And David was greatly Distressed, for the People spake of Stonning him, because the Soul of all the People was grieved, every Man for his Sons and for his Daughters;
And David was greatly Distressed, for the People spoke of Stonning him, Because the Soul of all the People was grieved, every Man for his Sons and for his Daughters;
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In which, remark the State of a Religious Soul under Distress, that in the midst of a Storm without, hath Calm Weather within, Observe 1 st. A Storm from all Corners, beating on the Divine Soul. 2 dly. The Sedate calm and serene Temper thereof;
In which, remark the State of a Religious Soul under Distress, that in the midst of a Storm without, hath Cam Weather within, Observe 1 Saint. A Storm from all Corners, beating on the Divine Soul. 2 dly. The Sedate Cam and serene Temper thereof;
Outward Providences are no Straits, till they get into the Heart, a total stoppage of the Passages about the Heart, causes Death, a Coarctation from the Sense of imminent or present Evils thereof, Grief.
Outward Providences Are no Straits, till they get into the Heart, a total stoppage of the Passages about the Heart, Causes Death, a Coarctation from the Sense of imminent or present Evils thereof, Grief.
2 dly, Peoples Tongues, boyling causes Froath, when the Heart is in bitterness, the Tongue will give vent, according to the Mans Disposition, in Words, of Discontent or sinful Passion.
2 dly, Peoples Tongues, boiling Causes Froth, when the Heart is in bitterness, the Tongue will give vent, according to the men Disposition, in Words, of Discontent or sinful Passion.
The stroke that was from GOD, is charged on David : They see the Stone, and not the Hand therefore, would throw it back at him, as the suspected person.
The stroke that was from GOD, is charged on David: They see the Stone, and not the Hand Therefore, would throw it back At him, as the suspected person.
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2 dly, Under all this, consider the Calmness of David 's Spirit, Tranquillus Deus tranquillat omnia, sayes one, Sapientis animus est instar status mundi supra lunam:
2 dly, Under all this, Consider the Calmness of David is Spirit, Tranquillus Deus tranquillat omnia, Says one, Sapientis animus est instar status mundi supra lunam:
Jun: & Trem: confirmavit, he confirmed himself, and that on a two fold Ground. First, The Power, All-Sufficiency and Soveraignity of GOD, Isa: 26.4. In the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting Strength.
Jun: & Tremor: confirmavit, he confirmed himself, and that on a two fold Ground. First, The Power, All-sufficiency and Sovereignty of GOD, Isaiah: 26.4. In the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting Strength.
In the prosecution of this, consider first, what there is in GOD to Encourage, and this will discover that there is nothing in other things, that is not in him.
In the prosecution of this, Consider First, what there is in GOD to Encourage, and this will discover that there is nothing in other things, that is not in him.
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Yea his Justice, which of all the rest looks most terrible, brings them to act by lower motives of fear, which better experience sublimats to hope, till it end in the most manlie and rational inducement of Obedience, Love.
Yea his justice, which of all the rest looks most terrible, brings them to act by lower motives of Fear, which better experience sublimats to hope, till it end in the most manly and rational inducement of obedience, Love.
Thus these his attributes, tho seeming to dim wit, to d•s•gree; Yet concur Harmoniously to the Souls encouragement, first in duty, and then in comfort:
Thus these his attributes, though seeming to dim wit, to d•s•gree; Yet concur Harmoniously to the Souls encouragement, First in duty, and then in Comfort:
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or providences, or promises of GOD, is true of all three, and by interpreters, is thought to be taken from the common practice of men, who then there are dangers or storms abroad, betake to their Houses,
or providences, or promises of GOD, is true of all three, and by Interpreters, is Thought to be taken from the Common practice of men, who then there Are dangers or storms abroad, betake to their Houses,
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In the one he wanted feet to guide him, except these of faith and patitience, in the other he was feet to the lame, Let us never entertain bad thoughts of providence, till we see the whole frame.
In the one he wanted feet to guide him, except these of faith and Patience, in the other he was feet to the lame, Let us never entertain bad thoughts of providence, till we see the Whole frame.
and their graces least, not in their own nature, but corruption or grace mingling, sin became matter of Humiliation, their graces of elation of mind.
and their graces least, not in their own nature, but corruption or grace mingling, since became matter of Humiliation, their graces of elation of mind.
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Yea in their secret thoughts must say, quid si? Supposing this, I say, the certainty and fullness of them, suitable to all conditions, events and circumstances, is encouraging:
Yea in their secret thoughts must say, quid si? Supposing this, I say, the certainty and fullness of them, suitable to all conditions, events and Circumstances, is encouraging:
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I am perswaded none in the least degree acquaint with Christianity can deny it, only herein lyes our error, that as we are ready to mistrust the promises when they are due,
I am persuaded none in the least degree acquaint with Christianity can deny it, only herein lies our error, that as we Are ready to mistrust the promises when they Are due,
2 ly, Of Providence, there indeed, things, if we eye their outward Surface, seem not to roule in so regular a Course, being byassed by Mens corruptions; Yet still without any confusion:
2 lie, Of Providence, there indeed, things, if we eye their outward Surface, seem not to roll in so regular a Course, being biased by Men's corruptions; Yet still without any confusion:
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Joseph 's selling into Aegypt, was designed for his ruine, and defeating his Prophetic dreams, while providence was making use of the same to raise both the patient and Agents.
Joseph is selling into Egypt, was designed for his ruin, and defeating his Prophetic dreams, while providence was making use of the same to raise both the patient and Agents.
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David could have no room in Judah, gets it among his very enemies in Zicklag ; And when he wants outward Ordinances, wants not also Divine Consolations:
David could have no room in Judah, gets it among his very enemies in Ziklag; And when he Wants outward Ordinances, Wants not also Divine Consolations:
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Tho even among good men, their corruptions may be striving against one another, GOD is oft on the Sufferers side. Saul indeed, 1 Sam : 28.15. may have the Philistins present and GOD absent;
Though even among good men, their corruptions may be striving against one Another, GOD is oft on the Sufferers side. Saul indeed, 1 Same: 28.15. may have the philistines present and GOD absent;
For troubles are not worthie of that name, till they reach the heart, Job. 34.29. If he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble, and è contra. As is the heart, such is the man, either Cloudy or comfortable.
For Troubles Are not worthy of that name, till they reach the heart, Job. 34.29. If he gives quietness, who then can make trouble, and è contra. As is the heart, such is the man, either Cloudy or comfortable.
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but if the Oyl of Joy anoint the Wheels, like the Chariots of Aminadab, a willing People. Neh: 8.10. Experience 4 th, The Fear and Love of GOD, casts out the fear of Men:
but if the Oil of Joy anoint the Wheels, like the Chariots of Aminadab, a willing People. Neh: 8.10. Experience 4 that, The fear and Love of GOD, Cast out the Fear of Men:
Eying GOD, Encouragement, Isa. 8.13, 14. The fear of Men espyes nothing but a Conspiracy, the Fear of GOD, a Sanctuarie, Perfect Love casteth out fear of Suffering be Men. 1 John 4.18.
Eyeing GOD, Encouragement, Isaiah 8.13, 14. The Fear of Men espies nothing but a conspiracy, the fear of GOD, a Sanctuary, Perfect Love Cast out Fear of Suffering be Men. 1 John 4.18.
When there appears darkness overspreading the Hemisphere, in a Storm or Ecclipse, the Sun that is darkned is not set. JESUS can tell, John 19.11. Ye had not had power over me if it had not been given you from Above.
When there appears darkness overspreading the Hemisphere, in a Storm or Eclipse, the Sun that is darkened is not Set. JESUS can tell, John 19.11. You had not had power over me if it had not been given you from Above.
The Ziklagites that threaten stones might as easily have thrown them, that which reached to Jobs Children, substance and skin, might have reached his life,
The Ziklagites that threaten stones might as Easily have thrown them, that which reached to Jobs Children, substance and skin, might have reached his life,
All the advantage Men obtain by fighting against the Interest of CHRIST and Christians, is, that they get their Grave in the Quarrel, which they digg with their own Hands.
All the advantage Men obtain by fighting against the Interest of CHRIST and Christians, is, that they get their Grave in the Quarrel, which they dig with their own Hands.
and of particular Beleivers also, Fluctuat, & nunquam mergitur. — Experience 6 th, Before Deliverance, Straits urge most, the day before the Dawning is darkest:
and of particular Believers also, Fluctuat, & Never mergitur. — Experience 6 that, Before Deliverance, Straits urge most, the day before the Dawning is Darkest:
Betwixt Malachie, the last of the Prophets (who according to Bishop Usher 's Annals, lived Anno M: 3589) and our Saviour's appearing, Anno M: 3984, were 395 years, not a Prophet sent in all this time, till the LORD of all the Prophets appears.
Betwixt Malachi, the last of the prophets (who according to Bishop Usher is Annals, lived Anno M: 3589) and our Saviour's appearing, Anno M: 3984, were 395 Years, not a Prophet sent in all this time, till the LORD of all the prophets appears.
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Remark David here immediatly before his wearing the Crown straitned, the next Chapter shews the death of Saul, and thereafter his Solemn Investiture.
Remark David Here immediately before his wearing the Crown straitened, the next Chapter shows the death of Saul, and thereafter his Solemn Investiture.
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It is true, sometime indeed, and very often in melanchollie persons, and unexperienced Souls, either the dark and duskie fumes of melanchollie thoughts,
It is true, sometime indeed, and very often in melancholy Persons, and unexperienced Souls, either the dark and dusky fumes of melancholy thoughts,
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or mistaking the Nature of Faith and Repentance, or doubts about their perseverance, or expecting perfection, where GOD expects only Sincerity with the Merits of JESUS to make the Soul compleat;
or mistaking the Nature of Faith and Repentance, or doubts about their perseverance, or expecting perfection, where GOD expects only Sincerity with the Merits of JESUS to make the Soul complete;
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Else what means that Psal : 30.6.7. Certainly David appears no Melancholian, for he is descrived rather by a Sanguine Complexion, a Ruddie Man. That also evinces this, Isa : 49.14, 15. In the 14 th. verse forgotten, in the other remembred, As that which is dearest.
Else what means that Psalm: 30.6.7. Certainly David appears no Melancholian, for he is described rather by a Sanguine Complexion, a Ruddy Man. That also evinces this, Isaiah: 49.14, 15. In the 14 th. verse forgotten, in the other remembered, As that which is dearest.
as to Doctrine and Life, see Joh: 12.27. Now is my Soul troubled, and what shall I say? If thus Clouds overcast a Soul that never offended, what may us, who offend dayly? In the Apostles ye see Instances of the same, by comparing Rom 7.24. with Chap: 8.1.
as to Doctrine and Life, see John: 12.27. Now is my Soul troubled, and what shall I say? If thus Clouds overcast a Soul that never offended, what may us, who offend daily? In the Apostles you see Instances of the same, by comparing Rom 7.24. with Chap: 8.1.
in the one verse, Not only Death, but the very Body of it, In the other, No Condemnation: Whether it be to be understood of the Regenerat or unregenerat, in some Sense, it was true of himself,
in the one verse, Not only Death, but the very Body of it, In the other, No Condemnation: Whither it be to be understood of the Regenerate or unregenerate, in Some Sense, it was true of himself,
Secondly, Hence ye may see wherein solid Comfort and Encouragement in GOD doth consist, not in the light and trancient flashes of Devotion, heats in Prayer or Praise,
Secondly, Hence you may see wherein solid Comfort and Encouragement in GOD does consist, not in the Light and trancient flashes of Devotion, heats in Prayer or Praise,
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that Believers when outward things are abstracted, as here they were with David, are enlarged within Psal: 4.7. Habb : 3.17.18. There is no fear of want of Comfort to these that have the GOD of Comfort.
that Believers when outward things Are abstracted, as Here they were with David, Are enlarged within Psalm: 4.7. Habb: 3.17.18. There is no Fear of want of Comfort to these that have the GOD of Comfort.
Te mihi Deo, quid deest, When he is present, all things yield delight, when he is absent, they are but a burden, comforts without him are crosses, Crosses with him are the sweetest comforts,
Te mihi God, quid deest, When he is present, all things yield delight, when he is absent, they Are but a burden, comforts without him Are Crosses, Crosses with him Are the Sweetest comforts,
But when they retire unto GOD in trouble, they see nothing but dimness and distress, Isa. 8.22. The very comfortable attributes of Love and Mercy look asquint on them.
But when they retire unto GOD in trouble, they see nothing but dimness and distress, Isaiah 8.22. The very comfortable attributes of Love and Mercy look asquint on them.
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What shall harm you if ye be followers of that which is good ? The fear of GOD casts out a slavish servile fear of distrust, the cowardly fear of sufferings, the anxious fear of troublesom doubts, the perplexing fear of our own weakness,
What shall harm you if you be followers of that which is good? The Fear of GOD Cast out a slavish servile Fear of distrust, the cowardly Fear of sufferings, the anxious Fear of troublesome doubts, the perplexing Fear of our own weakness,
but these that in the due order, eye GOD most, and men least, have most solid comfort. Psal: 42.10. Reproaches are a sword in his Flesh, the presence of GOD.
but these that in the due order, eye GOD most, and men least, have most solid Comfort. Psalm: 42.10. Reproaches Are a sword in his Flesh, the presence of GOD.
Direction 2. Eye GOD in straits, its by Him we must leap over these Wals, He it is that gives to His beloved sleep and rest: Mean shifts, humane policy;
Direction 2. Eye GOD in straits, its by Him we must leap over these Walls, He it is that gives to His Beloved sleep and rest: Mean shifts, humane policy;
After troubles, that was comfortable to the Father of the Faithful, Gen: 15: 1: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward, a shield to shelter, a reward to cheer;
After Troubles, that was comfortable to the Father of the Faithful, Gen: 15: 1: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward, a shield to shelter, a reward to cheer;
He had refused to take of the prey, for that, GOD is, valde magnum bonum, or nerces multa, Psal : 84: 11: A Sun for Calefaction, Vivification, Direction and Spiritual Motion, a shield for Protection.
He had refused to take of the prey, for that, GOD is, Valde magnum bonum, or nerces Multa, Psalm: 84: 11: A Sun for Calefaction, Vivification, Direction and Spiritual Motion, a shield for Protection.
Direction 4. Endeavour stedfast walking with GOD here, in outward and inward straites, see Davids courage, at another time amidst splendid entertainements, see what droupings, Psal: 51.12. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation.
Direction 4. Endeavour steadfast walking with GOD Here, in outward and inward straits, see Davids courage, At Another time amid splendid entertainments, see what droupings, Psalm: 51.12. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation.
Heats in duty are valuable only as they promove Holy walking, but if they be used to supersede Christian walking, either in absolute or relative duties, its like the Husband man that expects all from the influences of Heaven,
Heats in duty Are valuable only as they promove Holy walking, but if they be used to supersede Christian walking, either in absolute or relative duties, its like the Husband man that expects all from the influences of Heaven,
If GOD indeed withdraw, we droup, but if we withdraw, He tells by Azariah, 2 Chron: 15.2. If ye be with Him, He is with you, but if ye forsake Him, He will forsake you.
If GOD indeed withdraw, we drop, but if we withdraw, He tells by Azariah, 2 Chronicles: 15.2. If you be with Him, He is with you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.
