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The Necessity of SINCERITY in Renewing COVENANT. Psal. 78. 37. begin. For their Heart was not right with Him.
The Necessity of SINCERITY in Renewing COVENANT. Psalm 78. 37. begin. For their Heart was not right with Him.
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THe great Affair occasioning this Solemnity, and business we have to attend this day in the presence of God, is to revive,
THe great Affair occasioning this Solemnity, and business we have to attend this day in the presence of God, is to revive,
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and a new to ratifie the Covenant-engagement in which we stand obliged unto Him:
and a new to ratify the Covenant-engagement in which we stand obliged unto Him:
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To the end that we may awaken our drowzy, and quicken our slow hearts to a diligence in performing that duty, which (by a natural propensity,
To the end that we may awaken our drowsy, and quicken our slow hearts to a diligence in performing that duty, which (by a natural propensity,
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and too many insinuating Temptations) we are very prone to neglect.
and too many insinuating Temptations) we Are very prove to neglect.
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As also that we may enjoy the gracious & favorable presence of God with us, pardoning, owning and accepting of us.
As also that we may enjoy the gracious & favourable presence of God with us, pardoning, owning and accepting of us.
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That it is a laudable (and often a necessary) practice (as being established by precept,
That it is a laudable (and often a necessary) practice (as being established by precept,
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and confirmed by the example of the People of God from ancient Times) is not my present Work to insist upon, it being else-where,
and confirmed by the Exampl of the People of God from ancient Times) is not my present Work to insist upon, it being elsewhere,
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and by the labours of another (now made publick) sufficiently cleared.
and by the labours of Another (now made public) sufficiently cleared.
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The great thing is, that we may so do it as to obtain and not miss of our end:
The great thing is, that we may so do it as to obtain and not miss of our end:
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That we may not (instead of obtaining a blessing) incense Divine displeasure, and pull down a Curse upon our own heads.
That we may not (instead of obtaining a blessing) incense Divine displeasure, and pull down a Curse upon our own Heads.
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My designe therefore is, to enter Caution and propound counsel to that purpose (as God shall help) and that by an improvement of these Words;
My Design Therefore is, to enter Caution and propound counsel to that purpose (as God shall help) and that by an improvement of these Words;
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to make way unto which let us only in general take notice of the occasion and intendment of them.
to make Way unto which let us only in general take notice of the occasion and intendment of them.
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The Psalmist, in this Psalm, after solemn attention required (and indeed nothing is of more moment to be diligently pondered then this) recounts the ancient transactions which had past between God and His Covenant People• in which, His main business is to informe us both of the Mercy and severity of God, to teach us to serve Him with fear and joy;
The Psalmist, in this Psalm, After solemn attention required (and indeed nothing is of more moment to be diligently pondered then this) recounts the ancient transactions which had passed between God and His Covenant People• in which, His main business is to inform us both of the Mercy and severity of God, to teach us to serve Him with Fear and joy;
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as also in the frailty, and pronitude of a professing People to backslide and deal •alsely with God;
as also in the frailty, and pronitude of a professing People to backslide and deal •alsely with God;
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to move us to the greater care and watchfulness in all that we have to do with God in.
to move us to the greater care and watchfulness in all that we have to do with God in.
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In this Historical Narrative, he first gives a general account of the ground of God's controversie and the procuring cause of the mischiefs and miseryes which befel that People, vers. 9, 10, 11. From whence he proceeds to an enumeration of sundry choise and singular acts of Providence wrought in favour of them, In Egypt, and in the Wilderness: These are scattered through the whole Psalm: To which he adjoynes (and by which he illustrates) the greatness of their provocation in sining and rebelling against Him.
In this Historical Narrative, he First gives a general account of the ground of God's controversy and the procuring cause of the mischiefs and miseries which befell that People, vers. 9, 10, 11. From whence he proceeds to an enumeration of sundry choice and singular acts of Providence wrought in favour of them, In Egypt, and in the Wilderness: These Are scattered through the Whole Psalm: To which he adjoins (and by which he illustrates) the greatness of their provocation in sinning and rebelling against Him.
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And indeed, for a People under the special and eminent conduct of God's favour, to revolt and degenerate, is a deep dy'd transgression.
And indeed, for a People under the special and eminent conduct of God's favour, to revolt and degenerate, is a deep died Transgression.
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No wonder then if we find him enterweaving the story of God's wrath, and the mischiefs which wasted and brought them low;
No wonder then if we find him enterweaving the story of God's wrath, and the mischiefs which wasted and brought them low;
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the particulars whereof are recorded in Moses 's History.
the particulars whereof Are recorded in Moses is History.
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And that which most of all deserves remark, is, the moderation of Divine severity, and God's remembrance of mercy in the midst of Judgement,
And that which most of all deserves remark, is, the moderation of Divine severity, and God's remembrance of mercy in the midst of Judgement,
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so far, that He spared that People, and brought them to a settlement and establishment in the Land of Canaan, notwithstanding they had so grievously incensed His displeasure against them.
so Far, that He spared that People, and brought them to a settlement and establishment in the Land of Canaan, notwithstanding they had so grievously incensed His displeasure against them.
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One most observable (and indeed admirable) Circumstance whereof we may observe in the Text, with some Verses of the Context, viz. Their grievous dissimulation in their Repentance and renewals of Covenant, This you may view from vers. 34. The summe of it is thus much;
One most observable (and indeed admirable) Circumstance whereof we may observe in the Text, with Some Verses of the Context, viz. Their grievous dissimulation in their Repentance and renewals of Covenant, This you may view from vers. 34. The sum of it is thus much;
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when God's Hand lay heavy upon them in sore and vexing Calamities, they fly to their Confessions, Reformations, and Covenants:
when God's Hand lay heavy upon them in soar and vexing Calamities, they fly to their Confessions, Reformations, and Covenants:
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And indeed it is no new (but a frequent) thing for a professing People, under the rod of God's anger, to do thus.
And indeed it is no new (but a frequent) thing for a professing People, under the rod of God's anger, to do thus.
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Judgments (especially such as are distressing) do awaken the Conscience which before was infected with a Lethargy,
Judgments (especially such as Are distressing) do awaken the Conscience which before was infected with a Lethargy,
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and this being affrighted with the Terrors of the Almighty drives (at least) to use outward means to pacify an offended Majesty,
and this being affrighted with the Terrors of the Almighty drives (At least) to use outward means to pacify an offended Majesty,
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and come upon terms of agreement with God. But here lay the misery of all, that in this they betrayed their horrible wickedness,
and come upon terms of agreement with God. But Here lay the misery of all, that in this they betrayed their horrible wickedness,
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and did but dissemble, flatter and lie.
and did but dissemble, flatter and lie.
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And what could have been expected to befal them for this but more heavy wrath? Yet, in vers. 38, 39. God's pitty prevailed,
And what could have been expected to befall them for this but more heavy wrath? Yet, in vers. 38, 39. God's pity prevailed,
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and when He might righteously have destroyed, He spared.
and when He might righteously have destroyed, He spared.
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This 37. vers. is an illustration or discovery of the deep dissimulation of this People in the very act of their renewing Covenant with God,
This 37. vers. is an illustration or discovery of the deep dissimulation of this People in the very act of their renewing Covenant with God,
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when they professed Repentance, and promised reformation;
when they professed Repentance, and promised Reformation;
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and it is taken from the two proper Heads of a Demonstrative Syllogisme, viz. The cause of it, Text. And the effect by which they discovered it in their after carriage;
and it is taken from the two proper Heads of a Demonstrative Syllogism, viz. The cause of it, Text. And the Effect by which they discovered it in their After carriage;
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Neither were they stedfast in His Covenant. The former is our present business to consider of.Neither were they steadfast in His Covenant. The former is our present business to Consider of.
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The Words discover the moral reason of all false, hypocritical and treacherous dealing with God by a professing and Covenanted People:
The Words discover the moral reason of all false, hypocritical and treacherous dealing with God by a professing and Covenanted People:
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The ground also and reason of all after Apostacy and want of stedfastness in standing to Covenant engagements, viz. The want of an upright heart.
The ground also and reason of all After Apostasy and want of steadfastness in standing to Covenant engagements, viz. The want of an upright heart.
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They made a great deal of do in Covenants and Reformations, but all came to nothing,
They made a great deal of doe in Covenants and Reformations, but all Come to nothing,
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and issued at length in doing worse than they had done before: And whence was it? Why, their heart was not right with Him.
and issued At length in doing Worse than they had done before: And whence was it? Why, their heart was not right with Him.
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And it is worthy our observation, that the Holy Ghost here finds not fault with their returning to God,
And it is worthy our observation, that the Holy Ghost Here finds not fault with their returning to God,
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but only with that want of sincerity;
but only with that want of sincerity;
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what they did had been well, if their hearts had been right in it, it was the want of that which spoiled all.
what they did had been well, if their hearts had been right in it, it was the want of that which spoiled all.
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Their defect is our admonition, and teacheth us this,
Their defect is our admonition, and Teaches us this,
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Doct. If ever a People would do any thing to purpose in a Covenant of Reformation, they must above all see that their Hearts be right with God in it.
Doct. If ever a People would do any thing to purpose in a Covenant of Reformation, they must above all see that their Hearts be right with God in it.
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It is not enough for Men to return by an outward profession, to make vowes, and enter into Promises and engagements.
It is not enough for Men to return by an outward profession, to make vows, and enter into Promises and engagements.
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There may be a great deal of formality, and a shew of much solemnity in such things,
There may be a great deal of formality, and a show of much solemnity in such things,
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but if the heart be not true in it, all is in vain.
but if the heart be not true in it, all is in vain.
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In the Explication Consider, 1. What we are to understand by the Heart. 2. When the Heart may be said to be right with God. 3. The reason of the Doctrine:
In the Explication Consider, 1. What we Are to understand by the Heart. 2. When the Heart may be said to be right with God. 3. The reason of the Doctrine:
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First, What we are to understand by the Heart? Answ. The Word is variously used in Scripture:
First, What we Are to understand by the Heart? Answer The Word is variously used in Scripture:
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Sometimes properly for that member in a living Creature, which is the Principal seat of Life,
Sometime properly for that member in a living Creature, which is the Principal seat of Life,
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and first spring of Life actions. Sometimes Metaphorically for the in-side and most hidden part of a thing:
and First spring of Life actions. Sometime Metaphorically for the inside and most hidden part of a thing:
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So, Jonah, 2. 3. Agen, by a Metonimy of the Subject, it is used for those things that have their Seat in, and Original from the Heart:
So, Jonah, 2. 3. Again, by a Metonymy of the Subject, it is used for those things that have their Seat in, and Original from the Heart:
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Sometimes for the understanding, Prov. 10. 8. Sometimes for the Will:
Sometime for the understanding, Curae 10. 8. Sometime for the Will:
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Jer. 3. 15. Sometimes for the affections, Pro. 14. 13. In a Word, the Soul with all its faculties is often intended by the word [ Heart ] And so we are here to understand it,Jer. 3. 15. Sometime for the affections, Pro 14. 13. In a Word, the Soul with all its faculties is often intended by the word [ Heart ] And so we Are Here to understand it,
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and principally of the Will, which is Regent of all the faculties, and according to the frame whereof God Judgeth of all the actions of the Children of Men.
and principally of the Will, which is Regent of all the faculties, and according to the frame whereof God Judgeth of all the actions of the Children of Men.
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2. When the Heart may be said to be right with God?
2. When the Heart may be said to be right with God?
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Answ. The Word in our Text is variously interpreted, it signifies to make fit or sutable to a thing;Answer The Word in our Text is variously interpreted, it signifies to make fit or suitable to a thing;
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so some read that, Pro. 3. 19. By understanding He hath fitted the Heavens, i. e.
so Some read that, Pro 3. 19. By understanding He hath fitted the Heavens, i. e.
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Suted them to their end and use.
Suited them to their end and use.
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It signifies also to prepare or make a thing ready for the use it is to be imployed about,
It signifies also to prepare or make a thing ready for the use it is to be employed about,
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so it is translated, Psal. 37. 23. The steps of a good Man are ordered (or prepared) by the Lord: It also signifies to be stable, firm and constant:
so it is translated, Psalm 37. 23. The steps of a good Man Are ordered (or prepared) by the Lord: It also signifies to be stable, firm and constant:
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So it used, 1 Sam. 7. 16. Thy kingdome shall be established.
So it used, 1 Sam. 7. 16. Thy Kingdom shall be established.
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A Heart then that is right with God (as it relates to these Covenant-Transactions) IS,
A Heart then that is right with God (as it relates to these Covenant transactions) IS,
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I. A Heart that is made fit to deal with God in such a way;
I. A Heart that is made fit to deal with God in such a Way;
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and that is (in brief) an Heart that is inwardly principled with saving Grace:
and that is (in brief) an Heart that is inwardly principled with Saving Grace:
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A Heart that hath truly made choise of God in Jesus Christ for the object of his Faith and Love.
A Heart that hath truly made choice of God in jesus christ for the Object of his Faith and Love.
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An Heart which (as the Needle in the Compass which is truely toucht) what-ever shakeings it may have,
an Heart which (as the Needle in the Compass which is truly touched) whatever shakings it may have,
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yet never rests till it comes to point directly to its Pole-Star:
yet never rests till it comes to point directly to its Pole-Star:
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Though by the force of many temptations he may turn aside from God, yet hath a true inclination of Soul towards him;
Though by the force of many temptations he may turn aside from God, yet hath a true inclination of Soul towards him;
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though often hurried by Satan and his own corruption, yet hath the Root of the Matter in him.
though often hurried by Satan and his own corruption, yet hath the Root of the Matter in him.
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Such an heart had David, though sometimes overtaken and born down with great Sins; and this God had respect to when He was under greatest provocations.
Such an heart had David, though sometime overtaken and born down with great Sins; and this God had respect to when He was under greatest provocations.
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2. An Heart that is duly prepared to the Work of Reformation.
2. an Heart that is duly prepared to the Work of Reformation.
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As there needs a sutable Principle, so there is requisite a fit preparation to so solemn a Transaction:
As there needs a suitable Principle, so there is requisite a fit preparation to so solemn a Transaction:
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The want of this is rendred as a Reason of Rehoboam 's Apostasy, 2 Chron. 12. 14. He did evil, because he prepare not his Heart to seek the Lord? The contrary to which is Jehoshaphat 's commendation, Chap. 19. 3. Hast prepared thy heart to seek thy God.
The want of this is rendered as a Reason of Rehoboam is Apostasy, 2 Chronicles 12. 14. He did evil, Because he prepare not his Heart to seek the Lord? The contrary to which is Jehoshaphat is commendation, Chap. 19. 3. Hast prepared thy heart to seek thy God.
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But he could not go through with Reformation for want of this in the People.
But he could not go through with Reformation for want of this in the People.
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Chap, 20. 33. Men may make much a-do about outward preparation, but without the preparation of the Heart all will end in meer formality.Chap, 20. 33. Men may make much ado about outward preparation, but without the preparation of the Heart all will end in mere formality.
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Now to the due preparation of the Heart, it is requisite; 1. That they do solemnly consider, and well weigh what they do:
Now to the due preparation of the Heart, it is requisite; 1. That they do solemnly Consider, and well weigh what they do:
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Hasty and precipitate actions are heartless actions; things done rashly without due deliberation are not like to be permanent:
Hasty and precipitate actions Are heartless actions; things done rashly without due deliberation Are not like to be permanent:
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Christ therefore would have men in great Matters to sit down and consider, Luk. 14. 28, &c. 2. That they be inwardly and throughly perswaded of the Necessity and Excellency of what they are about to do.
christ Therefore would have men in great Matters to fit down and Consider, Luk. 14. 28, etc. 2. That they be inwardly and thoroughly persuaded of the Necessity and Excellency of what they Are about to do.
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Necessity (I say) and that not meerly a compulsive necessity, such as Men are driven to by external Motives,
Necessity (I say) and that not merely a compulsive necessity, such as Men Are driven to by external Motives,
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as Judgments, &c. But the necessary dependance of their spiritual good, & hope in such a way.
as Judgments, etc. But the necessary dependence of their spiritual good, & hope in such a Way.
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And hence, I add, the Excellency;
And hence, I add, the Excellency;
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Men must See a Beauty in the Covenant, that it is a Glorious thing to have God engaged to us,
Men must See a Beauty in the Covenant, that it is a Glorious thing to have God engaged to us,
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and our Hearts engaged to Him: David therefore accounts the Covenant all his Salvation, 2 Sam. 23. 5. 3. That they be strengthened with Holy Purposes and Resolutions to do as they shall Promise and Engage.
and our Hearts engaged to Him: David Therefore accounts the Covenant all his Salvation, 2 Sam. 23. 5. 3. That they be strengthened with Holy Purposes and Resolutions to do as they shall Promise and Engage.
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God regards not bare, empty Promises, But He looks for Performance; and Men must purpose, if ever they intend to do:
God regards not bore, empty Promises, But He looks for Performance; and Men must purpose, if ever they intend to do:
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Every Holy action hath its rise in the Heart, devoting it self to God, and resolving to serve Him.
Every Holy actium hath its rise in the Heart, devoting it self to God, and resolving to serve Him.
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To promise, and never intend to perform, is meer mockery; it is not what we pretend, but what we intend, That God regards. They in Jer. 44. begin.
To promise, and never intend to perform, is mere mockery; it is not what we pretend, but what we intend, That God regards. They in Jer. 44. begin.
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Promised the Prophet fair, they spake like honest and wel-meaning Men, let God but direct, and they would do:
Promised the Prophet fair, they spoke like honest and wellmeaning Men, let God but Direct, and they would do:
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But this was the furthest thing from their thoughts, they were preocupied and forestalled with resolutions of their own,
But this was the furthest thing from their thoughts, they were preocupied and forestalled with resolutions of their own,
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and if these should be crost, they were resolved, and they shew it, vers. 16. The Prophet did not speak to their mindes:
and if these should be crossed, they were resolved, and they show it, vers. 16. The Prophet did not speak to their minds:
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If he had, What obedient Men had they been? III. An Heart that is stable and firm to its purposes and promises.
If he had, What obedient Men had they been? III. an Heart that is stable and firm to its Purposes and promises.
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Men many times think to do something for God, but a deceitfull heart deludes them.
Men many times think to do something for God, but a deceitful heart deludes them.
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Jehu thought to have made a great Reformation, and begins with a notable Zeal, but it tyred before it had gone through all its Stages:Jehu Thought to have made a great Reformation, and begins with a notable Zeal, but it tired before it had gone through all its Stages:
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And what was the Reason, but because his Heart was not firm? It was a good frame David was in,
And what was the Reason, but Because his Heart was not firm? It was a good frame David was in,
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when he said, My Heart is fixed, Psal. 57. 7. An irresolute, inconstant Heart is not fit to have to do with an unchangeable God:
when he said, My Heart is fixed, Psalm 57. 7. an irresolute, inconstant Heart is not fit to have to do with an unchangeable God:
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It is God's complaint against them, Hos. 6. 4. Your goodness is as the Morning Cloud, and as the Early Dew it goeth away.
It is God's complaint against them, Hos. 6. 4. Your Goodness is as the Morning Cloud, and as the Early Due it Goes away.
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And it is often spoken to Israel 's disgrace, That they soon forgot.
And it is often spoken to Israel is disgrace, That they soon forgotten.
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Thirdly, For the Reasons of the Doctrine, or why such Care should be used in this Matter of Covenanting, they are taken. I.Thirdly, For the Reasons of the Doctrine, or why such Care should be used in this Matter of Covenanting, they Are taken. I.
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From God with whom we are to transact in the Covenant, in Two or Three respects.
From God with whom we Are to transact in the Covenant, in Two or Three respects.
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1. God requires our Hearts in all that we have to do with Him in.
1. God requires our Hearts in all that we have to do with Him in.
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The Heart was a main and essential part of the Sacrifice that was to be offered up under the Law;
The Heart was a main and essential part of the Sacrifice that was to be offered up under the Law;
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To signifie to us, that no Services of ours are acceptable, but such as are hearty,
To signify to us, that no Services of ours Are acceptable, but such as Are hearty,
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hence that upbraiding reproof, Hos. 7. 11. Ephraim is a silly Dove without an Heart.
hence that upbraiding reproof, Hos. 7. 11. Ephraim is a silly Dove without an Heart.
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God calls for every ones Heart, to be devoted to Him, Pro. 23. 26. My Son give me thy Heart.
God calls for every ones Heart, to be devoted to Him, Pro 23. 26. My Son give me thy Heart.
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That is the emphasis of many precepts, Seek. the Lord with all thy Heart, Deut. 4. 29. -6. 5. &c. The most specious,
That is the emphasis of many Precepts, Seek. the Lord with all thy Heart, Deuteronomy 4. 29. -6. 5. etc. The most specious,
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and most exactly attended Services, without this, are despised by Him. Hence that complaint, Ezek. 33. 31.
and most exactly attended Services, without this, Are despised by Him. Hence that complaint, Ezekiel 33. 31.
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2. God searcheth and tryeth, and throughly knoweth all Hearts, and there is no putting Him off with out-side Services,
2. God Searches and trieth, and thoroughly Knoweth all Hearts, and there is no putting Him off with outside Services,
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and varnished hypocritical pretences Men may be deceived, but God cannot;
and varnished hypocritical pretences Men may be deceived, but God cannot;
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and all these who think to impose upon Him, do but cheat their own Souls, Gal. 6, 7. Be not deceived, God is not mocked.
and all these who think to impose upon Him, do but cheat their own Souls, Gal. 6, 7. Be not deceived, God is not mocked.
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God knowes all the secret thoughts and purposes of Mens hearts, and they cannot hide their counsels from Him,
God knows all the secret thoughts and Purposes of Men's hearts, and they cannot hide their Counsels from Him,
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though they mint them in the darkest corners of their Souls, Psal. 139. 12. Heb. 4. 12. And more especially doth He look with a curious and critical eye upon those that transact with Him in the Covenant,
though they mint them in the Darkest corners of their Souls, Psalm 139. 12. Hebrew 4. 12. And more especially does He look with a curious and critical eye upon those that transact with Him in the Covenant,
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for He expects to be glorified by all such as draw so near unto Him.
for He expects to be glorified by all such as draw so near unto Him.
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3. God will not accept of, but severely punish all heartless and hypocritical Covenanters with him.
3. God will not accept of, but severely Punish all heartless and hypocritical Covenanters with him.
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It must needs add to Sin, and not mitigate it, to think to cover it over with a falsifying Covenant.
It must needs add to since, and not mitigate it, to think to cover it over with a falsifying Covenant.
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God may (to make known his patience and compassion) bear with such long and often,
God may (to make known his patience and compassion) bear with such long and often,
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thus he did with these, as the Context shews:
thus he did with these, as the Context shows:
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But yet he doth remember, and will recompense all the deceitful and false dealings of a Covenant-People.
But yet he does Remember, and will recompense all the deceitful and false dealings of a Covenant people.
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Men may say, and promise, and vow as fairly as they will, but if their hearts be not right, God will not hear them,
Men may say, and promise, and Voelli as fairly as they will, but if their hearts be not right, God will not hear them,
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but fall upon them in his wrath: See, Isa. 58. begin. Ezek. 14. begin. 2. From our selves Covenanting with God. FOR,
but fallen upon them in his wrath: See, Isaiah 58. begin. Ezekiel 14. begin. 2. From our selves Covenanting with God. FOR,
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1. Our hearts are naturally hypocritical and dangerously deceitful;
1. Our hearts Are naturally hypocritical and dangerously deceitful;
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and hence, if they be not Cautelously looked after, will lead us into cheats, and self delusions:
and hence, if they be not Cautelously looked After, will led us into cheats, and self delusions:
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There is nothing, more subtile, sly, slippery than the heart of Man; and it is very hard for us to know when it is right.
There is nothing, more subtle, sly, slippery than the heart of Man; and it is very hard for us to know when it is right.
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See, Jer. 17. 9. Who can know it? Many Men are apt to perswade themselves that their heart is right when it is not:
See, Jer. 17. 9. Who can know it? Many Men Are apt to persuade themselves that their heart is right when it is not:
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Jehu, when he was upon the spur, and his zeal on fire, would have been angry if any one had then told him, that he would at last prove an Idolater.Jehu, when he was upon the spur, and his zeal on fire, would have been angry if any one had then told him, that he would At last prove an Idolater.
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Doubtless, these Israelites, when they made such promises and protestations, as we find they did, were very confident of their own integrity,
Doubtless, these Israelites, when they made such promises and protestations, as we find they did, were very confident of their own integrity,
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and yet the next hour of temptation discovered their falsness; There is therefore great need to be very wary of our hearts.
and yet the next hour of temptation discovered their falseness; There is Therefore great need to be very wary of our hearts.
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2. There is no hope that they should long hold out, and keep true to their Covenants, that do not engage in them with their whole hearts.
2. There is no hope that they should long hold out, and keep true to their Covenants, that do not engage in them with their Whole hearts.
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What Men are driven to do upon fear or force, hath no truth in it:
What Men Are driven to do upon Fear or force, hath no truth in it:
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Let but that fear be removed, or constraint taken off them, and you shall quickly see them returning age• to their old wonts,
Let but that Fear be removed, or constraint taken off them, and you shall quickly see them returning age• to their old wonts,
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and forgetting every Promise which they engaged themselves in unto God.
and forgetting every Promise which they engaged themselves in unto God.
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A notable instance we have for this in those Jews, Jer. 34. 8. &c. Their hearts were not to the Law and Covenant of God:
A notable instance we have for this in those jews, Jer. 34. 8. etc. Their hearts were not to the Law and Covenant of God:
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Hence, though in a hurry and distress, they made vows, and began to put them in execution,
Hence, though in a hurry and distress, they made vows, and began to put them in execution,
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yet the present danger was no sooner over, but they tasted sweetness in their old Sins,
yet the present danger was no sooner over, but they tasted sweetness in their old Sins,
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and impudently returned to them agen.
and impudently returned to them again.
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Yea, this is the very Reason rendred in our Text, why they so often revolted after so many returnes.
Yea, this is the very Reason rendered in our Text, why they so often revolted After so many returns.
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A thing that moves by the force of weights, will move but till they are down:
A thing that moves by the force of weights, will move but till they Are down:
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It must be a living thing, that holds on its motion to the end. Hypocrisy and formality will tyre by the way and give in:
It must be a living thing, that holds on its motion to the end. Hypocrisy and formality will tyre by the Way and give in:
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It is only Grace in the heart that will carry a Man through his Work.
It is only Grace in the heart that will carry a Man through his Work.
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3. God hath made it our Duty to look to our hearts, Pro. 4. 23. Heb. 3. 12. And although we can neither make nor keep them right by our own strength,
3. God hath made it our Duty to look to our hearts, Pro 4. 23. Hebrew 3. 12. And although we can neither make nor keep them right by our own strength,
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yet our Duty is to go to Him, and wait upon Him to do it for us,
yet our Duty is to go to Him, and wait upon Him to do it for us,
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and in our place to take pains, and use uttermost diligence about it:
and in our place to take pains, and use uttermost diligence about it:
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For, if we fail, the fault will not be laid upon Him, but the sin will be our own.
For, if we fail, the fault will not be laid upon Him, but the since will be our own.
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And indeed, not to look to the integrity of our hearts in our Covenanting is in it self truly and properly a breaking of Covenant in the very act of renewing it:
And indeed, not to look to the integrity of our hearts in our Covenanting is in it self truly and properly a breaking of Covenant in the very act of renewing it:
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And that brings in the next. III. From the Covenant it self;
And that brings in the next. III. From the Covenant it self;
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in which we do actually, and declaratively engage our whole Man to God's Service, which cannot be the whole except the heart be in it.
in which we do actually, and declaratively engage our Whole Man to God's Service, which cannot be the Whole except the heart be in it.
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The Covenant precept binds us to love God with all our heart, and all our soul, &c. It is a spiritual Covenant, not only objectively,
The Covenant precept binds us to love God with all our heart, and all our soul, etc. It is a spiritual Covenant, not only objectively,
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as the object we Covenant with [ God ] is a Spirit;
as the Object we Covenant with [ God ] is a Spirit;
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but subjectivly too, viz. As we who enter into Covenant do engage all spiritual Service and Obedience unto God.
but subjectively too, viz. As we who enter into Covenant do engage all spiritual Service and obedience unto God.
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He that promiseth to reform, and doth not begin at the heart is a vile dissembler:
He that promises to reform, and does not begin At the heart is a vile dissembler:
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And he that doth not first secure the Quarters of his Soul for the service of God, all the pains he takes in and about reformation, will be but to give his lust a safe retirement to hide it self,
And he that does not First secure the Quarters of his Soul for the service of God, all the pains he Takes in and about Reformation, will be but to give his lust a safe retirement to hide it self,
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and ly lurking in his heart till it hath a further & •airer opportunity to walk abroad agen in this life. ƲSE.
and lie lurking in his heart till it hath a further & •airer opportunity to walk abroad again in this life. ƲSE.
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In the application of this Doctrine, I shall wave all other improvement which might have been made of it, that so I may have the more room and opportunity to press this Ʋse of Exhortation;
In the application of this Doctrine, I shall wave all other improvement which might have been made of it, that so I may have the more room and opportunity to press this Ʋse of Exhortation;
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viz. That as it concernes all the People of God in what things soever they have to deal about with Him,viz. That as it concerns all the People of God in what things soever they have to deal about with Him,
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so it especially calls upon us, who are this day engaging our selves to God in the matter of the Covenant, to take special heed to our selves that in all this Procedure our hearts be right with God.
so it especially calls upon us, who Are this day engaging our selves to God in the matter of the Covenant, to take special heed to our selves that in all this Procedure our hearts be right with God.
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I might here urge many things by way of Motive, but let these two or three suffice, viz. I.
I might Here urge many things by Way of Motive, but let these two or three suffice, viz. I.
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Consider whom you have now to do and transact withal.
Consider whom you have now to do and transact withal.
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I know you have to do one with another, but this is not your main business, that is with God,
I know you have to do one with Another, but this is not your main business, that is with God,
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and if it be God you are now engaging with, let it then be thought upon.
and if it be God you Are now engaging with, let it then be Thought upon.
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1 Whether He do not deserve your hearts:
1 Whither He do not deserve your hearts:
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if not He, Who? Hath He not made them? Doth He not uphold and preserve them? Cannot He make them •appy or miserable? All that He hath done for you, all that He hath revealed in the Promise which He is ready to perform in your behalfe if you truly seek it of Him, challengeth your hearts to be devoted unto Him;
if not He, Who? Hath He not made them? Does He not uphold and preserve them? Cannot He make them •appy or miserable? All that He hath done for you, all that He hath revealed in the Promise which He is ready to perform in your behalf if you truly seek it of Him, Challengeth your hearts to be devoted unto Him;
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yea, you do here engage your selves to be His, and can you be so,
yea, you do Here engage your selves to be His, and can you be so,
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and yet keep back your heart (which is the main and principal thing) from Him?
and yet keep back your heart (which is the main and principal thing) from Him?
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2. Whether you can rationally hope that he will accept of your Covenanting except your hearts be in it.
2. Whither you can rationally hope that he will accept of your Covenanting except your hearts be in it.
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To believe it, is to make him a lyar.
To believe it, is to make him a liar.
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Did he not of all the Sacrifices challenge the inwards (as the principal Part) for himself? And what doth that signify to us,
Did he not of all the Sacrifices challenge the inward (as the principal Part) for himself? And what does that signify to us,
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but that the heart must be his in every service of ours? Did he accept of the plausible,
but that the heart must be his in every service of ours? Did he accept of the plausible,
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but heartless service of the Jews, Ezek: 33. 31? see vers. ult. Did he accept of their fasts, Isa. 58? No,
but heartless service of the jews, Ezekiel: 33. 31? see vers. ult. Did he accept of their fasts, Isaiah 58? No,
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and why not? Only because they were hypocritical and heartless. 3. Whether you can impose upon him and cheat him with an heartless Covenant.
and why not? Only Because they were hypocritical and heartless. 3. Whither you can impose upon him and cheat him with an heartless Covenant.
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Can you kiss your hands, and mean while hide hypocrisy in your hearts, and God not know it? And can he know it,
Can you kiss your hands, and mean while hide hypocrisy in your hearts, and God not know it? And can he know it,
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and not bear witness against it? Had you only Man to do withal, you might with many fair words,
and not bear witness against it? Had you only Man to do withal, you might with many fair words,
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and deceitful shews invite him to credit and confide in your false and deceitful promises,
and deceitful shows invite him to credit and confide in your false and deceitful promises,
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for Man judgeth according to appearance, but he who searcheth the darkest corner of the Soul,
for Man Judgeth according to appearance, but he who Searches the Darkest corner of the Soul,
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and sees our inside, will not be so imposed upon.
and sees our inside, will not be so imposed upon.
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4. Whether this be not the way to be accepted, notwithstanding all your weakness and infirmities.
4. Whither this be not the Way to be accepted, notwithstanding all your weakness and infirmities.
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It is a sincere Souls happiness (as it is an hypocrites misery) that he hath God to deal withall in the Covenant.
It is a sincere Souls happiness (as it is an Hypocrites misery) that he hath God to deal withal in the Covenant.
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When you have done your utmost, and taken most pains to prepare your selves for this business, you will still unavoidably bring many and great infirmities with you,
When you have done your utmost, and taken most pains to prepare your selves for this business, you will still avoidable bring many and great infirmities with you,
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but God loves and will accept of truth in the inward part, and whatsoever frailties are with you,
but God loves and will accept of truth in the inward part, and whatsoever frailties Are with you,
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yet this is pleadable in the greatest extremityes, Isa. 38. 3. I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect Heart.
yet this is pleadable in the greatest extremities, Isaiah 38. 3. I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect Heart.
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David, had great Sins, yet God casts him not off, because his heart was perfect:David, had great Sins, yet God Cast him not off, Because his heart was perfect:
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Saul did many specious things, but God rejects him, his heart was not true to God.Saul did many specious things, but God rejects him, his heart was not true to God.
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Be but sincere, and your Covenanting shall not be in vain.
Be but sincere, and your Covenanting shall not be in vain.
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2. Consider what is your present design? What is the thing which we intend in renewing our Covenant with God? Is it a meer Ceremony and shew,
2. Consider what is your present Design? What is the thing which we intend in renewing our Covenant with God? Is it a mere Ceremony and show,
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or is it a business of importance? If it be a meer Ceremony, it will come under the just censure of a vain oblation:
or is it a business of importance? If it be a mere Ceremony, it will come under the just censure of a vain oblation:
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But if it have some real and material purpose in it, carefully enquire and see what that is:
But if it have Some real and material purpose in it, carefully inquire and see what that is:
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And whether the want of a firm and fixt heart in it, will not evert and disappoint it.
And whither the want of a firm and fixed heart in it, will not evert and disappoint it.
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The design, then, of this work (if any) is this, viz. To promote and forward a true and through reformation,
The Design, then, of this work (if any) is this, viz. To promote and forward a true and through Reformation,
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or (at least) to confirm and settle our selves in a serious and stable Profession and practice of the fear and service of God;
or (At least) to confirm and settle our selves in a serious and stable Profession and practice of the Fear and service of God;
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to put a strongly and obligation upon our selves to keep close to God and his wayes.
to put a strongly and obligation upon our selves to keep close to God and his ways.
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Now, if the heart be not right in this matter, all will come to nought, and be to no purpose.
Now, if the heart be not right in this matter, all will come to nought, and be to no purpose.
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It is not the least breach of Charity to say, that either no reformation (or to be sure no durable reformation) will follow a verbal and out-side Profession.
It is not the least breach of Charity to say, that either no Reformation (or to be sure no durable Reformation) will follow a verbal and outside Profession.
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If the heart do not vow to God as well as the lips, we shall never stand to such vowes.
If the heart do not Voelli to God as well as the lips, we shall never stand to such vows.
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The bond of a meer Oral Covenant (let it carry never so fair promises in it) styed of a slip-knot,
The bound of a mere Oral Covenant (let it carry never so fair promises in it) stied of a slip-knot,
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and a false heart will easily unty 〈 ◊ 〉.
and a false heart will Easily untie 〈 ◊ 〉.
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And what then is to be expected as the fruit of such a Covenant? It is possible it may bear a little aw upon us for a few dayes,
And what then is to be expected as the fruit of such a Covenant? It is possible it may bear a little awe upon us for a few days,
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but it will quickly wear off, & that which here followes in my Text, will be the same which will be consequent upon our engagements:
but it will quickly wear off, & that which Here follows in my Text, will be the same which will be consequent upon our engagements:
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Neither were they stedfast in His Covenant. Neither were they steadfast in His Covenant.
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3 Consider how hard a thing it is for you to get your •earts right in so solemn a Service.
3 Consider how hard a thing it is for you to get your •earts right in so solemn a Service.
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I can assure you that except God afford his special help and Grace, all the power of Man cannot effect it.
I can assure you that except God afford his special help and Grace, all the power of Man cannot Effect it.
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It is a hard thing Man to know when his heart is right: It will [ solemnly protest that it is so, when it is indeed most false,
It is a hard thing Man to know when his heart is right: It will [ solemnly protest that it is so, when it is indeed most false,
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& if he be so foolish as to believe it at its word, he shall be easily cheated.
& if he be so foolish as to believe it At its word, he shall be Easily cheated.
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Did not Israel, when they were at mount Sinai, under the amazing terrors of God's dreadful presence, think their hearts right,
Did not Israel, when they were At mount Sinai, under the amazing terrors of God's dreadful presence, think their hearts right,
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when they made that profession to Moses? Deut. 5. 27. Speak thou unto us all that the Lord our God shall speak unto thee,
when they made that profession to Moses? Deuteronomy 5. 27. Speak thou unto us all that the Lord our God shall speak unto thee,
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and we will hear it and do it. But let us see what God saith: vers. 28, 29. They have well said all that they have spoken.
and we will hear it and do it. But let us see what God Says: vers. 28, 29. They have well said all that they have spoken.
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Oh! that there were such an Heart in them, &c. Did not Jehu think his heart was right,Oh! that there were such an Heart in them, etc. Did not Jehu think his heart was right,
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when he invites Jonadab as a Spectator, Come and see my zeal for the Lord? The understanding may be convinced,
when he invites Jonadab as a Spectator, Come and see my zeal for the Lord? The understanding may be convinced,
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and the affections may be raised, and the Man may be forward, and yet a false heart in all this.
and the affections may be raised, and the Man may be forward, and yet a false heart in all this.
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And if it be thus hard to know the hearts falseness, much more hard and difficult is it,
And if it be thus hard to know the hearts falseness, much more hard and difficult is it,
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when it is discovered to be wrong, to get it right.
when it is discovered to be wrong, to get it right.
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Before the heart can be right in the Covenant, it must part from that enmity which it bears against God;
Before the heart can be right in the Covenant, it must part from that enmity which it bears against God;
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it must lose its self-soveraignty, and be brought into true subjection unto His Holy Will;
it must loose its self-sovereignty, and be brought into true subjection unto His Holy Will;
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it must renounce it self, its own guidance, its carnal delights, and be truely and willingly devoted or consecrato God and His Service:
it must renounce it self, its own guidance, its carnal delights, and be truly and willingly devoted or consecrato God and His Service:
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It must make a free, full, and everlasting choise of God and His Wayes, it must take delight to be bound and engaged to him,
It must make a free, full, and everlasting choice of God and His Ways, it must take delight to be bound and engaged to him,
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and account that its Covenant-engagement unto God is its greatest liberty: It must take up strong purposes and inviolable resolutions to do whatsover God commands.
and account that its Covenant-engagement unto God is its greatest liberty: It must take up strong Purposes and inviolable resolutions to do whatsoever God commands.
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To avoid what He prohibits, with greatest care and vigilancy, to be for Him and no other.
To avoid what He prohibits, with greatest care and vigilancy, to be for Him and no other.
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How contrary and unpleasing these things are to flesh and blood, he cannot but in some measure understand, who was ever truly acquainted with His own heart.
How contrary and unpleasing these things Are to Flesh and blood, he cannot but in Some measure understand, who was ever truly acquainted with His own heart.
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4. Consider what it is that you desire may follow upon this dayes work.
4. Consider what it is that you desire may follow upon this days work.
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I dare presume, that there is never an one of you but propounds to himself some good effect to ensue upon so solemn an affair as this is;
I Dare presume, that there is never an one of you but propounds to himself Some good Effect to ensue upon so solemn an affair as this is;
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and so indeed their will if it be not our own fault:
and so indeed their will if it be not our own fault:
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But yet (on the other hand) take this also for an undoubted truth, that if your hearts do here dissemble,
But yet (on the other hand) take this also for an undoubted truth, that if your hearts do Here dissemble,
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and deal falsly, not good, but evil is to be expected to follow.
and deal falsely, not good, but evil is to be expected to follow.
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You would have God's anger turned away, which hath broken in upon us, & laid wast many of our pleasant things;
You would have God's anger turned away, which hath broken in upon us, & laid wast many of our pleasant things;
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you would enjoy Him as a reconciled God; you would have Him to own us signally by some tokens of His favour;
you would enjoy Him as a reconciled God; you would have Him to own us signally by Some tokens of His favour;
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whatever your desires be, the want of a right heart in the duty wil frustrate all.
whatever your Desires be, the want of a right heart in the duty will frustrate all.
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It is with you now to procure Life or Death, God's Favour or more of His Anger. Alas!
It is with you now to procure Life or Death, God's Favour or more of His Anger. Alas!
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God is not delighted in a pompous shew, and a great appearance of seeming solemnity, as we poor Men are apt to be;
God is not delighted in a pompous show, and a great appearance of seeming solemnity, as we poor Men Are apt to be;
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God's heart is no wayes engaged to us by such things;
God's heart is no ways engaged to us by such things;
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an humble, an holy and a contrite heart, is that which reacheth His heart, and will procure His Love and Favour.
an humble, an holy and a contrite heart, is that which reaches His heart, and will procure His Love and Favour.
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Let but your hearts be right with the Lord, And I dare promise you that His shall be so with you;
Let but your hearts be right with the Lord, And I Dare promise you that His shall be so with you;
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and He shall so witness it, as not only you, but others also shall see and observe it.
and He shall so witness it, as not only you, but Others also shall see and observe it.
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Eminent for this was that hearty Covenant of Asa 's, of which we have that memorable note, 2 Chro. 15. 15. All Judah rejoyced at the Oath, for they had sworn with all their Heart,
Eminent for this was that hearty Covenant of Asa is, of which we have that memorable note, 2 Chro 15. 15. All Judah rejoiced At the Oath, for they had sworn with all their Heart,
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and sought Him with their whole desire, and He was found of them: And the Lord gave them rest round about. and sought Him with their Whole desire, and He was found of them: And the Lord gave them rest round about.
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If you be not great Gainers you will be great losers. If you think to deceive God, He will certainly deceive you:
If you be not great Gainers you will be great losers. If you think to deceive God, He will Certainly deceive you:
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And whiles you are vainly gaping after and promising your selves Mercy and deliverance, you shall find Plagues and Miseries encrease:
And while you Are vainly gaping After and promising your selves Mercy and deliverance, you shall find Plagues and Misery's increase:
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But be faithfull, and you shall prosper, God, even your own God, shall bless you. For Direction, that your hearts may be right in this Service;
But be faithful, and you shall prosper, God, even your own God, shall bless you. For Direction, that your hearts may be right in this Service;
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1. Dread hypocrisie in this Work. Be awfully afraid to come before God with a false heart.
1. Dread hypocrisy in this Work. Be awfully afraid to come before God with a false heart.
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There is nothing more dangerous than carnal confidence.
There is nothing more dangerous than carnal confidence.
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Prepare your selves to the work by thinking seriously in your own Souls, how dreadful a thing will it be for me now to come and dissemble with the holy One of Israel? You had much better to impose upon all the World than so much as think to do so upon God.
Prepare your selves to the work by thinking seriously in your own Souls, how dreadful a thing will it be for me now to come and dissemble with the holy One of Israel? You had much better to impose upon all the World than so much as think to do so upon God.
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Say thus to thy self, If I should now come and plight Promises, make vowes, enter a Covenant,
Say thus to thy self, If I should now come and plighted Promises, make vows, enter a Covenant,
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and my heart not be in it, I shall pull down curses upon my own Soul. Shall I call the God of heaven & of earth to witness to a lye? Shall I invite His solemn presence to a mockery? And shal I not in so doing draw down and hasten vengeance upon mine own head?
and my heart not be in it, I shall pull down curses upon my own Soul. Shall I call the God of heaven & of earth to witness to a lie? Shall I invite His solemn presence to a mockery? And shall I not in so doing draw down and hasten vengeance upon mine own head?
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2. Be very jealous of your own hearts. Ever suspect and be afraid lest they should be deceitful:
2. Be very jealous of your own hearts. Ever suspect and be afraid lest they should be deceitful:
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Blessed is the Man that feareth alwayes, Pro. 28. 26. Peter trusted to his heart, and it deceived him, and so may it be with me.Blessed is the Man that fears always, Pro 28. 26. Peter trusted to his heart, and it deceived him, and so may it be with me.
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It is the wisdome of a Christian to watch his Soul diligently, looking upon it as a slippery thing,
It is the Wisdom of a Christian to watch his Soul diligently, looking upon it as a slippery thing,
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and very ready to steal away from every holy and solemn work, and to deceive him with vain shewes, and false pretences:
and very ready to steal away from every holy and solemn work, and to deceive him with vain shows, and false pretences:
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he that trusts it, is not Wise.
he that trusts it, is not Wise.
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3. Be sure rightly to understand and clearly to know what it is that you engage in.
3. Be sure rightly to understand and clearly to know what it is that you engage in.
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That Christian is most like to stand firm to his Covenants, that enters upon them with the most mature deliberation:
That Christian is most like to stand firm to his Covenants, that enters upon them with the most mature deliberation:
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The want of this may bring a Man into a great snare, and lay him open to grievous temptations, Prov. 20. 26. It is a snare to a Man to devour that which is holy;
The want of this may bring a Man into a great snare, and lay him open to grievous temptations, Curae 20. 26. It is a snare to a Man to devour that which is holy;
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and after vows to make inquiry. Without knowledge there can be no practice; without consideration there can be no good resolution.and After vows to make inquiry. Without knowledge there can be no practice; without consideration there can be no good resolution.
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A Man's heart cannot be in that promise which he hath not weighed in his understanding.
A Man's heart cannot be in that promise which he hath not weighed in his understanding.
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He that Covenants to forsake that Sin, which he hath a full purpose in his heart to keep and hug as his Darling,
He that Covenants to forsake that since, which he hath a full purpose in his heart to keep and hug as his Darling,
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how is he like to stand to it? Remember then, that you engage to be for God, and for no other:
how is he like to stand to it? remember then, that you engage to be for God, and for no other:
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You give up your selves to be led by his Spirit, directed by his Word, to be at his dispose and not your own;
You give up your selves to be led by his Spirit, directed by his Word, to be At his dispose and not your own;
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to make his Will your Rule, and his Glory your end.
to make his Will your Rule, and his Glory your end.
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You promise that you will not run in the Current and Stream of the Times in the pursuit of vanity,
You promise that you will not run in the Current and Stream of the Times in the pursuit of vanity,
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nor seek your own things, but the things of Christ. In a Word, you promise sincere and universal Obedience:
nor seek your own things, but the things of christ. In a Word, you promise sincere and universal obedience:
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Do you know or consider this? Have you thought, and do you approve of it in your hearts? If not, your hearts are false.
Do you know or Consider this? Have you Thought, and do you approve of it in your hearts? If not, your hearts Are false.
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4. Take up a firm resolution to stand to and perform your promises It is not Words,
4. Take up a firm resolution to stand to and perform your promises It is not Words,
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but Performances that God hath a respect to. God will not be mocked with flattering promises.
but Performances that God hath a respect to. God will not be mocked with flattering promises.
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Purposes do nextly come from the heart, and are elicite Acts of the Will, and if these be wavering or unfixt, the heart is not right.
Purposes do nextly come from the heart, and Are elicit Acts of the Will, and if these be wavering or unfit, the heart is not right.
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A Covenant with God, is a Bond firmly obliging the Soul, and our engagements to him will never be performed without the greatest resolution.
A Covenant with God, is a Bound firmly obliging the Soul, and our engagements to him will never be performed without the greatest resolution.
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You shall meet with great and many Temptations which will assault and batter you.
You shall meet with great and many Temptations which will assault and batter you.
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Evermore, when a People have been engaging to God in a solemn manner, they must expect some shaking Tyral:
Evermore, when a People have been engaging to God in a solemn manner, they must expect Some shaking Tyral:
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And if then you would be strong and acquit your selves like Men, your business now is to be fixt.
And if then you would be strong and acquit your selves like Men, your business now is to be fixed.
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When Temptations come and assail you, you must say with David, The vows of God are upon me:
When Temptations come and assail you, you must say with David, The vows of God Are upon me:
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And as Psal. 119. 106. I have sworn, and I will perform. If ever you repent of your engagement, your heart was never firm in it.
And as Psalm 119. 106. I have sworn, and I will perform. If ever you Repent of your engagement, your heart was never firm in it.
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If you find Satan or your own hearts laying bait before you to entise you, you must say as Abraham, I have lift up my hand to the God of Heaven, &c. Let therefore your purposes be hearty purposes, free and not constrained. 5. Beware of sinful Reserves.
If you find Satan or your own hearts laying bait before you to entice you, you must say as Abraham, I have lift up my hand to the God of Heaven, etc. Let Therefore your Purposes be hearty Purposes, free and not constrained. 5. Beware of sinful Reserves.
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Nothing more frequent, nor more dangerous than Equivocation: We make fair Covenants and plausible, but we have our mental reservations, which spoil all.
Nothing more frequent, nor more dangerous than Equivocation: We make fair Covenants and plausible, but we have our mental reservations, which spoil all.
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If your Covenant be not full, and free, and plain, it is of no Worth.
If your Covenant be not full, and free, and plain, it is of no Worth.
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Saul is sent to destroy Amalek, and saith, I have done it, Only I reserved the best for a Sacrifice: Saul is sent to destroy Amalek, and Says, I have done it, Only I reserved the best for a Sacrifice:
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He had that reserve in his mind before. Naaman hath his reserves: In this thing pardon thy Servant.
He had that reserve in his mind before. Naaman hath his reserves: In this thing pardon thy Servant.
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It may be you think with your selves I can do all, and I will do all,
It may be you think with your selves I can do all, and I will do all,
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but this or that one particular thing:
but this or that one particular thing:
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One hath his sinful and unlawful Calling by which he gets a Living, another his oppression & deceit, another his excess in this or that lawfull liberty, &c. And this he intends to keep,
One hath his sinful and unlawful Calling by which he gets a Living, Another his oppression & deceit, Another his excess in this or that lawful liberty, etc. And this he intends to keep,
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and thinks to say, I never intended this:
and thinks to say, I never intended this:
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Know it, this is a dreadful heart-deceit, and God will find it out, and it will render your whole Covenant a vain oblation,
Know it, this is a dreadful Heart-deceit, and God will find it out, and it will render your Whole Covenant a vain oblation,
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6. Trust not in your selves, or your own strength.
6. Trust not in your selves, or your own strength.
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In the first Covenant Man was to look upon and exercise his created Grace, though not without imploring Divine assistance and concurse:
In the First Covenant Man was to look upon and exercise his created Grace, though not without imploring Divine assistance and concourse:
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In the New-Covenant Man is utterly to disclaim himself, and deny all his own strength.
In the New-covenant Man is utterly to disclaim himself, and deny all his own strength.
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The consideration of our own frailty and plain impotency to spiritual things were discouragement enough to our renewal of Covenant,
The consideration of our own frailty and plain impotency to spiritual things were discouragement enough to our renewal of Covenant,
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If God expected, or we promised performance in our own strength.
If God expected, or we promised performance in our own strength.
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Though every Beleever must acknowledge (with Paul) that of himself he can do nothing,
Though every Believer must acknowledge (with Paul) that of himself he can do nothing,
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yet is he neither to sit still and do nothing, or yet to renounce the Covenant of God,
yet is he neither to fit still and do nothing, or yet to renounce the Covenant of God,
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and engaging of himself to his service:
and engaging of himself to his service:
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Only he must carefully beware that he do not turn it into a Covenant of Works by being his own undertaker;
Only he must carefully beware that he do not turn it into a Covenant of Works by being his own undertaker;
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lest whiles he pretends to renew, he destroyes the Covenant of Grace.
lest while he pretends to renew, he Destroys the Covenant of Grace.
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It may seem a Paradox, but is an Evangelical truth, that a Christian must acknowledge that he can do nothing,
It may seem a Paradox, but is an Evangelical truth, that a Christian must acknowledge that he can do nothing,
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and yet resolve, and bind himself to do all. Therefore, 7. In sense of your own utter insufficiency.
and yet resolve, and bind himself to do all. Therefore, 7. In sense of your own utter insufficiency.
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Be sure to get Christ your Ʋndertaker and Surety in the Covenant. The heart is never right till it comes to this:
Be sure to get christ your Ʋndertaker and Surety in the Covenant. The heart is never right till it comes to this:
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And this must be done, not by a presumptuous casting all upon him whiles we indulge our careless neglect,
And this must be done, not by a presumptuous casting all upon him while we indulge our careless neglect,
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and say, Let Christ answer for it: But by a believing and humble dependance upon him as the head of the Covenant:
and say, Let christ answer for it: But by a believing and humble dependence upon him as the head of the Covenant:
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And that not only as a political head, standing responsible for the carriages of all his Members;
And that not only as a political head, standing responsible for the carriages of all his Members;
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but also as the head of influences from whom (by Faith) we are to derive Grace and strength to do and perform that duty which shall through him be accepted by God,
but also as the head of influences from whom (by Faith) we Are to derive Grace and strength to do and perform that duty which shall through him be accepted by God,
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and reckoned to us as Covenant-keeping.
and reckoned to us as Covenant keeping.
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And now having him thus related and engaged to us, we may with an holy confidence devote our selves to God and his Service.
And now having him thus related and engaged to us, we may with an holy confidence devote our selves to God and his Service.
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From him we shall derive Wisdom to instruct and guide us in all the Covenant-Duties we are concerned in:
From him we shall derive Wisdom to instruct and guide us in all the Covenant duties we Are concerned in:
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From him we shall fetch down Grace to animate, quicken, strengthen our Souls to Duty:
From him we shall fetch down Grace to animate, quicken, strengthen our Souls to Duty:
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From Him we shall have encouragement and support against all faintings of spirit, and despondencyes under our Work.
From Him we shall have encouragement and support against all faintings of Spirit, and despondencyes under our Work.
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In him we shall have all our weakness pityed and pardoned: Through him we shall trample upon Temptation, and tread down opposition.
In him we shall have all our weakness pitied and pardoned: Through him we shall trample upon Temptation, and tread down opposition.
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If Christ be with us, we shall not fail, though we may fall, for he will lift us up:
If christ be with us, we shall not fail, though we may fallen, for he will lift us up:
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And if your hearts do truely and sincerely trust in him, and wait upon him, he will not leave you wholly to swerve,
And if your hearts do truly and sincerely trust in him, and wait upon him, he will not leave you wholly to swerve,
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or utterly to violate your holy Covenant:
or utterly to violate your holy Covenant:
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But, when hypocritical, and heartless Professours stumble and fall, and (by the righteous judgement of God) receive the due reward of their dissimulation and falshood;
But, when hypocritical, and heartless Professors Stumble and fallen, and (by the righteous judgement of God) receive the due reward of their dissimulation and falsehood;
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you shall be kept, preserved, established unto the day of the appearauce of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ:
you shall be kept, preserved, established unto the day of the appearance of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ:
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And in that Day when the secrets of Mens hearts shall be made manifest, and perfidious and formal Professours shall be put to open shame,
And in that Day when the secrets of Men's hearts shall be made manifest, and perfidious and formal Professors shall be put to open shame,
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then shall your Truth and Sincerity be openly acknowledged before Angels and Men, and the Glorious Blessing of an everlasting Covenant shall be your Portion for evermore. FINIS.
then shall your Truth and Sincerity be openly acknowledged before Angels and Men, and the Glorious Blessing of an everlasting Covenant shall be your Portion for evermore. FINIS.
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