The vanity of mans present state proved and applyed in a sermon on Psalm 39.5. With divers sermons of the saints communion with God, and safety under his protection, in order to their future glory, on Psalm 73. 23, 24, 25, 26. By the late able and faithful minister of the Word John Wilson
and after much serious musing and diligent inquiry, he breaks forth into this positive and general conclusion, Verily every man at his best state, &c. In such sort do's God oft times dispose of men as to their abilities, opportunities, observances, experiences, that some are more capable of giving us an account of one thing, some of another.
and After much serious musing and diligent inquiry, he breaks forth into this positive and general conclusion, Verily every man At his best state, etc. In such sort do's God oft times dispose of men as to their abilities, opportunities, observances, experiences, that Some Are more capable of giving us an account of one thing, Some of Another.
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For instance, David being one that was exercised with various conditions, one while lifted up to the clouds by prosperity, another while thrown down into the bottom of the Sea by adversity;
For instance, David being one that was exercised with various conditions, one while lifted up to the Clouds by Prosperity, Another while thrown down into the bottom of the Sea by adversity;
and being attended with such advantagious circumstances tending to help and further him in his Inquiry, we must needs look upon him as far more fit to give us an account thereof,
and being attended with such advantageous Circumstances tending to help and further him in his Inquiry, we must needs look upon him as Far more fit to give us an account thereof,
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Now by how much Providence do's the more dispose, and qualifie any persons for giving us an account of the nature of things, by so much we should be the forwarder in advising with them,
Now by how much Providence do's the more dispose, and qualify any Persons for giving us an account of the nature of things, by so much we should be the forwarder in advising with them,
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If then a man would have an account of mans present state, he should go to David: If of the nature of earthly things, he should go to Solomon. Now the account which David gives of mans present state, we have in the recited words, Verily every man at his best state, &c. which passage is so full and emphatical, that more could not have been said in so few words.
If then a man would have an account of men present state, he should go to David: If of the nature of earthly things, he should go to Solomon. Now the account which David gives of men present state, we have in the recited words, Verily every man At his best state, etc. which passage is so full and emphatical, that more could not have been said in so few words.
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thereby signifying how far vanity hath invaded him, and prevailed upon him, which it hath done in such a degree, that he is become even vanity it self.
thereby signifying how Far vanity hath invaded him, and prevailed upon him, which it hath done in such a degree, that he is become even vanity it self.
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2. As if th•• were not sufficient to acquaint us with the nature of his condition, he saith he is NONLATINALPHABET altogether vanity, thereby importing as much as if he had said, he is meer vanity,
2. As if th•• were not sufficient to acquaint us with the nature of his condition, he Says he is altogether vanity, thereby importing as much as if he had said, he is mere vanity,
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3. It is not thus with one particular man, but with the whole race of mankind as they remain in this militant, warfaring state. NONLATINALPHABET All Adam, all vanity:
3. It is not thus with one particular man, but with the Whole raze of mankind as they remain in this militant, warfaring state. All Adam, all vanity:
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Vanity like an Universal contagion, hath not only seized upon one, or a few, but hath overspread the whole posterity of Adam; so that all without exception, are born, live, and dye therein.
Vanity like an Universal contagion, hath not only seized upon one, or a few, but hath overspread the Whole posterity of Adam; so that all without exception, Are born, live, and die therein.
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Had a man the wings of the morning so that he might fly into the uttermost parts of the earth and take a view of the several people thereof, he would abundantly find the truth of what I now say,
Had a man the wings of the morning so that he might fly into the uttermost parts of the earth and take a view of the several people thereof, he would abundantly find the truth of what I now say,
Verily every man at his best state, &c. The word here translated best state, is NONLATINALPHABET which how it should be rendred, hath, I find, more then a little exercised the thoughts of interpreters.
Verily every man At his best state, etc. The word Here translated best state, is which how it should be rendered, hath, I find, more then a little exercised the thoughts of Interpreters.
when like Josephs sheaf, he stands upright, and the sheaves round about him make obeysance to him, Gen. 37. 7. Or when like David, having overcome all his enemies, he is setled in his Kingdom, 2 Sam. 22. 1. even then he is altogether vanity.
when like Josephs sheaf, he Stands upright, and the sheaves round about him make obeisance to him, Gen. 37. 7. Or when like David, having overcome all his enemies, he is settled in his Kingdom, 2 Sam. 22. 1. even then he is altogether vanity.
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5. For working in us a stronger belief of this truth, it is usher'd in with a note of asseveration, NONLATINALPHABET, Verily, as if the Psalmist had said, it is a most real and certain truth,
5. For working in us a Stronger belief of this truth, it is ushered in with a note of asseveration,, Verily, as if the Psalmist had said, it is a most real and certain truth,
or most flourishing condition, even when he may promise himself the greatest measure of stability and happiness, is altogether vanity. When his circumstances are most benign and favourable,
or most flourishing condition, even when he may promise himself the greatest measure of stability and happiness, is altogether vanity. When his Circumstances Are most benign and favourable,
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6. And all this for the further confirmation of the matter, is backed with a Selah: which I am apt to think, with Vatablus, and Grotius, stands here not only as a musical note directing the fingers in the Temple how to order their voice,
6. And all this for the further confirmation of the matter, is backed with a Selac: which I am apt to think, with Vatablus, and Grotius, Stands Here not only as a musical note directing the fingers in the Temple how to order their voice,
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When a man hath studied, and said all that ever he can, what can he say more than we have here in these words? When he hath exercised both brain and tongue,
When a man hath studied, and said all that ever he can, what can he say more than we have Here in these words? When he hath exercised both brain and tongue,
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than that every man at his best state is altogether vanity? The importance of the words being thus laid before you, I shall offer you the point I intend to insist on, which is this, That the present state of man is a state of extream vanity:
than that every man At his best state is altogether vanity? The importance of the words being thus laid before you, I shall offer you the point I intend to insist on, which is this, That the present state of man is a state of extreme vanity:
whereunto he seems to have reference, when he saith, Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return, Gen. 3. 19. Not but that if he had persisted in his innocency, he should, (contrary to what the Socinians teach) have been free from death;
whereunto he seems to have Referente, when he Says, Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return, Gen. 3. 19. Not but that if he had persisted in his innocency, he should, (contrary to what the socinians teach) have been free from death;
and signifies vanity, Gen. 4. 3. So early did he see, that he and his posterity were designed here for a state of vanity, that the second Son which he hath, he stiles Abel, or Vanity. But though these Texts afford much light as to this matter,
and signifies vanity, Gen. 4. 3. So early did he see, that he and his posterity were designed Here for a state of vanity, that the second Son which he hath, he stile Abel, or Vanity. But though these Texts afford much Light as to this matter,
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There are some diseases which invading the head, and there seizing on the animal spirits, work such discomposure that the persons who are exercised therewith are unsensible of them:
There Are Some diseases which invading the head, and there seizing on the animal spirits, work such discomposure that the Persons who Are exercised therewith Are unsensible of them:
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the vanity which hath seized upon man, hath so far prevailed upon him, that he is become unsensible of it, which do's aggravate his misery in this respect, that it disables him from those endeavours after relief, which otherwise he might make use of.
the vanity which hath seized upon man, hath so Far prevailed upon him, that he is become unsensible of it, which do's aggravate his misery in this respect, that it disables him from those endeavours After relief, which otherwise he might make use of.
And the Psalmist, Psal. 89. 47. seems somewhat earnestly to expostulate with God about this matter, saying, Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Or as Castellio turns it, Quam frivolum creaveris omne genus hominum;
And the Psalmist, Psalm 89. 47. seems somewhat earnestly to expostulate with God about this matter, saying, Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Or as Castellio turns it, Quam frivolum creaveris omne genus hominum;
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What a frivolous thing hast thou made all mankind? Than these places, what can be more plain? What man is there who acknowledging the authority of the Scripture, will not confess the truth of the point,
What a frivolous thing hast thou made all mankind? Than these places, what can be more plain? What man is there who acknowledging the Authority of the Scripture, will not confess the truth of the point,
as in making it good in the several particulars belonging to it, and setting it home on our hearts and Consciences, that so we may do what is meet to be done upon the revealing of such an important, and affecting truth.
as in making it good in the several particulars belonging to it, and setting it home on our hearts and Consciences, that so we may do what is meet to be done upon the revealing of such an important, and affecting truth.
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or falseness, and so Psal. 12. 3. David setting forth the deceitful, false speaking of the wicked, saith, they speak vanity. And because Idols do not answer the expectations of those who confide in them, the Prophet, Jer. 14. 22. speaks of them under the notion of vanities.
or falseness, and so Psalm 12. 3. David setting forth the deceitful, false speaking of the wicked, Says, they speak vanity. And Because Idols do not answer the Expectations of those who confide in them, the Prophet, Jer. 14. 22. speaks of them under the notion of vanities.
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And in regard worldly injoyments do not yield the satisfaction and contentment which men are apt to expect from them, Solomon, Eccles. 1. 2. speaks of them under the same term.
And in regard worldly enjoyments do not yield the satisfaction and contentment which men Are apt to expect from them, Solomon, Eccles. 1. 2. speaks of them under the same term.
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exercising them with tedious peregrinations in the Wilderness, without bringing them into the Land of Canaan, toward which they were so long in going.
exercising them with tedious Peregrinations in the Wilderness, without bringing them into the Land of Canaan, towards which they were so long in going.
What thing do's he offer to us throughout the whole Word, which he prefaces with notes of greater certainty and truth then this? So that we are not to look upon this doctrine as a fiction,
What thing do's he offer to us throughout the Whole Word, which he prefaces with notes of greater certainty and truth then this? So that we Are not to look upon this Doctrine as a fiction,
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For my part, I look not for that day during my whole life wherein Providence will not some way or other offer me that which in its own nature will be fit to convince me, that my present state is a state of vanity.
For my part, I look not for that day during my Whole life wherein Providence will not Some Way or other offer me that which in its own nature will be fit to convince me, that my present state is a state of vanity.
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and thatthings were otherwise then they are represented? Could we upon our awaking out of sleep find that what we are told concerning this matter were a meer dream,
and thatthings were otherwise then they Are represented? Could we upon our awaking out of sleep find that what we Are told Concerning this matter were a mere dream,
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But alas, when we have slept and awak'd a thousand times over, and bethought our selves of all the arts and ways whereby we may escape the evil spoken of, we shall find our selves fast bound under the power of it.
But alas, when we have slept and awaked a thousand times over, and bethought our selves of all the arts and ways whereby we may escape the evil spoken of, we shall find our selves fast bound under the power of it.
What man is there who if he had it, and might it be available, would not give mountains of Gold to be delivered from this truth? But there is no thinking of any such things:
What man is there who if he had it, and might it be available, would not give Mountains of Gold to be Delivered from this truth? But there is no thinking of any such things:
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when we have offered all the bribes, the whole world can furnish us with, to have it cancell'd and revers'd, we shall still find it in full force against us.
when we have offered all the Bribes, the Whole world can furnish us with, to have it canceled and reversed, we shall still find it in full force against us.
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and there never will be man to the worlds end (though it were at a far greater distance than it may rationally be presumed to be) but will have cause to do the like.
and there never will be man to the world's end (though it were At a Far greater distance than it may rationally be presumed to be) but will have cause to do the like.
or what age or generation is there like to be in the world which we may with any colour of reason expect it from? When once we have men set before us who are not in a state of vanity, we may cry out with the men of Lystra, the Gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
or what age or generation is there like to be in the world which we may with any colour of reason expect it from? When once we have men Set before us who Are not in a state of vanity, we may cry out with the men of Lystra, the God's Are come down to us in the likeness of men.
And could you converse with the Generation yet to come, they would all give you an answer to the purpose, that this temporal state is a state of vanity.
And could you converse with the Generation yet to come, they would all give you an answer to the purpose, that this temporal state is a state of vanity.
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and matter of great sorrow? Such is the sadness of his condition that by how much the things he injoyes are the best, by so much they make the more against him;
and matter of great sorrow? Such is the sadness of his condition that by how much the things he enjoys Are the best, by so much they make the more against him;
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Is it to be imagined that when David in the Text from the contemplation of his own distress tells us that every man at his best state is altogether vanity, do's exclude himself? No, he proposes himself both as the occasion of what he saith,
Is it to be imagined that when David in the Text from the contemplation of his own distress tells us that every man At his best state is altogether vanity, do's exclude himself? No, he proposes himself both as the occasion of what he Says,
and substantial happiness, that he is altogether vain? When birth, youth, strength, beauty, parts, wealth, honour, friends? do all unite and contribute their utmost assistance to render his state happy, he is even then exceeding miserable.
and substantial happiness, that he is altogether vain? When birth, youth, strength, beauty, parts, wealth, honour, Friends? do all unite and contribute their utmost assistance to render his state happy, he is even then exceeding miserable.
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or heart could desire, Was he then free from a state of vanity? Could he then boast of true happiness? Could he then make any exception against the doctrine his good father had (as you have heard) in so many places taught? No, notwithstanding all his wisdom, pleasures, delicate works, houses, vineyards, gardens, orchards, pooles of water, multitude of servants, singing-men,
or heart could desire, Was he then free from a state of vanity? Could he then boast of true happiness? Could he then make any exception against the Doctrine his good father had (as you have herd) in so many places taught? No, notwithstanding all his Wisdom, pleasures, delicate works, houses, vineyards, gardens, orchards, pools of water, multitude of Servants, Singing-men,
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yet he tells us all is vanity, and vexation of spirit, and there is no profit under the Sun, Eccles. 2. 11. Upon a strict inquiry into these things, he found not only that they were vain,
yet he tells us all is vanity, and vexation of Spirit, and there is no profit under the Sun, Eccles. 2. 11. Upon a strict inquiry into these things, he found not only that they were vain,
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Alas then what hope is there for a man of attaining to a state of true happiness in this world? for though he may ascend to such an height as to possess himself of the wealth, honours,
Alas then what hope is there for a man of attaining to a state of true happiness in this world? for though he may ascend to such an height as to possess himself of the wealth, honours,
and when he had his fathers Crown, Throne, and Kingdom, and raigned quietly therein, in as much splendor and glory as ever any Prince in the world injoyed, he found himself but at the same pass, Eccles. 1. 12, 14. So that when the providence of God advances a man from a state of meanness to a state of greatness;
and when he had his Father's Crown, Throne, and Kingdom, and reigned quietly therein, in as much splendour and glory as ever any Prince in the world enjoyed, he found himself but At the same pass, Eccles. 1. 12, 14. So that when the providence of God advances a man from a state of meanness to a state of greatness;
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And how much more do the great ones generally labour under it, than those who are in any degrees below them? Greatness is so far from sccuring the sons of men against vanity, that commonly the more greatness, the more vanity.
And how much more do the great ones generally labour under it, than those who Are in any Degrees below them? Greatness is so Far from sccuring the Sons of men against vanity, that commonly the more greatness, the more vanity.
Vanity is so deeply, and firmly rooted in his nature and life, that it attends him through the several periods thereof, down to his very dissolution and change.
Vanity is so deeply, and firmly rooted in his nature and life, that it attends him through the several periods thereof, down to his very dissolution and change.
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But for persons of a grown, aged state, what complaints do we hear from them? How many grievances and vexations are they ready to give us an account of? Who ever lived to see forty years of age, that could not afford us a large Catalogue of his sins, burdens and troubles? 'Tis an observable passage of Solomon, Prov. 24. 16. A just man falleth seven times and riseth up again.
But for Persons of a grown, aged state, what complaints do we hear from them? How many grievances and vexations Are they ready to give us an account of? Who ever lived to see forty Years of age, that could not afford us a large Catalogue of his Sins, burdens and Troubles? It's an observable passage of Solomon, Curae 24. 16. A just man falls seven times and Riseth up again.
'Tis disputed amongst expositors, what is here the meaning of the just mans falling and rising? Some think we are thereby to understand his falling into, and rising from sin: So Bede and others.
It's disputed among expositors, what is Here the meaning of the just men falling and rising? some think we Are thereby to understand his falling into, and rising from since: So Bede and Others.
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But this, Grotius, Gejerus and others are against, alledging the word NONLATINALPHABET here rendred to fall, is never amongst the Hebrews put for falling into sin:
But this, Grotius, Gejerus and Others Are against, alleging the word Here rendered to fallen, is never among the Hebrews put for falling into since:
as to what I alledge it for, which is to shew the great obnoxiousness, even of the best of men in this life to vanity, which is such, that they fall seven times;
as to what I allege it for, which is to show the great obnoxiousness, even of the best of men in this life to vanity, which is such, that they fallen seven times;
This I speak still with reference to his present state and condition, during which there is no expecting to be delivered from the evils unto which he is obnoxious.
This I speak still with Referente to his present state and condition, during which there is no expecting to be Delivered from the evils unto which he is obnoxious.
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Who more capable of finding it otherwise than Solomon? Who in a fairer way for the Philosophers stone than he? Who in the world more likely to escape the severity of his father Davids words than he? And yet so far was he from it, that none hath said more for the vanity of m•n• present state than he himself hath done.
Who more capable of finding it otherwise than Solomon? Who in a Fairer Way for the Philosophers stone than he? Who in the world more likely to escape the severity of his father Davids words than he? And yet so Far was he from it, that none hath said more for the vanity of m•n• present state than he himself hath done.
and when he was most capable of making a right judgment on things) wherein he do's not with greatest peremptoriness avouch the present state of man to be a state of vanity,
and when he was most capable of making a right judgement on things) wherein he do's not with greatest peremptoriness avouch the present state of man to be a state of vanity,
Zophar speaking of man, saith, Vain man would be wise, though he be born like a wild Asses colt, Job 11. 12. An Ass is a foolish creature, insomuch that we use to call one who is a fool an Ass:
Zophar speaking of man, Says, Vain man would be wise, though he be born like a wild Asses colt, Job 11. 12. an Ass is a foolish creature, insomuch that we use to call one who is a fool an Ass:
Go amongst the heathenish Philosophers, even those who by study and converse, had raised themselves to a degree of knowledge and wisdom far above what what the common people had attain'd to,
Go among the Heathenish Philosophers, even those who by study and converse, had raised themselves to a degree of knowledge and Wisdom Far above what what the Common people had attained to,
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and how ignorant and blockish were they in the things of God? How absurd and gross in their notions, touching Coelestial and future things? How divided in their apprehensions,
and how ignorant and blockish were they in the things of God? How absurd and gross in their notions, touching Celestial and future things? How divided in their apprehensions,
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and opinions? Paul who by his great travels, had opportunity to be acquainted with them, gives this account of them, That they became vain in their imaginations,
and opinions? Paul who by his great travels, had opportunity to be acquainted with them, gives this account of them, That they became vain in their Imaginations,
and that professing themselves to be wise, they became foolish, Rom. 1. 21, 22. And in another place discoursing of them, he makes mention of the NONLATINALPHABET,
and that professing themselves to be wise, they became foolish, Rom. 1. 21, 22. And in Another place discoursing of them, he makes mention of the,
Eph. 4. 17. They did indeed retain a NONLATINALPHABET, or intellectual faculty which was there NONLATINALPHABET, or guide in their affairs and proceedings,
Ephesians 4. 17. They did indeed retain a, or intellectual faculty which was there, or guide in their affairs and proceedings,
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and which they so much celebrated, and cried up, but so miserably was it infatuated, and depraved, that there was little or nothing but vanity to be found in it.
and which they so much celebrated, and cried up, but so miserably was it infatuated, and depraved, that there was little or nothing but vanity to be found in it.
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And this do's abundantly appear in their gods, sacrifices, worships, lives, which were such that they would never have owned or used them, had it not been that they had in a great degree lost their understandings, and were besides themselves.
And this do's abundantly appear in their God's, Sacrifices, worships, lives, which were such that they would never have owned or used them, had it not been that they had in a great degree lost their understandings, and were beside themselves.
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and the Ass his masters crib, but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider, Isa. 1. 3. Again, My people is foolish, they have not known me, they are sottish children, and they have no understanding:
and the Ass his Masters crib, but Israel does not know, my people does not Consider, Isaiah 1. 3. Again, My people is foolish, they have not known me, they Are sottish children, and they have no understanding:
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They are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge, Jer. 4. 22. And if we come amongst our Saviours own Disciples, who had the best Master in all the world,
They Are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge, Jer. 4. 22. And if we come among our Saviors own Disciples, who had the best Master in all the world,
how stupid, and unteachable for a time were they? How averse to receive the instructions offered to them? How ignorant were they for a time in divers important points of Religion, such as our Saviours Death, his Resurrection, the nature of his Kingdom,
how stupid, and unteachable for a time were they? How averse to receive the instructions offered to them? How ignorant were they for a time in diverse important points of Religion, such as our Saviors Death, his Resurrection, the nature of his Kingdom,
and the like? which drew from our Saviour that severeexprobration, Luk. 24. 25. Oh fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the Prophets have spoken!
and the like? which drew from our Saviour that severeexprobration, Luk. 24. 25. O Fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
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And if we take notice of the whole body of Christians as they lye dispersed throughout the world, What ignorance and error do they labor under? In how many things do they differ, both from the truth and one another? Nay what abundance of darkness and blindness do's attend the most intelligent,
And if we take notice of the Whole body of Christians as they lie dispersed throughout the world, What ignorance and error do they labour under? In how many things do they differ, both from the truth and one Another? Nay what abundance of darkness and blindness do's attend the most intelligent,
Now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am known, 1 Cor. 13. 12. And if such inspired and extraordinary persons as the Apostles were, were so imperfect,
Now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am known, 1 Cor. 13. 12. And if such inspired and extraordinary Persons as the Apostles were, were so imperfect,
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and weak in their knowledge, What then may we imagine is the condition of such poor creatures as we are, who never had those special aids vouchsafed us from heaven, which they were blessed with? In a word, the mind of man, which heretofore was a region of sacred and heavenly light, is now become a meer sink of darkness, folly, and error;
and weak in their knowledge, What then may we imagine is the condition of such poor creatures as we Are, who never had those special aids vouchsafed us from heaven, which they were blessed with? In a word, the mind of man, which heretofore was a region of sacred and heavenly Light, is now become a mere sink of darkness, folly, and error;
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but what will not mans nature do, when it is once delivered up to a state of vanity? And this is an aggravation of its vanity, that whiles it is thus frail,
but what will not men nature do, when it is once Delivered up to a state of vanity? And this is an aggravation of its vanity, that while it is thus frail,
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Oh unhappy business, that ever a faculty designed by God for the retaining of high and sacred matters should be made to serve such bad ends and purposes!
O unhappy business, that ever a faculty designed by God for the retaining of high and sacred matters should be made to serve such bad ends and Purposes!
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Were it not an unpleasant thing to see a rich Cabinet made the repository of dirt and dung? Who would not be affected and moved with such a sight? Why, such a sight we have before us in the memory of man;
Were it not an unpleasant thing to see a rich Cabinet made the repository of dirt and dung? Who would not be affected and moved with such a sighed? Why, such a sighed we have before us in the memory of man;
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Whereas it should minister to the mind in furnishing it (as there is need) with an account of those useful and profitable truths which have been commended to it;
Whereas it should minister to the mind in furnishing it (as there is need) with an account of those useful and profitable truths which have been commended to it;
and also to divert it from the contemplation and pursuit of better things, which is another particular thing wherein the vanity of man, in respect of his soul, do's express and shew it self.
and also to divert it from the contemplation and pursuit of better things, which is Another particular thing wherein the vanity of man, in respect of his soul, do's express and show it self.
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He propounds to us himself, Christ, holiness, salvation, which are things of highest moment and were worthy of our affections, were they a thousand times better than they are:
He propounds to us himself, christ, holiness, salvation, which Are things of highest moment and were worthy of our affections, were they a thousand times better than they Are:
Mat 19. 22. And some of the chief Rulers who believed on Christ, did notwithstanding, love the praise of men more than the praise of God, Joh. 12. 43. And Paul foretells, that in the last dayes some shall love pleasures more than God, 2 Tim. 3. 4. And alas!
Mathew 19. 22. And Some of the chief Rulers who believed on christ, did notwithstanding, love the praise of men more than the praise of God, John 12. 43. And Paul foretells, that in the last days Some shall love pleasures more than God, 2 Tim. 3. 4. And alas!
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Besides the evidence we have of it in others, there is so much of this temper in our own hearts and practises, that we have all cause to sit down and say, Oh how vain a thing is man!
Beside the evidence we have of it in Others, there is so much of this temper in our own hearts and practises, that we have all cause to fit down and say, O how vain a thing is man!
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What Physitian in the world, is so skilful as to give us a full account of all the maladies and distempers the body of poor man is lyable to? Upon the sin of our first parents, God passed this sad and heavy,
What physician in the world, is so skilful as to give us a full account of all the maladies and distempers the body of poor man is liable to? Upon the since of our First Parents, God passed this sad and heavy,
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yet just and deserved sentence, Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return again, Gen. 3. 19. And Tirinus, with others, tells us, that the very moment wherein Adam sinned, he was visited with a Phthisis, or consumption of the inwards, whereof he all along languished, and after dyed.
yet just and deserved sentence, Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return again, Gen. 3. 19. And Tirinus, with Others, tells us, that the very moment wherein Adam sinned, he was visited with a Phthisis, or consumption of the inward, whereof he all along languished, and After died.
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Whether this be true, or no, I shall not now inquire, but this is certain, that ever since that unhappy business which was done in Eden, man hath all along laboured under a world of maladies and distempers, which before he was free from.
Whither this be true, or no, I shall not now inquire, but this is certain, that ever since that unhappy business which was done in Eden, man hath all along laboured under a world of maladies and distempers, which before he was free from.
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One, with the Shunamites Son, complains of his Head, 2 King. 4. 19. Another, with Jeremy, of his Bowells, Jer. 4. 19, Another, with David, of his loins, Psal. 38. 7. One is exercised with the Stone, another with the Gout, another with the Palsie,
One, with the Shunamites Son, complains of his Head, 2 King. 4. 19. another, with Jeremiah, of his Bowels, Jer. 4. 19, another, with David, of his loins, Psalm 38. 7. One is exercised with the Stone, Another with the Gout, Another with the Palsy,
In the evening they cry out, would God it were morning, and in the morning, would God it were evening, Job 7. 4. Notwithstanding the rapid and swift motion of the Sun,
In the evening they cry out, would God it were morning, and in the morning, would God it were evening, Job 7. 4. Notwithstanding the rapid and swift motion of the Sun,
as the mother of Sisera did of her Son, Why is his Chariot so long in coming? Why tarry the wheels of his Chariots? Judg. 5. 28. How negligent do they think the Clock,
as the mother of Sisera did of her Son, Why is his Chariot so long in coming? Why tarry the wheels of his Chariots? Judges 5. 28. How negligent do they think the Clock,
how ordinarily are the sons of men brought to such misery, that being impatient of their lives, they do even court death and the grave? Who was ever blessed with greater magnanimity and patience than Job; and yet what a do did he keep with the grave to take him and close him up? Job 17. 14. I have said to corruption, thou art my father, to the worm, thou art my mother and my sister.
how ordinarily Are the Sons of men brought to such misery, that being impatient of their lives, they do even court death and the grave? Who was ever blessed with greater magnanimity and patience than Job; and yet what a doe did he keep with the grave to take him and close him up? Job 17. 14. I have said to corruption, thou art my father, to the worm, thou art my mother and my sister.
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What more distastful to flesh and blood than Corruption? What more unpleasant companions than the Worms? Yet sometimes his extremity is so great, that it puts him even upon the desiring of these things.
What more distasteful to Flesh and blood than Corruption? What more unpleasant Sodales than the Worms? Yet sometime his extremity is so great, that it puts him even upon the desiring of these things.
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and so he is carried forth to his grave, and there left to dwell and converse with his new kindred, corruption and the worms, with whom he is to continue till the heavens be no more.
and so he is carried forth to his grave, and there left to dwell and converse with his new kindred, corruption and the worms, with whom he is to continue till the heavens be no more.
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What man is he that liveth (saith the Psalmist) and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Psal. 89. 48. And saith Job, I know that thou wilt bring me to death,
What man is he that lives (Says the Psalmist) and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Psalm 89. 48. And Says Job, I know that thou wilt bring me to death,
And what thing is there in the world that is more evident? Where are those vast numbers of people that lived in the world before us? Where are those thousands of young flourishing Gallants, that in their prosperity despised death,
And what thing is there in the world that is more evident? Where Are those vast numbers of people that lived in the world before us? Where Are those thousands of young flourishing Gallants, that in their Prosperity despised death,
and derided the grave? In what place do they remain, or what is become of them? Are they not now fast under the power of those things they once scorn'd and slighted? Oh how fully are they now convinced of their own folly,
and derided the grave? In what place do they remain, or what is become of them? are they not now fast under the power of those things they once scorned and slighted? O how Fully Are they now convinced of their own folly,
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and how far are they from the presumptuous conceits they formerly maintained within them? Oh how much is the State of man altered from what it was in innocency? Then he was in a sort immortal:
and how Far Are they from the presumptuous conceits they formerly maintained within them? O how much is the State of man altered from what it was in innocency? Then he was in a sort immortal:
With which agrees that of David, Psal. 146. 4. where speaking of man with reference to his death, saith, His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth:
With which agrees that of David, Psalm 146. 4. where speaking of man with Referente to his death, Says, His breath Goes forth, he returns to his earth:
But how do they perish? What, do's he then lose his cogitative faculty? Do's he from thenceforth cease to think? No, the meaning is, that his designs and projects,
But how do they perish? What, do's he then loose his cogitative faculty? Do's he from thenceforth cease to think? No, the meaning is, that his designs and projects,
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and designing men? How famous is the case of Nebuchadnezzar? Dan. 4. 29, 33. At the end of twelve months he walked in the Palace of the Kingdom of Babylon.
and designing men? How famous is the case of Nebuchadnezzar? Dan. 4. 29, 33. At the end of twelve months he walked in the Palace of the Kingdom of Babylon.
and for the honour of my Majesty? While the word was in the Kings mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O King Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken, The Kingdom is departed from thee.
and for the honour of my Majesty? While the word was in the Kings Mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, Oh King Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken, The Kingdom is departed from thee.
Though Daniel from the vision which the King himself had seen, had declared unto him, that by vertue of a decree of the most high, He should be driven from men,
Though daniel from the vision which the King himself had seen, had declared unto him, that by virtue of a Decree of the most high, He should be driven from men,
yet the execution hereof through Gods great patience being delaied, he walks in great Majesty and state upon the roof of his Palace (which according to the flat building of those times he was capable of doing) and from thence taking a view of the City, he cries out, Is not this great Babylon that I have built? One would have thought his own vision interpreted as it was by Daniel, and Gods patience for a whole year should have had better influence on him.
yet the execution hereof through God's great patience being delayed, he walks in great Majesty and state upon the roof of his Palace (which according to the flat building of those times he was capable of doing) and from thence taking a view of the city, he cries out, Is not this great Babylon that I have built? One would have Thought his own vision interpreted as it was by daniel, and God's patience for a Whole year should have had better influence on him.
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How far did he fall short of what he aimed at? How miserably did his thoughts perish? First he becomes a beast in respect of his disposition or manners,
How Far did he fallen short of what he aimed At? How miserably did his thoughts perish? First he becomes a beast in respect of his disposition or manners,
after the expiration whereof, recovering his understanding, and humbling himself before that God, whom he had by his pride offended, he returns to the Government of his Kingdom.
After the expiration whereof, recovering his understanding, and humbling himself before that God, whom he had by his pride offended, he returns to the Government of his Kingdom.
Whiles she suggests, she is as happy as may be, and promises to her self, that she shall be so still, without interruption or disturbance, she is brought to utter desolation and ruine:
While she suggests, she is as happy as may be, and promises to her self, that she shall be so still, without interruption or disturbance, she is brought to utter desolation and ruin:
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And our Saviour, Luk. 12. 19. 20. brings in a rich man saying Soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
And our Saviour, Luk. 12. 19. 20. brings in a rich man saying Soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many Years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
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then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? What reckoning did this man make of his great possessions? How wealthy did he imagine himself to be? And what strong felicities did he promise himself from those good things God had bestowed on him? But whiles he is congratulating himself in the apprehensions and hopes of his future contentments, he is cut off and bereaved of all,
then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? What reckoning did this man make of his great possessions? How wealthy did he imagine himself to be? And what strong felicities did he promise himself from those good things God had bestowed on him? But while he is congratulating himself in the apprehensions and hope's of his future contentment's, he is Cut off and bereft of all,
And how many thousands have there been in the world to whom it hath thus hapned? After they have taken a deal of pains in forming such and such contrivances and ways for the furthering of their worldly interest, ingaged themselves in the diligent pursuit thereof,
And how many thousands have there been in the world to whom it hath thus happened? After they have taken a deal of pains in forming such and such contrivances and ways for the furthering of their worldly Interest, engaged themselves in the diligent pursuit thereof,
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How many have we our selves known, who after they have erected such a building, purchased such an estate, made such a bargain, got themselves out of debt,
How many have we our selves known, who After they have erected such a building, purchased such an estate, made such a bargain, god themselves out of debt,
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and thereby disappointed of those comforts they made such reckoning of? This is a case that falls out so frequently, that there is no man who hath any acquaintance with the world,
and thereby disappointed of those comforts they made such reckoning of? This is a case that falls out so frequently, that there is no man who hath any acquaintance with the world,
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Upon the fall God denounced this curse against him, In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, Gen. 3. 19. And this we every day see fulfilled in all places wheresoever we come.
Upon the fallen God denounced this curse against him, In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bred, Gen. 3. 19. And this we every day see fulfilled in all places wheresoever we come.
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Now what is the use of all this labour and bussle? Do's it render the Authour thereof happy? Alas no, it yields nothing but disappointment and vexation.
Now what is the use of all this labour and bussle? Do's it render the Author thereof happy? Alas no, it yields nothing but disappointment and vexation.
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Who more likely in regard either of interest in God or his own wisdom, to direct his labours to a good issue than Solomon? Who knew better how to manage them than he? And yet how ineffectual his labours were,
Who more likely in regard either of Interest in God or his own Wisdom, to Direct his labours to a good issue than Solomon? Who knew better how to manage them than he? And yet how ineffectual his labours were,
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and how far they were from answering his end, he himself shews, What profit (saith he) hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the Sun? Eccles. 1. 3. Again, then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought,
and how Far they were from answering his end, he himself shows, What profit (Says he) hath a man of all his labour which he Takes under the Sun? Eccles. 1. 3. Again, then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought,
because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me Eccles. 2. 11, 18. So that notwithstanding all his wisdom, parts, diligence, labours, they were so far from answering his ends, that they were unprofitable, vexatious and hateful.
Because I should leave it unto the man that shall be After me Eccles. 2. 11, 18. So that notwithstanding all his Wisdom, parts, diligence, labours, they were so Far from answering his ends, that they were unprofitable, vexatious and hateful.
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How wise a people were the Jews, and yet to how little purpose did they imploy their labours? Wherefore (saith the Prophet) do ye spend mony for that which is not bread and your labour for that which satisfieth not? Isa. 55. 2. And thus it was with the Babylonians, Jer. 51. 58. Its said, They laboured in the fire;
How wise a people were the jews, and yet to how little purpose did they employ their labours? Wherefore (Says the Prophet) do you spend money for that which is not bred and your labour for that which Satisfieth not? Isaiah 55. 2. And thus it was with the Babylonians, Jer. 51. 58. Its said, They laboured in the fire;
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and yet to how small an account do they bring them? Oh how thoughtfull and carefull are they? What arts and projects do they use? What diligence and pains are they at? How early do they rise and how late do they go to bed? How restless and unwearied are they in the pursuit of their business? And when all is done, their labours signifie no more,
and yet to how small an account do they bring them? O how thoughtful and careful Are they? What arts and projects do they use? What diligence and pains Are they At? How early do they rise and how late do they go to Bed? How restless and unwearied Are they in the pursuit of their business? And when all is done, their labours signify no more,
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If they do, what is the increase which they yield, what does it it amount to, what can it do towards the rendring of them truly happy? no more than a little air can do towards the filling of a mans purse,
If they do, what is the increase which they yield, what does it it amount to, what can it do towards the rendering of them truly happy? no more than a little air can do towards the filling of a men purse,
and if it do, what great matter of satisfaction can it be, that he hath transmitted to him an heap of vanity, which perhaps may make him both a fool and a beast? But it may be it falls into the hands of a fool, that will be as prodigal in spending it,
and if it do, what great matter of satisfaction can it be, that he hath transmitted to him an heap of vanity, which perhaps may make him both a fool and a beast? But it may be it falls into the hands of a fool, that will be as prodigal in spending it,
and might have have instanced in some others, but these are sufficient to make good the point before us, which is, that the present state of man is a state of extream vanity.
and might have have instanced in Some Others, but these Are sufficient to make good the point before us, which is, that the present state of man is a state of extreme vanity.
4. Having in what went before shewed in what respects man is vain, or how far the vanity which is in him hath diffused it self, I shall now give you an account how he came to to be thus vain. And.
4. Having in what went before showed in what respects man is vain, or how Far the vanity which is in him hath diffused it self, I shall now give you an account how he Come to to be thus vain. And.
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not as a fault (that without blasphemy is not to be imagined) but as the just exercise of his own liberty, who not being bound to make him unalterably happy, might make him otherwise.
not as a fault (that without blasphemy is not to be imagined) but as the just exercise of his own liberty, who not being bound to make him unalterably happy, might make him otherwise.
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And if he were designed for it, what can his posterity expect? This the Psalmist is so affected with, that he expostulates with God about it and saith, wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Psal. 89. 47. so our translations render it,
And if he were designed for it, what can his posterity expect? This the Psalmist is so affected with, that he expostulates with God about it and Says, Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Psalm 89. 47. so our Translations render it,
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Not that he meant in the least to impeach God upon it, or to reflect upon the stupendous and noble work of our creation but to inform himself of the true reason of it, that so he migh the better comply with the will of God in it, and do his duty.
Not that he meant in the least to impeach God upon it, or to reflect upon the stupendous and noble work of our creation but to inform himself of the true reason of it, that so he migh the better comply with the will of God in it, and do his duty.
and envying the happiness of man, who was once in a condition below him, solicited him to eat of the forbidden fruit, whereby he knew he would incense God against him,
and envying the happiness of man, who was once in a condition below him, solicited him to eat of the forbidden fruit, whereby he knew he would incense God against him,
That he might carry on his work with more security, he disguises himself, enters into the serpent, a poor innocent creature, from which no evil at that time was to be suspected,
That he might carry on his work with more security, he disguises himself, enters into the serpent, a poor innocent creature, from which no evil At that time was to be suspected,
But alas, he early deserted it, and thereby threw himself down from a state of great (though uncertain) happiness, to a state of great and certain misery.
But alas, he early deserted it, and thereby threw himself down from a state of great (though uncertain) happiness, to a state of great and certain misery.
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So that God may say to him, as was said to the King of Babylon, How art thou fallen from Heaven O Lucifer son of the morning? Isa. 14. 12. Oh what high and noble qualifications was he once indued with? what communion and fellowship had he with God? How fit was he for his work and service? But it continued thus but for a season:
So that God may say to him, as was said to the King of Babylon, How art thou fallen from Heaven Oh Lucifer son of the morning? Isaiah 14. 12. O what high and noble qualifications was he once endued with? what communion and fellowship had he with God? How fit was he for his work and service? But it continued thus but for a season:
but alass herein he is distressed, that those things which should lift him up above a state of vanity, are vanity themselves, what vain things are silver,
but alas herein he is distressed, that those things which should lift him up above a state of vanity, Are vanity themselves, what vain things Are silver,
and gold, houses and lands, sheep and Oxen? what can they do towards the rendring of one who is vain in himself, happy? They may indeed puff him up with high conceits,
and gold, houses and Lands, sheep and Oxen? what can they do towards the rendering of one who is vain in himself, happy? They may indeed puff him up with high conceits,
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and fill him with strong imaginations, but they cannot make him happy, Could they have made him happy, what an happy man had Solom on been? for what a mighty confluence had he thereof? yet so far was he from being truly happy in them, that we have no man who makes such complaints of disappoin tment in that case as he do's.
and fill him with strong Imaginations, but they cannot make him happy, Could they have made him happy, what an happy man had Solomon on been? for what a mighty confluence had he thereof? yet so Far was he from being truly happy in them, that we have no man who makes such complaints of disappoin tment in that case as he do's.
And it can not with all rational and sober persons but be a great argument of the vanity of such things, that those who have the greatest share of them are commonly the furthest from satisfaction.
And it can not with all rational and Sobrium Persons but be a great argument of the vanity of such things, that those who have the greatest share of them Are commonly the furthest from satisfaction.
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As 1. Those people which have such abundance are happy judicio vulgi, in the judgment of the common people, who value those outward things at s•ch a rate as if true happiness consisted in the injoyment of them. So Mariana, and others.
As 1. Those people which have such abundance Are happy Judicio Vulgi, in the judgement of the Common people, who valve those outward things At s•ch a rate as if true happiness consisted in the enjoyment of them. So Mariana, and Others.
Which yet is to be understood in a peculiar manner of the Israelites: for God, having promised them all manner of temporal good things upon their obedience, their receiving and injoying thereof was to be looked upon as a token of his gracious acceptance of them and their service.
Which yet is to be understood in a peculiar manner of the Israelites: for God, having promised them all manner of temporal good things upon their Obedience, their receiving and enjoying thereof was to be looked upon as a token of his gracious acceptance of them and their service.
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But 3. What ever the sense of the former part of the verse is, there seems to be a correction or revocation in what follows, yea happy is that people whose God is the Lord.
But 3. What ever the sense of the former part of the verse is, there seems to be a correction or revocation in what follows, yea happy is that people whose God is the Lord.
I said indeed that those who have such earthly things are happy, but I should rather have said, they are happy who have him for their Lord who is the fountain and Doner of such things.
I said indeed that those who have such earthly things Are happy, but I should rather have said, they Are happy who have him for their Lord who is the fountain and Doner of such things.
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So Gejerus. In a word, earthly things may afford some small transient happiness but they cannot afford us any thing like true happiness neither can they afford us any competent relief against the vanity of our present state.
So Gejerus. In a word, earthly things may afford Some small Transient happiness but they cannot afford us any thing like true happiness neither can they afford us any competent relief against the vanity of our present state.
This appears in this, that the wisest and soberest men who have been the meetest judges in the case, have declin'd them and turned their backs upon them.
This appears in this, that the Wisest and Soberest men who have been the meetest judges in the case, have declined them and turned their backs upon them.
and pleasures as any Nation in the world did afford, he refuses them, and betakes himself to a course and state wherein he was like to meet with great afflictions and troubles, Heb. 11. 24, 26. Now is it to be imagined that wise men would ever decline the great things of the world,
and pleasures as any nation in the world did afford, he refuses them, and betakes himself to a course and state wherein he was like to meet with great afflictions and Troubles, Hebrew 11. 24, 26. Now is it to be imagined that wise men would ever decline the great things of the world,
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and turn their backs upon them when offered to them, in case they apprehended they could contribute any thing towards the increase of their happiness or the bettering of their condition? No, we may rather make account (especially, they being so grateful to flesh and blood as they are) they would pursue them with all intentness and diligence,
and turn their backs upon them when offered to them, in case they apprehended they could contribute any thing towards the increase of their happiness or the bettering of their condition? No, we may rather make account (especially, they being so grateful to Flesh and blood as they Are) they would pursue them with all intentness and diligence,
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The summ then of these particulars is this, that God, satan, man, and the creatures under his power, do all in a fort conspire and unite in this conclusion, that the present state of man shall be a state of extream vanity.
The sum then of these particulars is this, that God, satan, man, and the creatures under his power, do all in a fort conspire and unite in this conclusion, that the present state of man shall be a state of extreme vanity.
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And the first may be for information, to acquaint us with these following heads, which result as so many particular inferences from the general point: And,
And the First may be for information, to acquaint us with these following Heads, which result as so many particular inferences from the general point: And,
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as to his spiritual state, he is a Rebel, Isa. 30. 9. a Traitor, Mal. 2. 11. Miserable, Rom. 7. 24. Undone, Isa. 6. 5. And then as to his temporal state, what a despicable thing do's the Scripture make him? According thereunto he's a Shadow, Psal. 109. 23. a Worm ▪ Psal. 22. 6. Dust and Ashes, Gen. 18. 27. And what a sad and pitiful thing must that creature needs be, whose nature and condition is such as falls within the compass of these terms? What words can be used which may render the state of a creature more vile and contemptible? In case you would sink a creature down into a state of greatest baseness and distress, what terms could you use, whereby you might do it with more advantage? There are two things which concur to the rendring of his condition extreamly unhappy:
as to his spiritual state, he is a Rebel, Isaiah 30. 9. a Traitor, Malachi 2. 11. Miserable, Rom. 7. 24. Undone, Isaiah 6. 5. And then as to his temporal state, what a despicable thing do's the Scripture make him? According thereunto he's a Shadow, Psalm 109. 23. a Worm ▪ Psalm 22. 6. Dust and Ashes, Gen. 18. 27. And what a sad and pitiful thing must that creature needs be, whose nature and condition is such as falls within the compass of these terms? What words can be used which may render the state of a creature more vile and contemptible? In case you would sink a creature down into a state of greatest baseness and distress, what terms could you use, whereby you might do it with more advantage? There Are two things which concur to the rendering of his condition extremely unhappy:
Now, that notwithstanding both these, his Sin and Misery, his detestableness, and despicableness, the great and holy God should stoop so low as to take care of him,
Now, that notwithstanding both these, his since and Misery, his detestableness, and despicableness, the great and holy God should stoop so low as to take care of him,
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who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven? Psal. 113. 5, 6. In the supream heaven (for of that as Dr. Hammond thinks the Psalmist here speaks) there are matters of an high nature:
who Humbleth himself to behold the things that Are in heaven? Psalm 113. 5, 6. In the supreme heaven (for of that as Dr. Hammond thinks the Psalmist Here speaks) there Are matters of an high nature:
For thee to make him thine adversary, and thereby take him, as it were, into competition with thy self, argues thou makest greater reckoning of him than he deserves.
For thee to make him thine adversary, and thereby take him, as it were, into competition with thy self, argues thou Makest greater reckoning of him than he deserves.
and the son of man that tho〈 … 〉 visitest him? Taking a view of the Heavens and considering their spaciousness and vastness their rapid and orderly motion;
and the son of man that tho〈 … 〉 visitest him? Taking a view of the Heavens and considering their spaciousness and vastness their rapid and orderly motion;
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and then weighing with himself, that God was the maker and disposer both of the one and the other, he breaks forth into wonder that ever God should have such regard to poor man,
and then weighing with himself, that God was the maker and disposer both of the one and the other, he breaks forth into wonder that ever God should have such regard to poor man,
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That God being so exceeding high and lifted up, and man being so impure and despicable, God should notwithstanding shew him such respect as he hath done, is that which may exercise our thoughts.
That God being so exceeding high and lifted up, and man being so impure and despicable, God should notwithstanding show him such respect as he hath done, is that which may exercise our thoughts.
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That notwithstanding all his unworthiness and baseness, God should set his heart upon him, send his own dear Son out of his bosom to redeem him, favour him with a Covenant of grace, intrust him with so many pretious ordinances, give him dominion over the creatures,
That notwithstanding all his unworthiness and baseness, God should Set his heart upon him, send his own dear Son out of his bosom to Redeem him, favour him with a Covenant of grace, intrust him with so many precious ordinances, give him dominion over the creatures,
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nay to pass by the faln Angels, and after their rejecting to express so great respect to a creature of an inferiour nature, whose present state is so exceeding vain, is that which we are never to mention without wonder and praise.
nay to pass by the fallen Angels, and After their rejecting to express so great respect to a creature of an inferior nature, whose present state is so exceeding vain, is that which we Are never to mention without wonder and praise.
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And yet how ordinarily do we find these two united in men? How frequently do we see an high spirit attending on a low condition? How miserable are the generality of men,
And yet how ordinarily do we find these two united in men? How frequently do we see an high Spirit attending on a low condition? How miserable Are the generality of men,
and yet how do's he boast of his own righteousness? Luk. 18. 11. And what a distressed state was the Pastor of the Church of Laodicea in? He was wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked:
and yet how do's he boast of his own righteousness? Luk. 18. 11. And what a distressed state was the Pastor of the Church of Laodicea in? He was wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked:
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As for God, notwithstanding all his greatness, Majesty, and Glory, how light do they make of him? Who (saith Pharaoh) is the Lord that I should obey his voice? Exod. 5. 2. And as for their brethren,
As for God, notwithstanding all his greatness, Majesty, and Glory, how Light do they make of him? Who (Says Pharaoh) is the Lord that I should obey his voice? Exod 5. 2. And as for their brothers,
how do they dospise them? They make no reckoning of them they do but puff at them Psal. 10. 5. And then for the good creatures of God which he hath given them for their sustentation and use,
how do they dospise them? They make no reckoning of them they do but puff At them Psalm 10. 5. And then for the good creatures of God which he hath given them for their sustentation and use,
What choice food was the Manna God vouchsafed the Israelites in the Wilderness? Such was the delicacy of it, that the Psalmist calls it Angels food Man (saith he) did eat Angels food, Psal. 78. 25. So our Translations,
What choice food was the Manna God vouchsafed the Israelites in the Wilderness? Such was the delicacy of it, that the Psalmist calls it Angels food Man (Says he) did eat Angels food, Psalm 78. 25. So our Translations,
And so the sense is this, that God in furnishing the Israelites with Manna, gave them such food as was fit to be set before the greatest and eminentest men, even Princes and Nobles.
And so the sense is this, that God in furnishing the Israelites with Manna, gave them such food as was fit to be Set before the greatest and Eminentest men, even Princes and Nobles.
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Notwithstanding this, how little did they value it? Our souls (say they) loatheth this light bread ▪ Num. 21. 5. Not being of such a substantial, solid, nature as the food they had in Egypt, they contemn'd and despised it.
Notwithstanding this, how little did they valve it? Our Souls (say they) Loathes this Light bred ▪ Num. 21. 5. Not being of such a substantial, solid, nature as the food they had in Egypt, they contemned and despised it.
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And nothing is more ordinary with carnal men, than when God out of his bounty hath furnished them with such accommodations as are a thousand times too good for them, to disdain and slight them,
And nothing is more ordinary with carnal men, than when God out of his bounty hath furnished them with such accommodations as Are a thousand times too good for them, to disdain and slight them,
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Now what do's this high, contemptuous carriage in men discover, bút that they are unacquainted with their present state? Nay, what do's it but discover, that their present State is a State of vanity? For,
Now what do's this high, contemptuous carriage in men discover, bút that they Are unacquainted with their present state? Nay, what do's it but discover, that their present State is a State of vanity? For,
The Apostle therefore having occasion to speak of sin, and wanting a word to reach its nature, without making use of any paraphrase or circumlocution, describes it by it self.
The Apostle Therefore having occasion to speak of since, and wanting a word to reach its nature, without making use of any Paraphrase or circumlocution, describes it by it self.
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Would a man set forth the loathsomness of a toad how could he do it better than by telling you it is a toad, the thing it self being become so hatefull to us that it is usually made the illustration of what is so? And thus it is in this case:
Would a man Set forth the loathsomeness of a toad how could he do it better than by telling you it is a toad, the thing it self being become so hateful to us that it is usually made the illustration of what is so? And thus it is in this case:
There is an habitual, setled aversness in us to good, and proneness in us to evil, by the strength and power whereof we are even continually offending.
There is an habitual, settled averseness in us to good, and proneness in us to evil, by the strength and power whereof we Are even continually offending.
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What period of our our age, what condition, ordinance, duty, undertaking, performance have we not filled and polluted with sin? who (saith David) can understand his errors? Psal. 19. 12. There is no man so good but he hath his errors,
What Period of our our age, what condition, Ordinance, duty, undertaking, performance have we not filled and polluted with since? who (Says David) can understand his errors? Psalm 19. 12. There is no man so good but he hath his errors,
We have found out various methods and ways whereby to offend and provoke him, and he hath found out as many methods and ways wherby to afflict and disquiet us.
We have found out various methods and ways whereby to offend and provoke him, and he hath found out as many methods and ways whereby to afflict and disquiet us.
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Few and evil (saith Jacob) have the days of the years of my life been, Gen. 47. 9. And (saith Job) Man that is born of a woman is of few daies and full of trouble. Job.
Few and evil (Says Jacob) have the days of the Years of my life been, Gen. 47. 9. And (Says Job) Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. Job.
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And as if this were not sufficient to prevent our being fond of our present state, that little, uncertain time we do abide here, is attended with very many and great afflictions.
And as if this were not sufficient to prevent our being found of our present state, that little, uncertain time we do abide Here, is attended with very many and great afflictions.
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One is afflicted in his Soul, another in his body, another in his name, another in his relations, another in his estate, another in his affairs and some in several,
One is afflicted in his Soul, Another in his body, Another in his name, Another in his relations, Another in his estate, Another in his affairs and Some in several,
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nay in all of these, but to be sure all in some or other of them where is the man that hath not his particular grievance? Where is he that can say I am free from affliction? I know God do's proceed variously with men, afflicting some spiritually,
nay in all of these, but to be sure all in Some or other of them where is the man that hath not his particular grievance? Where is he that can say I am free from affliction? I know God do's proceed variously with men, afflicting Some spiritually,
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and hear the many hideous cries, and sad complaints that are therein, you would be so far from making any question of what I now say, that you your selves would break forth into cries and complaints,
and hear the many hideous cries, and sad complaints that Are therein, you would be so Far from making any question of what I now say, that you your selves would break forth into cries and complaints,
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There was a time when our state was a state of happiness, during which we were free both from sin and misery, bathing our selves in the streams of Paradise, injoying sweet communion with God and delighting our selves in those high and noble contentments he was then pleased to favour us with.
There was a time when our state was a state of happiness, during which we were free both from since and misery, bathing our selves in the streams of Paradise, enjoying sweet communion with God and delighting our selves in those high and noble contentment's he was then pleased to favour us with.
Whereupon some will have it to be spoken with reference to the first man, who they think remained so small a time in Paradise that he did not so much as lodge one night in it.
Whereupon Some will have it to be spoken with Referente to the First man, who they think remained so small a time in Paradise that he did not so much as lodge one night in it.
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Gataker in his Cinnus disputes against it, urging the things which were done betwixt the creation of man and his fall, which he thinks required more time then one day for the effecting ofthem.
Gataker in his Cinnus disputes against it, urging the things which were done betwixt the creation of man and his fallen, which he thinks required more time then one day for the effecting ofthem.
However this is undeniable that mans continuance in his happiness was very short. Admit he continued in it till the next day, or till that day seven night,
However this is undeniable that men Continuance in his happiness was very short. Admit he continued in it till the next day, or till that day seven night,
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or till the thirteenth day, or forty days, or twenty years, as some have imagined, what's that in comparison of the time that hath passed since the creation? Nay in comparison of the time he would have remained in it had he not fallen.
or till the thirteenth day, or forty days, or twenty Years, as Some have imagined, what's that in comparison of the time that hath passed since the creation? Nay in comparison of the time he would have remained in it had he not fallen.
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for had he continued in his obedience, he had also continued in his happiness, but deserting the one, he was deservedly thrown out of the other, which was a thing of such unhappy influence both to himself and his posterity, that we have all cause to sigh and mourn under it whiles we have a day to live.
for had he continued in his Obedience, he had also continued in his happiness, but deserting the one, he was deservedly thrown out of the other, which was a thing of such unhappy influence both to himself and his posterity, that we have all cause to sighs and mourn under it while we have a day to live.
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And things being thus, what remains but that with the Israelites declining our ornaments, and cloathing our selves in Sackcloth we sit down in the dust and bewail our selves? If upon the loss of a friend,
And things being thus, what remains but that with the Israelites declining our Ornament, and clothing our selves in sackcloth we fit down in the dust and bewail our selves? If upon the loss of a friend,
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or some outward temporal injoyment, we weep, sigh, and wring our hands, what then should we do upon such a loss as this which is enough to break any mans heart that understands it,
or Some outward temporal enjoyment, we weep, sighs, and wring our hands, what then should we do upon such a loss as this which is enough to break any men heart that understands it,
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and places? What shedding of tears, and wringing of hands would there then be? What a valley of Bochim or Mourners would the world then become? We should then hear all persons crying out alas, alas!
and places? What shedding of tears, and wringing of hands would there then be? What a valley of Bochim or Mourners would the world then become? We should then hear all Persons crying out alas, alas!
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and brought our selves into a state of present misery, but (which is a thousand times more considerable) have rendred our selves lyable to a state of eternal misery.
and brought our selves into a state of present misery, but (which is a thousand times more considerable) have rendered our selves liable to a state of Eternal misery.
when we have lived here a life of great misery and troubles, we shall then (if special grace prevent not) enter upon a life far more insupportable and grievous.
when we have lived Here a life of great misery and Troubles, we shall then (if special grace prevent not) enter upon a life Far more insupportable and grievous.
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When we have here lived the most afflicted, uncomfortable lives, we shall then (if grace prevent not) enter into a condition a thousand times more tormenting and grievous.
When we have Here lived the most afflicted, uncomfortable lives, we shall then (if grace prevent not) enter into a condition a thousand times more tormenting and grievous.
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Oh that the gracious God would open the eyes of men, awaken their Consciences, teach them compassion towards themselves, that they may look after their own safety,
O that the gracious God would open the eyes of men, awaken their Consciences, teach them compassion towards themselves, that they may look After their own safety,
and hang down their heads to the ground, saying, Oh poor creatures, what a sad condition are we in? How have we been misstaken in our selves? We thought we had had a mountain that would never have been removed, that we had had goods laid up for many years, that we might without care or regatd, have eaten and drunken and been merry,
and hang down their Heads to the ground, saying, O poor creatures, what a sad condition Are we in? How have we been mistaken in our selves? We Thought we had had a mountain that would never have been removed, that we had had goods laid up for many Years, that we might without care or regatd, have eaten and drunken and been merry,
Deut. 32. 29. This is not a business fit to be slighted, or disregarded: No, it is such as calls for our most serious thoughts, and deepest resentments.
Deuteronomy 32. 29. This is not a business fit to be slighted, or disregarded: No, it is such as calls for our most serious thoughts, and Deepest resentments.
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what remains, but that we even despise and loath our selves as a company of fools, who preferred a state of vanity before a state of happiness? When a person that is possessed of a fair and plentiful estate, do's by his prodigality and vice consume and wast it,
what remains, but that we even despise and loath our selves as a company of Fools, who preferred a state of vanity before a state of happiness? When a person that is possessed of a fair and plentiful estate, do's by his prodigality and vice consume and wast it,
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and make himself a beggar, with what indignation and disdain do men look upon him? What a fool and a beast do they count him, that to please his lusts, would throw himself out of such a condition of plenty and honour, into a condition of poverty and disgrace? Nay,
and make himself a beggar, with what Indignation and disdain do men look upon him? What a fool and a beast do they count him, that to please his Lustiest, would throw himself out of such a condition of plenty and honour, into a condition of poverty and disgrace? Nay,
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and weigh what his condition was, and what it is, looks upon himself with the same eye, esteeming himself as no less than mad, that would go and bring himself into such distress and misery.
and weigh what his condition was, and what it is, looks upon himself with the same eye, esteeming himself as no less than mad, that would go and bring himself into such distress and misery.
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and that in matters of a thousand times higher nature than those of the World? Have we not sinned away that fair and goodly patrimony that our heavenly Father was pleased to bestow upon us? Have we not ruined and undone our selves? Have we not thrown our selves from a state of happiness and honour, to a state of misery and shame? What then remains but the suting our apprehensions and affections to our carriage and demerits, we look upon our selves as a company of fools, who by our prodigality and madness, have undone our selves,
and that in matters of a thousand times higher nature than those of the World? Have we not sinned away that fair and goodly patrimony that our heavenly Father was pleased to bestow upon us? Have we not ruined and undone our selves? Have we not thrown our selves from a state of happiness and honour, to a state of misery and shame? What then remains but the suiting our apprehensions and affections to our carriage and demerits, we look upon our selves as a company of Fools, who by our prodigality and madness, have undone our selves,
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But being a state of extream vanity, what reason have we to set our hearts on it? David hath an earnest expostulation with the sons of men about this matter:
But being a state of extreme vanity, what reason have we to Set our hearts on it? David hath an earnest expostulation with the Sons of men about this matter:
if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 Joh. 2. 15. If God favour us with the good things of the world, such as health, strength, liberty, peace, riches, honour, we are to be thankful for them,
if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15. If God favour us with the good things of the world, such as health, strength, liberty, peace, riches, honour, we Are to be thankful for them,
And how did his affections work towards his present State? Did his Doctrine and practise clash with each other? Had he any great value for that condition which he represented to be a State of vanity? No, Surely, (saith he) I have behaved and quieted my self as a child that is weaned of his mother:
And how did his affections work towards his present State? Did his Doctrine and practice clash with each other? Had he any great valve for that condition which he represented to be a State of vanity? No, Surely, (Says he) I have behaved and quieted my self as a child that is weaned of his mother:
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Hereupon he makes his appeal to God, and draws him to witness, whether he were guilty of any such thing, praying that if he were, he would avenge himself on him, and punish him for it.
Hereupon he makes his appeal to God, and draws him to witness, whither he were guilty of any such thing, praying that if he were, he would avenge himself on him, and Punish him for it.
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But whether Interpreters do suppress the imprecation, or mention it, this is evident, that there is one implyed in the word which affords great Emphasis to them.
But whither Interpreters do suppress the imprecation, or mention it, this is evident, that there is one employed in the word which affords great Emphasis to them.
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And for the mistakes which the sons of men labour under concerning it, God hath afforded us relief in his word, especially in the Gospel, whereby Jesus Christ hath (as the Apostle teaches) brought life and immortality to light, 2 Tim. 1. 10. The world had some notice of it before, partly from the light of nature, partly from the writings of the Prophets;
And for the mistakes which the Sons of men labour under Concerning it, God hath afforded us relief in his word, especially in the Gospel, whereby jesus christ hath (as the Apostle Teaches) brought life and immortality to Light, 2 Tim. 1. 10. The world had Some notice of it before, partly from the Light of nature, partly from the writings of the prophets;
and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1 Tim. 6. 12. O how good is God, that to relieve us against this state of vanity, hath been pleased to provide for us a state of happiness:
and hast professed a good profession before many Witnesses. 1 Tim. 6. 12. O how good is God, that to relieve us against this state of vanity, hath been pleased to provide for us a state of happiness:
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To this purpose is that Rom. 5. 17. If by one mans offence death reigned by one, much more they that receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one Jesus Christ.
To this purpose is that Rom. 5. 17. If by one men offence death reigned by one, much more they that receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall Reign in life by one jesus christ.
and able by his righteousness to work life? Nay he is so far from being unable to equall the first Adam herein, that he is able to raise us up to an higher,
and able by his righteousness to work life? Nay he is so Far from being unable to equal the First Adam herein, that he is able to raise us up to an higher,
Well, this happiness which God in Christ hath provided for us, and which is so exceeding great we must seek to attain to in the use of those means he hath prescribed, amongst which this is one, that we should with an eye of Faith look up to him, upon the doing whereof, he hath promised to bestow it on us.
Well, this happiness which God in christ hath provided for us, and which is so exceeding great we must seek to attain to in the use of those means he hath prescribed, among which this is one, that we should with an eye of Faith look up to him, upon the doing whereof, he hath promised to bestow it on us.
But whether we take the words in the imperative or future tense, they imply as much as if God had said, whosoever throughout the whole Earth will look up unto me with an eye of Faith, owning me for the true God,
But whither we take the words in the imperative or future tense, they imply as much as if God had said, whosoever throughout the Whole Earth will look up unto me with an eye of Faith, owning me for the true God,
Though he be marvellously gracious and liberal in bestowing of happiness, yet such is the purity of his nature, that he will not grant it unto any but such as are holy.
Though he be marvellously gracious and liberal in bestowing of happiness, yet such is the purity of his nature, that he will not grant it unto any but such as Are holy.
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Now for the preventing of mistake, and that you may the better secure your selves of holiness, I shall in a few words acquaint you what holiness is and wherein it consists.
Now for the preventing of mistake, and that you may the better secure your selves of holiness, I shall in a few words acquaint you what holiness is and wherein it consists.
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If we will withdraw our selves from common uses, and addict our selves to communion with God and his service, we may attain unto that happiness he hath designed for his sanctified, and holy ones:
If we will withdraw our selves from Common uses, and addict our selves to communion with God and his service, we may attain unto that happiness he hath designed for his sanctified, and holy ones:
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and the sinful practices thereof, instead of being delivered from the present vanity under which we labour, we must make account to enter into a state a thousand times more sad, and grievous.
and the sinful practices thereof, instead of being Delivered from the present vanity under which we labour, we must make account to enter into a state a thousand times more sad, and grievous.
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To live all our lives long in a state of vanity, and after pass into a state of endless torment, oh what heart which is not become a stone, would not dissolve into sighs and tears to think of it!
To live all our lives long in a state of vanity, and After pass into a state of endless torment, o what heart which is not become a stone, would not dissolve into sighs and tears to think of it!
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As ever then you would let the World see that you are in any compleat measure solicitous about your own good, seriously consider what a vain state your present state is,
As ever then you would let the World see that you Are in any complete measure solicitous about your own good, seriously Consider what a vain state your present state is,
And whereas he hath been pleased to provide a better state than either of those mentioned before, intreat him with all the importunity you can possibly raise your Souls to, that he will be pleased at the present to interest you in it,
And whereas he hath been pleased to provide a better state than either of those mentioned before, entreat him with all the importunity you can possibly raise your Souls to, that he will be pleased At the present to Interest you in it,
yet such is the respect he bears to the ordinance of Prayer, that to those who in a due manner exercise themselves therein, he hath promised to do it for them.
yet such is the respect he bears to the Ordinance of Prayer, that to those who in a due manner exercise themselves therein, he hath promised to do it for them.
How often hath he declared in the Word, That whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved? Joel 2. 32. Acts 2 21. Rom. 10. 13. This frequent asserting of the thing, is partly to shew us the certainty of it,
How often hath he declared in the Word, That whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved? Joel 2. 32. Acts 2 21. Rom. 10. 13. This frequent asserting of the thing, is partly to show us the certainty of it,
and partly to work us to a firm belief of it, and stir us up to the duty of Prayer, which through the grace of God is of such efficacy, that it is able to raise the soul from earth to Heaven.
and partly to work us to a firm belief of it, and stir us up to the duty of Prayer, which through the grace of God is of such efficacy, that it is able to raise the soul from earth to Heaven.
yet if you will in a believing, serious, affectionate manner call upon God, own him in his several perfections and intreat him to take you up thither, he will do it.
yet if you will in a believing, serious, affectionate manner call upon God, own him in his several perfections and entreat him to take you up thither, he will do it.
Heb. 11. 16. Though Canaan was a good Land, a Land that God had blessed, a Land that he had his eyes on from one end of the year to the other, a Land that ever flowed with milk and honey, that is, abounded with what ever was necessary for humane sustenance and refreshment;
Hebrew 11. 16. Though Canaan was a good Land, a Land that God had blessed, a Land that he had his eyes on from one end of the year to the other, a Land that ever flowed with milk and honey, that is, abounded with what ever was necessary for humane sustenance and refreshment;
and injoyments in the world, they intreated God to furnish them with some other place which might better agree with those holy principles and affections he had planted in them, which he in compliance with their desires was graciously pleased to do.
and enjoyments in the world, they entreated God to furnish them with Some other place which might better agree with those holy principles and affections he had planted in them, which he in compliance with their Desires was graciously pleased to do.
What, will such easie matters as Faith, Holiness, and Prayer, help us to happiness, who then would not betake himself to the pursuit of it? How worthy is he to remain in a state of vanity,
What, will such easy matters as Faith, Holiness, and Prayer, help us to happiness, who then would not betake himself to the pursuit of it? How worthy is he to remain in a state of vanity,
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and from thence to pass into a State of extream misery, that will not use such means to be delivered therefrom? When we had sunk our selves down into a State of vanity,
and from thence to pass into a State of extreme misery, that will not use such means to be Delivered therefrom? When we had sunk our selves down into a State of vanity,
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and rendred our selves lyable to everlasting misery, God might justly have let us alone, and left us to spend both time and eternity in fruitless sighs, and groans:
and rendered our selves liable to everlasting misery, God might justly have let us alone, and left us to spend both time and eternity in fruitless sighs, and groans:
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Now if we should not make use thereof, especially it being so easie, how worthy will all the world judge us to perish? All I shall further add is this;
Now if we should not make use thereof, especially it being so easy, how worthy will all the world judge us to perish? All I shall further add is this;
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IT is a Controversie amongst Expositors, who was the Penman of this Psalm, whether Asaph or David; for without question it was composed by one of them.
IT is a Controversy among Expositors, who was the Penman of this Psalm, whither Asaph or David; for without question it was composed by one of them.
Indeed the Title as it stands in our Bibles, gives it clearly to Asaph: but we are to know, that in the Original NONLATINALPHABET which may be rendred either of,
Indeed the Title as it Stands in our Bibles, gives it clearly to Asaph: but we Are to know, that in the Original which may be rendered either of,
or to Asaph. However, it is generally believed to have been penned by Asaph: and the reasons that have induced the generality of Expositors to believe it, are such as these, (1) It appears that Asaph did compose some Psalms, 2 Chron. 39. 30. Hezekiah commanded the Levites to sing praise to the Lord, with the words of David and of Asaph the Seer.
or to Asaph. However, it is generally believed to have been penned by Asaph: and the Reasons that have induced the generality of Expositors to believe it, Are such as these, (1) It appears that Asaph did compose Some Psalms, 2 Chronicles 39. 30. Hezekiah commanded the Levites to sing praise to the Lord, with the words of David and of Asaph the Seer.
and obscure than that of David, whose discourses seem to be more simple and plain. (3) Its expressed to belong unto Asaph under the same form in Hebrew that those which were penned by David, are expressed in, as belonging to him.
and Obscure than that of David, whose discourses seem to be more simple and plain. (3) Its expressed to belong unto Asaph under the same from in Hebrew that those which were penned by David, Are expressed in, as belonging to him.
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and thus he dealt with Asaph. 2. His adherence to God, and communion with him. Though his temptations and difficulties were such, that he was even overwhelmed;
and thus he dealt with Asaph. 2. His adherence to God, and communion with him. Though his temptations and difficulties were such, that he was even overwhelmed;
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He exhorts them to an imitation of him, and his fellow Apostles, which he inforceth with this reason 1 Joh. 1. 3. That ye may have fellowship with us,
He exhorts them to an imitation of him, and his fellow Apostles, which he enforceth with this reason 1 John 1. 3. That you may have fellowship with us,
He go's away from his Father as the Prodigal, pleaseth himself in his distance from God, lives in a far country, hides himself from his presence, riots it in voluptuously entertaining, and indulging the flesh.
He go's away from his Father as the Prodigal, Pleases himself in his distance from God, lives in a Far country, hides himself from his presence, riots it in voluptuously entertaining, and indulging the Flesh.
And this is true not only of reprobated ones; but the elect too; yet with this difference, that whereas the former persists therein, the latter do not;
And this is true not only of reprobated ones; but the elect too; yet with this difference, that whereas the former persists therein, the latter do not;
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There shone a Light about Paul. Acts 9. 3, 4. And what the Prophet had said was in a more illustrious manner confirmed, suddenly there shined round about him a light from Heaven.
There shone a Light about Paul. Acts 9. 3, 4. And what the Prophet had said was in a more illustrious manner confirmed, suddenly there shined round about him a Light from Heaven.
and blind thine eyes against that light and evidence, that I have given, to shew by infallible signs, that I am Jesus the Saviour? Wilt thou boldly, violently,
and blind thine eyes against that Light and evidence, that I have given, to show by infallible Signs, that I am jesus the Saviour? Wilt thou boldly, violently,
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He discovers to them such glory and excellency in him, and affords them such refreshment and comfort in the enjoyment of him, that they account it their happiness that they may be with him.
He discovers to them such glory and excellency in him, and affords them such refreshment and Comfort in the enjoyment of him, that they account it their happiness that they may be with him.
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Oh the wonderful goodness of God! How highly hath he advanced poor men! (2) What the Angels do, They behold the face of God, that is enough to make a continual banquet unto them.
O the wondered Goodness of God! How highly hath he advanced poor men! (2) What the Angels do, They behold the face of God, that is enough to make a continual banquet unto them.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help, Psal. 123. 1. This is the posture of an holy man, he is looking up to God from whom cometh his help.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence comes my help, Psalm 123. 1. This is the posture of an holy man, he is looking up to God from whom comes his help.
and the only object of religious worship, Exod. 34. 8. They bow before him as Moses. You read before how the Lord descended in the cloud, becomes his own Herald, proclaims his own greatness, The Lord, the Lord God merciful and gracious.
and the only Object of religious worship, Exod 34. 8. They bow before him as Moses. You read before how the Lord descended in the cloud, becomes his own Herald, proclaims his own greatness, The Lord, the Lord God merciful and gracious.
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— Moses hereupon doth reverence and adore this merciful and glorious God, bows his head, as if he should say, What glory is here? What incomprehensibleness,
— Moses hereupon does Reverence and adore this merciful and glorious God, bows his head, as if he should say, What glory is Here? What incomprehensibleness,
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and incomparableness of glory and Majesty is here? So Rev. 5. 14. The four and twenty Elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
and incomparableness of glory and Majesty is Here? So Rev. 5. 14. The four and twenty Elders fell down and worshipped him that lives for ever and ever.
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In this a man may boast. My soul doth magnifie the Lord, and my spirit rejoyces in him, Luk. 1. 46. 4. They treat with him in the behalf of their souls, and their eternal welfare and happiness.
In this a man may boast. My soul does magnify the Lord, and my Spirit rejoices in him, Luk. 1. 46. 4. They Treat with him in the behalf of their Souls, and their Eternal welfare and happiness.
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and with all cheerfulness submit to them, Matth. 19. 16. When all controversies come to an end, this will be the great Question which the young man propounds, VVhat must I do to inherit eternal life? VVhat wilt thou have me to do? saith Paul: and a gracious person inquires, which way he might get nearer to God, nearer to Christ.
and with all cheerfulness submit to them, Matthew 19. 16. When all controversies come to an end, this will be the great Question which the young man propounds, What must I do to inherit Eternal life? What wilt thou have me to do? Says Paul: and a gracious person inquires, which Way he might get nearer to God, nearer to christ.
5. They exercise dependance on him for a seasonable and happy deliverance of them out of the several temptations straits and troubles wherein they are.
5. They exercise dependence on him for a seasonable and happy deliverance of them out of the several temptations straits and Troubles wherein they Are.
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Look upon the earth how many godly and choice men are in it? How many excellent persons for converse and holy entertainment were in the Land of Judah? But if these men of parts, heavenly qualifications, would not satisfie him, might he not have mended himself in Heaven? No, whom have I in heaven but thee? Not the blessed triumphant Saints are company good enough without God:
Look upon the earth how many godly and choice men Are in it? How many excellent Persons for converse and holy entertainment were in the Land of Judah? But if these men of parts, heavenly qualifications, would not satisfy him, might he not have mended himself in Heaven? No, whom have I in heaven but thee? Not the blessed triumphant Saints Are company good enough without God:
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Like the Prodigal, if we go and ramble up and down the world, in the end we shall have cause to say, we will return to God, having bought our experience of the insufficiency of all other comforts and company at a dear rate, the loss of Gods presence,
Like the Prodigal, if we go and ramble up and down the world, in the end we shall have cause to say, we will return to God, having bought our experience of the insufficiency of all other comforts and company At a dear rate, the loss of God's presence,
Joh. 6. 86. To whom should we go, (saith Peter, in the name of all the Disciples) thou hast the words of eternal life? To leave Christ for other company were a great madness;
John 6. 86. To whom should we go, (Says Peter, in the name of all the Disciples) thou hast the words of Eternal life? To leave christ for other company were a great madness;
Do we desire safety, he is the best company? Where can we possibly be safe if not with God? Psal. 37. 39. The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord, he will help and deliver them because they trust in him.
Do we desire safety, he is the best company? Where can we possibly be safe if not with God? Psalm 37. 39. The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord, he will help and deliver them Because they trust in him.
there is water, fountains of water, living fountains of water, and these attended with satisfaction and delight, they shall eat and drink with merry hearts hearts, all tears shall be wiped away from their eyes.
there is water, fountains of water, living fountains of water, and these attended with satisfaction and delight, they shall eat and drink with merry hearts hearts, all tears shall be wiped away from their eyes.
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and closewith Antichrist) let them and their money perish, that do look upon, or esteem all the gold in the world more than one daies company with God.
and closewith Antichrist) let them and their money perish, that do look upon, or esteem all the gold in the world more than one days company with God.
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A King seeing Plato, and some other Philosophers together, oh (saith he) yonder is life and happiness, making account that they in their society and discourse, were more happy than he in all his princely enjoyments.
A King seeing Plato, and Some other Philosophers together, o (Says he) yonder is life and happiness, making account that they in their society and discourse, were more happy than he in all his princely enjoyments.
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Well then, upon our seeing men conversing with God, we may cry out, happy are the people that are in such a case, thrice happy are they whose God is the Lord.
Well then, upon our seeing men conversing with God, we may cry out, happy Are the people that Are in such a case, thrice happy Are they whose God is the Lord.
Gen. 18. 17. And the Lord said, shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do? Is there that thing which I to intend do, wherein Abraham is concerned,
Gen. 18. 17. And the Lord said, shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do? Is there that thing which I to intend do, wherein Abraham is concerned,
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These know strange things before they come to pass, by beholding and viewing the face of God, by holding communion with him they have these things imparted andr evealed to them which others are strangers to:
These know strange things before they come to pass, by beholding and viewing the face of God, by holding communion with him they have these things imparted Andrew evealed to them which Others Are Strangers to:
They are not only his servants but his friends, a servant knoweth not what his Lord doth, but it is made known to these holy ones, that God hath loved them with an everlasting love, what his will is that they should do,
They Are not only his Servants but his Friends, a servant Knoweth not what his Lord does, but it is made known to these holy ones, that God hath loved them with an everlasting love, what his will is that they should do,
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Good men being together do heat and inflame one another, how was Dr. Taylor ravished with the company of that excellent man Mr. Bradford? And if poor sinful men have such power to stir up our graces, what then may be expected from the great and holy God, who is light and life it self, Cant. 1. 12. VVhile the King fitteth at his table,
Good men being together doe heat and inflame one Another, how was Dr. Taylor ravished with the company of that excellent man Mr. Bradford? And if poor sinful men have such power to stir up our graces, what then may be expected from the great and holy God, who is Light and life it self, Cant 1. 12. VVhile the King fits At his table,
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and my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof as if the Church had said, while I held communion with him my graces broke out, I was not the same as before:
and my spikenard sends forth the smell thereof as if the Church had said, while I held communion with him my graces broke out, I was not the same as before:
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so the spirit of righteousness has influence upon the graces of Gods people, Luke 24. 32. They said one to another did not our hearts burn within us while he talked with us by the way,
so the Spirit of righteousness has influence upon the graces of God's people, Lycia 24. 32. They said one to Another did not our hearts burn within us while he talked with us by the Way,
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and stronger affections? How great impressions of sorrow, joy, fear, hope, have been made upon your spirits, according to the word that hath been delivered,
and Stronger affections? How great impressions of sorrow, joy, Fear, hope, have been made upon your spirits, according to the word that hath been Delivered,
Men that are known to be much with God derive such Majesty that those who are guilty, and have their consciences in any degree awakened, are even afraid of them.
Men that Are known to be much with God derive such Majesty that those who Are guilty, and have their Consciences in any degree awakened, Are even afraid of them.
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Thus Foelix that proud Governour trembles while he has a pious, and holy divine man before him, reasoning of so high matters as righteousness and temperance, and judgment to come.
Thus Felix that proud Governor trembles while he has a pious, and holy divine man before him, reasoning of so high matters as righteousness and temperance, and judgement to come.
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One would have thought Paul macerated and worn away with watching, and labouring with fasts and imprisonments, should have trembled before Foelix; but Foelix trembles before a poor despicable man, and his prisoner. Acts 24. 25.
One would have Thought Paul macerated and worn away with watching, and labouring with fasts and imprisonments, should have trembled before Felix; but Felix trembles before a poor despicable man, and his prisoner. Acts 24. 25.
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Their petitions may more easily be presented, their addresses made, and desires obtained, than those that are at a distance from, and strangers to the King:
Their petitions may more Easily be presented, their Addresses made, and Desires obtained, than those that Are At a distance from, and Strangers to the King:
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What can God deny that man that is still with him, and is his favourite, who is ever admiring and adoring his perfections? Exod. 32. 10. Now therefore let me alone saith God to Moses, such power have the servants of God.
What can God deny that man that is still with him, and is his favourite, who is ever admiring and adoring his perfections? Exod 32. 10. Now Therefore let me alone Says God to Moses, such power have the Servants of God.
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God bids Moses to forbear to solicite him, and hold his hand when he is going to fetch the blow of his vengeance upon his Israel. Psal. 145. 18. 19. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
God bids Moses to forbear to solicit him, and hold his hand when he is going to fetch the blow of his vengeance upon his Israel. Psalm 145. 18. 19. The Lord is High unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
For a Prince to suffer one of his poor subjects, nay one that hath been an enemy to his crown and dignity and very life, not only to come into his presence;
For a Prince to suffer one of his poor subject's, nay one that hath been an enemy to his crown and dignity and very life, not only to come into his presence;
Great persons are loth to take those that are of inferiour rank into familiarity with them, saith Job 30. 1. speaking of those his enemies, that took advantage of his grievous affliction to deride him.
Great Persons Are loath to take those that Are of inferior rank into familiarity with them, Says Job 30. 1. speaking of those his enemies, that took advantage of his grievous affliction to deride him.
Now for the great high and mighty God, to whom the inhabitants of the earth are as Grashoppers, to take poor and contemptible worms into familiarity with him, is an argument of wonderful condescention.
Now for the great high and mighty God, to whom the inhabitants of the earth Are as Grasshoppers, to take poor and contemptible worms into familiarity with him, is an argument of wondered condescension.
What the Queen of Sheba says of Solomons servants, 1 Kings 10. 8. Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom:
What the Queen of Sheba Says of Solomons Servants, 1 Kings 10. 8. Happy Are thy men, happy Are these thy Servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy Wisdom:
3. It will inform us of the great difference that is between good men and others, the one lives above, the other below, one upon the Creature, the other on the Creator.
3. It will inform us of the great difference that is between good men and Others, the one lives above, the other below, one upon the Creature, the other on the Creator.
and do thy will? How little of our hearts hast thou had, when with our mouths we have professed much love? How have the world, our lusts, run away with our souls, thoughts,
and do thy will? How little of our hearts hast thou had, when with our mouths we have professed much love? How have the world, our Lustiest, run away with our Souls, thoughts,
Let our souls then make hard after the true and living God, though through difficulties and fiery trials, Psalm 63. 8. My soul followeth hard after thee. Hereunto take these directions:
Let our Souls then make hard After the true and living God, though through difficulties and fiery trials, Psalm 63. 8. My soul follows hard After thee. Hereunto take these directions:
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What hath God given me a a soul fit to converse with himself, and shall I pass my time in converse with this dunghill, this impure filthy world? God forbid:
What hath God given me a a soul fit to converse with himself, and shall I pass my time in converse with this dunghill, this impure filthy world? God forbid:
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and would be with him to enjoy his love for ever, love not the world, withdraw your affection from it, 1 Joh. 2. 15. Love not the World, neither the things that are in the World:
and would be with him to enjoy his love for ever, love not the world, withdraw your affection from it, 1 John 2. 15. Love not the World, neither the things that Are in the World:
The heart is naturally addicted to sink down into sensuality, it should be raised up. Isa. 64. 7. There is none that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee.
The heart is naturally addicted to sink down into sensuality, it should be raised up. Isaiah 64. 7. There is none that stirs up himself to take hold of thee.
and I brought with me into the World? This is Christians divelish arguing, which Satan suggests and puts into mens mouths, that he may drive them on farther to ruine.
and I brought with me into the World? This is Christians devilish arguing, which Satan suggests and puts into men's mouths, that he may drive them on farther to ruin.
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Take pains therefore with your hearts, though they shrink and draw back, yet follow them from room to room, from one idle excuse to another, till they be driven out of all harbour.
Take pains Therefore with your hearts, though they shrink and draw back, yet follow them from room to room, from one idle excuse to Another, till they be driven out of all harbour.
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Now if the soul would be still with God, with how much boldness might it approach into the divine presence? If you do allow your selves in any unwarrantable course, you stop that entercourse you might have with God;
Now if the soul would be still with God, with how much boldness might it approach into the divine presence? If you do allow your selves in any unwarrantable course, you stop that intercourse you might have with God;
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therefore when you begin to feel your souls starting aside from God, recall them, charge them to keep close to God, leave them not, till you have brought them into some good frame,
Therefore when you begin to feel your Souls starting aside from God, Recall them, charge them to keep close to God, leave them not, till you have brought them into Some good frame,
and resolve as David, Thy benefits are so innumerable, they are so large a theme for my thoughts, that Psal. 139. 18. When I awake I am still with thee.
and resolve as David, Thy benefits Are so innumerable, they Are so large a theme for my thoughts, that Psalm 139. 18. When I awake I am still with thee.
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Thus should we do, searchhow it goes with head, heart, life, conversation, and practice, if it go ill with them, our communion ▪ with God is like to be much interrupted.
Thus should we do, searchhow it Goes with head, heart, life, Conversation, and practice, if it go ill with them, our communion ▪ with God is like to be much interrupted.
We find so many intanglments of the world, besides earthly propensions in us, that unless thou draw, our hearts will not be gotten up saith David, Psal. 119. 10. With my whole heart have I sought thee;
We find so many intanglments of the world, beside earthly propensions in us, that unless thou draw, our hearts will not be got up Says David, Psalm 119. 10. With my Whole heart have I sought thee;
But your sence of Gods displeasure, his withdrawings, the disconsolateness of being at a distance from him, argues that there is more than flesh and blood, a principle within thee.
But your sense of God's displeasure, his withdrawings, the disconsolateness of being At a distance from him, argues that there is more than Flesh and blood, a principle within thee.
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Therefore it concerns you, if God carry it strangely, to consider whether God have not afforded you opportunities, invited you to converse with him, called, cryed, waited, to try whether you would come;
Therefore it concerns you, if God carry it strangely, to Consider whither God have not afforded you opportunities, invited you to converse with him, called, cried, waited, to try whither you would come;
If God look not with the same countenance upon us as formerly, and his favour be not as heretofore, we must make enquiry and diligent search into our whole lives, to find what was the meaning of Gods dealing thus.
If God look not with the same countenance upon us as formerly, and his favour be not as heretofore, we must make enquiry and diligent search into our Whole lives, to find what was the meaning of God's dealing thus.
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Before instead of opening to her beloved she excuseth her slothfulness, now he is withdrawn he will make his offers more acceptable, and more readily imbraced.
Before instead of opening to her Beloved she excuseth her slothfulness, now he is withdrawn he will make his offers more acceptable, and more readily embraced.
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This is a good, and truly generous, and brave resolution, notwithstanding all opposition and danger, to go on in faith, patience and obedience. 3. Use Of examination.
This is a good, and truly generous, and brave resolution, notwithstanding all opposition and danger, to go on in faith, patience and Obedience. 3. Use Of examination.
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Can you say this that your eyes are to the Lord, the eyes of your mind and your thoughts are towards God, are you upon every occurrence running to God? If it be so, you are with God.
Can you say this that your eyes Are to the Lord, the eyes of your mind and your thoughts Are towards God, Are you upon every occurrence running to God? If it be so, you Are with God.
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He carries himself as one that considers, that God hath his eye upon him wherever he is, what ever he doth, Psal. 16. 8. I have set the Lord alwaies before me, he is at my right hand.
He carries himself as one that considers, that God hath his eye upon him wherever he is, what ever he does, Psalm 16. 8. I have Set the Lord always before me, he is At my right hand.
Many when they are abroad carry themselves plausibly and fairly, but follow them into their own houses, what frothy talk, what cursing and swearing, what passion and bitterness:
Many when they Are abroad carry themselves plausibly and fairly, but follow them into their own houses, what frothy talk, what cursing and swearing, what passion and bitterness:
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How disorderly are they there? How little of God in their mouths, and less in their lives? As when they go abroad they put on commonly other cloaths, so they do other deportment.
How disorderly Are they there? How little of God in their mouths, and less in their lives? As when they go abroad they put on commonly other clothes, so they do other deportment.
How oft do we read of our blessed Saviour that went apart to pray? Mat. 14. 23. He went up into a Mountain apart to pray, so Mat. 26. 36. He leaves his disciples with this command.
How oft do we read of our blessed Saviour that went apart to pray? Mathew 14. 23. He went up into a Mountain apart to pray, so Mathew 26. 36. He leaves his Disciples with this command.
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When he hath gotten this dispatched how glad is he, that he may entertain himself with meditation and other holy exercises which are a most pleasant refection to him? This is the difference betwixt carnal and good men, they both hasten,
When he hath got this dispatched how glad is he, that he may entertain himself with meditation and other holy exercises which Are a most pleasant refection to him? This is the difference betwixt carnal and good men, they both hasten,
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David was glad when there was an opportunity of drawing nigh to God, Psal. 112. 1. I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.
David was glad when there was an opportunity of drawing High to God, Psalm 112. 1. I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.
In the evening he enquires, how go things betwixt God and and me? what good have I done this day? wherein have I been useful? what evil have I done? and wherein have I offended? How go's the case between God and me.
In the evening he enquires, how go things betwixt God and and me? what good have I done this day? wherein have I been useful? what evil have I done? and wherein have I offended? How go's the case between God and me.
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Psal. 4. 4. Let me ask you one question, Christians, do not trifle but give Connscience leave to make the answer, what prayers and diligence have you used to interrogate and examine your state and settle your spiritual concerns? Have you used your utmost care and the best advice (as you would do in a worldly concernment,
Psalm 4. 4. Let me ask you one question, Christians, do not trifle but give Connscience leave to make the answer, what Prayers and diligence have you used to interrogate and examine your state and settle your spiritual concerns? Have you used your utmost care and the best Advice (as you would do in a worldly concernment,
for fear of fraud or crime) to direct you and keep you from mistakes? Have you not contented your selves with easie work and slight evidences? I doubt, upon a faithful tryal and a true account you'l find much amiss.
for Fear of fraud or crime) to Direct you and keep you from mistakes? Have you not contented your selves with easy work and slight evidences? I doubt, upon a faithful trial and a true account You'll find much amiss.
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Heaven, Earth, and all are but baubles, trifles, and nothing in comparison of God, as in the 25th verse of this Psalm the language of an holy man is, whom have I in Heaven but thee?
Heaven, Earth, and all Are but baubles, trifles, and nothing in comparison of God, as in the 25th verse of this Psalm the language of an holy man is, whom have I in Heaven but thee?
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Did God awaken me by such a sermon? Did he enliven and quicken me in such a prayer? David remembred how God had appeared in the Sanctuary, Psal. 63. 3 He longed to see Gods power and glory,
Did God awaken me by such a sermon? Did he enliven and quicken me in such a prayer? David remembered how God had appeared in the Sanctuary, Psalm 63. 3 He longed to see God's power and glory,
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When shall I be with God, to hear from him, and pray to him as David Psal. 42. 2. When shall I come and appear before God? Now revise these particulars and see how they suit with your temper and frame,
When shall I be with God, to hear from him, and pray to him as David Psalm 42. 2. When shall I come and appear before God? Now revise these particulars and see how they suit with your temper and frame,
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HAving dispatched the former part of the verse and from thence given you an account of the Psalmists communion with God, which was all I intended to speak of,
HAving dispatched the former part of the verse and from thence given you an account of the Psalmists communion with God, which was all I intended to speak of,
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when I took up these words, I shall proceed to this latter part, which contains communication of help, assistance and comfort to those that have fellowship with God, which is the reason and fruit of their adherence to him.
when I took up these words, I shall proceed to this latter part, which contains communication of help, assistance and Comfort to those that have fellowship with God, which is the reason and fruit of their adherence to him.
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The words in the Original are Ahazta bejad jemini which Molterus renders Tenuisti manu dextram meam (bejad) in the Hebrew he will have to refer to Gods hand,
The words in the Original Are Ahazta bejad Gemini which Molterus renders Tenuisti manu Dextram meam (bejad) in the Hebrew he will have to refer to God's hand,
but (bejad) doth not refer to Gods hand, for the assuming of (—) for (NONLATINALPHABET) in Regimen shews its relation to the subsequent substantive thus it is used Jer. 22. 24. Psal. 121. 5. And then the words run thus, Thou hast holden me by the hand,
but (bejad) does not refer to God's hand, for the assuming of (—) for () in Regimen shows its Relation to the subsequent substantive thus it is used Jer. 22. 24. Psalm 121. 5. And then the words run thus, Thou hast held me by the hand,
The hand of God may easily be understood in the signification of the verb ahazta, which imports as much as thou hast laid hold of, with an Ellipsis of the Pronoun me.
The hand of God may Easily be understood in the signification of the verb ahazta, which imports as much as thou hast laid hold of, with an Ellipsis of the Pronoun me.
Muis doth peremptorily paraphrase on the words, thus Lapsuro, mihi dextram porrexisti, I being ready to fall, thou didst reach out to me thy right hand.
Muis does peremptorily Paraphrase on the words, thus Lapsuro, mihi Dextram porrexisti, I being ready to fallen, thou didst reach out to me thy right hand.
Gods affording his special respects towards, and care of his people, is expressed by his being at their or holding them by the right hand, Isa. 41. 13. I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand.
God's affording his special respects towards, and care of his people, is expressed by his being At their or holding them by the right hand, Isaiah 41. 13. I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand.
and God is said to be at their right hand, Psal. 16. 1. I have set the Lord alwaies before me, which is spoken in other words in this verse, I am continually with thee:
and God is said to be At their right hand, Psalm 16. 1. I have Set the Lord always before me, which is spoken in other words in this verse, I am continually with thee:
God holds his people by the right hand, and with his right hand he doth defend them against their deadly enemies, that lie in wait for, and are armed against them.
God holds his people by the right hand, and with his right hand he does defend them against their deadly enemies, that lie in wait for, and Are armed against them.
Afflictions and troubles upon me, change not thy countenance towards me: when worldly friends are as the waters that fail, look shy and strange upon me.
Afflictions and Troubles upon me, change not thy countenance towards me: when worldly Friends Are as the waters that fail, look shy and strange upon me.
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Thou wilt not be far from me, when trouble is nigh God doth maintain the Lot of his people, Psal. 16. 5. That Dimensum of grace and comfort, which he hath bestowed on them.
Thou wilt not be Far from me, when trouble is High God does maintain the Lot of his people, Psalm 16. 5. That Dimensum of grace and Comfort, which he hath bestowed on them.
He is their staff and stay, whereby their natural spiritual and eternal life is supported, not a staff of reed like Egypt, that if a little stress be laid on it will break.
He is their staff and stay, whereby their natural spiritual and Eternal life is supported, not a staff of reed like Egypt, that if a little stress be laid on it will break.
The Church findeth it her security, support, and comfort to lean on Christ, Cant. 8. 5. Being taken with all carnal confidences and dependance on creatures, layes the weight of temporal spiritual, eternal life, and concernments on him.
The Church finds it her security, support, and Comfort to lean on christ, Cant 8. 5. Being taken with all carnal confidences and dependence on creatures, lays the weight of temporal spiritual, Eternal life, and concernments on him.
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O what familiarity, what condescention in God doth it argue to suffer to suffer his Church as his beloved, to lie in his bosome, his left hand being under her head,
O what familiarity, what condescension in God does it argue to suffer to suffer his Church as his Beloved, to lie in his bosom, his left hand being under her head,
so that if God did not restrain them, they would fall into those miscariages which would be highly injurious, both to them and Religion Rom. 7. 14. 19. Oh what a sink of impurity and sin did this Apostle find in himself!
so that if God did not restrain them, they would fallen into those miscarriages which would be highly injurious, both to them and Religion Rom. 7. 14. 19. O what a sink of impurity and since did this Apostle find in himself!
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David was withholden by the Lord from shedding blood, and pursuing his rageful and cruel design against Nabals house, 1 Sam. 25. 26. The Lord like a loving Father looks after and regards his servants, keeping them from the unhappy extravagancies their corrupt natures lead and prompt them to.
David was withholden by the Lord from shedding blood, and pursuing his rageful and cruel Design against Nabals house, 1 Sam. 25. 26. The Lord like a loving Father looks After and regards his Servants, keeping them from the unhappy extravagancies their corrupt nature's led and prompt them to.
Though God do permit them sometimes to fall fouly by their iniquities, yet he keeps them from total and final Apostacy, from the belief of the truth,
Though God do permit them sometime to fallen foully by their iniquities, yet he keeps them from total and final Apostasy, from the belief of the truth,
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so that if he did not interpose, they would faint and throw up their Religion and hopes at once, Psal. 73. 13. 21. Now to prevent this, God comes in with his cordial waters, instructs, satisfies, and comforts them.
so that if he did not interpose, they would faint and throw up their Religion and hope's At once, Psalm 73. 13. 21. Now to prevent this, God comes in with his cordial waters, instructs, Satisfies, and comforts them.
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and convinces them of their great weakness in their complaints, and shews them the days of the right hand of the most High, helps them that sit in darknes to reflect on former experience,
and convinces them of their great weakness in their complaints, and shows them the days of the right hand of the most High, helps them that fit in darkness to reflect on former experience,
and will withhold from them no good thing, so Psal. 77. 7. 8, 10. Psal. 42. 6. 8. He assures them that he is not gone for evermore, that he is not quite gone.
and will withhold from them no good thing, so Psalm 77. 7. 8, 10. Psalm 42. 6. 8. He assures them that he is not gone for evermore, that he is not quite gone.
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Though for a small moment he forsake them, yet with great mercy will he gather them, Isa. 54. 7. 8. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment,
Though for a small moment he forsake them, yet with great mercy will he gather them, Isaiah 54. 7. 8. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment,
but saved Noah the eighth person a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly, 2 Pet. 2. 5. That God might shew his power,
but saved Noah the eighth person a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly, 2 Pet. 2. 5. That God might show his power,
and when they passed over the river of Jordan, it did not overflow, so the God in whom the three Worthies in Babylon trusted, Dan. 3. 16. 17. was able to deliver them from the fiery furnace, that they were not burnt,
and when they passed over the river of Jordan, it did not overflow, so the God in whom the three Worthies in Babylon trusted, Dan. 3. 16. 17. was able to deliver them from the fiery furnace, that they were not burned,
The Lord is faithful, who shall establish and keep them from evil, 2 Thes, 3. 3. And our Lord Jesus, who knew what was most necessary and proper for his Disciples, Joh. 17. 15. Prayeth not that God would take them out of the world, in which world chap. 16. 33. He had told that they should have tribulation, but that he would keep them from the evil.
The Lord is faithful, who shall establish and keep them from evil, 2 These, 3. 3. And our Lord jesus, who knew what was most necessary and proper for his Disciples, John 17. 15. Prayeth not that God would take them out of the world, in which world chap. 16. 33. He had told that they should have tribulation, but that he would keep them from the evil.
They may be perplexed, but not in dispare, persecuted, but not forsaken, cast down but not destroyed, 2 Cor. 4. 8, 9. God will be with them in six troubles and in seven.
They may be perplexed, but not in dispare, persecuted, but not forsaken, cast down but not destroyed, 2 Cor. 4. 8, 9. God will be with them in six Troubles and in seven.
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Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth them out of them all, Psal. 34. 19. Their fall shall not be irrecoverable and desperate,
Many Are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord Delivereth them out of them all, Psalm 34. 19. Their fallen shall not be irrecoverable and desperate,
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but they shall arise out of their afflictions, and their faith shall triumph over the reproaches and malice of the malignant world, Matth. 7. 8. VVhen I fall, I shall arise.
but they shall arise out of their afflictions, and their faith shall triumph over the Reproaches and malice of the malignant world, Matthew 7. 8. When I fallen, I shall arise.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when he is tryed be shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised, Jam. 1. 12. It would be madness indeed to cast away their confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
Blessed is the man that Endureth temptation, for when he is tried be shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised, Jam. 1. 12. It would be madness indeed to cast away their confidence, which hath great recompense of reward.
sobbing out their complaints, there is a rest after all their travels, a land flowing with milk and honey, with rivers of pleasures for a dry and barren wilderness.
sobbing out their complaints, there is a rest After all their travels, a land flowing with milk and honey, with Rivers of pleasures for a dry and barren Wilderness.
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and raise persecution, and they suffer tribulation ten daies, Rev. 2. 10. The Devils Agents have their hour, Luke 22. 53. This is your hour and the power of darkness.
and raise persecution, and they suffer tribulation ten days, Rev. 2. 10. The Devils Agents have their hour, Lycia 22. 53. This is your hour and the power of darkness.
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when the assembly of the firstborn, shall stand and be acquitted, and received into those everlasting and blessed habitations, with a happy welcome, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.
when the assembly of the firstborn, shall stand and be acquitted, and received into those everlasting and blessed habitations, with a happy welcome, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.
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They shall be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, 2 Pet. 1. 5. 2. Having shown what God upholds his people from, in the next place we shall shew by what God upholds them.
They shall be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, 2 Pet. 1. 5. 2. Having shown what God upholds his people from, in the next place we shall show by what God upholds them.
when he creates Jerusalem a rejoycing, brings about the prosperity of his people, when there is nothing of sufficiency or disposition in matter and means to produce such an effect.
when he creates Jerusalem a rejoicing, brings about the Prosperity of his people, when there is nothing of sufficiency or disposition in matter and means to produce such an Effect.
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They cannot be in so close a prison, so begirt with danger but he can come to them, comfort and deliver them, manifest that help and salvation is from the Lord.
They cannot be in so close a prison, so begirt with danger but he can come to them, Comfort and deliver them, manifest that help and salvation is from the Lord.
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and not to be resisted, which their enemies cannot hinder them of, and these they cannot take away from them, Hos. 2. 14. When he hath brought them into the wilderness, he speaks comfortably to them, he sends an encouraging message to Paul. Be of good cheer and in the multitudes of their thoughts within them, his comforts delight their souls, Psal. 94. 19. 2. God upholds his people by his word, whereby he affords them instruction, encouragement and comfort.
and not to be resisted, which their enemies cannot hinder them of, and these they cannot take away from them, Hos. 2. 14. When he hath brought them into the Wilderness, he speaks comfortably to them, he sends an encouraging message to Paul. Be of good cheer and in the Multitudes of their thoughts within them, his comforts delight their Souls, Psalm 94. 19. 2. God upholds his people by his word, whereby he affords them instruction, encouragement and Comfort.
When they are in distress, they betake them thither as to a Sacred Directory, and are preserved from evil, Psal. 17. 4. By the words of thy lips I have kept me from the path of the destroyer.
When they Are in distress, they betake them thither as to a Sacred Directory, and Are preserved from evil, Psalm 17. 4. By the words of thy lips I have kept me from the path of the destroyer.
Psal, 73. 17. He was perplexed till he came into Gods Sanctuary: Some by Sanctuary do understand Heaven, till he thought of heaven he was not satisfied.
Psalm, 73. 17. He was perplexed till he Come into God's Sanctuary: some by Sanctuary do understand Heaven, till he Thought of heaven he was not satisfied.
Others by Sanctuary understand the place where Gods word was read and unfolded, and there are that by Sanctuary will have the word of God to be meant.
Others by Sanctuary understand the place where God's word was read and unfolded, and there Are that by Sanctuary will have the word of God to be meant.
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Though Asaph might not mean the word by Sanctuary, yet it was the word in the Sanctuary which afforded him comfort and resolution in that great perplexity.
Though Asaph might not mean the word by Sanctuary, yet it was the word in the Sanctuary which afforded him Comfort and resolution in that great perplexity.
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And this was Davids comfort in his affliction, the word of God quickned him, Psal. 119. 50. 3. God upholds them by his creatures, his Angels, his ministers, and their brethren in tribulation and suffering.
And this was Davids Comfort in his affliction, the word of God quickened him, Psalm 119. 50. 3. God upholds them by his creatures, his Angels, his Ministers, and their brothers in tribulation and suffering.
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Our Lord himself was strengthned by an Angel, Luke 22. 43. and Heb. 1. 14. Are they not ministring Spirits sent forth to minister for them, who shall be heirs of Salvation? By his Ministers he doth mightily uphold and strengthen them.
Our Lord himself was strengthened by an Angel, Lycia 22. 43. and Hebrew 1. 14. are they not ministering Spirits sent forth to minister for them, who shall be Heirs of Salvation? By his Ministers he does mightily uphold and strengthen them.
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They are given for the perfecting of the Saints, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till they come to a perfect man, the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ, Eph. 4. 12, 13. VVe are helpers of your joy, saith the Apostle to the Corinthians, not exercising Lordship over your saith, 2 Cor. 1. 24. What mighty confirmation were Paul and Barnabas to the Churches, Acts 14. 22. They returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, confirming the souls of the Disciples,
They Are given for the perfecting of the Saints, for the edifying of the body of christ, till they come to a perfect man, the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, Ephesians 4. 12, 13. We Are helpers of your joy, Says the Apostle to the Corinthians, not exercising Lordship over your Says, 2 Cor. 1. 24. What mighty confirmation were Paul and Barnabas to the Churches, Acts 14. 22. They returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, confirming the Souls of the Disciples,
The people of God are mutually helpful for the establishing of one another, Job did uphold many, Job 4. 4. And Eliphas spoke true in saying That he had strengthned the feeble knees,
The people of God Are mutually helpful for the establishing of one Another, Job did uphold many, Job 4. 4. And Eliphaz spoke true in saying That he had strengthened the feeble knees,
and weak hands, and had upholden him that was falling, And God blesseth some with special comforts, that they may be a relief to others by their experiences,
and weak hands, and had upholden him that was falling, And God Blesses Some with special comforts, that they may be a relief to Others by their experiences,
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and may tell what God hath done for their souls. 2 Cor. 1. 4. Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may he able to comfort them, which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we our selves are comforted of God.
and may tell what God hath done for their Souls. 2 Cor. 1. 4. Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may he able to Comfort them, which Are in any trouble, by the Comfort wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God.
and revived their hope and confidence, when their eyes have even failed with looking: When mercies have come in, which they have been almost ready to despair of:
and revived their hope and confidence, when their eyes have even failed with looking: When Mercies have come in, which they have been almost ready to despair of:
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His love to them is so great, that they are called the beloved of his soul, Jer. 12. 7. He hath more love, care, tenderness than the fathers of our flesh.
His love to them is so great, that they Are called the Beloved of his soul, Jer. 12. 7. He hath more love, care, tenderness than the Father's of our Flesh.
how much more shall our heavenly Father give the holy spirit to them that ask him? Luk. 11. 13. In correcting his people he sheweth more pitty and goodness;
how much more shall our heavenly Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask him? Luk. 11. 13. In correcting his people he shows more pity and Goodness;
but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness, Heb. 12. 10. Not the most tender hearted mother doth yearn with such bowels of compassion towards her only Son,
but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness, Hebrew 12. 10. Not the most tender hearted mother does yearn with such bowels of compassion towards her only Son,
therefore he chose them to be a peculiar people above all people, that were on the face of the earth, Deut. 7. 6, 7, 8. And the reason why he loved them, was because he loved them:
Therefore he chosen them to be a peculiar people above all people, that were on the face of the earth, Deuteronomy 7. 6, 7, 8. And the reason why he loved them, was Because he loved them:
He will have compassion on whom he will have compassion, Rom. 9. 15. Exod. 33. 19. God his love to his people, is the ground and offspring of all mercies to his people, spiritual and temporal.
He will have compassion on whom he will have compassion, Rom. 9. 15. Exod 33. 19. God his love to his people, is the ground and offspring of all Mercies to his people, spiritual and temporal.
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he did extend kindness to them in the chusing of them, in his covenant with them, his promises to them, his deliverances of them, because he loved them.
he did extend kindness to them in the choosing of them, in his Covenant with them, his promises to them, his Deliverances of them, Because he loved them.
nor any helper, 2 Kings 14. 26. Then he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the Son of Joash. When he saw that there was no one to take up the righteous cause of his people, then he arms himself.
nor any helper, 2 Kings 14. 26. Then he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the Son of Joash. When he saw that there was no one to take up the righteous cause of his people, then he arms himself.
Sooner then Israel shall always groan under their burdens and Task-masters, and the oath to Abraham and his seed be violated, God will shew signs in Egypt, and wonders in the Land of Ham, Psal. 105. 27. Nay Heaven and earth shall pass away sooner than one tittle of the promise of God should fail.
Sooner then Israel shall always groan under their burdens and Taskmasters, and the oath to Abraham and his seed be violated, God will show Signs in Egypt, and wonders in the Land of Ham, Psalm 105. 27. Nay Heaven and earth shall pass away sooner than one tittle of the promise of God should fail.
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He that hath called his people according to his purpose, out of darkness into his marvellous light, will uphold them and preserve them blameless unto the coming of Christ Jesus.
He that hath called his people according to his purpose, out of darkness into his marvellous Light, will uphold them and preserve them blameless unto the coming of christ jesus.
Faithful is he that hath called you, who also will do it, 1 Thes. 5. 24. 4. From their Prayers grounded and urged upon his Promise, being sensible of the great evil and danger of sin, knowing their proneness to slip, they solicite God with their prayers to secure them from falling.
Faithful is he that hath called you, who also will do it, 1 Thebes 5. 24. 4. From their Prayers grounded and urged upon his Promise, being sensible of the great evil and danger of since, knowing their proneness to slip, they solicit God with their Prayers to secure them from falling.
Whether things that be on the earth, or things in heaven, visible and invisible, whether they be Thrones or Dominions, Principalities or Powers, all things were created by him and for him, Col. 1. 16. For of him, and through him,
Whither things that be on the earth, or things in heaven, visible and invisible, whither they be Thrones or Dominions, Principalities or Powers, all things were created by him and for him, Col. 1. 16. For of him, and through him,
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and to him are all things, to whom be glory for ever, Rom. 11. 36. He hath created Jacob his servant for his glory, he hath formed, he hath made him, Isa. 43. 7. God will look after his great name;
and to him Are all things, to whom be glory for ever, Rom. 11. 36. He hath created Jacob his servant for his glory, he hath formed, he hath made him, Isaiah 43. 7. God will look After his great name;
unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. Use of Informat. 1. Of the transcendent and inexpressible goodness of God.
unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ. Use of Informant. 1. Of the transcendent and inexpressible Goodness of God.
Tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, sword, cannot separate God from his people. 2 Tim. 4. 16, 17. At my first answer no man stood with me,
Tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, sword, cannot separate God from his people. 2 Tim. 4. 16, 17. At my First answer no man stood with me,
rejoyce in hope, glory in tribulations, sing in prisons, take joyfully the spoyling of their goods, to thank God that they were thought worthy to suffer for his name, imbraced the flames. 2 Cor. 2. 14. Thanks be unto God which always caused us to triumph in Christ.
rejoice in hope, glory in tribulations, sing in prisons, take joyfully the spoiling of their goods, to thank God that they were Thought worthy to suffer for his name, embraced the flames. 2 Cor. 2. 14. Thanks be unto God which always caused us to triumph in christ.
and strong tower, to which the righteous fly and are safe. His Counsels will mightily avail us in our perplexities and multitudes of dissatisfied thoughts.
and strong tower, to which the righteous fly and Are safe. His Counsels will mightily avail us in our perplexities and Multitudes of dissatisfied thoughts.
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God is a refuge to you, a strength to you, a very present help in trouble, what need you fear though the earth be moved, God is with his people, they shall not be moved, God shall help them; and that right early.
God is a refuge to you, a strength to you, a very present help in trouble, what need you Fear though the earth be moved, God is with his people, they shall not be moved, God shall help them; and that right early.
1 John 1. 2. Who shall lay any thing, therefore (since Christ is the propitiation) to the charge of Gods elect? It is God that justifieth, that hath accepted of the satisfaction of Christ,
1 John 1. 2. Who shall lay any thing, Therefore (since christ is the propitiation) to the charge of God's elect? It is God that Justifieth, that hath accepted of the satisfaction of christ,
Who can condemn, since Christ died, is risen again and maketh intercession for us? Rom. 8. 33. &c. God having declared the remission of sins that are past, Rom. 3. 25. Satan hath nothing to alledge against the elect and called of God, that are found in him, Not having their own righteousness, which is of the Law,
Who can condemn, since christ died, is risen again and makes Intercession for us? Rom. 8. 33. etc. God having declared the remission of Sins that Are past, Rom. 3. 25. Satan hath nothing to allege against the elect and called of God, that Are found in him, Not having their own righteousness, which is of the Law,
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What comfort doth it speak to Jerusalem, when it is proclaimed that her iniquities are pardoued? How tenderly did God proceed with Israel in the way of his gracious providences with them? God alone led them, he kept them as the apple of his eye, Deut. 32. 10. God taught Ephraim to go, taking him by the hand, Hos. 11. 3. Takes that pains to bring up, nourish, instruct, defend his people as a careful nurse would her little one,
What Comfort does it speak to Jerusalem, when it is proclaimed that her iniquities Are pardoued? How tenderly did God proceed with Israel in the Way of his gracious providences with them? God alone led them, he kept them as the apple of his eye, Deuteronomy 32. 10. God taught Ephraim to go, taking him by the hand, Hos. 11. 3. Takes that pains to bring up, nourish, instruct, defend his people as a careful nurse would her little one,
and about the time of forty years, suffered he their manners in the wilderness, Acts 13. 18. which some read NONLATINALPHABET changing (NONLATINALPHABET) into its aspirate (NONLATINALPHABET) and using a word that signifies his nursing care of them, however God did bear with their childishness, ignorance, peevishness.
and about the time of forty Years, suffered he their manners in the Wilderness, Acts 13. 18. which Some read changing () into its aspirate () and using a word that signifies his nursing care of them, however God did bear with their childishness, ignorance, peevishness.
and he hath promised and given the greatest security, that you might have strong consolation, who fly for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before you.
and he hath promised and given the greatest security, that you might have strong consolation, who fly for refuge to lay hold on the hope Set before you.
The Psalmist in the preceding words having given an account of Gods gratious supporting of him in trouble, draws this comfortable inference, that he would yet favour him with farther kindnesses.
The Psalmist in the preceding words having given an account of God's gracious supporting of him in trouble, draws this comfortable Inference, that he would yet favour him with farther Kindnesses.
when by thy Counsel thou hast lead me through the difficulties of this life, thou wilt shew farther kindness, take me into an estate of glory, removing me to a state, wherein I shall be free from those evils I am perplexed with. From hence observe,
when by thy Counsel thou hast led me through the difficulties of this life, thou wilt show farther kindness, take me into an estate of glory, removing me to a state, wherein I shall be free from those evils I am perplexed with. From hence observe,
Sometime they are brought into such straits, that they are ready to cry out with Elisha 's men upon the sight of the Syrian Army, 2 Kings 6. 15. Alas how shall we do!
Sometime they Are brought into such straits, that they Are ready to cry out with Elisha is men upon the sighed of the Syrian Army, 2 Kings 6. 15. Alas how shall we do!
I shall shew you (1) What a kind of guide God is. (2) What kind of Counsel God gives his people. (3) Then give the reasons. (4) Answer an Objection that is,
I shall show you (1) What a kind of guide God is. (2) What kind of Counsel God gives his people. (3) Then give the Reasons. (4) Answer an Objection that is,
This may make the wisest to stand and wonder, Rom. 11. 33. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! We read in the Scripture of some that were eminent for Counsel, Ahitophel, 2 Sam. 16. 23. was eminent for his Counsel.
This may make the Wisest to stand and wonder, Rom. 11. 33. Oh the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God! We read in the Scripture of Some that were eminent for Counsel, Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 16. 23. was eminent for his Counsel.
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So 2 Sam. 20. 18. The inhabitants of Abel were so prudent and just, and had so great repute for wisdom and Counsel, that when differences arose among men in neighbouring parts, they would come thither for advice, upon the receipt whereof they commonly ended the matter.
So 2 Sam. 20. 18. The inhabitants of Abel were so prudent and just, and had so great repute for Wisdom and Counsel, that when differences arose among men in neighbouring parts, they would come thither for Advice, upon the receipt whereof they commonly ended the matter.
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But what is all theirs to the Counsel of God? Alas, what are the greatest Counsellors in the world in comparison of him? Job 12. 17. He leadeth Counsellors away spoyled, and maketh the Judges fools.
But what is all theirs to the Counsel of God? Alas, what Are the greatest Counsellors in the world in comparison of him? Job 12. 17. He leads Counsellors away spoiled, and makes the Judges Fools.
And this property is so peculiar to himself, that he doth both challenge and insult over the Gods of the Gentiles upon this very score, Isa. 41. 21, 23. Produce your cause saith the Lord, bring forth your strong reasons saith the King of Jacob, shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are Gods. — Here is a challenge God sends to the Gentiles, if you will have your dumb, blind, senseless Idols to be God, let them make it out,
And this property is so peculiar to himself, that he does both challenge and insult over the God's of the Gentiles upon this very score, Isaiah 41. 21, 23. Produce your cause Says the Lord, bring forth your strong Reasons Says the King of Jacob, show the things that Are to come hereafter, that we may know that you Are God's — Here is a challenge God sends to the Gentiles, if you will have your dumb, blind, senseless Idols to be God, let them make it out,
Now God having this peculiar insight into things, it must needs render him highly fit to guide and lead his servants, Psal. 78. 72. He guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
Now God having this peculiar insight into things, it must needs render him highly fit to guide and led his Servants, Psalm 78. 72. He guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
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yet what was his skill to Gods, so far he sees himself below him, that he seeks to God for guidance, Psal. 123. 2. Our eyes wait upon the Lord our God.
yet what was his skill to God's, so Far he sees himself below him, that he seeks to God for guidance, Psalm 123. 2. Our eyes wait upon the Lord our God.
but this is not out of hatred, but love, it is in order to their welfare, Psal. 25. 10. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his Convenaut, Rom. 8. 28. All things work together for good to them that love God.
but this is not out of hatred, but love, it is in order to their welfare, Psalm 25. 10. All the paths of the Lord Are mercy and truth unto such as keep his Convenaut, Rom. 8. 28. All things work together for good to them that love God.
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Sooner shall heaven and earth cease, than he will prove unfaithfull, his people have his Word, his Oath, his Being and Nature, in security for their faith and confident dependance on him.
Sooner shall heaven and earth cease, than he will prove unfaithful, his people have his Word, his Oath, his Being and Nature, in security for their faith and confident dependence on him.
4. He is his peoples only guide, so far is he above all other guides, that there is none fit to bear that name with him, Deut. 32. 12. The Lord alone did lead him, that is, the children of Israel. There was indeed the Ministry of Moses, but that was such a subservient inconsiderable thing, that Moses himself declines the mention of it, ascribing the conduct of Israel to God only.
4. He is his peoples only guide, so Far is he above all other guides, that there is none fit to bear that name with him, Deuteronomy 32. 12. The Lord alone did led him, that is, the children of Israel. There was indeed the Ministry of Moses, but that was such a subservient inconsiderable thing, that Moses himself declines the mention of it, ascribing the conduct of Israel to God only.
Isa. 58. 11. And the Lord shall guide thee continually He never ceases guiding them, till he have brought them through all danger, till he hath received them up to glory.
Isaiah 58. 11. And the Lord shall guide thee continually He never ceases guiding them, till he have brought them through all danger, till he hath received them up to glory.
What a Magnetism was there in the words of Christ, when he spoke to Simon and Andrew? what an attractive and drawing power had they, Mark 1. 18. For they straitway forsook their nets and followed him.
What a Magnetism was there in the words of christ, when he spoke to Simon and Andrew? what an Attractive and drawing power had they, Mark 1. 18. For they straightway forsook their nets and followed him.
nor authority and power, no glory and lustre should so prevail upon men that were busie upon their imployments, to throw all away, and immediately follow him.
nor Authority and power, no glory and lustre should so prevail upon men that were busy upon their employments, to throw all away, and immediately follow him.
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2. He is an effectual guide, because he blesses his guidance to them, insomuch that they attain the end which they propose to themselves, in following him, Mat. 19. 28, 29. You that have followed me in the regeneration,
2. He is an effectual guide, Because he Blesses his guidance to them, insomuch that they attain the end which they propose to themselves, in following him, Mathew 19. 28, 29. You that have followed me in the regeneration,
Those that follow him shall not do it for nought, they shall not be losers, though they leave father, mother, wife, children, lands, for his names sake:
Those that follow him shall not do it for nought, they shall not be losers, though they leave father, mother, wife, children, Lands, for his names sake:
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The Holy Ghost useth to call the purpose of God his counsel, Psal. 33. 11. The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations.
The Holy Ghost uses to call the purpose of God his counsel, Psalm 33. 11. The counsel of the Lord Stands for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations.
As if a father take up such purposes concerning the government of his children, and then manage all things towards them in a way agreeable thereunto, he may be said to govern them by those purposes,
As if a father take up such Purposes Concerning the government of his children, and then manage all things towards them in a Way agreeable thereunto, he may be said to govern them by those Purposes,
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so it is in this case, God doth rule and governe, guide and direct his people according to his purpose and counsel set down with himself, that nothing shall happen to them but what he hath designed,
so it is in this case, God does Rule and govern, guide and Direct his people according to his purpose and counsel Set down with himself, that nothing shall happen to them but what he hath designed,
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So strict herein is God, that in all his proceedings with his children, he still keeps close unto his purpose, not departing so much as an hairs breadth therefrom.
So strict herein is God, that in all his proceedings with his children, he still keeps close unto his purpose, not departing so much as an hairs breadth therefrom.
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2. There is the counsel of his word, that the Holy Ghost stiles his counsel, Luke 7. 30. But the Pharisees and Lawyers, rejected the counsel of God against themselves.
2. There is the counsel of his word, that the Holy Ghost stile his counsel, Lycia 7. 30. But the Pharisees and Lawyers, rejected the counsel of God against themselves.
what he would have them to do, and what to decline, Psalm 32. 8. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go, I will guide thee with mine eye.
what he would have them to do, and what to decline, Psalm 32. 8. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the Way which thou shalt go, I will guide thee with mine eye.
Sometimes Gods Providences carry in them so much light and evidence, and such plain intimations of his mind and will, that there is no room for contradiction or doubting,
Sometime God's Providences carry in them so much Light and evidence, and such plain intimations of his mind and will, that there is no room for contradiction or doubting,
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as Gen. 24. 50. The Providence mentioned by, and afforded to Abrahams servant was so pat and evident, that Laban and Bethuel answered, The thing proceedeth from the Lord.
as Gen. 24. 50. The Providence mentioned by, and afforded to Abrahams servant was so pat and evident, that Laban and Bethuel answered, The thing Proceedeth from the Lord.
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The like Proverbial speech we have, Gen. 31. 24. God chargeth Laban, as he was pursuing Jacob, that he should not speak to Jacob neither good nor bad, by no means direct or indirect to do him violence, by flatteries or threats to detain him
The like Proverbial speech we have, Gen. 31. 24. God charges Laban, as he was pursuing Jacob, that he should not speak to Jacob neither good nor bad, by no means Direct or indirect to do him violence, by flatteries or Treats to detain him
Were we furnished with natural light and wisdom, sufficient to direct us upon all occasions, and help us through all our troubles, the Counsel of God might be spared:
Were we furnished with natural Light and Wisdom, sufficient to Direct us upon all occasions, and help us through all our Troubles, the Counsel of God might be spared:
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And have such deceitful hearts, that entertain the enemy many times, pollute and profane Gods Ordinances, we have need of Gods deliverance and guidance.
And have such deceitful hearts, that entertain the enemy many times, pollute and profane God's Ordinances, we have need of God's deliverance and guidance.
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How ignorant, blind, and dull were Israel, an holy people, in the matters of Religion? How were their neighbours ever and anon, drawing them to Idolatry;
How ignorant, blind, and dull were Israel, an holy people, in the matters of Religion? How were their neighbours ever and anon, drawing them to Idolatry;
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When Moses their guide was in the Mount, how do they run mad upon their Idolatry? How much more should we lye open to all wickedness, had we not God for our guide? God sees our frailty and weakness,
When Moses their guide was in the Mount, how do they run mad upon their Idolatry? How much more should we lie open to all wickedness, had we not God for our guide? God sees our frailty and weakness,
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4. From his promise whereby he hath engaged himself, as they stand in need to administer advice to them, to furnish them with matter of hope and confidence, Psal. 32. 8. Isa. 58. 11. To the goodness of his nature he adds his promise.
4. From his promise whereby he hath engaged himself, as they stand in need to administer Advice to them, to furnish them with matter of hope and confidence, Psalm 32. 8. Isaiah 58. 11. To the Goodness of his nature he adds his promise.
Notwithstanding all the appearing unlikeliness that Gods promise to Abraham should be fulfilled to Israel his Seed, that they should possess the Land of Canaan, when they were in Egypt, and sighing under their burdens and Taskmasters:
Notwithstanding all the appearing unlikeliness that God's promise to Abraham should be fulfilled to Israel his Seed, that they should possess the Land of Canaan, when they were in Egypt, and sighing under their burdens and Taskmasters:
yet he will make himself known by his name Jehovah. Josh 23. 14. Joshua amongst some of his last words tells the Elders and Judges of Israel, and appeals to their own knowledge, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things, which the Lord spake concerning them, All things, saith he, are come to pass unto you,
yet he will make himself known by his name Jehovah. Josh 23. 14. joshua among Some of his last words tells the Elders and Judges of Israel, and appeals to their own knowledge, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things, which the Lord spoke Concerning them, All things, Says he, Are come to pass unto you,
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This is farther attested, 1 Kings 8. Blessed be the Lord, saith Solomon, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised:
This is farther attested, 1 Kings 8. Blessed be the Lord, Says Solomon, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised:
and those of an hainous nature? As David guilty of gross miscarriages, that complicated sin in the matter of Uriah. Peter denying his Master with Oaths and execrations.
and those of an heinous nature? As David guilty of gross miscarriages, that complicated since in the matter of Uriah. Peter denying his Master with Oaths and execrations.
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There was Counsel enough in the book of nature, reason, Conscience, and the word of God, that if they had taken heed to it, they had not fallen so foully as they did.
There was Counsel enough in the book of nature, reason, Conscience, and the word of God, that if they had taken heed to it, they had not fallen so foully as they did.
God hath entered into a Covenant of grace with his people, by which he hath engaged himself to lead them through the valley of Achor unto the Land of rest,
God hath entered into a Covenant of grace with his people, by which he hath engaged himself to led them through the valley of Achor unto the Land of rest,
though they may have many wandrings, yet they shall not perish in the wilderness. 3. Whereas he doth not guide them so as to preserve them from all sin,
though they may have many wanderings, yet they shall not perish in the Wilderness. 3. Whereas he does not guide them so as to preserve them from all since,
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yet adhered to the letter of the Jewish Law, as touching the Law blameless, he was injurious, a Persecutor, he breathed out threatnings, he was mad against the Church, a zealot to do mischief:
yet adhered to the Letter of the Jewish Law, as touching the Law blameless, he was injurious, a Persecutor, he breathed out threatenings, he was mad against the Church, a zealot to do mischief:
and made him a Minister of reconciliation, Ephes. 3. 8. Whereof I was made a Minister according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me, by the effectual working of his power unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given.
and made him a Minister of reconciliation, Ephesians 3. 8. Whereof I was made a Minister according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me, by the effectual working of his power unto me, who am less than the least of all Saints, is this grace given.
Oh that I should preach the Gospel, how astonishing love and grace is this, that the glorious Gospel of the blessed God should be committed to my trust, that I should be enabled,
O that I should preach the Gospel, how astonishing love and grace is this, that the glorious Gospel of the blessed God should be committed to my trust, that I should be enabled,
By virtue of our union with Christ our head, that is ascended into glory, and the unchangeable decree of God that will perfect for us what he hath begun in us, we are glorifyed.
By virtue of our Union with christ our head, that is ascended into glory, and the unchangeable Decree of God that will perfect for us what he hath begun in us, we Are glorified.
What is this to the goodness of God, that condescends to bow the Heavens and come down to visit and Counsel poor miserable, wandring and distressed sinners in the way wherein they should walk, leads them by the hand through all the difficulties of this life, into the Kingdom prepared for them before the foundation of the world.
What is this to the Goodness of God, that condescends to bow the Heavens and come down to visit and Counsel poor miserable, wandering and distressed Sinners in the Way wherein they should walk, leads them by the hand through all the difficulties of this life, into the Kingdom prepared for them before the Foundation of the world.
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how great a priviledge is it, and how happy is he accounted? How happy then are the people of God, that have the great God for their guider and counsellour, from whom they may have direction and instructions what to do in all their straits? They may go to him when and upon what business they please,
how great a privilege is it, and how happy is he accounted? How happy then Are the people of God, that have the great God for their guider and counselor, from whom they may have direction and instructions what to do in all their straits? They may go to him when and upon what business they please,
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If it were happiness to Solomons servants to stand about him, and hear his wisdom, 1 Kings 10. 8. What happiness then is it for the people of God, to be in the presence of God, to hear his counsel? What would the servants of God do,
If it were happiness to Solomons Servants to stand about him, and hear his Wisdom, 1 Kings 10. 8. What happiness then is it for the people of God, to be in the presence of God, to hear his counsel? What would the Servants of God do,
and conquer such difficulties, it is the conduct of God, that leads them into the land of rest, that makes way for them through dangers and exposition.
and conquer such difficulties, it is the conduct of God, that leads them into the land of rest, that makes Way for them through dangers and exposition.
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for the end of that man is peace, this man is remarkable, and it is remarkable how sweetly this man ends, what a blessed end hath he? Consider not only his great afflictions,
for the end of that man is peace, this man is remarkable, and it is remarkable how sweetly this man ends, what a blessed end hath he? Consider not only his great afflictions,
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5. If God guide his faithful servants with his counsell, then it is good in matters of Religion to advise with the people of God, consult those that lie in the bosome of Christ, to them he discovers his secrets, he makes known his counsel, John 13. 23, 24. There was leaning on Jesus bosome one of his Disciples, whom Jesus loved, Simon Peter beckned to him, that he should ask of whom he spake,
5. If God guide his faithful Servants with his counsel, then it is good in matters of Religion to Advice with the people of God, consult those that lie in the bosom of christ, to them he discovers his secrets, he makes known his counsel, John 13. 23, 24. There was leaning on jesus bosom one of his Disciples, whom jesus loved, Simon Peter beckoned to him, that he should ask of whom he spoke,
Oh how many businesses are undertaken without any advising with God! They advise with others instead of him, Hos. 4. 12. My people ask counsel at their stocks,
O how many businesses Are undertaken without any advising with God! They Advice with Others instead of him, Hos. 4. 12. My people ask counsel At their stocks,
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Prov. 1. 24, 26. Ye have set at nought all my counsel and would none of my reproof, I also will laugh at your calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh, so far will God be from helping those that make small reckoning of his counsell, that he laughs at them.
Curae 1. 24, 26. You have Set At nought all my counsel and would none of my reproof, I also will laugh At your calamity, I will mock when your Fear comes, so Far will God be from helping those that make small reckoning of his counsel, that he laughs At them.
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and thankful for his counsel should we be? How should we acknowledge his condescention that looks through troops of Angels, multitudes of Saints upon us sinners? 2. When we are in straits let us make our applications,
and thankful for his counsel should we be? How should we acknowledge his condescension that looks through troops of Angels, Multitudes of Saints upon us Sinners? 2. When we Are in straits let us make our applications,
Psal. 85. 8. I will hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace unto his people, Psal. 73. 17. Gods providences and the wisdom and Justice of his counsell therein were too painful for him, till he went unto the sanctuary of God,
Psalm 85. 8. I will hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace unto his people, Psalm 73. 17. God's providences and the Wisdom and justice of his counsel therein were too painful for him, till he went unto the sanctuary of God,
Now having dispatched the first part of this verse, thou shalt guide me by thy counsel, we proceed to the latter part, and afterward receive me to glory, wherein we draw this doctrinal position, according to the words of the Text.
Now having dispatched the First part of this verse, thou shalt guide me by thy counsel, we proceed to the latter part, and afterwards receive me to glory, wherein we draw this doctrinal position, according to the words of the Text.
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yet hath he set down many passages therein, especially as to what shall become of the righteous, from which an observant person may receive much light, amongst which this is one, thou wilt guide me by thy counsel here,
yet hath he Set down many passages therein, especially as to what shall become of the righteous, from which an observant person may receive much Light, among which this is one, thou wilt guide me by thy counsel Here,
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And he will in such a way, and at such a time, as he thinks fit, convey his servants to it, Psal. 49. 15. But God will redeem my Soul foom the power of the grave;
And he will in such a Way, and At such a time, as he thinks fit, convey his Servants to it, Psalm 49. 15. But God will Redeem my Soul foom the power of the grave;
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So Isa. 58. 8. Thy righteousness shall go before thee, and the glory of the Lord shall be thy rere-ward in the original it is NONLATINALPHABET which Pagnine renders gloria dei colliget te. A very remarkable passage, importing as much as the glory of the Lord is ready to gather us up into it,
So Isaiah 58. 8. Thy righteousness shall go before thee, and the glory of the Lord shall be thy rearward in the original it is which Pagnine renders gloria dei colliget te. A very remarkable passage, importing as much as the glory of the Lord is ready to gather us up into it,
but who shall dwell in heaven? who shall be admitted into thy kingdom of glory, to behold thy face for ever? For the farther illustration and proof of this position we shall consider four things, 1. What is meant by glory, 2. What kind of glory this is, that God will receive his servants into, 3. In what manner God will manage his business, 4. When he will do it.
but who shall dwell in heaven? who shall be admitted into thy Kingdom of glory, to behold thy face for ever? For the farther illustration and proof of this position we shall Consider four things, 1. What is meant by glory, 2. What kind of glory this is, that God will receive his Servants into, 3. In what manner God will manage his business, 4. When he will do it.
This glory is ponderous, it weighs much with his people, more than all their sufferings. Thus Christ for the Joy set before him endures the cross. Now for the word glory.
This glory is ponderous, it weighs much with his people, more than all their sufferings. Thus christ for the Joy Set before him endures the cross. Now for the word glory.
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A kingdom, Mat. 6. 33. seek first the kinglom of God and the righteousness thereof; Rest. Heb. 4. 9. There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God; Joy.
A Kingdom, Mathew 6. 33. seek First the kinglom of God and the righteousness thereof; Rest. Hebrew 4. 9. There remains Therefore a rest to the people of God; Joy.
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These and such like terms do's the Holy Ghost use to hint unto us the meaning of that state, which God (after he hath guided them with his counsel) will take his servants into it.
These and such like terms do's the Holy Ghost use to hint unto us the meaning of that state, which God (After he hath guided them with his counsel) will take his Servants into it.
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Some of those general hints which the word contains of it, I shall give you in these following heads. 1. Its Ancient. 2. Reall. 3. Supernal. 4. Satisfying. 5. Transcendent. 6. Eternal glory. 1. Its Ancient;
some of those general hints which the word contains of it, I shall give you in these following Heads. 1. Its Ancient. 2. Real. 3. Supernal. 4. Satisfying. 5. Transcendent. 6. Eternal glory. 1. Its Ancient;
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Before there was any such thing as worldly glory, this glory was in being, Joh. 17. 5. And now, Oh Father, glorifie thou me with thine own self, with the glory, which I had with thee before the world was.
Before there was any such thing as worldly glory, this glory was in being, John 17. 5. And now, O Father, Glorify thou me with thine own self, with the glory, which I had with thee before the world was.
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As for the glory of the world its but a meer shew or fancy, Psal. 39. 6. Surely every man walketh in a vain shew, NONLATINALPHABET in a disguise. The glory of the world is like a Play, wherein one is a King, another a Queen, a third a Peasant, according to the Plot and will of the contriver;
As for the glory of the world its but a mere show or fancy, Psalm 39. 6. Surely every man walks in a vain show, in a disguise. The glory of the world is like a Play, wherein one is a King, Another a Queen, a third a Peasant, according to the Plot and will of the contriver;
With what magnificence and state did Agrippa and Bernice enter into the Judgment Hall? And how doth the Evangelist express it, he saith they came NONLATINALPHABET, Acts 25. 23. With much Phancy. All their Princely gallantry and bravery in the Judgment of the Evangelist amounted to no more than a meer conceit or Phancy.
With what magnificence and state did Agrippa and Bernice enter into the Judgement Hall? And how does the Evangelist express it, he Says they Come, Acts 25. 23. With much Fancy. All their Princely gallantry and bravery in the Judgement of the Evangelist amounted to no more than a mere conceit or Fancy.
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But now this glory that is to be revealed, but doth not yet appear in its refulgency so as it will, is real and solid, such as hath substance and weight in it, 2 Cor. 4. 17. A weight of glory, the word is NONLATINALPHABET, in answer to the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET which,
But now this glory that is to be revealed, but does not yet appear in its refulgency so as it will, is real and solid, such as hath substance and weight in it, 2 Cor. 4. 17. A weight of glory, the word is, in answer to the Hebrew word which,
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and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, which if it were more than a created representation of it to his outward and inward senses, we must understand of a miraculous vision, wherein Christ arrayed with glory and Majesty, was beheld by him supernaturally enlightned.
and jesus standing on the right hand of God, which if it were more than a created representation of it to his outward and inward Senses, we must understand of a miraculous vision, wherein christ arrayed with glory and Majesty, was beheld by him supernaturally enlightened.
Into this glory above then our Lord Christ was received, 1 Tim. 3. 16. So that if ever we will share in this glory, we must leave the earth, ascend into the Heavens,
Into this glory above then our Lord christ was received, 1 Tim. 3. 16. So that if ever we will share in this glory, we must leave the earth, ascend into the Heavens,
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He built houses, planted Vineyards, made Gardens, and Orchards, planted trees of all fruits, made pools of water, he had servants and maidens, possessions of great and small cattel, he gathered silver and gold, he got him men singers and women singers, he withheld not his heart from any joy:
He built houses, planted Vineyards, made Gardens, and Orchards, planted trees of all fruits, made pools of water, he had Servants and maidens, possessions of great and small cattle, he gathered silver and gold, he god him men singers and women singers, he withheld not his heart from any joy:
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But this glory I am speaking of, will afford satisfaction, Psal. 17. 15. As for me I will behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.
But this glory I am speaking of, will afford satisfaction, Psalm 17. 15. As for me I will behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.
When Peter upon Mount Tabor had but a little resemblance of it, he was so affected with it, that he cryes out, Mat. 17. 4. Lord it is good for us to be here.
When Peter upon Mount Tabor had but a little resemblance of it, he was so affected with it, that he cries out, Mathew 17. 4. Lord it is good for us to be Here.
Seen the blessed Saints and Angels, those pure and perfect creatures, beholding the face God, Seen the Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, attended most gloriously,
Seen the blessed Saints and Angels, those pure and perfect creatures, beholding the face God, Seen the Lord jesus christ, the Lord of glory, attended most gloriously,
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How would this have ravished him? Could I present you with a glimpse of this glory, you would long to be there, where you might have a perfect prospect,
How would this have ravished him? Could I present you with a glimpse of this glory, you would long to be there, where you might have a perfect prospect,
So great was the glory of God upon Mount Sinai, that the raies of it made the skin of Moses his face to shine, Exod. 34. 29. The spirit of grace and glory shone in Stepbens face,
So great was the glory of God upon Mount Sinai, that the rays of it made the skin of Moses his face to shine, Exod 34. 29. The Spirit of grace and glory shone in Stepbens face,
And so great was the glory of Christ when he appeared to Paul in the way to Damascus, that it dazled his eyes, Acts 22. 11. He could not see for the glory of that light, Nimis sensibile laedit sensum, The brightness of the Object overcame his sight.
And so great was the glory of christ when he appeared to Paul in the Way to Damascus, that it dazzled his eyes, Acts 22. 11. He could not see for the glory of that Light, Nimis sensibile laedit sensum, The brightness of the Object overcame his sighed.
Here, to say nothing of Crowns, Thrones, Mansions, the very Street is pure Gold, Revel. 21. 21. The twelve gates were twelve pearls, every several gate was of one pearl,
Here, to say nothing of Crowns, Thrones, Mansions, the very Street is pure Gold, Revel. 21. 21. The twelve gates were twelve Pearls, every several gate was of one pearl,
and the street of the City was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. All these illustrious resemblances are but a shadow of the brightness and glory of Heaven.
and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. All these illustrious resemblances Are but a shadow of the brightness and glory of Heaven.
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They minister to the faithful whilst they are here, Heb. 1. 14. and they minister to them in their passage to glory. (1) Some of them like a Guard do conduct and lead them thither. 2 Kings 2. 11. A Chariot of fire, and horses of fire appeared, Elijah went up by a whirlwind into Heaven.
They minister to the faithful while they Are Here, Hebrew 1. 14. and they minister to them in their passage to glory. (1) some of them like a Guard do conduct and led them thither. 2 Kings 2. 11. A Chariot of fire, and Horses of fire appeared, Elijah went up by a whirlwind into Heaven.
God appoints his Angels to convey a poor despised Lazarus into Heaven. 2. Others as Porters, do admit and take them in, open the gate wide, that the poor servants of God may have an abundant entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven.
God appoints his Angels to convey a poor despised Lazarus into Heaven. 2. Others as Porters, do admit and take them in, open the gate wide, that the poor Servants of God may have an abundant Entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven.
The soul neither sleeps, nor calls at Purgatory, but strait to Heaven, 2 Cor. 5. 1. We know if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
The soul neither sleeps, nor calls At Purgatory, but strait to Heaven, 2 Cor. 5. 1. We know if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
But more compleatly and fully he do's it at the Resurrection, when both soul and body being reunited, he will take them both to glory, Job 19. 25, 26. I know that my redeemer liveth,
But more completely and Fully he do's it At the Resurrection, when both soul and body being Reunited, he will take them both to glory, Job 19. 25, 26. I know that my redeemer lives,
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and saves, Who can say unto him, what dost thou? The Potter hath power over his clay, to make one vessel to honour, another to dishonor? Now we are told what the pleasure of God is, Luk. 12. 32. Fear not little-flock, it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you a Kingdom.
and saves, Who can say unto him, what dost thou? The Potter hath power over his clay, to make one vessel to honour, Another to dishonour? Now we Are told what the pleasure of God is, Luk. 12. 32. fear not little-flock, it is your Father's good pleasure to give you a Kingdom.
If he be for it, what hath any one to do to be against it, Rom. 21. 9. 21, 23. What if God be willing to make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he hath afore prepared unto glory, shall any one dare to question his proceedings? What will men make of God? Shall the Potter have more power over his clay,
If he be for it, what hath any one to do to be against it, Rom. 21. 9. 21, 23. What if God be willing to make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he hath afore prepared unto glory, shall any one Dare to question his proceedings? What will men make of God? Shall the Potter have more power over his clay,
and are exercised with divers afflictions, yet after they have suffered a while, he will take them up unto himself, Psal. 84. 11. He will give grace and glory,
and Are exercised with diverse afflictions, yet After they have suffered a while, he will take them up unto himself, Psalm 84. 11. He will give grace and glory,
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This truth I will stick by, and yet that such a poor mouldring, ever dying and perishing creature as I, ready to turn to putrifaction and dust, should be carried above the heavens, have the conduct of Angels,
This truth I will stick by, and yet that such a poor mouldering, ever dying and perishing creature as I, ready to turn to putrefaction and dust, should be carried above the heavens, have the conduct of Angels,
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And our Lord ever livet h to make intercession for his people, Heb. 7. 25. What his intercession is you may, learn partly from his intercession on earth and his last desires, he left this to uphold the hearts of his people in his will and Testament, which by the death of the Testator is confirmed to us, Joh. 17. 24. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me. Oh sweet words!
And our Lord ever livet h to make Intercession for his people, Hebrew 7. 25. What his Intercession is you may, Learn partly from his Intercession on earth and his last Desires, he left this to uphold the hearts of his people in his will and Testament, which by the death of the Testator is confirmed to us, John 17. 24. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me. O sweet words!
John 12. 26. If any man serve me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my servants be, what Christ hath promised he can make good, he did reveal his Fathers mind,
John 12. 26. If any man serve me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my Servants be, what christ hath promised he can make good, he did reveal his Father's mind,
Could Christ prevaile while on earth for the raising of Lazarus to life? Now he is in heaven, his arguments and interest are strong and great enough to raise his people to glory.
Could christ prevail while on earth for the raising of Lazarus to life? Now he is in heaven, his Arguments and Interest Are strong and great enough to raise his people to glory.
As for glory it is the purchased possession or inheritance. 1 Eph. 1. 14. And he hath purchased his Church with his own blood, we are redeemed, not with corruptible things,
As for glory it is the purchased possession or inheritance. 1 Ephesians 1. 14. And he hath purchased his Church with his own blood, we Are redeemed, not with corruptible things,
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Its highly reasonable Christ should have his bargain that he hath paid considerably for, and he shall have the fruit of this double purchase without fraud from the just God, whose ways are equal and who deceiveth not.
Its highly reasonable christ should have his bargain that he hath paid considerably for, and he shall have the fruit of this double purchase without fraud from the just God, whose ways Are equal and who deceives not.
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Christ hath redeemed his people that were slaves to sin and Satan, hath wrought deliverance for the Captives, hath bought an inheritance in glory for them,
christ hath redeemed his people that were slaves to since and Satan, hath wrought deliverance for the Captives, hath bought an inheritance in glory for them,
That Christ is their head the Scripture thews, Eph. 5. 23. And that he is in heaven we are taught in Scripture. 1 Tim. 3. 16. God that was manifest in the flesh — was received up into glory.
That christ is their head the Scripture thews, Ephesians 5. 23. And that he is in heaven we Are taught in Scripture. 1 Tim. 3. 16. God that was manifest in the Flesh — was received up into glory.
Joh. 12. 26. And for this reason he receives them up into glory, that head and members that have suffered together may rejoyce together Rom. 8. 17. Being heirs of God joynt heirs with Christ:
John 12. 26. And for this reason he receives them up into glory, that head and members that have suffered together may rejoice together Rom. 8. 17. Being Heirs of God joint Heirs with christ:
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and preparing them by sanctification of the spirit, belief of the truth, that they may pertake with those that are sanctified, of the glory ordained and made ready for them.
and preparing them by sanctification of the Spirit, belief of the truth, that they may partake with those that Are sanctified, of the glory ordained and made ready for them.
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What then may be expected from those, that are of better principles and affections, we may well account, that as they pray that God would guide them by his Counsel here, so receive them into glory.
What then may be expected from those, that Are of better principles and affections, we may well account, that as they pray that God would guide them by his Counsel Here, so receive them into glory.
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They have done him service, though all according to strictness of demand renders them no more than unprofitable servants, that have but done and not fully what they ought to have done.
They have done him service, though all according to strictness of demand renders them no more than unprofitable Servants, that have but done and not Fully what they ought to have done.
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Yet God is not unmindful of the good wills and the labours of his servants, Heb. 6. 10. God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed towards his name — And he so remembers it as to requite it,
Yet God is not unmindful of the good wills and the labours of his Servants, Hebrew 6. 10. God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which you have showed towards his name — And he so remembers it as to requite it,
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What that he should be at the pains and care of guiding us here, leading us by the hand, teaching us to walk in his ways, leading us in the ways of uprightness!
What that he should be At the pains and care of guiding us Here, leading us by the hand, teaching us to walk in his ways, leading us in the ways of uprightness!
Men may wonder and scorn at it, and think strange, that serious professors run not with them into the same excess, bear patiently reproaches, greatly esteem the reproach of Christ, take joyfully the spoyling of their goods, glory in tribulations, not accept of deliverance:
Men may wonder and scorn At it, and think strange, that serious professors run not with them into the same excess, bear patiently Reproaches, greatly esteem the reproach of christ, take joyfully the spoiling of their goods, glory in tribulations, not accept of deliverance:
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Happy then is the man that is in this case, that hath God for his Lord, that hath right to glory, hath an expectancy of a Kingdom of glory, which he shall not miss of,
Happy then is the man that is in this case, that hath God for his Lord, that hath right to glory, hath an expectancy of a Kingdom of glory, which he shall not miss of,
but he concerns himself in the young mans question, Mat. 19. 16. Good Master what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life? That you may have eternal life, see 〈 … 〉t you be the servants of God in all manner of con〈 … 〉 sation;
but he concerns himself in the young men question, Mathew 19. 16. Good Master what good thing shall I do that I may have Eternal life? That you may have Eternal life, see 〈 … 〉t you be the Servants of God in all manner of con〈 … 〉 sation;
Though Carnal men throw dirt in your faces and disquiet you, yet go on in the discharge of your duty and prefer your own safety before their good will. Alass!
Though Carnal men throw dirt in your faces and disquiet you, yet go on in the discharge of your duty and prefer your own safety before their good will. Alas!
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then we are left to approve our hearts unto God, to God who will be our judge. 2. More particularly, let us be under what discouragement soever from the world may be, this may lift up our hearts that our Redemption draws nigh, we may rejoyce,
then we Are left to approve our hearts unto God, to God who will be our judge. 2. More particularly, let us be under what discouragement soever from the world may be, this may lift up our hearts that our Redemption draws High, we may rejoice,
God sometimes calls his servants to undertake great and difficult services, and if he deal so with us, let us not think strange concerning the fiery tryal,
God sometime calls his Servants to undertake great and difficult services, and if he deal so with us, let us not think strange Concerning the fiery trial,
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and Country as any, having respect to the recompence of reward, Heb. 11. 24, 25, 26. And hereupon he refused to be called the Son of Pharaohs daughter, whereby if he had been minded, he might have entitled himself to advancement.
and Country as any, having respect to the recompense of reward, Hebrew 11. 24, 25, 26. And hereupon he refused to be called the Son of Pharaohs daughter, whereby if he had been minded, he might have entitled himself to advancement.
Who would not with patience endure a bad day, so that he might be a Prince at night? Let us look unto Jesus and observe, what bore him up under cruel mockings, under bloody affronts and injuries, Heb. 12. 2. For the joy that was set before him he endured the Cross, despised the shame.
Who would not with patience endure a bad day, so that he might be a Prince At night? Let us look unto jesus and observe, what boar him up under cruel mockings, under bloody affronts and injuries, Hebrew 12. 2. For the joy that was Set before him he endured the Cross, despised the shame.
What an affectionate passage was that, Exod. 16. 17. In the morning ye shall see the glory of the Lord, when they had deserved by their murmurings, his terrible and avenging appearance.
What an affectionate passage was that, Exod 16. 17. In the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord, when they had deserved by their murmurings, his terrible and avenging appearance.
but at the grand Assize, Christ his appearance shall be more solemn, and the Saints shall receive the utmost perfection of their glory in soul and body with Christ for ever.
but At the grand Assize, christ his appearance shall be more solemn, and the Saints shall receive the utmost perfection of their glory in soul and body with christ for ever.
Hereof we have an instance in the Psalmist in this place, who having in the precedeing Verses discoursed of Gods great goodness to him, is so affected and moved therewith, that he betakes himself to an holy glorying,
Hereof we have an instance in the Psalmist in this place, who having in the preceding Verses discoursed of God's great Goodness to him, is so affected and moved therewith, that he betakes himself to an holy glorying,
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Oh! What a God is this? Who is there either in heaven or earth may be compared to him? Amongst that glorious Constellation of Saints and Angels that are above, there is none like him.
Oh! What a God is this? Who is there either in heaven or earth may be compared to him? among that glorious Constellation of Saints and Angels that Are above, there is none like him.
I see there is that excellency in him, that neither Heaven nor earth can equal. The words are an assertion of the supream and transcendent excellency that is in God.
I see there is that excellency in him, that neither Heaven nor earth can equal. The words Are an assertion of the supreme and transcendent excellency that is in God.
In the Original NONLATINALPHABET with thee, that is equal with thee, as Gejerus notes. There are things in Heaven that I value, and things on earth that are excellent,
In the Original with thee, that is equal with thee, as Gejerus notes. There Are things in Heaven that I valve, and things on earth that Are excellent,
They have found by experience that there is none to be compared to him, Deut. 33. 26. There is none like unto the God of Jesurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help,
They have found by experience that there is none to be compared to him, Deuteronomy 33. 26. There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rides upon the heaven in thy help,
This is the constant language of the Scripture, None like God, none to be compared with God, none equal to him, which saying I could wish were ever sounding in our ears, that so we might yeild him that respect which the incomparable perfection of his nature,
This is the constant language of the Scripture, None like God, none to be compared with God, none equal to him, which saying I could wish were ever sounding in our ears, that so we might yield him that respect which the incomparable perfection of his nature,
and are most remote from humane observation, are as obvious to him as any other things whatsoever, Jer. 23. 23, 24. I am a God at hand, and not afar off.
and Are most remote from humane observation, Are as obvious to him as any other things whatsoever, Jer. 23. 23, 24. I am a God At hand, and not afar off.
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Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the Lord? And that which doth yet further commend his knowledge to us, is this, that he knows how to improve it,
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him Says the Lord? And that which does yet further commend his knowledge to us, is this, that he knows how to improve it,
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but God by his infinite wisdom orders things so, that whatever falls out in the world (let the Providence seem dark and harsh) yet he makes it serviceable to his glory,
but God by his infinite Wisdom order things so, that whatever falls out in the world (let the Providence seem dark and harsh) yet he makes it serviceable to his glory,
Who is like unto thee O Lord, amongst the gods who is like thee? Amongst the gods is in the Original NONLATINALPHABET which Tremelius and Junius render inter fortissimos, amongst the most mighty ones.
Who is like unto thee Oh Lord, among the God's who is like thee? among the God's is in the Original which Tremelius and Junius render inter fortissimos, among the most mighty ones.
when he engages against them? What creature in all the world is there so great and potent, which he is not able to frown into fear and trembling, anguish and horror? What difficultie is there which he is not able to break through and conquer? Is there any thing too hard for the Lord, Gen. 18. 14. I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, is there any thing too hard for me? Nothing can be too hard for him,
when he engages against them? What creature in all the world is there so great and potent, which he is not able to frown into Fear and trembling, anguish and horror? What difficulty is there which he is not able to break through and conquer? Is there any thing too hard for the Lord, Gen. 18. 14. I am the Lord, the God of all Flesh, is there any thing too hard for me? Nothing can be too hard for him,
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There are some Princes have great Soveraignty, as Ahasuerus, who is supposed to be that Xerxes, whereof we have mention in profane History, Esth. 1. 1. But what's this in comparison of the Soveraignty which God hath? The mountains fly before him, the Heavens melt, the Seas and Rivers are made a Chrystal wall for the ransomed to pass over, the Sun stands still, the Stars fight, the winds are still when he gives command;
There Are Some Princes have great Sovereignty, as Ahasuerus, who is supposed to be that Xerxes, whereof we have mention in profane History, Esth. 1. 1. But what's this in comparison of the Sovereignty which God hath? The Mountains fly before him, the Heavens melt, the Seas and rivers Are made a Crystal wall for the ransomed to pass over, the Sun Stands still, the Stars fight, the winds Are still when he gives command;
If I 〈 ◊ 〉 hungry I would not tell thee, for the world is mine, Psal. 50. 12. What is a small Center to the wide circumference of the Heavens? And what are the visible Heavens, to the Heaven of Heavens that cannot contain him.
If I 〈 ◊ 〉 hungry I would not tell thee, for the world is mine, Psalm 50. 12. What is a small Centre to the wide circumference of the Heavens? And what Are the visible Heavens, to the Heaven of Heavens that cannot contain him.
But God is every where at one and the same instant, included by, excluded out of no place, Psal. 139. 7, 12. Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence.
But God is every where At one and the same instant, included by, excluded out of no place, Psalm 139. 7, 12. Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence.
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neither light nor darkness can secure us from him, or hide us from his presence, Jer. 23. 24. Can any hide himself in secret places, that I shall not see him, saith the Lord? Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the Lord? Oh great is the Earth,
neither Light nor darkness can secure us from him, or hide us from his presence, Jer. 23. 24. Can any hide himself in secret places, that I shall not see him, Says the Lord? Do not I fill heaven and earth Says the Lord? O great is the Earth,
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And then for the state of his people in the life to come, his designs are wonderful, Psal. 31. 19. Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee!
And then for the state of his people in the life to come, his designs Are wondered, Psalm 31. 19. O how great is thy Goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that Fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee!
If he speak the word, the Sun is turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, Joel 2. 31. When he afforded a little manifestation of himself upon Mount Sinai, what a strange appearance was there? Exod. 24. 17. The sight of the glory of the Lord was like consuming fire on the top of the mountain, in the eyes of the children of Israel.
If he speak the word, the Sun is turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, Joel 2. 31. When he afforded a little manifestation of himself upon Mount Sinai, what a strange appearance was there? Exod 24. 17. The sighed of the glory of the Lord was like consuming fire on the top of the mountain, in the eyes of the children of Israel.
That these Laws are none such Laws, I shall shew in five particularss 1. In their extraction there are no Laws like the Laws of God. They come from heaven.
That these Laws Are none such Laws, I shall show in five particularss 1. In their extraction there Are no Laws like the Laws of God. They come from heaven.
It is a commendation to any thing, that it comes from heaven, Psal. 78. 24. Manna was more rare because it came from heaven, it is called heavenly food, the corn of heaven.
It is a commendation to any thing, that it comes from heaven, Psalm 78. 24. Manna was more rare Because it Come from heaven, it is called heavenly food, the corn of heaven.
And what Balaam under the constraint of the spirit of God and restraint too, said, that should the embassadour of Christ out of good will and obedience, Numb. 24. 13. If Balack would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the Lord, to do either good or bad of mine own mind:
And what balaam under the constraint of the Spirit of God and restraint too, said, that should the ambassador of christ out of good will and Obedience, Numb. 24. 13. If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the Commandment of the Lord, to do either good or bad of mine own mind:
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and so preserves the ministerial acts of the outward regular and in order. 4. In their Justice and righteousnesness there are no Laws comparable to them, being such,
and so preserves the ministerial acts of the outward regular and in order. 4. In their justice and righteousnesness there Are no Laws comparable to them, being such,
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This was the matter of Moses his challenge to the Israelites Deut. 4. 8. To shew whether any Nation under the Sun had such Statutes and Ordinances as they.
This was the matter of Moses his challenge to the Israelites Deuteronomy 4. 8. To show whither any nation under the Sun had such Statutes and Ordinances as they.
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but there were none that were attended with such Justice as the Laws of Israel. So far are the Laws of God from allowing evil, that they allow not any motions that way, Mat. 5. 4, 22, 27, 28. An angry word is forbidden as well as Murder and Adultery in the heart,
but there were none that were attended with such justice as the Laws of Israel. So Far Are the Laws of God from allowing evil, that they allow not any motions that Way, Mathew 5. 4, 22, 27, 28. an angry word is forbidden as well as Murder and Adultery in the heart,
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If a man be distressed or exercised with trouble of mind, with inward horrors, what is there in all this world that can give him comfort, that can afford relief,
If a man be distressed or exercised with trouble of mind, with inward horrors, what is there in all this world that can give him Comfort, that can afford relief,
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As for humane Laws they expire and are disanulled every day, but the Laws of God endure for ever. 1 ▪ Pet. 1. 24, 25. The grass withereth, the flower thereof falleth away;
As for humane Laws they expire and Are Disannulled every day, but the Laws of God endure for ever. 1 ▪ Pet. 1. 24, 25. The grass withereth, the flower thereof falls away;
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For with what strange and wonderful art hath he formed every thing? As for the heavens what vast bodies are they? How rapid and orderly are they in their motions? And with what variety of curious lights are they decked and adorned? And for the Earth likewise, what a vast body is it? How strangely doth it hang in the midst of Heaven? To build Castles in the Air,
For with what strange and wondered art hath he formed every thing? As for the heavens what vast bodies Are they? How rapid and orderly Are they in their motions? And with what variety of curious lights Are they decked and adorned? And for the Earth likewise, what a vast body is it? How strangely does it hang in the midst of Heaven? To built Castles in the Air,
With what variety of creatures doth the Earth abound? And for the Sea, what a vast body likewise is it? How doth it rowl and tumble it self, in its pride and greatness? And what rarities and wonders doth it afford? But alass, I need not to speak of these,
With what variety of creatures does the Earth abound? And for the Sea, what a vast body likewise is it? How does it roll and tumble it self, in its pride and greatness? And what rarities and wonders does it afford? But alas, I need not to speak of these,
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2. There's his work of Redemption, or the reconciling of the world to himself by the death of his Son, which doubtless is the noblest act that ever the world was witness of,
2. There's his work of Redemption, or the reconciling of the world to himself by the death of his Son, which doubtless is the Noblest act that ever the world was witness of,
Upon the Creation the Angels shout, but when they come to this, they find it so full of mysteries that they are astonished, 1 Pet. 1. 12. Which things the Angels desire to look into.
Upon the Creation the Angels shout, but when they come to this, they find it so full of Mysteres that they Are astonished, 1 Pet. 1. 12. Which things the Angels desire to look into.
Oh Sirs, that the Word should be made flesh and dwell amongst us, and perform what he did, was a work so sublime and high, that it was not for any but God,
O Sirs, that the Word should be made Flesh and dwell among us, and perform what he did, was a work so sublime and high, that it was not for any but God,
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If he let loose the fire and water a little upon each other, with what terrible thundrings and lightnings do they fill the world, enough to make the inhabitants thereof creep under the mountains for protection and defence.
If he let lose the fire and water a little upon each other, with what terrible thunderings and lightnings do they fill the world, enough to make the inhabitants thereof creep under the Mountains for protection and defence.
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If he let the Air a little into the bowels of the earth, what dismal convulsions and tremblings do's it occasion? It makes it stagger and reel like a drunken man.
If he let the Air a little into the bowels of the earth, what dismal convulsions and tremblings do's it occasion? It makes it stagger and reel like a drunken man.
and terrible in the world, and hath shewed a tender regard of his servants, not sparing Kingdoms for their sakes, bringing down the mighty, making the worm Jacob to thresh the Mountains. But
and terrible in the world, and hath showed a tender regard of his Servants, not sparing Kingdoms for their sakes, bringing down the mighty, making the worm Jacob to thresh the Mountains. But
We cannot be in such straits but he can put us into a way whereby we may escape. 1 Cor. 10. 13. He will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that they may be able to bear it.
We cannot be in such straits but he can put us into a Way whereby we may escape. 1 Cor. 10. 13. He will with the temptation also make a Way to escape, that they may be able to bear it.
No sooner sometimes have his people done praying, but he gives them a gracious Answer, 2 Kings 20. 4, 5. Thus Isaiah must return immediately after the delivery of his message to Hezekiah, and tells him that his prayer was heard, a quick return did God make.
No sooner sometime have his people done praying, but he gives them a gracious Answer, 2 Kings 20. 4, 5. Thus Isaiah must return immediately After the delivery of his message to Hezekiah, and tells him that his prayer was herd, a quick return did God make.
even while he was speaking in prayer, Gabriel being caused to flie swiftly, came and touched him, ver. 23. He saith, that at the beginning of his supplication, the commandment came forth,
even while he was speaking in prayer, Gabriel being caused to fly swiftly, Come and touched him, ver. 23. He Says, that At the beginning of his supplication, the Commandment Come forth,
It is much grace in him to grant our requests when we have made them, and persevered in soliciting his savour, more to answer whiles we are making our requests,
It is much grace in him to grant our requests when we have made them, and persevered in soliciting his savour, more to answer while we Are making our requests,
They make fair flourishes and pretences, when a man hath no occasion to use them, and afterwards when he needs the performance of their promises, turn their backs upon him;
They make fair flourishes and pretences, when a man hath no occasion to use them, and afterwards when he needs the performance of their promises, turn their backs upon him;
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How ordinarily doth the Scripture propose him as the Rock of his people, Psal. 31. 3. Thou art my rock. Deut. 32. 4. He is the Rock, withal telling us, there is none worthy of that title but he, 2 Sam. 22. 32. Who is a rock save our God? Who ever was disappointed by this God, whose ways are perfect? Who ever was ashamed that trusted in him? Psal. 22. 4. Our fathers trusted in thee, they trusted in thee and were delivered.
How ordinarily does the Scripture propose him as the Rock of his people, Psalm 31. 3. Thou art my rock. Deuteronomy 32. 4. He is the Rock, withal telling us, there is none worthy of that title but he, 2 Sam. 22. 32. Who is a rock save our God? Who ever was disappointed by this God, whose ways Are perfect? Who ever was ashamed that trusted in him? Psalm 22. 4. Our Father's trusted in thee, they trusted in thee and were Delivered.
and therefore he forbids us to bestow it upon other things, and commands us to bestow it upon him, 1 Joh. 2. 15. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world:
and Therefore he forbids us to bestow it upon other things, and commands us to bestow it upon him, 1 John 2. 15. Love not the world, neither the things that Are in the world:
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A greater worship were the people of Listra about to shew to Barnabas and Paul, Acts 14. 11, 14. They cryed out the Gods were come down in the likeness of men,
A greater worship were the people of Lystra about to show to Barnabas and Paul, Acts 14. 11, 14. They cried out the God's were come down in the likeness of men,
Again, Rev. 22. 8, 9. When he had heard and seen those things, which before we shewed, he fell down to worship before the feet of the Angel which shewed him those things.
Again, Rev. 22. 8, 9. When he had herd and seen those things, which before we showed, he fell down to worship before the feet of the Angel which showed him those things.
The Apostle urgeth it as greatest matter of comfort to the Godly, 1 Thes. 4. 17, 18. Then (when Christ shall appear to judgment) we that are alive, shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the air,
The Apostle urges it as greatest matter of Comfort to the Godly, 1 Thebes 4. 17, 18. Then (when christ shall appear to judgement) we that Are alive, shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the air,
and work us to a closure with him, that he who is so great, high, that doth infinitely transcend Heaven and Earth, Angels and men, should work us to a closure with himself.
and work us to a closure with him, that he who is so great, high, that does infinitely transcend Heaven and Earth, Angels and men, should work us to a closure with himself.
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This was a favour worth ten thousand Hallelujahs. Indeed by the contemplation of the works of Creation and Providence, we might have learned that there was a God,
This was a favour worth ten thousand Hallelujahs. Indeed by the contemplation of the works of Creation and Providence, we might have learned that there was a God,
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But that we should know that the God of Israel ▪ was he, and that we should know him in a saving manner, that he should look after us, shine before us, put himself into our arms, make us to decline all other Gods, this is the working of God, distinguishing love,
But that we should know that the God of Israel ▪ was he, and that we should know him in a Saving manner, that he should look After us, shine before us, put himself into our arms, make us to decline all other God's, this is the working of God, distinguishing love,
redeem us to himself by the blood of his Son, put us into a state of salvation, should make us wonder, 1 Cor. 4. 7. Who maketh us to differ? We have nothing but what is received.
Redeem us to himself by the blood of his Son, put us into a state of salvation, should make us wonder, 1 Cor. 4. 7. Who makes us to differ? We have nothing but what is received.
As for David he had such an esteem of him, that he thought there was none that could sufficiently praise him, Psal. 106. 2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can shew forth all his praise? And for the Primitive Christians, there were no sufferings which they were not willing to undergo for him, Rev. 12. 11. They loved not their lives unto death.
As for David he had such an esteem of him, that he Thought there was none that could sufficiently praise him, Psalm 106. 2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can show forth all his praise? And for the Primitive Christians, there were no sufferings which they were not willing to undergo for him, Rev. 12. 11. They loved not their lives unto death.
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And what was the reason of this hardiness of those good Soldiers of Christ? They judged none like him, their lives but a small sacrifice for him, no longer would they live than they might enjoy him,
And what was the reason of this hardiness of those good Soldiers of christ? They judged none like him, their lives but a small sacrifice for him, no longer would they live than they might enjoy him,
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And hereby our first parents laid themselves under their makers derision, and scorn, Gen. 3. 22. Behold the man is become as one of us to know good and evil, he was cheated into this expectation by the devil,
And hereby our First Parents laid themselves under their makers derision, and scorn, Gen. 3. 22. Behold the man is become as one of us to know good and evil, he was cheated into this expectation by the Devil,
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This was the ruine of the King of Babylon, Isa. 14. 12, 14. How art thou fallen from Heaven O Lucifer, ver. 13, 14. You have the pride of the Babylonian King, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God.
This was the ruin of the King of Babylon, Isaiah 14. 12, 14. How art thou fallen from Heaven Oh Lucifer, ver. 13, 14. You have the pride of the Babylonian King, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the Stars of God.
Yet should he be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit, ver. 15. What do men think of? Do they think that when God by virtue of his essential perfections, is transcendently above them, he will suffer them to come,
Yet should he be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit, ver. 15. What do men think of? Do they think that when God by virtue of his essential perfections, is transcendently above them, he will suffer them to come,
and justle him up as if they were equal to him? No, let them not imagine any such thing, God will not endure it, such presumption is likely to be their bane and ruine.
and justle him up as if they were equal to him? No, let them not imagine any such thing, God will not endure it, such presumption is likely to be their bane and ruin.
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What lust, or temptation is there, which they will not sooner hearken to than him? Now Sirs consider what you are, Are you men or beasts? If beasts, What do you amongst men? Its fitter you should be in the fields among the herds.
What lust, or temptation is there, which they will not sooner harken to than him? Now Sirs Consider what you Are, are you men or beasts? If beasts, What do you among men? Its fitter you should be in the fields among the herds.
If you are men, then open your eyes, look up to the Heavens, and see whether there be not one there, who is worthier of your affections than those trifles you keep such ado about.
If you Are men, then open your eyes, look up to the Heavens, and see whither there be not one there, who is Worthier of your affections than those trifles you keep such ado about.
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and whom we make account for ever to dwell with, is induced with such transcendent perfections? All those excellencies which are spread throughout the whole volume of the Creation, are not only contained in him; but infinitely exceeded by him.
and whom we make account for ever to dwell with, is induced with such transcendent perfections? All those excellencies which Are spread throughout the Whole volume of the Creation, Are not only contained in him; but infinitely exceeded by him.
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such a well-spring is he of joy and gladness, that when we can rejoyce in nothing else, we may rejoyce in him, Habb. 3. 17, 18. Let what will come of loss,
such a wellspring is he of joy and gladness, that when we can rejoice in nothing Else, we may rejoice in him, Habb. 3. 17, 18. Let what will come of loss,
whilst the poor blind Heathens are praising their Gods of Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron, Wood, Stone, Dan. 5. 4. Shall we fit still and hold our peace? Oh no, let our tongues rather be as the pen of a ready writer.
while the poor blind heathens Are praising their God's of Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron, Wood, Stone, Dan. 5. 4. Shall we fit still and hold our peace? O no, let our tongues rather be as the pen of a ready writer.
As long as we have tongues to speak with, let us imploy them in praising him, Psal. 104. 33. I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live, I will sing praise to my God, while I have my being.
As long as we have tongues to speak with, let us employ them in praising him, Psalm 104. 33. I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live, I will sing praise to my God, while I have my being.
Such are his perfections, that we can never praise him sufficiently, Stand up, say the Levites, Nehem. 9. 5. and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever.
Such Are his perfections, that we can never praise him sufficiently, Stand up, say the Levites, Nehemiah 9. 5. and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever.
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And blessed be thy glorious name which is exalted above all blessings and praise, Psalm 106. 2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can shew forth all his praise?
And blessed be thy glorious name which is exalted above all blessings and praise, Psalm 106. 2. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can show forth all his praise?
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Who so fit to rule and teach us as the supream being? How do we find good men very ready to comply with the instructions of God? Heb. 11. 8, 17. Abraham obeyed the command to leave his own Country, went out not knowing whither he went:
Who so fit to Rule and teach us as the supreme being? How do we find good men very ready to comply with the instructions of God? Hebrew 11. 8, 17. Abraham obeyed the command to leave his own Country, went out not knowing whither he went:
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HAving done with the former verses, we are now come to this, wherein the Psalmist go's on in setting forth the excellency of God, shewing of what great use and advantage he was to him in the time of his affliction and distress.
HAving done with the former Verses, we Are now come to this, wherein the Psalmist go's on in setting forth the excellency of God, showing of what great use and advantage he was to him in the time of his affliction and distress.
In the preceding words he expresseth it in a more general way, and here he doth more particularly enlarge on Gods excellency in giving an account of special favours and kindnesses, that he had testified towards him and given to him in his own person. The words contain two parts.
In the preceding words he Expresses it in a more general Way, and Here he does more particularly enlarge on God's excellency in giving an account of special favours and Kindnesses, that he had testified towards him and given to him in his own person. The words contain two parts.
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and these are expressed in two passages NONLATINALPHABET, My flesh faileth. By flesh here as Muis and others note, we are to understand the body, which in Scripture is sometimes spoken of under that notion, Prov. 5. 11. And thou mourn at the last.
and these Are expressed in two passages, My Flesh Faileth. By Flesh Here as Muis and Others note, we Are to understand the body, which in Scripture is sometime spoken of under that notion, Curae 5. 11. And thou mourn At the last.
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When the body fails, the soul may support it, but when the soul failes, what can a poor creature do? Prov. 18. 4. The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmities:
When the body fails, the soul may support it, but when the soul fails, what can a poor creature do? Curae 18. 4. The Spirit of a man will sustain his infirmities:
I look, and look into eternity and see no end of his love, when my soul and body have failed me over and over again, I have a rock in heaven as firm as my heart can wish.
I look, and look into eternity and see no end of his love, when my soul and body have failed me over and over again, I have a rock in heaven as firm as my heart can wish.
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This he hath been putting in execution throughout all generations ever since. Now there are three waies whereby the bodies even of good men, do fail them.
This he hath been putting in execution throughout all generations ever since. Now there Are three ways whereby the bodies even of good men, do fail them.
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How strong a man was David, such was his strength, that he could draw in pieces a bow of steel, Psal. 18. 34. So that a Bow of Steel is broken by mine armes.
How strong a man was David, such was his strength, that he could draw in Pieces a bow of steel, Psalm 18. 34. So that a Bow of Steel is broken by mine arms.
How fearfull was good Hezekiah, lest God would cut him off with pining sickness? Isa. 38. 12. Mine age is departed and is removed from me as a shepherds tent:
How fearful was good Hezekiah, lest God would Cut him off with pining sickness? Isaiah 38. 12. Mine age is departed and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent:
And what a sickly time was it among the Corinthians when they had prophaned the Lords Supper. 1 Cor. 11. 30. For this cause many are weak and sickly amongst you, and many sleep.
And what a sickly time was it among the Corinthians when they had Profaned the lords Supper. 1 Cor. 11. 30. For this cause many Are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
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There lies their chief strength, yet Psal. 143. 7. NONLATINALPHABET My spirit faileth, the same word with that in the Text. As their bodies have their infirmities,
There lies their chief strength, yet Psalm 143. 7. My Spirit Faileth, the same word with that in the Text. As their bodies have their infirmities,
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Sometimes they are so affected with their afflictions, that they are even overwhelmed with sorrow Psal. 40. 12. Innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me,
Sometime they Are so affected with their afflictions, that they Are even overwhelmed with sorrow Psalm 40. 12. Innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me,
Or my heart hath left and forsaken me, that prae dolore as Uatablus notes, so Cant. 5. 6. My soul failed when he spake, NONLATINALPHABET Anima mea Egressa est. My soul went out of me.
Or my heart hath left and forsaken me, that Prae dolore as Uatablus notes, so Cant 5. 6. My soul failed when he spoke, Anima mea Egress est. My soul went out of me.
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Thus as one of Jacobs sons opens his sack, he finds his money in the mouth of the sack tells his brethren and their hearts failed them, NONLATINALPHABET.
Thus as one of Jacobs Sons Opens his sack, he finds his money in the Mouth of the sack tells his brothers and their hearts failed them,.
This effect of fear is expressed by the melting of the heart, thus the hearts of the Canaanites melted with fear, Josh. 5. 1. Your terror (saith Rahab to the spies) Josh. 2. 9. 10. is fallen upon us, and all the inhabitants of the Land faint because of you.
This Effect of Fear is expressed by the melting of the heart, thus the hearts of the Canaanites melted with Fear, Josh. 5. 1. Your terror (Says Rahab to the spies) Josh. 2. 9. 10. is fallen upon us, and all the inhabitants of the Land faint Because of you.
vers. 11. Our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, in many other places, Isa 13. 7. Nahum 2. 10. Ezek. 21. 7. Whether it be by grief,
vers. 11. Our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, in many other places, Isaiah 13. 7. Nahum 2. 10. Ezekiel 21. 7. Whither it be by grief,
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Notwithstanding his brave and heroick mind at other times and upon other occasions which made him to attempt difficulties, slight discouragements notwithstanding the experience of Gods goodness,
Notwithstanding his brave and heroic mind At other times and upon other occasions which made him to attempt difficulties, slight discouragements notwithstanding the experience of God's Goodness,
When a man finds both body and soul shrinking him, and failing him, he is ready to cry out, Lord what a poor Creature am I? What am I that I should glory in my self,
When a man finds both body and soul shrinking him, and failing him, he is ready to cry out, Lord what a poor Creature am I? What am I that I should glory in my self,
or behold my self with any complacency or delight? When Jobs body and soul had failed him, what opinion had he of himself? or how did he stand affected towards himself? Did he admire himself,
or behold my self with any complacency or delight? When Jobs body and soul had failed him, what opinion had he of himself? or how did he stand affected towards himself? Did he admire himself,
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3. That he may thereby provoke us, to look after a state wherein we may be free from these Deliquiums, or failings, both of body and soul, which here we are liable to.
3. That he may thereby provoke us, to look After a state wherein we may be free from these Deliquiums, or failings, both of body and soul, which Here we Are liable to.
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and with sorrow, fear, distrust on the other, then he begins to grow weary of the world ▪ he thinks of God and heaven, with great longing to be with God, to be in heaven.
and with sorrow, Fear, distrust on the other, then he begins to grow weary of the world ▪ he thinks of God and heaven, with great longing to be with God, to be in heaven.
Where shall I have relief? Oh that I were with my God! So Job 14. 13. desires that God would hide him in the grave, that he would keep him secret until his wrath was past:
Where shall I have relief? O that I were with my God! So Job 14. 13. Desires that God would hide him in the grave, that he would keep him secret until his wrath was passed:
Use. Is it so that both body and soul of good men do fail them in affliction? then it is useful by way of Information, to shew us what a poor vain thing man is.
Use. Is it so that both body and soul of good men do fail them in affliction? then it is useful by Way of Information, to show us what a poor vain thing man is.
and what confidence doth he put in his own abilities? But when his maker takes him in hand, what a trivial thing is he, Job 4. 19. He is crushed before the moth, that is, sooner then a moth is crushed betwixt a mans fingers, he is ground to powder,
and what confidence does he put in his own abilities? But when his maker Takes him in hand, what a trivial thing is he, Job 4. 19. He is crushed before the moth, that is, sooner then a moth is crushed betwixt a men fingers, he is ground to powder,
or he is such a trivial thing, that he is not able to stand in the presence of such a despicable creature as the moth, this contemptible creature prevails upon him, and conquers him.
or he is such a trivial thing, that he is not able to stand in the presence of such a despicable creature as the moth, this contemptible creature prevails upon him, and conquers him.
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and leads him away to judgment? What work did two or three words writ upon the wall, make with the great Babylonian Monarch, Dan. 5. 5, 6. His countenance was changed, his thoughts troubled, the joints of his loins loosed,
and leads him away to judgement? What work did two or three words writ upon the wall, make with the great Babylonian Monarch, Dan. 5. 5, 6. His countenance was changed, his thoughts troubled, the Joints of his loins loosed,
3. Let us get an interest in God, that so when they fail us, he may stand by us and help us, that when one of our fainting fits comes, his left hand may be under our heads,
3. Let us get an Interest in God, that so when they fail us, he may stand by us and help us, that when one of our fainting fits comes, his left hand may be under our Heads,
But if he be not with us, what will become of us? Psal. 94. 17. Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence, brevi habitasset, as it is in the margent of your Bibles, quickly. God can help us,
But if he be not with us, what will become of us? Psalm 94. 17. Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost dwelled in silence, brevi habitasset, as it is in the margin of your Bibles, quickly. God can help us,
There is a very high and lofty passage, Deut. 33. 26, 27. As when a person is in a fainting condition, we take him into our arms, and hold up his head.
There is a very high and lofty passage, Deuteronomy 33. 26, 27. As when a person is in a fainting condition, we take him into our arms, and hold up his head.
So Cant. 2. 6, His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth imbrace me, If we look farther into Scripture, we shall find that the eminentest of Gods servants,
So Cant 2. 6, His left hand is under my head, and his right hand does embrace me, If we look farther into Scripture, we shall find that the Eminentest of God's Servants,
Now that you may better understand the reason of my following Method, you are to know, that what is here mentioned touching Gods being the strength of his servants, is proposed by way of Antidote to their several maladies,
Now that you may better understand the reason of my following Method, you Are to know, that what is Here mentioned touching God's being the strength of his Servants, is proposed by Way of Antidote to their several maladies,
That he sometimes marvellously renews, and raises to an height beyond all probability and expectation, as to outward and bodily strength, as well as spiritual vigour:
That he sometime marvellously renews, and raises to an height beyond all probability and expectation, as to outward and bodily strength, as well as spiritual vigour:
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So the Lord doth alter the course of nature, that when his servants are in a withering condition, he renews their strength, he works vigour and activity in them,
So the Lord does altar the course of nature, that when his Servants Are in a withering condition, he renews their strength, he works vigour and activity in them,
What his soul desireth that he doth, Job 23. 13. And he is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, Ephes. 3. 20. Oh the greatness of the Lord our God,
What his soul Desires that he does, Job 23. 13. And he is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, Ephesians 3. 20. O the greatness of the Lord our God,
Under their greatest troubles and discouragements, he can cheer up their souls, and make them pleasant and joyful, 2 Cor. 2. 14. Thanks be to God, who alwaies causeth us to triumph in Christ.
Under their greatest Troubles and discouragements, he can cheer up their Souls, and make them pleasant and joyful, 2 Cor. 2. 14. Thanks be to God, who always Causes us to triumph in christ.
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Here are two things to be considered. 1. What a condition the Apostles were in as to their outward concernments, they were even as miserable as men could be. 1 Cor. 4. 13. Accounted as the filth of the world,
Here Are two things to be considered. 1. What a condition the Apostles were in as to their outward concernments, they were even as miserable as men could be. 1 Cor. 4. 13. Accounted as the filth of the world,
He many times works them to such a recumbency, and dependence on him, as causes all their fear to cease and vanish, Psal. 3. 6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
He many times works them to such a recumbency, and dependence on him, as Causes all their Fear to cease and vanish, Psalm 3. 6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have Set themselves against me round about.
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Notwithstanding the outward effect, and visible tendency of things to the contrary, yet he works in them this perswasion, that the issue of things will be good, whereby he dissolves and scatters those fears which otherwise would perplex and annoy them.
Notwithstanding the outward Effect, and visible tendency of things to the contrary, yet he works in them this persuasion, that the issue of things will be good, whereby he dissolves and scatters those fears which otherwise would perplex and annoy them.
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Reas. 1. Is drawn from the benignity, kindness, and goodness of his own nature, which puts him upon those gracious appearances, wherewith he is upon all occasions so ready to favour his people. Other reasons may be assigned;
Reas. 1. Is drawn from the benignity, kindness, and Goodness of his own nature, which puts him upon those gracious appearances, wherewith he is upon all occasions so ready to favour his people. Other Reasons may be assigned;
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but this is the fundamental, Original, Soveraign Reason, which gives birth and existence to those that follow, Rom. 9. 15. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy.
but this is the fundamental, Original, Sovereign Reason, which gives birth and existence to those that follow, Rom. 9. 15. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy.
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Alas, who, or what are they, that they should be able to bear up against the maladies either of body or soul? Now God being aware of this, doth in compliance with their necessities, afford them relief, Deut. 32. 36. The Lord shall judge his people,
Alas, who, or what Are they, that they should be able to bear up against the maladies either of body or soul? Now God being aware of this, does in compliance with their necessities, afford them relief, Deuteronomy 32. 36. The Lord shall judge his people,
The people of God have ever resolved to make the Lord, that hath appeared as their strength, their song, Psal. 118. 14. The Lord is my strength and song.
The people of God have ever resolved to make the Lord, that hath appeared as their strength, their song, Psalm 118. 14. The Lord is my strength and song.
Satan he is against them, and for the World that's against them, and as if these were not sufficient, they have infirmities both of body and soul to encounter with, and yet they hold out.
Satan he is against them, and for the World that's against them, and as if these were not sufficient, they have infirmities both of body and soul to encounter with, and yet they hold out.
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and strengthned me, and I was delivered out of the mouth of the Lion. God stood by him, bound the Emperors hands that he could do nothing against him.
and strengthened me, and I was Delivered out of the Mouth of the lion. God stood by him, bound the Emperor's hands that he could do nothing against him.
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It was not by their might, their puissance, by their strength that they prevailed, but the spirit of God, Phil. 4. 13. I can do all things through Christ that strengthneth me.
It was not by their might, their puissance, by their strength that they prevailed, but the Spirit of God, Philip 4. 13. I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me.
He that sinneth against me, wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death, Prov. 8. 36. 2. Use of Exhortation, 2. Let us in time of affliction of body and soul, flee unto him and make use of him, who is the strength of our life.
He that Sinneth against me, wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death, Curae 8. 36. 2. Use of Exhortation, 2. Let us in time of affliction of body and soul, flee unto him and make use of him, who is the strength of our life.
and cast off our confidence and let our expectation perish, but whiles they are no other than such as he is able to deal with, there is ground of hope, stand still saith Moses to the murmuring Israelites and see the salvation of the Lord.
and cast off our confidence and let our expectation perish, but while they Are no other than such as he is able to deal with, there is ground of hope, stand still Says Moses to the murmuring Israelites and see the salvation of the Lord.
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Herein we commonly miss it, that we measure our safety by a wrong rule. 5. Let us ascribe our enduring of sufferings, and performance of duties unto him.
Herein we commonly miss it, that we measure our safety by a wrong Rule. 5. Let us ascribe our enduring of sufferings, and performance of duties unto him.
The Psalmist ascribes strength to the Lord, as that which belongs to him, dare not usurpe and attribute to himself his deliverances, Psal. 59. 17. Unto thee O my strength will I sing,
The Psalmist ascribes strength to the Lord, as that which belongs to him, Dare not usurp and attribute to himself his Deliverances, Psalm 59. 17. Unto thee O my strength will I sing,
3. Use of Comfort. Is God the strength of his people when they are exercised with any distress? Here then is comfort for you who labour under faylings both of body and mind.
3. Use of Comfort. Is God the strength of his people when they Are exercised with any distress? Here then is Comfort for you who labour under failings both of body and mind.
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You are exercised perhaps with decays in your sences, strength, health: with sorrow, fear, distrust, and find your own ability insufficient to encounter herewith.
You Are exercised perhaps with decays in your Senses, strength, health: with sorrow, Fear, distrust, and find your own ability insufficient to encounter herewith.
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However, be of good cheer, God is engaged for you, and what condition can you be in which God is not able to deliver you out of? It is not your own strength,
However, be of good cheer, God is engaged for you, and what condition can you be in which God is not able to deliver you out of? It is not your own strength,
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How low was the condition of Asaph? yet he settles his thoughts and quiets himself with this consideration, That God was his strength, the strength of his heart and his portion for ever.
How low was the condition of Asaph? yet he settles his thoughts and quiets himself with this consideration, That God was his strength, the strength of his heart and his portion for ever.
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Herein he hath so ordered things, that the business stands reciprocall, 1. They are his portion, Deut. 32. 9. The Lords portion is his people, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance, Zach. 2. 12. And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy Land. They are the portion of mankind that he makes his peculiar, that he will own and delight in.
Herein he hath so ordered things, that the business Stands reciprocal, 1. They Are his portion, Deuteronomy 32. 9. The lords portion is his people, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance, Zach 2. 12. And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy Land. They Are the portion of mankind that he makes his peculiar, that he will own and delight in.
And that you may not think he restrains himself to particular persons, he is said to be the portion of Jacob. Jer. 10. 16. The portion of Jacob is not like them. Now there is a great deal of difference betwixt the grounds of their being his portion, and his being theirs.
And that you may not think he restrains himself to particular Persons, he is said to be the portion of Jacob. Jer. 10. 16. The portion of Jacob is not like them. Now there is a great deal of difference betwixt the grounds of their being his portion, and his being theirs.
They are said to be his portion, inasmuch as he hath chosen them from amongst all the people in the world to profess his name, hold communion with him, and serve him.
They Are said to be his portion, inasmuch as he hath chosen them from among all the people in the world to profess his name, hold communion with him, and serve him.
To that I answer, that a mans portion, as you that are but little experienced in the world know, is a certain measure or parcel of Money, Lands or Goods which is made over to him,
To that I answer, that a men portion, as you that Are but little experienced in the world know, is a certain measure or parcel of Money, Lands or Goods which is made over to him,
Therefore the Priests and Levites should have no inheritance among their brethren, because that the Lord was their inheritance, Deut. 18. 2. They were not to be sharers in the spoyl taken from the enemy as the other tribes were,
Therefore the Priests and Levites should have no inheritance among their brothers, Because that the Lord was their inheritance, Deuteronomy 18. 2. They were not to be sharers in the spoil taken from the enemy as the other tribes were,
As for the things of the world, they are shadows and dreams, void of reality and substance. Prov. 22. 5. VVordly wealth is a thing of such a nature, that it hath no real existence.
As for the things of the world, they Are shadows and dreams, void of reality and substance. Curae 22. 5. Wordly wealth is a thing of such a nature, that it hath no real existence.
But it is not so with God, he hath substance in him, insomuch that what he seems to be, that we shall find him to the full. Prov. 8. 21. That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance,
But it is not so with God, he hath substance in him, insomuch that what he seems to be, that we shall find him to the full. Curae 8. 21. That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance,
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NONLATINALPHABET is the word for substance, which signifies that which is really or as a Lapide as others note rem solide, vereque subsistentem, such a thing as is not a shadow,
is the word for substance, which signifies that which is really or as a Lapide as Others note remembering solid, vereque subsistentem, such a thing as is not a shadow,
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As for worldly portions they afford an appearance, but want substance, but now God is such a portion as hath substance, durable substance and precious.
As for worldly portions they afford an appearance, but want substance, but now God is such a portion as hath substance, durable substance and precious.
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but in God there is whatsoever is necessary for our subsistence, comfort and happines. He is exercised with strange wants, whom God is not able to supply.
but in God there is whatsoever is necessary for our subsistence, Comfort and happiness. He is exercised with strange Wants, whom God is not able to supply.
Though the portions of persons are never so great, yet how few are satisfied therewith? Nay commonly the more they have, the further they are from satisfaction and contentment, Eccl. 5. 10. He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver,
Though the portions of Persons Are never so great, yet how few Are satisfied therewith? Nay commonly the more they have, the further they Are from satisfaction and contentment, Ecclesiastes 5. 10. He that loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver,
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and beget discontented cravings to an endless dissatisfaction and toil for that which dothnot satiate? But God doth satisfie the souls of his people, Jer. 31. 14. And I will satiate the soul of the Priests with fatness,
and beget discontented cravings to an endless dissatisfaction and toil for that which dothnot satiate? But God does satisfy the Souls of his people, Jer. 31. 14. And I will satiate the soul of the Priests with fatness,
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4. He is such a Portion as can make himself a blessing to us. Now this is more than any other portion or the donor thereof can do. Men may bestow portions:
4. He is such a Portion as can make himself a blessing to us. Now this is more than any other portion or the donor thereof can do. Men may bestow portions:
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Seeing us a poor, lost and undone people, he did of his own meer grace and compassion bestow himself upon us, Ezek. 16. 8. I spread my skirt over thee and covered thy nakedness, &c. Oh what a great act of grace was this!
Seeing us a poor, lost and undone people, he did of his own mere grace and compassion bestow himself upon us, Ezekiel 16. 8. I spread my skirt over thee and covered thy nakedness, etc. O what a great act of grace was this!
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forlorn, should adopt him for his Son, and settle all he hath upon him, would not all look upon this as a compassionate act? Oh how greatly hath God condescended so to compassionate sinners, lying in their blood and filthiness,
forlorn, should adopt him for his Son, and settle all he hath upon him, would not all look upon this as a compassionate act? O how greatly hath God condescended so to compassionate Sinners, lying in their blood and filthiness,
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and is he not all, and hath he not all, and doth not the disposal of all belong to him? What then would they have? God looks when he hath bestowed himself on people,
and is he not all, and hath he not all, and does not the disposal of all belong to him? What then would they have? God looks when he hath bestowed himself on people,
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and that of carnal men, Job 20. 29. discoursing of the evils which attend irreligious and profane men, saith, This is the portion of a wicked man from God,
and that of carnal men, Job 20. 29. discoursing of the evils which attend irreligious and profane men, Says, This is the portion of a wicked man from God,
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He himself who is light, and life, and love, is their portion, when carnal men have alledged all that ever they can in the behalf of their portions, we may cry out with the Prophet, Jer. 10. 16. The portion of Jacob is not like them,
He himself who is Light, and life, and love, is their portion, when carnal men have alleged all that ever they can in the behalf of their portions, we may cry out with the Prophet, Jer. 10. 16. The portion of Jacob is not like them,
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Had we a whole mountain of Silver and Gold, a whole Empire, nay the whole world for our portion, it were not comparable to what we have in having God for our portion, Psal. 16. 5, 6. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance,
Had we a Whole mountain of Silver and Gold, a Whole Empire, nay the Whole world for our portion, it were not comparable to what we have in having God for our portion, Psalm 16. 5, 6. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance,
What have people portions for, but to live upon them? God then being our portion and inheritance, let him be unto us Gold and Silver, Lands and Livings, Food and rayment,
What have people portions for, but to live upon them? God then being our portion and inheritance, let him be unto us Gold and Silver, Lands and Livings, Food and raiment,
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but God is such a portion, that he will never fail us, but will prove abundantly sufficient to all intents and purposes, Phil. 4. 19. But my God stall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Jesus Christ.
but God is such a portion, that he will never fail us, but will prove abundantly sufficient to all intents and Purposes, Philip 4. 19. But my God stall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by jesus christ.
3. Use of Comfort. To all you who are the servants of God, especially to you who have not those worldly portions and possessions which others have, be of good cheer; God will be your portion:
3. Use of Comfort. To all you who Are the Servants of God, especially to you who have not those worldly portions and possessions which Others have, be of good cheer; God will be your portion:
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