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A SERMON Preached before the RIGHT HONOURABLE Sir JOHN SHORTER, Kt. &c. PHILIPPIANS Chap. I. ver. 21. For to me to live is Christ.
A SERMON Preached before the RIGHT HONOURABLE Sir JOHN SHORTER, Kt. etc. PHILIPPIANS Chap. I. ver. 21. For to me to live is christ.
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THE Apostle was in a happy Strait, from his Fitness to live, and Readiness to dye.
THE Apostle was in a happy Strait, from his Fitness to live, and Readiness to die.
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He knew not well how to fix his Choice, because both Life and Death had a desireable Tendency.
He knew not well how to fix his Choice, Because both Life and Death had a desirable Tendency.
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There was Service to Christ by his Life, and great Happiness to himself by Death. Affection to Christ swayed his Inclinations both ways;
There was Service to christ by his Life, and great Happiness to himself by Death. Affection to christ swayed his Inclinations both ways;
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he loved Christ, and therefore must desire death, that he might fully enjoy him;
he loved christ, and Therefore must desire death, that he might Fully enjoy him;
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he loved Christ, and so might incline to a longer life, that he might more advance his Interest.
he loved christ, and so might incline to a longer life, that he might more advance his Interest.
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Rational Self-love would move to the Former, yet Regard to Jesus and his Members overswayes him to the Latter.
Rational Self-love would move to the Former, yet Regard to jesus and his Members oversways him to the Latter.
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He is content to expect the Crown, rather than quit his Work: And tho Heaven was the better State in it self, and happier for him;
He is content to expect the Crown, rather than quit his Work: And though Heaven was the better State in it self, and Happier for him;
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he prefers his stay on Earth, as better for the Church, which could not bear his Absence.
he prefers his stay on Earth, as better for the Church, which could not bear his Absence.
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A wonderful Instance of a Publick Spirit!
A wondered Instance of a Public Spirit!
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how enlarged is this Soul, that was assured of Glory in Heaven, and of very sore Tryals on Earth,
how enlarged is this Soul, that was assured of Glory in Heaven, and of very soar Trials on Earth,
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and would yet tug longer at the Oar for Publick Good ▪ rather than be at Rest!
and would yet tug longer At the Oar for Public Good ▪ rather than be At Rest!
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The great Purposes he resolved to live to, are manifest from his Contentment with the Delays of Glory.
The great Purposes he resolved to live to, Are manifest from his Contentment with the Delays of Glory.
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Had sensual Enjoyments, and trivial Employs been the Advantage proposed by a longer Life, how impatiently must he have endured a Moments Absence from Heaven? He that knew Death could not lay his Soul asleep,
Had sensual Enjoyments, and trivial Employs been the Advantage proposed by a longer Life, how impatiently must he have endured a Moments Absence from Heaven? He that knew Death could not lay his Soul asleep,
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but that it immediately passed into a State of the highest Activity, and Receptiveness;
but that it immediately passed into a State of the highest Activity, and Receptiveness;
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yea, and would be admitted to a near Converse with Christ, and other glorious Objects, which must fully employ these active Powers of the Soul,
yea, and would be admitted to a near Converse with christ, and other glorious Objects, which must Fully employ these active Powers of the Soul,
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and fill it with Good to the utmost of its Capacity to receive:
and fill it with Good to the utmost of its Capacity to receive:
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Could he (I say) desire an Abode on Earth, to relish carnal or animal Delights, which with him is a being dead while one liveth? By no means.
Could he (I say) desire an Abided on Earth, to relish carnal or animal Delights, which with him is a being dead while one lives? By no means.
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But my Text represents to us the Design and Tendency of the Apostle Paul 's Life.
But my Text represents to us the Design and Tendency of the Apostle Paul is Life.
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To me to live is Christ. To me to live is christ.
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I know there are many things to be inferred from the Words, besides what I think is their principal Scope.
I know there Are many things to be inferred from the Words, beside what I think is their principal Scope.
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As, 1. Christ is a Believers Happiness, while he liveth.
As, 1. christ is a Believers Happiness, while he lives.
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q. d. Life were worse than Death, were not Christ known, and enjoyed by me in this Life. 2. A Christian's Life is a meer dependance on, q. worser. Life were Worse than Death, were not christ known, and enjoyed by me in this Life. 2. A Christian's Life is a mere dependence on,
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and a manifest discovery of the Power and Grace of Christ.
and a manifest discovery of the Power and Grace of christ.
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Emanations of his Power supports it, and his Grace is displayed in our Lives, when useful to any valuable purposes,
Emanations of his Power supports it, and his Grace is displayed in our Lives, when useful to any valuable Purposes,
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or employed in any momentous Actions.
or employed in any momentous Actions.
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But I pass by these to the Chief Design of the Text, which may be expressed under two Heads.
But I pass by these to the Chief Design of the Text, which may be expressed under two Heads.
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1. An entire dedication of Paul 's Life to Christ, exclusively of any Carnal Designs of his own.
1. an entire dedication of Paul is Life to christ, exclusively of any Carnal Designs of his own.
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As if he should have said, I devote my Life to the Glory of Christ, I propose the Advancement of his Interests;
As if he should have said, I devote my Life to the Glory of christ, I propose the Advancement of his Interests;
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my Design is to be Instrumental in his Work, and the propagation of his Concernments:
my Design is to be Instrumental in his Work, and the propagation of his Concernments:
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There is no base selfish Turn of my own intended, nor shall my life waste in idle Uselesness.
There is no base selfish Turn of my own intended, nor shall my life waste in idle Uselessness.
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I will be active, and that for him, to the last Moment, and the utmost of my Abilities.
I will be active, and that for him, to the last Moment, and the utmost of my Abilities.
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This my Judgment dictates as my Duty, to this I am devoted, and on this only I am intent.
This my Judgement dictates as my Duty, to this I am devoted, and on this only I am intent.
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II. A perswasion that Christ had been, and still would be advanced by his Life and Labours.
II A persuasion that christ had been, and still would be advanced by his Life and Labours.
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This he expresseth in v. 20. As my expectation and hope, that Christ shall be magnified in my Body,
This he Expresses in v. 20. As my expectation and hope, that christ shall be magnified in my Body,
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whether by Life, or by Death. q. d. whither by Life, or by Death. q. worser.
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I have by his Grace promoted his Interest, I fear not but the same Aids and Blessing will still concur to the like serviceableness;
I have by his Grace promoted his Interest, I Fear not but the same Aids and Blessing will still concur to the like serviceableness;
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and so the Issue of my living will be his Gain.
and so the Issue of my living will be his Gain.
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This is the NONLATINALPHABET in v. 22. It's no secular Interest of my own is like to be advanced:
This is the in v. 22. It's no secular Interest of my own is like to be advanced:
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The building of my House, or erecting Trophies to my Name I expect not. Nay, I am sure, Poverty, Contempt, and Hardships in those respects will attend me;
The building of my House, or erecting Trophies to my Name I expect not. Nay, I am sure, Poverty, Contempt, and Hardships in those respects will attend me;
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but Christ in his Gospel-Interests will be contributed to, and he will over-rule my Sufferings and Labours to his own Advancement.
but christ in his Gospel-Interests will be contributed to, and he will overrule my Sufferings and Labours to his own Advancement.
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The Text may also include an Hint at the Reason of this Confidence, as to this decribed Success;
The Text may also include an Hint At the Reason of this Confidence, as to this described Success;
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it being introduced under such a respect: For to me to live is Christ. Sincere devotedness to Christ, is ordinarily successful;
it being introduced under such a respect: For to me to live is christ. Sincere devotedness to christ, is ordinarily successful;
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and upright Designs duly managed, prove not Abortive.
and upright Designs duly managed, prove not Abortive.
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When the best Endowments of a man indisposed to the service of Christ, produce not equal Fruits to the lower Gifts of a Soul engaged for his concerns.
When the best Endowments of a man indisposed to the service of christ, produce not equal Fruits to the lower Gifts of a Soul engaged for his concerns.
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The first of these will be the Subject of my Discourse: viz. The Dedication of the Life to Christ.
The First of these will be the Subject of my Discourse: viz. The Dedication of the Life to christ.
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This was no Duty peculiar to the Apostolical Office; and tho it's predicated of St. Paul in his own Person;
This was no Duty peculiar to the Apostolical Office; and though it's predicated of Saint Paul in his own Person;
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yet he affords us an Example which binds our Imitation.
yet he affords us an Exampl which binds our Imitation.
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Yea it is the fundamental Duty resulting from our Baptismal Vow, included in all our Christian Profession,
Yea it is the fundamental Duty resulting from our Baptismal Voelli, included in all our Christian Profession,
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and supposed in all acceptable Service. So that the Obligation is universal;
and supposed in all acceptable Service. So that the Obligation is universal;
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it's the Duty of all here, even of such who least regard it, yea live in greatest repugnancy to it.
it's the Duty of all Here, even of such who lest regard it, yea live in greatest repugnancy to it.
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By living to Christ must be meant, living to the promoting, and defence of the Interests of Christ in this World.
By living to christ must be meant, living to the promoting, and defence of the Interests of christ in this World.
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This his designed Endeavour had a respect to, and to this he devoteth his Life: That is, all the opportunities for acting which Life includes, all the Abilities which Life imports,
This his designed Endeavour had a respect to, and to this he devoteth his Life: That is, all the opportunities for acting which Life includes, all the Abilities which Life imports,
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and all the good things he possessed, which are comprehended in the word Life, as being less valuable than life is:
and all the good things he possessed, which Are comprehended in the word Life, as being less valuable than life is:
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Even all these he designed to lay out for the Interests of the Blessed Jesus. He valued living for no meaner uses, and determined to live to no lower purpose.
Even all these he designed to lay out for the Interests of the Blessed jesus. He valued living for no meaner uses, and determined to live to no lower purpose.
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When the advancement of Christ's Interests governeth our Time and Abilities, then to live is Christ.
When the advancement of Christ's Interests Governs our Time and Abilities, then to live is christ.
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For herein is our living to him within our reach;
For herein is our living to him within our reach;
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by this it is expressed, and the evidencing thereof in this instance, is what he hath appointed,
by this it is expressed, and the evidencing thereof in this instance, is what he hath appointed,
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and still expecteth from all his Members and Servants. I need say no more to introduce the Doctrine I purpose to insist on: which is this.
and still Expects from all his Members and Servants. I need say no more to introduce the Doctrine I purpose to insist on: which is this.
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Doct. It is the duty of all Christians to dedicate and employ their lives to the advancement of the Interests of Christ in the World.Doct. It is the duty of all Christians to dedicate and employ their lives to the advancement of the Interests of christ in the World.
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It's not sufficient to be religious in Contemplation, or mental Acts; our Lord expecteth, and real Piety enclineth to a vigorous activity in our holy Profession.
It's not sufficient to be religious in Contemplation, or mental Acts; our Lord Expects, and real Piety Inclineth to a vigorous activity in our holy Profession.
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He will be served by his Members, as they expect to be saved by him.
He will be served by his Members, as they expect to be saved by him.
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They must imitate him in his Communicative Goodness, and express their resentments of his Grace to them, by these powerful acknowledgments.
They must imitate him in his Communicative goodness, and express their resentments of his Grace to them, by these powerful acknowledgments.
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They must not grudg his Service; tho he redeem them freely, they shall sacrifice all to him;
They must not grudge his Service; though he Redeem them freely, they shall sacrifice all to him;
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and while he is managing our Interest in Heaven as Intercessor, he will have us employed in his Concernments on Earth,
and while he is managing our Interest in Heaven as Intercessor, he will have us employed in his Concernments on Earth,
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as Instruments dedicated to the advancement of his Name, and enlargement of his Kingdom. To do thus is agreeable to the inclination of every holy Christian;
as Instruments dedicated to the advancement of his Name, and enlargement of his Kingdom. To do thus is agreeable to the inclination of every holy Christian;
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love to Jesus fills with zeal in this enterprize. Therein they are employed; nothing delighteth them more than any visible success;
love to jesus fills with zeal in this enterprise. Therein they Are employed; nothing delights them more than any visible success;
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yea, they bemoan their uselesness when their industry seems greatest. A Hermite's Cell for rest is not esteemed by them as an opportunity for service; tho difficult, and dangerous.
yea, they bemoan their uselessness when their industry seems greatest. A Hermit's Cell for rest is not esteemed by them as an opportunity for service; though difficult, and dangerous.
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I Shall manage this Subject in this method. I.
I Shall manage this Subject in this method. I.
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I will lay down some preliminary Propositions. II. Acquaint you more fully with the nature of this Duty, of dedicating our Lives to the Interests of Christ. III. Offer plain Reasons, to put it out of doubt, that to dedicate our Lives to Christ is the indispensible duty of all of us.
I will lay down Some preliminary Propositions. II Acquaint you more Fully with the nature of this Duty, of dedicating our Lives to the Interests of christ. III. Offer plain Reasons, to put it out of doubt, that to dedicate our Lives to christ is the indispensible duty of all of us.
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And then apply these things more particularly. Prop. I. Satan, the World, and the Flesh have an interest among men;
And then apply these things more particularly. Prop. I Satan, the World, and the Flesh have an Interest among men;
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in the overthrowing whereof, much of the Interests of Christ consisteth. The Interests of the former are one, and principally stated, and managed by the Devil.
in the overthrowing whereof, much of the Interests of christ Consisteth. The Interests of the former Are one, and principally stated, and managed by the devil.
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He set up the World as an Idol, and the Flesh as a Ruler, by introducing Sin into the World:
He Set up the World as an Idol, and the Flesh as a Ruler, by introducing since into the World:
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so that the whole may be called his Interest;
so that the Whole may be called his Interest;
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the inclinations of the Flesh affording him advantages, and the World yielding him means to advance that Interest by.
the inclinations of the Flesh affording him advantages, and the World yielding him means to advance that Interest by.
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This Interest of Satan is fixed 1. In opposition to the original Dominion of God among Men. 2. To the Attempts and Successes of Christ in restoring of God's Dominion,
This Interest of Satan is fixed 1. In opposition to the original Dominion of God among Men. 2. To the Attempts and Successes of christ in restoring of God's Dominion,
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and advancing some additional Interest of his own, with respect to fallen Man.
and advancing Some additional Interest of his own, with respect to fallen Man.
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1. The Interest of Satan is fixed in opposition to the original Dominion of God among men.
1. The Interest of Satan is fixed in opposition to the original Dominion of God among men.
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Man was made upright, loyal to God, glorious in the image of God on the Soul, and expressing the Nature of God in light, love, justice and purity, &c.
Man was made upright, loyal to God, glorious in the image of God on the Soul, and expressing the Nature of God in Light, love, Justice and purity, etc.
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Satan hastily engageth in a Design of overthrowing the Authority of God, defacing his Image, and introducing his own Temper and Power in the hearts and practices of Men.
Satan hastily engageth in a Design of overthrowing the authority of God, defacing his Image, and introducing his own Temper and Power in the hearts and practices of Men.
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He soon effected this, by the Compliance of our first Parents with his Snares; and pursueth it from one Age to another;
He soon effected this, by the Compliance of our First Parents with his Snares; and pursueth it from one Age to Another;
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still working in the Children of disobedience. still working in the Children of disobedience.
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Hence you may easily conclude, that his Interest lieth in Man's rebellion against his Maker, darkness of mind as to Divine Matters, Injustice, Cruelty, Irreligion, Blasphemy, Uncleanness, Intemperance, Wrath, Earthliness,
Hence you may Easily conclude, that his Interest lies in Man's rebellion against his Maker, darkness of mind as to Divine Matters, Injustice, Cruelty, Irreligion, Blasphemy, Uncleanness, Intemperance, Wrath, Earthliness,
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and all things which render Men devilish or bruitish. His great Concern was to dethrone God, whom he hated;
and all things which render Men devilish or brutish. His great Concern was to dethrone God, whom he hated;
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and to destroy Man, whose happiness he envied; tho he concealeth the latter, that he may the better effect it.
and to destroy Man, whose happiness he envied; though he concealeth the latter, that he may the better Effect it.
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2. Satan's Interest is in opposition to the Attempts of Christ for restoring of God's Dominion,
2. Satan's Interest is in opposition to the Attempts of christ for restoring of God's Dominion,
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and advancing some additional Interests of his own with respect to fallen Man.
and advancing Some additional Interests of his own with respect to fallen Man.
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Satan hoped from the sanction of the Law, and God's dealing with himself, that his Design so far accomplished by the Fall, would never miscarry;
Satan hoped from the sanction of the Law, and God's dealing with himself, that his Design so Far accomplished by the Fallen, would never miscarry;
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but that such Rebellion and Misery begun so to be executed, could never be retrieved. He enjoyeth the prospect of a quiet Throne but a small moment;
but that such Rebellion and Misery begun so to be executed, could never be retrieved. He Enjoyeth the prospect of a quiet Throne but a small moment;
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then a Curse (which affects him, tho spoken to the Serpent) seizeth him as a Tempter,
then a Curse (which affects him, though spoken to the Serpent) seizes him as a Tempter,
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and Christ sets up as his Antagonist, to recover the Elect, revive the trampled Interests of God among rebellious Sinners,
and christ sets up as his Antagonist, to recover the Elect, revive the trampled Interests of God among rebellious Sinners,
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and erect to himself a glorious Name and Body, as the Mediatoral Head.
and erect to himself a glorious Name and Body, as the Mediatorial Head.
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Satan endeavoureth the blasting of these Attempts of Christ, and the support of his own Interests thus threatned:
Satan endeavoureth the blasting of these Attempts of christ, and the support of his own Interests thus threatened:
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and hereby we see, there is an Interest of Satan's, which tho to the same ends, is yet managed more directly in opposition to Christ, as Redeemer.
and hereby we see, there is an Interest of Satan's, which though to the same ends, is yet managed more directly in opposition to christ, as Redeemer.
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This lieth in obstructing the Gospel, hardning the heart to impenitency, blinding mens minds lest they should believe;
This lies in obstructing the Gospel, hardening the heart to impenitency, blinding men's minds lest they should believe;
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advancing Idolatry and Superstition, in opposition to the Worship of Christ; perverting the mind with Errors, contrary to the Truths revealed;
advancing Idolatry and Superstition, in opposition to the Worship of christ; perverting the mind with Errors, contrary to the Truths revealed;
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persecuting the Members of Christ, silencing a faithful Ministry, dividing the Church, destroying godly Discipline, causing Backslidings and Apostacy;
persecuting the Members of christ, silencing a faithful Ministry, dividing the Church, destroying godly Discipline, causing Backslidings and Apostasy;
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with whatever else may hinder the Attempts of Christ, or blast the Successes of our Redeemer in any place, person, or matter:
with whatever Else may hinder the Attempts of christ, or blast the Successes of our Redeemer in any place, person, or matter:
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that by all he may obviate the gracious Purposes of Jesus towards men, and make his Enterprize abortive.
that by all he may obviate the gracious Purposes of jesus towards men, and make his Enterprise abortive.
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How vigilant, subtil, and unwearied is Satan in managing this Interest? he engageth all instruments, he takes advantages of all Tempers and Circumstances;
How vigilant, subtle, and unwearied is Satan in managing this Interest? he engageth all Instruments, he Takes advantages of all Tempers and circumstances;
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oft influenceth good men to serve his Purposes;
oft influenceth good men to serve his Purposes;
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transformeth himself sometimes into an Angel of light, at other times as a Dragon poureth out a flood of persecution. Innocent things he oft abuseth; Transformeth himself sometime into an Angel of Light, At other times as a Dragon pours out a flood of persecution. Innocent things he oft abuseth;
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by things seemingly indifferent he propagates his Designs, as well as by grosser matters.
by things seemingly indifferent he propagates his Designs, as well as by grosser matters.
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He waits every Age to obstruct the Points Christ seems designed to gain, (called by the Spirit the truth of the present time ) as if he were content to endure past instances of Christ's Conquest, which he could not hinder.
He waits every Age to obstruct the Points christ seems designed to gain, (called by the Spirit the truth of the present time) as if he were content to endure past instances of Christ's Conquest, which he could not hinder.
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He refineth his Interests according to the light that groweth, that they may be the more likely to be complied with:
He refineth his Interests according to the Light that grows, that they may be the more likely to be complied with:
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tho every step he gaineth be but a degree, which he would improve to the utmost villany, by a gradual process.
though every step he gains be but a degree, which he would improve to the utmost villainy, by a gradual process.
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The more eminently any thing, Constitution, or Party, expresseth his prevalency, or serveth the Devil's purpose;
The more eminently any thing, Constitution, or Party, Expresses his prevalency, or serves the Devil's purpose;
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the more his Interest is staked therein, and his Power exerted thereby.
the more his Interest is staked therein, and his Power exerted thereby.
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Thus after Rome Pagan failed his Design, he begins an Idolatrous Apostacy in the Christian Church; Thus After Room Pagan failed his Design, he begins an Idolatrous Apostasy in the Christian Church;
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and giveth the Head of that Apostacy (under the emblem of a Lamb with two horns ) wonderful skill, and power:
and gives the Head of that Apostasy (under the emblem of a Lamb with two horns) wondered skill, and power:
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by him he corrupts the Church, and encounters the growing Kingdom of our Lord, as the great Antichrist.
by him he corrupts the Church, and encounters the growing Kingdom of our Lord, as the great Antichrist.
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By him Satan's Interests are kept up for many Ages over many Nations, wearing a Christian name:
By him Satan's Interests Are kept up for many Ages over many nations, wearing a Christian name:
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and the remains of his infection disturb the Interests of Christ in Churches relieved from grosser Pollutions;
and the remains of his infection disturb the Interests of christ in Churches relieved from grosser Pollutions;
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which is effected by Customs, and Officers uninstituted by Christ;
which is effected by Customs, and Officers uninstituted by christ;
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by Errors eclipsing the Authority, Operations, Merits, and free Grace of our Blessed Lord, wherein many departed from Babylon are too deeply engaged.
by Errors eclipsing the authority, Operations, Merits, and free Grace of our Blessed Lord, wherein many departed from Babylon Are too deeply engaged.
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In every one of these, Satan's Interest consisteth, either as a means which Satan makes use of,
In every one of these, Satan's Interest Consisteth, either as a means which Satan makes use of,
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or as it stands in opposition to any Truth and Institution of Christ.
or as it Stands in opposition to any Truth and Institution of christ.
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Much of the Interests of Christ consists in opposing each of these, and blasting those Counter-designs of Satan.
Much of the Interests of christ consists in opposing each of these, and blasting those Counter-designs of Satan.
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Wonderful will be the Scheme of Christ's Counter-acting, and baffling these various Efforts, when the methods and seasonableness of all shall be at once made known.
Wondered will be the Scheme of Christ's Counteracting, and baffling these various Efforts, when the methods and seasonableness of all shall be At once made known.
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Prop. II. All men by nature are devoted to the Interest of Satan, the World and Flesh.Prop. II All men by nature Are devoted to the Interest of Satan, the World and Flesh.
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Satan executeth his Purposes by Men as Slaves in Chains.
Satan Executeth his Purposes by Men as Slaves in Chains.
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It's true, this is generally by uniting his Interests with theirs, and so serving himself by them,
It's true, this is generally by uniting his Interests with theirs, and so serving himself by them,
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while they are acting their own Lusts, and consulting a fleshly Interest. They are bribed by advantage, engaged by grandure, or politick reasons;
while they Are acting their own Lustiest, and consulting a fleshly Interest. They Are bribed by advantage, engaged by Grandeur, or politic Reasons;
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whereby they seem to justify the Devil's drudgery. They favour some Errors, as the lusts of the Mind;
whereby they seem to justify the Devil's drudgery. They favour Some Errors, as the Lustiest of the Mind;
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others, as leading to licentiousness, or countenancing them therein. Their corrupt hearts are under the government of lust;
Others, as leading to licentiousness, or countenancing them therein. Their corrupt hearts Are under the government of lust;
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and the World being their Idol, the Devil may thereby gild over any Pill, and employ them in most undertakings.
and the World being their Idol, the devil may thereby gild over any Pill, and employ them in most undertakings.
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The God of this World wants not means to hire, affright, or allure them by; and these seldom are unsuccessful, unless when God overacts their Inclinations; The God of this World Wants not means to hire, affright, or allure them by; and these seldom Are unsuccessful, unless when God overacts their Inclinations;
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or in his Providence prevents the gainfull offer;
or in his Providence prevents the gainful offer;
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or when he chaineth some loss, shame, or such sensible evils, with their serving Satan's turn at present.
or when he chaineth Some loss, shame, or such sensible evils, with their serving Satan's turn At present.
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But with most Sinners, in most of his Concerns, the Devil gains concurrence, and that by means grateful to the Flesh.
But with most Sinners, in most of his Concerns, the devil gains concurrence, and that by means grateful to the Flesh.
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Ecclesiastical grandure supporteth uninstituted Officers in the Church;
Ecclesiastical Grandeur supporteth uninstituted Officers in the Church;
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vast incomes and exorbitant power tempt to Idolatry, to an universal Headship, and a world of vile Appendants.
vast incomes and exorbitant power tempt to Idolatry, to an universal Headship, and a world of vile Appendants.
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Ignorance must be countenanced, lest these emoluments be exposed to hazard. Superstition will be contended for, as its pomp is pleasing to a vain mind:
Ignorance must be countenanced, lest these emoluments be exposed to hazard. Superstition will be contended for, as its pomp is pleasing to a vain mind:
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dead Forms are abetted, as lulling Conscience asleep;
dead Forms Are abetted, as lulling Conscience asleep;
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which is needful to the quiet of an unregenerate heart, where the Gospel-light is by Christ forced on them.
which is needful to the quiet of an unregenerate heart, where the Gospel light is by christ forced on them.
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Mahumatism and Pagan Idolatry were introduced by methods adapted to mens lusts; and are maintained by reasons from worldly Interests mahometism and Pagan Idolatry were introduced by methods adapted to men's Lustiest; and Are maintained by Reasons from worldly Interests
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This way usually Satan attains his ends by miserable men: but sometimes he doth by strong delusions hurry them without apparent motives;
This Way usually Satan attains his ends by miserable men: but sometime he does by strong delusions hurry them without apparent motives;
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yea by his service expose them to hardships ungrateful to Nature, tho vicious. A strange impetus reconcileth them to torments, yea and death in the Devil's work:
yea by his service expose them to hardships ungrateful to Nature, though vicious. A strange impetus reconcileth them to torments, yea and death in the Devil's work:
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God permitting him to impress their Imaginations, and act their Souls in an amazing manner. Thus many errors are suggested and propagated.
God permitting him to Impress their Imaginations, and act their Souls in an amazing manner. Thus many errors Are suggested and propagated.
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One way or another, all ungodly men willingly serve the Devill's Interest.
One Way or Another, all ungodly men willingly serve the Devil's Interest.
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How are most of Mankind employed in this slavery, by Satan? yea, their Lusts oft carry them to intemperance, impiety, violence, 〈 ◊ 〉 when unsolicited.
How Are most of Mankind employed in this slavery, by Satan? yea, their Lustiest oft carry them to intemperance, impiety, violence, 〈 ◊ 〉 when unsolicited.
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Oh dreadful aspect of an Apostate World! Prop. III.
O dreadful aspect of an Apostate World! Prop. III.
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Men are naturally disposed to resist the Interests of the Lord Jesus, especially, as far as they are opposite to their own carnal Inclinations, or Interests.
Men Are naturally disposed to resist the Interests of the Lord jesus, especially, as Far as they Are opposite to their own carnal Inclinations, or Interests.
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Christ is sure of an Enemy, where a carnal mind prevaileth; and no endowment short of Grace, prevents the opposition.
christ is sure of an Enemy, where a carnal mind prevails; and no endowment short of Grace, prevents the opposition.
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The Wise resist his Doctrine as foolishness. It's a stumbling-block to the Jewish Church, tho entrusted with Divine Oracles:
The Wise resist his Doctrine as foolishness. It's a stumbling-block to the Jewish Church, though Entrusted with Divine Oracles:
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and a long expected Messias is rejected by them, because he appears void of pomp, and to purposes more spiritual than a carnal mind could relish.
and a long expected Messias is rejected by them, Because he appears void of pomp, and to Purposes more spiritual than a carnal mind could relish.
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The best Natures become cruel from a blind zeal, and the very devout turn Persecutors of Religion,
The best Nature's become cruel from a blind zeal, and the very devout turn Persecutors of Religion,
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as abominable to their unrenewed minds. Satan paints the Servants of Christ as factious, turbulent, and dangerous;
as abominable to their unrenewed minds. Satan paints the Servants of christ as factious, turbulent, and dangerous;
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and so engageth the Powers of the Earth to the highest vigor in their extirpation. The Rules of his House are oft opposed as inconsistent with some Maxims of Policy.
and so engageth the Powers of the Earth to the highest vigor in their extirpation. The Rules of his House Are oft opposed as inconsistent with Some Maxims of Policy.
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Ignorance and strong Delusions cause many to sacrifice the real Interests of Christ, even from seeming regards to him, where Providence hath forced some reverence to his Name, Ignorance and strong Delusions cause many to sacrifice the real Interests of christ, even from seeming regards to him, where Providence hath forced Some Reverence to his Name,
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tho enmity against his Laws and Nature do still abide.
though enmity against his Laws and Nature do still abide.
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It's true, that ungodly men may bear with the external profession of Religion, when education hath familiarized it,
It's true, that ungodly men may bear with the external profession of Religion, when education hath familiarized it,
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and they find it can consist with the dominion of a carnal heart;
and they find it can consist with the dominion of a carnal heart;
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nay, they greatly like a dead form of Christianity, because it suits all men to be of some Religion;
nay, they greatly like a dead from of Christianity, Because it suits all men to be of Some Religion;
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and no other can quiet their Conscience in its awakened foresight of Eternity, when enlightned at all by the Gospel;
and no other can quiet their Conscience in its awakened foresight of Eternity, when enlightened At all by the Gospel;
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but still their Enmity vents its dislike against the Inwards, and power of Religion; tho the Form thereof is become thus necessary.
but still their Enmity vents its dislike against the Inward, and power of Religion; though the From thereof is become thus necessary.
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They despise worshipping God in the Spirit as unintelligible, because unfelt. A lively Ministry is hated, as disquieting their feared Consciences:
They despise worshipping God in the Spirit as unintelligible, Because unfelt. A lively Ministry is hated, as disquieting their feared Consciences:
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They loathe the strictly Pious, as a Reproach to themselves.
They loathe the strictly Pious, as a Reproach to themselves.
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A progress in Reformation in the Church, is obstructed from inward antipathy to any further Advance to Christ,
A progress in Reformation in the Church, is obstructed from inward antipathy to any further Advance to christ,
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and hazard to secular Interests thereby:
and hazard to secular Interests thereby:
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Or it looks too trivial to be contended for by them, to whom all Religion is indifferent,
Or it looks too trivial to be contended for by them, to whom all Religion is indifferent,
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further than as rivited by long Custom. Yea, they oppose it from a proud Conceit that it would reproach their former usage, as erroneous and imperfect.
further than as rivited by long Custom. Yea, they oppose it from a proud Conceit that it would reproach their former usage, as erroneous and imperfect.
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Indeed sometimes the Prophane grow zealous for some Cause of Christ, but never for the Sake of Christ.
Indeed sometime the Profane grow zealous for Some Cause of christ, but never for the Sake of christ.
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Applause, security to their own Interest, or long Custom, awaken their Concern. God by his Providence supports his own Cause by Evil Men:
Applause, security to their own Interest, or long Custom, awaken their Concern. God by his Providence supports his own Cause by Evil Men:
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their Estates, Honour, Emulation, Quarrels, and the like, influence their Endeavours in that which proves a Service to the Truth.
their Estates, Honour, Emulation, Quarrels, and the like, influence their Endeavours in that which Proves a Service to the Truth.
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They are often zealous for a lower Degree of Reformation, in opposition to a greater;
They Are often zealous for a lower Degree of Reformation, in opposition to a greater;
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not seeing that that lesser Degree ceaseth to be the Interest of Christ, when it becomes an Impediment to,
not seeing that that lesser Degree ceases to be the Interest of christ, when it becomes an Impediment to,
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or Rival with Reformation in greater Instances.
or Rival with Reformation in greater Instances.
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But however the Ungodly may be thus over-ruled to comply with any thing which belongs to Christ, their prevailing Inclination is to betray all of Christ which they profess,
But however the Ungodly may be thus overruled to comply with any thing which belongs to christ, their prevailing Inclination is to betray all of christ which they profess,
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when damage to their fleshly Interests attends it. Yea in a quiet Season their Religion dwindles into an empty From;
when damage to their fleshly Interests attends it. Yea in a quiet Season their Religion dwindles into an empty From;
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the Truths of the Gospel are supplanted by encroaching Errors, and Christianity so clogg'd and eclipsed in evil mens management, that it hardly retains what deserves that Name.
the Truths of the Gospel Are supplanted by encroaching Errors, and Christianity so clogged and eclipsed in evil men's management, that it hardly retains what deserves that Name.
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To this opposition in the nature of Man to the Inrerests of Christ, must be ascribed the wonderful Degeneracy of Christian Churches:
To this opposition in the nature of Man to the Inrerests of christ, must be ascribed the wondered Degeneracy of Christian Churches:
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And as far as the remains of Corruption influence the Best Men, Christ shall suffer by them in his Concernments:
And as Far as the remains of Corruption influence the Best Men, christ shall suffer by them in his Concernments:
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His Name shall endure reproach, and his Ministers damage; his Church is divided, Love destroyed, the Conversion of Sinners hindred, Advances in Godliness obstructed;
His Name shall endure reproach, and his Ministers damage; his Church is divided, Love destroyed, the Conversion of Sinners hindered, Advances in Godliness obstructed;
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and many such ways our sinful Natures disserve, yea oppose the Interests of our Blessed Lord.
and many such ways our sinful Nature's disserve, yea oppose the Interests of our Blessed Lord.
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This should make the Pious watchful, as not ignorant they have Lusts which the Devil may improve to the damage of Christ.
This should make the Pious watchful, as not ignorant they have Lustiest which the devil may improve to the damage of christ.
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And it should make the Ungodly suspicious, when they contend with many good men, that it is not the Interest of Christ they are engaged for, which they are so far likelier to mistake and oppose,
And it should make the Ungodly suspicious, when they contend with many good men, that it is not the Interest of christ they Are engaged for, which they Are so Far likelier to mistake and oppose,
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than those more Holy persons are.
than those more Holy Persons Are.
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Prop. IV. Obligations and a Call to Service, result from, and are measured by mens different Places and Capacities for the advancements of Christs Interests.Prop. IV. Obligations and a Call to Service, result from, and Are measured by men's different Places and Capacities for the advancements of Christ Interests.
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All should be devoted to it, but all are not equally capable of it; nor called to express it in the same Instances.
All should be devoted to it, but all Are not equally capable of it; nor called to express it in the same Instances.
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None should usurp another's Station, under pretence of Service; yet all must be diligent to the utmost of their own Talents.
None should usurp another's Station, under pretence of Service; yet all must be diligent to the utmost of their own Talents.
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God hath wisely ordained variety of Callings, with a tendency in their Nature to his Use;
God hath wisely ordained variety of Callings, with a tendency in their Nature to his Use;
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Providence disposeth and fitteth men to these several Offices. The faithfulness of the meanest is regarded;
Providence Disposeth and fits men to these several Offices. The faithfulness of the Meanest is regarded;
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Servants do serve the Lord Christ, when their meaner Employs are cloathed with an obediential Respect to him. Servants do serve the Lord christ, when their meaner Employs Are clothed with an obediential Respect to him.
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Two Mites from the Poors stock is a commended Offering; Two Mites from the Poors stock is a commended Offering;
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and a Book of Remembrance treasureth the concerned Thoughts, and edifying Discourses of them that fear the Lord, when disabled from performing more.
and a Book of Remembrance treasureth the concerned Thoughts, and edifying Discourses of them that Fear the Lord, when disabled from performing more.
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But Christ will not accept a faint endeavour from a man of Strength; nor a bare advice against Sin, when we are invested with Authority to restrain it;
But christ will not accept a faint endeavour from a man of Strength; nor a bore Advice against since, when we Are invested with authority to restrain it;
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as you see in Eli 's case.
as you see in Eli is case.
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A few pence are not fit layings out to a good use, for him who hath a great Estate.
A few pence Are not fit layings out to a good use, for him who hath a great Estate.
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Wo be to him, that in any respect hath a Male in his Flock, and gives to God the Blind and Lame.
Woe be to him, that in any respect hath a Male in his Flock, and gives to God the Blind and Lame.
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Not discerning this, keeps so many useless and ill employed. All may be useful to Christ in their own place, by doing or suffering;
Not discerning this, keeps so many useless and ill employed. All may be useful to christ in their own place, by doing or suffering;
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none may neglect the greatest service which their Callings and Gifts give opportunity for.
none may neglect the greatest service which their Callings and Gifts give opportunity for.
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Magistrates, Ministers, Parents, are by their place Servants to the Lord Jesus, and for him should they be employed.
Magistrates, Ministers, Parents, Are by their place Servants to the Lord jesus, and for him should they be employed.
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No Station is so high, as to plead exemption by its dignity; nor any Gifts so eminent, as to allow remisness.
No Station is so high, as to plead exemption by its dignity; nor any Gifts so eminent, as to allow remissness.
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To forbear the utmost service of Christ in the Ministry, when dedicated to him in that Office, is sacrilegious:
To forbear the utmost service of christ in the Ministry, when dedicated to him in that Office, is sacrilegious:
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yea, a degree thereof is chargeable on men in any other Office wherein God hath placed them.
yea, a degree thereof is chargeable on men in any other Office wherein God hath placed them.
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No man may refuse any Office or Work, to which Christ manifestly calleth him: a call to service, or suffering, ensureth sufficient aids;
No man may refuse any Office or Work, to which christ manifestly calls him: a call to service, or suffering, ensureth sufficient aids;
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and we know not what we can do, or suffer, till our work or trial discover what supplies Christ will afford.
and we know not what we can do, or suffer, till our work or trial discover what supplies christ will afford.
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Zerubbabel is called to build the Temple, when visible abilities rendred the success improbable; but he attempteth it, and succeedeth under the influence of that:Zerubbabel is called to built the Temple, when visible abilities rendered the success improbable; but he attempteth it, and succeedeth under the influence of that:
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Be strong, for I am with you. Be strong, for I am with you.
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We must attempt what Christ makes our duty, and he will take care his Interest shall not suffer by our weakness.
We must attempt what christ makes our duty, and he will take care his Interest shall not suffer by our weakness.
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Prop. V. The success of all faithful endeavours to advance the Interest of Christ, depends on the influence and blessing of God thereon.Prop. V. The success of all faithful endeavours to advance the Interest of christ, depends on the influence and blessing of God thereon.
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He buildeth the Temple, and must bear the glory, whoever be the Instruments.He builds the Temple, and must bear the glory, whoever be the Instruments.
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He that planteth, tho it be a Paul; and he that watereth, tho it be an Apollo, are nothing ▪ but God that giveth the increase. He that plants, though it be a Paul; and he that Waters, though it be an Apollo, Are nothing ▪ but God that gives the increase.
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There is an hidden energy and disposition of circumstances which do effect what we otherwise vainly attempt. There is an hidden energy and disposition of Circumstances which do Effect what we otherwise vainly attempt.
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No concernment of Christ would prosper in the World, if left to the sole management of them, who are most fitted or devoted to it;
No concernment of christ would prosper in the World, if left to the sole management of them, who Are most fitted or devoted to it;
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their power being so incompetent to the opposition which every design of Christ meets with.
their power being so incompetent to the opposition which every Design of christ meets with.
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The interest which a subtil and mighty Devil hath in men, the abject state and vile inclinations of mankind, the suitableness and power of sensitive things, the enmity of the heart against Christ, the incapacity of a dead blind World to relish,
The Interest which a subtle and mighty devil hath in men, the abject state and vile inclinations of mankind, the suitableness and power of sensitive things, the enmity of the heart against christ, the incapacity of a dead blind World to relish,
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and perceive the nature, glory and advantage of all the Designs of Christ:
and perceive the nature, glory and advantage of all the Designs of christ:
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are all such obstacles, as might cause us to despair, if a Divine Power were not at hand to execute this purpose.
Are all such obstacles, as might cause us to despair, if a Divine Power were not At hand to execute this purpose.
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To set up God's Throne, cast down Satan's Kingdom, and convert Sinners, was an enterprize becoming only an Almighty Saviour to undertake,
To Set up God's Throne, cast down Satan's Kingdom, and convert Sinners, was an enterprise becoming only an Almighty Saviour to undertake,
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and possible only for him to effect.
and possible only for him to Effect.
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Therefore we should in all our endeavours rely on his help, and in every success humbly acknowledge him.
Therefore we should in all our endeavours rely on his help, and in every success humbly acknowledge him.
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He is pleased to secure this honour to himself, by blasting often the most probable means,
He is pleased to secure this honour to himself, by blasting often the most probable means,
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and giving the greatest lifts to his Interest, by Instruments too contemptible to conceal his Arm.
and giving the greatest lifts to his Interest, by Instruments too contemptible to conceal his Arm.
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It's enough for us, that our work is with the Lord for reward, when our upright labours are in vain as to the event.
It's enough for us, that our work is with the Lord for reward, when our upright labours Are in vain as to the event.
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Yea, he may hereafter prosper our attempts beyond what their present influence can promise. Prop. VI. I hope I need not add, that the Doctrine of Merits receiveth no support from our greatest Services.
Yea, he may hereafter prosper our attempts beyond what their present influence can promise. Prop. VI. I hope I need not add, that the Doctrine of Merits receives no support from our greatest Services.
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Our Forfeitures are too many, our Performances too imperfect, our Engagements too strong, Divine Aids too arbitrary,
Our Forfeitures Are too many, our Performances too imperfect, our Engagements too strong, Divine Aids too arbitrary,
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and the Rule of Righteousness too strict, to allow us to plead our Service in Bar to eternal life as a gift;
and the Rule of Righteousness too strict, to allow us to plead our Service in Bar to Eternal life as a gift;
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or to the atonement of Christ, as the only meritorious Cause of all the good we hope for.
or to the atonement of christ, as the only meritorious Cause of all the good we hope for.
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Whatever evidence our faithfulness gives to the sincerity of that faith, whereby Christ is made ours;
Whatever evidence our faithfulness gives to the sincerity of that faith, whereby christ is made ours;
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whatever encouragement the promises may yield to the diligent Soul, no upright heart can be puffed above subscribing his hearty Amen to that Caution of our Lord's, When ye have done all, say, we are unprofitable Servants:
whatever encouragement the promises may yield to the diligent Soul, no upright heart can be puffed above subscribing his hearty Amen to that Caution of our Lord's, When you have done all, say, we Are unprofitable Servants:
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we have done that which was our duty to do. No, not that Lord, so as not to need forgiveness for many faults cleaving thereto.we have done that which was our duty to do. No, not that Lord, so as not to need forgiveness for many Faults cleaving thereto.
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I shall now proceed to explain the nature of this duty of dedicating our lives to the Interests of Christ.
I shall now proceed to explain the nature of this duty of dedicating our lives to the Interests of christ.
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This will be done under these two enquiries: 1. What are the Interests of Christ? 2. What is it to dedicate our lives to the serving these Interests.
This will be done under these two Enquiries: 1. What Are the Interests of christ? 2. What is it to dedicate our lives to the serving these Interests.
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Qu. 1. What are the Interests of Christ, to serve which our lives should be dedicated?Qu. 1. What Are the Interests of christ, to serve which our lives should be dedicated?
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Answ. All the declared Designs of Christ in his Mediatoral Office, in opposition to the Devil, the World, and the Flesh.Answer All the declared Designs of christ in his Mediatorial Office, in opposition to the devil, the World, and the Flesh.
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To this must be referred all the ends which he pursueth, and to effect which, his heart is intent on; and injoineth our concurrence in.
To this must be referred all the ends which he pursueth, and to Effect which, his heart is intent on; and enjoin our concurrence in.
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They may well be called his Interests, considering, they are things undertaken by him; all his Institutions, Laws and Providences refer to them;
They may well be called his Interests, considering, they Are things undertaken by him; all his Institutions, Laws and Providences refer to them;
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he died, sent his Spirit, and still intercedeth, as means of their accomplishment. His Glory and Truth, as Mediator, is concerned in them.
he died, sent his Spirit, and still intercedeth, as means of their accomplishment. His Glory and Truth, as Mediator, is concerned in them.
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These things may be referred to these three Heads.
These things may be referred to these three Heads.
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1. The restauration of God's original Dominion and Image among men, against the usurpations and defilements of Satan,
1. The restauration of God's original Dominion and Image among men, against the usurpations and defilements of Satan,
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and vile apostacy and rebellion of Sinners.
and vile apostasy and rebellion of Sinners.
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His Design is to destroy the works of the Devil, and advance that purity and order, which the entrance of Sin expelled.
His Design is to destroy the works of the devil, and advance that purity and order, which the Entrance of since expelled.
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His Interests under this Head consists in the conversion of Sinners, obedience of men to all the Laws of God;
His Interests under this Head consists in the conversion of Sinners, Obedience of men to all the Laws of God;
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their resemblance of his imitable Perfections, and utter renouncing of all that is devilish, or bruitish.
their resemblance of his imitable Perfections, and utter renouncing of all that is devilish, or brutish.
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His concern is to enlighten the ignorant mind, subdue disorderly appetites to the dominion of Grace, and Reason.
His concern is to enlighten the ignorant mind, subdue disorderly appetites to the dominion of Grace, and Reason.
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Sound knowledg, fear of God, love to God and one another, justice, temperance, chastity, discharge of relative duties, Divine Worship in opposition to Idolatry,
Found knowledge, Fear of God, love to God and one Another, Justice, temperance, chastity, discharge of relative duties, Divine Worship in opposition to Idolatry,
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and all godliness, truth, and goodness, are parts of his Interest, which men should studiously promote, that God may be the portion and supreme end of men.
and all godliness, truth, and Goodness, Are parts of his Interest, which men should studiously promote, that God may be the portion and supreme end of men.
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2. Such things wherein the peculiar glory and influence of Christ, as Mediator, consists.
2. Such things wherein the peculiar glory and influence of christ, as Mediator, consists.
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Under this are included every Doctrine, Institution and matter which relate to Christ, and are superadded to what concerned Mankind before the Fall.
Under this Are included every Doctrine, Institution and matter which relate to christ, and Are superadded to what concerned Mankind before the Fallen.
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He died to be Lord both of dead and living. And his Interest which we must serve; is in these things: He died to be Lord both of dead and living. And his Interest which we must serve; is in these things:
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gathering to himself a body of all that belong to the election of Grace; gathering to himself a body of all that belong to the election of Grace;
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the improvement of every Believer to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.
the improvement of every Believer to the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ.
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That he prevail and be acknowledged as Prophet, Priest and King; That he prevail and be acknowledged as Prophet, Priest and King;
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all pardon and favour with God ascribed to his Merits, all grace derived from his fulness,
all pardon and favour with God ascribed to his Merits, all grace derived from his fullness,
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and all duty performed in his name.
and all duty performed in his name.
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That his People, who be his Members and Heritage, be succoured, his Churches have their due privileges, all worship managed by Gospel-rule, a Gospel-ministry encouraged;
That his People, who be his Members and Heritage, be succored, his Churches have their due privileges, all worship managed by Gospel rule, a Gospel ministry encouraged;
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no Officers imposed, but whom he hath appointed in his House; and none of them neglected:
no Officers imposed, but whom he hath appointed in his House; and none of them neglected:
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love and peace maintained among his Followers, and they admitted to the privileges of his Sanctuary, on his terms.
love and peace maintained among his Followers, and they admitted to the privileges of his Sanctuary, on his terms.
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It belongs to him that there be a godly Magistracy, a Gospel Discipline, and whatever else he hath either appointed as Means,
It belongs to him that there be a godly Magistracy, a Gospel Discipline, and whatever Else he hath either appointed as Means,
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or declared as Instances of his Triumphs as Mediator; and also that the Gospel terms of Life be truly stated, and complied with.
or declared as Instances of his Triumphos as Mediator; and also that the Gospel terms of Life be truly stated, and complied with.
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3. The Interests of Christ may be considered as they stand in an opposition to such errors, parties,
3. The Interests of christ may be considered as they stand in an opposition to such errors, parties,
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and practices, wherein the Attempts of Satan against the glory and influence of the Mediator consist.
and practices, wherein the Attempts of Satan against the glory and influence of the Mediator consist.
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The Devil sets up his Standard at every point, which Christ gaineth; no Truth escapeth his Assault;
The devil sets up his Standard At every point, which christ gains; no Truth escapeth his Assault;
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and he never wants men of wit and power to abet his opposition:
and he never Wants men of wit and power to abet his opposition:
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yea, generally the Croud hath been of his side, when the Witnesses of Jesus have been few and contemptible.
yea, generally the Crowd hath been of his side, when the Witnesses of jesus have been few and contemptible.
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Satan hath his stated Sects and Parties, and tho many Truths of Christ be owned by some Sects,
Satan hath his stated Sects and Parties, and though many Truths of christ be owned by Some Sects,
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yet in whatever respect they are denominated from their Contests against Christ, the Interest of Jesus lieth in opposition to them.
yet in whatever respect they Are denominated from their Contests against christ, the Interest of jesus lies in opposition to them.
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Under this Head I shall be sparing, because I fear no Party hath all the Interest of Christ, and nothing else.
Under this Head I shall be sparing, Because I Fear no Party hath all the Interest of christ, and nothing Else.
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And I hope God is about some great things, which will be attended with such a light and spirit,
And I hope God is about Some great things, which will be attended with such a Light and Spirit,
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as may end in a name comprehensive of all that is Christ's, and exclusive of all else.
as may end in a name comprehensive of all that is Christ's, and exclusive of all Else.
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He hath promised his Church, Thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.
He hath promised his Church, Thou shalt be called by a new name, which the Mouth of the Lord shall name.
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Christian is the best we yet know, but how much opposite to Jesus is pretended to under that name? However I must not fear to say, the Interests of Christ consist in Protestanism, in opposition to Popery in all things wherein it is Antichristian. (Which are too many.) The Interest of Christ is in Non-conformity, in opposition to the imposing sinful and doubtful terms of Communion of Saints, or exercise of the Ministry;
Christian is the best we yet know, but how much opposite to jesus is pretended to under that name? However I must not Fear to say, the Interests of christ consist in Protestantism, in opposition to Popery in all things wherein it is Antichristian. (Which Are too many.) The Interest of christ is in Nonconformity, in opposition to the imposing sinful and doubtful terms of Communion of Saints, or exercise of the Ministry;
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and sacrificing the great things of God to a Constitution uninstituted by Christ, and incapable of promoting real Religion to that degree,
and sacrificing the great things of God to a Constitution uninstituted by christ, and incapable of promoting real Religion to that degree,
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as I hope many of its abettors desire.
as I hope many of its abettors desire.
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Qu. 2. What is it to dedicate our lives to the service of the Interests of Christ?Qu. 2. What is it to dedicate our lives to the service of the Interests of christ?
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I must suggest to you, that under the word life. (by a Synechdoche and Metonymie) are included our time, talents, opportunities, all enjoyments,
I must suggest to you, that under the word life. (by a Synecdoche and Metonymy) Are included our time, Talents, opportunities, all enjoyments,
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yea life it self, as an offering, whenever the service, or testimony of Christ require it. Having premised this, I answer,
yea life it self, as an offering, whenever the service, or testimony of christ require it. Having premised this, I answer,
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Answ. 1. It implieth a solemn offering of our selves and all in our power, to Christ. This is injoined;Answer 1. It Implies a solemn offering of our selves and all in our power, to christ. This is enjoined;
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Present your Bodies a living sacrifice, &c. This ought to be expresly done in our first Conversion, Present your Bodies a living sacrifice, etc. This ought to be expressly done in our First Conversion,
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and oft repeated, especially at the Lord's Table. Engrave the stamp of Christ on all you possess, and acknowledg his propriety.
and oft repeated, especially At the Lord's Table. Engrave the stamp of christ on all you possess, and acknowledge his propriety.
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Lord, my self, and all that is mine, I offer to thee, and will serve thee with.
Lord, my self, and all that is mine, I offer to thee, and will serve thee with.
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This Vow in thy constant observation will keep thee from a supine neglect, when opportunity of service is given;
This Voelli in thy constant observation will keep thee from a supine neglect, when opportunity of service is given;
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and silence all repinings, when his service is hard or expensive. He that neglects this, will soon find matter of excuse in his holy profession.
and silence all repinings, when his service is hard or expensive. He that neglects this, will soon find matter of excuse in his holy profession.
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Answ. 2. The Service of Christ and his Interests must be the governing end in all deliberate Acts and Contrivances.Answer 2. The Service of christ and his Interests must be the governing end in all deliberate Acts and Contrivances.
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Men are devoted to what they chiefly intend.
Men Are devoted to what they chiefly intend.
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Paul expresseth that his life was indeed dedicated thus, when amidst all disswasives from a dangerous duty, he asserts, I count not my life dear, so I may finish my course, Paul Expresses that his life was indeed dedicated thus, when amid all dissuasives from a dangerous duty, he asserts, I count not my life dear, so I may finish my course,
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and the Ministry which I have received. and the Ministry which I have received.
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Wo to them whose Consults still terminate in some selfish matter, and are concerned for Christ only by the by.
Woe to them whose Consults still terminate in Some selfish matter, and Are concerned for christ only by the by.
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Providence may serve it self by their Sins, as well as by their chance Services, which they hardly intend.
Providence may serve it self by their Sins, as well as by their chance Services, which they hardly intend.
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Christ accounts none faithful to his Concerns, who provide for them last, but chiefly contrive for things that are none of his.
christ accounts none faithful to his Concerns, who provide for them last, but chiefly contrive for things that Are none of his.
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Which prevail when in competition? for what are we most industrious? about what are we most sollicitous? that our lives are dedicated to,
Which prevail when in competition? for what Are we most Industria? about what Are we most solicitous? that our lives Are dedicated to,
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whether they be the Interest of Christ, or other things.
whither they be the Interest of christ, or other things.
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3. There is an actual and stated employing our lives and all our abilities for Christ.
3. There is an actual and stated employing our lives and all our abilities for christ.
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This dedication consists not in faint acts of the mind, but extends to, and expresseth it self in the doing all we can to promote Christ's Interests.
This dedication consists not in faint acts of the mind, but extends to, and Expresses it self in the doing all we can to promote Christ's Interests.
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Thy heart cannot concur in this dedication, when thy performances do not conduce to exalt him.
Thy heart cannot concur in this dedication, when thy performances do not conduce to exalt him.
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You must be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. To live is Christ; You must be fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord. To live is christ;
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when our parts are engaged to plead for Truth, our power subserveth his Claims, our time and Estates are employed to uphold his Gospel, advance Piety,
when our parts Are engaged to plead for Truth, our power subserveth his Claims, our time and Estates Are employed to uphold his Gospel, advance Piety,
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and abet the testimony of Jesus: striving together for the faith of the Gospel.
and abet the testimony of jesus: striving together for the faith of the Gospel.
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He dedicates his life and talents to Christ, who useth them for Christ in all opportunities of doing,
He dedicates his life and Talents to christ, who uses them for christ in all opportunities of doing,
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and willingly parts with them, rather than renounce his Interests.
and willingly parts with them, rather than renounce his Interests.
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Moses yields an instance, when he esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, renouncing all temporal hopes, to give a specimen of future service. Moses yields an instance, when he esteemed the reproach of christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, renouncing all temporal hope's, to give a specimen of future service.
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This living to Christ imports also a stated Course of life. It's not enough to serve Christ by starts, or occasional acts.
This living to christ imports also a stated Course of life. It's not enough to serve christ by starts, or occasional acts.
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It must be our ordinary employ, and the scope of our lives.
It must be our ordinary employ, and the scope of our lives.
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Our abilities must be still on the altar, and our ears ever open to the Voice of God by all occasions, however frequently they return.
Our abilities must be still on the altar, and our ears ever open to the Voice of God by all occasions, however frequently they return.
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Happy they, who early engage in this, and the longest life gives no period to it.
Happy they, who early engage in this, and the longest life gives no Period to it.
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Yea, all we do, and every moment we spend, should mediately, or immediately serve the Interest of Christ.
Yea, all we do, and every moment we spend, should mediately, or immediately serve the Interest of christ.
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4. We live for Christ, when we value our lives and talents, as they be serviceable to the Interests of the Lord Jesus.
4. We live for christ, when we valve our lives and Talents, as they be serviceable to the Interests of the Lord jesus.
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Men live to themselves, and their time is dedicated to their Lusts; when they esteem their Estates, as they afford fuel to carnal Inclinations;
Men live to themselves, and their time is dedicated to their Lustiest; when they esteem their Estates, as they afford fuel to carnal Inclinations;
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and are fond of long life, as an opportunity of pleasing their Senses and Appetites. To such all is despicable and uneasie, which yield not Flesh-pleasing-contentments.
and Are found of long life, as an opportunity of pleasing their Senses and Appetites. To such all is despicable and uneasy, which yield not Flesh-pleasing-contentments.
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Thus bruitishly they express their sentiments, Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we shall die.
Thus brutishly they express their sentiments, Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we shall die.
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But he that dedicates his life to Christ, is glad of an Estate, that he may be useful by charity in employing it;
But he that dedicates his life to christ, is glad of an Estate, that he may be useful by charity in employing it;
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and express lively hopes of Heaven, when called for Christ's sake to relinquish it.
and express lively hope's of Heaven, when called for Christ's sake to relinquish it.
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What is esteem with men farther than as it may add to his influence? or parts,
What is esteem with men farther than as it may add to his influence? or parts,
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or power, than as they qualify him for greater services? a good Soul (assured of Heaven) would gladly resign his Spirit,
or power, than as they qualify him for greater services? a good Soul (assured of Heaven) would gladly resign his Spirit,
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when he ceaseth to be useful.
when he ceases to be useful.
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What is more awful to such a man, than to be cast by as an useless Vessel, whom God disdaineth to employ? and nothing yields them greater delight,
What is more awful to such a man, than to be cast by as an useless Vessel, whom God disdains to employ? and nothing yields them greater delight,
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than capacity for the Service of Christ, and success therein. Every Convert by their ministry, is their joy, and their Crown.
than capacity for the Service of christ, and success therein. Every Convert by their Ministry, is their joy, and their Crown.
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How chearfully do they own Divine Goodness, when their hearts are enlarged to any useful act,
How cheerfully do they own Divine goodness, when their hearts Are enlarged to any useful act,
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and they enabled for it? Who am I, and what is my People, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? are the words of David, when his People had joined with him, in so liberal an offering for Temple-work.
and they enabled for it? Who am I, and what is my People, that we should be able to offer so willingly After this sort? Are the words of David, when his People had joined with him, in so liberal an offering for Temple work.
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It's a Curse in a holy man's thoughts, to have talents without a heart to use them for God;
It's a Curse in a holy Man's thoughts, to have Talents without a heart to use them for God;
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and much more to be abused in spending them on his Lusts. How contemptible in their eyes be the Nimrods of the Earth, whose greatness is meerly for oppression, foolish grandeur,
and much more to be abused in spending them on his Lusts. How contemptible in their eyes be the Nimrods of the Earth, whose greatness is merely for oppression, foolish grandeur,
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and the Devils Service? they would prefer the condition of a Beast, to the greatest Monarchs thus brutishly satisfied, and employed.
and the Devils Service? they would prefer the condition of a Beast, to the greatest Monarchs thus brutishly satisfied, and employed.
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The Saints would not change their persecuted State, for that of the greatest Princes, unless they bring the honour glory and of their Nations to the new Jerusalem:
The Saints would not change their persecuted State, for that of the greatest Princes, unless they bring the honour glory and of their nations to the new Jerusalem:
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that is, to the Church of Christ fully reformed, and enlarged. Herein you have an account of the Dedication of our lives to Christ;
that is, to the Church of christ Fully reformed, and enlarged. Herein you have an account of the Dedication of our lives to christ;
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thus do all they to whom to live is Christ.
thus do all they to whom to live is christ.
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Perhaps you may say, these are meer Contemplations, but to do thus is not the Duty of all,
Perhaps you may say, these Are mere Contemplations, but to do thus is not the Duty of all,
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nor the Attainment of any, whatever they pretend.
nor the Attainment of any, whatever they pretend.
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I shall therefore undertake next to prove, that it is the Duty of all of you thus to dedicate your lives to the service of the Lord Jesus, and his Interests.
I shall Therefore undertake next to prove, that it is the Duty of all of you thus to dedicate your lives to the service of the Lord jesus, and his Interests.
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I shall offer Reasons to convince you, which refer to us as Men, and Christians.
I shall offer Reasons to convince you, which refer to us as Men, and Christians.
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That supreme Love and Regard to God, which is the Duty of all men, must dispose them to this Dedication.
That supreme Love and Regard to God, which is the Duty of all men, must dispose them to this Dedication.
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Can you doubt, whether you ought to love the Lord your God with all your heart,
Can you doubt, whither you ought to love the Lord your God with all your heart,
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and with all your soul, and with all your mind? Must not God be loved above self by every rational Creature? Is it not the appointment of God to every man? Thus shalt fear the Lord thy God, him shalt thou serve,
and with all your soul, and with all your mind? Must not God be loved above self by every rational Creature? Is it not the appointment of God to every man? Thus shalt Fear the Lord thy God, him shalt thou serve,
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and to him shalt thou cleave. and to him shalt thou cleave.
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These are Duties resulting from our relation to God as our Maker, and due to him on the account of the transcendant excellency of his Being:
These Are Duties resulting from our Relation to God as our Maker, and due to him on the account of the Transcendent excellency of his Being:
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yea the very Order of the Universe directs to it; the first cause of all should have the supreme Regard and Interest among all Beings.
yea the very Order of the Universe directs to it; the First cause of all should have the supreme Regard and Interest among all Beings.
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Now know, that it is impossible to love and regard God in this supreme manner, if you dedicate not all to his Interest.
Now know, that it is impossible to love and regard God in this supreme manner, if you dedicate not all to his Interest.
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Can any man regard God above himself, and yet serve himself above God? Or can any man serve God above all,
Can any man regard God above himself, and yet serve himself above God? Or can any man serve God above all,
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and neglect the Interests of God? These are the Occasions he gives men to express their regard to him by:
and neglect the Interests of God? These Are the Occasions he gives men to express their regard to him by:
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His Essence is above what our goodness can be extended to: His Essence is above what our Goodness can be extended to:
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but his Saints, his Honour, his Truth, his Image, and Cause, are his Concerns on Earth:
but his Saints, his Honour, his Truth, his Image, and Cause, Are his Concerns on Earth:
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and as these are regarded or neglected, he esteems himself valued or despised by us.
and as these Are regarded or neglected, he esteems himself valued or despised by us.
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To each of these the saying of Christ is applicable, Verily I say unto you, In as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me;
To each of these the saying of christ is applicable, Verily I say unto you, In as much as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me;
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and in as much as ye did it to one of the least of these, ye did it unto me. and in as much as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it unto me.
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The Relation God hath to, and Concern he hath in these Interests, transfer the respect of all to himself.
The Relation God hath to, and Concern he hath in these Interests, transfer the respect of all to himself.
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So that it is a Duty to dedicate all to his service, and as far as he calls us to it, to employ all to that end;
So that it is a Duty to dedicate all to his service, and as Far as he calls us to it, to employ all to that end;
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or it is no Duty to love and regard God above all:
or it is no Duty to love and regard God above all:
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yea it must then be a Duty to despise God, and prefer Self, Satan, and other Rivals to the infinitely blessed God;
yea it must then be a Duty to despise God, and prefer Self, Satan, and other Rivals to the infinitely blessed God;
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which a reasonable Soul must tremble at.
which a reasonable Soul must tremble At.
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Gods absolute propriety in men, and in all which they possess, makes the sacrifice of all to his Interests a Duty, by all the rules of Justice.
God's absolute propriety in men, and in all which they possess, makes the sacrifice of all to his Interests a Duty, by all the rules of justice.
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Notions of just and unjust are preserved by God in the Conscience, above most others. Principles of Justice are the strongest in that natural habit, which we call NONLATINALPHABET;
Notions of just and unjust Are preserved by God in the Conscience, above most Others. Principles of justice Are the Strongest in that natural habit, which we call;
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and these require that every one receive his own.
and these require that every one receive his own.
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Now what hath any man, which he hath not received at the hands of God? Is it not he that made us by his Power, endued us with gifts intellectual? hath any man an Estate or Honour,
Now what hath any man, which he hath not received At the hands of God? Is it not he that made us by his Power, endued us with Gifts intellectual? hath any man an Estate or Honour,
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but he to whom God hath given them? and is not all at his disposal?
but he to whom God hath given them? and is not all At his disposal?
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God did not release his own right, when he entrusted us with the use of any talents:
God did not release his own right, when he Entrusted us with the use of any Talents:
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and as to him we are stewards, not proprietors, and therefore accountable for all.
and as to him we Are Stewards, not proprietors, and Therefore accountable for all.
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God had a respect to his own glory and service, in his creating of all things:
God had a respect to his own glory and service, in his creating of all things:
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he made all things for himself. Yea he hath dispenced all under this rule, that they be employed for him. he made all things for himself. Yea he hath dispensed all under this Rule, that they be employed for him.
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This Law every brute creature, and inanimate Being observe: yea the glorious Angels do not deny, or disdain this homage.
This Law every brutus creature, and inanimate Being observe: yea the glorious Angels do not deny, or disdain this homage.
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They are ministring spirits, whose utmost abilities are consecrated to the execution of Gods will, tho it be often us poor sinners in whose behalf they serve.
They Are ministering spirits, whose utmost abilities Are consecrated to the execution of God's will, though it be often us poor Sinners in whose behalf they serve.
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And must not the same Justice be observed by Men? can any thing be denied God equally,
And must not the same justice be observed by Men? can any thing be denied God equally,
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when all is his, and he asketh service by nothing but what's his own? Paul is but righteous,
when all is his, and he asks service by nothing but what's his own? Paul is but righteous,
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when his labours and sufferings for Christ were most abundant;
when his labours and sufferings for christ were most abundant;
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this he suggests, as well as his privilege by it, when he saith, The Angel of God whose I am,
this he suggests, as well as his privilege by it, when he Says, The Angel of God whose I am,
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and whom I serve, stood by me. David in his large offerings acquits God from being a debtor;and whom I serve, stood by me. David in his large offerings acquits God from being a debtor;
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and himself of being more than just. All things come from thee, and of thine own we have given thee.
and himself of being more than just. All things come from thee, and of thine own we have given thee.
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God chargeth the man who improved not the one Talent, not with unkindness, but unjustice: and so will he reprove all that deny him any thing which his Interest requires: God charges the man who improved not the one Talon, not with unkindness, but unjustice: and so will he reprove all that deny him any thing which his Interest requires:
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Thou oughtest therefore to have put my Money to the Exchanger, and then I should have rereived my own with Vsury. Thou Ought Therefore to have put my Money to the Exchanger, and then I should have rereived my own with Usury.
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You may as well accuse God of Injury, when by his Providence he brings you to Death, Poverty or decay of Parts;
You may as well accuse God of Injury, when by his Providence he brings you to Death, Poverty or decay of Parts;
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as deny him the utmost Service in his Concerns. In the former, he asserts his own Right without your leave;
as deny him the utmost Service in his Concerns. In the former, he asserts his own Right without your leave;
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in the other, he yields you opportunity for Consent, to your own Benefit. He offers you an Occasion to trade for your selves with his Stock.
in the other, he yields you opportunity for Consent, to your own Benefit. He offers you an Occasion to trade for your selves with his Stock.
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If the Testimony of God requires any thing to be laid out for it, which is not his, you have some Pretence to plead;
If the Testimony of God requires any thing to be laid out for it, which is not his, you have Some Pretence to plead;
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but that can never be, unless when Men do wickedly for God, which he abhors.
but that can never be, unless when Men do wickedly for God, which he abhors.
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3. The Lord Jesus hath an additional right to all of us, and our utmost Services by purchase.
3. The Lord jesus hath an additional right to all of us, and our utmost Services by purchase.
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The Interests of God and his Claim, as Creator are in the hands of Christ. But as Redeemer his Title is added too, and our Service more strongly demanded:
The Interests of God and his Claim, as Creator Are in the hands of christ. But as Redeemer his Title is added too, and our Service more strongly demanded:
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For ye are bought with a Price; therefore glorify God in your Body, and in your Spirit, which are his. For you Are bought with a Price; Therefore Glorify God in your Body, and in your Spirit, which Are his.
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He may justly serve himself of us, and by us, as his redeemed Captives. We cost him dearer, than our utmost Service can amount to.
He may justly serve himself of us, and by us, as his redeemed Captives. We cost him Dearer, than our utmost Service can amount to.
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All our Graces and Gifts are from him by a new Dispensation, and held by a new Tenure.
All our Graces and Gifts Are from him by a new Dispensation, and held by a new Tenure.
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You have an Emblem of it in the Redemption of the First Born, and in the Ransom of all Souls.
You have an Emblem of it in the Redemption of the First Born, and in the Ransom of all Souls.
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How much more may Christ use the words to Philemon, which Paul uttered only as an Instrument of his Conversion? Albeit, I do not say to thee, how thou owest me even thine own self besides.
How much more may christ use the words to Philemon, which Paul uttered only as an Instrument of his Conversion? Albeit, I do not say to thee, how thou owest me even thine own self beside.
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Doth he wrong us, if he calls for our Gifts, our Estates, yea, our Lives; when he continues them to us after our manifest Forfeitures, and gave them to us,
Does he wrong us, if he calls for our Gifts, our Estates, yea, our Lives; when he continues them to us After our manifest Forfeitures, and gave them to us,
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if Believers, as he is Head over all things to the Church?
if Believers, as he is Head over all things to the Church?
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So that if it be a Duty to be just to God as Creator, or just to Christ as Redeemer, all our Lives and Abilities must be devoted to his Interests.
So that if it be a Duty to be just to God as Creator, or just to christ as Redeemer, all our Lives and Abilities must be devoted to his Interests.
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4. No man is a Christian indeed, that dedicateth not himself, Life and all to Christ:
4. No man is a Christian indeed, that Dedicateth not himself, Life and all to christ:
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And so if it be a Duty to be a Christian, this devotedness is a Duty as it is essential to our Christian State.
And so if it be a Duty to be a Christian, this devotedness is a Duty as it is essential to our Christian State.
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It's true, you may bear the Name;
It's true, you may bear the Name;
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but you cannot be the thing designed by that Name, if you devote not all to the Honour of the Lord Jesus;
but you cannot be the thing designed by that Name, if you devote not all to the Honour of the Lord jesus;
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and design it as the chiefest purpose of your Life, to propagate his Interests.
and Design it as the chiefest purpose of your Life, to propagate his Interests.
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Can any Man be his Subject, who contributes not to his Affairs what in him lieth? Consent to be his, is the greatest Fundamental of Religion;
Can any Man be his Subject, who contributes not to his Affairs what in him lies? Consent to be his, is the greatest Fundamental of Religion;
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and this includes a solemn Surrender of all to him. Union betwixt Christ and his Members, makes their Interests common; his Interest is their Interest;
and this includes a solemn Surrender of all to him. union betwixt christ and his Members, makes their Interests Common; his Interest is their Interest;
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and they are to submit to his Conduct as their Head, in what their usefulness must consist.
and they Are to submit to his Conduct as their Head, in what their usefulness must consist.
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Their Character is, They follow the Lamb wheresoever he goeth. Their Motto is, I serve the Lord Christ. Their Character is, They follow the Lamb wheresoever he Goes. Their Motto is, I serve the Lord christ.
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Religion is not a State of Freedom, to live to our selves under the Covert of Gospel pardon,
Religion is not a State of Freedom, to live to our selves under the Covert of Gospel pardon,
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but an Obligation and Inclination to live to our Blessed Lord; being not without Law to God, but under the Law to Christ.
but an Obligation and Inclination to live to our Blessed Lord; being not without Law to God, but under the Law to christ.
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Therefore you must account Christianity a Crime, or you must profess the true Faith, and plead Christs Cause to the utmost.
Therefore you must account Christianity a Crime, or you must profess the true Faith, and plead Christ Cause to the utmost.
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R. 5. It is as much Mens Duties that profess to be Christians, to dedicate their Lives and all to the interest of Christ,R. 5. It is as much Men's Duties that profess to be Christians, to dedicate their Lives and all to the Interest of christ,
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as it is to avoid Perjury, Sacriledge and Hypocrisy.
as it is to avoid Perjury, Sacrilege and Hypocrisy.
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These Crimes are too horrid to necessitate Arguments, to prove that forbearance of them is a Duty.
These Crimes Are too horrid to necessitate Arguments, to prove that forbearance of them is a Duty.
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Your Conviction, that to neglect this Dedication is thus Criminal, I hope will suffice. To this End let me reason with you:
Your Conviction, that to neglect this Dedication is thus Criminal, I hope will suffice. To this End let me reason with you:
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Is it not Perjury to violate your Baptismal Vow? Yea, sure the greatest:
Is it not Perjury to violate your Baptismal Voelli? Yea, sure the greatest:
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And did not you then vow to fight under Christs Banner, renounce the World, the Flesh and the Devil,
And did not you then Voelli to fight under Christ Banner, renounce the World, the Flesh and the devil,
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and that you would never be ashamed of Christs Cross? Is not your neglect of Dedication of all to Christ,
and that you would never be ashamed of Christ Cross? Is not your neglect of Dedication of all to christ,
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an express violation of this Vow? When you fear, or grudge performing a Christians Work, dare not profess the true Faith and Worship of Christ,
an express violation of this Voelli? When you Fear, or grudge performing a Christians Work, Dare not profess the true Faith and Worship of christ,
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nor engage in the supports of his Gospel and Truths;
nor engage in the supports of his Gospel and Truths;
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are not your Estates and Abilities dedicated to the Devil, and your Lusts? Is not Christ deserted? Is not his Cross refused,
Are not your Estates and Abilities dedicated to the devil, and your Lustiest? Is not christ deserted? Is not his Cross refused,
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when you prostitute the Concernments of your Saviour? None can do more for Christ, than the Baptismal Vow includes.
when you prostitute the Concernments of your Saviour? None can do more for christ, than the Baptismal Voelli includes.
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What Perjury then lies at your Doors, who are no way concerned for him? Is it no Sacriledge to alien duly dedicated things to common use, without divine Allowance? Were not your Souls, Bodies, Gifts,
What Perjury then lies At your Doors, who Are no Way concerned for him? Is it not Sacrilege to alien duly dedicated things to Common use, without divine Allowance? Were not your Souls, Bodies, Gifts,
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and all you have, dedicated to the Lord Jesus, when you were Baptized in, or into the N•me of the Father, Son,
and all you have, dedicated to the Lord jesus, when you were Baptised in, or into the N•me of the Father, Son,
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and Spirit? This Surrender was professed, and Gods Propriety and Disposal acknowledged: All past under the Rod;
and Spirit? This Surrender was professed, and God's Propriety and Disposal acknowledged: All passed under the Rod;
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and Gods Name was enstamped on all thus devoted to his use.
and God's Name was enstamped on all thus devoted to his use.
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Now when you neglect to honour Christ, and serve his Interest with your Substance, Time and Gifts;
Now when you neglect to honour christ, and serve his Interest with your Substance, Time and Gifts;
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do not you with-hold what was Consecrated, and apply it to your own carnal Ends and Use? Every idle cowardly Christian, keeps back what is Gods, and not his own.
do not you withhold what was Consecrated, and apply it to your own carnal Ends and Use? Every idle cowardly Christian, keeps back what is God's, and not his own.
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Every Apostate doth the same more grosly: Every Enemy to any Concern of Christ, employs the Consecrated Things of Christ against him.
Every Apostate does thee same more grossly: Every Enemy to any Concern of christ, employs the Consecrated Things of christ against him.
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So that here is Sacriledg at your Door, if you improve not all for Christs Interest in your Places.
So that Here is Sacrilege At your Door, if you improve not all for Christ Interest in your Places.
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And this Perjury and Sacriledg is double in any Ministers or Magistrates, who are under Vows and Dedications, additional to what is common to all Christians.
And this Perjury and Sacrilege is double in any Ministers or Magistrates, who Are under Vows and Dedications, additional to what is Common to all Christians.
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Is it not Hypocrisy solemnly to profess to intend, do, and be what we neither do,
Is it not Hypocrisy solemnly to profess to intend, do, and be what we neither do,
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nor are? Now can you deny that you profess to intend Christs Service, to advance his Name and Interests,
nor Are? Now can you deny that you profess to intend Christ Service, to advance his Name and Interests,
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and be for his Praise, as Witnesses to him in the World? You appear and would be thought such, in professing to be his Followers:
and be for his Praise, as Witnesses to him in the World? You appear and would be Thought such, in professing to be his Followers:
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For on these Terms he admits Men to wear his Name;
For on these Terms he admits Men to wear his Name;
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If any Man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his Cross daily, and follow me. If any Man will come After me, let him deny himself, and take up his Cross daily, and follow me.
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There he injoins, that Self have not the disposal of us, or ours;
There he enjoins, that Self have not the disposal of us, or ours;
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That we follow him in his Testimony and Designs which he is carrying on in the World,
That we follow him in his Testimony and Designs which he is carrying on in the World,
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and abett these still tho the Cross be our daily Associate. All this thou pretendest. And now when thou refusest to dedicate thy Life to Christ;
and abet these still though the Cross be our daily Associate. All this thou pretendest. And now when thou refusest to dedicate thy Life to christ;
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dost not thou betray Christ with a Kiss, affront God, and abuse Men by delusive Mockery,
dost not thou betray christ with a Kiss, affront God, and abuse Men by delusive Mockery,
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and wearest that Title of Hypocrite, which thou brandest the upright with? Oh! think of this, you who spend your Time and Estates as fuel to your Lusts;
and wearest that Title of Hypocrite, which thou brandest the upright with? Oh! think of this, you who spend your Time and Estates as fuel to your Lustiest;
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not once laying to heart any Engagement on you, to employ them to higher Ends.
not once laying to heart any Engagement on you, to employ them to higher Ends.
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R. 6. All living Christians are chosen Ones, appointed by Christ to advance his Interests in their Day.R. 6. All living Christians Are chosen Ones, appointed by christ to advance his Interests in their Day.
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Great are the Purposes our Lord is accomplishing. And tho his immediate Power, or the Ministry of Angels, would be effective of them;
Great Are the Purposes our Lord is accomplishing. And though his immediate Power, or the Ministry of Angels, would be effective of them;
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yet he honours Mortals as Instruments therein.
yet he honours Mortals as Instruments therein.
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He overturns Satans Throne, erects and propagates his own Kingdom, leads Men into Truth and Holiness, by the Ministration of Men like our selves;
He overturns Satan Throne, erects and propagates his own Kingdom, leads Men into Truth and Holiness, by the Ministration of Men like our selves;
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tho the effective Virtue be from him. All are obliged to concur;
though the effective Virtue be from him. All Are obliged to concur;
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but living Saints are under a more peculiar anointing for it, and more especially entrusted with it in their respective Stations.
but living Saints Are under a more peculiar anointing for it, and more especially Entrusted with it in their respective Stations.
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He saith of every godly Magistrate, This is the Son of Man, whom I have made strong for my self.
He Says of every godly Magistrate, This is the Son of Man, whom I have made strong for my self.
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Of every holy Parent as of Abraham, For I know him, that he will command his Children and his Houshold after him,
Of every holy Parent as of Abraham, For I know him, that he will command his Children and his Household After him,
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and they shall keep the way of the Lord. and they shall keep the Way of the Lord.
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It's true of every upright Minister, That he is set for the Defence of the Gospel:
It's true of every upright Minister, That he is Set for the Defence of the Gospel:
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Yea, every private Christian is among them, who are an holy Nation, a peculiar People;
Yea, every private Christian is among them, who Are an holy nation, a peculiar People;
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that they should shew forth the Praises of him, who called them into his marvellous Light. that they should show forth the Praises of him, who called them into his marvellous Light.
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The weakest Christian hath some Influence, and is furnished suitably to what Christ intends by him.
The Weakest Christian hath Some Influence, and is furnished suitably to what christ intends by him.
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Is it not a great Duty to discarge this glorious Trust, and observe these Precepts which connote our Excellency as well as Duty? In this respect, we are they of whom he says, These are the People I have formed for my self, they shall shew forth my Praise.
Is it not a great Duty to discarge this glorious Trust, and observe these Precepts which connote our Excellency as well as Duty? In this respect, we Are they of whom he Says, These Are the People I have formed for my self, they shall show forth my Praise.
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If you are Believers, you have a greater aptitude to serve Christ; and devotedness to his Designs is directed to you, above the rest of the World.
If you Are Believers, you have a greater aptitude to serve christ; and devotedness to his Designs is directed to you, above the rest of the World.
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This is but keeping up our holy Profession, which Christ is so intent on.
This is but keeping up our holy Profession, which christ is so intent on.
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And what Engagements had other Saints to transmit to us Christs Truth and Worship, which we are not under to imitate in our Day,
And what Engagements had other Saints to transmit to us Christ Truth and Worship, which we Are not under to imitate in our Day,
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for the good of following Ages?
for the good of following Ages?
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What Good do we enjoy? What advantage doth the Cause of Christ now reap, by the Expence and Labours of Christians in former Days;
What Good do we enjoy? What advantage does the Cause of christ now reap, by the Expense and Labours of Christians in former Days;
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yea, by the Blood of many faithful Martyrs?
yea, by the Blood of many faithful Martyrs?
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Shall then any thing dear to Christ be so trivial with us, as not command the utmost Service or Suffering? We owe Christ as much as others ever did; we cost him as dear;
Shall then any thing dear to christ be so trivial with us, as not command the utmost Service or Suffering? We owe christ as much as Others ever did; we cost him as dear;
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he hath forgiven us as much, if not more; we hope to be possessed of the same Glory;
he hath forgiven us as much, if not more; we hope to be possessed of the same Glory;
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and his Interests in our Day, are likely to be attended with more glorious Success.
and his Interests in our Day, Are likely to be attended with more glorious Success.
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If your Hearts be not obstinate against what God injoyneth, you must engage in this Duty, which is so apparent by these Reasons, to which many more might be added.
If your Hearts be not obstinate against what God enjoin, you must engage in this Duty, which is so apparent by these Reasons, to which many more might be added.
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Can you after all I have said, let any gasping Concern of Christ want the utmost Aid, which you are able to afford it duly,
Can you After all I have said, let any gasping Concern of christ want the utmost Aid, which you Are able to afford it duly,
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and in your Places? Or, dare you do any thing fatal to it, whatever be your Temptations? I am led to the Application of this Truth, which I shall attend under these following Particulars.
and in your Places? Or, Dare you do any thing fatal to it, whatever be your Temptations? I am led to the Application of this Truth, which I shall attend under these following Particulars.
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1. Exhort. I would call such of you to deep Repentance, who have employed your Lives and Abilities in opposing the Interests of Christ.
1. Exhort. I would call such of you to deep Repentance, who have employed your Lives and Abilities in opposing the Interests of christ.
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What I shall say under this Head, is not designed to upbraid or reproach any Man;
What I shall say under this Head, is not designed to upbraid or reproach any Man;
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much less to hinder peace with, and love to the most guilty, when you become sensible of the provocation God layeth to your charge:
much less to hinder peace with, and love to the most guilty, when you become sensible of the provocation God Layeth to your charge:
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And least of all would I be interpreted to impeach the Innocent, to whom the things perpetrated by Men under any distinguishing Character with them, must needs be afflictive.
And lest of all would I be interpreted to impeach the Innocent, to whom the things perpetrated by Men under any distinguishing Character with them, must needs be afflictive.
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My aim is only to bring you to Repentance, if so be, your Hearts are not so desperately hardned,
My aim is only to bring you to Repentance, if so be, your Hearts Are not so desperately hardened,
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as to bind on your selves those Woes, which so unchristian a Behaviour hath exposed you to.
as to bind on your selves those Woes, which so unchristian a Behaviour hath exposed you to.
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I am induced to this unpleasing Work, by the opportunity which this mixed Congregation affords me of speaking to such, whom I expect not to meet elsewhere;
I am induced to this unpleasing Work, by the opportunity which this mixed Congregation affords me of speaking to such, whom I expect not to meet elsewhere;
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and I fear, this Admonition to you, is too much neglected by such, from whom it might be better resented.
and I Fear, this Admonition to you, is too much neglected by such, from whom it might be better resented.
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Repentance is the great design of the present Providences we are under, and the best expedient to prevent the Evils we are threatned with.
Repentance is the great Design of the present Providences we Are under, and the best expedient to prevent the Evils we Are threatened with.
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God will embitter that profane and persecuting Spirit, which hath raged in the Church of England; and tho forgiveness be our Duty,
God will embitter that profane and persecuting Spirit, which hath raged in the Church of England; and though forgiveness be our Duty,
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yet Providence levels its Arrow against the guilty, in a manner too extraordinary to be disregarded;
yet Providence levels its Arrow against the guilty, in a manner too extraordinary to be disregarded;
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but how few consider the dealings of God, even when Cloathed with the greatest Light and Wonder?
but how few Consider the dealings of God, even when Clothed with the greatest Light and Wonder?
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I know the Guilty have Ignorance enough to impute to their Zeal for truth, what they have done from their innate Enmity to Christ;
I know the Guilty have Ignorance enough to impute to their Zeal for truth, what they have done from their innate Enmity to christ;
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but mistakes do not acquit in a Matter so important: And Persecutors never ruin the Godly under a good Character;
but mistakes do not acquit in a Matter so important: And Persecutors never ruin the Godly under a good Character;
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but think they do God good Service, in destroying whom ever they can call Factious, or Schismatical. but think they do God good Service, in destroying whom ever they can call Factious, or Schismatical.
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The concern of Christ is too hid, not to be oft mistaken by Sinners; For had they known it, they would not have Crucified the Lord of Glory.
The concern of christ is too hid, not to be oft mistaken by Sinners; For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory.
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And profane Persecutors do as truly wound Christ in his Doctrins, Worship and Members, as if they laid violent Hands on his very Person. Oh profane Ones!
And profane Persecutors do as truly wound christ in his Doctrines, Worship and Members, as if they laid violent Hands on his very Person. O profane Ones!
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Who else could it be but Christ, whom you opposed in his Members, whiles you persecuted the most serious imitaters of him,
Who Else could it be but christ, whom you opposed in his Members, while you persecuted the most serious imitaters of him,
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and Men of all their Neighbors most devoted to him?
and Men of all their Neighbours most devoted to him?
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Was it not Christ in his Gospel you despised, when you ridicul'd the most essential Doctrins of his Gospel?
Was it not christ in his Gospel you despised, when you ridiculed the most essential Doctrines of his Gospel?
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Have you not acted against Christ in his Ministers, whiles you stopped the Mouths of such, who were as likely to advance his Interests by their Ministry as any others;
Have you not acted against christ in his Ministers, while you stopped the Mouths of such, who were as likely to advance his Interests by their Ministry as any Others;
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yea, and to this added a heap of malicious Lies and Slanders, lest Christ might be served by them?
yea, and to this added a heap of malicious Lies and Slanders, lest christ might be served by them?
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Have you not hated and laden with Contempt the most probable Evidences of real Holiness; as a strict Life, serious Discourse, and holy Tenderness?
Have you not hated and laden with Contempt the most probable Evidences of real Holiness; as a strict Life, serious Discourse, and holy Tenderness?
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Is it not the special Testimony of Christ in your Day, which you have resisted, when you disabled from Service, and exposed to extream Hardships;
Is it not the special Testimony of christ in your Day, which you have resisted, when you disabled from Service, and exposed to extreme Hardships;
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all that considerable number who stand and suffer for this? viz. that the Ministry of the Gospel and the Communion of Saints, ought not to be clog'd with sinful, needless, or uninstituted Terms and Practises;
all that considerable number who stand and suffer for this? viz. that the Ministry of the Gospel and the Communion of Saints, ought not to be clogged with sinful, needless, or uninstituted Terms and Practises;
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to the wounding of Conscience, dividing the Church, hazarding the reformed Interest, and destruction of Christian Love and Serious Piety.
to the wounding of Conscience, dividing the Church, hazarding the reformed Interest, and destruction of Christian Love and Serious Piety.
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What hath all your Pretence been, but a Zeal for what your selves call indifferent? And for these you have hated, opposed,
What hath all your Pretence been, but a Zeal for what your selves call indifferent? And for these you have hated, opposed,
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and almost at last quite ruined the undoubted Interests of the Blessed Jesus.
and almost At last quite ruined the undoubted Interests of the Blessed jesus.
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How much have you done to give a fatal VVound to the very Form of your Religion, not to be recovered by a little unseasonable Noise?
How much have you done to give a fatal Wound to the very From of your Religion, not to be recovered by a little unseasonable Noise?
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Surely, it's high time that your personal Irreligion and Profaneness should force you to suspect;
Surely, it's high time that your personal Irreligion and Profaneness should force you to suspect;
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that you are not so likely to know or serve the Cause of Christ, as others,
that you Are not so likely to know or serve the Cause of christ, as Others,
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so much more pious and concerned than your selves.
so much more pious and concerned than your selves.
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Ought you not at last fear, you have been acted by the Devil against Christ, especially when you reflect on the Methods you have used? Would Christ have put you to serve him by Lying, Perjury, profane Scoffing,
Ought you not At last Fear, you have been acted by the devil against christ, especially when you reflect on the Methods you have used? Would christ have put you to serve him by Lying, Perjury, profane Scoffing,
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and cruel Persecution, to the utmost of your Power? Were Sabbaths spent by you in disturbing Meetings,
and cruel Persecution, to the utmost of your Power? Were Sabbaths spent by you in disturbing Meetings,
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as if you were the Men that designed to serve Christ thereby? If nothing else will cause you to suspect, that Enmity against Christ did govern you;
as if you were the Men that designed to serve christ thereby? If nothing Else will cause you to suspect, that Enmity against christ did govern you;
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consider how you treated any of your own Church, who were Pious and Serious:
Consider how you treated any of your own Church, who were Pious and Serious:
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How much more were they valued by you, than us whom you pretended some Difference with, as Cause of Dislike?
How much more were they valued by you, than us whom you pretended Some Difference with, as Cause of Dislike?
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God calls you by me to deep Humblings for these things: Be convinced and ashamed of your Opposition to him;
God calls you by me to deep Humblings for these things: Be convinced and ashamed of your Opposition to him;
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and be assured, if you repent not you shall all perish.
and be assured, if you Repent not you shall all perish.
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Can you pretend so much as to say, To me to live is Christ? Who would have Christ and Holiness, have as little Interest in others as they have in your selves.
Can you pretend so much as to say, To me to live is christ? Who would have christ and Holiness, have as little Interest in Others as they have in your selves.
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Was it not too much that your selves did not live to Christ, but that you must grudg and ruin any that did live to him?
Was it not too much that your selves did not live to christ, but that you must grudge and ruin any that did live to him?
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How will you answer the Lord Jesus, when he shall ask you, Why persecutest thou me? What account can you give of all your hard Speeches uttered against him, his Truths and People? Must not you fear you have filled up your Sins;
How will you answer the Lord jesus, when he shall ask you, Why Persecutest thou me? What account can you give of all your hard Speeches uttered against him, his Truths and People? Must not you Fear you have filled up your Sins;
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and the wrath of God is come upon you to the uttermost, by forbidding the Ministers of Christ to preach his Gospel? How must you wail,
and the wrath of God is come upon you to the uttermost, by forbidding the Ministers of christ to preach his Gospel? How must you wail,
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when he shall at his Appearance convince you, that you have pierced him in your evil Treatment of those Men and Things, which he will then own to be his Interests?
when he shall At his Appearance convince you, that you have pierced him in your evil Treatment of those Men and Things, which he will then own to be his Interests?
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In pity to your Souls, consider, Is this you have done suitable to your Baptismal Vow? Doth your Profession of Christianity oblige you to do nothing for Christ and his Cause,
In pity to your Souls, Consider, Is this you have done suitable to your Baptismal Voelli? Does your Profession of Christianity oblige you to do nothing for christ and his Cause,
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except venting your Scoff and Rage against things wherein his Interest seemeth most concerned? The Lord fasten these things on your Hearts,
except venting your Scoff and Rage against things wherein his Interest seems most concerned? The Lord fasten these things on your Hearts,
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and force you to a Repentance as notorious as your Scandal. I speak not these things as if Repentance were confined to you;
and force you to a Repentance as notorious as your Scandal. I speak not these things as if Repentance were confined to you;
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we have all need of it:
we have all need of it:
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And if God intend good for us, he will encline all sorts to it, according to our respective Guilt: But yours is most notorious;
And if God intend good for us, he will incline all sorts to it, according to our respective Gilded: But yours is most notorious;
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and God seems by his present Dealings, to point more directly at it.
and God seems by his present Dealings, to point more directly At it.
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Having said what I think my self engaged to suggest to profane and persecuting Ones, I must solemnly warn you against all censorious Thoughts and evil Speeches, against any godly Ministers or People of the Church of England; their Differences with us will not justify uncharitable Surmises, nor reproachful Language against them.
Having said what I think my self engaged to suggest to profane and persecuting Ones, I must solemnly warn you against all censorious Thoughts and evil Speeches, against any godly Ministers or People of the Church of England; their Differences with us will not justify uncharitable Surmises, nor reproachful Language against them.
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All good Men aim at one thing, even to serve Christ;
All good Men aim At one thing, even to serve christ;
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tho they do not agree always in the Means, God serves himself by the different Sentiments of his People,
though they do not agree always in the Means, God serves himself by the different Sentiments of his People,
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and hath his own Methods to convince and cement them;
and hath his own Methods to convince and cement them;
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greater Union is reserved for that new Jerusalem that will descend out of Heaven from God, that beareth the Form of a Cube;
greater union is reserved for that new Jerusalem that will descend out of Heaven from God, that bears the From of a Cube;
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i'ts of one measure, and there carnal Interests will not divide.
It's of one measure, and there carnal Interests will not divide.
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2. Exh. Let all real Christians live more entirely to the Service of Christ and his Interests.
2. Exh Let all real Christians live more entirely to the Service of christ and his Interests.
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You may be humbled that you have done no more for him, and that your unusefulness to his Concerns, is imputable to your remiss Temper, more than want of Talents.
You may be humbled that you have done no more for him, and that your unusefulness to his Concerns, is imputable to your remiss Temper, more than want of Talents.
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How many of your Gifts were never employed to advance Truth? His Members have been in straits,
How many of your Gifts were never employed to advance Truth? His Members have been in straits,
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and his Gospel languishing, when your Riches were hoarded up.
and his Gospel languishing, when your Riches were hoarded up.
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Many neglected opportunities of Se•vice, must reproach you, when the Frame of your Hearts bespeak them tender.
Many neglected opportunities of Se•vice, must reproach you, when the Frame of your Hearts bespeak them tender.
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Many have been your industrious Contrivances, wherein Christ hath had the least, if any share.
Many have been your Industria Contrivances, wherein christ hath had the least, if any share.
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Oh! Be awakened this Day to strong Resolves, that hereafter to you to live shall be Christ; yea, only Christ,
Oh! Be awakened this Day to strong Resolves, that hereafter to you to live shall be christ; yea, only christ,
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and all other Interests subordinated to his. Let all you have be laid anew on his Altar.
and all other Interests subordinated to his. Let all you have be laid anew on his Altar.
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Get your Hearts lifted up in the ways of the Lord; and be wholly for him, whatever Choice shall be made by others.
Get your Hearts lifted up in the ways of the Lord; and be wholly for him, whatever Choice shall be made by Others.
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Satans Instruments are industrious, unwearied, and prodigal in his Service: Christ hath but few engaged in his behalf;
Satan Instruments Are Industria, unwearied, and prodigal in his Service: christ hath but few engaged in his behalf;
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and shall the declinings of his Interests lye at your door? I shall annex some Directions and Motives.
and shall the declinings of his Interests lie At your door? I shall annex Some Directions and Motives.
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Dir. 1. Exercise your selves in the advancement of the Interests of Christ in your own Souls.Dir 1. Exercise your selves in the advancement of the Interests of christ in your own Souls.
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If Christ Reign wholly in us, he will Reign greatly by us.
If christ Reign wholly in us, he will Reign greatly by us.
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Grow up into Christ in all things, till you are filled with all the fulness of God; Grow up into christ in all things, till you Are filled with all the fullness of God;
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and your capacity and readiness for his advancement will be enlarged.
and your capacity and readiness for his advancement will be enlarged.
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Be more acquainted with him, and you will judge him worth your Service, and highly value all that's his. Flaming Grace will contrive much:
Be more acquainted with him, and you will judge him worth your Service, and highly valve all that's his. Flaming Grace will contrive much:
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What can I serve Christ in? and freely consecrate all to him. Whereas, our backwardness is an infallible sign that his Life is feeble in us.
What can I serve christ in? and freely consecrate all to him. Whereas, our backwardness is an infallible Signen that his Life is feeble in us.
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In a word, He that neglects Christ in himself, will be little fit for, or concerned in the advancement of Christ in the World;
In a word, He that neglects christ in himself, will be little fit for, or concerned in the advancement of christ in the World;
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nor indeed be blessed with much Success in his Attempts for it.
nor indeed be blessed with much Success in his Attempts for it.
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2. Dir. See that your Aims be sincere in all which you seem to serve Christ by.
2. Dir See that your Aims be sincere in all which you seem to serve christ by.
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Low or bad Purposes spoil good Works.
Low or bad Purposes spoil good Works.
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God trieth the Heart (in our best Services,) and loveth Uprightness. Good Sermons were spoiled by Envy, and charitable Deeds by Ostentation.
God trieth the Heart (in our best Services,) and loves Uprightness. Good Sermons were spoiled by Envy, and charitable deeds by Ostentation.
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It's unhappy when our Hearts have not higher Aims for Christ, than our Hands at best can accomplish;
It's unhappy when our Hearts have not higher Aims for christ, than our Hands At best can accomplish;
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but it's wicked when what we seem to offer to Christ, is a Sacrifice to our Idols.
but it's wicked when what we seem to offer to christ, is a Sacrifice to our Idols.
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3. Dir. Chearfully dedicate all you have to the Concernments of Christ.
3. Dir Cheerfully dedicate all you have to the Concernments of christ.
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It's a cursed Wedg which is reserved from this Dedication, whether it be Estate, Relation, Gifts or Life.
It's a cursed Wedge which is reserved from this Dedication, whither it be Estate, Relation, Gifts or Life.
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What Ananias spared, spoiled the acceptance of the Part he offered;
What Ananias spared, spoiled the acceptance of the Part he offered;
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tho it be not always necessary all should be parted with, yet it is necessary that nothing be unemployed,
though it be not always necessary all should be parted with, yet it is necessary that nothing be unemployed,
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when Fidelity to Christ calls for it;
when Fidis to christ calls for it;
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and it ceaseth to be yours, when it cannot be kept without treachery to his Interests.
and it ceases to be yours, when it cannot be kept without treachery to his Interests.
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As all must be dedicated, so it must be chearfully laid out, as what is fit and best.
As all must be dedicated, so it must be cheerfully laid out, as what is fit and best.
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None but free-will Offerings and a chearful Giver, are lovely in Gods account.
None but freewill Offerings and a cheerful Giver, Are lovely in God's account.
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It's left on Record as the Praise of some, They took joyfully the spoiling of their Goods. It's left on Record as the Praise of Some, They took joyfully the spoiling of their Goods.
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Indeed, the hardest thought in our greatest Toils and Expence for Christ, should be, blessed be God, that I have any thing to express my Love and Zeal for Christ by.
Indeed, the Hardest Thought in our greatest Toils and Expense for christ, should be, blessed be God, that I have any thing to express my Love and Zeal for christ by.
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4. Dir. Be always solicitous to know what the Interests of Christ be, which you should at present serve;
4. Dir Be always solicitous to know what the Interests of christ be, which you should At present serve;
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especially if there be Doubts concerning them. The Gospel is an infallible Rule in general;
especially if there be Doubts Concerning them. The Gospel is an infallible Rule in general;
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Providence and the Series of Prophesies may contribute to your direction, under the guidance of that higher Rule.
Providence and the Series of prophecies may contribute to your direction, under the guidance of that higher Rule.
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Undoubted Duties must always be done in their season; undoubted Truths must never be denied;
Undoubted Duties must always be done in their season; undoubted Truths must never be denied;
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yea, must always be professed, if some damage to the Interests of Christ do not attend it, beyond what our Profession of that Truth at that time, will countervail;
yea, must always be professed, if Some damage to the Interests of christ do not attend it, beyond what our Profession of that Truth At that time, will countervail;
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doubtful Sins must never be committed, undoubted Sins must be discouraged in our place.
doubtful Sins must never be committed, undoubted Sins must be discouraged in our place.
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Present Good which is less, may not be bought by the certain loss of a greater Good at some distance;
Present Good which is less, may not be bought by the certain loss of a greater Good At Some distance;
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nor at the expence of a greater Evil in sure Prospect.
nor At the expense of a greater Evil in sure Prospect.
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The more material Interests of Christ must not be sacrificed to them less considerable, nor undoubted to doubtful:
The more material Interests of christ must not be sacrificed to them less considerable, nor undoubted to doubtful:
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I can but glance at these.
I can but glance At these.
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You ought to be assured in every thing you engage in as for Christ, that it be his Concern and your Work;
You ought to be assured in every thing you engage in as for christ, that it be his Concern and your Work;
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yea, your present Duty, which a greater is not excluded by.
yea, your present Duty, which a greater is not excluded by.
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Assurance in this will command your Engaging for it, and encourage under all Difficulties in it.
Assurance in this will command your Engaging for it, and encourage under all Difficulties in it.
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Mistakes herein cause great Disorders, kindle a fiery Zeal, which is oft fatal to the Concerns of Christ:
Mistakes herein cause great Disorders, kindle a fiery Zeal, which is oft fatal to the Concerns of christ:
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And whatever we do to advance these mistaken Interests, are Offerings to a Lust, and unprofitable to our selves.
And whatever we do to advance these mistaken Interests, Are Offerings to a Lust, and unprofitable to our selves.
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It would amaze one to see the heat of some in supporting Errors, opposing Truth, destroying Peace,
It would amaze one to see the heat of Some in supporting Errors, opposing Truth, destroying Peace,
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and propagating a weak Notion, to the hazard of the most considerable Interests of Christ.
and propagating a weak Notion, to the hazard of the most considerable Interests of christ.
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But yet our indifferency is Carnal, when Christ seemeth by his Providence, by Satans violent Assault,
But yet our indifferency is Carnal, when christ seems by his Providence, by Satan violent Assault,
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or by the great Influence of a Truth at that time, to call us to engage strongly in it;
or by the great Influence of a Truth At that time, to call us to engage strongly in it;
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tho it appears at other times less momentous. To say no more, search well what will be most for Christs Glory.
though it appears At other times less momentous. To say no more, search well what will be most for Christ Glory.
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5. Dir. Mortify those Lusts which most hinder, and improve in those Graces which most forward your living entirely to Christ.
5. Dir Mortify those Lustiest which most hinder, and improve in those Graces which most forward your living entirely to christ.
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Mens Lusts are their greatest obstacles to Service; and it's impossible to advance Christ considerably, if improved Graces afford not willingness and strength:
Mens Lustiest Are their greatest obstacles to Service; and it's impossible to advance christ considerably, if improved Graces afford not willingness and strength:
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Therefore trample on your Pride which will disdain low Service, and fret at any Contempt which attends your Labours:
Therefore trample on your Pride which will disdain low Service, and fret At any Contempt which attends your Labours:
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But be more Humble, and you'll agree to be any thing, so Christ may be all:
But be more Humble, and You'll agree to be any thing, so christ may be all:
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Be more free from Covetousness, which grudgeth all expence and loss for Christ, selleth Truth to get or save a little Dross:
Be more free from Covetousness, which grudgeth all expense and loss for christ, Selleth Truth to get or save a little Dross:
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But get more heavenly Mindedness, which disdains Earth so it may but get more Treasure in Heaven.
But get more heavenly Mindedness, which disdains Earth so it may but get more Treasure in Heaven.
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Cast away that slavish Fear, which betrays Conscience to a mortals Threatning.
Cast away that slavish fear, which betrays Conscience to a mortals Threatening.
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But be more endued with holy Courage, which will dare to be zealous for Christ in the very Face of Danger.
But be more endued with holy Courage, which will Dare to be zealous for christ in the very Face of Danger.
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Silence Unbelief that still suggests Difficulties, but hides from you both supplies of Strength and the promised Rewards. Silence Unbelief that still suggests Difficulties, but hides from you both supplies of Strength and the promised Rewards.
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Whereas, more Faith will still enlarge your Service, in the view of sufficient Aids and an eternal Crown. Whereas, more Faith will still enlarge your Service, in the view of sufficient Aids and an Eternal Crown.
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Above all trample on Selfishness, which most devoureth our Talents:
Above all trample on Selfishness, which most devoureth our Talents:
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Whereas, a publick Spirit and superlative Love to Christ, would constrain your Consecration of all to him, as one well deserving of it.
Whereas, a public Spirit and superlative Love to christ, would constrain your Consecration of all to him, as one well deserving of it.
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6. Dir. I might add, that you ought to manage all your designed Service as may be most conducive to the advancement of these Interests of Christ.
6. Dir I might add, that you ought to manage all your designed Service as may be most conducive to the advancement of these Interests of christ.
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Great Prudence is necessary to give an advantage to all our Undertakings, that the Success we aim at be not prevented.
Great Prudence is necessary to give an advantage to all our Undertakings, that the Success we aim At be not prevented.
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But I have no more time than to conclude all with a few Motives to this Duty.
But I have no more time than to conclude all with a few Motives to this Duty.
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1. Mot. It's the Interest of Christ I am persuading you to dedicate your Lives to.
1. Mot. It's the Interest of christ I am persuading you to dedicate your Lives to.
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It's that Christ who hath so amazingly denied himself for you, to whom you owe so much, from whom you have received and still expect such great things.
It's that christ who hath so amazingly denied himself for you, to whom you owe so much, from whom you have received and still expect such great things.
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Can you behold any thing as his Concernment, and not be enflamed with Zeal? Oh! What Honour is it to serve him!
Can you behold any thing as his Concernment, and not be inflamed with Zeal? Oh! What Honour is it to serve him!
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Being his Interests they must needs deserve our Regard, and command our Industry: This glorious One would not stake his Glory, and set his Heart on Trifles.
Being his Interests they must needs deserve our Regard, and command our Industry: This glorious One would not stake his Glory, and Set his Heart on Trifles.
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And who but the unbelieving and ungrateful can grudge him any thing? Methinks a Reflection on any thing as his Concern, would inspire with all that can envigorate our Attempts.
And who but the unbelieving and ungrateful can grudge him any thing? Methinks a Reflection on any thing as his Concern, would inspire with all that can envigorate our Attempts.
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2. Mot. It's but our Lives at most, which are to be dedicated to him. They are short, and so it's but a little while and the Hardship is over.
2. Mot. It's but our Lives At most, which Are to be dedicated to him. They Are short, and so it's but a little while and the Hardship is over.
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They are but poor and mean things, to be an Offering so acceptable to him. Alas!
They Are but poor and mean things, to be an Offering so acceptable to him. Alas!
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How inconsiderable is all we can do or suffer, that they should reflect any Glory on him who fills the Heavens,
How inconsiderable is all we can do or suffer, that they should reflect any Glory on him who fills the Heavens,
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and is now (by us) raising a Monument which will be admired for ever? Who would not strive to contribute most to his blessed Designs? How can our little Matters be laid out to so great Purposes?
and is now (by us) raising a Monument which will be admired for ever? Who would not strive to contribute most to his blessed Designs? How can our little Matters be laid out to so great Purposes?
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3. Met. In serving the Interests of Christ, we do in the best manner serve our own.
3. Met. In serving the Interests of christ, we do in the best manner serve our own.
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What we do for him, he doth not need; but if we refuse it, we are undone.
What we do for him, he does not need; but if we refuse it, we Are undone.
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We must shortly reckon for all Talents:
We must shortly reckon for all Talents:
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And how uncomfortable will the Account be, when little can be reckoned as placed to Christs Account?
And how uncomfortable will the Account be, when little can be reckoned as placed to Christ Account?
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But there is Gain by the most costly Service, and Profit by the worst of Hardships.
But there is Gain by the most costly Service, and Profit by the worst of Hardships.
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The Advantage is more than an hundred fold; if you live to him you shall ever live with him; The Advantage is more than an hundred fold; if you live to him you shall ever live with him;
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a share in his Glory will be yours, if you partake in his Concerns. If any Man serve me, him will my Father honour:
a share in his Glory will be yours, if you partake in his Concerns. If any Man serve me, him will my Father honour:
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How wisely is our All laid out, when it will yield such great Returns? Look upward,
How wisely is our All laid out, when it will yield such great Returns? Look upward,
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and see what Mansions Christ is preparing for you, whiles you are labouring and laying out your selves for him:
and see what Mansions christ is preparing for you, while you Are labouring and laying out your selves for him:
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And he is like to receive the most illustrious Crown, who yields the greatest Service.
And he is like to receive the most illustrious Crown, who yields the greatest Service.
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Surely, you are injurious to your selves in sparing any Seed now, when you have Christs word for so vast an Increase.
Surely, you Are injurious to your selves in sparing any Seed now, when you have Christ word for so vast an Increase.
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He that soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly; but he that soweth bountifully, shall also reap bountifully. He that Soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly; but he that Soweth bountifully, shall also reap bountifully.
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Oh! into what a State will you soon pass from an useful Life? To die will be Gain,
Oh! into what a State will you soon pass from an useful Life? To die will be Gain,
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if to you to live be Christ. In Eternity you will find all your Endeavors carefully Recorded, and abundantly Rewarded.if to you to live be christ. In Eternity you will find all your Endeavors carefully Recorded, and abundantly Rewarded.
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Must not you say from this moment, Whatever I can do, and all that I Possess shall be devoted to Him and his Interests. Engage then in his Service;
Must not you say from this moment, Whatever I can do, and all that I Possess shall be devoted to Him and his Interests. Engage then in his Service;
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you have Angels and all Saints sharers with you in the undertaking, and Christ at the Head of this Royal Company.
you have Angels and all Saints sharers with you in the undertaking, and christ At the Head of this Royal Company.
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They are Interests will stand, tho you refuse to assist; they do still advance, tho invisibly to us.
They Are Interests will stand, though you refuse to assist; they do still advance, though invisibly to us.
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If you dedicate not your Lives to the Concernments of Christ, you must lay them out for the Devil;
If you dedicate not your Lives to the Concernments of christ, you must lay them out for the devil;
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one of them is served at all times, and by all Persons.
one of them is served At all times, and by all Persons.
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Faithful Service will give a great Testimony to the Lord Jesus, and yield wonderful advantage to such under your Influence, whose Good you are enclined to endeavour.
Faithful Service will give a great Testimony to the Lord jesus, and yield wondered advantage to such under your Influence, whose Good you Are inclined to endeavour.
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You will prejudice no Interest by this, but the Interests of the Devil, which commenced and grow still on the manifest Ruins of Mankind:
You will prejudice no Interest by this, but the Interests of the devil, which commenced and grow still on the manifest Ruins of Mankind:
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And ought you not to oppose him, to whose Usurpation are owing all the Disorders and Calamities in the World, which Evils are redressed to the Degree of the Advancement of the Interests of Christ, and no further.
And ought you not to oppose him, to whose Usurpation Are owing all the Disorders and Calamities in the World, which Evils Are Redressed to the Degree of the Advancement of the Interests of christ, and no further.
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Can you after all this refuse to bemoan the World, where so many opposite Interests are set up against Christ; and pity Sinnes, who so blindly resist and impatiently bear the merciful and just Attempts of the Lord Jesus? Must not every Soul Eccho to the Apostle in my Text, Now to me to live is Christ?
Can you After all this refuse to bemoan the World, where so many opposite Interests Are Set up against christ; and pity Sinnes, who so blindly resist and impatiently bear the merciful and just Attempts of the Lord jesus? Must not every Soul Echo to the Apostle in my Text, Now to me to live is christ?
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The whole Discourse is so applicable to your Lordship and Brethren, that I need no more than intreat,
The Whole Discourse is so applicable to your Lordship and Brothers, that I need no more than entreat,
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yea, charge you to Act in your Places, as Men to whom to live is Christ.
yea, charge you to Act in your Places, as Men to whom to live is christ.
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Let not any opportunity for Service to him, bring your Souls under the Guilt of Negligence,
Let not any opportunity for Service to him, bring your Souls under the Gilded of Negligence,
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nor yield Christ matter to upbraid you with. A Trust is in your Hands; see that the Ends of God be faithfully answered.
nor yield christ matter to upbraid you with. A Trust is in your Hands; see that the Ends of God be faithfully answered.
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Consider that place, Thou hast given a Banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the Truth.
Consider that place, Thou hast given a Banner to them that Fear thee, that it may be displayed Because of the Truth.
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Resolve then in your Station, that if Christ gain not by our Power, our Consciences shall not reproach us with refusing to dedicate all our Abilities to him, whose Glory we chiefly aimed at,
Resolve then in your Station, that if christ gain not by our Power, our Consciences shall not reproach us with refusing to dedicate all our Abilities to him, whose Glory we chiefly aimed At,
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and to whose Interest we are fully devoted. FINIS.
and to whose Interest we Are Fully devoted. FINIS.
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