Impenitent sinners warned of their misery and summoned to judgment delivered in two sermons, the former on the Sabbath, Nov. 6, the other on the lecture following, Nov. 10, 1698, occasioned by the amazing instance of a miserable creature who stood condemned for murdering her infant begotten in whoredom : to which are subjoyned the solemn words spoken to her on those opportunities, published for the warning of others / by Samuel Willard.
The summ of it is, that God takes no pleasure in them, but hates & abhors them, and therefore will not admit them into his favour, but will bring destruction on them:
The sum of it is, that God Takes no pleasure in them, but hates & abhors them, and Therefore will not admit them into his favour, but will bring destruction on them:
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and may well terrisy and amaze every Christless Soul. In them we may observe two things. 1. The Subject spoken of, the foolish: I shall not insist on the various usages of this word in Scriptures;
and may well terrisy and amaze every Christless Soul. In them we may observe two things. 1. The Subject spoken of, the foolish: I shall not insist on the various usages of this word in Scriptures;
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which will render them extreamly miserable. There are three Propositions contained in this Doctrine. Prop. I. That all impenitent Sinners are foolish and mad.
which will render them extremely miserable. There Are three Propositions contained in this Doctrine. Prop. I. That all impenitent Sinners Are foolish and mad.
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and who are they? we have a summary account of them, Jer. 4. 22. My people is foolish, they have not known me, they are sottish Children, and they have no understanding;
and who Are they? we have a summary account of them, Jer. 4. 22. My people is foolish, they have not known me, they Are sottish Children, and they have no understanding;
This the Psalmist confesseth of himself, Psal. 69. 5. O God, thou knowest my foolishness. Every time a person commits any sin, he hath just reason to say of himself,
This the Psalmist Confesses of himself, Psalm 69. 5. O God, thou Knowest my foolishness. Every time a person commits any since, he hath just reason to say of himself,
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It is an entring of the lists of contention with him, a running upon him, even his neek, on the thick bosses of his buckler, Job. 15. 26. It is for a worm to bid a challenge to Omnipotency it self:
It is an entering of the lists of contention with him, a running upon him, even his neek, on the thick boss's of his buckler, Job. 15. 26. It is for a worm to bid a challenge to Omnipotency it self:
Now the means used with them are of two sorts. (1.) Such as are afforded to the Gentiles, who have not the Gospel, viz. the light of a natural Conscience,
Now the means used with them Are of two sorts. (1.) Such as Are afforded to the Gentiles, who have not the Gospel, viz. the Light of a natural Conscience,
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thus the Goodness of God is said to lead to it, Rom. 2. 4. and his common benefits are called witnesses, Acts 14. 17. his Judgments also are that the Inhabitants of the World may learn righteousness, Isa. 26. 9. (2.) Such as those enjoy who sit under the means of Grace, wherein God shews them the evil and danger of their sins,
thus the goodness of God is said to led to it, Rom. 2. 4. and his Common benefits Are called Witnesses, Acts 14. 17. his Judgments also Are that the Inhabitants of the World may Learn righteousness, Isaiah 26. 9. (2.) Such as those enjoy who fit under the means of Grace, wherein God shows them the evil and danger of their Sins,
according to, Prov. 17. 16. Wherefore is there a price in the hands of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? they have life and death set before them, and they chuse death;
according to, Curae 17. 16. Wherefore is there a price in the hands of a fool to get Wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? they have life and death Set before them, and they choose death;
Could that Philistian Prince say, 1 Sam. 21. 14, 15. the man is mad, wherefore then have ye brought him to me? have I need of mad men? &c. and will not God declare as much concerning these? yea, he hath said it, Text. Here two things.
Could that Philistian Prince say, 1 Sam. 21. 14, 15. the man is mad, Wherefore then have you brought him to me? have I need of mad men? etc. and will not God declare as much Concerning these? yea, he hath said it, Text. Here two things.
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All that lies before us at present, is to consider what is implied in this. The words are a threatning, and indeed a very awful one, as will presently appear.
All that lies before us At present, is to Consider what is implied in this. The words Are a threatening, and indeed a very awful one, as will presently appear.
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and then it intends that God will cut short their lives, and hurry them out of the World before they should have died, according to the ordinary course of nature;
and then it intends that God will Cut short their lives, and hurry them out of the World before they should have died, according to the ordinary course of nature;
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and Eccles. 7 17. be not wicked overmuch, why shouldst thou dy before the time? It is a common favour which God allows to men as he sees meet, to spare them,
and Eccles. 7 17. be not wicked overmuch, why Shouldst thou die before the time? It is a Common favour which God allows to men as he sees meet, to spare them,
they shall be utterly disclaimed by him, he will say to them, Depart, I know you not, Mat. 7. 23. they shall be condemned and have a sentence of death pronounced on them, Mat. 25. 41. Depart ye cursed, and in this respect it is said, Psal. 1. 5. the uugodly shall not stand in the Judgment. 2. In the Eternal Kingdom;
they shall be utterly disclaimed by him, he will say to them, Depart, I know you not, Mathew 7. 23. they shall be condemned and have a sentence of death pronounced on them, Mathew 25. 41. Depart you cursed, and in this respect it is said, Psalm 1. 5. the uugodly shall not stand in the Judgement. 2. In the Eternal Kingdom;
into which the righteous shall be received, and partake in the Everlasting Vision of God, these shall then be excluded, Mat. 8. 12. The Children of 〈 ◊ 〉 Kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness.
into which the righteous shall be received, and partake in the Everlasting Vision of God, these shall then be excluded, Mathew 8. 12. The Children of 〈 ◊ 〉 Kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness.
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We observed that the word signifies, A Settled Condition: Heaven is the Godly mans Inheritance, and when he comes there, he shall settle to remove no more;
We observed that the word signifies, A Settled Condition: Heaven is the Godly men Inheritance, and when he comes there, he shall settle to remove no more;
but there is no settlement for these, but an everlasting exclusion from the presence of God, which is a punishment ordained for them, 2 Thes. 1. 9. they shall never have one look of pitty or compassion from God any more for ever.
but there is no settlement for these, but an everlasting exclusion from the presence of God, which is a punishment ordained for them, 2 Thebes 1. 9. they shall never have one look of pity or compassion from God any more for ever.
it is the Wise mans observation, in Prov. 22. 15. foolishness is bound up in the heart of a Child, and we have it more distinctly set forth in, Psal. 58. 3, 4, 5. The wicked are estranged from the womb, they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
it is the Wise men observation, in Curae 22. 15. foolishness is bound up in the heart of a Child, and we have it more distinctly Set forth in, Psalm 58. 3, 4, 5. The wicked Are estranged from the womb, they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
Ignorance of God, and alienation from him is rooted in the hearts of all the posterity of sinful Adam, and the Apostle giveth us a true account how it is with every natural man,
Ignorance of God, and alienation from him is rooted in the hearts of all the posterity of sinful Adam, and the Apostle gives us a true account how it is with every natural man,
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before regenerating Grace hath renewed him, Eph. 4. 18. having the understanding darkned, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them,
before regenerating Grace hath renewed him, Ephesians 4. 18. having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them,
God hath not left this foolish and sinful race without all hope. The Doctrine before us, is not to drive the wretched children of men to despair. There have been such as have added to their natural folly, prodigious wickednesses, whereby they have expressed the height of their madness, who yet notwithstanding have been made partakers in this grace, to be heavens favourites,
God hath not left this foolish and sinful raze without all hope. The Doctrine before us, is not to drive the wretched children of men to despair. There have been such as have added to their natural folly, prodigious Wickednesses, whereby they have expressed the height of their madness, who yet notwithstanding have been made partakers in this grace, to be heavens favourites,
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and taken near unto God, and entituled to all the Glories of his Kingdom, what saith the Apostle? 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. Neither Fornicators, &c. shall inherit the Kingdom of God,
and taken near unto God, and entitled to all the Glories of his Kingdom, what Says the Apostle? 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. Neither Fornicators, etc. shall inherit the Kingdom of God,
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and such were some of you, but ye are washed, &c. and he puts himself in the number, in that declaration of his, Tit. 3. 3. for we our selves also were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving of divers lusts and pleasures, &c. 3. That in order to this they must be made wise.
and such were Some of you, but you Are washed, etc. and he puts himself in the number, in that declaration of his, Tit. 3. 3. for we our selves also were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving of diverse Lustiest and pleasures, etc. 3. That in order to this they must be made wise.
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Herein God shews his good will to such, in that he hath told them wherein the true wisdom consists, Job 28. 28. to man he saith, the fear of God, that is wisdom,
Herein God shows his good will to such, in that he hath told them wherein the true Wisdom consists, Job 28. 28. to man he Says, the Fear of God, that is Wisdom,
and hath pointed them to know where it is treasured, viz. in Christ, Col. 2. 13. in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom & knowledge, bids them come to him for it,
and hath pointed them to know where it is treasured, viz. in christ, Col. 2. 13. in whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom & knowledge, bids them come to him for it,
as one that is grieved, Prov. 1. 22. how long ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and ye scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
as one that is grieved, Curae 1. 22. how long you simple ones, will you love simplicity? and you Scorner's delight in their scorning, and Fools hate knowledge?
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though he followed them with repeated cries and calls, and tried all courses with them unto wonderful long suffering, he therefore puts them out of his sight,
though he followed them with repeated cries and calls, and tried all courses with them unto wondered long suffering, he Therefore puts them out of his sighed,
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The Psalmist is here setting forth the miserable state of Impenitent Sinners; and the summe of all infelicity is contained in this very thing. Observe therefore;
The Psalmist is Here setting forth the miserable state of Impenitent Sinners; and the sum of all infelicity is contained in this very thing. Observe Therefore;
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1. That it is a woful infelicity for a Sinner to be every day exposed to destruction, to have the Wrath of God continually impending over him, to be in the state mentioned, Psal. 7. 11. God is angry with the wicked every day;
1. That it is a woeful infelicity for a Sinner to be every day exposed to destruction, to have the Wrath of God continually impending over him, to be in the state mentioned, Psalm 7. 11. God is angry with the wicked every day;
what will it then be when the Judge of all the Earth shall say to the man, as Mat. 21. 41. Depart thou cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
what will it then be when the Judge of all the Earth shall say to the man, as Mathew 21. 41. Depart thou cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels.
and the Apostle thought he had backed his Exhortation with a most potent argument in, Heb. 12. 14. follow after Holiness, without which no man shall see God;
and the Apostle Thought he had backed his Exhortation with a most potent argument in, Hebrew 12. 14. follow After Holiness, without which no man shall see God;
there is nothing but destruction that accompanieth this exclusion, Hos. 9. 12. Wo to them when I depart from them, they fall under Gods indignation;
there is nothing but destruction that accompanieth this exclusion, Hos. 9. 12. Woe to them when I depart from them, they fallen under God's Indignation;
notwithstanding men persist in iniquity, and refuse to return, this is that which God complains of, Psal. 50. 21. these things thou hast done, and I kept silence: thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thy self.
notwithstanding men persist in iniquity, and refuse to return, this is that which God complains of, Psalm 50. 21. these things thou hast done, and I kept silence: thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thy self.
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And the Prophet urgeth it on them, Jer. 7. 9, 10. Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, &c. and come and stand, &c. and say, we are delivered to do all these abominations? As if God had no other way to shew himself merciful,
And the Prophet urges it on them, Jer. 7. 9, 10. Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, etc. and come and stand, etc. and say, we Are Delivered to do all these abominations? As if God had no other Way to show himself merciful,
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whereas we are told that Christs great design is to save them from their sins, Matth. 1. 21. Hence we have God using that Sarcasm, Isa. 27. 4. Fury is not in me:
whereas we Are told that Christ great Design is to save them from their Sins, Matthew 1. 21. Hence we have God using that Sarcasm, Isaiah 27. 4. Fury is not in me:
But men forget that God hath a revenging Justice to glorify in the Obstinate, as well as Mercy on the Penitent: and whiles men thus nourish a vain hope, to gratify their own lusts, they lose the Opportunity of mercy,
But men forget that God hath a revenging justice to Glorify in the Obstinate, as well as Mercy on the Penitent: and while men thus nourish a vain hope, to gratify their own Lustiest, they loose the Opportunity of mercy,
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Whatever vain opinion you have of your own wisdom, which is indeed but an indication of your folly, according to, Prov. 26. 16. the sluggard is wiser in his own conceit,
Whatever vain opinion you have of your own Wisdom, which is indeed but an indication of your folly, according to, Curae 26. 16. the sluggard is Wiser in his own conceit,
The wise man gives in the true character of every Child of Adam, as he is in himself, from the beginning to the end, Eccles. 9. 3 the heart of the sons of men is full of evil,
The wise man gives in the true character of every Child of Adam, as he is in himself, from the beginning to the end, Eccles. 9. 3 the heart of the Sons of men is full of evil,
You have a fearful account given you, of the concition of those who add Impenitency to Iniquity, Psal. 7. 12, &c. if he turn not, he will whet his sword;
You have a fearful account given you, of the concition of those who add Impenitency to Iniquity, Psalm 7. 12, etc. if he turn not, he will whet his sword;
God gives Pastors to feed men with knowledge and understanding, Jer. 3. 15. What he saith of his Proverbs, may be applyed to the whole book of God, Prov. 2. 3, 4. To know wisdom, and instruction, &c. 4. If you perish in your impenitency under these means, you will never be cured.
God gives Pastors to feed men with knowledge and understanding, Jer. 3. 15. What he Says of his Proverbs, may be applied to the Whole book of God, Curae 2. 3, 4. To know Wisdom, and instruction, etc. 4. If you perish in your impenitency under these means, you will never be cured.
and when once it comes to that, that sinners do practically say, as they did expressly, Jer. 44. 16. As to the word which thou speakest to us in the name of the Lord, we will not hearken unto thee;
and when once it comes to that, that Sinners do practically say, as they did expressly, Jer. 44. 16. As to the word which thou Speakest to us in the name of the Lord, we will not harken unto thee;
their case is next to desperate We have God therefore expostulating with such, Psal. 94. 8. Ye fools, when will you be wise? These are the only means which God hath appointed to bring sinners to their right minds;
their case is next to desperate We have God Therefore expostulating with such, Psalm 94. 8. You Fools, when will you be wise? These Are the only means which God hath appointed to bring Sinners to their right minds;
Hence that complaint of our Saviour, Math. 23. 37, 38. Jerusalem, &c. how often would I have gathered, &c. but ye would not: therefore is your house left unto you desolate.
Hence that complaint of our Saviour, Math. 23. 37, 38. Jerusalem, etc. how often would I have gathered, etc. but you would not: Therefore is your house left unto you desolate.
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It will be a dreadful thing to lose Gods presence for ever, though now you can say unto him depart, yet when it comes to be your lot indeed to lose all your hope of his favour, this will be unconceivable bit•erness:
It will be a dreadful thing to loose God's presence for ever, though now you can say unto him depart, yet when it comes to be your lot indeed to loose all your hope of his favour, this will be unconceivable bit•erness:
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and nothing will make it more bitter than to think, I had a day of Grace, wisdom himself pleaded with me, stretched out his hands all the day long to me;
and nothing will make it more bitter than to think, I had a day of Grace, Wisdom himself pleaded with me, stretched out his hands all the day long to me;
was waited upon with line upon line, striven with, both by Parents, and Godly friends, and faithful Ministers, and by the Spirit himself together with them:
was waited upon with line upon line, striven with, both by Parents, and Godly Friends, and faithful Ministers, and by the Spirit himself together with them:
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and how dreadful an eccho of Conscience will this be? and yet we are told that thus it will be in the end, Prov. 5. 11. &c. and thou mourn at last, &c. and say, how have • hated instruction,
and how dreadful an echo of Conscience will this be? and yet we Are told that thus it will be in the end, Curae 5. 11. etc. and thou mourn At last, etc. and say, how have • hated instruction,
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the ax which lyeth at the root all this while, will cut you down, you must hear your ter•ible Judge say, depart from me, I know thee not, thou worker of iniquity:
the ax which lies At the root all this while, will Cut you down, you must hear your ter•ible Judge say, depart from me, I know thee not, thou worker of iniquity:
And whither must you go, when you depart from him, but to everlasting burnings? to the worm that dyes not, to the fire that is not quenched, to eternal torments, to dwell with the Devils and damned,
And whither must you go, when you depart from him, but to everlasting burnings? to the worm that dies not, to the fire that is not quenched, to Eternal torments, to dwell with the Devils and damned,
and feel the endless impressions of the fury of a provoked God? and can your hearts endure? let these terrours of the Lord work on your hearts and perswade them. And to that end,
and feel the endless impressions of the fury of a provoked God? and can your hearts endure? let these terrors of the Lord work on your hearts and persuade them. And to that end,
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Conversion begins at Conviction; and men are led to that Conviction by Consideration, as, Ezek 18. 28. Because he considereth, and turneth away from his transgressions, &c. And think how unreasonable a thing it is to chuse Sin before Holiness, to prefer unprofitable vanities,
Conversion begins At Conviction; and men Are led to that Conviction by Consideration, as, Ezekiel 18. 28. Because he Considereth, and turns away from his transgressions, etc. And think how unreasonable a thing it is to choose since before Holiness, to prefer unprofitable vanities,
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and the fearful impressions of his insupportable wrath. 2. Deeply resent your danger. Think it not a small and inconsiderable thing to lose Gods gracious presence;
and the fearful impressions of his insupportable wrath. 2. Deeply resent your danger. Think it not a small and inconsiderable thing to loose God's gracious presence;
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and cause them to cry aloud to God, for his pitty and help, and by his Holy Spirit to work in them that great Change by which they may be turned from folly to wisdom, from darkness to his marvailous light, from sin to God.
and cause them to cry aloud to God, for his pity and help, and by his Holy Spirit to work in them that great Change by which they may be turned from folly to Wisdom, from darkness to his marvelous Light, from since to God.
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only know and be assured, that if ever you be Saved, you must be Converted; and in order to your being Converted, you must be Humbled. And for your help, I have five things to advise you about;
only know and be assured, that if ever you be Saved, you must be Converted; and in order to your being Converted, you must be Humbled. And for your help, I have five things to Advice you about;
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and you may well reflect on that expostulation, and think, that you hear God so saying to you, Jer. 2. 17. hast thou not procured this to thy self, in that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God,
and you may well reflect on that expostulation, and think, that you hear God so saying to you, Jer. 2. 17. hast thou not procured this to thy self, in that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God,
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2. Be convinced of the amazing danger which you have exposed your self to, by your fearful hardness of heart; and tremble to think, that this hardness that you are under the power of, may be Judicial. I am sure it is so sometimes, in Gods lighteous judgment, with such as God hath spoken to, used many endeavours with,
2. Be convinced of the amazing danger which you have exposed your self to, by your fearful hardness of heart; and tremble to think, that this hardness that you Are under the power of, may be Judicial. I am sure it is so sometime, in God's lighteous judgement, with such as God hath spoken to, used many endeavours with,
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and what more fearful plague can befal any soul on this side of Hell? Had not your heart been dreadful hardned, would you not have taken warning by the first fall which God left you to, to have avoided evermore exposing of your self to such another;
and what more fearful plague can befall any soul on this side of Hell? Had not your heart been dreadful hardened, would you not have taken warning by the First fallen which God left you to, to have avoided evermore exposing of your self to such Another;
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when by your most egregious wickedness, you had again fallen into your former sin, have run your self over such a precipice as this, to expose your self, by adding of Murder to Whoredoms, to have your life taken away from you by the Hand of Justice;
when by your most egregious wickedness, you had again fallen into your former since, have run your self over such a precipice as this, to expose your self, by adding of Murder to Whoredoms, to have your life taken away from you by the Hand of justice;
but rather have sought your peace with God? Had not your heart been harder than an Adamant, would not the horridness of that Sin of Murder, which without all reason,
but rather have sought your peace with God? Had not your heart been harder than an Adamant, would not the horridness of that since of Murder, which without all reason,
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and by an unaccountable desperateness you precipitated your self into, have made you to relent? whereas instead of discovering a broken heart, and a contrite spirit, upon a reflection on it, your whole carriage both before and at your Trial,
and by an unaccountable desperateness you precipitated your self into, have made you to relent? whereas instead of discovering a broken heart, and a contrite Spirit, upon a reflection on it, your Whole carriage both before and At your Trial,
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I know, that there is never a bold and secure Sinner in the Congregation, who can tell but that he may be Cited before Gods Tribunal, sooner than you shall,
I know, that there is never a bold and secure Sinner in the Congregation, who can tell but that he may be Cited before God's Tribunal, sooner than you shall,
& you are told who it is that hath the dispensation of both, viz. Christ: Acts 5. 31. him hath God exalted with his Right-hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins;
& you Are told who it is that hath the Dispensation of both, viz. christ: Acts 5. 31. him hath God exalted with his Right-hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of Sins;
and more peculiarly those sins that have brought you to this, your pride, your disobedience to your Parents, your impatience of Family Government, your company keeping, your Whoredoms,
and more peculiarly those Sins that have brought you to this, your pride, your disobedience to your Parents, your impatience of Family Government, your company keeping, your Whoredoms,
and be sure to pour out your heart besore God, with the most aggravating acknowledgments, in all the circumstances, with deepest self loathings and hatred of your sins, utterly renouncing of them;
and be sure to pour out your heart besore God, with the most aggravating acknowledgments, in all the Circumstances, with Deepest self loathings and hatred of your Sins, utterly renouncing of them;
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he can make those •alls of yours to be the occasions of his appearing in his grace the more eminently to you, in his humbling, healing, and pardoning of you;
he can make those •alls of yours to be the occasions of his appearing in his grace the more eminently to you, in his humbling, healing, and pardoning of you;
but carefully spend the residue of your little time, in lying prostrate at the footstool of the throne of Soveraign Grace, looking up to him, who hath mercy on whom he will have mercy;
but carefully spend the residue of your little time, in lying prostrate At the footstool of the throne of Sovereign Grace, looking up to him, who hath mercy on whom he will have mercy;
and with repeated earnestness cease not to offer up that petition to him, while you have any breath left in you, Psal. 25. 11. For thy name sake, Oh Lord, pardon mine Iniquity, for it is great.
and with repeated earnestness cease not to offer up that petition to him, while you have any breath left in you, Psalm 25. 11. For thy name sake, O Lord, pardon mine Iniquity, for it is great.
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which needs not for the present be insisted on, or laid open, in as much as we have now to do but with the general Doctrine contained in the words themselves.
which needs not for the present be insisted on, or laid open, in as much as we have now to do but with the general Doctrine contained in the words themselves.
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but that which adds to the tremendousness of it, is that it is a passage to the great and last Judgment, which the ignorant Gentiles had but dark notice of;
but that which adds to the tremendousness of it, is that it is a passage to the great and last Judgement, which the ignorant Gentiles had but dark notice of;
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The word [ appointed ] signifies both a designation, & a reservation of a thing: notifying that, as there is an Eternal purpose for it in the Decree of God,
The word [ appointed ] signifies both a designation, & a reservation of a thing: notifying that, as there is an Eternal purpose for it in the decree of God,
And although we are not told how loon it shall be after, yet we have Scripture warrant to conclude, that every ones personal Judgment will follow presently upon it;
And although we Are not told how loon it shall be After, yet we have Scripture warrant to conclude, that every ones personal Judgement will follow presently upon it;
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though, Oh how few do improve it to good purpose? And a reason why this truth hath no more proper or suitable impressions on mens minds, may be because, either they believe not,
though, O how few do improve it to good purpose? And a reason why this truth hath no more proper or suitable impressions on men's minds, may be Because, either they believe not,
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How far the Doctrine of a future Judgment hath been entertained by the light of nature, in the Consciences of men acted by humane reason, without the help of Scripture revelation, I shall not now enquire.
How Far the Doctrine of a future Judgement hath been entertained by the Light of nature, in the Consciences of men acted by humane reason, without the help of Scripture Revelation, I shall not now inquire.
And it must needs be so, for, there is a special Government of God, to be acknowledged, in the managment whereof he will bring all reasonable Creatures to an everlasting state of happiness or misery, according to their Obedience or Disobedience to the Law of that Government, in prosecution whereof he will display the Glory of his Justice and Grace. God deals with his Creatures in his Government, according to the nature which he saw meet to bestow on them in their Creation.
And it must needs be so, for, there is a special Government of God, to be acknowledged, in the management whereof he will bring all reasonable Creatures to an everlasting state of happiness or misery, according to their obedience or Disobedience to the Law of that Government, in prosecution whereof he will display the Glory of his justice and Grace. God deals with his Creatures in his Government, according to the nature which he saw meet to bestow on them in their Creation.
Now when God Created man, he made him a reasonable Creature, and thereby capable of being treated in the way of a Covenant, by precepts and promises, and threatnings;
Now when God Created man, he made him a reasonable Creature, and thereby capable of being treated in the Way of a Covenant, by Precepts and promises, and threatenings;
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according unto which capacity, he gave him a Command, and required his obedience to it; promised him a reward of life, in case of his performing of perfect Obedience thereunto;
according unto which capacity, he gave him a Command, and required his Obedience to it; promised him a reward of life, in case of his performing of perfect obedience thereunto;
He hath also, upon mans Apostasy by which he fell under a Curse of Death, revealed to him a new and a living way for his recovery out of that misery into which he was plunged;
He hath also, upon men Apostasy by which he fell under a Curse of Death, revealed to him a new and a living Way for his recovery out of that misery into which he was plunged;
In order unto which they are to pass under a Trial. Where there is a Law given to reasonable Creatures, established with Sanctions, there must needs be a Judgment, in which their relation thereto is to be examined,
In order unto which they Are to pass under a Trial. Where there is a Law given to reasonable Creatures, established with Sanctions, there must needs be a Judgement, in which their Relation thereto is to be examined,
this is the order that it is manifestly put in, Text. That there are many awful and stupendous Judgments that God brings upon men in this world, is not to be denied;
this is the order that it is manifestly put in, Text. That there Are many awful and stupendous Judgments that God brings upon men in this world, is not to be denied;
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but when men are past from time, and have done the work which they were engaged in in this life? while men are in this world, conversant in the body, they are upon probation for Etetnity, they are laying in,
but when men Are passed from time, and have done the work which they were engaged in in this life? while men Are in this world, conversant in the body, they Are upon probation for Etetnity, they Are laying in,
for they are the works which are done in the body, which must be called to an after reckoning, 2 Cor. 5. 10. hence sinners are said in this time to be treasuring up into themselves wrath against the day of wrath, Rom. 2 5. It is evident, that neither good men nor evil men are in this life, openly distinguished in the observable Providences of God, except in some special instances;
for they Are the works which Are done in the body, which must be called to an After reckoning, 2 Cor. 5. 10. hence Sinners Are said in this time to be treasuring up into themselves wrath against the day of wrath, Rom. 2 5. It is evident, that neither good men nor evil men Are in this life, openly distinguished in the observable Providences of God, except in Some special instances;
as if often times, the outward face of things look with a contrary aspect, Eccles. 8. 14. there be just men to whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked;
as if often times, the outward face of things look with a contrary aspect, Eccles. 8. 14. there be just men to whom it Happeneth according to the work of the wicked;
inasmuch as it is certain, that God will sooner or later manifest the glory of his Holiness and Righteousness, and make it known that he is the great Potentate and Ruler of Angels and men.
inasmuch as it is certain, that God will sooner or later manifest the glory of his Holiness and Righteousness, and make it known that he is the great Potentate and Ruler of Angels and men.
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and that because there were other Generations to be born, and live, and dy, until the whole Series of them, according to the Divine appointment, be consummated.
and that Because there were other Generations to be born, and live, and die, until the Whole Series of them, according to the Divine appointment, be consummated.
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though it be not so frequently, or expresly spoken of in the Holy Scriptures, yet there are also sufficient intimations of it there〈 ◊ 〉 be found, enough to confirm our faith in the belief of it.
though it be not so frequently, or expressly spoken of in the Holy Scriptures, yet there Are also sufficient intimations of it there〈 ◊ 〉 be found, enough to confirm our faith in the belief of it.
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and must suffer Corruption, after which there must be a powerful Resurrection bestowed on it, in order to its being made capable of standing forth in Judgment.
and must suffer Corruption, After which there must be a powerful Resurrection bestowed on it, in order to its being made capable of standing forth in Judgement.
that, in its separate state, still retains its Spiritual and Immortal nature, which it is in no other way able to lose but by an Anni•ilation; and it is accordingly disposed of presently to its unchangable state,
that, in its separate state, still retains its Spiritual and Immortal nature, which it is in no other Way able to loose but by an Anni•ilation; and it is accordingly disposed of presently to its unchangeable state,
When Lazarus dyeth, his Soul is forth with carryed by a Convoy of Angels, into Abrabams bosome, and that is no other but a place and state of actual Felicity.
When Lazarus Dies, his Soul is forth with carried by a Convoy of Angels, into Abrabams bosom, and that is no other but a place and state of actual Felicity.
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When the penitent Thief dyes, he is the same day entertained with his Saviour in Paradise; for so Christ himself promised to him, Luk. 23. 43. which must needs intend a state of actual blessedness enjoyed in that place.
When the penitent Thief dies, he is the same day entertained with his Saviour in Paradise; for so christ himself promised to him, Luk. 23. 43. which must needs intend a state of actual blessedness enjoyed in that place.
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And why was Paul in such a strait, and so desirous to depart? Phil. 1. 23. it was to be with Christ, which he saith is best of all; which it could not be,
And why was Paul in such a strait, and so desirous to depart? Philip 1. 23. it was to be with christ, which he Says is best of all; which it could not be,
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If there were no Judgment to come, what need would there be for men to take any care how or after what manner they lead their lives? The Epecurian Doctrine, let us drink and drab, let us revel and swagger,
If there were no Judgement to come, what need would there be for men to take any care how or After what manner they led their lives? The Epecurian Doctrine, let us drink and drab, let us revel and swagger,
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and so exact will that scrutiny be, that not so much as one idle word shall escape it, Math. 12. 36. Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give an account thereof in the day of Judgment.
and so exact will that scrutiny be, that not so much as one idle word shall escape it, Math. 12. 36. Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give an account thereof in the day of Judgement.
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and it will be utterly in vain for me to tire the Rocks and Mountains, to hide me from the presence of the great God, or secure me from making my appearance before his Judgment seat.
and it will be utterly in vain for me to tire the Rocks and Mountains, to hide me from the presence of the great God, or secure me from making my appearance before his Judgement seat.
Now, what a check would such reflections as these are, throughly believed, and fixedly entertained, give to the mad youngster, in the midst of all his frolicks,
Now, what a check would such reflections as these Are, thoroughly believed, and fixedly entertained, give to the mad youngster, in the midst of all his Frolics,
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and make a deep impression of that advice upon our hearts, Eph. 5. 15. See that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time.
and make a deep impression of that Advice upon our hearts, Ephesians 5. 15. See that you walk circumspectly, not as Fools but as wise, redeeming the time.
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How would it put us upon pondering our way, and living by rule, and make us afraid of rash & precipitant rushing into any action? I am sure that Job tells us that he was awed by such a thought a• this,
How would it put us upon pondering our Way, and living by Rule, and make us afraid of rash & precipitant rushing into any actium? I am sure that Job tells us that he was awed by such a Thought a• this,
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except they have made their peace with God? As for those indeed, who have through grace obtained a pardon & acceptance unto life through the New-Covenant, this thought must needs afford to them all preciousness and desirableness;
except they have made their peace with God? As for those indeed, who have through grace obtained a pardon & acceptance unto life through the New-covenant, this Thought must needs afford to them all preciousness and desirableness;
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what a tumult will it raise in him, and what pungent thoughts must it needs fill him withal? can he but reflect and say? my working time is now done, my day in which I have been laying up for another world, is over,
what a tumult will it raise in him, and what pungent thoughts must it needs fill him withal? can he but reflect and say? my working time is now done, my day in which I have been laying up for Another world, is over,
If the life I have led in this world hath been wicked, how can I expect that my latter end should be peace? There is an Heaven and an Hell before me, one whereof will receive me as soon as I depart;
If the life I have led in this world hath been wicked, how can I expect that my latter end should be peace? There is an Heaven and an Hell before me, one whereof will receive me as soon as I depart;
or rather fall into the hands of rageful Devils, and be hurried to endless torments? What manner of life is it that I have been leading in the World? Which way is it that I have been going? Have I chosen that narrow way that leads unto life, which there are but a few that find? or have I not rejected it,
or rather fallen into the hands of rageful Devils, and be hurried to endless torments? What manner of life is it that I have been leading in the World? Which Way is it that I have been going? Have I chosen that narrow Way that leads unto life, which there Are but a few that find? or have I not rejected it,
and gone in the broad way that leads to destruction, in which the multitude of mankind are travelling? what Guilt is it that I have been contracting to my self by transgressing of Gods Law,
and gone in the broad Way that leads to destruction, in which the multitude of mankind Are traveling? what Gilded is it that I have been contracting to my self by transgressing of God's Law,
and exposing my self to the curse of it? how many horrid and amazing sins do there stare me in the face? sins which I have committed against light, against conscience, against mercy and patience, against counsels and warnings, against the strivings of the Spirit of God? and what hope have I that these sins are forgiven,
and exposing my self to the curse of it? how many horrid and amazing Sins do there stare me in the face? Sins which I have committed against Light, against conscience, against mercy and patience, against Counsels and Warnings, against the strivings of the Spirit of God? and what hope have I that these Sins Are forgiven,
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and shall not be laid to my charge? what grounds have I to think that my person is accepted with God? and what is the foundation on which my hopes are built? have I truly and cordially repented of these sins of mine,
and shall not be laid to my charge? what grounds have I to think that my person is accepted with God? and what is the Foundation on which my hope's Are built? have I truly and cordially repented of these Sins of mine,
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or rather hardned mine heart against all calls, and counsels, into impenitence? have I really forsaken these sins, never to have to do with them more,
or rather hardened mine heart against all calls, and Counsels, into impenitence? have I really forsaken these Sins, never to have to do with them more,
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or do I not hold them fast, and refuse to let them go? Have I gotten into Christ by a true and living faith? Have I made my Judge mine Advocate and my friend? or have I not despised all his offers of Grace and Mercy,
or do I not hold them fast, and refuse to let them go? Have I got into christ by a true and living faith? Have I made my Judge mine Advocate and my friend? or have I not despised all his offers of Grace and Mercy,
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and resisted his Spirit who strove with me, and thereby horribly aggravated my Guilt, provoked him to take Vengeance on me? How shall I appear before this Great and Terrible God? must I in that condition be haled to his Judgment Seat? is there nothing to be done yet for my safety, that I may not fall under his terrible indignation,
and resisted his Spirit who strove with me, and thereby horribly aggravated my Gilded, provoked him to take Vengeance on me? How shall I appear before this Great and Terrible God? must I in that condition be haled to his Judgement Seat? is there nothing to be done yet for my safety, that I may not fallen under his terrible Indignation,
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and damned for ever? Happy, yea thrice happy are they that can say as he, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will give me at that day.
and damned for ever? Happy, yea thrice happy Are they that can say as he, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will give me At that day.
Are all men riding post to their dissolution, and must they thence pass unto Judgment? we must then certainly conclude, that the workers of iniquity have no understanding.
are all men riding post to their dissolution, and must they thence pass unto Judgement? we must then Certainly conclude, that the workers of iniquity have no understanding.
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If we take a due observation of the Lives and Conversations which the most of the Children of men are leading, we may plainly read thus much in them, viz. That they either believe that they shall never dy,
If we take a due observation of the Lives and Conversations which the most of the Children of men Are leading, we may plainly read thus much in them, viz. That they either believe that they shall never die,
and making of that his only care, that by heaping up wealth, and providing himself with abundance of the good things of this life, he may have encouragment to sing that requiem to his Soul;
and making of that his only care, that by heaping up wealth, and providing himself with abundance of the good things of this life, he may have encouragement to sing that requiem to his Soul;
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Doth he believe that he shall ever be parted from his possessions, and he made to go to the generation of his fathers, never to see light? Doth the Profligate Voluptuary, who seek no farther than to immerge himself in carnal pleasures, spending of his time among vain and lewd Companions, in drinking,
Does he believe that he shall ever be parted from his possessions, and he made to go to the generation of his Father's, never to see Light? Does the Profligate Voluptuary, who seek no farther than to immerge himself in carnal pleasures, spending of his time among vain and lewd Sodales, in drinking,
and gaming, and wanton dalliances, always making provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereof, ever affect his heart with the thought or belief of the days of darkness which shall be many? Doth the Profane Swearer, that is every day rending of Gods blessed name with horrid Oaths and Cu•ses;
and gaming, and wanton dalliances, always making provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof, ever affect his heart with the Thought or belief of the days of darkness which shall be many? Does the Profane Swearer, that is every day rending of God's blessed name with horrid Oaths and Cu•ses;
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the Licentious Young person, who despiseth his Parents, •ejects all their faithful counsels, and warnings, rebelliously and resolutely breaks away from under the yoke of Family Government,
the Licentious Young person, who despises his Parents, •ejects all their faithful Counsels, and Warnings, rebelliously and resolutely breaks away from under the yoke of Family Government,
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and the point of a diamond, and that for all these things God will shortly call them to a severe account? Do careless sinners, who trifle away a day of grace, without regard to their Souls and Eternity;
and the point of a diamond, and that for all these things God will shortly call them to a severe account? Do careless Sinners, who trifle away a day of grace, without regard to their Souls and Eternity;
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or seek to secure an interest in Christ, and that Salvation which is wrought out by him, by giving all diligence to make their calling and election sure;
or seek to secure an Interest in christ, and that Salvation which is wrought out by him, by giving all diligence to make their calling and election sure;
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2. Here we see one great reason why there is so much horrid wickedness committed in the World, the root of it indeed is in that Original Sin, which the hearts of all men are by nature full of,
2. Here we see one great reason why there is so much horrid wickedness committed in the World, the root of it indeed is in that Original since, which the hearts of all men Are by nature full of,
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and he was never rightly acquainted with his own naughtiness, who is not led by the observation of his actual prevarication to the source from which all do derive:
and he was never rightly acquainted with his own naughtiness, who is not led by the observation of his actual prevarication to the source from which all do derive:
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However, there are those restraints under which the Corruption that is within men is held back from breaking forth into prodigious Enormities, which is none of the least of these favours which God indulgeth the children of men withal,
However, there Are those restraints under which the Corruption that is within men is held back from breaking forth into prodigious Enormities, which is none of the least of these favours which God indulgeth the children of men withal,
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but for which all humane So•ieties must disband, and one, and not the least of these, is the d•ead of an after reckoning imprinted on the Consciences of men, by which they are kept in awe;
but for which all humane So•ieties must disband, and one, and not the least of these, is the d•ead of an After reckoning imprinted on the Consciences of men, by which they Are kept in awe;
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and men are insensible of any impressions from it, what will not their impetuous lusts make them dare to do? It is the Psalmists observation in Psal. 36. 1. The transgression of the wicked saith in my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes, and did men think of,
and men Are insensible of any impressions from it, what will not their impetuous Lustiest make them Dare to do? It is the Psalmists observation in Psalm 36. 1. The Transgression of the wicked Says in my heart, that there is no Fear of God before his eyes, and did men think of,
were the expectation of a fu•ure judgment, and a strict reckoning then to be taken of men, of all that ever they have done, realities to them, they would not dare to do as they do.
were the expectation of a fu•ure judgement, and a strict reckoning then to be taken of men, of all that ever they have done, realities to them, they would not Dare to do as they do.
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And they that entertain arguings in their minds to put them on calling in question the being and perfections of God, will certainly, on the same Topicks, conclude that there can be no Judgment.
And they that entertain arguings in their minds to put them on calling in question the being and perfections of God, will Certainly, on the same Topicks, conclude that there can be no Judgement.
The Prophet therefore is given to understand, what it was that nourished the daring abominations of those Jews, Ezek. 9. 9. The iniquity of the house of Israel,
The Prophet Therefore is given to understand, what it was that nourished the daring abominations of those jews, Ezekiel 9. 9. The iniquity of the house of Israel,
all the wit which men exercise in carrying on their courses of iniquity with greatest secrecy and security, will be found one day to have been nothing better than madness,
all the wit which men exercise in carrying on their courses of iniquity with greatest secrecy and security, will be found one day to have been nothing better than madness,
this is the man who may look death in the face without dread, and entertain joyful thoughts of that great Judgment, which may make all other faces to gather paleness & hearts to be filled with astonishment and horrour:
this is the man who may look death in the face without dread, and entertain joyful thoughts of that great Judgement, which may make all other faces to gather paleness & hearts to be filled with astonishment and horror:
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and be settled in the eternal Kingdom, and live in the fulness of those joys that are in Gods prescnce. And when the last Trumpet shall sound, he knows now that his Redeemer is coming to give him perfect Salvation in both Soul & body:
and be settled in the Eternal Kingdom, and live in the fullness of those Joys that Are in God's prescnce. And when the last Trumpet shall found, he knows now that his Redeemer is coming to give him perfect Salvation in both Soul & body:
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and thrust them down into the bottomless pit, where shall be nothing but wailing, and gnashing of Teeth. USE. II. Let this Doctrine be a watch word for sinners.
and thrust them down into the bottomless pit, where shall be nothing but wailing, and gnashing of Teeth. USE. II Let this Doctrine be a watch word for Sinners.
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Whatsoever arguments flesh and blood, wicked men, or Satan may at any time urge upon us, to intice us in to sins of Omission or Commission, let us be sure to weigh them in the ballance of the Sanctuary against this great consideration, I must very shortly appear before God,
Whatsoever Arguments Flesh and blood, wicked men, or Satan may At any time urge upon us, to entice us in to Sins of Omission or Commission, let us be sure to weigh them in the balance of the Sanctuary against this great consideration, I must very shortly appear before God,
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and be called to answer for this then, and what an account shall I give to him? ask, will it bear the tryal of that day of revelation? will it then have the approbation of the Judge? or if it will not, will the benefit which I shall gain by it, in the gratification of carnal concupiscence, make reparation for the damage which I shall sustain by the sentence of Condemnation that will then pass upon me for it,
and be called to answer for this then, and what an account shall I give to him? ask, will it bear the trial of that day of Revelation? will it then have the approbation of the Judge? or if it will not, will the benefit which I shall gain by it, in the gratification of carnal concupiscence, make reparation for the damage which I shall sustain by the sentence of Condemnation that will then pass upon me for it,
and the fearful miseries which I shall undergo in the execution of that sentence? and if not, think what an ineffable infatuation it will be to give place to it.
and the fearful misery's which I shall undergo in the execution of that sentence? and if not, think what an ineffable infatuation it will be to give place to it.
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and hasten me to the Judgment, how shall I appear before this dreadful God? what good might such thoughts as these do, if reallized? USE. III. Let it be for a word of Warning to us all, to be very careful in making ready to dye well:
and hasten me to the Judgement, how shall I appear before this dreadful God? what good might such thoughts as these do, if realized? USE. III. Let it be for a word of Warning to us all, to be very careful in making ready to die well:
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Think what a fearful thing it will be then to be mistaken, to go out of this life with hope that will prove a a spiders web; to lean on an expectation that will fail and break under us.
Think what a fearful thing it will be then to be mistaken, to go out of this life with hope that will prove a a spiders web; to lean on an expectation that will fail and break under us.
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Am I ready for it? if not, shall I dare to dally in an affair of such infinite concernment one moment? will it not expose me to unconceivable hazard? and when we see any such as have despised Gods Grace,
Am I ready for it? if not, shall I Dare to dally in an affair of such infinite concernment one moment? will it not expose me to unconceivable hazard? and when we see any such as have despised God's Grace,
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and am I in a better readiness? have I done any thing more to lay in for a comfortable trial? and let this drive you to him who is the God of all Grace, to ask of him, with the most intense importunity, to work you up unto a meetnaess for this Appearance.
and am I in a better readiness? have I done any thing more to lay in for a comfortable trial? and let this drive you to him who is the God of all Grace, to ask of him, with the most intense importunity, to work you up unto a meetnaess for this Appearance.
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Who if God had not put more pitty into the hearts of her pious & compassionate Judges, than she had for her own Soul, had now been hearing the last Sermon that ever should have been Preached in her ears;
Who if God had not put more pity into the hearts of her pious & compassionate Judges, than she had for her own Soul, had now been hearing the last Sermon that ever should have been Preached in her ears;
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Oh that I might now have had the occasion and encouragement to have spoken a consolatory word, to a broken heart, wounded to death under the Arrows of the Almighty, and sensible of her miserable condition, humbly asking after the hopes of Salvation:
O that I might now have had the occasion and encouragement to have spoken a consolatory word, to a broken heart, wounded to death under the Arrows of the Almighty, and sensible of her miserable condition, humbly asking After the hope's of Salvation:
as soon as ever you are dead, you must be called to it, and what preparation have you made? what have you been doing in order to it? alas! a fearful deal;
as soon as ever you Are dead, you must be called to it, and what preparation have you made? what have you been doing in order to it? alas! a fearful deal;
What a fearful Indictment hath the All-seeing God ready drawn up against you? what uncountable bloody Items is it filled up withal? I have already given you the most solemn advice, in the name of God, about these things on the last Sabbath,
What a fearful Indictment hath the All-seeing God ready drawn up against you? what uncountable bloody Items is it filled up withal? I have already given you the most solemn Advice, in the name of God, about these things on the last Sabbath,
but at your Trial, and since your Condemnation, will shelter you from the Vengeance of that God who is a Witness; and •ath said, Rev. 21. 8. That all Liars shall have their part in the Lake which burns with fire and brimstone? Do you think that your abominable Whoredom committed in the Prison,
but At your Trial, and since your Condemnation, will shelter you from the Vengeance of that God who is a Witness; and •ath said, Rev. 21. 8. That all Liars shall have their part in the Lake which burns with fire and brimstone? Do you think that your abominable Whoredom committed in the Prison,
or make your account more easie? is this the provision that you are making for your standing before God? let all that hear me this day take notice and tremble,
or make your account more easy? is this the provision that you Are making for your standing before God? let all that hear me this day take notice and tremble,
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and can your heart endure, to be made the Subject of Gods Fiery Indignation, and feel the Impressions of his Fury in Everlasting Burnings? Hasten then, the Avenger of Blood is just ready to give you the fatal stroak,
and can your heart endure, to be made the Subject of God's Fiery Indignation, and feel the Impressions of his Fury in Everlasting Burnings? Hasten then, the Avenger of Blood is just ready to give you the fatal stroke,
The Lord give you an ear to hear, and heart to consider, lest this word also rise up in the Judgment against you, and encrease your Eternal Flames. FINIS.
The Lord give you an ear to hear, and heart to Consider, lest this word also rise up in the Judgement against you, and increase your Eternal Flames. FINIS.
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