A sermon preached in the High Church of Edinburgh, June 9th, 1695 before His Grace the Marquess of Tweddale His Majesties High Commissioner and before many of the nobility, barrons and burrows, members of the High Court of Parliament, and the magistrates of the said city / by David Williamson ...
viz. David, Solomon, Asa, Jehosaphat, Amasiah, Azariah, Jotham, Hezekiah, Josiah: Of the Twenty Kings of Israel after the Rent, Wee find none commended for Good,
viz. David, Solomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Amasiah, Azariah, Jotham, Hezekiah, Josiah: Of the Twenty Kings of Israel After the Rend, we find none commended for Good,
Yet was he reproved for cleaving to the Sins of Jeroboam 2 Kings 10.31. Hezekiah was a Good King, but not faultless, his Heart was lifted up with Pride,
Yet was he reproved for cleaving to the Sins of Jeroboam 2 Kings 10.31. Hezekiah was a Good King, but not faultless, his Heart was lifted up with Pride,
Now he had in some measure (Human Frailty excepted) kept the condition there required. 2. He reflects on his Heart and Way, I have walked before thee; That is, under the awful apprehensions of an Omniscient every-where present God:
Now he had in Some measure (Human Frailty excepted) kept the condition there required. 2. He reflects on his Heart and Way, I have walked before thee; That is, under the awful apprehensions of an Omniscient everywhere present God:
In truth and with aperfect heart, It's the same on the matter with simplicity and Godly sincerity 2 Cor. 1.12. Mentioned in opposition to Carnal policy, called there fleshly Wisdom;
In truth and with aperfect heart, It's the same on the matter with simplicity and Godly sincerity 2 Cor. 1.12. Mentioned in opposition to Carnal policy, called there fleshly Wisdom;
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Would he say, I have studied to be sincerely and honestly minded, and am not conscious of gross Exorbitancies in my course, which uses to shorten Mens Days. 3. Wee have the proof of his Sincerity in a Good Conversation, I have done that which is good in thy sight.
Would he say, I have studied to be sincerely and honestly minded, and am not conscious of gross Extravagancies in my course, which uses to shorten Men's Days. 3. we have the proof of his Sincerity in a Good Conversation, I have done that which is good in thy sighed.
and Hezekiah wept sore, for Deaths aspect was not pleasant to him, he would sam have lived a while longer, either to have throughed the begun Reformation,
and Hezekiah wept soar, for Death's aspect was not pleasant to him, he would same have lived a while longer, either to have throughed the begun Reformation,
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Whose Heart condemns them not in this may be very confident of that. I shall speak to those three Branches. 1. of Death. 2. of Uprightness. 3. of a Religious walk.
Whose Heart condemns them not in this may be very confident of that. I shall speak to those three Branches. 1. of Death. 2. of Uprightness. 3. of a Religious walk.
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1. First for Death, I would say these five things. 1. It is certain it is appointed for all Men to dye, and but once Heb. 9.27. All are born with the seeds of Death in their bosom;
1. First for Death, I would say these five things. 1. It is certain it is appointed for all Men to die, and but once Hebrew 9.27. All Are born with the seeds of Death in their bosom;
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2. It is certain Death is uncertain. 1. As to the place where, at home or abroad, by Sea or by Land. 2. As to the manner how, a violent or narural Death, sudden or lingering. 3. As to the time when, wee read of no Man who ever got a lease of their time, but this Hezekiah.
2. It is certain Death is uncertain. 1. As to the place where, At home or abroad, by Sea or by Land. 2. As to the manner how, a violent or narural Death, sudden or lingering. 3. As to the time when, we read of no Man who ever god a lease of their time, but this Hezekiah.
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4. Death cannot properly be said to be a surprize to Believers in Christ, it may be sudden, the Christan not being in that frame and Exercise desirable, may fall short of Consolation,
4. Death cannot properly be said to be a surprise to Believers in christ, it may be sudden, the Christian not being in that frame and Exercise desirable, may fallen short of Consolation,
but after Death there is no change, Eternal Well or Eternal Wo, where the Tree falls there it Lyes Eccles. 11.3. Ʋse. 1. Wee shall make some practical improvement of this:
but After Death there is no change, Eternal Well or Eternal Woe, where the Tree falls there it Lies Eccles. 11.3. Ʋse. 1. we shall make Some practical improvement of this:
Altho' some adjourn the thouh•s of it, which is their sin and folly, and they may be refuted from the consideration of the frequent warnings of Mortality and the shortness of time compared to an Hand-breadth Psal. 39.5. To a Vapour Jam. 4.14. to the fading Grass 1 Pet. 1.24.
Although Some adjourn the thouh•s of it, which is their since and folly, and they may be refuted from the consideration of the frequent Warnings of Mortality and the shortness of time compared to an Handbreadth Psalm 39.5. To a Vapour Jam. 4.14. to the fading Grass 1 Pet. 1.24.
teasing up their thoughts, anent the increase of their Riches, the standing of their Family, the advancement of their Honour, the filling of their Cup of pleasure,
teasing up their thoughts, anent the increase of their Riches, the standing of their Family, the advancement of their Honour, the filling of their Cup of pleasure,
& in that day their Thoughts perish, •sal. 14.6, 4, 5. their fair white thoughts as the word is all their designs & endeavours, either for themselves or others.
& in that day their Thoughts perish, •sal. 14.6, 4, 5. their fair white thoughts as the word is all their designs & endeavours, either for themselves or Others.
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Then should Self-designing-men, & Self-deceivers whose desires, designs and endeavours, did rise no higher then Self, find that they had played the fool and cheat to their own Souls,
Then should Self-designing-men, & Self-deceivers whose Desires, designs and endeavours, did rise no higher then Self, find that they had played the fool and cheat to their own Souls,
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Altho' death be in the Creed, yet it is not in many peoples belief, such as. 1. The stupid and secure, who are not moved with Terrours and threatnings,
Although death be in the Creed, yet it is not in many peoples belief, such as. 1. The stupid and secure, who Are not moved with Terrors and threatenings,
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The worldly minded, whose time and cares are Swallowed up with vanities of this life, as if they were never to separat, like the man Luck 12. 3ly The proud,
The worldly minded, whose time and Cares Are Swallowed up with vanities of this life, as if they were never to separate, like the man Luck 12. 3ly The proud,
and Grandees of the worldmind not they will be laid in the Dust, where their bones will bear no badge of their Gentility, These, with the worldly, go far in the way to Hell for their honour and profit. 4ly. Those who are carelesse to trim their Lamps, and get interest in Christ and live as never to dye.
and Grandees of the worldmind not they will be laid in the Dust, where their bones will bear no badge of their Gentility, These, with the worldly, go Far in the Way to Hell for their honour and profit. 4ly. Those who Are careless to trim their Lamps, and get Interest in christ and live as never to die.
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I Would press upon you all, frequent and serious thoughts of Death from these considerations 1. Believing thoughts of Death would aquaint you with it before it come, which were your advantage, to make it the easier,
I Would press upon you all, frequent and serious thoughts of Death from these considerations 1. Believing thoughts of Death would acquaint you with it before it come, which were your advantage, to make it the Easier,
Were you Seasoning your Hearts with the Morning and Evening thoughts of it every day. 2ly. It would make you diligent in hearing of the word, not knowing but every Sermon may be the Last, the Lord knows, this may be the Last to some who hears me. 3ly. It would let you see an end of all perfections Psal. 119 96. That these who call their Lands by their Names, Their honour descends not to the grave with them Psal. 49.11.17.
Were you Seasoning your Hearts with the Morning and Evening thoughts of it every day. 2ly. It would make you diligent in hearing of the word, not knowing but every Sermon may be the Last, the Lord knows, this may be the Last to Some who hears me. 3ly. It would let you see an end of all perfections Psalm 119 96. That these who call their Lands by their Names, Their honour descends not to the grave with them Psalm 49.11.17.
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Nor will their Grandure distingaish their Dust from the Beggers, Job. 21.26, They all lye down alike in the Grave. 4ly This would stir up to excelent thoughts of God, there be some, God is not in all their thoughts, Psal. 10.4 Because Death is not in them Job, 19. When Job. speaks of the Worms he has exalting thoughts of God. 5ly. It would make People more usefull to others, and better neighbours, It would make meek in passing injuries, watchfull against offering of them Phlip 4.5 Let your Moderation be known unto all Men, the Lord is at hand. 6ly. It would rectifie your Judgment, of sin, of Crosses, yea, of things Temporal, Spiritual, and Eternal;
Nor will their Grandeur distingaish their Dust from the Beggars, Job. 21.26, They all lie down alike in the Grave. 4ly This would stir up to excellent thoughts of God, there be Some, God is not in all their thoughts, Psalm 10.4 Because Death is not in them Job, 19. When Job. speaks of the Worms he has exalting thoughts of God. 5ly. It would make People more useful to Others, and better neighbours, It would make meek in passing injuries, watchful against offering of them Phlip 4.5 Let your Moderation be known unto all Men, the Lord is At hand. 6ly. It would rectify your Judgement, of since, of Crosses, yea, of things Temporal, Spiritual, and Eternal;
Men in health living at distance from the thoughts of Death, Think otherwise of things, than in Sickness, and under the apprehension of Death. 7ly. It will regulat your affections you need be very sober, the day is but short Eccles, 1.9.
Men in health living At distance from the thoughts of Death, Think otherwise of things, than in Sickness, and under the apprehension of Death. 7ly. It will regulate your affections you need be very Sobrium, the day is but short Eccles, 1.9.
The wise Man laughs at the young Man who Lets his heart Loose Telling him, for all these things he wold come to Judgment 8ly. Believing thoughts of Death, would beat back Temptations to sin, Mortify dols and Lusts Job. 3•. 13.14. They would say, what should I answer for this when the Lord riseth up;
The wise Man laughs At the young Man who Lets his heart Lose Telling him, for all these things he would come to Judgement 8ly. Believing thoughts of Death, would beatrice back Temptations to since, Mortify dols and Lustiest Job. 3•. 13.14. They would say, what should I answer for this when the Lord Riseth up;
It would make people quit bosom Dalilahs and Lose pleasure in them 1. The proud Man minding Death would account litle of being like Haman, the Second person in the Kingdom. 2ly. The covetous worldling entertaining believing thoughts of Death, would not be so much hunting after rents and profits, Judas - like selling their Master, Math. 26.16. He said, what will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you, And they covenanted for Thrity peices of Silver;
It would make people quit bosom Delilahs and Loose pleasure in them 1. The proud Man minding Death would account little of being like Haman, the Second person in the Kingdom. 2ly. The covetous worldling entertaining believing thoughts of Death, would not be so much hunting After rends and profits, Judas - like selling their Master, Math. 26.16. He said, what will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you, And they covenanted for Thrity Pieces of Silver;
Nor like Demas who forsook Christ for the present world 2. Tim. 4.10. 3ly. Beleiving thoughts of Death would mortify pleasures, and all vain delights, They would be als unsavory as the white of an Egg, the Harlot and drunken companion would be an ugly sight;
Nor like Demas who forsook christ for the present world 2. Tim. 4.10. 3ly. Believing thoughts of Death would mortify pleasures, and all vain delights, They would be also unsavoury as the white of an Egg, the Harlot and drunken Companion would be an ugly sighed;
and leave a Lasting sting behind them, Heb: 11.25. Prov: 23, 32 Yea beleiving thoughts of Death, would make you double your diligence in your pace to heaven Eccle. 9.10.
and leave a Lasting sting behind them, Hebrew: 11.25. Curae: 23, 32 Yea believing thoughts of Death, would make you double your diligence in your pace to heaven Eccle. 9.10.
Lay your account with it, Death is inevitable, and will not be put off as Dyvors puts off their Creditors, with fair words, flattery, Suspensions, Cautioury, flight;
Lay your account with it, Death is inevitable, and will not be put off as Divers puts off their Creditors, with fair words, flattery, Suspensions, Cautioury, flight;
and there is none can loose Deaths Arriestment. Therefore wisely reckon your time, and the shortest count is the best. Psal. 90.12. Lord teach us to number our dayes that we may apply our hearts to wisdom:
and there is none can lose Death's Arriestment. Therefore wisely reckon your time, and the Shortest count is the best. Psalm 90.12. Lord teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to Wisdom:
Luk, 12, 20. But Job more wisely reckoned Death a dayly door-neighbour, every day waiting his change, Job. 14.14 Know, that your holding here is not property,
Luk, 12, 20. But Job more wisely reckoned Death a daily door-neighbour, every day waiting his change, Job. 14.14 Know, that your holding Here is not property,
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O make your reckoning and testament in time, Josiah made a good Testament,, who turned to the Lord with all his Soul with all his heart, with all his might, according to all the Law of Moses, 2 Kings 23.25. &c. David made a sweet end who served his Generation according to the will of God,
Oh make your reckoning and Testament in time, Josiah made a good Testament,, who turned to the Lord with all his Soul with all his heart, with all his might, according to all the Law of Moses, 2 Kings 23.25. etc. David made a sweet end who served his Generation according to the will of God,
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Some great men have made an ill Testament, as Jehojakim who was buried with the burial of an Ass. he lived undesired and died unlamented, none to say, Ah Lord, or Ah his Glory, Jer, 22.18. &c. There are some who dies and none to say, Woe is me for him,
some great men have made an ill Testament, as Jehoiakim who was buried with the burial of an Ass he lived undesired and died unlamented, none to say, Ah Lord, or Ah his Glory, Jer, 22.18. etc. There Are Some who die and none to say, Woe is me for him,
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but that he is well away, and we are als well quit of him; their Memory Rots, and they are remembred with disdain, Prov, 10.7. But the Memory of the just is blessed, and they shall be had in overlasting remembrance, Psal. 112.6. A good mans name never dyes, they will speak good of him when he is dead;
but that he is well away, and we Are also well quit of him; their Memory Rots, and they Are remembered with disdain, Curae, 10.7. But the Memory of the just is blessed, and they shall be had in overlasting remembrance, Psalm 112.6. A good men name never dies, they will speak good of him when he is dead;
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who cared little for him when he lived, they will speak good of Moses and Samuel now, who would have thought meanly of them had they lived in their days.
who cared little for him when he lived, they will speak good of Moses and Samuel now, who would have Thought meanly of them had they lived in their days.
as Pharaoh who devised to keep down and crushed the People of God, and would have had his Lust satisfied on them. Exod. 1.10. and 15.9. I warne you great men who hear me, from the greatest to the lowest;
as Pharaoh who devised to keep down and crushed the People of God, and would have had his Lust satisfied on them. Exod 1.10. and 15.9. I warn you great men who hear me, from the greatest to the lowest;
as death be not terrible to you. 1, Because few such are called and saved. 1 Cor. 1, 26 6. Not, many Noble, &c. 2. Because many great men will be sore put to it at last Rev. 6.16.17.
as death be not terrible to you. 1, Because few such Are called and saved. 1 Cor. 1, 26 6. Not, many Noble, etc. 2. Because many great men will be soar put to it At last Rev. 6.16.17.
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and his Sun set in a dark and stormy cloud, he was a principal contriver of the overthrow of the Work of Reformation in Scotland. Take heed what you do or design, you must all dye and compear 2 Cor. 5.10.
and his Sun Set in a dark and stormy cloud, he was a principal contriver of the overthrow of the Work of Reformation in Scotland. Take heed what you do or Design, you must all die and compear 2 Cor. 5.10.
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As the word is, Be manifested, discovered, laid open, your deeds your intentions, your Cabin-Counsells, there will be no palliating of foul things with fair Colours.
As the word is, Be manifested, discovered, laid open, your Deeds your intentions, your Cabin-Counsells, there will be no palliating of foul things with fair Colours.
I will tell you to whom Death will be terrible, and why, 1. It will be terrible to them who have not their aggreement made with God, not found in peace, Them God will meet as an enemy. 2ly. These who has not repented and obeyed the Gospel, As the foolish Virgins Math, 25. Christ threatens the Jews they should dye in their sins unrepented of John 8.24. 3ly.
I will tell you to whom Death will be terrible, and why, 1. It will be terrible to them who have not their agreement made with God, not found in peace, Them God will meet as an enemy. 2ly. These who has not repented and obeyed the Gospel, As the foolish Virgins Math, 25. christ threatens the jews they should die in their Sins unrepented of John 8.24. 3ly.
Who ly down in the dust and their bones full of the sins of their youth, Job, 20 11. 4. Who dye in unbelief, to such, God swears they shall not enter in his rest, Psal. 95.11. 5. Who have not their work perfect before God,
Who lie down in the dust and their bones full of the Sins of their youth, Job, 20 11. 4. Who die in unbelief, to such, God swears they shall not enter in his rest, Psalm 95.11. 5. Who have not their work perfect before God,
The persecuter and contemner of Gods People, as Nabal. 2. Sam, 25.10.38. 10. These who dye under the plague of a hard heart as Pharaoh. Exod. 14. 11. Death is terrible to these who are self Cheaters and Deceivers, who cries peace, peace,
The Persecutor and contemner of God's People, as Nabal. 2. Sam, 25.10.38. 10. These who die under the plague of a hard heart as Pharaoh. Exod 14. 11. Death is terrible to these who Are self Cheaters and Deceivers, who cries peace, peace,
He Trespassed yet more against God, and Sacrificed to the Gods of Damascus. 14. These who dies without the experimental knowledge of these three. 1. Without the knowledge of Conversion,
He Trespassed yet more against God, and Sacrificed to the God's of Damascus. 14. These who die without the experimental knowledge of these three. 1. Without the knowledge of Conversion,
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Heb. 12.14. 3. Without some knowledg and belief of their eternal lodging. 2. Tim. 1.12. I know in whom I have believed says Paul, I know of a house not made with hands, 2. Cor. 5.1. Quest.
Hebrew 12.14. 3. Without Some knowledge and belief of their Eternal lodging. 2. Tim. 1.12. I know in whom I have believed Says Paul, I know of a house not made with hands, 2. Cor. 5.1. Quest.
not a drop of cold Water to cool the Tongue, Luke. 16 24. The rich Glutton could not obtain that mean request 2. Then their Carnal propes and confidences are battered down, their hope gives up the Ghost.
not a drop of cold Water to cool the Tongue, Lycia. 16 24. The rich Glutton could not obtain that mean request 2. Then their Carnal propes and confidences Are battered down, their hope gives up the Ghost.
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and rent the Caul of their heart, and devour them as a Lyon Hos. 13.8. Consider, this you that forget God, least he tear you in pieces when none shall deliver.
and rend the Caul of their heart, and devour them as a lion Hos. 13.8. Consider, this you that forget God, lest he tear you in Pieces when none shall deliver.
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and his terms of peace prescribed. 3. Look on Death as the Vessel, that will take thee off this troublesome Sea to thy eternal rest. 4. Look on death as Christ speaks of it, Our Friend Lazarus sleepeth, John 11.11. 5. Look to it in the promise of his presence, Who will be with thee when thou goes thorow the dark valley, Psal, 23.4. 6, Look on Death as thy God's Servant, that dare not touch thee, but as thy God will. 7. Be prepared for it:
and his terms of peace prescribed. 3. Look on Death as the Vessel, that will take thee off this troublesome Sea to thy Eternal rest. 4. Look on death as christ speaks of it, Our Friend Lazarus Sleepeth, John 11.11. 5. Look to it in the promise of his presence, Who will be with thee when thou Goes thorough the dark valley, Psalm, 23.4. 6, Look on Death as thy God's Servant, that Dare not touch thee, but as thy God will. 7. Be prepared for it:
Consider these things, 1. Wishes and would be's will not be taken off your hand, Balaam a Stranger to God, wished to dye the Death of the Righteous Numb. 23.10, O Says the man I would fain be Godly, Thou wilt not come to a Blessed end if thou get no more.
Consider these things, 1. Wishes and would be's will not be taken off your hand, balaam a Stranger to God, wished to die the Death of the Righteous Numb. 23.10, Oh Says the man I would fain be Godly, Thou wilt not come to a Blessed end if thou get no more.
Says Christ Blessed is the man whom his Lord finds so doing Matth, 24, 46. Not so wishing that he had been better. 2. Many meet with Death before they be ready, what knows thou,
Says christ Blessed is the man whom his Lord finds so doing Matthew, 24, 46. Not so wishing that he had been better. 2. Many meet with Death before they be ready, what knows thou,
you have need to be busie, and be as busie as you can, you will have enough to do, to win to patience and assurance. 4. Mind as Death leaves you, Judgement will find you;
you have need to be busy, and be as busy as you can, you will have enough to do, to win to patience and assurance. 4. Mind as Death leaves you, Judgement will find you;
Quest, But wherein consists this preparation? Ans: 1. In laying up a store, a good foundation for the time to come 1 Tim: 6.19. To be wise as the Ant, that provides in Summer for the Winter storm Prov. 6.8.
Quest, But wherein consists this preparation? Ans: 1. In laying up a store, a good Foundation for the time to come 1 Tim: 6.19. To be wise as the Ant, that provides in Summer for the Winter storm Curae 6.8.
as Enoch Gen: 15. The life of Selfdenyed-obedience, as Abrabam Heb: 11.8. He went on a call, not knowing whether, and the life of a pilgrim and stranger, Desiring a Heavenly contry Heb. 11.13. 3. It consists.
as Enoch Gen: 15. The life of Selfdenyed-obedience, as Abraham Hebrew: 11.8. He went on a call, not knowing whither, and the life of a pilgrim and stranger, Desiring a Heavenly country Hebrew 11.13. 3. It consists.
in having the Heart Sequestrat from Lusts, Idols, and Creature injoyments, Crucifyed to the world, and the lusts and affections thereof Gal: 5.24.6.14. 4. In being on the watch-tower Psal. 130. Luk 12.37, Blessed are those Servants whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching.
in having the Heart Sequestrate from Lustiest, Idols, and Creature enjoyments, crucified to the world, and the Lustiest and affections thereof Gall: 5.24.6.14. 4. In being on the watchtower Psalm 130. Luk 12.37, Blessed Are those Servants whom the Lord when he comes shall find watching.
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6. In having thy peace within between God and thy Soul secured, the Spirit witnessing with your Spirits that you are the Sons of God. Rom. 16 7. In dying in the Lord, Rev. 14.13. Found in Christ Phil. 3.9. United to Christ John. 17.23. • in them, and thou in me;
6. In having thy peace within between God and thy Soul secured, the Spirit witnessing with your Spirits that you Are the Sons of God. Rom. 16 7. In dying in the Lord, Rev. 14.13. Found in christ Philip 3.9. United to christ John. 17.23. • in them, and thou in me;
for mine Eyer have seen thy Salvation Luk 2.29. 3. To dye in the faith of the promised Glory, and of the out making of all the promises, that thou can say as Psal. 17.15. When I awake I shall see his face in Righteousnes, and be satisfied as with the likness of God.
for mine Eyer have seen thy Salvation Luk 2.29. 3. To die in the faith of the promised Glory, and of the out making of all the promises, that thou can say as Psalm 17.15. When I awake I shall see his face in Righteousness, and be satisfied as with the likeness of God.
Death will give people experience of these five things, Of the Vanity of the World, of the Truth of the Word, of the Bitterness of Sin, of the Terribleness of falling in the hands of the living God,
Death will give people experience of these five things, Of the Vanity of the World, of the Truth of the Word, of the Bitterness of since, of the Terribleness of falling in the hands of the living God,
like Achab, who would Dy in a pe•t for Naboths Vineyard 1 Kings 21.4. 2. A passionat desire like Jonahs for the Gourds withering Jonah 4.8. 3. A Rebellious desire,
like Ahab, who would Die in a pe•t for Naboth's Vineyard 1 Kings 21.4. 2. A passionate desire like Jonahs for the Gourds withering Jonah 4.8. 3. A Rebellious desire,
like that of the Isaraelites Numb. 14, 2. 4, A solid and Judicious desire, That is attended 1 with diligence in every duty, knowing that shortly wee must put off this Tabernacle 2 Pet. 1.14. 2. With laying up a store that wee may be accepted of him 1 Tim. 6.19. 3 With a constant waiting for a change Job 14.14. Trimming the Lamps, and girding up the Loyns with the wise Virgins, Math. 25.4. 4 With the knowledge of their Well being after Death 2 Cor. 5.1.
like that of the Israelites Numb. 14, 2. 4, A solid and Judicious desire, That is attended 1 with diligence in every duty, knowing that shortly we must put off this Tabernacle 2 Pet. 1.14. 2. With laying up a store that we may be accepted of him 1 Tim. 6.19. 3 With a constant waiting for a change Job 14.14. Trimming the Lamps, and girding up the Loins with the wise Virgins, Math. 25.4. 4 With the knowledge of their Well being After Death 2 Cor. 5.1.
The second thing I would speak to, is, That who would expect favour at Death, would study Uprightness. 1. There is a Moral Uprightness in reference to Mens Actions, which a Graceless Man like Abimeleh may have by restraint Gen. 20.2.
The second thing I would speak to, is, That who would expect favour At Death, would study Uprightness. 1. There is a Moral Uprightness in Referente to Men's Actions, which a Graceless Man like Abimeleh may have by restraint Gen. 20.2.
Hypocrisy is like a paint that only colours the Skin, This is God's Work, for no Man can make his Heart clean Prov. 20.9. It fits the Soul to walk with, and serve God in the right manner, and to design the Lords Glory as the main end;
Hypocrisy is like a paint that only colours the Skin, This is God's Work, for no Man can make his Heart clean Curae 20.9. It fits the Soul to walk with, and serve God in the right manner, and to Design the lords Glory as the main end;
God remits from the first Covenant with Adam of absolute personal perfection but requires a second Covenant perfection Gen: 17. 1, Uprightness, Truth in the inward parts Psal. 51.6. Which is the highest Believers can attain while on Earth. 2. It is highly well pleasing to God 1 Chron. 29.17. I know O Lord, saith David, thou takes pleasure in Uprightness;
God remits from the First Covenant with Adam of absolute personal perfection but requires a second Covenant perfection Gen: 17. 1, Uprightness, Truth in the inward parts Psalm 51.6. Which is the highest Believers can attain while on Earth. 2. It is highly well pleasing to God 1 Chronicles 29.17. I know Oh Lord, Says David, thou Takes pleasure in Uprightness;
O how well pleased was Christ with Nathaniel an Israelite indeed in whom there was no guile John 1.47. His countenance doth behold the upright Psal. 11.7. they get a good look of God;
Oh how well pleased was christ with Nathaniel an Israelite indeed in whom there was no guile John 1.47. His countenance does behold the upright Psalm 11.7. they get a good look of God;
He did alwayes those things that pleased his father, who has no pleasure in sin Psal. 5, 4. •, This is the great and characteristical distinction that puts a difference between the Saint and Hypocrite in point of duties,
He did always those things that pleased his father, who has no pleasure in since Psalm 5, 4. •, This is the great and characteristical distinction that puts a difference between the Saint and Hypocrite in point of duties,
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A Saint cannot want it to Season all his Graces and duties, it qualifies all, It's like the blood that runs through all the veins, the very life of the Christian 1. Faith most be unfeigned 1 Tim, 1.5, There werea sort of people seemed to trust in God,
A Saint cannot want it to Season all his Graces and duties, it Qualifies all, It's like the blood that runs through all the Veins, the very life of the Christian 1. Faith most be unfeigned 1 Tim, 1.5, There werea sort of people seemed to trust in God,
but were not sincere, they thought not as they spoke the Lord could not abide them Psal, 78.35.36.37. 2. Repentance must be sound, the Lord challenges feigned turning to him Jer. 3.10. Wee have need to pray, Lord wish our Teares from hypocrisy.
but were not sincere, they Thought not as they spoke the Lord could not abide them Psalm, 78.35.36.37. 2. Repentance must be found, the Lord challenges feigned turning to him Jer. 3.10. we have need to pray, Lord wish our Tears from hypocrisy.
3, Love to God must be sincere, or elss wee are cursed Eph: 6, 24, 1. Cor: 16.22. There were some who pretended great respect to God, and undertook fair Jer. 42, 2.3.6.20.21. but stood not by it, they were false dissemblers in their hearts, they never kept a word. Jer. 44.16. They down right gave themselves the Lye, and declared they would not do as they had said. 4. Love to our neighbour must be sincere, wee must love him with a pure Heart fervently 1. Pet, 1.22 5. Prayer to God must be sincere 1. Tim. 2, 8. Wee must lift up pure hands. 6, preaching must be as of fincerity, in the sight of God 2 Cor. 2.17.
3, Love to God must be sincere, or elss we Are cursed Ephesians: 6, 24, 1. Cor: 16.22. There were Some who pretended great respect to God, and undertook fair Jer. 42, 2.3.6.20.21. but stood not by it, they were false dissemblers in their hearts, they never kept a word. Jer. 44.16. They down right gave themselves the Lie, and declared they would not do as they had said. 4. Love to our neighbour must be sincere, we must love him with a pure Heart fervently 1. Pet, 1.22 5. Prayer to God must be sincere 1. Tim. 2, 8. we must lift up pure hands. 6, preaching must be as of sincerity, in the sighed of God 2 Cor. 2.17.
else can expect Heavens glory, and who wants Hope of Heaven cannot dye with comfort Math. 5.8. Blessed are the pure in heart, they shall see God. Psal. 140.13. The upright, and only such, shall dwell in his presence Psal. 15.1.2, Only these who walk uprightly, shall dwell in his holy Hill, Without Faith, repentance, love, we cannot be saved John. 3, 18. 1. Cor. 13 Luk. 13.3 And without uprightnes we have none of these;
Else can expect Heavens glory, and who Wants Hope of Heaven cannot die with Comfort Math. 5.8. Blessed Are the pure in heart, they shall see God. Psalm 140.13. The upright, and only such, shall dwell in his presence Psalm 15.1.2, Only these who walk uprightly, shall dwell in his holy Hill, Without Faith, Repentance, love, we cannot be saved John. 3, 18. 1. Cor. 13 Luk. 13.3 And without uprightness we have none of these;
All depends on this one thing, both in point of present comfort, and everlasting happiness without this, the soul is lost when we have done all we can.
All depends on this one thing, both in point of present Comfort, and everlasting happiness without this, the soul is lost when we have done all we can.
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To remove this, consider 1. Peter had his decayes, yet his heart was right in the main, a while wee are here the best have some remainders of corruption to molest them.
To remove this, Consider 1. Peter had his decays, yet his heart was right in the main, a while we Are Here the best have Some remainders of corruption to molest them.
2. Some question their uprightness because of Severe rods, Thy witnesses are against me saith Job, 10.17. I answer, this were to question that Gold were Gold, because put in the fire to be refined and purged of its dross, the best Saint on earth has some dross of corruption to be purged away by the Cross Isai. 27.9 In heaven the Saint is all Grace and no sin, in hell the sinners is all sin and no Grace.
2. some question their uprightness Because of Severe rods, Thy Witnesses Are against me Says Job, 10.17. I answer, this were to question that Gold were Gold, Because put in the fire to be refined and purged of its dross, the best Saint on earth has Some dross of corruption to be purged away by the Cross Isaiah 27.9 In heaven the Saint is all Grace and no since, in hell the Sinners is all since and no Grace.
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2. The upright Man has a two-fold universality, one as to sin, another as to duty. 1. For sin, his heart is carried out against all sin, secret as well as open because it is against the Lord,
2. The upright Man has a twofold universality, one as to since, Another as to duty. 1. For since, his heart is carried out against all since, secret as well as open Because it is against the Lord,
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as Jospeh Gen. 39, 9. and David Psal: 1912, The hypocrits fails here, he refrains from sin obvious to the world only, The upright man sets himself against small sins as well as great;
as Jospeh Gen. 39, 9. and David Psalm: 1912, The Hypocrites fails Here, he refrains from since obvious to the world only, The upright man sets himself against small Sins as well as great;
Some will abhore swearing, Thieft, whoredome, who will debauch time and person with tipling and drunkenness, this is to be guilty of the Breach of the whole Law,
some will abhor swearing, Theft, whoredom, who will debauch time and person with tippling and Drunkenness, this is to be guilty of the Breach of the Whole Law,
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2. The upright man his heart is carried out to all duty, to esteem all Gods commands concerning all things to be right Psal. 119.128, To have a good Conscience in all things Heb: 13, 18, Who obeyes one command for Gods sake will obey what ever he commands,
2. The upright man his heart is carried out to all duty, to esteem all God's commands Concerning all things to be right Psalm 119.128, To have a good Conscience in all things Hebrew: 13, 18, Who obeys one command for God's sake will obey what ever he commands,
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4. The upright Man baulks no duty for suffering, some come out of Great tribulation washing their Garments in the Blood of the Lamb, Rev. 7, 14. Ʋse. 1. For exhortation, O Study uprightness 1 Because its rare, and ill looked on in the world, Micah. 7, 2, there are none upright among men.
4. The upright Man balks no duty for suffering, Some come out of Great tribulation washing their Garments in the Blood of the Lamb, Rev. 7, 14. Ʋse. 1. For exhortation, Oh Study uprightness 1 Because its rare, and ill looked on in the world, micah. 7, 2, there Are none upright among men.
It is for a Lamentation, that sincere Soules are thin sown in this generation, if there be any more sincere than another, they are like the speckled bird Jer. 12.9. That all the birds of the Field gazeth on Isaiah. 8.18. I and the Children whom the Lord has given me, are for signs and wonders in Israel, the World cannot abide such Prov. 29, 27, He that is upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked;
It is for a Lamentation, that sincere Souls Are thin sown in this generation, if there be any more sincere than Another, they Are like the speckled bird Jer. 12.9. That all the Birds of the Field gazes on Isaiah. 8.18. I and the Children whom the Lord has given me, Are for Signs and wonders in Israel, the World cannot abide such Curae 29, 27, He that is upright in his Way is an abomination to the wicked;
The prayer of the upright is his delight, such are welcome to God in their adresses, that is a Rich Blessing Jâm 4.8. 4. Such shall be made glad and Glory in the Lord, who are upright in their hearts Psal 64.10. 5. The Upright Man shall keep his feet when falsehood will fail Prov. 10 9 He walks surely Isai 28 17. The refuge of Lyes shall be sweeped away, the Upright may have many Enemies,
The prayer of the upright is his delight, such Are welcome to God in their Addresses, that is a Rich Blessing Jâm 4.8. 4. Such shall be made glad and Glory in the Lord, who Are upright in their hearts Psalm 64.10. 5. The Upright Man shall keep his feet when falsehood will fail Curae 10 9 He walks surely Isaiah 28 17. The refuge of Lies shall be sweeped away, the Upright may have many Enemies,
Many are with me says David, they shall get their feet on the Neck of all their Enemies Psal. 49.14, The Upright shall have dominion in the Morning. 6, Uprightness supplies many defects,
Many Are with me Says David, they shall get their feet on the Neck of all their Enemies Psalm 49.14, The Upright shall have dominion in the Morning. 6, Uprightness supplies many defects,
when one can appeal to God anent the sincerity of his Heart as Paul did Acts 23.1.7. The Upright have room in the Saints Prayers Psal. 125.4. Do good O Lord to them that be good, to them who are upright in their hearts.
when one can appeal to God anent the sincerity of his Heart as Paul did Acts 23.1.7. The Upright have room in the Saints Prayers Psalm 125.4. Do good Oh Lord to them that be good, to them who Are upright in their hearts.
like the good ground, It's fruitful notwithstanding of scorching heat, Luke 8.15.9. Without this all duties are a Lye Psal. 78.34. &c. They prayed and flatered God, and Lyed with their Mouth, for their Heart was not right with God. 10. The upright man has comfort in the greatest Extremity and storm of his Life, a bosome friend:
like the good ground, It's fruitful notwithstanding of scorching heat, Lycia 8.15.9. Without this all duties Are a Lie Psalm 78.34. etc. They prayed and flattered God, and Lied with their Mouth, for their Heart was not right with God. 10. The upright man has Comfort in the greatest Extremity and storm of his Life, a bosom friend:
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Paul, when he had the sentence of Death against himself and others, said, this is our rejoycing, the Testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and Godly sincerity we have had our Conversation in the World 2 Cor: 1, 9, 12. This makes the Man's Face to shine,
Paul, when he had the sentence of Death against himself and Others, said, this is our rejoicing, the Testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and Godly sincerity we have had our Conversation in the World 2 Cor: 1, 9, 12. This makes the Man's Face to shine,
Then sincerity gives comfort in the last Extremity of Death, Mark the persect, behold the upright the end of that man is peace, tho' he Dye in Warr Psal. 37.37. O that is sweet when the Heart does not reproach in a Dying-hour Job 27.6.
Then sincerity gives Comfort in the last Extremity of Death, Mark the persect, behold the upright the end of that man is peace, though he Die in War Psalm 37.37. O that is sweet when the Heart does not reproach in a Dying-hour Job 27.6.
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and God not a terrour to the Man. Lastly that Man has interest in that promise, that's of a wide compass Psal. 84.11, The Lord God is a Son and a shield, to direct Comfort and defend, he will give Grace and Glory,
and God not a terror to the Man. Lastly that Man has Interest in that promise, that's of a wide compass Psalm 84.11, The Lord God is a Son and a shield, to Direct Comfort and defend, he will give Grace and Glory,
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Quest. How shall wee win to this lovely desirable thing? 1 Be convinced of heart unfoundnes, make an errand to God for it Psal. 119.80. Let my Heart be Sound in thy statuts.
Quest. How shall we win to this lovely desirable thing? 1 Be convinced of heart unfoundnes, make an errand to God for it Psalm 119.80. Let my Heart be Found in thy statutes.
Psal 51.10, Creat O Lord in me a clean heart a study much the attributes of God, especialy his omnisciency Heb. 4.12.13. All things are vaked & open before him with whom we have to doe keep God in your Eye, that is injoined Gen. 17.1 Walk besor me and be upright;
Psalm 51.10, Create Oh Lord in me a clean heart a study much the attributes of God, especially his omnisciency Hebrew 4.12.13. All things Are vaked & open before him with whom we have to do keep God in your Eye, that is enjoined Gen. 17.1 Walk besor me and be upright;
Keep upon your hearts the perswasion of his Alseeing-Eye, what makes many so unstable, they forget God, 3, keep Heaven in your Eye, this keeped Moses right amidst many temptations and snares, he had respect to the recompence of reward Heb, 11, 26. This keeped Paul right, that he fainted not, he minded the exceeding and eternal weight of Glory 2 Cor: 4, 16, 17, You will faint and give over if your Hearts be fastned on things that are seen, you will take to the nearest shore,
Keep upon your hearts the persuasion of his Alseeing-Eye, what makes many so unstable, they forget God, 3, keep Heaven in your Eye, this keeped Moses right amid many temptations and snares, he had respect to the recompense of reward Hebrew, 11, 26. This keeped Paul right, that he fainted not, he minded the exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory 2 Cor: 4, 16, 17, You will faint and give over if your Hearts be fastened on things that Are seen, you will take to the nearest shore,
Walk ever in his ways. 2. The Saints have resolved this as Psal. 119, 112, and are injoyned to make inquiry after the Lords way for this end Jer. 6.16.3. The Lord commends those who make conscience of their walk, as Zacharias and Elizabeth Luk. 1.6. Whose commendation will never die. 4. The Lord threatens them sore who looks not to their walk Jer. 9.14. Lev: 26.21. &c. he will heat the furnace seven times more for them. 5. It is one of the precious promises of the New Covenant, that the Lord will give us his spirit to cause us walk in his way, Ezek. 36.27. 6. The Lord calls for it as a chief evidence of a Souls sense of Kindness that wee walk humbly with our God, Mitah. 6.8. 7. The Lord's people sensible of kindness have iugaged thenselves to this Psal. 116.12, &c. What shall I render to the Lord? I will walk before the Lord.
Walk ever in his ways. 2. The Saints have resolved this as Psalm 119, 112, and Are enjoined to make inquiry After the lords Way for this end Jer. 6.16.3. The Lord commends those who make conscience of their walk, as Zacharias and Elizabeth Luk. 1.6. Whose commendation will never die. 4. The Lord threatens them soar who looks not to their walk Jer. 9.14. Lev: 26.21. etc. he will heat the furnace seven times more for them. 5. It is one of the precious promises of the New Covenant, that the Lord will give us his Spirit to cause us walk in his Way, Ezekiel 36.27. 6. The Lord calls for it as a chief evidence of a Souls sense of Kindness that we walk humbly with our God, Mitah. 6.8. 7. The Lord's people sensible of kindness have iugaged themselves to this Psalm 116.12, etc. What shall I render to the Lord? I will walk before the Lord.
but Sacrifices to their own Net Hab. 1.16. 2. Some complement God in words, and little affected in their hearts Psal. 106.12.13. They sung his Praise but soon forgot his Works, and waited not for his Counsel. 3. Some with some kind of sense will commend God in words, who never came the length of a Christian Walk;
but Sacrifices to their own Net Hab. 1.16. 2. some compliment God in words, and little affected in their hearts Psalm 106.12.13. They sung his Praise but soon forgotten his Works, and waited not for his Counsel. 3. some with Some kind of sense will commend God in words, who never Come the length of a Christian Walk;
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I press it with these Arguments. 1. It is your Christian walk that will put to silence the ignorance of foolish men and convince others 1 Pet. 2.15. 2. Its the walk that will best secure peace of conscience in the worst of times Psal. 119.165. Great peace have they which love thy Law: and nothing shall affend them.
I press it with these Arguments. 1. It is your Christian walk that will put to silence the ignorance of foolish men and convince Others 1 Pet. 2.15. 2. Its the walk that will best secure peace of conscience in the worst of times Psalm 119.165. Great peace have they which love thy Law: and nothing shall affend them.
3. It is your walk that will keep the passage open to God in all your necessities, the man is barr'd out who hears and does not, Ezek. 33.31. he will not be inquired of such, but set his face against them Ezek. 14.2.8.
3. It is your walk that will keep the passage open to God in all your necessities, the man is barred out who hears and does not, Ezekiel 33.31. he will not be inquired of such, but Set his face against them Ezekiel 14.2.8.
The slanderer and Adulterer what ever he profess, he is not welcome to God, Psal. 50, 16, &c. 4. It is your walk that will difference you from the World, not a common gift or profession Luk, 18 In these a Hypocri•e may go beyond a Gracious Man. 5. There is nothing sweeter for a Man to reflect on when the Eye-strings are breaking,
The slanderer and Adulterer what ever he profess, he is not welcome to God, Psalm 50, 16, etc. 4. It is your walk that will difference you from the World, not a Common gift or profession Luk, 18 In these a Hypocri•e may go beyond a Gracious Man. 5. There is nothing Sweeten for a Man to reflect on when the Eyestrings Are breaking,
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all their care is for things below Heaven. 3. Study much acquaintance with the word as the Rule Gal. 6.16. He that walks according to that Rule, peace shall be upon him and Mercy, as upon thee Israel of God. 4. Eye Christ much as your patern and absolute copy 1 John 2.6. Walk as he also walked. 5. Look farther than Grace within Psal. 71.16. saith David I will go in the strength of the Lord God;
all their care is for things below Heaven. 3. Study much acquaintance with the word as the Rule Gal. 6.16. He that walks according to that Rule, peace shall be upon him and Mercy, as upon thee Israel of God. 4. Eye christ much as your pattern and absolute copy 1 John 2.6. Walk as he also walked. 5. Look farther than Grace within Psalm 71.16. Says David I will go in the strength of the Lord God;
you will miscarry if you take on upon your own heads. 6. Be oft taking account of your self, that you may better recover a lost step Hag. 1.7. Consider your ways Psal. 119.59. I thought upon my ways, and turned my feet to thy testimonies.
you will miscarry if you take on upon your own Heads. 6. Be oft taking account of your self, that you may better recover a lost step Hag. 1.7. Consider your ways Psalm 119.59. I Thought upon my ways, and turned my feet to thy testimonies.
Ʋse. 3 There be seven sort of people reprovable. 1. These who walk in black Ignorance and have no perswasion of things in their own minds, only receive such and such things from custom or practice of others, these cannot keep a straight course. 2. The prophane carnal walker Ezek. 16.27. The Philistines were ashamed of what the Israelites did;
Ʋse. 3 There be seven sort of people reprovable. 1. These who walk in black Ignorance and have no persuasion of things in their own minds, only receive such and such things from custom or practice of Others, these cannot keep a straight course. 2. The profane carnal walker Ezekiel 16.27. The philistines were ashamed of what the Israelites did;
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How many of all Ranks, walks in Drunkeness, Lying, Swearing, Whoredome, Sabbath-breaking, Living a Prayerless Life bringing forth the Fruits of Atheism, which excluds people out of Heaven and brings on the wrath of God 1 Cor. 6.9.10. Eph. 5.6.
How many of all Ranks, walks in drunkenness, Lying, Swearing, Whoredom, Sabbath-breaking, Living a Prayerless Life bringing forth the Fruits of Atheism, which excludes people out of Heaven and brings on the wrath of God 1 Cor. 6.9.10. Ephesians 5.6.
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and gives no kindly way to Zeal, such will not commend God, nor are on their guard against Temptations and Snares. 4. Some consult more their wit than their conscience, in all their actings,
and gives no kindly Way to Zeal, such will not commend God, nor Are on their guard against Temptations and Snares. 4. some consult more their wit than their conscience, in all their actings,
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and lay their Soul in pawn to rescue themselves from danger. 6. the unconstant walker will never Glorify God, all his Religion lies in starts, his Goodness wears off like the Morning Cloud and early Dew, Hos. 6.4. 7. The Lazy Christian, who makes no progress, going from strength to strength Psal. 84.7. The motion of some is so slow that it is hard to guess whether they be bound for Heaven or Hell; Be more serious and diligent.
and lay their Soul in pawn to rescue themselves from danger. 6. the unconstant walker will never glorify God, all his Religion lies in starts, his goodness wears off like the Morning Cloud and early Due, Hos. 6.4. 7. The Lazy Christian, who makes no progress, going from strength to strength Psalm 84.7. The motion of Some is so slow that it is hard to guess whither they be bound for Heaven or Hell; Be more serious and diligent.
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I would add a few things shortly by way of Caution, in reference to your walk 1. Beware you be not in League with any known Sin, Unmortified Lusts, unrepented of Idols, you will never have a day to do well if you regard Iniquity in your Heart,
I would add a few things shortly by Way of Caution, in Referente to your walk 1. Beware you be not in League with any known since, Unmortified Lustiest, unrepented of Idols, you will never have a day to do well if you regard Iniquity in your Heart,
for then you have no access to God Psal. 66.18. 2. Beware of misbehaving to the spirit of God, by whose influence and assistance alone, you can move in the way of God, Tempt him not as Annantas and Saphira did Act. 5.9.
for then you have no access to God Psalm 66.18. 2. Beware of misbehaving to the Spirit of God, by whose influence and assistance alone, you can move in the Way of God, Tempt him not as Annantas and Sapphira did Act. 5.9.
Quench not his motions 1 Thess: 5, 19. Grieve him not Eph: 4, 30, if you adventure thus to miscarry, you will not step a right step. 3. Beware of needless, familiar, frequent haunt and converse with persons perverse in principles, that you receive not of their •lagues, Rev, 18, 4,
Quench not his motions 1 Thess: 5, 19. Grieve him not Ephesians: 4, 30, if you adventure thus to miscarry, you will not step a right step. 3. Beware of needless, familiar, frequent haunt and converse with Persons perverse in principles, that you receive not of their •lagues, Rev, 18, 4,
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but chuse no wicked Companion. 4. See that you be not glutted with excessive Love of the World, 1 John 2, 15, If any man love the World, the love of the Father is not in him;
but choose no wicked Companion. 4. See that you be not glutted with excessive Love of the World, 1 John 2, 15, If any man love the World, the love of the Father is not in him;
As it was with the young man in the Gospel Matth: 19 22, And Demas imbracing the present World, turned his back upon the way of God 2 Tim: 4.10. if you advert not to these things, you can never walk in truth and with a perfect heart.
As it was with the young man in the Gospel Matthew: 19 22, And Demas embracing the present World, turned his back upon the Way of God 2 Tim: 4.10. if you advert not to these things, you can never walk in truth and with a perfect heart.
and Fathers to the people Gen. 45, 8, Isai 45, 19, and many other stiles of great import, 3. God severely threatens Magistrats if they misbehave, who are neither above instruction,
and Father's to the people Gen. 45, 8, Isaiah 45, 19, and many other stile of great import, 3. God severely threatens Magistrates if they misbehave, who Are neither above instruction,
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nor without correction, if they fail Job, 12, 21, He poures contempt upon Princes, and weakens the strength of the mighty. 4. You are lyable to many difficulties and dangers, which many see not, who will readily observe your defects, 5. Your task is great, to hear the plaints of the poore, to represse the insolencie of the proud, and Minister justice to all.
nor without correction, if they fail Job, 12, 21, He pours contempt upon Princes, and weakens the strength of the mighty. 4. You Are liable to many difficulties and dangers, which many see not, who will readily observe your defects, 5. Your task is great, to hear the plaints of the poor, to repress the insolency of the proud, and Minister Justice to all.
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Altho' God has exalted you above others, you are servants to Subjects to watch for their well Rom. 13.1. 2. Therefore take heed, beware, 1. Of unseasonable undue contendings, that ye consume not one another Gal. 5, 15, unite in what is true and good 2. Beware of Tyrranny and oppression, Fathers of the republick, should not provoke people to wrath, no more nor Natural Parents should provoke their Children Eph. 6, 4.9, No mans power on earth is absolut,
Although God has exalted you above Others, you Are Servants to Subject's to watch for their well Rom. 13.1. 2. Therefore take heed, beware, 1. Of unseasonable undue contendings, that you consume not one Another Gal. 5, 15, unite in what is true and good 2. Beware of Tyranny and oppression, Father's of the republic, should not provoke people to wrath, no more nor Natural Parents should provoke their Children Ephesians 6, 4.9, No men power on earth is absolute,
or State. 5, Bewarre of Crudulity, try before you trust that ye be not imposed on, Sathan may borrow Peters Tongue to give •ad advice to his Master Matth. 16, 22, 6 Beware of Self-seeking, the plague of the genration, it's a brand of infamy, especialy in Great men, where it is, it's a deep Large gulf, in which some Mens motions all center,
or State. 5, Bewarre of Crudulity, try before you trust that you be not imposed on, Sathan may borrow Peter's Tongue to give •ad Advice to his Master Matthew 16, 22, 6 Beware of Self-seeking, the plague of the genration, it's a brand of infamy, especially in Great men, where it is, it's a deep Large gulf, in which Some Men's motions all centre,
as did Judas, who betrayed Christ, and Pilat's, who to please the people, and gratify Cesar, crucified Christ, over the Belly of his Concience, and warning of his wife;
as did Judas, who betrayed christ, and Pilat's, who to please the people, and gratify Cesar, Crucified christ, over the Belly of his Conscience, and warning of his wife;
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such, whatever fruit they bring forth, being to Selfe they are reckoned empty Hos: 10, 1, There be three ill properties some have, which come all to one, Time-serving, Man-pleasing, Self-seeking;
such, whatever fruit they bring forth, being to Self they Are reckoned empty Hos: 10, 1, There be three ill properties Some have, which come all to one, Time-serving, Man-pleasing, Self-seeking;
if the wind blow so, and it may serve a turne He will study to please men (to the venture of his Soul) if they command him this day to doe, he is ready,
if the wind blow so, and it may serve a turn He will study to please men (to the venture of his Soul) if they command him this day to do, he is ready,
and if the nex day, to undo, he is alwayes at command, such are not unlike that Rust•• Ecclesiastick in England, of whom its storied, he would stand with all,
and if the nex day, to undo, he is always At command, such Are not unlike that Rust•• Ecclesiastic in England, of whom its storied, he would stand with all,
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And of paying his Vows, Psal, 66, 13, 14 2. Be well acquaint with the word, The word of the Lord to some is a reproach, they have no delight in it, they mock it, Jer, 6, 10. Such are the plague of their Generation, in the word the rules of Government are insert, the sins and snares of Rulers are related, the examples of good,
And of paying his Vows, Psalm, 66, 13, 14 2. Be well acquaint with the word, The word of the Lord to Some is a reproach, they have no delight in it, they mock it, Jer, 6, 10. Such Are the plague of their Generation, in the word the rules of Government Are insert, the Sins and snares of Rulers Are related, the Examples of good,
if you would Land fair when you go off the stage of time. 3. Have a good care of the state, it will never be well with the Kirk if it be not well with the state Psal 〈 ◊ 〉 last, the wicked walk on every side, when vilest men are exalted;
if you would Land fair when you go off the stage of time. 3. Have a good care of the state, it will never be well with the Kirk if it be not well with the state Psalm 〈 ◊ 〉 last, the wicked walk on every side, when Vilest men Are exalted;
Kings should make choice of Favorites, men fearing God, loving truth, hating covetousnes, Exod, 18, 21. Psal, ioi, 2, &c. I will behave my self wisely in a perfect way, O when wilt thou come unto me:
Kings should make choice of Favorites, men fearing God, loving truth, hating covetousness, Exod, 18, 21. Psalm, ioi, 2, etc. I will behave my self wisely in a perfect Way, Oh when wilt thou come unto me:
he looked well to his Court and his Family, he abandoned the deceitfull workers, and made choise of the Faithfull of the land. 4. Be carefull to make good Laws, conform to the word of God, the law of laws,
he looked well to his Court and his Family, he abandoned the deceitful workers, and made choice of the Faithful of the land. 4. Be careful to make good Laws, conform to the word of God, the law of laws,
and that there be vigorous execution of good Laws, made, or to be made which is the life of the Law, Laws are not for Theory, but for Practice, the best practice on the Peoples part, is obedience, on the Magistrats part, is execution, duly and impartially applying rewards and Punishments.
and that there be vigorous execution of good Laws, made, or to be made which is the life of the Law, Laws Are not for Theory, but for Practice, the best practice on the Peoples part, is Obedience, on the Magistrates part, is execution, duly and impartially applying rewards and Punishments.
I must warne you all who hears me, if any of you has had a hand in the l•te Perfeution, directly or indirectly, in less or in more, in Fining, Confining, Imprisonment, Banishment, Torture, Intercommuning, Shedding of Blood, Repent or dear shall you buy it. 5. Your chief care would be about Religious concerns, to advance Zions welfare,
I must warn you all who hears me, if any of you has had a hand in the l•te Perfeution, directly or indirectly, in less or in more, in Fining, Confining, Imprisonment, Banishment, Torture, Intercommuning, Shedding of Blood, repent or dear shall you buy it. 5. Your chief care would be about Religious concerns, to advance Zions welfare,
so did not David, Psal. 137, 4. He preferred Jerusalem to his chief joy, and, as with a curse, wished that he might neither have Skill nor power to Act,
so did not David, Psalm 137, 4. He preferred Jerusalem to his chief joy, and, as with a curse, wished that he might neither have Skill nor power to Act,
Mind how God resents and speaks with contempt, of those who postponed the building of the Temple (which was the principal fruit and end of their deliverance,) to the building of their own houses,
Mind how God resents and speaks with contempt, of those who postponed the building of the Temple (which was the principal fruit and end of their deliverance,) to the building of their own houses,
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Mind the example of the Jews, when they were stirred up to build the Temple, Ezra. 5, i, 2. They say not, we must first build the Walls of Jerusalem. to hold out the enemy,
Mind the Exampl of the jews, when they were stirred up to built the Temple, Ezra. 5, i, 2. They say not, we must First built the Walls of Jerusalem. to hold out the enemy,
happy these who are so disposed to promot the publick interest of the Church more than their own. 4 For your own sakes be concerned in the Lords interests,
happy these who Are so disposed to promot the public Interest of the Church more than their own. 4 For your own sakes be concerned in the lords interests,
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The Lord resents the indignity done to Magistrats, and Stigmatizeth these who despise Dominions, and speak evil of dignities Jude 8 These that honour me, I will honour, who despiseth me shall be lightly esteemed. 1 Sam, 2, 30, 2. He will be concerned in your house and Family, 1. Chron, 1, 13 14. The Lord blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that he had,
The Lord resents the indignity done to Magistrates, and Stigmatizeth these who despise Dominions, and speak evil of dignities U^de 8 These that honour me, I will honour, who despises me shall be lightly esteemed. 1 Sam, 2, 30, 2. He will be concerned in your house and Family, 1. Chronicles, 1, 13 14. The Lord blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that he had,
And the Lord promises. 2 Sam, 7. To build David a sure House, because of his respect to his house. 3. The Lord will be concerned in your thriving Psal, i22 6. They shall prosper that love Jerusalem, so did Moses, Joshua and others prosper upon this Account. 4. The Lord will be concerned in your safety in a dangerous time;
And the Lord promises. 2 Sam, 7. To built David a sure House, Because of his respect to his house. 3. The Lord will be concerned in your thriving Psalm, i22 6. They shall prosper that love Jerusalem, so did Moses, joshua and Others prosper upon this Account. 4. The Lord will be concerned in your safety in a dangerous time;
when the Lord threatned old and young by a Destroying Angel, he allows a mark of providential preservation to be set on such, Ezek, 9.4, 5 The Lord will be concerned in your Consolation, Isai. 66 10, Such Persons shall share of Jerusalems joy. 5, Lose not a Season of doing service to the Church,
when the Lord threatened old and young by a Destroying Angel, he allows a mark of providential preservation to be Set on such, Ezekiel, 9.4, 5 The Lord will be concerned in your Consolation, Isaiah 66 10, Such Persons shall share of Jerusalems joy. 5, Loose not a Season of doing service to the Church,
If you be inconcerned in his matters, he will be als inconcerned in you, and break you if you prefer your own house to his 6, In order to this, promote piety, •, By your commands as Asa 2. Chron 14.2.4, He did that which was good and right in the Eyes of the Lord his God,
If you be inconcerned in his matters, he will be also inconcerned in you, and break you if you prefer your own house to his 6, In order to this, promote piety, •, By your commands as Asa 2. Chronicles 14.2.4, He did that which was good and right in the Eyes of the Lord his God,
as did ' David and Joshua sal. 101, and Joshua 24, For this end strive to get divine principles, according to these, will your actions be, Let God's Statues be the men of your Council,
as did ' David and joshua sal. 101, and joshua 24, For this end strive to get divine principles, according to these, will your actions be, Let God's Statues be the men of your Council,
Leaders of people easily causes them to erre •sa• 9.16, One wicked man in authority destroyes much good, Eccls 9, 18, Their example is so powerfull 3, Encourage and strengthen the hands of painfull, faithfull Ministers;
Leaders of people Easily Causes them to err •sa• 9.16, One wicked man in Authority Destroys much good, Churches 9, 18, Their Exampl is so powerful 3, Encourage and strengthen the hands of painful, faithful Ministers;
Wee are glad that course has been taken, and will be farther taken by his Majesties Honourable Privy Council, to ease the Land of Jesuit Priests, the Grand trafficquers, who infuse the Venome of cruel and damnable principles, the fopperys of superstitious and unscriptural conceits and have been,
we Are glad that course has been taken, and will be farther taken by his Majesties Honourable Privy Council, to ease the Land of Jesuit Priests, the Grand trafficquers, who infuse the Venom of cruel and damnable principles, the fopperys of superstitious and unscriptural conceits and have been,
It's dangerous to suck in poyson with milk. 5. Be carefull of the established Government of the Church, which we own as founded on the word of God, in which these five things are expresse. 1 Anent its Officers as ye have them distinguished Eph. 4.11, 1 Thes. 5.12. 1 Tim. 5.17. Act. 6, And not a Prelat among them all. 2. Its Courts and Judicatories Matth. 18, 16.18, It was no civil Courts meant there. 3. Subordination of Lesser Judicatories to Greater Acts 15.4. Wee have the order of procedure in relation to censure Matth 18.16. 5. The naturall kind of these censures, not Bodily but Spiritual;
It's dangerous to suck in poison with milk. 5. Be careful of the established Government of the Church, which we own as founded on the word of God, in which these five things Are express. 1 Anent its Officers as you have them distinguished Ephesians 4.11, 1 Thebes 5.12. 1 Tim. 5.17. Act. 6, And not a Prelate among them all. 2. Its Courts and Judges Matthew 18, 16.18, It was no civil Courts meant there. 3. Subordination of Lesser Judges to Greater Acts 15.4. we have the order of procedure in Relation to censure Matthew 18.16. 5. The natural kind of these censures, not Bodily but Spiritual;
And there is a Charge to observe all these things inviolable untill Christ second coming 1 Tim. 5.21.1. Tim. 6.14 Wee most say, that the Scots soil could never agree with Prelatick nor Erastian domination:
And there is a Charge to observe all these things inviolable until christ second coming 1 Tim. 5.21.1. Tim. 6.14 we most say, that the Scots soil could never agree with Prelatic nor Erastian domination:
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It is most adapted to the ends of an Established Ministry to edify Souls and to guard against vice and errour Eph. 4.11.12. Beware of what may give a Back-set to this Government & is grievuees to it for I may venture to say in Scotland there is so strong a twist in the present establishment bet wixt Kirk and State that they may reckon heart friends & foes together that who are Heart-friends to the State will be freinds to the Kirk as now established for I Judge it will be found, friends to this interest will be found in Scotland, His Majesties best Friends if not His only Friends whatever others pretends for their own safety advantage or advancement, Our readines to venture and offer in a dangerous Juncture is not unknown:
It is most adapted to the ends of an Established Ministry to edify Souls and to guard against vice and error Ephesians 4.11.12. Beware of what may give a Backset to this Government & is grievuees to it for I may venture to say in Scotland there is so strong a twist in the present establishment bet wixt Kirk and State that they may reckon heart Friends & foes together that who Are Heart-friends to the State will be Friends to the Kirk as now established for I Judge it will be found, Friends to this Interest will be found in Scotland, His Majesties best Friends if not His only Friends whatever Others pretends for their own safety advantage or advancement, Our readiness to venture and offer in a dangerous Juncture is not unknown:
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but how have they slighted the condescendency of Parliament, to make application and qualify themselves? Yea they are imboldned by the forbearance of Church and State;
but how have they slighted the condescendency of Parliament, to make application and qualify themselves? Yea they Are emboldened by the forbearance of Church and State;
Some of these are declared Intruders, illegally setled, some of them Lybelled for Scandals. And its known from the North especially, there were offers in a Formula, repeated Addresses to His Majesty, Petitions to the last Session of Parliament, declaring themselves ready and willing to joyn with the present Church Government;
some of these Are declared Intruders, illegally settled, Some of them Libeled for Scandals. And its known from the North especially, there were offers in a Formula, repeated Addresses to His Majesty, Petitions to the last Session of Parliament, declaring themselves ready and willing to join with the present Church Government;
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Now if such Men who Savour of Tobia's and Sanballat 's complexion, should offer to feign Subjection, with a mind to undermind the work it were no wonder we were shy to deal with them:
Now if such Men who Savour of Tobia's and Sanballat is complexion, should offer to feign Subjection, with a mind to undermined the work it were no wonder we were shy to deal with them:
And for those who at best declare their indifferency for any Government the State appoints especially considering how guilty they are of coutradictory Oaths subversive of the Government;
And for those who At best declare their indifferency for any Government the State appoints especially considering how guilty they Are of coutradictory Oaths subversive of the Government;
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A King would be thought ill advised, to take and keep in his bosom, Men whose disaffection and inclinations, subversive of his Government and interest, might be evidenced to a demonstration:
A King would be Thought ill advised, to take and keep in his bosom, Men whose disaffection and inclinations, subversive of his Government and Interest, might be evidenced to a demonstration:
I will crave your pardon and patience, in all Soberness to represent a few grievous things. 1. That those who neither comply with Kirk nor State meet in pre•ended Presbytries and Synods,
I will crave your pardon and patience, in all Soberness to represent a few grievous things. 1. That those who neither comply with Kirk nor State meet in pre•ended Presbyteries and Synods,
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and act as Legal Jud•catories, and obtrude Men of their way on vacant Churches: 2, Many of them who refuse to own the Government of Kirk and State, take on them to preach irregularly, Baptize Children,
and act as Legal Jud•catories, and obtrude Men of their Way on vacant Churches: 2, Many of them who refuse to own the Government of Kirk and State, take on them to preach irregularly, Baptise Children,
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and even of Scandalous persons, without regard to the removing of the Scandal; And Marry persons claudestinly, without knowledge or consent of Parents:
and even of Scandalous Persons, without regard to the removing of the Scandal; And Marry Persons claudestinly, without knowledge or consent of Parents:
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some of them antidate Testimonials, and absolve persons in whom they have no interest, some of them have likeways brought in innovations in worship, never used under any Government of Protestants in Scotland: And farther, contrair to all order and in manifest contempt of Church Censures, several deposed for gross in moralities, Conturnacy,
Some of them antedate Testimonials, and absolve Persons in whom they have no Interest, Some of them have likeways brought in innovations in worship, never used under any Government of Protestants in Scotland: And farther, contrair to all order and in manifest contempt of Church Censures, several deposed for gross in moralities, Conturnacy,
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I would exhort all the Members of this Honourable Court, As ye would prove your selves to walk in truth and with a perfect heart, in your Spheres and Capaciti•s, prove your selves Nursing Fathers to the Church,
I would exhort all the Members of this Honourable Court, As you would prove your selves to walk in truth and with a perfect heart, in your Spheres and Capaciti•s, prove your selves Nursing Father's to the Church,
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As in that Great Day, You may all meet with that sweet welcome, Well done Good and Faithful Servants, enter into Your Masters Joy ▪ The Lord grant You understanding in all these things, To His name be Praise. FINIS
As in that Great Day, You may all meet with that sweet welcome, Well done Good and Faithful Servants, enter into Your Masters Joy ▪ The Lord grant You understanding in all these things, To His name be Praise. FINIS
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