The child's portion, or, The unseen glory of the children of God asserted and proved together with several other sermons / occasionally preached and now published by Samuel Willard, teacher of a church in Boston, New-England.
he from thence takes an occasion at ver. 24. to Exhort them to Constancy, in maintaining the Faith which they had received at their first embracing of the Christian Religion:
he from thence Takes an occasion At for. 24. to Exhort them to Constancy, in maintaining the Faith which they had received At their First embracing of the Christian Religion:
one of which is taken from the consideration of their Adoption, prefented and pressed in the three first verses of this Chapter in the urging of which Argument, he,
one of which is taken from the consideration of their Adoption, prefented and pressed in the three First Verses of this Chapter in the urging of which Argument, he,
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but because they do not, therefore are they not competent Judges, nor are we to be discouraged though they reject and persecute us, ver. 1. 3. Asserts their Son-ship notwithstanding this: Text:
but Because they do not, Therefore Are they not competent Judges, nor Are we to be discouraged though they reject and persecute us, ver. 1. 3. Asserts their Sonship notwithstanding this: Text:
5. Urgeth the hope of such a discovery or manifestation of the Sons of God as a sufficient Argument to press us to piety and purity, ver. 3. Every man that hath this hope in him, &c. q. d. this hope hath enough in it to settle us and keep us from shaking.
5. Urges the hope of such a discovery or manifestation of the Sons of God as a sufficient Argument to press us to piety and purity, ver. 3. Every man that hath this hope in him, etc. q. worser. this hope hath enough in it to settle us and keep us from shaking.
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The words of the Text are a fixt Conclusion against all the misgiving Objections of Flesh and Blood, establishing the truth of our present state of Adoption, without any doubting or questioning of it.
The words of the Text Are a fixed Conclusion against all the misgiving Objections of Flesh and Blood, establishing the truth of our present state of Adoption, without any doubting or questioning of it.
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1. If we are Sons, why then are we not known? are not the Children of a Prince acknowledged by the ▪ Subjects? but the World tramples us into the dust,
1. If we Are Sons, why then Are we not known? Are not the Children of a Prince acknowledged by the ▪ Subjects? but the World tramples us into the dust,
The Apostle speaks of such as had received the anointing of the Spirit, Cap. 2. 27. of such as had known the Father and believed on Christ, ver. 13, 14. and these are they whom he pronounceth owners of this happy title.
The Apostle speaks of such as had received the anointing of the Spirit, Cap. 2. 27. of such as had known the Father and believed on christ, ver. 13, 14. and these Are they whom he pronounceth owners of this happy title.
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In the opening of this Doctrine we are to consider: 1. What is meant by being the Sons of God? 2. How we come to be his Sons? 3. What is the profit or advantage coming to us by this relation? 4. The evidence,
In the opening of this Doctrine we Are to Consider: 1. What is meant by being the Sons of God? 2. How we come to be his Sons? 3. What is the profit or advantage coming to us by this Relation? 4. The evidence,
God is pleased to assume this Relation to himself, and to acknowledge it between him and his Creatures, that so he may express his love and goodness to them, by such things as may carry, to their conception, the greatest evidence or demonstration;
God is pleased to assume this Relation to himself, and to acknowledge it between him and his Creatures, that so he may express his love and Goodness to them, by such things as may carry, to their conception, the greatest evidence or demonstration;
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after the latter he hath many Sons, even as many as believe in the Name of Christ, Joh. 1. 12. So that by the Sons of God we are to understand all those of the Children of Men, who, by Gods free Adoption are made to bear the relation, title and priviledges of his Children.
After the latter he hath many Sons, even as many as believe in the Name of christ, John 1. 12. So that by the Sons of God we Are to understand all those of the Children of Men, who, by God's free Adoption Are made to bear the Relation, title and privileges of his Children.
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1. That God was not put upon it thus to Adopt any because of the deficiency or want of a natural Son, which is the main incentive to it among Men, that so they may have one to Heir their Estates:
1. That God was not put upon it thus to Adopt any Because of the deficiency or want of a natural Son, which is the main incentive to it among Men, that so they may have one to Heir their Estates:
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yea, then when his Father put him upon the highest proof of filial obedience, calling him to do and die for sinful man, he cheerfully replied, Lo I come to do thy will Oh God:
yea, then when his Father put him upon the highest proof of filial Obedience, calling him to do and die for sinful man, he cheerfully replied, Lo I come to do thy will O God:
Psal. 40. 7. this Adoption therefore was an effect of his abundant overflowing Grace, that it should be the good pleasure of his Holy Will to joyn poor Believers unto,
Psalm 40. 7. this Adoption Therefore was an Effect of his abundant overflowing Grace, that it should be the good pleasure of his Holy Will to join poor Believers unto,
whereas God lives for ever, and yet Believers are not entituled to, but have actual participation in all the good things of God, according to their present state and capacity, immediately after their Adoption, and eternally.
whereas God lives for ever, and yet Believers Are not entitled to, but have actual participation in all the good things of God, according to their present state and capacity, immediately After their Adoption, and eternally.
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I say, although in these things it differs (and evermore the antitype is something more glorious than the Type) yet in the main notions of Adoption they agree: viz.
I say, although in these things it differs (and evermore the antitype is something more glorious than the Type) yet in the main notions of Adoption they agree: viz.
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it was founded in Gods eternal Decree, where we were chosen to this priviledge, Eph. 1. 5. Having predestinated us to the Adoption of Children in Jesus Christ, &c. when the creature had no being,
it was founded in God's Eternal decree, where we were chosen to this privilege, Ephesians 1. 5. Having predestinated us to the Adoption of Children in jesus christ, etc. when the creature had no being,
they must all say as the returning Prodigal, Luk. 15. 21. I am no more worthy to be called thy Son, they have nothing in them to render them more amiable or desirable in the eyes of God,
they must all say as the returning Prodigal, Luk. 15. 21. I am no more worthy to be called thy Son, they have nothing in them to render them more amiable or desirable in the eyes of God,
when God looks on them with an eye of Fatherly pity, he finds them rowling and wallowing in their own blood, Ezek. 16. 5. When thou wast in thy Blood, I said unto thee live.
when God looks on them with an eye of Fatherly pity, he finds them rolling and wallowing in their own blood, Ezekiel 16. 5. When thou wast in thy Blood, I said unto thee live.
had man had any desert of his own, yea had he not been laden with indesert, there had not needed the intervention of the great price paid for his ransome from the Law,
had man had any desert of his own, yea had he not been laden with indesert, there had not needed the intervention of the great price paid for his ransom from the Law,
4. From the way in which it comes, viz. by receiving Christ, and believing on him, John 1. 12. As many as received him to them he gave power (or priviledge) to become the Sons of God,
4. From the Way in which it comes, viz. by receiving christ, and believing on him, John 1. 12. As many as received him to them he gave power (or privilege) to become the Sons of God,
yea the very ordaining and ordering of Gospel priviledges to be introduced by Faith, is on purpose for the declaration of Gods free Grace, Rom. 4. 4, 5. 2. As that, so this bestows the Relation and Title of a Child:
yea the very ordaining and ordering of Gospel privileges to be introduced by Faith, is on purpose for the declaration of God's free Grace, Rom. 4. 4, 5. 2. As that, so this bestows the Relation and Title of a Child:
they have all the priviledges, immunities, and advantages which belong to such a Relation, as far as they are capable, Rom. 8. 17. Joynt heirs with Christ, Gal. 4. 7. If a Son then an Heir of God through Christ.
they have all the privileges, immunities, and advantages which belong to such a Relation, as Far as they Are capable, Rom. 8. 17. Joint Heirs with christ, Gal. 4. 7. If a Son then an Heir of God through christ.
and in this respect, although, to express the difference between the Relation which Christ, and which Believers have unto God, it is represented under the notion of Adoption;
and in this respect, although, to express the difference between the Relation which christ, and which Believers have unto God, it is represented under the notion of Adoption;
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yet as to the way in which they are brought to a participation in this priviledge, it is resembled by natural Generation, whence they are not only said to be Adopted by,
yet as to the Way in which they Are brought to a participation in this privilege, it is resembled by natural Generation, whence they Are not only said to be Adopted by,
but also to be born of God, 1 Joh. 5. 4. Whatsoever is born of God, John 1. 13. Which were born: to be begotten, Jam. 1. 18. Of his own Will he begat us:
but also to be born of God, 1 John 5. 4. Whatsoever is born of God, John 1. 13. Which were born: to be begotten, Jam. 1. 18. Of his own Will he begat us:
for he was firstly appointed by his Father to be Heir of all things, Heb. 1. 2. Now, inasmuch as the whole Inheritance is his by his Fathers donation;
for he was firstly appointed by his Father to be Heir of all things, Hebrew 1. 2. Now, inasmuch as the Whole Inheritance is his by his Father's donation;
Hence that Hos. 2. 19, 20. I will betroth thee to mee, &c. and 2 Cor. 11. 2. I have espoused you to one Husband, which Relation of Marriage, brings the party so related into actual Communion in all that belongs to the Husband.
Hence that Hos. 2. 19, 20. I will betrothed thee to me, etc. and 2 Cor. 11. 2. I have espoused you to one Husband, which Relation of Marriage, brings the party so related into actual Communion in all that belongs to the Husband.
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so that when by the operation of the Spirit in him, a man is made to believe, he is then and not till then born of God, he is then also married to Christ;
so that when by the operation of the Spirit in him, a man is made to believe, he is then and not till then born of God, he is then also married to christ;
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A. The Apostle John using it as a present Argument to engage us to constancy in times of Antichristian Tyrany, thereby intimates that it is a relation of infinite worth,
A. The Apostle John using it as a present Argument to engage us to constancy in times of Antichristian Tyranny, thereby intimates that it is a Relation of infinite worth,
the Apostle seems to place much weight upon the denomination it self, ver. 1. What manner of love, that we should be called the Sons of God? Jacob honoured Joseph's two eldest Sons,
the Apostle seems to place much weight upon the denomination it self, ver. 1. What manner of love, that we should be called the Sons of God? Jacob honoured Joseph's two eldest Sons,
It is among men accounted an high thing to be the Son of some King or Emperour, 1 Sam. 18. 23. Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a King• Son in law? what is it then for God to call us his Sons and Daughters,
It is among men accounted an high thing to be the Son of Some King or Emperor, 1 Sam. 18. 23. Seems it to you a Light thing to be a King• Son in law? what is it then for God to call us his Sons and Daughters,
2. They are taken into Gods ▪ and that not as Servants but as Children, there to abide for ever, Joh. 8. 35. The Servant abideth not in the House for ever,
2. They Are taken into God's ▪ and that not as Servants but as Children, there to abide for ever, John 8. 35. The Servant Abideth not in the House for ever,
Believers therefore are all one Houshold, called the Houshold of Faith, Gal 6. 10. and they are of Gods Family after another manner then wicked Men and inferiour creatures:
Believers Therefore Are all one Household, called the Household of Faith, Gall 6. 10. and they Are of God's Family After Another manner then wicked Men and inferior creatures:
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they shall have whatsoever they stand in need of, and they shall have it as they need it, Mat. 6. 31, 32. take no thought, &c. for the Heavenly Father knoweth that you have need of these things:
they shall have whatsoever they stand in need of, and they shall have it as they need it, Mathew 6. 31, 32. take no Thought, etc. for the Heavenly Father Knoweth that you have need of these things:
Jer. 2. 2. All that devour him shall offend, evil shall come upon them saith the Lord, Zech. 2. 8. He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of mine eye.
Jer. 2. 2. All that devour him shall offend, evil shall come upon them Says the Lord, Zechariah 2. 8. He that touches you touches the apple of mine eye.
hence those promises, 1 Pet. 1. 5. Ye are kept by the power of God, Psal. 91. 11, 12. Gods Sons in this life are like little Children, alwayes tripping,
hence those promises, 1 Pet. 1. 5. You Are kept by the power of God, Psalm 91. 11, 12. God's Sons in this life Are like little Children, always tripping,
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they have the voice of his Spirit behind them, telling them this is the way, Isai. 30. 21. they have the guidance of his most wise counsel to keep them in the right way unto glory, Psal. 7424.
they have the voice of his Spirit behind them, telling them this is the Way, Isaiah 30. 21. they have the guidance of his most wise counsel to keep them in the right Way unto glory, Psalm 7424.
5. He will assist and strengthen them, he will lend them an helping hand to carry them through all their difficulties, temptations, straits that they are engaged or involved ▪ in, in their Christian course,
5. He will assist and strengthen them, he will lend them an helping hand to carry them through all their difficulties, temptations, straits that they Are engaged or involved ▪ in, in their Christian course,
But God here afflicts his Children, that their souls may be saved in the day of the Lord, 1 Cor. 11. 32. We are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the World.
But God Here afflicts his Children, that their Souls may be saved in the day of the Lord, 1 Cor. 11. 32. We Are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the World.
see what an high commendation he gives Abraham for his love, and what a precious promise he gives him upon it, Gen. 22. 16, 17. the poorest services which they do, being done in sincerity to him,
see what an high commendation he gives Abraham for his love, and what a precious promise he gives him upon it, Gen. 22. 16, 17. the Poorest services which they do, being done in sincerity to him,
3. They receive the spirit of Adoption, Rom. 8. 15. Gal. 4. 5, 6. and here we are to observe, that the Spirit of Adoption doth not decipher any distinct spirit,
3. They receive the Spirit of Adoption, Rom. 8. 15. Gal. 4. 5, 6. and Here we Are to observe, that the Spirit of Adoption does not decipher any distinct Spirit,
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but that it is one and the same spirit who doth illuminate, convince, humble, engraft ▪ the soul into Christ, &c. but it deciphers to us a distinct and peculiar observation of the Spirit of God in us:
but that it is one and the same Spirit who does illuminate, convince, humble, engrafted ▪ the soul into christ, etc. but it deciphers to us a distinct and peculiar observation of the Spirit of God in us:
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1. The obsignation, or sealing up of Believers to the certain and infallible enjoyment of their inheritance, Eph. 1. 13. & 4. 30. when God hath once admitted a poor Soul into the number of his Children, he now confirms and ratifies to him all the promises,
1. The obsignation, or sealing up of Believers to the certain and infallible enjoyment of their inheritance, Ephesians 1. 13. & 4. 30. when God hath once admitted a poor Soul into the number of his Children, he now confirms and Ratifies to him all the promises,
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yea, so sure that neither outward Enemies, nor inward Evils shall ever be able to deprive them of this Title, Rom. 8. 39, 39. I am perswaded that neither height nor depth, &c. shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ.
yea, so sure that neither outward Enemies, nor inward Evils shall ever be able to deprive them of this Title, Rom. 8. 39, 39. I am persuaded that neither height nor depth, etc. shall separate us from the love of God which is in christ.
and joyned them in the inheritance of all blessings with his own Son, Rom. 8. 16, 17. The spirit it self leaveth witness, &c. The effect consequent upon this testimony is assurance, which assurance is in it self a piece of inchoate Glorification,
and joined them in the inheritance of all blessings with his own Son, Rom. 8. 16, 17. The Spirit it self Leaveth witness, etc. The Effect consequent upon this testimony is assurance, which assurance is in it self a piece of inchoate Glorification,
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and claim this Relation, and upon the claim believingly to plead with him for the acceptance of their persons, the audience of their Prayers, the granting of their requests,
and claim this Relation, and upon the claim believingly to plead with him for the acceptance of their Persons, the audience of their Prayers, the granting of their requests,
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But the spirit of God is still blowing upon this spark, and supplying of it with new fuel, whereby he makes the faith of Believers to live and flourish, in dispite of all those endeavours that are used to extinguish and ruin it.
But the Spirit of God is still blowing upon this spark, and supplying of it with new fuel, whereby he makes the faith of Believers to live and flourish, in despite of all those endeavours that Are used to extinguish and ruin it.
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but the spirit it self maketh intercession, &c. they are weak to do duty, and carry about in them a masse of corruption, a body of Death, which presseth them down;
but the Spirit it self makes Intercession, etc. they Are weak to do duty, and carry about in them a mass of corruption, a body of Death, which Presseth them down;
6. To communicate to them the discoveries of the love of God, and thereby to fill them with spiritual rejoycing, Rom. 5. 5. The Love of God is shed abroad into our hearts, by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us:
6. To communicate to them the discoveries of the love of God, and thereby to fill them with spiritual rejoicing, Rom. 5. 5. The Love of God is shed abroad into our hearts, by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us:
he applies the precious promises to their souls, he gives them cordials of comfort, communicates unto them the sips and fo•e tasts of glory, fills them with inward joyes and refreshings:
he Applies the precious promises to their Souls, he gives them cordials of Comfort, communicates unto them the sips and fo•e tastes of glory, fills them with inward Joys and refreshings:
4. They are made to partake in Christian liberty, Joh. 8. 36. If the Son therefore shall make you free, you are free indeed, which liberty is not (as vain men would have it) a freedome to live as they list;
4. They Are made to partake in Christian liberty, John 8. 36. If the Son Therefore shall make you free, you Are free indeed, which liberty is not (as vain men would have it) a freedom to live as they list;
2. From any dependance upon the Law for happiness in a way of works or doings, Rom. 3. 28. We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the Law.
2. From any dependence upon the Law for happiness in a Way of works or doings, Rom. 3. 28. We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the Deeds of the Law.
Because it presents those that are under it every day with that which may assure them, th•• after all their labour and pains taken in legal obedience, they shall certainly lose all,
Because it presents those that Are under it every day with that which may assure them, th•• After all their labour and pains taken in Legal Obedience, they shall Certainly loose all,
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their service is now a service of love; for faith worketh by love: before this, he had the workings and stirrings of his Conscience, which by amazing terrors,
their service is now a service of love; for faith works by love: before this, he had the workings and stirrings of his Conscience, which by amazing terrors,
and he takes delight in the Law of God, and it is a great pleasure to him to be found exercising of himself therein, Psal. 1. 2. 2. From sin, Rom. 6. 7. For he that is dead is freed ▪ from sin:
and he Takes delight in the Law of God, and it is a great pleasure to him to be found exercising of himself therein, Psalm 1. 2. 2. From since, Rom. 6. 7. For he that is dead is freed ▪ from since:
Hence that 1 John 3. 9. Whatsoever is born of God doth not commit sin, not but that there are the remainders of active and stirring corruption to be found in the best of Gods Children as long as they bear about with them a body of Death;
Hence that 1 John 3. 9. Whatsoever is born of God does not commit since, not but that there Are the remainders of active and stirring corruption to be found in the best of God's Children as long as they bear about with them a body of Death;
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and hence he sighs and groans for a delivery, ver. 24. 2. Though sin be yet God imputes it not, 2 Cor. 5. 29. Not imputing their trespasses unto them:
and hence he sighs and groans for a delivery, ver. 24. 2. Though since be yet God imputes it not, 2 Cor. 5. 29. Not imputing their Trespasses unto them:
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he is freed from the dominion of that slavish Spirit, or spirit of bondage, and needs not to go up and down in fear of suffering the eternal weight of Gods wrath.
he is freed from the dominion of that slavish Spirit, or Spirit of bondage, and needs not to go up and down in Fear of suffering the Eternal weight of God's wrath.
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they are delivered and kept from being drawn away with those snares, baits, and temptations, and terified with those threatnings which the World sets before them:
they Are Delivered and kept from being drawn away with those snares, baits, and temptations, and terified with those threatenings which the World sets before them:
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hence they have such liberty of spirit granted them, that they can both trample in disdain upon the large proffers of the World to seduce them by from their profession;
hence they have such liberty of Spirit granted them, that they can both trample in disdain upon the large proffers of the World to seduce them by from their profession;
their wills that were disordered, are set in their right place again, 1 Pet. 4. 1, 2. 2. They love God and all his wayes, yea, they dearly love him, Psal. 18. 1. their whole soul is now devoted to him and his service.
their wills that were disordered, Are Set in their right place again, 1 Pet. 4. 1, 2. 2. They love God and all his ways, yea, they dearly love him, Psalm 18. 1. their Whole soul is now devoted to him and his service.
2. They have the Ministry of the blessed Angels, Heb. 1. 14. Are they not all ministring Spirits sent forth to minister for them who shall be Heirs of Salvation:
2. They have the Ministry of the blessed Angels, Hebrew 1. 14. are they not all ministering Spirits sent forth to minister for them who shall be Heirs of Salvation:
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they are unto them tutelary Angels to defend them from evil, and to watch for their good, Psal. 91. 11. He shall give his Angels charge concerning thee:
they Are unto them tutelary Angels to defend them from evil, and to watch for their good, Psalm 91. 11. He shall give his Angels charge Concerning thee:
even answers of their Prayers, Dan. 9. 23. they strengthen and confirm them in their secret conflicts, Luk. 22. 43. and when they come to die, they are a convoy to carry their Souls home to eternal rest, Luk. 16. 22. The Angels carried Lazarus into Abrahams bosom.
even answers of their Prayers, Dan. 9. 23. they strengthen and confirm them in their secret conflicts, Luk. 22. 43. and when they come to die, they Are a convoy to carry their Souls home to Eternal rest, Luk. 16. 22. The Angels carried Lazarus into Abrahams bosom.
3 ▪ They have the cooperation of all things to do them good, Rom. 8. 28. Gods Children are called to pass through varieties of changes in this life, they meet with manifold afflictions, they have many enemies, men and devils that are engaged to plot their harm,
3 ▪ They have the cooperation of all things to do them good, Rom. 8. 28. God's Children Are called to pass through varieties of changes in this life, they meet with manifold afflictions, they have many enemies, men and Devils that Are engaged to plot their harm,
and though for the present, during their nonage and minority here in this life, they seem but little different from servants to the observation of others, their Inheritance being as yet in reversion,
and though for the present, during their nonage and minority Here in this life, they seem but little different from Servants to the observation of Others, their Inheritance being as yet in reversion,
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and (having finished the work set them to do in this World) shall be brought to take full possession of their own, it shall then be known what happy ones they are.
and (having finished the work Set them to do in this World) shall be brought to take full possession of their own, it shall then be known what happy ones they Are.
4. For the evidence of the Doctrine, or wherein it appears that they are now the Sons of God, notwithstanding their present despicable condition: here take only two Conclusions.
4. For the evidence of the Doctrine, or wherein it appears that they Are now the Sons of God, notwithstanding their present despicable condition: Here take only two Conclusions.
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It is true that wicked men do not know them to be certainly the Children of God, for the world know us not, ver. 1. but they know them to be other kind of men from themselves,
It is true that wicked men do not know them to be Certainly the Children of God, for the world know us not, ver. 1. but they know them to be other kind of men from themselves,
his Graces are hereby tried, and made to shine forth, and that trial proves to be much better than that of God, 1 Pet. 1. 7. God hereby puts an advantage into his hands to glorifie him,
his Graces Are hereby tried, and made to shine forth, and that trial Proves to be much better than that of God, 1 Pet. 1. 7. God hereby puts an advantage into his hands to Glorify him,
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so did the Apostles when scourged before the Council, Act. 5. 41. and when wicked men have done their worst to the Children of God, they do but prepare for them a glorious Chariot to ride home in tryumph to the City of God.
so did the Apostles when scourged before the Council, Act. 5. 41. and when wicked men have done their worst to the Children of God, they do but prepare for them a glorious Chariot to ride home in triumph to the city of God.
they are Strangers and Pilgrims, and it is safest for them to be so, and still that remains to be a great truth, Psal. 37. 16. A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked:
they Are Strangers and Pilgrim's, and it is Safest for them to be so, and still that remains to be a great truth, Psalm 37. 16. A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked:
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They are made to understand that being jo•ned with Christ in his sufferings, they shall not be separated from him in Glory, 2 Tim. 2. 12. If we suffer with him we shall also reign with him ▪ Paul counts the Saints suffering, a manifest token as of the amazing destruction of their persecutors,
They Are made to understand that being jo•ned with christ in his sufferings, they shall not be separated from him in Glory, 2 Tim. 2. 12. If we suffer with him we shall also Reign with him ▪ Paul counts the Saints suffering, a manifest token as of the amazing destruction of their persecutors,
Their love to God, their faith in Christ, their hope of Glory, their hatred of sin, their delighting of themselves in holiness, &c. The Apostle tells us the fruits of the spirit are manifest,
Their love to God, their faith in christ, their hope of Glory, their hatred of since, their delighting of themselves in holiness, etc. The Apostle tells us the fruits of the Spirit Are manifest,
3. The testimony of the spirit of God, added to and confirming of the testimony of their own spirits in witnessing to their Sonship, Rom. 8. 16. By vertue of which testimony, at such times as God enables them to read it, they can Triumph in the hopes of glory, trample upon all the scoffs and scorns and persecutions,
3. The testimony of the Spirit of God, added to and confirming of the testimony of their own spirits in witnessing to their Sonship, Rom. 8. 16. By virtue of which testimony, At such times as God enables them to read it, they can Triumph in the hope's of glory, trample upon all the scoffs and scorns and persecutions,
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and despise all the flatteries, and fair promises of the world: He gives them inward consolation, and enables them to call God Father in greatest straits,
and despise all the flatteries, and fair promises of the world: He gives them inward consolation, and enables them to call God Father in greatest straits,
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1. Are Believers now Gods Children? It may then teach us what a dangerous thing it is for any to go about to do them any injury or wrong The ignorant world seeing the Saints of God so low and despicable, to have so few friends here below to take part with them,
1. are Believers now God's Children? It may then teach us what a dangerous thing it is for any to go about to do them any injury or wrong The ignorant world seeing the Saints of God so low and despicable, to have so few Friends Here below to take part with them,
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and to whose mercys the bowels of most affectionate Parents are not to to be compared? God may possibly seem to wink and keep silence for the present,
and to whose Mercies the bowels of most affectionate Parents Are not to to be compared? God may possibly seem to wink and keep silence for the present,
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and there are several remarkable instances in Scripture of his severity upon the malicious adversaries of his Saints, enough to put a dread upon any such, would they but consider of it.
and there Are several remarkable instances in Scripture of his severity upon the malicious Adversaries of his Saints, enough to put a dread upon any such, would they but Consider of it.
Doth Babylon triumph in cruelty over the People of God, when it is used as a Rod in Gods hand, to manifest his displeasure against them in punishing of their sin? Babylon shall smart for it, Isa. 47. 6. &c. I was wroth with my People, I gave them into thy hand, thou didst shew them no mercy.
Does Babylon triumph in cruelty over the People of God, when it is used as a Rod in God's hand, to manifest his displeasure against them in punishing of their since? Babylon shall smart for it, Isaiah 47. 6. etc. I was wroth with my People, I gave them into thy hand, thou didst show them no mercy.
Neither shal Edom be forgotten, who in Jerusalems day of visitation, cryed, Raze it, raze it to the ground, Psal. 137. 7. How are Edom, and Ammon, and Moab, and mount Seir, and the Philistians and Tyrus threatned upon this account? See, Ezek. chap. 25. and 26. But supposing that they should escape here, (and God doth not alwayes presently let fall his hand upon the Persecutours of his People) yet is the time a coming,
Neither shall Edom be forgotten, who in Jerusalems day of Visitation, cried, Raze it, raze it to the ground, Psalm 137. 7. How Are Edom, and Ammon, and Moab, and mount Seir, and the Philistians and Tyre threatened upon this account? See, Ezekiel chap. 25. and 26. But supposing that they should escape Here, (and God does not always presently let fallen his hand upon the Persecutors of his People) yet is the time a coming,
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Tremble then at the thoughts of such a thing ▪ that poor persecuted despised Saint, whom you seem to trample under the feet of pride, hath a Redeemer that is mighty, • Father in Heaven that will plead his cause.
Tremble then At the thoughts of such a thing ▪ that poor persecuted despised Saint, whom you seem to trample under the feet of pride, hath a Redeemer that is mighty, • Father in Heaven that will plead his cause.
What do you think of it, who have been often invited in the Gospel to embrace him? Will not this present him before you as one worth the entertaining? Receive him by a true Faith,
What do you think of it, who have been often invited in the Gospel to embrace him? Will not this present him before you as one worth the entertaining? Receive him by a true Faith,
what are we all, but a company of poor abjects, base born creatures, lying upon the dung-hill, objects of contempt, ignominy and disgrace? Remember your original, your father the Amorite, your mother the Hittite, Ezek. 16. begin. Then, I.
what Are we all, but a company of poor abjects, base born creatures, lying upon the dunghill, objects of contempt, ignominy and disgrace? remember your original, your father the Amorite, your mother the Hittite, Ezekiel 16. begin. Then, I.
Hast thou no shame in thee? Art thou not abashed at thy vile beggarly, disgraced condition? Can you look to your fathers house, the extract of fallen man, without blushing,
Hast thou no shame in thee? Art thou not abashed At thy vile beggarly, disgraced condition? Can you look to your Father's house, the extract of fallen man, without blushing,
II. Have you no ambition? How do men account of, and with what aspiring desires do they reach after a claim of kin to great and eminent personages? If some earthly Prince should make such a proffer among his Subjects,
II Have you no ambition? How do men account of, and with what aspiring Desires do they reach After a claim of kin to great and eminent Personages? If Some earthly Prince should make such a proffer among his Subject's,
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yea, the best of them, as the great God doth now among poor and vile men, what welcome, what embraces would it find among them all? How eagerly do you grasp after the worlds honours? How pleasing are high titles to the Children of men? But lo!
yea, the best of them, as the great God does now among poor and vile men, what welcome, what embraces would it find among them all? How eagerly do you grasp After the world's honours? How pleasing Are high titles to the Children of men? But lo!
here is a title, against which if all the honours and gloryes which the world owns were set, they would weigh no more than the light dust in the ballance,
Here is a title, against which if all the honours and Glories which the world owns were Set, they would weigh no more than the Light dust in the balance,
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enquire then, and say whither there be any thing that can come within the reach of your desires, that is not to be found included in it: For, 1. Would you be honourable;
inquire then, and say whither there be any thing that can come within the reach of your Desires, that is not to be found included in it: For, 1. Would you be honourable;
But what greater honour can we conceive of, then now to be owned and declared the Children of God? Are the Children of earthly Princes accounted noble,
But what greater honour can we conceive of, then now to be owned and declared the Children of God? are the Children of earthly Princes accounted noble,
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and to whom all the Kings and Potentates in the world are Vassals? How excellent must the• be that can claim the nearest relation to the Sovereign of the whole world? that are able to call the everlasting Jehovah Father? this is an honour indeed,
and to whom all the Kings and Potentates in the world Are Vassals? How excellent must the• be that can claim the nearest Relation to the Sovereign of the Whole world? that Are able to call the everlasting Jehovah Father? this is an honour indeed,
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And if they count such men rich, who enjoy a small part of this earth (which is it self but a spot) and a few of the perishing things of this lower world, is not he then rich indeed, who truly,
And if they count such men rich, who enjoy a small part of this earth (which is it self but a spot) and a few of the perishing things of this lower world, is not he then rich indeed, who truly,
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get Faith and you are owners of more than heart can wish. 3: Would you have a free use of the Creature? and this well thought of might be a prevailing motive:
get Faith and you Are owners of more than heart can wish. 3: Would you have a free use of the Creature? and this well Thought of might be a prevailing motive:
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Consider but upon what account unregenerate sinners stand in reference to all the good things of God which they do make use of, turning of them by their ill improvement of them, into so many treasuries of wrath and vengeance, Rom. 2. 5. So much as they do enjoy of God's goodness,
Consider but upon what account unregenerate Sinners stand in Referente to all the good things of God which they do make use of, turning of them by their ill improvement of them, into so many treasuries of wrath and vengeance, Rom. 2. 5. So much as they do enjoy of God's Goodness,
With what trembling doth the awakened sinner eat and drink, and make use of all the comforts of life? and this because he now is made to understand that in all he doth but encrease his guilt,
With what trembling does the awakened sinner eat and drink, and make use of all the comforts of life? and this Because he now is made to understand that in all he does but increase his guilt,
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4. Would you enjoy Divine Protection? this I am sure you stand in need of, whose precious lives then are so many that seek to deprive you of who ly open every moment to so many oppressing evils.
4. Would you enjoy Divine Protection? this I am sure you stand in need of, whose precious lives then Are so many that seek to deprive you of who lie open every moment to so many oppressing evils.
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Consider the world we live in, the awful dangers that are before us, and daily passing over our heads, the danger that we are continually obnoxious unto;
Consider the world we live in, the awful dangers that Are before us, and daily passing over our Heads, the danger that we Are continually obnoxious unto;
Consider, Psal. 91. throughout, and what have you to say to all these things? Can you still strengthen your selves in unbelief? are you still unwilling to come to Christ,
Consider, Psalm 91. throughout, and what have you to say to all these things? Can you still strengthen your selves in unbelief? Are you still unwilling to come to christ,
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yea, can they invest you with such a dignity? Is it not better to be a Child of God than a Child of the Devils? Do not then reject this so fairly proffered priviledge. USE. III. For Exhortation to believers:
yea, can they invest you with such a dignity? Is it not better to be a Child of God than a Child of the Devils? Do not then reject this so fairly proffered privilege. USE. III. For Exhortation to believers:
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though they count you abject and base, as the very offscouring of the earth, yet that he looks upon you as his Children, having adopted you as his own,
though they count you abject and base, as the very offscouring of the earth, yet that he looks upon you as his Children, having adopted you as his own,
The dutiful Child loves that his father should be calling for his service, and is glad at the heart when any thing that he doth can find acceptance and give content How doth David love the law? He cannot express it, Psal. 110. 96. How sweet and precious is it to him? Psal. 19. 9, 10. Do not reckon it to be your burden,
The dutiful Child loves that his father should be calling for his service, and is glad At the heart when any thing that he does can find acceptance and give content How does David love the law? He cannot express it, Psalm 110. 96. How sweet and precious is it to him? Psalm 19. 9, 10. Do not reckon it to be your burden,
hearken to him in his word and make a particular application to your own souls of all those counsels a•d directions which are given in his Ordinances from one time to another.
harken to him in his word and make a particular application to your own Souls of all those Counsels a•d directions which Are given in his Ordinances from one time to Another.
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as in the manner of their doing it, they make it to appear that they take great satisfaction in it? Herein we shew our selves to be like Christ our elder Brother, who rejoyced to do his Fathers will, Psal. 40. 7. 3. Endeavour in all things so to carry it that such as take notice of you may see and know ▪ whose Children you are:
as in the manner of their doing it, they make it to appear that they take great satisfaction in it? Herein we show our selves to be like christ our elder Brother, who rejoiced to do his Father's will, Psalm 40. 7. 3. Endeavour in all things so to carry it that such as take notice of you may see and know ▪ whose Children you Are:
Remember that as there is a real, so there ought to be a manifest difference between the Children of God and the Children of the Devil, 1 Joh. 3. 9. In this the Children of God are manifested.
remember that as there is a real, so there ought to be a manifest difference between the Children of God and the Children of the devil, 1 John 3. 9. In this the Children of God Are manifested.
And for this be observant of the rules of Gods word, where you may learn to cleanse your way and regulate your lives sutable to your relation. And hence,
And for this be observant of the rules of God's word, where you may Learn to cleanse your Way and regulate your lives suitable to your Relation. And hence,
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we then honour God, and bring credit to Religion, when we can at all times cast our care upon him, believing in his power and promise in our sorest distress:
we then honour God, and bring credit to Religion, when we can At all times cast our care upon him, believing in his power and promise in our Sorest distress:
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is it a great disparagement to Parents, and they take it so, for their Children to go to other houses, to beg or steal to supply their wants, it is enough for Orphans, that have none to care for them, to do so.
is it a great disparagement to Parents, and they take it so, for their Children to go to other houses, to beg or steal to supply their Wants, it is enough for Orphans, that have none to care for them, to do so.
and if you have it not, you may certainly conclude, it is because his wisdom sees that it is better for you to be without it, you would take harm by it if he should gratifie you in it;
and if you have it not, you may Certainly conclude, it is Because his Wisdom sees that it is better for you to be without it, you would take harm by it if he should gratify you in it;
God looks upon the recompence of wrongs to be a pre•ogative of his soveraignty; and his Children •ave no reason to fear, but that he will plead their cause, and do them right.
God looks upon the recompense of wrongs to be a pre•ogative of his sovereignty; and his Children •ave no reason to Fear, but that he will plead their cause, and do them right.
Be much therefore in this contemplation, it affords plentiful and soul-satisfying encouragement to a Child of God in every condition that he can be reduced unto. Hence, improve it.
Be much Therefore in this contemplation, it affords plentiful and Soul-satisfying encouragement to a Child of God in every condition that he can be reduced unto. Hence, improve it.
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let them then take and share them among themselves, let them scramble and see who can get most of them, they may do it, they are not Themistocles, they have no better an hope, these are things accommodated to their earthly minds.
let them then take and share them among themselves, let them scramble and see who can get most of them, they may do it, they Are not Themistocles, they have no better an hope, these Are things accommodated to their earthly minds.
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I have otherghuess delights, riches and honours to feed upon, and satiate my Soul withal; I have substances, I will not therefore rest in shadows nor envy such as do.
I have otherghuess delights, riches and honours to feed upon, and satiate my Soul withal; I have substances, I will not Therefore rest in shadows nor envy such as do.
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or can he not supply you? What is it should give you reason to doubt of it? Doth he not take care for things of less value? Be often propounding that question to your selves, Job. 38. ult.
or can he not supply you? What is it should give you reason to doubt of it? Does he not take care for things of less valve? Be often propounding that question to your selves, Job. 38. ult.
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and he gives them their meat in due season? Are not the meanest creatures in his family well provided for? And can a Child be neglected? Are not the Lillies gorgiously decked by him,
and he gives them their meat in due season? are not the Meanest creatures in his family well provided for? And can a Child be neglected? are not the Lilies gorgeously decked by him,
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Have you not Estates enough to maintein you? Is there not enough in heaven and earth to supply the wants of one poor creature? what if this earth should fail,
Have you not Estates enough to maintain you? Is there not enough in heaven and earth to supply the Wants of one poor creature? what if this earth should fail,
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and my desires, though in themselves they are low and dull, shal (by his mighty assistance) be wasted along to Heaven with the stiff Gales of sighs and groans that cannot be uttered:
and my Desires, though in themselves they Are low and dull, shall (by his mighty assistance) be wasted along to Heaven with the stiff Gales of sighs and groans that cannot be uttered:
especially being (either by gray hairs, those Blossoms of the Grave, or by pining sicknesses, &c. by the dangers of troublesome times growing) warned of the probable nearness and approach of it,
especially being (either by grey hairs, those Blossoms of the Grave, or by pining Sicknesses, etc. by the dangers of troublesome times growing) warned of the probable nearness and approach of it,
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and was at present under manifold troublesome exercises? Is rest a thing so unwelcome or ungrateful to the weary man? why then should I shrink from it? Did not my dearest Saviour comfort himself with this thought,
and was At present under manifold troublesome exercises? Is rest a thing so unwelcome or ungrateful to the weary man? why then should I shrink from it? Did not my dearest Saviour Comfort himself with this Thought,
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and my Father? And am I unwilling to go to my Fathers House, to that Pallace and Court, where I (who have been a stranger all this while in a strange Country, going under a disguise,
and my Father? And am I unwilling to go to my Father's House, to that Palace and Court, where I (who have been a stranger all this while in a strange Country, going under a disguise,
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Is it a thing so hard to bear, and that which should make me to draw back and fly from it? is to be stript out of these rags of mortality, this dirty defiled garment of flesh,
Is it a thing so hard to bear, and that which should make me to draw back and fly from it? is to be stripped out of these rags of mortality, this dirty defiled garment of Flesh,
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as will out-shine the light of the Sun in the firmament? And is this the thing I am so much afraid of? Is it this at which my thoughts do so much, start and give back? No, no, I will not fear,
as will outshine the Light of the Sun in the firmament? And is this the thing I am so much afraid of? Is it this At which my thoughts do so much, start and give back? No, no, I will not Fear,
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and I am as weary of it, and as willing to leave it ▪ And were it not that I have a little work to do for the glory of my God and Father here, I could be content forthwith to be gone:
and I am as weary of it, and as willing to leave it ▪ And were it not that I have a little work to do for the glory of my God and Father Here, I could be content forthwith to be gone:
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Draw your comforts at this Tap, fetch your Consolations from this relation; be therefore often chewing upon the precious priviledges of it, and make them your rejoycing. Hence,
Draw your comforts At this Tap, fetch your Consolations from this Relation; be Therefore often chewing upon the precious privileges of it, and make them your rejoicing. Hence,
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but rather rejoyce that your Names are written in Heaven. Count all other things comparatively not deserving the boasting of, Psal. 4. 7. 2. Let this joy dispel the mists of every sorrow, and clear up your souls in the midst of all troubles and difficulties.
but rather rejoice that your Names Are written in Heaven. Count all other things comparatively not deserving the boasting of, Psalm 4. 7. 2. Let this joy dispel the mists of every sorrow, and clear up your Souls in the midst of all Troubles and difficulties.
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What he hath done for you, viz. Taken you under his care, given you his Spirit, set you a• liberty from thraldome, confirmed you in a title to all his good things, bestowed upon you a Royal Guard of glorious Angels:
What he hath done for you, viz. Taken you under his care, given you his Spirit, Set you a• liberty from thraldom, confirmed you in a title to all his good things, bestowed upon you a Royal Guard of glorious Angels:
and joyfully look for the manifestation of the Children of God, who, when they shal be brought forth in their Royalty, at the second coming of Christ, shal be the wonder and astonishment of Angels, wicked Men, and Devils.
and joyfully look for the manifestation of the Children of God, who, when they shall be brought forth in their Royalty, At the second coming of christ, shall be the wonder and astonishment of Angels, wicked Men, and Devils.
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and that by the consideration of their sonship, and the Glorious dignity of it, and laboured to perswade them in the belief of the verity of it, by a bold and confident conclusion, asserting it to be so;
and that by the consideration of their sonship, and the Glorious dignity of it, and laboured to persuade them in the belief of the verity of it, by a bold and confident conclusion, asserting it to be so;
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In these and the remaining words of the Vers. he obviates an• objection, which the Children of God may be 〈 ◊ 〉 ready, in an hour of Temptation, to raise, viz. If we are Sons,
In these and the remaining words of the Vers. he obviates an• objection, which the Children of God may be 〈 ◊ 〉 ready, in an hour of Temptation, to raise, viz. If we Are Sons,
These words relate to the foregoing by way of Prolepsis, and hence the copulative [ And ] is put for the exceptive [ but ] •s is frequent in that Language:
These words relate to the foregoing by Way of Prolepsis, and hence the copulative [ And ] is put for the exceptive [ but ] •s is frequent in that Language:
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1. The subject, or that of which the assertion is, What we shall be: By the which he intends that happiness and Glory to which the sons of God are appointed; their future felicity.
1. The Subject, or that of which the assertion is, What we shall be: By the which he intends that happiness and Glory to which the Sons of God Are appointed; their future felicity.
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The Proposition is limited in respect of time, but unlimited in respect of persons. 1. In respect of time, it is restrained to the present, Not yet, q. d.
The Proposition is limited in respect of time, but unlimited in respect of Persons. 1. In respect of time, it is restrained to the present, Not yet, q. worser.
and not look like our selves, but it will not be long: The word [ NONLATINALPHABET ] is used only to express some smal inconsiderable particle of time, or delay:
and not look like our selves, but it will not be long: The word [ ] is used only to express Some small inconsiderable particle of time, or Delay:
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but only in general affirms, that it appears not. Indefinit propositions are equivalent to universal. Hence we are to understand all men to be here ••••nded:
but only in general affirms, that it appears not. Indefinite propositions Are equivalent to universal. Hence we Are to understand all men to be Here ••••nded:
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and the word translated, to appear [ NONLATINALPHABET ] signifyeth, clearly, openly, permenently to appear, to be discerned or seen in open view Hence,
and the word translated, to appear [ ] signifieth, clearly, openly, permenently to appear, to be discerned or seen in open view Hence,
Those Glorious Beatitudes, which are bound up and reserved for the entertainment of God's Adopted Children in the highest Heavens, are things which be not clearly seen or understood in this World.
Those Glorious Beatitudes, which Are bound up and reserved for the entertainment of God's Adopted Children in the highest Heavens, Are things which be not clearly seen or understood in this World.
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He hath predestinated them to their inheritance, and laid out in his everlasting Decree what their portion shal be, Eph. 1. 11, In whom we have obtained an inheritance being predestinated, &c. God cannot be ignorant of his own Counsels, which, have been manifestly known to him from all eternity, Acts ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉. 18, Known unto God are all his works from the foundation of the World.
He hath predestinated them to their inheritance, and laid out in his everlasting decree what their portion shall be, Ephesians 1. 11, In whom we have obtained an inheritance being predestinated, etc. God cannot be ignorant of his own Counsels, which, have been manifestly known to him from all eternity, Acts ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉. 18, Known unto God Are all his works from the Foundation of the World.
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He knows what his own thoughts are, &c. Those thoughts of peace which he hath for his People, Jer. 29. 11. These things are not under debate with him who is for ever unchangeable.
He knows what his own thoughts Are, etc. Those thoughts of peace which he hath for his People, Jer. 29. 11. These things Are not under debate with him who is for ever unchangeable.
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We must therefore for the present leave these two and say nothing definitely of them. 3. Positively, and here we may truely affirm, and make it appear, that,
We must Therefore for the present leave these two and say nothing definitely of them. 3. Positively, and Here we may truly affirm, and make it appear, that,
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For, being created in the third Heaven, and having seen the Glory of it, they must needs know that the People of God, in so far as they are appointed for the place, will be wondrously glorious;
For, being created in the third Heaven, and having seen the Glory of it, they must needs know that the People of God, in so Far as they Are appointed for the place, will be wondrously glorious;
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They know not what the countrey feast of a good Conscience means, how then should they understand what are the Provisions of the Kingdom of Glory? The Children of God have their joyes and ravishments here,
They know not what the country feast of a good Conscience means, how then should they understand what Are the Provisions of the Kingdom of Glory? The Children of God have their Joys and ravishments Here,
Those smiles of God's Countenance, those inward supports of heart, that sweet communion which their Souls have with God in an Ordinance, in hearing the Word, at a Sacrament, in their Closets, on their knees powring out of their Prayers and tears into the bosom of their Father:
Those smiles of God's Countenance, those inward supports of heart, that sweet communion which their Souls have with God in an Ordinance, in hearing the Word, At a Sacrament, in their Closets, on their knees Pouring out of their Prayers and tears into the bosom of their Father:
There are many high and towring expressions, to our apprehension, used in the Scripture, worthy descriptions of that great City and the Inhabitants of it,
There Are many high and towering expressions, to our apprehension, used in the Scripture, worthy descriptions of that great city and the Inhabitants of it,
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and experience it, we shal say as the Queen Sheba to Solomon, 1 King. 10. 6, 7. 2. The People of God have their sips and foretastes, and first fruits of this Glory here:
and experience it, we shall say as the Queen Sheba to Solomon, 1 King. 10. 6, 7. 2. The People of God have their sips and foretastes, and First fruits of this Glory Here:
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1. Lest they should be allured by it: All which they hear and enjoy here must therefore be Aenigmatical or obscure to them, lest they should be converted;
1. Lest they should be allured by it: All which they hear and enjoy Here must Therefore be Enigmatical or Obscure to them, lest they should be converted;
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and his own mind and purpose, Mar. 4. 11. 12. To them that are without these things are done in parables, &c. Lest at any time they should be Converted.
and his own mind and purpose, Mar. 4. 11. 12. To them that Are without these things Are done in parables, etc. Lest At any time they should be Converted.
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Christ himself must come in a disguise that so the determined Counsel of God might be fulfilled i• him: 1. Cor. 2. 7, 8. They would else never have Crucified him.
christ himself must come in a disguise that so the determined Counsel of God might be fulfilled i• him: 1. Cor. 2. 7, 8. They would Else never have crucified him.
2. That they may with more patience abide the time allotted then here, and serve there Generation in the doing of that work which God hath set out for them to do before they go to be possessed of this Glory.
2. That they may with more patience abide the time allotted then Here, and serve there Generation in the doing of that work which God hath Set out for them to do before they go to be possessed of this Glory.
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and been feasted by him with some special visits, they have been long ere they could quiet themselves from longing and praying, that the Chain might be cut,
and been feasted by him with Some special visits, they have been long ere they could quiet themselves from longing and praying, that the Chain might be Cut,
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so disturbed and perplexed in hours of Temptation, were it not from the consideration ▪ that they at present know so little of themselves or their happiness:
so disturbed and perplexed in hours of Temptation, were it not from the consideration ▪ that they At present know so little of themselves or their happiness:
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Sometimes their sonship it self doth not appear to them, but they are in the dark, at a loss about the evidencing of it to the satisfaction of their own minds;
Sometime their sonship it self does not appear to them, but they Are in the dark, At a loss about the evidencing of it to the satisfaction of their own minds;
Sometimes their present sufferings look bigger in their thoughts, than the conceptions or apprehensions which they entertain of their future Glory, these things being near,
Sometime their present sufferings look bigger in their thoughts, than the conceptions or apprehensions which they entertain of their future Glory, these things being near,
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and now they are disquiet and discontent, and say with him, 〈 ◊ 〉 7•. 13. I have cleansed my heart in vain, and 〈 ◊ 〉 my hands in innocency ▪ And usually in 〈 ◊ 〉 good frames, they apprehend more of the sweetness of present Communion with God in his Ordinances,
and now they Are disquiet and discontent, and say with him, 〈 ◊ 〉 7•. 13. I have cleansed my heart in vain, and 〈 ◊ 〉 my hands in innocency ▪ And usually in 〈 ◊ 〉 good frames, they apprehend more of the sweetness of present Communion with God in his Ordinances,
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and cloath them upon with all that excellency and splendid Glory, whereby, they who were but the other day lying among the pots, shall with their dazling lustre outshine the Sun in the Firmament.
and cloth them upon with all that excellency and splendid Glory, whereby, they who were but the other day lying among the pots, shall with their dazzling lustre outshine the Sun in the Firmament.
and have his left hand underneath his head, and his right hand imbracing of him? And yet he that knows all this doth not know what he shall be ▪ These are but the displayes of the outward Temple, or holy place;
and have his left hand underneath his head, and his right hand embracing of him? And yet he that knows all this does not know what he shall be ▪ These Are but the displays of the outward Temple, or holy place;
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but let the consideration of that unseen Glory that is a coming, arme and animate you for whatsoever Dayes of trouble you may have good reason to think are not afarr off, that when they do come, they may not be burdensome, but may weigh light:
but let the consideration of that unseen Glory that is a coming, arm and animate you for whatsoever Days of trouble you may have good reason to think Are not afar off, that when they do come, they may not be burdensome, but may weigh Light:
when you come to weigh your future felicities, that you have in hope, against all the present sorrows and sufferings you are at the present undergoing for Christ, 2 Cor. 4. 17, 18. 3. Wait patiently for your Glory:
when you come to weigh your future felicities, that you have in hope, against all the present sorrows and sufferings you Are At the present undergoing for christ, 2 Cor. 4. 17, 18. 3. Wait patiently for your Glory:
And as you have need of patience for this, that when you have done the will of God you may receive the reward, Heb. 10. 36. So there is this given to animate you in the chearful exercise of it, that it is but a little while, and he that shall come, will come, and will not tarry, vers.
And as you have need of patience for this, that when you have done the will of God you may receive the reward, Hebrew 10. 36. So there is this given to animate you in the cheerful exercise of it, that it is but a little while, and he that shall come, will come, and will not tarry, vers.
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you have the seal of the spirit for it, Who hath sealed you to the day of Redemption, Eph. 4. 30. And you have all those earnests which are given in the inchoative felicity, which you have found, in those tasts that you have had of the love of God in Christ,
you have the seal of the Spirit for it, Who hath sealed you to the day of Redemption, Ephesians 4. 30. And you have all those earnests which Are given in the inchoative felicity, which you have found, in those tastes that you have had of the love of God in christ,
I am not able to tell you what it is, no, nor, if an Angel should come and declare it to us, are we who dwell in mortal bodies, capable of understanding it:
I am not able to tell you what it is, no, nor, if an Angel should come and declare it to us, Are we who dwell in Mortal bodies, capable of understanding it:
If it did appear, and our blear eyes could now look upon it without dazling, it would not be so great as it now is, which when it shall appear, will transport us with everlasting admiration, that shall eccho back in eternal Hallelujahs.
If it did appear, and our blear eyes could now look upon it without dazzling, it would not be so great as it now is, which when it shall appear, will transport us with everlasting admiration, that shall echo back in Eternal Hallelujahs.
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and consequently great heirs, their condition was at the present so obscure, viz. Because the time of their manifestation was not yet come, he proceeds in the rest of this Vers. to encourage and strengthen their Faith in the consideration of the Glory which shall in due time be revealed in them:
and consequently great Heirs, their condition was At the present so Obscure, viz. Because the time of their manifestation was not yet come, he proceeds in the rest of this Vers. to encourage and strengthen their Faith in the consideration of the Glory which shall in due time be revealed in them:
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The words before us are an assertion concerning the future happiness of God's Adopted Children, in which we may take notice of three things that are worthy of our diligent observation, viz. 1. The certainty and evidence of it, We know. 2. The time when it shall be;
The words before us Are an assertion Concerning the future happiness of God's Adopted Children, in which we may take notice of three things that Are worthy of our diligent observation, viz. 1. The certainty and evidence of it, We know. 2. The time when it shall be;
and the Apostle useth the word in opposition to an uncertain ghuess or conjecture, by which a man doth but only probably suppose that the thing may be so. Here observe,
and the Apostle uses the word in opposition to an uncertain ghuess or conjecture, by which a man does but only probably suppose that the thing may be so. Here observe,
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1. That he clearly intimates the object to be a thing knowable, or that which hath its evidence, it is q. d. though what it shall be appears not plainly to us,
1. That he clearly intimates the Object to be a thing knowable, or that which hath its evidence, it is q. worser. though what it shall be appears not plainly to us,
1. Concerning Knowledge in general, we may observe, that the proper and suitable object of the understanding is Truth, in the search and contemplation whereof it is imployed,
1. Concerning Knowledge in general, we may observe, that the proper and suitable Object of the understanding is Truth, in the search and contemplation whereof it is employed,
The understanding applyes it self to the searing of Truth in the things that be: Now these truths are either, simple and single, such as are the several affections, inclinations,
The understanding Applies it self to the searing of Truth in the things that be: Now these truths Are either, simple and single, such as Are the several affections, inclinations,
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when the understanding, discovering a subject, and having found out those simple truths which concern it (or supposing it self so to have done) it puts them together,
when the understanding, discovering a Subject, and having found out those simple truths which concern it (or supposing it self so to have done) it puts them together,
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Sometimes this ignorance is attended with a fond apprehension that he doth see it; mistaking, and confidently concluding it to be that which it is not;
Sometime this ignorance is attended with a found apprehension that he does see it; mistaking, and confidently concluding it to be that which it is not;
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as when I see that there is a connexion betwen the nature of Man and Reason, my judgment thence compounds and concludes that Man is a reasonable creature.
as when I see that there is a connexion between the nature of Man and Reason, my judgement thence compounds and concludes that Man is a reasonable creature.
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but yet ▪ there are so many casualties in the over-ruling Providence of God, that may check aud over-bear this, that sometimes it falls out that we labour in the fire for very nothing;
but yet ▪ there Are so many casualties in the overruling Providence of God, that may check and overbear this, that sometime it falls out that we labour in the fire for very nothing;
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Such are all natural Causes and effects, as when we say the Sun shines, Man is a reasonable Creature, &c. And the judgement of these things is that which we call Science or Knowledge:
Such Are all natural Causes and effects, as when we say the Sun shines, Man is a reasonable Creature, etc. And the judgement of these things is that which we call Science or Knowledge:
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2. I come to make it evident in particular that our after happiness may be thus known and there will need but these two things to be cleered for the proof of it:
2. I come to make it evident in particular that our After happiness may be thus known and there will need but these two things to be cleared for the proof of it:
Hence we have Paul bringing down of this foreknowledge infallibly unto Glory, in that chain of his, Rom. 8. 29. 30. 3. The Redemption of Christ purchasing and procuring of it for them:
Hence we have Paul bringing down of this foreknowledge infallibly unto Glory, in that chain of his, Rom. 8. 29. 30. 3. The Redemption of christ purchasing and procuring of it for them:
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Hence Christ, speaking of the Elect, declare that it was for their sakes that he did that work, Joh. 17. 9. And professeth that he had lost none of those whom his Father had given to him, vers. 12. Hence,
Hence christ, speaking of the Elect, declare that it was for their sakes that he did that work, John 17. 9. And Professes that he had lost none of those whom his Father had given to him, vers. 12. Hence,
We read of purchased possession, Eph. 1. 14. And an inheritance reserved for us in the Heavens, 1 Pet. 1. 3. And of Christ willing that all of them should be with him, Joh. 17. 24. 3. Unalterable promises made to them:
We read of purchased possession, Ephesians 1. 14. And an inheritance reserved for us in the Heavens, 1 Pet. 1. 3. And of christ willing that all of them should be with him, John 17. 24. 3. Unalterable promises made to them:
They have great promises, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Eternal felicity comes within the compass of the promise which is made to them, Psal. 84. 11. The Lord shall give Grace and Glory.
They have great promises, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Eternal felicity comes within the compass of the promise which is made to them, Psalm 84. 11. The Lord shall give Grace and Glory.
when he sanctifieth the means to become unfailing helps to Faith, and bring the Soul to repent and believe in Christ, that foundation is laid, that shall aspire to NONLATINALPHABET building unmoveable:
when he Sanctifieth the means to become unfailing helps to Faith, and bring the Soul to Repent and believe in christ, that Foundation is laid, that shall aspire to building Unmovable:
There are those indeed who do attempt it, but in vain, Joh. 10. 27, 28. God's Omnipotency is the Garrison or guard to which they are committed, on purpose that they may enjoy Salvation, 1 Pet. 1. 5. Ye are kept by the power of God through faith unto Salvation.
There Are those indeed who do attempt it, but in vain, John 10. 27, 28. God's Omnipotency is the Garrison or guard to which they Are committed, on purpose that they may enjoy Salvation, 1 Pet. 1. 5. You Are kept by the power of God through faith unto Salvation.
The Apostle speaks of things that accompany Salvation, Heb. 6. 9. There is a faith which is the faith of Gods Elect, Tit. 1. 1. There is a vocation which is linked fast unto following glory, Rom. 8. 29, 30. There is a knowledge of God in Christ, which is Eternai life, Joh. 17. 3. There is a sealing of the spirit which confirmes everlasting happiness to us, Eph. 4. 30. There is an earnest now given by which God confirmes the title of the Inheritance to the Souls of his People, Eph. 1. 14.
The Apostle speaks of things that accompany Salvation, Hebrew 6. 9. There is a faith which is the faith of God's Elect, Tit. 1. 1. There is a vocation which is linked fast unto following glory, Rom. 8. 29, 30. There is a knowledge of God in christ, which is Eternai life, John 17. 3. There is a sealing of the Spirit which confirms everlasting happiness to us, Ephesians 4. 30. There is an earnest now given by which God confirms the title of the Inheritance to the Souls of his People, Ephesians 1. 14.
If this were not a truth, then all such Scriptureprecepts as put us upon this duty, of self-examination in respect of our spiritual estate, were in vain, and meerly super•luous.
If this were not a truth, then all such Scriptureprecepts as put us upon this duty, of self-examination in respect of our spiritual estate, were in vain, and merely super•luous.
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why should the Gospel propound Rules of tryal to us, if there were no discovery to be made by the application of them? Of what use is a Touch-stone to us,
why should the Gospel propound Rules of trial to us, if there were no discovery to be made by the application of them? Of what use is a Touchstone to us,
and to give it a judgement, and di•cerning of spiritual things, 1 Cor. 2. 10, 14. an• this is a common priviledge of all Believers, the• have all of them the indwelling spirit to hel• them in their work.
and to give it a judgement, and di•cerning of spiritual things, 1 Cor. 2. 10, 14. an• this is a Common privilege of all Believers, the• have all of them the indwelling Spirit to hel• them in their work.
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4. The Spirit of Adoption is also a witne• in a Child of God, to confirm and ratifie th• the testimony which his Conscience gives i• ••ncerning the premises, whence there are tw• ••bstantial witnesses to the same truth. Hence,
4. The Spirit of Adoption is also a witne• in a Child of God, to confirm and ratify th• the testimony which his Conscience gives i• ••ncerning the premises, whence there Are tw• ••bstantial Witnesses to the same truth. Hence,
He is said to bear witness with our spirits ▪ Rom. 8 ▪ 16. 4. By the discovery of these present effects h• is infallibly assured that he shall inherit Glor• hereafter.
He is said to bear witness with our spirits ▪ Rom. 8 ▪ 16. 4. By the discovery of these present effects h• is infallibly assured that he shall inherit Glor• hereafter.
and that the inferrence will hold, that i• God hath begun, he will also perfect the good work, Phil. 1. 6. God cannot call back his grace ▪ for it is without repentance, Rom. 11. 29. Heb. 13. 5. The Believer cannot renounce nor reject it,
and that the Inference will hold, that i• God hath begun, he will also perfect the good work, Philip 1. 6. God cannot call back his grace ▪ for it is without Repentance, Rom. 11. 29. Hebrew 13. 5. The Believer cannot renounce nor reject it,
because they cannot pluck him out of Chist's hand, Joh. 10. 29. And when we have •aid all these things together, Judge now whither this doth not amount to that which may truly and properly be called knowledge, viz, a Judgement of certainty about our everlasting felicity. USE ▪ I.
Because they cannot pluck him out of Chist's hand, John 10. 29. And when we have •aid all these things together, Judge now whither this does not amount to that which may truly and properly be called knowledge, videlicet, a Judgement of certainty about our everlasting felicity. USE ▪ I.
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Truly, if the hopes of the Children of God were grounded in opinion, and depended upon meer contingencyes, I cannot see how their life should not be the most perplexed sorrowful and miserable of all men;
Truly, if the hope's of the Children of God were grounded in opinion, and depended upon mere contingencyes, I cannot see how their life should not be the most perplexed sorrowful and miserable of all men;
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for if, after they have left all for Christ, it were yet a thing dubitable whether they should ever see and enjoy him in glory, they have indeed nothing left them to lean the weight of their confidence upon:
for if, After they have left all for christ, it were yet a thing dubitable whither they should ever see and enjoy him in glory, they have indeed nothing left them to lean the weight of their confidence upon:
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As to the things of this life, and with respect to subordinate ends, the Children of God labour under equal uncerteintyes with other men; Eccl. 9. begin:
As to the things of this life, and with respect to subordinate ends, the Children of God labour under equal uncerteintyes with other men; Ecclesiastes 9. begin:
and such as God himself shal give (that God who doth all things like himself) and they are satisfied that this shall be enough to fill you with everlasting joyes.
and such as God himself shall give (that God who does all things like himself) and they Are satisfied that this shall be enough to fill you with everlasting Joys.
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That truth, that no Child of God shal ever be lost, that no weapon that is formed against them shall ever prosper, that the foundations of the World shall sooner be shaken, the Pillars of the Earth faulter, crack,
That truth, that no Child of God shall ever be lost, that no weapon that is formed against them shall ever prosper, that the foundations of the World shall sooner be shaken, the Pillars of the Earth falter, Crac,
and crumble in pieces, than they fail of eternal felicity is unchangeable, he that will keep a Child of God from Heaven and happiness, must make void the everlasting purposes of an unchangeable God, violate the eternal Covenant of Redemption, disanul Gods firm and undeciveable promises, kill the immortal seed of grace, overcome the Omnipotent Spirit of God:
and crumble in Pieces, than they fail of Eternal felicity is unchangeable, he that will keep a Child of God from Heaven and happiness, must make void the everlasting Purposes of an unchangeable God, violate the Eternal Covenant of Redemption, disannul God's firm and undeciveable promises, kill the immortal seed of grace, overcome the Omnipotent Spirit of God:
Till all this can be done, the Believers well-being stands secure ▪ which whiles Men and Devils are contriving and endeavouring, he may stand still and smile at their bold and impossible undertakings;
Till all this can be done, the Believers well-being Stands secure ▪ which while Men and Devils Are contriving and endeavouring, he may stand still and smile At their bold and impossible undertakings;
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Such is the perswasion that a Child of God hath of his love to him, that he is withal fully perswaded that all which can be done against it cannot dissolve it, Rom. 8. 37, 38, 39. And hence,
Such is the persuasion that a Child of God hath of his love to him, that he is withal Fully persuaded that all which can be done against it cannot dissolve it, Rom. 8. 37, 38, 39. And hence,
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The Philosopher could say, a little knowledge, and that conjectural (which deserves not the title of knowledge) in heavenly things, is to be preferred before a great deal,
The Philosopher could say, a little knowledge, and that conjectural (which deserves not the title of knowledge) in heavenly things, is to be preferred before a great deal,
Of all knowledge, that which concerns our selves is the most profitable, and of our selves, that which informes us about our eternity is the most desirable:
Of all knowledge, that which concerns our selves is the most profitable, and of our selves, that which informs us about our eternity is the most desirable:
The souls immortality is discovered by a beam of nat•res light, the happiness of some, and misery of others in their immortality is evident by Scripture revelation;
The Souls immortality is discovered by a beam of nat•res Light, the happiness of Some, and misery of Others in their immortality is evident by Scripture Revelation;
He therefore, and only he can enjoy solid comfort, who hath an hope grounded in knowledge that it shall at last go well with him. •. Make use of this knowledge to establish your hearts against all the evils, and threatned dangers of this present life.
He Therefore, and only he can enjoy solid Comfort, who hath an hope grounded in knowledge that it shall At last go well with him. •. Make use of this knowledge to establish your hearts against all the evils, and threatened dangers of this present life.
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The e•couragement in our Text, as we have heard, is accommodated by our Apostle to the dayes of Antichrist, that he might confirm true Believers, by the consideration of their sonship to a resolute standing by the sincere profession of Christ;
The e•couragement in our Text, as we have herd, is accommodated by our Apostle to the days of Antichrist, that he might confirm true Believers, by the consideration of their sonship to a resolute standing by the sincere profession of christ;
This knowledge is practical, and the strength of the practice is the being much in exercise of Faith, of which the Apostle gives ▪ that encomine Heb. 11. That it is the evidence of things not seen.
This knowledge is practical, and the strength of the practice is the being much in exercise of Faith, of which the Apostle gives ▪ that encomine Hebrew 11. That it is the evidence of things not seen.
But if now you do but look foreward as far as Eternity, and take a view of the concerns of that future life (where indeed your great concerns ly) here you may read Lectures of consolation to your own souls;
But if now you do but look forward as Far as Eternity, and take a view of the concerns of that future life (where indeed your great concerns lie) Here you may read Lectures of consolation to your own Souls;
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and, knowing ▪ and being assured that after a troublesome way the latter end shall be peace, your hearts may be fixt trusting in the Lord. When he shall appear.
and, knowing ▪ and being assured that After a troublesome Way the latter end shall be peace, your hearts may be fixed trusting in the Lord. When he shall appear.
and expound it of Jesus Christ, and make it parallel to, and interpreted by that of Paul, in Col. 3. 4. When Christ, who is our life shall appear, we shall appear with him in Glory.
and expound it of jesus christ, and make it parallel to, and interpreted by that of Paul, in Col. 3. 4. When christ, who is our life shall appear, we shall appear with him in Glory.
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and accordingly ▪ we may look upon the words as determining the very time wherein the Children of God shall be made visibly to appear what they are, in the state and glory which God hath appointed them unto, viz. The appearance of Jesus Christ.
and accordingly ▪ we may look upon the words as determining the very time wherein the Children of God shall be made visibly to appear what they Are, in the state and glory which God hath appointed them unto, viz. The appearance of jesus christ.
Ans. There hath been an old errour, and of which E•sebius makes Cerinthus (that blasphemous Heretick) the Author, who lived in the time of the Apostle John, and against whom he is supposed to have written his Gospel;
Ans. There hath been an old error, and of which E•sebius makes Cerinthus (that blasphemous Heretic) the Author, who lived in the time of the Apostle John, and against whom he is supposed to have written his Gospel;
which is more accommodable to the Turkish Alchoran, then the Christian confession of Faith, which (as the Jews of old, interpreted all old Testament prophesies of the Messiah, of a worldly Kingdom, pomp and glory,
which is more accommodable to the Turkish Alcoran, then the Christian Confessi of Faith, which (as the jews of old, interpreted all old Testament prophecies of the Messiah, of a worldly Kingdom, pomp and glory,
and then concludes of Christ's coming in the flesh into the lower world, and setting up a Kingdom here below, bearing date for a thousand years, in which the Saints shal possess the Earth,
and then concludes of Christ's coming in the Flesh into the lower world, and setting up a Kingdom Here below, bearing date for a thousand Years, in which the Saints shall possess the Earth,
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and, with great outward pomp, carnal pleasures, and voluptuousness, reign over, and have command of the ungodly, in which they shall enjoy all manner of sensual delights;
and, with great outward pomp, carnal pleasures, and voluptuousness, Reign over, and have command of the ungodly, in which they shall enjoy all manner of sensual delights;
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Mundus senescens patitur phantasias. There is another apprehension, which hath gained many learned and Godly Men for its Patrons, who, supposing many texts of Scripture to speak without trope or Allegory, do thereon conclude it at least probable, that before the Resurrection of the wicked and ungodly, there shall be a first Resurrection of the Just, wherein Jesus Christ, coming to Judgement, shal openly acquit,
World senescens patitur phantasias. There is Another apprehension, which hath gained many learned and Godly Men for its Patrons, who, supposing many texts of Scripture to speak without trope or Allegory, do thereon conclude it At least probable, that before the Resurrection of the wicked and ungodly, there shall be a First Resurrection of the Just, wherein jesus christ, coming to Judgement, shall openly acquit,
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He shal come in the glory of his Father, and he shal come to Judge the world, Act. 17. 31. 2 Tim. 4. 1. This is the appearing of which our Apostle here speaketh:
He shall come in the glory of his Father, and he shall come to Judge the world, Act. 17. 31. 2 Tim. 4. 1. This is the appearing of which our Apostle Here speaks:
and therefore it will not be long, There are yet some prophesies unaccomplished, which in Gods good time shal shortly be fulfilled, and then that day cometh:
and Therefore it will not be long, There Are yet Some prophecies unaccomplished, which in God's good time shall shortly be fulfilled, and then that day comes:
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Wicked men & devils shal behold their glory so far as to know them to be most happy, Mic. 7. 10. Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, viz. When God brings her forth to the light as ver. 9. which discovery will be made in these things.
Wicked men & Devils shall behold their glory so Far as to know them to be most happy, Mic. 7. 10. Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, viz. When God brings her forth to the Light as for. 9. which discovery will be made in these things.
and prepared to meet with Jesus Christ [ her Spouse ] the Soul (already made perfect in heavenly glory) shall be reunited to its body, which shall leave all imperfections in the Grave,
and prepared to meet with jesus christ [ her Spouse ] the Soul (already made perfect in heavenly glory) shall be Reunited to its body, which shall leave all imperfections in the Grave,
they shal rise in the state of the Sons of God, they shal not look any more like abjects, be like dearly beloved Children, being filled with perfect beauty, comeliness, splendor, Mat. 13. 43. Then shall the Righteous shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdome of the Father.
they shall rise in the state of the Sons of God, they shall not look any more like abjects, be like dearly Beloved Children, being filled with perfect beauty, comeliness, splendour, Mathew 13. 43. Then shall the Righteous shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdom of the Father.
all that pompous attendance of Angels, those ten thousand times ten thousands, and thousands of thousands of ministring Spirits waiting upon Christs coming to fetch home his Spouse, shall reflect upon them to shew how blessed they are:
all that pompous attendance of Angels, those ten thousand times ten thousands, and thousands of thousands of ministering Spirits waiting upon Christ coming to fetch home his Spouse, shall reflect upon them to show how blessed they Are:
see 1 Pet. 4. 16, 17. and that glorious coming of Christ, Dan. 7. 9, 10. 3. When the great judgement is set, these shall be placed on the right hand of Christ, Mat. 25. 23. He shall set the sheep on his right hand:
see 1 Pet. 4. 16, 17. and that glorious coming of christ, Dan. 7. 9, 10. 3. When the great judgement is Set, these shall be placed on the right hand of christ, Mathew 25. 23. He shall Set the sheep on his right hand:
4. In the process of the great judgement they shall be openly cleared and acquitted from all those false imputations of Hypocrisie and iniquities, which here were cast upon them,
4. In the process of the great judgement they shall be openly cleared and acquitted from all those false imputations of Hypocrisy and iniquities, which Here were cast upon them,
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& their sincerity shall be made manifest, and now it shal be known that they were not such fools as the World judged them to have been, that they were not the troublers of Israel, as they were censured to be;
& their sincerity shall be made manifest, and now it shall be known that they were not such Fools as the World judged them to have been, that they were not the troublers of Israel, as they were censured to be;
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they shal stand in the judgement, and no accusation shall prevail against them, nor any be to condemn them, Rom, 8. 33. 5. There shall be an happy Sentence past upon them, adjudging of them to a Kingdome and Crown and Glory, Mat. 25. 34. Come ye blessed, inherit the Kingdome:
they shall stand in the judgement, and no accusation shall prevail against them, nor any be to condemn them, Rom, 8. 33. 5. There shall be an happy Sentence passed upon them, adjudging of them to a Kingdom and Crown and Glory, Mathew 25. 34. Come you blessed, inherit the Kingdom:
when he shal declare them blessed, and bid them to come with him, and be where he is in his Kingdome, that prepared Kingdom, that Kingdom which is filled with all Glories,
when he shall declare them blessed, and bid them to come with him, and be where he is in his Kingdom, that prepared Kingdom, that Kingdom which is filled with all Glories,
6. They shall have that honour conferred upon them to be assessors with Christ, and to judge the World, 1 Cor. 6. 2, 3. Know ye not that the Saints shall judge the World!
6. They shall have that honour conferred upon them to be assessors with christ, and to judge the World, 1 Cor. 6. 2, 3. Know you not that the Saints shall judge the World!
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now shall the ungodly World see these Darlings of Christ, and beloved of his Father, to be carried away into everlasting joyes, to be taken nearer to Christ than Angels themselves;
now shall the ungodly World see these Darlings of christ, and Beloved of his Father, to be carried away into everlasting Joys, to be taken nearer to christ than Angels themselves;
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and them with his company for ever, recreating and sporting themselves each in the other; when Eternity shal be filled with fresh joyes and delights, new and ravishing continually;
and them with his company for ever, recreating and sporting themselves each in the other; when Eternity shall be filled with fresh Joys and delights, new and ravishing continually;
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till the World be made to know that he is both Lord and Christ, they cannot acknowledge that Believers in him are the Children of God and Heirs of Glory:
till the World be made to know that he is both Lord and christ, they cannot acknowledge that Believers in him Are the Children of God and Heirs of Glory:
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and it is the holy pleasure of God that they that are gone before should wait, that there may be a full and universal discovery made of them all at once, Rev. 6. 9, 10, 11. if they should appear sooner, the World would be afraid to do to them as is appointed.
and it is the holy pleasure of God that they that Are gone before should wait, that there may be a full and universal discovery made of them all At once, Rev. 6. 9, 10, 11. if they should appear sooner, the World would be afraid to do to them as is appointed.
it is a Day wherein the presence of all the Creation shall be to look on, Heaven and Hell being for the while emptied of all their Inhabitants to come to this meeting and general Assembly;
it is a Day wherein the presence of all the Creation shall be to look on, Heaven and Hell being for the while emptied of all their Inhabitants to come to this meeting and general Assembly;
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2. How miserably mistaken shall the Saints Persecutors ere long find themselves to have been, about the Children of God, whom they persecuted? they think if they can but get the People of God under ground,
2. How miserably mistaken shall the Saints Persecutors ere long find themselves to have been, about the Children of God, whom they persecuted? they think if they can but get the People of God under ground,
they have their wills and hearts desires, and are apt to boast over them, and say, where are now your great confidences, your faith, your hope? what is become of all your Prayers,
they have their wills and hearts Desires, and Are apt to boast over them, and say, where Are now your great confidences, your faith, your hope? what is become of all your Prayers,
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and resolute patient sufferings in expectation of a desired end? methinks, I see what blushing, what confusion of face, what dismal consternation these poor cheated wretches are filled withal,
and resolute patient sufferings in expectation of a desired end? methinks, I see what blushing, what confusion of face, what dismal consternation these poor cheated wretches Are filled withal,
when, as soon as they look out of their Graves in the morning of the Resurrection, one of the first sights that accosts them is, those very Saints whom they oppressed, persecuted, slew,
when, as soon as they look out of their Graves in the morning of the Resurrection, one of the First sights that accosts them is, those very Saints whom they oppressed, persecuted, slew,
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when they themselves are for ever miserable, and when that shall be verified concerning them, Psal. 49. 14. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning:
when they themselves Are for ever miserable, and when that shall be verified Concerning them, Psalm 49. 14. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning:
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If the present visible condition of the Saints were the only rule of judging themselves by, they might reckon themselves among the most unhappy of mankind;
If the present visible condition of the Saints were the only Rule of judging themselves by, they might reckon themselves among the most unhappy of mankind;
and hence when their judgments have been byassed that way, and they have looked with a carnal eye upon themselves, which is bounded on things present, they have been ready to be envious at the wicked and foolish men:
and hence when their Judgments have been biased that Way, and they have looked with a carnal eye upon themselves, which is bounded on things present, they have been ready to be envious At the wicked and foolish men:
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could they but fetch up the evidence of those unseen things, and feed their hearts with such thoughts, they would soon turn their envy into sco•n, at least pity;
could they but fetch up the evidence of those unseen things, and feed their hearts with such thoughts, they would soon turn their envy into sco•n, At least pity;
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when Paul would strengthen the hearts of his Corinthians with the thoughts of their future Glory, he inserts this necessary parenthesis, 2 Cor. 5. 7. For we live by Faith, not by sight.
when Paul would strengthen the hearts of his Corinthians with the thoughts of their future Glory, he inserts this necessary parenthesis, 2 Cor. 5. 7. For we live by Faith, not by sighed.
and there cannot be a greater cordial against these Faintings, then a due application of the consideration of that happy day wherein the glory of the Children of God shall be made manifest:
and there cannot be a greater cordial against these Faintings, then a due application of the consideration of that happy day wherein the glory of the Children of God shall be made manifest:
see what Paul thinks of them, Rom. 8. 18. Not worthy to be compared with the Glory to be revealed, and 2 Cor. 4. 17. Our light affliction which is but for a moment.
see what Paul thinks of them, Rom. 8. 18. Not worthy to be compared with the Glory to be revealed, and 2 Cor. 4. 17. Our Light affliction which is but for a moment.
what though I am now in heaviness, through manifold temptations, am despised, disgraced, trampled upon, and made a mock and laughter for a wicked World? when Christ shall appear,
what though I am now in heaviness, through manifold temptations, am despised, disgraced, trampled upon, and made a mock and laughter for a wicked World? when christ shall appear,
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how can he ch•se but find his heart quieted, and the tumults thereof appeased with such thoughts as these? yea quietly to suffer all things for Christ, in these hopes of Glory?
how can he ch•se but find his heart quieted, and the tumults thereof appeased with such thoughts as these? yea quietly to suffer all things for christ, in these hope's of Glory?
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and further satisfie your selves with this, that your Brethren must appear with you, even the whole number of the redeemed, some whereof are yet unborn,
and further satisfy your selves with this, that your Brothers must appear with you, even the Whole number of the redeemed, Some whereof Are yet unborn,
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Hence the Apostle propounds it to his Thessalonians, as a great Topick, from whence to comfort one another ▪ 1 Thess. 4, ult. That which would make a Felix tremble, should make a Saint leap for joy:
Hence the Apostle propounds it to his Thessalonians, as a great Topic, from whence to Comfort one Another ▪ 1 Thess 4, ult. That which would make a Felix tremble, should make a Saint leap for joy:
to think ere long the last Trumpet will be sounded by the Arch-Angel, Jesus Christ will come from Heaven attended with a royal Guard of ▪ Angels, the dead small and great will arise, the Thron•s will be set, the Books opened:
to think ere long the last Trumpet will be sounded by the Arch-Angel, jesus christ will come from Heaven attended with a royal Guard of ▪ Angels, the dead small and great will arise, the Thron•s will be Set, the Books opened:
for it is he that shall appear in glory, and Paul applies it to him in the forementioned parallel place, Col. 3. 4. and this is certain, that the Glory to which the Man Christ is exalted, is the proto type of that Glory to which the Saints are appointed, Joh. 17. 22. The Glory which thou gavest me, I have given them.
for it is he that shall appear in glory, and Paul Applies it to him in the forementioned parallel place, Col. 3. 4. and this is certain, that the Glory to which the Man christ is exalted, is the proto type of that Glory to which the Saints Are appointed, John 17. 22. The Glory which thou Gavest me, I have given them.
Hence, Doct. It is a soul-satisfying thought to the Children of God in their present, low and despised condition, to consider that in the day of Christs glorious appearance they shall be like him.
Hence, Doct. It is a Soul-satisfying Thought to the Children of God in their present, low and despised condition, to Consider that in the day of Christ glorious appearance they shall be like him.
2. There is a Relative incommunicable Glory which the humane Nature of Christ by vertue of personal union with the Son of God is advanced unto, in consideration of which Union the Man Christ is truly God, or a Divine Person;
2. There is a Relative incommunicable Glory which the humane Nature of christ by virtue of personal Union with the Son of God is advanced unto, in consideration of which union the Man christ is truly God, or a Divine Person;
there is indeed a Mystical and Spiritual Union between Christ and Believers whereby they are one, he being the Political Head of the Body, the Church and ruling of it, not by Authority only,
there is indeed a Mystical and Spiritual union between christ and Believers whereby they Are one, he being the Political Head of the Body, the Church and ruling of it, not by authority only,
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and the• are two things in which this likness to Chri• doth consist. 1. That state of perfection which the whole man shall be advanced unto. 2. Th• additional Glory which shall be conferred o• them in that state.
and the• Are two things in which this likeness to Chri• does consist. 1. That state of perfection which the Whole man shall be advanced unto. 2. Th• additional Glory which shall be conferred o• them in that state.
We labour unde• manifold imperfections in this life, such as make our present happiness full of infeliaity ▪ there can be no perfect glory without a perfect state;
We labour unde• manifold imperfections in this life, such as make our present happiness full of infeliaity ▪ there can be no perfect glory without a perfect state;
though this be the least, yet it is no• contemptible part of our likness to Christ, that when the Body, being raised or changed, shal• leave behind it all those imperfections, which it lay down under, or was visited withal here:
though this be the least, yet it is no• contemptible part of our likeness to christ, that when the Body, being raised or changed, shal• leave behind it all those imperfections, which it lay down under, or was visited withal Here:
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When that shall come to pass, 1 Cor. 15. 42, 43. 2. Their Souls shall be made like his, and receive all those ••dornings of every grace in a degree of perfection suitable to the state of Glory.
When that shall come to pass, 1 Cor. 15. 42, 43. 2. Their Souls shall be made like his, and receive all those ••dornings of every grace in a degree of perfection suitable to the state of Glory.
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when the affections shall be carried forth with the greatest ardour after God, and enjoying the object of their delight, cannot but be satisfied in it;
when the affections shall be carried forth with the greatest ardour After God, and enjoying the Object of their delight, cannot but be satisfied in it;
As he possesseth fulness of joyes in his Fathers presence, Psal. 16. ult. so shal they in his, Psal. 36. 8. But I do but lade the Ocean with a spoon ▪ The one half of that Glory which Christ now enjoyeth is not told,
As he Possesses fullness of Joys in his Father's presence, Psalm 16. ult. so shall they in his, Psalm 36. 8. But I do but lade the Ocean with a spoon ▪ The one half of that Glory which christ now Enjoyeth is not told,
1. His taking part with them in their infirmities, that so they might be sharers with him in his Glory, Heb. 2. 14, 15. He humbled himself, that he might exalt them;
1. His taking part with them in their infirmities, that so they might be sharers with him in his Glory, Hebrew 2. 14, 15. He humbled himself, that he might exalt them;
he gave himself for them to that very end that he might make them thus glorious, Eph. 5. 26, 27. And hence, this glory is called a purchased possession, Eph. 1. 14. 2. The good will of God the Father to prepare this Glory for them, and appoint them to be the heirs of it:
he gave himself for them to that very end that he might make them thus glorious, Ephesians 5. 26, 27. And hence, this glory is called a purchased possession, Ephesians 1. 14. 2. The good will of God the Father to prepare this Glory for them, and appoint them to be the Heirs of it:
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They are the Spouse of Christ, hence called the Bride, the Lambs Wife, Rev. 19• 7, 21, 9. And it is the Wives prerogative to share in her Husbands Honour.
They Are the Spouse of christ, hence called the Bride, the Lambs Wife, Rev. 19• 7, 21, 9. And it is the Wives prerogative to share in her Husbands Honour.
when Christ was ready to depart the World, as to his bodily presence, he gave us a specimen of this intercession of his in that mediatorial Prayer of his, Joh. 17. In which he positively declares that this is one thing which he importunately and without taking of any denial pleads, vers. 24. Father, I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am.
when christ was ready to depart the World, as to his bodily presence, he gave us a specimen of this Intercession of his in that mediatorial Prayer of his, John 17. In which he positively declares that this is one thing which he importunately and without taking of any denial pleads, vers. 24. Father, I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am.
That follow him, Mat. 19. 28. Ye that have followed me in the regeneration, when the Son of Man shall sit upon his Throne, ye shall sit upon Thrones.
That follow him, Mathew 19. 28. You that have followed me in the regeneration, when the Son of Man shall fit upon his Throne, you shall fit upon Thrones.
Our Saviour Christ puts them together, Joh. 17. 21, 22, 23. That they may be one in us, &c. And the Glory which thou gavest me, I have given them, &c. I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one.
Our Saviour christ puts them together, John 17. 21, 22, 23. That they may be one in us, etc. And the Glory which thou Gavest me, I have given them, etc. I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one.
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Such was it that the very thoughts of it before hand carried him resolutely through all that he was to meet withal, Heb. 12. 2. For the joy that was set before him, he endured the Cross and despised the shame.
Such was it that the very thoughts of it before hand carried him resolutely through all that he was to meet withal, Hebrew 12. 2. For the joy that was Set before him, he endured the Cross and despised the shame.
and wash off their griefs and troubles? Hence with this David comforts himself in mid•• of such thoughts as he had been labouring under, Psal. 17. ult. I shall be satisfied,
and wash off their griefs and Troubles? Hence with this David comforts himself in mid•• of such thoughts as he had been labouring under, Psalm 17. ult. I shall be satisfied,
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2. That our happiness shall be so discovered that our Enemies, and those that scorned and scoffed at us here, shall be ashamed and confounded at the sight of it:
2. That our happiness shall be so discovered that our Enemies, and those that scorned and scoffed At us Here, shall be ashamed and confounded At the sighed of it:
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fusion, Rev. 1. 7. They scorned him here, and he was made a reproach, but then they shal tremble and dread, his glorious presence shal drive them to seek shelter from him, of Rocks and Mountains, Rev. 6. 20, 21. And when we shal appear with him in Glory,
fusion, Rev. 1. 7. They scorned him Here, and he was made a reproach, but then they shall tremble and dread, his glorious presence shall drive them to seek shelter from him, of Rocks and Mountains, Rev. 6. 20, 21. And when we shall appear with him in Glory,
Then Men shal say, Verily there is a reward for the Righteous, Verily he is a God that Judgeth in the Earth, Psal. 58. 11. With this thought the Church in the greatest distress comforts herself,
Then Men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the Righteous, Verily he is a God that Judgeth in the Earth, Psalm 58. 11. With this Thought the Church in the greatest distress comforts herself,
and cheks the pride of her Enemies, Mic. 7. 8, 9, 10. 3. That our happiness shal be such as shal serve 〈 ◊ 〉 to express the love of God to be like himself.
and cheks the pride of her Enemies, Mic. 7. 8, 9, 10. 3. That our happiness shall be such as shall serve 〈 ◊ 〉 to express the love of God to be like himself.
and Angels and Men called to turn their eyes and look upon it, to see what were the everlasting thoughts of good will which God did bear to his chosen Ones in Christ.
and Angels and Men called to turn their eyes and look upon it, to see what were the everlasting thoughts of good will which God did bear to his chosen Ones in christ.
It is the very day wherein Christ comes with great Power and Majesty, and all his Saints shal wait upon him in like Robes of Glory unto them which he shal be adorned withal:
It is the very day wherein christ comes with great Power and Majesty, and all his Saints shall wait upon him in like Robes of Glory unto them which he shall be adorned withal:
Could we but think of these things with a true discerning of our right and title to them, it could not but make us love to be meditating before-hand of that glorious time:
Could we but think of these things with a true discerning of our right and title to them, it could not but make us love to be meditating beforehand of that glorious time:
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The World hath greatly mistaken in its ghuess-at the nature of true felicity; whiles some have placed it in pleasures, others in profits, others in honours:
The World hath greatly mistaken in its ghuess-at the nature of true felicity; while Some have placed it in pleasures, Others in profits, Others in honours:
whereas that which is the true happiness, namely likness to Christ they, have reckoned upon as the greatest felicity: But this discovers their mistake;
whereas that which is the true happiness, namely likeness to christ they, have reckoned upon as the greatest felicity: But this discovers their mistake;
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It is true, conformity to Christ in this evil World, procures Men hatred and persecution, and that makes Men (who Judge according to outward appearance) vote them miserable;
It is true, conformity to christ in this evil World, procures Men hatred and persecution, and that makes Men (who Judge according to outward appearance) vote them miserable;
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and as it is it self a Man's good estate, so also it derives those solid joyes to the Soul of him that is so, that render it full of unspeakable Glory in the midst of the greatest outward oppression;
and as it is it self a Man's good estate, so also it derives those solid Joys to the Soul of him that is so, that render it full of unspeakable Glory in the midst of the greatest outward oppression;
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because, whiles they are thus hated and persecuted for their conformity unto Jesus Christ, The Spirit of God and of Glory rests upon them, 1 Pet. 4. 14. Begun happiness is founded on holiness here,
Because, while they Are thus hated and persecuted for their conformity unto jesus christ, The Spirit of God and of Glory rests upon them, 1 Pet. 4. 14. Begun happiness is founded on holiness Here,
And our Apostle tells us what endeavours the hopes of it will excite in those that are possessed of them, in the verse following my Text: He that hath this hope, purifieth himself as he is pure:
And our Apostle tells us what endeavours the hope's of it will excite in those that Are possessed of them, in the verse following my Text: He that hath this hope, Purifieth himself as he is pure:
Holiness is the way to happiness, Heb. 12. 14. Christ first sanctifieth his Church before he glorifieth it, Eph. 5. 26, 26. And we must labour in this Work, to get Sin mortified;
Holiness is the Way to happiness, Hebrew 12. 14. christ First Sanctifieth his Church before he Glorifieth it, Ephesians 5. 26, 26. And we must labour in this Work, to get since mortified;
Paul having put his Colossions in mind of that Glory which they shal have at Christ's appearance, takes argument from thence to press this duty, Col. 3. 4, 5. They that look for such a change hereafter, are under strong tyes to an heavenly conversation here, Phil. 3. 20, 21. Our Conversation is in Heaven, from whence we look for Christ, &c. And a like advice the Apostle Peter gives to them he writes unto, 2 Pet. 3. 14. Seing ye look for •such things, be diligent that you may be found in him in Peace, without spot and blemish.
Paul having put his Colossians in mind of that Glory which they shall have At Christ's appearance, Takes argument from thence to press this duty, Col. 3. 4, 5. They that look for such a change hereafter, Are under strong ties to an heavenly Conversation Here, Philip 3. 20, 21. Our Conversation is in Heaven, from whence we look for christ, etc. And a like Advice the Apostle Peter gives to them he writes unto, 2 Pet. 3. 14. Sing you look for •such things, be diligent that you may be found in him in Peace, without spot and blemish.
and pray to God for his Spirit to dwel powerfully in us, and to lead us effectually in his way, to purge our hearts from all impurity, and fill them with holiness.
and pray to God for his Spirit to dwell powerfully in us, and to led us effectually in his Way, to purge our hearts from all impurity, and fill them with holiness.
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but if we did but truly ponder, and well digest this consideration of that glorious condition which we shal be put into at that great Day, it would lift up the hands that hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees;
but if we did but truly ponder, and well digest this consideration of that glorious condition which we shall be put into At that great Day, it would lift up the hands that hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees;
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could we but know in its dimensions what it is to be like Christ, what an admirable felicity it must needs be to he assimilated to him in that Day, it would set us down with Paul 's perswasion, Rom. 8. 18. That the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be revealed in us.
could we but know in its dimensions what it is to be like christ, what an admirable felicity it must needs be to he assimilated to him in that Day, it would Set us down with Paul is persuasion, Rom. 8. 18. That the sufferings of the present time Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be revealed in us.
then shal• our happiness be full, perfect, eternal, when we shal by plentiful experience know, that to be like him, is to be everlastingly blessed in the full fruition of the most glorious God to all eternity.
then shal• our happiness be full, perfect, Eternal, when we shall by plentiful experience know, that to be like him, is to be everlastingly blessed in the full fruition of the most glorious God to all eternity.
Some thinks that John argues from the cause, supposing that this Vision will be a transforming Vision, changing us into the Image or likness of Christ perfectly:
some thinks that John argues from the cause, supposing that this Vision will be a transforming Vision, changing us into the Image or likeness of christ perfectly:
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Interpreters generally agree that the expression of John 's is synonymous to that of Paul 's, of seeing him face to face, 1 Cor. 13. 12. Where there is also an Elypsis of the Object as well as in our Text: It is sometime called a seeing of God,
Interpreters generally agree that the expression of John is is synonymous to that of Paul is, of seeing him face to face, 1 Cor. 13. 12. Where there is also an Elypsis of the Object as well as in our Text: It is sometime called a seeing of God,
and Augustines counsel is here good, That we beware lest whiles we quarrel about the way of seeing God, we forget and miss of Sanctification, by which only he is to be seen. Briefly then,
and Augustine's counsel is Here good, That we beware lest while we quarrel about the Way of seeing God, we forget and miss of Sanctification, by which only he is to be seen. Briefly then,
and that the difference consists in two things. First, The Manner. Secondly, The Degrees, both of which are intimated in the forecited Text. 1. The Manner:
and that the difference consists in two things. First, The Manner. Secondly, The Degrees, both of which Are intimated in the forecited Text. 1. The Manner:
and what if it be 〈 ◊ 〉 good pleasure that we shall not 〈 ◊ 〉 it till we come actually to see it? We 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 understand how th•• should be, nor 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 that there is any proportion between an 〈 ◊ 〉 object and a finite created understanding:
and what if it be 〈 ◊ 〉 good pleasure that we shall not 〈 ◊ 〉 it till we come actually to see it? We 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 understand how th•• should be, nor 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 that there is any proportion between an 〈 ◊ 〉 Object and a finite created understanding:
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The highest flight of our understanding, is to see things in their causes, but the Divine Essence is without cause• That distinction of seeing comprehensively, an• seeing apprehensively hath here no place;
The highest flight of our understanding, is to see things in their Causes, but the Divine Essence is without cause• That distinction of seeing comprehensively, an• seeing apprehensively hath Here no place;
and it may rather argue the contrary, namely, if it be God in his Attributes that is believed in now, it must be God in his Attributes that must be seen then;
and it may rather argue the contrary, namely, if it be God in his Attributes that is believed in now, it must be God in his Attributes that must be seen then;
Christ saith, be it to thee according to thy Faith 〈 ◊ 〉 W• now believe that God is Infinite, Eternal 〈 ◊ 〉 we shall see and apprehend him to be 〈 ◊ 〉 and as for that notion of the desire of 〈 ◊ 〉 •rally reaching to see the Godhead 〈 ◊ 〉,
christ Says, be it to thee according to thy Faith 〈 ◊ 〉 W• now believe that God is Infinite, Eternal 〈 ◊ 〉 we shall see and apprehend him to be 〈 ◊ 〉 and as for that notion of the desire of 〈 ◊ 〉 •rally reaching to see the Godhead 〈 ◊ 〉,
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for besides that the desires of fallen man grasp after that which if obtained would certainly prove their misery, we may argue here diametrically opposite, viz. That which can make a man fully happy can answer all his desires;
for beside that the Desires of fallen man grasp After that which if obtained would Certainly prove their misery, we may argue Here diametrically opposite, viz. That which can make a man Fully happy can answer all his Desires;
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He that knows God to be his God in Christ, and knows him to be infinitely wise, powerful, good glorious, &c. knows enough to satisfie him in his object:
He that knows God to be his God in christ, and knows him to be infinitely wise, powerful, good glorious, etc. knows enough to satisfy him in his Object:
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and when they have shown us all they can, we must now conclude with him, Job 26. 14. How little a portion is heard of him? but when that day comes we shall then see God in the face of Christ;
and when they have shown us all they can, we must now conclude with him, Job 26. 14. How little a portion is herd of him? but when that day comes we shall then see God in the face of christ;
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the Glass will be no more needed, because Christ himself will then be our light: Christ is not only a Mediator of Reconciliation, and Intercession, but also of Illumination:
the Glass will be no more needed, Because christ himself will then be our Light: christ is not only a Mediator of Reconciliation, and Intercession, but also of Illumination:
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our Communion is now, and shall be much more there with all three: 2 Cor. 13. 14. 1 Joh. 1. 4. we now give credit to it because God in Scripture testifies it, we shall then so know it as to be able to say certainly it is so, without any longer doubting how it is.
our Communion is now, and shall be much more there with all three: 2 Cor. 13. 14. 1 John 1. 4. we now give credit to it Because God in Scripture Testifies it, we shall then so know it as to be able to say Certainly it is so, without any longer doubting how it is.
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3. They shall be throughly acquainted with the Incarnation, and Hypostatical Union of the two natures in the Son of God, Joh. 14. 20. At that day you shall know that I am in the Father,
3. They shall be thoroughly acquainted with the Incarnation, and Hypostatical union of the two nature's in the Son of God, John 14. 20. At that day you shall know that I am in the Father,
This for the present is a great mystery, 1 Tim. 3. 16. and his Name is on this account called Wonderful, Isai. 9. 6. the clearest 〈 … 〉standing on Earth grows giddy at the •• 〈 … 〉ration of it, to think how two natures so 〈 ◊ 〉 should dwell in one person,
This for the present is a great mystery, 1 Tim. 3. 16. and his Name is on this account called Wondered, Isaiah 9. 6. the Clearest 〈 … 〉standing on Earth grows giddy At the •• 〈 … 〉ration of it, to think how two nature's so 〈 ◊ 〉 should dwell in one person,
but then the Believer that knew least here, shall know i• 〈 … 〉ably more than Paul did when upon 〈 ◊ 〉 particularly the precious promises 〈 ◊ 〉 here misunderstood, misinterpreted,
but then the Believer that knew lest Here, shall know i• 〈 … 〉ably more than Paul did when upon 〈 ◊ 〉 particularly the precious promises 〈 ◊ 〉 Here misunderstood, Misinterpreted,
Touching the evidence of the Doctrine, that this Vision is truly beatifical, or that thus to see Christ is a great part of the happiness of glorified Saints needs not many words to evince:
Touching the evidence of the Doctrine, that this Vision is truly beatifical, or that thus to see christ is a great part of the happiness of glorified Saints needs not many words to evince:
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the satisfaction of the understanding must therefore be a main and principal part of happiness, because it is a faculty without which no Being can be conceived to be happy:
the satisfaction of the understanding must Therefore be a main and principal part of happiness, Because it is a faculty without which no Being can be conceived to be happy:
and if David could account of a little glimmering light, a day-break faint beam of it, to be more worth than gold, Psal. 19. 10. what compleat satisfaction then must that full knowledge of him yield,
and if David could account of a little glimmering Light, a daybreak faint beam of it, to be more worth than gold, Psalm 19. 10. what complete satisfaction then must that full knowledge of him yield,
if it be life eternal to know God and Christ as he is here known, Joh. 17. 3. we cannot then conceive, much less, express what it shall be when a perfected understanding shall receive a perfect intimate and immediate irradiation of this Knowledge. USE, I. For Information; Learn hence,
if it be life Eternal to know God and christ as he is Here known, John 17. 3. we cannot then conceive, much less, express what it shall be when a perfected understanding shall receive a perfect intimate and immediate irradiation of this Knowledge. USE, I. For Information; Learn hence,
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Believers are not stark blind, their eyes are blessed because they do see, but they are imperfectly blessed for they see but confusedly, men like trees.
Believers Are not stark blind, their eyes Are blessed Because they do see, but they Are imperfectly blessed for they see but confusedly, men like trees.
Paul, as a Saint, knows but in part, and as an Apostle, or a glass to give light to others, prophesies but in part, 1 Cor. 13. 9. the air through which the Sun of righteousness beams down his light upon us, is,
Paul, as a Saint, knows but in part, and as an Apostle, or a glass to give Light to Others, prophecies but in part, 1 Cor. 13. 9. the air through which the Sun of righteousness beams down his Light upon us, is,
if this vision when perfected, be so great a part of eternal Glory, the beginnings, and irradictions of it here must needs have a degree of blessedness in them.
if this vision when perfected, be so great a part of Eternal Glory, the beginnings, and irradictions of it Here must needs have a degree of blessedness in them.
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And the way to get a sight of Christ, and fellowship with him, is to get amongst the Children of God, get to be such as 〈 ◊ 〉 fear him, it is to such that he makes himse•s known, Psal. 25. 14. The secret of the Lord is with those that fear him,
And the Way to get a sighed of christ, and fellowship with him, is to get among the Children of God, get to be such as 〈 ◊ 〉 Fear him, it is to such that he makes himse•s known, Psalm 25. 14. The secret of the Lord is with those that Fear him,
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The Apostle mentions it as a great Priviledge to be made meet for this glory, Col. 1. 12. And as it is of God to make us worthy through the worthiness of Christ,
The Apostle mentions it as a great Privilege to be made meet for this glory, Col. 1. 12. And as it is of God to make us worthy through the worthiness of christ,
It is your Marriage-day, in which your Bride-groom will shew himself to you in his glory, you therefore should be diligent in making ready to meet him:
It is your Marriage day, in which your Bridegroom will show himself to you in his glory, you Therefore should be diligent in making ready to meet him:
What manner of persons should they be who look for such an happy sight as that? The more you love Christ now, the more grateful will the sight of him then be:
What manner of Persons should they be who look for such an happy sighed as that? The more you love christ now, the more grateful will the sighed of him then be:
and to be able to challenge a title to him as your Saviour, will be the very happiness of this hap〈 … 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 to be found in him, adorned 〈 ◊ 〉 Righteousness, filled with his Grace, 〈 ◊ 〉 for his Kingdome,
and to be able to challenge a title to him as your Saviour, will be the very happiness of this hap〈 … 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 to be found in him, adorned 〈 ◊ 〉 Righteousness, filled with his Grace, 〈 ◊ 〉 for his Kingdom,
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and one would think it should comfort a Child of God in the darkest hour of death to think that as soon as his soul is enlarged from his body, he shal see the King in his glory, Christ as he is:
and one would think it should Comfort a Child of God in the Darkest hour of death to think that as soon as his soul is enlarged from his body, he shall see the King in his glory, christ as he is:
What can you fee here that is so desireable as to hold your eyes and make you loth to look off and leave it to see Christ? I am sure here are many sorrowful sights to be seen, here you may see abundance of sin committed, God's Name greatly dishonoured;
What can you fee Here that is so desirable as to hold your eyes and make you loath to look off and leave it to see christ? I am sure Here Are many sorrowful sights to be seen, Here you may see abundance of since committed, God's Name greatly dishonoured;
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and fill you with 〈 ◊ 〉 and sorrow? The best and only happy 〈 ◊ 〉 that ever you had here, is to behold 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 in his Temple, to see Christ in an 〈 ◊ 〉 and to solace your Souls in fellowship 〈 ◊ 〉 Psal. 27. 4. 63. 2. And if ever 〈 … 〉 ravished with this, it may then tell 〈 … 〉 porting it must needs be, to see 〈 … 〉 lace;
and fill you with 〈 ◊ 〉 and sorrow? The best and only happy 〈 ◊ 〉 that ever you had Here, is to behold 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 in his Temple, to see christ in an 〈 ◊ 〉 and to solace your Souls in fellowship 〈 ◊ 〉 Psalm 27. 4. 63. 2. And if ever 〈 … 〉 ravished with this, it may then tell 〈 … 〉 porting it must needs be, to see 〈 … 〉 lace;
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and are 〈 … 〉 up with transient glances, and shaded 〈 … 〉 you dwel at the Wel-head of 〈 … 〉 scarce see enough to estab〈 … 〉 confirm our hope, you are ga〈 … 〉 into extafies,
and Are 〈 … 〉 up with Transient glances, and shaded 〈 … 〉 you dwell At the Wellhead of 〈 … 〉 scarce see enough to estab〈 … 〉 confirm our hope, you Are ga〈 … 〉 into extafies,
and drinking your 〈 … 〉 light, beholding his fac• in 〈 … 〉 is, knowing him as you 〈 … 〉 whiles we have 〈 ◊ 〉 sight of〈 … 〉 some cloud o• 〈 ◊ 〉 or unbe〈 … 〉 above clouds a••• fogs, your 〈 … 〉 you,
and drinking your 〈 … 〉 Light, beholding his fac• in 〈 … 〉 is, knowing him as you 〈 … 〉 while we have 〈 ◊ 〉 sighed of〈 … 〉 Some cloud o• 〈 ◊ 〉 or unbe〈 … 〉 above Clouds a••• fogs, your 〈 … 〉 you,
and our only comfort and support under all the sins and sufferings of this present life, ariseth from the hope of ere long enjoying that which you are at the present possessed of.
and our only Comfort and support under all the Sins and sufferings of this present life, arises from the hope of ere long enjoying that which you Are At the present possessed of.
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and 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 sibly look back to the death of good Hezekiah, that pious Prince, which fell out 〈 ◊ 〉 long before, whose removal was introductive to the sad and miserable condition unto which the Jewish Nation was soon after reduced.
and 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 sibly look back to the death of good Hezekiah, that pious Prince, which fell out 〈 ◊ 〉 long before, whose removal was introductive to the sad and miserable condition unto which the Jewish nation was soon After reduced.
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1. A discription of the great incogitancy of men under such awful Providences, none considering; the word signifies inwardly and in the mind to ponder,
1. A description of the great incogitancy of men under such awful Providences, none considering; the word signifies inwardly and in the mind to ponder,
Which conclusion, being of it self a full proposition, and also here insinuated as a matter worthy of deep meditation, may be the subject of our present discourse. In which Conclusion observe,
Which conclusion, being of it self a full proposition, and also Here insinuated as a matter worthy of deep meditation, may be the Subject of our present discourse. In which Conclusion observe,
for so the assertion were of no comfort at all, since among Adam 's Progeny descending from him by natural Generation, there is no such, Eccl. 7. 〈 ◊ 〉 There is not a Just Man upon Earth, that doth 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 and sinneth not, Pro. 20. 9. Who can say, 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 made my heart clean? Hence that, Prov. 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 A Just Man falleth seven times:
for so the assertion were of no Comfort At all, since among Adam is Progeny descending from him by natural Generation, there is no such, Ecclesiastes 7. 〈 ◊ 〉 There is not a Just Man upon Earth, that does 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 and Sinneth not, Pro 20. 9. Who can say, 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 made my heart clean? Hence that, Curae 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 A Just Man falls seven times:
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when he foresees a Storm coming, thereupon gathers his Sheep unto a place of safety, noting the happiness of the Righteous in their Death, they are gathered to the great Assembly •• the first-born.
when he foresees a Storm coming, thereupon gathers his Sheep unto a place of safety, noting the happiness of the Righteous in their Death, they Are gathered to the great Assembly •• the firstborn.
From that evil which is 〈 … 〉 (as it were) stares them in the 〈 … 〉 words of our Text are like a folded 〈 … 〉 looks pleasantly on the one side, 〈 … 〉 the other:
From that evil which is 〈 … 〉 (as it were) stares them in the 〈 … 〉 words of our Text Are like a folded 〈 … 〉 looks pleasantly on the one side, 〈 … 〉 the other:
If we consider 〈 … 〉 the Righteous themselves 〈 … 〉 speak their great felicity in the 〈 … 〉 of their dying, in that they are taken from the evil to come that it may not overtake them;
If we Consider 〈 … 〉 the Righteous themselves 〈 … 〉 speak their great felicity in the 〈 … 〉 of their dying, in that they Are taken from the evil to come that it may not overtake them;
if we note the Aspect they have to the ungodly generation which these once lived among, they speak their great unhappiness in the loss of the Righteous;
if we note the Aspect they have to the ungodly generation which these once lived among, they speak their great unhappiness in the loss of the Righteous;
they are taken from the evil that it may come upon the World. Hence, Doct. The death of the Righteous is sometime•• a presaging fore-runner of approaching evil.
they Are taken from the evil that it may come upon the World. Hence, Doct. The death of the Righteous is sometime•• a presaging forerunner of approaching evil.
Answ. Death is a common change befalling all the Sons and Daughters of Adam: Hence in the ordinary course of nature the Death of the Godly falls out as well in dayes wherein God is pleased with his People,
Answer Death is a Common change befalling all the Sons and Daughters of Adam: Hence in the ordinary course of nature the Death of the Godly falls out as well in days wherein God is pleased with his People,
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God will some 〈 ◊ 〉 remove faithful men, when they have done 〈 ◊ 〉 appointed work, to bring in their places others that shall be useful instruments in his 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 Moses gives place to Joshua; David to 〈 ◊ 〉. These are no ill boding symptoms,
God will Some 〈 ◊ 〉 remove faithful men, when they have done 〈 ◊ 〉 appointed work, to bring in their places Others that shall be useful Instruments in his 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 Moses gives place to joshua; David to 〈 ◊ 〉. These Are no ill boding symptoms,
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There are some circumstances whereby this is to be judged as judicial and calamitous, viz. 1. When good men are taken away and leave their places empty:
There Are Some Circumstances whereby this is to be judged as judicial and calamitous, viz. 1. When good men Are taken away and leave their places empty:
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2 King. 22. 16. with 22. Thus also Jeroboam 's Son must die, because there was some good thing found in him, that so all evil and mischief might come upon the rest of his ungodly family.
2 King. 22. 16. with 22. Thus also Jeroboam is Son must die, Because there was Some good thing found in him, that so all evil and mischief might come upon the rest of his ungodly family.
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〈 ◊ 〉 gave Paul the lives of all that were in the 〈 ◊ 〉 with him, Act. 27. 24. The presence of Jehoshaphat sa•ed three Armies by a miraculous providence,
〈 ◊ 〉 gave Paul the lives of all that were in the 〈 ◊ 〉 with him, Act. 27. 24. The presence of Jehoshaphat sa•ed three Armies by a miraculous providence,
but when he was once dead, and scarce cold in his Grave, all went down again, the Temple was neglected, Idolatry restored, vers. 17. 18. And then misery comes flowing in upon them in an awful manner, vers. 23, 24. 2. By their Prayers and Intercession for a sin〈 … 〉 People:
but when he was once dead, and scarce cold in his Grave, all went down again, the Temple was neglected, Idolatry restored, vers. 17. 18. And then misery comes flowing in upon them in an awful manner, vers. 23, 24. 2. By their Prayers and Intercession for a sin〈 … 〉 People:
2. If we consider what usually follows upon the taking away of the Righteous, which tends to hasten a Peoples misery, viz. Us••ally upon this Religion goes to decay,
2. If we Consider what usually follows upon the taking away of the Righteous, which tends to hasten a Peoples misery, viz. Us••ally upon this Religion Goes to decay,
Since they could not by all their pious endeavours reclaim a degenerate People, but misery must come, God takes them away that their eyes might not see it:
Since they could not by all their pious endeavours reclaim a degenerate People, but misery must come, God Takes them away that their eyes might not see it:
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God therefore in great love & respect takes them home, where they are removed out of the noise or tumult of all these things, dwelling in the fulness of present Joy and Glory.
God Therefore in great love & respect Takes them home, where they Are removed out of the noise or tumult of all these things, Dwelling in the fullness of present Joy and Glory.
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and these 〈 ◊ 〉 by 〈 ◊ 〉 supposed to be those Chambers in which God calls his People to hide themselves before such a Day, Isa. 26. 20. But when once they are gone,
and these 〈 ◊ 〉 by 〈 ◊ 〉 supposed to be those Chambers in which God calls his People to hide themselves before such a Day, Isaiah 26. 20. But when once they Are gone,
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This truth may afford us help to unfold that Riddle of Divine Providence: at the which many are ready to stumble, viz. That Godly men are often suddenly and strangly taken away,
This truth may afford us help to unfold that Riddle of Divine Providence: At the which many Are ready to Stumble, viz. That Godly men Are often suddenly and strangely taken away,
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and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his Life in wickedness. Let none suppose that God therfore discountenanceth his Servants, and approves of ungodly men:
and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his Life in wickedness. Let none suppose that God Therefore discountenanceth his Servants, and approves of ungodly men:
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and at sometimes it is a peculiar priviledge for them to die, that they may get away from the sight and report of these direful dispensations of divine displeasure that are coming upon a surviving Generation.
and At sometime it is a peculiar privilege for them to die, that they may get away from the sighed and report of these direful dispensations of divine displeasure that Are coming upon a surviving Generation.
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when Solomon had with some consternation viewed these things, he recollects himself, and draws this safe conclusion, Eccles. 8. 12. Surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God: and so it shall;
when Solomon had with Some consternation viewed these things, he recollects himself, and draws this safe conclusion, Eccles. 8. 12. Surely I know that it shall be well with them that Fear God: and so it shall;
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and they may when they are departing ▪ speak to surviving Mourners in the Language of our Saviour Christ to those weeping Women, Luk. 23. 28, 29, 30. Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me,
and they may when they Are departing ▪ speak to surviving Mourners in the Language of our Saviour christ to those weeping Women, Luk. 23. 28, 29, 30. Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me,
they look upon them as Enemies, as busie bodies, as men that are the troublers of Israel, and no body can be quiet for them (so wicked Ahab unjustly censured holy Elijah. ) And hence,
they look upon them as Enemies, as busy bodies, as men that Are the troublers of Israel, and no body can be quiet for them (so wicked Ahab unjustly censured holy Elijah.) And hence,
What do these men do, but in effect 〈 ◊ 〉 and impreeate upon themselves a mischief 〈 ◊ 〉 God grant them their desires upon this account, 〈 ◊ 〉 would but carry the godly to the place of their 〈 ◊ 〉,
What do these men do, but in Effect 〈 ◊ 〉 and impreeate upon themselves a mischief 〈 ◊ 〉 God grant them their Desires upon this account, 〈 ◊ 〉 would but carry the godly to the place of their 〈 ◊ 〉,
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But in the mean time when they are gone, who shall plead and pray and mourn for a sinful People? Will God hear wicked sinners? Who shall stand in the Gap to keep out Judgement and Wrath? Shall wicked and ungodly men? Assure we our selves that so much of Godliness as goes away from a place,
But in the mean time when they Are gone, who shall plead and pray and mourn for a sinful People? Will God hear wicked Sinners? Who shall stand in the Gap to keep out Judgement and Wrath? Shall wicked and ungodly men? Assure we our selves that so much of Godliness as Goes away from a place,
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I might urge it more particularly to our selves of this Congregation from whom God hath of late years taken ▪ away many pious and precious Servants of his;
I might urge it more particularly to our selves of this Congregation from whom God hath of late Years taken ▪ away many pious and precious Servants of his;
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and w• that are left alive ought to lay it to hear•• But I shall take liberty to urge it on a more publick account as it bears respect to this People in general;
and w• that Are left alive ought to lay it to hear•• But I shall take liberty to urge it on a more public account as it bears respect to this People in general;
I need not to seek out witnesses 〈 ◊ 〉 this, Habemus confitentes reos; yea, and 〈 ◊ 〉 himself hath also testified to it in his many awful and amazing providences:
I need not to seek out Witnesses 〈 ◊ 〉 this, Habemus confitentes Reos; yea, and 〈 ◊ 〉 himself hath also testified to it in his many awful and amazing providences:
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This hath been a point in which there hath been such an universal concurrence, that we have abundant reason to conclude that there hath been much of the presence of God with them in it;
This hath been a point in which there hath been such an universal concurrence, that we have abundant reason to conclude that there hath been much of the presence of God with them in it;
3. Since the time wherein God by his servants began to treat us with these warnings, his hand hath bin awfully out upon us in taking away eminent, useful, publique & pious men:
3. Since the time wherein God by his Servants began to Treat us with these Warnings, his hand hath been awfully out upon us in taking away eminent, useful, public & pious men:
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and are at a loss how to obtain it ▪ and in all sorts of men, there seems to be a dying (at least a fainting) of Religion, with the death of the Religious:
and Are At a loss how to obtain it ▪ and in all sorts of men, there seems to be a dying (At least a fainting) of Religion, with the death of the Religious:
Now let us lay all these things together, and see if they do not solemnly speak that we have reason to be afraid that God hath removed them in order to some sore and dreadful calamity which he is preparing for us,
Now let us lay all these things together, and see if they do not solemnly speak that we have reason to be afraid that God hath removed them in order to Some soar and dreadful calamity which he is preparing for us,
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and ill requited for all their faithful service? Have we not slandered, reviled, and trampled upon them? And was it not then time for God to take them to a place where they should be in more honour and esteem? Repent of these sins,
and ill requited for all their faithful service? Have we not slandered, reviled, and trampled upon them? And was it not then time for God to take them to a place where they should be in more honour and esteem? repent of these Sins,
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and warn us of the enemies approach? When the Wall is pluckt down, and the hedge removed, who shall keep out the Bore of the Wilderness? When the Gap-men are taken away, who shall stand in the breaches? When the lights are put out, who shall direct us in a right way? When the Chariot and Horsmen of Israel are removed, who shall defend us from misery and mischief? When God is gone what but woes and calamities can befall us?
and warn us of the enemies approach? When the Wall is plucked down, and the hedge removed, who shall keep out the Boar of the Wilderness? When the Gap-men Are taken away, who shall stand in the Breaches? When the lights Are put out, who shall Direct us in a right Way? When the Chariot and Horsemen of Israel Are removed, who shall defend us from misery and mischief? When God is gone what but woes and calamities can befall us?
God hath now for a long time been pleading with N-E. in this kind •• how many preciou• names are there registred in the black bill of a few years? nor is his anger turned away,
God hath now for a long time been pleading with N-E. in this kind •• how many preciou• names Are there registered in the black bill of a few Years? nor is his anger turned away,
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And now God calls us again to a further occasion of deep consideration, by that awful hand of his in the sudden and unexpected departure of that precious one from us,
And now God calls us again to a further occasion of deep consideration, by that awful hand of his in the sudden and unexpected departure of that precious one from us,
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and his skilfulness in that 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ his great dexterity in milita•• Discipl••• (a thing now indeed little valued degenera•• spirits) and his great industry propaga•••g it to those under his guidance:
and his skilfulness in that 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ his great dexterity in milita•• Discipl••• (a thing now indeed little valued degenera•• spirits) and his great industry propaga•••g it to those under his guidance:
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yea, and then when for his years he might have received his white wand, and been acknowledged to be Miles emeritus; his tender care for the welfare of this people (under the weight whereof, there is good ground to think, that he sunk and dyed) these things I say, besides his uprightness towards God as a private Christian, his tenderness and love to his brethren as a member of the Church, his affability and sweet deportment towards all men in his ordinary converse, speak emimently his worth, and our loss.
yea, and then when for his Years he might have received his white wand, and been acknowledged to be Miles emeritus; his tender care for the welfare of this people (under the weight whereof, there is good ground to think, that he sunk and died) these things I say, beside his uprightness towards God as a private Christian, his tenderness and love to his brothers as a member of the Church, his affability and sweet deportment towards all men in his ordinary converse, speak emimently his worth, and our loss.
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Be prudent, foresee the evil and hide your selves, take the presage to be awakened to meet your God in that way wherein he is ready to receive and be reconciled to a sinful People,
Be prudent, foresee the evil and hide your selves, take the presage to be awakened to meet your God in that Way wherein he is ready to receive and be reconciled to a sinful People,
SUch is the unhappy entertainment that plain-dealing and open-hearted reproofs do meet with in the World, that when they are most needed, they can be least born:
SUch is the unhappy entertainment that plain-dealing and open-hearted reproofs do meet with in the World, that when they Are most needed, they can be least born:
when the malady is come to a dangerous Crisis, and every symptom bodes a sad and sudden ▪ change men are better pleased with • cheating quack, that dissembleth the d•sease ▪ and engageth all shall be well,
when the malady is come to a dangerous Crisis, and every Symptom bodes a sad and sudden ▪ change men Are better pleased with • cheating quack, that dissembleth the d•sease ▪ and engageth all shall be well,
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And I therefore call it unthankful, 〈 ◊ 〉 from its own nature, for what can be a more obliging courtesie than to give men timely notice of eminent dangers,
And I Therefore call it unthankful, 〈 ◊ 〉 from its own nature, for what can be a more obliging courtesy than to give men timely notice of eminent dangers,
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and in whom deep rooted impenitence had obstructed the reception of every advice calling them to reformation) being thus sent, he faithfully and clearly opens their state ▪ shews them their hazzards, directs to such duties as the present circumstances required, promiseth them a good issue,
and in whom deep rooted impenitence had obstructed the reception of every Advice calling them to Reformation) being thus sent, he faithfully and clearly Opens their state ▪ shows them their hazards, directs to such duties as the present Circumstances required, promises them a good issue,
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Micah the Morasthite delivered a more fearful, because a more positive Prophesie, in the dayes of Hizekiah, Mic. •. 12. Zion shall be plowed as a field,
micah the Morasthite Delivered a more fearful, Because a more positive Prophesy, in the days of Hizekiah, Mic. •. 12. Zion shall be plowed as a field,
How happy a thing is it to preach to a pious Generation, who, because they hate their sins, love their reprovers? How unhappy to come to a People wedded to their wicked waves, who count those their enemies who are so to their lust? As for the Prophets ▪ Apology, I need,
How happy a thing is it to preach to a pious Generation, who, Because they hate their Sins, love their reprovers? How unhappy to come to a People wedded to their wicked waves, who count those their enemies who Are so to their lust? As for the prophets ▪ Apology, I need,
for the present occasion, to take notice only of the just defence which he makes both of himself and his prophesie, which is contained in the Text. The Persons before whom he makes it are the Princes, and all the People;
for the present occasion, to take notice only of the just defence which he makes both of himself and his prophesy, which is contained in the Text. The Persons before whom he makes it Are the Princes, and all the People;
1. A clearing up of the Authority by which he had spoken ▪ Their Lord (Jehovah) sent me to prophesie: Divine Authority gives a supersedeas to humane Laws:
1. A clearing up of the authority by which he had spoken ▪ Their Lord (Jehovah) sent me to prophesy: Divine authority gives a supersedeas to humane Laws:
The encouragement is full, and clears the Prophet from the imputation of any studied mischief, in as much as he gives them to understand, that if his Counsel be imbraced and faithfully put in execution all the threatnings of wrath and ruine shall cease,
The encouragement is full, and clears the Prophet from the imputation of any studied mischief, in as much as he gives them to understand, that if his Counsel be embraced and faithfully put in execution all the threatenings of wrath and ruin shall cease,
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But is God capable of perturbation? Can the infinitely blessed Being suffer any disturbance or grief? Or can the immutable and everlasting will of God be changed? No,
But is God capable of perturbation? Can the infinitely blessed Being suffer any disturbance or grief? Or can the immutable and everlasting will of God be changed? No,
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There are two conclusions, proper from the Words, and pertinent to the present occasion, offer themselves to our meditation, viz. Doct. 1. When God commissioneth his Ministers, to denounce awful threatnings against an Apostati••ing Generation, they must deliver,
There Are two conclusions, proper from the Words, and pertinent to the present occasion, offer themselves to our meditation, viz. Doct. 1. When God commissioneth his Ministers, to denounce awful threatenings against an Apostati••ing Generation, they must deliver,
The way indeed wherein the Prophets of old received intimation of the will of God, viz. By Visions, Dreams, immediate Revelations, &c. As it was extraordinary,
The Way indeed wherein the prophets of old received intimation of the will of God, viz. By Visions, Dreams, immediate Revelations, etc. As it was extraordinary,
But what shall those Watch men do? •hrist hath placed them on the Watch-tower, ••d put a Trumpet in their hands, charging them ••on pain of death to sound when occasion calls for it.
But what shall those Watch men do? •hrist hath placed them on the Watchtower, ••d put a Trumpet in their hands, charging them ••on pain of death to found when occasion calls for it.
2. The spiritual presence of Christ with his faithful Messengers abides perpetually engaged to stand by them and afford them all the nece•sary assistance which their Calling and Du•• doth require.
2. The spiritual presence of christ with his faithful Messengers abides perpetually engaged to stand by them and afford them all the nece•sary assistance which their Calling and Du•• does require.
Were it not for this their charg• were insupportable, their burden intolerable for, Who is sufficient for these things? But he ha•• given his word for it, Mat. 28. ult. Lo!
Were it not for this their charg• were insupportable, their burden intolerable for, Who is sufficient for these things? But he ha•• given his word for it, Mathew 28. ult. Lo!
It is true, the soveraignty of his secret will is not there stinted, nor can we from thence certainly determine what God will undoubtedly do with these or those:
It is true, the sovereignty of his secret will is not there stinted, nor can we from thence Certainly determine what God will undoubtedly do with these or those:
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Jonah upon this very suspicion waved his errand, Chap. •. •. Was not this my saying in my Country? Therefore I fled unto Ta•shish, for I knew thou art 〈 ◊ 〉 gracious God &c. But yet the Word of God evidently declares,
Jonah upon this very suspicion waved his errand, Chap. •. •. Was not this my saying in my Country? Therefore I fled unto Ta•shish, for I knew thou art 〈 ◊ 〉 gracious God etc. But yet the Word of God evidently declares,
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and Calamities before u• even at the door, and daily to be expected, they herein say not a word more than what they have God's warrant and Command for.
and Calamities before u• even At the door, and daily to be expected, they herein say not a word more than what they have God's warrant and Command for.
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Thus he did unto Jeremiah at this time, when the people were gathered out of all their cityes to one of the great feasts at Jerusalem, and there was a general concourse of them to the Temple.
Thus he did unto Jeremiah At this time, when the people were gathered out of all their cities to one of the great feasts At Jerusalem, and there was a general concourse of them to the Temple.
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5. There are also sometimes deep and powerfull impressions upon the minds of God's Messengers, which by an irresistible impusse, constrain them to bear open and publick witness against the sins of the times and places which they live in.
5. There Are also sometime deep and powerful impressions upon the minds of God's Messengers, which by an irresistible impusse, constrain them to bear open and public witness against the Sins of the times and places which they live in.
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I am far from pleading for, or justifying any thing that looks like Euthusiasm; or thinking that men should make a secret impetus upon their spirits the rule and plea of their words and actions.
I am Far from pleading for, or justifying any thing that looks like Enthusiasm; or thinking that men should make a secret impetus upon their spirits the Rule and plea of their words and actions.
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But, if men who are called by God to declare his counsels, advantaged by his providence to proclaim his pleasure, directed by his word to speak nothing but that is agreeing there unto;
But, if men who Are called by God to declare his Counsels, advantaged by his providence to proclaim his pleasure, directed by his word to speak nothing but that is agreeing there unto;
are prest in their spirits to a zealous witness bearing against these and those prevailing sins and solemnly to denounce the Judgements of God against them, if men repent not.
Are pressed in their spirits to a zealous witness bearing against these and those prevailing Sins and solemnly to denounce the Judgments of God against them, if men Repent not.
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I believe there is much of God in it, and it carrie• a great evidence along with it, that God is about to do some speedy, strange work there, if he be not prevented.
I believe there is much of God in it, and it carrie• a great evidence along with it, that God is about to do Some speedy, strange work there, if he be not prevented.
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Not like that of Jehu 's, who took away Baal out of Israel, but retained Jeroboam 's sin ▪ Nor only like that of some good Kings of Judah of whom it is said, they did that which was •ght,
Not like that of Jehu is, who took away Baal out of Israel, but retained Jeroboam is since ▪ Nor only like that of Some good Kings of Judah of whom it is said, they did that which was •ght,
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but still the high places were left standing, and the People sacrificed at them: But like Hezekiah 's, and Josiah 's, who sought to remove every offence:
but still the high places were left standing, and the People sacrificed At them: But like Hezekiah is, and Josiah is, who sought to remove every offence:
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God sometimes indeed seems to speak positively, but then, to lenefie such absolute threatnings, and render them equivalent to Hypothetical, he speaks after the manner of men, of repenting.
God sometime indeed seems to speak positively, but then, to lenefie such absolute threatenings, and render them equivalent to Hypothetical, he speaks After the manner of men, of repenting.
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When he saith I will do thus, yet then he wisheth Israel to prepare to meet him, Amos 4. 12. If a People of God suffer at his hands, it shall be through their own wilfulness.
When he Says I will do thus, yet then he wishes Israel to prepare to meet him, Amos 4. 12. If a People of God suffer At his hands, it shall be through their own wilfulness.
2. God therefore sends his Ambassadours to plead with his People about their sins, and publish his Judgements, that they may have motive and opportunity to repent.
2. God Therefore sends his ambassadors to plead with his People about their Sins, and publish his Judgments, that they may have motive and opportunity to Repent.
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and also makes known these purposes in those discoveries which we call absolute Promises, he doth it so as not to cross this Rule of his Covenant with People,
and also makes known these Purposes in those discoveries which we call absolute Promises, he does it so as not to cross this Rule of his Covenant with People,
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USE. That I may render these truths practicable, and accommodate them to the use and benefit of this People, give me leave to deal in all plainness and integrity.
USE. That I may render these truths practicable, and accommodate them to the use and benefit of this People, give me leave to deal in all plainness and integrity.
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Let us solemnly consider, and rightly weigh whether or no those words which have been spoken against this Place and People on such occasions as this, were not such words as God commanded those that delivered them to come and speak.
Let us solemnly Consider, and rightly weigh whither or not those words which have been spoken against this Place and People on such occasions as this, were not such words as God commanded those that Delivered them to come and speak.
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I must confess, when I seriously look upon this People in their constitution Civil and Ecclesiastical, molded in the one under wholsome Laws, in the other under strict and sacred Covenants:
I must confess, when I seriously look upon this People in their constitution Civil and Ecclesiastical, moulded in the one under wholesome Laws, in the other under strict and sacred Covenants:
And could be willing to think that all the warnings & menaces which have been uttered by these or those, were nothing else but the mistakes of an irregular) though well minded) zeal,
And could be willing to think that all the Warnings & menaces which have been uttered by these or those, were nothing Else but the mistakes of an irregular) though well minded) zeal,
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Friends, and not Enemies to our Zion, who loved and stood up for the way of these Churches, who prayed for the peace of our Jerusalem; Who mourned in secret for the sins of the land,
Friends, and not Enemies to our Zion, who loved and stood up for the Way of these Churches, who prayed for the peace of our Jerusalem; Who mourned in secret for the Sins of the land,
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It hath not been the voice only of one or two, but such things have been told us from year to year ▪ And though God may put a lying spirit into four hundred false Prophets,
It hath not been the voice only of one or two, but such things have been told us from year to year ▪ And though God may put a lying Spirit into four hundred false prophets,
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If they all are misled, what shall we do? or where shall we seek for the Word of the Lord? or would not that it self be a clear evidence of Gods great displeasure against his People,
If they all Are misled, what shall we do? or where shall we seek for the Word of the Lord? or would not that it self be a clear evidence of God's great displeasure against his People,
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5. God himself hath sealed the truth of their warnings with many awful Providences: The language wherof, had there been no interpreter, hath spoken his anger with clearest demonstration.
5. God himself hath sealed the truth of their Warnings with many awful Providences: The language whereof, had there been no interpreter, hath spoken his anger with Clearest demonstration.
And if God hath in part accomplished the predictions of his servant, may we not rationally and Religiously Judge, that the remainder shall have their time of accomplishment too,
And if God hath in part accomplished the predictions of his servant, may we not rationally and Religiously Judge, that the remainder shall have their time of accomplishment too,
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and entered God's Plea against us, and fully answered all our reasons of appeal: They have shewn Judah their Transgressions, and the house of Jacob their Sins;
and entered God's Plea against us, and Fully answered all our Reasons of appeal: They have shown Judah their Transgressions, and the house of Jacob their Sins;
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And that which will stand up for a full clearing of this truth against us, witness the Records of the last Synod, in which we shall find the full and free consent of the Elders and Messengers of these Churches, acknowledging that the hand of God is out against this People awful in tokens of wrath;
And that which will stand up for a full clearing of this truth against us, witness the Records of the last Synod, in which we shall find the full and free consent of the Elders and Messengers of these Churches, acknowledging that the hand of God is out against this People awful in tokens of wrath;
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and therefore what need we to fear? When did Micah say, Zion shall be ploughed as a field? Was it not in the dayes of good Hezekiah? When did God say I will remove Judah out of my sight? Or when did Zephaniah deliver his terrible prophesies,
and Therefore what need we to Fear? When did micah say, Zion shall be ploughed as a field? Was it not in the days of good Hezekiah? When did God say I will remove Judah out of my sighed? Or when did Zephaniah deliver his terrible prophecies,
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if to be self-Judged and Condemned be of any efficacy; then there is an hand-writing of God given out against us; and therefore let it be. 2. For Exhortation:
if to be self-Judged and Condemned be of any efficacy; then there is an handwriting of God given out against us; and Therefore let it be. 2. For Exhortation:
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Be we perswaded to make it our ▪ serious endeavour, by an universal and through Repentance to seek a way to escape the after effects of God's displeasure.
Be we persuaded to make it our ▪ serious endeavour, by an universal and through Repentance to seek a Way to escape thee After effects of God's displeasure.
and maintain the interest of the Gospel? Which is then only upheld when a People stick close to the Law and to the Testimony, walking by the holy Rules of Scripture, in conformity to the revealed will of God in his Word,
and maintain the Interest of the Gospel? Which is then only upheld when a People stick close to the Law and to the Testimony, walking by the holy Rules of Scripture, in conformity to the revealed will of God in his Word,
by these God expostulates, Jer. 2. 5. What iniquity did your Fathers find in me, that ye are gone so far away? And vers. 31. Have I been a Wilderness to Israel, a land of darkness? The Judgements of God which have been upon the land;
by these God expostulates, Jer. 2. 5. What iniquity did your Father's find in me, that you Are gone so Far away? And vers. 31. Have I been a Wilderness to Israel, a land of darkness? The Judgments of God which have been upon the land;
The Patience of God wherein he hath given you a space to repent, this is not forgotten, Rev. 2. 21. I gave her a space to Repent, and she Repented not.
The Patience of God wherein he hath given you a Molle to Repent, this is not forgotten, Rev. 2. 21. I gave her a Molle to repent, and she Repented not.
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Though he hath convinced us, counselled us, warned, threatned, smitten, renewed his Judgements with breach upon breach, altered his course, tryed us in one fire,
Though he hath convinced us, counseled us, warned, threatened, smitten, renewed his Judgments with breach upon breach, altered his course, tried us in one fire,
Both informed us what there is of sin prevailing, and wherein we may so testifie our Repentance as to obtain a repeal of that sentence which hath been past against us.
Both informed us what there is of since prevailing, and wherein we may so testify our Repentance as to obtain a repeal of that sentence which hath been passed against us.
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These jealousies and suspitions one to another, those minings and counterminings that are among you, those aspersions and defamations which you cast one upon another,
These jealousies and suspicions one to Another, those minings and counterminings that Are among you, those Aspersions and defamations which you cast one upon Another,
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When God's People agree in the end, though for a while they may not Judge alike of the means to it in some critical points and circumstance, it is far from a Christian spirit so to abound in our own sense,
When God's People agree in the end, though for a while they may not Judge alike of the means to it in Some critical points and circumstance, it is Far from a Christian Spirit so to abound in our own sense,
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And truly the reason rendred by many makes it still the more lamentable, viz. Left it should encrease the guilt of the Churches through neglect of performance.
And truly the reason rendered by many makes it still the more lamentable, viz. Left it should increase the guilt of the Churches through neglect of performance.
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If all confess that spiritual slumber, luke-warmness, earthlymindedness, slighting of Ordinances, undervaluing of the Messengers of Christ, carnal compliance with the World,
If all confess that spiritual slumber, lukewarmness, Earthly-mindedness, slighting of Ordinances, undervaluing of the Messengers of christ, carnal compliance with the World,
and voluntary engagement to the rooting of these out, our wound is next to incurable. 3. To the representative body of this Government assembled in General-Court;
and voluntary engagement to the rooting of these out, our wound is next to incurable. 3. To the representative body of this Government assembled in General-Court;
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The prevalency of corrupt Doctrines, and impudent boldness of many in prosecution of them, calls for your vigilant and resolute industry in the suppression thereof.
The prevalency of corrupt Doctrines, and impudent boldness of many in prosecution of them, calls for your vigilant and resolute industry in the suppression thereof.
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I confess, your legislative power is limited, and must take its measure from your Charter; nor do I advise to exceed that which God's providence hath invested you withal.
I confess, your legislative power is limited, and must take its measure from your Charter; nor do I Advice to exceed that which God's providence hath invested you withal.
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I believe it shal never be charged as a sin upon you, that you did (with grief of heart) bear with those things which you could not regularly confront.
I believe it shall never be charged as a since upon you, that you did (with grief of heart) bear with those things which you could not regularly confront.
But if men, upon pretence of Conscience (and who will not pretend it, if they may find it a shelter against Justice,?) If thus, I say, they may be suffered (though it be in your hand to oppose them) without any restraint to run to and fro.
But if men, upon pretence of Conscience (and who will not pretend it, if they may find it a shelter against justice,?) If thus, I say, they may be suffered (though it be in your hand to oppose them) without any restraint to run to and from.
Disseminate their erronious principles, make breaches in Churches, undermine and seduce silly souls, set up their Posts by God's Posts, enjoy as free and publick liberty to carry on their own wayes,
Disseminate their erroneous principles, make Breaches in Churches, undermine and seduce silly Souls, Set up their Posts by God's Posts, enjoy as free and public liberty to carry on their own ways,
Some indeed are of the mind, that it is good to have Laws as a Testimony of your dislike of such & such practices though never prosecuted against the breakers of them:
some indeed Are of the mind, that it is good to have Laws as a Testimony of your dislike of such & such practices though never prosecuted against the breakers of them:
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There are many sins, some very crying; profane and scandalous Sabbath breaking, beastly drunkenness, desperate cursing and swearing, woeful and miserable idleness:
There Are many Sins, Some very crying; profane and scandalous Sabbath breaking, beastly Drunkenness, desperate cursing and swearing, woeful and miserable idleness:
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There are good and wholsome Laws against those sins, let there be such a check and restraint laid upon them, that our streets may not be witness of them:
There Are good and wholesome Laws against those Sins, let there be such a check and restraint laid upon them, that our streets may not be witness of them:
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the exerting of it will be your honour, and by doing these things, you shall verifie the title God hath dignified you withal, that you are Shields of the Earth.
the exerting of it will be your honour, and by doing these things, you shall verify the title God hath dignified you withal, that you Are Shields of the Earth.
Let us study to be men of knowledge, fixed in principles, holy in conversation, in a word, let us do all we can (more than we do) if it be possible, to save a Generation from the wrath of God, and impending Calamities:
Let us study to be men of knowledge, fixed in principles, holy in Conversation, in a word, let us do all we can (more than we do) if it be possible, to save a Generation from the wrath of God, and impending Calamities:
It is an opinion which some seem strongly to be built upon, and it renders them strangely presumptuous, viz. That the foundations of this People are unmovable;
It is an opinion which Some seem strongly to be built upon, and it renders them strangely presumptuous, viz. That the foundations of this People Are unmovable;
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Yet thus the cry of many speaks in the language of those Jews, Jer. 7. 4. The Temple of the Lord are these ▪ Forgetting how many wayes they have disobliged,
Yet thus the cry of many speaks in the language of those jews, Jer. 7. 4. The Temple of the Lord Are these ▪ Forgetting how many ways they have disobliged,
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How fond such thoughts as these are, the •uinous heaps of many renowned places, which once enjoyed as much of Gods presence with them as any in the World, do stand for monumental witnesses, The more of God hath sometimes been among you, the greater is your sin,
How found such thoughts as these Are, the •uinous heaps of many renowned places, which once enjoyed as much of God's presence with them as any in the World, do stand for monumental Witnesses, The more of God hath sometime been among you, the greater is your since,
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Why will you dye? Obey the voice of the Lord, do what he bids, do what your Consciences say you ought to do, do what you have before God confessed your selves guilty for,
Why will you die? Obey the voice of the Lord, do what he bids, do what your Consciences say you ought to do, do what you have before God confessed your selves guilty for,
but can slightly cast them out of your minds, and throw them behind your backs; they will stand on record against you, and become a farther aggravation of your guilt:
but can slightly cast them out of your minds, and throw them behind your backs; they will stand on record against you, and become a farther aggravation of your guilt:
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All Plots against God and his People Detected and Defeated, as it was delivered in a SERMON At a FAST kept by the first gathered Church in BOSTON, Jan. 25. 1682. Prov. 21. 30. There is no Wisdom,
All Plots against God and his People Detected and Defeated, as it was Delivered in a SERMON At a FAST kept by the First gathered Church in BOSTON, Jan. 25. 1682. Curae 21. 30. There is no Wisdom,
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THe vulgar Plea, that Proverbs are Independent sentences, usually so placed as to stand intirely by themselves without any co-herence with the Context, may suffice me from looking beyond the Text it self for an Analysis. The nature of Proverbs being a contraction of large a weighty truths into a little room,
THe Vulgar Plea, that Proverbs Are Independent sentences, usually so placed as to stand entirely by themselves without any coherence with the Context, may suffice me from looking beyond the Text it self for an Analysis. The nature of Proverbs being a contraction of large a weighty truths into a little room,
and binding them up as so many portable Jewels, for the better accommodation of the Christian Pilgrim in his Journey, challengeth our more diligent attention to them.
and binding them up as so many portable Jewels, for the better accommodation of the Christian Pilgrim in his Journey, Challengeth our more diligent attention to them.
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and keep them from fainting, when they see all the wit in the World, and the deepest polititions of earth and hell gathered into a combination against them.
and keep them from fainting, when they see all the wit in the World, and the Deepest Politicians of earth and hell gathered into a combination against them.
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I. The Conspirators, who are not plainly named, but are tacitly Characterized ▪ and we are to suppose them to be the deepest heads and profoundest Counsellors in the World:
I. The Conspirators, who Are not plainly nam, but Are tacitly Characterized ▪ and we Are to suppose them to be the Deepest Heads and profoundest Counsellors in the World:
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Devils also may, without force to the Text be comprehended under them, •hose perspicatious spirits, who are of a vast intelligence and long experience.
Devils also may, without force to the Text be comprehended under them, •hose perspicacious spirits, who Are of a vast intelligence and long experience.
II. The quality of the Conspiracy, intimated to be made with the maturest deliberation which the farthest reach of the most politick created understanding could attain unto.
II The quality of the conspiracy, intimated to be made with the maturest deliberation which the farthest reach of the most politic created understanding could attain unto.
and by counsel an improving of both the former by deepest study and consultation, contriving how they may with best security of the success accommodate means to their design:
and by counsel an improving of both the former by Deepest study and consultation, contriving how they may with best security of the success accommodate means to their Design:
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••ther way, we are to suppose these Conspiratours to have done their best, and made the conj•r•t on as strong•• and secure as their combined wits can possibly devise.
••ther Way, we Are to suppose these Conspirators to have done their best, and made the conj•r•t on as strong•• and secure as their combined wits can possibly devise.
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and here intended, who by open and professed hostility do take up Arms directly against God, saying with proud Pharaoh, in daring defiance, who is the Lord that I should• let Israel go? but it also extends unto all those who do collaterally oppose themselves against him,
and Here intended, who by open and professed hostility do take up Arms directly against God, saying with proud Pharaoh, in daring defiance, who is the Lord that I should• let Israel go? but it also extends unto all those who do collaterally oppose themselves against him,
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1. Seek to overthrow his purposes, & decrees, and by their own counsels to disanul his, hoping to establish them, notwithstanding he hath otherwise determined.
1. Seek to overthrow his Purposes, & decrees, and by their own Counsels to disannul his, hoping to establish them, notwithstanding he hath otherwise determined.
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2. Labour to nullifie his promises, and make his word, by which he hath engaged himself to his People, to fall to 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 seel•ng to ▪ throw blocks in the way of his 〈 ◊ 〉, which may give check to his 〈 ◊ 〉 to performance:
2. Labour to nullify his promises, and make his word, by which he hath engaged himself to his People, to fallen to 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 seel•ng to ▪ throw blocks in the Way of his 〈 ◊ 〉, which may give check to his 〈 ◊ 〉 to performance:
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2. We have the disappointing, defeating, and total routing of this treacherous plot, intimated in that expression, there is none: Which negative particle is three times inculcated in the Original Text; insinuatiug that it is a truth, not dark and dubious, but notorious.
2. We have the disappointing, defeating, and total routing of this treacherous plot, intimated in that expression, there is none: Which negative particle is three times inculcated in the Original Text; insinuatiug that it is a truth, not dark and dubious, but notorious.
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and the Records of the Church tell us, and experience hath proved it too true, that in all ages, there have been such conclaves as these, bandying against the Lord and his anointed.
and the Records of the Church tell us, and experience hath proved it too true, that in all ages, there have been such conclaves as these, bandying against the Lord and his anointed.
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Let the wisest men upon earth, and the most knowing Devils in hell, proceed with the most mature deliberation, lay all their heads together, take never so much time to consult, find out the most probable wayes to effect,
Let the Wisest men upon earth, and the most knowing Devils in hell, proceed with the most mature deliberation, lay all their Heads together, take never so much time to consult, find out the most probable ways to Effect,
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The Scripture is so full for this both with Testimonies and Examples, that it would be endless to essay the producings of all that is there recorded for the evidence of it.
The Scripture is so full for this both with Testimonies and Examples, that it would be endless to essay the producings of all that is there recorded for the evidence of it.
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Where he brings in the enemies sitting at the Cou•••• Table, beating their brains, and contriving h•• they may prevent God in his 〈 ◊ 〉 And God in the mean while deriding a•• 〈 ◊ 〉 at all their enterprizes,
Where he brings in the enemies sitting At the Cou•••• Table, beating their brains, and contriving h•• they may prevent God in his 〈 ◊ 〉 And God in the mean while deriding a•• 〈 ◊ 〉 At all their Enterprises,
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and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty, &c. But in a more especial manner, all those that set themselves against God's People to oppress, persecute,
and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty, etc. But in a more especial manner, all those that Set themselves against God's People to oppress, persecute,
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That observation of our Saviours is too observable to be questioned, Luk. 26. 8. The Children of this World are in their generation wiser than the Children of light.
That observation of our Saviors is too observable to be questioned, Luk. 26. 8. The Children of this World Are in their generation Wiser than the Children of Light.
The Apostle, when he would Charactarize those that stand on Gods side, and those that take part with his enemies, puts the greatest number of the wise and prudent of the World on the adverse part,
The Apostle, when he would Charactarize those that stand on God's side, and those that take part with his enemies, puts the greatest number of the wise and prudent of the World on the adverse part,
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It is the Master-plot in the World, David describes their sedulity in this business, Psal. 64. 5, 6. They commune of laying snares privily, they search out iniquitie, they accomplish a diligent search.
It is the Master-plot in the World, David describes their sedulity in this business, Psalm 64. 5, 6. They commune of laying snares privily, they search out iniquity, they accomplish a diligent search.
It hath the greatest strength of men on its side, and is daily growing and encreasing, Psal. 3. 1. How are they encreased that trouble me? It may be said of this,
It hath the greatest strength of men on its side, and is daily growing and increasing, Psalm 3. 1. How Are they increased that trouble me? It may be said of this,
And the little ones are apt in greatest number to follow their leaders, especially in that which is evil, to which they are drawn by a natural propensity:
And the little ones Are apt in greatest number to follow their leaders, especially in that which is evil, to which they Are drawn by a natural propensity:
they make no doubt of bringing about their devices against God and his Church. Such is their bold confidence that they can even make a triumph before the Victory,
they make no doubt of bringing about their devices against God and his Church. Such is their bold confidence that they can even make a triumph before the Victory,
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and look upon the opposite cause as gone before ever they strike a stroke, Psal. 10. 6 -- 11. He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved; God hath forgotten.
and look upon the opposite cause as gone before ever they strike a stroke, Psalm 10. 6 -- 11. He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved; God hath forgotten.
See with what a confident boasting Senacherib sends his defiance against God, Isa. 37. 10, &c. And Pharaoh, Exod. 5. 2. As if Heaven were not able to confront them:
See with what a confident boasting Sennacherib sends his defiance against God, Isaiah 37. 10, etc. And Pharaoh, Exod 5. 2. As if Heaven were not able to confront them:
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They say that Wisdom, and Counsel, and Strength are all on their side, and who then shall think to defeat them of success? Thus they boast before they put off the Harness.
They say that Wisdom, and Counsel, and Strength Are all on their side, and who then shall think to defeat them of success? Thus they boast before they put off the Harness.
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so that his People are ready to think that Providence sleeps; and God appears as if he had withdrawn and estranged himself from his own interest. Hence,
so that his People Are ready to think that Providence sleeps; and God appears as if he had withdrawn and estranged himself from his own Interest. Hence,
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The Prophets earnest expostulation, Jer. 14. 8, 9. The enemy hath sometimes an apprehended advantage to ask them, where is their God, Psal. 42. 3. There may be great outward Calamities upon those that are called by God's Name,
The prophets earnest expostulation, Jer. 14. 8, 9. The enemy hath sometime an apprehended advantage to ask them, where is their God, Psalm 42. 3. There may be great outward Calamities upon those that Are called by God's Name,
Hence the Churches enemies are called his Rod, Isa. 10. 5. Corruptions and depravations do sometimes grow insensibly upon the Church and People of God, especially in times of peace and tranquillity;
Hence the Churches enemies Are called his Rod, Isaiah 10. 5. Corruptions and depravations do sometime grow insensibly upon the Church and People of God, especially in times of peace and tranquillity;
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and taken away, Isa. 27. 9. By this 〈 ◊ 〉 shall the iniquity of Jacob be purg•d away, &c. 2. That by the Saints perseverance under affliction he may be glorified.
and taken away, Isaiah 27. 9. By this 〈 ◊ 〉 shall the iniquity of Jacob be purg•d away, etc. 2. That by the Saints perseverance under affliction he may be glorified.
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so the Apostles reckoned it, Act. 5. 41. So is he also honoured by them, when they with an holy resolution, suffer quietly and chearfully in defence of the truth,
so the Apostles reckoned it, Act. 5. 41. So is he also honoured by them, when they with an holy resolution, suffer quietly and cheerfully in defence of the truth,
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Hence Jethro 's confession, Exod. 18. 11. Now I know the Lord is greater than all Gods, &c. Pro. 7. By all their plots and practi••• against Gods cause wicked men cannot carry their design one hairs breadth beyond the bounds which God hath set them in his Decree.
Hence Jethro is Confessi, Exod 18. 11. Now I know the Lord is greater than all God's, etc. Pro 7. By all their plots and practi••• against God's cause wicked men cannot carry their Design one hairs breadth beyond the bounds which God hath Set them in his decree.
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These waters many times swell into billows, and break with impetuous fury, as if they scorned to be comprehended and bounded within the sandy bars which are laid for them;
These waters many times swell into billows, and break with impetuous fury, as if they scorned to be comprehended and bounded within the sandy bars which Are laid for them;
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but, as Gods decree hath laid out their limits, and fixt their bounds, so his providence tyes them up powerfully, that for all their noise and rage they cannot get a step further, Job. 38. 8, to 11. Psal. 65. 7. Which stilleth the noise of the Seas, the noise of their waves,
but, as God's Decree hath laid out their Limits, and fixed their bounds, so his providence ties them up powerfully, that for all their noise and rage they cannot get a step further, Job. 38. 8, to 11. Psalm 65. 7. Which stilleth the noise of the Seas, the noise of their waves,
God had promised Abraham that after four hundred and thirty years, his posterity should be delivered from the bondage of Egypt; and we read how wisely Pharaoh and his Servants dealt to put by this promise, and make it miscarry:
God had promised Abraham that After four hundred and thirty Years, his posterity should be Delivered from the bondage of Egypt; and we read how wisely Pharaoh and his Servants dealt to put by this promise, and make it miscarry:
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But God passeth his purposes into promises, and makes them legible, and withall engageth his word to perform them in the very time, Heb. 2. 2, 3. Write the vision,
But God passes his Purposes into promises, and makes them legible, and withal engageth his word to perform them in the very time, Hebrew 2. 2, 3. writ the vision,
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Thick and heavy Clouds may gather, and threaten a dismal storm, but if God have said it shall not come, he ra•seth a contrary wind and blows them all away.
Thick and heavy Clouds may gather, and threaten a dismal storm, but if God have said it shall not come, he ra•seth a contrary wind and blows them all away.
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Senacherib threatens to invade Judah with a formidable army, but God promiseth he will send a blast upon him, which shall turn him back, Isa. 37. 6, 7. And that he shall not so much as shoot an Arrow against the City, vers. 33, 34. And he presently dispatcheth an Angel to do his business effectually for him, which soon deverts his thoughts and sends him home there to find his ruine, vers. 36, 37. There are none that can ever be able to alter the word which is gone out of his mouth.
Sennacherib threatens to invade Judah with a formidable army, but God promises he will send a blast upon him, which shall turn him back, Isaiah 37. 6, 7. And that he shall not so much as shoot an Arrow against the city, vers. 33, 34. And he presently dispatcheth an Angel to do his business effectually for him, which soon deverts his thoughts and sends him home there to find his ruin, vers. 36, 37. There Are none that can ever be able to altar the word which is gone out of his Mouth.
They, because they cannot reach the glorious Majesty immedily, turn all their rage and malice into persecution of the Saints of the most high: But all are vain attempts:
They, Because they cannot reach the glorious Majesty immedily, turn all their rage and malice into persecution of the Saints of the most high: But all Are vain attempts:
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To this Christ hath made that promise, that the gates of hell shall never prevail •••inst it, Mat. 16. 18. Hells Floodgates are set wide open, the Heathen rage,
To this christ hath made that promise, that the gates of hell shall never prevail •••inst it, Mathew 16. 18. Hells Floodgates Are Set wide open, the Heathen rage,
and King•oms are moved, but the Church is secured, and David gives the reason of it, Psal ▪ 46. 5. God is in the midst of her ▪ she shall not be moved.
and King•oms Are moved, but the Church is secured, and David gives the reason of it, Psalm ▪ 46. 5. God is in the midst of her ▪ she shall not be moved.
but then their hands have failed them strangely, Exod. 15. 9. 10. The enemy said I will pursue, &c. thou didst blow with thy wind, the Scas covered them.
but then their hands have failed them strangely, Exod 15. 9. 10. The enemy said I will pursue, etc. thou didst blow with thy wind, the Scas covered them.
But alas, those Omniscient eves of God, which are as flames of fire, are no wayes obscured by the thickest darkness, Psal. 139. 12. The darkness hideth not from thee.
But alas, those Omniscient eves of God, which Are as flames of fire, Are no ways obscured by the thickest darkness, Psalm 139. 12. The darkness Hideth not from thee.
2. Divine wisdom is able with greatest ease to confound all the wisdom and policy of men, the Apostle tells us, 1 Cor. 1. 25. That the foolishness of God is wiser than men. i. e.
2. Divine Wisdom is able with greatest ease to confound all the Wisdom and policy of men, the Apostle tells us, 1 Cor. 1. 25. That the foolishness of God is Wiser than men. i. e.
He can befool men in their profoundest counsel, baffle them in their Master-plots, Isa. 44. 25. That turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish.
He can befool men in their profoundest counsel, baffle them in their Master-plots, Isaiah 44. 25. That turns wise men backward, and makes their knowledge foolish.
There shall not be a more ready, and rational way to their utter confusion, •han that which they have contrived for their •rosperity, Psal. 64. 8. He can divide them in •heir counsels;
There shall not be a more ready, and rational Way to their utter confusion, •han that which they have contrived for their •rosperity, Psalm 64. 8. He can divide them in •heir Counsels;
They shall fall out and •mpede one another from acting any thing, thus God saved the life of Paul, by dividing the minds of the company, Act. 23. 6, 7. He can make such fools of men that they shall deliberately reject the good counsel of Achitophel, and prefer the foolish and destructive counsel of Hushai, and with a full cry declare that it is best at this time, • Sam. 15. 14. He can put a blind before mens 〈 ◊ 〉 lead them into miserable undoing mis〈 … 〉 the execution of their counsels:
They shall fallen out and •mpede one Another from acting any thing, thus God saved the life of Paul, by dividing the minds of the company, Act. 23. 6, 7. He can make such Fools of men that they shall deliberately reject the good counsel of Ahithophel, and prefer the foolish and destructive counsel of Hushai, and with a full cry declare that it is best At this time, • Sam. 15. 14. He can put a blind before men's 〈 ◊ 〉 led them into miserable undoing mis〈 … 〉 the execution of their Counsels:
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Thus •re the •rians led into the midst of Samaria at •nawars, •ho went to surprize the Prophet at Dothan. 2 King. 6. 19. He can make those purposes which were intended stiffly to have •temmed the stream, to run down in the Channel of his decrees,
Thus •re the •rians led into the midst of Samaria At •nawars, •ho went to surprise the Prophet At Dothan. 2 King. 6. 19. He can make those Purposes which were intended stiffly to have •temmed the stream, to run down in the Channel of his decrees,
and liberally to contribute towards the furtherance of them, Isa. 10. 6, 7. 3, God's Almighty Power is able to break in pieces and forcibly to bear down all the purposes and plots that are against him.
and liberally to contribute towards the furtherance of them, Isaiah 10. 6, 7. 3, God's Almighty Power is able to break in Pieces and forcibly to bear down all the Purposes and plots that Are against him.
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and his adversaries confusion, yet if his wisdom see meet, he can improve them, and so improve them, that there are not the most contemptible among them,
and his Adversaries confusion, yet if his Wisdom see meet, he can improve them, and so improve them, that there Are not the most contemptible among them,
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one of these can rout and ruine an Army of Assyrians, and in a night cut off an hundred eighty and five thousand mighty men, 2 King. 19. 35. Men, whose hearts are naturally rebellious,
one of these can rout and ruin an Army of Assyrians, and in a night Cut off an hundred eighty and five thousand mighty men, 2 King. 19. 35. Men, whose hearts Are naturally rebellious,
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and who are ingaged in a quarrel against him, are yet under his powerful management, and he can turn them to his own purposes, Prov. 21. 1. Stars, rivers, fire,
and who Are engaged in a quarrel against him, Are yet under his powerful management, and he can turn them to his own Purposes, Curae 21. 1. Stars, Rivers, fire,
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Insects, as Locusts, Caterpillars and Palm-worms, are his formidable host, and, coming on his errand, shall do things dreadful and amazing, Joel 2. 2. &c. And,
Insects, as Locusts, Caterpillars and Palm-worms, Are his formidable host, and, coming on his errand, shall do things dreadful and amazing, Joel 2. 2. etc. And,
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and engage in an enterprize, which not only they shall never accomplish, but contrarily will of certainty be their ruine? They are laying their heads together,
and engage in an enterprise, which not only they shall never accomplish, but contrarily will of certainty be their ruin? They Are laying their Heads together,
they are lifting at a stone that will undoubtedly fall upon them and crush them to pieces, Zech. 12. 3. I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone to all People;
they Are lifting At a stone that will undoubtedly fallen upon them and crush them to Pieces, Zechariah 12. 3. I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone to all People;
and deriding of them, Psal. 2. 4. How can God look upon them any otherwise than in an holy scorn, to see a company of Pigmies come armed with pride and confidence, presuming to obtain a victory over the great God? To see a few light Atoms of dust, promising themselves to turn the scale of Divine Providence with their ludibrious weight? Oh! with what sedatness doth God sit,
and deriding of them, Psalm 2. 4. How can God look upon them any otherwise than in an holy scorn, to see a company of Pigmies come armed with pride and confidence, presuming to obtain a victory over the great God? To see a few Light Atoms of dust, promising themselves to turn the scale of Divine Providence with their ludibrious weight? Oh! with what sedatness does God fit,
and see them digging their own graves, and shooting up of those Arrows against Heaven, which in the fall shall light upon their own heads, and become their ruine?
and see them digging their own graves, and shooting up of those Arrows against Heaven, which in the fallen shall Light upon their own Heads, and become their ruin?
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Abishai looks no further than Shimei, and is in a rage ▪ Shal this dead dog curse my Lord the King? David sees God sending Shimet, and saith, Let him alone, God hath bidden him;
Abishai looks no further than Shimei, and is in a rage ▪ Shall this dead dog curse my Lord the King? David sees God sending Shimet, and Says, Let him alone, God hath bidden him;
it may be the Lord will look upon my afflictions, &c. According as the principal efficient is Judged of, accordingly we shall enquire into the causes of our sufferings:
it may be the Lord will look upon my afflictions, etc. According as the principal efficient is Judged of, accordingly we shall inquire into the Causes of our sufferings:
But if we discern it to be of God, we shall then discern his holy displeasure, enkindled by sin, which will tend to humble us, and drive us to Repentance.
But if we discern it to be of God, we shall then discern his holy displeasure, enkindled by since, which will tend to humble us, and drive us to Repentance.
and what can carnal reason Judge from all this, but that theirs must be the day too? And if their wit and power had no other Antagonist to encounter withal,
and what can carnal reason Judge from all this, but that theirs must be the day too? And if their wit and power had no other Antagonist to encounter withal,
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they that strike at the People of God, strike at God in them, and so they that touch them, touch the Apple of his eye, Zech. 2. 8. Christ interprets both kindnesses and injuries done to his,
they that strike At the People of God, strike At God in them, and so they that touch them, touch the Apple of his eye, Zechariah 2. 8. christ interprets both Kindnesses and injuries done to his,
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and, for the vindication of his own name, and injuries done to himself, puts in, and takes up the Gantler against his proud enemies, and tryes for mastreies with them;
and, for the vindication of his own name, and injuries done to himself, puts in, and Takes up the Gantler against his proud enemies, and tries for mastreies with them;
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It shall not be long ere the field be cleared, and not an enemy standing ▪ Yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more, Psal. 37. 10. 2. Not to be put by our profession and faithful service of God by all the menaces of the World against us.
It shall not be long ere the field be cleared, and not an enemy standing ▪ Yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more, Psalm 37. 10. 2. Not to be put by our profession and faithful service of God by all the menaces of the World against us.
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Luther being called to Worms, for the defence of the truth, was diswadded by some friends, who advised him that there was a plot laid against his life:
Luther being called to Worms, for the defence of the truth, was diswadded by Some Friends, who advised him that there was a plot laid against his life:
yea, by an holy Antiperistasis, to gather strength and courage from that which is intended to make him faint, Job 17. 9. The Righteous also shall hold on his way,
yea, by an holy Antiperistasis, to gather strength and courage from that which is intended to make him faint, Job 17. 9. The Righteous also shall hold on his Way,
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4. Wait with patience and holy confidence under the outmost extremities, till God's time comes to blast all the counsels of his adversaries, and utterly dissolve hells conclave.
4. Wait with patience and holy confidence under the outmost extremities, till God's time comes to blast all the Counsels of his Adversaries, and utterly dissolve Hells conclave.
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Though God be not come as yet visibly, yet believe that h• will come seasonably, and there are these two things that may fortifie your confidence in this belief, viz.
Though God be not come as yet visibly, yet believe that h• will come seasonably, and there Are these two things that may fortify your confidence in this belief, viz.
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and call together the Fowls of Heaven to his great Supper which he shall provide for them, where he will give them to eat of the flesh of Kings, and the flesh of Captains,
and call together the Fowls of Heaven to his great Supper which he shall provide for them, where he will give them to eat of the Flesh of Kings, and the Flesh of Captains,
or grow unmindful of the Congregation which he hath purchased of old, and arise to save those that are as sheep prepared to the slaughter, and appointed to dy:
or grow unmindful of the Congregation which he hath purchased of old, and arise to save those that Are as sheep prepared to the slaughter, and appointed to die:
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