The fountain opened, or, The great gospel priviledge of having Christ exhibited to sinfull men wherein also is proved that there shall be a national calling of the Jews from Zech. XIII. I. / by Samuel Willard ...
THE Fountain Opened, &c. ZECH. XIII. 1. In that day there shall be a Fountain Opened to the House of David, and to the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, for Si•, and for Uncleanness.
THE Fountain Opened, etc. ZECHARIAH. XIII. 1. In that day there shall be a Fountain Opened to the House of David, and to the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, for Si•, and for Uncleanness.
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ZEchariah was one of those Extraordinary Prophets whom God raised up and sent to the Jews, after their return from Babylon. He was contemporary with Haggai, and began his Ministry about two months later, in the Reign of that Darius who encouraged and set forward the building of the Temple; to the pursuit of which affair, these two Prophets did joyntly stir up and animate the People of God.
ZEchariah was one of those Extraordinary prophets whom God raised up and sent to the jews, After their return from Babylon. He was contemporary with Chaggai, and began his Ministry about two months later, in the Reign of that Darius who encouraged and Set forward the building of the Temple; to the pursuit of which affair, these two prophets did jointly stir up and animate the People of God.
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Who this Zechariah was, and to what Tribe and Family he belonged, we are at a loss, his Genealogy being only reckoned up to his Grandfather, of whose Stock there is no mention made elsewhere in the Old Testament:
Who this Zechariah was, and to what Tribe and Family he belonged, we Are At a loss, his Genealogy being only reckoned up to his Grandfather, of whose Stock there is no mention made elsewhere in the Old Testament:
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which added to their guilt, and is articled against their Posterity by Christ himself, in Mat. 23. 35. This Book is partly Doctrinal, partly Visi•nal. In the Visional part o• it he gives an account of all the Changes or Revolutions which were to pass over the Jewish Nation, till,
which added to their guilt, and is articled against their Posterity by christ himself, in Mathew 23. 35. This Book is partly Doctrinal, partly Visi•nal. In the Visional part o• it he gives an account of all the Changes or Revolutions which were to pass over the Jewish nation, till,
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for their sins, and more particularly, for their despising of Christ, and the Salyation by him offered to them, they should be laid desolate; and so abide, till such time as God should again graciously call them:
for their Sins, and more particularly, for their despising of christ, and the Salyation by him offered to them, they should be laid desolate; and so abide, till such time as God should again graciously call them:
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To make the way clear to the words of our Text, let us observe, that at the beginning of Chap. 12. Our Prophet predicts an happy and glorious Estate which God will in due time restore Jerusalem unto,
To make the Way clear to the words of our Text, let us observe, that At the beginning of Chap. 12. Our Prophet predicts an happy and glorious Estate which God will in due time restore Jerusalem unto,
That Gospel Times are pointed to, is very evident by several p•ssages which might be observed in the Context: or the time after which Christ had been put to death by this people:
That Gospel Times Are pointed to, is very evident by several p•ssages which might be observed in the Context: or the time After which christ had been put to death by this people:
Some Expositors, not only re•er, but restrain it to those notable Conversions of the Jews on the Preaching of the Apostles, which are recorded in, Acts 2. & 4. But though there may be accounted then to have been a Specimen, or an earnest of it,
some Expositors, not only re•er, but restrain it to those notable Conversions of the jews on the Preaching of the Apostles, which Are recorded in, Acts 2. & 4. But though there may be accounted then to have been a Specimen, or an earnest of it,
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yet the lo•ty expressions that are here used about it, and also the extensiveness of the work mentioned, say that there h•th not as yet been a full performance of it,
yet the lo•ty expressions that Are Here used about it, and also the extensiveness of the work mentioned, say that there h•th not as yet been a full performance of it,
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but that it is to be waited for, when that General Calling in of the Jews shall Commence, of which we have a satisfying account in Rom. 11. In Chap. 12. 10. God, by the Prophet, tells us how he will prepare his people for such great favours, viz. he will bring them to a true and cordial mourning for the affronts which they had offered to the Lord Jesus Christ, in crucifying of him;
but that it is to be waited for, when that General Calling in of the jews shall Commence, of which we have a satisfying account in Rom. 11. In Chap. 12. 10. God, by the Prophet, tells us how he will prepare his people for such great favours, viz. he will bring them to a true and cordial mourning for the affronts which they had offered to the Lord jesus christ, in crucifying of him;
but there are special times wherein there are more eminent manifestations of Divine favours to the people of God, which God would have remarked by them:
but there Are special times wherein there Are more eminent manifestations of Divine favours to the people of God, which God would have remarked by them:
But that which I would more peculiarly observe, for our own improvement is, it is the day wherein the Spirit of mourning and Supplication shall be poured upon them;
But that which I would more peculiarly observe, for our own improvement is, it is the day wherein the Spirit of mourning and Supplication shall be poured upon them;
flow over abundantly: and doubtless, Christ himself, in respect of his blood, or obedience and me it, is intended by it; as will afterwards be observed.
flow over abundantly: and doubtless, christ himself, in respect of his blood, or Obedience and me it, is intended by it; as will afterwards be observed.
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We are not here told who will open it, but it must needs intend a work of the Spirit of God, who is the revealer and applier of Christ and his benefits unto men.
We Are not Here told who will open it, but it must needs intend a work of the Spirit of God, who is the revealer and applier of christ and his benefits unto men.
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for he is the true David, and the Members of the Mystical Body of Christ, for these are the Inhabitants of Jerusalem. It may also intend all ranks of men:
for he is the true David, and the Members of the Mystical Body of christ, for these Are the Inhabitants of Jerusalem. It may also intend all ranks of men:
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The word Uncleanness, properly signifies something that is removed, and is used in the Levetical Law, for such things are were separa•ed, by reason of Ceremonial pollution, and might not be touched.
The word Uncleanness, properly signifies something that is removed, and is used in the Levitical Law, for such things Are were separa•ed, by reason of Ceremonial pollution, and might not be touched.
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and this is done both in Justification and •n Sanctification, as will afterward be observed. And under these two words are comprehended •ll sorts and degrees of sin:
and this is done both in Justification and •n Sanctification, as will afterwards be observed. And under these two words Are comprehended •ll sorts and Degrees of since:
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But all agree •hat it ultimately refers to Christ, as he in whom all that Grace which is provided for •he relief of sinful man, is treasured up as in a •untain, according to, Col 1. 19. It pleased the •ather, that in him should all fulness dwell.
But all agree •hat it ultimately refers to christ, as he in whom all that Grace which is provided for •he relief of sinful man, is treasured up as in a •untain, according to, Col 1. 19. It pleased the •ather, that in him should all fullness dwell.
In the dearing up of this Doctrine, three things may be inquired into, viz. 1. In what respect Christ is a fountain? 2. What is that saving good that is fountaine• in him? 3. How he comes to be such a fountain?
In the dearing up of this Doctrine, three things may be inquired into, viz. 1. In what respect christ is a fountain? 2. What is that Saving good that is fountaine• in him? 3. How he comes to be such a fountain?
for this reason is he said to be full of Grace and Truth, Joh. 1. 14. And all the people of God are said to receive out of his Fulness, verse 16. and because of this abounding sufficiency of his, those that fear him are said to have no want of any good thing, Psal. 34. 9. And believers are said to receive abundance of grace from him, Rom. 5. 17. Hence we are told in Isa. 33. 21. The glorious Lord will be to us a place of broad rivers and streams.
for this reason is he said to be full of Grace and Truth, John 1. 14. And all the people of God Are said to receive out of his Fullness, verse 16. and Because of this abounding sufficiency of his, those that Fear him Are said to have no want of any good thing, Psalm 34. 9. And believers Are said to receive abundance of grace from him, Rom. 5. 17. Hence we Are told in Isaiah 33. 21. The glorious Lord will be to us a place of broad Rivers and streams.
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Not that they properly have a principle of life, or a living Soul in them (for they are not in the order of Animates ) but Metaphorically, in that they have something resembling life, because they run,
Not that they properly have a principle of life, or a living Soul in them (for they Are not in the order of Animates) but Metaphorically, in that they have something resembling life, Because they run,
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Thus is Christ in respect of his Graces compared to a fountain, Jer. 2. 13. Ye have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and the Graces which he communicates from himself to such as come unto him, have that Epithet given to them,
Thus is christ in respect of his Graces compared to a fountain, Jer. 2. 13. You have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and the Graces which he communicates from himself to such as come unto him, have that Epithet given to them,
Accordingly we have the Spirit of God, in a••usion to this, describing the fountain o• Grace which God hath provided for his Church, Rev. 22 1 ▪ He shewed me a pure river of 〈 ◊ 〉 of li•e, clear as crystal Such i• Christ, and 〈 ◊ 〉 a•e all his benefits 〈 ◊ 〉 are holy,
Accordingly we have the Spirit of God, in a••usion to this, describing the fountain o• Grace which God hath provided for his Church, Rev. 22 1 ▪ He showed me a pure river of 〈 ◊ 〉 of li•e, clear as crystal Such i• christ, and 〈 ◊ 〉 a•e all his benefits 〈 ◊ 〉 Are holy,
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We have an Allegorical description given of this in Ezek. 47. begin. in those waters of the Sanctuary, which ran from the south side of the Altar, and encreased as they went along;
We have an Allegorical description given of this in Ezekiel 47. begin. in those waters of the Sanctuary, which ran from the south side of the Altar, and increased as they went along;
it quencheth the thirst it revives the spirits, it comforts the man, it cools and refresheth the body ▪ it is of use also for cleansing or purisying both the body,
it quenches the thirst it revives the spirits, it comforts the man, it cools and refresheth the body ▪ it is of use also for cleansing or purisying both the body,
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and indeed such is the usefulness of this Element, that the want of it makes the man miserable ▪ and if he be not supplied with it, he will unavoidably perish.
and indeed such is the usefulness of this Element, that the want of it makes the man miserable ▪ and if he be not supplied with it, he will avoidable perish.
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There is pardon of Sin, peace with God, Sonship, Sanctification, and Consolation: the most comprehensive of which will be particularly considered of under a following Doctrine.
There is pardon of since, peace with God, Sonship, Sanctification, and Consolation: the most comprehensive of which will be particularly considered of under a following Doctrine.
for this end he appointed his own Son to become man, and in our nature to bring about an Atonement, by reconciling God and man one to another and procuring a Redemption for us;
for this end he appointed his own Son to become man, and in our nature to bring about an Atonement, by reconciling God and man one to Another and procuring a Redemption for us;
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〈 ◊ 〉 counsel of peace is therefore said to be between them both, Zech. 6. 13. 3. Christ, by his satisfactory Obedience, purchased and laid in all that was needful for the Salvation of man.
〈 ◊ 〉 counsel of peace is Therefore said to be between them both, Zechariah 6. 13. 3. christ, by his satisfactory obedience, purchased and laid in all that was needful for the Salvation of man.
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and because his •eath was more eminently concerned in this, •ence it is peculiarly Attributed to his Blood ▪ • Pet 1. 18, 19. Ye are Redeemed, &c. with the •ecious blood of Christ;
and Because his •eath was more eminently concerned in this, •ence it is peculiarly Attributed to his Blood ▪ • Pet 1. 18, 19. You Are Redeemed, etc. with the •ecious blood of christ;
and as he bought •s •ut of the hand of Revenging Justice, so he •ought all that Inheritance fo• us, in which •ur whole happiness is contained, which is •alled the purchased Possession. Eph. 1, 14.
and as he bought •s •ut of the hand of Revenging justice, so he •ought all that Inheritance fo• us, in which •ur Whole happiness is contained, which is •alled the purchased Possession. Ephesians 1, 14.
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the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all Judgment to the Son. 17. 2. Thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
the Father Judgeth no man, but hath committed all Judgement to the Son. 17. 2. Thou hast given him power over all Flesh, that he should give Eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
1. Learn we hence the happiness of all those that have gotten an interest in Christ ▪ All the Titl•• that are put upon him in the Word of God are to commend to us some excellent benefi• that flows from him to those that participat• in him.
1. Learn we hence the happiness of all those that have got an Interest in christ ▪ All the Titl•• that Are put upon him in the Word of God Are to commend to us Some excellent benefi• that flows from him to those that participat• in him.
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this may turn the valley of Baca into a well, Psal 84: 6. Christ himself hath told us what is the priviledge of those that believe in him, Joh. 7 ▪ 38 Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water;
this may turn the valley of Baca into a well, Psalm 84: 6. christ himself hath told us what is the privilege of those that believe in him, John 7 ▪ 38 Out of his belly shall flow Rivers of living water;
When God awakens the Consciences of Sinners, and shews them something of the misery which they labour of, they are inquisitive where they may get a remedy;
When God awakens the Consciences of Sinners, and shows them something of the misery which they labour of, they Are inquisitive where they may get a remedy;
but they have come away empty and ashamed, and may possibly be ready to sit down and despair of ever finding any that will quench their thirst, and refresh their Souls:
but they have come away empty and ashamed, and may possibly be ready to fit down and despair of ever finding any that will quench their thirst, and refresh their Souls:
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When deep convictions of these do make them, instead of making the greater haste to Christ, to discourage themselves there ▪ by from daring at all to come to him, their sins are too great to be forgiven them, their hearts are so hard, that there is no softnign of them, their debts are run up to ten thousand Talents, they have gone beyond the ordinary sort of Sinners;
When deep convictions of these do make them, instead of making the greater haste to christ, to discourage themselves there ▪ by from daring At all to come to him, their Sins Are too great to be forgiven them, their hearts Are so hard, that there is no softnign of them, their debts Are run up to ten thousand Talents, they have gone beyond the ordinary sort of Sinners;
Look now, he is a fo•ntain, yea he is an immense and an incomprehensible fountain, whatsoever you want or can desire is to be supplied out of it to the utmost extent of your cravings,
Look now, he is a fo•ntain, yea he is an immense and an incomprehensible fountain, whatsoever you want or can desire is to be supplied out of it to the utmost extent of your cravings,
yea, indeed he came for that very end, that where sin hath abounded, Grace might much more abound, Rom. 5. 20. And is therefore furnished accordingly. Hence,
yea, indeed he Come for that very end, that where since hath abounded, Grace might much more abound, Rom. 5. 20. And is Therefore furnished accordingly. Hence,
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The whole Word of God will assure you of your woful infelicity, which as long as you abide in your natural state, you labour of, and are perishing in:
The Whole Word of God will assure you of your woeful infelicity, which as long as you abide in your natural state, you labour of, and Are perishing in:
If you seek to the world, there is not one drop of the waters of life to be found in it, it hath nothing but poysoned waters, which, however they may please your carnal appetites, will not satisfie an immortal Soul. The Worlds Cup may in•oxicate you,
If you seek to the world, there is not one drop of the waters of life to be found in it, it hath nothing but poisoned waters, which, however they may please your carnal appetites, will not satisfy an immortal Soul. The World's Cup may in•oxicate you,
and can never be drawn dry: Millions of Souls have been satisfied at it ▪ and it is still as full as ever, Eph. 3. 20 ▪ He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think:
and can never be drawn dry: Millions of Souls have been satisfied At it ▪ and it is still as full as ever, Ephesians 3. 20 ▪ He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think:
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The reason why this fountain is no more repaired unto, why Jesus Christ is so greatly neglected by the Children of men, is not because they have no need of him,
The reason why this fountain is no more repaired unto, why jesus christ is so greatly neglected by the Children of men, is not Because they have no need of him,
Were you in the case of those poor Lepers that sat in the gate of Samaria, of whom you read, in 2 Kings 7. begin. or of the poor Prodigal in his far Countrey, where he was ready to famish, Luke 15. You would soon bestir your selves.
Were you in the case of those poor Lepers that sat in the gate of Samaria, of whom you read, in 2 Kings 7. begin. or of the poor Prodigal in his Far Country, where he was ready to famish, Lycia 15. You would soon Bestir your selves.
And accordingly we are acquainted how it shall be, when God comes to be the portion of the Soul, Hos. 14. 8. Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with Idols? And hence we are directed to come with a declared rejection of other objects, verse 2, 3. Ashur shall not save, &c. And one would think your own experience,
And accordingly we Are acquainted how it shall be, when God comes to be the portion of the Soul, Hos. 14. 8. Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with Idols? And hence we Are directed to come with a declared rejection of other objects, verse 2, 3. Ashur shall not save, etc. And one would think your own experience,
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Under the former Doctrine we had Christ commended to us as a fountain of saving good, whose fulness of all Grace and Goodness may invite the poor and needy Soul to repair to him, to have all its wants supplied:
Under the former Doctrine we had christ commended to us as a fountain of Saving good, whose fullness of all Grace and goodness may invite the poor and needy Soul to repair to him, to have all its Wants supplied:
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In this we have a farther commendation given him by the Epithet added, viz. That he is a Fountain Opened, which mightily adds to the encouragement of indigent ones to come to him.
In this we have a farther commendation given him by the Epithet added, viz. That he is a Fountain Opened, which mightily adds to the encouragement of indigent ones to come to him.
and it is to be observed, that the discovery of this fountain is by Revelation: all the wisdom and understanding of Angels and men, which they had in them by nature, could never have found this out;
and it is to be observed, that the discovery of this fountain is by Revelation: all the Wisdom and understanding of Angels and men, which they had in them by nature, could never have found this out;
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Who should tell man that God had so much good will for him, as to provide Salvation for him by a Redeemer when he had destroyed himself by sin? Go• only knew his own thoughts,
Who should tell man that God had so much good will for him, as to provide Salvation for him by a Redeemer when he had destroyed himself by since? Go• only knew his own thoughts,
When God sait• concerning the sinful creature, as Job 33. 24 Deliver him from going down to the pit, I hav• found a ransome. He then opens this Fountain•
When God sait• Concerning the sinful creature, as Job 33. 24 Deliver him from going down to the pit, I hav• found a ransom. He then Opens this Fountain•
how Jesus Christ came to be a compleat Saviour, and able to save to the uttermost, Heb. 7. 25. He is for this end laid forth in his Natures, in his Offices,
how jesus christ Come to be a complete Saviour, and able to save to the uttermost, Hebrew 7. 25. He is for this end laid forth in his Nature's, in his Offices,
Now the way in which God hath discovered all this is in the Gospel, and by the O•dinances of it, 2 Tim. 1 10 ▪ Hath brought life and immortality to light by the G•spel.
Now the Way in which God hath discovered all this is in the Gospel, and by the O•dinances of it, 2 Tim. 1 10 ▪ Hath brought life and immortality to Light by the G•spel.
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when therefore it is exhibited and laid open, and all encouragement is offered to repair to it, it is then opened: so is this Fountain. Here let us observe.
when Therefore it is exhibited and laid open, and all encouragement is offered to repair to it, it is then opened: so is this Fountain. Here let us observe.
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and is sensible of his own need, to come to it and partake of it, •he offer of it is universal, Isa. 55. 1. Ho, every •ne that thirsteth, come to the waters;
and is sensible of his own need, to come to it and partake of it, •he offer of it is universal, Isaiah 55. 1. Ho, every •ne that Thirsteth, come to the waters;
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nay, he •ath put in to prevent discouragement in such •s may be afraid by reason of aggravated sin •nd guilt, Isa. 1. 18. Though your sins be as •arlet, they shall be as white as snow 55. 7. Let •he wicked forsake his way, &c. and turn to the •ord for he will have mercy,
nay, he •ath put in to prevent discouragement in such •s may be afraid by reason of aggravated since •nd guilt, Isaiah 1. 18. Though your Sins be as •arlet, they shall be as white as snow 55. 7. Let •he wicked forsake his Way, etc. and turn to the •ord for he will have mercy,
and to follow them from time to time with utmost impo•tunity, according to 2 Cor. 5. 20. We are Ambassadours for Christ, •• though God did beseech you by us:
and to follow them from time to time with utmost impo•tunity, according to 2 Cor. 5. 20. We Are ambassadors for christ, •• though God did beseech you by us:
How welcome he will make them how readily he will entertain them, and that notwithstanding all they have been and don• to provoke him to deal contrary with th•m they shall not lo•e their labour,
How welcome he will make them how readily he will entertain them, and that notwithstanding all they have been and don• to provoke him to deal contrary with th•m they shall not lo•e their labour,
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Hence we have Christ himself declaring the design of his coming in our nature, Mat. 9. 13. I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance;
Hence we have christ himself declaring the Design of his coming in our nature, Mathew 9. 13. I am not come to call the righteous, but Sinners to Repentance;
and our Prophet acquaints us what the Blood of the Covenant was for, Zech. 9. 11. By the Blood of thy Covenant, I have sent forth thy prisoner• out of the pit, where there is no water;
and our Prophet acquaints us what the Blood of the Covenant was for, Zechariah 9. 11. By the Blood of thy Covenant, I have sent forth thy prisoner• out of the pit, where there is no water;
what else is the reason why so many perish, tho there be enough in Christ to save the whole world? Christ himself hath told us a reason of it in regard of such as live under the Gospel, viz. they will not come to him that they may have life, Joh. 5. 40. For it is by participation in it, that the vertue of Christ's Redemption becomes ours.
what Else is the reason why so many perish, though there be enough in christ to save the Whole world? christ himself hath told us a reason of it in regard of such as live under the Gospel, viz. they will not come to him that they may have life, John 5. 40. For it is by participation in it, that the virtue of Christ's Redemption becomes ours.
and on this account we read, 2 Pet. 1. 21. Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost, and 2 Tim 3. 16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God.
and on this account we read, 2 Pet. 1. 21. Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost, and 2 Tim 3. 16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God.
In that he hath commended his mind to us, and hath bidden us to Search the Scriptures, as we hope to have Eternal L••e, and hath given us this reason why we should thus do, because they testifie of him, J•h.
In that he hath commended his mind to us, and hath bidden us to Search the Scriptures, as we hope to have Eternal L••e, and hath given us this reason why we should thus do, Because they testify of him, J•h.
and that is the great business which they are to intend, and nothing else but what is in subordination to this, Cor. 2. 2. I determined to know nothing among you,
and that is the great business which they Are to intend, and nothing Else but what is in subordination to this, Cor. 2. 2. I determined to know nothing among you,
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and how doth Paul glory in this, Eph 3. 8. Unto me, who am less than the least of all Saints, is this grace given that I should preach among the Gentil ▪ s the unsearchable riches of Christ.
and how does Paul glory in this, Ephesians 3. 8. Unto me, who am less than the least of all Saints, is this grace given that I should preach among the Gentle ▪ s the unsearchable riches of christ.
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which is called the Gospel day, in opposition to the times of the dispensation of the Law of Moses: else it is certain that it hath been a Gospel day, ever since the Revelation which was made to our First Parents, of the womans seed breaking the head of the Serpent, Gen. 3. 15. And here we may observe three things.
which is called the Gospel day, in opposition to the times of the Dispensation of the Law of Moses: Else it is certain that it hath been a Gospel day, ever since the Revelation which was made to our First Parents, of the woman's seed breaking the head of the Serpent, Gen. 3. 15. And Here we may observe three things.
There were Prophesies and Predictions about Christ from the beginning, and those that then believed on him as their Redeemer, they saw his day and were glad, they prayed in his name, they had an eye to •im in all the Types and Figures which were of him:
There were prophecies and Predictions about christ from the beginning, and those that then believed on him as their Redeemer, they saw his day and were glad, they prayed in his name, they had an eye to •im in all the Types and Figures which were of him:
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Now, with respect to the opening of this fountain, it was thus after Christ had finished the great affair of satisfying the Justice of God for us, and went to his glory; and that in two regards;
Now, with respect to the opening of this fountain, it was thus After christ had finished the great affair of satisfying the justice of God for us, and went to his glory; and that in two regards;
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and by that Law, which was given to be a School master to lead them to Christ, to fortify themselves against him and his Righteousness, Rom. 10. 2, 3. They have a zeal of God,
and by that Law, which was given to be a School master to led them to christ, to fortify themselves against him and his Righteousness, Rom. 10. 2, 3. They have a zeal of God,
but not according to knowledge, for being ignorant of Gods Righteousness, and going about to establish their own Rightcousness, they have not submitted to the Righteousness of God.
but not according to knowledge, for being ignorant of God's Righteousness, and going about to establish their own Righteousness, they have not submitted to the Righteousness of God.
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the Law of Ordinances was a partition wall between the •ews and other people, so that this was their peculiar priviledge and prerogative; Rom. 3. 2. To them.
the Law of Ordinances was a partition wall between the •ews and other people, so that this was their peculiar privilege and prerogative; Rom. 3. 2. To them.
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Hence the Gospel was to be first offered to them, and on their rejecting it, to be carried to the Gentiles. Acts 13. 46. But now the partition wall is pulled down, the Law of Ordinances is removed,
Hence the Gospel was to be First offered to them, and on their rejecting it, to be carried to the Gentiles. Acts 13. 46. But now the partition wall is pulled down, the Law of Ordinances is removed,
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there are Prophesies in the Word of God concerning some Articles in the Gospel day, which have not as yet been fulfilled, according to the stately predictions about them;
there Are prophecies in the Word of God Concerning Some Articles in the Gospel day, which have not as yet been fulfilled, according to the stately predictions about them;
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The Gentiles were very great Gainers by the cutting off of the Jews but they shall be far greater by the graffti• of them in again, Rom. 11. 15. Then shall th• knowledge of God cover the earth;
The Gentiles were very great Gainers by the cutting off of the jews but they shall be Far greater by the graffti• of them in again, Rom. 11. 15. Then shall th• knowledge of God cover the earth;
the• shall his Kingdom be wondrously exalted then shall that have an eminent accomplishment, in Psal. 55. 6. When God bringeth back the Captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoyce and Israel shall be glad.
the• shall his Kingdom be wondrously exalted then shall that have an eminent accomplishment, in Psalm 55. 6. When God brings back the Captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad.
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It is prophesied concerning the Gentiles, with what resentments they shall receive the Gospel, Jer. 16. 19. The Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth,
It is prophesied Concerning the Gentiles, with what resentments they shall receive the Gospel, Jer. 16. 19. The Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth,
an• yet they refuse to hearken to his calls, to a• cept of his offers, put him away from the• when he comes to them, will not leave the• broken cisterns for this fountain of living waters there remains no more hope for these, becaus• there is never another fountain at which the• Souls can find refreshment:
an• yet they refuse to harken to his calls, to a• cept of his offers, put him away from the• when he comes to them, will not leave the• broken cisterns for this fountain of living waters there remains no more hope for these, becaus• there is never Another fountain At which the• Souls can find refreshment:
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they despi• Christ, forsake him, will none of him, an• this makes their perdition inevitable, Jer. 1• 13. They that depart from me shall be written i• the earth,
they despi• christ, forsake him, will none of him, an• this makes their perdition inevitable, Jer. 1• 13. They that depart from me shall be written i• the earth,
Every one that would partake in this benefit, and not fail of this Grace of God, must resolve to forsake all the streams which before they took up withal,
Every one that would partake in this benefit, and not fail of this Grace of God, must resolve to forsake all the streams which before they took up withal,
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Receive then the witness that is born of him in his word, and see how worthy he is of your trust, who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, Eph. 3. 20. Say, I have tried other objects,
Receive then the witness that is born of him in his word, and see how worthy he is of your trust, who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, Ephesians 3. 20. Say, I have tried other objects,
but still, if this fountain were shut up and sealed, and there were n• way discoverable by which we might com• at it, the other consideration would afford • poor support to our hope.
but still, if this fountain were shut up and sealed, and there were n• Way discoverable by which we might com• At it, the other consideration would afford • poor support to our hope.
Goodness indeed is the object of our desire, but it is the communicableness of this goodness which nextly excites our hope, and that is it which must carry us forth vigorously in quest of it:
goodness indeed is the Object of our desire, but it is the communicableness of this Goodness which nextly excites our hope, and that is it which must carry us forth vigorously in quest of it:
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and the more fully this way of participation is manifested to us, and the more freely it is offered in the exhibition of it, the greater must the encouragement needs be.
and the more Fully this Way of participation is manifested to us, and the more freely it is offered in the exhibition of it, the greater must the encouragement needs be.
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Here therefore is the great demur that sensible Souls are wont to make, viz. Is there any way for me to be made a partaker in all this good whereof there is such an abundance in the fountain? Consider then;
Here Therefore is the great demur that sensible Souls Are wont to make, viz. Is there any Way for me to be made a partaker in all this good whereof there is such an abundance in the fountain? Consider then;
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•he Invitation saith, Whosoever will, let him come and take of the waters of life freely, Rev. 22. 17. The greatest Sinners are not excluded from, but included in it;
•he Invitation Says, Whosoever will, let him come and take of the waters of life freely, Rev. 22. 17. The greatest Sinners Are not excluded from, but included in it;
That which you make your discouragement, and seek to hinder your selves by, is the very argument of •• invitation, viz. because you are in distre• and despair of finding succour elsewhere and concerning such,
That which you make your discouragement, and seek to hinder your selves by, is the very argument of •• invitation, viz. Because you Are in distre• and despair of finding succour elsewhere and Concerning such,
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who again, and again ha• told you that his Salvation is laid in for suc• and assures you that Sinners must be brought to this sense in order to the application of it.
who again, and again ha• told you that his Salvation is laid in for suc• and assures you that Sinners must be brought to this sense in order to the application of it.
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2. Come as you are, for the fountain is free, •ay not, how shall I purchase these waters of •fe? You are invited to them without money •• price, Isa. 55. 1. If you have but a thirsty •oul after his Righteousness, you are suitably •ualified,
2. Come as you Are, for the fountain is free, •ay not, how shall I purchase these waters of •fe? You Are invited to them without money •• price, Isaiah 55. 1. If you have but a thirsty •oul After his Righteousness, you Are suitably •ualified,
resolve that here is enough, and •ou shall be satisfied, be not doubting but be•eve, and rely on his word who hath said, Psal. 81. 10. Open thy mouth wide, and I will •ll it.
resolve that Here is enough, and •ou shall be satisfied, be not doubting but be•eve, and rely on his word who hath said, Psalm 81. 10. Open thy Mouth wide, and I will •ll it.
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but it is certain, that by a frequent Scripture Metonymie, Christ the Antitype, is called by the name of David the Type, Jer 30. 9. They shall serve the Lord their God,
but it is certain, that by a frequent Scripture Metonymy, christ the Antitype, is called by the name of David the Type, Jer 30. 9. They shall serve the Lord their God,
And under the Type of David, the Seed of Christ is eminently set forth, in Psal. 89. And it comprehends in it all the Elect of God, whom he tells us that his Father had given to him,
And under the Type of David, the Seed of christ is eminently Set forth, in Psalm 89. And it comprehends in it all the Elect of God, whom he tells us that his Father had given to him,
there he settled his Ordinances, and therefore is said to have a peculiar respect for it, Psal. 87. 2. The Lord loveth the gates of Zion, more than all the dwellings of Jacob. And hence it is usually applied to the Church of God;
there he settled his Ordinances, and Therefore is said to have a peculiar respect for it, Psalm 87. 2. The Lord loves the gates of Zion, more than all the dwellings of Jacob. And hence it is usually applied to the Church of God;
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and this T•pi•al application of J•rusalem is peculiarly celebrated in, Psal. 122 So that these are the same subjects with th• former, represented under a divers Type. Only we are to observe, that Gods Elect are comprehended,
and this T•pi•al application of J•rusalem is peculiarly celebrated in, Psalm 122 So that these Are the same subject's with th• former, represented under a diverse Type. Only we Are to observe, that God's Elect Are comprehended,
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In this latter sense, none but th• Children of God have this discovery mad• unto them, Rom. 11. 7. The Election hath o•tained it, the rest were blinded.
In this latter sense, none but th• Children of God have this discovery mad• unto them, Rom. 11. 7. The Election hath o•tained it, the rest were blinded.
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And here it must be granted, that Christ is not opened unto any, but such to whom there is some signification made, by which they may be informed concerning him,
And Here it must be granted, that christ is not opened unto any, but such to whom there is Some signification made, by which they may be informed Concerning him,
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The former is not ordinary, and therefore, whatsoever God will do on prerogative, yet he hath given us no other ground to expect it but in the latter, Rom. 10. 14. How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? But it is notorious that a great part of the World are altogether ignorant of this fountain,
The former is not ordinary, and Therefore, whatsoever God will do on prerogative, yet he hath given us no other ground to expect it but in the latter, Rom. 10. 14. How shall they believe in him of whom they have not herd? But it is notorious that a great part of the World Are altogether ignorant of this fountain,
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For men to think that the light of nature can discover, or that the Sun, Moon and Stars can preach a Christ to fallen man, is a vain and groundless opinion;
For men to think that the Light of nature can discover, or that the Sun, Moon and Stars can preach a christ to fallen man, is a vain and groundless opinion;
there is a Jew that is so outwardly, and one who is so inwardly. Now it is the visible Church of Christ which is the subject of the outward Dispensations of the Gospel, and exhibitions of Christ therein.
there is a Jew that is so outwardly, and one who is so inwardly. Now it is the visible Church of christ which is the Subject of the outward Dispensations of the Gospel, and exhibitions of christ therein.
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the Gospel is afforded, and the Grace of it offered, as well to those in whom it is a Savour of death, as to those to whom it becomes a Savour of life, 2 Cor. 2. 15, 16. The Apostle tells us, in Rom. 9. 6. All are not Israel that are of Israel. i. e.
the Gospel is afforded, and the Grace of it offered, as well to those in whom it is a Savour of death, as to those to whom it becomes a Savour of life, 2 Cor. 2. 15, 16. The Apostle tells us, in Rom. 9. 6. All Are not Israel that Are of Israel. i. e.
All do not belong to the true Seed, that have the external denomination: and yet these are they to whom the Ministration of the letter is equally afforded.
All do not belong to the true Seed, that have the external denomination: and yet these Are they to whom the Ministration of the Letter is equally afforded.
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Gods last end in this great affair was the exaltation of the glory of his Grace; but in the o•dering of the Media by which this was to be brought about there must be a subject in whom it is to be exalted:
God's last end in this great affair was the exaltation of the glory of his Grace; but in the o•dering of the Media by which this was to be brought about there must be a Subject in whom it is to be exalted:
This necessity man brought upon himself by his undoing Apostasy, out of the ruines whereof God would pick up such as should be made the monuments of it:
This necessity man brought upon himself by his undoing Apostasy, out of the ruins whereof God would pick up such as should be made the monuments of it:
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and these were not intended to be all, but only some, who are called his Chosen, those whom he hath given to Christ, those whose names are written in the Book of Life, and other like distinguishing notes, differencing them from the rest of mankind:
and these were not intended to be all, but only Some, who Are called his Chosen, those whom he hath given to christ, those whose names Are written in the Book of Life, and other like distinguishing notes, differencing them from the rest of mankind:
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nor could this appointment be only general and conditional, for then it were improper to say, that their names were written, or that God knows who they are, but we are assured that he doth, 2 Tim 2. 19. 2. Hence it was for their sakes that Christ was prepared and appointed to be a fountain of life to them.
nor could this appointment be only general and conditional, for then it were improper to say, that their names were written, or that God knows who they Are, but we Are assured that he does, 2 Tim 2. 19. 2. Hence it was for their sakes that christ was prepared and appointed to be a fountain of life to them.
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and in that way he became able to save us to the uttermost ▪ God is therefore said to have made him all this, 1 Cor. 1. 30. Who of God is made to us wisdom,
and in that Way he became able to save us to the uttermost ▪ God is Therefore said to have made him all this, 1 Cor. 1. 30. Who of God is made to us Wisdom,
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because as it is to become ours, so God deals with us in bringing us to this faith, according to our nature, •s Reasonable Creatures, by shewing us our object,
Because as it is to become ours, so God deals with us in bringing us to this faith, according to our nature, •s Reasonable Creatures, by showing us our Object,
When therefore God intends men Salvation, in the ordinary dispensation of himself to them, he makes use of the Gospel as a Medium by which he will apply himself to them.
When Therefore God intends men Salvation, in the ordinary Dispensation of himself to them, he makes use of the Gospel as a Medium by which he will apply himself to them.
he therefore calls them from the Lions dens, and from the mountains of the Leopards, Cant. 4. 8. There are indeed some places in the world that are wholly in darkness,
he Therefore calls them from the Lions dens, and from the Mountains of the Leopards, Cant 4. 8. There Are indeed Some places in the world that Are wholly in darkness,
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in some places there are more, in others there are fewer of these, b• there are no places where Christ hath a Se• but there are wicked men dwelling with th• Godly.
in Some places there Are more, in Others there Are fewer of these, b• there Are no places where christ hath a Se• but there Are wicked men Dwelling with th• Godly.
The Apostle therefore tells us, th• we must go out of the world, if we would •• wholly separated from such, 1 Cor. 5. 10. An• we are acquainted that God hath some, who• he will sooner or later make sharers in th• benefit, in every Nation;
The Apostle Therefore tells us, th• we must go out of the world, if we would •• wholly separated from such, 1 Cor. 5. 10. An• we Are acquainted that God hath Some, who• he will sooner or later make sharers in th• benefit, in every nation;
then will a separation b• made between the one and the other, an• not till then, Mat. 13. 40, 41. And these n• only dwell together in one City or Town but oftentimes they live in the same house and ly in the same bed, Luk. 13. 34. There shall be two men in one b••, the one shall be t•ken and the other left.
then will a separation b• made between the one and the other, an• not till then, Mathew 13. 40, 41. And these n• only dwell together in one city or Town but oftentimes they live in the same house and lie in the same Bed, Luk. 13. 34. There shall be two men in one b••, the one shall be t•ken and the other left.
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He could indeed have done it immediately by his Spirit, or he could have employed the Glorious Angels in this Affair, wh• would have accounted it an honour thus •• minister for the heirs of Salvation:
He could indeed have done it immediately by his Spirit, or he could have employed the Glorious Angels in this Affair, wh• would have accounted it an honour thus •• minister for the Heirs of Salvation:
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and that wherein he will gain the greater glory to himself, according to, 2 Cor. 4 7. We have this treasure is earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
and that wherein he will gain the greater glory to himself, according to, 2 Cor. 4 7. We have this treasure is earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
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as Eph. 4. 10 &c. For the perfecting of the Saints, &c. And the Apostle gives us to understand, that ordinarily there is no other way for us to come to faith in Christ,
as Ephesians 4. 10 etc. For the perfecting of the Saints, etc. And the Apostle gives us to understand, that ordinarily there is no other Way for us to come to faith in christ,
6. That these cannot distinguish between those that are given to Christ, and others. They are not acquainted with the secret counsels of God concerning men in particular;
6. That these cannot distinguish between those that Are given to christ, and Others. They Are not acquainted with the secret Counsels of God Concerning men in particular;
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they find men equally lying in the rubbish of the Apostasy, and have not been admitted to look into the Lambs Book of Life, and there to read whose names stand upon record,
they find men equally lying in the rubbish of the Apostasy, and have not been admitted to look into the Lambs Book of Life, and there to read whose names stand upon record,
Those whom God hath purposed to shew his special Grace upon, are alike with others in their natural estate, being children of wrath as they, Eph. 2. 3. There is no difference between them in their frame and disposition, Rom. 3. 9. They are all under sin.
Those whom God hath purposed to show his special Grace upon, Are alike with Others in their natural estate, being children of wrath as they, Ephesians 2. 3. There is no difference between them in their frame and disposition, Rom. 3. 9. They Are all under since.
and are as ill conditioned as the most, and possibly have run themselves into as great exorbitancies, Tit. 3. 3. We our selves were sometimes disobedient, serving divers lusts, &c. Nay, they may have • themselves so prodigiously against God, a• Christ, that these may doubt of them, a• object against them,
and Are as ill conditioned as the most, and possibly have run themselves into as great Extravagancies, Tit. 3. 3. We our selves were sometime disobedient, serving diverse Lustiest, etc. Nay, they may have • themselves so prodigiously against God, a• christ, that these may doubt of them, a• Object against them,
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how much evil he hath done to thy Saints • Jerusalem, &c. Before God cometh with h• power to accompany their ministry to effec• his Servants may meet with more discourag• ment from such whom God will bring ho• to himself by their Ministry at last, than fro• any others.
how much evil he hath done to thy Saints • Jerusalem, etc. Before God comes with h• power to accompany their Ministry to effec• his Servants may meet with more discourag• meant from such whom God will bring ho• to himself by their Ministry At last, than fro• any Others.
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However they ar• thus to exhibit this fountain, and bid all without exception to come to it, they must ende• our to make all that hear them sensible o• their need of it,
However they ar• thus to exhibit this fountain, and bid all without exception to come to it, they must ende• our to make all that hear them sensible o• their need of it,
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they are to repeat their invitation to the thirsty to come t• the waters, Isa 55. 1. they are to tell the wea•ry and heavy laden; that if they do come, Christ will give them rest, Mat. 11. 28. They are to invite the most wicked, to set the hopes o• mercy before them,
they Are to repeat their invitation to the thirsty to come t• the waters, Isaiah 55. 1. they Are to tell the wea•ry and heavy laden; that if they do come, christ will give them rest, Mathew 11. 28. They Are to invite the most wicked, to Set the hope's o• mercy before them,
they are to tell the wicked, that if •e will forsake his way, and return to the Lord, •e will abundantly pardon, Isa. 55. 7. To let them •now that Christ came to save chief sinners, • Tim. 1. 15. Nor are there any sins or Sin•ers exempted but such as have committed •e unpardonable sin, which is hard to know, •nd ought not easily to be charged upon any.
they Are to tell the wicked, that if •e will forsake his Way, and return to the Lord, •e will abundantly pardon, Isaiah 55. 7. To let them •now that christ Come to save chief Sinners, • Tim. 1. 15. Nor Are there any Sins or Sin•ers exempted but such as have committed •e unpardonable since, which is hard to know, •nd ought not Easily to be charged upon any.
but God would glorified in the issue, whatever the effica• were, 2 Cor. 2. 15. We are unto God a sweet •vour of Christ, in them that are saved, and them that perish.
but God would glorified in the issue, whatever the effica• were, 2 Cor. 2. 15. We Are unto God a sweet •vour of christ, in them that Are saved, and them that perish.
Mans rela• on to the Covenant of Works, exposed him suficiently to Revenging Justice; the New Co•nant was for the display of Grace. If Go• sends his Gospel to any, it is because he ha• some there to be made partakers of his savin• mercy, this was the reason why Paul mu• tarry at Corinth, Acts 18 9, 10. Be not afrai• &c. for I have much people in this City;
men rela• on to the Covenant of Works, exposed him sufficiently to Revenging justice; the New Co•nant was for the display of Grace. If Go• sends his Gospel to any, it is Because he ha• Some there to be made partakers of his savin• mercy, this was the reason why Paul mu• tarry At Corinth, Acts 18 9, 10. Be not afrai• etc. for I have much people in this city;
and it is •ertain, that there must be besides the out•ard offer of it to men by the Word and the Ministry of it, the powerful operation of the •pirit of God, to perswade and enable sinful •en thus to forsake their broken cisterns, at which they dwelt contentedly,
and it is •ertain, that there must be beside the out•ard offer of it to men by the Word and the Ministry of it, the powerful operation of the •pirit of God, to persuade and enable sinful •en thus to forsake their broken cisterns, At which they dwelled contentedly,
and they are only those that did thus •elong to Christ in the Covenant of Redem•tion, to whom he so irresistably and efficaci•usly applies himself in bringing them over to Christ by faith;
and they Are only those that did thus •elong to christ in the Covenant of Redem•tion, to whom he so irresistible and efficaci•usly Applies himself in bringing them over to christ by faith;
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And without doubt, all that it was thus opened for, shall in due time be made happy sharers in it, Joh. 6. 37. All that the father hath given • shall come unto me.
And without doubt, all that it was thus opened for, shall in due time be made happy sharers in it, John 6. 37. All that the father hath given • shall come unto me.
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There is a common lo• of God, in which the whole Creation is sharer, appearing in his benignity in bestowi• on them these favours by which they are pr•served, supplied, and comforted;
There is a Common lo• of God, in which the Whole Creation is sharer, appearing in his benignity in bestowi• on them these favours by which they Are pr•served, supplied, and comforted;
This therefore is mentioned in the Gospel with an E•phasis, as if it were the only love, 1 Joh. 4 9 In this was the love of God manifested to us, &c. & Joh. 3. 16. God so loved the world, &c. Certainly then this love of God to those for whom it was prepared must be great beyond conception:
This Therefore is mentioned in the Gospel with an E•phasis, as if it were the only love, 1 John 4 9 In this was the love of God manifested to us, etc. & John 3. 16. God so loved the world, etc. Certainly then this love of God to those for whom it was prepared must be great beyond conception:
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How infinitely then are these beholden to God for Christ? and what praise and thanksgiving ought they to be ever celebrating their gratiude to him withal, for this benefit?
How infinitely then Are these beholden to God for christ? and what praise and thanksgiving ought they to be ever celebrating their gratiude to him withal, for this benefit?
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they will 〈 ◊ 〉 come to Christ that they might have life, J• 5. 40. They leave it for their broken cister• which will not afford one drop of the w•ters of life to them;
they will 〈 ◊ 〉 come to christ that they might have life, J• 5. 40. They leave it for their broken cister• which will not afford one drop of the w•ters of life to them;
Boast not then o• your priviledges, unless God hath given yo• an heart to improve them Think of th• awful observa•ion ▪ Deut. 29. 2, 3, 4. Ye ba•• seen all, &c yet the Lord hath not given •• an heart to perceive,
Boast not then o• your privileges, unless God hath given yo• an heart to improve them Think of th• awful observa•ion ▪ Deuteronomy 29. 2, 3, 4. the ba•• seen all, etc. yet the Lord hath not given •• an heart to perceive,
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or secure of Salvation by i• you may prove despisers, and then yo• guilt and condemnation will be the greate• for none equally suff•r Gods wrath, with those •o who• a Christ hath been offered, and they •eglected him.
or secure of Salvation by i• you may prove despisers, and then yo• guilt and condemnation will be the greate• for none equally suff•r God's wrath, with those •o who• a christ hath been offered, and they •eglected him.
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and therefore we are called upon to use ••iligence in it, 2 Pet. 1. 10. Surely it infinitely concerns all the Children of fallen Adam to •et a title to the fountain of life,
and Therefore we Are called upon to use ••iligence in it, 2 Pet. 1. 10. Surely it infinitely concerns all the Children of fallen Adam to •et a title to the fountain of life,
Christ tells us in Ma• 7. 22, 23. Many will say unto me in that 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord, Lord, &c. and then I will profess unto the• I never knew you, depart from me ye workers • Iniquity.
christ tells us in Ma• 7. 22, 23. Many will say unto me in that 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord, Lord, etc. and then I will profess unto the• I never knew you, depart from me you workers • Iniquity.
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USE IV. Here is matter of Encouragment • awakened Sinners that sit under •he Gospel ▪ A• there any whose thirsty Souls, not only cra• after happiness ▪ but find no satisfaction in tho• objects which sin hath diverted men unto ▪ you ▪ find your misery, in that you perish wit• out the waters of li•e,
USE IV. Here is matter of Encouragement • awakened Sinners that fit under •he Gospel ▪ A• there any whose thirsty Souls, not only cra• After happiness ▪ but find no satisfaction in tho• objects which since hath diverted men unto ▪ you ▪ find your misery, in that you perish wit• out the waters of li•e,
and that this wilderne• will afford none, and are thereupon inquisitiv• after Christ, o• whom you have heard a repo• that he is one that can do it for you:
and that this wilderne• will afford none, and Are thereupon inquisitiv• After christ, o• whom you have herd a repo• that he is one that can do it for you:
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to suc• this truth speaks seasonably and comfortabl• Here is a Well of Salvation opened ▪ in this d• and thirsty land, i•s waters are healing and s•tisfying;
to suc• this truth speaks seasonably and comfortabl• Here is a Well of Salvation opened ▪ in this d• and thirsty land, i•s waters Are healing and s•tisfying;
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And not on• are you comprehended in the general invita• •given to all where the Gospel is Preached, •t it is the special direction of it that is given • such as you,
And not on• Are you comprehended in the general invita• •given to all where the Gospel is Preached, •t it is the special direction of it that is given • such as you,
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and •c• whose eyes fuil them, are remembred with a •acious promise, Isa. 41. 17. And indeed, the 〈 ◊ 〉 in which God perswades and allures pe•hing Sinners to come to Christ, is by touch〈 ◊ 〉 their Consciences,
and •c• whose eyes fuil them, Are remembered with a •acious promise, Isaiah 41. 17. And indeed, the 〈 ◊ 〉 in which God persuades and allures pe•hing Sinners to come to christ, is by touch〈 ◊ 〉 their Consciences,
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and making them ap•hensive of their woful misery in themselves, 〈 ◊ 〉 their helplessness any where else that so •e revelation of Christ to them may be very •lcome,
and making them ap•hensive of their woeful misery in themselves, 〈 ◊ 〉 their helplessness any where Else that so •e Revelation of christ to them may be very •lcome,
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two whereof were his Gr• and his Mercy, which are often used pro•cuously for one and the same in the Gosp• when they are referred to the great des• under our present consideration,
two whereof were his Gr• and his Mercy, which Are often used pro•cuously for one and the same in the Gosp• when they Are referred to the great des• under our present consideration,
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and for a Glory, Jer. 13. 11. 2. In the order of the means to this end, there was nothing wherein God designed the exaltation of this Grace and Mercy, equally with that of Christ in respect of his Redemption and Salvation.
and for a Glory, Jer. 13. 11. 2. In the order of the means to this end, there was nothing wherein God designed the exaltation of this Grace and Mercy, equally with that of christ in respect of his Redemption and Salvation.
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and in this order there is a subordination of them ••e to another, in their serving •• the design of them •nd this is very manifest in the wonderful counsel of 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 the exaltation of 〈 ◊ 〉 glory of •is Grace and Mercy.
and in this order there is a subordination of them ••e to Another, in their serving •• the Design of them •nd this is very manifest in the wondered counsel of 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 the exaltation of 〈 ◊ 〉 glory of •is Grace and Mercy.
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Now, as 〈 ◊ 〉 way in which God chose to glorify these 〈 ◊ 〉fections of his, was by the Redemption and S•vation of man, in and by which man was • be made the monument of them;
Now, as 〈 ◊ 〉 Way in which God chosen to Glorify these 〈 ◊ 〉fections of his, was by the Redemption and S•vation of man, in and by which man was • be made the monument of them;
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so he •pointed Jesus Christ to be the Redeemer a•• Saviour, in which he had a regard to Chri•• Mediatorial Glory: Christ therefore tells us, J•• 5. 22, 23. The Father Judgeth no man, but 〈 ◊ 〉 committed all Judgment unto the Son;
so he •pointed jesus christ to be the Redeemer a•• Saviour, in which he had a regard to Chri•• Mediatorial Glory: christ Therefore tells us, J•• 5. 22, 23. The Father Judgeth no man, but 〈 ◊ 〉 committed all Judgement unto the Son;
And th• wherein this Glory was to be illustrated 〈 ◊ 〉 in the Redemption which he was to work 〈 ◊ 〉 by which our Salvation was to be proc••ed, 〈 ◊ 〉 the conferring of this purchased Salvation up•• us by him hence that, Verse 7. In whom w• 〈 ◊ 〉 Redemption through his blood.
And th• wherein this Glory was to be illustrated 〈 ◊ 〉 in the Redemption which he was to work 〈 ◊ 〉 by which our Salvation was to be proc••ed, 〈 ◊ 〉 the conferring of this purchased Salvation up•• us by him hence that, Verse 7. In whom w• 〈 ◊ 〉 Redemption through his blood.
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•• is true, there are other ways among men, by which such an one may be delivered, viz. •ither by a free setting him at liberty without any satisfaction made, by the bounty of the Creditour,
•• is true, there Are other ways among men, by which such an one may be Delivered, viz. •ither by a free setting him At liberty without any satisfaction made, by the bounty of the Creditor,
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viz. by the laying down of an indented price, or by an exchange of persons, to •oth of which the case in hand is referred, 1 ▪ Cor. 6. 20. Ye are bought with a price 1 Tim. 2. 6. Who gave himself a ransom for••s.
viz. by the laying down of an indented price, or by an exchange of Persons, to •oth of which the case in hand is referred, 1 ▪ Cor. 6. 20. You Are bought with a price 1 Tim. 2. 6. Who gave himself a ransom for••s.
hence every circu•stanc• in this affair belongs to the 〈 ◊ 〉 The more of unworthiness there is in the 〈 ◊ 〉ject, the greater is the Grace afforded to 〈 ◊ 〉 and this Grace also holds proportion with 〈 ◊ 〉 greatness of the kindness it self that is done 〈 ◊ 〉 it.
hence every circu•stanc• in this affair belongs to the 〈 ◊ 〉 The more of unworthiness there is in the 〈 ◊ 〉ject, the greater is the Grace afforded to 〈 ◊ 〉 and this Grace also holds proportion with 〈 ◊ 〉 greatness of the kindness it self that is done 〈 ◊ 〉 it.
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and that which giv• a peculiar lustre to both of these is when t•• subject is brought into such a streight, th•• there is but one door at which its help c•• come in;
and that which giv• a peculiar lustre to both of these is when t•• Subject is brought into such a straight, th•• there is but one door At which its help c•• come in;
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when there is no other possib•• way of relief, and then that affords it; we a•• therefore acquainted how all these circumsta••ces concent•ed in the case before us:
when there is no other possib•• Way of relief, and then that affords it; we a•• Therefore acquainted how all these circumsta••ces concent•ed in the case before us:
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ho•• miserable we were become, how unworth• we had rendred our selves (who indeed neve• had any me••torious worthiness in us) may b• read in the word of God:
ho•• miserable we were become, how unworth• we had rendered our selves (who indeed neve• had any me••torious worthiness in us) may b• read in the word of God:
and he wondred that ther• 〈 ◊ 〉 •o interces•o•r, therefore his arm br•••ht salvation unto him, &c. This therefore is given as a great commendation of Christ, Psal ▪ 7•. ••.
and he wondered that ther• 〈 ◊ 〉 •o interces•o•r, Therefore his arm br•••ht salvation unto him, etc. This Therefore is given as a great commendation of christ, Psalm ▪ 7•. ••.
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H• shall deliver the poor, •nd him that hath •• 〈 ◊ 〉 And God himself mentions this as a ••morable thing, Ezek. 16. 5, 6 ▪ None eye pitie • 〈 ◊ 〉 and when I passed by thee and saw th•• 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 in thy blood, I said unto thee, live.
H• shall deliver the poor, •nd him that hath •• 〈 ◊ 〉 And God himself mentions this as a ••morable thing, Ezekiel 16. 5, 6 ▪ None eye pity • 〈 ◊ 〉 and when I passed by thee and saw th•• 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 in thy blood, I said unto thee, live.
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It is certain, that the abounding of sin, made the way for the abounding of this Grace, Rom. 5. 20. Man indeed, had he kept his pri•itive integrity, would have been a s•bject of Gods Grace; every thing that he received from God would have been a free favour:
It is certain, that the abounding of since, made the Way for the abounding of this Grace, Rom. 5. 20. Man indeed, had he kept his pri•itive integrity, would have been a s•bject of God's Grace; every thing that he received from God would have been a free favour:
When therefore Paul had mentioned how notable a subject he had been of this, he could not bu• shut up the discourse of it with that Doxology, 1 Tim. 1. 17. Now unto the King Eternal• Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory, for ever and ever, Amen.
When Therefore Paul had mentioned how notable a Subject he had been of this, he could not bu• shut up the discourse of it with that Doxology, 1 Tim. 1. 17. Now unto the King Eternal• Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory, for ever and ever, Amen.
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yet he is the Supream Orderer of it, and that according to his permissive will. Now there were such steps as these, all of which made way for the introduction of this Grace and Mercy of his.
yet he is the Supreme Orderer of it, and that according to his permissive will. Now there were such steps as these, all of which made Way for the introduction of this Grace and Mercy of his.
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That God did so Create him, we are told, Eccles. 7. 29. God made man upright• Adam was Created in a state of integrity, which consisted in the rectitude of his nature, by vertue of the Concreated principle of Holiness and Righteousness which was put into it;
That God did so Create him, we Are told, Eccles. 7. 29. God made man upright• Adam was Created in a state of integrity, which consisted in the rectitude of his nature, by virtue of the Concreated principle of Holiness and Righteousness which was put into it;
and was called Gods own Image after which man was made, Ge•. 1. 26. &c. And if he had not been thus made he could not have been capable of the following transactions that were betwixt God and him:
and was called God's own Image After which man was made, Ge•. 1. 26. etc. And if he had not been thus made he could not have been capable of the following transactions that were betwixt God and him:
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so the works ••quired of him in that Covenant, could 〈 ◊ 〉 have been performed by him according to the tenour of it, without the moral rectitude of 〈 ◊ 〉 nature, which we have taken notice of.
so the works ••quired of him in that Covenant, could 〈 ◊ 〉 have been performed by him according to the tenor of it, without the moral rectitude of 〈 ◊ 〉 nature, which we have taken notice of.
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No• in this Covenant there are considerable 〈 ◊ 〉 Sanctions of it, but for which man could no• have been happy or miserable according to 〈 ◊ 〉 and his carriage of himself towards it.
No• in this Covenant there Are considerable 〈 ◊ 〉 Sanctions of it, but for which man could no• have been happy or miserable according to 〈 ◊ 〉 and his carriage of himself towards it.
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Go• therefore, besides a Rule which he gave 〈 ◊ 〉 man di••cting him how he might serve hi• aright, annexed a promise of life in case 〈 ◊ 〉 Obedience full,
Go• Therefore, beside a Rule which he gave 〈 ◊ 〉 man di••cting him how he might serve hi• aright, annexed a promise of life in case 〈 ◊ 〉 obedience full,
And that God had a respect unto 〈 ◊ 〉 in appointing Christ to be a Redeemer and Saviour, is not to be doubted, inasmuch 〈 ◊ 〉 this was the very thing from which he was •o redeem and save us:
And that God had a respect unto 〈 ◊ 〉 in appointing christ to be a Redeemer and Saviour, is not to be doubted, inasmuch 〈 ◊ 〉 this was the very thing from which he was •o Redeem and save us:
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4 The miserable •state to which he is reduced the fall, by vertue of the Curse of the Law 〈 ◊ 〉 man had retained his uprightn•ss, he had ever been miserable,
4 The miserable •state to which he is reduced the fallen, by virtue of the Curse of the Law 〈 ◊ 〉 man had retained his uprightn•ss, he had ever been miserable,
• as much as he hath procured them to himself his sin, Jer. 2. 17. Now this misery was a ••per result of the threatning conditionally 〈 ◊ 〉•aced in the first Covenant, which the 〈 ◊ 〉 brought himself under, by transgressing of • Law ▪ which was so guarded.
• as much as he hath procured them to himself his since, Jer. 2. 17. Now this misery was a ••per result of the threatening conditionally 〈 ◊ 〉•aced in the First Covenant, which the 〈 ◊ 〉 brought himself under, by transgressing of • Law ▪ which was so guarded.
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7. Hence, if man had not by his sin and 〈 ◊ 〉 cleanness involved himself in that misery, t•• had been no occasion for this fountains being pr•red and opened.
7. Hence, if man had not by his since and 〈 ◊ 〉 cleanness involved himself in that misery, t•• had been no occasion for this fountains being pr•red and opened.
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and this frie•ship had been confirmed between them up• mans entire conformity to the will of G•• and been sealed up to him, upon his ea•• of the tree of life, which was a Sacra•ent • it.
and this frie•ship had been confirmed between them up• men entire conformity to the will of G•• and been sealed up to him, upon his ea•• of the tree of life, which was a Sacra•ent • it.
But now when the Covenant was vi•••ed, man was exposed, the Curse was fa• upon him, he was a man of death, there • an opportunity for Gods shewing himself ••iful and gracious; and for the display o• • to send forth his Son to be a Saviour;
But now when the Covenant was vi•••ed, man was exposed, the Curse was fa• upon him, he was a man of death, there • an opportunity for God's showing himself ••iful and gracious; and for the display o• • to send forth his Son to be a Saviour;
And this •• to give us some light into the stupen• mystery of the Providence of God, in ••ing of poor man to fall upon the Law, and ••eak himself in pieces;
And this •• to give us Some Light into the stupen• mystery of the Providence of God, in ••ing of poor man to fallen upon the Law, and ••eak himself in Pieces;
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only allowing an Emphasis in ▪ the ingemination of things, they suppose them to include all sorts and degrees of Sin. Some, by Sin understand those errors,
only allowing an Emphasis in ▪ the ingemination of things, they suppose them to include all sorts and Degrees of Sin. some, by since understand those errors,
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But there is yet another sense which is more generally entertained, and seems mor• appositely to belong to the meaning of the Text, and recommends to us the excellent vertue of this fountain,
But there is yet Another sense which is more generally entertained, and seems mor• appositely to belong to the meaning of the Text, and recommends to us the excellent virtue of this fountain,
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and its extensive usefullness, viz that by Sin we are to understand the Guilt, and by Uncleanness the Defilement that • contracted by Sin. There are two wofull p••perties of sin, recorded in the word of Go• in which the misery of sinful m•n is comprehended.
and its extensive usefulness, videlicet that by since we Are to understand the Gilded, and by Uncleanness the Defilement that • contracted by Sin. There Are two woeful p••perties of since, recorded in the word of Go• in which the misery of sinful m•n is comprehended.
which is properly a respect that it bea•s to the Covenant of works, or the Sanction which was added to the Law which God at first gave unto man, Expressed in, Gen. •. 17 In the •• thou •atest thereof thou shalt sur•ly dy, Expounded in, Ezek. 18. 4. The soul that Sinneth, it shal• Dy. This word is therefore used for the punishment of sin,
which is properly a respect that it bea•s to the Covenant of works, or the Sanction which was added to the Law which God At First gave unto man, Expressed in, Gen. •. 17 In the •• thou •atest thereof thou shalt sur•ly die, Expounded in, Ezekiel 18. 4. The soul that Sinneth, it shal• Dy. This word is Therefore used for the punishment of since,
and hence it is Allegorically and Emphatically set forth by the condition of a New-born Infant, in Ezek. 16. begin. And every actual sin leaves a spot, a stain, a filthiness behind it upon the man that commits it, Ezek. 20. 43. Ye shall remember your wars and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled.
and hence it is Allegorically and Emphatically Set forth by the condition of a Newborn Infant, in Ezekiel 16. begin. And every actual since leaves a spot, a stain, a filthiness behind it upon the man that commits it, Ezekiel 20. 43. You shall Remember your wars and all your doings, wherein you have been defiled.
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t•• former is by Justification, the latter by Sanctification. And the•e are two great and comprehensive benefi•s which the Gospel tells us do derive from Christ to us.
t•• former is by Justification, the latter by Sanctification. And the•e Are two great and comprehensive benefi•s which the Gospel tells us do derive from christ to us.
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And th• purifying of our hearts, Acts 15. 9. And we are all•sively told how it is done, Ezek. 36. 25. I will sprinkle clean water upon you ▪ and ye shall be cleansed from all your filthiness.
And th• purifying of our hearts, Acts 15. 9. And we Are all•sively told how it is done, Ezekiel 36. 25. I will sprinkle clean water upon you ▪ and you shall be cleansed from all your filthiness.
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And this is nextly applied to Original sin, by the mortification whereof we are Sanctified, and as sin decreaseth, so Grace encreaseth, which is our purity.
And this is nextly applied to Original since, by the mortification whereof we Are Sanctified, and as since decreaseth, so Grace increases, which is our purity.
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or a Treasury in whom they are laid up, which do suitably and sufficiently Answer these two occasions of Sinful men, viz. his Merit, and his Grace: I shall give some general glances at each of these.
or a Treasury in whom they Are laid up, which do suitably and sufficiently Answer these two occasions of Sinful men, viz. his Merit, and his Grace: I shall give Some general glances At each of these.
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he was wounded for our transgressions, &c. Now Christ, by the Redemption that he wrought out, ••id in an ▪ infinite treasure of Righteousness for this end,
he was wounded for our transgressions, etc. Now christ, by the Redemption that he wrought out, ••id in an ▪ infinite treasure of Righteousness for this end,
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and on this account it is called, the Righteousness of God, Phil ▪ 3 9. Rom. 3. 21. And Everlasting Righteousness, Dan 9 24. the satisfaction and merit of it is sufficient to expiate the guilt of all sins, 1 Joh. 5. 7. The Blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin.
and on this account it is called, the Righteousness of God, Philip ▪ 3 9. Rom. 3. 21. And Everlasting Righteousness, Dan 9 24. the satisfaction and merit of it is sufficient to expiate the guilt of all Sins, 1 John 5. 7. The Blood of christ Cleanseth from all since.
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There is a boundless Ocean of vertue in him, so that he is able to save to the uttermost all that come to him, Heb. 7. 25. 2. There is an incompr•hensible fulness of Gra•• in Christ, which he is able to communicate to us for our Sanctification.
There is a boundless Ocean of virtue in him, so that he is able to save to the uttermost all that come to him, Hebrew 7. 25. 2. There is an incompr•hensible fullness of Gra•• in christ, which he is able to communicate to us for our Sanctification.
and hence he is said to be full of Grace, Joh 1. 14. to have an universal fulness in him, Col. 1. 19. It pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell.
and hence he is said to be full of Grace, John 1. 14. to have an universal fullness in him, Col. 1. 19. It pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell.
Not only to have Grace poured forth on his lips, Psal. 45. 2. but to be anointed with the oyl of gladness above his fellows, ver. 7. Yea we are told, that God giveth not the Spirit by measure to him, Joh. 3. 34 But he received it as a Fountain or Store house, that he might communicate it;
Not only to have Grace poured forth on his lips, Psalm 45. 2. but to be anointed with the oil of gladness above his Fellows, ver. 7. Yea we Are told, that God gives not the Spirit by measure to him, John 3. 34 But he received it as a Fountain or Store house, that he might communicate it;
but there is enough of •• with him to bestow upon us, and furnish •• therewith for New Obedience, that we ma• be so enabled to glorifie God in our lives ▪ Nor is there any duty that he calls us to, •• hard but that he can supply us with abundant ability to discharge it,
but there is enough of •• with him to bestow upon us, and furnish •• therewith for New obedience, that we ma• be so enabled to Glorify God in our lives ▪ Nor is there any duty that he calls us to, •• hard but that he can supply us with abundant ability to discharge it,
when he shall have purged away all our iniquities, and made us entire and spotless, which we are assured is the design to which his Redemption leads, Eph. 5. 25, 26, 27. Christ loved the Church,
when he shall have purged away all our iniquities, and made us entire and spotless, which we Are assured is the Design to which his Redemption leads, Ephesians 5. 25, 26, 27. christ loved the Church,
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which recon••liation could be made in no other way, •• by the removal of that which had made t•• distance, which was nothing else but sin, 〈 ◊ 〉 59. 2. Your iniquities have separated between 〈 ◊ 〉 and your God.
which recon••liation could be made in no other Way, •• by the removal of that which had made t•• distance, which was nothing Else but since, 〈 ◊ 〉 59. 2. Your iniquities have separated between 〈 ◊ 〉 and your God.
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It was because sin had ma•• the world an Hospital, that Christ was se• into it to come as an healer, a Physician, and so he compares himself, in Mat. 9. 13. 2. That the whole business of his Humiliati•• was to enable him thus to do.
It was Because since had ma•• the world an Hospital, that christ was se• into it to come as an healer, a physician, and so he compares himself, in Mathew 9. 13. 2. That the Whole business of his Humiliati•• was to enable him thus to do.
Christ was n• only to be the Physician, but the Physick to• all the sanative vertue by which Souls who• sin had deadlily wounded, might be cure• must proceed from him:
christ was n• only to be the physician, but the Physic to• all the sanative virtue by which Souls who• since had deadlily wounded, might be cure• must proceed from him:
the application of this belongs especially to his Exalted State, Acts 5. 31. Him hath God exalted, &c. to give Repentance to Israel, and remission of sins;
the application of this belongs especially to his Exalted State, Acts 5. 31. Him hath God exalted, etc. to give Repentance to Israel, and remission of Sins;
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hitherto belongs that, • Cor. 5. 21. He was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him, in this his blood was made cleansing blood,
hitherto belongs that, • Cor. 5. 21. He was made since for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him, in this his blood was made cleansing blood,
they heal the mortal diseases which Sin had infected •• withal, by the influence of the sanative vertue of them on the Soul. It is not enough that they have all these good qualities •• them:
they heal the Mortal diseases which since had infected •• withal, by the influence of the sanative virtue of them on the Soul. It is not enough that they have all these good qualities •• them:
And as faith comes to Christ, so it draws the waters out of this fountain, it fetcheth in supplies from Christ continually, Heb. 10. 38. The Just shall live by his faith.
And as faith comes to christ, so it draws the waters out of this fountain, it Fetches in supplies from christ continually, Hebrew 10. 38. The Just shall live by his faith.
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Whosoever is united unto Christ, the fountain of life, shall live by him: Where God gives faith, he gives all that is connected in the pro•ise with it.
Whosoever is united unto christ, the fountain of life, shall live by him: Where God gives faith, he gives all that is connected in the pro•ise with it.
Let th• the contemplation of this draw your eyes a• your hearts after him, and render him in y•• esteem most precious and desirable. And • this end Consider.
Let th• the contemplation of this draw your eyes a• your hearts After him, and render him in y•• esteem most precious and desirable. And • this end Consider.
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As it relates to the ••venant of works, and the Sanctions of that, • it involves Guilt; Sin is the Transgression of •• La•, and that Law hath ordained Death to • the wages of every Transgression of it, Rom 6. 23 The wages of sin is Death.
As it relates to the ••venant of works, and the Sanctions of that, • it involves Gilded; since is the Transgression of •• La•, and that Law hath ordained Death to • the wages of every Transgression of it, Rom 6. 23 The wages of since is Death.
And if we look upon Sin as it relates •• the Sanctity or purity of the Law of God, •• it pollutes the man, stains him with uncleanne• Now there is none of you but besides the imputation of the Guilt of the first Transgression have a corrupt fountain of Original Sin in yo•• and innumerable actual pollutions, which you have made your selves odious withall:
And if we look upon since as it relates •• the Sanctity or purity of the Law of God, •• it pollutes the man, stains him with uncleanne• Now there is none of you but beside the imputation of the Gilded of the First Transgression have a corrupt fountain of Original since in yo•• and innumerable actual pollutions, which you have made your selves odious withal:
and all the contents of it laid open to view, they will fill a prodigious Roll, such as that described in Zech. 5. 2, 3. All the Evils of Loss and Sense which the Sinner can undergo, belong to it;
and all the contents of it laid open to view, they will fill a prodigious Roll, such as that described in Zechariah 5. 2, 3. All the Evils of Loss and Sense which the Sinner can undergo, belong to it;
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This is your porti•• because of Sin; for all the wrath of God abid• on you, Joh. 3. 36. 2 By Sin you are become vain and unprofitable• and this ariseth from the Uncleanness that adher• to it.
This is your porti•• Because of since; for all the wrath of God abid• on you, John 3. 36. 2 By since you Are become vain and unprofitable• and this arises from the Uncleanness that adher• to it.
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he•• that complaint, Psal. 89. 47. Wherefore hast t•• made all men in vain? It is acknowledged •• all hands that mans formal happiness con•• in Eupraxy or well doing;
he•• that complaint, Psalm 89. 47. Wherefore haste t•• made all men in vain? It is acknowledged •• all hands that men formal happiness con•• in Eupraxy or well doing;
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Nor can the sinner serve to the noble end of •is being, so long as he is altogether unclean, •nd hath nothing on him but wounds, & ulcers, and putrifying sores;
Nor can the sinner serve to the noble end of •is being, so long as he is altogether unclean, •nd hath nothing on him but wounds, & ulcers, and Putrifying sores;
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and afford you Redemption, this is clearly intimated in Psal 49. 6, 7. And the reason is given, Verse 8 ▪ For their Redemption is precious, and it ceaseth for ever.
and afford you Redemption, this is clearly intimated in Psalm 49. 6, 7. And the reason is given, Verse 8 ▪ For their Redemption is precious, and it ceases for ever.
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6. And it stands Open to you for this end, and you are invited to come to it for this purpose God lays before you the matter of conviction of your great Guilt and contamination, to make you see your absolute need •f this fountain;
6. And it Stands Open to you for this end, and you Are invited to come to it for this purpose God lays before you the matter of conviction of your great Gilded and contamination, to make you see your absolute need •f this fountain;
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and apply your selves to obtain the vert•• o• it, and tells you what wonders it shall d• for you upon this account, Isa 1. 16. with 1• Wash you, make you clean, &c. Though your sins • as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow,
and apply your selves to obtain the vert•• o• it, and tells you what wonders it shall d• for you upon this account, Isaiah 1. 16. with 1• Wash you, make you clean, etc. Though your Sins • as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow,
Of all men, there are none that stand in greater hazard of unavoidable ruine, than such as nourish themselves with a good opinion of their sa•• estate, when it is far otherwise.
Of all men, there Are none that stand in greater hazard of unavoidable ruin, than such as nourish themselves with a good opinion of their sa•• estate, when it is Far otherwise.
This foste• in them a carnal confidence, which make them to neglect that great duty, of giving all diligence to make their Calling and Election sure, which is required in, 2 Pet. 1 10 This 〈 ◊ 〉 all the Convictions that are offered in the Word and Ordinances,
This foste• in them a carnal confidence, which make them to neglect that great duty, of giving all diligence to make their Calling and Election sure, which is required in, 2 Pet. 1 10 This 〈 ◊ 〉 all the Convictions that Are offered in the Word and Ordinances,
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And indeed, what comfort can be comparable to that of one who knows his Name to be written in Heaven, Luk. 10. 20. That man who is in such a case, is happy indeed, beyond all danger of being ever miserable.
And indeed, what Comfort can be comparable to that of one who knows his Name to be written in Heaven, Luk. 10. 20. That man who is in such a case, is happy indeed, beyond all danger of being ever miserable.
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3. What are the Fruits of your coming? Doubtless that is a great truth which God hath recorded of himself, Isa. 45. 19. I said not unto the seed of Jacob, s••• ye me in vain.
3. What Are the Fruits of your coming? Doubtless that is a great truth which God hath recorded of himself, Isaiah 45. 19. I said not unto the seed of Jacob, s••• you me in vain.
and your ends must be the same with his, if you would not be disappointed. Hypocrites pretend much, but they ever impose upon themselves in this regard.
and your ends must be the same with his, if you would not be disappointed. Hypocrites pretend much, but they ever impose upon themselves in this regard.
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he hath assured you that you shall meet with trouble and reproach, and many trials in his Service, Joh. 16. ult. In this world you shall have tribulation;
he hath assured you that you shall meet with trouble and reproach, and many trials in his Service, John 16. ult. In this world you shall have tribulation;
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Labour to affect your hearts with the burden and bitterness of sin, and come as those that are weary and heavy laden by it, Mat. 11. 28. God directs to such a sense in order to saving good, Jer. 2. 19. Know and see, that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God.
Labour to affect your hearts with the burden and bitterness of since, and come as those that Are weary and heavy laden by it, Mathew 11. 28. God directs to such a sense in order to Saving good, Jer. 2. 19. Know and see, that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God.
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Resolve that you will follow him inde•atigably, that you will never let him alone, nor give him any rest till he hath savingly applied the waters of this fountain to you.
Resolve that you will follow him inde•atigably, that you will never let him alone, nor give him any rest till he hath savingly applied the waters of this fountain to you.
but who hath made it? When he brought this grace of his unto you, you were dead in trespasses and sins, Eph. 2. 1. When he offered it to you, you regarded it not,
but who hath made it? When he brought this grace of his unto you, you were dead in Trespasses and Sins, Ephesians 2. 1. When he offered it to you, you regarded it not,
and the reason of it is, because there is a Flesh in us that is always lusting against the Spirit, Gal. 5. 17. 2. Every Sin offers matter of provo•atinn to God.
and the reason of it is, Because there is a Flesh in us that is always lusting against the Spirit, Gal. 5. 17. 2. Every since offers matter of provo•atinn to God.
and if we sin, we must go to this Advocate, and make use of him as our Propitiation, 1 John 2. 1, 2. 2. Address him continually for the washing of Sanctification.
and if we sin, we must go to this Advocate, and make use of him as our Propitiation, 1 John 2. 1, 2. 2. Address him continually for the washing of Sanctification.
they were so for whom the Apostle prays, 1 Thes. 5. 23. The very God of peace Sanctifie you wholly, &c. There is yet a body of death in you, a fountain of uncleanness:
they were so for whom the Apostle prays, 1 Thebes 5. 23. The very God of peace Sanctify you wholly, etc. There is yet a body of death in you, a fountain of uncleanness:
thus did David, Psal. 51. 7. And this is the only way to purifie your selves, which is the care of every believer, 1 Joh 3. 3. He that hath this hope in him, puri•ieth himself, as he is pure.
thus did David, Psalm 51. 7. And this is the only Way to purify your selves, which is the care of every believer, 1 John 3. 3. He that hath this hope in him, puri•ieth himself, as he is pure.
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for which you must repair to this fountain of Grace, and apply the promises by which you partake in it, to this end, according to, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Having these promises, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
for which you must repair to this fountain of Grace, and apply the promises by which you partake in it, to this end, according to, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Having these promises, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God.
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THat the Prophesy contained in this and the foregoing Chapter, hath a speci•• respect to that Nation, who were the Poste••ty of Abraham, according to the Flesh, is g•nerally agreed on by Christians,
THat the Prophesy contained in this and the foregoing Chapter, hath a speci•• respect to that nation, who were the Poste••ty of Abraham, according to the Flesh, is g•nerally agreed on by Christians,
There are two Propositions in this Doctri•• which may be briefly illustrated, viz. 1. That there is a great and general Calling •• the JEWS yet to come.
There Are two Propositions in this Doctri•• which may be briefly illustrated, viz. 1. That there is a great and general Calling •• the JEWS yet to come.
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2 That when that time comes, there shall 〈 ◊ 〉 more peculiar Opening of this fountain. PROPOSITION. I. That there is a great and general Calling of the JEWS yet to come.
2 That when that time comes, there shall 〈 ◊ 〉 more peculiar Opening of this fountain. PROPOSITION. I. That there is a great and general Calling of the JEWS yet to come.
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As there was a time whe• God rejected them, for the horrible contemp• which they cast upon Christ and his Gospe• in which they were made a scorn and a r•proach to the world,
As there was a time whe• God rejected them, for the horrible contemp• which they cast upon christ and his Gospe• in which they were made a scorn and a r•proach to the world,
and it is not to be wondred at, for Christ predicted, Luk. 18. 8. When the Son of Man cometh, shall he find faith •• the Earth? Which some have interpreted to have a respect to the belief of this truth.
and it is not to be wondered At, for christ predicted, Luk. 18. 8. When the Son of Man comes, shall he find faith •• the Earth? Which Some have interpreted to have a respect to the belief of this truth.
and although it be not a Fundamental Article of Sal•ation, yet there is so much of Consolation arising from it to the people of God, in these dark days of tribulation upon the Church of Christ, that it is worth our while a little to refresh our selves with the speculation of it:
and although it be not a Fundamental Article of Sal•ation, yet there is so much of Consolation arising from it to the people of God, in these dark days of tribulation upon the Church of christ, that it is worth our while a little to refresh our selves with the speculation of it:
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And here let me premise, That this truth is purely of Revelation, and the Credit of it depends entirely on the Divine Testimony; we must therefore Search the Scriptures, i• we would know whether it be so.
And Here let me premise, That this truth is purely of Revelation, and the Credit of it depends entirely on the Divine Testimony; we must Therefore Search the Scriptures, i• we would know whither it be so.
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We are told of a Jew outwardly, and one that is s• inwardly, Rom. 2. 28. And in Chap. 9. 6. All are not Israel that are of Israel Accordingly there are Prophesies in which Gospel Ordina•ces are represented under legal expressions, b•• must be spiritually interpreted;
We Are told of a Jew outwardly, and one that is s• inwardly, Rom. 2. 28. And in Chap. 9. 6. All Are not Israel that Are of Israel Accordingly there Are prophecies in which Gospel Ordina•ces Are represented under Legal expressions, b•• must be spiritually interpreted;
we are therefor• told how Daniel, by reading of these Proph•sies, & making a Calculation from them, cam• •• know that time to be near its accomplish•ent, Dan. 9. 2. I Daniel understood by books the ••mber of the years, &c that he would accomplish ••enty years in the desolation of Jerusalem.
we Are therefor• told how daniel, by reading of these Proph•sies, & making a Calculation from them, cam• •• know that time to be near its accomplish•ent, Dan. 9. 2. I daniel understood by books the ••mber of the Years, etc. that he would accomplish ••enty Years in the desolation of Jerusalem.
3. There are Predictions of glorious Things in the Gospel day, that had a special reference to the P•wer and Efficacy of the word in the Apostles 〈 ◊ 〉. The bringing in of the Gospel dispensation,
3. There Are Predictions of glorious Things in the Gospel day, that had a special Referente to the P•wer and Efficacy of the word in the Apostles 〈 ◊ 〉. The bringing in of the Gospel Dispensation,
and the great changes that were •rought thereby, was a matter of Admiration, 〈 ◊ 〉 was therefore often foretold in the Old-T•••ament: and on this account we are acquain•ed that these and those things were the fulfilling of such and such Prophesies:
and the great changes that were •rought thereby, was a matter of Admiration, 〈 ◊ 〉 was Therefore often foretold in the Old-T•••ament: and on this account we Are acquain•ed that these and those things were the fulfilling of such and such prophecies:
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particularly, the astonishing giving of the Holy Ghost, appearing in the Fiery Tongues given the Apostles soon after Christs Ascention, of which Peter gives that account, Acts 2. 16. &c. This is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel, &c. 4. There are Texts of Scripture that have their s•veral degrees of accomplishment.
particularly, the astonishing giving of the Holy Ghost, appearing in the Fiery Tongues given the Apostles soon After Christ Ascension, of which Peter gives that account, Acts 2. 16. etc. This is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel, etc. 4. There Are Texts of Scripture that have their s•veral Degrees of accomplishment.
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and in general ▪ observe, That though there be a Mystical sense in some Prophesies about Israel, yet they go too far, who would restrain all altogether to this,
and in general ▪ observe, That though there be a Mystical sense in Some prophecies about Israel, yet they go too Far, who would restrain all altogether to this,
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and therefore it must be literally understo••, with respect to that Nation, and cannot be restrained to the Mystical body of Christ, which comprehends all of both sorts in it.
and Therefore it must be literally understo••, with respect to that nation, and cannot be restrained to the Mystical body of christ, which comprehends all of both sorts in it.
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This is designedly handled by the Apostle in, Rom. 11. The thing he there aims at, is to shew tha• God hath not utterly cast off that Nation, an• he argues it from the reason of their being 〈 ◊ 〉 o••, Verse 11, 12. Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid, &c. He therefore asserts that there will be a time wh•n they shall be restored again to a Church state,
This is designedly handled by the Apostle in, Rom. 11. The thing he there aims At, is to show tha• God hath not utterly cast off that nation, an• he argues it from the reason of their being 〈 ◊ 〉 o••, Verse 11, 12. Have they stumbled that they should fallen? God forbid, etc. He Therefore asserts that there will be a time wh•n they shall be restored again to a Church state,
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& so all Israel shall be saved as it is written, &c. Nor can these things be understood Allegoricall• without violence done to the whole scope of the context.
& so all Israel shall be saved as it is written, etc. Nor can these things be understood Allegoricall• without violence done to the Whole scope of the context.
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and therefore God makes mention of doing it a second time, Isa. 11. 11, 12. The Lord shall set his hand again the Second time, to recover the remnant of his people from Assyria,
and Therefore God makes mention of doing it a second time, Isaiah 11. 11, 12. The Lord shall Set his hand again the Second time, to recover the remnant of his people from Assyria,
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and such is our Text and Context; inasmuch as Zechariah was one of these Prophets who Prophesied to the returned Captivity • and the tenour of this particular Vision of •i• points us to the day when Christ had been Crucified among them.
and such is our Text and Context; inasmuch as Zechariah was one of these prophets who Prophesied to the returned Captivity • and the tenor of this particular Vision of •i• points us to the day when christ had been crucified among them.
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yea the Apostle in the forecited Rom. 11. brings this in as a relief against despond•cy, with respect unto t•• former, where he purposely ▪ speaks of their being cut off, and 〈 ◊ 〉 us that they shall be grafted in again: • ••ee in particular, Verse. 15, 16. and Verse 24. This also is the Call which our Text points to, a• •• evident from, Chap 12. 10 &c Christ th••fore so speaks of their Rejection as that whi•• had a limited time, Luk. 21. 24. Jerusa•• shall be trodden ▪ down of the Gentiles,
yea the Apostle in the forecited Rom. 11. brings this in as a relief against despond•cy, with respect unto t•• former, where he purposely ▪ speaks of their being Cut off, and 〈 ◊ 〉 us that they shall be grafted in again: • ••ee in particular, Verse. 15, 16. and Verse 24. This also is the Call which our Text points to, a• •• evident from, Chap 12. 10 etc. christ th••fore so speaks of their Rejection as that whi•• had a limited time, Luk. 21. 24. Jerusa•• shall be trodden ▪ down of the Gentiles,
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that ther•fore is yet to come On this account the Apostle in, Rom. 11. having in the beginning 〈 ◊ 〉 the Chapter proved that they were not utterly cast off,
that ther•fore is yet to come On this account the Apostle in, Rom. 11. having in the beginning 〈 ◊ 〉 the Chapter proved that they were not utterly cast off,
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and assures us 〈 ◊ 〉 it shall be All Israel ▪ Vers• 26. Not as if every individual shall thus be Saved but the body of that Nation that shall then be living.
and assures us 〈 ◊ 〉 it shall be All Israel ▪ Vers• 26. Not as if every Individu shall thus be Saved but the body of that nation that shall then be living.
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after their return from Babylon, till their being •ut off from being a People by the Romans. To this we may refer the Prophesy in, Isa 65. 1•. to end.
After their return from Babylon, till their being •ut off from being a People by the Romans. To this we may refer the Prophesy in, Isaiah 65. 1•. to end.
for hitherto they are the most scattered, contemptible and scorned people in the whole World, and have so continued for more than Sixteen hundred years.
for hitherto they Are the most scattered, contemptible and scorned people in the Whole World, and have so continued for more than Sixteen hundred Years.
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6. To all let me add, That the Providence of God ▪ towards them is to be adored, in that they remain to be a distinct People to this day Notwithstanding all the Calamities that have befallen them,
6. To all let me add, That the Providence of God ▪ towards them is to be adored, in that they remain to be a distinct People to this day Notwithstanding all the Calamities that have befallen them,
and what shall we suppose it to be, but that which is thus fore signifyed? PROPOSITION. II. That when that time comes, there shall be a more peculiar Opening of this Fountain.
and what shall we suppose it to be, but that which is thus before signified? PROPOSITION. II That when that time comes, there shall be a more peculiar Opening of this Fountain.
As there was a time, when after God had brought his People out of Egypt, they went through the wilderness, in order to their g••rious Settlement in Canaan, so we are told of the Gospel Church, that soon after its bei•• called it should go into the wilderness,
As there was a time, when After God had brought his People out of Egypt, they went through the Wilderness, in order to their g••rious Settlement in Canaan, so we Are told of the Gospel Church, that soon After its bei•• called it should go into the Wilderness,
and •• there for a prefixed time, Rev. 12. 6. The •• men fled into the wilderness, where she had a pl••• prepared of God, that they should feed her ther• • thousand two hundred and threescore days.
and •• there for a prefixed time, Rev. 12. 6. The •• men fled into the Wilderness, where she had a pl••• prepared of God, that they should feed her ther• • thousand two hundred and threescore days.
and this by some is supposed to be aimed at in, Cant. 8. 5. Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, lea••• upon her beloved? It being a thing that shal• be very surprizing to all that shall observe ••.
and this by Some is supposed to be aimed At in, Cant 8. 5. Who is this that comes up from the Wilderness, lea••• upon her Beloved? It being a thing that shal• be very surprising to all that shall observe ••.
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I dare not deny, but that there are some things spoken in the Scriptures concerning the Church of God, that must be referred to the Triumph••t state of it,
I Dare not deny, but that there Are Some things spoken in the Scriptures Concerning the Church of God, that must be referred to the Triumph••t state of it,
and it would be a delusion to apply them to its Militancy. There must also be an allowance made for our supposing the Spirit of God, who condescends to speak to •s in our own Language, to use Hyperbolical expressions ▪ and set forth the better condition of the Militant Church upon Earth, with words borrowed from the state of Glory to which it shall at length arrive:
and it would be a delusion to apply them to its Militancy. There must also be an allowance made for our supposing the Spirit of God, who condescends to speak to •s in our own Language, to use Hyperbolical expressions ▪ and Set forth the better condition of the Militant Church upon Earth, with words borrowed from the state of Glory to which it shall At length arrive:
but God will doubtless prepare the way to the destruction of the Man of Sin who stands in the way, by giving an enlarged Commission for the Preaching of the Everlasting Gospel, which shall Call his out of Babylon, and convince the Great Ones of their egregious folly in giving their power to the Beas• and provoking them to reassume it;
but God will doubtless prepare the Way to the destruction of the Man of since who Stands in the Way, by giving an enlarged Commission for the Preaching of the Everlasting Gospel, which shall Call his out of Babylon, and convince the Great Ones of their egregious folly in giving their power to the Beas• and provoking them to reassume it;
and therefore when the Whore is Judged, great Salvations come in, and the Jews are brought in, together with the Gentiles to Celebrate it with their Hallelujah's, Rev. 19. 1, 3, 4, 6. And now shall the Sealed Ones, both •• the Jews and Gentiles appear in their lustre.
and Therefore when the Whore is Judged, great Salvations come in, and the jews Are brought in, together with the Gentiles to Celebrate it with their Hallelujah's, Rev. 19. 1, 3, 4, 6. And now shall the Sealed Ones, both •• the jews and Gentiles appear in their lustre.
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that is the time when God will say to Zion, arise and shine, Isa. 6•. 1. Then will that prediction be fulfilled in, 〈 ◊ 〉 2. 2. The Mountain of the Lords House ••all be established in the top of the Mountains,
that is the time when God will say to Zion, arise and shine, Isaiah 6•. 1. Then will that prediction be fulfilled in, 〈 ◊ 〉 2. 2. The Mountain of the lords House ••all be established in the top of the Mountains,
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it is therefore said of these times, Zech. 14. 20, 21. In that day there shall be upon the bells of the Horses, Holiness to the Lord, &c. 5. The Spiritual felicity of those days will flow from the more full opening of Christ the Fou•tain: For,
it is Therefore said of these times, Zechariah 14. 20, 21. In that day there shall be upon the Bells' of the Horses, Holiness to the Lord, etc. 5. The Spiritual felicity of those days will flow from the more full opening of christ the Fou•tain: For,
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1. In respect of Light. This shall be the evening of the Gospel day, of which we are told, Zech. 14 6, 7. It shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark;
1. In respect of Light. This shall be the evening of the Gospel day, of which we Are told, Zechariah 14 6, 7. It shall come to pass in that day, that the Light shall not be clear, nor dark;
The shadows will fly away, and then shall that word •e accomplished and take place, Hab. 2. 14. The Earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord,
The shadows will fly away, and then shall that word •e accomplished and take place, Hab. 2. 14. The Earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord,
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Then shall all differences in judgment between Gods People cease, & that be fulfilled, Zeph. 3. 9. Then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent ▪
Then shall all differences in judgement between God's People cease, & that be fulfilled, Zephaniah 3. 9. Then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent ▪
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the pardoning and sanctifying influence of it shall •e to admiration, Ezek. 37. 9. Every thing that ••veth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live.
the pardoning and sanctifying influence of it shall •e to admiration, Ezekiel 37. 9. Every thing that ••veth, which moves, whithersoever the Rivers shall come, shall live.
nor the lives of Christians so barren, but then will those Prophesies have a wonderful accomplishment, Isa. 12. 15, &c. Chap. 35. 10. &c. These are some of the precious things to be expected in that day.
nor the lives of Christians so barren, but then will those prophecies have a wondered accomplishment, Isaiah 12. 15, etc. Chap. 35. 10. etc. These Are Some of the precious things to be expected in that day.
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And truly the promise and faith of these days, have given great light and comfort to Gods Children in former times, under the darkest distresses that they met with;
And truly the promise and faith of these days, have given great Light and Comfort to God's Children in former times, under the Darkest Distresses that they met with;
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how much more may it now do so to us in these times of great Searchings of heart? If we look on the present state of Christianity in the world, it appears with a black face;
how much more may it now doe so to us in these times of great Searchings of heart? If we look on the present state of Christianity in the world, it appears with a black face;
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How many of the preliminary predictions, of things that were to intervence and make way to it, have already received their fulfilment? and we may expect that God will make a short work of it,
How many of the preliminary predictions, of things that were to intervence and make Way to it, have already received their fulfilment? and we may expect that God will make a short work of it,
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or make us think it afar off, for •ow often is the darkest part of the night ••st before the day breaks? and therefore the Church acknowledgeth, Psal. 126. 1. When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were 〈 ◊ 〉 those that dream.
or make us think it afar off, for •ow often is the Darkest part of the night ••st before the day breaks? and Therefore the Church acknowledgeth, Psalm 126. 1. When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were 〈 ◊ 〉 those that dream.
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Then shall the JEWS come over to the Lord Jesus Christ, whom they have ab•ured, Zech. 12. 10. &c. Then will, they ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward; then their Graves shall be opened, and they shall pay homage to their Lord Redeemer.
Then shall the JEWS come over to the Lord jesus christ, whom they have ab•ured, Zechariah 12. 10. etc. Then will, they ask the Way to Zion with their faces thitherward; then their Graves shall be opened, and they shall pay homage to their Lord Redeemer.
and that, Hos, 1. 10. It shall come to pass that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, ye are the Sons of the Living God.
and that, Hos, 1. 10. It shall come to pass that in the place where it was said unto them, you Are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, you Are the Sons of the Living God.
Then will all the differences in the Church of Christ be adjusted, and their contentions will cease about the different ways and modes of Worship, which at present not a little disturb the Churches tranquillity Zech 14. 9 In that day there shall be one Lord, and his name one.
Then will all the differences in the Church of christ be adjusted, and their contentions will cease about the different ways and modes of Worship, which At present not a little disturb the Churches tranquillity Zechariah 14. 9 In that day there shall be one Lord, and his name one.
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The more of Christ that a people enjoy, the happier are they, and the less he is known and acknowledged in his great design of Mediatorship, the greater is the infelicity of such a people;
The more of christ that a people enjoy, the Happier Are they, and the less he is known and acknowledged in his great Design of Mediatorship, the greater is the infelicity of such a people;
to obscure them, by perverting the great Doctrine of •ustification by his Righteousness alone, and confounding New Covenant Obedience with meer Morality, or a legal Righteousness.
to Obscure them, by perverting the great Doctrine of •ustification by his Righteousness alone, and confounding New Covenant obedience with mere Morality, or a Legal Righteousness.
yea this is the way in which God hath said that he will communicate the good promised to his people, Ezek 36. 37 I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them.
yea this is the Way in which God hath said that he will communicate the good promised to his people, Ezekiel 36. 37 I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them.
And well may we • a like expostulation which Christ, the An•el of the Covenant once did for them of old •hen in distress, Zech. 1. 12. O Lord of hosts, 〈 ◊ 〉 long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem;
And well may we • a like expostulation which christ, the An•el of the Covenant once did for them of old •hen in distress, Zechariah 1. 12. O Lord of hosts, 〈 ◊ 〉 long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem;
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There was no •itle advantage by their casting off, but the Apostle assures us that their grafting in shall be transcendently more, Rom. 11. 15. If the •asting away of them be the reconciling of the world, •hat shall the receiving of them be,
There was no •itle advantage by their casting off, but the Apostle assures us that their grafting in shall be transcendently more, Rom. 11. 15. If the •asting away of them be the reconciling of the world, •hat shall the receiving of them be,
When therefore God shall pour out such a spirit of Prayer on his people in this regard, it will be a blessed Prognostick of that glorious time, hastening.
When Therefore God shall pour out such a Spirit of Prayer on his people in this regard, it will be a blessed Prognostic of that glorious time, hastening.
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and then to remember, that the Children of the faithful have a special interest in the blessings of that day, according to the promise, Isa. 54. 13. All thy Children shall be taught of God,
and then to Remember, that the Children of the faithful have a special Interest in the blessings of that day, according to the promise, Isaiah 54. 13. All thy Children shall be taught of God,
God had promised to pour out such a spirit upon them, Chap. 12. 10 &c. And here he tells us that in that day this Fountain shall be Opened. In the former Doctrine we considered this benefit as it refers to the Church in general,
God had promised to pour out such a Spirit upon them, Chap. 12. 10 etc. And Here he tells us that in that day this Fountain shall be Opened. In the former Doctrine we considered this benefit as it refers to the Church in general,
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We before observed that if we would take the Considera•ion of the great affair ▪ of Gods grace appearing in the good will that he manifests to sinful man, at the rise of it, we must follow it up to the eternal purpose o• God, in which the whole Scheam of it was laid out.
We before observed that if we would take the Considera•ion of the great affair ▪ of God's grace appearing in the good will that he manifests to sinful man, At the rise of it, we must follow it up to the Eternal purpose o• God, in which the Whole Scheme of it was laid out.
When therefore the Apostle discourseth of these Spiritual Blessings, he runneth them up hither, Eph. 1. 3 4 According a• he hath chosen us in Christ &c. 2. That Christ must be Opened to these as a Fountain for Sin and Uncleanness, in order to their ▪ being Saved by him.
When Therefore the Apostle discourseth of these Spiritual Blessings, he Runneth them up hither, Ephesians 1. 3 4 According a• he hath chosen us in christ etc. 2. That christ must be Opened to these as a Fountain for since and Uncleanness, in order to their ▪ being Saved by him.
Our Saviour hath plumply asserted that in, Joh. 6. 37. All that the Father hath given me shall come unto me I• Election hath pitched upon a person, Vocation will without fail, sooner or later find him out, and bring him home.
Our Saviour hath plumply asserted that in, John 6. 37. All that the Father hath given me shall come unto me I• Election hath pitched upon a person, Vocation will without fail, sooner or later find him out, and bring him home.
4. That in order to his so Opening this Fountain, he will produce the fore cited effects in them, by the power of his Spirit, viz. a spirit of Mourning, and a spirit of Supplication.
4. That in order to his so Opening this Fountain, he will produce the before cited effects in them, by the power of his Spirit, viz. a Spirit of Mourning, and a Spirit of Supplication.
Now for our right taking up of this order, Let us observe in general, That we are considering of such as are converted to God, under and by the dispensation of the Gospel and Ordinances,
Now for our right taking up of this order, Let us observe in general, That we Are considering of such as Are converted to God, under and by the Dispensation of the Gospel and Ordinances,
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1. That we must distinguish between the Op••ing of the Fountain Doctrinally, and Savingly ▪ As to the outward discoveries of Christ which are made in the Gospel and Ordinances, they are made to all promiscuously to whom th• means of Grace are sent,
1. That we must distinguish between the Op••ing of the Fountain Doctrinally, and Savingly ▪ As to the outward discoveries of christ which Are made in the Gospel and Ordinances, they Are made to all promiscuously to whom th• means of Grace Are sent,
and the great truth• which concern Christ and Salvation by him are urged upon them: but where the Spiri• of God doth inwardly reveal Christ in th• Souls of any,
and the great truth• which concern christ and Salvation by him Are urged upon them: but where the Spiri• of God does inwardly reveal christ in th• Souls of any,
Passive Conversion then is that Change which is made in us in Regenera. 〈 ◊ 〉, by the infusion of all saving Graces into 〈 ◊ 〉 of which it is said, 2 Cor. 5. 17. If any ••n be in Christ Jesus, he is a new Creatur•.
Passive Conversion then is that Change which is made in us in Regenera. 〈 ◊ 〉, by the infusion of all Saving Graces into 〈 ◊ 〉 of which it is said, 2 Cor. 5. 17. If any ••n be in christ jesus, he is a new Creatur•.
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and they neglect the things of their peace, •wit•stand the offers of a Saviour, and quench the motions of the Spirit in them, that accompany the Calls of the Gospel.
and they neglect the things of their peace, •wit•stand the offers of a Saviour, and quench the motions of the Spirit in them, that accompany the Calls of the Gospel.
As therefore there is the Co ▪ operation of God in this, as well as his operation in the former, according to, Phil. 2. 13. It is God which worketh in you, to will and to do, of his own good pleasure.
As Therefore there is the Counterfeit ▪ operation of God in this, as well as his operation in the former, according to, Philip 2. 13. It is God which works in you, to will and to do, of his own good pleasure.
God is therefore said to draw •s with the cords of a man, Hos. 11. 4. 5. In this Conversion the Soul betakes it self to Christ by faith, as to a Fountain opened for Sin and for Uncleanness.
God is Therefore said to draw •s with the cords of a man, Hos. 11. 4. 5. In this Conversion the Soul betakes it self to christ by faith, as to a Fountain opened for since and for Uncleanness.
The great Grace celebrated in the Gospel is Faith, by which we close with Christ for life, wherein we comply with the main Article of the New-Covenant;
The great Grace celebrated in the Gospel is Faith, by which we close with christ for life, wherein we comply with the main Article of the New-covenant;
but the improvement of it is in the practising of Faith and Repentance. Here then, 1. For the exerting of true Repentance, he draws out a Spirit of mourning.
but the improvement of it is in the practising of Faith and Repentance. Here then, 1. For the exerting of true Repentance, he draws out a Spirit of mourning.
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and hence the Scripture annexeth mourning unto Repentance, as an inseparable concomitant of • hence that in, Jer. 31. 18. I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning of himself, &c. And for the producing of this mourning, God offers the conviction of the evil and bitterness then is in our sins, Jer. 2 19. Know and see that it is an evil thing and bitter that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, &c. Now there are two passages to be observed in this mourning.
and hence the Scripture annexeth mourning unto Repentance, as an inseparable concomitant of • hence that in, Jer. 31. 18. I have surely herd Ephraim bemoaning of himself, etc. And for the producing of this mourning, God offers the conviction of the evil and bitterness then is in our Sins, Jer. 2 19. Know and see that it is an evil thing and bitter that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, etc. Now there Are two passages to be observed in this mourning.
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and this belongs to that sorrow which the Apostle tells us is so serviceable to true Repentance, 2 Cor. 7. 10, Godly sorrow worketh repentance not to be repented of.
and this belongs to that sorrow which the Apostle tells us is so serviceable to true Repentance, 2 Cor. 7. 10, Godly sorrow works Repentance not to be repented of.
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God hath therefore made it a medium for our participation in the blessings engaged in the New Covenant, Ezek. 36. 37. I will yet be enquired of for this by the House of Israel to do it for them. In which prayer,
God hath Therefore made it a medium for our participation in the blessings engaged in the New Covenant, Ezekiel 36. 37. I will yet be inquired of for this by the House of Israel to do it for them. In which prayer,
And for this reason, when God invites back ▪ sliders to return, and promiseth them acceptance, he enters that caution, Jer. 3. 13. Only acknowledge thine iniquity.
And for this reason, when God invites back ▪ sliders to return, and promises them acceptance, he enters that caution, Jer. 3. 13. Only acknowledge thine iniquity.
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and indeed gracious mourning, confession, and supplication, do follow after that inward and transforming work of the Spirit in the man, Jer. 31. 19. After that I was turned, I repented,
and indeed gracious mourning, Confessi, and supplication, do follow After that inward and transforming work of the Spirit in the man, Jer. 31. 19. After that I was turned, I repented,
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3 He professeth his acceptance of, and relianc• upon Christ for Salvation He acknowledge th• that Christ is an All sufficient Saviour, that ▪ there is a fulness of vertue in this foun•ain to take away all Sin and Uncleanness from him:
3 He Professes his acceptance of, and relianc• upon christ for Salvation He acknowledge th• that christ is an All sufficient Saviour, that ▪ there is a fullness of virtue in this foun•ain to take away all since and Uncleanness from him:
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and Echo's back to it with acceptance and ▪ gratitude, as, Psal 27. 8. When then saidst, seek ye my face, •ine heart said unto thee, thy face, Lord, will I seek Jer 3 22 Return ye ba•ks•iding Children,
and Echo's back to it with acceptance and ▪ gratitude, as, Psalm 27. 8. When then Said, seek you my face, •ine heart said unto thee, thy face, Lord, will I seek Jer 3 22 Return you ba•ks•iding Children,
and this is the usual method of Divine Grace, i• bringing a Sinner to participate in the saving Benefits which were purchased by the Lord Jesus Christ for him.
and this is the usual method of Divine Grace, i• bringing a Sinner to participate in the Saving Benefits which were purchased by the Lord jesus christ for him.
1. We have here a Rule to judge of the Efficacy of the Gospel in the dispensation of it ▪ The• is a great deal of reaso• why the People • God should observe, not only who enjo• 〈 ◊ 〉 Gospel in which Christ is opened to men, ••d where it is that Christ is most clearly and •stinctly declared in his whole work;
1. We have Here a Rule to judge of the Efficacy of the Gospel in the Dispensation of it ▪ The• is a great deal of reaso• why the People • God should observe, not only who enjo• 〈 ◊ 〉 Gospel in which christ is opened to men, ••d where it is that christ is most clearly and •stinctly declared in his Whole work;
as •ay make the hearts of such as fear God, Glad • Sad, and many times there are too awful •idences of the general prevailing of the con•ary spirit, by the notorious appearance of •ch things as are inconsistent with this.
as •ay make the hearts of such as Fear God, Glad • Sad, and many times there Are too awful •idences of the general prevailing of the con•ary Spirit, by the notorious appearance of •ch things as Are inconsistent with this.
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If •e speak on a publick account, when God in••ds to pour out much grace upon a People, he will give a spirit of mourning and prayer and therefore when there is but a little of thi• and much of the contrary to be observe• when it is as, Isa. 22. 12, 13. In that day di• the Lord God of hosts call to weeping,
If •e speak on a public account, when God in••ds to pour out much grace upon a People, he will give a Spirit of mourning and prayer and Therefore when there is but a little of thi• and much of the contrary to be observe• when it is as, Isaiah 22. 12, 13. In that day di• the Lord God of hosts call to weeping,
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as if they •othing doubted of a title to Christ, and life •y him, and take it amiss to have the reality •f it so much as questioned, who yet cannot •ear the test of the truth in hand,
as if they •othing doubted of a title to christ, and life •y him, and take it amiss to have the reality •f it so much as questioned, who yet cannot •ear the test of the truth in hand,
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•• it be, as it is, a great truth, that where God •pplies Christ to men, in the benefits which he ••th purchased for Sinners, he pours out upon •em a spirit of mourning and supplication, •ertainly then, all ▪ such as are without such a •irit, must needs be strangers to such an Ap•lication:
•• it be, as it is, a great truth, that where God •pplies christ to men, in the benefits which he ••th purchased for Sinners, he pours out upon •em a Spirit of mourning and supplication, •ertainly then, all ▪ such as Are without such a •irit, must needs be Strangers to such an Ap•lication:
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and their •oasting is of a false gift. Think of this then, •l you who are so far from mourning for •our sins, that you can live in them quietly & •ontentedly,
and their •oasting is of a false gift. Think of this then, •l you who Are so Far from mourning for •our Sins, that you can live in them quietly & •ontentedly,
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who never carried your iniquities to God as a burden too heavy for you to bear, and with strong cryes besought him to take them away by a free pardon, and powerful purging.
who never carried your iniquities to God as a burden too heavy for you to bear, and with strong cries besought him to take them away by a free pardon, and powerful purging.
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Where God intends to build highest, he will lay the foundation lowest. The greatest spiritual mou•ners are appointed for the more abundant consolations.
Where God intends to built highest, he will lay the Foundation lowest. The greatest spiritual mou•ners Are appointed for the more abundant consolations.
They are the humble and contrite whom God delights to dwell with, and to revive, Isa. 57. 15. Christs anointing had a special regard for such as these,
They Are the humble and contrite whom God delights to dwell with, and to revive, Isaiah 57. 15. Christ anointing had a special regard for such as these,
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and therefore his applications will be eminently made to them, Isa. 61. begin. The Lord hath anointed me, &c. to bind •• the broken hearted, to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oyl of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, &c. Doth God then bring you into Godly Sorrow? Doth he make Sin bitter to you? Doth he fill you with grief at,
and Therefore his applications will be eminently made to them, Isaiah 61. begin. The Lord hath anointed me, etc. to bind •• the broken hearted, to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for Ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the Spirit of heaviness, etc. Does God then bring you into Godly Sorrow? Does he make since bitter to you? Does he fill you with grief At,
God will exalt his Grace on you in this way, and make it to appear how great is his kindness to you, in taking off your Guilt, and washing away your pollution:
God will exalt his Grace on you in this Way, and make it to appear how great is his kindness to you, in taking off your Gilded, and washing away your pollution:
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Adams First Transgression was ours by a legal Imputation, and his corrupt Image which he contracted, instead of Gods Image which he lost, is ours by Propagation; and thus we come into the world guilty and filthy Creatures, Psal. 51. 5. Behold, I was shapen in ••iquity,
Adams First Transgression was ours by a Legal Imputation, and his corrupt Image which he contracted, instead of God's Image which he lost, is ours by Propagation; and thus we come into the world guilty and filthy Creatures, Psalm 51. 5. Behold, I was shapen in ••iquity,
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thousands of rams will not procure it, God therefore blows upon them with contempt, Mic. 6. 6, 7, 8. Nor will all the waters of Abana and Pharpar cleanse this Leprosy; it is only the Blood of Christ is cleansing,
thousands of rams will not procure it, God Therefore blows upon them with contempt, Mic. 6. 6, 7, 8. Nor will all the waters of Abana and Pharpar cleanse this Leprosy; it is only the Blood of christ is cleansing,
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and whence is this, but because application hath not been made of him to them for this end? Sinners that are outwardly called, perish as well as others,
and whence is this, but Because application hath not been made of him to them for this end? Sinners that Are outwardly called, perish as well as Others,
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and the reason • because they do not answer the Call, and come to the waters, the threatning is therefore declared against such, Prov. 1. 24. &c. Because I have called and ye refused, &c. I will also laugh at your calamity,
and the reason • Because they do not answer the Call, and come to the waters, the threatening is Therefore declared against such, Curae 1. 24. etc. Because I have called and you refused, etc. I will also laugh At your calamity,
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and the delusions of Satan, and the false reports of a carnal mind, and the fair shews which there are in a common work of the Spirit, a• snares which they are entangled by:
and the delusions of Satan, and the false reports of a carnal mind, and the fair shows which there Are in a Common work of the Spirit, a• snares which they Are entangled by:
7. The Doctrine in hand affords you a sure Rule of Trial. Whatsoever difference there may be, in the manner or degree of mourning, o• of the impressions which are made on th• Conscience, by the Terrors of the Lord; yet ▪ when God makes the Gospel effectual for the application of the vertue of this Fountain to a Sinner, he always gives a Spirit of Mourning and Prayer;
7. The Doctrine in hand affords you a sure Rule of Trial. Whatsoever difference there may be, in the manner or degree of mourning, o• of the impressions which Are made on th• Conscience, by the Terrors of the Lord; yet ▪ when God makes the Gospel effectual for the application of the virtue of this Fountain to a Sinner, he always gives a Spirit of Mourning and Prayer;
It may •e you have mourned for the fruits of sin, for •our outward losses, bereavements, reproach•s, pains, &c. but it hath not been the Sin that procured them,
It may •e you have mourned for the fruits of since, for •our outward losses, bereavements, reproach•s, pains, etc. but it hath not been the since that procured them,
and is forced to acknowledge that his Sin hath brought it upon him, who yet is not led by it to see and believe that Sin is in its own nature so vile and evil as to be odious.
and is forced to acknowledge that his since hath brought it upon him, who yet is not led by it to see and believe that since is in its own nature so vile and evil as to be odious.
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2. Have you been deeply oppressed with the burden of siri, so as thereby to be made weary of it? Though God improves the troubles and mischiefs procured by Sin, to bring us to see the evil of it,
2. Have you been deeply oppressed with the burden of siri, so as thereby to be made weary of it? Though God improves the Troubles and mischiefs procured by since, to bring us to see the evil of it,
4. Hath this sorrow wrought in you unto a true Repentance from Sin? Repentance is one of the saving works of the Spirit wrought in Application: and wherever Christ is communicated to any as a fountain of Grace, there will be this effect of it.
4. Hath this sorrow wrought in you unto a true Repentance from since? Repentance is one of the Saving works of the Spirit wrought in Application: and wherever christ is communicated to any as a fountain of Grace, there will be this Effect of it.
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And the reason is, because ▪ if we mourned for sin under the consideration of its being sin, we shall be engaged against every other sin, in which we see the same grounds of hatred or detestation.
And the reason is, Because ▪ if we mourned for since under the consideration of its being since, we shall be engaged against every other since, in which we see the same grounds of hatred or detestation.
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6. Hath your sorrow lookt back to the sins of Youth? Where God doth indeed give a spirit of mourning, he will make a thorough work of it, he will lead the Soul into a soaking consideration of all that hath been grievous to his holy spirit;
6. Hath your sorrow looked back to the Sins of Youth? Where God does indeed give a Spirit of mourning, he will make a thorough work of it, he will led the Soul into a soaking consideration of all that hath been grievous to his holy Spirit;
When ever you feel any stirrings of Concupiscence within, it makes you to cry out, Oh wretched man, who shall deliver me, Rom. 7. 24. If at any time you are over taken with any sin, it makes you to groan,
When ever you feel any stirrings of Concupiscence within, it makes you to cry out, O wretched man, who shall deliver me, Rom. 7. 24. If At any time you Are over taken with any since, it makes you to groan,
8. Have you been duly affected in particular with the Affronts which you have offered to Jesus Christ? This is specifyed, Chap. 12. 10. They shall look upon me whom they have pierced,
8. Have you been duly affected in particular with the Affronts which you have offered to jesus christ? This is specified, Chap. 12. 10. They shall look upon me whom they have pierced,
2. Have you found that this deliverance is no •here else to be had? The right prayer, which •od hears and accepts, is the prayer of the •edy, the poor, and the destitute, Psal. 102. 17. Christs Office is to Succour him that hath no •elper, Psal. 72. 12. As such therefore he ex•cts that we come, saying as, Hos 14. 3. Ashur all not save us, &c. For in thee the fatherless •leth mercy.
2. Have you found that this deliverance is no •here Else to be had? The right prayer, which •od hears and accepts, is the prayer of the •edy, the poor, and the destitute, Psalm 102. 17. Christ Office is to Succour him that hath no •elper, Psalm 72. 12. As such Therefore he ex•cts that we come, saying as, Hos 14. 3. Ashur all not save us, etc. For in thee the fatherless •leth mercy.
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God makes the Soul to despair of any succour from any other hand, he is not only in a pit where ther• is no water, but his eyes fail him, Isa. 41. 17. He finds himself to be engulphed in the waves o• destruction,
God makes the Soul to despair of any succour from any other hand, he is not only in a pit where ther• is no water, but his eyes fail him, Isaiah 41. 17. He finds himself to be engulfed in the waves o• destruction,
3. Have you been encouraged to go to God I• Prayer for this with hope? A spirit of Supplication is a gracious frame, that is put into the heart by the spirit of God;
3. Have you been encouraged to go to God I• Prayer for this with hope? A Spirit of Supplication is a gracious frame, that is put into the heart by the Spirit of God;
God expects it, Jer. 3. 13. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, &c. David therefore tells us in what way he went for,
God expects it, Jer. 3. 13. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, etc. David Therefore tells us in what Way he went for,
to the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, And his address is in that form, Psal. 25. 11. For thy name sake O Lord, pardon mine iniquity, for it is great.
to the Lord our God belong Mercies and Forgivenesses, And his address is in that from, Psalm 25. 11. For thy name sake Oh Lord, pardon mine iniquity, for it is great.
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6. Have you Prayed for the Purging as well & as earnestly as for Pardon? Doubtless he that knows what it is to be Guilty before God, will be very importunate in asking forgiveness,
6. Have you Prayed for the Purging as well & as earnestly as for Pardon? Doubtless he that knows what it is to be Guilty before God, will be very importunate in asking forgiveness,
this was not from the Spirit of Grace; and if you are in good •arnest, you will watch the answer of your prayers, to see what return there is of them ▪ Psal. 85. 10. I will hear what God the Lord will say. 1•0. 5. My Soul waiteth for the Lord, more than they that watch for the morning:
this was not from the Spirit of Grace; and if you Are in good •arnest, you will watch the answer of your Prayers, to see what return there is of them ▪ Psalm 85. 10. I will hear what God the Lord will say. 1•0. 5. My Soul waits for the Lord, more than they that watch for the morning:
8. Do you persevere in Prayer? As it is the duty of all Gods People so to do, Eph. 6. 18. Praying always, &c. watching thereunto with all perseverance.
8. Do you persevere in Prayer? As it is the duty of all God's People so to do, Ephesians 6. 18. Praying always, etc. watching thereunto with all perseverance.
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you are constant and unwearied in your duty, you pray without ceasing, 1 Thes. 5. 17. You resolve as, Psal. 116 2. I will call upon him as long as I live.
you Are constant and unwearied in your duty, you pray without ceasing, 1 Thebes 5. 17. You resolve as, Psalm 116 2. I will call upon him as long as I live.
and charge Guilt on you? Doth this always bring you upon your knees, and cause you to pour out your hearts in supplication? Do you find the stirrings of inward Concupiscence,
and charge Gilded on you? Does this always bring you upon your knees, and cause you to pour out your hearts in supplication? Do you find the stirrings of inward Concupiscence,
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and the Law in your members warring against the law of your mind? What course do you take to get it mortified? Is prayer now not neglected? These are the motions of a Spirit of Supplication in a Child of God.
and the Law in your members warring against the law of your mind? What course do you take to get it mortified? Is prayer now not neglected? These Are the motions of a Spirit of Supplication in a Child of God.
see, Jer. 31. 18, with 20. I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself, &c. Is Ephraim my dear Son? &c. And we find that Christ was anointed purposely for the relief of such, Isa. 61. begin.
see, Jer. 31. 18, with 20. I have surely herd Ephraim bemoaning himself, etc. Is Ephraim my dear Son? etc. And we find that christ was anointed purposely for the relief of such, Isaiah 61. begin.
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Are there any, whose sins are made their burden, and they are in bitterness by reason of them? instead of nourishing despondent and despairing thoughts in you,
are there any, whose Sins Are made their burden, and they Are in bitterness by reason of them? instead of nourishing despondent and despairing thoughts in you,
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it is therefore one of the properties that belong to them whom Christ hath pronounced blessed, Mat. 5. 4. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
it is Therefore one of the properties that belong to them whom christ hath pronounced blessed, Mathew 5. 4. Blessed Are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
and as long as Sin stirs in you, and leads you into Captivity, you will need the pity and help of God, the vertue and efficacy of the fountain to derive fresh supplies of pardon and healing to you;
and as long as since stirs in you, and leads you into Captivity, you will need the pity and help of God, the virtue and efficacy of the fountain to derive fresh supplies of pardon and healing to you;
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Let this then be one thing for which we praise him, and let this nourish and strengthen such a frame in us, to consider that eternal joy is secured to it,
Let this then be one thing for which we praise him, and let this nourish and strengthen such a frame in us, to Consider that Eternal joy is secured to it,
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Rather than this Page should stand Empty, the Reader may be gratified with the last Clause of Dr. Thomas Goodwin's Exposition of the Revelation: which is as followeth;
Rather than this Page should stand Empty, the Reader may be gratified with the last Clause of Dr. Thomas Goodwin's Exposition of the Revelation: which is as follows;
As it was Delivered on a Lecture at Boston, on June 10th. 1694. By Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in Boston. MATH. V. 48. Be ye therefore perfect,
As it was Delivered on a Lecture At Boston, on June 10th. 1694. By Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in Boston. MATH. V. 48. Be you Therefore perfect,
IN this Chapter, with the two following an account is given of the substance or heads of a Sermon which Christ preached to his Disciples, in the audience of a multitude soon after he had called them, The matters contained in this fifth Chapter, may be reduced to three heads.
IN this Chapter, with the two following an account is given of the substance or Heads of a Sermon which christ preached to his Disciples, in the audience of a multitude soon After he had called them, The matters contained in this fifth Chapter, may be reduced to three Heads.
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and declaring wherein the• appear to be really happy, Verse 3. to 13 [ 2. ] He lays open the Office and Duty o• such as would approve themselves to be faithful and edifying Ministers of the Gospel, to Verse 17. [ 3. ] He asserts the great usefulness of the Moral Law, under the Gospel, assuring us that his design was not to Abolish, but Establish it;
and declaring wherein the• appear to be really happy, Verse 3. to 13 [ 2. ] He lays open the Office and Duty o• such as would approve themselves to be faithful and edifying Ministers of the Gospel, to Verse 17. [ 3. ] He asserts the great usefulness of the Moral Law, under the Gospel, assuring us that his Design was not to Abolah, but Establish it;
though I know there are some who needlesly restrain it to the next foregoing duty of expressing our cordial love to our enemies, in opposition to the Doctrine of the Scribes, who taught that we should love our neighbour, and hate our enemy.
though I know there Are Some who needlessly restrain it to the next foregoing duty of expressing our cordial love to our enemies, in opposition to the Doctrine of the Scribes, who taught that we should love our neighbour, and hate our enemy.
And we have several like instances in this Chapter; yea & it is frequen• in all languages to use the Future for the Imperative: You shall do thus or so;
And we have several like instances in this Chapter; yea & it is frequen• in all languages to use the Future for the Imperative: You shall do thus or so;
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and there are those which are said to be Communicable: Namely, such whereof there may be an Image, o••dark representation i• us; and these a••here aimed at.
and there Are those which Are said to be Communicable: Namely, such whereof there may be an Image, o••dark representation i• us; and these a••here aimed At.
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These perfections consist in that Holiness and Righteousness whi•• are required in the Moral Law, u•• to which we are enabled by the Sanctificatio• of the Spirit, the Graces whereof in us ar• called, the Image of God; by which we imitate him in his Holiness,
These perfections consist in that Holiness and Righteousness whi•• Are required in the Moral Law, u•• to which we Are enabled by the Sanctificatio• of the Spirit, the Graces whereof in us ar• called, the Image of God; by which we imitate him in his Holiness,
and such as can call God then Father, by vertue of the Adoption, which w• are told cometh in upon believing, Gal. 3. 26 ▪ For we are the Children of God, through faith i• Jesus Christ.
and such as can call God then Father, by virtue of the Adoption, which w• Are told comes in upon believing, Gal. 3. 26 ▪ For we Are the Children of God, through faith i• jesus christ.
and which he requiret• and expecteth that all those who approv• themselves to be his Disciples, should be alway• aspiring after ▪ And that which makes it th• more difficult, is because the word is variously used in the Scriptures,
and which he requiret• and Expects that all those who approv• themselves to be his Disciples, should be alway• aspiring After ▪ And that which makes it th• more difficult, is Because the word is variously used in the Scriptures,
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and so, one tha• is adult, or grown up to his full Stature, is said to be a perfect man, Eph. 4. 13. And the• whose Grace is arrived to its fulness in Glory, are called Just men made perfect, Heb. 12. 23. Divines distinguish perfection into Legal and Evangelical; which is a true distinction,
and so, one tha• is adult, or grown up to his full Stature, is said to be a perfect man, Ephesians 4. 13. And the• whose Grace is arrived to its fullness in Glory, Are called Just men made perfect, Hebrew 12. 23. Divines distinguish perfection into Legal and Evangelical; which is a true distinction,
yea and Integrity too, or a 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 to be expressed to all his Commands; and he will accept of such sincerity and integrity at the hands of his people in these duties which they perform in faith, seeking for their acceptance in Christ:
yea and Integrity too, or a 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 to be expressed to all his Commands; and he will accept of such sincerity and integrity At the hands of his people in these duties which they perform in faith, seeking for their acceptance in christ:
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There are, and those not a few, who with greatest confidence do assert, that God doth not expect or require of his people, under the Gospel Covenant, that perfection in their Obedience to him, which he did under the Covenant of Works; but hath abated of the strictness of the Command;
There Are, and those not a few, who with greatest confidence doe assert, that God does not expect or require of his people, under the Gospel Covenant, that perfection in their obedience to him, which he did under the Covenant of Works; but hath abated of the strictness of the Command;
though I believe that many who use it, do mean well, and intend nothing else in it than is acknowledged by all the Orthodox; yet it is a very unsafe assertion in the letter of it;
though I believe that many who use it, do mean well, and intend nothing Else in it than is acknowledged by all the Orthodox; yet it is a very unsafe assertion in the Letter of it;
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Whether that Personal Perfection which God requires of his people under the Covenant of Grace, be the same for kind and degree with that which was required in the Covenant of Works,
Whither that Personal Perfection which God requires of his people under the Covenant of Grace, be the same for kind and degree with that which was required in the Covenant of Works,
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and standing which they •ave under the Covenant and Promises exhi•ited by the Gospel to men, in which life and Salvation is hypothetically promised unto them,
and standing which they •ave under the Covenant and Promises exhi•ited by the Gospel to men, in which life and Salvation is hypothetically promised unto them,
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and great terrors, as we are informed, Exod. 19 & 20 So to make way fo• the veiled Gospel, which was afterwards give• to Moses, and by him to Israel, in those Ord•nances, or Ceremonial Institutions which wer• delivered to him;
and great terrors, as we Are informed, Exod 19 & 20 So to make Way fo• the veiled Gospel, which was afterwards give• to Moses, and by him to Israel, in those Ord•nances, or Ceremonial Institutions which wer• Delivered to him;
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as a Saviour, he lays the• under the terrors of the Law Moral, by shewing them what is therein required of the• and what they are to expect at the hands • a Righteous God,
as a Saviour, he lays the• under the terrors of the Law Moral, by showing them what is therein required of the• and what they Are to expect At the hands • a Righteous God,
Whereas true Converts or such as have believed in Christ, are delivered from this Severity, i. e. they are no longer under the Law as a Covenant pronouncing of them dead men if they fail of their Obedience in the least •unctilio: and the reason is,
Whereas true Converts or such as have believed in christ, Are Delivered from this Severity, i. e. they Are no longer under the Law as a Covenant pronouncing of them dead men if they fail of their obedience in the least •unctilio: and the reason is,
because they are •rought under the Covenant of Grace, by which they are freed from the former, according to, Rom. 6. 14. Sin shall not have domini• over you,
Because they Are •rought under the Covenant of Grace, by which they Are freed from the former, according to, Rom. 6. 14. since shall not have domini• over you,
and consequently it can •ave no respect to any kind of perfection of • Gospel Justification cometh altogether by •e Imputation of the Righteousness of another • us;
and consequently it can •ave no respect to any kind of perfection of • Gospel Justification comes altogether by •e Imputation of the Righteousness of Another • us;
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viz. that of Christ, which was for that •nd provided by God for us, and is called his Righteousness, Phil. 3 9. The Righteousness that is of God by faith;
viz. that of christ, which was for that •nd provided by God for us, and is called his Righteousness, Philip 3 9. The Righteousness that is of God by faith;
It is cal•ed the Justification of a Sinner, or of the Ungodly, Rom. 4. 5. And therefore must needs have a respect to that Law in relation whereto the man is a Sinner;
It is cal•ed the Justification of a Sinner, or of the Ungodly, Rom. 4. 5. And Therefore must needs have a respect to that Law in Relation whereto the man is a Sinner;
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which is the Moral Law, under obligation whereto all men do stand as they derive from the first Adam to whom it was given for himself and his posterity;
which is the Moral Law, under obligation whereto all men do stand as they derive from the First Adam to whom it was given for himself and his posterity;
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and it is also beyond doubt that the imperfection which attends the sincere Services of Gods Children ▪ will not procure that these Services of theirs should be rejected by him,
and it is also beyond doubt that the imperfection which attends the sincere Services of God's Children ▪ will not procure that these Services of theirs should be rejected by him,
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for if so, it were impossible tha• •ny of us, in this imperfect state that abides us, should ever please God in any thing that we do, which must needs be an invincible discouragement to us in doing any duties that are required of us:
for if so, it were impossible tha• •ny of us, in this imperfect state that abides us, should ever please God in any thing that we do, which must needs be an invincible discouragement to us in doing any duties that Are required of us:
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In this respect it is that the sincerity which God• Children do express in their Obedience, is so often called perfection, in the Scriptures, ( Joh is said to be a perfect man, and upright, Joh 1. 1.) by Reason that being •ffered to God with Christs incense, it finds favour with him,
In this respect it is that the sincerity which God• Children do express in their obedience, is so often called perfection, in the Scriptures, (John is said to be a perfect man, and upright, John 1. 1.) by Reason that being •ffered to God with Christ incense, it finds favour with him,
and he smelle•h a sweet savour in it, notwithstanding that according to the Law it would have been utterly rejected, by reason of the concomitant defects ▪ So that the true Believer who serves God in integrity, is not to be discouraged,
and he smelle•h a sweet savour in it, notwithstanding that according to the Law it would have been utterly rejected, by reason of the concomitant defects ▪ So that the true Believer who serves God in integrity, is not to be discouraged,
and that the Law Moral no longer binds them under duty of conformity unto it, but that upon their believing in Christ, they are freed from any such engagement;
and that the Law Moral no longer binds them under duty of conformity unto it, but that upon their believing in christ, they Are freed from any such engagement;
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and are called upon to express it by this conformity? 1 Pet. 1. 14. As obedient children, not fashioning your selves according to the former lusts, &c. Supposing then such an Obedience as this to be our duty, which prerequires a principle to be put into us, impowring us to a compliance with it, in order to our actual performance of it, our enquiry is about the extensiveness of it,
and Are called upon to express it by this conformity? 1 Pet. 1. 14. As obedient children, not fashioning your selves according to the former Lustiest, etc. Supposing then such an obedience as this to be our duty, which prerequires a principle to be put into us, empowering us to a compliance with it, in order to our actual performance of it, our enquiry is about the extensiveness of it,
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or how far it is our duty to endeavour after perfection in it? and for the clearing of this Case we may take the following Conclusions into Consideration.
or how Far it is our duty to endeavour After perfection in it? and for the clearing of this Case we may take the following Conclusions into Consideration.
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and there was no room left for any remedy to be afforded to them by the Covenant of Works, inasmuch as the Law could no longer give life, Gal. 3. 21. And God had a pity for some of that unhappy race,
and there was no room left for any remedy to be afforded to them by the Covenant of Works, inasmuch as the Law could no longer give life, Gal. 3. 21. And God had a pity for Some of that unhappy raze,
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hence we are told that it is by Grace that we are saved, Eph ▪ 2 8. on which account it is called the Grace of God which brings Salvation, Tit. 2 11. When therefore the undone Sinner is brought to the enjoyment of perfect felicicity,
hence we Are told that it is by Grace that we Are saved, Ephesians ▪ 2 8. on which account it is called the Grace of God which brings Salvation, Tit. 2 11. When Therefore the undone Sinner is brought to the enjoyment of perfect felicicity,
2. That in order to the bringing about of this purpose of God, there are two things requisite to be done for the man, viz The Justification of his person, and the Sanctification of his nature. The ground of this, is because there is a double misery befallen the man by the Apostasy, viz. Guilt, which hath rendred him obnoxious to the wrath of God,
2. That in order to the bringing about of this purpose of God, there Are two things requisite to be done for the man, videlicet The Justification of his person, and the Sanctification of his nature. The ground of this, is Because there is a double misery befallen the man by the Apostasy, viz. Gilded, which hath rendered him obnoxious to the wrath of God,
As long as the man lies under the Curses of the Law, a Prisoner of Revenging Justice, doomed to suffer all the wrath that is contained in the threatnings that are out against Sinners, in which the quintessence of al• evil is contained;
As long as the man lies under the Curses of the Law, a Prisoner of Revenging justice, doomed to suffer all the wrath that is contained in the threatenings that Are out against Sinners, in which the quintessence of al• evil is contained;
The former of these is done by Justification, and the latter by Sanctification. In the one his Condemnation is removed, his Guilt is taken away, he is acquitted from the Law,
The former of these is done by Justification, and the latter by Sanctification. In the one his Condemnation is removed, his Gilded is taken away, he is acquitted from the Law,
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for he shall save his people from their sins. And in Gods taking away all iniquity from them, Hos. 14. 2. 3. That the end of this Sanctification, is to make him a fit subject to enjoy true blessedness.
for he shall save his people from their Sins. And in God's taking away all iniquity from them, Hos. 14. 2. 3. That the end of this Sanctification, is to make him a fit Subject to enjoy true blessedness.
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for how is it possible that he should be so, as long as the wrath of God abides on him, and he is every moment liable to the fearful stroke of Divine Vengeance, which is ready to fall on him, and cut him off!
for how is it possible that he should be so, as long as the wrath of God abides on him, and he is every moment liable to the fearful stroke of Divine Vengeance, which is ready to fallen on him, and Cut him off!
Whereas if once this state of his be changed, and he is a Justified and Pardoned man, he is forthwith blessed, according to Psal 32. 1. Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Whereas if once this state of his be changed, and he is a Justified and Pardoned man, he is forthwith blessed, according to Psalm 32. 1. Blessed is the man whose Transgression is forgiven, whose since is covered.
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how else should it either close with, or take real content in it? Now the blessedness which God hath laid in to entertain his people withall, is suited only to Holiness in the subject of it;
how Else should it either close with, or take real content in it? Now the blessedness which God hath laid in to entertain his people withal, is suited only to Holiness in the Subject of it;
so that without it, it is impossible that the man should ever participate in it, or be delighted with it, Heb. 12. 14. Without Holiness no man shall see God.
so that without it, it is impossible that the man should ever participate in it, or be delighted with it, Hebrew 12. 14. Without Holiness no man shall see God.
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So that the sinful pollution which is upon the very nature of fallen man, by reason of the sin that dwells in him, renders him, in the present condition,
So that the sinful pollution which is upon the very nature of fallen man, by reason of the since that dwells in him, renders him, in the present condition,
We read of A meetness for the Inheritance of the Saints, Col. 1. 12. •hich meetness implies a suitable disposition ••s thereto, in which it is absolutely requisite •t there be in us such gracious qualifications • render us conformable to the Inheritance it •f;
We read of A meetness for the Inheritance of the Saints, Col. 1. 12. •hich meetness Implies a suitable disposition ••s thereto, in which it is absolutely requisite •t there be in us such gracious qualifications • render us conformable to the Inheritance it •f;
The •essedness of the Reasonable Creature requires •e concurrence of two things to make it com•eat, viz. Well doing, and W•ll being: nor can •ther of these be alone.
The •essedness of the Reasonable Creature requires •e concurrence of two things to make it com•eat, viz. Well doing, and W•ll being: nor can •ther of these be alone.
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Now, Gods Glory being his own last end in all his •orks of Efficiency, hence it follows that the •ast end o• all these works of •his must be to •erve to that glory,
Now, God's Glory being his own last end in all his •orks of Efficiency, hence it follows that the •ast end o• all these works of •his must be to •erve to that glory,
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how else should he obtain •is end by it in the event? And every one of •is Creatures is to Serve to this end agreeably to that nature which God put into it when h• made it;
how Else should he obtain •is end by it in the event? And every one of •is Creatures is to Serve to this end agreeably to that nature which God put into it when h• made it;
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and all th• powers of it, whereby he is enabled & encline• to live & be to the Glory of God in all things ▪ And from the exerting of this principle d• proceed all his holy actions ▪ Man in his lapse• estateis without this principle, having lost it by his unhappy fall;
and all th• Powers of it, whereby he is enabled & encline• to live & be to the Glory of God in all things ▪ And from the exerting of this principle d• proceed all his holy actions ▪ Man in his lapse• estateis without this principle, having lost it by his unhappy fallen;
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It is sin that hath made the woful separation, which hath procured our infelicity, Isa. 59. 2. Your iniquities have separated between you and your God.
It is since that hath made the woeful separation, which hath procured our infelicity, Isaiah 59. 2. Your iniquities have separated between you and your God.
And what is sin, but a coming short of the glory of God? Rom. 3. 23. God therefore hath fully declared that he will bestow this favour upon none but those that honour him, 1 Sam. 2. 3•. Them that honour me, I will honour, and they that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed.
And what is since, but a coming short of the glory of God? Rom. 3. 23. God Therefore hath Fully declared that he will bestow this favour upon none but those that honour him, 1 Sam. 2. 3•. Them that honour me, I will honour, and they that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed.
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but to d• justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? the promise therefore is made to such as live conformably to this Rule, Gal. 6. 16. As many as walk according to this Rule, peace be on them, and mercy;
but to d• Justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? the promise Therefore is made to such as live conformably to this Rule, Gal. 6. 16. As many as walk according to this Rule, peace be on them, and mercy;
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how else should they know how to order their conversation aright, so as to see his Salvation? It is by this Rule that they are to square all their actions;
how Else should they know how to order their Conversation aright, so as to see his Salvation? It is by this Rule that they Are to square all their actions;
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so that they must receive it from him in order to their practising of it, 1 Thes. 4. 1. We exhort you by the Lord Jesus Christ, that as ye have received of us how you ought to walk,
so that they must receive it from him in order to their practising of it, 1 Thebes 4. 1. We exhort you by the Lord jesus christ, that as you have received of us how you ought to walk,
As there is a Common Government which God exerciseth over the Creation, so there is a Special Government by which he leads Intelligent & Rational Agents to the end they are appointed to:
As there is a Common Government which God Exerciseth over the Creation, so there is a Special Government by which he leads Intelligent & Rational Agents to the end they Are appointed to:
yea, the convictions of a natural Conscience in fallen man, do prove that he cannot withstand the righteousness of it, Rom. 2. 14, 15. Man was to obey this Law in all things,
yea, the convictions of a natural Conscience in fallen man, do prove that he cannot withstand the righteousness of it, Rom. 2. 14, 15. Man was to obey this Law in all things,
& see, Jam. 1. 25. The threatning indeed was annexed to the Sacrament of that Covenant, Gen. 2 17. In the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely dy;
& see, Jam. 1. 25. The threatening indeed was annexed to the Sacrament of that Covenant, Gen. 2 17. In the day thou Eatest thereof thou shalt surely die;
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nor indeed can they ever cease to be a Rule to man, for the guiding of him in the right ordering of his Conversation, inasmuch as they are every way suited to the nature of man, considered as being made on purpose for the actual glorifying of God;
nor indeed can they ever cease to be a Rule to man, for the guiding of him in the right ordering of his Conversation, inasmuch as they Are every Way suited to the nature of man, considered as being made on purpose for the actual glorifying of God;
and may be all of them found on record in the preceptive part of the New-Testament, required of Christians, as they would walk worthy of the vocation with which they are called;
and may be all of them found on record in the preceptive part of the New testament, required of Christians, as they would walk worthy of the vocation with which they Are called;
and are therefore called New Commands, because they are there reinforced with arguments fetcht from the consideration of the Grace of God appearing to us;
and Are Therefore called New Commands, Because they Are there reinforced with Arguments fetched from the consideration of the Grace of God appearing to us;
and are enjoyned on all such unto whom it is promulgated, which were not Duties incumbent on man whiles he continued in a state of Integrity, such as Faith in Jesus Christ, Repentance unto life, and the several things that are contained in these,
and Are enjoined on all such unto whom it is promulgated, which were not Duties incumbent on man while he continued in a state of Integrity, such as Faith in jesus christ, Repentance unto life, and the several things that Are contained in these,
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he stood in his uprightness, and was defiled with no sin, and had no occasion for Repentance ▪ These Duties therefore were not immediately comprized in the law of nature,
he stood in his uprightness, and was defiled with no since, and had no occasion for Repentance ▪ These Duties Therefore were not immediately comprised in the law of nature,
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However, there is thus much contained in the Moral Law, and the light of nature clearly discovered to man at first, viz. that the rightful authority and supremacy that God hath over all men, claims a liberty for him at any time to enjoyn man in any thing,
However, there is thus much contained in the Moral Law, and the Light of nature clearly discovered to man At First, viz. that the rightful Authority and supremacy that God hath over all men, claims a liberty for him At any time to enjoin man in any thing,
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We find therefore that God at first exerted this authority over our first Parents, when he put them into the Garden, by an arbitrary exempting the Tree of Knowledge from their eating of it, under pain of death;
We find Therefore that God At First exerted this Authority over our First Parents, when he put them into the Garden, by an arbitrary exempting the Tree of Knowledge from their eating of it, under pain of death;
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nor did they dispute, but acknowledge his Soveraignty over them in that regard, though afterwards the adversary used it as a snare to draw them into Sin. And how many such positive Precepts did God give to Israel of which he renders 〈 ◊ 〉 other reason but this, I am the Lord? Hence there fore,
nor did they dispute, but acknowledge his Sovereignty over them in that regard, though afterwards the adversary used it as a snare to draw them into Sin. And how many such positive Precepts did God give to Israel of which he renders 〈 ◊ 〉 other reason but this, I am the Lord? Hence there before,
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when God once reveals to fallen men that it is his will that they should repent and believe, in order to their being made partakers in Pardon and Salvation, it becomes their bounden duty, by vertue of that Command, that they so do;
when God once reveals to fallen men that it is his will that they should Repent and believe, in order to their being made partakers in Pardon and Salvation, it becomes their bounden duty, by virtue of that Command, that they so do;
and in this respect the Gospel may well be called the Law of Christ. Hence we are told, Acts 17. 30. Now God commandeth all men every where to repent. i. e.
and in this respect the Gospel may well be called the Law of christ. Hence we Are told, Acts 17. 30. Now God commands all men every where to Repent. i. e.
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that doth not only do the thing, but doth it with that accuracy that there be nothing wanting in the matter of it, with that diligence that we never fail either in omission or commission, with that intenseness of love, that hath no mixture of reluctancy,
that does not only do the thing, but does it with that accuracy that there be nothing wanting in the matter of it, with that diligence that we never fail either in omission or commission, with that intenseness of love, that hath no mixture of reluctancy,
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and the mixture of it with any thing that we engage in, so far is there something in us which is not grateful to him, according to, Heb. 1. 13. Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil,
and the mixture of it with any thing that we engage in, so Far is there something in us which is not grateful to him, according to, Hebrew 1. 13. Thou art of Purer eyes than to behold evil,
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And certainly it concerns us not to rest or be satisfied so long as there remains any thing in us which is ingrateful to this Holy God, which there will be so long as we abide short of sinless perfection.
And Certainly it concerns us not to rest or be satisfied so long as there remains any thing in us which is ingrateful to this Holy God, which there will be so long as we abide short of sinless perfection.
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and as this is a duty of all new Converts, in whom the Seeds of all the Graces of the Spirit are sown, as, 1 Pet. 2. 2. As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.
and as this is a duty of all new Converts, in whom the Seeds of all the Graces of the Spirit Are sown, as, 1 Pet. 2. 2. As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.
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and the reason is, because they are not yet arrived at perfection, so the Apostle argueth, Phil. 3. 12. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect;
and the reason is, Because they Are not yet arrived At perfection, so the Apostle argue, Philip 3. 12. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect;
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This use we are directed to make of the promises, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Having these promises, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
This use we Are directed to make of the promises, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Having these promises, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God.
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for, as he hath accepted them in Christ as to their persons, so he hath cast the robe of his Righteousness over them, under which he hath covered all their obliquities,
for, as he hath accepted them in christ as to their Persons, so he hath cast the robe of his Righteousness over them, under which he hath covered all their obliquities,
we read 2 Sam. 11. ult. The thing which David did displeased the Lord, and we see how severely he treated him, Chap. 12. For these follies of theirs it is that they are so often corrected, and that sometimes with severity:
we read 2 Sam. 11. ult. The thing which David did displeased the Lord, and we see how severely he treated him, Chap. 12. For these follies of theirs it is that they Are so often corrected, and that sometime with severity:
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for these it is that so many afflictions are brought upon them in the course of Gods Providence, who hath assured us, that he doth not afflict willingly, Lam. 3. 33. And on this account holy men have so often complained of the bitter sense they have had of his anger, Psal. 28. 3, 4. There is no soundess in my flesh because of thine anger:
for these it is that so many afflictions Are brought upon them in the course of God's Providence, who hath assured us, that he does not afflict willingly, Lam. 3. 33. And on this account holy men have so often complained of the bitter sense they have had of his anger, Psalm 28. 3, 4. There is no soundess in my Flesh Because of thine anger:
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whereas, he knows our frame, and remembers we are but dust, Psal. 103. 14. Yet even these unavoidable infirmities, which attend upon the best duties that ever we do, are things which he takes no pleasure in:
whereas, he knows our frame, and remembers we Are but dust, Psalm 103. 14. Yet even these unavoidable infirmities, which attend upon the best duties that ever we do, Are things which he Takes no pleasure in:
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and it is certain, that where there was required by the Ceremonial Law a Sacrifice of Expiation, it signified that there had been something which was offensive to God,
and it is certain, that where there was required by the Ceremonial Law a Sacrifice of Expiation, it signified that there had been something which was offensive to God,
Whatsoever therefore required such a Sacrifice to be offered up for it, must needs intimate that it had some ill thing adhering to it, that was offensive to God, and must be removed:
Whatsoever Therefore required such a Sacrifice to be offered up for it, must needs intimate that it had Some ill thing adhering to it, that was offensive to God, and must be removed:
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Now the very duties that Gods people do, wherein they do sincerely serve him, and express the greatest endeavour after holiness in them, must have the vertue of Christs oblation applyed to them,
Now the very duties that God's people do, wherein they do sincerely serve him, and express the greatest endeavour After holiness in them, must have the virtue of Christ oblation applied to them,
Levit. 16. 33. He shall make an Atonement for the holy Sanctuary, and he shall make an Atonement for the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and for the Altar;
Levit. 16. 33. He shall make an Atonement for the holy Sanctuary, and he shall make an Atonement for the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and for the Altar;
and the very prayers of the Saints, must come through his hands, and be offered with his incense, Rev. 8. 3. There was given him much incense, that he should offer it with Prayers of all Saints, &c. And why so,
and the very Prayers of the Saints, must come through his hands, and be offered with his incense, Rev. 8. 3. There was given him much incense, that he should offer it with Prayers of all Saints, etc. And why so,
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If a man hath reached so far as is expected of him by the tenour of the Covenant of Grace, under which God hath taken him, there is no need or occasion for him to aspire after any more, inasmuch as that is the Covenant which he is to stand to,
If a man hath reached so Far as is expected of him by the tenor of the Covenant of Grace, under which God hath taken him, there is no need or occasion for him to aspire After any more, inasmuch as that is the Covenant which he is to stand to,
It was the same Covenant that Old-Testament Saints were under, and yet we find them acknowledging sinful defects in the best, Prov. 20. 9. Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? And Eccl. 7. 20. There is not a just man upon earth, that doth good and sinneth not.
It was the same Covenant that Old-Testament Saints were under, and yet we find them acknowledging sinful defects in the best, Curae 20. 9. Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my since? And Ecclesiastes 7. 20. There is not a just man upon earth, that does good and Sinneth not.
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Nor have believers in Christ in Gospel days been otherwise perswaded, or thought that their New-Covenant state took from their imperfect actions the nature and denomination of sinful;
Nor have believers in christ in Gospel days been otherwise persuaded, or Thought that their New-covenant state took from their imperfect actions the nature and denomination of sinful;
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and counted it his duty to use utmost endeavours after the obtaining it; and it was not a Legal perfection which he sought, for that he utterly disclaims,
and counted it his duty to use utmost endeavours After the obtaining it; and it was not a Legal perfection which he sought, for that he utterly disclaims,
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Not that the sense of this should drive them to despair of Gods gracious acceptance of them, sin•• he hath provided for that in Christ, notwithstanding all this:
Not that the sense of this should drive them to despair of God's gracious acceptance of them, sin•• he hath provided for that in christ, notwithstanding all this:
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but yet it excite• Godly Sorrow in them, and helps to keep them humble and mournful all their days and directs them where to fix their hope viz. upon Gods free mercy in and through Christ.
but yet it excite• Godly Sorrow in them, and helps to keep them humble and mournful all their days and directs them where to fix their hope viz. upon God's free mercy in and through christ.
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And upon the review of all this he cries out as one that was in very sore distress, verse 24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? And this was not a representation of his natural state,
And upon the review of all this he cries out as one that was in very soar distress, verse 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? And this was not a representation of his natural state,
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Grace and Corruption in him, as the whole tenour of his expressions doth evince. Nor was it on the account of bold Transgressions, and more enormous and scandalous preva•ications;
Grace and Corruption in him, as the Whole tenor of his expressions does evince. Nor was it on the account of bold Transgressions, and more enormous and scandalous preva•ications;
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and they believe that this failing of theirs shall not hinder their partaking in it, because God hath laid in for their pardon and acceptance in another:
and they believe that this failing of theirs shall not hinder their partaking in it, Because God hath laid in for their pardon and acceptance in Another:
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and the reason is, because they know it to be so short and defective, that if God should take advantage from what his holy eye sees to be wanting therein, he would have occasion and provocation offered him, to make severe animadversions upon them;
and the reason is, Because they know it to be so short and defective, that if God should take advantage from what his holy eye sees to be wanting therein, he would have occasion and provocation offered him, to make severe animadversions upon them;
And for this reason the sense of these defects attending them, makes them oftentimes to tremble at the thoughts of Gods displeasure, Psal. 119. 120. My flesh trembleth for fear of thee,
And for this reason the sense of these defects attending them, makes them oftentimes to tremble At the thoughts of God's displeasure, Psalm 119. 120. My Flesh Trembleth for Fear of thee,
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Prayer is One part of Natural Worship, and it is not appointed for a Complement, but as a necessary duty for the upholding of Communion between God and men;
Prayer is One part of Natural Worship, and it is not appointed for a Compliment, but as a necessary duty for the upholding of Communion between God and men;
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Now there is such a Petition which Christ hath directed his Disciples, and such as can call God their Father, to present dayly to him, Math. 6. 12. Forgive us our debts. i. e. Our Sins.
Now there is such a Petition which christ hath directed his Disciples, and such as can call God their Father, to present daily to him, Math. 6. 12. Forgive us our debts. i. e. Our Sins.
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And there is ever implied in such a petition, a confession of our debts, else we cannot in earnest ask the forgiveness of them. We then daily want forgiveness;
And there is ever implied in such a petition, a Confessi of our debts, Else we cannot in earnest ask the forgiveness of them. We then daily want forgiveness;
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This therefore plainly intimates, that the very remaining imperfection, which makes them in their whole lives to fall behind in regard of that absolute perfection which consists in a compleat conformi•y to the Rule, hath that in it which needs forgiveness to be applied to it by the free Grace of God.
This Therefore plainly intimates, that the very remaining imperfection, which makes them in their Whole lives to fallen behind in regard of that absolute perfection which consists in a complete conformi•y to the Rule, hath that in it which needs forgiveness to be applied to it by the free Grace of God.
The Gospel Ordinances, which Christ hath appointed to be dispensed to his people, were not only designed for the bringing about the Conversion of Sinners,
The Gospel Ordinances, which christ hath appointed to be dispensed to his people, were not only designed for the bringing about the Conversion of Sinners,
though that also is purposed in them, we are therefore said to be begotten by the word of truth, Jam. 1. 18. And Paul was sent to open mens eyes, and turn them from darkness to light,
though that also is purposed in them, we Are Therefore said to be begotten by the word of truth, Jam. 1. 18. And Paul was sent to open men's eyes, and turn them from darkness to Light,
They are therefore Christ's Ascension Gifts which he hath bestowed on his Church, to help them forward to a sinless perfection, till when they are not to cease, Eph. 4. 10, &c. There are also the many Afflictive Providences, which God seeth meet to exercise his own Children withal in this world,
They Are Therefore Christ's Ascension Gifts which he hath bestowed on his Church, to help them forward to a sinless perfection, till when they Are not to cease, Ephesians 4. 10, etc. There Are also the many Afflictive Providences, which God sees meet to exercise his own Children withal in this world,
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and among other purposes which he intends to bring about hereby, we are told that this is one great thing that he aims at by them, Isa. 27. 9. By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged,
and among other Purposes which he intends to bring about hereby, we Are told that this is one great thing that he aims At by them, Isaiah 27. 9. By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged,
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On this account, the afflictions that the Children of God are visited withal, are compared to a farnace, and to a re•iners fire, in which, remaining dross is separated from the good metal, to make it yet more pure.
On this account, the afflictions that the Children of God Are visited withal, Are compared to a farnace, and to a re•iners fire, in which, remaining dross is separated from the good metal, to make it yet more pure.
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This good effect Job encouraged himself that he should obtain by his afflictions, Job 23 10. When he hath tried me, I shall com• forth as gold And surely, that which God useth such courses with us, to take away from us, must needs be a thing, that we should endeavour the removal of:
This good Effect Job encouraged himself that he should obtain by his afflictions, Job 23 10. When he hath tried me, I shall com• forth as gold And surely, that which God uses such courses with us, to take away from us, must needs be a thing, that we should endeavour the removal of:
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None are admitted into the assembly above, but Just men made perfect, Heb. 12. 22 ▪ When we come there we shall sin no more, nor have any dregs of pollution abiding in us,
None Are admitted into the assembly above, but Just men made perfect, Hebrew 12. 22 ▪ When we come there we shall sin no more, nor have any dregs of pollution abiding in us,
nor can we have that near Communion with God in Christ, which is requisite to give us compleat and unin••rmixed satisfaction, till we are compleatly holy in the highest degree which our natures are able to receive;
nor can we have that near Communion with God in christ, which is requisite to give us complete and unin••rmixed satisfaction, till we Are completely holy in the highest degree which our nature's Are able to receive;
and we ought to pursue it, and endeavour to go from ••rength to strength in it, till we arrive at the fulness of it, which is not to be expected till we get to the Eternal Kingdom.
and we ought to pursue it, and endeavour to go from ••rength to strength in it, till we arrive At the fullness of it, which is not to be expected till we get to the Eternal Kingdom.
