eternally exclude whatever does now trouble you. And how perfectly healed, and every Way perfect in Holiness and Joy will you be,
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The prepared heart is a fully resolved heart, and an holy and firm resolution made in a strength beyond our own, will mightily help to banish distraction.
The prepared heart is a Fully resolved heart, and an holy and firm resolution made in a strength beyond our own, will mightily help to banish distraction.
I distinguish between a tender Conscience and a scrupulous one, for a scrupulous Conscience is a great cause of distraction; for Scruples are most apt to run in and pester the Mind when holy Duties are performing.
I distinguish between a tender Conscience and a scrupulous one, for a scrupulous Conscience is a great cause of distraction; for Scruples Are most apt to run in and pester the Mind when holy Duties Are performing.
Remember that Christ himself is really present at his Table; and his Eye, which is as a flame of fire, observes the frame of every heart. Fix your Eye upon your own Hearts, since Christ's Eye is upon them.
remember that christ himself is really present At his Table; and his Eye, which is as a flame of fire, observes the frame of every heart. Fix your Eye upon your own Hearts, since Christ's Eye is upon them.
