David's testament opened up in fourty sermons upon Samuel 23, 5 wherein the nature, properties, and effects of the covenant of grace are clearly held forth / by Alexander Wedderburn.
SERMON I. 2 Samuel 23. verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure:
SERMON I 2 Samuel 23. verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure:
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The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, and he will shew them his Covenant, Psal. 25. I shal in the entry of it beg of God, that he may be with us, in going thorow the handling of it;
The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him, and he will show them his Covenant, Psalm 25. I shall in the entry of it beg of God, that he may be with us, in going thorough the handling of it;
For understanding the meaning of the words the first verse of the Chapter tells us, that they were the last words of David the Son of Jesse, imitating Jacob, Gen. 49. and Moses, Deut. 32. making their Testaments,
For understanding the meaning of the words the First verse of the Chapter tells us, that they were the last words of David the Son of Jesse, imitating Jacob, Gen. 49. and Moses, Deuteronomy 32. making their Testaments,
he likewise encourages himself in Christ, whom he describes in the fourth v. I confess there are some Interpreters apply the words in the fourth v. to Rulers,
he likewise encourages himself in christ, whom he describes in the fourth v. I confess there Are Some Interpreters apply the words in the fourth v. to Rulers,
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a notable similitude, expressing the sweetness, brightness, and fruitfulness of Christ, so that after he has mentioned these two great encouragements in the verses that we have read, he pitches on that which secures all his other encouragements:
a notable similitude, expressing the sweetness, brightness, and fruitfulness of christ, so that After he has mentioned these two great encouragements in the Verses that we have read, he pitches on that which secures all his other encouragements:
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yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, &c. Which words, though some refer them to Christ, who yet was not sprung out of the root of Jesse, but was to be exhibit in the fulness of time,
yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, etc. Which words, though Some refer them to christ, who yet was not sprung out of the root of Jesse, but was to be exhibit in the fullness of time,
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I will only take one general Observation from the scope of the words, and I look on it as a notable Porch and Introduction to all the Sermons, that are to follow on the Covenant,
I will only take one general Observation from the scope of the words, and I look on it as a notable Porch and Introduction to all the Sermons, that Are to follow on the Covenant,
and of the order and sureness of it, and all the rest of the ingredients mentioned in the Text. The Observation is this, That one of the greatest of encouragements at death,
and of the order and sureness of it, and all the rest of the ingredients mentioned in the Text. The Observation is this, That one of the greatest of encouragements At death,
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it's remarkable, Heb. 11. and two last verses of the chapter, All these having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promises, God having provided some better thing for us:
it's remarkable, Hebrew 11. and two last Verses of the chapter, All these having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promises, God having provided Some better thing for us:
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Mark here now, what was the encouragement of all these Cloud of Witnesses, when they came to die, it was their Faith in the Covenant, they died in Faith,
Mark Here now, what was the encouragement of all these Cloud of Witnesses, when they Come to die, it was their Faith in the Covenant, they died in Faith,
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For clearing of this, I will Premise two things to make way to the confirming of it. 1. An interest in the everlasting Covenant is of absolute necessity, through the whole course of our Life;
For clearing of this, I will Premise two things to make Way to the confirming of it. 1. an Interest in the everlasting Covenant is of absolute necessity, through the Whole course of our Life;
for if it were not upon the account of the Covenant, we would not know how to set down one step in our way to God. 2. The Covenant and an interest in it, is the door by which we come to know, that we are translated out of nature into a state of grace,
for if it were not upon the account of the Covenant, we would not know how to Set down one step in our Way to God. 2. The Covenant and an Interest in it, is the door by which we come to know, that we Are translated out of nature into a state of grace,
and make them joyful in my house of prayer; and their burnt-offerings and sacrifices, shall be accepted on mine Altar. And Ps. 50.5. Gather my Saints together to me, that have made a Covenant with me by sacrifice.
and make them joyful in my house of prayer; and their Burnt offerings and Sacrifices, shall be accepted on mine Altar. And Ps. 50.5. Gather my Saints together to me, that have made a Covenant with me by sacrifice.
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The ground why we call him my God, and my hope, my rock, my husband, my Lord, the ground of all these Relations and Familiarity founded on them is the Covenant. 4. The Answer of all Challenges,
The ground why we call him my God, and my hope, my rock, my husband, my Lord, the ground of all these Relations and Familiarity founded on them is the Covenant. 4. The Answer of all Challenges,
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Lastly, 〈 … 〉 great help to perform Duty is the Covenant, if we be commanded to repent, to pray, to believe, to suffer, we must always run to some Promise of the Covenant for strength;
Lastly, 〈 … 〉 great help to perform Duty is the Covenant, if we be commanded to Repent, to pray, to believe, to suffer, we must always run to Some Promise of the Covenant for strength;
or familiarity with God, or hold off Temptations, or Challenges, or have strength to perform Duties, it's necessary in the whole course of our Life, that we know our interest in the Covenant;
or familiarity with God, or hold off Temptations, or Challenges, or have strength to perform Duties, it's necessary in the Whole course of our Life, that we know our Interest in the Covenant;
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he loves to write their sin on the chastisement, therefore often as Adonibezek said, when they caused to cut off his Thumbs and his great Toes, threescore and ten Kings, having their Thumbs and great Toes cut off, gathered their meat under my Table,
he loves to write their since on the chastisement, Therefore often as Adonibezek said, when they caused to Cut off his Thumbs and his great Toes, threescore and ten Kings, having their Thumbs and great Toes Cut off, gathered their meat under my Table,
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so he does with Pharaoh, when he desired to be honoured by him, he hath this sin among many, he would have all the Males of the Children of Israel drowned,
so he does with Pharaoh, when he desired to be honoured by him, he hath this since among many, he would have all the Males of the Children of Israel drowned,
when the life is full of doubtings, readily like Pharaoh, he loves to write their sin on their chaslisement. 2. One may be darkned about their interest in the Covenant at death,
when the life is full of doubtings, readily like Pharaoh, he loves to write their since on their chaslisement. 2. One may be darkened about their Interest in the Covenant At death,
the reason is, they had not repented for letting him down into the Pit, readily un-repented guilt has great influence on the doubting of ones interest in the Covenant at death;
the reason is, they had not repented for letting him down into the Pit, readily unrepented guilt has great influence on the doubting of ones Interest in the Covenant At death;
Take again for instance the fifth Command, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy days may be long upon the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
Take again for instance the fifth Command, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy days may be long upon the land, which the Lord thy God gives thee.
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our discouraged Spirits at Death, are like these that look through black spectacles, we misconstrue Providence, every thing appears black through these Spectacles, while it's white.
our discouraged Spirits At Death, Are like these that look through black spectacles, we misconstrue Providence, every thing appears black through these Spectacles, while it's white.
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yet notwithstanding of both these Cautions, the point holds firm, that it's a great encouragement at death, especially to be able to assert an interest in the everlasting Covenant.
yet notwithstanding of both these Cautions, the point holds firm, that it's a great encouragement At death, especially to be able to assert an Interest in the everlasting Covenant.
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To confirm this in general I will speak a word to these three, 1. I desire ye may take notice of the Tenor of the Covenant 2. Take a view of the knowledge of an interest in this Covenant;
To confirm this in general I will speak a word to these three, 1. I desire you may take notice of the Tenor of the Covenant 2. Take a view of the knowledge of an Interest in this Covenant;
First, Take a view briefly of the Tenor of the Covenant, 1. The Covenant is a Transaction betwixt God and man, about mans greatest concernments, it concerns his Soul,
First, Take a view briefly of the Tenor of the Covenant, 1. The Covenant is a Transaction betwixt God and man, about men greatest concernments, it concerns his Soul,
he was indeed a fool that thought he could tell his Soul good news, on the account he had his Barns full, Soul, take thee rest for thou hast enough laid up for many years.
he was indeed a fool that Thought he could tell his Soul good news, on the account he had his Barns full, Soul, take thee rest for thou hast enough laid up for many Years.
for it's only these covenanted things that concern the Soul. 2. Take notice, that infinit wisdom has contrived the Covenant, to be the only way of Convoyance of interests, the great interest of the Soul, the justification of it the Adoption of it, the Sanctification of it, the fellowship of it with Jesus, the glorifying of it eternally, they come in to the Soul no other way but by the Covenant;
for it's only these covenanted things that concern the Soul. 2. Take notice, that infinite Wisdom has contrived the Covenant, to be the only Way of Convoyance of interests, the great Interest of the Soul, the justification of it the Adoption of it, the Sanctification of it, the fellowship of it with jesus, the glorifying of it eternally, they come in to the Soul no other Way but by the Covenant;
the Covenant holds out the greatest interests, and the only way of attaining them, and coming by them, is in the Covenant way. 3. Not only does this Covenant hold out the greatest interest, God cannot make greater promises than he hath made to the Soul, he cannot promise greater things than Himself,
the Covenant holds out the greatest interests, and the only Way of attaining them, and coming by them, is in the Covenant Way. 3. Not only does this Covenant hold out the greatest Interest, God cannot make greater promises than he hath made to the Soul, he cannot promise greater things than Himself,
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and Majesty, yet they cannot deny, but he is a Debitor in a two-fold sense. 1. He is Debitor to his own faithfulness, If we believe not, yet he abides faithful, he cannot deny himself;
and Majesty, yet they cannot deny, but he is a Debtor in a twofold sense. 1. He is Debtor to his own faithfulness, If we believe not, yet he abides faithful, he cannot deny himself;
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Secondly, Our priviledge to have an interest in the Covenant at death will appear, if ye take notice what the knowledge of an interest in the Covenant is:
Secondly, Our privilege to have an Interest in the Covenant At death will appear, if you take notice what the knowledge of an Interest in the Covenant is:
and I will open this in three things, 1. The knowledge of our interest in the Covenant, in that which renders it useful for us, in all the comanded Duties of the Law;
and I will open this in three things, 1. The knowledge of our Interest in the Covenant, in that which renders it useful for us, in all the commanded Duties of the Law;
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take for instance, if ye be called to believe, or love God, which is the sum of the Law, the ready way a Believer hath to perform this Duty is to search out some Promise,
take for instance, if you be called to believe, or love God, which is the sum of the Law, the ready Way a Believer hath to perform this Duty is to search out Some Promise,
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I will not say, as I find a certain Divine say, I thought it a hard word, that a person to love Christ that is not in Covenant with him, is like a woman lying with another womans husband, it's a kind of adultery, to love the person ye are not in Covenant with;
I will not say, as I find a certain Divine say, I Thought it a hard word, that a person to love christ that is not in Covenant with him, is like a woman lying with Another woman's husband, it's a kind of adultery, to love the person you Are not in Covenant with;
but yet the great encouragement to improve the Promise, in order to performing duties is, to know the Covenant to be ours, otherwise with what confidence and hope, can we plead the promise of help in Prayer. 2. The knowledge of our interest in the Covenant is exceeding useful to bear off all temptations, the great answer to challenges and fears is, we are not under the Law but under Grace;
but yet the great encouragement to improve the Promise, in order to performing duties is, to know the Covenant to be ours, otherwise with what confidence and hope, can we plead the promise of help in Prayer. 2. The knowledge of our Interest in the Covenant is exceeding useful to bear off all temptations, the great answer to challenges and fears is, we Are not under the Law but under Grace;
the truth is, as a Divine observes, the most part of our temptations and challenges, they come from the Law, the threatnings, the curses, the commands of the Law,
the truth is, as a Divine observes, the most part of our temptations and challenges, they come from the Law, the threatenings, the curses, the commands of the Law,
it's true, it's necessary through the whole course of our life, but never more necessar than at death, especially if ye take death up under a two-fold formality. (1) Death is the thing that parts us and all other things, a man then quites his inheritance, by death he loses his legal right to it,
it's true, it's necessary through the Whole course of our life, but never more necessary than At death, especially if you take death up under a twofold formality. (1) Death is the thing that parts us and all other things, a man then quites his inheritance, by death he loses his Legal right to it,
so that if there were a possibility he could come back again, he would find that death had taken away his propriety to it, death has taken away the propriety from Lands, it loses the relation to the Husband, to the Wife to the Children;
so that if there were a possibility he could come back again, he would find that death had taken away his propriety to it, death has taken away the propriety from Lands, it loses the Relation to the Husband, to the Wife to the Children;
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as it dissolves all unions and relations made for lifetime, it takes away a mans Right to his Inheritance, the Woman is no more bound by the Marriage covenant to her Husband, death hath loosed the Contract,
as it dissolves all unions and relations made for lifetime, it Takes away a men Right to his Inheritance, the Woman is no more bound by the Marriage Covenant to her Husband, death hath loosed the Contract,
(3) Consider death as it's the March-stone betwixt time and eternity, we stand as it were on the March-stone when we are going to die, we are going from the one in to the other;
(3) Consider death as it's the March-stone betwixt time and eternity, we stand as it were on the March-stone when we Are going to die, we Are going from the one in to the other;
and claim to an interest in the Covenant, and to all the priviledges if it, what a special encouragement is this? when a man is making his Testament, he puts in nothing to himself, his Lands and Possessions must go to others,
and claim to an Interest in the Covenant, and to all the privileges if it, what a special encouragement is this? when a man is making his Testament, he puts in nothing to himself, his Lands and Possessions must go to Others,
and many sweet songs had he sung, but like the nightingal, that they say sings sweetliest before his death, he reserves this song to be sung among his last words;
and many sweet songs had he sung, but like the nightingale, that they say sings sweetliest before his death, he reserves this song to be sung among his last words;
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Although my House be not so with God, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, &c. I proposed this general Observation from the scope of the words, That the great encouragement at death,
Although my House be not so with God, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, etc. I proposed this general Observation from the scope of the words, That the great encouragement At death,
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Quest. It may be Questioned, Is not Christ the great encouragement of the Soul, when we come to speak our last words and why do we ascribe this to the Covenant? I thought it necessary to clear this in the entry of this noble Theme, which I will do with these two considerations.
Quest. It may be Questioned, Is not christ the great encouragement of the Soul, when we come to speak our last words and why do we ascribe this to the Covenant? I Thought it necessary to clear this in the entry of this noble Theme, which I will do with these two considerations.
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Answ. 1. It were a very great injury to take from Christ, and give to the Covenant what is his due, all the lustre of the Covenant is like the Moon that borroweth its light from the Sun, the Moon would be but a dark Planet,
Answer 1. It were a very great injury to take from christ, and give to the Covenant what is his endue, all the lustre of the Covenant is like the Moon that borroweth its Light from the Sun, the Moon would be but a dark Planet,
how free soever it be to us, they were not so to our Cautioner, but all the promises of Peace, of Pardon, of Sanctification, they stood him the price of his blood,
how free soever it be to us, they were not so to our Cautioner, but all the promises of Peace, of Pardon, of Sanctification, they stood him the price of his blood,
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therefore he has a liberty from the Father, to draw the Articles of the Covenant as he pleased, which he did in one of the strangest ways, he satisfies the Father,
Therefore he has a liberty from the Father, to draw the Articles of the Covenant as he pleased, which he did in one of the strangest ways, he Satisfies the Father,
3. He is the surety of the Covenant, Heb. 7. In so much as he was the surety of a better Tastement, he is the Surety, the Cautioner of a better Covenant;
3. He is the surety of the Covenant, Hebrew 7. In so much as he was the surety of a better Tastement, he is the Surety, the Cautioner of a better Covenant;
Therefore I will offer two things in reference to this, 1. He is the Cautioner for our part of the Covenant. 2. For the Fathers part of the Covenant, it is well Observed by one, he had to do with a party that had three desects,
Therefore I will offer two things in Referente to this, 1. He is the Cautioner for our part of the Covenant. 2. For the Father's part of the Covenant, it is well Observed by one, he had to do with a party that had three desects,
and is in a manner Surety for him, therefore ye have Christ often telling his Disciples, that they needed not doubt of his Fathers part of the Covenant,
and is in a manner Surety for him, Therefore you have christ often telling his Disciples, that they needed not doubt of his Father's part of the Covenant,
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indeed this was a great undertaking, and that he may be true to that trust, he sends his Word to reveal the Covenant, his Rod to presse it, his Spirit to perswade to imbrace it. 2. He has undertaken to pay all our faillings, otherwayes the Father could not deal with us, for we are Dyvors;
indeed this was a great undertaking, and that he may be true to that trust, he sends his Word to reveal the Covenant, his Rod to press it, his Spirit to persuade to embrace it. 2. He has undertaken to pay all our faillings, otherways the Father could not deal with us, for we Are Divers;
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all the promises of pardon, and of peace, are the execution of his Priestly Office, all the promises of teaching and guiding, are the execution of the promises of his Prophetical Office;
all the promises of pardon, and of peace, Are the execution of his Priestly Office, all the promises of teaching and guiding, Are the execution of the promises of his Prophetical Office;
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Secondly, to Answer the Question, the doing of this is no injury to Christ, to say that when we are at our last words, the great encouragement is the Covenant, no more than to abscribe to the Rayes of Sun,
Secondly, to Answer the Question, the doing of this is no injury to christ, to say that when we Are At our last words, the great encouragement is the Covenant, no more than to abscribe to the Rays of Sun,
for this derogats nothing either from the Sun nor from the Spring so this derogats nothing from Christ, to say that our great encouragement at death comes from the Covenant,
for this derogates nothing either from the Sun nor from the Spring so this derogates nothing from christ, to say that our great encouragement At death comes from the Covenant,
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and Christ is the Sun, and the Covenant is but the Rayes that comes from the Sun, both its heat and its Rayes comes from this Sun? and this is necessary in two cases, 1. To shew that sometimes in desertion when he hides,
and christ is the Sun, and the Covenant is but the Rays that comes from the Sun, both its heat and its Rays comes from this Sun? and this is necessary in two cases, 1. To show that sometime in desertion when he hides,
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or withdraws, or frowns, all the Promises, and all the Ministers, nay if Angels should Preach, they will not prove conducible for an outgate, or for scattering terrors;
or withdraws, or frowns, all the Promises, and all the Ministers, nay if Angels should Preach, they will not prove conducible for an outgate, or for scattering terrors;
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untill he come himself, conferences and discourses bringing reasons, convincing reasons, from the Covenant, from the freedom, from the fullness of it, will not bring one from desertion, untill he come himself.
until he come himself, conferences and discourses bringing Reasons, convincing Reasons, from the Covenant, from the freedom, from the fullness of it, will not bring one from desertion, until he come himself.
so what we say of encouragement among our last Words from the Covenant, it derogats notthing from Christ, more than a man should glory, of such an Apple-tree I plucked Apples, it derogats nothing from the Tree;
so what we say of encouragement among our last Words from the Covenant, it derogates notthing from christ, more than a man should glory, of such an Apple tree I plucked Apples, it derogates nothing from the Tree;
and we will be there ere it be long, an interest in the Covenant, it serves to reprove those who are seeking their encouragament else-where, some take their encouragement in Life and Death from the World (Soul, take thee rest, thou has enough laid up for many years as one observes well, he might als well laid down a Promise for his body to feed on,
and we will be there ere it be long, an Interest in the Covenant, it serves to reprove those who Are seeking their encouragament elsewhere, Some take their encouragement in Life and Death from the World (Soul, take thee rest, thou has enough laid up for many Years as one observes well, he might also well laid down a Promise for his body to feed on,
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how shall a Person know, and by what Rule• shall they try, if they make their great encouragement to be the Covenant of God? Answer, For opening this a little I desire you may take notice, that the Covenant takes in two things Promises and Duties:
how shall a Person know, and by what Rule• shall they try, if they make their great encouragement to be the Covenant of God? Answer, For opening this a little I desire you may take notice, that the Covenant Takes in two things Promises and Duties:
now if we would try, if the Covenant will be our great encouragement, or if we make it our great encouragement, we must first cast an eye to the Promise,
now if we would try, if the Covenant will be our great encouragement, or if we make it our great encouragement, we must First cast an eye to the Promise,
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there are many indeed if they get sense, and if they •et the accomplishment of any Promise, they presently are •eady to be much cheered against Death and Terrors, ay but •emove that, they can lay no weight on the Covenant it self;
there Are many indeed if they get sense, and if they •et the accomplishment of any Promise, they presently Are •eady to be much cheered against Death and Terrors, ay but •emove that, they can lay no weight on the Covenant it self;
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and they lay no weight on the Covenant •t self, and on a right to it, that is to bring in your consolation from your Enjoyment, rather than from the Covenant.
and they lay no weight on the Covenant •t self, and on a right to it, that is to bring in your consolation from your Enjoyment, rather than from the Covenant.
•t's remarkable, Song 2. The Bride is in a deserted case, and what hath she to keep up her heart under all desertions in that Chapter, My Beloved is mine, and I am his;
•t's remarkable, Song 2. The Bride is in a deserted case, and what hath she to keep up her heart under all desertions in that Chapter, My beloved is mine, and I am his;
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2ly. When one can, nothwithstanding of guilt, be comforted from the Covenant, this proves a great evidence of ones making the Covenant their great encouragement many a time;
2ly. When one can, notwithstanding of guilt, be comforted from the Covenant, this Proves a great evidence of ones making the Covenant their great encouragement many a time;
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for he abhors it, yet when one can, notwithstanding of Guiltiness, if the Temptation and the Challenge they meet with, say, thou hast broken this Command,
for he abhors it, yet when one can, notwithstanding of Guiltiness, if the Temptation and the Challenge they meet with, say, thou hast broken this Command,
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go and tell the Tempter, ye take the wrong Bond, I am not under that Covenant, I am under a better Covenant, where the Debt is to be required of the Surety,
go and tell the Tempter, you take the wrong Bound, I am not under that Covenant, I am under a better Covenant, where the Debt is to be required of the Surety,
3ly. They rightly improve the Covenant for Encouragement that sometime take their guilt, as an Argument to press on Go• the accomplishment of the Promise, the thing that chases on• from him,
3ly. They rightly improve the Covenant for Encouragement that sometime take their guilt, as an Argument to press on Go• the accomplishment of the Promise, the thing that chases on• from him,
Now there are Four Influences• that a Believer will find in Providences encourage men fo• if ye measure Providences by the Covenant. 1. The Covenant is a key to open the Mystery of the Providence, readily ye may come under a Lash or a stroke from God,
Now there Are Four Influences• that a Believer will find in Providences encourage men fo• if you measure Providences by the Covenant. 1. The Covenant is a key to open the Mystery of the Providence, readily you may come under a Lash or a stroke from God,
and be a• that Rebecca was at, If I be so, why am I thus? The Covenant will open the Providence, ye will find that in Faithfulness h• hath corrected you, ye will find, that ye could as easily want your meat as a Rod,
and be a• that Rebecca was At, If I be so, why am I thus? The Covenant will open the Providence, you will find that in Faithfulness h• hath corrected you, you will find, that you could as Easily want your meat as a Rod,
and then he sees that all the Poyson and Gall that was in his neighbours Cup, is sucked out by the Cautioner of the Covenant, is a noble way to keep up hope under the darkest Providence:
and then he sees that all the Poison and Gall that was in his neighbours Cup, is sucked out by the Cautioner of the Covenant, is a noble Way to keep up hope under the Darkest Providence:
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and a Person is bringing in his encouragement from the Covenant, that doth these three things from the commanding Part. 1. Every Command has a suitable Promise,
and a Person is bringing in his encouragement from the Covenant, that does these three things from the commanding Part. 1. Every Command has a suitable Promise,
and the neglect of it makes many heartless •uties when we labour to bring out of our own Gifts the quali••cations of the Duty, we bring forth the things that is not ••ere been;
and the neglect of it makes many heartless •uties when we labour to bring out of our own Gifts the quali••cations of the Duty, we bring forth the things that is not ••ere been;
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so when we go to the Commanding Part without the Promising Part, we roll but with one Oar. 2ly. He uses the Commanding Part of the Covenant for his encouragement, that is, he is as tender of his Obedience,
so when we go to the Commanding Part without the Promising Part, we roll but with one Oar. 2ly. He uses the Commanding Part of the Covenant for his encouragement, that is, he is as tender of his obedience,
It is a Question some Divines move, whether is Sanctification or Consolation must necessary? All determine that Sanctification is necessary for our being,
It is a Question Some Divines move, whither is Sanctification or Consolation must necessary? All determine that Sanctification is necessary for our being,
respect to all the Commands, whether ye be Master or Servant Lands-lord or Tennent, Buyer or Seller, the Commands of the Covenant must regulat you in your Familles, in the Mercats, i• your change-houses, in your work,
respect to all the Commands, whither you be Master or Servant Landlord or Tennent, Buyer or Seller, the Commands of the Covenant must regulate you in your Familles, in the Mercats, i• your change-houses, in your work,
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Ʋse 2. But there are other two Ʋses yet remaining, the 1. 〈 ◊ 〉 this, To encourage Believers to learn to make use of the covenant, make more use of the covenant than ye do, I know it's th• ground of despondency and heartless worshipping of God either we believe not,
Ʋse 2. But there Are other two Ʋses yet remaining, the 1. 〈 ◊ 〉 this, To encourage Believers to Learn to make use of the Covenant, make more use of the Covenant than you do, I know it's th• ground of despondency and heartless worshipping of God either we believe not,
Question 1. I would excit thee O Christian with three Questions about it, 1. I ask you, is there any thing out of the covenant that ye would have in,
Question 1. I would excite thee Oh Christian with three Questions about it, 1. I ask you, is there any thing out of the Covenant that you would have in,
what is there, what disease, what condition of Life, if thou were acquaint with the Covenant, that thou would not find aboundantly satisfied within the Covenant? So that we may say of it, as that word, Song, 7.13. At our gates are all manner of pleasant things, new and old, which I have laid up for my well Beloved.
what is there, what disease, what condition of Life, if thou were acquaint with the Covenant, that thou would not find abundantly satisfied within the Covenant? So that we may say of it, as that word, Song, 7.13. At our gates Are all manner of pleasant things, new and old, which I have laid up for my well beloved.
or in that thou would have out? is there any case or difficulty but this Covenant will satisfie it? why then is your countenance sad? But 2ly. Ye will say, the Exception runs not against the fullness of the Covenant,
or in that thou would have out? is there any case or difficulty but this Covenant will satisfy it? why then is your countenance sad? But 2ly. You will say, the Exception runs not against the fullness of the Covenant,
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But 3ly. Ye will say, your consolation is houghed without the sureness of the Covenant; I will only say this, God may indeed act contrair to the Covenant of nature, and yet not be unfaithful;
But 3ly. You will say, your consolation is houghed without the sureness of the Covenant; I will only say this, God may indeed act contrair to the Covenant of nature, and yet not be unfaithful;
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for it's a in a manner written with his Sons Blood, and so why go ye with your hands on your Loins, ye that have any Title or interest in the Covenant;
for it's a in a manner written with his Sons Blood, and so why go you with your hands on your Loins, you that have any Title or Interest in the Covenant;
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I Took from the scope of the Words the last day, one Observation, and handled it in two Sermons, That the great Encouragement at Death, was an Interest in well ordered and sure Covenant.
I Took from the scope of the Words the last day, one Observation, and handled it in two Sermons, That the great Encouragement At Death, was an Interest in well ordered and sure Covenant.
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and ye have in them these five things. 1. Ye have the the nature of the thing, which supports David when he was at his last Words, it was a Covenant, he is supported by a Covenant.
and you have in them these five things. 1. You have the the nature of the thing, which supports David when he was At his last Words, it was a Covenant, he is supported by a Covenant.
2ly. Ye have the Parties Transacting in this Covenant, God and me, God has made with me a Covenant. 3ly. Ye have the properties of this Covenant, and they are Three, it's everlasting, it's ordered in all things, and it's sure; Three remarkable Properties.
2ly. You have the Parties Transacting in this Covenant, God and me, God has made with me a Covenant. 3ly. You have the properties of this Covenant, and they Are Three, it's everlasting, it's ordered in all things, and it's sure; Three remarkable Properties.
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4ly. Ye have the Superstructure, or that which Da••• builds on this Covenant, that has these Three Properties, a 〈 ◊ 〉 two things he builds on it, First, his Salvation.
4ly. You have the Superstructure, or that which Da••• builds on this Covenant, that has these Three Properties, a 〈 ◊ 〉 two things he builds on it, First, his Salvation.
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Second 〈 ◊ 〉 satisfaction to all his desires, And this is all my salvation, and 〈 ◊ 〉 my desire, The Lord hath made with me a Covenant, and 〈 ◊ 〉 everlasting, it's ordered in all things,
Second 〈 ◊ 〉 satisfaction to all his Desires, And this is all my salvation, and 〈 ◊ 〉 my desire, The Lord hath made with me a Covenant, and 〈 ◊ 〉 everlasting, it's ordered in all things,
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5ly. Ye ha• the Anticipation of two Objected against Gods entering in Covenant with David, one upon God's part another on his part, ••nother on his part.
5ly. You ha• the Anticipation of two Objected against God's entering in Covenant with David, one upon God's part Another on his part, ••nother on his part.
and many thin•• and he had Incest in his house, would God make an everlasting Covenant with the like of him? Another Objection might h•• been made, God crost him,
and many thin•• and he had Incest in his house, would God make an everlasting Covenant with the like of him? another Objection might h•• been made, God crossed him,
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To remove these Two Objections, ye ha• Two Altho 's in the verse, There is one in the begining of t•• Verse, another in the end, Altho my house be not so with God, 〈 ◊ 〉 altho he make it not to grow, so these Two Altho 's remove two gr••• difficulties, that might be brought against the Consolation of t•• everlasting Covenant;
To remove these Two Objections, you ha• Two Although is in the verse, There is one in the beginning of t•• Verse, Another in the end, Although my house be not so with God, 〈 ◊ 〉 although he make it not to grow, so these Two Although is remove two gr••• difficulties, that might be brought against the Consolation of t•• everlasting Covenant;
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To begin with the First of these, the nature of the thing which supports David at his last Words, it's a Covenant, the word 〈 ◊ 〉 the Hebrew Berith, though all agree to render it Covenant, y•• there are many differences about the Root of it, some derivi•• it from one word, some from another, it answers to the Gre•• NONLATINALPHABET, which we have translated in the Scripture-sense Testament, the Covenant and Testament being one thing,
To begin with the First of these, the nature of the thing which supports David At his last Words, it's a Covenant, the word 〈 ◊ 〉 the Hebrew Berith, though all agree to render it Covenant, y•• there Are many differences about the Root of it, Some derivi•• it from one word, Some from Another, it answers to the Gre••, which we have translated in the Scripture-sense Testament, the Covenant and Testament being one thing,
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Before I come either to Confirm or Improve this Truth practically, there are two or three general Considerations I must give 〈 ◊ 〉, to open and be a Key unto what •s to be spoken on this •••a•:
Before I come either to Confirm or Improve this Truth practically, there Are two or three general Considerations I must give 〈 ◊ 〉, to open and be a Key unto what •s to be spoken on this •••a•:
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it's necessar ye know first, what a Covenant is, Heathens, ••ristians, Lutherians, Jesuits, and and Protestants, have ••itten large Tractats of the nature of a Covenant.
it's necessary you know First, what a Covenant is, heathens, ••ristians, Lutherans, Jesuits, and and Protestants, have ••itten large Tractates of the nature of a Covenant.
•t is necessary, that I glance a little at the opening of four things, 〈 ◊ 〉 all agree in to make up a Covenant and the four laid to••ther make up the Definition of a Covenant, 1. In a Covenant ••ere must be distinct Parties, a man may make a Promise or •••ws his alone, binding himself,
•t is necessary, that I glance a little At the opening of four things, 〈 ◊ 〉 all agree in to make up a Covenant and the four laid to••ther make up the Definition of a Covenant, 1. In a Covenant ••ere must be distinct Parties, a man may make a Promise or •••ws his alone, binding himself,
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••ither find we in Sacred or Eccesiastick, or prophane Histori••, mention of any thing, that ever went under the name of 〈 ◊ 〉 Covenant, but on supposed distinct Parties.
••ither find we in Sacred or Eccesiastick, or profane Histori••, mention of any thing, that ever went under the name of 〈 ◊ 〉 Covenant, but on supposed distinct Parties.
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it's true, there are Covenants of exact Justice, and there are Covenants of Grace, and ••cording to the nature of the Covenant so is the Agreement, ••d the condition of the Covenant,
it's true, there Are Covenants of exact justice, and there Are Covenants of Grace, and ••cording to the nature of the Covenant so is the Agreement, ••d the condition of the Covenant,
but there is nothing more ••cessary and essential, to the making up of a Covenant, than ••o Parties agreeing on such and such Conditions and Terms. 〈 ◊ 〉.
but there is nothing more ••cessary and essential, to the making up of a Covenant, than ••o Parties agreeing on such and such Conditions and Terms. 〈 ◊ 〉.
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no 〈 ◊ 〉 nor society of men can souse the ty of a Covenant, the reas••• because the ty of a Covenant binds the Conscience, and 〈 ◊ 〉 accresces a Debt to God,
no 〈 ◊ 〉 nor society of men can souse the ty of a Covenant, the reas••• Because the ty of a Covenant binds the Conscience, and 〈 ◊ 〉 accresces a Debt to God,
and I will 〈 ◊ 〉 you this Definition of a Covenant, taking it as it is stated •••twixt God and Man, It is an Agreement betwixt God and Man 〈 ◊ 〉 certain Articles and conditions, wherein the most sacred and im•••able tyes are interposed, that possibly can be imagined, both to bi••••• God's part, and our part;
and I will 〈 ◊ 〉 you this Definition of a Covenant, taking it as it is stated •••twixt God and Man, It is an Agreement betwixt God and Man 〈 ◊ 〉 certain Articles and conditions, wherein the most sacred and im•••able ties Are interposed, that possibly can be imagined, both to bi••••• God's part, and our part;
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and Gods coming under a covenant 〈 ◊ 〉 man, and mans coming under a covenant with God, they come 〈 ◊ 〉 the most sacred ty, that nature, morality, or grace can find out.
and God's coming under a Covenant 〈 ◊ 〉 man, and men coming under a Covenant with God, they come 〈 ◊ 〉 the most sacred ty, that nature, morality, or grace can find out.
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But I will add a second Consideration to this, which is t•• That among all the Wonders that have come to pass in the Wo••• and since the Foundation of the Earth was laid (and there 〈 ◊ 〉 many wonderful things come to pass, proving the wisdom, Pow••• Justice,
But I will add a second Consideration to this, which is t•• That among all the Wonders that have come to pass in the Wo••• and since the Foundation of the Earth was laid (and there 〈 ◊ 〉 many wondered things come to pass, proving the Wisdom, Pow••• justice,
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and Goodness of God) yet hardly is there any th••• more wonderful than Gods coming under a Covenant with M••• and the thing that makes it wonderful among many, are th••• two, 1. As he was mans Creator,
and goodness of God) yet hardly is there any th••• more wondered than God's coming under a Covenant with M••• and the thing that makes it wondered among many, Are th••• two, 1. As he was men Creator,
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and gave him a beeing out 〈 ◊ 〉 nothing, he might have commanded all his Creatures, wh••• ever he thought fit to command them to do, without any Covenant, he needed have done no more but told them,
and gave him a being out 〈 ◊ 〉 nothing, he might have commanded all his Creatures, wh••• ever he Thought fit to command them to do, without any Covenant, he needed have done no more but told them,
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no Superi••• especially being infinitely a Superior, would have done othe••wise, 2ly. This makes it wonderful, in regard a Covenant seems to be a Treaty among equals, it's not ordinary to ma•• Despotick Covenants, betwixt Princes and Subjects,
not Superi••• especially being infinitely a Superior, would have done othe••wise, 2ly. This makes it wondered, in regard a Covenant seems to be a Treaty among equals, it's not ordinary to ma•• Despotic Covenants, betwixt Princes and Subject's,
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and might call for all he could do witho•• a Covenant, to enter into a covenant with him? it's so great 〈 ◊ 〉 Mystery, that Mr. Durham pens, that there is any proper covenant of Grace, he says, it's so far below God, to make a covenant.
and might call for all he could do witho•• a Covenant, to enter into a Covenant with him? it's so great 〈 ◊ 〉 Mystery, that Mr. Durham pens, that there is any proper Covenant of Grace, he Says, it's so Far below God, to make a Covenant.
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and when they have branched all the Reasons in all •••ir Members to the outmost, there is nothing that could •••ve so great a Lord, to enter in a covenant with such base •••ngs but al•anerly his Condescendency, his Grace,
and when they have branched all the Reasons in all •••ir Members to the outmost, there is nothing that could •••ve so great a Lord, to enter in a Covenant with such base •••ngs but al•anerly his Condescendency, his Grace,
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and his ••••e, especially if ye take in the Tenor of the covenant, a covenant on such Terms, that he shall take his own Son and •••er him up in a sacrifice, to let us go free;
and his ••••e, especially if you take in the Tenor of the Covenant, a Covenant on such Terms, that he shall take his own Son and •••er him up in a sacrifice, to let us go free;
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The third Consideration that I will give you about this, 〈 ◊ 〉 that God has made two Covenants with Men, I know ••deed there are some of our Country men speak of three ••venants, some of four, Cameron a professor in Glasgow ••d France, is for a Covenant of Nature.
The third Consideration that I will give you about this, 〈 ◊ 〉 that God has made two Covenants with Men, I know ••deed there Are Some of our Country men speak of three ••venants, Some of four, Cameron a professor in Glasgow ••d France, is for a Covenant of Nature.
I will not debate whether they be two, 〈 ◊ 〉 three, or four Covenants, the Covenant of Nature, the •ovenant of Redemption the Covenant of Works, the Covenant 〈 ◊ 〉 Grace;
I will not debate whither they be two, 〈 ◊ 〉 three, or four Covenants, the Covenant of Nature, the •ovenant of Redemption the Covenant of Works, the Covenant 〈 ◊ 〉 Grace;
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but this Covenant of Works is not the Everlasting Covenant ordered in all things and made Sure, only because it falls so directly in my w•• I will clear two Questions about the Covenant of Works, a• shall say no more of it,
but this Covenant of Works is not the Everlasting Covenant ordered in all things and made Sure, only Because it falls so directly in my w•• I will clear two Questions about the Covenant of Works, a• shall say no more of it,
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Quest. First it's asked, what evidence is there that God ma•• a Covenant of Works with Adam? we find not in all the Bo•• of Genesis, in all the Writings of Moses, any thing that wor• seem to confirm this, that there was a Covenant made w•• Adam; there was a Command and a Threatning given hi• but what ground was there to think, that there was a Coven• made with him
Quest. First it's asked, what evidence is there that God ma•• a Covenant of Works with Adam? we find not in all the Bo•• of Genesis, in all the Writings of Moses, any thing that wor• seem to confirm this, that there was a Covenant made w•• Adam; there was a Command and a Threatening given hi• but what ground was there to think, that there was a Coven• made with him
Answ. For Answer to this, I will not deny, what Mr Burg• acknowledges, that readily Adam might scarcely know, to he was to bind for him and all his posterity;
Answer For Answer to this, I will not deny, what Mr Burg• acknowledges, that readily Adam might scarcely know, to he was to bind for him and all his posterity;
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〈 ◊ 〉 that Adam came under a Covenant of Works with God, th• things will make it appear. 1. In the new Testament, 〈 ◊ 〉 4.23. The transaction made betwixt God and Adam is call two Covenants, expressely there meant by the bond-woman a•• the free;
〈 ◊ 〉 that Adam Come under a Covenant of Works with God, th• things will make it appear. 1. In the new Testament, 〈 ◊ 〉 4.23. The transaction made betwixt God and Adam is call two Covenants, expressly there meant by the bondwoman a•• the free;
But 2. All the parties of the Covenant are mention in the Book of the Genesis Gen. 2.16. and 17. Verses, Of the trees of the garden thou mayest freely eat, but of the tre• knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it;
But 2. All the parties of the Covenant Are mention in the Book of the Genesis Gen. 2.16. and 17. Verses, Of the trees of the garden thou Mayest freely eat, but of the tre• knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it;
but accepted them, by take him to the priviledge of eating all the Trees of the Gard•• and when he violat and transgressed the Command, his con•••ence terrified him,
but accepted them, by take him to the privilege of eating all the Trees of the Gard•• and when he violate and transgressed the Command, his con•••ence terrified him,
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and they were con-natural him, he had them from his creation, he had the Law w••ten in his heart as distinctly as we have the ten Comma•• Many other things are brought to prove, that it was a dist•• Covenant of Works made with Adam before his fall,
and they were connatural him, he had them from his creation, he had the Law w••ten in his heart as distinctly as we have the ten Comma•• Many other things Are brought to prove, that it was a dist•• Covenant of Works made with Adam before his fallen,
and as tryal was put to the Tree in the midst of the Garden, and •oses gives us account of all things of a covenant, both on God's art and Adam 's part.
and as trial was put to the Tree in the midst of the Garden, and •oses gives us account of all things of a Covenant, both on God's art and Adam is part.
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untill we be effectually called, •nd in our effectual calling united to Jesus, which is but •he Articles of the contract of marriage betwixt Christ and Believers, we have no more right to the covenant of Grace, •han the woman that has not married the man:
until we be effectually called, •nd in our effectual calling united to jesus, which is but •he Articles of the contract of marriage betwixt christ and Believers, we have no more right to the Covenant of Grace, •han the woman that has not married the man:
Next, the covenant of Works admits of no cautioner, a person under the covenant of Works pleading to Christ, is like man pressing another to pay a Debt,
Next, the Covenant of Works admits of no cautioner, a person under the Covenant of Works pleading to christ, is like man pressing Another to pay a Debt,
the truth is, to go gand discourse to you of this covenant of Works, of the nature and properties of it, it might draw out a great length, all that I designe to say, is that there is such a covenant made with Adam, and that all natural men are under it.
the truth is, to go gand discourse to you of this Covenant of Works, of the nature and properties of it, it might draw out a great length, all that I Design to say, is that there is such a Covenant made with Adam, and that all natural men Are under it.
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First it's called a Testament Secondly, it's called a Promise, the Promise made to Abraham, this is the Covenant made with Abracham Thirdly, it is called a Decree.
First it's called a Testament Secondly, it's called a Promise, the Promise made to Abraham, this is the Covenant made with Abracham Thirdly, it is called a decree.
So what we are 〈 ◊ 〉 say of the covenant as a Testament, it's still to be remembered, that there is no alterations to be made now, more than there is of the will of the dead;
So what we Are 〈 ◊ 〉 say of the Covenant as a Testament, it's still to be remembered, that there is no alterations to be made now, more than there is of the will of the dead;
for the Testator is dead and has ratified the covenant with the death that he did undergo at Jerusalem, in all the Articles of it. 2. It has th•• as a Testament in it, that in effect, in a Testament there in no more required but to accept the Legacies that the Testator leaves;
for the Testator is dead and has ratified the Covenant with the death that he did undergo At Jerusalem, in all the Articles of it. 2. It has th•• as a Testament in it, that in Effect, in a Testament there in no more required but to accept the Legacies that the Testator leaves;
it's not like a mans Testament, as it is in a covenant of Traffick, wherein one binds to give 〈 ◊ 〉 much cloth and the other binds to pay so much Money;
it's not like a men Testament, as it is in a Covenant of Traffic, wherein one binds to give 〈 ◊ 〉 much cloth and the other binds to pay so much Money;
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It was in his fare-well Sermon, and they were much against his going and he tells them, I will leave you a Legacy, My Peace I leave you, and he puts in the things that never man did put in any of a Testament and My peace I give you so that it has the nature of a Testament in it, consisting of Legacies. 4. It has this of a Testament, which is also singular, it's not ordinary in Testaments, (Lawyers observe that both the Law of Nature,
It was in his farewell Sermon, and they were much against his going and he tells them, I will leave you a Legacy, My Peace I leave you, and he puts in the things that never man did put in any of a Testament and My peace I give you so that it has the nature of a Testament in it, consisting of Legacies. 4. It has this of a Testament, which is also singular, it's not ordinary in Testaments, (Lawyers observe that both the Law of Nature,
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the reason is, because they think folk when they are dying, are not so composed, therefore the wronging of Heirs comes to be excepted in disposing of Inheritances;
the reason is, Because they think folk when they Are dying, Are not so composed, Therefore the wronging of Heirs comes to be excepted in disposing of Inheritances;
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and so it's formally a Testament, and therefore the Spirit of God, and the current of Interpreters on the Scrptures thought fit, to call the Scrptures, the Old and New Testament, the same on the matter with the Old and New Covenant;
and so it's formally a Testament, and Therefore the Spirit of God, and the current of Interpreters on the Scriptures Thought fit, to call the Scriptures, the Old and New Testament, the same on the matter with the Old and New Covenant;
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and in the close, I came to speak of the Covenant of Grace, and the first thing about it I resolved to notice was, the names given it in Scripture, it's called a Testament, Heb, 7.22. He is Surety of a better Testament, that is, of a better Covenant;
and in the close, I Come to speak of the Covenant of Grace, and the First thing about it I resolved to notice was, the names given it in Scripture, it's called a Testament, Hebrew, 7.22. He is Surety of a better Testament, that is, of a better Covenant;
First, understand what is left you, I will tell you two things which the Testament bears, it bears tokens and moveable things, and it bears an inheritance;
First, understand what is left you, I will tell you two things which the Testament bears, it bears tokens and movable things, and it bears an inheritance;
and their sickness is distempering them: but this cannot be supposed in Christ, therefore his Testament bears first tokens, and moveables, and then an Inheritance;
and their sickness is distempering them: but this cannot be supposed in christ, Therefore his Testament bears First tokens, and movables, and then an Inheritance;
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now the way to know if the Testament bear you to the inheritance is, First, to know if the Testament bear you to the tokens and movables, it bears you to his Pardon, his Peace, his Repentance,
now the Way to know if the Testament bear you to the inheritance is, First, to know if the Testament bear you to the tokens and movables, it bears you to his Pardon, his Peace, his Repentance,
and some get no more in the Testament, but like some deboisht Children, when the Father has called them together to make his Testament, he gives one his Blessing,
and Some get no more in the Testament, but like Some deboisht Children, when the Father has called them together to make his Testament, he gives one his Blessing,
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and a second his Blessing, and a third is fallen in Adultery, and he gives him his Curse, Jacob has it so in his Testament, Simeon and Levi brethren in evil, cursed be &c.
and a second his Blessing, and a third is fallen in Adultery, and he gives him his Curse, Jacob has it so in his Testament, Simeon and Levi brothers in evil, cursed be etc.
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2ly, I will give you another direction about the Covenant as a Testament, to take hold of things ordinar in Testaments, I like the observation one has, writing on the Covenant, he sayes, that a Testament ordinarly a person cannot have benefit by it,
2ly, I will give you Another direction about the Covenant as a Testament, to take hold of things ordinary in Testaments, I like the observation one has, writing on the Covenant, he Says, that a Testament ordinarily a person cannot have benefit by it,
until it be Confirmed by Law, •ay but it is not so in Christs Testament, ye must take heed that ye do not Confirm it by Law, the reason of it is, Christ hath Confirmed it himself,
until it be Confirmed by Law, •ay but it is not so in Christ Testament, you must take heed that you do not Confirm it by Law, the reason of it is, christ hath Confirmed it himself,
3ly. In reference to this Name of the Covenant, as it's called a Testament, I would give you this direction, that ye may have a part of his Testament, consider to whom the Legacies in the Testament are left, sometimes in the Testament they are spoken of as folks that were of kin to Christ, they are called his brethren, his sisters, his friends; sometimes in the Testament they are spoken of as folks, that he loved to converse with, I say unto you my friends, fear them not that can kill the body,
3ly. In Referente to this Name of the Covenant, as it's called a Testament, I would give you this direction, that you may have a part of his Testament, Consider to whom the Legacies in the Testament Are left, sometime in the Testament they Are spoken of as folks that were of kin to christ, they Are called his brothers, his Sisters, his Friends; sometime in the Testament they Are spoken of as folks, that he loved to converse with, I say unto you my Friends, Fear them not that can kill the body,
and can do no more, &c. sometimes they are spoken of in the Testament, as folk that the Father had given him; they have many Names in the Testament, there are some but babes, some young men, some fathers;
and can do no more, etc. sometime they Are spoken of in the Testament, as folk that the Father had given him; they have many Names in the Testament, there Are Some but babes, Some young men, Some Father's;
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lay all these Names together, to whom the Legacies are left, and if ye find ye have not been a Friend, Try if ye be of Kin if none of these will hold, Try if ye be Babes;
lay all these Names together, to whom the Legacies Are left, and if you find you have not been a Friend, Try if you be of Kin if none of these will hold, Try if you be Babes;
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for it stands ratified by the Death of the Testator, and if the Father alter any thing of the Covenant, he will alter the will of the Dead, which looks not like Him.
for it Stands ratified by the Death of the Testator, and if the Father altar any thing of the Covenant, he will altar the will of the Dead, which looks not like Him.
The second Name I find the Covenant get in Scripture, it's called a Promise, so we find in Ephes. 2.12. That at that time, ye were without Christ, being aliens from the Common-walth of Isreal, and strangers from the Covenants of Promise; So we will find it, Gal. 3: 16. and 17. verses, twice called a Promise; and ye will find it frequently get this Name in Scripture, this Name is a Promise added to a Testament, is very considerable;
The second Name I find the Covenant get in Scripture, it's called a Promise, so we find in Ephesians 2.12. That At that time, you were without christ, being aliens from the Common-walth of Israel, and Strangers from the Covenants of Promise; So we will find it, Gal. 3: 16. and 17. Verses, twice called a Promise; and you will find it frequently get this Name in Scripture, this Name is a Promise added to a Testament, is very considerable;
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Answ. First, In reference to God, a Promise it's an Act of Dominion, a man that makes a Promise, he hath the thing he promises under his Command, or else he promises foolishly.
Answer First, In Referente to God, a Promise it's an Act of Dominion, a man that makes a Promise, he hath the thing he promises under his Command, or Else he promises foolishly.
but it's in regard of us called a Promise, on thir two accounts (1) Because we have contributed nothing to the procuring of the Covenant, but it's allanerly of Grace;
but it's in regard of us called a Promise, on their two accounts (1) Because we have contributed nothing to the procuring of the Covenant, but it's allanerly of Grace;
but when he sends for any thing promised, he must not go exactly, and observe all the passages of craving it, he had no right to it but by a Promise, many a time when God gives not his people that fulness of peace of joy, of consolation, that readily they would have, they sit down and quarrel,
but when he sends for any thing promised, he must not go exactly, and observe all the passages of craving it, he had no right to it but by a Promise, many a time when God gives not his people that fullness of peace of joy, of consolation, that readily they would have, they fit down and quarrel,
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but thy right to it was but by Promise, And a giving thing should not be looked in the mouth, 2ly. It comes to be called a Promise, in regard of us, in respect the thing we do in the condition of the Covenant, it's no way proportioned to the thing promised;
but thy right to it was but by Promise, And a giving thing should not be looked in the Mouth, 2ly. It comes to be called a Promise, in regard of us, in respect the thing we do in the condition of the Covenant, it's no Way proportioned to the thing promised;
if one should ask a man that were in great debt, how will ye win out of it? I have a Promise, says he, ye have no pith nor power to pay your debt, I have a promise from one tht is rich, that can pay it;
if one should ask a man that were in great debt, how will you win out of it? I have a Promise, Says he, you have no pith nor power to pay your debt, I have a promise from one that is rich, that can pay it;
The third Name that is given the Covenant, it's called a Command; ye have it getting this Name, Gen. 17. Abraham is commanded to circumcise, in the tenth verse, every male child among them, this is my Covenant which shal be betwixt me and you,
The third Name that is given the Covenant, it's called a Command; you have it getting this Name, Gen. 17. Abraham is commanded to circumcise, in the tenth verse, every male child among them, this is my Covenant which shall be betwixt me and you,
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and bought with thy money, shall be circumcised, and my Covenant shall be an everlasting Covenant and the uncircumcised man-child, whose flesh is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off, he has broken my Covenant, that is, my Command:
and bought with thy money, shall be circumcised, and my Covenant shall be an everlasting Covenant and the uncircumcised Manchild, whose Flesh is not circumcised, that soul shall be Cut off, he has broken my Covenant, that is, my Command:
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And here I would enquire a little into two things, 1st, Why the Covenant goes under the name of a Command? 2ly, How we should improve this Name of the Covenant as a Command;
And Here I would inquire a little into two things, 1st, Why the Covenant Goes under the name of a Command? 2ly, How we should improve this Name of the Covenant as a Command;
there is no Command in all the Law, but the Covenant of Grace binds to it, I came not, says Christ, to destroy the Law, but to fulfil the Law, Thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain, thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours goods, &c. The Covenant binds to all these,
there is no Command in all the Law, but the Covenant of Grace binds to it, I Come not, Says christ, to destroy the Law, but to fulfil the Law, Thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain, thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours goods, etc. The Covenant binds to all these,
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and it will shew you, that though it be a command, the command takes nothing away of the freedom of it. 1. Take notice, that though it have so many commands,
and it will show you, that though it be a command, the command Takes nothing away of the freedom of it. 1. Take notice, that though it have so many commands,
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it's a remarkable way of dealing in this Covenant, that he had with David, he was si••ing in his house and grieved to see the Ark of God in the fields, What am I, says he, that I should dwell in a house 〈 ◊ 〉 cedar,
it's a remarkable Way of dealing in this Covenant, that he had with David, he was si••ing in his house and grieved to see the Ark of God in the fields, What am I, Says he, that I should dwell in a house 〈 ◊ 〉 cedar,
and the Ark of God in curtains? Nathan was sent t• him, and told him, because it was in thy heart to build me 〈 ◊ 〉 house, I will build thee a sure house.
and the Ark of God in curtains? Nathan was sent t• him, and told him, Because it was in thy heart to built me 〈 ◊ 〉 house, I will built thee a sure house.
So there are Command• in this Covenant, that go under the name of a Command• but the commands will be accepted in the point of obedience, the Will will be accepted for the Deed. 2ly, It contributes to evidence the freedom of it, in the point of 〈 ◊ 〉 command, in that there is nothing commanded: but it's promised;
So there Are Command• in this Covenant, that go under the name of a Command• but the commands will be accepted in the point of Obedience, the Will will be accepted for the Deed. 2ly, It contributes to evidence the freedom of it, in the point of 〈 ◊ 〉 command, in that there is nothing commanded: but it's promised;
3ly. Not only will he give to• will, and strength to will, but which is a great mercy, it• admits of repentance, when we have done an ill turn to our selves;
3ly. Not only will he give to• will, and strength to will, but which is a great mercy, it• admits of Repentance, when we have done an ill turn to our selves;
if we had weeped as many Tears as there are Waters in the Sea, If we should give the fruit of our body for the sin of our soul, if we had offered our Children to God,
if we had Wept as many Tears as there Are Waters in the Sea, If we should give the fruit of our body for the since of our soul, if we had offered our Children to God,
So ye have heard of the Covenant of Grace, and of the three Names given to it, that are handled this day, it's a Testament, a Promise, and a Command; but the Name I especially designed to handle is, the calling of it a Covenant.
So you have herd of the Covenant of Grace, and of the three Names given to it, that Are handled this day, it's a Testament, a Promise, and a Command; but the Name I especially designed to handle is, the calling of it a Covenant.
if ye be out of the state of Nature, and can prove your effectual calling, and that God has wrought a work of Conversion within you I know no tempation,
if you be out of the state of Nature, and can prove your effectual calling, and that God has wrought a work of Conversion within you I know no temptation,
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If thou should say, I am simple, poor, and ignorant, but will these make exception against the things left in Testament by Christ? The Mediator has left them in the Testament,
If thou should say, I am simple, poor, and ignorant, but will these make exception against the things left in Testament by christ? The Mediator has left them in the Testament,
and if thou know once the things left thee in Testament, nothing can obstruct any Peace, however there may be a Fatherly anger, there is nothing that can obstruct fundamentally and radically thy Peace about thy great interest;
and if thou know once the things left thee in Testament, nothing can obstruct any Peace, however there may be a Fatherly anger, there is nothing that can obstruct fundamentally and radically thy Peace about thy great Interest;
Learn then to know what Covenant ye are under, for if ye be in Nature, all your grief for sin, all your repentance for sin, all your pleading to Christ, is all in vain, y•• Covenant admits neither of Repentance,
Learn then to know what Covenant you Are under, for if you be in Nature, all your grief for since, all your Repentance for since, all your pleading to christ, is all in vain, y•• Covenant admits neither of Repentance,
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or a wo•• let in to you of it, remember how ye held it, Isaiah 〈 ◊ 〉 many a sweet Promise, Jeremiah has many a sweet Promi••• Ezekiel, Moses, and all the rest of the Prophets, has ma•• a sweet Promise,
or a wo•• let in to you of it, Remember how you held it, Isaiah 〈 ◊ 〉 many a sweet Promise, Jeremiah has many a sweet Promi••• Ezekielem, Moses, and all the rest of the prophets, has ma•• a sweet Promise,
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and how come they to be set down there•• They were not besought by us, we did not so much as se•• them to be set down, far less were they purchased by 〈 ◊ 〉 they came only by Promise,
and how come they to be Set down there•• They were not besought by us, we did not so much as se•• them to be Set down, Far less were they purchased by 〈 ◊ 〉 they Come only by Promise,
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3. And I close with it, from the work of this day 〈 ◊ 〉 may see that the Covenant is a command, they have brok•• my Covenant, that is, they have broken my command;
3. And I close with it, from the work of this day 〈 ◊ 〉 may see that the Covenant is a command, they have brok•• my Covenant, that is, they have broken my command;
like Moses Mother, that nur•ed the child, not only out of command, but out of Love• but of all the Rebels that ever sinned against him, are these that sin against this command.
like Moses Mother, that nur•ed the child, not only out of command, but out of Love• but of all the Rebels that ever sinned against him, Are these that since against this command.
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I Entred the last day to speak of the covenant of Grace, and the first thing I proposed concerning it was, to consider the Names it gets in the Bible;
I Entered the last day to speak of the Covenant of Grace, and the First thing I proposed Concerning it was, to Consider the Names it gets in the bible;
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First, there are parties indenturing, and treating, and concluding together. 2. There are articles and terms on which the agreement is made. 3. There is the interposing of Obligations for ratifying the Articles,
First, there Are parties indenturing, and treating, and concluding together. 2. There Are Articles and terms on which the agreement is made. 3. There is the interposing of Obligations for ratifying the Articles,
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and the Obligations that are interposed, for the ratifying of these Artieles; the clearing of these two will contribut much to open the nature of the Covenant; Therefore hearken and ponder them:
and the Obligations that Are interposed, for the ratifying of these Artieles; the clearing of these two will contribute much to open the nature of the Covenant; Therefore harken and ponder them:
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And they that would understand the nature of the Gospel Covenant, must take in all the four, 1. Men use to make Covenants of Peace and War, Kingdoms and Nations they use to enter into such Leagues for a Peace and War. 2• There are among men Covenants of Traffique and commerce wherein either particular Nations,
And they that would understand the nature of the Gospel Covenant, must take in all the four, 1. Men use to make Covenants of Peace and War, Kingdoms and nations they use to enter into such Leagues for a Peace and War. 2• There Are among men Covenants of Traffic and commerce wherein either particular nations,
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or particular Merchants will indenture & barg•ne, and enter in Covenant for Traffique and commerce. 3. There is among men Covenants, such a• pass betwixt Master and servant, betwixt Princes and Subjects which they call Despotick Covenants. Lastly.
or particular Merchant's will indenture & barg•ne, and enter in Covenant for Traffic and commerce. 3. There is among men Covenants, such a• pass betwixt Master and servant, betwixt Princes and Subject's which they call Despotic Covenants. Lastly.
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Now the Covenant of Grace, 〈 ◊ 〉 not simply one of these four, but he that would rightly take up the nature of it, must consider it as taking in all the four,
Now the Covenant of Grace, 〈 ◊ 〉 not simply one of these four, but he that would rightly take up the nature of it, must Consider it as taking in all the four,
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The covenant of Grace is a Covenant of Peace and War, and the• are four thihgs that ye will observes among men concur in 〈 ◊ 〉 Covenant of Peace and War,
The Covenant of Grace is a Covenant of Peace and War, and the• Are four thihgs that you will observes among men concur in 〈 ◊ 〉 Covenant of Peace and War,
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First, Ordinarly in a Covenant of Peace and War, the•• is a Reconciliation betwixt the Parties that come under a Covenant of Peace and War, readily this is the first step in 〈 ◊ 〉 Covenant of Peace, Man had fallen in a state of enmity wi••• God,
First, Ordinarily in a Covenant of Peace and War, the•• is a Reconciliation betwixt the Parties that come under a Covenant of Peace and War, readily this is the First step in 〈 ◊ 〉 Covenant of Peace, Man had fallen in a state of enmity wi••• God,
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So there is a Reconciliation made up by this Covenant, the first Step and Article of it is an Article of peace. 2. In Covenants of Peace and War, there is not only a Reconciliation,
So there is a Reconciliation made up by this Covenant, the First Step and Article of it is an Article of peace. 2. In Covenants of Peace and War, there is not only a Reconciliation,
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and established a Friendship. 3 In covenants of Peace and War, there uses to be an owning of one anothers Interest, their Friends the same, and their Enemies the same;
and established a Friendship. 3 In Covenants of Peace and War, there uses to be an owning of one another's Interest, their Friends the same, and their Enemies the same;
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so doth God in the covenant of Grace, the Lord engages to be our Strength, our Saviour, our Buckler, our Shield, he engages to be a present help in time of need;
so does God in the Covenant of Grace, the Lord engages to be our Strength, our Saviour, our Buckler, our Shield, he engages to be a present help in time of need;
and drew the Articles o• the Covenant, he drew it not in these terms, •ay when ye sin 〈 ◊ 〉 provoke me, this Covenant shall be altered, no, it stood o•• surer Principles in the Covenant;
and drew the Articles o• the Covenant, he drew it not in these terms, •ay when you sin 〈 ◊ 〉 provoke me, this Covenant shall be altered, no, it stood o•• Surer Principles in the Covenant;
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therefore when thou think thy Peace altered, if thou be in Covenant, the Covenant o• which thy Peace stands must be altered. 2. It's necessar t• be observing the Obligation that lies on Christ's people, to be Christ's Friends, and Enemies to his Enemies;
Therefore when thou think thy Peace altered, if thou be in Covenant, the Covenant o• which thy Peace Stands must be altered. 2. It's necessary t• be observing the Obligation that lies on Christ's people, to be Christ's Friends, and Enemies to his Enemies;
therefore if ye would u•derstand the nature of the Covenant, it's in the first place 〈 ◊ 〉 Covenant of Peace and War, of Reconciliation, of Friendship & for the future, of having common friend & common enemie and to give help to his Friends on the account of the Covenant.
Therefore if you would u•derstand the nature of the Covenant, it's in the First place 〈 ◊ 〉 Covenant of Peace and War, of Reconciliation, of Friendship & for the future, of having Common friend & Common enemy and to give help to his Friends on the account of the Covenant.
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Now the Covenant of Grace is a Covenant of Traffique and Commerce with Heaven, and therefore ye have sometimes a Believer called a Merchant, The wise Merchant goes and sells all that he hath,
Now the Covenant of Grace is a Covenant of Traffic and Commerce with Heaven, and Therefore you have sometime a Believer called a Merchant, The wise Merchant Goes and sells all that he hath,
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And ye have Christ himself holden out in the Scripture, under the formality of a Merchant, Come, buy Wine and Milk and Honey, without Money, and without price.
And you have christ himself held out in the Scripture, under the formality of a Merchant, Come, buy Wine and Milk and Honey, without Money, and without price.
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For clearing this formality of the Covenant, as it's a Covenant of Traffique, I would have you to notice three or four things. 1. That Man as he violats the covenant of Works, he came under enmity against God,
For clearing this formality of the Covenant, as it's a Covenant of Traffic, I would have you to notice three or four things. 1. That Man as he violats the Covenant of Works, he Come under enmity against God,
and the Covenant of Peace was broken up, so that by that Fall all Traffique with Heaven was broken up, to this day the natural Man has no kind of Merchandising or Traffiquing with Jesus, readily he may come to Ordinances,
and the Covenant of Peace was broken up, so that by that Fallen all Traffic with Heaven was broken up, to this day the natural Man has no kind of Merchandising or Trafficking with jesus, readily he may come to Ordinances,
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and to the Mercat of the Gospel, but he has no Traffique with Christ, his Covenant admits of none, there is neither buying nor selling betwixt Christ and him;
and to the Mercat of the Gospel, but he has no Traffic with christ, his Covenant admits of none, there is neither buying nor selling betwixt christ and him;
First, Ye will find the goods we traffique for, holden out in the Covenant, and they are of many kinds, there is wine, milk, honey, spices, gold, oyl, fine linen, eye-salve, in effect there are fields,
First, You will find the goods we traffic for, held out in the Covenant, and they Are of many Kinds, there is wine, milk, honey, spices, gold, oil, fine linen, eyesalve, in Effect there Are fields,
and without price, that sells all and gives for the field? But the truth is, our all is not money, but dross and dung, and when we have done all, we are but unprofitable servants;
and without price, that sells all and gives for the field? But the truth is, our all is not money, but dross and dung, and when we have done all, we Are but unprofitable Servants;
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and when we have sold all, and bought the field, we have neither given money nor gold for it. 3. There is in this traffique on this formality, under which the Covenant is taken up, there is this Clause I say, in the Articles of Traffique, that the whole Stock, on which we Trade, is Christs,
and when we have sold all, and bought the field, we have neither given money nor gold for it. 3. There is in this traffic on this formality, under which the Covenant is taken up, there is this Clause I say, in the Articles of Traffic, that the Whole Stock, on which we Trade, is Christ,
It's remarkable, there are some he sends out and gives them but one Tablent to Traffique with, others he sends out and gives them two, to another he gives three, to another he gives four,
It's remarkable, there Are Some he sends out and gives them but one Tablent to Traffic with, Others he sends out and gives them two, to Another he gives three, to Another he gives four,
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but whether they be one, three, or four Talents, they are all his, all the things one which the Believer Traffiques, according to the Terms of the Gospel covenant, they are all his, the glory and grace of it;
but whither they be one, three, or four Talents, they Are all his, all the things one which the Believer Traffics, according to the Terms of the Gospel Covenant, they Are all his, the glory and grace of it;
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and not ours, the parts, the gifts, the graces, the liberty in Prayer, the enlargement of Heart in performing Duties, they were all Christs, the Talents were his,
and not ours, the parts, the Gifts, the graces, the liberty in Prayer, the enlargement of Heart in performing Duties, they were all Christ, the Talents were his,
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so when we have most liberty, and make the best Mercat we can, the gain and glory should especially and principally redound to him. 4. In a Covenant of Commerce and Traffique, there uses to be gain designed,
so when we have most liberty, and make the best Mercat we can, the gain and glory should especially and principally redound to him. 4. In a Covenant of Commerce and Traffic, there uses to be gain designed,
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and has no more this year than the last year, thou has the same measure of Duties, the same measure of Grace, the same measure of Knowledge and of Words, thou his no skill o• the Trade,
and has no more this year than the last year, thou has the same measure of Duties, the same measure of Grace, the same measure of Knowledge and of Words, thou his no skill o• the Trade,
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Thirdly, This Covenant as it's a Covenant that uses to pass betwixt Princes and Subject, betwixt Masters and Servants, it's called a Despotick Covenant, under this formality it's necessar to be taken up also,
Thirdly, This Covenant as it's a Covenant that uses to pass betwixt Princes and Subject, betwixt Masters and Servants, it's called a Despotic Covenant, under this formality it's necessary to be taken up also,
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That ye may take it up under this formality, I would have you notice three or four things, that occurs in this Covenant, all of which ye will find meeting in the Covenant of Grace. 1. Ordinarly, the Master and the Superior Indentures with the Servant for several things, the Servant according to the nature of his station is to perform his part of his Service;
That you may take it up under this formality, I would have you notice three or four things, that occurs in this Covenant, all of which you will find meeting in the Covenant of Grace. 1. Ordinarily, the Master and the Superior Indentures with the Servant for several things, the Servant according to the nature of his station is to perform his part of his Service;
every one that comes under a Covenant, are not called to the same service, the Master will have one to wait on his own person, another to hold the plough, a third to call the plough,
every one that comes under a Covenant, Are not called to the same service, the Master will have one to wait on his own person, Another to hold the plough, a third to call the plough,
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or a Servant, or a Friend, whatever be the station or relation, God in the Covenant has bound thee to, all the Duties of that station, both in reference to thy Master, and all thy fellow-servants;
or a Servant, or a Friend, whatever be the station or Relation, God in the Covenant has bound thee to, all the Duties of that station, both in Referente to thy Master, and all thy Fellow servants;
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and the Servant he is especially bound to the Master, yet when he is under that Despotick covenant, the Master will not allow the Servant to strike his fellow-Servants,
and the Servant he is especially bound to the Master, yet when he is under that Despotic Covenant, the Master will not allow the Servant to strike his Fellow servants,
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so in this Despotick - covenant, it binds first, to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul, and also to love our neighbour as our selves;
so in this Despotic - Covenant, it binds First, to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul, and also to love our neighbour as our selves;
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or if they be done, they are not done according to the qualifications required. 3. In doing this service there is a Reward, promised on the Masters part to the Servant, the Lord of that Servant when eh cometh, verily I say unto you, the Master shall make him Lord over all that he hath;
or if they be done, they Are not done according to the qualifications required. 3. In doing this service there is a Reward, promised on the Masters part to the Servant, the Lord of that Servant when eh comes, verily I say unto you, the Master shall make him Lord over all that he hath;
so we read in Scripture of the Earnest of the Spirit, that is, in our beginnings, the Arles of the Spirit, the beginnings of Love, of life, of Liverty, of Peace with God, of delight in God, they are like a Master, that he may encourage the Servant to do the Work he hath commanded him;
so we read in Scripture of the Earnest of the Spirit, that is, in our beginnings, the Arles of the Spirit, the beginnings of Love, of life, of Liberty, of Peace with God, of delight in God, they Are like a Master, that he may encourage the Servant to do the Work he hath commanded him;
It's remarkable, Princes that intend to be liveral in their Offers, which they make, as Herod did to Herodias, they have said, Ask of me, and I will give it thee, to the half of my kingdom:
It's remarkable, Princes that intend to be liveral in their Offers, which they make, as Herod did to Herodias, they have said, Ask of me, and I will give it thee, to the half of my Kingdom:
I told you that there were four sorts of Covenants among men, and the Covenant of Grace was a Complex of all the four, it had something of the nature of a Covenant of Peace and War, it has something of the nature of a Covenant of Traffique and Commerce, it's a Despotick Covenant, such as betwixt Master and Servant, and Prince and Subjects;
I told you that there were four sorts of Covenants among men, and the Covenant of Grace was a Complex of all the four, it had something of the nature of a Covenant of Peace and War, it has something of the nature of a Covenant of Traffic and Commerce, it's a Despotic Covenant, such as betwixt Master and Servant, and Prince and Subject's;
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therefore the fourth which remain a little to be spoken to, will open it more fully, it's a Marriage. covenant, therefore ye find very frequently in Scripture, mention of Espousals, 2 Cor. 11.2.
Therefore the fourth which remain a little to be spoken to, will open it more Fully, it's a Marriage. Covenant, Therefore you find very frequently in Scripture, mention of Espousals, 2 Cor. 11.2.
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I have espoused you, saith Paul, as a chast virgin to one husband, even to Jesus Christ, I will remember thee the kindness of thy youth, even of thy espousals;
I have espoused you, Says Paul, as a chaste Virgae to one husband, even to jesus christ, I will Remember thee the kindness of thy youth, even of thy espousals;
That I may the better open this formality of the Covenant, as a Marriage-covenant, I will offer these two things to be considered. 1. I will shew you, that this Covenant establisheth a Marriage betwixt Christ and Believers, it's in effect the Contract,
That I may the better open this formality of the Covenant, as a Marriage covenant, I will offer these two things to be considered. 1. I will show you, that this Covenant Establisheth a Marriage betwixt christ and Believers, it's in Effect the Contract,
and contains all the Articles of the Marriage. 2. I will shew you on what grounds it comes to pass, that this excellent Covenant establisheth this Marriage.
and contains all the Articles of the Marriage. 2. I will show you on what grounds it comes to pass, that this excellent Covenant Establisheth this Marriage.
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if ye notice two things that use to Constitute a Marriage, and the Covenant established them both with Christ. 1. There is an Union, a Marriage Union. 2. There is a Communion that flows from that Marriage Union, these are the two things that effentially constitute a Marriage,
if you notice two things that use to Constitute a Marriage, and the Covenant established them both with christ. 1. There is an union, a Marriage union. 2. There is a Communion that flows from that Marriage union, these Are the two things that essentially constitute a Marriage,
Secondly, It's the strongest Union. 1. The Union betwixt Christ and Believers, is the nearest Union, it's remarkable, it's compared in Scripture to the Union, betwix the root and the Branches, the Head and the Body, the Husband and the Wise, they are so Unite, that of all Unions it's the nearest;
Secondly, It's the Strongest union. 1. The union betwixt christ and Believers, is the nearest union, it's remarkable, it's compared in Scripture to the union, betwixt the root and the Branches, the Head and the Body, the Husband and the Wise, they Are so Unite, that of all Unions it's the nearest;
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Christ speaking of these that were unite to him, hath a strange word, Mark 3. and alst verses, For who ever shall do the will of my Father, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
christ speaking of these that were unite to him, hath a strange word, Mark 3. and Alst Verses, For who ever shall do the will of my Father, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
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How can these consist together, to be his brother, hsi sister, and mother? But the meaning is, they have the nearest tyes to him, the nearest Union, he is as near to me,
How can these consist together, to be his brother, hsi sister, and mother? But the meaning is, they have the nearest ties to him, the nearest union, he is as near to me,
2. This Covenant as it establishes a Marriage Union, so it establishes a Marriage Fellowship; the Fellowship and COmmunion grounded on this Union, makes it a Marriage Fellowship:
2. This Covenant as it establishes a Marriage union, so it establishes a Marriage Fellowship; the Fellowship and COmmunion grounded on this union, makes it a Marriage Fellowship:
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not only will he walk in them, dwell in them, sup with them, but he tells them all his Secrets, Joh. 15.15. Henceforth I call you not servant, for the srevant knoweth not what his Lord doeth;
not only will he walk in them, dwell in them, sup with them, but he tells them all his Secrets, John 15.15. Henceforth I call you not servant, for the srevant Knoweth not what his Lord doth;
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and my groaning is not hid from him, said David; It's remarkable, there are many things we grcan for, that we dare hardly tell any body what it is at the root of it;
and my groaning is not hid from him, said David; It's remarkable, there Are many things we grcan for, that we Dare hardly tell any body what it is At the root of it;
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as the Woman marries the Man for good and ill, the alteration of the Husbands lot, from being strong to be sickly, from being rich, to become poor, from being honourable, to become despised, it looses not the Marriage Union, the Union is still bound.
as the Woman Marries the Man for good and ill, the alteration of the Husbands lot, from being strong to be sickly, from being rich, to become poor, from being honourable, to become despised, it looses not the Marriage union, the union is still bound.
The fellowship betwixt Christ and Believers, is of this nature, it's like the Marriage of Married persons, that if ever they be tender, it's when they are Married, then their affections boyls most;
The fellowship betwixt christ and Believers, is of this nature, it's like the Marriage of Married Persons, that if ever they be tender, it's when they Are Married, then their affections boils most;
It's remarkable, when Stephen was stoned, he looked up, and saw Jesus standing at the Fathers right hand, the Father said to him, Sit thou at my right hand,
It's remarkable, when Stephen was stoned, he looked up, and saw jesus standing At the Father's right hand, the Father said to him, Fit thou At my right hand,
until I make thine enemies thy footstool. And Heb. 1.6. And when he brigeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, let all the angels worship him;
until I make thine enemies thy footstool. And Hebrew 1.6. And when he brigeth in the First begotten into the world, he Says, let all the Angels worship him;
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Lastly, If ye take a view of the delight they have of one another, O the pleasure he had of converse with this peoply! Pro. 8.30. Then I was by him, as one brought up with him, and I was daily his delight.
Lastly, If you take a view of the delight they have of one Another, Oh the pleasure he had of converse with this peoply! Pro 8.30. Then I was by him, as one brought up with him, and I was daily his delight.
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How is it possible, that there should be a Marriage Union betwixt Christ and his followers in this Convenant, there may be a Treaty of Peance and War, there may be a Traffique betwixt Kings and Subjects, there may be a Covenant,
How is it possible, that there should be a Marriage union betwixt christ and his followers in this Covenant, there may be a Treaty of Penance and War, there may be a Traffic betwixt Kings and Subject's, there may be a Covenant,
as betwixt Lord and Master, but how can there be a Covenant, as betwixt Husband and Wife The great reason of his difficulty is, the inequality betwixt the parties he is the Potter,
as betwixt Lord and Master, but how can there be a Covenant, as betwixt Husband and Wife The great reason of his difficulty is, the inequality betwixt the parties he is the Potter,
1. Our blood is honoured and made noble, by the assumiing of our Nature into a Personal Union with the God-head, this has in effect preferred our Nature to the Nature of Angels, Man is now exalted above the Angels,
1. Our blood is honoured and made noble, by the assumiing of our Nature into a Personal union with the Godhead, this has in Effect preferred our Nature to the Nature of Angels, Man is now exalted above the Angels,
How low soever we be by Creation, yet our Blood is Nobilitat, in that it's unite to the Person of the God-head, in the Person of the Mediator. 2. Take notice of this, That Christ has a way of purifying these that He marries, the case is as it was with Ahasuerus and Esther, she is pitched on to marry Ahasuerus, but there must be thirty days, wherein her Maids were to perfume her,
How low soever we be by Creation, yet our Blood is Nobilitat, in that it's unite to the Person of the Godhead, in the Person of the Mediator. 2. Take notice of this, That christ has a Way of purifying these that He Marries, the case is as it was with Ahasuerus and Esther, she is pitched on to marry Ahasuerus, but there must be thirty days, wherein her Maids were to perfume her,
yet Christ has a way of purifying, and making them that have an ill smell'd breath, to give a sweet smell, He has persumes that can make them sweet and odoriserous. 3. Though there be a great inequality betwixt the parties,
yet christ has a Way of purifying, and making them that have an ill smelled breath, to give a sweet smell, He has perfumes that can make them sweet and odoriferous. 3. Though there be a great inequality betwixt the parties,
yet the Covenant may drive this Marriage, in regard, how low soever we be by Creation, we are the Father Gife in Election to the Son, the Father gave Believers to the Son in Election, All that the Father giveth me shall come un•• me.
yet the Covenant may drive this Marriage, in regard, how low soever we be by Creation, we Are the Father Gift in Election to the Son, the Father gave Believers to the Son in Election, All that the Father gives me shall come un•• me.
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yet he is o•• all the most condescending, he took well with that, not t• to have a hole to lay his head in, and to be cruciesid betwixt t••• thieves; and no wonder he take well with it, to marry a blace Bride, especially since she was the Fathers Gift,
yet he is o•• all the most condescending, he took well with that, not t• to have a hold to lay his head in, and to be cruciesid betwixt t••• thieves; and no wonder he take well with it, to marry a blace Bride, especially since she was the Father's Gift,
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First, I exhort you to pearken to Christ's wooing motions, all the Sermons, and Scriptures that are the grounds of this Marriage, they are indeed Christ's wooing motions, he would not only be at peace with them,
First, I exhort you to pearken to Christ's wooing motions, all the Sermons, and Scriptures that Are the grounds of this Marriage, they Are indeed Christ's wooing motions, he would not only be At peace with them,
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It's true, there are many of you, ye may say, as Abigail said, she was married to Nabal, and David seet to take her to him to wife, I am not worthy to wash the Feet of the servants of my Lord,
It's true, there Are many of you, you may say, as Abigail said, she was married to Nabal, and David seet to take her to him to wife, I am not worthy to wash the Feet of the Servants of my Lord,
Now they that understand the Covenant rightly, and know what they are doing, when they are personally Covenanting with him, they do all the four, they accept of him as a Friend, to be at peace with him,
Now they that understand the Covenant rightly, and know what they Are doing, when they Are personally Covenanting with him, they do all the four, they accept of him as a Friend, to be At peace with him,
But for the making up of all these four sorts of Covenant, there are two things necessary to make it up. 1. There must be consent to all the Articles by both parties.
But for the making up of all these four sorts of Covenant, there Are two things necessary to make it up. 1. There must be consent to all the Articles by both parties.
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if there were not a penalty, and a curse put into the Covenant, what would our consent signifie? Now both the two are necessar, in Transacting of all these four sorts of Covenants, in all the Head and Articles of it.
if there were not a penalty, and a curse put into the Covenant, what would our consent signify? Now both the two Are necessary, in Transacting of all these four sorts of Covenants, in all the Head and Articles of it.
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First, There must be consent of parties, to make up the Covenant. Secondly, An Obligation trom the hazard or curse, in case that insent be past from;
First, There must be consent of parties, to make up the Covenant. Secondly, an Obligation trom the hazard or curse, in case that insent be passed from;
but the Mediator was the Inspirer of all the Articles, now it was an evidence of His hearty consent, that He committed the drawing of the Covenant to the Mediator,
but the Mediator was the Inspirer of all the Articles, now it was an evidence of His hearty consent, that He committed the drawing of the Covenant to the Mediator,
and tis Glory is a thousand times more advanced by the Covenant of Grace, than it was by the Covenant of Works all the payment He would have gotten from Adam, was nothing to the payment he hath gotten from His Son;
and this Glory is a thousand times more advanced by the Covenant of Grace, than it was by the Covenant of Works all the payment He would have got from Adam, was nothing to the payment he hath got from His Son;
Why weeps he when his offers are refused, as he did over Jerusalem, if he had not given his consent in the Covenant? 3. The Mediator that drew the Covenant,
Why weeps he when his offers Are refused, as he did over Jerusalem, if he had not given his consent in the Covenant? 3. The Mediator that drew the Covenant,
and bade all the angels worship him? If He had not done Him the greatest Service, would He have used Him so? And would He had so great pleasure to have them singing, Worthy, worthy is the Lamb;
and bade all the Angels worship him? If He had not done Him the greatest Service, would He have used Him so? And would He had so great pleasure to have them singing, Worthy, worthy is the Lamb;
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First, We give our consent to the Covenant in the second Adam; as we gave an implicite consent to the Covenant of Works in the first Adam, so we gave a consent to the Covenant of Grace in the second Adam: Here you would take notice that though the Covenant of Grace be made with all Believers,
First, We give our consent to the Covenant in the second Adam; as we gave an implicit consent to the Covenant of Works in the First Adam, so we gave a consent to the Covenant of Grace in the second Adam: Here you would take notice that though the Covenant of Grace be made with all Believers,
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for as the Father in Baptism binds the Son to the Covenant, so the Mediator as a Publick Person, standing in the room of all the Elect, the Father had given His consent,
for as the Father in Baptism binds the Son to the Covenant, so the Mediator as a Public Person, standing in the room of all the Elect, the Father had given His consent,
so doeth Christ as a publick Person consent in our Name, and who ever break the Covenant, they as it were, flee away from our consent of the Covenant, Transacted betwixt the Father and the Mediator.
so doth christ as a public Person consent in our Name, and who ever break the Covenant, they as it were, flee away from our consent of the Covenant, Transacted betwixt the Father and the Mediator.
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A Christian before he can be engaged to other Lovers, the Lord keeps him as it were from the Womb, he will give him his Name, the Seal of the Covenant;
A Christian before he can be engaged to other Lovers, the Lord keeps him as it were from the Womb, he will give him his Name, the Seal of the Covenant;
There are two consents we give, and both of them are implicite, our Parents binds us to be Christ Friends in Baptism, to buy of him gold, fine linen, and to accept of him for our Lord, to marry him,
There Are two consents we give, and both of them Are implicit, our Parents binds us to be christ Friends in Baptism, to buy of him gold, fine linen, and to accept of him for our Lord, to marry him,
and to have nearest Union with him, and the sweetest Communion that may be enjoyed: But there is a two-fold explicite consent, that we give to the Covenant;
and to have nearest union with him, and the Sweetest Communion that may be enjoyed: But there is a twofold explicit consent, that we give to the Covenant;
when we accept of these and state our selves Members of the Church, the very accepting of the Priviledges, is a consent to all the Articles of the Covenant;
when we accept of these and state our selves Members of the Church, the very accepting of the Privileges, is a consent to all the Articles of the Covenant;
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a person that is not resolved to be serious in taking the Covenant on all these four Heads, had done better not to have accepted the Priviledge of the Church, the very accepting of the priviledge, to go to the Church, to get your Children Baptized, to come to the Table of the Lord, is as much as to say, I will stand to what the Mediator Treated,
a person that is not resolved to be serious in taking the Covenant on all these four Heads, had done better not to have accepted the Privilege of the Church, the very accepting of the privilege, to go to the Church, to get your Children Baptised, to come to the Table of the Lord, is as much as to say, I will stand to what the Mediator Treated,
and when they take the Sacrament of the Supper, they give their own consent, and when they have given their own consent, they are either under all the curses of the Covenant,
and when they take the Sacrament of the Supper, they give their own consent, and when they have given their own consent, they Are either under all the curses of the Covenant,
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For answer to the Question, I will offer you two or three things. 1. I would have you notice, that several times, the first motive of the Souls consenting to Covenant with God, it's often fear, I confess indeed, fear is a changeable thing,
For answer to the Question, I will offer you two or three things. 1. I would have you notice, that several times, the First motive of the Souls consenting to Covenant with God, it's often Fear, I confess indeed, Fear is a changeable thing,
and we may do with our fears, asthe fame goes of the man, that when he was upon Sea, he Vowed to the Virgin Mary, that if he came safely to Land, he would offer her a pound of Candle,
and we may do with our fears, asthe fame Goes of the man, that when he was upon Sea, he Vowed to the Virgae Marry, that if he Come safely to Land, he would offer her a pound of Candle,
Secondly, Take notice, that sometimes there may be a very hearty consent, when yet's it but ill exprest, there may be much in the heart, and little in the expression;
Secondly, Take notice, that sometime there may be a very hearty consent, when yet's it but ill expressed, there may be much in the heart, and little in the expression;
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in the point of perseverance it's so with us, we are not to go and torment our selves with, I will fall away I will not persevere, we are not bound to pay for the Bond until that the Bond be payed to us;
in the point of perseverance it's so with us, we Are not to go and torment our selves with, I will fallen away I will not persevere, we Are not bound to pay for the Bound until that the Bound be paid to us;
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Lastly, Christian know, thou that stands at consention on these Grounds, know this for certainty, that there has a great many entred in Covenant with Christ,
Lastly, Christian know, thou that Stands At consention on these Grounds, know this for certainty, that there has a great many entered in Covenant with christ,
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if in thy consent to the Covenant, and endeavouring to keep it, if thou honestly endeavour to keep it, every breach of it will not make him cast thee out of it.
if in thy consent to the Covenant, and endeavouring to keep it, if thou honestly endeavour to keep it, every breach of it will not make him cast thee out of it.
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and a Covenant of Traffique, that ye will be more in going to the Mercat, where gold, eyesalve, fine-linen, are to be sold, without money, and without price, and that ye will accept him for a Lord;
and a Covenant of Traffic, that you will be more in going to the Mercat, where gold, eyesalve, fine-linen, Are to be sold, without money, and without price, and that you will accept him for a Lord;
I Divided this Verse in five Branches, the first Branch was the Nature of the Security, that David had from God for his encouragement, he calls it a Covenant; I have dwelt on this at length,
I Divided this Verse in five Branches, the First Branch was the Nature of the Security, that David had from God for his encouragement, he calls it a Covenant; I have dwelled on this At length,
But before I yet leave this Branch, there is one thing I proposed in the Point when I named it, that I will dwell on in the Work of this day, which is, to evidence and prove, that this Covenant is a Covenant of Grace for so I told you in the proposing of the Point, that the great ground of encouragement at death is, the Covenant of Grace: I confess, I remember not where in all the Scripture it's expresly called by this Name;
But before I yet leave this Branch, there is one thing I proposed in the Point when I nam it, that I will dwell on in the Work of this day, which is, to evidence and prove, that this Covenant is a Covenant of Grace for so I told you in the proposing of the Point, that the great ground of encouragement At death is, the Covenant of Grace: I confess, I Remember not where in all the Scripture it's expressly called by this Name;
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the root and end of it is said to be Grace, to the praise and glory of his grace, and to the exalting of his grace: There are multitudes of Names given it in the Bible, equivalent to this Name a Covenant of Grace; Therefore it may very rationally have this Name a Covenant of Grace. But the thing I intend to follow in the work of the day is, to do these four things,
the root and end of it is said to be Grace, to the praise and glory of his grace, and to the exalting of his grace: There Are Multitudes of Names given it in the bible, equivalent to this Name a Covenant of Grace; Therefore it may very rationally have this Name a Covenant of Grace. But the thing I intend to follow in the work of the day is, to do these four things,
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and if the Lord be with us, and bless us, they may be for our edification and advantage. 1. I will prove and make appear to you, that this everlasting Covenant, this ordered and sure Covenant, is a Covenant absolutely of Grace. 2. I will shew you some reasons,
and if the Lord be with us, and bless us, they may be for our edification and advantage. 1. I will prove and make appear to you, that this everlasting Covenant, this ordered and sure Covenant, is a Covenant absolutely of Grace. 2. I will show you Some Reasons,
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First, For proving that it's a Covenant absolutely of Grace, I must first clear what is meaned by the word Grace. It's true, sometimes it's put for inherent Grace, which Papists call Gratia gratum faciens. 2 Pet. 3.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ:
First, For proving that it's a Covenant absolutely of Grace, I must First clear what is meaned by the word Grace. It's true, sometime it's put for inherent Grace, which Papists call Gratia gratum Faciens. 2 Pet. 3.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of jesus christ:
First, That covenant which is founded neither in the merit of the Creature, nor in any alluring motive from the Creature, must be a covenant of Grace with the Creature;
First, That Covenant which is founded neither in the merit of the Creature, nor in any alluring motive from the Creature, must be a Covenant of Grace with the Creature;
there are must be a covenant of Grace with the Creature; there are ordinarly two things that influence Transactions and Covenants, the merit of the Creature,
there Are must be a Covenant of Grace with the Creature; there Are ordinarily two things that influence Transactions and Covenants, the merit of the Creature,
for all their cattel saith he, will be ours: Many will enter in Covenants with others, either on the account of merit, a Master will covenant with his Servant to pay him his Fee,
for all their cattle Says he, will be ours: Many will enter in Covenants with Others, either on the account of merit, a Master will Covenant with his Servant to pay him his Fee,
And for our goodness and riches, Psal 50.12. If he were hungry he needed not tell us, for the cattel upon a thousand hills belong to him; and Psal. 16.2. Our goodness extends not the thee:
And for our Goodness and riches, Psalm 50.12. If he were hungry he needed not tell us, for the cattle upon a thousand hills belong to him; and Psalm 16.2. Our Goodness extends not the thee:
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Now a Covenant founded and transacted betwixt Him and us, where there is neither merit, nor any alluring motive, must absolutely be a Covenant of free will and entire Grace.
Now a Covenant founded and transacted betwixt Him and us, where there is neither merit, nor any alluring motive, must absolutely be a Covenant of free will and entire Grace.
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But Secondly, the evince this yet further, that it is a Covenant absolutely of Grace, compare it with the Covenant of Works, the Covenant made with Adam; for in the Covenant made with Adam, there was indeed Grace in it,
But Secondly, the evince this yet further, that it is a Covenant absolutely of Grace, compare it with the Covenant of Works, the Covenant made with Adam; for in the Covenant made with Adam, there was indeed Grace in it,
but He makes the Covenant of Grace with his enemy, For when we were yet enemies, Christ died for us, Rom. 5. And he gave Himself for the ungodly, and not for the innocent;
but He makes the Covenant of Grace with his enemy, For when we were yet enemies, christ died for us, Rom. 5. And he gave Himself for the ungodly, and not for the innocent;
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and if he had betrayed and gone contrare to his engagements, and turned implacable and vindictive, would we bind up a Covenant with that man again? And the case was so,
and if he had betrayed and gone Contraire to his engagements, and turned implacable and vindictive, would we bind up a Covenant with that man again? And the case was so,
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in the Covenant of Grace, the Lord hath taken this way to evidence the Grace of it, to speak with reverence, it's impossible for him to promise greater things, He is at the outmost of what he can do,
in the Covenant of Grace, the Lord hath taken this Way to evidence the Grace of it, to speak with Reverence, it's impossible for him to promise greater things, He is At the outmost of what he can do,
now to advance us to the greatest priviledges we can be capable of, which are the enjoyment of Himself and his Son for all Eternity, in the perfectest measure we can be capable of, what a deal of Grace is in it?
now to advance us to the greatest privileges we can be capable of, which Are the enjoyment of Himself and his Son for all Eternity, in the perfectest measure we can be capable of, what a deal of Grace is in it?
and in reference to the Terms, I will offer these five remarkable Considerations, that evidence it a Covenant of Grace. 1. He that offers these Commodities, offers them with a free Discharge of all bygone Debt.
and in Referente to the Terms, I will offer these five remarkable Considerations, that evidence it a Covenant of Grace. 1. He that offers these Commodities, offers them with a free Discharge of all bygone Debt.
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there is no blasphemous person like Paul, none that hath had seven Devils like Mary Magdalen, there is no persecutor like Manasseh, it's supposed he was one of the most terrible persecutors, of whom the Apostle Heb. 11. speaks of sawing asunder, he sawed Isaiah asunder with a Saw;
there is no blasphemous person like Paul, none that hath had seven Devils like Marry Magdalen, there is no persecutor like Manasses, it's supposed he was one of the most terrible persecutors, of whom the Apostle Hebrew 11. speaks of sawing asunder, he sawed Isaiah asunder with a Saw;
and an Act of Grace, if there be no more required of the Beggar, but to take the Alms? The Covenant of Grace runs in this Channel, only believe, accept of the Offer of my self,
and an Act of Grace, if there be no more required of the Beggar, but to take the Alms? The Covenant of Grace runs in this Channel, only believe, accept of the Offer of my self,
I will name but three or four things how He follows it, and they will evidence it yet further to be a Covenant of Grace 1. He is the first seeker and offerer of a Covenant;
I will name but three or four things how He follows it, and they will evidence it yet further to be a Covenant of Grace 1. He is the First seeker and offerer of a Covenant;
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and sought them that asked not for me. 2dly, It's remarkable in the way of following it, that the persons whom He follows, they are not only in all things equal with others,
and sought them that asked not for me. 2dly, It's remarkable in the Way of following it, that the Persons whom He follows, they Are not only in all things equal with Others,
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Ordinarily these that he follows to bring under the Covenant, are alike in all things, two lying in one Womb, two grinding at the Miln, two on the house top;
Ordinarily these that he follows to bring under the Covenant, Are alike in all things, two lying in one Womb, two grinding At the Miln, two on the house top;
but often they are worse than others, often-times ye will find them simpler than others, they are the foolishest things, things that are not; yea sometimes they are very ignorant,
but often they Are Worse than Others, oftentimes you will find them simpler than Others, they Are the foolishest things, things that Are not; yea sometime they Are very ignorant,
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yea, many times they are the worst and greatest of sinners that He brings under the bond of the Covenant, the like of Paul, of Peter, of Manass•h: Now that He should follow the Covenant thus, that He should follow them that have the same things naturally, they are pieces of Clay out of the same Pit, they are Stones out of the same Quarree,
yea, many times they Are the worst and greatest of Sinners that He brings under the bound of the Covenant, the like of Paul, of Peter, of Manass•h: Now that He should follow the Covenant thus, that He should follow them that have the same things naturally, they Are Pieces of Clay out of the same Pit, they Are Stones out of the same Quarree,
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Thus He covenanted with David, if his children offend, He will correct them with the rods of men, He will visit their iniquity with rods, and their transgressions with stripes;
Thus He covenanted with David, if his children offend, He will correct them with the rods of men, He will visit their iniquity with rods, and their transgressions with stripes;
for taking up of the cross, for repentance, for faith, for being holy as God is holy? Nay more, it calls for all the duties of the Covenant of Works, and more;
for taking up of the cross, for Repentance, for faith, for being holy as God is holy? Nay more, it calls for all the duties of the Covenant of Works, and more;
but there are three things in the conditions, that in effect make them nothing contrare to this, that it's a Covenant of Grace. 1. There is no condition in it to be performed in our own strength:
but there Are three things in the conditions, that in Effect make them nothing Contraire to this, that it's a Covenant of Grace. 1. There is no condition in it to be performed in our own strength:
the Father in the Covenant, hath appointed a Nurse to bear us up, He hath appointed a Tutor to govern and guide us, a Purse-master to bear our stock, so that of our selves,
the Father in the Covenant, hath appointed a Nurse to bear us up, He hath appointed a Tutor to govern and guide us, a Purse-master to bear our stock, so that of our selves,
whether to suffer, to pray, to preach, to hear, the Covenant is so contrived, that all these things called for, are not called for in our own strength;
whither to suffer, to pray, to preach, to hear, the Covenant is so contrived, that all these things called for, Are not called for in our own strength;
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the main thing is to lay our stock in Christs hand, whether to do, or to suffer, it's according to the Tenor of the Covenant, that we should be supplied by his Grace, that we should have wisdom, sanctification,
the main thing is to lay our stock in Christ hand, whither to do, or to suffer, it's according to the Tenor of the Covenant, that we should be supplied by his Grace, that we should have Wisdom, sanctification,
it's remarkable, the Covenant betwixt God and us, the Covenant of Grace, is not made as a bargain betwixt two men, wherein they engage, I vow and promise to do this to you, providing ye do this to me, I will give you such a Sum of money,
it's remarkable, the Covenant betwixt God and us, the Covenant of Grace, is not made as a bargain betwixt two men, wherein they engage, I Voelli and promise to do this to you, providing you do this to me, I will give you such a Sum of money,
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if ye give me against such a day such a piece of cloth, and if he bring it not against such a day, the other is loosed from the condition of the money:
if you give me against such a day such a piece of cloth, and if he bring it not against such a day, the other is loosed from the condition of the money:
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so great a God, but to make such a Covenant, a Covenant of Promises, and of 〈 ◊ 〉 great and precious Promises, we may indeed do as the builders that builded the second Temple, cry, Grace, grace unto him.
so great a God, but to make such a Covenant, a Covenant of Promises, and of 〈 ◊ 〉 great and precious Promises, we may indeed do as the Builders that built the second Temple, cry, Grace, grace unto him.
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Before I proceed in the following of it, I would have you notice, that when the Covenant is called a Covenant of Grace, ye are to suppose, that the Grace of the Covenant hath these three properties. 1. It's a Covenant of pure and unmixed Grace, there is nothing but Grace in it, there is neither merit,
Before I proceed in the following of it, I would have you notice, that when the Covenant is called a Covenant of Grace, you Are to suppose, that the Grace of the Covenant hath these three properties. 1. It's a Covenant of pure and unmixed Grace, there is nothing but Grace in it, there is neither merit,
But before I improve this, the calling it a Covenant of Grace, because it will have a great influence on all the Sermons following, I would clear two or three questions that may come in,
But before I improve this, the calling it a Covenant of Grace, Because it will have a great influence on all the Sermons following, I would clear two or three questions that may come in,
and to make him inexcusable, for when He shall judge him at the great day, he will have no thing that will be a clock of excuse, according to that word, Joh. 15.22 If I had not come unto them,
and to make him inexcusable, for when He shall judge him At the great day, he will have no thing that will be a clock of excuse, according to that word, John 15.22 If I had not come unto them,
but I conceive, the special reasons why it's so made, may be reduced to these two. 1. He made it thus of Grace, that it might be sure, Rom. 4.16. Therefore it is of faith and by grace, that the promise might be sure to the seed:
but I conceive, the special Reasons why it's so made, may be reduced to these two. 1. He made it thus of Grace, that it might be sure, Rom. 4.16. Therefore it is of faith and by grace, that the promise might be sure to the seed:
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had God entred with us in a Covenant on any terms in the world, but Grace, it would never have been sure, suppose we had been as perfect as Adam; and had had as great a stock of grace within us,
had God entered with us in a Covenant on any terms in the world, but Grace, it would never have been sure, suppose we had been as perfect as Adam; and had had as great a stock of grace within us,
the covenant is so contrived, as when we have to do for Wisdom, Sanctification, Righteousness, Redemption, the truth is, in the covenant, Christ is made all things.
the Covenant is so contrived, as when we have to do for Wisdom, Sanctification, Righteousness, Redemption, the truth is, in the Covenant, christ is made all things.
the Apostle sums them up in one word, He is all in all Now the exalting of His Son, never was there so submssive a Son to the Father, He was his Equal,
the Apostle sums them up in one word, He is all in all Now the exalting of His Son, never was there so submssive a Son to the Father, He was his Equal,
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and infinitly just, and He as necessarly punishes sin, as the fire burns, or as a weighty things moves downward? It's remarkable, the Scripture tells, He cannot behold iniquity, nor suffer it to go unpunished;
and infinitely just, and He as necessarily Punishes since, as the fire burns, or as a weighty things moves downward? It's remarkable, the Scripture tells, He cannot behold iniquity, nor suffer it to go unpunished;
now to make with Rebels, and swear a covenant, to accept of men perfect holiness, to accept of the Will for the Deed, to pardon iniquity, to cast their sins in the bottom of the sea;
now to make with Rebels, and swear a Covenant, to accept of men perfect holiness, to accept of the Will for the Deed, to pardon iniquity, to cast their Sins in the bottom of the sea;
Answ, For Answer to this, know, that this covenant of Grace, is made on all these Terms that I spoke of it the forenoon, without the least violation of Justice,
Answer, For Answer to this, know, that this Covenant of Grace, is made on all these Terms that I spoke of it the forenoon, without the least violation of justice,
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in the Son (before the covenant of Grace was, in all the particulars of it Transacted) He Transacted a Covenant of Redemption with the Father, wherein He undertook to satisfie Justice,
in the Son (before the Covenant of Grace was, in all the particulars of it Transacted) He Transacted a Covenant of Redemption with the Father, wherein He undertook to satisfy justice,
and one of his own, because he thought that the person that sinned should suffer; but this was neither perfect sufferings, nor perfect satisfaction and Justice;
and one of his own, Because he Thought that the person that sinned should suffer; but this was neither perfect sufferings, nor perfect satisfaction and justice;
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to be brief, the Covenant of Grace being a result of the Covenant of Redemption, wherein the Mediator undertook the paying of the sinners Debt, it's abundantly satisfying to Justice,
to be brief, the Covenant of Grace being a result of the Covenant of Redemption, wherein the Mediator undertook the paying of the Sinners Debt, it's abundantly satisfying to justice,
Answer For the clearing of this, I will offer you these three things. 1. It's the nature of sincerity to aim at perfection, it stands as it were on its Tip-toes,
Answer For the clearing of this, I will offer you these three things. 1. It's the nature of sincerity to aim At perfection, it Stands as it were on its Tiptoes,
yet there is never sincerity but there is an aim at perfection, therefore ye shall find the true godly, the most part of their exercises run not on the want of Grace,
yet there is never sincerity but there is an aim At perfection, Therefore you shall find the true godly, the most part of their exercises run not on the want of Grace,
the great reason is, because perfection here would neither suit our duty, nor our case, no, were there perfection of holiness here, it would overturn the whole frame of the Covenant, which is, that we shall go to Christ for pardon,
the great reason is, Because perfection Here would neither suit our duty, nor our case, no, were there perfection of holiness Here, it would overturn the Whole frame of the Covenant, which is, that we shall go to christ for pardon,
so it's no way inconsistent with the covenant its being a covenant of Grace, that the roving Patient hath not from the Physician, all that he crys for, the Physiciain gives what is suitable and agreeable to the nature of his case,
so it's no Way inconsistent with the Covenant its being a Covenant of Grace, that the roving Patient hath not from the physician, all that he cries for, the Physiciain gives what is suitable and agreeable to the nature of his case,
and are there not a multitude of clauses in it, bearing afflictions and crosses? And indeed, some have observed, the threatning part of Afflictions in the covenant, it often holds as true as the promising part of Peace;
and Are there not a multitude of clauses in it, bearing afflictions and Crosses? And indeed, Some have observed, the threatening part of Afflictions in the Covenant, it often holds as true as the promising part of Peace;
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and we may go to God and peremptorly press Him, for removing these, nay readily He is faithful and true in removing of them. 1. Several times He will remove the curse and sting of the Cross, all the Elect meet with that;
and we may go to God and peremptorily press Him, for removing these, nay readily He is faithful and true in removing of them. 1. Several times He will remove the curse and sting of the Cross, all the Elect meet with that;
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2ly. The covenant has promised, the proportioning of the Cross to our shoulders, it's indeed a special promise to that purpose, He will not suffer them to be tempted above what they are able to bear;
2ly. The Covenant has promised, the proportioning of the Cross to our shoulders, it's indeed a special promise to that purpose, He will not suffer them to be tempted above what they Are able to bear;
therefore He calls a Christian to suffer according as they have gotten Grace, every one is not for the service that others are for, readily if He give Effectual Calling, Pardon, Communion with Himself,
Therefore He calls a Christian to suffer according as they have got Grace, every one is not for the service that Others Are for, readily if He give Effectual Calling, Pardon, Communion with Himself,
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and even their own shadow on the wall, would have feared them, in the time of Persecution, have chearfully suffered themselves to be cast to the lions, and in the fire;
and even their own shadow on the wall, would have feared them, in the time of Persecution, have cheerfully suffered themselves to be cast to the Lions, and in the fire;
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and the Lord has promised, if he call David to go against a Goliah, He shall deal with him as Saul did with David, he shall get on the King's Armour to fight with.
and the Lord has promised, if he call David to go against a Goliath, He shall deal with him as Saul did with David, he shall get on the King's Armour to fight with.
The Scripture speaks generally, These are they that have come through great tribulation, it's the Testimony given to the generality of them, in some period of their life or other, they have had some signal Tribulation,
The Scripture speaks generally, These Are they that have come through great tribulation, it's the Testimony given to the generality of them, in Some Period of their life or other, they have had Some signal Tribulation,
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yet the Cross may be as necessary as the great priviledges of the Covenant, therefore ye find sometimes the Cross made a Promise, as Hosea 2.6. I will hedge up my way with thorns, and make a wall that she shall not find her paths:
yet the Cross may be as necessary as the great privileges of the Covenant, Therefore you find sometime the Cross made a Promise, as Hosea 2.6. I will hedge up my Way with thorns, and make a wall that she shall not find her paths:
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though it keep us under imperfect holiness and the Cross? However the Covenant had not carried us up above affliction, would it not have been a Covenant of perfect Grace,
though it keep us under imperfect holiness and the Cross? However the Covenant had not carried us up above affliction, would it not have been a Covenant of perfect Grace,
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and I would direct the improving of the Covenant of Grace to three sorts of persons. 1. There are some Beginners, that have never to this day known, what a personal Covenant with God was;
and I would Direct the improving of the Covenant of Grace to three sorts of Persons. 1. There Are Some Beginners, that have never to this day known, what a personal Covenant with God was;
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and readily they may be at this, O! I hear of so great things in the Covenant, there is wine, milk, honey, eye-salve, gold, fine linen, spices, and I have heard, that God cannot make greater Promises;
and readily they may be At this, OH! I hear of so great things in the Covenant, there is wine, milk, honey, eyesalve, gold, fine linen, spices, and I have herd, that God cannot make greater Promises;
if thou had been under a Covenant of Works, but since thou art under a Covenant of Grace, I will say but these three things to thee. 1. If thou will go home this night,
if thou had been under a Covenant of Works, but since thou art under a Covenant of Grace, I will say but these three things to thee. 1. If thou will go home this night,
yet if thou wilt yet go, and seriously indenture with him, and enter in a personal Covenant for the time to come, all former by-gones shall be by-gones,
yet if thou wilt yet go, and seriously indenture with him, and enter in a personal Covenant for the time to come, all former bygones shall be bygones,
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and thy want of money, and want of price to give for all these things, shall be no hinderance to thee and the great reason I give for this, it is a Covenant of Grace therefore go and indenture with him,
and thy want of money, and want of price to give for all these things, shall be no hindrance to thee and the great reason I give for this, it is a Covenant of Grace Therefore go and indenture with him,
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A second sort it speaks to, if it be a Covenant of Grace, it speaks a word of reproof to you, that do not notice and take it up as a Covenant of Grace;
A second sort it speaks to, if it be a Covenant of Grace, it speaks a word of reproof to you, that do not notice and take it up as a Covenant of Grace;
and there are three sorts that take it not up so. 1. There are some that would take up the Covenant of Grace for a Covenant of Liberty and Licentiousness;
and there Are three sorts that take it not up so. 1. There Are Some that would take up the Covenant of Grace for a Covenant of Liberty and Licentiousness;
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and of all Creatures he will be angry with, and be avenged of, it will be thou. 2. It reproves these that never will deal with God by way of a Covenant of Grace,
and of all Creatures he will be angry with, and be avenged of, it will be thou. 2. It reproves these that never will deal with God by Way of a Covenant of Grace,
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of all the Doctrines of the World, it hath been most opposed in the Church, Papists, Socinians, Arminians, Lutherians, they become generally enemies to it. 3. It reproves these, that though they acknowledge it to be a Covenant of Grace,
of all the Doctrines of the World, it hath been most opposed in the Church, Papists, socinians, Arminians, Lutherans, they become generally enemies to it. 3. It reproves these, that though they acknowledge it to be a Covenant of Grace,
and without merit, and alluring motive, yet they would have it a Covenant of a mixed nature, they would have some mixtures of some things of their own, in with the Grace of God:
and without merit, and alluring motive, yet they would have it a Covenant of a mixed nature, they would have Some mixtures of Some things of their own, in with the Grace of God:
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and partly of Works, no, it's a Covenant of pure and unmixed Grace, it's a Covenant of perfect and full Grace, it's a Covenant of persevering and continuing Grace;
and partly of Works, no, it's a Covenant of pure and unmixed Grace, it's a Covenant of perfect and full Grace, it's a Covenant of persevering and Continuing Grace;
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I will tell you three or four things, wherein I will especially press you to make use of it as a Covenant of Grace. 1. If ye have any great thing to seek from God, may be some have a Temporal thing to seek from him, they have a strait to come thorow;
I will tell you three or four things, wherein I will especially press you to make use of it as a Covenant of Grace. 1. If you have any great thing to seek from God, may be Some have a Temporal thing to seek from him, they have a strait to come thorough;
but let the Papists give their Pardons, it's not so in this Covenant. 2. Make use of it in answering all challenges, I will have occasion when I come to that, Although my house be not so with God, To let you see,
but let the Papists give their Pardons, it's not so in this Covenant. 2. Make use of it in answering all challenges, I will have occasion when I come to that, Although my house be not so with God, To let you see,
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how the Covenant answers challenges, I believe it's the thing that makes many Christians spend the most part of their Religion in complaints, they are either ignorant,
how the Covenant answers challenges, I believe it's the thing that makes many Christians spend the most part of their Religion in complaints, they Are either ignorant,
That I may the better reach what is comprehended in this Branch of the Verse, I desire may take notice of four particulars in it. 1. Ye have the Author and efficient cause of this Covenant, The Lord hath made, He doeth not say, I have made with the Lord,
That I may the better reach what is comprehended in this Branch of the Verse, I desire may take notice of four particulars in it. 1. You have the Author and efficient cause of this Covenant, The Lord hath made, He doth not say, I have made with the Lord,
but the Lord hath made with me personally. Lastly, I shall take notice of the Assurance, which his confident asserting of it imports, he can affirm it with a deal of confidence,
but the Lord hath made with me personally. Lastly, I shall take notice of the Assurance, which his confident asserting of it imports, he can affirm it with a deal of confidence,
this Branch of the Verse is considerable, for the truth is, we had no hand in the making of the Covenant of Grace, it was allanerly himself, the Lord made it with me.
this Branch of the Verse is considerable, for the truth is, we had no hand in the making of the Covenant of Grace, it was allanerly himself, the Lord made it with me.
First, I shall enquire into what respects the Covenant may be said to be made by the Lord. 2. I shall give you some Grounds to evince, that in all these respects, that it was made,
First, I shall inquire into what respects the Covenant may be said to be made by the Lord. 2. I shall give you Some Grounds to evince, that in all these respects, that it was made,
Quest. First, In what respects the Covenant may be said to be made by the Lord, I shall desire that ye may notice these four or five particulars here.
Quest. First, In what respects the Covenant may be said to be made by the Lord, I shall desire that you may notice these four or five particulars Here.
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Answ. 1. The contrivement of the Covenant in all the Heads, Clauses and Articles of it, was allanerly from him, it was he that contrived it in all the Clauses, and Articles of it;
Answer 1. The contrivement of the Covenant in all the Heads, Clauses and Articles of it, was allanerly from him, it was he that contrived it in all the Clauses, and Articles of it;
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the truth is, it contains a design very suitable to his Wisdom, if ye will take a view of three mysteries into it, ye will find it proceed from the depth of infinit.
the truth is, it contains a Design very suitable to his Wisdom, if you will take a view of three Mysteres into it, you will find it proceed from the depth of infinite.
and yet justly suffer for sin? The great Mysteries in the Covenant, in reference to the Truths holden out in it, evidence that the contrivement of it, could only proceed from God. 2. If ye will take a view, not of the Truths only,
and yet justly suffer for since? The great Mysteres in the Covenant, in Referente to the Truths held out in it, evidence that the contrivement of it, could only proceed from God. 2. If you will take a view, not of the Truths only,
What a number of strange Duties are contained in it, that would never have entred into the heart of Man? Numa Pompilius, that gave Laws to the Romans, Lycurgus that gave Laws to the Lacedemonians, Solon that gave Laws to the Athenians, their Laws never dreamed of Believing,
What a number of strange Duties Are contained in it, that would never have entered into the heart of Man? Numa Pompilius, that gave Laws to the Roman, Lycurgus that gave Laws to the Lacedaemonians, Solon that gave Laws to the Athenians, their Laws never dreamed of Believing,
one Person to be both God and Man, and that Person to be both the Son and the Maker of his Mother, that the Duties of it are strange, one to Live by anothers Righteousness;
one Person to be both God and Man, and that Person to be both the Son and the Maker of his Mother, that the Duties of it Are strange, one to Live by another's Righteousness;
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as a famous Antient said of Christianity, that if he were not perswaded, it immediatly proceeded from God, it would be the Religion of any that ever he heard, that he would be furthest from Believing;
as a famous Ancient said of Christianity, that if he were not persuaded, it immediately proceeded from God, it would be the Religion of any that ever he herd, that he would be furthest from Believing;
Answ. For Answering this, ye may remember some Sabbaths ago, I opened to you, That it was a Despotick Covenant, such as is made betwixt Prince and Subject, Master and Servant, Land-lord and Tennents, that he is absolute Lord,
Answer For Answering this, you may Remember Some Sabbaths ago, I opened to you, That it was a Despotic Covenant, such as is made betwixt Prince and Subject, Master and Servant, Landlord and Tenants, that he is absolute Lord,
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now since the coutrivement of the Covenant, and the Terms on which it runs, proceeds both from God, it may justly be said, that he hath made the Covenant.
now since the coutrivement of the Covenant, and the Terms on which it runs, proceeds both from God, it may justly be said, that he hath made the Covenant.
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Thirdly, He is said to have made the Covenant, in regard the furniture for doing our part of the Covenant, proceeds also from him, whatever is necessary on his part,
Thirdly, He is said to have made the Covenant, in regard the furniture for doing our part of the Covenant, proceeds also from him, whatever is necessary on his part,
they are bound by the Covenant to repent, to believe, to walk humbly and holily; all the things that are Terms on their part, he is engaged to furnish them;
they Are bound by the Covenant to Repent, to believe, to walk humbly and holily; all the things that Are Terms on their part, he is engaged to furnish them;
nay all the Philosophers, and all the Learning in the world, would never have carried a man to dream of such a Covenant, without immediat Revelation from God;
nay all the Philosophers, and all the Learning in the world, would never have carried a man to dream of such a Covenant, without immediate Revelation from God;
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Now in reference to the Covenant, that all these are made by him, will appear by these two remarkable Grounds, 1. This Covenant could neither have been made by Men,
Now in Referente to the Covenant, that all these Are made by him, will appear by these two remarkable Grounds, 1. This Covenant could neither have been made by Men,
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it was undoubtedly a surprisal to Adam, and many Divines think, he understood it not at first what that meant, The seed of the woman shall bruise the head of the serpent, It was revealed to him in a dark mysterious Type,
it was undoubtedly a surprisal to Adam, and many Divines think, he understood it not At First what that meant, The seed of the woman shall bruise the head of the serpent, It was revealed to him in a dark mysterious Type,
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and hide himself, and to go and sew Fig-tree Leafs together to cover his nakedness, he was far from dreaming of making an everlasting Covenant with him.
and hide himself, and to go and sew Fig tree Leafs together to cover his nakedness, he was Far from dreaming of making an everlasting Covenant with him.
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therefore when they heard of it, and when it was revealed to them, they pry into it, and looked into it, and were astonished at such a contrivement of a Covenant of Grace,
Therefore when they herd of it, and when it was revealed to them, they pry into it, and looked into it, and were astonished At such a contrivement of a Covenant of Grace,
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Secondly, That this Covenant was made by God, (and I like the notion well) will appear from this, that there are three designs, that wise and good men have, in the driving their business in the world,
Secondly, That this Covenant was made by God, (and I like the notion well) will appear from this, that there Are three designs, that wise and good men have, in the driving their business in the world,
and the wisdom that is given to them, makes them drive these three designs, and ye will find, the Father driving all the three, in making the Covenant, which evidences, that it's an act suiting his infinit Wisdom,
and the Wisdom that is given to them, makes them drive these three designs, and you will find, the Father driving all the three, in making the Covenant, which evidences, that it's an act suiting his infinite Wisdom,
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and that there is but some resemblance among men of this Wisdom. 1. Several times men design the exalting of their Children. 2. The magnifying of themselves. 3. If they be good, the advantage of others,
and that there is but Some resemblance among men of this Wisdom. 1. Several times men Design the exalting of their Children. 2. The magnifying of themselves. 3. If they be good, the advantage of Others,
And there runs a design in the Covenant, suiting infinit Wisdom, in reference to all these three. 1. Like a wise Father, the design of the Covenant is, the exalting of his Son, he intends indeed to have his Son great, From whom could the covenant come, that tends so much to exalt Christ,
And there runs a Design in the Covenant, suiting infinite Wisdom, in Referente to all these three. 1. Like a wise Father, the Design of the Covenant is, the exalting of his Son, he intends indeed to have his Son great, From whom could the Covenant come, that tends so much to exalt christ,
but from Christ's Father? it looks like the design of a Father, the scope of the Covenant, the accomplishment of it, tends so much to the exalting of his Son, all the Blood that runs in the Veins of the Covenant, seems all to drive at the exalting of him, he is the Mediator of the Covenant, the Surety of it, all the Promises of it, are the accomplishment of his three Offices;
but from Christ's Father? it looks like the Design of a Father, the scope of the Covenant, the accomplishment of it, tends so much to the exalting of his Son, all the Blood that runs in the veins of the Covenant, seems all to drive At the exalting of him, he is the Mediator of the Covenant, the Surety of it, all the Promises of it, Are the accomplishment of his three Offices;
any that will observe the scope of the Covenant, the exalting of the Son, may well conclude, it was the Father of the Son that made it. 2. The Father in his infinite Wisdom, designed the exalting of himself;
any that will observe the scope of the Covenant, the exalting of the Son, may well conclude, it was the Father of the Son that made it. 2. The Father in his infinite Wisdom, designed the exalting of himself;
So it looks like a Covenant made by him. 3. God being a Communicative Good, Good in himself, it's impossible for him not to communicat Good to others,
So it looks like a Covenant made by him. 3. God being a Communicative Good, Good in himself, it's impossible for him not to communicate Good to Others,
therefore when God made the World, he behoved to make Man, that he might communicat the good of the World to him, he being a Communicative Good, his nature carries him to do good to others,
Therefore when God made the World, he behooved to make Man, that he might communicate the good of the World to him, he being a Communicative Good, his nature carries him to do good to Others,
but it's promised in the Covenant. Now all these three declare that it was he that made the Covenant; because it tends so much to the exalting of his Son, his Goodness and Grace,
but it's promised in the Covenant. Now all these three declare that it was he that made the Covenant; Because it tends so much to the exalting of his Son, his goodness and Grace,
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Ʋse. I will only say some few things by way of use, that I may come to speak of the Parties, The Lord hath made with me, ye see the nature of it, there are many practical Improvements of it, that I cannot now dwell on;
Ʋse. I will only say Some few things by Way of use, that I may come to speak of the Parties, The Lord hath made with me, you see the nature of it, there Are many practical Improvements of it, that I cannot now dwell on;
and drew all the Articles of it, therefore go humbly, and walk as one, that in the thing wherein thou has the greatest ground of joy that ever thou had,
and drew all the Articles of it, Therefore go humbly, and walk as one, that in the thing wherein thou has the greatest ground of joy that ever thou had,
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Take a view of what ye have deserved by that fall, if the things that ye can tell of your selves were written on your Foreheads, ye would be forced to go to some corner,
Take a view of what you have deserved by that fallen, if the things that you can tell of your selves were written on your Foreheads, you would be forced to go to Some corner,
Praise him, who in such a desperat case, was content to make as Everlasting Covenant with thee. 3. Here is great ground of encouragement, to you that are not yet brought under the bond of the Covenant, He that made the Covenant,
Praise him, who in such a desperate case, was content to make as Everlasting Covenant with thee. 3. Here is great ground of encouragement, to you that Are not yet brought under the bound of the Covenant, He that made the Covenant,
and brought persons under it, he chused whom he will, he chused a Jacob and not an Esau, a Peter and not a Judas, Judas he had not done so much ill as Paul had done before his conversion, Judas was preaching Christ,
and brought Persons under it, he chused whom he will, he chused a Jacob and not an Esau, a Peter and not a Judas, Judas he had not done so much ill as Paul had done before his conversion, Judas was preaching christ,
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therefore all of you that are without the Covenant, since he made it with a Paul, and not with a Judas, with a Jacob, and not with an Esau, and yet Esau was the elder brother, on this account keep up your hope,
Therefore all of you that Are without the Covenant, since he made it with a Paul, and not with a Judas, with a Jacob, and not with an Esau, and yet Esau was the elder brother, on this account keep up your hope,
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for what brought in Jacob, a Paul, a Peter, into the Covenant, but his own Grace? Lastly, Was it he that was the Author and Maker of the Covenant? Then behold, amongst all the things that ever he did,
for what brought in Jacob, a Paul, a Peter, into the Covenant, but his own Grace? Lastly, Was it he that was the Author and Maker of the Covenant? Then behold, among all the things that ever he did,
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since he created the World, it's the thing that contributes most to exalt him, it was a great Work for him to say, Let there be light, and it was light, and for him to stretch out the Heavens and the Earth, and to make an Earth,
since he created the World, it's the thing that contributes most to exalt him, it was a great Work for him to say, Let there be Light, and it was Light, and for him to stretch out the Heavens and the Earth, and to make an Earth,
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and on the foundation of this Mystery, hath founded so many Duties, and great Priviledges, that if himself had not revealed them, they would appear the greatest fancies in the World,
and on the Foundation of this Mystery, hath founded so many Duties, and great Privileges, that if himself had not revealed them, they would appear the greatest fancies in the World,
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But I will close all, with saying three things about his making the Covenant. 1. If there had any advantage redounded to him by making the Covenant, it had not been so strange, I confess there is a Declarative Glory;
But I will close all, with saying three things about his making the Covenant. 1. If there had any advantage redounded to him by making the Covenant, it had not been so strange, I confess there is a Declarative Glory;
and not to him, except what is Declarative. 2. The damned Angels they had many grounds to have pleaded a Covenant with him, rather than we, they were more noble Creatures,
and not to him, except what is Declarative. 2. The damned Angels they had many grounds to have pleaded a Covenant with him, rather than we, they were more noble Creatures,
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Now, that he should make a Covenant with thee, and not with them, is strange. 3. The foundation of this Covenant, (and there was no other possibility of making it, in the strain it runs on,) it was to be laid in the Blood of his Son;
Now, that he should make a Covenant with thee, and not with them, is strange. 3. The Foundation of this Covenant, (and there was no other possibility of making it, in the strain it runs on,) it was to be laid in the Blood of his Son;
In the handling of this, I shall consider the persons, first something more generally, and then I shall consider them more particularly and personally, readily I will dwell some Sermons on this branch of the Verse.
In the handling of this, I shall Consider the Persons, First something more generally, and then I shall Consider them more particularly and personally, readily I will dwell Some Sermons on this branch of the Verse.
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First, The general consideration of this, I will not dwell on it, I have spoken several things when I entred on the Verse, of the Lords condescendency to make a Covenant with the Elect, only I would have you notice four things about it. 1. The Name Lord, it is here not to be taken Personally,
First, The general consideration of this, I will not dwell on it, I have spoken several things when I entered on the Verse, of the lords condescendency to make a Covenant with the Elect, only I would have you notice four things about it. 1. The Name Lord, it is Here not to be taken Personally,
but Essentially, as including all the three Persons of the Trinity, so that in effect, in making the everlasting Covenant, all the Persons in the Trinity became our Covenanted Parties, each of them have their distinct Work in fulfilling the Covenant;
but Essentially, as including all the three Persons of the Trinity, so that in Effect, in making the everlasting Covenant, all the Persons in the Trinity became our Covenanted Parties, each of them have their distinct Work in fulfilling the Covenant;
and the truth is, when we Covenant with God, so far as we can reach, there ought to be a distinct eye had to each Person of the Trinity, who though they be One in Essence,
and the truth is, when we Covenant with God, so Far as we can reach, there ought to be a distinct eye had to each Person of the Trinity, who though they be One in Essence,
since we find distinct actings ascribed to the Father, Son, and Spirit, in the Covenant there is great need, to eye the several Blessed Persons of the Blessed Trinity;
since we find distinct actings ascribed to the Father, Son, and Spirit, in the Covenant there is great need, to eye the several Blessed Persons of the Blessed Trinity;
but all the Persons of the Blessed Trinity, each of them in the Covenant; as they have their distinct works and operations, in bringing the Elect to Glory;
but all the Persons of the Blessed Trinity, each of them in the Covenant; as they have their distinct works and operations, in bringing the Elect to Glory;
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so they all become Debtors to their own Faithfulness, for accomplishing the things of the Covenant, which they made with David. 2. Take notice, that this taking up of God essentially, the Lord, or Jehovah, there is implyed,
so they all become Debtors to their own Faithfulness, for accomplishing the things of the Covenant, which they made with David. 2. Take notice, that this taking up of God essentially, the Lord, or Jehovah, there is employed,
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as ordinarly the Name is used by the word Jah, as Psal. 68.4 Extol him that rides on the Heavens by his name Jah, which is a Compend of the name Jehovah, and is retained in our English Translation, the taking him up under this name Jehovah, holds him out,
as ordinarily the Name is used by the word Jah, as Psalm 68.4 Extol him that rides on the Heavens by his name Jah, which is a Compend of the name Jehovah, and is retained in our English translation, the taking him up under this name Jehovah, holds him out,
It's very pleasant to consider the Parties that made the Covenant, all the three Persons of the Blessed Trinity, holden out under the Name Jehovah, thou that hangs by the Promise in the Covenant, why goest thou with thy hands on thy loins, constantly moving discouraging Questions,
It's very pleasant to Consider the Parties that made the Covenant, all the three Persons of the Blessed Trinity, held out under the Name Jehovah, thou that hangs by the Promise in the Covenant, why goest thou with thy hands on thy loins, constantly moving discouraging Questions,
and saying, One day or another I shall fall by the hand of Saul, Is not the Party Covenanting Jehovah? Is he not known to thee by the name Jehovah? He was not so known by the Tribes of Israel: It's remarkable in the beginning of the Belief, the first Article of it, I believe in God the Father Almighty;
and saying, One day or Another I shall fallen by the hand of Saul, Is not the Party Covenanting Jehovah? Is he not known to thee by the name Jehovah? He was not so known by the Tribes of Israel: It's remarkable in the beginning of the Belief, the First Article of it, I believe in God the Father Almighty;
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but many Fathers are not willing, nor able though they be willing, but he is both able and willing to help, he is Almighty; It's a remarkable beginning of the Commands, I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the Land of Egypt,
but many Father's Are not willing, nor able though they be willing, but he is both able and willing to help, he is Almighty; It's a remarkable beginning of the Commands, I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the Land of Egypt,
But 2. The taking of him up under this name, the Lord, and considering this Covenant in the general, it is indeed astonishing, that he should have made a Covenant with men;
But 2. The taking of him up under this name, the Lord, and considering this Covenant in the general, it is indeed astonishing, that he should have made a Covenant with men;
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First, Consider that he is the God that gave Man, (who was lately nothing) a Beeing, O! they are words of wonder, that he comforts his Church in a sad case with, by the Prophet Isaiah, Thy Maker is thy Husband:
First, Consider that he is the God that gave Man, (who was lately nothing) a Being, OH! they Are words of wonder, that he comforts his Church in a sad case with, by the Prophet Isaiah, Thy Maker is thy Husband:
he needed say no more, but do not eat of the tree, for is the day thou eats thou shalt die, as he did with the first Adam; but that he should lay by his Dominion,
he needed say no more, but do not eat of the tree, for is the day thou eats thou shalt die, as he did with the First Adam; but that he should lay by his Dominion,
and come as we were equals, and treat a Covenant, nay, when it was treated, the Person that represented us, was his equal, he was the Man that was his Fellow, and thought it to robbery to be equal with God, Philip.
and come as we were equals, and Treat a Covenant, nay, when it was treated, the Person that represented us, was his equal, he was the Man that was his Fellow, and Thought it to robbery to be equal with God, Philip.
yet that was all, it seemed very improbable, that so light a Temptation would make him break the Covenant that he had made with God, but the imaginations of our hearts are evil continually;
yet that was all, it seemed very improbable, that so Light a Temptation would make him break the Covenant that he had made with God, but the Imaginations of our hearts Are evil continually;
it is in effect one of the greatest wonders in the Bible, The Lord hath made with me, &c. O! learn to admire the condescendency of Grace, it is a wonder that we are not oftner telling it to others,
it is in Effect one of the greatest wonders in the bible, The Lord hath made with me, etc. OH! Learn to admire the condescendency of Grace, it is a wonder that we Are not oftener telling it to Others,
I will consider this transaction of the Covenant personally, more particularly it's remarkable, David doeth not say, he made with the Elect, whereof I am one;
I will Consider this transaction of the Covenant personally, more particularly it's remarkable, David doth not say, he made with the Elect, whereof I am one;
or he made with the Church, whereof I am a member, but the Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant; he takes it and applyes it personally to himself.
or he made with the Church, whereof I am a member, but the Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant; he Takes it and Applies it personally to himself.
It's remarkable, when God first entred in this everlasting Covenant, he indeed published it generally to all the seed of the Woman, that is, to all the Elect, who were comprehended under the Mediator, who was the seed of the Woman,
It's remarkable, when God First entered in this everlasting Covenant, he indeed published it generally to all the seed of the Woman, that is, to all the Elect, who were comprehended under the Mediator, who was the seed of the Woman,
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for all his Members, yet often ye find God treating it with Abraham; and again, it is not enough it be made with Abraham, but he must treat it with Isaac, and confirm it with an Oath,
for all his Members, yet often you find God treating it with Abraham; and again, it is not enough it be made with Abraham, but he must Treat it with Isaac, and confirm it with an Oath,
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they can say, the Lord hath made an everlasting Covenant, but they cannot say, the Lord hath made it with me, therefore the Lord will manage this Covenant,
they can say, the Lord hath made an everlasting Covenant, but they cannot say, the Lord hath made it with me, Therefore the Lord will manage this Covenant,
I confess, the third of them is not a proper act of Covenanting, yet it is necessary to the making of it up. (1) A person in making this Covenant, is either saying or subscribing,
I confess, the third of them is not a proper act of Covenanting, yet it is necessary to the making of it up. (1) A person in making this Covenant, is either saying or subscribing,
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in their indenturing in this personal Covenant with God, the tenor of what they do is, I accept this Christ on these terms, he offers me Wine, Milk, Honey, without money, and without price;
in their indenturing in this personal Covenant with God, the tenor of what they do is, I accept this christ on these terms, he offers me Wine, Milk, Honey, without money, and without price;
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or that is about to draw the general Covenant of Grace, to his case, subscribes to the duties of the Covenant, particularly to give himself to the Lord, One shall say, and another subscribe with his hand, I am the Lords:
or that is about to draw the general Covenant of Grace, to his case, subscribes to the duties of the Covenant, particularly to give himself to the Lord, One shall say, and Another subscribe with his hand, I am the lords:
so this personal Covenanting with God, when we can say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, though the Lord hath made the Covenant in general with Christ,
so this personal Covenanting with God, when we can say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, though the Lord hath made the Covenant in general with christ,
when we are in a spiritual frame in Prayer, and we do this, when we accept of the offer of the Covenant, and of the Mediator, on the terms of the Covenant; and binds our selves to the duties of the Covenant, especially such as we are most negligent of, and soonest led away from:
when we Are in a spiritual frame in Prayer, and we do this, when we accept of the offer of the Covenant, and of the Mediator, on the terms of the Covenant; and binds our selves to the duties of the Covenant, especially such as we Are most negligent of, and soonest led away from:
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There lyes the way of personal covenanting with God, especially, if ye add, as a Capestone. (3.) When the soul engages to these two, that it cast an eye to the Treasurer,
There lies the Way of personal covenanting with God, especially, if you add, as a Capestone. (3.) When the soul engages to these two, that it cast an eye to the Treasurer,
It's supposed Adam when he was perfect, stood not above five hours, and what can lapsed man do? Therefore the Covenant takes in the accepting of the offer,
It's supposed Adam when he was perfect, stood not above five hours, and what can lapsed man do? Therefore the Covenant Takes in the accepting of the offer,
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And I believe it lyes at the root of much of our covenanting, and many lave challenges in their covenanting with God, that they have not eyed the Mediator,
And I believe it lies At the root of much of our covenanting, and many lave challenges in their covenanting with God, that they have not eyed the Mediator,
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Ans. For Answer to this, I shall only say these two things, (1.) God in making personal Covenants with men, had very different ways of communication of himself;
Ans. For Answer to this, I shall only say these two things, (1.) God in making personal Covenants with men, had very different ways of communication of himself;
when he made the Covenant with Abraham. he spake with him face to face, he did so to Isaac and Jacob, but he did not so to David, but he sends a Prophet to him;
when he made the Covenant with Abraham. he spoke with him face to face, he did so to Isaac and Jacob, but he did not so to David, but he sends a Prophet to him;
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it were I say unreasonable he should do so to us, for though the Covenant be not so sensible as it was to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, it may come to thee,
it were I say unreasonable he should do so to us, for though the Covenant be not so sensible as it was to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, it may come to thee,
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I confefs, it's the great neglect of the generation that we live in, the generation coming may be more in the practice of it, that Masters of Families will not take their Wives, Children and Servants,
I confefs, it's the great neglect of the generation that we live in, the generation coming may be more in the practice of it, that Masters of Families will not take their Wives, Children and Servants,
I will only close this discourse of it, with naming three or four things, that I judge to be great hinderances in the way of Christians personal covenanting with God. (1.) It is a great hinderance, our mistaking the end of the Law, the Law is a School-Master to lend to Christ;
I will only close this discourse of it, with naming three or four things, that I judge to be great hindrances in the Way of Christians personal covenanting with God. (1.) It is a great hindrance, our mistaking the end of the Law, the Law is a School-Master to lend to christ;
and there are many, if they come under a Law-word, they perswarded, that they should dwell on it, they cannot be perswaded, that this drives at personal covenanting with him;
and there Are many, if they come under a Law-word, they perswarded, that they should dwell on it, they cannot be persuaded, that this drives At personal covenanting with him;
ye will hear afterward, if ever there be a time of entering in a personal Covenant with God, of accepting the Covenant of the terms offered, it's when we are under a work of the Law:
you will hear afterwards, if ever there be a time of entering in a personal Covenant with God, of accepting the Covenant of the terms offered, it's when we Are under a work of the Law:
the end of these fears is, to terrifie you to seek a shelter in the everlasting Covenant. (2.) It hinders many to enter in this Covenant personally, they are exceedingly afraid, that their guilt be greater, if they break;
the end of these fears is, to terrify you to seek a shelter in the everlasting Covenant. (2.) It hinders many to enter in this Covenant personally, they Are exceedingly afraid, that their guilt be greater, if they break;
as the man in the Well, that will not take hold of the Rope, for fear when I am near up 〈 ◊ 〉 get the worse fall. 3. It hinders some from covenanting with God, they would have some Arles in their hand, before they trust him:
as the man in the Well, that will not take hold of the Rope, for Fear when I am near up 〈 ◊ 〉 get the Worse fallen. 3. It hinders Some from covenanting with God, they would have Some Arles in their hand, before they trust him:
Take heed to this Covenant, and hang upon his promise, and if thou should never be able to sing, the Lord hath filled my hand with sende all my life, thou has a nobler song to sing, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant.
Take heed to this Covenant, and hang upon his promise, and if thou should never be able to sing, the Lord hath filled my hand with send all my life, thou has a Nobler song to sing, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant.
It's remarkable, when Christ was hanging on the Cross, and the great cloud of his Fathers wrath hanging over his head, in a manner, he renews the Covenant with him, My God, my God,
It's remarkable, when christ was hanging on the Cross, and the great cloud of his Father's wrath hanging over his head, in a manner, he renews the Covenant with him, My God, my God,
HAving spoken of the nature of David 's security, I came the last Sabbath to speak of the Parties transacting in this Covenant, The Lord and me, I proposed four things to be noticed;
HAving spoken of the nature of David is security, I Come the last Sabbath to speak of the Parties transacting in this Covenant, The Lord and me, I proposed four things to be noticed;
as including all the Persons of the Trinity, who are all Partiesin the Covenant, and each of them has their particular work, in the accomplishing of the Covenant.
as including all the Persons of the Trinity, who Are all Partiesin the Covenant, and each of them has their particular work, in the accomplishing of the Covenant.
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But passing what was spoken, I come to that which I proposed to dwell on this day, the particular Application of the Covenant, individually and personally to David: It's no, the Lord hath made with Abraham, nor with the Elect,
But passing what was spoken, I come to that which I proposed to dwell on this day, the particular Application of the Covenant, individually and personally to David: It's not, the Lord hath made with Abraham, nor with the Elect,
This Truth hath a great deal of opposition in the world, Arminians, and Antinomians, who though they unite not in many things, they unite in opposition of this Truth, they deny personal and particular Covenanting with God;
This Truth hath a great deal of opposition in the world, Arminians, and Antinomians, who though they unite not in many things, they unite in opposition of this Truth, they deny personal and particular Covenanting with God;
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and some external kind of Transacting at the Sacrament of the Supper, but personally and really to indenture with God, on the Terms of the Covenant, they utterly neglect;
and Some external kind of Transacting At the Sacrament of the Supper, but personally and really to indenture with God, on the Terms of the Covenant, they utterly neglect;
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therefore, to follow this Truth, since it comes so directly in my way, I will insist on these three things in following this head. 1. I shall labour to prove by some reasons, that it is not only a warrantable,
Therefore, to follow this Truth, since it comes so directly in my Way, I will insist on these three things in following this head. 1. I shall labour to prove by Some Reasons, that it is not only a warrantable,
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but a most necessary Duty, for Christians to make personal and particular Covenants with God. 2. I shall open wherein this personal and particular Covenanting with him, doeth consist. And 3. shall apply it.
but a most necessary Duty, for Christians to make personal and particular Covenants with God. 2. I shall open wherein this personal and particular Covenanting with him, doth consist. And 3. shall apply it.
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And then, Whom have I in heaven but thee, and on the earth that I desire besides thee? It was in effect a Covenant of this nature that Thomas entred into,
And then, Whom have I in heaven but thee, and on the earth that I desire beside thee? It was in Effect a Covenant of this nature that Thomas entered into,
and another shall subscribe with his hand; ye have the same over again Prophesied, Isai. 45.24. Surely shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength, even to him shall men come;
and Another shall subscribe with his hand; you have the same over again Prophesied, Isaiah 45.24. Surely shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength, even to him shall men come;
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and subscribing with the hand, and it's no the Church in general, but one shall say, and another shall subscribe, it's a particalar and personal indenturing with God;
and subscribing with the hand, and it's no the Church in general, but one shall say, and Another shall subscribe, it's a particalar and personal indenturing with God;
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Natures Light teaches, that dolus versatur in generalibus, frequently this holds in this case, where there passes no indenturing betwixt God and the Soul,
Nature's Light Teaches, that dolus versatur in generalibus, frequently this holds in this case, where there passes no indenturing betwixt God and the Soul,
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but meerly generals, readily the a surance of an interest in any Transaction by the Light of Nature, it's the surer and clearer the more particular mention be of the Parties concerned in ti;
but merely generals, readily the a surance of an Interest in any Transaction by the Light of Nature, it's the Surer and clearer the more particular mention be of the Parties concerned in ti;
hardly is there a very small business a man will Transaact with his neighbour, but he will be as distinct and particular as he can, especially if he know it be a thing will be subject to much debate in Low;
hardly is there a very small business a man will Transaact with his neighbour, but he will be as distinct and particular as he can, especially if he know it be a thing will be Subject to much debate in Low;
and yet they rest on generals, contrair to the Light of Nature, in their greatest concernments? No, that same Light that leads men to be personal and particular,
and yet they rest on generals, contrair to the Light of Nature, in their greatest concernments? No, that same Light that leads men to be personal and particular,
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and distinct in mannaging all their other other affairs, in order to their clearing and assurance, leads them up in the business of their greatest concernment, far more to be personal and distinct.
and distinct in managing all their other other affairs, in order to their clearing and assurance, leads them up in the business of their greatest concernment, Far more to be personal and distinct.
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Thirdly, All the fundamental Priviledges, are all particular and personal, and why ought not the Covenant to be particularly and personally entred into? Election is not indefinit and universal, as Arminians and Papists teach:
Thirdly, All the fundamental Privileges, Are all particular and personal, and why ought not the Covenant to be particularly and personally entered into? Election is not indefinite and universal, as Arminians and Papists teach:
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Why ought not the Covenant, which is as it were the Charter, by which we come to be secured of these fundamental Priviledges, to be also personal and distinct? Why should our Election, Redemption, Adoption,
Why ought not the Covenant, which is as it were the Charter, by which we come to be secured of these fundamental Privileges, to be also personal and distinct? Why should our Election, Redemption, Adoption,
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but absolutely necessary, that there should be a particular application, and personal taking hold of the Covenant, in all these clauses whether absolute or conditional?
but absolutely necessary, that there should be a particular application, and personal taking hold of the Covenant, in all these clauses whither absolute or conditional?
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Fifthly, The duties of the Covenant are particularly and personally to be performed, there is none here can go a warfare for another, none can pay anothers debt in the Covenant, every man must give an account for himself in this Covenant, the Parent cannot do for the Child,
Fifthly, The duties of the Covenant Are particularly and personally to be performed, there is none Here can go a warfare for Another, none can pay another's debt in the Covenant, every man must give an account for himself in this Covenant, the Parent cannot do for the Child,
now fince every Duty must be performed particularly and personally, Is there not then and absolute necessity, that there should be an engaging and personal indenturing with God?
now fince every Duty must be performed particularly and personally, Is there not then and absolute necessity, that there should be an engaging and personal indenturing with God?
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Lastly, The nature of justifying Faith, which is the great condition of the Covenant, consists in a particular and personal application of the Covenant;
Lastly, The nature of justifying Faith, which is the great condition of the Covenant, consists in a particular and personal application of the Covenant;
but I will not dwell on it at this length, yet that I may be helpful to you, in your personal Covenanting, in regard one of the great grounds of our withering and dryness, results from the neglect of this Duty, I shall therefore insist, in opening the nature of it, only in speaking to these tgwo things, which I conceive will briefly sum up, wherein this act of personal Covenanting consists.
but I will not dwell on it At this length, yet that I may be helpful to you, in your personal Covenanting, in regard one of the great grounds of our withering and dryness, results from the neglect of this Duty, I shall Therefore insist, in opening the nature of it, only in speaking to these tgwo things, which I conceive will briefly sum up, wherein this act of personal Covenanting consists.
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I deny not, as ye shall hear, when I come at it, but on the account of a particular failing, a Christian may be more in engagin, with respect to one things,
I deny not, as you shall hear, when I come At it, but on the account of a particular failing, a Christian may be more in engagin, with respect to one things,
but we are neither to make new Terms, nor reject the Terms already made, in our personal Covenanting with God, we must keep to the Terms already made and proposed in the Covenant, in all the Articlaes and Clauses of it.
but we Are neither to make new Terms, nor reject the Terms already made, in our personal Covenanting with God, we must keep to the Terms already made and proposed in the Covenant, in all the Articlaes and Clauses of it.
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I confess, I like well to read the excellent Soliloquies, many have had with their own Souls, in the accepting of this offer, and entring in this Covenant;
I confess, I like well to read the excellent Soliloquies, many have had with their own Souls, in the accepting of this offer, and entering in this Covenant;
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when they have been Transacting this personal Covenant with God, they have been in a very elevated frame, they speak part of the Language of Canaan; What Apostrophies,
when they have been Transacting this personal Covenant with God, they have been in a very elevated frame, they speak part of the Language of Canaan; What Apostrophies,
and what turnings to their own soul, and what excitements and encouragements they offer to the soul? and then closes with either, I accept this Covenant, or this contrivement of the salvation of sinners, as it is offered:
and what turnings to their own soul, and what excitements and encouragements they offer to the soul? and then closes with either, I accept this Covenant, or this contrivement of the salvation of Sinners, as it is offered:
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But here I will offer you two things about this accepting of the Covenant, which is the first thing wherein this formal act of personal Covenanting consists.
But Here I will offer you two things about this accepting of the Covenant, which is the First thing wherein this formal act of personal Covenanting consists.
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I will not say this for the discouragement of any, but there are three things that makes it most difficult. 1. There is no seed of Believing naturally in man;
I will not say this for the discouragement of any, but there Are three things that makes it most difficult. 1. There is no seed of Believing naturally in man;
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and this makes the accepting of the offer of the Covenant, to be a thing most difficult. 2. In the accepting of this Covenant, not only have they no seed of Believing in them,
and this makes the accepting of the offer of the Covenant, to be a thing most difficult. 2. In the accepting of this Covenant, not only have they no seed of Believing in them,
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and Christ himself having met with so much opposition when he preached it, ye may conclude from these, that it's not an easie thing to perswade a sinner to accept of this Righteousness of the Covenant.
and christ himself having met with so much opposition when he preached it, you may conclude from these, that it's not an easy thing to persuade a sinner to accept of this Righteousness of the Covenant.
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and for clearing of this, I would have you to notice three things. 1. Ye shall take notice, that God in the Covenant of Grace, he hath as it were, past from the Terms of the Covenant of Works, no but he requires the same duties in the Covenant of Grace:
and for clearing of this, I would have you to notice three things. 1. You shall take notice, that God in the Covenant of Grace, he hath as it were, passed from the Terms of the Covenant of Works, no but he requires the same duties in the Covenant of Grace:
so that though obedience to the Law was the great condition of the Covenant of Works, the tenor and nature of the two Covenants are exceeding different,
so that though Obedience to the Law was the great condition of the Covenant of Works, the tenor and nature of the two Covenants Are exceeding different,
and now the great condition, though the Law be required, the Law is not the condition, it's the accepting and imbracing the offered Righteousness, which is necessary to be observed, in regard there are many precious to God, they deal with themselves ordinarly,
and now the great condition, though the Law be required, the Law is not the condition, it's the accepting and embracing the offered Righteousness, which is necessary to be observed, in regard there Are many precious to God, they deal with themselves ordinarily,
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no, obedience is required in the Covenant of Grace, but the accepting of the offered, Righteousness, is the great condition of the Covenant of Grace. 2. Take notice, that this accepting of the offer, it's really and formally the very act of Believing;
no, Obedience is required in the Covenant of Grace, but the accepting of the offered, Righteousness, is the great condition of the Covenant of Grace. 2. Take notice, that this accepting of the offer, it's really and formally the very act of Believing;
There are two or there things here, I thought to have spoken a little unto. 1. To hold out to you, that ye may be the better directed in it, something of the Terms, on which the offer is made, of their reasonableness and their excellency. 2. That though it be not the principal act in personal Covenanting, it's indispensably necessary,
There Are two or there things Here, I Thought to have spoken a little unto. 1. To hold out to you, that you may be the better directed in it, something of the Terms, on which the offer is made, of their reasonableness and their excellency. 2. That though it be not the principal act in personal Covenanting, it's indispensably necessary,
SERMON XII. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my hose be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XII. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my hose be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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First, The accepting of the offer of the Covenant. 2. The indenturing to the Terms of the Covenant, the accepting of the offer, is the first and principal part,
First, The accepting of the offer of the Covenant. 2. The indenturing to the Terms of the Covenant, the accepting of the offer, is the First and principal part,
and here there are two things that I would do. 1. I shall inquire a little, in helping to this act of persomal Covenanting with God, into what the Terms are. 2. What encouragement the Soul hath to indenture for these Terms.
and Here there Are two things that I would do. 1. I shall inquire a little, in helping to this act of persomal Covenanting with God, into what the Terms Are. 2. What encouragement the Soul hath to indenture for these Terms.
for the sin of our soul? no, we are to give Him our self indeed the indenturing on our part, is mainly lying in this, to make an absolute resignation of our selves to Him,
for the since of our soul? no, we Are to give Him our self indeed the indenturing on our part, is mainly lying in this, to make an absolute resignation of our selves to Him,
It's reported in the life of Socrates, That one day whenhe was at Athens, several of his Schollars brought presents to him, some rich presents, some smaller;
It's reported in the life of Socrates, That one day when was At Athens, several of his Scholars brought presents to him, Some rich presents, Some smaller;
sometime a Beliver may go with that argument in his mouth, when he hath any compt to make to God, I am thine, save thou me, so when we make a personal covenant with Him,
sometime a Believer may go with that argument in his Mouth, when he hath any count to make to God, I am thine, save thou me, so when we make a personal Covenant with Him,
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so we engage to resign our selves to Him, and to give our selves to Him, which imports two things into it. 1. We give our selves to be disposed of as to our work.
so we engage to resign our selves to Him, and to give our selves to Him, which imports two things into it. 1. We give our selves to be disposed of as to our work.
some of His commands, as some observe well, they both please HIm and us, they will please our flesh, He bids us eat and drink, and cloath our selves, they are commands of the Covenant,
Some of His commands, as Some observe well, they both please HIm and us, they will please our Flesh, He bids us eat and drink, and cloth our selves, they Are commands of the Covenant,
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In the personal Covenant with Him, we resign and give over our selves, to be disposed of as to our work, 2ly, We give over our selves to be disposed of,
In the personal Covenant with Him, we resign and give over our selves, to be disposed of as to our work, 2ly, We give over our selves to be disposed of,
and some of clay, and he that indentures in this personal Covenant, providing he be a vessel for the master use, it's all one wheither he be gold, silver,
and Some of clay, and he that indentures in this personal Covenant, providing he be a vessel for the master use, it's all one wheither he be gold, silver,
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in our Covenanting with Him, we are not to make exception of any of them, a Believer may personally Covenant with God, that does not distinctly take up all the Terms, on which the Covenant runs,
in our Covenanting with Him, we Are not to make exception of any of them, a Believer may personally Covenant with God, that does not distinctly take up all the Terms, on which the Covenant runs,
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the great duty is to accept of the Righteousnes offered in the Covenant; they will personally Covenant with God, for these absolutely incispensible and necessar things;
the great duty is to accept of the Righteousness offered in the Covenant; they will personally Covenant with God, for these absolutely incispensible and necessary things;
and there are two reasons for this. 1. In the great Duty of the Covenant, the Father's design is, the exaltation of His Son, it was one of the proofs I brought, to prove Him the Maker of the Covenant, it looked like the design of it, that He designed to cry up His Son;
and there Are two Reasons for this. 1. In the great Duty of the Covenant, the Father's Design is, the exaltation of His Son, it was one of the proofs I brought, to prove Him the Maker of the Covenant, it looked like the Design of it, that He designed to cry up His Son;
therefore the great violation of the Covenant lyes unbelief, and in not accepting of the Son which would be noticed by all, who will go mourning for other thins,
Therefore the great violation of the Covenant lies unbelief, and in not accepting of the Son which would be noticed by all, who will go mourning for other thins,
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There cannot be a greater affront put upon God, than what is put upon Him in His Son, in regard He is at the outmost of His offers, to speak with reverence, he cannot make a greater offer,
There cannot be a greater affront put upon God, than what is put upon Him in His Son, in regard He is At the outmost of His offers, to speak with Reverence, he cannot make a greater offer,
But 2ly, These things wehrein our infirmity is greatest, or that we are soonest worested by Temptation, in Covenanting to Terms, in our Coveranting which God, a special respect ought to be had to these,
But 2ly, These things wehrein our infirmity is greatest, or that we Are soonest worested by Temptation, in Covenanting to Terms, in our Coveranting which God, a special respect ought to be had to these,
observe wherein the infirmity lies, and where the temptation does most easily worst them, to have an eye in the persponal Covenant with God, to these things;
observe wherein the infirmity lies, and where the temptation does most Easily worst them, to have an eye in the persponal Covenant with God, to these things;
So I hope, laying these things together, I have proved, wherein personal covenanting with God lies, it lyes in accepting the Son, the Father hath offered Him,
So I hope, laying these things together, I have proved, wherein personal covenanting with God lies, it lies in accepting the Son, the Father hath offered Him,
and all that he hath, and when the Soul accepts of this offer and relyes with an act of recumbency on the faithfulness of Him that made it and subscribes to the Terms, both to give themselves to the Lord back again,
and all that he hath, and when the Soul accepts of this offer and relies with an act of recumbency on the faithfulness of Him that made it and subscribes to the Terms, both to give themselves to the Lord back again,
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so, many in their personal Covenanting with Christ, they presently fall in love with Glory, they fall in love with the Land of Canaan, and they see the Mediator beautiful and lovely,
so, many in their personal Covenanting with christ, they presently fallen in love with Glory, they fallen in love with the Land of Canaan, and they see the Mediator beautiful and lovely,
There are many, it may, be truly said of them, they are pound fools and peny wife, all the little wit they have in the Wilderness, is only like Children, it's how to build Houses,
There Are many, it may, be truly said of them, they Are pound Fools and penny wife, all the little wit they have in the Wilderness, is only like Children, it's how to built Houses,
but this Act of personal Covenanting, is a deliberat Act, it's an Act of the wife Merchant, who considers whether the Field and the Pearl will pay the cost.
but this Act of personal Covenanting, is a deliberate Act, it's an Act of the wife Merchant, who considers whither the Field and the Pearl will pay the cost.
(2ly,) This Act is to be an Act of the whole Soul, the understanding, will and affections, the Lord will have the consent of all, in perfecting this work of personal Covenanting;
(2ly,) This Act is to be an Act of the Whole Soul, the understanding, will and affections, the Lord will have the consent of all, in perfecting this work of personal Covenanting;
there may be externals subservient to the great end of personal Covenanting with him, as sometimes to go and to say to God, Lord, I accept of this Christ,
there may be externals subservient to the great end of personal Covenanting with him, as sometime to go and to say to God, Lord, I accept of this christ,
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as it's offered, and will not alter the terms, but accepts of it on the very terms that it is made, this is the Act of personal covenanting with God, as I conceive.
as it's offered, and will not altar the terms, but accepts of it on the very terms that it is made, this is the Act of personal covenanting with God, as I conceive.
But before I proceed to the Application, there is one great difficulty necessary to be cleared, ye would remember both the grounds I brought in the forenoon to prove the necessity,
But before I proceed to the Application, there is one great difficulty necessary to be cleared, you would Remember both the grounds I brought in the forenoon to prove the necessity,
Quest. The question necessary to be cleared is, whether is this personal Covenanting with God, the duty of all within the visible Church? Is there not a mixed mult tude of elect and reprobat,
Quest. The question necessary to be cleared is, whither is this personal Covenanting with God, the duty of all within the visible Church? Is there not a mixed mult tude of elect and Reprobate,
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thus Personally to covenant with God, shall appear from these things, 1. All to whom the offer of the covenant is made, are bound to the accepting of the offer;
thus Personally to Covenant with God, shall appear from these things, 1. All to whom the offer of the Covenant is made, Are bound to the accepting of the offer;
and the offer of it, is made to all within the visible Church, and who shall question where there is an offer made, that it is presumption to accept of it? Many stand at it, as if it were presumption;
and the offer of it, is made to all within the visible Church, and who shall question where there is an offer made, that it is presumption to accept of it? Many stand At it, as if it were presumption;
and see him, and intreat him to come and dine with him, and eat and drink with him, would ye think it presumption, especially if he should add Allurements,
and see him, and entreat him to come and dine with him, and eat and drink with him, would you think it presumption, especially if he should add Allurements,
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for many Reprobat ones, for their not Indenturing with him, to sit down over Jerusalem and weep, to upbraid Chorazin, and Bethsaida, if they had not been bound thus Personally to Covenant with Him:
for many Reprobate ones, for their not Indenturing with him, to fit down over Jerusalem and weep, to upbraid Chorazin, and Bethsaida, if they had not been bound thus Personally to Covenant with Him:
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So its the duty of all within the visible church, all of them ly under an Obligation, to make a Covenant with him by Sacrifice, on no less hazard than what they are worth for ever and ever:
So its the duty of all within the visible Church, all of them lie under an Obligation, to make a Covenant with him by Sacrifice, on no less hazard than what they Are worth for ever and ever:
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yet there are some special times, wherein especially they are called to it, and all I shall say in this Sermon, shall be to shew you Four or Five remarkable Junctures of Cases, wehrein the Lord calls his Elect, to enter in,
yet there Are Some special times, wherein especially they Are called to it, and all I shall say in this Sermon, shall be to show you Four or Five remarkable Junctures of Cases, wehrein the Lord calls his Elect, to enter in,
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2ly. It's a very suitable time to enter in this Personal Covenanting with God, when there comes to be any special impression of the Spirit, made on the Soul, we ought to take the stot of our hearts, readily it may be long before ye get that occasion again, it's not your each days dinner,
2ly. It's a very suitable time to enter in this Personal Covenanting with God, when there comes to be any special impression of the Spirit, made on the Soul, we ought to take the stot of our hearts, readily it may be long before you get that occasion again, it's not your each days dinner,
when ye get any Elevation of Spirit, any delight, or any peace or joy in believing, any striking of the Irons in Prayer, that the heart will affect the eye,
when you get any Elevation of Spirit, any delight, or any peace or joy in believing, any striking of the Irons in Prayer, that the heart will affect the eye,
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Ʋse. I will only exhort to two things, and with them close this Sermon. 1. Christian, wilt thou go and take a view of this Covenant, that thou may be encouraged, to engadge in it;
Ʋse. I will only exhort to two things, and with them close this Sermon. 1. Christian, wilt thou go and take a view of this Covenant, that thou may be encouraged, to engage in it;
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as an Antient was wont to say, this is my Promise, a Believer ought to have several Promises in the Covenant, these which they have gotten, most reviving, quickning, and consolation from;
as an Ancient was wont to say, this is my Promise, a Believer ought to have several Promises in the Covenant, these which they have got, most reviving, quickening, and consolation from;
Secondly, The parties considered personally and particularly, and the special thing I insisted on the last day, was, That every particular Believer ought personally and particularly to find himself concerned in the Covenant;
Secondly, The parties considered personally and particularly, and the special thing I insisted on the last day, was, That every particular Believer ought personally and particularly to find himself concerned in the Covenant;
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I also requited in this Question, who were bound in this Duty of personal covenanting? I told you, that it was the duty of all the Members of the visible Church,
I also requited in this Question, who were bound in this Duty of personal covenanting? I told you, that it was the duty of all the Members of the visible Church,
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First, This Act of personal covenanting with God, it's an absolutely necessary Act, it's indispensibly necessary, that we should accept his offer in the covenant,
First, This Act of personal covenanting with God, it's an absolutely necessary Act, it's Indispensibly necessary, that we should accept his offer in the Covenant,
there are some things God has commanded, and they are necessar, necessitate praecepti, they are to be obeyed hic & nunc, as the Sacrament of the New Testament is;
there Are Some things God has commanded, and they Are necessary, necessitate Precepts, they Are to be obeyed hic & nunc, as the Sacrament of the New Testament is;
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Now this Act of personal covenanting with God, is of this nature, it's of absolute and indispensible necessity, which will appear from the consideration of these three or four things. 1. Unless we particularly and personally,
Now this Act of personal covenanting with God, is of this nature, it's of absolute and indispensible necessity, which will appear from the consideration of these three or four things. 1. Unless we particularly and personally,
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and expresly accept of the covenant of Grace, and indenture with God on the Terms of the covenant, we cannot be stated in a Covenant-relation with God.
and expressly accept of the Covenant of Grace, and indenture with God on the Terms of the Covenant, we cannot be stated in a Covenant relation with God.
until we be unite to Christ, we can have no benefit by the Covenant; and until we enter in the Covenant, we cannot be unite to him. Ephes. 2.12. At that time ye were aliens from the common wealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenant of promise;
until we be unite to christ, we can have no benefit by the Covenant; and until we enter in the Covenant, we cannot be unite to him. Ephesians 2.12. At that time you were aliens from the Common wealth of Israel, and Strangers from the Covenant of promise;
3ly. Until we come personally, and particularly to indenture with God, and accept of the Covenant of Grace, we can have no comfortable views of Providence, especially if they be dark and humbling Providences.
3ly. Until we come personally, and particularly to indenture with God, and accept of the Covenant of Grace, we can have no comfortable views of Providence, especially if they be dark and humbling Providences.
The Covenant is as it were a Key, that opens all Providences: it's a remarkable word, Psal. 25.10. All his ways are mercy and truth, to such as keep his covenant:
The Covenant is as it were a Key, that Opens all Providences: it's a remarkable word, Psalm 25.10. All his ways Are mercy and truth, to such as keep his Covenant:
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and our Interst in it, we see them to be Mercy and Truth. 4ly. Until we thus personally Indenture and Covenant with God, we neither owne our Baptism, nor can we rightly Communicat;
and our Interest in it, we see them to be Mercy and Truth. 4ly. Until we thus personally Indenture and Covenant with God, we neither own our Baptism, nor can we rightly Communicate;
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there is a Covenant indeed made with God by our Parents in Baptism, in whom we virtually consent to the Covenant, in all the Clauses and Articles of it, but this not enough;
there is a Covenant indeed made with God by our Parents in Baptism, in whom we virtually consent to the Covenant, in all the Clauses and Articles of it, but this not enough;
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Lastly. Until we personally Covenant and Indenture with God, there can be no comfortable viewing of the Great Day, the thoughts of Judgement and Eternity are terrible to them, that have not an interest in the Covenant:
Lastly. Until we personally Covenant and Indenture with God, there can be no comfortable viewing of the Great Day, the thoughts of Judgement and Eternity Are terrible to them, that have not an Interest in the Covenant:
It's a remarkable word, Psal. 50. The beginning whereof, the current of Interpreters refer it to the Judgement of the Great day, in the 5. and 6. verses. Gather my Saints to me, those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice, the heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God is judge himself:
It's a remarkable word, Psalm 50. The beginning whereof, the current of Interpreters refer it to the Judgement of the Great day, in the 5. and 6. Verses. Gather my Saints to me, those that have made a Covenant with me by sacrifice, the heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God is judge himself:
mark here, that Day will be a comfortable day to the Saints, and who are they that are to be gathered to him that day? It's those that have made a Covenant by Sacrifice with Him, and God himself is Judge:
mark Here, that Day will be a comfortable day to the Saints, and who Are they that Are to be gathered to him that day? It's those that have made a Covenant by Sacrifice with Him, and God himself is Judge:
and accepting of the Covenant of Grace, personally and particularly, as it is an Act of absolute necessity, it ought to be a Deliberat well pondered Act, no Act ought more to be pondered:
and accepting of the Covenant of Grace, personally and particularly, as it is an Act of absolute necessity, it ought to be a Deliberate well pondered Act, no Act ought more to be pondered:
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many go about this rashly, they are like that Scribe that came to Christ in Matth. 8.20. The Scribe saith, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
many go about this rashly, they Are like that Scribe that Come to christ in Matthew 8.20. The Scribe Says, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
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but we read no more of that Scribe, it's as much as thou art not deliberat, thou offers to follow me whithersoever I go, it's a rash offer, thou knows not what thou sayest.
but we read no more of that Scribe, it's as much as thou art not deliberate, thou offers to follow me whithersoever I go, it's a rash offer, thou knows not what thou Sayest.
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yet there is nothing in our Religion contrare to Reason, and however we have such dusty Spectacles, that we will take the thing for Reason the day, which we will count Folly to morrow;
yet there is nothing in our Religion Contraire to Reason, and however we have such dusty Spectacles, that we will take the thing for Reason the day, which we will count Folly to morrow;
and readily bringing vows on hemselves, of personal covenanting with God, but as they are easily gotten, so they easily evanish. Psal. 78.34. When he slew them, then they sought after him, and returned and enquired early after God;
and readily bringing vows on hemselves, of personal covenanting with God, but as they Are Easily got, so they Easily evanish. Psalm 78.34. When he slew them, then they sought After him, and returned and inquired early After God;
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Nevertheless they flattered him with their mouth, and they lyed unto him with their tongue, for their heart was not right with God, nor were they stedfast in his covenant:
Nevertheless they flattered him with their Mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongue, for their heart was not right with God, nor were they steadfast in his Covenant:
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when he thus Indentures with God? The Answer is obvious, and I will reduce what I will say of it to two heads. 1. We are to deliberat, to consider and ponder what Offers God makes in the Covenant.
when he thus Indentures with God? The Answer is obvious, and I will reduce what I will say of it to two Heads. 1. We Are to deliberate, to Consider and ponder what Offers God makes in the Covenant.
2ly. On what Terms these Offers are made, both these two being by a rational soul rationally pondered, may have great influence on a fixed work with God,
2ly. On what Terms these Offers Are made, both these two being by a rational soul rationally pondered, may have great influence on a fixed work with God,
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we are to consider the multitude of things offered in it, and the greatness of them, that in a manner, He is at his utmost in His offers, He cannot make a greater Offer.
we Are to Consider the multitude of things offered in it, and the greatness of them, that in a manner, He is At his utmost in His offers, He cannot make a greater Offer.
sometimes it hath something in the World suiting it, sometimes Lusts are suiting it, sometimes Sathan is suiting it, sometimes one thing, sometimes another;
sometime it hath something in the World suiting it, sometime Lustiest Are suiting it, sometime Sathan is suiting it, sometime one thing, sometime Another;
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lay these Offers in the Ballance with what the World offers, and the Honours and Advantages of it, lay them in the Ballance with what your Lusts offer,
lay these Offers in the Balance with what the World offers, and the Honours and Advantages of it, lay them in the Balance with what your Lustiest offer,
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the consideration of these things, when one sits down like that man, that when he came to the exercise of his Reason, he began to consider, it's not long since I came to the World,
the consideration of these things, when one sits down like that man, that when he Come to the exercise of his Reason, he began to Consider, it's not long since I Come to the World,
Such a Soliloque betwixt a man & his his Soul, acting like a ratinal Agent, will readily put the soul to accept of the offer of the Covenant, and Indenture with God.
Such a Soliloquy betwixt a man & his his Soul, acting like a ratinal Agent, will readily put the soul to accept of the offer of the Covenant, and Indenture with God.
but we are to consider the Terms, on which we enter in this Covenant, and we can never rightly enter in this Covenant with God, (and without entering in this Covenant, we cannot be saved) except we ponder the Terms on which we Indenture,
but we Are to Consider the Terms, on which we enter in this Covenant, and we can never rightly enter in this Covenant with God, (and without entering in this Covenant, we cannot be saved) except we ponder the Terms on which we Indenture,
and there are three things necessar to be pondered about them. 1. The multitude of them, it's true the Covenant is a covenant of Grace, adn not a Covenant of Works;
and there Are three things necessary to be pondered about them. 1. The multitude of them, it's true the Covenant is a Covenant of Grace, Adn not a Covenant of Works;
God in the Covenant of Grace, hath bound us to all the Duties be hath commanded in the Covenant of Works, what a multitude of them there are, take a compend of them in that word, 2 Cor. 7. at the beginning, Having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God;
God in the Covenant of Grace, hath bound us to all the Duties be hath commanded in the Covenant of Works, what a multitude of them there Are, take a compend of them in that word, 2 Cor. 7. At the beginning, Having these promises, dearly Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God;
like the Message the King of Syria sent to the King of Israel, 2 Kings 5.2. I have sent my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him of his leprosie;
like the Message the King of Syria sent to the King of Israel, 2 Kings 5.2. I have sent my servant to thee, that thou Mayest recover him of his leprosy;
We are to consider, the constancy we are bound to in these Terms, if we enter in Covenant with God, it's a marriage Covenant, whatever fall out to a man or woman,
We Are to Consider, the constancy we Are bound to in these Terms, if we enter in Covenant with God, it's a marriage Covenant, whatever fallen out to a man or woman,
what multitude of difficulties must these Terms be carried on with? will they make a man walk like an Owl among the rest of the Birds? What a deal of crosses and difficulties will attend him that makes a Covenant with God? Now one that would Indenture in a personal Covenant with God, must consider and ponder all these.
what multitude of difficulties must these Terms be carried on with? will they make a man walk like an Owl among the rest of the Birds? What a deal of Crosses and difficulties will attend him that makes a Covenant with God? Now one that would Indenture in a personal Covenant with God, must Consider and ponder all these.
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For clearing this, that it ought to be done with the whole Soul, I would have you notice, First, This Act of personal covenanting, requires a very well ordered Soul, not only Morally well ordered, but Spiritually;
For clearing this, that it ought to be done with the Whole Soul, I would have you notice, First, This Act of personal covenanting, requires a very well ordered Soul, not only Morally well ordered, but Spiritually;
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First, When the Will comes to beled by the Understanding, several times the Will like a domineering Lady, it glories in it's Liberty and Freedom, it will bind the Understanding, and draw it after it;
First, When the Will comes to beled by the Understanding, several times the Will like a domineering Lady, it Glories in it's Liberty and Freedom, it will bind the Understanding, and draw it After it;
and the Conscience regulat by the Law of God, so that we can moderat our Anger and not sin, that we can desire nothing but what we lawfully desire,
and the Conscience regulate by the Law of God, so that we can moderate our Anger and not since, that we can desire nothing but what we lawfully desire,
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Bellarmine calumniats Protestants, when he says, we maintain in the Act of Effectual Calling, that Deus torquet voluntatem, in he doth not thraw the Will, no, in this Act of personal covenanting, it uses to be done,
Bellarmine calumniats Protestants, when he Says, we maintain in the Act of Effectual Calling, that Deus torquet voluntatem, in he does not thraw the Will, no, in this Act of personal covenanting, it uses to be done,
SERMON XIV. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XIV. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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some of our Divines in their casuistical Disputs with Papists, they rationally alledge, that the Doctrine of the Popish Casuists in some Principles, tends to hough all the Practises of Religion;
Some of our Divines in their casuistical Disputes with Papists, they rationally allege, that the Doctrine of the Popish Casuists in Some Principles, tends to hough all the Practises of Religion;
we maintain against them, that a sinner is obliged to repent, immediatly on the back of the commission of the Sin, the same we say of personal covenanting with God, it's to be done without delay, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. Heb. 3.7. Cited out of Psal. 95.7.
we maintain against them, that a sinner is obliged to Repent, immediately on the back of the commission of the since, the same we say of personal covenanting with God, it's to be done without Delay, To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. Hebrew 3.7. Cited out of Psalm 95.7.
there are some approaches in Spirit to us, which we should exactly observe, as Courtiers that have their Nobilissima fandi tempora, they get some fit opportunities of putting up their Petitions to Princes. 1. It's an excellent time in going about this work, of Indenturing, vowing,
there Are Some Approaches in Spirit to us, which we should exactly observe, as Courtiers that have their Nobilissima fandi tempora, they get Some fit opportunities of putting up their Petitions to Princes. 1. It's an excellent time in going about this work, of Indenturing, vowing,
and to begin to enter in a personal Covenant with Him, 2ly It ought to be done without delay, in regard of the uncertainty of time, and of the Gospel Offers;
and to begin to enter in a personal Covenant with Him, 2ly It ought to be done without Delay, in regard of the uncertainty of time, and of the Gospel Offers;
we are all of us Tennents at will, we know not what to morrow will bring forth, it's a wonder to see, what a number of doors can easily be opened to let us in to the Grace,
we Are all of us Tenants At will, we know not what to morrow will bring forth, it's a wonder to see, what a number of doors can Easily be opened to let us in to the Grace,
that young Divine that died in Holland, when he was yet a young man, he wrote a Book, wherein he says, some have died of an hair in Milk, some have fallen back from off the Stool that they sat on and died;
that young Divine that died in Holland, when he was yet a young man, he wrote a Book, wherein he Says, Some have died of an hair in Milk, Some have fallen back from off the Stool that they sat on and died;
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The Scripture calls it an houling on the bed, readily the Lord will say to them then, Because I called, and ye did not hear, ye shall call, and I will not hear;
The Scripture calls it an houling on the Bed, readily the Lord will say to them then, Because I called, and you did not hear, you shall call, and I will not hear;
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All these presses, that this Act of accepting the Covenant, and Indenturing through the Mediator, ought to be done early, and without delay. This is the fourth Property.
All these presses, that this Act of accepting the Covenant, and Indenturing through the Mediator, ought to be done early, and without Delay. This is the fourth Property.
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Let us come bodly, NONLATINALPHABET, some render the word NONLATINALPHABET, quesi NONLATINALPHABET, let us confidenly speak out all that is in our heart.
Let us come bodily,, Some render the word, quesi, let us confidenly speak out all that is in our heart.
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But ye will ask, why may we not do it tremblingly, fearingly and doubtingly? I will tell you some Grounds, on which Faith may build confidence in this Act of Indenturing with God. 1. We have the Command of God to indenture with Him, and accept of this Covenant;
But you will ask, why may we not do it tremblingly, fearingly and doubtingly? I will tell you Some Grounds, on which Faith may built confidence in this Act of Indenturing with God. 1. We have the Command of God to indenture with Him, and accept of this Covenant;
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it's the great Command He has given, if we slight Him in this Command, He values not what we do in other things. John 3.23. This is his command, that ye believe on his Son:
it's the great Command He has given, if we slight Him in this Command, He value's not what we do in other things. John 3.23. This is his command, that you believe on his Son:
and the Master of the house should cry down to you, come in and eat and drink with me, were it presumption for your to come in, especially if he should swear,
and the Master of the house should cry down to you, come in and eat and drink with me, were it presumption for your to come in, especially if he should swear,
but their motive was good, if we stay here we shall die, and they hazarded on the Camp of the Syrians: if thou be without this Covenant, thou art eternally ruined.
but their motive was good, if we stay Here we shall die, and they hazarded on the Camp of the Syrians: if thou be without this Covenant, thou art eternally ruined.
4ly. We should do it confidently, in regard, when we go to Indenture with God, the want of confidence fills us with doubting, which is very near of kin to unbelief:
4ly. We should do it confidently, in regard, when we go to Indenture with God, the want of confidence fills us with doubting, which is very near of kin to unbelief:
often, if we be to Indenture with God, the smell of Corruptions, and Temptations, and a discouraged Spirit striking in with it, makes it like the Meteors that ascend upward, they may go to and fro,
often, if we be to Indenture with God, the smell of Corruptions, and Temptations, and a discouraged Spirit striking in with it, makes it like the Meteors that ascend upward, they may go to and from,
There are many that Indenture with him in a personal Covenant, and the next day a very small Temptation makes them doubt that it was a personal Covenant.
There Are many that Indenture with him in a personal Covenant, and the next day a very small Temptation makes them doubt that it was a personal Covenant.
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The sixth Property of it, as this Act should be confidently, so it should be done with full purpose of heart, as Barnabas Acts. 11.23. exhorts them all at Antioch, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart;
The sixth Property of it, as this Act should be confidently, so it should be done with full purpose of heart, as Barnabas Acts. 11.23. exhorts them all At Antioch, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart;
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this Act os personal covenanting on our part, the first beginning of it lyes meerly in Purposes and Resolutions, on which we cast on the knot of a Vow in personal covenanting with God;
this Act os personal covenanting on our part, the First beginning of it lies merely in Purposes and Resolutions, on which we cast on the knot of a Voelli in personal covenanting with God;
therefore I will speak a little to these Purposes and Resolutions, that in the first act of the souls personal covenanting with God, are that in a manner, wherein the Act of covenanting with Him consists,
Therefore I will speak a little to these Purposes and Resolutions, that in the First act of the Souls personal covenanting with God, Are that in a manner, wherein the Act of covenanting with Him consists,
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First, What weight is to be laid on these purposes and resolutions of heart? I desire ye may take notice, that when we come with full purpose of heart, to enter in a personal Covenant with God, there is a considerable weight to be laid on these purposes,
First, What weight is to be laid on these Purposes and resolutions of heart? I desire you may take notice, that when we come with full purpose of heart, to enter in a personal Covenant with God, there is a considerable weight to be laid on these Purposes,
I confess, Philosophers call the purposes of the Will Velleities, they deny it to be that elicit Act of the Will which they call Velle, but yet they suppose a complacency of the Object;
I confess, Philosophers call the Purposes of the Will Voluntaries, they deny it to be that elicit Act of the Will which they call Velle, but yet they suppose a complacency of the Object;
It's a remarkable word, 2 Sam. 7. The Lord sends the Prophet Nathan to David, to tell him, Because it was in thy heart to build me a house, I will build thee a sure house;
It's a remarkable word, 2 Sam. 7. The Lord sends the Prophet Nathan to David, to tell him, Because it was in thy heart to built me a house, I will built thee a sure house;
he says not, because thou hast builded me a house, David had no more but a purpose of building a house, he could not endure to dwell in houses of Cedar,
he Says not, Because thou hast built me a house, David had no more but a purpose of building a house, he could not endure to dwell in houses of Cedar,
And it's remarkable, that the Prodigal Luke 15. When he was in a far Countrey, he came only to resolutions, he is only saying, I will arise, and go to my father,
And it's remarkable, that the Prodigal Lycia 15. When he was in a Far Country, he Come only to resolutions, he is only saying, I will arise, and go to my father,
the Will is an unstayed thing in us, it's like running water, ye will not find it one hour where it was another, it goes like a Wheels, the Spaik that is up now, is presently donw,
the Will is an unstayed thing in us, it's like running water, you will not find it one hour where it was Another, it Goes like a Wheels, the Spaik that is up now, is presently donw,
Quest. And here I will clear this case what is the reason that there are so many purposes and resolutions to God that evanish, we makes a Covenant with him to day,
Quest. And Here I will clear this case what is the reason that there Are so many Purposes and resolutions to God that evanish, we makes a Covenant with him to day,
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and Indenture against these sins that our remptations carries us most easily away, as there are some things wherein every one is weakest, what is the reason that these purposes do so often evanish?
and Indenture against these Sins that our remptations carries us most Easily away, as there Are Some things wherein every one is Weakest, what is the reason that these Purposes do so often evanish?
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Ans. I will name two or three things that influences this, (1.) Serveral times we purpose in our owe strength, we putpose and we go in our own strength:
Ans. I will name two or three things that influences this, (1.) Several times we purpose in our owe strength, we putpose and we go in our own strength:
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the sling and the stone, and the Name of the Lord, was strong enough against a Goliah; but when we go against any corruption in our own strength, we go like David, with a sling,
the sling and the stone, and the Name of the Lord, was strong enough against a Goliath; but when we go against any corruption in our own strength, we go like David, with a sling,
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and readily we do as Earsmus reports of the man, that when he was at Sea, vowed he would offer a pound of Candle to the Virgin Mary, when he came to Shore,
and readily we do as Earsmus reports of the man, that when he was At Sea, vowed he would offer a pound of Candle to the Virgae Marry, when he Come to Shore,
Josephus tells us, that after the Flood, the inhabitants of the World that were the posterity of Noah, for fear of a new Deluge, built their Houses on the tops of Hills,
Josephus tells us, that After the Flood, the inhabitants of the World that were the posterity of Noah, for Fear of a new Deluge, built their Houses on the tops of Hills,
oftentimes there is nothing makes purposes sooner evanish, than the company of wicked men, therefore the young man whom Solomon would have kept from the whorish woman, among many directions he gives this, My son, go not near her door, not only commit no uncleanness with her,
oftentimes there is nothing makes Purposes sooner evanish, than the company of wicked men, Therefore the young man whom Solomon would have kept from the whorish woman, among many directions he gives this, My son, go not near her door, not only commit no uncleanness with her,
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and readily, if a man should bind himself as for instance, to secret Prayer, to reading the Scripture the Lord will tryst him with some tryal, with some diversion, with something that will appear vertue to him,
and readily, if a man should bind himself as for instance, to secret Prayer, to reading the Scripture the Lord will tryst him with Some trial, with Some diversion, with something that will appear virtue to him,
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and two things will evidence, that when we come to break our engagements of personal Covenanting, we are no to say, there is no help for my soul in God.
and two things will evidence, that when we come to break our engagements of personal Covenanting, we Are not to say, there is no help for my soul in God.
and I will take you one of a tribe, and two of a family, and bring you to Zion. (2ly.) This evidences that the Covenant should be renewed because the Sacrament of the Supper is renewed, he hath commanded the Sacrament of the Supper to be often taken,
and I will take you one of a tribe, and two of a family, and bring you to Zion. (2ly.) This evidences that the Covenant should be renewed Because the Sacrament of the Supper is renewed, he hath commanded the Sacrament of the Supper to be often taken,
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and what is that, but to renew a personal Covenant with him? (3ly,) The renewing of the Covenant is our only safety, there is no other way of doing for us in safety,
and what is that, but to renew a personal Covenant with him? (3ly,) The renewing of the Covenant is our only safety, there is no other Way of doing for us in safety,
Ʋse. I will only close this day with a word or two, of practical improvement of all that hath been said of these seven characters of personal Covenanting with God. (1.) I exhort you who are minding this,
Ʋse. I will only close this day with a word or two, of practical improvement of all that hath been said of these seven characters of personal Covenanting with God. (1.) I exhort you who Are minding this,
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and of the acts it consisted of, and these properties that ye have hard of it, that it is an act of absolute necessity, there is no safety through all eternity,
and of the acts it consisted of, and these properties that you have hard of it, that it is an act of absolute necessity, there is no safety through all eternity,
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Therefore let thy walk in reference to the temptation, and the thing thy heart inclines thee to, let them look like thy personal engagement and Covenant with God, otherwise the thing that is thy great help, shall be the greatest witness against thee,
Therefore let thy walk in Referente to the temptation, and the thing thy heart inclines thee to, let them look like thy personal engagement and Covenant with God, otherwise the thing that is thy great help, shall be the greatest witness against thee,
but because it is so necessary a Theme, and that which the practice of it affords to many that are now in Glory a great deal of sweetness, I will yet add three or four properties of this personal Covenanting with God, before I apply it.
but Because it is so necessary a Theme, and that which the practice of it affords to many that Are now in Glory a great deal of sweetness, I will yet add three or four properties of this personal Covenanting with God, before I apply it.
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First, this personal Covenanting, the bringing the Covenant particularly home, as made with me, as it ought to have these six or seven things ye heard of the last day,
First, this personal Covenanting, the bringing the Covenant particularly home, as made with me, as it ought to have these six or seven things you herd of the last day,
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There are two remarkable words ye find David have Psal. 16.2. O my Soul, thou hast said to the Lord, thou art my God, compared with Psal. 35.3. Say to my soul, I am thy salvation;
There Are two remarkable words you find David have Psalm 16.2. Oh my Soul, thou hast said to the Lord, thou art my God, compared with Psalm 35.3. Say to my soul, I am thy salvation;
and here I will clear two things, (1.) Wherein ought a Christian, in his personal Covenanting with God to be express? And (2ly,) shall give you some grounds why we ought to be so express in our personal Covenanting with God.
and Here I will clear two things, (1.) Wherein ought a Christian, in his personal Covenanting with God to be express? And (2ly,) shall give you Some grounds why we ought to be so express in our personal Covenanting with God.
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First, Wherein ought we to be express in our Covenanting Among many things I will name these three, (1.) We ought to be very express in this, that it's a Covenant we make with God;
First, Wherein ought we to be express in our Covenanting Among many things I will name these three, (1.) We ought to be very express in this, that it's a Covenant we make with God;
ye have often heard, that of all tyes, the ty of a Covenant is most binding, no man can loose himself nor no society of men can loose themselves from the ty and obligation of a Covenant with God;
you have often herd, that of all ties, the ty of a Covenant is most binding, no man can lose himself nor no society of men can lose themselves from the ty and obligation of a Covenant with God;
Therefore it's remarkable, when the Lord makes over to Believers, the things purchased in and by his Sons death, firmly and surely, he hath amongst all other ways, eligible for that end, pitched on making them over by way of Covenant;
Therefore it's remarkable, when the Lord makes over to Believers, the things purchased in and by his Sons death, firmly and surely, he hath among all other ways, eligible for that end, pitched on making them over by Way of Covenant;
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(2ly,) As we are to be express in this that it's a Covenant we transact with God, that afterward we may remember, such a day I not only purposed, resolved,
(2ly,) As we Are to be express in this that it's a Covenant we transact with God, that afterwards we may Remember, such a day I not only purposed, resolved,
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therefore when we enter in a personal Covenant with God, and would be explicite and express about it, we are expresly to mention the great Articles of the Covenant on our part, whatever we bind our selves to do,
Therefore when we enter in a personal Covenant with God, and would be explicit and express about it, we Are expressly to mention the great Articles of the Covenant on our part, whatever we bind our selves to do,
(2ly,) in a time of tryal, a Christian should be express, in binding himself in a personal Covenant, to the owning of these truths and interest, that come to be a case of confession;
(2ly,) in a time of trial, a Christian should be express, in binding himself in a personal Covenant, to the owning of these truths and Interest, that come to be a case of Confessi;
It's remarkable, ye find the most part of the Prophets writings, runing against Idolatry, and the most part of Christs Sermons runing against hypocrisie, the great reason of this Is, in Isaiah 's and Jeremiah 's time, Israel was prone to Idolatry,
It's remarkable, you find the most part of the prophets writings, runing against Idolatry, and the most part of Christ Sermons runing against hypocrisy, the great reason of this Is, in Isaiah is and Jeremiah is time, Israel was prove to Idolatry,
if one be negligent in Prayer, a wanderer in hearing, if one have a gading, light heart in conversing with God, they are not only to purpose and resolve,
if one be negligent in Prayer, a wanderer in hearing, if one have a gading, Light heart in conversing with God, they Are not only to purpose and resolve,
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But secondly, we ought to be express and particular in the conditions on which we bind to these things, otherways after our Covenanting with God, which affords a great deal of peace and sweetness to the soul,
But secondly, we ought to be express and particular in the conditions on which we bind to these things, otherways After our Covenanting with God, which affords a great deal of peace and sweetness to the soul,
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and renewed them, and we ought to be express in the conditions, especially in these three. (1.) It's a promise of the covenant that God shall give strength for performing our part of the covenant, he hath often promised this, The feeble among you shall be as David, and David as the Angel of God, they shall renew their strength,
and renewed them, and we ought to be express in the conditions, especially in these three. (1.) It's a promise of the Covenant that God shall give strength for performing our part of the Covenant, he hath often promised this, The feeble among you shall be as David, and David as the Angel of God, they shall renew their strength,
now when we bind to the great duties of the Covenant, to the owning the truths and interests of the Gospel, we are to put in that condition, wherein it's promised that he will do these duties, viz. that all our strength must flow from him as a River,
now when we bind to the great duties of the Covenant, to the owning the truths and interests of the Gospel, we Are to put in that condition, wherein it's promised that he will do these duties, viz. that all our strength must flow from him as a River,
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but in the Covenant of Grace, we are to bind, according to the terming of the Covenant of Grace, the grace of the Covenant hath trade the proposals of it run in this Channel, he it is alone that works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure,
but in the Covenant of Grace, we Are to bind, according to the terming of the Covenant of Grace, the grace of the Covenant hath trade the proposals of it run in this Channel, he it is alone that works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure,
like Manoah 's Wife, the second time that the Angel came to her, she was not accustomed to speak to Angels, stay till I call my Husband, the Covenant holds him out as the only fit person to deal with Serpents, whose heads he bruised:
like Manoah is Wife, the second time that the Angel Come to her, she was not accustomed to speak to Angels, stay till I call my Husband, the Covenant holds him out as the only fit person to deal with Serpents, whose Heads he Bruised:
and distinctly, so it ought to be gone about according to the method of the Gospel, no person goes about it rightly, that doth not keep in it the method of the Gospel.
and distinctly, so it ought to be gone about according to the method of the Gospel, no person Goes about it rightly, that does not keep in it the method of the Gospel.
Ans. For clearing of this I desire you may take notice of these three things, that make up this Gospel method, in a souls personal Covenanting with God (1) The Gospel-method is kept,
Ans. For clearing of this I desire you may take notice of these three things, that make up this Gospel method, in a Souls personal Covenanting with God (1) The Gospel method is kept,
nor Legal humiliation before. (2.) In this personal Covenanting, this method is to be kept, that the absolute promises are to be eyed, in order to our performing the conditional promises;
nor Legal humiliation before. (2.) In this personal Covenanting, this method is to be kept, that the absolute promises Are to be eyed, in order to our performing the conditional promises;
and we never Covenant in a Gospel method, when we eye not the absolute promises, in order to the performing of the condition of the conditional promises;
and we never Covenant in a Gospel method, when we eye not the absolute promises, in order to the performing of the condition of the conditional promises;
as for example, a person binds himself deliberatly, I am negligent in Prayer, I bind my self against negligence, to be more diligent, I am a person wandering in hearing, I bind my self in this Covenant against it;
as for Exampl, a person binds himself deliberately, I am negligent in Prayer, I bind my self against negligence, to be more diligent, I am a person wandering in hearing, I bind my self in this Covenant against it;
they have still an eye to some absolute promise where things are promised an eye to some absolute promise. (3.) Ye shall take notice, that every man before he enter in a personal Covenant with God, he is in Covenant with death and hell.
they have still an eye to Some absolute promise where things Are promised an eye to Some absolute promise. (3.) You shall take notice, that every man before he enter in a personal Covenant with God, he is in Covenant with death and hell.
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Remarkable is that word, Isai. 28. comparing the 15th. and 18th. verses, Because ye have said, we have made a Covenant with death, and with hell are we at an agreement.
Remarkable is that word, Isaiah 28. comparing the 15th. and 18th. Verses, Because you have said, we have made a Covenant with death, and with hell Are we At an agreement.
when the work of the Law drives the Soul to the Gospel, and when we eye the absolute promises, in order to the performing the condition of the conditional promises,
when the work of the Law drives the Soul to the Gospel, and when we eye the absolute promises, in order to the performing the condition of the conditional promises,
but I shall rather chuse to shew you three things, wherein this act of personal Covenanting with God, becomes intire and compleat. 1. When we give our selves wholly to Christ,
but I shall rather choose to show you three things, wherein this act of personal Covenanting with God, becomes entire and complete. 1. When we give our selves wholly to christ,
when we give and Covenant our All to him. 2. When we are content in a Covenant, to take Christ for All. And 3. When we are content in the Covenant, to take all Christ,
when we give and Covenant our All to him. 2. When we Are content in a Covenant, to take christ for All. And 3. When we Are content in the Covenant, to take all christ,
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if there were nothing left him but God, as the man said, there is nothing left me but God, and then he chideth himself, and but God, and what would I have more? When we are content to take Christ for all,
if there were nothing left him but God, as the man said, there is nothing left me but God, and then he chideth himself, and but God, and what would I have more? When we Are content to take christ for all,
for wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, and satisfaction to all desires, then the Covenant is compleat. 3. When we are content to take all Christ,
for Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, and satisfaction to all Desires, then the Covenant is complete. 3. When we Are content to take all christ,
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Ʋse 1. First, Is it a Duty personally to Covenant with God, and particularly to be able to say, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant? Then first, it serves for Information,
Ʋse 1. First, Is it a Duty personally to Covenant with God, and particularly to be able to say, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant? Then First, it serves for Information,
and it informs of five or six particulars. 1. Is it a Duty thus personally to Covenant with God? then certainly it must be a great sin to neglect it, the neglecting of this personal Covenanting,
and it informs of five or six particulars. 1. Is it a Duty thus personally to Covenant with God? then Certainly it must be a great since to neglect it, the neglecting of this personal Covenanting,
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Therefore without resuming any of them, I do exhort all the multitude, that are hearing this Sermon, that they would be convinced, that the neglect of this is a very provocking guiltiness against God;
Therefore without resuming any of them, I do exhort all the multitude, that Are hearing this Sermon, that they would be convinced, that the neglect of this is a very provoking guiltiness against God;
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yea it's a mother sin, and it's a nurse to other sins, if thou knew what it were personally to Covenant with God, readily there would not be so much neglect of morning Prayer,
yea it's a mother since, and it's a nurse to other Sins, if thou knew what it were personally to Covenant with God, readily there would not be so much neglect of morning Prayer,
SERMON XVI. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XVI. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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I began in the Forenoon with an Ʋse of Information of five or six Branches. 1. Is it a Duty personally to Covenant with God? then the neglect of it must be a sin, every contrariety to a Duty is a Sin, it's indeed a sin of the highest degree, however many that are challenged by a natural Conscience for other sins, do not ponder it, it's a mother sin,
I began in the Forenoon with an Ʋse of Information of five or six Branches. 1. Is it a Duty personally to Covenant with God? then the neglect of it must be a since, every contrariety to a Duty is a since, it's indeed a since of the highest degree, however many that Are challenged by a natural Conscience for other Sins, do not ponder it, it's a mother since,
but being made Duties, it cannot be made presumption in us to obey them; there are many stand at a personal Covenanting with God, what, so great a God,
but being made Duties, it cannot be made presumption in us to obey them; there Are many stand At a personal Covenanting with God, what, so great a God,
and read that part of the verse, which is agreeing to our case, My Beloved is mine, and I am his, what greater priviledge than this? Saul made an offer of his Daughter in marriage to David, he was lately following his Fathers sheep, Seemeth it a small thing to you, says he, to be Son in law to a King? But the offer made it David 's duty to imbrace the offer,
and read that part of the verse, which is agreeing to our case, My beloved is mine, and I am his, what greater privilege than this? Saul made an offer of his Daughter in marriage to David, he was lately following his Father's sheep, Seems it a small thing to you, Says he, to be Son in law to a King? But the offer made it David is duty to embrace the offer,
And here ye would notice two Things by the way. 1. That it is remarkable, that the great duties of the Gospel, are not meer Service, but a Christians greatest Honour;
And Here you would notice two Things by the Way. 1. That it is remarkable, that the great duties of the Gospel, Are not mere Service, but a Christians greatest Honour;
Believing, delighting in God, walking with him, rejoycing in him, are not meer Service, but a Priviledge, which is necessary, to be observed by some, who think,
Believing, delighting in God, walking with him, rejoicing in him, Are not mere Service, but a Privilege, which is necessary, to be observed by Some, who think,
then we are not to stand on Events, about our duty, for where ever there is duty, we are not to consider Events, the great reason that Schollars give of this, say they,
then we Are not to stand on Events, about our duty, for where ever there is duty, we Are not to Consider Events, the great reason that Scholars give of this, say they,
and calculat, as with Counters, this will cost me so much doing, and that will cost me so much suffering, no, in the matter of Duty, we are not to debate the Event, he that commanded the Duty, foresaw the Event before he commanded it,
and calculate, as with Counters, this will cost me so much doing, and that will cost me so much suffering, no, in the matter of Duty, we Are not to debate the Event, he that commanded the Duty, foresaw the Event before he commanded it,
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All these Uses of Information, follows from this natively, that this personal Covenanting with God, is a duty, it's no Phanaticism, it's a Commanded Duty, it's the great Duty of the Gospel, it is on the matter all one with Believing;
All these Uses of Information, follows from this natively, that this personal Covenanting with God, is a duty, it's no Fanaticism, it's a Commanded Duty, it's the great Duty of the Gospel, it is on the matter all one with Believing;
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and either with writing, or saying it over to God, as that place ye heard cited, Isaiah 44. One shall say, and another subscribe with his hand, I am the Lords.
and either with writing, or saying it over to God, as that place you herd cited, Isaiah 44. One shall say, and Another subscribe with his hand, I am the lords.
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But this Use of Exhortation, that I may the more distinctly handle it, I shall follow it, with Reference to two sorts of Persons in the visible Church,
But this Use of Exhortation, that I may the more distinctly handle it, I shall follow it, with Referente to two sorts of Persons in the visible Church,
and in this place, who have need of Exhortation. 1. There is a multitude of carnal careless Professors, that readily are at the pains, to wait on Ordinances;
and in this place, who have need of Exhortation. 1. There is a multitude of carnal careless Professors, that readily Are At the pains, to wait on Ordinances;
That I may at least, leave a conviction on these, I will speak a word to two things. 1. What are the things that hinders the generality from this, of personal Covenanting with God? 2. What is their misery.
That I may At least, leave a conviction on these, I will speak a word to two things. 1. What Are the things that hinders the generality from this, of personal Covenanting with God? 2. What is their misery.
it's a truth beyond all controversie, all natural men, however they may be visibly under the Covenant of Grace, they are really under the Covenant of Works;
it's a truth beyond all controversy, all natural men, however they may be visibly under the Covenant of Grace, they Are really under the Covenant of Works;
now the generality understand not the misery and danger of this Covenant, they consider not that it's a Covenant, that requires perfect and personal obedience, they are under a Covenant,
now the generality understand not the misery and danger of this Covenant, they Consider not that it's a Covenant, that requires perfect and personal Obedience, they Are under a Covenant,
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if it were seriously pondered, O! what pains there would be, to get a Covenant made with God through the Son. 2. The generality do neglect this personal Covenanting with God,
if it were seriously pondered, OH! what pains there would be, to get a Covenant made with God through the Son. 2. The generality do neglect this personal Covenanting with God,
because other things take up their time, it is very remarkable, Isaiah 55.2, 3, and 4. Incline your ear and come unto me, hear and your soul shall live,
Because other things take up their time, it is very remarkable, Isaiah 55.2, 3, and 4. Incline your ear and come unto me, hear and your soul shall live,
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and your labour for that which satisfieth not? There is the impediment, that hinders many from entring into this personal Covenant, they are so taken up, spending their money for that which is not Bread,
and your labour for that which Satisfieth not? There is the impediment, that hinders many from entering into this personal Covenant, they Are so taken up, spending their money for that which is not Bred,
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It's remarkable, the persons that sent the Answer to the Master of the wedding, when he sent out his servants to invite them, the one of them says not, I have a Whore, I cannot come;
It's remarkable, the Persons that sent the Answer to the Master of the wedding, when he sent out his Servants to invite them, the one of them Says not, I have a Whore, I cannot come;
No, the truth is, earthly-mindedness lyes in the way of many, in this place of personal Covenanting with Christ, They spend their money, for that which is not bread,
No, the truth is, Earthly-mindedness lies in the Way of many, in this place of personal Covenanting with christ, They spend their money, for that which is not bred,
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3. A third impediment in the way of the generality, in making this personal Covenanting with God, it's this, they are like a Woman that is already married, marrying another Husband, They have made a covenant with death,
3. A third impediment in the Way of the generality, in making this personal Covenanting with God, it's this, they Are like a Woman that is already married, marrying Another Husband, They have made a Covenant with death,
and with hell are they at an agreemet, as ye heard cited from Isaiah 28. It's true, That is making lies their refuge, as it's called in that same place;
and with hell Are they At an agreemet, as you herd cited from Isaiah 28. It's true, That is making lies their refuge, as it's called in that same place;
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yet they cannot break that Covenant, they cannot break the Covenant they have made with their Lusts, sometimes they are inclining to break it, they are oftentimes like a sleepy Servant in a house, the Master calls him, he will cry, coming,
yet they cannot break that Covenant, they cannot break the Covenant they have made with their Lustiest, sometime they Are inclining to break it, they Are oftentimes like a sleepy Servant in a house, the Master calls him, he will cry, coming,
fear of difficulties, if they shall Indenture with him, they must resolve with the Cross, they know indeed, there is much good gotten with him, but there is evil also;
Fear of difficulties, if they shall Indenture with him, they must resolve with the Cross, they know indeed, there is much good got with him, but there is evil also;
it may be they come under some implicit Covenant with God, that dare never venture on an express, formal, stated Covenant with him, either to subscribe with his hand,
it may be they come under Some implicit Covenant with God, that Dare never venture on an express, formal, stated Covenant with him, either to subscribe with his hand,
or to lift it up, as some that make personal Covenants will do, or to open the mouth, by some solemn engagement to him, they dare not come this length,
or to lift it up, as Some that make personal Covenants will do, or to open the Mouth, by Some solemn engagement to him, they Dare not come this length,
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and readily many of his People, before they Indenture and Covenant with him, they would have some sensible Proofs and Experience of his Covenant, I will not believe,
and readily many of his People, before they Indenture and Covenant with him, they would have Some sensible Proofs and Experience of his Covenant, I will not believe,
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for ordinarily the Spirit and the Law wound together, and it's strange, to see the thing, that Christ intends to drive to personal Covenanting with him, should be the thing, that should hinder us from it:
for ordinarily the Spirit and the Law wound together, and it's strange, to see the thing, that christ intends to drive to personal Covenanting with him, should be the thing, that should hinder us from it:
The great end why the Spirit takes the Law, and convinces and challenges, it's no to drive us from the Covenant, the great end of the Law is, to be a School-master to lead us to Christ, it was evil Logick in Peter to say, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man;
The great end why the Spirit Takes the Law, and convinces and challenges, it's not to drive us from the Covenant, the great end of the Law is, to be a Schoolmaster to led us to christ, it was evil Logic in Peter to say, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man;
this readily hinders many from coming to Christ, and personally to Covenant with him, they think it suits best with them, to cherish the Challenges of the Spirit,
this readily hinders many from coming to christ, and personally to Covenant with him, they think it suits best with them, to cherish the Challenges of the Spirit,
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But 3. A third impediment, that lyes in the way of this personal Covenanting, it's this, many a time these who would go about it, they account the things in the Covenant so far above them, that they cannot offer to claim at them;
But 3. A third impediment, that lies in the Way of this personal Covenanting, it's this, many a time these who would go about it, they account the things in the Covenant so Far above them, that they cannot offer to claim At them;
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and came to wash his feet, for him to say, thou shalt never wash my feet, Christ takes him sharply up for it, If I wash thee not, says he, thou hast neither part nor portion in me.
and Come to wash his feet, for him to say, thou shalt never wash my feet, christ Takes him sharply up for it, If I wash thee not, Says he, thou hast neither part nor portion in me.
and threatned with Hell, except thou personally Covenant, there cannot be any presumption in it. 4. A great many who would incline to this personal Covenant, are hindred by this great impediment, discouraging Temptations, many of which I could name,
and threatened with Hell, except thou personally Covenant, there cannot be any presumption in it. 4. A great many who would incline to this personal Covenant, Are hindered by this great impediment, discouraging Temptations, many of which I could name,
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but I will only say this now, since it is this use of Exhortation that I am on, I would exhort you to go about this work of personal Covenanting, all ye that are in nature,
but I will only say this now, since it is this use of Exhortation that I am on, I would exhort you to go about this work of personal Covenanting, all you that Are in nature,
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and I shall only say these three or four Words about it. 1. I would exhort thee to take some time for considering and conferring with thy self, I delight to read the Books of some, that write of personal Covenanting, to read of their Soliloquies, to sit down and consider, it's not long since I came into the World,
and I shall only say these three or four Words about it. 1. I would exhort thee to take Some time for considering and conferring with thy self, I delight to read the Books of Some, that write of personal Covenanting, to read of their Soliloquies, to fit down and Consider, it's not long since I Come into the World,
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and it will not be long before I be out of it, and wherefore came I into the World? Are these Scriptures the Word of God? If they be, I must either hearken unto them, or else be damned;
and it will not be long before I be out of it, and Wherefore Come I into the World? are these Scriptures the Word of God? If they be, I must either harken unto them, or Else be damned;
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now will ye take time, and confer these things with your own heart, 2. I exhort you, in order to the putting of this in practice, Christian, to carry it on by prayer,
now will you take time, and confer these things with your own heart, 2. I exhort you, in order to the putting of this in practice, Christian, to carry it on by prayer,
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if the Man sit down to write it, and the Prince bid him put in this and that in it, it is an evidence that he will grant it. 3. I exhort thee even to use some solemnity in entring this Covenant, either by writing it down,
if the Man fit down to write it, and the Prince bid him put in this and that in it, it is an evidence that he will grant it. 3. I exhort thee even to use Some solemnity in entering this Covenant, either by writing it down,
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than Jephthah 's Daughter was to him, say as he said, O! my danghter, thou art a trouble unto me, what is the matter, I have opened my mouth to the Lord,
than Jephthah is Daughter was to him, say as he said, OH! my Daughter, thou art a trouble unto me, what is the matter, I have opened my Mouth to the Lord,
it's not only a duty, but as I have proven it, it's the great duty of the Gospel, all other duties without this, are unacceptable, we can neither lay claim to Christ,
it's not only a duty, but as I have proven it, it's the great duty of the Gospel, all other duties without this, Are unacceptable, we can neither lay claim to christ,
Before I press this Use, that I may in the Afternoon more perswasively follow it on you, that ye would thus personally and particularly Covenant with God;
Before I press this Use, that I may in the Afternoon more persuasively follow it on you, that you would thus personally and particularly Covenant with God;
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I will in this Sermon insist two things. (1.) I will remove some Objections or Impediments, that ly in the way of the Souls personal Covenanting with God. (2.) I will open some advantages that will follow on the doing of it;
I will in this Sermon insist two things. (1.) I will remove Some Objections or Impediments, that lie in the Way of the Souls personal Covenanting with God. (2.) I will open Some advantages that will follow on the doing of it;
the truth is, in so necessary a duty, we are to do as some that Write the Jewish Histories tell us, that the Magistrats throughout all the Land, they were obliged to have the high ways plain,
the truth is, in so necessary a duty, we Are to do as Some that Write the Jewish Histories tell us, that the Magistrates throughout all the Land, they were obliged to have the high ways plain,
and Bridges over the Waters, and the stones removed out of the high way that led to the City of Refuge, that he that fled from the avenger of blood, might have no stop in his way;
and Bridges over the Waters, and the stones removed out of the high Way that led to the city of Refuge, that he that fled from the avenger of blood, might have no stop in his Way;
and we must first know that we are called, before we know that we are Elected. (2.) Consider this, where will ye find in Scripture, that ever God secluded man from any promise in the Covenant, merely because the were not Elect? He hath indeed secluded many,
and we must First know that we Are called, before we know that we Are Elected. (2.) Consider this, where will you find in Scripture, that ever God secluded man from any promise in the Covenant, merely Because thee were not Elect? He hath indeed secluded many,
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because they were not Believers, and because they were scandalous, and hypocrites, but in all the Bible ye will never find him seclude any, merely because they were reprobats,
Because they were not Believers, and Because they were scandalous, and Hypocrites, but in all the bible you will never find him seclude any, merely Because they were Reprobates,
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It's observed by School-men, that there are only three ways possible for a man to know his Election, there is the reading of the Book of Gods Decrees, the Revelation of the Spirit,
It's observed by Schoolmen, that there Are only three ways possible for a man to know his Election, there is the reading of the Book of God's Decrees, the Revelation of the Spirit,
we cannot read the Books of Gods Decrees, we cannot tell who are Elect, or who are Reprobate, out of the Book of his Decrees, we cannot tell the Revelations of the Spirit,
we cannot read the Books of God's Decrees, we cannot tell who Are Elect, or who Are Reprobate, out of the Book of his Decrees, we cannot tell the Revelations of the Spirit,
but not our duty, we cannot elect our selves, a servant in an house, is not bound to be most taken up about his masters secret thoughts, the thing he is most to be taken up about, is his masters command,
but not our duty, we cannot elect our selves, a servant in an house, is not bound to be most taken up about his Masters secret thoughts, the thing he is most to be taken up about, is his Masters command,
Now when we are personally Covenanting with Christ, it's not our duty to enquire about things that are not our duty, God hath commanded us to accept of his Son on the Terms offered,
Now when we Are personally Covenanting with christ, it's not our duty to inquire about things that Are not our duty, God hath commanded us to accept of his Son on the Terms offered,
we cannot be sure of Election, until we personally and particularly Covenant with him, we may like a Husband-man know, that it is the Spring time, by the springing of the grass, he knows it not by the position of the Heaven,
we cannot be sure of Election, until we personally and particularly Covenant with him, we may like a Husbandman know, that it is the Spring time, by the springing of the grass, he knows it not by the position of the Heaven,
and I would warn Christians of this, when Satan hath a mind to bring a person under the neglect of some duty, he will readily puzzle them with Questions of Election,
and I would warn Christians of this, when Satan hath a mind to bring a person under the neglect of Some duty, he will readily puzzle them with Questions of Election,
I am exceeding guilty, and shall I owne God to be my God? Doth not the 50 Psalm say, What hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy mouth, seing thou hates to he reformed? Shall I take this Covenant in my mouth,
I am exceeding guilty, and shall I own God to be my God? Does not the 50 Psalm say, What hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy Mouth, sing thou hates to he reformed? Shall I take this Covenant in my Mouth,
But more particularly to this, thy guilt can be no rational impediment in the way of thy entering in this personal Covenant, on these considerations. (1.) Know, that never any entered in this Covenant, but guilty persons.
But more particularly to this, thy guilt can be no rational impediment in the Way of thy entering in this personal Covenant, on these considerations. (1.) Know, that never any entered in this Covenant, but guilty Persons.
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the like of David, of Paul, of Manasseh, of Mary Magdalen; so that thou mistakes the nature of this Covenant, that will stand at Indenturing and subscribing to the Lord,
the like of David, of Paul, of Manasses, of Marry Magdalen; so that thou mistakes the nature of this Covenant, that will stand At Indenturing and subscribing to the Lord,
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but if he can dispense with her blackness and poverty, why should she make an objection of it? (3ly.) I would have thee to ponder, that Christs righteousness it's a sufficient satisfaction for the sins of all the Elect,
but if he can dispense with her blackness and poverty, why should she make an objection of it? (3ly.) I would have thee to ponder, that Christ righteousness it's a sufficient satisfaction for the Sins of all the Elect,
now would any think, that the Water that covers a Mountain, would not cover a Peeble-stone? Admit thy sin be amongst the greatest of the Elects, Paul when he calls himself the chief of sinners, he says not, he is greater than all sinners;
now would any think, that the Water that covers a Mountain, would not cover a Pebblestone? Admit thy since be among the greatest of the Elects, Paul when he calls himself the chief of Sinners, he Says not, he is greater than all Sinners;
and they that come under this Covenant, they meet with cruel mockings, and scornings, torturings, sawn asunder, quench the violence of fires, stop the mouths of Lyons;
and they that come under this Covenant, they meet with cruel mockings, and scornings, torturings, sawn asunder, quench the violence of fires, stop the mouths of Lyons;
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and shall I come under a personal Covenant, when I bind my self to all these things? For answer to this, it's true, in the Covenant he deals so faithfully that hath made it, that he hath concealed none of these,
and shall I come under a personal Covenant, when I bind my self to all these things? For answer to this, it's true, in the Covenant he deals so faithfully that hath made it, that he hath concealed none of these,
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but suppose thy personal covenanting with him, should bring thee under these, since it is a time, wherein covenanting with Him may bring people under the Cross, I would have thee consider four or five things. 1. Consider the Cross as a testimony for Christ. It's remarkable 2 Cor. 3.3.
but suppose thy personal covenanting with him, should bring thee under these, since it is a time, wherein covenanting with Him may bring people under the Cross, I would have thee Consider four or five things. 1. Consider the Cross as a testimony for christ. It's remarkable 2 Cor. 3.3.
that the Apostle calls the Corinthians Christs Epistle, his meaning is, they are Christs Testimonial, he is speaking before of Letters of Commendation,
that the Apostle calls the Corinthians Christ Epistle, his meaning is, they Are Christ Testimonial, he is speaking before of Letters of Commendation,
when Christ calls out his servants to do or suffer, they bear testimony to the Gospel, they are like Letters of Commendation, testifying, that the Gospel is true,
when christ calls out his Servants to do or suffer, they bear testimony to the Gospel, they Are like Letters of Commendation, testifying, that the Gospel is true,
did we understand the honour that is put upon us by suffering, we would not do as Moses, when the Lord is sending him to Egypt, he is unwilling to go, says he to God, I am not eloquent, I cannot speak, send by whom thou wilt;
did we understand the honour that is put upon us by suffering, we would not do as Moses, when the Lord is sending him to Egypt, he is unwilling to go, Says he to God, I am not eloquent, I cannot speak, send by whom thou wilt;
and the thing that makes him famous this day, and eminent in glory, was the honour that was put upon him, in going down to Egypt: Therefore, we ought not to decline personal Covenanting because of the Cross.
and the thing that makes him famous this day, and eminent in glory, was the honour that was put upon him, in going down to Egypt: Therefore, we ought not to decline personal Covenanting Because of the Cross.
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not only as a testimony to the Gospel, but as an evidence of Adoption, Heb. 12.8. If ye be without correction, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
not only as a testimony to the Gospel, but as an evidence of Adoption, Hebrew 12.8. If you be without correction, whereof all Are partakers, then Are you bastards, and not Sons.
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Now since the Cross is such an evidence of Adoption, and such a testimony of the Gospel, what wonder, it should be no impediment in our way of covenanting with Christ? 3ly. However,
Now since the Cross is such an evidence of Adoption, and such a testimony of the Gospel, what wonder, it should be no impediment in our Way of covenanting with christ? 3ly. However,
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Yet thirdly consider, whan an excellent help the Cross is to mortifie corruption? Isai. 27.9. By this shall the iniquitie of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit, to take away his sin:
Yet Thirdly Consider, when an excellent help the Cross is to mortify corruption? Isaiah 27.9. By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit, to take away his since:
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It's an Observation of a Divine, if ye heard Christians complaining one to another, I have an evil heart, I have Unbelief, I have Pride, I have Passion,
It's an Observation of a Divine, if you herd Christians complaining one to Another, I have an evil heart, I have Unbelief, I have Pride, I have Passion,
the more of pleasure in time, the more of torment after time. I will caft up a word to you that ye have written, Rev. 18.7. He is there speaking of Babylon, the mother of fornications;
the more of pleasure in time, the more of torment After time. I will caft up a word to you that you have written, Rev. 18.7. He is there speaking of Babylon, the mother of fornications;
and ay breaking, and it's a great aggravation of our guilt, when we walk contrary to our Vows and Engagements to God, better not bind, than break again.
and ay breaking, and it's a great aggravation of our guilt, when we walk contrary to our Vows and Engagements to God, better not bind, than break again.
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and for removing of it, I desire you may take notice of these four things. 1. When the question is about our duty, we are not to argue from events against our duty;
and for removing of it, I desire you may take notice of these four things. 1. When the question is about our duty, we Are not to argue from events against our duty;
2ly. I would have you to notice, that in reference to Perseverance, there are two kinds of Promises in the Covenant. 1. There are Promises made to Perseverance.
2ly. I would have you to notice, that in Referente to Perseverance, there Are two Kinds of Promises in the Covenant. 1. There Are Promises made to Perseverance.
2ly. There are Promises made of Perseverance; these two are diligently to be noticed: There are some Promises made to Perseverance, Heb. 3.6. We are made partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the confidence, and the rejoycing of the hope, firm unto the end:
2ly. There Are Promises made of Perseverance; these two Are diligently to be noticed: There Are Some Promises made to Perseverance, Hebrew 3.6. We Are made partakers of christ, if we hold fast the confidence, and the rejoicing of the hope, firm unto the end:
so he decreed the reviving and quickning of Grace in us, when it comes under decays, Psal. 23. He restoreth my soul: Ye find him, Ezek. 34. Brought in, building up that which is broken, strengthening that which is weak.
so he decreed the reviving and quickening of Grace in us, when it comes under decays, Psalm 23. He restoreth my soul: You find him, Ezekiel 34. Brought in, building up that which is broken, strengthening that which is weak.
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for I will but bind and break, and play fast and loose with him, thou argues from events against a duty, thou should go to the King, even though thou should perish;
for I will but bind and break, and play fast and lose with him, thou argues from events against a duty, thou should go to the King, even though thou should perish;
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some readily stand at personal Covenanting with God, there are so many Duties required in it, I must pray continually, I must rejoyce always, I must deny my self, I must not love the World;
Some readily stand At personal Covenanting with God, there Are so many Duties required in it, I must pray continually, I must rejoice always, I must deny my self, I must not love the World;
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3ly. Take notice, that the Duties ye bind to, in this personal covenanting with God, ay the longer ye perform them, they will be the more easie and pleasant;
3ly. Take notice, that the Duties you bind to, in this personal covenanting with God, ay the longer you perform them, they will be the more easy and pleasant;
if some men had been commanded to compare Riches and the Testimonies, they would have been far from giving Davids Testimony, but he would meditat on his laws day and night, he will rise at midnight and praise him, he will water his couch with tears, his sore will run in the night;
if Some men had been commanded to compare Riches and the Testimonies, they would have been Far from giving Davids Testimony, but he would meditate on his laws day and night, he will rise At midnight and praise him, he will water his couch with tears, his soar will run in the night;
if ye will accept Christ and his Righteousness, he will do with you, as with a man coming to a Register to get up a Bond, he desires that the Bond may be given him,
if you will accept christ and his Righteousness, he will do with you, as with a man coming to a Register to get up a Bound, he Desires that the Bound may be given him,
when we go to Covenant with him, we may plead he will accept of our Sincerity in place of Perfection, the reason is, the Cautioner hath payed the full Sum.
when we go to Covenant with him, we may plead he will accept of our Sincerity in place of Perfection, the reason is, the Cautioner hath paid the full Sum.
I confess, what it is they give the Hypocrite in this, I have determined in an Argument before, that all within the visible Church, are obliged personally to Covenant with Him, they being bound to believe and accept of the Gospel, as it is offered;
I confess, what it is they give the Hypocrite in this, I have determined in an Argument before, that all within the visible Church, Are obliged personally to Covenant with Him, they being bound to believe and accept of the Gospel, as it is offered;
and yet do it Hypocritically, is it not better to leave it undone? Therefore I shall answer this in doing these three things. 1. By shewing you, that there are some who will very boldly and confidently Covenant with God,
and yet do it Hypocritically, is it not better to leave it undone? Therefore I shall answer this in doing these three things. 1. By showing you, that there Are Some who will very boldly and confidently Covenant with God,
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and in effect, they are doing nothing but playing the Hypocrite in it, and dissembling, they may bring many things to prove that they are not Hypocrites in it,
and in Effect, they Are doing nothing but playing the Hypocrite in it, and dissembling, they may bring many things to prove that they Are not Hypocrites in it,
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for I abhor Hypocrisie, I cannot endure it in another, and can I be guilty of the thing that I abhor? Judah was very severe against Tamar his daughter in Law,
for I abhor Hypocrisy, I cannot endure it in Another, and can I be guilty of the thing that I abhor? Judah was very severe against Tamar his daughter in Law,
this will not prove it either, for there is a Roman courage, a natural courage, that may be far from the Truth of Grace, ye have evidence of several in Scripture and History, who hath been so;
this will not prove it either, for there is a Roman courage, a natural courage, that may be Far from the Truth of Grace, you have evidence of several in Scripture and History, who hath been so;
and by the way, it's remarkable to see, how one Christian will easily louse another Christians Doubts, that when the same Doubts occures in their own case, they will be overwhelmed with them:
and by the Way, it's remarkable to see, how one Christian will Easily louse Another Christians Doubts, that when the same Doubts occurs in their own case, they will be overwhelmed with them:
thou knows affliction and Sincerity may go together, and though affliction ly long on, and thou ly long in the furnace, it may say, that thou has much Dross, but thou art no Hypocrite.
thou knows affliction and Sincerity may go together, and though affliction lie long on, and thou lie long in the furnace, it may say, that thou has much Dross, but thou art no Hypocrite.
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The Lord will do sometimes with his People in Afflictions, as Physicians do with their Patients, He will sometimes give them Purges, and sometimes gives them Cordials;
The Lord will do sometime with his People in Afflictions, as Physicians do with their Patients, He will sometime give them Purges, and sometime gives them Cordials;
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some have observed it well, ordinarly Satan, who is a liar and a deceiver, tempts ordinarily, to things contrary to Truth, he will perswade the Hypocrite, that he is sincere,
Some have observed it well, ordinarily Satan, who is a liar and a deceiver, tempts ordinarily, to things contrary to Truth, he will persuade the Hypocrite, that he is sincere,
and cannot Covenant with Him, know that there is nothing more ordinary, than mistakes about Hypocrisie and Sincerity, many concluding themselves sincere, that God will send to Hell,
and cannot Covenant with Him, know that there is nothing more ordinary, than mistakes about Hypocrisy and Sincerity, many concluding themselves sincere, that God will send to Hell,
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whether thou be sincere and upright, and I will offer thee three Marks whereby to try it. 1. Sincerity where it is, it aims at perfection, it may be known by it's aims;
whither thou be sincere and upright, and I will offer thee three Marks whereby to try it. 1. Sincerity where it is, it aims At perfection, it may be known by it's aims;
the same word in the Hebrew that signifies Perfect, signifies Sincere, and ye will find them often convertible in Scripture, not only because God accepts of Sincerity for Perfection,
the same word in the Hebrew that signifies Perfect, signifies Sincere, and you will find them often convertible in Scripture, not only Because God accepts of Sincerity for Perfection,
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if we find the love of Christ, and the glory of Christ, as the two Butts set up, the one from which the Arrow comes, the other to which the Arrow drives:
if we find the love of christ, and the glory of christ, as the two Butts Set up, the one from which the Arrow comes, the other to which the Arrow drives:
2ly. Take notice, That there is in many their Indenturing with Christ, that at the first have many Selfish and Hypocritical-like ends, that after they have covenanted with him, have become sincere;
2ly. Take notice, That there is in many their Indenturing with christ, that At the First have many Selfish and Hypocritical-like ends, that After they have covenanted with him, have become sincere;
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so ye would not stand at that, I am not upright and sincere, as becomes one that would Covenant with God, thou may have some selfish ends at the first,
so you would not stand At that, I am not upright and sincere, as becomes one that would Covenant with God, thou may have Some selfish ends At the First,
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The second thing I proposed, in following this exhortation, was, to show you some Advantages that the Soul will have by this personal covenanting with him:
The second thing I proposed, in following this exhortation, was, to show you Some Advantages that the Soul will have by this personal covenanting with him:
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I have hinted at some before, and before I give you the Marks of right personal covenanting, I will tell you the Advantages, that are in personal covenanting with him,
I have hinted At Some before, and before I give you the Marks of right personal covenanting, I will tell you the Advantages, that Are in personal covenanting with him,
and I will say these three or four particulars to you. 1. All the good we are to expect from God, must come in to us through Jesus Christ, without Him we could expect nothing from Him,
and I will say these three or four particulars to you. 1. All the good we Are to expect from God, must come in to us through jesus christ, without Him we could expect nothing from Him,
and they will be broken on him? And another, they will get peace and pardon by him? It comes in by the Covenant, they are concerned in the covenant of Redemption, they are concerned in the covenant of Grace,
and they will be broken on him? And Another, they will get peace and pardon by him? It comes in by the Covenant, they Are concerned in the Covenant of Redemption, they Are concerned in the Covenant of Grace,
and Jacob, a Covenant, if he be not able to say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant? So laying these three together, First, Being particularly concerned in the covenant, all that is in God,
and Jacob, a Covenant, if he be not able to say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant? So laying these three together, First, Being particularly concerned in the Covenant, all that is in God,
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O! what a cooling is there in these three? I like the Observation that one has, on that Word that David often uses, by vertue of this Covenant, O my God, thou art my God, says he, this Word, my God, takes in more,
OH! what a cooling is there in these three? I like the Observation that one has, on that Word that David often uses, by virtue of this Covenant, Oh my God, thou art my God, Says he, this Word, my God, Takes in more,
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but there is something in that Word, my God, that no Logick can reach, all the Philosophers on earth, could not have proven the Resurrection out of that,
but there is something in that Word, my God, that no Logic can reach, all the Philosophers on earth, could not have proven the Resurrection out of that,
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now he that is particularly applying the covenant, hath no less made over to Him, than I will be thy God. 2ly. A second advantage is, that a Believer may go, and plead the Promises of the covenant;
now he that is particularly applying the Covenant, hath no less made over to Him, than I will be thy God. 2ly. A second advantage is, that a Believer may go, and plead the Promises of the Covenant;
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we may go, and as it were, lay his hand-writ before him, as some Antients, that went to pray in a particular place, they would lay the Bible before them,
we may go, and as it were, lay his hand-writ before him, as Some Ancients, that went to pray in a particular place, they would lay the bible before them,
suppose in another case, thou go to Him for Pardon, thou art exceeding guilty, it's a strange way, that they that have made a Covenant with him, will take in pleading for Pardon, Psal. 25. Pardon mine iniquity, for it is very great:
suppose in Another case, thou go to Him for Pardon, thou art exceeding guilty, it's a strange Way, that they that have made a Covenant with him, will take in pleading for Pardon, Psalm 25. Pardon mine iniquity, for it is very great:
I have forsaken thee for a little moment, but with everlasting mercy will I gather thee, is not Zion married to him, are not his walls continually before him? and the mother may forget her sucking child, but he cannot forget him;
I have forsaken thee for a little moment, but with everlasting mercy will I gather thee, is not Zion married to him, Are not his walls continually before him? and the mother may forget her sucking child, but he cannot forget him;
though he be a Soveraign Lord, and thou a bit of clay, yet, since the Covenant hath made thee a Debtor to thy Duty, the same Covenant hath made him a Debtor to his Promise;
though he be a Sovereign Lord, and thou a bit of clay, yet, since the Covenant hath made thee a Debtor to thy Duty, the same Covenant hath made him a Debtor to his Promise;
SERMON XIX. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XIX. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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AFter I had removed many Objections, against this personal Covenanting, I came to press it, with the advantages that would follow on entering in a personal Covenant with God:
After I had removed many Objections, against this personal Covenanting, I Come to press it, with the advantages that would follow on entering in a personal Covenant with God:
Micah said of his Idol, Ye have taken away my gods, and what have I more? If ye have God, what would ye have more? It's very remarkable, I will be thy God, Gen. 17. was the sum of the whole Covenant;
micah said of his Idol, You have taken away my God's, and what have I more? If you have God, what would you have more? It's very remarkable, I will be thy God, Gen. 17. was the sum of the Whole Covenant;
but because this General will not sufficiently open this Priviledge, I would have you to notice these three or four things that are in God, that if ye be particularly in Covenant with him, will be yours.
but Because this General will not sufficiently open this Privilege, I would have you to notice these three or four things that Are in God, that if you be particularly in Covenant with him, will be yours.
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if ye have made a personal Covenant with him, all his Attributes are yours. 2ly. All the Relations in which he is holden forth in the Covenant, are yours;
if you have made a personal Covenant with him, all his Attributes Are yours. 2ly. All the Relations in which he is held forth in the Covenant, Are yours;
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So, if ye be in Covenant with him, as God is your God, so all his Attributes mentioned in the Covenant are yours, ye may call him your Power, your Rock, your Husband, your Strength, your Strong Tower. 3ly. If he be yours, all his Dispensations are yours; Rom. 8.28. All things work together for good to them that love God;
So, if you be in Covenant with him, as God is your God, so all his Attributes mentioned in the Covenant Are yours, you may call him your Power, your Rock, your Husband, your Strength, your Strong Tower. 3ly. If he be yours, all his Dispensations Are yours; Rom. 8.28. All things work together for good to them that love God;
all Providence, every thing, nay death it self, 1 Cor. 3.22. All things are yours, life oy deach, things present, or to come, all are yours, and Christ is Gods;
all Providence, every thing, nay death it self, 1 Cor. 3.22. All things Are yours, life oy Death, things present, or to come, all Are yours, and christ is God's;
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and for the Glory that he hath now in Heaven, he had as much before, though not properly as Mediator, yet as God Essential, and Con-substantial with the Father;
and for the Glory that he hath now in Heaven, he had as much before, though not properly as Mediator, yet as God Essential, and Consubstantial with the Father;
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all the promises of guiding and Ruling, are the execution of his Kingly Office; all the promises of teaching, are the execution of his Prophetical Office;
all the promises of guiding and Ruling, Are the execution of his Kingly Office; all the promises of teaching, Are the execution of his Prophetical Office;
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2ly. Another thing will evidence the truth of this, in regard all things that Christ hath purchased, they are all Secured and Ratified by the Covenant;
2ly. another thing will evidence the truth of this, in regard all things that christ hath purchased, they Are all Secured and Ratified by the Covenant;
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First, Consider the Covenant as the Conduit, I say not the Fountain, but as the Conduit and Channel, of all Sinctifying Grace, through which runs from the Fountain of Grace, all Sanctifying Grace.
First, Consider the Covenant as the Conduit, I say not the Fountain, but as the Conduit and Channel, of all Sinctifying Grace, through which runs from the Fountain of Grace, all Sanctifying Grace.
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First, Consider the Covenant, as the Conduit, through which all Graces runs to us from Christ, all Graces runs through the Channel of a Covenant; it's true.
First, Consider the Covenant, as the Conduit, through which all Graces runs to us from christ, all Graces runs through the Channel of a Covenant; it's true.
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the truth is, we can lippen for nothing, for as excellent as Christ is, (and O! but he be excellent and good) we can lippen for nothing, but Covenanted things from him;
the truth is, we can lippen for nothing, for as excellent as christ is, (and OH! but he be excellent and good) we can lippen for nothing, but Covenanted things from him;
so he that hath made a personal Covenant with God, hath in effect laid the pipe to the mouth, through which the water that comes out of the Fountain, is convoyed;
so he that hath made a personal Covenant with God, hath in Effect laid the pipe to the Mouth, through which the water that comes out of the Fountain, is convoyed;
he that hath made a Covenant with God, however Christ be the Fountain of Grace, the Covenant is the Conduit and Spout, through which they all run to thee,
he that hath made a Covenant with God, however christ be the Fountain of Grace, the Covenant is the Conduit and Spout, through which they all run to thee,
and he that enters in a personal Covenant with God, beside that he hath his mouth laid to the Conduit of Grace, he hath in the Covenant an Answer to all these Three Objections;
and he that enters in a personal Covenant with God, beside that he hath his Mouth laid to the Conduit of Grace, he hath in the Covenant an Answer to all these Three Objections;
or Desertions Thirdly. Take the Covenant as a Charter for the Church of God, and in reference to this, I would have you notice Three or Four Things. 1. In the Covenant, we find not only the particular cases of Believers, their pardon, their taking away the heart of stone,
or Desertions Thirdly. Take the Covenant as a Charter for the Church of God, and in Referente to this, I would have you notice Three or Four Things. 1. In the Covenant, we find not only the particular cases of Believers, their pardon, their taking away the heart of stone,
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but there are great things prophesied, concerning the Church, that are not yet accomplished, That all the earth shall be full of the glory of the Lord,
but there Are great things prophesied, Concerning the Church, that Are not yet accomplished, That all the earth shall be full of the glory of the Lord,
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our pardon, and our peace, is nothing to the case of the Church of God, 2ly. I would have you notice, that he that enters in a personal Covenant with God,
our pardon, and our peace, is nothing to the case of the Church of God, 2ly. I would have you notice, that he that enters in a personal Covenant with God,
and since he hath made so much mention of it in the Everlasting Covenant, what kind of Covenant is that thou wilt make, that will seclude the case of the Church of God? So we are to take in this, Lord, I will be an enemy to the Error and Profanity of the time, I will neither be led away with the giddiness,
and since he hath made so much mention of it in the Everlasting Covenant, what kind of Covenant is that thou wilt make, that will seclude the case of the Church of God? So we Are to take in this, Lord, I will be an enemy to the Error and Profanity of the time, I will neither be led away with the giddiness,
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O! but it's comfortable to remember, that there will a generation come, when thou art laid in thy Grave, that will have holiness written on the horses bells,
OH! but it's comfortable to Remember, that there will a generation come, when thou art laid in thy Grave, that will have holiness written on the Horses Bells',
and the vail will be taken down betwixt them. 3ly. He that enters in a personal Covenant with God, he hath this encouragment, the Covenant takes in the healing of Divisions among his people;
and the Vail will be taken down betwixt them. 3ly. He that enters in a personal Covenant with God, he hath this encouragement, the Covenant Takes in the healing of Divisions among his people;
in a time of liberty, it would be difficult for a beginner, how to fix, there are such varieties of Opinions, no wonder the protane multitude Skuriner at all profession;
in a time of liberty, it would be difficult for a beginner, how to fix, there Are such varieties of Opinions, no wonder the protane multitude Skuriner At all profession;
now in the personal Covenant, he that hath Indentured with God, and given him the hand, however ye may see, that there are scarce three parts of nynteen parts of the World, Christians,
now in the personal Covenant, he that hath Indentured with God, and given him the hand, however you may see, that there Are scarce three parts of nynteen parts of the World, Christians,
and one way, and will not be saying, here is Christ, and there is Christ; for that is now accomplished in our time, there is one saying, Here is Christ,
and one Way, and will not be saying, Here is christ, and there is christ; for that is now accomplished in our time, there is one saying, Here is christ,
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Lastly, Take up the Covenant, as the Charter of the inheritance, and ye will see what advantage he hath, that hath made a particular Covenant with God;
Lastly, Take up the Covenant, as the Charter of the inheritance, and you will see what advantage he hath, that hath made a particular Covenant with God;
O! but the Cvenant speaks excellently of the Inheritance, take the twenty one and twenty two Chapters of the Book of the Revelation, and read them over, what a stately City is there? what stately Foundation? what Porches? and what Trees, that bears twelve manner of Fruits, every moneth,
OH! but the Cvenant speaks excellently of the Inheritance, take the twenty one and twenty two Chapters of the Book of the Revelation, and read them over, what a stately city is there? what stately Foundation? what Porches? and what Trees, that bears twelve manner of Fruits, every Monn,
and the Leaves of them are for the dealing of the Notions He that hath entered seriously in Covenant with God, according to the qualifications I spoke of before, the Covenant carries him with a Legal Right to all that City, let it have never such Foundations and Porches, all the Porches, Trees,
and the Leaves of them Are for the dealing of the Notions He that hath entered seriously in Covenant with God, according to the qualifications I spoke of before, the Covenant carries him with a Legal Right to all that city, let it have never such Foundations and Porches, all the Porches, Trees,
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and I take up this as the great incitment, to press this personal Covenanting in you. 1. That no former guiltiness, may hinder you from entering in this personal Covenant,
and I take up this as the great incitment, to press this personal Covenanting in you. 1. That no former guiltiness, may hinder you from entering in this personal Covenant,
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some that were Persecutors like Manasseh, as those that are mentioned in the Hebrews, that were sawn asunder, of whom it was reported, that he did saw Isaiah asunder, with a timber Saw,
Some that were Persecutors like Manasses, as those that Are mentioned in the Hebrews, that were sawn asunder, of whom it was reported, that he did saw Isaiah asunder, with a timber Saw,
it's remarkable, Abraham with whom he first made a Covenant, a Syrian to thy Father, and thy Mother an Amorite; Moses, he had his Name Moses, that is drawn out,
it's remarkable, Abraham with whom he First made a Covenant, a Syrian to thy Father, and thy Mother an Amorite; Moses, he had his Name Moses, that is drawn out,
because he was drawn out among the Flags, he was in a manner a Funling, he is found lying among the Flags by Pharaohs Daughter, no, he stands not at that,
Because he was drawn out among the Flags, he was in a manner a Funling, he is found lying among the Flags by Pharaohs Daughter, no, he Stands not At that,
but can enter in a Covenant with a Moses, though he be drawn out 3ly. He stands not at the weakness of Parts, let one be never so simple, He stands not at that, the twelve Apostles are called oft the NONLATINALPHABET, our Translation,
but can enter in a Covenant with a Moses, though he be drawn out 3ly. He Stands not At the weakness of Parts, let one be never so simple, He Stands not At that, the twelve Apostles Are called oft the, our translation,
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Lay all these together, and I hope, I may close this use of Exhortation, exhorting you all, to take this gate of it, enter in a personal Covenant with God,
Lay all these together, and I hope, I may close this use of Exhortation, exhorting you all, to take this gate of it, enter in a personal Covenant with God,
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they that hath sitten all these Sermons, and have not advanced one step, I am afraid, they be the Tree, of which it is said, Never fruit grow on thee henceforth.
they that hath sitten all these Sermons, and have not advanced one step, I am afraid, they be the Tree, of which it is said, Never fruit grow on thee henceforth.
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another of Exhortation, which hath been prest in several Sermons, by removing the Impediments, and considering the Advantages, of personal Covenanting.
Another of Exhortation, which hath been pressed in several Sermons, by removing the Impediments, and considering the Advantages, of personal Covenanting.
but since this will come in, in the Third Doctrine of this Branch of the verse, David's asserting, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, I will refer the marks of personal Covenanting,
but since this will come in, in the Third Doctrine of this Branch of the verse, David's asserting, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, I will refer the marks of personal Covenanting,
Ʋse 3. For the right management of this Work, of personal Covenanting with God, I have proven the necessity of it, opened the Nature and Properties of it,
Ʋse 3. For the right management of this Work, of personal Covenanting with God, I have proven the necessity of it, opened the Nature and Properties of it,
and that I may do it the more distinctly and clearly, I will follow it to four sorts of Persons, which will readily take up the substance of this afternoons Sermon.
and that I may do it the more distinctly and clearly, I will follow it to four sorts of Persons, which will readily take up the substance of this afternoons Sermon.
or it may be are still averse from this Duty, they can count on many things that have occurred in the wilderness to them, our never of a personal Covenanting with God.
or it may be Are still averse from this Duty, they can count on many things that have occurred in the Wilderness to them, our never of a personal Covenanting with God.
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I have spoken some what to this sort of people before, and may be the shorter now, I shall only name these four things to them, 1 It is already proven, to be a Duty of absolute necessity, the Saints of old have practised it,
I have spoken Some what to this sort of people before, and may be the shorter now, I shall only name these four things to them, 1 It is already proven, to be a Duty of absolute necessity, the Saints of old have practised it,
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and particularly claim the priviledges of the Covenant, we stand obliged, of absolute necessity, personally and particularly to Covenant to them, I think I have, on solid Gospel Principles proved, that there can be no benefit by Christ, without particular Covenanting with him;
and particularly claim the privileges of the Covenant, we stand obliged, of absolute necessity, personally and particularly to Covenant to them, I think I have, on solid Gospel Principles proved, that there can be no benefit by christ, without particular Covenanting with him;
all that is in Christ, all that is in the Covenant, all that is in the Father, they signifie nothing to thee, without a personal and particular Covenanting with him.
all that is in christ, all that is in the Covenant, all that is in the Father, they signify nothing to thee, without a personal and particular Covenanting with him.
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if thou has not made a particular Covenant with God, according to the Terms of the Covenant of Grace, thou art under the Covenant, that admits not of a Christ, Repentance, and Sincerity.
if thou has not made a particular Covenant with God, according to the Terms of the Covenant of Grace, thou art under the Covenant, that admits not of a christ, Repentance, and Sincerity.
or Subscribing, or lifting up the hand to God, I would have thee considering, that there is in thy Lot, somewhat that is worse, than the c••e of Heathens;
or Subscribing, or lifting up the hand to God, I would have thee considering, that there is in thy Lot, somewhat that is Worse, than the c••e of heathens;
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but thou that lives under the drop of the Gospel, and hears of a particular and personal Indenturing with God, thou shall have them coming, from the East and the West, at the great Day,
but thou that lives under the drop of the Gospel, and hears of a particular and personal Indenturing with God, thou shall have them coming, from the East and the West, At the great Day,
thou that has never made this personal Covenant with him, and yet art living under the drop of the Gospel, thou art neglecting a Duty of absolute necessity, thou owns not thy Baptism, thou can plead no benefit by the Covenant:
thou that has never made this personal Covenant with him, and yet art living under the drop of the Gospel, thou art neglecting a Duty of absolute necessity, thou owns not thy Baptism, thou can plead no benefit by the Covenant:
Secondly, this was of personal Covenanting, speaks a word to a second sort of Persons, and that is to those, who come some length, but they stick in the Birth,
Secondly, this was of personal Covenanting, speaks a word to a second sort of Persons, and that is to those, who come Some length, but they stick in the Birth,
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why walks thou not suitable to thy Hope? It's a lamentable thing, many they will find, they lose both Heaven and Earth, they have been denied to the pleasures of the Flesh,
why walks thou not suitable to thy Hope? It's a lamentable thing, many they will find, they loose both Heaven and Earth, they have been denied to the pleasures of the Flesh,
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(2ly.) I would have thee considering, thou that comes some length, that there are many, who have been almost Christians, that have all their life struk at that Almost, and eternally perished in it;
(2ly.) I would have thee considering, thou that comes Some length, that there Are many, who have been almost Christians, that have all their life struk At that Almost, and eternally perished in it;
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the famous Agrippa, a friend of Augustus, could tell Paul, thou almost perswads me to be a Christian, would to God, says he, not only almost but altogether, thou were such as I am except these bonds.
the famous Agrippa, a friend of Augustus, could tell Paul, thou almost persuades me to be a Christian, would to God, Says he, not only almost but altogether, thou were such as I am except these bonds.
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(3ly.) Consider thou that comes some length, in this personal Covenanting, what a foolish bargain hast thou made with Christ, to agree with him in many Articles,
(3ly.) Consider thou that comes Some length, in this personal Covenanting, what a foolish bargain hast thou made with christ, to agree with him in many Articles,
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there thou has offered fair for Heaven, and art like to lose it for a little, he that is the Author of the Practice of Piety, he brings in many, that are in Hell, saying, O but I was near heaven,
there thou has offered fair for Heaven, and art like to loose it for a little, he that is the Author of the Practice of Piety, he brings in many, that Are in Hell, saying, Oh but I was near heaven,
and did many things, and suffered many things for him, and yet I am here; that agregges their Torment and their Misery, Readily, thou may have gone a great length,
and did many things, and suffered many things for him, and yet I am Here; that agregges their Torment and their Misery, Readily, thou may have gone a great length,
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and suffered many things, and 〈 ◊ 〉 thing is lacking 4ly. I would have thee Consider, that thou that art sitten down in an Almost, on this Motive, that thou readily thinks, at Death,
and suffered many things, and 〈 ◊ 〉 thing is lacking 4ly. I would have thee Consider, that thou that art sitten down in an Almost, on this Motive, that thou readily thinks, At Death,
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unto these I would say three or four things, 1. Thou that hast Indentured and Broken, I would inform thee, that ay when we break, God does not break, it would never be called an Everlasting Covenant,
unto these I would say three or four things, 1. Thou that hast Indentured and Broken, I would inform thee, that ay when we break, God does not break, it would never be called an Everlasting Covenant,
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and of binding up that which is broken, and strengthning that which is weak; it would never have been Everlasting, if there were not such Articles in it;
and of binding up that which is broken, and strengthening that which is weak; it would never have been Everlasting, if there were not such Articles in it;
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all the Promises relating to Reviving, Restoring, Renewing, healing that which is broken, and strengthening that which is weal, It's a great failing in many precious to God,
all the Promises relating to Reviving, Restoring, Renewing, healing that which is broken, and strengthening that which is weal, It's a great failing in many precious to God,
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3ly. I exhort thee, who have broken, to go mournfully, and plead the Promises; if thou do it presumptuously, It's like thou has no Claim to these Promises;
3ly. I exhort thee, who have broken, to go mournfully, and plead the Promises; if thou do it presumptuously, It's like thou has no Claim to these Promises;
Therefore, thou that has broken Covenant with him, and are guilty of this Sin, which many of the generation are guilty of, thou hast Indentured with Him,
Therefore, thou that has broken Covenant with him, and Are guilty of this since, which many of the generation Are guilty of, thou hast Indentured with Him,
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4ly. Thou that has broken Covenant with Him, and Indentured, and art afraid to hazard again, know this, that burnt Bairns fire dreads, the thing that occasioned the breach of Covenant, eshew that;
4ly. Thou that has broken Covenant with Him, and Indentured, and art afraid to hazard again, know this, that burned Bairns fire dreads, the thing that occasioned the breach of Covenant, eschew that;
I will offer you two or three things, that uses ordinarly to bring Persons, that uses to Covenant with God, under a breach of Covenant. 1. Ordinarly overly and careless performance of secret Duties;
I will offer you two or three things, that uses ordinarily to bring Persons, that uses to Covenant with God, under a breach of Covenant. 1. Ordinarily overly and careless performance of secret Duties;
It's remarkable, that which Elihu said to Job, he was mistaken in Job, but the Word he spake was true, had it not been applyed to Job's case, he thought Job spoke unreverently of God,
It's remarkable, that which Elihu said to Job, he was mistaken in Job, but the Word he spoke was true, had it not been applied to Job's case, he Thought Job spoke unreverently of God,
2ly. It's given by some Divines, as one of the Reasons of breaking Covenant with god, unprofitable Converse among Christians, every Christian meeting with another, should be like a man going to light a Candle in another House, where he knows there is fire,
2ly. It's given by Some Divines, as one of the Reasons of breaking Covenant with god, unprofitable Converse among Christians, every Christian meeting with Another, should be like a man going to Light a Candle in Another House, where he knows there is fire,
if one should begin a spiritual Subject, they will give it no kind of Intertainment, but silence, they will sit graver possibly at that time, than at another, and hear,
if one should begin a spiritual Subject, they will give it no kind of Entertainment, but silence, they will fit graver possibly At that time, than At Another, and hear,
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thou art refusing to light thy Candle, at thy neighbours fire, and readily thou wilt break thy Covenant wiht God, to be brief, I exhort thee who has broken thy Covenant, to take the Promises of Reviving, Renewing, Restoring,
thou art refusing to Light thy Candle, At thy neighbours fire, and readily thou wilt break thy Covenant uviht God, to be brief, I exhort thee who has broken thy Covenant, to take the Promises of Reviving, Renewing, Restoring,
and would gladly know some Advice how to keep it, that they be not guilty of the sins abounding in their time, of being breakers of Covenant with Him, That I may not let thee go, without some word of Advice, who art serious,
and would gladly know Some advice how to keep it, that they be not guilty of the Sins abounding in their time, of being breakers of Covenant with Him, That I may not let thee go, without Some word of advice, who art serious,
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there are many things that are necessar to be spoken to here, our secret Walk, oru family Walk, our publick Walk, comparing them with the Rules of the Gospel;
there Are many things that Are necessary to be spoken to Here, our secret Walk, oru family Walk, our public Walk, comparing them with the Rules of the Gospel;
and shall say no more. 1. I have long longed to handle this Head of personal covenanting, ye have now heard fourteen Sermons on it, the Stones of these Walls,
and shall say no more. 1. I have long longed to handle this Head of personal covenanting, you have now herd fourteen Sermons on it, the Stones of these Walls,
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Therefore, let one go and say, I am the Lords, and another subscribe, and call himself by the name of Israel. 2ly, if ye will go and do it, all by-gones shall be bygones,
Therefore, let one go and say, I am the lords, and Another subscribe, and call himself by the name of Israel. 2ly, if you will go and do it, all bygones shall be bygones,
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THE third particular in this part of the verse remains, which is the assurance that David had, that he was personally Covenanted with God, he can affirm it,
THE third particular in this part of the verse remains, which is the assurance that David had, that he was personally Covenanted with God, he can affirm it,
and the Spirit of God doth so agree with his assertion, that it's made a part of the Cannon, a part of the Bible, that God made with him an everlasting Covenant,
and the Spirit of God does so agree with his assertion, that it's made a part of the Cannon, a part of the bible, that God made with him an everlasting Covenant,
and very clear, they may be able confidently to assert, that God has made a Covenant with them, This being a thing of great Importance, I will follow it in this Method. 1. I will open to you, that Assurance of a personal Interest to the Covenant, is very necessary.
and very clear, they may be able confidently to assert, that God has made a Covenant with them, This being a thing of great Importance, I will follow it in this Method. 1. I will open to you, that Assurance of a personal Interest to the Covenant, is very necessary.
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3ly. I will open to you some of the Ways and Methods, that the Spirit keeps, in bringing Believers to be Assured, that God hath made a Covenant with them.
3ly. I will open to you Some of the Ways and Methods, that the Spirit keeps, in bringing Believers to be Assured, that God hath made a Covenant with them.
For clearing a little the necessity of it, I will premise two Distinctions, First, Take notice, that there is a Three-fold Assurance, that the Scripture mentions, First, There is an Assurance of knowledge, Colose. 2.2.
For clearing a little the necessity of it, I will premise two Distinctions, First, Take notice, that there is a Threefold Assurance, that the Scripture mentions, First, There is an Assurance of knowledge, Colose. 2.2.
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God,
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God,
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There ye have a Three-fold Assurance, there is an Assurance, of Knowledge, that is the first proposition of the practical Syllogisme, by it I come to be assured of the Mystery of Godliness, that it's a Truth:
There you have a Threefold Assurance, there is an Assurance, of Knowledge, that is the First proposition of the practical Syllogism, by it I come to be assured of the Mystery of Godliness, that it's a Truth:
it were a hard Doctrine and dreadful, to say, Assurance is necessary for the being of a Christian, only this Assurance we say is necessary for the well-being of a Christian;
it were a hard Doctrine and dreadful, to say, Assurance is necessary for the being of a Christian, only this Assurance we say is necessary for the well-being of a Christian;
so ye may understand what is meaned by this, when we say, Assurance is necessary for the well-being of a Christian, to be assured that he is in the Covenant.
so you may understand what is meaned by this, when we say, Assurance is necessary for the well-being of a Christian, to be assured that he is in the Covenant.
To confirm this, I will offer you five or six things, that will let you see the Advantages, that the clearness of an Interest in the Covenant, draws after it. 1. When our interest in the Covenant is clear, our personal Interest, it's easie to believe all the Promises of the Covenant;
To confirm this, I will offer you five or six things, that will let you see the Advantages, that the clearness of an Interest in the Covenant, draws After it. 1. When our Interest in the Covenant is clear, our personal Interest, it's easy to believe all the Promises of the Covenant;
now when we are clear of an interest in the Covenant, we can no more doubt of his willingness, more than a man will doubt, that his neighbour will give him an Apple, who hath given him the Apple-tree,
now when we Are clear of an Interest in the Covenant, we can no more doubt of his willingness, more than a man will doubt, that his neighbour will give him an Apple, who hath given him the Apple tree,
when we believer, he hath made a Covenant with us, since Faith sticks not at his power, it hath no ground to stick at his willingness, whenthe whole Covenant is made with us.
when we believer, he hath made a Covenant with us, since Faith sticks not At his power, it hath no ground to stick At his willingness, went Whole Covenant is made with us.
2ly. Another Advantage by being cleared of our interest in the Covenant, that readily by it we are stirred up to love Christ, our love to Christ takes fire at Christ love to us, we can never love him, except he love us:
2ly. another Advantage by being cleared of our Interest in the Covenant, that readily by it we Are stirred up to love christ, our love to christ Takes fire At christ love to us, we can never love him, except he love us:
3ly. The clearing an interest in the Covenant, is a great remedy against servile fears, there is a kind of Hell in these fears, there is not only a guiltiness in them, but a torment accompanying them;
3ly. The clearing an Interest in the Covenant, is a great remedy against servile fears, there is a kind of Hell in these fears, there is not only a guiltiness in them, but a torment accompanying them;
ye that know what it is to be keepd in bondage under fears, know, that there is no Fever, no Prison, no disquieting Dispensation outwardly, that can come near the letting in the Waters to the Soul,
you that know what it is to be keepd in bondage under fears, know, that there is no Fever, no Prison, no disquieting Dispensation outwardly, that can come near the letting in the Waters to the Soul,
a person that will go on in his own strength, in performing Duties, goes to bring forth the thing that is not there ben, it's impossible to wring it out of thy own heart;
a person that will go on in his own strength, in performing Duties, Goes to bring forth the thing that is not there ben, it's impossible to wring it out of thy own heart;
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Lastly, An Interest, and to be clear about it, that God hath made the Covenant with us, is necessar, in regard the neglecting of Assurance, is a kind of contempt of the Covenant, the person that neglects Assurance about it, is a despiser of it;
Lastly, an Interest, and to be clear about it, that God hath made the Covenant with us, is necessary, in regard the neglecting of Assurance, is a kind of contempt of the Covenant, the person that neglects Assurance about it, is a despiser of it;
so that ye see the grounds of a necessity of an Interest in the Covenant, thereby we get love to Christ, the faith of all the Promises, it contributes to stop and scatter servile fears, it's an excellent help to Obedience,
so that you see the grounds of a necessity of an Interest in the Covenant, thereby we get love to christ, the faith of all the Promises, it contributes to stop and scatter servile fears, it's an excellent help to obedience,
The second thing I proposed, That this Assurance is attainable, here we have the Papists and Arminians, great adversaries to us, they call us all Enthusiasts, and they say, we pretend to a possibility of Assurance of an Interest in the Covenant;
The second thing I proposed, That this Assurance is attainable, Here we have the Papists and Arminians, great Adversaries to us, they call us all Enthusiasts, and they say, we pretend to a possibility of Assurance of an Interest in the Covenant;
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no, every Christian ought to have it, and is oblidged to study it, and that it is attainable, I will make it appear, on these Four or Five remarkable grounds. 1. If God hath made it a duty, to endavour Assurance of an Interest in the Covenant,
no, every Christian ought to have it, and is obliged to study it, and that it is attainable, I will make it appear, on these Four or Five remarkable grounds. 1. If God hath made it a duty, to endeavour Assurance of an Interest in the Covenant,
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and Christ hath bidden us, Rejoyce in the hope of the glory of God, and rejoyce that you names are written in the Book of Life, and can we rejoyce in the hope of Glory,
and christ hath bidden us, Rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, and rejoice that you names Are written in the Book of Life, and can we rejoice in the hope of Glory,
or that our Names are written in the Book of Life, if we could not be assured of it. 3. That this Assurance is attinable, is evident from this, that there is a necessary Connexion, betwixt the golden links of that golden Chain of Grace, Whom he did predestinate, them he called,
or that our Names Are written in the Book of Life, if we could not be assured of it. 3. That this Assurance is attinable, is evident from this, that there is a necessary Connexion, betwixt the golden links of that golden Chain of Grace, Whom he did predestinate, them he called,
but the ground of our Assurance, is the love of God in Christ, and the love of God in Christ, is common to all Believers as well as to Paul, it's like the fountain opened in the house of David, that's opened for all the House as well as for David himself;
but the ground of our Assurance, is the love of God in christ, and the love of God in christ, is Common to all Believers as well as to Paul, it's like the fountain opened in the house of David, that's opened for all the House as well as for David himself;
These things being laid together, will clear this Truth, that as this Assurance of a personal interest in the Covenant is necessary, so it's attainable,
These things being laid together, will clear this Truth, that as this Assurance of a personal Interest in the Covenant is necessary, so it's attainable,
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Before I proceed to shew the Method and way, how the Spirit brings up to this Assurance, here ye would mark two things. 1. Take notice, That this Assurance of a personal Interest in the Covenant, is not like the Interest it self,
Before I proceed to show the Method and Way, how the Spirit brings up to this Assurance, Here you would mark two things. 1. Take notice, That this Assurance of a personal Interest in the Covenant, is not like the Interest it self,
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but it differs in two things from it. 1. The interest it self, it's not acquired by us, it is that which is conferred on us in effectual calling, when we are meerly Patients;
but it differs in two things from it. 1. The Interest it self, it's not acquired by us, it is that which is conferred on us in effectual calling, when we Are merely Patients;
if another should come at such a time of the night, he must not think, that a Candle will be holden out to him, this is not the ordinary way, we must not expect extraordinary things, our assurance of an Interest, comes in by Diligence, Give diligence to make your calling and election sure;
if Another should come At such a time of the night, he must not think, that a Candle will be held out to him, this is not the ordinary Way, we must not expect extraordinary things, our assurance of an Interest, comes in by Diligence, Give diligence to make your calling and election sure;
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2ly. Ye would notice another difference, that of all things that ever God made, a Believers interest in the Covenant is most enduring, it shall be as lasting,
2ly. You would notice Another difference, that of all things that ever God made, a Believers Interest in the Covenant is most enduring, it shall be as lasting,
And here, before I open the way, how the Spirit brings up one to assurance, that the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, I would open somewhat that hath influence on the changeableness of this assurance, that we can assert at one time, over the belly of all temptations,
And Here, before I open the Way, how the Spirit brings up one to assurance, that the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, I would open somewhat that hath influence on the changeableness of this assurance, that we can assert At one time, over the belly of all temptations,
and at another time, the least thing will make us doubt. 1. Several times a Christian comes to this assurance two ways, these two ways that Christ speaks of,
and At Another time, the least thing will make us doubt. 1. Several times a Christian comes to this assurance two ways, these two ways that christ speaks of,
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Divines understand by the thief, scandalous sins, if a Christian fall in sins against his Conscience, he will be sure to have his Assurance clouded, he will not be able to say, The Lord hath made with me a Covenant, why, the Thief hath taken it away;
Divines understand by the thief, scandalous Sins, if a Christian fallen in Sins against his Conscience, he will be sure to have his Assurance clouded, he will not be able to say, The Lord hath made with me a Covenant, why, the Thief hath taken it away;
But 2ly. This Assurance comes to be so changeable, that like the Moon it will have many different Forms, the Assurance and clearing of an Interest, will have many different Forms in one Moneth;
But 2ly. This Assurance comes to be so changeable, that like the Moon it will have many different Forms, the Assurance and clearing of an Interest, will have many different Forms in one Monn;
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Having this opened these two things, that this Assurance is necessary, on all the six grounds that I have given, that a Christian can never be a comfortable,
Having this opened these two things, that this Assurance is necessary, on all the six grounds that I have given, that a Christian can never be a comfortable,
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and next that it is attainable, the Lord would never have bidden us rejoyce, if our Names were not written in the Book of Life, •he would never have bidden us rejoyce in the hope of Glory, it it were not attainable.
and next that it is attainable, the Lord would never have bidden us rejoice, if our Names were not written in the Book of Life, •he would never have bidden us rejoice in the hope of Glory, it it were not attainable.
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SERMON XXII. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XXII. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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IT is a Doctrine, very dishonourable to God, and very prejudicial to the Saints comfort, to deny, that Believers may be assured, that God hath made a Covenant with them;
IT is a Doctrine, very dishonourable to God, and very prejudicial to the Saints Comfort, to deny, that Believers may be assured, that God hath made a Covenant with them;
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and hindring a Christian from saying, The Lord hath made with me a Covenant. Before I speak of the way, how the Spirit brings the Elect to be assured;
and hindering a Christian from saying, The Lord hath made with me a Covenant. Before I speak of the Way, how the Spirit brings the Elect to be assured;
I would yet premise somethings about it. 1. We do not assert an assurance a priore, as they speak, the Papists say, that we speak and preach to People,
I would yet premise somethings about it. 1. We do not assert an assurance a priore, as they speak, the Papists say, that we speak and preach to People,
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Next, We say not, that this Assurance comes in by Enthusiasms and Revelations, they say, we are Enthusiasticks, no, we are far from that, we look on their way as deluding;
Next, We say not, that this Assurance comes in by Enthusiasms and Revelations, they say, we Are Enthusiastics, no, we Are Far from that, we look on their Way as deluding;
3ly. When we bid folk be assured, by effects and fruits, we do not assert an assurance by effects, that hath these three defects in it. 1. We do not assert Marks,
3ly. When we bid folk be assured, by effects and fruits, we do not assert an assurance by effects, that hath these three defects in it. 1. We do not assert Marks,
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2ly. We do not assert Marks from Sanctification and Diligence, to wrong the Spirits concurring; the Antinomians follow us, they say, Marks are prejudicial to the Spirits working;
2ly. We do not assert Marks from Sanctification and Diligence, to wrong the Spirits concurring; the Antinomians follow us, they say, Marks Are prejudicial to the Spirits working;
I would offer you for clearing this, that even an Assurance, that would exclude several Fears and Jealousies, is not so difficult to be attained, by offering these three or four things to be considered. 1. There is nothing it our former life, that can prove or evince, that God hath not made a Covenant with us;
I would offer you for clearing this, that even an Assurance, that would exclude several Fears and Jealousies, is not so difficult to be attained, by offering these three or four things to be considered. 1. There is nothing it our former life, that can prove or evince, that God hath not made a Covenant with us;
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many a time Believers stich at this, I was a persecutor, and a blasphemer, says Paul, but I obtained mercy, that in me he might shew a pattern to them that should come after me, 1 Tim. 1.13.16, Thy former life will not prove, that God hath not made a Covenant with thee, he made a Covenant with Paul, and he had as much to say against him, as against thee.
many a time Believers stich At this, I was a persecutor, and a blasphemer, Says Paul, but I obtained mercy, that in me he might show a pattern to them that should come After me, 1 Tim. 1.13.16, Thy former life will not prove, that God hath not made a Covenant with thee, he made a Covenant with Paul, and he had as much to say against him, as against thee.
David had begun very early, the man that wrot this verse in the Bible, when he went out against Goliah, he went out in the Name of the Lord his God, his elder Brother was angry with him,
David had begun very early, the man that wrote this verse in the bible, when he went out against Goliath, he went out in the Name of the Lord his God, his elder Brother was angry with him,
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and makes a Covenant with him, and when he is a dying, he hath it to say with assurance, The Lord hath made a Covenant with me, an everlasting Covenant:
and makes a Covenant with him, and when he is a dying, he hath it to say with assurance, The Lord hath made a Covenant with me, an everlasting Covenant:
were they diligent, they would not want the Spirit's concurrance: readily if we want assurance, we have quenched the Spirit's motions, or grieved the Spirit;
were they diligent, they would not want the Spirit's concurrence: readily if we want assurance, we have quenched the Spirit's motions, or grieved the Spirit;
I will offer you four ways, how frequently, when clearing an assurance, about our interest in the Covenant, might be had, that we use to hinder it. 1. Serveral times we hinder it, by disputing the Question at a wrong time, we are never so ready to disput our interest,
I will offer you four ways, how frequently, when clearing an assurance, about our Interest in the Covenant, might be had, that we use to hinder it. 1. Several times we hinder it, by disputing the Question At a wrong time, we Are never so ready to dispute our Interest,
several times we go exceedingly wrong in our Marks, the generality of prophane and natural men, they take the Marks that the Pharisee did, I thank God, I am not like this man, I am not a drunkard, nor an extortioner; and these are their Marks;
several times we go exceedingly wrong in our Marks, the generality of profane and natural men, they take the Marks that the Pharisee did, I thank God, I am not like this man, I am not a drunkard, nor an extortioner; and these Are their Marks;
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many a time Believers, they take the contrair way, they take too high Marks, O! say they, some could say, God hath made a Covenant with me, I can delight in him, I can meditat on him, I can be satisfied with him as with Marrow and with Fatness;
many a time Believers, they take the contrair Way, they take too high Marks, OH! say they, Some could say, God hath made a Covenant with me, I can delight in him, I can meditate on him, I can be satisfied with him as with Marrow and with Fatness;
as Benhadad's servants did with Ahab, is he alive, he is my Brother, they got that word, my Brother, they take hold of the least word that makes for them;
as Benhadad's Servants did with Ahab, is he alive, he is my Brother, they god that word, my Brother, they take hold of the least word that makes for them;
after effectual calling, that the challenges of the Spirit are far more pronly intertained, than the comforts of the Spirit, the Spirit will sometime knock at the door, Open to me, my dove, my undefiled;
After effectual calling, that the challenges of the Spirit Are Far more pronly entertained, than the comforts of the Spirit, the Spirit will sometime knock At the door, Open to me, my dove, my undefiled;
but if he come with a knock, and say, thou hast procured all these things, thou hast destroyed thy fels, look back to thy way in the valley, how will that easily be intertained,
but if he come with a knock, and say, thou hast procured all these things, thou hast destroyed thy fels, look back to thy Way in the valley, how will that Easily be entertained,
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and being so prone, rather to intertain the challenges of the Spirit, than the comforts of the Spirit, makes, that a Believer lyes in the way of his own Assurance,
and being so prove, rather to entertain the challenges of the Spirit, than the comforts of the Spirit, makes, that a Believer lies in the Way of his own Assurance,
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To close all, I will clear one Question, which readily many of you will ask, and it's the third thing I proposed, in the Doctrinal part of this Doctrine.
To close all, I will clear one Question, which readily many of you will ask, and it's the third thing I proposed, in the Doctrinal part of this Doctrine.
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Quest. What is the way apd method, by which Christians come up, and can be able to say, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, how brings the Spirit them to this.
Quest. What is the Way apd method, by which Christians come up, and can be able to say, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, how brings the Spirit them to this.
Answ. That I may make way to the Practical part of this Doctrine, I will offer four steps, by which the Spirit uses to bring the Elect, to affirm it as confidently,
Answer That I may make Way to the Practical part of this Doctrine, I will offer four steps, by which the Spirit uses to bring the Elect, to affirm it as confidently,
How doth the Spirit bring the Elect to this ground of Assurance, to be able to affirm, that God hath made the Covenant with them? I confess, it's great priviledge,
How does the Spirit bring the Elect to this ground of Assurance, to be able to affirm, that God hath made the Covenant with them? I confess, it's great privilege,
how brings the Spirit them up to this Assurance? 1. Ordinarily before he brings them up to be Assured, that the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, he takes down the natural assurance like one that hath to build upon an old Foundation,
how brings the Spirit them up to this Assurance? 1. Ordinarily before he brings them up to be Assured, that the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, he Takes down the natural assurance like one that hath to built upon an old Foundation,
this hath ordinarily a tendency to the clearing of an interest, wherever ye find a person like Rebecca, having Twins strugling within her, they know not what to say, they are so confused, the Spirit hath taken away the old ground,
this hath ordinarily a tendency to the clearing of an Interest, wherever you find a person like Rebecca, having Twins struggling within her, they know not what to say, they Are so confused, the Spirit hath taken away the old ground,
2ly. Where the Spirit is leading, to the clearing an interest in a personal Covenant with God, ordinarily the Spirit prompts to Duty, and assists all diligence;
2ly. Where the Spirit is leading, to the clearing an Interest in a personal Covenant with God, ordinarily the Spirit prompts to Duty, and assists all diligence;
we are not to expect it with raptures of Joy, and Consolation, and delight in God, many a time like the Syrian leper, that was sent to the King of Israel, I thought he would have come out,
we Are not to expect it with raptures of Joy, and Consolation, and delight in God, many a time like the Syrian leper, that was sent to the King of Israel, I Thought he would have come out,
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but he assists in Prayer, in believing, in Repentance, in mortification of lusts, then he is about to bring thee to say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, it's near the break of the day, it's not far from the dawning;
but he assists in Prayer, in believing, in Repentance, in mortification of Lustiest, then he is about to bring thee to say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, it's near the break of the day, it's not Far from the dawning;
Antinomians have disput the Question so exactly, and Objected so strongly, about our wanting these Marks, that they put Divines to so many Restrictions and Limitations that it's difficult to give a reciprocal Mark, on which a Christian may rest,
Antinomians have dispute the Question so exactly, and Objected so strongly, about our wanting these Marks, that they put Divines to so many Restrictions and Limitations that it's difficult to give a reciprocal Mark, on which a Christian may rest,
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I will offer you three things, on which I lay the greatest weight my self. 1. That Mark that Mr. Baxter hath often come over, a habitual preferring of Christs Interests, to the interests of the Flesh, that is indeed a great Mark that God hath made a Covenant with thee,
I will offer you three things, on which I lay the greatest weight my self. 1. That Mark that Mr. Baxter hath often come over, a habitual preferring of Christ Interests, to the interests of the Flesh, that is indeed a great Mark that God hath made a Covenant with thee,
To clear this Mark, ye would notice three things, 1. When God enters in a Covenant with a person, they take up Sin as an Enemy, they hate it as an Enemy, they have entered in a League with the contrary Party, they take up Sin, especially presumptuous sin as an Enemy,
To clear this Mark, you would notice three things, 1. When God enters in a Covenant with a person, they take up since as an Enemy, they hate it as an Enemy, they have entered in a League with the contrary Party, they take up since, especially presumptuous since as an Enemy,
shortly after Paul is a Convert, he is at, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of Death? He was angry at the very being of sin,
shortly After Paul is a Convert, he is At, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of Death? He was angry At the very being of since,
and if thou has no kindness looking to that Art, thou has great ground to say, the Lord has made a Covenant with me, they take up sin as an Enemy, and deal with it so.
and if thou has no kindness looking to that Art, thou has great ground to say, the Lord has made a Covenant with me, they take up since as an Enemy, and deal with it so.
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2ly. In reference to this, the Soul goes unitedly against it as an Enemy, the understanding is at, I should leave such a Sin, the Conscience is at, I will leave such a Sin, the Will and Affections are at, Depart from me all ye workers of iniquity,
2ly. In Referente to this, the Soul Goes unitedly against it as an Enemy, the understanding is At, I should leave such a since, the Conscience is At, I will leave such a since, the Will and Affections Are At, Depart from me all you workers of iniquity,
and dealing with it so, and the Understanding, Will, Conscience, and affections, uniting against it as an Enemy, thou may be sure to say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant;
and dealing with it so, and the Understanding, Will, Conscience, and affections, uniting against it as an Enemy, thou may be sure to say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant;
Secondly, These that have made a personal Covenant with him, and he with them, they have a second Mark, they follow the design of the Covenant, which is Holiness, 2 Cor. 7.1. Having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the fear of the Lord.
Secondly, These that have made a personal Covenant with him, and he with them, they have a second Mark, they follow the Design of the Covenant, which is Holiness, 2 Cor. 7.1. Having these promises, dearly Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the Fear of the Lord.
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Now, he that hath entered in Covenant with God, and would have a sure Mark from his Holiness, should look to these two, 1. He is to look to the Holiness of his heart and conversation;
Now, he that hath entered in Covenant with God, and would have a sure Mark from his Holiness, should look to these two, 1. He is to look to the Holiness of his heart and Conversation;
and a holy Peace, and has not a holy Walk, and looks not like a savourie Christian in his conversation, that person cannot readily say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant:
and a holy Peace, and has not a holy Walk, and looks not like a savoury Christian in his Conversation, that person cannot readily say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant:
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Besides 2ly. Not only must Holiness be in the conversation, and in the heart, but he is careful to prefer the design of the Covenant, to all other things;
Beside 2ly. Not only must Holiness be in the Conversation, and in the heart, but he is careful to prefer the Design of the Covenant, to all other things;
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if the Lord should give thee the Offer that he gave to Solomon at Gibeon, Ask of me, says he, Riches, or Honour, and many things he named, and I will give it to thee, he preferred Wisdom to them all:
if the Lord should give thee the Offer that he gave to Solomon At Gibeon, Ask of me, Says he, Riches, or Honour, and many things he nam, and I will give it to thee, he preferred Wisdom to them all:
So he that is in covenant with God, would prefer Holiness to any thing that God could offer. It's remarkable, Psal. 119.111. Thy testimonies have I chosen, as an heretage for ever, for they are the rejoycing of my heart.
So he that is in Covenant with God, would prefer Holiness to any thing that God could offer. It's remarkable, Psalm 119.111. Thy testimonies have I chosen, as an heritage for ever, for they Are the rejoicing of my heart.
Mark how he came by that, I have chosen, what choosed he? I have chosen thy testimonies, that is a general word, it's no I have chosen thy Promises, but I have chosen thy Testimonies, taking in the Commands.
Mark how he Come by that, I have chosen, what choosed he? I have chosen thy testimonies, that is a general word, it's no I have chosen thy Promises, but I have chosen thy Testimonies, taking in the Commands.
it's a dreadful thing when all the Bible is alike to us, and when we have not some passages of the Bible that we may say of them, these are may Scriptures.
it's a dreadful thing when all the bible is alike to us, and when we have not Some passages of the bible that we may say of them, these Are may Scriptures.
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Observe your case, and compare it with the Promise, many have no skill to do this, they take the Promises in Grosse, they observe not absolute and conditional Promises, they compare not their case with the Promise,
Observe your case, and compare it with the Promise, many have no skill to do this, they take the Promises in Gross, they observe not absolute and conditional Promises, they compare not their case with the Promise,
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I say to you, go home, and say to your hearts, the word that Ahab said to Micajah, How often shall I adjure thee, that thou tell me nothing but the truth? Go and charge your Heart and Conscience, with see thou tell me nothing but the truth;
I say to you, go home, and say to your hearts, the word that Ahab said to Micajah, How often shall I adjure thee, that thou tell me nothing but the truth? Go and charge your Heart and Conscience, with see thou tell me nothing but the truth;
2ly. The Parties Transacting in this Covenant, the Lord and me, of these two I have spoken all the things that I judge necessary to be spoken, in a multitude of Sermons:
2ly. The Parties Transacting in this Covenant, the Lord and me, of these two I have spoken all the things that I judge necessary to be spoken, in a multitude of Sermons:
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the first whereof are, the Properties of this Covenant, there are three of them mentioned in the Verse, it's everlasting, it's ordered in all things, and sure;
the First whereof Are, the Properties of this Covenant, there Are three of them mentioned in the Verse, it's everlasting, it's ordered in all things, and sure;
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2ly. Ye would notice, that such as would have peace from the Covenant, they must study and be acquaint with the Properties of it, it's no sufficient ground for David at death to say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, unless it be an everlasting Covenant, and well ordered, and sure;
2ly. You would notice, that such as would have peace from the Covenant, they must study and be acquaint with the Properties of it, it's no sufficient ground for David At death to say, the Lord hath made with me a Covenant, unless it be an everlasting Covenant, and well ordered, and sure;
Therefore without further, I will begin and handle this day, the first Property that is here mentioned of this Covenant, it's an everlasting Covenant; it's true, the main thing I design, is, to handle the order of the Blessings of the Covenant;
Therefore without further, I will begin and handle this day, the First Property that is Here mentioned of this Covenant, it's an everlasting Covenant; it's true, the main thing I Design, is, to handle the order of the Blessings of the Covenant;
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and here, before I can come at that I am to handle, there are two textual Doubts necessary to be cleared. 1. How is the Covenant said to be everlasting? 2ly. Whether this be a peculiar Property of the Covenant of Grace, not belonging to the Covenant of Works?
and Here, before I can come At that I am to handle, there Are two textual Doubts necessary to be cleared. 1. How is the Covenant said to be everlasting? 2ly. Whither this be a peculiar Property of the Covenant of Grace, not belonging to the Covenant of Works?
Answ. For opening this, take notice, that a thing is said to be everlasting in a two-fold sense. 1. That is said to be everlasting, that is never to end, though it had a beginning;
Answer For opening this, take notice, that a thing is said to be everlasting in a twofold sense. 1. That is said to be everlasting, that is never to end, though it had a beginning;
so Everlasting, and a proper Eternity, are not one thing, it will take two Everlastings to make one Eternity, from everlasting to everlasting thou art God, mark there,
so Everlasting, and a proper Eternity, Are not one thing, it will take two Everlastings to make one Eternity, from everlasting to everlasting thou art God, mark there,
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an Eternity takes two Everlastings. 2. A thing is said to be Everlasting, when it hath a proper Eternity; So Isaiah 9.6. Christ is called wonderful, counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of peace;
an Eternity Takes two Everlastings. 2. A thing is said to be Everlasting, when it hath a proper Eternity; So Isaiah 9.6. christ is called wondered, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of peace;
Quest. 2. Whether is this a peculiar Priviledge of the Covenant of Grace, that it's everlasting? The reason of this Difficulty is. 1. The Covenant of Works is older in Time,
Quest. 2. Whither is this a peculiar Privilege of the Covenant of Grace, that it's everlasting? The reason of this Difficulty is. 1. The Covenant of Works is older in Time,
2ly The covenant of Works, is first in the order of nature, for the covenant of Grace being made with lapsed man, it supposes the covenant of Works to be broken.
2ly The Covenant of Works, is First in the order of nature, for the Covenant of Grace being made with lapsed man, it supposes the Covenant of Works to be broken.
3ly. It's supposed by many great Schollars, that if Adam had not broken the covenant of Works, he had been everlastingly in Paradise, and would have continued in pleasure without death;
3ly. It's supposed by many great Scholars, that if Adam had not broken the Covenant of Works, he had been everlastingly in Paradise, and would have continued in pleasure without death;
even the sure mercies of David. So Ezekiel 16.60. Nevertheless. I will remember my Covenant with thee, in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting Covenant.
even the sure Mercies of David. So Ezekielem 16.60. Nevertheless. I will Remember my Covenant with thee, in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting Covenant.
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Answer. For clearing of this, I desire ye may notice these two generals. 1. It's an everlasting Covenant, in regard of Duration, it's from Eternity to Eternity; it's remarkable, Psal. 103.17. The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting, upon them that fear him;
Answer. For clearing of this, I desire you may notice these two generals. 1. It's an everlasting Covenant, in regard of Duration, it's from Eternity to Eternity; it's remarkable, Psalm 103.17. The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting, upon them that Fear him;
But 2ly. Take notice of this in the general, that when God transacted the Covenant with man, he intended not to set him a Tack or Lease, with reserves,
But 2ly. Take notice of this in the general, that when God transacted the Covenant with man, he intended not to Set him a Tack or Lease, with reserves,
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or a Heaven, in the Covenant, with many reserves, but it's an absolute Gift, like the Gift in the Testament, that cannot be revocked by any, no by him that made it;
or a Heaven, in the Covenant, with many reserves, but it's an absolute Gift, like the Gift in the Testament, that cannot be revoked by any, no by him that made it;
First. Take notice, that when God transacted the Covenant himself, and his Son, he in a manner, bound up his own hands, from ever revocking the Gifts contained in the Covenant;
First. Take notice, that when God transacted the Covenant himself, and his Son, he in a manner, bound up his own hands, from ever revocking the Gifts contained in the Covenant;
nevertheless, my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail, my covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips;
nevertheless, my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail, my Covenant will I not break, nor altar the thing that is gone out of my lips;
2ly. I deny not, but there are conditions in the Covenant, but the man that gets the Gift, cannot fall in the condition, the Covenant cannot fail on that score.
2ly. I deny not, but there Are conditions in the Covenant, but the man that gets the Gift, cannot fallen in the condition, the Covenant cannot fail on that score.
nay, not only so, but on supposition that a Believer should fail in the condition, his failing makes not the Covenant to be altered, the Covenant remains firm;
nay, not only so, but on supposition that a Believer should fail in the condition, his failing makes not the Covenant to be altered, the Covenant remains firm;
and though there were a failie in the conditions yet it breaks not the Covenant, it stands firm, notwithstanding of their unbelief, this is no Antinomian Doctrine,
and though there were a failie in the conditions yet it breaks not the Covenant, it Stands firm, notwithstanding of their unbelief, this is no Antinomian Doctrine,
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First. It's everlasting, in regard of the Foundation, and ground on which it stands, there are three principle grounds, on which the Covenant stands. 1. It's founded on the decree of God's Election, his eternal purpose of glorifying the Elect, whom he hath chosen;
First. It's everlasting, in regard of the Foundation, and ground on which it Stands, there Are three principle grounds, on which the Covenant Stands. 1. It's founded on the Decree of God's Election, his Eternal purpose of glorifying the Elect, whom he hath chosen;
and that cannot be altered then, and far less now, after the Son hath performed all his part of the Transaction, what he had engaged to in the Covenant of Redemption, it could never be altered,
and that cannot be altered then, and Far less now, After the Son hath performed all his part of the Transaction, what he had engaged to in the Covenant of Redemption, it could never be altered,
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2ly. It's an everlasting Covenant, in regard it's one and the same, without the least change in all ages, from the beginning to the end, there is not one Article of it at all altered,
2ly. It's an everlasting Covenant, in regard it's one and the same, without the least change in all ages, from the beginning to the end, there is not one Article of it At all altered,
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there is nothing more reeling, than the case of a Believer, sometimes they are left under Challenges for guiltiness, sometimes they are abhorring themselves in dust and ashes, sometimes they have peace, and sometimes they have terrour;
there is nothing more reeling, than the case of a Believer, sometime they Are left under Challenges for guiltiness, sometime they Are abhorring themselves in dust and Ashes, sometime they have peace, and sometime they have terror;
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as it was published in Adams days, when he published it in the Garden, it's continued until now and will continue until the last man that shall be born upon the Earth;
as it was published in Adams days, when he published it in the Garden, it's continued until now and will continue until the last man that shall be born upon the Earth;
and will be so, until the last man that shall be born upon the earth. 3ly. It's called everlasting, in regard all the fundamental priviledges of the Covenant, are everlasting;
and will be so, until the last man that shall be born upon the earth. 3ly. It's called everlasting, in regard all the fundamental privileges of the Covenant, Are everlasting;
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there is the pardon of sin in the Covenant, and that once being had, can never again be called in question, Jer. 31.34. I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more, I will blot out their iniquities for my names sake;
there is the pardon of since in the Covenant, and that once being had, can never again be called in question, Jer. 31.34. I will forgive their iniquity, and I will Remember their since no more, I will blot out their iniquities for my names sake;
4ly It's everlasting, in regard the Parties covenanting are everlasting, not only hath this holden true, considering the principal Parties, the Father and Christ,
4ly It's everlasting, in regard the Parties covenanting Are everlasting, not only hath this held true, considering the principal Parties, the Father and christ,
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but even Believers and their Seed, they are both everlasting, and every particular Member that is taken in Covenant, is an everlasting Party in this Covenant;
but even Believers and their Seed, they Are both everlasting, and every particular Member that is taken in Covenant, is an everlasting Party in this Covenant;
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or else the Covenant could not be everlasting, Abraham is living in regard of his Soul, his Body is living in regard of the Resurrection at the great day,
or Else the Covenant could not be everlasting, Abraham is living in regard of his Soul, his Body is living in regard of the Resurrection At the great day,
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I will speak a word to the second thing that I proposed, the grounds why the Lord would have this covenant, to be an everlasting covenant. (1.) In the contrivement and drawing up of the covenant of Grace, the Lord designs the exaltation of his Grace,
I will speak a word to the second thing that I proposed, the grounds why the Lord would have this Covenant, to be an everlasting Covenant. (1.) In the contrivement and drawing up of the Covenant of Grace, the Lord designs the exaltation of his Grace,
and that was to the praise of the glory of his Grace, as the Apostle words it in the Ephesians; now if there be never so great things promised, he hath promised, I will take away the heart of stone,
and that was to the praise of the glory of his Grace, as the Apostle words it in the Ephesians; now if there be never so great things promised, he hath promised, I will take away the heart of stone,
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so that it is to the praise and glory of his Grace, and the exalting it above all his other Attributes, that he hath made this Covenant an everlasting Covenant;
so that it is to the praise and glory of his Grace, and the exalting it above all his other Attributes, that he hath made this Covenant an everlasting Covenant;
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nor purchase, that he hath fulfilled this Covenant, but meerly to the praise of the glory of his grace in Christ Jesus, that the Covenant is made so everlasting, that though God (to speak with reverence) and man encline to alter it, they cannot after it.
nor purchase, that he hath fulfilled this Covenant, but merely to the praise of the glory of his grace in christ jesus, that the Covenant is made so everlasting, that though God (to speak with Reverence) and man incline to altar it, they cannot After it.
nay, there is not only consolation, but strong consolation, Heb. 6.18. God hath confirmed it by two immutable things in which it is impossible for God to lye, that they might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge, to the hope set before us;
nay, there is not only consolation, but strong consolation, Hebrew 6.18. God hath confirmed it by two immutable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, that they might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge, to the hope Set before us;
SERMON XXIV. 2 Samuel 23. Vers. 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XXIV. 2 Samuel 23. Vers. 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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it's a peculiar Attribute of God, agreeable neither to Angels nor Men, and yet God hath given this Attribute to the Covenant, it's an eternal Covenant;
it's a peculiar Attribute of God, agreeable neither to Angels nor Men, and yet God hath given this Attribute to the Covenant, it's an Eternal Covenant;
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and calls him Abraham, He puts in a Letter of his own Name Elohi, in Jacobs name he was first called Jacob, and then he calls him Israel; but in the Covenant, He puts in one of his own essential Attributes,
and calls him Abraham, He puts in a letter of his own Name Elohi, in Jacobs name he was First called Jacob, and then he calls him Israel; but in the Covenant, He puts in one of his own essential Attributes,
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Ʋse 1. First, Is it an everlasting covenant, it serves for Instruction, in these six or seven particulars. 1. Then there is a great Mystery in the Covenant, of all things that Divines and Philosophers write of, it's the most difficult thing, to take up Eternity, they write many things about Eternity, that they cannot explain,
Ʋse 1. First, Is it an everlasting Covenant, it serves for Instruction, in these six or seven particulars. 1. Then there is a great Mystery in the Covenant, of all things that Divines and Philosophers write of, it's the most difficult thing, to take up Eternity, they write many things about Eternity, that they cannot explain,
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they say, it's without beginning, and we cannot comprchend a thing that is without beginning, let our imaginations run back millions of millions, we cannot comprehend it;
they say, it's without beginning, and we cannot comprchend a thing that is without beginning, let our Imaginations run back millions of millions, we cannot comprehend it;
a Believer may try, where natural mens Diabolick conjectures lyes, for the Covenant is a great Mystery, God manifested in the flesh, and no wonder, all natural men stand and demur,
a Believer may try, where natural men's Diabolic Conjectures lies, for the Covenant is a great Mystery, God manifested in the Flesh, and no wonder, all natural men stand and demur,
it was very remarkable, when the Disciples asked Christ, if they should pay tribute to Cesar? Says Christ, shew me a penny, whose image and superscription is this, says he? They say, Cesars, give unto Cesar the things that be Cesars,
it was very remarkable, when the Disciples asked christ, if they should pay tribute to Cesar? Says christ, show me a penny, whose image and superscription is this, Says he? They say, Caesars, give unto Cesar the things that be Caesars,
though he had drawn it in never so excellent terms, if he had not made it sicker, we would have thought him like a Work-man, that set the Nail in a right place,
though he had drawn it in never so excellent terms, if he had not made it sicker, we would have Thought him like a Workman, that Set the Nail in a right place,
and out of it to morrow, we should be pardoned the day, and might be damned to morrow, we might have had some quarrel against him, that stood in our room, that the Covenant,
and out of it to morrow, we should be pardoned the day, and might be damned to morrow, we might have had Some quarrel against him, that stood in our room, that the Covenant,
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There is a very great obligation to the Mediator, that when he had modelled, and ordered the Covenant, with the greatest freedom and fulness of Grace, he rooved the nail,
There is a very great obligation to the Mediator, that when he had modeled, and ordered the Covenant, with the greatest freedom and fullness of Grace, he rooved the nail,
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but we build it especially upon the perpetuity of the Covenant, the Covenant is an everlasting Covenant, the Mediator hath so ordered this Covenant, that if once we be in Covenant, we can never be out of it;
but we built it especially upon the perpetuity of the Covenant, the Covenant is an everlasting Covenant, the Mediator hath so ordered this Covenant, that if once we be in Covenant, we can never be out of it;
and he hath rooved the nail so, that Satan can never draw it, with all his Hammers and Instruments that he can bring, thereon stands the perseverance of the Saints;
and he hath rooved the nail so, that Satan can never draw it, with all his Hammers and Instruments that he can bring, thereon Stands the perseverance of the Saints;
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I confess there are some things in the Covenant of nature, that they may say of them that there is such a Covenant properly, the Ordinances of the Sun and Moon, the Rain falling on the just and the unjust, the shining of the Sun and Moon persevere;
I confess there Are Some things in the Covenant of nature, that they may say of them that there is such a Covenant properly, the Ordinances of the Sun and Moon, the Rain falling on the just and the unjust, the shining of the Sun and Moon persevere;
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we find our Relations dissolve, the Friends we hd are dead, the Enemies we had, and the things of time, like a Wheel, are constantly reeling and turning about;
we find our Relations dissolve, the Friends we head Are dead, the Enemies we had, and the things of time, like a Wheel, Are constantly reeling and turning about;
but it's not so with these mercies of David in the Covenant, they are everlasting, it's not so with our Election our effectual calling, our union with Christ;
but it's not so with these Mercies of David in the Covenant, they Are everlasting, it's not so with our Election our effectual calling, our Union with christ;
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ye that are constantly complaining, and finding the reelings of the World, learn like a Child that is weaned from the Pape, it's not that the Mother intends to hunger the Child,
you that Are constantly complaining, and finding the reelings of the World, Learn like a Child that is weaned from the Pape, it's not that the Mother intends to hunger the Child,
and go to at them, and there will be no stop of its Course, its not Fanaticism, to go on the surest Grounds, that ever men followed, that take them to this Covenant,
and go to At them, and there will be no stop of its Course, its not Fanaticism, to go on the Surest Grounds, that ever men followed, that take them to this Covenant,
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And there I will offer you five Cases, that truly take in the most part of the exercise of Believers, all of which come to have some answer, in this Property of the Covenant, that it's everlasting. 1. It comes to be an ordinar case,
And there I will offer you five Cases, that truly take in the most part of the exercise of Believers, all of which come to have Some answer, in this Property of the Covenant, that it's everlasting. 1. It comes to be an ordinary case,
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and the improvement of the everlastingness of the Covenant, it is a good answer to it, I say, it comes to be an ordinar case, I am guilty, I cannot feed on the Covenant,
and the improvement of the everlastingness of the Covenant, it is a good answer to it, I say, it comes to be an ordinary case, I am guilty, I cannot feed on the Covenant,
no, under all the challenges that thou has, if ever thou was in Covenant, and hath the Marks that were given the last Sabbath Day, of God's making the Covenant with thee, there thou must continue in the Covenant,
no, under all the challenges that thou has, if ever thou was in Covenant, and hath the Marks that were given the last Sabbath Day, of God's making the Covenant with thee, there thou must continue in the Covenant,
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Abraham knew well, that out of the ashes of Isaac, God would fullfil his Promise, he reduces the ashes of Isaac to the Covenant, reduce ay thy case to the Covenant,
Abraham knew well, that out of the Ashes of Isaac, God would fulfil his Promise, he reduces the Ashes of Isaac to the Covenant, reduce ay thy case to the Covenant,
3ly. There may be another great improvement of it, and it's this, I am frequently challenged and deserted, it's not poverty and sickness that I complain of,
3ly. There may be Another great improvement of it, and it's this, I am frequently challenged and deserted, it's not poverty and sickness that I complain of,
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and to be unfaithful, and to deny himself, therefore the Covenant stands sirm, if thou be at, I know not what to do, if Tryal or Popery come, I will deny him;
and to be unfaithful, and to deny himself, Therefore the Covenant Stands sirm, if thou be At, I know not what to do, if Trial or Popery come, I will deny him;
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but to speak it with reverence, God hath made it everlasting and unalterable for Himself. 5. There is a fifth Difficulty that many ly under, some may say, I am near Death, I find my self hanging over the Grave, I find these Legs,
but to speak it with Reverence, God hath made it everlasting and unalterable for Himself. 5. There is a fifth Difficulty that many lie under, Some may say, I am near Death, I find my self hanging over the Grave, I find these Legs,
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and this Back, and this Head, things that will not long subsist, I must go to the place, where there is no mention of the Covenant, no speaking of his loving kindness:
and this Back, and this Head, things that will not long subsist, I must go to the place, where there is no mention of the Covenant, no speaking of his loving kindness:
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the case not so, if the Worms should destroy this Body, and the Birds should fly away with a bit of thy Body, that is left above the Ground, the Covenant is with that bit, it's the Fathers pleasure, that I should lose nothing, that I should not lose a Nail of a Toe,
the case not so, if the Worms should destroy this Body, and the Birds should fly away with a bit of thy Body, that is left above the Ground, the Covenant is with that bit, it's the Father's pleasure, that I should loose nothing, that I should not loose a Nail of a Toe,
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I would here clear two or three Questions, and but name them. 1. Readily some may say, this day is very sweet to hear, that Christ hath rooved the nail so,
I would Here clear two or three Questions, and but name them. 1. Readily Some may say, this day is very sweet to hear, that christ hath rooved the nail so,
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Question 1. Can this Covenant be everlasting, for of all the changeable Providences that ever we saw, persons that are in Covenant meets with, they are crossed, challenged, deserted,
Question 1. Can this Covenant be everlasting, for of all the changeable Providences that ever we saw, Persons that Are in Covenant meets with, they Are crossed, challenged, deserted,
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and as to the things built on these Foundations, it's as the Moon, as to the variety of cases, it will be as the Moon, that will have twelve several Forms in one Month,
and as to the things built on these Foundations, it's as the Moon, as to the variety of cases, it will be as the Moon, that will have twelve several Forms in one Monn,
and Covenant clearing, may be as the Moon, and your Covenant case may be as the Sun. 2ly. All the changes that falls out in thy Lot in time, that are like the Moon, they at length terminat in these Fundamental Priviledges;
and Covenant clearing, may be as the Moon, and your Covenant case may be as the Sun. 2ly. All the changes that falls out in thy Lot in time, that Are like the Moon, they At length terminat in these Fundamental Privileges;
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they that are in Covenant, all their changes, long at length terminat in their Fundamental Priviledges, which is a remarkable thing, their peace, their joy, is not Fundamental,
they that Are in Covenant, all their changes, long At length terminat in their Fundamental Privileges, which is a remarkable thing, their peace, their joy, is not Fundamental,
Question. Secondly, it may be Objected against this everlastingess of the Covenant, is not this a Doctrine, tending to security and prophanity, to say, one is in Covenant,
Question. Secondly, it may be Objected against this everlastingess of the Covenant, is not this a Doctrine, tending to security and profanity, to say, one is in Covenant,
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and that ye have claught off the Root, and it's without the Root, and will neither bear Flourishes nor Apples. 2. This Doctrine tends not to security,
and that you have claught off the Root, and it's without the Root, and will neither bear Flourishes nor Apples. 2. This Doctrine tends not to security,
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I will not say, but they may have their Winters, David had it for a year, it was a year after he went in to Bathsheba, and murthered Ʋriah, before the Prophet comes to him.
I will not say, but they may have their Winter's, David had it for a year, it was a year After he went in to Bathsheba, and murdered Ʋriah, before the Prophet comes to him.
and they shall not depart from me. 3ly. This Doctrine hath no tendency to Security, for ordinarily, these that are in Covenant, if they will not be awakened by the Word, the Lord will awaken them by the Rod;
and they shall not depart from me. 3ly. This Doctrine hath no tendency to Security, for ordinarily, these that Are in Covenant, if they will not be awakened by the Word, the Lord will awaken them by the Rod;
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SERMON XXV. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XXV. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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but into the Properties of it, three whereof are expressed in this verse, it's everlasting, it's ordered in all things, and it's sure. The first of these I spoke to the last day, that it was Everlasting,
but into the Properties of it, three whereof Are expressed in this verse, it's everlasting, it's ordered in all things, and it's sure. The First of these I spoke to the last day, that it was Everlasting,
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the Word in the Hebrew Vehalma, Mentanus renders it, dispositum in omnibus. Junius renders it, ordinatum in omnibus. The Septuagints, or the seventy Interpreters, Translate it by a Word borrowed from a General Marshal in an Army, putting all his Forces in a Military Order;
the Word in the Hebrew Vehalma, Mentanus renders it, dispositum in omnibus. Junius renders it, ordinatum in omnibus. The Septuagints, or the seventy Interpreters, Translate it by a Word borrowed from a General Marshal in an Army, putting all his Forces in a Military Order;
And for clearing of it, ye must take notice, that the intention of the Spirit of God, in speaking by David that it's fitly ordered, is not only to shew, that there is an excellent method,
And for clearing of it, you must take notice, that the intention of the Spirit of God, in speaking by David that it's fitly ordered, is not only to show, that there is an excellent method,
to be brief, this is a very special property of the Covenant of Grace, and a distinguishing one from the Covenant of Works, that it's ordered in all things, not abstractly,
to be brief, this is a very special property of the Covenant of Grace, and a distinguishing one from the Covenant of Works, that it's ordered in all things, not abstractly,
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but in order, and in reference to the end, which is to exalt God, and to promote the salvation of the Elect. So this property of the Covenant is considerable,
but in order, and in Referente to the end, which is to exalt God, and to promote the salvation of the Elect. So this property of the Covenant is considerable,
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and they who are overturners of Scriptural Order, they become enemies to the God of Order, who hath not appointed his Church, to be like a Babel, or a mass of confusion;
and they who Are overturners of Scriptural Order, they become enemies to the God of Order, who hath not appointed his Church, to be like a Babel, or a mass of confusion;
but He hath appointed Order, and all things to be done decently in it. 2ly. Take notice of this, that especially he hath appointed an Order in the Covenant;
but He hath appointed Order, and all things to be done decently in it. 2ly. Take notice of this, that especially he hath appointed an Order in the Covenant;
there cannot be a greater afront put upon him, than to think that he hath done any thing to encourage Sin, no honest man will take it well, to say to him, thou art an encourager of the wicked;
there cannot be a greater afront put upon him, than to think that he hath done any thing to encourage since, no honest man will take it well, to say to him, thou art an encourager of the wicked;
3ly. There can be no true peace, except ye observe the Order of the Covenant, in regard the Spirit, who is the Author of peace, makes it according to the method of the Covenant;
3ly. There can be no true peace, except you observe the Order of the Covenant, in regard the Spirit, who is the Author of peace, makes it according to the method of the Covenant;
it's true, Sathan and our own hearts, will influence a kind of peace, but ordinarily they violat the Order of the Covenant, their peace comes not in according to the method of the covenant;
it's true, Sathan and our own hearts, will influence a kind of peace, but ordinarily they violate the Order of the Covenant, their peace comes not in according to the method of the Covenant;
readily many come and plead the Promises, and God may meet them with, what hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy mouth? Is the Covenant thine? Is the Mediator thine? Thou but breaks thy Neighbours Orchard, to go and take a Promise,
readily many come and plead the Promises, and God may meet them with, what hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy Mouth? Is the Covenant thine? Is the Mediator thine? Thou but breaks thy Neighbours Orchard, to go and take a Promise,
and give thee a heart of flesh, must be accomplished before the promise of pardon; the Lord hath promised pardon, but he hath promised it only to the penitent;
and give thee a heart of Flesh, must be accomplished before the promise of pardon; the Lord hath promised pardon, but he hath promised it only to the penitent;
what ever Promises he talk of, he hath overturned the Order of the Covenant, the first and absolute Promises, must be fulfilled before the conditional:
what ever Promises he talk of, he hath overturned the Order of the Covenant, the First and absolute Promises, must be fulfilled before the conditional:
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there are several will plead, Lord, forgive me my sin, give me pardon, but the promises of Sanctification, the promises of Influences for Holiness, in the Life and Conversation, the Promises of cleansing, they plead not these:
there Are several will plead, Lord, forgive me my since, give me pardon, but the promises of Sanctification, the promises of Influences for Holiness, in the Life and Conversation, the Promises of cleansing, they plead not these:
if it be Pride, Carnality, Earthly-mindedness, Sensuality, Lasciviousness, that which in a personal Covenant, we are most bound to wrestle against, is the thing we are most prone to spare,
if it be Pride, Carnality, Earthly-mindedness, Sensuality, Lasciviousness, that which in a personal Covenant, we Are most bound to wrestle against, is the thing we Are most prove to spare,
They overturn the Order of the Covenant, who would have in the beginning, and when they lay the foundation of a Work, the thing that God hath promised them, at the putting on of the Capestone:
They overturn the Order of the Covenant, who would have in the beginning, and when they lay the Foundation of a Work, the thing that God hath promised them, At the putting on of the Capestone:
and the Truth is, as ye shall hear, the great reason why we have so little sweetness from the Covenant, we observe not the Order and Method of the Covenant, we might have a great deal of sweetness from the Promises that we want,
and the Truth is, as you shall hear, the great reason why we have so little sweetness from the Covenant, we observe not the Order and Method of the Covenant, we might have a great deal of sweetness from the Promises that we want,
might not all Whoremongers, and Adulterers, and Murderers, and Blasphemers, and Sabbath-breakers, come and say, O here is a Promise, I will blot out your Iniquities,
might not all Whoremongers, and Adulterers, and Murderers, and Blasphemers, and Sabbath breakers, come and say, Oh Here is a Promise, I will blot out your Iniquities,
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and tell them, though your Iniquities were as Scarlet, they shall be white as Snow, they observe not the Order of the Covenant. 3. I would have you in Order to this, that ye may observe the Order of the Covenant, know,
and tell them, though your Iniquities were as Scarlet, they shall be white as Snow, they observe not the Order of the Covenant. 3. I would have you in Order to this, that you may observe the Order of the Covenant, know,
Doct. That in order to the Glory of God, and the Peace and Salvation of Believers, God hath appointed an Order in the Covenant to be observed, and we must observe it.
Doct. That in order to the Glory of God, and the Peace and Salvation of Believers, God hath appointed an Order in the Covenant to be observed, and we must observe it.
To break then in upon it, there are two things I must premise, and shall only name to make way to the rest. 1. Take notice, that a Covenant may be said to be Ordered two ways. 1. When all the parts of it are rightly Disposed and Ordered. 2. When all the parts of it, are rightly Ordered and Disposed, with a reference to the end;
To break then in upon it, there Are two things I must premise, and shall only name to make Way to the rest. 1. Take notice, that a Covenant may be said to be Ordered two ways. 1. When all the parts of it Are rightly Disposed and Ordered. 2. When all the parts of it, Are rightly Ordered and Disposed, with a Referente to the end;
had it been a Covenant that had not been everlasting and sure, or had he fed on it, without observing the Order of it, it would not have afforded peace;
had it been a Covenant that had not been everlasting and sure, or had he fed on it, without observing the Order of it, it would not have afforded peace;
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I proposed two Observations from this, First, that such as would have peace and sweetness from the Covenant, they must observe the Order of it, take a single part of the Covenant, without its Harmony and Order, it might have been a God to Security,
I proposed two Observations from this, First, that such as would have peace and sweetness from the Covenant, they must observe the Order of it, take a single part of the Covenant, without its Harmony and Order, it might have been a God to Security,
I entered upon the second Observation, that God had appointed an excellent Order in the Covenant, I will not Criticise on the various descriptions of Order, what it is:
I entered upon the second Observation, that God had appointed an excellent Order in the Covenant, I will not Criticise on the various descriptions of Order, what it is:
but I will not insist in enquiring into the nature of it. I proposed to enquire, First, into the absolute Order of the Covenant; Secondly, into the relative Order;
but I will not insist in inquiring into the nature of it. I proposed to inquire, First, into the absolute Order of the Covenant; Secondly, into the relative Order;
and then of the Order of the Commands. 1. To the Order of the Promises, a Truth very necessar to be observed, by all those who have the Promises for their Charter,
and then of the Order of the Commands. 1. To the Order of the Promises, a Truth very necessary to be observed, by all those who have the Promises for their Charter,
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I shall reduce all that I shall say, that is necessary for you to observe in your Practice, in reference to the Order of the Promises, to these three Heads. 1. I would have you consider, the Order of the Matter of the Promise. 2. The Order observed in the timeing of this Matter. 3. The Order observed in the Dispensing of the Promise;
I shall reduce all that I shall say, that is necessary for you to observe in your Practice, in Referente to the Order of the Promises, to these three Heads. 1. I would have you Consider, the Order of the Matter of the Promise. 2. The Order observed in the timing of this Matter. 3. The Order observed in the Dispensing of the Promise;
for peace and communion, and press him with his promises peremptorly, while in the mean time, he might overturn the Order of his Covenant, if he grant it;
for peace and communion, and press him with his promises peremptorily, while in the mean time, he might overturn the Order of his Covenant, if he grant it;
and is infinitly for our advantge, and for thee and me, to overturn that Order, were great presumption, we may go to him and say, Lord, give me Repentance, give me Faith,
and is infinitely for our advantage, and for thee and me, to overturn that Order, were great presumption, we may go to him and say, Lord, give me Repentance, give me Faith,
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and take away the heart of stone, for they are absolutely promised; but we cannot go to him for peace, pardon and communion, and glory, so peremptorly, except we have the condition:
and take away the heart of stone, for they Are absolutely promised; but we cannot go to him for peace, pardon and communion, and glory, so peremptorily, except we have the condition:
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I will take away the heart of stone, and will be as the dew for influences of holiness, but the perfection of holiness, is only promised for the future.
I will take away the heart of stone, and will be as the due for influences of holiness, but the perfection of holiness, is only promised for the future.
now in the matter of the Promise, God is a Supream Lord, he hath reserved a latitude to himself, that he will either give health or sickness, he will either give deliverance,
now in the matter of the Promise, God is a Supreme Lord, he hath reserved a latitude to himself, that he will either give health or sickness, he will either give deliverance,
the reason is, in the order of the Covenant, there is a liberty of exchange left to the Lord in temporal things, that he may give the thing, or a better thing;
the reason is, in the order of the Covenant, there is a liberty of exchange left to the Lord in temporal things, that he may give the thing, or a better thing;
if one would come and say, Lord, give me peace, if he answer not, but give him health, he would not be so good as his promise. (4.) In the order of the matter of the promise, take notice, there are some things promised, that God hath promised in the Covenant,
if one would come and say, Lord, give me peace, if he answer not, but give him health, he would not be so good as his promise. (4.) In the order of the matter of the promise, take notice, there Are Some things promised, that God hath promised in the Covenant,
but thou may have these, and the promises may be accomplished, and thou not see them So in the order of the promises, in reference to the matter of them, we are to take notice of all these four. (5.) Take notice, that the promises in the matter of them, are so ordered, that like work-men about one work, one of them works to anothers hand, one promise makes way for the accomplishment of another;
but thou may have these, and the promises may be accomplished, and thou not see them So in the order of the promises, in Referente to the matter of them, we Are to take notice of all these four. (5.) Take notice, that the promises in the matter of them, Are so ordered, that like workmen about one work, one of them works to another's hand, one promise makes Way for the accomplishment of Another;
There are four things remarkable, in the order of the timing of the promises of the Covenant. 1. There are some promises Divines call Legal promises, there are other promises they call Evangelick promises;
There Are four things remarkable, in the order of the timing of the promises of the Covenant. 1. There Are Some promises Divines call Legal promises, there Are other promises they call Evangelic promises;
in the ordinary way of his working, he kills, that he may make alive, he hath torn, that he may heal, hesmites, that he may bind up, Hos. 6. These who are observing the order of the Covenant,
in the ordinary Way of his working, he kills, that he may make alive, he hath torn, that he may heal, hesmites, that he may bind up, Hos. 6. These who Are observing the order of the Covenant,
before they be convinced of sin, but they are overturning the order of the Covenant. 2. There is this remarkable in the order, of the timing of the promises, the promises that relate to a gracious frame;
before they be convinced of since, but they Are overturning the order of the Covenant. 2. There is this remarkable in the order, of the timing of the promises, the promises that relate to a gracious frame;
all the Communion-days, and all the rods that a natural man comes under, and all the expressions of love to Christ that he hath, makes not up a spiritual frame;
all the Communion-days, and all the rods that a natural man comes under, and all the expressions of love to christ that he hath, makes not up a spiritual frame;
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if this be. 3. The Lord hath this in the order of the timing of the proises, that there are some promises he will begin early to accomplish to a Christian,
if this be. 3. The Lord hath this in the order of the timing of the proises, that there Are Some promises he will begin early to accomplish to a Christian,
and readily will keep them under these promises, the most part of their life; whereas it will not be these promises that he will keep other Christians under;
and readily will keep them under these promises, the most part of their life; whereas it will not be these promises that he will keep other Christians under;
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and effectually call them, and all their life-time keep them under them; whereas many have these promises accomplished, and lives but short while under them;
and effectually call them, and all their lifetime keep them under them; whereas many have these promises accomplished, and lives but short while under them;
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the reasons are, in the order of the Covenant, God hath reserved a liberty to himself, the Mediator hath promised to make out all the promises to the Elect,
the Reasons Are, in the order of the Covenant, God hath reserved a liberty to himself, the Mediator hath promised to make out all the promises to the Elect,
as Lord, which is not loosed by the obligation of the Covenant. 4. There is this order to be observed, in reference to the timing of them, that the promises of the first graces, which are fundamental and absolutely necessary, they are made out to the Elect, sometime at the third hour, sometime at the sixth,
as Lord, which is not loosed by the obligation of the Covenant. 4. There is this order to be observed, in Referente to the timing of them, that the promises of the First graces, which Are fundamental and absolutely necessary, they Are made out to the Elect, sometime At the third hour, sometime At the sixth,
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and sometime at the ninth, and sometime at the eleventh, it's near twelve then, but he hath reserved this liberty in the order of the Covenant, that though thou be an Elect,
and sometime At the ninth, and sometime At the eleventh, it's near twelve then, but he hath reserved this liberty in the order of the Covenant, that though thou be an Elect,
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so, he hath ordered the Covenant, in reference to the timing of the promises so excellently, that yet he remains a Lord, the Marriage-tye that makes him an Husband, deprives him not of being a Lord,
so, he hath ordered the Covenant, in Referente to the timing of the promises so excellently, that yet he remains a Lord, the Marriage-tye that makes him an Husband, deprives him not of being a Lord,
and here ye would notice these things. 1. In Gods dispensing the Covenant, there is this order in the Promises of it, that the mercies bestowed, are all first given to Christ,
and Here you would notice these things. 1. In God's dispensing the Covenant, there is this order in the Promises of it, that the Mercies bestowed, Are all First given to christ,
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and payed for? They tell, that the Father in the contrivement of the Covenant, he would first have his Jestice satisfied, which is satisfied by his purchase:
and paid for? They tell, that the Father in the contrivement of the Covenant, he would First have his Jestice satisfied, which is satisfied by his purchase:
ye never get an Act of Communion, nor an answer I Prayer, but it hath the stamp on it, both of Christs Purchase and Intercession. 2. In the dispensing of the promises of the Covenant, there is this order in the manner of dispensing them, that God dispenses them to Believers according to their capacity;
you never get an Act of Communion, nor an answer I Prayer, but it hath the stamp on it, both of Christ Purchase and Intercession. 2. In the dispensing of the promises of the Covenant, there is this order in the manner of dispensing them, that God dispenses them to Believers according to their capacity;
It's remarkable, there are two great Apostles in the New Testament, Peter and Paul; Peter is brought up to mount Tabor; Paul; is caught up to the third Heaven;
It's remarkable, there Are two great Apostles in the New Testament, Peter and Paul; Peter is brought up to mount Tabor; Paul; is caught up to the third Heaven;
as they did upon Peter and Paul, that descended on Mount Hermon. 3. In the matter of dispensing the promises of the Covenant, he hath wisely provided it so, that the Covenant-blessings shall be rather suited to our necessity, than to our appetite;
as they did upon Peter and Paul, that descended on Mount Hermon. 3. In the matter of dispensing the promises of the Covenant, he hath wisely provided it so, that the Covenant-blessings shall be rather suited to our necessity, than to our appetite;
therefore he hath appointed all the blessings of the Covenant to come through Christ, so he hath ordered them in a way, rather suiting our necessity than our appetite;
Therefore he hath appointed all the blessings of the Covenant to come through christ, so he hath ordered them in a Way, rather suiting our necessity than our appetite;
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as for example, find we not mercy and justice in it? find we not Christ killed? find we not many Law-works and Evangelick? find we not plentiful promises,
as for Exampl, find we not mercy and Justice in it? find we not christ killed? find we not many Law-works and Evangelic? find we not plentiful promises,
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Ans. To consirm that the Covenant is well ordered, I would have you notice two or three distinctions, that are most necessary to be observed by a Believer,
Ans. To consirm that the Covenant is well ordered, I would have you notice two or three Distinctions, that Are most necessary to be observed by a Believer,
and the end of it, ye would not think the beginning a piece of the same Web with last, ordinarily when he begins to accomplish a promise, ye would think it a threatning, there is hardly any that looks on it,
and the end of it, you would not think the beginning a piece of the same Web with last, ordinarily when he begins to accomplish a promise, you would think it a threatening, there is hardly any that looks on it,
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but they would think it like Abraham 's going to Mount Moriah with his Son Isaac, with Wood and Fire to offer him up in a Sacrifice, ye would think that he were to accomplish a threatning,
but they would think it like Abraham is going to Mount Moriah with his Son Isaac, with Wood and Fire to offer him up in a Sacrifice, you would think that he were to accomplish a threatening,
however ye may go sometimes weeping, bearing your precious seed, yet it will end in rejoycing, bearing your precious sheaves. 2. I would have you distinguished betwixt his dispensing of a promise, and your sense of it;
however you may go sometime weeping, bearing your precious seed, yet it will end in rejoicing, bearing your precious sheaves. 2. I would have you distinguished betwixt his dispensing of a promise, and your sense of it;
and another day we think there is nothing but delusion and shall we lay weight on this? But learn to distinguish• betwixt his dispensing of the promise, and your sense of it.
and Another day we think there is nothing but delusion and shall we lay weight on this? But Learn to distinguish• betwixt his dispensing of the promise, and your sense of it.
But 2. ye would notice this, if ye would see the excellent order, both of making and contriving of the Covenant, that it's a Christians duty, ay to bring the providence to the promise,
But 2. you would notice this, if you would see the excellent order, both of making and contriving of the Covenant, that it's a Christians duty, ay to bring the providence to the promise,
therefore, ye that have your heart broken, with something of the desolation of the house of God, ye may see those days afar off, with Abraham, and rejoyce,
Therefore, you that have your heart broken, with something of the desolation of the house of God, you may see those days afar off, with Abraham, and rejoice,
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THE second property of the Covenant of Grace, that it is rightly ordered, I entered on, God who is the God of Order, hath appointed an excellent order in his Covenant;
THE second property of the Covenant of Grace, that it is rightly ordered, I entered on, God who is the God of Order, hath appointed an excellent order in his Covenant;
in handling of it, I proposed to speak to three things, the Order of the promises of the Covenant, the Order of the Commands, the Order of both the Promises and Commands, with reference to an end.
in handling of it, I proposed to speak to three things, the Order of the promises of the Covenant, the Order of the Commands, the Order of both the Promises and Commands, with Referente to an end.
I cannot run through them all, that practick Divines have written about, I will reduce what I will say of the Order of the Commands, to four heads. (1.) The Covenant hath Ordered Graces and Duties, to be knit together, to make up Obedience to the Covenant;
I cannot run through them all, that practic Divines have written about, I will reduce what I will say of the Order of the Commands, to four Heads. (1.) The Covenant hath Ordered Graces and Duties, to be knit together, to make up obedience to the Covenant;
thou has no kind of order in the Covenant, the Lord hath knit the two gogether, otherways there is no suitable frame to the Covenant at all. 2. The Covenant, in the preceptive and commanding part of it, the first and principal Grace called for, is Faith;
thou has no kind of order in the Covenant, the Lord hath knit the two gogether, otherways there is no suitable frame to the Covenant At all. 2. The Covenant, in the preceptive and commanding part of it, the First and principal Grace called for, is Faith;
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when he Inquires about a persons Estate is, after their Faith, if ye will but take a view both of his Word and of his Works, ye will find the truth of this;
when he Inquires about a Persons Estate is, After their Faith, if you will but take a view both of his Word and of his Works, you will find the truth of this;
Joseph when his Brethren came down into Egypt he inquired, Is the old Man of whom you spake alive? So Joab when he returned from the Battel, David is very inquisitive, is the young man Absalom safe? Jacob was much on Joseph 's spirit,
Joseph when his Brothers Come down into Egypt he inquired, Is the old Man of whom you spoke alive? So Joab when he returned from the Battle, David is very inquisitive, is the young man Absalom safe? Jacob was much on Joseph is Spirit,
canst thou believe, doest thou believe, when he lays on the Cross, it is to try their Faith, 1 Pet. 1.7. That the tryal of your faith being much more precious than Gold, that perisheth, though it be tryed with fire;
Canst thou believe, dost thou believe, when he lays on the Cross, it is to try their Faith, 1 Pet. 1.7. That the trial of your faith being much more precious than Gold, that Perishes, though it be tried with fire;
(2.) It will be evident, that this is the main thing in the Covenant, in the Order of it, that we should believe, in regard of the great commendation given to it in the Covenant;
(2.) It will be evident, that this is the main thing in the Covenant, in the Order of it, that we should believe, in regard of the great commendation given to it in the Covenant;
it's remarkable, Heb. 11. When the whole cloud of Witnesses, that covenanted wiht God, are brought in beginning at Abel, and coming down to Abraham and David, the thing especially commended in them is their faith, no question, they had patience and love,
it's remarkable, Hebrew 11. When the Whole cloud of Witnesses, that covenanted uviht God, Are brought in beginning At Abel, and coming down to Abraham and David, the thing especially commended in them is their faith, no question, they had patience and love,
but it's the thing of all the Qualifications thou hast, that Christ especially commends. (3.) In regard of the honour put upon it in the work of justification, we are justified by faith alone without the works of the Law, this is a special honour put upon it;
but it's the thing of all the Qualifications thou hast, that christ especially commends. (3.) In regard of the honour put upon it in the work of justification, we Are justified by faith alone without the works of the Law, this is a special honour put upon it;
it's a question among Schollars, why faith only, and not love, is imployed in the work of Justification? they give this as the reason of it, faith is the meetest for it;
it's a question among Scholars, why faith only, and not love, is employed in the work of Justification? they give this as the reason of it, faith is the meetest for it;
Faith excludes boasting and gives all the honour to Christ, if Love or Patience were imployed in the work of Justification, they would plead to more meritorious causes,
Faith excludes boasting and gives all the honour to christ, if Love or Patience were employed in the work of Justification, they would plead to more meritorious Causes,
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Lay all these four together, and ye will see, that in the Order of the commanding part of the Covenant, Believing hath the precedency of all other Graces and Duties;
Lay all these four together, and you will see, that in the Order of the commanding part of the Covenant, Believing hath the precedency of all other Graces and Duties;
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so in the Order of the commanding part of the Covenant, whatever other Duties God hath commanded, he hath especially commanded Believing, that is to be the first in order of our Obedience,
so in the Order of the commanding part of the Covenant, whatever other Duties God hath commanded, he hath especially commanded Believing, that is to be the First in order of our obedience,
Papists calumniat 〈 ◊ 〉, when they say, we preach, and say, that Faith is only required, it is the only Instrument of Justification, it is by Faith only that we are Justified;
Papists calumniat 〈 ◊ 〉, when they say, we preach, and say, that Faith is only required, it is the only Instrument of Justification, it is by Faith only that we Are Justified;
but it's no faith only, that is the condition of the Covenant of Grace, therefore in the order of the Covenant, the obedience to the whole Law comes in after believing;
but it's no faith only, that is the condition of the Covenant of Grace, Therefore in the order of the Covenant, the Obedience to the Whole Law comes in After believing;
it's remarkable, the obedience that the Covenant of Grace requires, hath these three Properties, 1. It must be new obedience, that is to say, obedience from a new heart,
it's remarkable, the Obedience that the Covenant of Grace requires, hath these three Properties, 1. It must be new Obedience, that is to say, Obedience from a new heart,
it was of old fear, but it hath a new principle, when the end of it is the exalting of Christ, it was of old the exalting of our selves 2. The obedience must be strict obedience, I would recommend to you the excellent discourse, that Master Allan hath wirtten in his Vinditiae pietatis, proving, that the holiness he says of a Christian is strict, ay, no less strict than that of the Covenant of works requires, every Christian must be a Precisian,
it was of old Fear, but it hath a new principle, when the end of it is the exalting of christ, it was of old the exalting of our selves 2. The Obedience must be strict Obedience, I would recommend to you the excellent discourse, that Master Allan hath wirtten in his Vindictiae pietatis, proving, that the holiness he Says of a Christian is strict, ay, no less strict than that of the Covenant of works requires, every Christian must be a Precisian,
3ly, It must be perpetual Obedience, For if the righteous man fall from his righteousness, all the righteousness that he hath done shall be forgotten;
3ly, It must be perpetual obedience, For if the righteous man fallen from his righteousness, all the righteousness that he hath done shall be forgotten;
and among these Graces and Duties, Faith must have the precedency. Fourthly, The Order of the commanding part of the Covenant requires, first and principally mortification, and then vivification;
and among these Graces and Duties, Faith must have the precedency. Fourthly, The Order of the commanding part of the Covenant requires, First and principally mortification, and then vivification;
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yet he commands to begin at Mortification, to cut off the old man of Sin, To cut off the right hand, to pluck out the right eye, that is to say, to mortifie any Lust, that will be as painful to part with,
yet he commands to begin At Mortification, to Cut off the old man of since, To Cut off the right hand, to pluck out the right eye, that is to say, to mortify any Lust, that will be as painful to part with,
Before I come to speak of the realtive Order of the Covenant, as it relates to the end, I would have you take notice, that not only is there an order in the Promises,
Before I come to speak of the realtive Order of the Covenant, as it relates to the end, I would have you take notice, that not only is there an order in the Promises,
take notice of the union betwixt the two, and I will speak to a twofold union betwixt them, 1. Take notice how sweetly they are unite. 2. How strictly they are unite.
take notice of the Union betwixt the two, and I will speak to a twofold Union betwixt them, 1. Take notice how sweetly they Are unite. 2. How strictly they Are unite.
ye need not go to think where will I get a Promise suited to this Duty? ye see, that the Promises and the Commands are most sweetly unite together, the Promises is a Bond on God to give strength for the Commands,
you need not go to think where will I get a Promise suited to this Duty? you see, that the Promises and the Commands Are most sweetly unite together, the Promises is a Bound on God to give strength for the Commands,
so like two bearing a Barrow, they work to one anothers hand. 3. The two joyned sweetly together, contribute to keep the heart in an equal frame, the Promise holds out the Reward,
so like two bearing a Barrow, they work to one another's hand. 3. The two joined sweetly together, contribute to keep the heart in an equal frame, the Promise holds out the Reward,
if we could be so foolish, as to wish the Covenant ordered only of promises, it had been no way our interest, it had rather made against us than for us, had we gotten our desire, it had been among the rest of the roavings of our Spirit;
if we could be so foolish, as to wish the Covenant ordered only of promises, it had been no Way our Interest, it had rather made against us than for us, had we got our desire, it had been among the rest of the roavings of our Spirit;
and they are to be noticed by all, who would observe the Covenant. 1. Take notice, that if we have a title to the Promise, we are necessarily bound to the Command;
and they Are to be noticed by all, who would observe the Covenant. 1. Take notice, that if we have a title to the Promise, we Are necessarily bound to the Command;
to think that we will accept the promise, and lay by the Command, as to overturn the order of the Covenant, they are so knit together, that as a Woman in Marriage, in her accepting of the Man, she is bound in obedience to him,
to think that we will accept the promise, and lay by the Command, as to overturn the order of the Covenant, they Are so knit together, that as a Woman in Marriage, in her accepting of the Man, she is bound in Obedience to him,
so when whe accept of the promise, or take it according to the tenor of the Covenant, we presently in that same very act of acceptance, are become bound to the Command;
so when when accept of the promise, or take it according to the tenor of the Covenant, we presently in that same very act of acceptance, Are become bound to the Command;
when we accept of the promising part, we engage to the preceptive part, the reason is, in the order of the Covenant they cannot be separat, they are so strongly knit together, that he that accepts of the Promises of the Covenant, he binds himself to the Commanding part of the Covenant;
when we accept of the promising part, we engage to the preceptive part, the reason is, in the order of the Covenant they cannot be separate, they Are so strongly knit together, that he that accepts of the Promises of the Covenant, he binds himself to the Commanding part of the Covenant;
on ghe other hand, if we engage to the commanding part, we have a strong Title to the promising part, the promising part if the Covenant, the greatest and most special Promises of it;
on ghe other hand, if we engage to the commanding part, we have a strong Title to the promising part, the promising part if the Covenant, the greatest and most special Promises of it;
if there be conscience made of the commands of it, he hath a Title to all the promises of it, the reason is, the order of the Covenant, hath joyned the two together so strictly, that if we engage with the Commands, we have a right to the Promises. 2. This strictness of the Union betwixt the two in the Covenant, which is excellently contrived in the order of it, appears in this, that the commanding and promising part of the Covenant, are in all their parts and pendicles, inseparably joyned together;
if there be conscience made of the commands of it, he hath a Title to all the promises of it, the reason is, the order of the Covenant, hath joined the two together so strictly, that if we engage with the Commands, we have a right to the Promises. 2. This strictness of the union betwixt the two in the Covenant, which is excellently contrived in the order of it, appears in this, that the commanding and promising part of the Covenant, Are in all their parts and pendicles, inseparably joined together;
I deny not, but one Promise may be sweeter that another, and we may be better at one duty than at another, we may get more liberty in one duty than another;
I deny not, but one Promise may be Sweeten that Another, and we may be better At one duty than At Another, we may get more liberty in one duty than Another;
and slighting of it, is an evidence thou despises it. 3. The strictness of the order of the Covenant, betwixt the Commands and the Promises, will appear in this, that there is no obedience to the Command can be given, without the Promise,
and slighting of it, is an evidence thou despises it. 3. The strictness of the order of the Covenant, betwixt the Commands and the Promises, will appear in this, that there is no Obedience to the Command can be given, without the Promise,
Now, both the Commands and the Promises, whether ye take them separatly, or jointly in the Covenant, are excellently ordered in reference to the ends of the Covenant.
Now, both the Commands and the Promises, whither you take them separately, or jointly in the Covenant, Are excellently ordered in Referente to the ends of the Covenant.
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or with the Mediator in their name, and ye will find both the Commands and the Promises excellently ordered, in reference to all the three. (1.) The Covenant of Grace was made to exalt the Father. (2.) It was made to golrifie the Son. (3.) It was made to make the Salvation of the Elect sure and easie.
or with the Mediator in their name, and you will find both the Commands and the Promises excellently ordered, in Referente to all the three. (1.) The Covenant of Grace was made to exalt the Father. (2.) It was made to golrifie the Son. (3.) It was made to make the Salvation of the Elect sure and easy.
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First, I will shew you how this Order of the Promises and Commands, tends to the honour of the Father. (1.) This Order in the Covenant contributes to exalt the Father;
First, I will show you how this Order of the Promises and Commands, tends to the honour of the Father. (1.) This Order in the Covenant contributes to exalt the Father;
there are some that write on the Covenant, they offer some excellent Reasons, to prove that the Father hath gotten a great deal more Glory by the Covenant of Geace,
there Are Some that write on the Covenant, they offer Some excellent Reasons, to prove that the Father hath got a great deal more Glory by the Covenant of Grace,
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Any that heard of the Deludge, and of destroying Sodom and Gomorrah by fire, would say that he is a just God, that would not suffer sin to go unpunished;
Any that herd of the Deluge, and of destroying Sodom and Gomorrah by fire, would say that he is a just God, that would not suffer since to go unpunished;
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but they that hear of this, that he took pleasure to bruise his own Son and had a delight in the breaking of Him that when he stood a Sacrifice in the room of Sinners, he would not forgive him one Farthing;
but they that hear of this, that he took pleasure to bruise his own Son and had a delight in the breaking of Him that when he stood a Sacrifice in the room of Sinners, he would not forgive him one Farthing;
and all that Satan could do, he rose and declared himself to be the Son of God with power. (3.) If ye take notice of his Wisdom, he is the only wise God:
and all that Satan could do, he rose and declared himself to be the Son of God with power. (3.) If you take notice of his Wisdom, he is the only wise God:
but in nothing more, than what he hath given in the Covenant of Grace; that his Son should come from his Bosom, and be personally unite to mans nature,
but in nothing more, than what he hath given in the Covenant of Grace; that his Son should come from his Bosom, and be personally unite to men nature,
if he take his Mercy, his Love, and his Grace, and the rest of his Attributes, whatever appeared in the Covenant of Works, are all nothing to the contrivement of the Covenant of Grace;
if he take his Mercy, his Love, and his Grace, and the rest of his Attributes, whatever appeared in the Covenant of Works, Are all nothing to the contrivement of the Covenant of Grace;
But these are but one of the Ends, the glorifying of his Son, and making the Salvation of the Elect sure and easie, are the two great Ends of the Order of the Covenant.
But these Are but one of the Ends, the glorifying of his Son, and making the Salvation of the Elect sure and easy, Are the two great Ends of the Order of the Covenant.
SERMON XXVIII. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XXVIII. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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THere are three special ends of the Covenant of Grace, the exalting the Father, the glorifying the Son, the making the salvation of the Elect sure and easie;
THere Are three special ends of the Covenant of Grace, the exalting the Father, the glorifying the Son, the making the salvation of the Elect sure and easy;
yet this Covenant was bought and payed for by the Mediator. 2. As he is the Purchaser, he treated the Covenant, he drew the Contents and all the Articles of it, he drew them to the satisfaction of all Parties. 3. He is the Executor of it, all the Promises of it are the accomplishment of his three Offices;
yet this Covenant was bought and paid for by the Mediator. 2. As he is the Purchaser, he treated the Covenant, he drew the Contents and all the Articles of it, he drew them to the satisfaction of all Parties. 3. He is the Executor of it, all the Promises of it Are the accomplishment of his three Offices;
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all the Promises of pardon, are the accomplishment of his priestly Office; all the promises of Holiness, are the accomplishment of his prophetical Office;
all the Promises of pardon, Are the accomplishment of his priestly Office; all the promises of Holiness, Are the accomplishment of his prophetical Office;
Some suppose, the standing angels pitied lapsed Mans case, when he was fallen, yet they could not help it, it was above their reach to contrive the Covenant, far more to purchase and execute it:
some suppose, the standing Angels pitied lapsed men case, when he was fallen, yet they could not help it, it was above their reach to contrive the Covenant, Far more to purchase and execute it:
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Thirdly, This Covenant is ordered suitably to the third end, to make the Salvation of the Elect have three Properties; First, Sure; Secondly, easie to be attained;
Thirdly, This Covenant is ordered suitably to the third end, to make the Salvation of the Elect have three Properties; First, Sure; Secondly, easy to be attained;
so that there is nothing left for us to pay. 3. This Coventant is also suitable, to have Heaven without Holiness, is like Pearls on a swines snout, it will be only the Holy, that will come to glory, For without holiness none shall see God.
so that there is nothing left for us to pay. 3. This Covenant is also suitable, to have Heaven without Holiness, is like Pearls on a Swine snout, it will be only the Holy, that will come to glory, For without holiness none shall see God.
and the connection of the Promises and Commands, with a reference to the ends for which the Coventant was made, the glorifying of the Father, the exalting of the Son,
and the connection of the Promises and Commands, with a Referente to the ends for which the Covenant was made, the glorifying of the Father, the exalting of the Son,
and with a reference to all its ends? Then first, it serves for Information and it informs us of these four things. 1. That one great Duty, that readily many Christians may neglect, who plead the Coventant,
and with a Referente to all its ends? Then First, it serves for Information and it informs us of these four things. 1. That one great Duty, that readily many Christians may neglect, who plead the Covenant,
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and I would press your Observation of the Order of the Covenant, with these four or five considerations. 1. Not to observe the Order of the Covenant, is to reflect on the Mediator, who when he drew one Promise, to be accomplished before another,
and I would press your Observation of the Order of the Covenant, with these four or five considerations. 1. Not to observe the Order of the Covenant, is to reflect on the Mediator, who when he drew one Promise, to be accomplished before Another,
he that observes not the order of the Covenant, but snatches at a Promise, and takes a stollen Apple off the Tree that is not his own, he reflects on the Mediator;
he that observes not the order of the Covenant, but snatches At a Promise, and Takes a stolen Apple off the Tree that is not his own, he reflects on the Mediator;
it was the product of his infinite wisdom, to order the Covenant, and he that observes it not, reflects on the Mediator 2ly. The Spirit in the communication of Promises,
it was the product of his infinite Wisdom, to order the Covenant, and he that observes it not, reflects on the Mediator 2ly. The Spirit in the communication of Promises,
if one should take that promise, I am he that blots out iniquity, transgression, and sin, and observes not the order of the Covenant, that is a Promise made to them that have a right to the Covenant,
if one should take that promise, I am he that blots out iniquity, Transgression, and since, and observes not the order of the Covenant, that is a Promise made to them that have a right to the Covenant,
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and the Covenant an occasion of Sin. 4ly. Not to observe the order of the Covenant, is the high way to a Delusion, nothing will contribute more to delude the Spirit,
and the Covenant an occasion of Sin. 4ly. Not to observe the order of the Covenant, is the high Way to a Delusion, nothing will contribute more to delude the Spirit,
What kind of peace can there be from a Promise that a man hath stollen, adn that one is making use of that hath no right to it? It will be one of the quarrels against thee, that thou has broken the Orchard,
What kind of peace can there be from a Promise that a man hath stolen, Adn that one is making use of that hath no right to it? It will be one of the quarrels against thee, that thou has broken the Orchard,
These Motives press you to observe the order of the Covenant, I believe there are many, that have been looking to the Promises, that have not observed this,
These Motives press you to observe the order of the Covenant, I believe there Are many, that have been looking to the Promises, that have not observed this,
if ye have not adverted to it before, if ye have thought it enough, if ye have gotten a Promise in Jeremiah, and in Ezekiel, and ye presently lay down your head on that cod,
if you have not adverted to it before, if you have Thought it enough, if you have got a Promise in Jeremiah, and in Ezekielem, and you presently lay down your head on that cod,
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I have pitied some ignorant careless persons, that tell, they have gotten a Promise, but what is their Right to the Covenant of Promises? Will ever one get a Promise, that hath no Interest in the Covenant? They may steal a Promise,
I have pitied Some ignorant careless Persons, that tell, they have got a Promise, but what is their Right to the Covenant of Promises? Will ever one get a Promise, that hath no Interest in the Covenant? They may steal a Promise,
if the Spirit that accomplishes the Promises of the Covenant, hath made out the absolute and fundamental promises in the Covenant, before the conditional;
if the Spirit that accomplishes thee Promises of the Covenant, hath made out the absolute and fundamental promises in the Covenant, before the conditional;
if the fundamental promises, and promises of the first Graces have been accomplished to thee, other ways in the rest of the promises, the Spirit must overturn the order of the Covenant,
if the fundamental promises, and promises of the First Graces have been accomplished to thee, other ways in the rest of the promises, the Spirit must overturn the order of the Covenant,
and to his Father, that it would not rob him of his honour, nor wrong Christ of his glory, it will not do as readily our love would do, love would plead a kind of Works,
and to his Father, that it would not rob him of his honour, nor wrong christ of his glory, it will not do as readily our love would do, love would plead a kind of Works,
observe if ye keep the order of the Covenant in your obedience, ye first believe, and that makes you take up the Bible and read, and to desire spiritual conference, and use Christian fellowship;
observe if you keep the order of the Covenant in your Obedience, you First believe, and that makes you take up the bible and read, and to desire spiritual conference, and use Christian fellowship;
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5ly. And lastly, if ye would try, if the Promise ye have gotten comes in by the order of the Covenat, I exhort thee to have a holy jealousie and suspiciousness, that ye may have been in a mistake about that Promise, take a view of the Covenant;
5ly. And lastly, if you would try, if the Promise you have got comes in by the order of the Covenant, I exhort thee to have a holy jealousy and suspiciousness, that you may have been in a mistake about that Promise, take a view of the Covenant;
ye may say that we preach doubtings with the Papists to folk, but I exbort thee, who hath gotten a Promise according to the order of the Covenant, not to doubt, your Peace stands on as sure a ground, as Heaven and earth;
you may say that we preach doubtings with the Papists to folk, but I exbort thee, who hath got a Promise according to the order of the Covenant, not to doubt, your Peace Stands on as sure a ground, as Heaven and earth;
but we do exhort you, that ye do not lightly lay hold on a Promise, otherwise into your coming by it, ye have taken an Apple off a Tree that is not yours,
but we do exhort you, that you do not lightly lay hold on a Promise, otherwise into your coming by it, you have taken an Apple off a Tree that is not yours,
and if it hath not come in so, it will be vomite up again, and of all the ill smell'd things in the world, that will be one, to swallow down a Promise and vomit it up again.
and if it hath not come in so, it will be vomit up again, and of all the ill smelled things in the world, that will be one, to swallow down a Promise and vomit it up again.
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then I would have thee to submit to this Order in the Covenant, and I will offer you four cases, wherein I would press you to submit to the Order of the Covenant.
then I would have thee to submit to this Order in the Covenant, and I will offer you four cases, wherein I would press you to submit to the Order of the Covenant.
I believe there are many, and I wonder often, that both my self and other Ministers, that we are not more in preaching so necessary a truth, that its not more ordinar, to tell people, that they have gotten a Promise,
I believe there Are many, and I wonder often, that both my self and other Ministers, that we Are not more in preaching so necessary a truth, that its not more ordinary, to tell people, that they have got a Promise,
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except we submit our desires in two things. 1. I desire you may submit your desires in trying the things ye make request for, submit to it according to the tenor of the Covenant;
except we submit our Desires in two things. 1. I desire you may submit your Desires in trying the things you make request for, submit to it according to the tenor of the Covenant;
when we have been in secret morning and evening, and sometime at midtime of the day, the reason is, ye go not to him according to the Order of the Covenant, it's an unreasonable desire to bid him overturn the thing that his Son hath treated,
when we have been in secret morning and evening, and sometime At midtime of the day, the reason is, you go not to him according to the Order of the Covenant, it's an unreasonable desire to bid him overturn the thing that his Son hath treated,
the Lord hath ordered the Covenant so, as he hath the timing of the Peace, and deliverance of his Ghurch, and the communications of his Spirit to his people;
the Lord hath ordered the Covenant so, as he hath the timing of the Peace, and deliverance of his Church, and the communications of his Spirit to his people;
and the truth is, it makes up a frothy Profession, these that perform duties without Faith, these that have gotten a promise, without a right from the Govenant, they observe not the order of the Commands and Promises:
and the truth is, it makes up a frothy Profession, these that perform duties without Faith, these that have got a promise, without a right from the Covenant, they observe not the order of the Commands and Promises:
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they hear, they pray, they wait on Ordinances, they confer, and have spiritual fellowship, and in the mean time they do it without the spirit of faith;
they hear, they pray, they wait on Ordinances, they confer, and have spiritual fellowship, and in the mean time they do it without the Spirit of faith;
and will not first believe, and then do, and thou wilt take a Promise, without observing the order of the Covenant, thou shall have the Lord meeting thee in the valley of decision, with, what hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy mouth? And thou shalt have a real curse,
and will not First believe, and then do, and thou wilt take a Promise, without observing the order of the Covenant, thou shall have the Lord meeting thee in the valley of decision, with, what hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy Mouth? And thou shalt have a real curse,
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it's a business of a Heaven and of a Hell, if ye would feed on the consolations of the Covenant, the blessed Jesus, who was the Wisdom of the Father, he drew it, treated it, contrived it in such an order, in Commands and Promises,
it's a business of a Heaven and of a Hell, if you would feed on the consolations of the Covenant, the blessed jesus, who was the Wisdom of the Father, he drew it, treated it, contrived it in such an order, in Commands and Promises,
I exhort you, among all the Sermons preached on this Text, that ye would observe the order of the Covenant, which readily may be more necessary for you,
I exhort you, among all the Sermons preached on this Text, that you would observe the order of the Covenant, which readily may be more necessary for you,
There are some Divines regrate, that in our Church we want Evangelick Psalms, taken out of the New Testament, on the immediat praises, not Typical praises,
There Are Some Divines regrate, that in our Church we want Evangelic Psalms, taken out of the New Testament, on the immediate praises, not Typical praises,
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2ly. He is to pay for all the infirmities of the heart 3ly. When there are any failings, that he shall accept of the sincerity of the will for perfection,
2ly. He is to pay for all the infirmities of the heart 3ly. When there Are any failings, that he shall accept of the sincerity of the will for perfection,
SERMON XXIX. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XXIX. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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HAving spoken in some preceeding Sermons to the order of the Covenant, and shewed the necessity of observing the order of the Covenant, both in its Promises and Commands,
HAving spoken in Some preceding Sermons to the order of the Covenant, and showed the necessity of observing the order of the Covenant, both in its Promises and Commands,
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it's ordered in all things, and guarded and Garisoned, but our Translation hath it, It is ordered in all things and sure, and accordingly I will take it in handling this Theme.
it's ordered in all things, and guarded and Garrisoned, but our translation hath it, It is ordered in all things and sure, and accordingly I will take it in handling this Theme.
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it is called 2 Chron. 13 5. A Covenant of salt; when Abijah comes out to fight with Jeroboam, who had stollen Israel from the House of David, ought venot to know, says he, that the Lord God of Israel, gave the Kingdom over Israel to David for ever,
it is called 2 Chronicles 13 5. A Covenant of salt; when Abijah comes out to fight with Jeroboam, who had stolen Israel from the House of David, ought venot to know, Says he, that the Lord God of Israel, gave the Kingdom over Israel to David for ever,
even to him and to his Sons, by a covenant of salt; now salt is the thing that keeps any thing from purrifaction, the thing that is salted uses to be preserved;
even to him and to his Sons, by a Covenant of salt; now salt is the thing that keeps any thing from purrifaction, the thing that is salted uses to be preserved;
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and that there should not be day and night in their season, then may also my Covenant be broken with David my servant, &c. Now, is there any thing surer than night and day in their season? Since the foundation of the earth was laid, this hath never failed, what ever reelings have been in the world, day and night in their season hath never failed;
and that there should not be day and night in their season, then may also my Covenant be broken with David my servant, etc. Now, is there any thing Surer than night and day in their season? Since the Foundation of the earth was laid, this hath never failed, what ever reelings have been in the world, day and night in their season hath never failed;
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and the laying of them together, will make it appear a very rational truth. I shall first give you some negative Reasons; and secondly, some positive Reasons;
and the laying of them together, will make it appear a very rational truth. I shall First give you Some negative Reasons; and secondly, Some positive Reasons;
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there are three things on mens part, that make a Covenant or Bargain unsure, and none of them all concur in God. 1. Often men makes Bargains, and they forget them;
there Are three things on men's part, that make a Covenant or Bargain unsure, and none of them all concur in God. 1. Often men makes Bargains, and they forget them;
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but when he was advanced to his Dutlership again, he forgot him. Gen. 40.23. But this cannot be incident to God in making this Covenant, Psal. 111.5. He will ever be mindful of his Covenant; And Heb. 6.10. For God is not unrighteous, to forget you work and labour of love, which ye have shewed towards his Name, &c. Now, forgetfulness in him, would be unrighteousness.
but when he was advanced to his Dutlership again, he forgotten him. Gen. 40.23. But this cannot be incident to God in making this Covenant, Psalm 111.5. He will ever be mindful of his Covenant; And Hebrew 6.10. For God is not unrighteous, to forget you work and labour of love, which you have showed towards his Name, etc. Now, forgetfulness in him, would be unrighteousness.
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2ly. Severals break their Covenants, not only through forgetfulness, but through weakness and impotency, they are not able to fulfill them, and therefore they break them;
2ly. Severals break their Covenants, not only through forgetfulness, but through weakness and impotency, they Are not able to fulfil them, and Therefore they break them;
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and we may believe all the rest the better that it is there.) We believe in God the Father Almighty, He that measured the waters in the hollow of his hand,
and we may believe all the rest the better that it is there.) We believe in God the Father Almighty, He that measured the waters in the hollow of his hand,
there are some make vows to God, and they seek out all the evasions in the world they can get, to satisfie their Conscience, that they may be loosed from those vows;
there Are Some make vows to God, and they seek out all the evasions in the world they can get, to satisfy their Conscience, that they may be loosed from those vows;
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they do (as Lycurgus said some do with their Oaths and their Vows) as Children use to do with French Kyles, they are at a great deal of pains to get them set up,
they do (as Lycurgus said Some do with their Oaths and their Vows) as Children use to do with French Kyles, they Are At a great deal of pains to get them Set up,
but this cannot be in God, there's no Attribute in him prejudged by his unrighteousness, his mercy, his justice, his glory, is more advanced by this Covenant, than the Covenant of Works;
but this cannot be in God, there's no Attribute in him prejudged by his unrighteousness, his mercy, his Justice, his glory, is more advanced by this Covenant, than the Covenant of Works;
First, There are Promises of the first graces the want of an heart of flesh, the want of clean water sprinkled on us, cannot make the Covenant unsure on our part, because all these are promised.
First, There Are Promises of the First graces the want of an heart of Flesh, the want of clean water sprinkled on us, cannot make the Covenant unsure on our part, Because all these Are promised.
but there are promises of influence in the Covenant, Hos. 14.5. I will be as the dew unto Israel, he shall grow as the Lillie, and shoot forth is roots as Lebanon. 3ly. That might make the Covenant unsure on our part, we may break and fall away;
but there Are promises of influence in the Covenant, Hos. 14.5. I will be as the due unto Israel, he shall grow as the Lily, and shoot forth is roots as Lebanon. 3ly. That might make the Covenant unsure on our part, we may break and fallen away;
but that they be Objections against this Covenant of Grace, ye will find them far from having any foundation. 1. They tell us, a Covenant is not sure,
but that they be Objections against this Covenant of Grace, you will find them Far from having any Foundation. 1. They tell us, a Covenant is not sure,
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2ly. They say, the Tye of a Covenant cannot be binding, when the matter comes to be impossible, the thing we promised when it was lawful, becomes sinful when it is impossible;
2ly. They say, the Tie of a Covenant cannot be binding, when the matter comes to be impossible, the thing we promised when it was lawful, becomes sinful when it is impossible;
go through all the Articles and parts of it, and there is nothing in the nature of the Covenant, especially proceeding from God, whose Will is the first Rule of what is lawful or unlawful,
go through all the Articles and parts of it, and there is nothing in the nature of the Covenant, especially proceeding from God, whose Will is the First Rule of what is lawful or unlawful,
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but there is nothing in the form of this Covenant that is irritant, he was excellent at drawing the Covenant, he was Christ the Wisdom of God that drew it, it is the product of the Wisdom of God.
but there is nothing in the from of this Covenant that is irritant, he was excellent At drawing the Covenant, he was christ the Wisdom of God that drew it, it is the product of the Wisdom of God.
Reasons Positive. Take some positive Grounds and Reasons to prove that the Covenant is sure, (it shall be a witness against you in the day of the Lord,
Reasons Positive. Take Some positive Grounds and Reasons to prove that the Covenant is sure, (it shall be a witness against you in the day of the Lord,
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Reason 1. All the promises of the Covenant, are the result of the Decrees and Purposes of God, it is not so with the Commands, the Lord may command to do something he hath not decreed should be done, the Lord commanded Abram to kill Isaat, and offer him up in a burnt-offering, he decreed not that he should be killed and offered up in a burnt-offering;
Reason 1. All the promises of the Covenant, Are the result of the Decrees and Purposes of God, it is not so with the Commands, the Lord may command to do something he hath not decreed should be done, the Lord commanded Abram to kill Isaat, and offer him up in a Burnt-offering, he decreed not that he should be killed and offered up in a Burnt-offering;
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and in order to the salvation of he Elect, what ever is purposed is promised, the decree cannot be altered. Psal. 2.7. I will declare the decree, the Lord hath said to me, thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee.
and in order to the salvation of he Elect, what ever is purposed is promised, the Decree cannot be altered. Psalm 2.7. I will declare the Decree, the Lord hath said to me, thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee.
Reason 2. This Covenant must be sure, for it is founded in his Love as well as his Decree. Jer. 31.3. I have loved thee with everlasting love, therefore with loving kindness will I gather thee.
Reason 2. This Covenant must be sure, for it is founded in his Love as well as his decree. Jer. 31.3. I have loved thee with everlasting love, Therefore with loving kindness will I gather thee.
The Covenant is as it were gathering with loving kindness, there are some acts of Justice, that he hath seemed to us to change, he commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh, and proclaim it will be destroyed,
The Covenant is as it were gathering with loving kindness, there Are Some acts of justice, that he hath seemed to us to change, he commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh, and proclaim it will be destroyed,
and shed his blood, how can that Covenant alter? Shall his Blood be as the woman of Tekoa said of Absalom to David, All we are like water spilt upon the ground, that cannot be gathered up again? Shall his Blood be so? That is impossible.
and shed his blood, how can that Covenant altar? Shall his Blood be as the woman of Tekoa said of Absalom to David, All we Are like water spilled upon the ground, that cannot be gathered up again? Shall his Blood be so? That is impossible.
So, this Covenant standing on these three Foundations, is it any wonder, that it be entirely and absolutely a sure Covenant, alswell as a well ordered Covenant? But add in the 4th place, consider the Seals he hath put to the Covenant;
So, this Covenant standing on these three Foundations, is it any wonder, that it be entirely and absolutely a sure Covenant, alswell as a well ordered Covenant? But add in the 4th place, Consider the Seals he hath put to the Covenant;
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and I will only name you three or four Seals, he hath put to the Covenant to make it sure. 1. He hath sealed it with the death of his Son, the death of the Testator maketh the Testament of force, Heb. 9.16.
and I will only name you three or four Seals, he hath put to the Covenant to make it sure. 1. He hath sealed it with the death of his Son, the death of the Testator makes the Testament of force, Hebrew 9.16.
for a Testament is of farce after men are dead, otherwise it is of no force at all, while the Testator liveth. 2ly. He hath Sealed it with the Witness of his Spirit, every Believer is sealed by the Spirit, Eph 1.13. In whom also after ye have believed, ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise;
for a Testament is of farce After men Are dead, otherwise it is of no force At all, while the Testator lives. 2ly. He hath Sealed it with the Witness of his Spirit, every Believer is sealed by the Spirit, Ephesians 1.13. In whom also After you have believed, you were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise;
3ly. He hath confirmed it by his Oath, Heb. 6.17 Wherein God willing more abundantly, to shew unto the heirs of promise, the immutability of his counset, confirmed it by an oath.
3ly. He hath confirmed it by his Oath, Hebrew 6.17 Wherein God willing more abundantly, to show unto the Heirs of promise, the immutability of his counset, confirmed it by an oath.
Lay all these grounds together, and these four Seals superadded, and ye will see, that there is not the least ground left, to doubt of the certainty of it,
Lay all these grounds together, and these four Seals superadded, and you will see, that there is not the least ground left, to doubt of the certainty of it,
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To make way to some Questions about this sureness of the Covenant, I will give you these two things superadded to all the former Grounds to prove it sure. 1. The Covenant of Grace is surer than the Covenant of Nature;
To make Way to Some Questions about this sureness of the Covenant, I will give you these two things superadded to all the former Grounds to prove it sure. 1. The Covenant of Grace is Surer than the Covenant of Nature;
he may alter the Covenant of Nature, and not be unfaithful, he may make the Fire not burn, he may make the Sun stand still, he may make the Iron swim, he may make the Hills skip like Lambs, he may divide Jordan, and may alter many things in the Covenant of Nature, and not be unfaithful;
he may altar the Covenant of Nature, and not be unfaithful, he may make the Fire not burn, he may make the Sun stand still, he may make the Iron swim, he may make the Hills skip like Lambs, he may divide Jordan, and may altar many things in the Covenant of Nature, and not be unfaithful;
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SERMON XXX. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, nad sure;
SERMON XXX. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, nad sure;
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Quest. The first is this, is not the Covenant unsure in some things? Particularly, is it not unsure as to the date and time of the accomplishment of the Promises? Who can tell when he will bring in the Jews, or when the fulness of the Gentiles will come,
Quest. The First is this, is not the Covenant unsure in Some things? Particularly, is it not unsure as to the date and time of the accomplishment of the Promises? Who can tell when he will bring in the jews, or when the fullness of the Gentiles will come,
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or when he will give deliverance to his Church, or when he will return to a Believer, whom he hath deserted? Do we not find the Promises generally sine die, there is no day nor term put in the Promises? Who would take a Bond,
or when he will give deliverance to his Church, or when he will return to a Believer, whom he hath deserted? Do we not find the Promises generally sine die, there is no day nor term put in the Promises? Who would take a Bound,
and count it a sure Bond, that had no term nor day set down in it? And doth not this render the Covenant unsure? Now for clearing of this Question, I desire ye may take notice of these three things. 1. It's true, the Promises have not a day set down, they that will sit down,
and count it a sure Bound, that had no term nor day Set down in it? And does not this render the Covenant unsure? Now for clearing of this Question, I desire you may take notice of these three things. 1. It's true, the Promises have not a day Set down, they that will fit down,
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and ye will find four things relating to the Term and Day. 1. Ye find the Vision is for a set time, there is a determinat time with God, Psal. 102.13. Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion, for the time to favour her, yea the set time is come;
and you will find four things relating to the Term and Day. 1. You find the Vision is for a Set time, there is a determinate time with God, Psalm 102.13. Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion, for the time to favour her, yea the Set time is come;
it's among the last Letters that we received from the Mediator of the Covenant, Rev. 22.12. Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
it's among the last Letters that we received from the Mediator of the Covenant, Rev. 22.12. Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
when he comes with the accomplishment of the Promise; It will be a seasonable time, 1 Pet. 5.6. Humble your selves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. 2 Cor. 6.2.
when he comes with the accomplishment of the Promise; It will be a seasonable time, 1 Pet. 5.6. Humble your selves Therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. 2 Cor. 6.2.
now what would we have more? Is there any uncertainty in the Promises, though they be sine die, or though they be given as a Bond without a Term? When he hath put in all these, that there is a set time,
now what would we have more? Is there any uncertainty in the Promises, though they be sine die, or though they be given as a Bound without a Term? When he hath put in all these, that there is a Set time,
and yet be accomplishing another, the Promise that we would be at, we stand in need of the accomplishment of another before it come, several times he delays the Promise of Pardon,
and yet be accomplishing Another, the Promise that we would be At, we stand in need of the accomplishment of Another before it come, several times he delays the Promise of Pardon,
and he follows us with a challenge, or a trouble in the Conscience, the Wars seems to grow now, the delaying of a Promise of Peace may be advantagious,
and he follows us with a challenge, or a trouble in the Conscience, the Wars seems to grow now, the delaying of a Promise of Peace may be advantageous,
this delay is our interest, though we expect (when we take our selves to a Promise) that we must have the Peace, the quiet, the joy, that Believers have;
this Delay is our Interest, though we expect (when we take our selves to a Promise) that we must have the Peace, the quiet, the joy, that Believers have;
2ly. Sometimes he delays the accomplishment of the Promises, and we learn some Duties in the time of the delay, that readily we would not have learned,
2ly. Sometime he delays the accomplishment of the Promises, and we Learn Some Duties in the time of the Delay, that readily we would not have learned,
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several times the delaying of the Promise, puts us to the exercise of Patience, Heb. 10.36. For ye have need of Patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye may inherit the promise;
several times the delaying of the Promise, puts us to the exercise of Patience, Hebrew 10.36. For you have need of Patience, that After you have done the will of God, you may inherit the promise;
Quest. 2. The second Question is, can the Covenant be sure, since he varies and changes? He will give one thing for another, sometimes he will give a spiritual thing for a temporal;
Quest. 2. The second Question is, can the Covenant be sure, since he Varies and changes? He will give one thing for Another, sometime he will give a spiritual thing for a temporal;
as for example, take the Promise annexed to the fifth Command, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy days may be long upon the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee;
as for Exampl, take the Promise annexed to the fifth Command, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy days may be long upon the land, which the Lord thy God gives thee;
suppose a man promise his Neighbour an hundred weight of Lead, and when he looks for the accomplishment of his Promise, he sends him a thousand weight of Gold, would ye count that man a breaker of his Promise? Or because of this, would ye count the bargain unsure? He that is better than his Promise, is no breaker of his Promise.
suppose a man promise his Neighbour an hundred weight of Led, and when he looks for the accomplishment of his Promise, he sends him a thousand weight of Gold, would you count that man a breaker of his Promise? Or Because of this, would you count the bargain unsure? He that is better than his Promise, is no breaker of his Promise.
2ly. God cannot varie nor alter, in dispensing the Promises of the Covenant, as to Spiritual and Eternal things, there is nothing he can give in the place of Pardon,
2ly. God cannot vary nor altar, in dispensing the Promises of the Covenant, as to Spiritual and Eternal things, there is nothing he can give in the place of Pardon,
there is some Debt payed by permutation or change, and there is some Debt payed in specie, these Spiritual things in the Covenant cannot be payed by permutation,
there is Some Debt paid by permutation or change, and there is Some Debt paid in specie, these Spiritual things in the Covenant cannot be paid by permutation,
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Ʋse 1. First, Is this Covenant so sure, surer than the Covenant of Nature, founded on such sure Foundations, standing on such sure Rocks, such as the love of God, the Decree of God, the purchase of Christ,
Ʋse 1. First, Is this Covenant so sure, Surer than the Covenant of Nature, founded on such sure Foundations, standing on such sure Rocks, such as the love of God, the decree of God, the purchase of christ,
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Information, and that in these three particulars. 1. Is the Covenant so sure? Then be informed of what a sure bargain they make, that can say, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, &c. The nature of the Covenant will always abide,
Information, and that in these three particulars. 1. Is the Covenant so sure? Then be informed of what a sure bargain they make, that can say, The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, etc. The nature of the Covenant will always abide,
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and Credit, and they take the wings of the morning and are gone, when we would fainest enjoy them, there are other things we set our hearts upon, that abide with us, there are some things we love, we come to loath again.
and Credit, and they take the wings of the morning and Are gone, when we would fainest enjoy them, there Are other things we Set our hearts upon, that abide with us, there Are Some things we love, we come to loath again.
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what an excellent bargain do they make, that have an interest in this Covenant? That word, Psal. 73. at the close, It is good for me to draw near to God, why draw near? v. 26. my heart and my flesh faileth,
what an excellent bargain do they make, that have an Interest in this Covenant? That word, Psalm 73. At the close, It is good for me to draw near to God, why draw near? v. 26. my heart and my Flesh Faileth,
Now what can we say for ever to? Ye cannot say, my Husband, my Wife, my Estate, my health are for ever, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Now what can we say for ever to? You cannot say, my Husband, my Wife, my Estate, my health Are for ever, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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May it not be cryed in the ears of many, to whom I have been preaching this quarter of a year, (Why spend ye your money for that which is not bread, incline your ear and hear,
May it not be cried in the ears of many, to whom I have been preaching this quarter of a year, (Why spend you your money for that which is not bred, incline your ear and hear,
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and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David? ) All ye that busk a flower that will wither in your hand, will ye be invited to get an interest in this Covenant,
and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you, even the sure Mercies of David?) All you that busk a flower that will wither in your hand, will you be invited to get an Interest in this Covenant,
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produce your Tack of Time, and of your enjoyments if ye can? But there are some nothing will prevail with them, no not though an Angel should come down from Heaven and preach to them, they will only give it a hearing,
produce your Tack of Time, and of your enjoyments if you can? But there Are Some nothing will prevail with them, no not though an Angel should come down from Heaven and preach to them, they will only give it a hearing,
Is it so sure? Then see the obligation ye have to the Mediator of the Covenant, that as he ordered it well in all things, in all the Articles and Clauses of it,
Is it so sure? Then see the obligation you have to the Mediator of the Covenant, that as he ordered it well in all things, in all the Articles and Clauses of it,
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O! this obligation we have to him, ought to make us take with the reelings of all other things the better, that he makes one Fatherless, another a Widow,
OH! this obligation we have to him, ought to make us take with the reelings of all other things the better, that he makes one Fatherless, Another a Widow,
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How well may ye bear with all the reelings and changes in your Lot, and variety of Dispensations ye are trysted with, ye are trysted with one case this year,
How well may you bear with all the reelings and changes in your Lot, and variety of Dispensations you Are trysted with, you Are trysted with one case this year,
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Ʋse 2. Secondly for Use, is the Covenant sure? It serves for Exhortation, and it exhorts to these two things. 1. Is the Covenant thus sure? Then Christian, labour to make it sure to thee, it is one thing to be sure in it self,
Ʋse 2. Secondly for Use, is the Covenant sure? It serves for Exhortation, and it exhorts to these two things. 1. Is the Covenant thus sure? Then Christian, labour to make it sure to thee, it is one thing to be sure in it self,
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ye that know not that Chri•• is in you, and are not labouring to secure an Interest in hi• by all the Characters given of him, If any man be in Christ, he 〈 ◊ 〉 a new creature, ye can have no claim to the Covenant, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Promises of it, no, no;
you that know not that Chri•• is in you, and Are not labouring to secure an Interest in hi• by all the Characters given of him, If any man be in christ, he 〈 ◊ 〉 a new creature, you can have no claim to the Covenant, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Promises of it, no, no;
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2ly. If ye would make sure your Interest in the Covenant, and make it sure to yo•• I would exhort you to take the Covenant, the promising pa•• of it, in its full latitude and freedom:
2ly. If you would make sure your Interest in the Covenant, and make it sure to yo•• I would exhort you to take the Covenant, the promising pa•• of it, in its full latitude and freedom:
remember ye no• when we were speaking of the order of the Covenant, 〈 ◊ 〉 told you, that a Believer should quit Christ of nothing o• his Bond, the Father when he dealt with him, forga•• him not one farthing, he required of him fully, according 〈 ◊ 〉 the tenor of the Covenant of Works,
Remember you no• when we were speaking of the order of the Covenant, 〈 ◊ 〉 told you, that a Believer should quit christ of nothing o• his Bound, the Father when he dealt with him, forga•• him not one farthing, he required of him Fully, according 〈 ◊ 〉 the tenor of the Covenant of Works,
there are promises of pardon, of Repentance, 〈 ◊ 〉 Influences, of a gifted Righteousness, &c. He is able to acquit himself of the whole Bond, the thing that makes it unsure to us, we take not up the promissary part of the Covenant in its full latitude,
there Are promises of pardon, of Repentance, 〈 ◊ 〉 Influences, of a gifted Righteousness, etc. He is able to acquit himself of the Whole Bound, the thing that makes it unsure to us, we take not up the promissory part of the Covenant in its full latitude,
put him to his Promise, even to the utmost, and the more ye put him to it, in all the variety of cases ye can be under, (for ye will get variety of Promises) the welcomer;
put him to his Promise, even to the utmost, and the more you put him to it, in all the variety of cases you can be under, (for you will get variety of Promises) the welcomer;
it's true, if we be once in Covenant, we cannot fall out of a covenanted estate again, the promises of Grace, the promise of Influences, of Pardon, of Repentance,
it's true, if we be once in Covenant, we cannot fallen out of a covenanted estate again, the promises of Grace, the promise of Influences, of Pardon, of Repentance,
and a gifted Righteousness, they are all secured to us in that Covenant; yet this opens no door to security, if we would have the Covenant indeed secure,
and a gifted Righteousness, they Are all secured to us in that Covenant; yet this Opens no door to security, if we would have the Covenant indeed secure,
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I have opened my mouth unto the Lord, and how shall I go back? Says Jeptha, if the thing be commanded of God, that thou hast vowed, thou has a double tye upon thee to keep it;
I have opened my Mouth unto the Lord, and how shall I go back? Says Jephtha, if the thing be commanded of God, that thou hast vowed, thou has a double tie upon thee to keep it;
the person that can ly down with Prayer a• night, and rise without Prayer in the morning, there is no Temptation but he is a prey unto it, there is no gutter but he may fall into it;
the person that can lie down with Prayer a• night, and rise without Prayer in the morning, there is no Temptation but he is a prey unto it, there is no gutter but he may fallen into it;
I know not how many ways practically it might be improven, for the consolation of Believers. 1. It might be improven for consolation, it reference to all the reelings of times;
I know not how many ways practically it might be improven, for the consolation of Believers. 1. It might be improven for consolation, it Referente to all the reelings of times;
as this reeling World is full of them, whiles Winter Showers, and then Summer Blinks, to's and fro's, ups and downs, are the ordinary and constant lot of men,
as this reeling World is full of them, while Winter Showers, and then Summer Blinks, to's and from's, ups and downs, Are the ordinary and constant lot of men,
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But to close this Discourse, I will shut it up with these two words. 1. I would have you now and then taking a view of this Covenant, greater and better things cannot be defired than are contained in this Covenont;
But to close this Discourse, I will shut it up with these two words. 1. I would have you now and then taking a view of this Covenant, greater and better things cannot be desired than Are contained in this Covenant;
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and be often sorting the Promises, as Apothecaries use to do with Herbs, laying them in Eundles together, that when ye have to do with such a Promise, ye may know where to get it,
and be often sorting the Promises, as Apothecaries use to do with Herbs, laying them in Eundles together, that when you have to do with such a Promise, you may know where to get it,
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than this Covenant is, in all the Articles of it• therefore answer all your temptations with this, that are tempting you to call the Covenant Phanaticism,
than this Covenant is, in all the Articles of it• Therefore answer all your temptations with this, that Are tempting you to call the Covenant Fanaticism,
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Thirdly, the properties of this Covenant, whereof very remarkable are mentioned by him, it's everlasting, it's ordered in all things, and it's sure. I will not resume any thing that hath been spoken to,
Thirdly, the properties of this Covenant, whereof very remarkable Are mentioned by him, it's everlasting, it's ordered in all things, and it's sure. I will not resume any thing that hath been spoken to,
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But I will take the first of them to be the Subject of some few Sermons, this is all my salvation, the word in the Hebrew Col-segni, it's rendered by Montanus, cuncta salus mea;
But I will take the First of them to be the Subject of Some few Sermons, this is all my salvation, the word in the Hebrew Col-segni, it's rendered by Montanus, Everything salus mea;
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Before I can reach what I design, there are two Textual doubts necessary to be cleared: 1. What is meant by salvation? 2. How this Covenant can be called all his salvation? For the first, What is meant by salvation? The word salvation hath several senses in Scripture, it's sometimes put for the Doctrine of the Gospel,
Before I can reach what I Design, there Are two Textual doubts necessary to be cleared: 1. What is meant by salvation? 2. How this Covenant can be called all his salvation? For the First, What is meant by salvation? The word salvation hath several Senses in Scripture, it's sometime put for the Doctrine of the Gospel,
so ye find it, Heb. 2.3, 4. speaking of the word of the Gospel delivered by Christ, How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord,
so you find it, Hebrew 2.3, 4. speaking of the word of the Gospel Delivered by christ, How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which At the First began to be spoken by the Lord,
as ye will find it, Heb. 1. last Verse, Are they not all ministring Spirits, sent forth to minister to them, who shall be heirs of salvation? that is of Heaven.
as you will find it, Hebrew 1. last Verse, are they not all ministering Spirits, sent forth to minister to them, who shall be Heirs of salvation? that is of Heaven.
The other difficulty is greater, how can the Covenant be called all his salvation, or all his Heaven? Are there not rivers of pleasures at his right hand,
The other difficulty is greater, how can the Covenant be called all his salvation, or all his Heaven? are there not Rivers of pleasures At his right hand,
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and who would be content to take the Covenant for all their Heaven? For Answer to this, take notice that there is a figurative speech in this, the object is taken as including the act relating to its object;
and who would be content to take the Covenant for all their Heaven? For Answer to this, take notice that there is a figurative speech in this, the Object is taken as including the act relating to its Object;
but the current of Interpreters take it thus, this is all my hope of salvation, as in the following words, this is all my desire, the act of the soul is taken, that is, this is sufficient to all my desires;
but the current of Interpreters take it thus, this is all my hope of salvation, as in the following words, this is all my desire, the act of the soul is taken, that is, this is sufficient to all my Desires;
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This day is salvation come to the house, that is, this day is the hope or assuracne of salvation come to thy house, says Christ to Zacheus, when he called him down from the Tree. 2. Ye shall find one,
This day is salvation come to the house, that is, this day is the hope or assuracne of salvation come to thy house, Says christ to Zacchaeus, when he called him down from the Tree. 2. You shall find one,
even David, in personal Covenanting with God, who uttered these words, expressing very confidently his hope of salvation, Psal. 16.2. O my soul thou hast said unto the Lord, thou art my Lord, &c. Which generally is understood of personal Covenanting;
even David, in personal Covenanting with God, who uttered these words, expressing very confidently his hope of salvation, Psalm 16.2. Oh my soul thou hast said unto the Lord, thou art my Lord, etc. Which generally is understood of personal Covenanting;
there ye have him building the hope of salvation on this Covenant, his flesh shall rest in hope, on the account of his entring in a personal Covenant with God, this is all my hope or assurance of salvation.
there you have him building the hope of salvation on this Covenant, his Flesh shall rest in hope, on the account of his entering in a personal Covenant with God, this is all my hope or assurance of salvation.
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But there rermains a third difficulty, how can this be called all his hope of salvation? Is not Christ and mercy amongst the grounds of his hope of salvation? Shall I rob Christ to clothe the Covenant with the honour due to him? But the Covenant is as the Case,
But there rermains a third difficulty, how can this be called all his hope of salvation? Is not christ and mercy among the grounds of his hope of salvation? Shall I rob christ to cloth the Covenant with the honour due to him? But the Covenant is as the Case,
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If any shall ask, what ground have I to hope that I will come to glory? This is all my hope of salvation, that God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure,
If any shall ask, what ground have I to hope that I will come to glory? This is all my hope of salvation, that God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure,
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and this is all my salvation, &c. Haying cleared the words to you, I will take two Observations, and shall be but briefon the first, that I may come to the second.
and this is all my salvation, etc. Haying cleared the words to you, I will take two Observations, and shall be but briefon the First, that I may come to the second.
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Observ. 1. That Believers have in their straits, and especially at their death, the hope of salvation for their encouragement Observe 2. That all the ground of their hope is, that God hath inade with them an everlasting Covenant, &c. It's founded on the Covenant of Greace,
Observation 1. That Believers have in their straits, and especially At their death, the hope of salvation for their encouragement Observe 2. That all the ground of their hope is, that God hath inade with them an everlasting Covenant, etc. It's founded on the Covenant of Greace,
and in the midst of it, he puts in something for himself, Lord, saith he, I have waited for thy salvation, he takes this portion to himself, and encourages himself with it;
and in the midst of it, he puts in something for himself, Lord, Says he, I have waited for thy salvation, he Takes this portion to himself, and encourages himself with it;
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it were needless to prove this, that blievers have in their straits, and at death, the hope of salvation to encourage them with, the Martyrs have washen their hands in the flames,
it were needless to prove this, that blievers have in their straits, and At death, the hope of salvation to encourage them with, the Martyrs have washen their hands in the flames,
now the hope of salvation strengthens patience, 1 Thess. 1.3. The Apostle joyns these three together, Your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.
now the hope of salvation strengthens patience, 1 Thess 1.3. The Apostle joins these three together, Your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord jesus christ, in the sighed of God and our Father.
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and there is a stupid and ignorant patience, like the patience Nabal had in his drunkenness, O so couragiously as he speaks to David 's Messenger, 1 Sam. 25.10.
and there is a stupid and ignorant patience, like the patience Nabal had in his Drunkenness, Oh so courageously as he speaks to David is Messenger, 1 Sam. 25.10.
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and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men whom I know not whence they be? And vers. 37. when Abigail his Wife had told him,
and my water, and my Flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men whom I know not whence they be? And vers. 37. when Abigail his Wife had told him,
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so long as hope lasts, patience lasts, and it's easie to go through affliction, and hope put betwixt the Lord and it. 2. It's an encouragement, in regard it not only helps its patience,
so long as hope lasts, patience lasts, and it's easy to go through affliction, and hope put betwixt the Lord and it. 2. It's an encouragement, in regard it not only helps its patience,
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It's observed by some Divines, that there are two Graces that hath a special influence on a Believers joy, Faith and Hope, 1 Pet. 1.18. After ye believed, ye rejoyced with joy unspeakable and full of glory.
It's observed by Some Divines, that there Are two Graces that hath a special influence on a Believers joy, Faith and Hope, 1 Pet. 1.18. After you believed, you rejoiced with joy unspeakable and full of glory.
now lay these two together, the assurance of what Christ hath done, and will do, is it any wonder that there be a great deal of chearfulness in tribulation? Faith hath anfluence on our joy,
now lay these two together, the assurance of what christ hath done, and will do, is it any wonder that there be a great deal of cheerfulness in tribulation? Faith hath anfluence on our joy,
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and be not damped with affliction? 2. This hope of salvation is a great encouragement, in regard it fills the heart with an earnest longing after salvation, suppose it be in the case of death, none longs more for Heaven,
and be not damped with affliction? 2. This hope of salvation is a great encouragement, in regard it fills the heart with an earnest longing After salvation, suppose it be in the case of death, none longs more for Heaven,
The persons that have no rational hope of glory, are indifferent about it, when the Lord trysts with affliction that threatens death, he that hath the hope of glory, knows he is near the thing that he hath been groaning for, no wonder it prove a special encouragement, in regard it's an answer of the groaning, that they that have had the first fruits of the Spirit have been groaning for. 4. This hope of salvation, cannot but be a special encouragement in affliction,
The Persons that have no rational hope of glory, Are indifferent about it, when the Lord trysts with affliction that threatens death, he that hath the hope of glory, knows he is near the thing that he hath been groaning for, no wonder it prove a special encouragement, in regard it's an answer of the groaning, that they that have had the First fruits of the Spirit have been groaning for. 4. This hope of salvation, cannot but be a special encouragement in affliction,
Could not Abraham be content with Canaan, it was a pleasant land, a land that flowed with milk and honey? But the thing that made him look upon this land,
Could not Abraham be content with Canaan, it was a pleasant land, a land that flowed with milk and honey? But the thing that made him look upon this land,
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and looked for a City that had foundations, &c. 5. The hope of salvation proves a great encouragement, in regard of Hope, especially when the Soul comes to the full affurance of Hope, it hath assurance of these three things, 1. It assures the salva ion to be certain,
and looked for a city that had foundations, etc. 5. The hope of salvation Proves a great encouragement, in regard of Hope, especially when the Soul comes to the full affurance of Hope, it hath assurance of these three things, 1. It assures the Salva ion to be certain,
Hope brings in Assurance of the certainty of the object, so where the Soul comes to a lively hope of salvation, it's sure. 2. Hope brings Assurance, that the object is transcendent, that the salvation looked for, will counter-ballance all the afflictions of time, The light afflictions of this present world, saith Paul, are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed;
Hope brings in Assurance of the certainty of the Object, so where the Soul comes to a lively hope of salvation, it's sure. 2. Hope brings Assurance, that the Object is transcendent, that the salvation looked for, will counterbalance all the afflictions of time, The Light afflictions of this present world, Says Paul, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed;
and what a special Cordial is this in affliction, and at death? 3. Hope discovers the subserviency of afficton to Glory, through much affliction we must enter into Glory:
and what a special Cordial is this in affliction, and At death? 3. Hope discovers the subserviency of afficton to Glory, through much affliction we must enter into Glory:
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but it assures, that all our afflictions will be swallowed up in that. Now lay all these together, the influence that the hope of salvation hath on patience,
but it assures, that all our afflictions will be swallowed up in that. Now lay all these together, the influence that the hope of salvation hath on patience,
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Quest. 2. The second Question I shall clear, what is this hope of salvation, that is so great a Cordial in affliction and at death? It's true, we have no express definition of Hope in our Catechism;
Quest. 2. The second Question I shall clear, what is this hope of salvation, that is so great a Cordial in affliction and At death? It's true, we have no express definition of Hope in our Catechism;
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but that ye may know what this hope of salvation is, I will describe it thus, It's a supernatural grace, wrought by God in the heart of a believer, whereby he expects and wairs for from God, the good of the promise not yet accomplished.
but that you may know what this hope of salvation is, I will describe it thus, It's a supernatural grace, wrought by God in the heart of a believer, whereby he expects and wairs for from God, the good of the promise not yet accomplished.
nay, Heathens cannot have this lively hope, they have had some hope of resemblance since the Fall, their hope is like an old Tower, that is all fallen and ruinous, ye find some pieces of the Wall standing, which tells there was once a stately House there,
nay, heathens cannot have this lively hope, they have had Some hope of resemblance since the Fallen, their hope is like an old Tower, that is all fallen and ruinous, you find Some Pieces of the Wall standing, which tells there was once a stately House there,
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so the hope of the natural heart that remains since the Fall, is but a bit of a decayed Tower, it's not an house wherein a man can shelter himself from challenges, from rain, storm, and terrors;
so the hope of the natural heart that remains since the Fallen, is but a bit of a decayed Tower, it's not an house wherein a man can shelter himself from challenges, from rain, storm, and terrors;
therefore if ye find a person tending to despair, all the Ministers ye can bring to them, cannot bring them to his hope of salvation till God work it. 3. It's a supernatural grace, wrought in the heart of a Believer, the person must be first a Believer,
Therefore if you find a person tending to despair, all the Ministers you can bring to them, cannot bring them to his hope of salvation till God work it. 3. It's a supernatural grace, wrought in the heart of a Believer, the person must be First a Believer,
but have all believers, and all that are in Covenant with God, have they this hope of salvation? The rather this difficulty is to be noticed, in regard, 1. The Lord sometimes will bring some to their last words very despondent, full of fears;
but have all believers, and all that Are in Covenant with God, have they this hope of salvation? The rather this difficulty is to be noticed, in regard, 1. The Lord sometime will bring Some to their last words very despondent, full of fears;
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Answ. I will Answer this in these three or four particulars. 1. All believers have grounds of the hope of Salvation, they are all within the Covenant, they have the purpose of God, the promise of God, and the purchase of Christ;
Answer I will Answer this in these three or four particulars. 1. All believers have grounds of the hope of Salvation, they Are all within the Covenant, they have the purpose of God, the promise of God, and the purchase of christ;
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and the ground of hope, it's true, the very unbelievers, and ungodly men, have a possibility of hope, which is a great mercy, there is hope for a living man, the Devils and Apostat Angels, would buy this possibility of hope at a dear rate,
and the ground of hope, it's true, the very unbelievers, and ungodly men, have a possibility of hope, which is a great mercy, there is hope for a living man, the Devils and Apostate Angels, would buy this possibility of hope At a dear rate,
yet ordinarily he gives the full assurance of it, then it's a Question among Divinges, what is the reason that many that have gone doubting all their days, that when they have come to die, have had more peace, more joy, more clearness,
yet ordinarily he gives the full assurance of it, then it's a Question among Divinges, what is the reason that many that have gone doubting all their days, that when they have come to die, have had more peace, more joy, more clearness,
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and under affliction, they would not be content of it another time, and the marks they rejected when they were well, they are forced to take them then.
and under affliction, they would not be content of it Another time, and the marks they rejected when they were well, they Are forced to take them then.
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why even at the latter end of some, he will deny them the actual exercise of the hope of salvation. 1. To let them see, that he is Lord of his own Grace,
why even At the latter end of Some, he will deny them the actual exercise of the hope of salvation. 1. To let them see, that he is Lord of his own Grace,
and will not fix nor determine a tine, for the communication of his influences. 2. There are some that die under some un-repented sins, they may have gone through their whole lives,
and will not fix nor determine a tine, for the communication of his influences. 2. There Are Some that die under Some unrepented Sins, they may have gone through their Whole lives,
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Mr. Sibs Observes, that they have had manyest terrours in their end, that had fewest in their life, a person that goes under a quiet peaceable way of Religion all their life time, who neither in the beginning,
Mr. Sibs Observes, that they have had maniest terrors in their end, that had fewest in their life, a person that Goes under a quiet peaceable Way of Religion all their life time, who neither in the beginning,
4. Though the Lord deny the Joy, or Assurance of the hope of Salvation, as there is Joy and Assurance of the hope of Salvation, evidenced in Scripture,
4. Though the Lord deny the Joy, or Assurance of the hope of Salvation, as there is Joy and Assurance of the hope of Salvation, evidenced in Scripture,
and when they were bidden quite and renunce and despair of the hope of Salvation, no, they durst do nothing of that kind, which evidences, there was some secret act of inn itency on Christ,
and when they were bidden quite and renounce and despair of the hope of Salvation, no, they durst do nothing of that kind, which evidences, there was Some secret act of inn itency on christ,
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So in Answer to the Question, ye have all these four, First, That all men have a possibility of hope, that the Devils, and Apostat Angels cannot have.
So in Answer to the Question, you have all these four, First, That all men have a possibility of hope, that the Devils, and Apostate Angels cannot have.
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because God had made with him an everlasting Covenant, &c. I opened the meaning of these words, all my salvation, I followed the Doctrinal part of the first Doctrine, I will come now to the Application, and be brief in it.
Because God had made with him an everlasting Covenant, etc. I opened the meaning of these words, all my salvation, I followed the Doctrinal part of the First Doctrine, I will come now to the Application, and be brief in it.
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First, Take notice of some Considerations, and I shall name these three, First it may help you to this, that ye are under a possibility of this hope, hope is possible for you, it were a folly to preach among the Devils,
First, Take notice of Some Considerations, and I shall name these three, First it may help you to this, that you Are under a possibility of this hope, hope is possible for you, it were a folly to preach among the Devils,
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if ye do it not now. 2. Consider what a dreadful thing it is, to be without the hope of Salvation; the Apostle Ephes. 2.12. Kints these two together, having no hope, and without God in the world;
if you do it not now. 2. Consider what a dreadful thing it is, to be without the hope of Salvation; the Apostle Ephesians 2.12. Kints these two together, having no hope, and without God in the world;
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what a dreadful thing is that, and what a poor man is he, that hath no more but what he hath in his own hand. 3. I exhort you to condsider to press you to get this hope of Salvation, that ye are trysted with a tossing time, a time of tryal,
what a dreadful thing is that, and what a poor man is he, that hath no more but what he hath in his own hand. 3. I exhort you to condsider to press you to get this hope of Salvation, that you Are trysted with a tossing time, a time of trial,
I would offer you four Practices, I that would second these Considerations with, to press you to get this hope of Salvation. 1. I exhort you to take heed of a counterfeit hope, The hope of the hypocrite, says Job, shall be like the giving up the Ghost, They gloss it well, that say, The hope of the hypocrite, shall go away,
I would offer you four Practices, I that would second these Considerations with, to press you to get this hope of Salvation. 1. I exhort you to take heed of a counterfeit hope, The hope of the hypocrite, Says Job, shall be like the giving up the Ghost, They gloss it well, that say, The hope of the hypocrite, shall go away,
Jeroboam was a great Politician, when he resolved to keep Israel from the worship of the true God at Jerusalem, he will not keep them from all worship,
Jeroboam was a great Politician, when he resolved to keep Israel from the worship of the true God At Jerusalem, he will not keep them from all worship,
for Whoremongers and Adulterers, will enter into the Kingdom of God, before proud Pharisees, and they that have counterfeit hope. 2 If ye would win at this hope of Salvation, I exhort in the second place, to be more diligent, Heb. 6.11. And we desire, that every one of you, do shew the same diligence, wherefore diligence? To the sull assurance of hope unto the end;
for Whoremongers and Adulterers, will enter into the Kingdom of God, before proud Pharisees, and they that have counterfeit hope. 2 If you would win At this hope of Salvation, I exhort in the second place, to be more diligent, Hebrew 6.11. And we desire, that every one of you, do show the same diligence, Wherefore diligence? To the sull assurance of hope unto the end;
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and be diligent and serious in it. 3. If thou would attain this hope of Salvation, thou who art without it, I exhort thee to be a serious student of the Covenant, the great ground of hope is from the Covenant, all that we may expect from Christ,
and be diligent and serious in it. 3. If thou would attain this hope of Salvation, thou who art without it, I exhort thee to be a serious student of the Covenant, the great ground of hope is from the Covenant, all that we may expect from christ,
Observe the Conditions of the Covenant, if thou understand not the Covenant, and suck not out of the Breasts of the Covenant, thy hope is but a patched up hope,
Observe the Conditions of the Covenant, if thou understand not the Covenant, and suck not out of the Breasts of the Covenant, thy hope is but a patched up hope,
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if you would have a hope, that will stand through in that day, observe these things, consider there is a possiblity of genting it, it may be it close before this Winter be done,
if you would have a hope, that will stand through in that day, observe these things, Consider there is a possibility of genting it, it may be it close before this Winter be done,
and not take a frothy thing to the grave with you, and except ye retain a hope of salvation, ye take not so much as a sheet to the grave with you, •ake heed of the counterfeit hope,
and not take a frothy thing to the grave with you, and except you retain a hope of salvation, you take not so much as a sheet to the grave with you, •ake heed of the counterfeit hope,
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and at death? I would from this encourage you that hath this hope, of all the places of Scripture ye may take up that morning and evening, 1 Pet. 1.3.
and At death? I would from this encourage you that hath this hope, of all the places of Scripture you may take up that morning and evening, 1 Pet. 1.3.
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and 4. and sing, •lessed be the God; and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible,
and 4. and sing, •lessed be the God; and Father of our Lord jesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible,
Quest. 1. I will prosecute this Exhortation in answering this Question, how a Christian that is hoping for Heaven, lives answerable to his hope? for it is unsuitable for us, to profess the hope of glory,
Quest. 1. I will prosecute this Exhortation in answering this Question, how a Christian that is hoping for Heaven, lives answerable to his hope? for it is unsuitable for us, to profess the hope of glory,
and will ye stand at a Triffle, that expects the removal of a mountain? 2. Positively, one comes up to the hope of Salvation, in the practice of these four things. 1. We walk like our hope,
and will you stand At a Trifle, that expects the removal of a mountain? 2. Positively, one comes up to the hope of Salvation, in the practice of these four things. 1. We walk like our hope,
and yet we keep not company like our hope; it's a remarkable word of Abraham 's, Heb. 11.9. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange countrey, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise;
and yet we keep not company like our hope; it's a remarkable word of Abraham is, Hebrew 11.9. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, Dwelling in Tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the Heirs with him of the same promise;
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Abraham kept within doors, and whom had he to converse with? He had Isaac and Jacob heirs of the same Promise, Travellers in a far Countrey, upon the account they are countrey men,
Abraham kept within doors, and whom had he to converse with? He had Isaac and Jacob Heirs of the same Promise, Travellers in a Far Country, upon the account they Are country men,
and yet hopes to be in the land, where there is neither error nor profanity, thy walk contradicts thy hope. 2. As thou would walk like thy hope in thy company,
and yet hope's to be in the land, where there is neither error nor profanity, thy walk contradicts thy hope. 2. As thou would walk like thy hope in thy company,
if thou hope to have an eternal communion with him, can thou be content to hear a Sermon, without communion with him? can thou go to a Corner and be content, without communion with him? when thou walks contrair to this, thou walks not suitable to thy hope? if thou have the hope of Salavation, thy secret converse with God,
if thou hope to have an Eternal communion with him, can thou be content to hear a Sermon, without communion with him? can thou go to a Corner and be content, without communion with him? when thou walks contrair to this, thou walks not suitable to thy hope? if thou have the hope of Salavation, thy secret converse with God,
and when thou comes to have publick Ordinances, they will all keep up a suitableness to thy hope, otherwise thy hope is false. 3. If thou would walk like thy hope, manifest it in thy contempt of the world;
and when thou comes to have public Ordinances, they will all keep up a suitableness to thy hope, otherwise thy hope is false. 3. If thou would walk like thy hope, manifest it in thy contempt of the world;
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and to see him as he is, and to carry Palms in their hands, and does not manifest their contempt of the World, they are like a man, having a great Estate,
and to see him as he is, and to carry Palms in their hands, and does not manifest their contempt of the World, they Are like a man, having a great Estate,
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then ye would manifest it in affliction and death, thus David did here, the last words of the Son of Jesse; I have read it in the Turks History, they say a Christian cannot be serions in believing, that there is such Joys after Death,
then you would manifest it in affliction and death, thus David did Here, the last words of the Son of Jesse; I have read it in the Turks History, they say a Christian cannot be serions in believing, that there is such Joys After Death,
great fears of death evidences small hopes of Heaven. 5. If ye would walk suitable to your hope, it would be manifested in your care to get these hopes;
great fears of death evidences small hope's of Heaven. 5. If you would walk suitable to your hope, it would be manifested in your care to get these hope's;
I will not say, the want of assurance of Heaven is a sin, but the want of diligence to get assurance is a sin, God may delay assurance of Heaven for Tryal, or for Chastisement.
I will not say, the want of assurance of Heaven is a since, but the want of diligence to get assurance is a since, God may Delay assurance of Heaven for Trial, or for Chastisement.
and perfect Love casts out Fear. 2. I exhort thee, to be frequent in exercising thy hope of Heaven, ordinarily any thing gathers a habit by oft acting it, ought it not to be fear that should be putting a person to abstain from sin,
and perfect Love Cast out fear. 2. I exhort thee, to be frequent in exercising thy hope of Heaven, ordinarily any thing gathers a habit by oft acting it, ought it not to be Fear that should be putting a person to abstain from since,
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but when we are encouraged under difficulties, from the hope of Glory, that in a little, we will be above difficulties, it is the ready way to strengthen hope. 3. If ye would have your hope of Heaven strengthned and made sure, observe your experiences ye have of God. Rom. 5.4. Patience worketh experience, and experience hope, and hope makes not ashamed;
but when we Are encouraged under difficulties, from the hope of Glory, that in a little, we will be above difficulties, it is the ready Way to strengthen hope. 3. If you would have your hope of Heaven strengthened and made sure, observe your experiences you have of God. Rom. 5.4. Patience works experience, and experience hope, and hope makes not ashamed;
and they speak out much unbelief, We thought this should have been he, which should have redeemed Israel, and on the matter, they said, they are beguiled;
and they speak out much unbelief, We Thought this should have been he, which should have redeemed Israel, and on the matter, they said, they Are beguiled;
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there may be a very real experience of God given, and yet in the mean time, not take it for a gracious experience. 2. I would have the Christian know, to keep up their hope by experiences of God, that experiences will sometimes be altogether out of sight;
there may be a very real experience of God given, and yet in the mean time, not take it for a gracious experience. 2. I would have the Christian know, to keep up their hope by experiences of God, that experiences will sometime be altogether out of sighed;
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so that thou can neither see them in the time, nor after they are gone, I like the advice I have sometimes given a Christian in that case, in keeping up his hope of Heaven, is not to cast away hope,
so that thou can neither see them in the time, nor After they Are gone, I like the Advice I have sometime given a Christian in that case, in keeping up his hope of Heaven, is not to cast away hope,
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when experiences are cut of sight. 1. Take up shelter under the absolute Promises, ay when we are dung from our Evidences and Marks, we should not sit down and despair,
when experiences Are Cut of sighed. 1. Take up shelter under the absolute Promises, ay when we Are dung from our Evidences and Marks, we should not fit down and despair,
but go to the absolute Promises, such as, I will take away the heart of stone, I will sprinkle clean water upon them, &c. And there may be hope there. 2. When experiences are away, it's a Christians duty to seek a new Extract of them again,
but go to the absolute Promises, such as, I will take away the heart of stone, I will sprinkle clean water upon them, etc. And there may be hope there. 2. When experiences Are away, it's a Christians duty to seek a new Extract of them again,
or only a Counter. 1. The hope of Salvation that is right, we are begotten to it, 1 Pet. 1.3. Blest be the Lord, who hath begotten us again to a lively hope, to an inheritance, &c. It's not a hope of our making, to which in Effectual Calling we are begotten;
or only a Counter. 1. The hope of Salvation that is right, we Are begotten to it, 1 Pet. 1.3. Blessed be the Lord, who hath begotten us again to a lively hope, to an inheritance, etc. It's not a hope of our making, to which in Effectual Calling we Are begotten;
therefore examine your Effectual Calling, if ye were begotten again by the Gospel, otherways your hope shall perish with you. 2. The hope of Salvation, which is of the right stamp, carries along with it Mortification, Acts 13.9. Purifying your hearts by faith:
Therefore examine your Effectual Calling, if you were begotten again by the Gospel, otherways your hope shall perish with you. 2. The hope of Salvation, which is of the right stamp, carries along with it Mortification, Acts 13.9. Purifying your hearts by faith:
there is a Dung hill within, that Pride, and that Passion of thine, if ye have the lively hope of the Inheritance, ye will be cleansing, ye will be sweeping the House every day;
there is a Dung hill within, that Pride, and that Passion of thine, if you have the lively hope of the Inheritance, you will be cleansing, you will be sweeping the House every day;
when ye meet with Temptations, ye will talk of the hope of Glory, but is Christ dwelling in you, the hope of glory? Lastly, This hope of Salvation, it both flows from diligence,
when you meet with Temptations, you will talk of the hope of Glory, but is christ Dwelling in you, the hope of glory? Lastly, This hope of Salvation, it both flows from diligence,
and is accompanied with diligence, Heb. 6.11, and 12. And we desire, that every of you shew the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope to the end, that ye be not slothful,
and is accompanied with diligence, Hebrew 6.11, and 12. And we desire, that every of you show the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not slothful,
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and after he hath spoken of the Properties, he mentions the encouragements, and superstructures he builds on the Covenant, they are two, This is all my salvation, and al my desire.
and After he hath spoken of the Properties, he mentions the encouragements, and superstructures he builds on the Covenant, they Are two, This is all my salvation, and all my desire.
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Gods Mercy, and Christs Righteousness, Abstract them from the Covenant, it might as well be pleaded by Devils as Men, the thing that makes us have the hope of Salvation from them,
God's Mercy, and Christ Righteousness, Abstract them from the Covenant, it might as well be pleaded by Devils as Men, the thing that makes us have the hope of Salvation from them,
But I come now to the second Superstructure and Encouragement, he hath from this well ordered Covenant, it's all my desire; it is not easie to satisfie all desires, our desires run very wide,
But I come now to the second Superstructure and Encouragement, he hath from this well ordered Covenant, it's all my desire; it is not easy to satisfy all Desires, our Desires run very wide,
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for the object, the desire is an act of the will, and sometimes a distinct affection from the will, the velle, or that which is the proper act of them Will, is a desire,
for the Object, the desire is an act of the will, and sometime a distinct affection from the will, the velle, or that which is the proper act of them Will, is a desire,
and how can the Covenant be called, this is all my desire? Therefore some gloss it thus, all the object of my desire, the desire is put for the thing desired;
and how can the Covenant be called, this is all my desire? Therefore Some gloss it thus, all the Object of my desire, the desire is put for the thing desired;
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or as others will have it, This is satissaction to all my desires, or, the thing that satisfies all my desires, and all my desire is, that God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, &c. But there is a great difficulty behind,
or as Others will have it, This is satisfaction to all my Desires, or, the thing that Satisfies all my Desires, and all my desire is, that God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, etc. But there is a great difficulty behind,
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and can it be called satisfaction to all our desires? Therefore the meaning must be, all my lawful or regular desires, the Covenant satisfies all that I can lawfully desire.
and can it be called satisfaction to all our Desires? Therefore the meaning must be, all my lawful or regular Desires, the Covenant Satisfies all that I can lawfully desire.
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Now desires may become irregular, and unlawful two ways. 1. When we desire things unlawful, covetous and lascivious desires, the Covenant satisfies them not at all,
Now Desires may become irregular, and unlawful two ways. 1. When we desire things unlawful, covetous and lascivious Desires, the Covenant Satisfies them not At all,
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There are three kinds of desires about the Covenant it self, and all these may be irregular desires. 1. Sometimes we desire the blessings of the Covenant, without a right to the Covenant;
There Are three Kinds of Desires about the Covenant it self, and all these may be irregular Desires. 1. Sometime we desire the blessings of the Covenant, without a right to the Covenant;
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Satisfaction of desires consists in two things, 1. The object that satisfies must be adequat and full, it must be as comprehensive as the desires are large, other ways it cannot satisfie;
Satisfaction of Desires consists in two things, 1. The Object that Satisfies must be adequat and full, it must be as comprehensive as the Desires Are large, other ways it cannot satisfy;
it is very observable that School-men teach, that in glory, if there were one desire unsatisfied, it would be a degree of misery, he that hath an appetite,
it is very observable that Schoolmen teach, that in glory, if there were one desire unsatisfied, it would be a degree of misery, he that hath an appetite,
so when we say, the Covenant satisfies all our desires, there are two things wemust instruct to you, that the Covenant is full and comprehensive of all the good we can desire,
so when we say, the Covenant Satisfies all our Desires, there Are two things wemust instruct to you, that the Covenant is full and comprehensive of all the good we can desire,
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these two I will labour to make out in this Sermon, that I may prove that the Covenant is satisfaction to all our desires, I shall first prove it to be full and adequat,
these two I will labour to make out in this Sermon, that I may prove that the Covenant is satisfaction to all our Desires, I shall First prove it to be full and adequat,
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First, I will offer you some general proofs of it, and by way of Introduction to them, I will give you this in the entry, That God in the Covenant resolved to lay himself out to the outmost, Mat. 22. the Gospel-offers in the Covenant, are like to a certain King, that made a Marriage-feast, at the Marriage of his only Son;
First, I will offer you Some general proofs of it, and by Way of Introduction to them, I will give you this in the entry, That God in the Covenant resolved to lay himself out to the outmost, Mathew 22. the Gospel-offers in the Covenant, Are like to a certain King, that made a Marriage-feast, At the Marriage of his only Son;
a King making a Feast, and making a Marriage-feast at the Marriage of his only Son, thou may be sure he would lay himself out to the outmost at that Feast;
a King making a Feast, and making a Marriage-feast At the Marriage of his only Son, thou may be sure he would lay himself out to the outmost At that Feast;
This being generally premised, it may make you expect, that it will not be difficult to prove, that the Covenant contains satisfaction to all our desires.
This being generally premised, it may make you expect, that it will not be difficult to prove, that the Covenant contains satisfaction to all our Desires.
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and since the Covenant contains all these things that are excellent among the Creatures, is it any wonder that it satisfie all desires? all pleasure, profit, honour,
and since the Covenant contains all these things that Are excellent among the Creatures, is it any wonder that it satisfy all Desires? all pleasure, profit, honour,
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and which is remarkable, Gold, Bread, Wine, fine Linen, &c. they are but shadows that are to be found among the Creatures, the substance is only to be found in the Covenant:
and which is remarkable, Gold, Bred, Wine, fine Linen, etc. they Are but shadows that Are to be found among the Creatures, the substance is only to be found in the Covenant:
It's called a City, and a great City, and vers. 12. The wall of it hath twelve gates, and vers. 14. It hath twelve foundations, and vers. 19. The foundations of the wall of the City, are garnished with precious stones, and vers. 21. The streets of the City are of pure gold, and vers. 22. and 23. There is no Temple there,
It's called a city, and a great city, and vers. 12. The wall of it hath twelve gates, and vers. 14. It hath twelve foundations, and vers. 19. The foundations of the wall of the city, Are garnished with precious stones, and vers. 21. The streets of the city Are of pure gold, and vers. 22. and 23. There is no Temple there,
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for all the excellencies in the Creature, and all the excellencies of glory, are promised in the Covenant. 3. The Covenant must satisfie all our desires, in regard it holds out to us what ever is in God;
for all the excellencies in the Creature, and all the excellencies of glory, Are promised in the Covenant. 3. The Covenant must satisfy all our Desires, in regard it holds out to us what ever is in God;
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nor no Jurist could have drawn such a consequence, unless Christ had done it himself? There is somewhat in that word, my God, and I am the God of Abraham, &c. that will require Christ to explain it.
nor no Jurist could have drawn such a consequence, unless christ had done it himself? There is somewhat in that word, my God, and I am the God of Abraham, etc. that will require christ to explain it.
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Now, in the Covenant he hath made over himself to us, and all that he hath, I will be thy God, this shall be my Covenant with you, I will be your God and ye shall be my people;
Now, in the Covenant he hath made over himself to us, and all that he hath, I will be thy God, this shall be my Covenant with you, I will be your God and you shall be my people;
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and all the Articles of it are very favourable and advantagious. 2. To make up satisfaction to our desires, it is necessary betwixt Nations that enter in Covenant, that there be a Covenant of Commerce and Traffick, they will Import and Export Goods;
and all the Articles of it Are very favourable and advantageous. 2. To make up satisfaction to our Desires, it is necessary betwixt nations that enter in Covenant, that there be a Covenant of Commerce and Traffic, they will Import and Export Goods;
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as it holds out things of infinit excellency, and our appetite being finit, it's impossible for us to have desires suitable, and adequat to the Covenant;
as it holds out things of infinite excellency, and our appetite being finit, it's impossible for us to have Desires suitable, and adequat to the Covenant;
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Now lay the four together, and ye will see, that since God was resolved to lay himself out to the utmost, according to his own heart, to satisfie all our desires, no wonder the Covenant satisfie our desires,
Now lay the four together, and you will see, that since God was resolved to lay himself out to the utmost, according to his own heart, to satisfy all our Desires, no wonder the Covenant satisfy our Desires,
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and all that is in Heaven, and all that is in God, there is no less offered thee in the Covenant, thy desires are satisfied to the full as to the offer,
and all that is in Heaven, and all that is in God, there is no less offered thee in the Covenant, thy Desires Are satisfied to the full as to the offer,
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whether thou accept of the terms or not? So in the Covenant, thou has the offer of a right, on the easiest terms our heart could imagine. 2. Thou that says, the Covenant answers not all my desires, I would have thee to consider in the second place, all that get a right to the Covenant, the right to it is not of their buying or meriting,
whither thou accept of the terms or not? So in the Covenant, thou has the offer of a right, on the Easiest terms our heart could imagine. 2. Thou that Says, the Covenant answers not all my Desires, I would have thee to Consider in the second place, all that get a right to the Covenant, the right to it is not of their buying or meriting,
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but the communication of a Right, and even that communication of a Right, comes through the grace of the Covenant. 3. I would have thee that makes this exception, that thou has no Right to the Covenant,
but the communication of a Right, and even that communication of a Right, comes through the grace of the Covenant. 3. I would have thee that makes this exception, that thou has no Right to the Covenant,
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to be brief, thy desire of a right to the Covenant may be satisfied, if thou will but add to thy desires, the aceepting of the Covenant, and imbracing of the offer;
to be brief, thy desire of a right to the Covenant may be satisfied, if thou will but add to thy Desires, the aceepting of the Covenant, and embracing of the offer;
if thou have a desire of a right and an interest in the Covenant, though thou were a Murderer, a Whoremonger, a Persecuter or a Blasphemer, thou shalt have thy desires satisfied;
if thou have a desire of a right and an Interest in the Covenant, though thou were a Murderer, a Whoremonger, a Persecutor or a Blasphemer, thou shalt have thy Desires satisfied;
if it be sincere, it will satisfie thy desires, if thou accept the Covenant. But 3. If thou accept the Covenant, it shall satisfie thy desires, and satisfie thee,
if it be sincere, it will satisfy thy Desires, if thou accept the Covenant. But 3. If thou accept the Covenant, it shall satisfy thy Desires, and satisfy thee,
yet say, I accept, and let the next word be, Lord, help my unbelief. 4. If thou will accept this Covenant, thou shalt be satisfied in thy desires of a right to it,
yet say, I accept, and let the next word be, Lord, help my unbelief. 4. If thou will accept this Covenant, thou shalt be satisfied in thy Desires of a right to it,
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so I suppose, the first Objection is satisfied, for I have holden out the Covenant to be full, containing all that's in the Creature, all that is in Heaven,
so I suppose, the First Objection is satisfied, for I have held out the Covenant to be full, containing all that's in the Creature, all that is in Heaven,
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SERMON XXXIV. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XXXIV. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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how vast are our desires, and how unsatisfiable? would ye then know what it is that satisfies all our desires, the Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant,
how vast Are our Desires, and how unsatisfiable? would you then know what it is that Satisfies all our Desires, the Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant,
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take a man in Prison, in Poverty, in Contempt, will the Covenant alone satisfie him? have we not lawful desires after Meat or after Apparel? and if these be nothing, can the Covenant satisfie all desires:
take a man in Prison, in Poverty, in Contempt, will the Covenant alone satisfy him? have we not lawful Desires After Meat or After Apparel? and if these be nothing, can the Covenant satisfy all Desires:
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1. That all outward things, in so far as they are necessar (and we can only warrantably desire them, in so far as they are necessar) are promised in the Covenant;
1. That all outward things, in so Far as they Are necessary (and we can only warrantably desire them, in so Far as they Are necessary) Are promised in the Covenant;
Gen. 27. Esau cometh to meet Jacob with four hundred men, Jacob offereth him a present, Gen. 33. Esau he refuses to take it, I will not take it, says he,
Gen. 27. Esau comes to meet Jacob with four hundred men, Jacob Offereth him a present, Gen. 33. Esau he refuses to take it, I will not take it, Says he,
Object. 2. Another Objection may be made against this, my heart desires, says some, the possession of the Promise, the accomplishment of the Promise is not the Covenant, my heart would have the accomplishment, I would have the Peace, the Joy, the Consolation that is promised,
Object. 2. another Objection may be made against this, my heart Desires, Says Some, the possession of the Promise, the accomplishment of the Promise is not the Covenant, my heart would have the accomplishment, I would have the Peace, the Joy, the Consolation that is promised,
Answ. For opening this to you, I desire ye may take notice of three things. 1. Ye must take notice, that there is a twofold Inheritance, or a twofold Possession;
Answer For opening this to you, I desire you may take notice of three things. 1. You must take notice, that there is a twofold Inheritance, or a twofold Possession;
several times Believers are called in the Bible, Heirs of the promise, was ever a man called an Heir of the Charter, he may be called Heir of the Land that the Charter carries;
several times Believers Are called in the bible, Heirs of the promise, was ever a man called an Heir of the Charter, he may be called Heir of the Land that the Charter carries;
but the Believer may be called an Heir of the promise, the reason is, because the Promise is a great part of the Inheritance, a person in Covenant with God, is an Heir of the Promise,
but the Believer may be called an Heir of the promise, the reason is, Because the Promise is a great part of the Inheritance, a person in Covenant with God, is an Heir of the Promise,
2. Take notice ye that would be at the Possession of the Promise, and that thinks all your desires will not be satisfied until then, that the Covenant,
2. Take notice you that would be At the Possession of the Promise, and that thinks all your Desires will not be satisfied until then, that the Covenant,
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that which we have in a promise from God, It's even as sure as if it were in possession; it's remarkable, Psal. 3.7. The Psalm is entituled, a psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son, Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek, thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly:
that which we have in a promise from God, It's even as sure as if it were in possession; it's remarkable, Psalm 3.7. The Psalm is entitled, a psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son, Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek, thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly:
so if thou say, I have a great desire of the possession of the Peace, the Joy and the Heaven, that the Covenant holds forth, thou art irregular in thy desire;
so if thou say, I have a great desire of the possession of the Peace, the Joy and the Heaven, that the Covenant holds forth, thou art irregular in thy desire;
before thou hast foughten the battel? that is an irregular desire, and the Covenant is not to satisfie these desires, the Covenant possesses thee in the promise,
before thou hast foughten the battle? that is an irregular desire, and the Covenant is not to satisfy these Desires, the Covenant Possesses thee in the promise,
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why not as well as a Fever? Whatever be the way he bring us home, he satisfies the scope of our desires, the scope of our desires to him for temporal things,
why not as well as a Fever? Whatever be the Way he bring us home, he Satisfies the scope of our Desires, the scope of our Desires to him for temporal things,
he lets the affliction ly on, and helps thee to Heaven, does he not grant thy desire? we are ill carvers of our own Lot, our desires about temporal things may be granted,
he lets the affliction lie on, and helps thee to Heaven, does he not grant thy desire? we Are ill carvers of our own Lot, our Desires about temporal things may be granted,
and he grants their desire, they think they cannot have contentment in the World but in such a Lot, they have swallowed and drowned all their contentment, if that be taken away;
and he grants their desire, they think they cannot have contentment in the World but in such a Lot, they have swallowed and drowned all their contentment, if that be taken away;
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while the Child is lying sick, and will not eat all that time, after he hath cryed to the Lord, the Child dies, was it not much better, the same Woman bore him a Solomon, than that the Child begotten in Adultery should live;
while the Child is lying sick, and will not eat all that time, After he hath cried to the Lord, the Child die, was it not much better, the same Woman boar him a Solomon, than that the Child begotten in Adultery should live;
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I would speak a little to the Application and Practical part of the Point, in regard it's a thing of great Importance, I resolve to fall from this Branch of the Verse,
I would speak a little to the Application and Practical part of the Point, in regard it's a thing of great Importance, I resolve to fallen from this Branch of the Verse,
Ʋse 1. And I will apply it in three or four Ʋses, First, Is the Covenant satisfaction to all our desires? Then it informs of three or four things. 1. It informs of what an excellent thing the Covenant must be, Riches may satisfie the Covetous,
Ʋse 1. And I will apply it in three or four Ʋses, First, Is the Covenant satisfaction to all our Desires? Then it informs of three or four things. 1. It informs of what an excellent thing the Covenant must be, Riches may satisfy the Covetous,
and in the Covenant, ye that would have the thing in one Jewel, that the generality of men are seeking in many pieces of Copper Coin, get an interest in the Covenant,
and in the Covenant, you that would have the thing in one Jewel, that the generality of men Are seeking in many Pieces of Copper Coin, get an Interest in the Covenant,
O! but it must be an excellent Jewel, that will pay off all your Debt. 2. It informs what is the reason, that Believers have such a deal of quietness,
OH! but it must be an excellent Jewel, that will pay off all your Debt. 2. It informs what is the reason, that Believers have such a deal of quietness,
the great ground of our disquieting is, we want something we desire, but a Believer that can say, he hath made with me a Covenant, he hath Bread, Apparel, Wine, Milk, Gold, Fountains, Kingdoms, Cities,
the great ground of our disquieting is, we want something we desire, but a Believer that can say, he hath made with me a Covenant, he hath Bred, Apparel, Wine, Milk, Gold, Fountains, Kingdoms, Cities,
and they are all contained in the Covenant. 3. It informs of a third thing, of what is the reason of all the exercise of Conscience, and disquietings, that Believers have;
and they Are all contained in the Covenant. 3. It informs of a third thing, of what is the reason of all the exercise of Conscience, and disquietings, that Believers have;
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as it is, Psal. 27.) And as one thing goes ill or well, accordingly have they peace or not. 4. Is the Covenant all their desire? it informs of what a different nature the Spirit of Believers,
as it is, Psalm 27.) And as one thing Goes ill or well, accordingly have they peace or not. 4. Is the Covenant all their desire? it informs of what a different nature the Spirit of Believers,
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even as great odds as betwixt East and West, all their desires are satisfied, if they can say, God hath made with me an Covenant, wherein he hath made over himself,
even as great odds as betwixt East and West, all their Desires Are satisfied, if they can say, God hath made with me an Covenant, wherein he hath made over himself,
but says he, he is a happier man that desires nothing, but what he may lawfully desire? labour to get your desires regular according to the Covenant, that these may be nothing in your desires,
but Says he, he is a Happier man that Desires nothing, but what he may lawfully desire? labour to get your Desires regular according to the Covenant, that these may be nothing in your Desires,
I would press this with several Motives and Considerations, O! but the person is come to a noble Lot in his way to Glory, that hath his desires regulat, according to the Covenant,
I would press this with several Motives and Considerations, OH! but the person is come to a noble Lot in his Way to Glory, that hath his Desires regulate, according to the Covenant,
First then, for helps to get your desires regulat according to the Covenant, take these four things. 1. I would exhort you to study the Covenant, it will be an excellent help, to get your desires regulat according to the Covenant,
First then, for helps to get your Desires regulate according to the Covenant, take these four things. 1. I would exhort you to study the Covenant, it will be an excellent help, to get your Desires regulate according to the Covenant,
so this may be a pressing consideration, that our prayers will never be heard, though it be presented with as many Tears as there are Waters in the Ocean,
so this may be a pressing consideration, that our Prayers will never be herd, though it be presented with as many Tears as there Are Waters in the Ocean,
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therefore in Effectual Calling, there is especially intended by the Spirit of God, the Mortification of our desires, we are not to desire as Christ said to the Mother of Zebedees Children, Ye desire, says he, ye know not what, she desired one of her Sons to sit upon his right hand,
Therefore in Effectual Calling, there is especially intended by the Spirit of God, the Mortification of our Desires, we Are not to desire as christ said to the Mother of Zebedee's Children, You desire, Says he, you know not what, she desired one of her Sons to fit upon his right hand,
but were there a mortification of our desires, and a bringing them according to the Covenant, we might have a sweet and contented life in the world, beyond what we have;
but were there a mortification of our Desires, and a bringing them according to the Covenant, we might have a sweet and contented life in the world, beyond what we have;
I will press these four with these two motives. 1. Know this Christian, that the great reason of all the anxiety and torment of thy life, flows not so much from thy crosses, as from thy desires;
I will press these four with these two motives. 1. Know this Christian, that the great reason of all the anxiety and torment of thy life, flows not so much from thy Crosses, as from thy Desires;
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but that our desires are contradicted, readily affliction is according to our apprehension, the only thing that makes the cross light to one and heavy to another is, the tempter of the Spirit;
but that our Desires Are contradicted, readily affliction is according to our apprehension, the only thing that makes the cross Light to one and heavy to Another is, the tempter of the Spirit;
A second motive is, it was one of the great reasons that made Christ have so contented a lise in the World, there was hardly a man the Father had crost more,
A second motive is, it was one of the great Reasons that made christ have so contented a lise in the World, there was hardly a man the Father had crossed more,
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but hath nothing within him, for he had no desires, therefore he is not disquieted, he will come to an Hill side and sleep all night, another time he will be on the Sea all night, another time he came to Jacobs Well,
but hath nothing within him, for he had no Desires, Therefore he is not disquieted, he will come to an Hill side and sleep all night, Another time he will be on the Sea all night, Another time he Come to Jacobs Well,
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and sought a drink of Water, he had Tribute to pay when Cesars Tribute was to pay, never one had mo crosses and more quietness, the reason is, he had no desires,
and sought a drink of Water, he had Tribute to pay when Caesars Tribute was to pay, never one had more Crosses and more quietness, the reason is, he had no Desires,
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nor answers he their prayer, shall he sit down and say, he hath no satisfiction to his desires? No, if he lay in a part of the Covenant to you, the Covenant must be taken for the Inheritance,
nor answers he their prayer, shall he fit down and say, he hath no satisfiction to his Desires? No, if he lay in a part of the Covenant to you, the Covenant must be taken for the Inheritance,
and if he lay in a Promise, or a part of the Covenant to thee, bring not in a bad report of him, to say, thy desires are not satisfied, I came to his door,
and if he lay in a Promise, or a part of the Covenant to thee, bring not in a bad report of him, to say, thy Desires Are not satisfied, I Come to his door,
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2ly. For consolation, they that go through the World loaden with crosses, they hardly find the World but scouling on them, they may be prone to bring up an ill report on God, to say, he gives other folk their desires, but gives not me mine;
2ly. For consolation, they that go through the World loaded with Crosses, they hardly find the World but scouling on them, they may be prove to bring up an ill report on God, to say, he gives other folk their Desires, but gives not me mine;
but hath he given thee the Covenant, and wilt thou say any thing to thy interest in the Covenant? And wilt thou yet say, he hath not given thee thy desires? If he hath not given thee thy desires, they are irregular, go and repent for thy desires.
but hath he given thee the Covenant, and wilt thou say any thing to thy Interest in the Covenant? And wilt thou yet say, he hath not given thee thy Desires? If he hath not given thee thy Desires, they Are irregular, go and Repent for thy Desires.
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Hast thou not in the Covenant drink indeed, Wine, Milk, Honey, Gold, Eye-salve, Fields, Fountains, Kingdoms, Cities? And yet wilt thou say he hath not given thee all thy desires? Nay more, hast thou the City that hath the twelve foundations? Hath he made over by Covenant all that is in God? Remember ye that Note, that in the Covenant, God lays himself out to the outmost,
Hast thou not in the Covenant drink indeed, Wine, Milk, Honey, Gold, Eyesalve, Fields, Fountains, Kingdoms, Cities? And yet wilt thou say he hath not given thee all thy Desires? Nay more, hast thou the city that hath the twelve foundations? Hath he made over by Covenant all that is in God? remember you that Note, that in the Covenant, God lays himself out to the outmost,
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the scope of it is, that God lays himself out to the outmost, and yet shalt thou say, he answers not all thy desires? Go not to complain of your straw-bed,
the scope of it is, that God lays himself out to the outmost, and yet shalt thou say, he answers not all thy Desires? Go not to complain of your straw-bed,
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3ly. It speaks comfortably to them, who know not what may be before them; O! may some say, if I go forward, I will fall over head and ears, and all;
3ly. It speaks comfortably to them, who know not what may be before them; OH! may Some say, if I go forward, I will fallen over head and ears, and all;
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but why art thou tormented, that has an Interest in the Covenant? If thou have that, thou hast all that thy heart can desire, I will close all with exhorting all of you, to labour to regulat our desires according to the Covenant;
but why art thou tormented, that has an Interest in the Covenant? If thou have that, thou hast all that thy heart can desire, I will close all with exhorting all of you, to labour to regulate our Desires according to the Covenant;
and desire no more if he would make me a King, nay, and give me all that is betwixt the rising of the Sun and the going down thereof, I desire no more,
and desire no more if he would make me a King, nay, and give me all that is betwixt the rising of the Sun and the going down thereof, I desire no more,
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and comfortable, and therefore hearken unto it; it may be said of the Covenant, which David Psal. 19.7. says, The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
and comfortable, and Therefore harken unto it; it may be said of the Covenant, which David Psalm 19.7. Says, The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
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That I may the more distinctly handle this, I will propose these four things to be dwelt on. 1. I will prove by some reasons, that the Covenant of God is a perfect Covenant.
That I may the more distinctly handle this, I will propose these four things to be dwelled on. 1. I will prove by Some Reasons, that the Covenant of God is a perfect Covenant.
so to speak with reverence, that he cannot go beyond the three. 1. The blessings of the Covenant, he cannot go beyond them, he cannot offer greater things than himself and his Son,
so to speak with Reverence, that he cannot go beyond the three. 1. The blessings of the Covenant, he cannot go beyond them, he cannot offer greater things than himself and his Son,
it's impossible to make an offer on freer terms, that we should accept of him, and turn from our iniquity and hearken and incline our ear to the Covenant;
it's impossible to make an offer on freer terms, that we should accept of him, and turn from our iniquity and harken and incline our ear to the Covenant;
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it's remarkable, when he confirm'd the Covenant to Abraham, Heb 6. Because he had no greater to swear by, he swore by himself that imports, that he gave the greatest Oath he could make,
it's remarkable, when he confirmed the Covenant to Abraham, Hebrew 6. Because he had no greater to swear by, he swore by himself that imports, that he gave the greatest Oath he could make,
it's perfectly excellent, if the things contained in the Covenant, had been many things like the gifts Abraham gave to Ketura his Concubine and her Children, it would be far from being a perfect Covenant, suppose it had been a liferent Bond,
it's perfectly excellent, if the things contained in the Covenant, had been many things like the Gifts Abraham gave to Keturah his Concubine and her Children, it would be Far from being a perfect Covenant, suppose it had been a liferent Bound,
or a lifes Tack of health, or a little whiles flourishing in the world, what a silly thing had it been in the point of excellency? But the Covenant is perfect in this respect, the greatest things God can give, are contained in it, he will give grace and glory,
or a life's Tack of health, or a little while flourishing in the world, what a silly thing had it been in the point of excellency? But the Covenant is perfect in this respect, the greatest things God can give, Are contained in it, he will give grace and glory,
and to make us Ruler over all that he hath, blessed shall that servant be, whom his Lord when he cometh finds so doing, verily he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 2ly. It's a perfect Covenant, in regard it holds out not only all these excellencies, but it's a Covenant of the most excellent things in their perfection, in as far as they are communicable:
and to make us Ruler over all that he hath, blessed shall that servant be, whom his Lord when he comes finds so doing, verily he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 2ly. It's a perfect Covenant, in regard it holds out not only all these excellencies, but it's a Covenant of the most excellent things in their perfection, in as Far as they Are communicable:
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Divines distinguish two sorts of Attributes of God, some communicable, some incommunicable. Infiniteness is incommunicable; Eternity is incommunicable;
Divines distinguish two sorts of Attributes of God, Some communicable, Some incommunicable. Infiniteness is incommunicable; Eternity is incommunicable;
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other Attributes of God are cammunicable, his Wisdom, his Holiness, his Justice, his Goodness. All the Attributes of God communicable, are made over to us in the Covenant;
other Attributes of God Are cammunicable, his Wisdom, his Holiness, his justice, his goodness. All the Attributes of God communicable, Are made over to us in the Covenant;
and there are some Rays communicat to Believers, like Beams proceeding from the Sun, they come from God the Fountain of Wisdom and Holiness, all the righteousness of Christ, in so far as it is communicable,
and there Are Some Rays communicate to Believers, like Beams proceeding from the Sun, they come from God the Fountain of Wisdom and Holiness, all the righteousness of christ, in so Far as it is communicable,
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and of the Son, in so far as they are communicable, and we are capable of, are made over in the Covenant, it must then be a perfect Covenant in regard of excellency:
and of the Son, in so Far as they Are communicable, and we Are capable of, Are made over in the Covenant, it must then be a perfect Covenant in regard of excellency:
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and ye will find there was never any thing so perfect in both regards, as the Covenant is. 1. The Covenant is perfect in regard of Mortification. 2ly. In regard of Vivification.
and you will find there was never any thing so perfect in both regards, as the Covenant is. 1. The Covenant is perfect in regard of Mortification. 2ly. In regard of Vivification.
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First, It's perfect in regard of Mortification, the Heathens and all Hypocrites know nothing of this mystery of the Covenant, the Covenant is perfect in regard of Mortification;
First, It's perfect in regard of Mortification, the heathens and all Hypocrites know nothing of this mystery of the Covenant, the Covenant is perfect in regard of Mortification;
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ye will find them all called for in the Covenant. 1. The Covenant requires, that we should not only mortifie outward and scandalous lusts, but also inward heart-lusts;
you will find them all called for in the Covenant. 1. The Covenant requires, that we should not only mortify outward and scandalous Lustiest, but also inward heart-lusts;
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2ly. The Covenant it presses the mortification of lesser things, even the things that we would think but a small evil, the Covenant presses that we should watch against every iniquity,
2ly. The Covenant it presses the mortification of lesser things, even the things that we would think but a small evil, the Covenant presses that we should watch against every iniquity,
If thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee, if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, &c. better to go to Heaven with one eye,
If thy right hand offend thee, Cut it off, and cast it from thee, if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, etc. better to go to Heaven with one eye,
and ye will find it perfect in regard of these, especially if ye notice three things. 1. The Covenant presses universal obedience to the Law, not only the first Table of the Law,
and you will find it perfect in regard of these, especially if you notice three things. 1. The Covenant presses universal Obedience to the Law, not only the First Table of the Law,
they are all the words of God, if one of them had been spoken by the god of Ammon, if a second had been spoken by the god of Israel, we might have said, this was spoken by the god of Ammon, and is not to be obeyed;
they Are all the words of God, if one of them had been spoken by the god of Ammon, if a second had been spoken by the god of Israel, we might have said, this was spoken by the god of Ammon, and is not to be obeyed;
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2ly. The Covenant in the point of Vivification, declares against slothiulness as well as scandals, the Covenant says, the Tree that bringeth not forth good fruit,
2ly. The Covenant in the point of Vivification, declares against slothiulness as well as scandals, the Covenant Says, the Tree that brings not forth good fruit,
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is it a heart of stone ye complain of? Is it an unclean heart? Is it weakness of Grace? Is it the strength of corruption? Be what it will, ye shall readily find two Promises for what ever want a Christian can come under.
is it a heart of stone you complain of? Is it an unclean heart? Is it weakness of Grace? Is it the strength of corruption? Be what it will, you shall readily find two Promises for what ever want a Christian can come under.
2ly. The Covenant holds out Christ in all his three Offices, it's certain, Christ being appointed of the Father a Physician, a Mediator, a Propitiation, he must be suited to all our wants;
2ly. The Covenant holds out christ in all his three Offices, it's certain, christ being appointed of the Father a physician, a Mediator, a Propitiation, he must be suited to all our Wants;
Now lay these four together, and ye will see that the truth of this is unquestionable, that among many excellent characters and propetties of the Covenant, this is a special one, that it is perfect.
Now lay these four together, and you will see that the truth of this is unquestionable, that among many excellent characters and propetties of the Covenant, this is a special one, that it is perfect.
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Before I apply this Doctrine, there are three Objections, one of them made by Quakers, another by Papists, and a third by Episcopal men, and Patrons of Ceremonies;
Before I apply this Doctrine, there Are three Objections, one of them made by Quakers, Another by Papists, and a third by Episcopal men, and Patrons of Ceremonies;
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Object. 1. First, it may be Objected, this Covenant is not perfect, why? There are many things revealed by a voice within us (say the Quakers ) not contained in the Scriptures;
Object. 1. First, it may be Objected, this Covenant is not perfect, why? There Are many things revealed by a voice within us (say the Quakers) not contained in the Scriptures;
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that cannot be a perfect Covenant, that contains not all things necessar for Salvation, and this Covenant contains not all things necessar for Salvation;
that cannot be a perfect Covenant, that contains not all things necessary for Salvation, and this Covenant contains not all things necessary for Salvation;
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Ans. For Answer to this, and to guard against this Doctrine of theirs, ye would take notice of three or four things about it. 1. The proper work of the Spirit of Truth, is not to reveal new Truths,
Ans. For Answer to this, and to guard against this Doctrine of theirs, you would take notice of three or four things about it. 1. The proper work of the Spirit of Truth, is not to reveal new Truths,
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when the Spirit, the Comforter, comes, he will guide you in all Truth, and bring all things to your remembrance, the work of the Spirit of Truth is to bring all things already revealed to our remembrance;
when the Spirit, the Comforter, comes, he will guide you in all Truth, and bring all things to your remembrance, the work of the Spirit of Truth is to bring all things already revealed to our remembrance;
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The Spirit when he comes, he shall take of mine, and shew it you. John 14.16. That is, He shall take my Covenant, and my Righteousness, and shall shew it to you:
The Spirit when he comes, he shall take of mine, and show it you. John 14.16. That is, He shall take my Covenant, and my Righteousness, and shall show it to you:
but will bring things already revealed to our remembrance. 2ly. Take notice, that this Principle contain, one of the greatest reflections on the Scripture,
but will bring things already revealed to our remembrance. 2ly. Take notice, that this Principle contain, one of the greatest reflections on the Scripture,
if there were no more to make it abominat, and odious, by all sober Christians, this reflection that it contains, on the perfect rule of manners, the Scriptures and Covenant of God, it is enough;
if there were no more to make it abominat, and odious, by all Sobrium Christians, this reflection that it contains, on the perfect Rule of manners, the Scriptures and Covenant of God, it is enough;
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and such horrid Acts of Murder and Incest, whe• born in on a person, to be from the Spirit? That would destroy both the Church of God, and all humane Society.
and such horrid Acts of Murder and Incest, whe• born in on a person, to be from the Spirit? That would destroy both the Church of God, and all humane Society.
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An• Lastly, it fathers on the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of Truth all the horrid Inventions and Imaginations of mans own hear• what a dreadful thing is this, that the corrupt heart inven• and imagines,
An• Lastly, it Father's on the Spirit of christ, the Spirit of Truth all the horrid Inventions and Imaginations of men own hear• what a dreadful thing is this, that the corrupt heart inven• and imagines,
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and then fathers it on the Spirit of God, an• speaks lyes in his Name? So if there were no more, to make you tremble at this Principle of Quakers, and make you 〈 ◊ 〉 believe the Covenant a perfect Covenant, it's more than enough Now for all this Principle of Quakers, and the Objections the• make, the Covenant is perfect,
and then Father's it on the Spirit of God, an• speaks lies in his Name? So if there were no more, to make you tremble At this Principle of Quakers, and make you 〈 ◊ 〉 believe the Covenant a perfect Covenant, it's more than enough Now for all this Principle of Quakers, and the Objections the• make, the Covenant is perfect,
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Object. 2d. The second Objection is moved by Papists, wh• say, there are unwritten Traditions as necessar for salvation as any thing contained in this Covenant;
Object. 2d. The second Objection is moved by Papists, wh• say, there Are unwritten Traditions as necessary for salvation as any thing contained in this Covenant;
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and here is one of th• great grounds, why the Christian Church, is so tossed with Divisions and Questions, about things they confess are not i• the Scriptures,
and Here is one of th• great grounds, why the Christian Church, is so tossed with Divisions and Questions, about things they confess Are not i• the Scriptures,
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I need not dwell on this, I trust there is not much need of crying down these Traditions in this place, in regard, I am perswaded, the most part believe the perfection of the Scriptures and of the Covenant.
I need not dwell on this, I trust there is not much need of crying down these Traditions in this place, in regard, I am persuaded, the most part believe the perfection of the Scriptures and of the Covenant.
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they offer for Traditions, as necessar for Salvation, if ye would but examine the grounds on which they are taken up, ye would admire, that men of such parts, go upon such shallow grounds;
they offer for Traditions, as necessary for Salvation, if you would but examine the grounds on which they Are taken up, you would admire, that men of such parts, go upon such shallow grounds;
why? Because we cannot tell when they came into the Church, such as the Office of Cardinals, &c. As if a man cannot tell, there is a Burn running through the Town, that yet cannot tell the Spring-head, out of which it comes:
why? Because we cannot tell when they Come into the Church, such as the Office of Cardinals, etc. As if a man cannot tell, there is a Burn running through the Town, that yet cannot tell the Springhead, out of which it comes:
and •ll we come to resolve in the Covenant of God, and the Scri•ures, to be the perfect Rule of manners, which are sufficient to make the man of God perfect.
and •ll we come to resolve in the Covenant of God, and the Scri•ures, to be the perfect Rule of manners, which Are sufficient to make the man of God perfect.
Obj. 3. May it not be said, are there not many things ne•essary for Believers in their Faith and Practises, that are not contained in the Scriptures? As for example,
Object 3. May it not be said, Are there not many things ne•essary for Believers in their Faith and Practises, that Are not contained in the Scriptures? As for Exampl,
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as to this, the Lord hath determined a form of Government, and hath set it up even among preaching Ministers of the Gospel, giving them the same qualifications, with any distinction;
as to this, the Lord hath determined a from of Government, and hath Set it up even among preaching Ministers of the Gospel, giving them the same qualifications, with any distinction;
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the Lord hath positively determined all things necessar for such and such Offices, and herein the Covenant is perfect, in regard it positively determines, what form of Government the Master of the house would have in his own house.
the Lord hath positively determined all things necessary for such and such Offices, and herein the Covenant is perfect, in regard it positively determines, what from of Government the Master of the house would have in his own house.
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and really Gods Ordinances have another manner of Grace, in their naked purity, we need not set Forms in our Worship, all these things are determined in general Rules in the Scripture, Let all things be done decently and in order, let all things be done without strife,
and really God's Ordinances have Another manner of Grace, in their naked purity, we need not Set Forms in our Worship, all these things Are determined in general Rules in the Scripture, Let all things be done decently and in order, let all things be done without strife,
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SERMON XXXVI. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XXXVI. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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PErfection is a comprehensive Property of the Covenant, I can say no more of it than I have said, Perfection is a thing, to which nothing can be added,
PErfection is a comprehensive Property of the Covenant, I can say no more of it than I have said, Perfection is a thing, to which nothing can be added,
and there are three or four sorts of Persons, that come under this Reproof. 1 It reproves Quakers, that tell us of new Truths, that will be revealed to one man,
and there Are three or four sorts of Persons, that come under this Reproof. 1 It reproves Quakers, that tell us of new Truths, that will be revealed to one man,
Mr. Baxter observes well, it's a ground to suspect them enemies to the Scriptures, for they will not admit the Scriptures to be the Judge of Controversies;
Mr. Baxter observes well, it's a ground to suspect them enemies to the Scriptures, for they will not admit the Scriptures to be the Judge of Controversies;
it's even like a man declining a Judge, because he suspects him; but we maintain this Covenant to be a perfect Covenant, it contains all our Salvation, and all our desire;
it's even like a man declining a Judge, Because he suspects him; but we maintain this Covenant to be a perfect Covenant, it contains all our Salvation, and all our desire;
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but they will not have it a perfect Rule of Manners, they say, for Ceremonies and Forms of Government, we are not to seek them from Scripture, and a Covenant;
but they will not have it a perfect Rule of Manners, they say, for Ceremonies and Forms of Government, we Are not to seek them from Scripture, and a Covenant;
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if there be not determinations in the Word about them, and if they cannot pretend to Christ's Commission, what Warrand have they to his house? O! they cut the throat of their own Conscience, while they deny this.
if there be not determinations in the Word about them, and if they cannot pretend to Christ's Commission, what Warrant have they to his house? OH! they Cut the throat of their own Conscience, while they deny this.
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Frequently it comes to be the case of a Christian, to doubt and question, and sit down (like a Woman in Travail, thinking she will never be delivered) seeking after some Sense and Experience,
Frequently it comes to be the case of a Christian, to doubt and question, and fit down (like a Woman in Travail, thinking she will never be Delivered) seeking After Some Sense and Experience,
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for it's a perfect Covenant, it's all thy Salvation, and all thy desire, and there is nothing wanting in it, that he that was wiser than thou, thought necessar to be put in it.
for it's a perfect Covenant, it's all thy Salvation, and all thy desire, and there is nothing wanting in it, that he that was Wiser than thou, Thought necessary to be put in it.
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but what fault can ye find in the management of this Covenant, for it's perfect? I appeal in cold blood to any Christian, is there any thing can be added,
but what fault can you find in the management of this Covenant, for it's perfect? I appeal in cold blood to any Christian, is there any thing can be added,
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but bring out this Covenant, and give him the Spectacles of a Christian, and he will find it a perfect Covenant, he would not find in it the least fault or want;
but bring out this Covenant, and give him the Spectacles of a Christian, and he will find it a perfect Covenant, he would not find in it the least fault or want;
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there are four cases wherein we are to improve it as a perfect Covenant. 1. I exhort you to improve it in all Debates, this is a time full of Debates, ye shall find hardly two meet in one judgement in all things; here is Christ, says one; there is Christ, says another;
there Are four cases wherein we Are to improve it as a perfect Covenant. 1. I exhort you to improve it in all Debates, this is a time full of Debates, you shall find hardly two meet in one judgement in all things; Here is christ, Says one; there is christ, Says Another;
and profane wicked men, that readily will not turn over a Chapter of the Bible in a week, it's impossible for them to know the word of God, no question, they may rant,
and profane wicked men, that readily will not turn over a Chapter of the bible in a Week, it's impossible for them to know the word of God, no question, they may rant,
and they may alter according to their shallow wits, like men groping in darkness, and knows not at what they stumble, Isa. 8.20. To the law and to the testimony, if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them:
and they may altar according to their shallow wits, like men groping in darkness, and knows not At what they Stumble, Isaiah 8.20. To the law and to the testimony, if they speak not according to this word, it is Because there is no Light in them:
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I would not value a man that is un-acquainted with the Scriptures, more than the barking of a Dog. 2. Improve it in all things that relate to your peace, Antinomians and Socinians tell us, they can afford peace to the wicked, it's true their principle leads them to that,
I would not valve a man that is unacquainted with the Scriptures, more than the barking of a Dog. 2. Improve it in all things that relate to your peace, Antinomians and socinians tell us, they can afford peace to the wicked, it's true their principle leads them to that,
I will offer you but these three things, that may occur, and they most ordinarily meet you. 1. Ye have a natural heart, go to the Covenant with it, it's perfect, I will take away the heart of stone;
I will offer you but these three things, that may occur, and they most ordinarily meet you. 1. You have a natural heart, go to the Covenant with it, it's perfect, I will take away the heart of stone;
no, go to the Covenant with it, Isa. 1.18. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow, though they be red as crimson, they shall be as wooll. Isa. 43.25. I, even I am he, that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
no, go to the Covenant with it, Isaiah 1.18. Though your Sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow, though they be read as crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 43.25. I, even I am he, that blots out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not Remember thy Sins.
But 3. If the Challenge were, that ye want Repentance, and cannot get a heart broken for these things, ye have committed against God, go to the Covenant,
But 3. If the Challenge were, that you want Repentance, and cannot get a heart broken for these things, you have committed against God, go to the Covenant,
and that relate to your Challenges. 4. I exhort you to improve the Covenant in all your duties, make use of it as a perfect Covenant, I declare from this place this day, that I take nothing for my duty to God,
and that relate to your Challenges. 4. I exhort you to improve the Covenant in all your duties, make use of it as a perfect Covenant, I declare from this place this day, that I take nothing for my duty to God,
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and it's he that hath made them perfectly in this Covenant, and they that can keep up the duties of the Covenant, they will in due time be made perfect in the Covenant.
and it's he that hath made them perfectly in this Covenant, and they that can keep up the duties of the Covenant, they will in due time be made perfect in the Covenant.
O! to be under a perfect Covenant, it's very comforting and encouraging, in these four or five Cases. 1. Compare your case with the case of the generality of men, the generality of men, they are seeking their contentment in other things than the Covenant,
OH! to be under a perfect Covenant, it's very comforting and encouraging, in these four or five Cases. 1. Compare your case with the case of the generality of men, the generality of men, they Are seeking their contentment in other things than the Covenant,
It's observed, there are three great imperfections in all the Creatures. 1. There is nothing in the Creature compleat, there is neither Perfection nor Thing,
It's observed, there Are three great imperfections in all the Creatures. 1. There is nothing in the Creature complete, there is neither Perfection nor Thing,
yet our humor and inclination may change, according to our appetite, for suppose the thing continue compleat and endure, yet our inclination may alter;
yet our humour and inclination may change, according to our appetite, for suppose the thing continue complete and endure, yet our inclination may altar;
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and ay the more enjoyed, there is the greater appetite, and the more longing desire. Therefore, ye that have an interest in this Covenant, compare your case with all others,
and ay the more enjoyed, there is the greater appetite, and the more longing desire. Therefore, you that have an Interest in this Covenant, compare your case with all Others,
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but ye will find a remedy for it in the Covenant. 2. I exhort you to be much in fear, filial fear, Ps. 25.14. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, and he will shew them his Covenant;
but you will find a remedy for it in the Covenant. 2. I exhort you to be much in Fear, filial Fear, Ps. 25.14. The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him, and he will show them his Covenant;
why does not he say, the secret of the Lord is with them that love him? that rejoyce in him? or that believe in him? the person that is fearing him, is driven to the Covenant. 3. If ye would understand your priviledge,
why does not he say, the secret of the Lord is with them that love him? that rejoice in him? or that believe in him? the person that is fearing him, is driven to the Covenant. 3. If you would understand your privilege,
and make the person Ruler over all that he hath, and what would ye desire more? or imagine more? He put in Promises of peace, Promises of pardon, promises of Adoption,
and make the person Ruler over all that he hath, and what would you desire more? or imagine more? He put in Promises of peace, Promises of pardon, promises of Adoption,
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and of Effectual Calling, and of taking away the heart of stone, and never stopped at Promises making, till he come to make him Ruler over all that he hath;
and of Effectual Calling, and of taking away the heart of stone, and never stopped At Promises making, till he come to make him Ruler over all that he hath;
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That I may close this point, I will speak a word to two or three Cases, 1. It speaks a word to those, that seek their contentment in other things than the Covenant;
That I may close this point, I will speak a word to two or three Cases, 1. It speaks a word to those, that seek their contentment in other things than the Covenant;
seek not your contentment in other things, for the things that may give you content the day, may be your grief the morn, they may be a sting in your Conscience the morn,
seek not your contentment in other things, for the things that may give you content the day, may be your grief the morn, they may be a sting in your Conscience the morn,
and like fire in your bosom, Incline your ear and hear, why spend ye your money for that whick is not bread? The Lord hath a quarrel with the people that hear not,
and like fire in your bosom, Incline your ear and hear, why spend you your money for that whick is not bred? The Lord hath a quarrel with the people that hear not,
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and here for their encouragement I will say two things. 1. I exhort you that have taken your self to it as a perfect Covenant, to which if ye were racking your wit, ye could add nothing;
and Here for their encouragement I will say two things. 1. I exhort you that have taken your self to it as a perfect Covenant, to which if you were racking your wit, you could add nothing;
I exhort you to be encouraged under your imperfect priviledges, ye neigher get in the wilderness the meat, the reputation, the strenath, the fellowship with God, that others get, ye could bear the better with all other things, if he made it up:
I exhort you to be encouraged under your imperfect privileges, you neigher get in the Wilderness the meat, the reputation, the strenath, the fellowship with God, that Others get, you could bear the better with all other things, if he made it up:
whatever imperfection be in the priviledge, ye have a perfect Covenant, therefore go through the world as the young, Heir not yet come to his Inheritance,
whatever imperfection be in the privilege, you have a perfect Covenant, Therefore go through the world as the young, Heir not yet come to his Inheritance,
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for it is perfect, and there is nothing can be added to it, nor taken from it. 2. I would have you who have the marks I have often given you, of an interest in the Covenant, to bring forth the Covenant,
for it is perfect, and there is nothing can be added to it, nor taken from it. 2. I would have you who have the marks I have often given you, of an Interest in the Covenant, to bring forth the Covenant,
HAving spoken to the nature and properties or the Coveant, and resolving not to dwell much longer on this Text, I come to the latter thing that I suppose is to be handled in it;
HAving spoken to the nature and properties or the Covenant, and resolving not to dwell much longer on this Text, I come to the latter thing that I suppose is to be handled in it;
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there are two Objections that might be made against Davids consolation from the Covenant, one taken from his own guilt and the guilt of his house, although my house be not so with God, another taken from Gods providence and hsi dispensations to him, although he make it not to grow;
there Are two Objections that might be made against Davids consolation from the Covenant, one taken from his own guilt and the guilt of his house, although my house be not so with God, Another taken from God's providence and hsi dispensations to him, although he make it not to grow;
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there is one thing I cannot pass, and will handle it this day, it's this, comparing the Objection and the Priviledge together, my house is sinful, it's not so with God,
there is one thing I cannot pass, and will handle it this day, it's this, comparing the Objection and the Privilege together, my house is sinful, it's not so with God,
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I will in the work of this day, comparing the Covenant with David ' s house, handle this to you, that it's a Covenant of Grace, it's an absolutely this to you, that it's a Covenant;
I will in the work of this day, comparing the Covenant with David ' s house, handle this to you, that it's a Covenant of Grace, it's an absolutely this to you, that it's a Covenant;
The Lord hath in the former Verses, set down many promises ses in the Covenant, such as, I will sprinkle clean water upon you, a new heart will I give you,
The Lord hath in the former Verses, Set down many promises ses in the Covenant, such as, I will sprinkle clean water upon you, a new heart will I give you,
That I may follow this a little, I confess it's the great thing of our Soul, it we were this day going to the grave, that he should make a Covenant with you, whose house is not so with God.
That I may follow this a little, I confess it's the great thing of our Soul, it we were this day going to the grave, that he should make a Covenant with you, whose house is not so with God.
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Reas. 1. First to prove it a Covenant of Grace, that is a Covenant of free favour, that's made with them, whose house is not so with God, it's a pathetick expression, there is much more implyed than is exprest.
Reas. 1. First to prove it a Covenant of Grace, that is a Covenant of free favour, that's made with them, whose house is not so with God, it's a pathetic expression, there is much more employed than is expressed.
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That the Covenant is a Covenant of meer grace and free favour, will appear from these three remarkable truths. 1. We have no accession in procuring it. 2. The grounds and motives of it are only in God. 3. It hath all the properties of grace and favour into it that could be expected, to prove it a Covenant of Grace. 1. It proves it a Covenant of free grace, absolutely of free favour, in regard we are altogether secluded from having any hand in procuring it:
That the Covenant is a Covenant of mere grace and free favour, will appear from these three remarkable truths. 1. We have no accession in procuring it. 2. The grounds and motives of it Are only in God. 3. It hath all the properties of grace and favour into it that could be expected, to prove it a Covenant of Grace. 1. It Proves it a Covenant of free grace, absolutely of free favour, in regard we Are altogether secluded from having any hand in procuring it:
and there is nothing of this in us in strict Justice, Adam could not merit any thing that could have the name of merit, it did refult from the Covenant,
and there is nothing of this in us in strict justice, Adam could not merit any thing that could have the name of merit, it did refult from the Covenant,
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and not from his obedience, for it was neither his own, nor proportioned to what he was to receive, there could not be a proper commutative Justice betwixt God and Adam, even though he had kept the Covenant of Works, far less could we merit, lapsed man could not merit under the Covenant of Grace: 2. As we could give no merit, we could give no price;
and not from his Obedience, for it was neither his own, nor proportioned to what he was to receive, there could not be a proper commutative justice betwixt God and Adam, even though he had kept the Covenant of Works, Far less could we merit, lapsed man could not merit under the Covenant of Grace: 2. As we could give no merit, we could give no price;
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but what are Sacrifices and Offerings to him? Psal. 50.10. For every beast of the forrest is mine, and the cattel upon a thousand hills. Psal. 51.16. For thou desirest not sacriace, else would I give it thee, thou delightest not in burnt-offerings. Psal. 16.2. My goodness extendeth not unto thee. Micah 6.7.
but what Are Sacrifices and Offerings to him? Psalm 50.10. For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. Psalm 51.16. For thou Desirest not sacriace, Else would I give it thee, thou delightest not in Burnt offerings. Psalm 16.2. My Goodness extendeth not unto thee. micah 6.7.
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Shall I give my first born for my transgressim, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? What would all this signifie as a price to him? 3. As we cannnot merit,
Shall I give my First born for my transgressim, the fruit of my body for the since of my soul? What would all this signify as a price to him? 3. As we cannot merit,
but there is no service we can do, that can bring an obligation upon him. Isaith 64.6. But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags. Luke 17.10. So likewise ye, when ye have done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants, we have done that which was our duty to do.
but there is no service we can do, that can bring an obligation upon him. Isaiah 64.6. But we Are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness Are as filthy rags. Luke 17.10. So likewise you, when you have done all those things which Are commanded you, say, we Are unprofitable Servants, we have done that which was our duty to do.
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Lastly, suppose we have none of these three, we might influence a thingfrom God by beauty and comeliness, and suitableness to his inclination; but neither can this be:
Lastly, suppose we have none of these three, we might influence a thingfrom God by beauty and comeliness, and suitableness to his inclination; but neither can this be:
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Read the sixteenth of Ezekiel, and ye wil find what he found in Israel, when he first entered in Covenant with her, Thou wast cast out in the open field, to the loathing of thy person, in the day that thou wast born, he compares Israel to a Child new born;
Read the sixteenth of Ezekielem, and you will find what he found in Israel, when he First entered in Covenant with her, Thou wast cast out in the open field, to the loathing of thy person, in the day that thou wast born, he compares Israel to a Child new born;
several times when he begins first to take them into Covenant, they are in regard of outward priviledges, inferior to others, was not Esau Jacob 's Brother? and the elder Brother? they had the same Father and the same Mother,
several times when he begins First to take them into Covenant, they Are in regard of outward privileges, inferior to Others, was not Esau Jacob is Brother? and the elder Brother? they had the same Father and the same Mother,
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what was Paul? what was Mary Magdalen? 2. It evidences the Covenant to be of meer Grace in regard of us, in that the Lord keeps different ways with them he takes in Covenant,
what was Paul? what was Mary Magdalen? 2. It evidences the Covenant to be of mere Grace in regard of us, in that the Lord keeps different ways with them he Takes in Covenant,
after he takes them in, and yet he does them no wrong, there are some he will call at the third hour, some at the sixth hour, some at the tenth, some at the eleventh, he will give as much to them he calls at the tenth Hour,
After he Takes them in, and yet he does them no wrong, there Are Some he will call At the third hour, Some At the sixth hour, Some At the tenth, Some At the eleventh, he will give as much to them he calls At the tenth Hour,
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yet he searce had it one hour, he had it out of Christ's own mouth, this night thou shalt be with me in Paradise, scarce any exceeded him in a flush of love, he tells the ill Thief, we are justly here, says he,
yet he searce had it one hour, he had it out of Christ's own Mouth, this night thou shalt be with me in Paradise, scarce any exceeded him in a flush of love, he tells the ill Thief, we Are justly Here, Says he,
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yet he will give them possibly a Feast, that they that come in at the third hour get not. 3. It evidences it in regard of us to be of Grace, in that the dispensations of the Covenant, they are not only communicat to what person,
yet he will give them possibly a Feast, that they that come in At the third hour get not. 3. It evidences it in regard of us to be of Grace, in that the dispensations of the Covenant, they Are not only communicate to what person,
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it will sometimes come before, we be aware, and it will go before we be aware, the Design of it is to prove, that the dispensations of the Covenant of grace, depends on the Will and good Pleasure of him that gave them, of take a Believer at his fullest, the Covenant is the enjoyment of it, is proven to be of Grace, in regard the thing given, we can have no hand in it,
it will sometime come before, we be aware, and it will go before we be aware, the Design of it is to prove, that the dispensations of the Covenant of grace, depends on the Will and good Pleasure of him that gave them, of take a Believer At his Fullest, the Covenant is the enjoyment of it, is proven to be of Grace, in regard the thing given, we can have no hand in it,
proves it to be of Grace, might he not have said, that which is filthy, let it be filty still? that which is dying, let it die? after Man had fallen, but he took another way.
Proves it to be of Grace, might he not have said, that which is filthy, let it be filthy still? that which is dying, let it die? After Man had fallen, but he took Another Way.
The Grounds on which the-Covenant stands, and the foundations Divines make, are three, and all the three are to be found in him; the first is, his Love; the second is, his Christ; the third, his Mercy;
The Grounds on which the-Covenant Stands, and the foundations Divines make, Are three, and all the three Are to be found in him; the First is, his Love; the second is, his christ; the third, his Mercy;
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these three are the foundations on which the Covenant stands, and they all prove it to be of free Grace. 1. There is his Love, it's so much the sweether, that love is at the bottom of it,
these three Are the foundations on which the Covenant Stands, and they all prove it to be of free Grace. 1. There is his Love, it's so much the sweether, that love is At the bottom of it,
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What Logick would this appear to Aristotle? would they not call it an Identick? but this holds well in the point of the Covenant, I have loved you, because I have loved you;
What Logic would this appear to Aristotle? would they not call it an Identic? but this holds well in the point of the Covenant, I have loved you, Because I have loved you;
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so that there is the first rise of the Covenant, it's love, and if ye say, what was the rise of the Love? was it Beauty? was it Service? Merit? or Price? no, it was Love, I have loved you,
so that there is the First rise of the Covenant, it's love, and if you say, what was the rise of the Love? was it Beauty? was it Service? Merit? or Price? no, it was Love, I have loved you,
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because they are sounded on Christ, whose Type David was, and he a Branch sprung out of the root of Jesse. 3. The Covenant is founded on his Mercy, that ye may distinguish from his love, Mercy supposes misery;
Because they Are sounded on christ, whose Type David was, and he a Branch sprung out of the root of Jesse. 3. The Covenant is founded on his Mercy, that you may distinguish from his love, Mercy supposes misery;
we may rather call the ground of the Covenant Pity, I had pity on them for my own names sake, it's not love that inclines some to be favourable to them that are in misery,
we may rather call the ground of the Covenant Pity, I had pity on them for my own names sake, it's not love that inclines Some to be favourable to them that Are in misery,
For further clearing and confirming of this point, that the Covenant is absolutely of Grace and free Favour, I would have you take a view of the Blessings of the Covenant, the conditions of the Conenant,
For further clearing and confirming of this point, that the Covenant is absolutely of Grace and free Favour, I would have you take a view of the Blessings of the Covenant, the conditions of the Covenant,
and all these three will evidence it, to be a Covenant of Grace. 1. Take a view of the Blessings of the Covenant, if ye will but view them in their greatness, that God should be our God, that Christ should be our Mediator, that we should have Pardon, Peace, Fellewship and Heaven, readily we could neither Merit,
and all these three will evidence it, to be a Covenant of Grace. 1. Take a view of the Blessings of the Covenant, if you will but view them in their greatness, that God should be our God, that christ should be our Mediator, that we should have Pardon, Peace, Fellewship and Heaven, readily we could neither Merit,
nor give Peace, nor Service, but some trivial thing in time, but what could we do for Heaven? if there were no more to make Popery odious, that is enought, that they plead for merit, they that will plead for Justification by Works;
nor give Peace, nor Service, but Some trivial thing in time, but what could we do for Heaven? if there were no more to make Popery odious, that is enough, that they plead for merit, they that will plead for Justification by Works;
there seems to be some Magick in them. 2. If ye view the Conditions or Terms, on which they are made, it's impossible that there could be an Offer made,
there seems to be Some Magic in them. 2. If you view the Conditions or Terms, on which they Are made, it's impossible that there could be an Offer made,
many reasons are brought by them that treat of the Covenant, but I will pitch on three or four. 1. The Lord would have it a Covenant of meer Grace, that is might be sure;
many Reasons Are brought by them that Treat of the Covenant, but I will pitch on three or four. 1. The Lord would have it a Covenant of mere Grace, that is might be sure;
it could stand on no Foundation without tottering, but on his Grace, therefore it is of faith, Rom. 4.16. That it might be by grace, to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed;
it could stand on no Foundation without tottering, but on his Grace, Therefore it is of faith, Rom. 4.16. That it might be by grace, to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed;
why? he hath made it stand on the foundation of Christ, and so long as Grace endures, the Covenant endures, 2. As he hath made it sure to them that do not deserve it,
why? he hath made it stand on the Foundation of christ, and so long as Grace endures, the Covenant endures, 2. As he hath made it sure to them that do not deserve it,
but they are like other, Jacob is like Esau in the hole of the pit. 2. Any thing that hath made the difference betwixt a Believer and a Reprobate, it's a thing given, What hast thou that thou hast not received? and if thou hast received it,
but they Are like other, Jacob is like Esau in the hold of the pit. 2. Any thing that hath made the difference betwixt a Believer and a Reprobate, it's a thing given, What hast thou that thou hast not received? and if thou hast received it,
Object. There is one only Objection I will answer, May not some say, did not our Cautioner purchase this Covenant? and in a legal sense, what the Cautioner hath payed, the Principal hath payed,
Object. There is one only Objection I will answer, May not Some say, did not our Cautioner purchase this Covenant? and in a Legal sense, what the Cautioner hath paid, the Principal hath paid,
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and giving him for his enemy? would that derogat any thing from Grace? I like the Observation of a Divine, he says, there are many gracious promises in the Covenant,
and giving him for his enemy? would that derogate any thing from Grace? I like the Observation of a Divine, he Says, there Are many gracious promises in the Covenant,
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it's a great wonder, that he accepted from any other, but from the person that sinned. 3. The glorifying the Mediator for the satisfaction, was a great act of grace.
it's a great wonder, that he accepted from any other, but from the person that sinned. 3. The glorifying the Mediator for the satisfaction, was a great act of grace.
FRom that branch of the Verle, Although my house be not so with God, yet he bath made with me an everlasting Covenant, I did infer, that the Covenant made with David, was a Covenant of meer grace, altogether independent form any Merit, from any Price,
FRom that branch of the Verle, Although my house be not so with God, yet he both made with me an everlasting Covenant, I did infer, that the Covenant made with David, was a Covenant of mere grace, altogether independent from any Merit, from any Price,
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Object. Doeth not the Covenant of grace injoin the whole Law, how can it them be called a Covenant of such intire grace? nay more, ye have heard, there are things commanded in it, that are not commanded in the Covenant of Works? how can it then be a Covenant of meer grace and favour?
Object. Doth not the Covenant of grace enjoin the Whole Law, how can it them be called a Covenant of such entire grace? nay more, you have herd, there Are things commanded in it, that Are not commanded in the Covenant of Works? how can it then be a Covenant of mere grace and favour?
Answ. For opening, I desire ye may notice three or four particulars. 1. Obedience to the Law, is not the principal condition of the Covenant of grace, believing and accepting of Christ, is the principal command and condition of it, nay justifying Faith;
Answer For opening, I desire you may notice three or four particulars. 1. obedience to the Law, is not the principal condition of the Covenant of grace, believing and accepting of christ, is the principal command and condition of it, nay justifying Faith;
however there be some in this generation, would fain put in love in the definition of faith, either designing a Socinian, or Popish errour, they know not, that Faith is the principal condition,
however there be Some in this generation, would fain put in love in the definition of faith, either designing a Socinian, or Popish error, they know not, that Faith is the principal condition,
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he readily gives more than we ask, he will do as Naaman did with Gehasi, as one observes well, Gehasi running after Naaman, he asks a Talent of him, I pray thee, says he, be content, take two;
he readily gives more than we ask, he will do as Naaman did with Gehazi, as one observes well, Gehazi running After Naaman, he asks a Talon of him, I pray thee, Says he, be content, take two;
but in the Covenant of Grace, though we be commanded to be perfect, yet there will be acceptation of uprightness for perfection, 4ly, Obedience to the Law is indeed commanded,
but in the Covenant of Grace, though we be commanded to be perfect, yet there will be acceptation of uprightness for perfection, 4ly, obedience to the Law is indeed commanded,
He first considers our lapsid estate, then he doth with us, as a man that hath a great Sun owing him, by a Creditor, he gets so much from the Cautioner, that he is content to accept of less from the Principal;
He First considers our lapsid estate, then he does with us, as a man that hath a great Sun owing him, by a Creditor, he gets so much from the Cautioner, that he is content to accept of less from the Principal;
Without insisting more on the Doctrinal part, I will come to the practical use of it. 1. Is this Covenant a Covenant of so free Grace and Favour, made with those whose house is not so with God? Is it a Covenant thus of meer Grace? The motives and grounds are not derived from us,
Without insisting more on the Doctrinal part, I will come to the practical use of it. 1. Is this Covenant a Covenant of so free Grace and Favour, made with those whose house is not so with God? Is it a Covenant thus of mere Grace? The motives and grounds Are not derived from us,
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so as to abuse this Doctrine of free Grace, two or three sorts of people come under the abuse of it. 1. Such as take liberty to sin, they abuse it, to take Grace,
so as to abuse this Doctrine of free Grace, two or three sorts of people come under the abuse of it. 1. Such as take liberty to since, they abuse it, to take Grace,
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Ʋse 2. Is this Covenant of Grace? It serves for Information, and it informs of four or five remarkable things. 1. Of the great condescendency of Gods Grace, he had made a Covenant with Aaam. the perfectest meer man that ever was,
Ʋse 2. Is this Covenant of Grace? It serves for Information, and it informs of four or five remarkable things. 1. Of the great condescendency of God's Grace, he had made a Covenant with Aaam. the perfectest mere man that ever was,
it's remarkable, man was lapsed and fallen, readily any then would have made it a ground of contradiction, which he turned up into an Argument of pity;
it's remarkable, man was lapsed and fallen, readily any then would have made it a ground of contradiction, which he turned up into an Argument of pity;
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O! the condescendency of Grace, O! the height, the depth, the breadth of his love; ye should be admiring his love, and sometime speaking of it one to another;
OH! the condescendency of Grace, OH! the height, the depth, the breadth of his love; you should be admiring his love, and sometime speaking of it one to Another;
that after we had broken one Covenant he would immediatly think of making another, and that founded on Grace, that it might be sure, it's of Grace, that it may be sure.
that After we had broken one Covenant he would immediately think of making Another, and that founded on Grace, that it might be sure, it's of Grace, that it may be sure.
why should all your discourses run, in complaints of misery and difficulties, and not more in commending this admirable Grace, that manifested it self,
why should all your discourses run, in complaints of misery and difficulties, and not more in commending this admirable Grace, that manifested it self,
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and meer Grace, how necessar is it for us, when we take up the Covenant as a Covenant of Grace, to be considering, that all our Mercies privative and positive, what we are keeped from,
and mere Grace, how necessary is it for us, when we take up the Covenant as a Covenant of Grace, to be considering, that all our mercies privative and positive, what we Are keeped from,
says one, to whom is the glory to be given? The distinguishing Grace, preventing Grace, the many privative and positive Mercies, will be the ground of our Song,
Says one, to whom is the glory to be given? The distinguishing Grace, preventing Grace, the many privative and positive mercies, will be the ground of our Song,
as he is held out in this Covenant, he is content to pass all bygones. 2ly. This Grace stands not at the weakness of Parts, nor the meanness of Qualificatious;
as he is held out in this Covenant, he is content to pass all bygones. 2ly. This Grace Stands not At the weakness of Parts, nor the meanness of Qualificatious;
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but the nature of the Covenant is altered, and if ye would take up the Covenant of Grace aright, labour to understand the difference betwixt the Covenant of Grace,
but the nature of the Covenant is altered, and if you would take up the Covenant of Grace aright, labour to understand the difference betwixt the Covenant of Grace,
2ly Not only understand the differences betwixt these two Covenants, but exaine these four things that I have often mentioned, the principle from which it flows,
2ly Not only understand the differences betwixt these two Covenants, but exaine these four things that I have often mentioned, the principle from which it flows,
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the great contents of it, ye have often heard, that it's impossible for him, (to speak with reverence) to promise greater things than he hath done in the Covenant, he hath promised Himself and his Son;
the great contents of it, you have often herd, that it's impossible for him, (to speak with Reverence) to promise greater things than he hath done in the Covenant, he hath promised Himself and his Son;
yet we determine not the degrees of preparatory humiliation, no, there is some times the Lord opens the heart of a Lydia, and we read nothing of his Low Work before;
yet we determine not the Degrees of preparatory humiliation, no, there is Some times the Lord Opens the heart of a Lydia, and we read nothing of his Low Work before;
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but what if he let out thy Byll with a Prin, and take a Sword to others? What if he carry on thy work of humiliation with thee, in the progress of Sanctification? What if thy Legal Terrours be before thee, that some have had in the beginning of their work? He is an absolute Lord, that hath the oversight of this, thou that will sit and question all thy foundation marks.
but what if he let out thy Bill with a Prince, and take a Sword to Others? What if he carry on thy work of humiliation with thee, in the progress of Sanctification? What if thy Legal Terrors be before thee, that Some have had in the beginning of their work? He is an absolute Lord, that hath the oversight of this, thou that will fit and question all thy Foundation marks.
however we maintain preparatory works against Antinomians, that deny them utterly, they say, to what purpose are they? We maintain a necessity of them, in so far as the Lord bring;
however we maintain preparatory works against Antinomians, that deny them utterly, they say, to what purpose Are they? We maintain a necessity of them, in so Far as the Lord bring;
the work of conversion after them, as necessarily as the Threed must follow the Needle But 2ly. They do not rightly improve this Covenant, hat would make up a hatchpotch, betwixt the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace;
the work of conversion After them, as necessarily as the Thread must follow the Needle But 2ly. They do not rightly improve this Covenant, hat would make up a hatchpotch, betwixt the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace;
I formerly hinted at it, it's impossible to be under both Covenants, and thou that would make up a hatchpoton of these Covenants, in order to thy Justification, thou art taking a way to mingle both together,
I formerly hinted At it, it's impossible to be under both Covenants, and thou that would make up a hatchpoton of these Covenants, in order to thy Justification, thou art taking a Way to mingle both together,
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O! such a silly heart as I have, and what can I do with it? Shall I go to God with it? Wilt thou take up the Covenant as a Covenant of Grace? I have several times advised you to do with Christ,
OH! such a silly heart as I have, and what can I do with it? Shall I go to God with it? Wilt thou take up the Covenant as a Covenant of Grace? I have several times advised you to do with christ,
for he knew he was abundantly able, therefore he took pleasure to bruise him, therefore he required all that he had promised, and on the terms promised;
for he knew he was abundantly able, Therefore he took pleasure to bruise him, Therefore he required all that he had promised, and on the terms promised;
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as Jacob's Children were ready to do in the Land of Canaan, even when Joseph hath the Command of all the Store in Egypt, and if thou should go down with money in thy hand, to buy victuals, he will send thee home,
as Jacob's Children were ready to do in the Land of Canaan, even when Joseph hath the Command of all the Store in Egypt, and if thou should go down with money in thy hand, to buy victuals, he will send thee home,
2ly. It's an ordinary case, when we come under challenges, to say, there is no hope for me in God, what will ye say of Pardon, hath he not promised Pardon? But say they, will he pardon the like of me? Will he not pardon the like of thee? He hath pardoned as great sinners;
2ly. It's an ordinary case, when we come under challenges, to say, there is no hope for me in God, what will you say of Pardon, hath he not promised Pardon? But say they, will he pardon the like of me? Will he not pardon the like of thee? He hath pardoned as great Sinners;
3ly. Improve it, when thou goes to God with any Petition, though it be some great thing, may be thy heart is broken, under the Desolations of the Church of God, the grace of the Covenant may be a great encouragement to thee in that case,
3ly. Improve it, when thou Goes to God with any Petition, though it be Some great thing, may be thy heart is broken, under the Desolations of the Church of God, the grace of the Covenant may be a great encouragement to thee in that case,
if Grace thought fit to call thee to that Priviledge? These that are ready to think on such great things, what is in my walk? Shall I enjoy God for all eternity? How can it be expected, that I shall enjoy him? But Grace is the great ground of all our hopes;
if Grace Thought fit to call thee to that Privilege? These that Are ready to think on such great things, what is in my walk? Shall I enjoy God for all eternity? How can it be expected, that I shall enjoy him? But Grace is the great ground of all our hope's;
Grace hath shined brighter, and hath the more of Grace into it, that it did Terminat on the like of Paul, Mary Magdalen, and a Manasseh. 3ly. Consider, that one Act of his Grace is a pledge of another,
Grace hath shined Brighter, and hath the more of Grace into it, that it did Terminat on the like of Paul, Marry Magdalen, and a Manasses. 3ly. Consider, that one Act of his Grace is a pledge of Another,
Let us bless the Lord, that hath changed one Covenant, and hath given us another, wherein the greatest Testimonies of Grace that could be given, are manifested;
Let us bless the Lord, that hath changed one Covenant, and hath given us Another, wherein the greatest Testimonies of Grace that could be given, Are manifested;
SERMON XXXIX. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XXXIX. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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there are two Objections, one taken from David 's guilt, My house is not so with God, another taken from God's Providence, Although he make it not to grow;
there Are two Objections, one taken from David is guilt, My house is not so with God, Another taken from God's Providence, Although he make it not to grow;
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Doct. 1. That Challenges for guilt of our house, are excellently answered in the Covenant; the Application of the Covenant, is the proper Salve for such Sores;
Doct. 1. That Challenges for guilt of our house, Are excellently answered in the Covenant; the Application of the Covenant, is the proper Salve for such Sores;
I intended to have handled this Truth at some length, but when I consider that famous Mr. Dickson in his Therapeutica, a Book he hath written for securing all Cases by Application of this Covenant, hath handled this so fully, that I resolve to forbear;
I intended to have handled this Truth At Some length, but when I Consider that famous Mr. Dickson in his Therapeutica, a Book he hath written for securing all Cases by Application of this Covenant, hath handled this so Fully, that I resolve to forbear;
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The sense of guilt ought not to put a Christian to cast at the Covenant, Though my house be not so with God, yet David can assert his interest in the Covenant, notwithstanding of all his guilt, personal or publick, or in his Family:
The sense of guilt ought not to put a Christian to cast At the Covenant, Though my house be not so with God, yet David can assert his Interest in the Covenant, notwithstanding of all his guilt, personal or public, or in his Family:
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and yet in this verse he appeals to God, as their God, Now therefore, O our God, the great, the mighty and the terrible God, who keepeth Covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our Kings, on our Princes, on our Priests,
and yet in this verse he appeals to God, as their God, Now Therefore, Oh our God, the great, the mighty and the terrible God, who Keepeth Covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our Kings, on our Princes, on our Priests,
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The first I take from God, and there are three things in God relating to the Covenant, that will prove the truth of this. 1. For all our guilt God holds the Covenant firm, guilt casts us not out of the Covenant, it may cast us out of fellowship, that will not cast us out of the Covenant. Jer. 3.1. Thou hast played the harlot with many lovers, yet return again to me, saith the Lord.
The First I take from God, and there Are three things in God relating to the Covenant, that will prove the truth of this. 1. For all our guilt God holds the Covenant firm, guilt Cast us not out of the Covenant, it may cast us out of fellowship, that will not cast us out of the Covenant. Jer. 3.1. Thou hast played the harlot with many lovers, yet return again to me, Says the Lord.
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even though we be guilty of many sins. 2ly. When people are guilty, God makes them offer of the Covenant. Isa 1.18. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be made white as snow, though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
even though we be guilty of many Sins. 2ly. When people Are guilty, God makes them offer of the Covenant. Isaiah 1.18. Though your Sins be as scarlet, they shall be made white as snow, though they be read like crimson, they shall be as wool.
the great Instances we have in David, in Solomon, in Manasseh, in Paul and Peter, who are now walking in long white Robes in Glory, they all prove, that he holds fast and accomplishes his Covenant,
the great Instances we have in David, in Solomon, in Manasses, in Paul and Peter, who Are now walking in long white Robes in Glory, they all prove, that he holds fast and accomplishes his Covenant,
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now what ever guilt thy soul can be challenged for, thou has something that's infinit in the Covenant, the rise and seal of it cannot but be for finit guilt, a sufficient ground of relying on infinit mercy and truth;
now what ever guilt thy soul can be challenged for, thou has something that's infinite in the Covenant, the rise and seal of it cannot but be for finit guilt, a sufficient ground of relying on infinite mercy and truth;
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and here remember, that when challenges and terrours are impediments to faith, they are like Jordan, flowing over all its Banks, they are never kept in their proper limits,
and Here Remember, that when challenges and terrors Are impediments to faith, they Are like Jordan, flowing over all its Banks, they Are never kept in their proper Limits,
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I will let you see four evils that ly in this sin of despair, and are peculiar to it. 1. Despair opposes God in his greatest Commands, the greatest Command that ever he gave, was to believe in his Son, 1 Joh. 3.23. This is his Commandment, that we should believe on the Name of his Son Jesus Christ;
I will let you see four evils that lie in this since of despair, and Are peculiar to it. 1. Despair opposes God in his greatest Commands, the greatest Command that ever he gave, was to believe in his Son, 1 John 3.23. This is his Commandment, that we should believe on the Name of his Son jesus christ;
2ly. It opposes God in one o• his chiefest Attributes, the great end why he made the world, was not to be glorified in his Power, in his Wisdom, in his Justice,
2ly. It opposes God in one o• his chiefest Attributes, the great end why he made the world, was not to be glorified in his Power, in his Wisdom, in his justice,
had they hope after a million of years to come to glory, they would lay by their howling and cursing but that hope is past them, the door is closed and they are enraged,
had they hope After a million of Years to come to glory, they would lay by their howling and cursing but that hope is passed them, the door is closed and they Are enraged,
so ye see despair, of all sins is most dreadful, and most dismal to God, and he that casts at the Covenant when he is challenged for guilt, must despair,
so you see despair, of all Sins is most dreadful, and most dismal to God, and he that Cast At the Covenant when he is challenged for guilt, must despair,
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and so eminently dishonour God Lastly, We are not to cast at the Covenant, in regard there is no way of an outgate from challenges, but from the Covenant;
and so eminently dishonour God Lastly, We Are not to cast At the Covenant, in regard there is no Way of an outgate from challenges, but from the Covenant;
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and readily they that seek their contentment in other things, and cast at the comforts of God under their terrours, they are driven to seek an outgate in their lusts;
and readily they that seek their contentment in other things, and cast At the comforts of God under their terrors, they Are driven to seek an outgate in their Lustiest;
I remember a Passage of famous Mr. Hutcheson, having one day to deal with a person under the terrours of God, with whom he had been several times, he made offer of the Covenant to him,
I Remember a Passage of famous Mr. Hutcheson, having one day to deal with a person under the terrors of God, with whom he had been several times, he made offer of the Covenant to him,
and after several Arguments he pleaded with him thus, says he, if ye stubbornly refuse the comforts of God, ye shall at length seek your comfort in your lusts;
and After several Arguments he pleaded with him thus, Says he, if you stubbornly refuse the comforts of God, you shall At length seek your Comfort in your Lustiest;
now, when we come to be challenged for guilt, and we would stand at embracing the Covenant, upon the account there is no suitable humiliation to the sin, consider, it's true,
now, when we come to be challenged for guilt, and we would stand At embracing the Covenant, upon the account there is no suitable humiliation to the since, Consider, it's true,
A man in his grief for sin, before he come to plead the Covenant, he should do as a man coming to a deep Water, O! saith he, I will drown before I come to the middle of it,
A man in his grief for since, before he come to plead the Covenant, he should do as a man coming to a deep Water, OH! Says he, I will drown before I come to the middle of it,
a Hypocrite may out strip a sound Believer in terrours, and flashes of joy, but they cannot out-strip them in believing, loving, and delighting in God;
a Hypocrite may out strip a found Believer in terrors, and flashes of joy, but they cannot outstrip them in believing, loving, and delighting in God;
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certainly Judas sorrow for sin, when he hanged himself, as to the degree, was greater than Peters. I like the distinction Divines have, betwixt terrours of conscience, and terrours in the heart;
Certainly Judas sorrow for since, when he hanged himself, as to the degree, was greater than Peter's. I like the distinction Divines have, betwixt terrors of conscience, and terrors in the heart;
though a hypocrite out-strip thee in terrours and flashes of joy, yet if thou has win to the Bridge that leads over the deep Water of legal Humiliation, it's Evangelick Sincerity,
though a hypocrite outstrip thee in terrors and flashes of joy, yet if thou has win to the Bridge that leads over the deep Water of Legal Humiliation, it's Evangelic Sincerity,
By what rules may a sinner know that he is humbled for sin, that he may go and apply the Covenant? How shall we know that even Evangelically our Humiliation is such,
By what rules may a sinner know that he is humbled for since, that he may go and apply the Covenant? How shall we know that even Evangelically our Humiliation is such,
that great Antinomian Crisp, he makes use of that word, a sinner reeking in sin, immediatly after they have committed the sin, says he, they have no more ado, but go to the Covenant;
that great Antinomian Crisp, he makes use of that word, a sinner reeking in since, immediately After they have committed the since, Says he, they have no more ado, but go to the Covenant;
But 2ly. As Gods way is diverse in bringing to the Covenant, so there are three qualifications of humiliation for guilt, that whatever person hath them, they may in that place warrantably go,
But 2ly. As God's Way is diverse in bringing to the Covenant, so there Are three qualifications of humiliation for guilt, that whatever person hath them, they may in that place warrantably go,
2ly. When the soul is so humbled, as it's content to take the Covenant on the terms of the Covenant, without the alteration of any of the terms, they are content to take him for a Saviour,
2ly. When the soul is so humbled, as it's content to take the Covenant on the terms of the Covenant, without the alteration of any of the terms, they Are content to take him for a Saviour,
a believer in his humiliation, is like a man that will not touch a Coal, some will 〈 … 〉 to do to take my Covenant in thy mouth, Psal. 50. since thou hates to be reformed? No, your hands will be knocked of from the Covenant;
a believer in his humiliation, is like a man that will not touch a Coal, Some will 〈 … 〉 to do to take my Covenant in thy Mouth, Psalm 50. since thou hates to be reformed? No, your hands will be knocked of from the Covenant;
and to do with them as he did with that great Divine Mr. Lawer, who prayed unto the Lord that he would give him terrours, that he might know what they were,
and to do with them as he did with that great Divine Mr. Lawer, who prayed unto the Lord that he would give him terrors, that he might know what they were,
be not driven from it, and I will give you three Rules in pleading of it. 1. Plead the Covenant in the right method of it, remember ye of the ordering of the Covenant, the absolute Promises are to be taken before the Conditional, the Promises of the first Graces before the second;
be not driven from it, and I will give you three Rules in pleading of it. 1. Plead the Covenant in the right method of it, Remember you of the ordering of the Covenant, the absolute Promises Are to be taken before the Conditional, the Promises of the First Graces before the second;
SERMON XL. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
SERMON XL. 2 Samuel 23. Verse 5. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure;
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The scope of them is, to answer an Objection, against Gods making a Covenant with David: there were many Providences trysting David, seemingly inconsistent with the Covenant,
The scope of them is, to answer an Objection, against God's making a Covenant with David: there were many Providences trysting David, seemingly inconsistent with the Covenant,
as he had guilt in his house, so he had Crosses, and grounds of fears for the future, all these are summed up in these Words, Although he make it not to grow, the word in the Hebrew is from a Root, that signifies to sprout, or bud;
as he had gilded in his house, so he had Crosses, and grounds of fears for the future, all these Are summed up in these Words, Although he make it not to grow, the word in the Hebrew is from a Root, that signifies to sprout, or bud;
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Junius renders it, non facit pulullare; Montanus renders it, non germinare facit; both these Translations confirm our Translation, that he doeth not yet make it to grow;
Junius renders it, non facit pulullare; Montanus renders it, non germinare facit; both these Translations confirm our translation, that he doth not yet make it to grow;
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The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, and though Providences answerable to the Covenant, do not yet appear, they will appear, he will make them to grow,
The Lord hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, and though Providences answerable to the Covenant, do not yet appear, they will appear, he will make them to grow,
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First, Ye may remember, it is implyed in this part of the verse, that sometimes, when we would lay claim to the Covenant, Providences stand up to hinder us.
First, You may Remember, it is employed in this part of the verse, that sometime, when we would lay claim to the Covenant, Providences stand up to hinder us.
and he is recorded 〈 … 〉 that spoke it, The Lord is with thee, thou valiant man, when he was threshing his Wheat for fear of the Midianites, if the Lord be with us, says Gideon, how is all this come upon us? The providence that Israel and Gideon was trysted with, made him doubt the Promise,
and he is recorded 〈 … 〉 that spoke it, The Lord is with thee, thou valiant man, when he was threshing his Wheat for Fear of the midianites, if the Lord be with us, Says gideon, how is all this come upon us? The providence that Israel and gideon was trysted with, made him doubt the Promise,
And here I would have you notice three things remarkable. 1. Several times the Promise, it seems to point a very direct cross way to the Providence of God;
And Here I would have you notice three things remarkable. 1. Several times the Promise, it seems to point a very Direct cross Way to the Providence of God;
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who would think but the godly should have prosperity? should have answers of Prayer? have many days of communion and fellowship that they want? who would think,
who would think but the godly should have Prosperity? should have answers of Prayer? have many days of communion and fellowship that they want? who would think,
but that the wicked should be broken? having all the Plagues written in the Bible coming on them? yet take this Bible, both in the Promissory or Threatning Part of it,
but that the wicked should be broken? having all the Plagues written in the bible coming on them? yet take this bible, both in the Promissory or Threatening Part of it,
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and ye shall find the Promises, as it were quite contrary to the Providence; Asaph is corrected every morning, and the wicked their eyes stand out with fatness;
and you shall find the Promises, as it were quite contrary to the Providence; Asaph is corrected every morning, and the wicked their eyes stand out with fatness;
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Psal. 73. 2. Notice this, that it is a very ordinary thing for Satan in his Temptations, to bring Providences against the Promise, the Lord will give him a Commission sometimes,
Psalm 73. 2. Notice this, that it is a very ordinary thing for Satan in his Temptations, to bring Providences against the Promise, the Lord will give him a Commission sometime,
there is nothing more natural to us than this, of all the difflcult things that Luther found, he professed it to be one of the greatest, to trust in a correcting God,
there is nothing more natural to us than this, of all the difflcult things that Luther found, he professed it to be one of the greatest, to trust in a correcting God,
I believe many has found it, that God's Providence, and his Dealings with the Church, hath inclined you to the opinion of Ranters, that they are half Fools, that will credit one Promise,
I believe many has found it, that God's Providence, and his Dealings with the Church, hath inclined you to the opinion of Ranters, that they Are half Fools, that will credit one Promise,
Learn to guard against this, I will offer you three or four remarkable things, that may contribute to guard against it. 1. Consider, Christian, the chiefest Believer may have no considerable providence,
Learn to guard against this, I will offer you three or four remarkable things, that may contribute to guard against it. 1. Consider, Christian, the chiefest Believer may have no considerable providence,
but they all tend, and in end, they all resolve in the accomplishment of the Promise. 3. Ye would notice this, that Providences are not a Believers Rule;
but they all tend, and in end, they all resolve in the accomplishment of the Promise. 3. You would notice this, that Providences Are not a Believers Rule;
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therefore be the providence what it will, they need not stagger at the promise. 4. I will add this, that seldom is a Christian trysted with such Providences,
Therefore be the providence what it will, they need not stagger At the promise. 4. I will add this, that seldom is a Christian trysted with such Providences,
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There is a three-fold Seed, that accomplishes consolation to Believers, in their greatest difficulties. 1. The Seed they are looking for, is in the decree and purpose of God;
There is a threefold Seed, that accomplishes consolation to Believers, in their greatest difficulties. 1. The Seed they Are looking for, is in the Decree and purpose of God;
The Lord is sending them to Babylon, and to encourage them, he says, I know what thoughts I have to you ward, my hand is carrying you to Babylon, but my heart is to give you an expected end;
The Lord is sending them to Babylon, and to encourage them, he Says, I know what thoughts I have to you ward, my hand is carrying you to Babylon, but my heart is to give you an expected end;
as in the beginning, none will see whereto they tend, and yet in the end, he will bring out of them the accomplishment of the Promise. 3. He will bring out the Seed out of the Providences themselves, the days will come,
as in the beginning, none will see whereto they tend, and yet in the end, he will bring out of them the accomplishment of the Promise. 3. He will bring out the Seed out of the Providences themselves, the days will come,
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several times his Providences are plucking up that which hath been planted, and pulling down that which hath been built, he may bring a Vine out of Egypt, and bring a wild Boar out of the Forrest to trample it down;
several times his Providences Are plucking up that which hath been planted, and pulling down that which hath been built, he may bring a Vine out of Egypt, and bring a wild Boar out of the Forest to trample it down;
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several times he will do so, do ye not find him do so? Though he be your hope, will he not sometimes be your terror? any that read the Bible may think,
several times he will do so, do you not find him do so? Though he be your hope, will he not sometime be your terror? any that read the bible may think,
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and we can see nothing above the ground in the Providence, that we should then especially adhere to the Covenant. 1. Let Providences be what they will, all the Seals remain at the Covenant;
and we can see nothing above the ground in the Providence, that we should then especially adhere to the Covenant. 1. Let Providences be what they will, all the Seals remain At the Covenant;
it is Sealed with the Oath of God, with the Blood of his Son. thou hast gotten it Sealed with the Seal of the Spirit of Promise, Ephes. 1.13. Let Providences be what they will, God hath not taken away one Seal from the Covenant;
it is Sealed with the Oath of God, with the Blood of his Son. thou hast got it Sealed with the Seal of the Spirit of Promise, Ephesians 1.13. Let Providences be what they will, God hath not taken away one Seal from the Covenant;
and may we not then firmly rely on the Covenant? 2. I would have you notice, That feveral times God trysts Christians with cross Providences, purposely to make them rely on the Covenant;
and may we not then firmly rely on the Covenant? 2. I would have you notice, That feveral times God trysts Christians with cross Providences, purposely to make them rely on the Covenant;
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yet all that came on him, was not for sin, but for tryal, the Lord bids Satan examine him, Hast thou considered my servant Job? and how well can he fay his Lesson, this was designed for tryal, to see if he would keep by God,
yet all that Come on him, was not for since, but for trial, the Lord bids Satan examine him, Hast thou considered my servant Job? and how well can he faith his lesson, this was designed for trial, to see if he would keep by God,
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as there are some, they cannot be perswaded but they are Hypocrites, so there are some, none can perswade them that they are Hypocrites, I will maintain my integrity before him, that is, I will maintain it to his face. 3. Take notice of this, that hardly is there any thing more honourable to God,
as there Are Some, they cannot be persuaded but they Are Hypocrites, so there Are Some, none can persuade them that they Are Hypocrites, I will maintain my integrity before him, that is, I will maintain it to his face. 3. Take notice of this, that hardly is there any thing more honourable to God,
Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness, and he was called, the friend of God: Abraham could not kyth himself more God's friend, in any thing he could do,
Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness, and he was called, the friend of God: Abraham could not kith himself more God's friend, in any thing he could do,
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and that though Sarahs womb was dead, yet he staggered not at the Promise: There is nothing more honourable to God, than when we can trust him against sense,
and that though Sarahs womb was dead, yet he staggered not At the Promise: There is nothing more honourable to God, than when we can trust him against sense,
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if ye would know a Providence, if it be an Act of Mercy, or an Act of Wrath, ye are to try it by the Word, ye are not to try the Promises by the Providences, the Promise is the Touch-stone, by which the Providences is to be tryed;
if you would know a Providence, if it be an Act of Mercy, or an Act of Wrath, you Are to try it by the Word, you Are not to try the Promises by the Providences, the Promise is the Touchstone, by which the Providences is to be tried;
therefore, whatever Providences seem contrair to the Promise, cast not away Hope, take the Promises, and read them, and apply them to the Churches Case;
Therefore, whatever Providences seem contrair to the Promise, cast not away Hope, take the Promises, and read them, and apply them to the Churches Case;
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Now from all that hath been said on this Verse, I will only say these three things. 1. I shall give you a brief account of what led me to this Text, I found the Refuge of the Soul in Distress, to ly in the Covenant;
Now from all that hath been said on this Verse, I will only say these three things. 1. I shall give you a brief account of what led me to this Text, I found the Refuge of the Soul in Distress, to lie in the Covenant;
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And 2. I came and handled the Properties of the Covenant, that it was Everlasting, Sure, and Ordered in all things, where ye heard several things on the Order and Method of the Covenant, that a Christian should keep, to keep him from delusion,
And 2. I Come and handled the Properties of the Covenant, that it was Everlasting, Sure, and Ordered in all things, where you herd several things on the Order and Method of the Covenant, that a Christian should keep, to keep him from delusion,
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I shewed you that that man that will plead for Mercy and Grace, and hath no right to the Covenant, he hath no ground to plead them, more than the Devils have,
I showed you that that man that will plead for Mercy and Grace, and hath no right to the Covenant, he hath no ground to plead them, more than the Devils have,
Now I say, having gone through all these, I would put all of you, that has been hearing these Sermons, to these three Questions. 1. I would inquire, What more light have ye of the Covenant than before? The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him,
Now I say, having gone through all these, I would put all of you, that has been hearing these Sermons, to these three Questions. 1. I would inquire, What more Light have you of the Covenant than before? The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him,
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and he will shew them his Covenant, Psal. 25. What know ye more of the Covenant than before? of the nature of it? nay, of personal Covenanting? of the Properties of it? of the Sweetness and Consolation that comes from it? if ye have no more light,
and he will show them his Covenant, Psalm 25. What know you more of the Covenant than before? of the nature of it? nay, of personal Covenanting? of the Properties of it? of the Sweetness and Consolation that comes from it? if you have no more Light,
and knowledge of it than before, the Lord, and the Stones and Timber of this House, shall be a witness against you in the day of reckoning, that this Covenant hath been holden out to you, in the Latitude and Freedom of it,
and knowledge of it than before, the Lord, and the Stones and Timber of this House, shall be a witness against you in the day of reckoning, that this Covenant hath been held out to you, in the Latitude and Freedom of it,
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But 2. Another Question is, Whether hath what ye have heard from the Covenant, 〈 … 〉 enter in a Personal Covenant with him? I have several days sent you home, beseeching you to enter in a Personal Covenant with him,
But 2. another Question is, Whither hath what you have herd from the Covenant, 〈 … 〉 enter in a Personal Covenant with him? I have several days sent you home, beseeching you to enter in a Personal Covenant with him,
and ye have done nothing? have ye not Covenanted against the corruptions that the heart inclined you most unto? have ye Covenanted to accept of his Son on the Terms of the Covenant? I close this Text with wondring how ye have gotten it sit out,
and you have done nothing? have you not Covenanted against the corruptions that the heart inclined you most unto? have you Covenanted to accept of his Son on the Terms of the Covenant? I close this Text with wondering how you have got it fit out,
3. A third Question is, Ye that have been hearers of me, whether now, when ye have heard me all out, ye have heard Christ commended, ye heard the Contract was well drawn, ye heard what Grounds of Salvation,
3. A third Question is, You that have been hearers of me, whither now, when you have herd me all out, you have herd christ commended, you herd the Contract was well drawn, you herd what Grounds of Salvation,
say ye, Amen, even so I take Him? are ye content on these very Terms holden out in the Covenant, to accept of him? I testifie unto you, that at the Gates of Death,
say you, Amen, even so I take Him? Are you content on these very Terms held out in the Covenant, to accept of him? I testify unto you, that At the Gates of Death,
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even so I take him, according to the Tenor of that Covenant, this shall be the place of Scripture, that thou shall bless the day, that ever thou heard it opened to thee, that thou was content to accept and imbrace this Christ, on the credit of the Promise, thou may take him,
even so I take him, according to the Tenor of that Covenant, this shall be the place of Scripture, that thou shall bless the day, that ever thou herd it opened to thee, that thou was content to accept and embrace this christ, on the credit of the Promise, thou may take him,
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