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CHRIST THE BEST HUSBAND: Psal. 45. 10, 11. Hearken, (O daughter) and consider, and incline thine ear;
CHRIST THE BEST HUSBAND: Psalm 45. 10, 11. Harken, (Oh daughter) and Consider, and incline thine ear;
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forget also thine own people, and thy fathers house; so shall the King greatly desire thy beauty;
forget also thine own people, and thy Father's house; so shall the King greatly desire thy beauty;
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for he is thy Lord, and worship thou him.
for he is thy Lord, and worship thou him.
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THis Psalm is called a Song of Loves, the most high, pure and spiritual, the most dear, sweet, and delightful Loves;
THis Psalm is called a Song of Loves, the most high, pure and spiritual, the most dear, sweet, and delightful Loves;
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namely, those which are between Christ, the Beloved, and his Church, which is his Spouse: wherein is set forth, first, the Lord Jesus Christ, in regard of his Majesty, Power,
namely, those which Are between christ, the beloved, and his Church, which is his Spouse: wherein is Set forth, First, the Lord jesus christ, in regard of his Majesty, Power,
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and Divinity, His truth, meekness and equity;
and Divinity, His truth, meekness and equity;
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and then the Spouse is set forth in regard of her ornaments, companions, attendants, and posterity;
and then the Spouse is Set forth in regard of her Ornament, Sodales, attendants, and posterity;
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and both are set forth in regard of their loveliness and Beauty.
and both Are Set forth in regard of their loveliness and Beauty.
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After a Description is given of Christ, an invitation is made unto his Espousals, and that of the children of men, called by the name of Daughter;
After a Description is given of christ, an invitation is made unto his Espousals, and that of the children of men, called by the name of Daughter;
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and therefore particularly applicably unto the Daughters o men;
and Therefore particularly applicable unto the Daughters oh men;
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yet not so as excluding the sons of men any more than when God speaketh unto the sons of men, he doth exclude the daughters;
yet not so as excluding the Sons of men any more than when God speaks unto the Sons of men, he does exclude the daughters;
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and with reference chiefly unto the Daughters I shall now speak unto the words;
and with Referente chiefly unto the Daughters I shall now speak unto the words;
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and from hence observe this Doctrine, as comprehensive of the words as I can make it.
and from hence observe this Doctrine, as comprehensive of the words as I can make it.
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Doct. That the Lord Iesus Christ, the King of Glory, doth invite all the children of men, particularly the Daughters of men, to be his Spouse;
Doct. That the Lord Iesus christ, the King of Glory, does invite all the children of men, particularly the Daughters of men, to be his Spouse;
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and is exceedingly desirous of their beauty; who, forgetting their people, and fathers house, do hearken, consider, and incline to his invitation,
and is exceedingly desirous of their beauty; who, forgetting their people, and Father's house, do harken, Consider, and incline to his invitation,
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and joyn themselves to him in this Relation. and join themselves to him in this Relation.
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In handling of this point, I shall 1. speak concerning Christ's espousing himself unto the children of men. 2. Show that Christ doth invite all the children of men,
In handling of this point, I shall 1. speak Concerning Christ's espousing himself unto the children of men. 2. Show that christ does invite all the children of men,
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and particularly the daughters of men, to be his Spouse. 3. That such who would be espoused unto Jesus Christ, must hearken, consider,
and particularly the daughters of men, to be his Spouse. 3. That such who would be espoused unto jesus christ, must harken, Consider,
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and incline to his invitation, and forget their own people, and fathers house. 4. That such as are espoused unto Jesus Christ, are very beautiful. 5. That Jesus Christ doth greatly desire the beauty of such as are espoused unto him. 6. And lastly, Make some Application.
and incline to his invitation, and forget their own people, and Father's house. 4. That such as Are espoused unto jesus christ, Are very beautiful. 5. That jesus christ does greatly desire the beauty of such as Are espoused unto him. 6. And lastly, Make Some Application.
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1. Concerning Christs espousing himself unto the children of men; Christ doth espouse and betroth people unto himself in this world;
1. Concerning Christ espousing himself unto the children of men; christ does espouse and betrothed people unto himself in this world;
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the publick solemnization of the marriage is reserved until the last day, when his Spouse shall be brought to him in white robes,
the public solemnization of the marriage is reserved until the last day, when his Spouse shall be brought to him in white robes,
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and raiment of perfect righteousness, more rich and curious than any needle-work;
and raiment of perfect righteousness, more rich and curious than any needlework;
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and the Marriage-feast will be kept in his Fathers house in Heaven, where they shall be received into the nearest and closest embracements of his Love.
and the Marriage-feast will be kept in his Father's house in Heaven, where they shall be received into the nearest and closest embracements of his Love.
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The espousal between them, and marriage knot is tied here. There are four things chiefly included in Christs espousal with the children of men;
The espousal between them, and marriage knot is tied Here. There Are four things chiefly included in Christ espousal with the children of men;
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1. Mutual choice. 2. Mutual affection. 3. Mutual union. 4. Mutual obligation. 1. Mutual choice, besides the eternal choice, which is not only in Christ as Mediator,
1. Mutual choice. 2. Mutual affection. 3. Mutual Union. 4. Mutual obligation. 1. Mutual choice, beside the Eternal choice, which is not only in christ as Mediator,
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but also by Christ as the eternal Son of God;
but also by christ as the Eternal Son of God;
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Christ doth in time actually chuse some of the children of men, passing by others, without the least respect to any worthiness,
christ does in time actually choose Some of the children of men, passing by Others, without the least respect to any worthiness,
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or desirable qualification in them, but freely, of his mere grace, to make them his Spouse,
or desirable qualification in them, but freely, of his mere grace, to make them his Spouse,
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and to bring them into the Marriage covenant, and relation to himself;
and to bring them into the Marriage Covenant, and Relation to himself;
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and herein Christ doth begin, he chuseth them first, as he telleth his Disciples, Ioh. 15. 16. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you:
and herein christ does begin, he chooseth them First, as he Telleth his Disciples, John 15. 16. You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you:
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and then they make choice of him above all to take him for their Lord and Husband;
and then they make choice of him above all to take him for their Lord and Husband;
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Christ findeth them deformed, defiled, enslaved, poor, miserable, wretched, very despicable and loathsome by reason of sin;
christ finds them deformed, defiled, enslaved, poor, miserable, wretched, very despicable and loathsome by reason of since;
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and he maketh choice of them, not because they have any beauty, and sutable qualifications for this match;
and he makes choice of them, not Because they have any beauty, and suitable qualifications for this match;
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but that he may put his beauty and comliness upon them, and endow them himself with such qualifications as may make them meet for his embracements:
but that he may put his beauty and comeliness upon them, and endow them himself with such qualifications as may make them meet for his embracements:
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but in their making choice of Christ, they are drawn to it by the most attractive and powerful motives of the transcendent beauty,
but in their making choice of christ, they Are drawn to it by the most Attractive and powerful motives of the transcendent beauty,
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and superlative excellency which they see in him beyond all persons and things in the world.
and superlative excellency which they see in him beyond all Persons and things in the world.
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2. In this espousal there is mutual affection, this doth accompany the choice;
2. In this espousal there is mutual affection, this does accompany the choice;
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on Christs part at first he doth bear a love of benevolence unto them whom he doth espouse;
on Christ part At First he does bear a love of benevolence unto them whom he does espouse;
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and doth desire the nearest union and conjunction unto them, and therefore doth make suit to them for their Love:
and does desire the nearest Union and conjunction unto them, and Therefore does make suit to them for their Love:
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On their part, their hearts are drawn forth in desires after Christ:
On their part, their hearts Are drawn forth in Desires After christ:
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None but Christ, none but Christ, is the language of their hearts, when they are made throughly sensible of their need of him;
None but christ, none but christ, is the language of their hearts, when they Are made thoroughly sensible of their need of him;
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and however his dowry at first is most desired, yet afterwards, as they get more acquaintance, they are most taken with his person.
and however his dowry At First is most desired, yet afterwards, as they get more acquaintance, they Are most taken with his person.
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3. In this espousal there is mutual Union; and herein most properly doth the espousal lie;
3. In this espousal there is mutual union; and herein most properly does the espousal lie;
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in this union Christ and souls are contracted, and the knot is tied so fast, as no power can untie;
in this Union christ and Souls Are contracted, and the knot is tied so fast, as no power can untie;
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which union is by the Spirit, on Christs part, and by Faith on their part;
which Union is by the Spirit, on Christ part, and by Faith on their part;
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by the Spirit Christ doth lay hold on them, and by Faith they lay hold upon Christ;
by the Spirit christ does lay hold on them, and by Faith they lay hold upon christ;
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by the Spirit Christ doth draw them, and knit them to himself, and by Faith they come and joyn themselves unto him,
by the Spirit christ does draw them, and knit them to himself, and by Faith they come and join themselves unto him,
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and so the match is made; Christ becomes theirs, his person, portion, and all his benefits theirs;
and so the match is made; christ becomes theirs, his person, portion, and all his benefits theirs;
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and they become Christs, their persons, their hearts, and all that they have is resigned up unto him.
and they become Christ, their Persons, their hearts, and all that they have is resigned up unto him.
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4. In this espousal there is mutual obligation:
4. In this espousal there is mutual obligation:
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Christ obligeth himself to them to love them, and never leave them, to protect, to provide for them, to live with them here,
christ obliges himself to them to love them, and never leave them, to Pact, to provide for them, to live with them Here,
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and at length to take them to live with him for ever;
and At length to take them to live with him for ever;
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and they engage themselves unto him, to be loving, loyal, faithful, obedient, and with full purpose of heart to stick close to him, as long as they live:
and they engage themselves unto him, to be loving, loyal, faithful, obedient, and with full purpose of heart to stick close to him, as long as they live:
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this is implied in the espousal it self.
this is implied in the espousal it self.
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2. Christ doth invite all the children of men, and particularly the Daughters of men, to be his Spouse;
2. christ does invite all the children of men, and particularly the Daughters of men, to be his Spouse;
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this is that which they are invited unto in the Text. It is upon this account that Christ doth send his Ministers to be his Embassadours, to whom he giveth Commission in his Name to call the children of men unto this most near and sweet relation, they do represent his person,
this is that which they Are invited unto in the Text. It is upon this account that christ does send his Ministers to be his ambassadors, to whom he gives Commission in his Name to call the children of men unto this most near and sweet Relation, they do represent his person,
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and are to invite and woe in his Name, that people would come and joyn themselves unto him.
and Are to invite and woe in his Name, that people would come and join themselves unto him.
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The Apostle Paul tells the Corinthians, how successful his Embassage was amongst them, upon this account, 2 Cor. 11. 3. I have espoused you unto one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin unto Christ.
The Apostle Paul tells the Corinthians, how successful his Embassy was among them, upon this account, 2 Cor. 11. 3. I have espoused you unto one husband, that I may present you as a chaste Virgae unto christ.
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And when any Ministers are instrumental in the conversion of any, they do espouse them to Christ;
And when any Ministers Are instrumental in the conversion of any, they do espouse them to christ;
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in conversion, sinners are divorced from sin, and are married unto the Lord Jesus.
in conversion, Sinners Are divorced from since, and Are married unto the Lord jesus.
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The Lord by his Word in the mouth of his Ministers, doth make a general invitation unto all the children of men,
The Lord by his Word in the Mouth of his Ministers, does make a general invitation unto all the children of men,
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and particularly, all the Daughters of men are invited to be Christs Spouse; Hearken, O Daughter, and consider, incline thine ear, &c. Such as are elder are invited,
and particularly, all the Daughters of men Are invited to be Christ Spouse; Harken, Oh Daughter, and Consider, incline thine ear, etc. Such as Are elder Are invited,
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but especially those that are younger; whether married or unmarried; of higher degree, or of the meanest quality;
but especially those that Are younger; whither married or unmarried; of higher degree, or of the Meanest quality;
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even the poorest servants are as welcome to be Christ's Spouse, as those that are rich;
even the Poorest Servants Are as welcome to be Christ's Spouse, as those that Are rich;
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He regardeth not the rich more than the poor; He chose a mean Virgin, espoused to a Carpenter, to be his Mother;
He Regardeth not the rich more than the poor; He chosen a mean Virgae, espoused to a Carpenter, to be his Mother;
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and he chuseth and calleth any such, and those which are lower than such to be his Spouse.
and he chooseth and calls any such, and those which Are lower than such to be his Spouse.
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3. That such who would be espoused unto Jesus Christ, must hearken, consider, and incline to his invitation,
3. That such who would be espoused unto jesus christ, must harken, Consider, and incline to his invitation,
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and forget their people and fathers house. 1. Such as would be espoused unto Christ, must Hearken;
and forget their people and Father's house. 1. Such as would be espoused unto christ, must Harken;
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Hearken, O Daughter. Some, yea most of the children of men, shut their eyes as fast as they can against the light of the Word,Harken, Oh Daughter. some, yea most of the children of men, shut their eyes as fast as they can against the Light of the Word,
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and they shut their ears as fast as they can against the calls of the Word,
and they shut their ears as fast as they can against the calls of the Word,
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like the deaf Adder, which will not hearken to the voice of the Charmer, charmes he never so wisely;
like the deaf Adder, which will not harken to the voice of the Charmer, charms he never so wisely;
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so they will not hearken to the invitations of Christ by his Ministers, let them invite never so pathetically;
so they will not harken to the invitations of christ by his Ministers, let them invite never so pathetically;
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It was by the ear that the temptation to sin was received at first by man,
It was by the ear that the temptation to since was received At First by man,
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when he departed from God, and by the ear the invitation to be Christ's Spouse is first received, whereby any are restored unto Gods favour:
when he departed from God, and by the ear the invitation to be Christ's Spouse is First received, whereby any Are restored unto God's favour:
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the ear must be first opened to receive Christs invitation, before the heart will be opened to receive Jesus Christ in this conjugal relation, Isa. 55. 3. Hear, and thy soul shall live.
the ear must be First opened to receive Christ invitation, before the heart will be opened to receive jesus christ in this conjugal Relation, Isaiah 55. 3. Hear, and thy soul shall live.
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2. Such as would be espoused unto Christ, must not only hearken, but consider Christs invitation; Hearken, O daughter, and consider.
2. Such as would be espoused unto christ, must not only harken, but Consider Christ invitation; Harken, Oh daughter, and Consider.
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It is not a slight or bare hearing of Christs invitation, which will make up the match between Christ and the Soul,
It is not a slight or bore hearing of Christ invitation, which will make up the match between christ and the Soul,
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but there must be a considering, a pondering of it in the mind, there must be a considering of the proffer it self, what it is, the reality of the thing, the necessity of the thing, the attainableness of it, the greatness of it, the freeness of it, the sweetness of it, the advantage of it, the difference between Christs invitations,
but there must be a considering, a pondering of it in the mind, there must be a considering of the proffer it self, what it is, the reality of the thing, the necessity of the thing, the attainableness of it, the greatness of it, the freeness of it, the sweetness of it, the advantage of it, the difference between Christ invitations,
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and the Devils temptations, or any of the worlds proffers, and by such considering and weighing the one with the other, the Soul will come to understand,
and the Devils temptations, or any of the world's proffers, and by such considering and weighing the one with the other, the Soul will come to understand,
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and fully be perswaded, that Christs invitations are most reasonable and eligible. 3. Such as would be espoused unto Christ, must incline unto Christs invitation;
and Fully be persuaded, that Christ invitations Are most reasonable and eligible. 3. Such as would be espoused unto christ, must incline unto Christ invitation;
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Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear. Harken, Oh daughter, and Consider, incline thine ear.
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I suppose by the inclining of the ear is not meant the hearkning, of which before;
I suppose by the inclining of the ear is not meant the Harkening, of which before;
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but it includeth the inclining of the heart to accept of Christs invitation;
but it includeth the inclining of the heart to accept of Christ invitation;
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there must be a consent of the Will, and a ready compliance with Christ's motion, a closing of the heart with it;
there must be a consent of the Will, and a ready compliance with Christ's motion, a closing of the heart with it;
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this doth shew it self, when the Soul is not only sued unto to accept of Christ,
this does show it self, when the Soul is not only sued unto to accept of christ,
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but it putteth forth desires after Christ, and sueth to him that it may be accepted into this relation.
but it putteth forth Desires After christ, and sues to him that it may be accepted into this Relation.
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As David did incline unto the invitation of the Lord to seek his face, Psal. 27. 8. When thou saidest Seek ye my face;
As David did incline unto the invitation of the Lord to seek his face, Psalm 27. 8. When thou Said Seek you my face;
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my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek: my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek:
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So the children of men incline to Christs invitation to be his Spouse, when their hearts say, Lord, Let us be thy Spouse, and be thou our beloved.
So the children of men incline to Christ invitation to be his Spouse, when their hearts say, Lord, Let us be thy Spouse, and be thou our Beloved.
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4. Such as would be espoused unto Jesus Christ, must forget their people, and fathers house, Hearken, O daughter, and consider, forget thy own people, and thy fathers house;
4. Such as would be espoused unto jesus christ, must forget their people, and Father's house, Harken, Oh daughter, and Consider, forget thy own people, and thy Father's house;
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not as if by espousing themselves unto Christ, they were to cast off all affections unto natural relations,
not as if by espousing themselves unto christ, they were to cast off all affections unto natural relations,
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but they must so forget all relations, as to be ready to forgoe all their favour, where it standeth in competition with Christ;
but they must so forget all relations, as to be ready to forgo all their favour, where it Stands in competition with christ;
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they must be ready to displease any rather than to displease Christ; and suffer the loss of any thing rather than to lose his favours;
they must be ready to displease any rather than to displease christ; and suffer the loss of any thing rather than to loose his favours;
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they must forget their own people, and fathers house, that is, they must forget all their evil customes which they have learn'd in their fathers house,
they must forget their own people, and Father's house, that is, they must forget all their evil customs which they have learned in their Father's house,
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and forsake their vain conversation received by tradition from their fathers, which Christ hath redeemed them from, 1 Pet. 1. 18. Some think the words literally are an invitation of Pharaohs daughter to come out of Egypt, and forget her people and fathers house there, that she might be espoused unto King Solomon: and so hereby the Lord in calling upon people to be espoused to him, would have them come forth from the Egypt of sin,
and forsake their vain Conversation received by tradition from their Father's, which christ hath redeemed them from, 1 Pet. 1. 18. some think the words literally Are an invitation of Pharaohs daughter to come out of Egypt, and forget her people and Father's house there, that she might be espoused unto King Solomon: and so hereby the Lord in calling upon people to be espoused to him, would have them come forth from the Egypt of since,
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and forget and forsake all their former sinful courses and conversation: and truly such who are in Egyptian bondage to sin, have a Father the Devil,
and forget and forsake all their former sinful courses and Conversation: and truly such who Are in Egyptian bondage to since, have a Father the devil,
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and their companions in sin may be called their own people; these they must forget and forsake, and come out from amongst;
and their Sodales in since may be called their own people; these they must forget and forsake, and come out from among;
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if not in regard of place, at least in regard of course, if they would be espoused unto the Lord Jesus.
if not in regard of place, At least in regard of course, if they would be espoused unto the Lord jesus.
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4. That such as are espoused unto the Lord Jesus Christ, are very beautiful;
4. That such as Are espoused unto the Lord jesus christ, Are very beautiful;
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I don't mean in regard of their bodies, they may have less of external comeliness than others;
I don't mean in regard of their bodies, they may have less of external comeliness than Others;
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and yet in regard of their bodies, (however mean and vile, however crooked and decrepid some of them now may be) even their bodies shall be form'd and fashioned into an exact beauty,
and yet in regard of their bodies, (however mean and vile, however crooked and decrepit Some of them now may be) even their bodies shall be formed and fashioned into an exact beauty,
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and put on a marvellous comliness, on the day when the Nuptials shall be solemnized; I mean the day of Christs second appearance, and their resurrection;
and put on a marvellous comeliness, on the day when the Nuptials shall be solemnized; I mean the day of Christ second appearance, and their resurrection;
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then their vile bodies shall be made like to Christs most glorious body;
then their vile bodies shall be made like to Christ most glorious body;
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Philip. 3. 21. their bodies then shall have a most sparkling beauty and lustre, when they are transformed into the likeness of their Lords most beautiful and glorious body;Philip. 3. 21. their bodies then shall have a most sparkling beauty and lustre, when they Are transformed into the likeness of their lords most beautiful and glorious body;
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whereby they will become very amiable both unto Christ, and one to another.
whereby they will become very amiable both unto christ, and one to Another.
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But I now speak of the beauty which here such have who are espoused unto Christ;
But I now speak of the beauty which Here such have who Are espoused unto christ;
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they are very beautiful, not externally, but internally; not in regard of their bodies, but in regard of their souls;
they Are very beautiful, not externally, but internally; not in regard of their bodies, but in regard of their Souls;
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not so much in the eyes of men, as in the eyes of God; as verse 13. of this Psalm: The Kings daughter is all-glorious within:
not so much in the eyes of men, as in the eyes of God; as verse 13. of this Psalm: The Kings daughter is All-glorious within:
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They have a glorious inside, which is so far glorious as it is gracious; their souls are in some measure restored unto their primitive beauty;
They have a glorious inside, which is so Far glorious as it is gracious; their Souls Are in Some measure restored unto their primitive beauty;
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they have the most beautiful Image of God engraven upon them; and so far as they are like unto God in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness;
they have the most beautiful Image of God engraven upon them; and so Far as they Are like unto God in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness;
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so far they are marvellously beautiful. They are comparatively very beautiful; none in the world besides them have the least spark of spiritual beauty;
so Far they Are marvellously beautiful. They Are comparatively very beautiful; none in the world beside them have the least spark of spiritual beauty;
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such as are not espoused to Christ, are unrenewed; and such as are unrenewed are exceedingly bespotted and defiled with sin;
such as Are not espoused to christ, Are unrenewed; and such as Are unrenewed Are exceedingly bespotted and defiled with since;
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they have monstrous natures and hearts; most ugly deformed spirits in the sight of God. There are indeed some spots in Christs Spouse, but there is beauty too;
they have monstrous nature's and hearts; most ugly deformed spirits in the sighed of God. There Are indeed Some spots in Christ Spouse, but there is beauty too;
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and they are growing on farther and farther towards perfection of beauty; and hereafter they shall be made perfect in holiness;
and they Are growing on farther and farther towards perfection of beauty; and hereafter they shall be made perfect in holiness;
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and here they are perfect in their Head, they have a covering for their spots;
and Here they Are perfect in their Head, they have a covering for their spots;
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I mean the perfect righteousness of Christ, through which they are reputed by God as perfectly beautiful.
I mean the perfect righteousness of christ, through which they Are reputed by God as perfectly beautiful.
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5. That the Lord Jesus Christ doth exceedingly desire the beauty of such as are espoused unto him.
5. That the Lord jesus christ does exceedingly desire the beauty of such as Are espoused unto him.
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He greatly desireth to see it, and enjoy it in his fellowship with them.
He greatly Desires to see it, and enjoy it in his fellowship with them.
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See this desire after his Spouses beauty, Cant. 2. 14. O my dove, thou art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice,
See this desire After his Spouses beauty, Cant 2. 14. Oh my dove, thou art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice,
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for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.
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See farther how he admireth the beauty of his Spouse, chap. 4. 1. Behold, thou art fair, my love, behold thou art fair!
See farther how he admireth the beauty of his Spouse, chap. 4. 1. Behold, thou art fair, my love, behold thou art fair!
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He calleth his Spouse his Love, being the dear object of his love, and he admireth her loveliness:
He calls his Spouse his Love, being the dear Object of his love, and he admireth her loveliness:
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he repeats it twice, Thou art fair, Thou art fair: and that with a note of admiration, Behold thou art fair!
he repeats it twice, Thou art fair, Thou art fair: and that with a note of admiration, Behold thou art fair!
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and again, Behold thou art fair! and so he goeth on in the description of her beauty:
and again, Behold thou art fair! and so he Goes on in the description of her beauty:
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and in the 7th verse he telleth her, Thou art all fair, my love, there is no spot in thee.
and in the 7th verse he Telleth her, Thou art all fair, my love, there is no spot in thee.
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Through his own comliness which he had put upon her, he saw nothing but beauty, and no spot in her;
Through his own comeliness which he had put upon her, he saw nothing but beauty, and no spot in her;
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and in the 9th verse we have a wonderful expression of Christ to his Spouse.
and in the 9th verse we have a wondered expression of christ to his Spouse.
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Thou hast ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse, thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck The Original word signifieth, thou hast un-hearted me,Thou hast ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse, thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck The Original word signifies, thou hast un-hearted me,
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or taken away my heart from me;
or taken away my heart from me;
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the Spouse had got away Christs heart with one of her eyes, with her looks and glances of love upon him;
the Spouse had god away Christ heart with one of her eyes, with her looks and glances of love upon him;
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and he was excedingly taken with the chain of faith, and other graces linked together, about the neck of her Soul. The Lord Jesus doth marvellously delight in the internal beauty of his people,
and he was exceedingly taken with the chain of faith, and other graces linked together, about the neck of her Soul. The Lord jesus does marvellously delight in the internal beauty of his people,
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and he greatly desireth to see and enjoy it, which he doth, when they are brought near into the most intimate communion with him.
and he greatly Desires to see and enjoy it, which he does, when they Are brought near into the most intimate communion with him.
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The APPLICATION. Use 1. For Examination. DOth the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, invite all the children of men,
The APPLICATION. Use 1. For Examination. Does the Lord jesus christ, the King of Glory, invite all the children of men,
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and particularly the daughters of men, to be his Spouse? and is he so greatly desirous of the beauty of such as are joyned unto him? This then should put all of you upon the enquiry,
and particularly the daughters of men, to be his Spouse? and is he so greatly desirous of the beauty of such as Are joined unto him? This then should put all of you upon the enquiry,
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whether you are espoused unto Jesus Christ? You have been called hereunto, have you hearkened? You have had great proffers made to you, have you considered? You have been invited again and again,
whither you Are espoused unto jesus christ? You have been called hereunto, have you harkened? You have had great proffers made to you, have you considered? You have been invited again and again,
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and many arguments have been used with you, to prevail with you to come and joyn your selves to the Lord Jesus;
and many Arguments have been used with you, to prevail with you to come and join your selves to the Lord jesus;
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but have you inclined? Have you been perswaded? Is the match indeed made up between Christ and your souls?
but have you inclined? Have you been persuaded? Is the match indeed made up between christ and your Souls?
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If you are espoused unto Christ, then 1. You are disjoyned from sin;
If you Are espoused unto christ, then 1. You Are disjoined from since;
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Is the cursed league broken, which is naturally between sin and your hearts? Before you come to be espoused unto Christ, you are as it were espoused and married to sin;
Is the cursed league broken, which is naturally between since and your hearts? Before you come to be espoused unto christ, you Are as it were espoused and married to since;
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sin is your Husband, and you are tied in its bonds;
since is your Husband, and you Are tied in its bonds;
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sin doth inhabit with you, and dwell in the embracements of your dearest love and delight;
since does inhabit with you, and dwell in the embracements of your dearest love and delight;
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you care for the things of sin, how you may please your flesh, and gratifie your inordinate desires;
you care for the things of since, how you may please your Flesh, and gratify your inordinate Desires;
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and whilst this husband and beloved of your hearts liveth, you are not at liberty to be espoused and married unto Jesus Christ;
and while this husband and Beloved of your hearts lives, you Are not At liberty to be espoused and married unto jesus christ;
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and sin liveth in the affections, whilst it doth possess the most prevailing liking affections; and so long you are knit and linked unto sin:
and since lives in the affections, while it does possess the most prevailing liking affections; and so long you Are knit and linked unto since:
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examine whether sin hath yet received it's deaths wound in your hearts;
examine whither since hath yet received it's death's wound in your hearts;
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whether ever the false mask of sin hath been plncked off, and the odiousness of it hath been made manifest unto you;
whither ever the false mask of since hath been plncked off, and the odiousness of it hath been made manifest unto you;
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whether your hearts have been brought to a loathing and detestation of it;
whither your hearts have been brought to a loathing and detestation of it;
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and so sin killed in your affections, and the knot unlosed which hath tyed your hearts unto it? Do you indeed hate sin with the greatest and most implacable hatred? Is sin mortified and subdued as to its reigning power? if sin be dead, you are at liberty to be espoused,
and so since killed in your affections, and the knot unclosed which hath tied your hearts unto it? Do you indeed hate since with the greatest and most implacable hatred? Is since mortified and subdued as to its reigning power? if since be dead, you Are At liberty to be espoused,
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and it is a good evidence that you are espoused unto Jesus Christ.
and it is a good evidence that you Are espoused unto jesus christ.
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2. If you be espoused unto Christ, then you have been drawn to him by the spirit, Ioh. 6. 44. No man can come unto me,
2. If you be espoused unto christ, then you have been drawn to him by the Spirit, John 6. 44. No man can come unto me,
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except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and the Father draweth by the Spirit.except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and the Father draws by the Spirit.
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You have had external calls of the Word to come unto Christ;
You have had external calls of the Word to come unto christ;
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have you been called effectually, and drawn powerfully, irresistably, and yet most sweetly by the Spirit,
have you been called effectually, and drawn powerfully, irresistible, and yet most sweetly by the Spirit,
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unto Jesus Christ? Have you had a discovery by the Spirit, not only of your necessity of,
unto jesus christ? Have you had a discovery by the Spirit, not only of your necessity of,
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and lost estate without an interest in Christ;
and lost estate without an Interest in christ;
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but also of Christs beauty and transcendent loveliness, His excellency, and great willingness to give entertainment unto you in this relation? and have you been moved and drawn hereby unto him?
but also of Christ beauty and transcendent loveliness, His excellency, and great willingness to give entertainment unto you in this Relation? and have you been moved and drawn hereby unto him?
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3. If you be espoused unto Christ, then you have laid hold upon him by faith;
3. If you be espoused unto christ, then you have laid hold upon him by faith;
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the spirit doth draw unto Christ, by working the Grace of Faith, and enabling persons to believe in him;
the Spirit does draw unto christ, by working the Grace of Faith, and enabling Persons to believe in him;
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by Faith Christ is received, Ioh. 1. 12. To as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God;
by Faith christ is received, John 1. 12. To as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the Sons of God;
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even to them that believe on his name. even to them that believe on his name.
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By believing on Christs name, persons do receive Christ in this relation, Faith is the hand of the Soul, which layeth hold on Christ,
By believing on Christ name, Persons do receive christ in this Relation, Faith is the hand of the Soul, which Layeth hold on christ,
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and by this joyning of the hand with Christ, the knot is tyed, and the Soul is united to Christ in the relation of a Spouse;
and by this joining of the hand with christ, the knot is tied, and the Soul is united to christ in the Relation of a Spouse;
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have you this Grace of Faith wrought in you with power? have you received and applied Christ unto your selves? have you received him upon his own termes? and do you by Faith draw quickning and strengthning influences from him?
have you this Grace of Faith wrought in you with power? have you received and applied christ unto your selves? have you received him upon his own terms? and do you by Faith draw quickening and strengthening influences from him?
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4. If you be espoused unto Christ, then you do embrace him in the arms of your dearest love;
4. If you be espoused unto christ, then you do embrace him in the arms of your dearest love;
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then you love the Lord Jesus in sincerity, and you love him with the supremacy of your love;
then you love the Lord jesus in sincerity, and you love him with the supremacy of your love;
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If you love father or mother, houses or lands, riches or honours, delights or pleasures,
If you love father or mother, houses or Lands, riches or honours, delights or pleasures,
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or any thing in the world, more than Christ, you have no true love to Christ,
or any thing in the world, more than christ, you have no true love to christ,
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and be sure are not espoused to him;
and be sure Are not espoused to him;
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but if Christ be chiefly beloved, it is an evidence that you are joyned in this relation unto him.
but if christ be chiefly Beloved, it is an evidence that you Are joined in this Relation unto him.
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5. If you are espoused unto Christ, you have acquaintance and converse with Christ, and you like his company best,
5. If you Are espoused unto christ, you have acquaintance and converse with christ, and you like his company best,
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and you highly value, and diligently attend upon all those Ordinances which are the means of bringing you and Christ together;
and you highly valve, and diligently attend upon all those Ordinances which Are the means of bringing you and christ together;
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and this is the great thing which you desire and seek after in Hearing and Prayer,
and this is the great thing which you desire and seek After in Hearing and Prayer,
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and at the Table of the Lord, that you may have a sight of your Beloved,
and At the Table of the Lord, that you may have a sighed of your beloved,
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and a taste of his Love, and more intimate communion with Him.
and a taste of his Love, and more intimate communion with Him.
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And is acquaintance begun with Christ, and farther intimacy defired by you? Are pure and powerful Ordinances of great esteem with you? Do you give all diligence to wait upon,
And is acquaintance begun with christ, and farther intimacy desired by you? are pure and powerful Ordinances of great esteem with you? Do you give all diligence to wait upon,
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and for your Beloved in them?
and for your beloved in them?
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6. If you are espoused unto Christ, then you endeavour to promote his interest, and advance his name in the world;
6. If you Are espoused unto christ, then you endeavour to promote his Interest, and advance his name in the world;
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then when others seek their own things, you seek the things of Jesus Christ, and look upon them as your own;
then when Others seek their own things, you seek the things of jesus christ, and look upon them as your own;
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when others labour chiefly to lift up themselves in the esteem of men, you labour above ill to lift up Christ in mens esteem;
when Others labour chiefly to lift up themselves in the esteem of men, you labour above ill to lift up christ in Mens esteem;
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you are commending your beloved above all others beloved, and endeavour to bring others in love with him,
you Are commending your Beloved above all Others Beloved, and endeavour to bring Others in love with him,
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and into the same relation with your selves vnto him.
and into the same Relation with your selves unto him.
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Can you shew such evidences as these of your espousals unto Christ? And if beyond these, you have love-tokens to shew which you have received from Christ;
Can you show such evidences as these of your espousals unto christ? And if beyond these, you have love-tokens to show which you have received from christ;
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if he have given you Soul-refreshing visits, heartravishing siniles, gracious returns to your Prayers, the white stone, a sight of your name written in his book, the hidden manna, the fruit of the tree of life, a glympse of glory,
if he have given you Soul-refreshing visits, heartravishing siniles, gracious returns to your Prayers, the white stone, a sighed of your name written in his book, the hidden manna, the fruit of the tree of life, a glimpse of glory,
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an earnest of your inheritance, a fore-taste of Heaven, un-utterable peace of conscience;
an earnest of your inheritance, a foretaste of Heaven, unutterable peace of conscience;
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a heart enlarged with love to Him, and filled sometimes with the joyes of the Holy Ghost;
a heart enlarged with love to Him, and filled sometime with the Joys of the Holy Ghost;
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such love-tokens as these may put it quite out of question whether you are espoused unto Christ,
such love-tokens as these may put it quite out of question whither you Are espoused unto christ,
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when all these are the tokens of his conjugal, especial, and most endeared Love.
when all these Are the tokens of his conjugal, especial, and most endeared Love.
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Use 2. For reproof of all those that refuse or neglect Christs invitation of them, to be his Spouse.Use 2. For reproof of all those that refuse or neglect Christ invitation of them, to be his Spouse.
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1. This is your great sin, hereby you highly affront Christ, and you exceedingly offend him:
1. This is your great since, hereby you highly affront christ, and you exceedingly offend him:
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I suppose it would offend and highly displease your selves, should you make love to an inferiour,
I suppose it would offend and highly displease your selves, should you make love to an inferior,
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and have your persons contemned, and your love slighted by them;
and have your Persons contemned, and your love slighted by them;
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Christ hath made love, and made suit unto you, who are infinitely inferiour unto him, He calleth upon you,
christ hath made love, and made suit unto you, who Are infinitely inferior unto him, He calls upon you,
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and his great desire of you is, that you would be his Spouse;
and his great desire of you is, that you would be his Spouse;
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by your refusal of him, and neglect of his invitation, you contemn his person, and slight his Love;
by your refusal of him, and neglect of his invitation, you contemn his person, and slight his Love;
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yea, you preferr his inferiours before him; even those that are not worthy to be nam'd with him:
yea, you prefer his inferiors before him; even those that Are not worthy to be named with him:
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and can there be a greater indignity offered? If Christ should contemn you that are so mean,
and can there be a greater indignity offered? If christ should contemn you that Are so mean,
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and slight your Love, as unworthy of any regard, it would not be so much wonder;
and slight your Love, as unworthy of any regard, it would not be so much wonder;
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It is no great wonder to see a Prince slight the aspiring conjugal Love of a Béggar;
It is no great wonder to see a Prince slight the aspiring conjugal Love of a Béggar;
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but for you that are beggarly sinners to slight the person and love of such a Prince, this is a great sin and provocation.
but for you that Are beggarly Sinners to slight the person and love of such a Prince, this is a great since and provocation.
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2. This is your great folly as well as sin, to refuse and neglect the gracious proffers of being made the Spouse of Christ;
2. This is your great folly as well as since, to refuse and neglect the gracious proffers of being made the Spouse of christ;
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hereby you forfeit all that especial Love of his which you might have, with all the endeared expressions thereof:
hereby you forfeit all that especial Love of his which you might have, with all the endeared expressions thereof:
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by this refusal and neglect you chuse raggs before robes, dross before gold; pebbles before jewels; guilt before a pardon; wounds before healing; defilement before cleansing; deformity before comeliness; trouble before peace; slavery before liberty;
by this refusal and neglect you choose rags before robes, dross before gold; pebbles before Jewels; guilt before a pardon; wounds before healing; defilement before cleansing; deformity before comeliness; trouble before peace; slavery before liberty;
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the service of the Devil before the service of Christ; hereby you chuse dishonour before a crown; death before life; Hell before Heaven;
the service of the devil before the service of christ; hereby you choose dishonour before a crown; death before life; Hell before Heaven;
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eternal pain and misery before everlasting joy and glory.
Eternal pain and misery before everlasting joy and glory.
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And need there a farther evidence of your folly and madness, in refusing and neglecting of Christs invitation to be his Spouse?
And need there a farther evidence of your folly and madness, in refusing and neglecting of Christ invitation to be his Spouse?
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Use 3. For comfort of all those that have hearkned, considered, and are inclined and perswaded to be the Spouse of Jesus Christ.Use 3. For Comfort of all those that have hearkened, considered, and Are inclined and persuaded to be the Spouse of jesus christ.
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1. This is your wisdome, they are foolish Virgins which refuse, but you are the wise Virgins, who have accepted of Christs proffer,
1. This is your Wisdom, they Are foolish Virgins which refuse, but you Are the wise Virgins, who have accepted of Christ proffer,
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and have disposed your selves unto him; you have made the wisest choice;
and have disposed your selves unto him; you have made the Wisest choice;
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and however the blind World may deem you fools, yet you are wise in the esteem of God,
and however the blind World may deem you Fools, yet you Are wise in the esteem of God,
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and one day will be so in the esteem of them them that now despise you.
and one day will be so in the esteem of them them that now despise you.
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2. This is your glory, you that are espoused unto Jesus Christ, are advanced unto great dignity and honour;
2. This is your glory, you that Are espoused unto jesus christ, Are advanced unto great dignity and honour;
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you are of all others in the world most highly preferred:
you Are of all Others in the world most highly preferred:
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It is the dignity of Christ to be so near to the Father, and it is your dignity to be so near unto Christ:
It is the dignity of christ to be so near to the Father, and it is your dignity to be so near unto christ:
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It is Christs honour beyond every creature, that he is joyned in the hypostatical union unto the Father,
It is Christ honour beyond every creature, that he is joined in the hypostatical Union unto the Father,
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and it is your honour that you are joyned in this mystical and conjugal union and relation unto the eternal Son of God.
and it is your honour that you Are joined in this mystical and conjugal Union and Relation unto the Eternal Son of God.
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Let not the wise man glory in his wisdome, nor the mighty man glory in his strength,
Let not the wise man glory in his Wisdom, nor the mighty man glory in his strength,
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nor the wealthy man glory in his riches; but you may glory in the Lord, that you are espoused unto Christ;
nor the wealthy man glory in his riches; but you may glory in the Lord, that you Are espoused unto christ;
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glory not in your selves, but in the Lord, who hath most freely and graciously taken you into this relation. 3. This is your safety:
glory not in your selves, but in the Lord, who hath most freely and graciously taken you into this Relation. 3. This is your safety:
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If you are espoused unto Christ, you are under the wing of his especial protection continually, he is by this relation unto you, engaged to protect and defend you,
If you Are espoused unto christ, you Are under the wing of his especial protection continually, he is by this Relation unto you, engaged to Pact and defend you,
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and that from Sin and Sathan, and eternal ruine, and so long you are safe;
and that from since and Sathan, and Eternal ruin, and so long you Are safe;
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yea, he hath a special regard for you in times of danger from men, he hath secret chambers of his providence to hide you in when there are great storms and tempests of trouble about you,
yea, he hath a special regard for you in times of danger from men, he hath secret chambers of his providence to hide you in when there Are great storms and tempests of trouble about you,
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and if such times should overtake you, which are not very unlikely, either he will preserve you from common desolation,
and if such times should overtake you, which Are not very unlikely, either he will preserve you from Common desolation,
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or by it lodge you with himself out of the reach of all future trouble.
or by it lodge you with himself out of the reach of all future trouble.
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4. This may comfort you at all times, and in all conditions, that you are so nearly related unto Christ, that he loveth you when the world hateth you, that he careth for you,
4. This may Comfort you At all times, and in all conditions, that you Are so nearly related unto christ, that he loves you when the world hates you, that he Careth for you,
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and hath promised to provide for you what is needful here, and at length will receive you to the mansions he hath prepared in his Fathers house, where you shall see,
and hath promised to provide for you what is needful Here, and At length will receive you to the mansions he hath prepared in his Father's house, where you shall see,
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and share in his glory, and take up your habitation for ever with him. Use 4. For Exhortation both of those that as yet are not espoused unto Christ,
and share in his glory, and take up your habitation for ever with him. Use 4. For Exhortation both of those that as yet Are not espoused unto christ,
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and of those that are espoused.
and of those that Are espoused.
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1. You that are not as yet espoused unto Christ, I shall direct my speech unto you,
1. You that Are not as yet espoused unto christ, I shall Direct my speech unto you,
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and that to all both men and women, but particularly to you that are young women, whom especially I am now called to preach unto.
and that to all both men and women, but particularly to you that Are young women, whom especially I am now called to preach unto.
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It may be novelty and curiosity hath hrought many hither this day, which otherwise would not have been here;
It may be novelty and curiosity hath hrought many hither this day, which otherwise would not have been Here;
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and possibly the Lord may make use of this opportunity, not only to invite by his Word,
and possibly the Lord may make use of this opportunity, not only to invite by his Word,
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but also to perswade by his Spirit, some of you to espouse your selves unto him;
but also to persuade by his Spirit, Some of you to espouse your selves unto him;
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and if any souls may now be brought to a closure with Jesus Christ, I shall attain my great end,
and if any Souls may now be brought to a closure with jesus christ, I shall attain my great end,
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and both you and I shall rejoyce that I hearkened unto that motion and desire which was made to mee of preaching a particular Sermon unto young women,
and both you and I shall rejoice that I harkened unto that motion and desire which was made to me of preaching a particular Sermon unto young women,
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as I have done many particularly unto young men.
as I have done many particularly unto young men.
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Come, Virgins, will you give me leave to be a Suiter unto you, not in my own name,
Come, Virgins, will you give me leave to be a Suitor unto you, not in my own name,
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but in the name of my Lord? May I prevail with you for your affections,
but in the name of my Lord? May I prevail with you for your affections,
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and perswade you to give them unto Christ? May I be instrumental to joyn you and Christ together this day? Be not coy,
and persuade you to give them unto christ? May I be instrumental to join you and christ together this day? Be not coy,
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as some of you possibly are in other Loves:
as Some of you possibly Are in other Loves:
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Modesty and the Virgin blush may very well become you when motions of another kind are made unto you;
Modesty and the Virgae blush may very well become you when motions of Another kind Are made unto you;
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but here coyness is folly, and backwardness to accept of this motion is a shame;
but Here coyness is folly, and backwardness to accept of this motion is a shame;
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and you have ten thousand times more reason to blush at the refusal of Christ for your beloved, than at the acceptance;
and you have ten thousand times more reason to blush At the refusal of christ for your Beloved, than At the acceptance;
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when otherwise the Devil and Sin would ravish your Virgin affections.
when otherwise the devil and since would ravish your Virgae affections.
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Never had you a better motion made to you, never was such a match proffered to you as this, of being matched and espoused unto Jesus Christ.
Never had you a better motion made to you, never was such a match proffered to you as this, of being matched and espoused unto jesus christ.
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1. Consider whó the Lord Jesus is, whom you are invited to espouse your selves unto; He is the best Husband; none comparable to Jesus Christ.
1. Consider whó the Lord jesus is, whom you Are invited to espouse your selves unto; He is the best Husband; none comparable to jesus christ.
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1. Do you desire one that is great? He is of the highest dignity:
1. Do you desire one that is great? He is of the highest dignity:
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none ever did or could climb into so high a seat, or attain such excellent Majesty,
none ever did or could climb into so high a seat, or attain such excellent Majesty,
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as that which Christ is exalted unto;
as that which christ is exalted unto;
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he is exalted above all the Kings of the Earth, Rev. 19. 16. He hath on his vesture, and on his thigh a Name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
he is exalted above all the Kings of the Earth, Rev. 19. 16. He hath on his vesture, and on his thigh a Name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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Yea, he is exalted above the Angels in Heaven, and none have such authority; 1 Pet. 3. 22. Who is gone into Heaven;
Yea, he is exalted above the Angels in Heaven, and none have such Authority; 1 Pet. 3. 22. Who is gone into Heaven;
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Angels, and Authority, and Powers being made subject unto him; He is the firstborn of every creature;
Angels, and authority, and Powers being made Subject unto him; He is the firstborn of every creature;
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by whom, and for whom, all things were created; He is before all things, and by him all things do consist;
by whom, and for whom, all things were created; He is before all things, and by him all things do consist;
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He is the Head of the Church, the beginning, the first born from the dead, and as over all persons, so in all things he hath the preheminence. He is the Head of the Church, the beginning, the First born from the dead, and as over all Persons, so in all things he hath the pre-eminence.
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Col. 1. 15, 16, 17, 18. He is the brightness of his Fathers glory, the express image of his person, Heb. 1. 3. He is the glory of Heaven, the darking of eternity, admired by Angels, dreaded by Devils, adored by Saints.
Col. 1. 15, 16, 17, 18. He is the brightness of his Father's glory, the express image of his person, Hebrew 1. 3. He is the glory of Heaven, the darking of eternity, admired by Angels, dreaded by Devils, adored by Saints.
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If the meanest Beggar should be matched unto the greatest earthly Prince that ever lived, it would not be such an advancement unto her,
If the Meanest Beggar should be matched unto the greatest earthly Prince that ever lived, it would not be such an advancement unto her,
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as for you to be espoused to the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of glory, whose honour and dignity you will partake of, in, and by this relation.
as for you to be espoused to the Lord jesus christ, the King of glory, whose honour and dignity you will partake of, in, and by this Relation.
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2. Do you desire one that is rich? None is comparable unto Christ, who is the heir of all things, Heb. 1. 2. in whom all fulness doth dwell, Col. 1. 19. Not only the fulness of the earth doth belong to him, Psal. 24. 1. but also the fulness of Heaven is at his dispose, all things being given,
2. Do you desire one that is rich? None is comparable unto christ, who is the heir of all things, Hebrew 1. 2. in whom all fullness does dwell, Col. 1. 19. Not only the fullness of the earth does belong to him, Psalm 24. 1. but also the fullness of Heaven is At his dispose, all things being given,
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and delivered unto him by the Father, Ioh. 3. 35. Matth. 11. 26. the riches of grace are at his dispose, and the riches of glory;
and Delivered unto him by the Father, John 3. 35. Matthew 11. 26. the riches of grace Are At his dispose, and the riches of glory;
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in him are hid all treasures, Col. 2. 3. and the Apostle speaketh of the unsearchable riches of Christ, Eph. 3. 8. The riches of Christ are unsearchable, in regard of the worth of them;
in him Are hid all treasures, Col. 2. 3. and the Apostle speaks of the unsearchable riches of christ, Ephesians 3. 8. The riches of christ Are unsearchable, in regard of the worth of them;
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they are inestimable, the value of them is past finding out; and they are unsearchable in regard of the abundance of them; they are inexhanstible;
they Are inestimable, the valve of them is passed finding out; and they Are unsearchable in regard of the abundance of them; they Are inexhanstible;
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none can draw dry Christs Fountain, none can search and find out the bottom of Christs treasury.
none can draw dry Christ Fountain, none can search and find out the bottom of Christ treasury.
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If you be espoused unto Christ, you shall share in his unsearchable riches, you shall receive of his fulness, grace for grace here, and glory for glory hereafter;
If you be espoused unto christ, you shall share in his unsearchable riches, you shall receive of his fullness, grace for grace Here, and glory for glory hereafter;
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and he will make all needful provisions for your outward man, whilst your abode is here in this world.
and he will make all needful provisions for your outward man, while your Abided is Here in this world.
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3. Do you desire one that is wise? There is none comparable unto Christ for wisdome;
3. Do you desire one that is wise? There is none comparable unto christ for Wisdom;
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His knowledge is infinite, and his wisdome is correspondent: Solomon exceeded all that went before him, or that followed after him, in wisdome;
His knowledge is infinite, and his Wisdom is correspondent: Solomon exceeded all that went before him, or that followed After him, in Wisdom;
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but he did not so far exceed a man of the meanest wit and shallowest capacity,
but he did not so Far exceed a man of the Meanest wit and shallowest capacity,
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as he was exceeded by Jesus Christ;
as he was exceeded by jesus christ;
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Christ is not only wise, but wisdom, Matth. 11. 19. the wisdome of God, 1 Cor. 1. 24. Christ is infinitely wise in himself,
christ is not only wise, but Wisdom, Matthew 11. 19. the Wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 1. 24. christ is infinitely wise in himself,
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and he is the spring of all the true, spiritual, and heavenly wisdome, which is derived unto any of the children of men, Col. 2. 3. In him are hid all treasures of wisdome and knowledge.
and he is the spring of all the true, spiritual, and heavenly Wisdom, which is derived unto any of the children of men, Col. 2. 3. In him Are hid all treasures of Wisdom and knowledge.
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If you be espoused unto Christ, he will guide and counsel you, and make you wise unto salvation.
If you be espoused unto christ, he will guide and counsel you, and make you wise unto salvation.
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4. Do you desire one that is potent, who may defend you against your enemies,
4. Do you desire one that is potent, who may defend you against your enemies,
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and any kind of injuries and abuses? There is none that can equal Christ in power;
and any kind of injuries and Abuses? There is none that can equal christ in power;
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others have some power, but Christ hath all power, Matth. 28. 18. Others may be potent, but Christ is omnipotent;
Others have Some power, but christ hath all power, Matthew 28. 18. Others may be potent, but christ is omnipotent;
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others have power, Christ is power;
Others have power, christ is power;
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the power of God, 1 Cor. 1. 24. And if you be espoused unto Christ, his infinite power is engaged in your desence against your enemies;the power of God, 1 Cor. 1. 24. And if you be espoused unto christ, his infinite power is engaged in your Defense against your enemies;
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He will subdue your iniquities, Mic. 7. 19. By that power whereby he is able to subdue all things, Philip. 3. 21. He will bruise Sathan under your feet, Rom. 16 20. He will keep you from the evil of the world, Ioh. 17, 15, He will make you more than conquerours over all your spiritual enemies, who, without his help, would not only abuse and injure you,
He will subdue your iniquities, Mic. 7. 19. By that power whereby he is able to subdue all things, Philip. 3. 21. He will bruise Sathan under your feet, Rom. 16 20. He will keep you from the evil of the world, John 17, 15, He will make you more than conquerors over all your spiritual enemies, who, without his help, would not only abuse and injure you,
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but also ruine and destroy you, Rom. 8. 37. 5. Do you desire one that is good? There is none like unto Christ in this regard;
but also ruin and destroy you, Rom. 8. 37. 5. Do you desire one that is good? There is none like unto christ in this regard;
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others may have some goodness, but it is imperfect; Christs goodness is compleat and perfect; He is full of goodness, and in him dwelleth no evil;
Others may have Some Goodness, but it is imperfect; Christ Goodness is complete and perfect; He is full of Goodness, and in him dwells no evil;
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He is good, and he doth good;
He is good, and he does good;
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and if you are espoused unto Christ, however bad you are by nature, he will make you in some measure good like himself.
and if you Are espoused unto christ, however bad you Are by nature, he will make you in Some measure good like himself.
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6. Do you desire one that is beautiful? Christ is fairer than the children of men, Psal 43. 2. He is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand, Cant. 5. 10. His mouth is most sweet,
6. Do you desire one that is beautiful? christ is Fairer than the children of men, Psalm 43. 2. He is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand, Cant 5. 10. His Mouth is most sweet,
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yea, he is altogether lovely, v. 16. His eyes are most sparkling, his looks and glances of love are most ravishing, his smiles are most delightful and refreshing unto the Soul;yea, he is altogether lovely, v. 16. His eyes Are most sparkling, his looks and glances of love Are most ravishing, his smiles Are most delightful and refreshing unto the Soul;
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Christ is the most lovely and amiable person of all others in the world, none so accomplished in all regard as he is accomplished,
christ is the most lovely and amiable person of all Others in the world, none so accomplished in all regard as he is accomplished,
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and therefore he is most desirable in this relation;
and Therefore he is most desirable in this Relation;
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and however unlovely you are in your selves, however deformed and defiled by sin, yet if you be espoused unto Christ, he will put his comeliness upon you, he will wash you in a bath made of his own bloud, from your defilements,
and however unlovely you Are in your selves, however deformed and defiled by since, yet if you be espoused unto christ, he will put his comeliness upon you, he will wash you in a bath made of his own blood, from your defilements,
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and beautifie you with his own image, and so you shall become exceeding fair;
and beautify you with his own image, and so you shall become exceeding fair;
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and as you may have leave to delight your selves in Christs beauty, so he will greatly desire and delight in yours, as in the Text;
and as you may have leave to delight your selves in Christ beauty, so he will greatly desire and delight in yours, as in the Text;
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Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear, &c. so shall the King greatly desire thy beauty. Harken, Oh daughter, and Consider, incline thine ear, etc. so shall the King greatly desire thy beauty.
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7. Do you desire one that can love you? None can love you like unto Christ:
7. Do you desire one that can love you? None can love you like unto christ:
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His love is incomparable, and his love is incomprehensible; his love passeth all others love; and it passeth knowledge too;
His love is incomparable, and his love is incomprehensible; his love passes all Others love; and it passes knowledge too;
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Eph. 3. 19. His love is first, without any beginning; his love is free, without any motive;Ephesians 3. 19. His love is First, without any beginning; his love is free, without any motive;
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his love is great, without any measure; his love is constant, without any change; and his love is everlasting, without any end.
his love is great, without any measure; his love is constant, without any change; and his love is everlasting, without any end.
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It was the Love of Christ which brought him down from Heaven, which vail'd his Divinity in a Humane Soul and Body;
It was the Love of christ which brought him down from Heaven, which veiled his Divinity in a Humane Soul and Body;
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which put upon him the form of a servant; which expos'd him to contempt, reproach, and many indignities:
which put upon him the from of a servant; which exposed him to contempt, reproach, and many indignities:
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It was love which made him subject to hunger, and thirst, and sorrow, and many humane infirmities, which humbled him unto death,
It was love which made him Subject to hunger, and thirst, and sorrow, and many humane infirmities, which humbled him unto death,
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even the painful and ignominious death of the Cross;
even the painful and ignominious death of the Cross;
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and when out of love he had finished the work of Redemption on earth, as to what was needful by way of satisfaction;
and when out of love he had finished the work of Redemption on earth, as to what was needful by Way of satisfaction;
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it was his love which carried him back to heaven, where he was before, that he might make application of what he had purchased, that there he might make Intercession for those whom he had redeemed,
it was his love which carried him back to heaven, where he was before, that he might make application of what he had purchased, that there he might make Intercession for those whom he had redeemed,
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and prepare a place for them, even glorious mansions with himself, in the house not made with hands, which is eternal in the Heavens:
and prepare a place for them, even glorious mansions with himself, in the house not made with hands, which is Eternal in the Heavens:
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It is out of Love that he sendeth such tokens to his people from Heaven to Earth, which he conveyeth through his Ordinances by his Spirit unto them;
It is out of Love that he sends such tokens to his people from Heaven to Earth, which he conveyeth through his Ordinances by his Spirit unto them;
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and his love-tokens are infinitely beyond all other love-tokens in worth and excellency;
and his love-tokens Are infinitely beyond all other love-tokens in worth and excellency;
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surely then none is so desirable as the Lord Jesus Christ for you to espouse your selves unto.
surely then none is so desirable as the Lord jesus christ for you to espouse your selves unto.
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If you be espoused to Christ, he is yours, all that he is, all that he hath;
If you be espoused to christ, he is yours, all that he is, all that he hath;
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you shall have his heart, and share in the choicest expressions of his dearest Love. And now put all together.
you shall have his heart, and share in the Choicest expressions of his dearest Love. And now put all together.
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The Lord Jesus Christ being incomparable in dignity, in riches, in wisdome, in power, in goodness, in loveliness, and in love;
The Lord jesus christ being incomparable in dignity, in riches, in Wisdom, in power, in Goodness, in loveliness, and in love;
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methinks you should need no other motive to perswade you unto willingness to espouse your selves unto him.
methinks you should need no other motive to persuade you unto willingness to espouse your selves unto him.
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2. Consider that you are invited unto this relation of a Spouse unto Christ;
2. Consider that you Are invited unto this Relation of a Spouse unto christ;
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Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear, &c. In those words the Lord Jesus doth woo you to be his Spouse;Harken, Oh daughter, and Consider, incline thine ear, etc. In those words the Lord jesus does woo you to be his Spouse;
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we Ministers have a commission from our Lord to invite you in his name unto this thing,
we Ministers have a commission from our Lord to invite you in his name unto this thing,
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and Christs invitations are, 1. Real; 2. General; 3. Frequent; 4. Earnest; 5. Free. 1. Christs invitations of you to be his Spouse are Real;
and Christ invitations Are, 1. Real; 2. General; 3. Frequent; 4. Earnest; 5. Free. 1. Christ invitations of you to be his Spouse Are Real;
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the thing is real, that there ir an espousal between Christ and his people;
the thing is real, that there ir an espousal between christ and his people;
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It is no fancy, which hath no ground or foundation, but in the fond mind and imagination of some fancy full men,
It is no fancy, which hath no ground or Foundation, but in the found mind and imagination of Some fancy full men,
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as some may deem it to be;
as Some may deem it to be;
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for there is a clear foundation for it in the Scriptures, 2 Cor. 11. 1. I have espoused you unto one Husband, that I may present you as a chaste Virgin unto Christ.
for there is a clear Foundation for it in the Scriptures, 2 Cor. 11. 1. I have espoused you unto one Husband, that I may present you as a chaste Virgae unto christ.
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1 Cor. 6. 17. He that is joyned unto the Lord, is one spirit. And as the thing is real, so you are really invited unto it;
1 Cor. 6. 17. He that is joined unto the Lord, is one Spirit. And as the thing is real, so you Are really invited unto it;
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the Lord doth not mock and dissemble with you, as some pretending Lovers, who dissemble love unto Virgins,
the Lord does not mock and dissemble with you, as Some pretending Lovers, who dissemble love unto Virgins,
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until they have gained their affections, and then falsly and basely relinquith them, never really intending either to espouse or marry them:
until they have gained their affections, and then falsely and basely relinquith them, never really intending either to espouse or marry them:
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But the Lord doth really intend the thing, in his invitations of you; He is repulsed by many, unto whom he maketh suit for their affections;
But the Lord does really intend the thing, in his invitations of you; He is repulsed by many, unto whom he makes suit for their affections;
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but he never did cast off any whose consent and affections he had gained. 2. Christs invitations of you to be his Spouse, are General;
but he never did cast off any whose consent and affections he had gained. 2. Christ invitations of you to be his Spouse, Are General;
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All of you are invited, and none of you excepted; none are excluded, but such of you as exclude your selves;
All of you Are invited, and none of you excepted; none Are excluded, but such of you as exclude your selves;
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all sorts of persons are invited, not only such who are of the highest quality, of whom very few do hearken;
all sorts of Persons Are invited, not only such who Are of the highest quality, of whom very few do harken;
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but also those who are of the meanest degree in the world:
but also those who Are of the Meanest degree in the world:
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the poor, and the blind, and the lame, and the most despicable in the eyes of men as they are invited unto the marriage Supper Luk. 14. 21. so upon their coming they are received into the marriage relation unto Christ.
the poor, and the blind, and the lame, and the most despicable in the eyes of men as they Are invited unto the marriage Supper Luk. 14. 21. so upon their coming they Are received into the marriage Relation unto christ.
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All sorts of sinners are invited, not only those who have kept their garments from grosser spots,
All sorts of Sinners Are invited, not only those who have kept their garments from grosser spots,
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and escaped the greater pollutions which are in the world through Lust;
and escaped the greater pollutions which Are in the world through Lust;
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but also the most vile and abominable sinners, such who have run with others unto the same excess of riot,
but also the most vile and abominable Sinners, such who have run with Others unto the same excess of riot,
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and wallowed like swine in the deepest mire of sin, the most notorious transgressours are invited to be Christs Spouse,
and wallowed like Swine in the Deepest mire of since, the most notorious transgressors Are invited to be Christ Spouse,
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and shall be as welcome as any unto the embracements of his Love. 3. Christ's invitations of you to be his Spouse, are Frequent;
and shall be as welcome as any unto the embracements of his Love. 3. Christ's invitations of you to be his Spouse, Are Frequent;
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Some will ask you once and twice, but if they be denied they will ask no more;
some will ask you once and twice, but if they be denied they will ask no more;
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especially if they be of superiour quality, and it would be for your advancement to hearken and consent;
especially if they be of superior quality, and it would be for your advancement to harken and consent;
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but the Lord Jesus Christ doth invite not once or twice, but very frequently;
but the Lord jesus christ does invite not once or twice, but very frequently;
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he stretcheth forth his hand all the day long, and though you have been a gain-saying people, he doth still invite you;
he Stretcheth forth his hand all the day long, and though you have been a gainsaying people, he does still invite you;
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He hath been a Suiter unto some of you for many years together, and he is still a suiter;
He hath been a Suitor unto Some of you for many Years together, and he is still a suitor;
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and though he be so much your superiour, and you will be infinitely beholding to him to take you into this relation;
and though he be so much your superior, and you will be infinitely beholding to him to take you into this Relation;
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notwithstanding all repulses and unkindnesses, he doth invite you again by me this day, to be his Spouse.
notwithstanding all repulses and Unkindnesses, he does invite you again by me this day, to be his Spouse.
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4. Christs invitations of you to be his Spouse, are Earnest; He is very importunate with you;
4. Christ invitations of you to be his Spouse, Are Earnest; He is very importunate with you;
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He doth not tacitly signifie his mind, and willingness to accept of you, which would have been an infinite condescention,
He does not tacitly signify his mind, and willingness to accept of you, which would have been an infinite condescension,
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and sufficient encouragement for you to apply your selves unto him; but he doth call upon you, and not only call, but he doth call carnestly;
and sufficient encouragement for you to apply your selves unto him; but he does call upon you, and not only call, but he does call carnestly;
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yea, he useth many arguments to perswade you; and he addeth entreaties to his invitations;
yea, he uses many Arguments to persuade you; and he adds entreaties to his invitations;
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He giveth us Ministers a commission to beseech you that you would be espoused unto him;
He gives us Ministers a commission to beseech you that you would be espoused unto him;
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He is very loth to take any denial, he is very unwilling to be put off;
He is very loath to take any denial, he is very unwilling to be put off;
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He knocks and knocks hard at the door of your hearts, for enrertainment:
He knocks and knocks hard At the door of your hearts, for enrertainment:
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and as earnestness and importunity in Prayer doth prevail with the Lord for audience and an answer;
and as earnestness and importunity in Prayer does prevail with the Lord for audience and an answer;
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so the Lords earnestness and importunity should prevail with you for acceptance of him in this desirable relation.
so the lords earnestness and importunity should prevail with you for acceptance of him in this desirable Relation.
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5. Christs invitations of you to be his Spouse, are Free;
5. Christ invitations of you to be his Spouse, Are Free;
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He doth not expect a portion and dowry with you, as many, yea, most great persons do in their applications to any upon this account, they expect something answerable to their degree and estate;
He does not expect a portion and dowry with you, as many, yea, most great Persons do in their applications to any upon this account, they expect something answerable to their degree and estate;
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but none have any thing answerable unto Christs degree, neither doth he expect any thing, he hath enough for you and him too;
but none have any thing answerable unto Christ degree, neither does he expect any thing, he hath enough for you and him too;
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and you must have nothing, if you would be espoused unto him;
and you must have nothing, if you would be espoused unto him;
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you must be poor, and naked, and empty, and he will enrich, and clotha, and fill,
you must be poor, and naked, and empty, and he will enrich, and clotha, and fill,
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and supply you out of his treasury, with all things needful to qualifie you and make you meet for himself.
and supply you out of his treasury, with all things needful to qualify you and make you meet for himself.
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3. Consider if you be once espoused unto Christ, you shall never be divorced, if once joyned in this relation unto him, you shall never be separated from him;
3. Consider if you be once espoused unto christ, you shall never be divorced, if once joined in this Relation unto him, you shall never be separated from him;
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neither Men nor Devils shall be able to disjoyn you, and when Death doth break all other conjugal bonds, it shall not break the conjugal bonds between you and Christ,
neither Men nor Devils shall be able to disjoin you, and when Death does break all other conjugal bonds, it shall not break the conjugal bonds between you and christ,
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but bring you unto the most full and everlasting possession of your beloved.
but bring you unto the most full and everlasting possession of your Beloved.
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And what do yon now say, young women? shall I have a grant for my Master,
And what do yond now say, young women? shall I have a grant for my Master,
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or be sent away with a repulse and refusal? Methinks by this time ye should begin to have a mind unto Jesus Christ;
or be sent away with a repulse and refusal? Methinks by this time you should begin to have a mind unto jesus christ;
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You look as if you did desire; you hearken, as if you would consent;
You look as if you did desire; you harken, as if you would consent;
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what do you say? shall the match be made up this day between Christ and your souls? may I be instrumental to joyn your hands,
what do you say? shall the match be made up this day between christ and your Souls? may I be instrumental to join your hands,
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or rather your hearts together? may I be instrumental to tye that knot which can never be untied? Some marry in haste, and repent at leisure;
or rather your hearts together? may I be instrumental to tie that knot which can never be untied? some marry in haste, and Repent At leisure;
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but if you were once espoused unto Jesus Christ, you would never repent; nothing would grieve you but that you were joyned unto him no sooner;
but if you were once espoused unto jesus christ, you would never Repent; nothing would grieve you but that you were joined unto him no sooner;
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and you would not be disjoyned again for all the world.
and you would not be disjoined again for all the world.
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Shall this be the day of your espousals? Some of you have stayed a long time,
Shall this be the day of your espousals? some of you have stayed a long time,
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and will you deferr any longer? If you will not now, it may be Christ will not another time;
and will you defer any longer? If you will not now, it may be christ will not Another time;
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if you refuse now Christ calleth and inviteth, Christ may refuse when you call and intreat:
if you refuse now christ calls and Inviteth, christ may refuse when you call and entreat:
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this may be the last time of asking, and therefore it is dangerous to refuse:
this may be the last time of asking, and Therefore it is dangerous to refuse:
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Some of you are very young, too young for other espousa's, but none of you are too young for this espousal unto Jesus Christ;
some of you Are very young, too young for other espousa's, but none of you Are too young for this espousal unto jesus christ;
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in other espousals you must have the consent of Parents, but in this you are at your own dispose;
in other espousals you must have the consent of Parents, but in this you Are At your own dispose;
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you may give, and ought to match your selves to Christ, whether Parents do consent or no.
you may give, and ought to match your selves to christ, whither Parents do consent or no.
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Qu. But what shall we do that we may be espoused unto Jesus Christ?Qu. But what shall we do that we may be espoused unto jesus christ?
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Answ. 1. Be sensible of your need of Christ, and this espousal unto him, without which, you are slaves unto sin and Sathan, children of wrath, hated by Godhere,Answer 1. Be sensible of your need of christ, and this espousal unto him, without which, you Are slaves unto since and Sathan, children of wrath, hated by Godhere,
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and in danger of eternal ruine in the other world;
and in danger of Eternal ruin in the other world;
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and therefore that there is a necessity of this relation unto Christ, that you may hereby be interested in his redemption and salvation.
and Therefore that there is a necessity of this Relation unto christ, that you may hereby be interested in his redemption and salvation.
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2. Labour for longing desires after this relation unto Christ;
2. Labour for longing Desires After this Relation unto christ;
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he desires that you would be his Spouse, and do you desire that you may be espoused to him;
he Desires that you would be his Spouse, and do you desire that you may be espoused to him;
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desire it chiefly, and desire it earnestly;
desire it chiefly, and desire it earnestly;
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and for this end consider the motives which I have spread before you, to excite your desires after Christ.
and for this end Consider the motives which I have spread before you, to excite your Desires After christ.
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3. Diligently seek after this relation to Christ, attend upon the Ordinances which God hath appointed to be the means of bringing and joyning you and Christ together:
3. Diligently seek After this Relation to christ, attend upon the Ordinances which God hath appointed to be the means of bringing and joining you and christ together:
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such as hearing the word, prayer, &c. seek after Christ in hearing, and rest not in the outside of the duty,
such as hearing the word, prayer, etc. seek After christ in hearing, and rest not in the outside of the duty,
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and cry mightily to God in prayer, that he would draw you and joyn you by his spirit unto his Son.
and cry mightily to God in prayer, that he would draw you and join you by his Spirit unto his Son.
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4. Put off your filthy garments, I do not speak of the garments about your bodies,
4. Put off your filthy garments, I do not speak of the garments about your bodies,
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but of the filthy raggs of sin which are about your Souls:
but of the filthy rags of since which Are about your Souls:
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you must lay aside all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, all pride, and envy, and malice,
you must lay aside all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, all pride, and envy, and malice,
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and worldliness, and inordinate affection, and evil concupisence, and every other defiling lust;
and worldliness, and inordinate affection, and evil concupiscence, and every other defiling lust;
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these are the old clothes of the old man which must be put off if you would be espoused unto Christ.
these Are the old clothes of the old man which must be put off if you would be espoused unto christ.
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5. Put on the white raiment and clean garments and rich robes which Christ hath provided for you;
5. Put on the white raiment and clean garments and rich robes which christ hath provided for you;
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I mean the attire of grace, the robes of his perfect righteousness, in these garments you will be beautiful and accepted.
I mean the attire of grace, the robes of his perfect righteousness, in these garments you will be beautiful and accepted.
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6. Reach forth the hand of faith, and lay hold on him, consent that you will have him,
6. Reach forth the hand of faith, and lay hold on him, consent that you will have him,
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and receive him upon his own tearms, and he is yours for ever.
and receive him upon his own terms, and he is yours for ever.
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7. Devote your selves to him body, and soul, and all, to be his for ever;
7. Devote your selves to him body, and soul, and all, to be his for ever;
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and then you may say, My Beloved is mine, and I am his; and then happy, happy you that ever you were born!
and then you may say, My beloved is mine, and I am his; and then happy, happy you that ever you were born!
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2. To you that are espoused unto Jesus Christ:
2. To you that Are espoused unto jesus christ:
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1. Admire and adore that rich and free grace which hath chosen and brought you into this relation;
1. Admire and adore that rich and free grace which hath chosen and brought you into this Relation;
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say, Not unto us, not unto us, but unto thy name be the praise: Say, O wonderful! wonderful! wonderful Love!
say, Not unto us, not unto us, but unto thy name be the praise: Say, Oh wondered! wondered! wondered Love!
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that we should be made the Spouse of Christ! We that had no Beauty! we that had no Dowry!
that we should be made the Spouse of christ! We that had no Beauty! we that had no Dowry!
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that we who embraced Dunghils should be taken into the embracements of the Lord! O Infinite condescending kindness!
that we who embraced Dunghills should be taken into the embracements of the Lord! O Infinite condescending kindness!
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2. See that you give reverence unto Christ to whom you are espoused: He is your Lord, and you must reverence, and stand in awe of him;
2. See that you give Reverence unto christ to whom you Are espoused: He is your Lord, and you must Reverence, and stand in awe of him;
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take heed of pride, passion, discontent with your condition, murmurings under affliction, and every other sin which is displeasing to Christ,
take heed of pride, passion, discontent with your condition, murmurings under affliction, and every other since which is displeasing to christ,
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and unbecoming the reverence which you owe to him.
and unbecoming the Reverence which you owe to him.
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3. Be loving and faithful unto Christ, receive not any creature in the world into the embracements of that dearest love which doth belong to your espoused Husband;
3. Be loving and faithful unto christ, receive not any creature in the world into the embracements of that dearest love which does belong to your espoused Husband;
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love him supremely, and love him ardently, and labour to increase in love to him daily.
love him supremely, and love him ardently, and labour to increase in love to him daily.
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4. Be subject unto Christ, and careful to please him in every thing, be ready to yeild universal obedience unto whatsoever he shall reveal to you to be his will.
4. Be Subject unto christ, and careful to please him in every thing, be ready to yield universal Obedience unto whatsoever he shall reveal to you to be his will.
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5. Endeavour to mantain daily communion with him in his Ordinance, desire not ordinances for themselves,
5. Endeavour to maintain daily communion with him in his Ordinance, desire not ordinances for themselves,
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but for the sake of Christ; grieve when he withdraws, and is absent; rejoyce when he draws near, and manifesteth his presence.
but for the sake of christ; grieve when he withdraws, and is absent; rejoice when he draws near, and manifesteth his presence.
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6. Look, and long, and prepare for Christs second appearance, when the nuptials between you shall be solemnized,
6. Look, and long, and prepare for Christ second appearance, when the nuptials between you shall be solemnized,
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and you taken to live with him for ever in mansions of everlasting joyes. FINIS.
and you taken to live with him for ever in mansions of everlasting Joys. FINIS.
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