Totum hominis: or The whole duty of a Christian, consisting in faith and good life Abridged in certain sermons expounding Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians, Epist. 2. Chap. 1. Vers. 11, 12. By Samuel Wales minister of the gospel at Morley in York-shire.
THE scope of the Apostle in this Chapter is, to refresh with the cool water of consolation, the faithful Thessalonians, now in the fiery Tryal of Tribulation,
THE scope of the Apostle in this Chapter is, to refresh with the cool water of consolation, the faithful Thessalonians, now in the fiery Trial of Tribulation,
His chief Argument is taken from that righteous recompence of reward, which the just Judge of all the world will give in the day of his appearing, endless trouble and torment to them that have here troubled and tormented the godly, eternal case and refreshment to them who are now hated and vexed for Christs sake.
His chief Argument is taken from that righteous recompense of reward, which the just Judge of all the world will give in the day of his appearing, endless trouble and torment to them that have Here troubled and tormented the godly, Eternal case and refreshment to them who Are now hated and vexed for Christ sake.
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And to the end this comfort might sink more deeply and stick more firmly, he digresseth a little into a description of Christs coming to Judgement, opening (as it were) the very Heavens and representing him to their eyes with all his glory.
And to the end this Comfort might sink more deeply and stick more firmly, he digresseth a little into a description of Christ coming to Judgement, opening (as it were) the very Heavens and representing him to their eyes with all his glory.
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These two Verses now contain the conclusion of this consolation, the sum whereof is, a commemoration of the Apostles Christian care and religious practise of carrying, the names of these Thessalonians continually before the Lord in holy petition,
These two Verses now contain the conclusion of this consolation, the sum whereof is, a commemoration of the Apostles Christian care and religious practice of carrying, the names of these Thessalonians continually before the Lord in holy petition,
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The sons of Aaron are commanded to bless the Children of Israel, to put incense before the Lord (a type of holy prayers.) Samuel calls the neglect of this duty a sin against God. The Prophet Jeremy professeth, he had stood before the Lord to speak good for his hearers,
The Sons of Aaron Are commanded to bless the Children of Israel, to put incense before the Lord (a type of holy Prayers.) Samuel calls the neglect of this duty a since against God. The Prophet Jeremiah Professes, he had stood before the Lord to speak good for his hearers,
First, They are spiritual Fathers of their Congregations, and therefore should have paternal affections in them, which cannot but send forth Prayers for their Children.
First, They Are spiritual Father's of their Congregations, and Therefore should have paternal affections in them, which cannot but send forth Prayers for their Children.
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The withered hand of that wicked Jeroboam, at the Prayer of the Propher is restored. Two heavy Judgements shewed in Vision to the Prophet Amos, prepared for Israel, at his intercession were stayed at least for a season.
The withered hand of that wicked Jeroboam, At the Prayer of the Propher is restored. Two heavy Judgments showed in Vision to the Prophet Amos, prepared for Israel, At his Intercession were stayed At least for a season.
If the prayers of private Christians may prevail with God for healing those that are sick in soul or body, shall we think the requests of his faithful Messengers, who come nearer unto him, will do nothing? But especially their Prayers may obtain of God that blessed success and fruit of their Ministerial travels in the conversion and sanctification of their hearers,
If the Prayers of private Christians may prevail with God for healing those that Are sick in soul or body, shall we think the requests of his faithful Messengers, who come nearer unto him, will do nothing? But especially their Prayers may obtain of God that blessed success and fruit of their Ministerial travels in the conversion and sanctification of their hearers,
Some are so sull of Satan, that if any of their hearers do but cross or displease them, they break our into black and bitter cursing instead of blessing;
some Are so sull of Satan, that if any of their hearers do but cross or displease them, they break our into black and bitter cursing instead of blessing;
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some so profane, they care not for praying either for themselves or others: they have more skill of swearing and swaggering, than powring out spiritual prayers.
Some so profane, they care not for praying either for themselves or Others: they have more skill of swearing and swaggering, than Pouring out spiritual Prayers.
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so that Preacher who never prays for his sheep but in the Pulpit, may justly be thought to pray of custom rather than from conscience and zealous desire of their salvation;
so that Preacher who never prays for his sheep but in the Pulpit, may justly be Thought to pray of custom rather than from conscience and zealous desire of their salvation;
and he that prays of custom only will (I warrant him) by cold and careless teaching (except the wind of praise drive his Mill) testifie to the world, that he cares not much who carry away their souls, so he have their fleeces.
and he that prays of custom only will (I warrant him) by cold and careless teaching (except the wind of praise drive his Mill) testify to the world, that he Cares not much who carry away their Souls, so he have their fleeces.
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Secondly therefore, let all that are set over Congregations in the Lord, provoke themselves to this duty, I mean, to be as well instant suiters for them to the Lord,
Secondly Therefore, let all that Are Set over Congregations in the Lord, provoke themselves to this duty, I mean, to be as well instant Suitors for them to the Lord,
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2. Can we see our Auditors rotting and stinking in the Graves of their ungracious courses, stumbling (or poasting rather) in the path of perdition, stabbing and wounding themselves continually,
2. Can we see our Auditors rotting and stinking in the Graves of their ungracious courses, stumbling (or posting rather) in the path of perdition, stabbing and wounding themselves continually,
and pitying shall we not by prayer seek to help them? 3. Seeing all our speech without the inspiration of the Almighty, can neither call nor keep men in the state of grace, have we not need with the Apostle night and day exceedingly to pray for them? The converting of a sinner (a work no less difficult than the quickening of one dead) is far above the activity of any means or labour we can use;
and pitying shall we not by prayer seek to help them? 3. Seeing all our speech without the inspiration of the Almighty, can neither call nor keep men in the state of grace, have we not need with the Apostle night and day exceedingly to pray for them? The converting of a sinner (a work no less difficult than the quickening of one dead) is Far above the activity of any means or labour we can use;
Now how can we expect or promise to our selves this great blessing, I mean the winning and saving of souls by our doctrine (which a good Pastor thirsteth after more than any earthly commodity,
Now how can we expect or promise to our selves this great blessing, I mean the winning and Saving of Souls by our Doctrine (which a good Pastor Thirsteth After more than any earthly commodity,
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and vvherein he rejoyceth more than if ten thousand royal diadems, all garnished vvith pretious stones, vvere set upon his head) if vve crave it not of God by servent prayer?
and wherein he Rejoiceth more than if ten thousand royal diadems, all garnished with precious stones, were Set upon his head) if we crave it not of God by servient prayer?
Hezekiah seeing himself and his People in a great and dangerous strait, by messengers intreateth the Prophet Esay to lift up his prayer for the remnant that were left in the Kingdom of Judah. The Apostle wills the faithful,
Hezekiah seeing himself and his People in a great and dangerous strait, by messengers intreateth the Prophet Isaiah to lift up his prayer for the remnant that were left in the Kingdom of Judah. The Apostle wills the faithful,
if either thou desirest or thinkest thou shalt ever need the relief of his prevailing prayers in the day of thy calamity, see that now thou obey from the heart the doctrine he delivers, submit as a good Child to his holy counsels and admonitions.
if either thou Desirest or Thinkest thou shalt ever need the relief of his prevailing Prayers in the day of thy calamity, see that now thou obey from the heart the Doctrine he delivers, submit as a good Child to his holy Counsels and admonitions.
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so he will lock the heart and close the lips of thy Minister that though he would fain speak for thee, he shall find neither words nor affections of prayer, God shutting the door of prayer against him,
so he will lock the heart and close the lips of thy Minister that though he would fain speak for thee, he shall find neither words nor affections of prayer, God shutting the door of prayer against him,
The first thing whereby it is amplified, is the adjunct circumstance of time, when or how often they prayed [ always ] which is not so to be understood,
The First thing whereby it is amplified, is the adjunct circumstance of time, when or how often they prayed [ always ] which is not so to be understood,
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as if they were continually upon their knees, or did nothing else but pray, without intermission but the meaning is, that they continued and renewed every day the practise of this duty at fit times and seasons.
as if they were continually upon their knees, or did nothing Else but pray, without intermission but the meaning is, that they continued and renewed every day the practice of this duty At fit times and seasons.
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And the daily Sacrifice in the Law is called the continual burnt-offering, because it was constantly repeated twice a day, that is, offered continually morning and evening,
And the daily Sacrifice in the Law is called the continual Burnt-offering, Because it was constantly repeated twice a day, that is, offered continually morning and evening,
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This lesson is taught by the most holy mouth of our Saviour, both in that Parable of the Widow importuning the wicked Judge, the scope whereof is to teach that men ought always to pray, and in his pattern of prayer, wherein he directeth us to beg every daybread for the day:
This Lesson is taught by the most holy Mouth of our Saviour, both in that Parable of the Widow importuning the wicked Judge, the scope whereof is to teach that men ought always to pray, and in his pattern of prayer, wherein he directeth us to beg every daybread for the day:
First, What more equal than that part of every day be given and consecrated to him, who is the Lord of the day and of all our time? Is it not reason we should daily do homage and service to him, by whom we are maintained and sustained daily;
First, What more equal than that part of every day be given and consecrated to him, who is the Lord of the day and of all our time? Is it not reason we should daily do homage and service to him, by whom we Are maintained and sustained daily;
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in whose hand are all our days, all our ways? Is it not fit he have a sheaf of his own Field, a Cake of his own Lump? They had a morning and evening sacrifice in the time of the Law shall we, who have greater light than they had, come behind them in honouring the Lord? shall we want that truth, whereof they had the shadow?
in whose hand Are all our days, all our ways? Is it not fit he have a sheaf of his own Field, a Cake of his own Lump? They had a morning and evening sacrifice in the time of the Law shall we, who have greater Light than they had, come behind them in honouring the Lord? shall we want that truth, whereof they had the shadow?
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And have we not need every day to maintain this communion, which is the root and fountain of all our comfort, to hold and continue acquaintance and fellowship with him, who is our life, strength, best friend? Is it not a shame for Children, living in house with their Father to pass a day without speaking to him,
And have we not need every day to maintain this communion, which is the root and fountain of all our Comfort, to hold and continue acquaintance and fellowship with him, who is our life, strength, best friend? Is it not a shame for Children, living in house with their Father to pass a day without speaking to him,
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we cannot expect Gods blessing on any thing for our good, we cannot be assured that it shall be profitable or wholesome to us, vve may justly fear we shall be brought to Judgment and condemned for every thing we do, take,
we cannot expect God's blessing on any thing for our good, we cannot be assured that it shall be profitable or wholesome to us, we may justly Fear we shall be brought to Judgement and condemned for every thing we do, take,
Fifthly, We are commanded every day to lead holy lives, to walk as becometh Saints, to have our conversation in Heaven, to pass the time of our dwelling here in fear, to spend that which remaineth of our life, not according to the lusts of the flesh,
Fifthly, We Are commanded every day to led holy lives, to walk as Becometh Saints, to have our Conversation in Heaven, to pass the time of our Dwelling Here in Fear, to spend that which remains of our life, not according to the Lustiest of the Flesh,
Novv Prayer is a necessary help and prop of a godly life, a good means of quickening, seasoning, well-ordering the heart, of vvinding it up from Earth to Heaven,
Now Prayer is a necessary help and prop of a godly life, a good means of quickening, seasoning, well-ordering the heart, of winding it up from Earth to Heaven,
Lastly, vve are every day, yea, every hour subject to many dangers, outward in our bodies, families, estates, inward in our Souls, Satan incessantly vvatcheth all opportunities to do us a displeasure, to strike us to the heart vvith some fiery dart, to overthrovv our goings, lays snares for us in the most lawful things:
Lastly, we Are every day, yea, every hour Subject to many dangers, outward in our bodies, families, estates, inward in our Souls, Satan incessantly watcheth all opportunities to do us a displeasure, to strike us to the heart with Some fiery dart, to overthrow our goings, lays snares for us in the most lawful things:
Not Papists only, but even Gentiles shall condemn them, one of which counselleth his Brother, every Morning and Evening to offer to God pure incense and oblation, that Gods favour may be towards him,
Not Papists only, but even Gentiles shall condemn them, one of which counselleth his Brother, every Morning and Evening to offer to God pure incense and oblation, that God's favour may be towards him,
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as when Conscience gnawes, fickness binds them to their beds, death threatens, business calls not, or suffer any worldly, any trivial occasion to break off or justle out this duty.
as when Conscience gnaws, fickness binds them to their Beds, death threatens, business calls not, or suffer any worldly, any trivial occasion to break off or justle out this duty.
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Shall I fear to say, this seeking Gods help only in extraordinary straits, argueth, that men think they can do well enough ordinarily without his help,
Shall I Fear to say, this seeking God's help only in extraordinary straits, argue, that men think they can do well enough ordinarily without his help,
least if we send for, and entertain Prayer but now and then as a stranger, God be strange to us when we vvould most gladly be acquainted with him. 3. Those that are fallen from their former Conscience and care of practising private prayer, whose harts can tell them they are particularly touched,
lest if we send for, and entertain Prayer but now and then as a stranger, God be strange to us when we would most gladly be acquainted with him. 3. Those that Are fallen from their former Conscience and care of practising private prayer, whose hearts can tell them they Are particularly touched,
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I say unto you in the name of the Lord, take heed you become not very Cains, spiritual vagabonds, straying and running further and further from God, till you arrive in the land of eternal horrour.
I say unto you in the name of the Lord, take heed you become not very Cains, spiritual vagabonds, straying and running further and further from God, till you arrive in the land of Eternal horror.
Brethren, why are we so backward to come unto him, to whom the oftner vve come, the more we are vvelcome, the more importunate, the more acceptable? Whence is it that every Year we see or hear of strange punishments, heavy accidents befalling men, whereby they are brought to misery or untimely death? Is it not hence, that true Prayer is out of request with the most? Whence is it, that many have no better success in their Earthly Callings and Affairs? They pray not.
Brothers, why Are we so backward to come unto him, to whom the oftener we come, the more we Are welcome, the more importunate, the more acceptable? Whence is it that every Year we see or hear of strange punishments, heavy accidents befalling men, whereby they Are brought to misery or untimely death? Is it not hence, that true Prayer is out of request with the most? Whence is it, that many have no better success in their Earthly Callings and Affairs? They pray not.
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and that was •is thirst after the salvation of the Thes•alonians, or his earnest desire that they •ight be glorified among other Believers in the day of Judgment.
and that was •is thirst After the salvation of the Thes•alonians, or his earnest desire that they •ight be glorified among other Believers in the day of Judgement.
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This is implied in the word [ Wherefore ] as if he should say, And now to the end you may obtain without fail this rich prize of Heavenly happiness, which I have set before you,
This is implied in the word [ Wherefore ] as if he should say, And now to the end you may obtain without fail this rich prize of Heavenly happiness, which I have Set before you,
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and towards which you are already marching, that you may be sharers with the rest of the Saints in that admirable glory (mentioned in the former verse) I pray, &c. Here let it be observed, that though the Apostle knew these Thessalonians were entred into that good way which would certainly lead to life eternal,
and towards which you Are already marching, that you may be sharers with the rest of the Saints in that admirable glory (mentioned in the former verse) I pray, etc. Here let it be observed, that though the Apostle knew these Thessalonians were entered into that good Way which would Certainly led to life Eternal,
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He that hath ordained certain Men to salvation, hath ordained that by certain means they shall be brought to the knowledge of it, strengthened in the faith and hope of it, upholden in the way to it.
He that hath ordained certain Men to salvation, hath ordained that by certain means they shall be brought to the knowledge of it, strengthened in the faith and hope of it, upholden in the Way to it.
For whomsoever God hath prepared glory (I speak of those that are of ripe age in the Church) to them he hath left and commended his facred Word, Pastors and Doctors, Sacraments, Prayer, Watchfulness, Fasting and the like, with express charge to exercise and attend upon these means,
For whomsoever God hath prepared glory (I speak of those that Are of ripe age in the Church) to them he hath left and commended his facred Word, Pastors and Doctors, Sacraments, Prayer, Watchfulness, Fasting and the like, with express charge to exercise and attend upon these means,
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True it is, the strength by which they stand, is in and from Christ, but conveyed and ministred unto them by the pipes of holy means and ordinances, which himself hath sanctified to that end.
True it is, the strength by which they stand, is in and from christ, but conveyed and ministered unto them by the pipes of holy means and ordinances, which himself hath sanctified to that end.
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How I pray you (judge in your selves) can those Men, who deny that Scriptures are either guide or rule to a true Christian, who maintains that Ministers ought not to urge & call for repentance, mortification, holy walking;
How I pray you (judge in your selves) can those Men, who deny that Scriptures Are either guide or Rule to a true Christian, who maintains that Ministers ought not to urge & call for Repentance, mortification, holy walking;
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who dislike repetition of Sermons, judge Family-prayer a thing indifferent, dare travel on the Lords day without scruple, rest contented with a reading Minister, cast away all Books but the Bible,
who dislike repetition of Sermons, judge Family prayer a thing indifferent, Dare travel on the lords day without scruple, rest contented with a reading Minister, cast away all Books but the bible,
How, I say, can these think, that means and duties are needful? And doth any Man now expect, that by Arguments drawn out of the Word, I should oppose this new Divinity? shall I spend time in shewing how this Opinion fights with the experience and practice of David and Daniel, both of them (though Prophets) most precise observers of holy duties and exercises,
How, I say, can these think, that means and duties Are needful? And does any Man now expect, that by Arguments drawn out of the Word, I should oppose this new Divinity? shall I spend time in showing how this Opinion fights with the experience and practice of David and daniel, both of them (though prophets) most precise observers of holy duties and exercises,
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as, Quench not the Spirit, Despise not Prophecying, Stir up the gift of God in thee, Attend at the posts of wisdom, Keep thy Heart above all keeping, Ponder the path of thy feet, Build your selves on your most holy faith, Search the Scriptures, Whet these things ou thy Children, Hold fast what you have heard, Watch and Pray, Examine your ways, and almost six hundaed such like places? (unless they will give us new senses of these plain Texts, never before heard of) or lastly, that it carrieth a too too rank favour of Anabaptism and Familism? No, no, the bitter fruits of such loose conceits in the lives of these new Evangelists, cry aloud that the good Spirit is not the Father of them.
as, Quench not the Spirit, Despise not Prophesying, Stir up the gift of God in thee, Attend At the posts of Wisdom, Keep thy Heart above all keeping, Ponder the path of thy feet, Built your selves on your most holy faith, Search the Scriptures, Whet these things ou thy Children, Hold fast what you have herd, Watch and Pray, Examine your ways, and almost six hundaed such like places? (unless they will give us new Senses of these plain Texts, never before herd of) or lastly, that it Carrieth a too too rank favour of Anabaptism and Familism? No, no, the bitter fruits of such lose conceits in the lives of these new Evangelists, cry aloud that the good Spirit is not the Father of them.
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When he cannot keep Men from means, he perswades and cunningly prevails with many to rest contented in the naked and powerless use of them, abstracted from Christ,
When he cannot keep Men from means, he persuades and cunningly prevails with many to rest contented in the naked and powerless use of them, abstracted from christ,
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Oh that these Men would consider that which the D•vil knows full well, that they who dare abandon and relinquish the means of maintaining Godliness and a good Conscience, will in time cast off all care of godliness and keeping a good Conscience;
O that these Men would Consider that which the D•vil knows full well, that they who Dare abandon and relinquish the means of maintaining Godliness and a good Conscience, will in time cast off all care of godliness and keeping a good Conscience;
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Do vve not see that such Christians as use them most, have most grace? Take heed, say not in thy heart, I am sure I shall never fall, I cannot be taken out of the hands of Christ,
Do we not see that such Christians as use them most, have most grace? Take heed, say not in thy heart, I am sure I shall never fallen, I cannot be taken out of the hands of christ,
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Its the Devils Logick, not Gods, vvhich teacheth to reason from the certainty of Gods grace to the neglect of our ovvn duty. Thus of the former instruction.
Its the Devils Logic, not God's, which Teaches to reason from the certainty of God's grace to the neglect of our own duty. Thus of the former instruction.
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The hearty supplications of the faithful put up unto God, for their brethren, are good means furthering and helping forvvard the salvation of their brethren.
The hearty supplications of the faithful put up unto God, for their brothers, Are good means furthering and helping forward the salvation of their brothers.
For sometimes the prayers of the godly obtain for others the beginning of actual salvation, that is, conversion (as our Saviours prayer for the Jews who crucified him, took effect when so many of them were brought to repentance by Peters first Sermon,
For sometime the Prayers of the godly obtain for Others the beginning of actual salvation, that is, conversion (as our Saviors prayer for the jews who Crucified him, took Effect when so many of them were brought to Repentance by Peter's First Sermon,
therefore the Apostle willeth Christians to pray, that Heathenish Magistrates may be turned to the Lord, and come to the knowledge of the truth ) sometimes the progress of it, that is, the continuance and increase of all consequent blessings and gifts which are preparatives, forerunners, certain prognosticks of perfect salvation,
Therefore the Apostle wills Christians to pray, that Heathenish Magistrates may be turned to the Lord, and come to the knowledge of the truth) sometime the progress of it, that is, the Continuance and increase of all consequent blessings and Gifts which Are preparatives, forerunners, certain Prognostics of perfect salvation,
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Yet here we must know (that we may rightly and soundly understand the point) that Prayer is not a cause moving God to save those whom before he did not intend to save,
Yet Here we must know (that we may rightly and soundly understand the point) that Prayer is not a cause moving God to save those whom before he did not intend to save,
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or making him more willing to save such, whose salvation he formerly willed, for Divinity teacheth, that the will of God admitteth not intension or remission) but a condition commanded and required in us, which being fulfilled by us, the Lord hath promised to shew and shed abroad upon others that grace, which he had purposed before all time, to bestow upon them.
or making him more willing to save such, whose salvation he formerly willed, for Divinity Teaches, that the will of God admitteth not intention or remission) but a condition commanded and required in us, which being fulfilled by us, the Lord hath promised to show and shed abroad upon Others that grace, which he had purposed before all time, to bestow upon them.
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Lend them many hearty prayers, intreat the Lord for them, that they may be delivered from this present evil world, their eyes enlightned, their sins pardoned, their hearts purged, their feet guided in the way of peace: beg these things for them.
Lend them many hearty Prayers, entreat the Lord for them, that they may be Delivered from this present evil world, their eyes enlightened, their Sins pardoned, their hearts purged, their feet guided in the Way of peace: beg these things for them.
If thou prevailest in thy suit, thou hast done more for them, than if thou hadst made them Lords of all that the Iberian Nimrod doth either possess or desire, all the Kingdoms of the earth.
If thou prevailest in thy suit, thou hast done more for them, than if thou Hadst made them lords of all that the Iberian Nimrod does either possess or desire, all the Kingdoms of the earth.
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The poorest Christian, on whom God hath powred the spirit of supplications, may be very profitable to the rich, helping him to that which all his store cannot purchase.
The Poorest Christian, on whom God hath poured the Spirit of supplications, may be very profitable to the rich, helping him to that which all his store cannot purchase.
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For by the Heaven-piercing prayers, which ascend daily from the Altar of a pure heart in the Temple of his soul, he may be a means of receiving him into everlasting habitations, that is, of saving his soul.
For by the Heaven-piercing Prayers, which ascend daily from the Altar of a pure heart in the Temple of his soul, he may be a means of receiving him into everlasting habitations, that is, of Saving his soul.
We must lightly esteem the intercessions of our godly and religious friends, nor think it an idle thing (much less condemn it for a Puritanical form of speech) to say when we speak or write to them, I pray help me with your prayers.
We must lightly esteem the intercessions of our godly and religious Friends, nor think it an idle thing (much less condemn it for a Puritanical from of speech) to say when we speak or write to them, I pray help me with your Prayers.
For the meanest of Believers, having received the crying spirit of adoption, may be a mean or instrnment of our greatest good, by speaking to our common father in our behalf.
For the Meanest of Believers, having received the crying Spirit of adoption, may be a mean or instrnment of our greatest good, by speaking to our Common father in our behalf.
Let such know for their comfort, that they have part in the prayers of all Saints in all corners of the earth, which are ready every day at the throne of grace to speak good for them before the Lord of the whole earth,
Let such know for their Comfort, that they have part in the Prayers of all Saints in all corners of the earth, which Are ready every day At the throne of grace to speak good for them before the Lord of the Whole earth,
and these prayers cannot be vain and ineffectual, but shall like the shoulders of the palsiemans friends in the Gospel, bear them into the presence of Christ, to be strengthened and healed of their Infirmities, support and carry them along in their pilgrimage,
and these Prayers cannot be vain and ineffectual, but shall like the shoulders of the palsiemans Friends in the Gospel, bear them into the presence of christ, to be strengthened and healed of their Infirmities, support and carry them along in their pilgrimage,
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The third point now followeth, v. the persons for whom these ministers pray thus constantly, [ for you ] saith the text, that is for the Thessalonians, who at this time were under persecution as appeareth in the fourth verse of this Chapter, where the Apostle hath told us that he was glorified of them in the Churches of God,
The third point now follows, v. the Persons for whom these Ministers pray thus constantly, [ for you ] Says the text, that is for the Thessalonians, who At this time were under persecution as appears in the fourth verse of this Chapter, where the Apostle hath told us that he was glorified of them in the Churches of God,
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How often do the Faithful in the Psalms complain to God of the Chur•hes distress and petition for redress? Daniel and Nehemiah, Courtiers both •n great favour with the greatest Mo•archs in the world at that time,
How often do the Faithful in the Psalms complain to God of the Chur•hes distress and petition for redress? daniel and Nehemiah, Courtiers both •n great favour with the greatest Mo•archs in the world At that time,
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if one •ember suffer or be diseased, will not •e rest sympathize, and seek the best •elief for it they can? if the head ake, •e stomack want meat, the heart be •ained, the arme wounded, the foot •outy? will not the tongue (the souls •rator) by speaking, the hand by writing crave supply,
if one •ember suffer or be diseased, will not •e rest sympathise, and seek the best •elief for it they can? if the head ache, •e stomach want meat, the heart be •ained, the arm wounded, the foot •outy? will not the tongue (the Souls •rator) by speaking, the hand by writing crave supply,
We would think them unworthy to be called or accounted our brethren in Christ, who hearing of our afflictions, would not afford us the help of their prayers,
We would think them unworthy to be called or accounted our brothers in christ, who hearing of our afflictions, would not afford us the help of their Prayers,
Now this is a rule in the royal Law, urged also by Christ himself, whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, and that which is now their lot may be ours e're long:
Now this is a Rule in the royal Law, urged also by christ himself, whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them, and that which is now their lot may be ours ever long:
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may but they sit and walk in the warm Sun of prosperity, sleep in a whole skin, line themselves well with wordly wealth, suck in the commodities of a fruitful and peaceable land, let who will take thought for distressed Churches, distressed Christians, they will leave that to them, who have little else to do.
may but they fit and walk in the warm Sun of Prosperity, sleep in a Whole skin, line themselves well with wordly wealth, suck in the commodities of a fruitful and peaceable land, let who will take Thought for distressed Churches, distressed Christians, they will leave that to them, who have little Else to do.
We cannot be ignorant how diverse as dear to God, as the best of us, are at this day afflicted, some pinched and pressed with penury, some imprisoned, some banished:
We cannot be ignorant how diverse as dear to God, as the best of us, Are At this day afflicted, Some pinched and pressed with penury, Some imprisoned, Some banished:
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We have heard with our cars, our neighbours have told us, how some are spoiled of their goods, houses, children, synagogues, liberty of worshipping God purely, their temple-songs turned into howlings, some kept in sore bondage by hard & cruel Lords, mourning continually,
We have herd with our cars, our neighbours have told us, how Some Are spoiled of their goods, houses, children, Synagogues, liberty of worshipping God purely, their temple-songs turned into howlings, Some kept in soar bondage by hard & cruel lords, mourning continually,
some given to be meat to the sword of the furious, and sulphurous sons of Babylon, who now is grieved for these breaches of Ioseph? who lays them to heart? the telling or hearing of these things may prove a pang of pity in us,
Some given to be meat to the sword of the furious, and sulphurous Sons of Babylon, who now is grieved for these Breaches of Ioseph? who lays them to heart? the telling or hearing of these things may prove a pang of pity in us,
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and thirsts after the peace of her children, as if they were his own natural parents and brethren? that their miseries lie heavy upon his spirit, that he bears them in his heart,
and thirsts After the peace of her children, as if they were his own natural Parents and brothers? that their misery's lie heavy upon his Spirit, that he bears them in his heart,
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and find that contentment, which otherwise he might, and could in his own good fare, quiet habitation, commodious lodging, sweet children, to whom the best outward comforts are less pleasant,
and find that contentment, which otherwise he might, and could in his own good fare, quiet habitation, commodious lodging, sweet children, to whom the best outward comforts Are less pleasant,
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Well, we may here learn to judge of our selves, if our houses, our hearts afford no prayers for poor afflicted Christians, if we be not sorrowful for the solemn assembly,
Well, we may Here Learn to judge of our selves, if our houses, our hearts afford no Prayers for poor afflicted Christians, if we be not sorrowful for the solemn assembly,
for who we will not spend a few tears, a little breath? a few hearty desires and affectionate suits, which we may do without hurt? If the Jews in captivity must pray for the peace of heathenish Babylon; how much more should the Israel of God for Jerusalem the City of God? Is not the Christian Church the Spouse of Christ? if we can see Christs own Spouse despightfully used, trampled upon, wounded and not be troubled, not speak a good word for her,
for who we will not spend a few tears, a little breath? a few hearty Desires and affectionate suits, which we may do without hurt? If the jews in captivity must pray for the peace of Heathenish Babylon; how much more should the Israel of God for Jerusalem the city of God? Is not the Christian Church the Spouse of christ? if we can see Christ own Spouse despitefully used, trampled upon, wounded and not be troubled, not speak a good word for her,
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Nay, I will say boldly, this denying to help the Church against the enemy, though they never conspired with the enemy, makes them guilty in Gods sight of the Churches desolation,
Nay, I will say boldly, this denying to help the Church against the enemy, though they never conspired with the enemy, makes them guilty in God's sighed of the Churches desolation,
oh let us double our importunity (if it be possible) giving the Lord no rest till he arise, have mercy on Zion, and stablish Jerusalem, till he tread down her enemies as straw is trodden for the dunghil,
o let us double our importunity (if it be possible) giving the Lord no rest till he arise, have mercy on Zion, and establish Jerusalem, till he tread down her enemies as straw is trodden for the dunghill,
and raise up Carpenters, which may fray, and cast down the horns that have scattered Judah, Zech. 1.21 that there may be no more a pricking briar to the house of Israel,
and raise up Carpenters, which may fray, and cast down the horns that have scattered Judah, Zechariah 1.21 that there may be no more a pricking briar to the house of Israel,
labour to be affected with a tender sense of their miseries, that our hearts melting in compassion, may send forth many zealous prayers, the fruit and benefit whereof, they, whom we never knew, never saw, shall undoubtedly feel and reap in one kind or other.
labour to be affected with a tender sense of their misery's, that our hearts melting in compassion, may send forth many zealous Prayers, the fruit and benefit whereof, they, whom we never knew, never saw, shall undoubtedly feel and reap in one kind or other.
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thus discribed, [ our God ] that is, the true God, who generally is the God of the whole world, The Lord of all the earth, Zeck. 6.5. the God of the Spirits of all flesh, peculiarly of his own people.
thus described, [ our God ] that is, the true God, who generally is the God of the Whole world, The Lord of all the earth, zechariah. 6.5. the God of the Spirits of all Flesh, peculiarly of his own people.
Secondly, he hath confirmed them to himself, by making with them a covenant of life and peace, wherein he promised to be a Father and Husband to them, removing evils, conferring all good things, in this and the future life.
Secondly, he hath confirmed them to himself, by making with them a Covenant of life and peace, wherein he promised to be a Father and Husband to them, removing evils, conferring all good things, in this and the future life.
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and children of the wicked one, will needs usurp and intrude into the proper right of the righteous, that is, challenge God to be their God, their Father.
and children of the wicked one, will needs usurp and intrude into the proper right of the righteous, that is, challenge God to be their God, their Father.
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they most indignly debase his excellent Majesty, making him a favourer, Patron, father of naughtiness the companion of Satan, which is most vile impiety,
they most indignly debase his excellent Majesty, making him a favourer, Patron, father of naughtiness the Companion of Satan, which is most vile impiety,
would it not be counted impudency worthy to be severely punished by the judges? Let such hear the Lord himself (if yet they will believe him) forbidding him to be so bold with his Name;
would it not be counted impudence worthy to be severely punished by the judges? Let such hear the Lord himself (if yet they will believe him) forbidding him to be so bold with his Name;
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What hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy mouth? Yea, plainly telling tthem to their faces, they are not his people, not under mercy, that he is not their God.
What hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy Mouth? Yea, plainly telling tthem to their faces, they Are not his people, not under mercy, that he is not their God.
for that he hath done him so much wrong, and still can serve him no better. 2. A sensibleness of his dishonour. 3. An earnest striving to give God his heart in all worship.
for that he hath done him so much wrong, and still can serve him no better. 2. A sensibleness of his dishonour. 3. an earnest striving to give God his heart in all worship.
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If God be thine, he will keep and care for thee, thou art sure of consolation in calamity, preservation in perils, supply of all wants, his wisdome shall be thy watch, his providence thy portion, his power thy pillar sustaining thee in heaviest afflictions:
If God be thine, he will keep and care for thee, thou art sure of consolation in calamity, preservation in perils, supply of all Wants, his Wisdom shall be thy watch, his providence thy portion, his power thy pillar sustaining thee in Heaviest afflictions:
Thirdly, the faithful are here instructed, 1. To rest on the Lord with full confidence of heart, to appropriate him particularly to themselves, boldly to challenge an interest in him.
Thirdly, the faithful Are Here instructed, 1. To rest on the Lord with full confidence of heart, to Appropriate him particularly to themselves, boldly to challenge an Interest in him.
but we must maintain our title, and never suffer our selves to be beaten from it, especialy in the evil day in distresses and agonies of conscience, imitating our Lord and Master.
but we must maintain our title, and never suffer our selves to be beaten from it, especially in the evil day in Distresses and agonies of conscience, imitating our Lord and Master.
If we call him ours, and here the Apostle tells us, he is not ashamed to be so called, shall we be ashamed of him, deny him in the world? if we do, are we not well worthy to have our liveries taken from us,
If we call him ours, and Here the Apostle tells us, he is not ashamed to be so called, shall we be ashamed of him, deny him in the world? if we do, Are we not well worthy to have our liveries taken from us,
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and to be turned out of his service, or discarded in the day of his glorious appearing? 4. To be careful of honouring, pleasing, obeying him, Ye shall do my judgements (saith the Lord to the people in Leviticus) and keep mine ordinances to walk therein.
and to be turned out of his service, or discarded in the day of his glorious appearing? 4. To be careful of honouring, pleasing, obeying him, You shall do my Judgments (Says the Lord to the people in Leviticus) and keep mine ordinances to walk therein.
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Are thy waies such as agree far better with the will of the Devil, than with the holy will of God? Dost thou not take far more care and pains for fulfilling the mind of the flesh,
are thy ways such as agree Far better with the will of the devil, than with the holy will of God? Dost thou not take Far more care and pains for fulfilling the mind of the Flesh,
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1. The things craved in the rest of the 11 ver. 2. The end for which he desired and would have God to bestow them, ver. 12. The things craved for the Thessalonians, the blessings for which Paul prayeth unto God in their behalf, are two:
1. The things craved in the rest of the 11 ver. 2. The end for which he desired and would have God to bestow them, ver. 12. The things craved for the Thessalonians, the blessings for which Paul Prayeth unto God in their behalf, Are two:
2 That he would fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, &c. whereof the first is principal the other subordinate, a means conducing and subservient to the former.
2 That he would fulfil all the good pleasure of his Goodness, etc. whereof the First is principal the other subordinate, a means conducing and subservient to the former.
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•ither for that gracious and saving be•efit of God bestowed on the Elect, which commonly we call effectual call•ng, or for the state and profession of Ghristianity, to which they are brought •y Gods calling them out of their na•ural condition,
•ither for that gracious and Saving be•efit of God bestowed on the Elect, which commonly we call effectual call•ng, or for the state and profession of Ghristianity, to which they Are brought •y God's calling them out of their na•ural condition,
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David a Pr•phet, endued with a large measure • the spirit of sanctification, how did • discredit his religion, by his adulter• murther, counterseit madness? Peter a• Apostle, by lying, swearing,
David a Pr•phet, endued with a large measure • the Spirit of sanctification, how did • discredit his Religion, by his adulter• murder, counterfeit madness? Peter a• Apostle, by lying, swearing,
than that he was the Author of Ecclesiastes; for this Book could not be written in the time of his primitive integrity (because he speaks precisely of that as a thing past) nor of his Apostacie, because a soul turned from God would never have taken pains to draw men from all earthly vanities, which is the scope of that Book) nor breathed out such heavenly precepts, as are here found;
than that he was the Author of Ecclesiastes; for this Book could not be written in the time of his primitive integrity (Because he speaks precisely of that as a thing passed) nor of his Apostasy, Because a soul turned from God would never have taken pains to draw men from all earthly vanities, which is the scope of that Book) nor breathed out such heavenly Precepts, as Are Here found;
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The holiest souls do necessarily, though unwillingly carry about in their bosoms an hereditary disease, which inclines them to drowsiness, and neglect of their holy watch.
The Holiest Souls do necessarily, though unwillingly carry about in their bosoms an hereditary disease, which inclines them to drowsiness, and neglect of their holy watch.
a dangerous deceiver, an enemy like to Satan, lusting against the spirit, rebelling against the Law of their mind, sometimes craftily enticing, sometimes violently haling to those things that are contrary to their calling
a dangerous deceiver, an enemy like to Satan, lusting against the Spirit, rebelling against the Law of their mind, sometime craftily enticing, sometime violently haling to those things that Are contrary to their calling
Secondly, from Satans opposition, who thrusts sore at them, that he may cast them down from their excellency, out of the hatred he bears both to their Souls which will be wounded? and to Gods Name, which will be blemished by their false.
Secondly, from Satan opposition, who thrusts soar At them, that he may cast them down from their excellency, out of the hatred he bears both to their Souls which will be wounded? and to God's Name, which will be blemished by their false.
Therefore he blows the fire of natural corruption, presents objects, and by them worketh upon the heart, offers wicked company, watcheth where they are weakest,
Therefore he blows the fire of natural corruption, presents objects, and by them works upon the heart, offers wicked company, watches where they Are Weakest,
the best of us, the strongest amongst us, had we no better keepers than our selves, would sin like Peter, David, Solomon, Manasses, yea become Judasses, Demasses, Alexanders, terrestial Devils;
the best of us, the Strongest among us, had we no better keepers than our selves, would sin like Peter, David, Solomon, Manasses, yea become Judases, Dema sus, Alexanders, terrestrial Devils;
like Noah uncovered in his tent, to seduce us into the dirty-paths of sin, that when we have stained our garments, we may be the laughing stock of Devils and wicked men.
like Noah uncovered in his tent, to seduce us into the dirty-paths of since, that when we have stained our garments, we may be the laughing stock of Devils and wicked men.
nor cease to acknowledge him for a brother, but rather support him in love, and the spirit of meekness, considering thy self, lest thou also be tempted;
nor cease to acknowledge him for a brother, but rather support him in love, and the Spirit of meekness, considering thy self, lest thou also be tempted;
For Paul's prayer includes the Thessalonians duty, as if he should say, we knowing and considering, that this is a main thing chiefly to be looked unto, by you that are believers, worthy the labour of your lives, do constantly beg for you at the hands of God this grace, that he would make you worthy of this calling.
For Paul's prayer includes the Thessalonians duty, as if he should say, we knowing and considering, that this is a main thing chiefly to be looked unto, by you that Are believers, worthy the labour of your lives, do constantly beg for you At the hands of God this grace, that he would make you worthy of this calling.
The Ephesians are exhorted, to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith they are called. Timothy must teach women to carry themselves, as becommeth those that profess godliness. And good reason. For,
The Ephesians Are exhorted, to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith they Are called. Timothy must teach women to carry themselves, as becomes those that profess godliness. And good reason. For,
When their experience shall teach them, that in those whom they have often reviled and condemned, nothing is found worthy to be blamed, they may be brought to feel shame and self-condemning accusation in their own consciences:
When their experience shall teach them, that in those whom they have often reviled and condemned, nothing is found worthy to be blamed, they may be brought to feel shame and self-condemning accusation in their own Consciences:
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they be drawn to some liking of religion, allured to look into it, to enquire and hearken after it, to be acquainted with those that teach and profess it, till at length they be taken in Gods net.
they be drawn to Some liking of Religion, allured to look into it, to inquire and harken After it, to be acquainted with those that teach and profess it, till At length they be taken in God's net.
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Whereas by blemishing their profession, they hinder the salvation of others, hearten and harden the wicked in rebellious courses, in hatred or dislike of Gods truth (who think they have good cause to hate it, seeing it produceth no better effects in those that follow it) and so drives them further from grace and Gods kingdome.
Whereas by blemishing their profession, they hinder the salvation of Others, hearten and harden the wicked in rebellious courses, in hatred or dislike of God's truth (who think they have good cause to hate it, seeing it Produceth no better effects in those that follow it) and so drives them further from grace and God's Kingdom.
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it makes us of Gods houshold, children of God and the Church, members of the Son of God, setteth before us a kingdome, a crown of eternal glory as the prize for which, the goal to which we must runne.
it makes us of God's household, children of God and the Church, members of the Son of God, sets before us a Kingdom, a crown of Eternal glory as the prize for which, the goal to which we must run.
when they so receiue the word, as they encrease in knowledge and holiness, labour still more and more to abound and excell in spiritual understanding, maturity of judgement, power and ability to subdue evil and do good.
when they so receive the word, as they increase in knowledge and holiness, labour still more and more to abound and excel in spiritual understanding, maturity of judgement, power and ability to subdue evil and do good.
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Contrariwise, they disgrace Christianity by non-proficiency, when after much teaching they continue silly punies, babish, ignorant, sticking and stumbling in the very grounds and easiest points of religion, ever learning,
Contrariwise, they disgrace Christianity by nonproficiency, when After much teaching they continue silly punies, babish, ignorant, sticking and stumbling in the very grounds and Easiest points of Religion, ever learning,
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and suffer themselves to be seduced by the subtilties of impostors, and glorious shews of counterfeit Angels of light, vomit up again the wholesom doctrine they have taken down,
and suffer themselves to be seduced by the subtleties of impostors, and glorious shows of counterfeit Angels of Light, vomit up again the wholesome Doctrine they have taken down,
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4. They honour it by abounding in fruits of righteousness, when they labour to be full of good works, holy, just, profitable actions, ever to be speaking and doing that which is agreeable to the word of grace,
4. They honour it by abounding in fruits of righteousness, when they labour to be full of good works, holy, just, profitable actions, ever to be speaking and doing that which is agreeable to the word of grace,
They dishonour it by barrenness, fruitlesness, careless neglect of good works, when they place religion only or principally in knowing or talking, profess piety,
They dishonour it by Barrenness, fruitlessness, careless neglect of good works, when they place Religion only or principally in knowing or talking, profess piety,
5. They honour it by bridling and moderating affections, manifesting Christian meekness (when occasions of being provoked are offered) equanimity, confidence and joy in God,
5. They honour it by bridling and moderating affections, manifesting Christian meekness (when occasions of being provoked Are offered) equanimity, confidence and joy in God,
They dishonour it, by suffering passions, now stirred by some adverse and ingratesul occurrences, to overflow the banks and break out into unseemly excess,
They dishonour it, by suffering passion, now stirred by Some adverse and ingratesul occurrences, to overflow the banks and break out into unseemly excess,
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when they can keep no mean or measure in their anger, are fearful above measure, altogether heartless at the approaching of danger, grieve immoderately for losses and crosses.
when they can keep no mean or measure in their anger, Are fearful above measure, altogether heartless At the approaching of danger, grieve immoderately for losses and Crosses.
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They dishonour it by spiritual cowardise and apostasie, starting back from the truth because of the Cross, shrinking away from the love, profession, practice of godliness, left they should be troubled and persecuted.
They dishonour it by spiritual cowardice and apostasy, starting back from the truth Because of the Cross, shrinking away from the love, profession, practice of godliness, left they should be troubled and persecuted.
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Some of good age and long standing, have begun to totter and turn after seducing spirits, which promise to open unto them a new way, that they may find rest and peace to their souls, wherein they may walk without a Conscience.
some of good age and long standing, have begun to totter and turn After seducing spirits, which promise to open unto them a new Way, that they may find rest and peace to their Souls, wherein they may walk without a Conscience.
But above all others this point thunders against those, who by their disordered lives, bring shame not only upon themselves, but upon Christianity in general.
But above all Others this point Thunders against those, who by their disordered lives, bring shame not only upon themselves, but upon Christianity in general.
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Its to be lamented, that some by idleness in their callings, pride, unthriftiness, undutifulness to Governours, unfaithfulness in dealings, slipperiness in promises, rigor in standing upon and prosecuting their own right to the utmost, discords and such like gross faults, appearing in their lives, give the wicked occasion of condemning our whole brotherhood, and make Religion ashamed that ever she knew them,
Its to be lamented, that Some by idleness in their callings, pride, unthriftiness, undutifulness to Governors, unfaithfulness in dealings, slipperiness in promises, rigor in standing upon and prosecuting their own right to the utmost, discords and such like gross Faults, appearing in their lives, give the wicked occasion of condemning our Whole brotherhood, and make Religion ashamed that ever she knew them,
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and yet we deal with her, as Judas did with Jesus, that is, daily deliver her up to be mocked, scourged, crucified, pierced by the spears and arrows of ungodly mens venomous tongues? Do we not fear,
and yet we deal with her, as Judas did with jesus, that is, daily deliver her up to be mocked, scourged, Crucified, pierced by the spears and arrows of ungodly men's venomous tongues? Do we not Fear,
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lest if we continue to be a shame to our fathers house, exposing it to infamy and obloquie in the world, we be cast out at length as bastards and bond slaves,
lest if we continue to be a shame to our Father's house, exposing it to infamy and obloquy in the world, we be cast out At length as bastards and bound slaves,
Secondly, all that call upon the Name of Christ, and are called after his Name, must hence be spurred and stirred up to answer their calling, especially by an holy and unblameable life.
Secondly, all that call upon the Name of christ, and Are called After his Name, must hence be spurred and stirred up to answer their calling, especially by an holy and unblameable life.
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What a shame is it that those who are •alled to so great and glorious things, •ould live like the base scullions of the •evil? ought we not to walk in the •ar of our God,
What a shame is it that those who Are •alled to so great and glorious things, •ould live like the base scullions of the •evil? ought we not to walk in the •ar of our God,
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because of the reproach •our enemies? that we may give no occa•on to the adversary to speak reproach•ully? Let us, oh let us strive to be •ch manner of persons for holy con•rsation and godliness, that our very lives may proclaim to all men, that our hearts, hopes, countrey, portion is above, not in this world, that in our words and works wicked Men may smell the fragransie,
Because of the reproach •our enemies? that we may give no occa•on to the adversary to speak reproach•ully? Let us, o let us strive to be •ch manner of Persons for holy con•rsation and godliness, that our very lives may proclaim to all men, that our hearts, hope's, country, portion is above, not in this world, that in our words and works wicked Men may smell the fragransie,
and behold the majesty and glory of Religion to their astonishment, and be compelled to say, these are kindly Christians indeed, wor• thy the Name they bear, the seed whic• the Lord hath blessed.
and behold the majesty and glory of Religion to their astonishment, and be compelled to say, these Are kindly Christians indeed, wor• thy the Name they bear, the seed whic• the Lord hath blessed.
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Consider I pra• you (for I would gladly strike this na• a little further) 1. That profession sep• rated from sutable practice, is a gre• Enemy of Christs Kingdom.
Consider I pra• you (for I would gladly strike this na• a little further) 1. That profession sep• rated from suitable practice, is a gre• Enemy of Christ Kingdom.
For 〈 ◊ 〉 these fight only from without the C• •• God, and who can look for any be• •er from them, who profess hatred a• enmity against the Church? Those 〈 ◊ 〉 •ing within the bounds and bowels• the Church, put weapons into 〈 ◊ 〉 hand both of forrain and domest soes, seeretly encourage, strength• ••m them against Religion,
For 〈 ◊ 〉 these fight only from without the C• •• God, and who can look for any be• •er from them, who profess hatred a• enmity against the Church? Those 〈 ◊ 〉 •ing within the bounds and bowels• the Church, put weapons into 〈 ◊ 〉 hand both of foreign and Domestic soes, seeretly encourage, strength• ••m them against Religion,
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and (in a word) in many things as blame worthy as themselves, they applaud and settle themselves with more confidence on the dregs or dunghil of their own cursed condition,
and (in a word) in many things as blame worthy as themselves, they applaud and settle themselves with more confidence on the dregs or dunghill of their own cursed condition,
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as giving sufficient hope of salvation, they think our doctrine, touching the necessity of holiness and universal obedience in them that shall be saved, to be vanity and falshood, they resolve they need no more repentance than they have (which indeed is none at all) and so come not to Christ that they might have life:
as giving sufficient hope of salvation, they think our Doctrine, touching the necessity of holiness and universal Obedience in them that shall be saved, to be vanity and falsehood, they resolve they need no more Repentance than they have (which indeed is none At all) and so come not to christ that they might have life:
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vvhereas a good life is a good oratour, perswading and calling others to goodness, wooing and winning the minds even of rude aliens to an approbation of it,
whereas a good life is a good orator, persuading and calling Others to Goodness, wooing and winning the minds even of rude aliens to an approbation of it,
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Whence the Apostle Peter exhorteth Wives to subjection from this reason, that such Husbands as obey not the word, may be won by the conversation of the Wives.
Whence the Apostle Peter exhorteth Wives to subjection from this reason, that such Husbands as obey not the word, may be wone by the Conversation of the Wives.
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We might draw many worlds to the faith. 2. A bad life in Christians makes way for corruption in judgement, renouncing of Christ, and the height of wickedness.
We might draw many world's to the faith. 2. A bad life in Christians makes Way for corruption in judgement, renouncing of christ, and the height of wickedness.
For 1. God being provoked by mens impounding or imprisoning his truth in unrighteousness, and partial walking in his Commandements, in judgement gives them over to delusions, leaves them to fall into errors and damnable opinions. 2. When men are not what they profess and know they ought to be, it cannot be but they seel themselves often stung, lashed;
For 1. God being provoked by men's impounding or imprisoning his truth in unrighteousness, and partial walking in his commandments, in judgement gives them over to delusions, leaves them to fallen into errors and damnable opinions. 2. When men Are not what they profess and know they ought to be, it cannot be but they seel themselves often stung, lashed;
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Wherefore to be rid of this trouble and torment, and get liberty from Gods yoke (the strictness whereof they cannot endure) First, they begin to desire (and then labour to perswade themselves) that some things which they have learned may be false,
Wherefore to be rid of this trouble and torment, and get liberty from God's yoke (the strictness whereof they cannot endure) First, they begin to desire (and then labour to persuade themselves) that Some things which they have learned may be false,
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or at least doubtful, not very certain, they invent (or fetch from the Devils forge) colours, excused defences of that they mean not to amend, wicked and Atheistical conclusions encouraging to continue in their course, till at length the spirit being wearied and departing, they fall to open prophaneness, grow extremely impudent and obdurate in sin,
or At least doubtful, not very certain, they invent (or fetch from the Devils forge) colours, excused defences of that they mean not to amend, wicked and Atheistical conclusions encouraging to continue in their course, till At length the Spirit being wearied and departing, they fallen to open profaneness, grow extremely impudent and obdurate in since,
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Wouldst thou have me speak more plainly? Art thou a Christian in name, but livest not like a Christian? Take heed, thou art in danger to be given over to heresie, to believe Doctrines of Devils,
Wouldst thou have me speak more plainly? Art thou a Christian in name, but Livest not like a Christian? Take heed, thou art in danger to be given over to heresy, to believe Doctrines of Devils,
or wholly to forsake the way of righteousness, to return to thy vomit and wallowing in the mire, to become a stinking snuff or vapour in the nostrils of all men,
or wholly to forsake the Way of righteousness, to return to thy vomit and wallowing in the mire, to become a stinking snuff or vapour in the nostrils of all men,
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3. As God expects more duty from his own than others, so their unholy lives disagreeing from their holy calling, kindle his anger, more than the sins of others.
3. As God expects more duty from his own than Others, so their unholy lives disagreeing from their holy calling, kindle his anger, more than the Sins of Others.
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how shall we answer our Judge? Dread we not that sentence, Cursed is he that causeth the blind to err in the way? Indeed the wicked who take occasion from our unworthy walking to speak evil of the way of God,
how shall we answer our Judge? Dread we not that sentence, Cursed is he that Causes the blind to err in the Way? Indeed the wicked who take occasion from our unworthy walking to speak evil of the Way of God,
and yet he will swagger in some company as well as others, or, he hath so deceived me, that I will take heed how henceforth I trust or entertain under my roof any of that feather, I cannot but say within my self, It were better a milstone were hanged about his neck and be cast into the depth of the Sea, than he should by such un-Gospel-like carriage,
and yet he will swagger in Some company as well as Others, or, he hath so deceived me, that I will take heed how henceforth I trust or entertain under my roof any of that feather, I cannot but say within my self, It were better a millstone were hanged about his neck and be cast into the depth of the Sea, than he should by such un-Gospel-like carriage,
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5. Think with your selves, what comfort can any man have in that life which fighteth with his profession, in that profession which is controlled by his life, to which his life daily gives the lie, which will certainly be an inditement and witness against him in the great day? If it be a shame for one pretending himself a Grammarian, to speak incongruously, a Musitian to play or sing unskilfully,
5. Think with your selves, what Comfort can any man have in that life which fights with his profession, in that profession which is controlled by his life, to which his life daily gives the lie, which will Certainly be an indictment and witness against him in the great day? If it be a shame for one pretending himself a Grammarian, to speak incongruously, a Musician to play or sing unskilfully,
for one to profess and make shew of Christianity, and yet so grosly to fail in observing and obeying the rules of it, that his own works condemn him in the gate? What a shame is it lastly, that those who by their lives ought to condemn the unclean world (as Noah did by his obedience,
for one to profess and make show of Christianity, and yet so grossly to fail in observing and obeying the rules of it, that his own works condemn him in the gate? What a shame is it lastly, that those who by their lives ought to condemn the unclean world (as Noah did by his Obedience,
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and all ought, who hope to be assessors or benchers with Christ in judging the world) should give the world just cause to condemn their lives? I would gladly take off mine hand and make an end,
and all ought, who hope to be assessors or benchers with christ in judging the world) should give the world just cause to condemn their lives? I would gladly take off mine hand and make an end,
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Let your conversation be such as becometh the Gospel of Christ, walk worthy of God who hath called you to his Kingdom and glory, that you may by a real demonstration of the power of Religion, stop the mouths of foolish and ignorant men, who would be barking against Religion, by practise and expressions of holiness, muzzle or make ashamed the slanderous brood of Antichrist, who charge us to deny or contemn inherent holiness.
Let your Conversation be such as Becometh the Gospel of christ, walk worthy of God who hath called you to his Kingdom and glory, that you may by a real demonstration of the power of Religion, stop the mouths of foolish and ignorant men, who would be barking against Religion, by practice and expressions of holiness, muzzle or make ashamed the slanderous brood of Antichrist, who charge us to deny or contemn inherent holiness.
and the Lord grant that whosoever heareth or readeth may be perswaded (or this doctriue may put a sting into his conscience, never giving him rest, till he resolve) to lead the life of a Christian.
and the Lord grant that whosoever hears or readeth may be persuaded (or this Doctrine may put a sting into his conscience, never giving him rest, till he resolve) to led the life of a Christian.
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First, no man is of himself sufficient to think, much Iess to accomplish that which is good. This, that great Apostle, who was taken up into the third heaven, confesseth and confirmeth in himself;
First, no man is of himself sufficient to think, much Iess to accomplish that which is good. This, that great Apostle, who was taken up into the third heaven, Confesses and confirmeth in himself;
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Secondly, God gives the first grace, whereby they begin both to deny ungodliness, to renounce all that spiritual uncleanness of sin, which is contrary to their calling,
Secondly, God gives the First grace, whereby they begin both to deny ungodliness, to renounce all that spiritual uncleanness of since, which is contrary to their calling,
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upholds them in their integrity, stablisheth their hearts in holiness, gives wisdom to espie and shun the snares of the tempter, Delivers from every evil work (and consequently preserves from shameful fals disgracing their calling) waters them as a garden, that they may be fruitful in good works, which are a comely ornament to their profession.
upholds them in their integrity, stablisheth their hearts in holiness, gives Wisdom to espy and shun the snares of the tempter, Delivers from every evil work (and consequently preserves from shameful falls disgracing their calling) waters them as a garden, that they may be fruitful in good works, which Are a comely ornament to their profession.
or tempting to sin in conversation (suffers them not to assault his children, when, where, with what weapons, with what force and fury they would) or else ministreth strength to withstand and overcome them.
or tempting to since in Conversation (suffers them not to assault his children, when, where, with what weapons, with what force and fury they would) or Else Ministereth strength to withstand and overcome them.
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Now he that curbs or puts to flight the enemies which would draw us to dishonourable acts, must needs be the cause of our honourable standing in the day of battel,
Now he that curbs or puts to flight the enemies which would draw us to dishonourable acts, must needs be the cause of our honourable standing in the day of battle,
First then, hast thou escaped many dangerous pit-falls, and quick-sands in which others have been overthrown, many foul sins of youth, of age, which have foiled others,
First then, hast thou escaped many dangerous pitfalls, and quicksands in which Others have been overthrown, many foul Sins of youth, of age, which have foiled Others,
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and defiled both them and their profession, Hast thou as a brave Souldier of Jesus Christ, warded or repelled those blows of temptation, which have brought others on their on knees,
and defiled both them and their profession, Hast thou as a brave Soldier of jesus christ, warded or repelled those blows of temptation, which have brought Others on their on knees,
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or driven them from their station? Hast thou purchased the name and repute of a worthy Christian, by a godly, harmless, meek, sober, peaceable conversation, gained honour not only to thy self,
or driven them from their station? Hast thou purchased the name and repute of a worthy Christian, by a godly, harmless, meek, Sobrium, peaceable Conversation, gained honour not only to thy self,
but to the general calling of Christianity, and so sent abroad the smell of the ointment of thy graces, that others have been thereby induced to speak honourably of Religion for thy sake? Be not proud of it, its Gods work in thee, ascribe the glory of it wholly to him who keeps back his children from evil,
but to the general calling of Christianity, and so sent abroad the smell of the ointment of thy graces, that Others have been thereby induced to speak honourably of Religion for thy sake? Be not proud of it, its God's work in thee, ascribe the glory of it wholly to him who keeps back his children from evil,
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Its truly said of an Enemy, the least temptation, if God forsake us, and suffer the Devil to work as powerfully as he can, will be intolerable, invincible.
Its truly said of an Enemy, the least temptation, if God forsake us, and suffer the devil to work as powerfully as he can, will be intolerable, invincible.
Secondly, Dost thou desire to honour thy Christian calling by walking as beseems the Gospel? Do for thy self, what Paul did for his Thessalonians; send every day post to the Court of heaven, none other but thine own heart, on the winged horse of Prayer.
Secondly, Dost thou desire to honour thy Christian calling by walking as beseems the Gospel? Do for thy self, what Paul did for his Thessalonians; send every day post to the Court of heaven, none other but thine own heart, on the winged horse of Prayer.
say unto him, Lord, as thou hast made me partaker, make me also worthy of the heavenly calling, give grace that whiles I live, I may shew such behaviour,
say unto him, Lord, as thou hast made me partaker, make me also worthy of the heavenly calling, give grace that while I live, I may show such behaviour,
and let no iniquity have dominion over thy servant, keep my spirit ever waking and watchful against sin, stablish my heart in thy fear, my feet in the way of thy precepts, enable me to continue holy and faithful unto death,
and let no iniquity have dominion over thy servant, keep my Spirit ever waking and watchful against since, establish my heart in thy Fear, my feet in the Way of thy Precepts, enable me to continue holy and faithful unto death,
This is the way to obtain this excellent grace, and he that perseveres earnestly begging it, adding thereunto holy endeavours, making the matter of his prayer, the matter of his practise, shall be preserved from opprobrious evils.
This is the Way to obtain this excellent grace, and he that perseveres earnestly begging it, adding thereunto holy endeavours, making the matter of his prayer, the matter of his practice, shall be preserved from opprobrious evils.
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The second petition of Paul followeth, wherein such things are begged as mainly and necessarily conduce to the honouring of a Christians calling, especially by undaunted constancy and perseverance in the time of tribulation. Themeans are two; 1. General. 2 Special.
The second petition of Paul follows, wherein such things Are begged as mainly and necessarily conduce to the honouring of a Christians calling, especially by undaunted constancy and perseverance in the time of tribulation. Themeans Are two; 1. General. 2 Special.
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By good pleasure, I understand Gods decree and promise of bestowing on his children all spiritual blessings needful for the attainment of eternal glory,
By good pleasure, I understand God's Decree and promise of bestowing on his children all spiritual blessings needful for the attainment of Eternal glory,
What is the root, fountain, and foundation of this good pleasure? the goodness of God, that is, the kind and gracious nature of God, whereby he is ready to deal bountifully with his creature.
What is the root, fountain, and Foundation of this good pleasure? the Goodness of God, that is, the kind and gracious nature of God, whereby he is ready to deal bountifully with his creature.
The meaning then is, we pray, that the Lord would accomplish and finish all those good things, he hath intended to work in you and for you, that he would give the fulness and perfection of all those graces, wherewith of his meer grace and goodness he hath purposed, promised and already begun to enrich you.
The meaning then is, we pray, that the Lord would accomplish and finish all those good things, he hath intended to work in you and for you, that he would give the fullness and perfection of all those graces, wherewith of his mere grace and Goodness he hath purposed, promised and already begun to enrich you.
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The words may admit two other readings and interpretations, for they may be turned [ all the well-pleasing of goodness ] that is, all that goodness and holiness which is acceptable and wellpleasing to God.
The words may admit two other readings and interpretations, for they may be turned [ all the Well-pleasing of Goodness ] that is, all that Goodness and holiness which is acceptable and Well-pleasing to God.
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You shall find the Scripture exemplifying this point in particulars, ascribing all the saving benefits of God bestowed on his people, to his grace and good will, election or predestination to life, redemption, remission of sins, justification, acceptation, vocation, revelation of the mystery of the Gospel,
You shall find the Scripture exemplifying this point in particulars, ascribing all the Saving benefits of God bestowed on his people, to his grace and good will, election or predestination to life, redemption, remission of Sins, justification, acceptation, vocation, Revelation of the mystery of the Gospel,
and giving of knowledge and wisdom, spiritual vivification, and consequently sanctification, regeneration, comfort and hope after their calling, ability for the faithful discharge of the duties of their callings, deliverance from evil, confirmation and persevetance, glorification. Reason proveth the same.
and giving of knowledge and Wisdom, spiritual vivification, and consequently sanctification, regeneration, Comfort and hope After their calling, ability for the faithful discharge of the duties of their callings, deliverance from evil, confirmation and persevetance, glorification. Reason Proves the same.
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and therefore it being an effect of Gods will, cannot be a cause of the same. 2. Nothing temporary in man, can be a cause of that which is eternal in God:
and Therefore it being an Effect of God's will, cannot be a cause of the same. 2. Nothing temporary in man, can be a cause of that which is Eternal in God:
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If nothing besides his own goodness, moved him to decree to work it, nothing else moves him actually to work it, else the decree and the execution of it do not agree.
If nothing beside his own Goodness, moved him to Decree to work it, nothing Else moves him actually to work it, Else the Decree and the execution of it do not agree.
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As 1. That a sinner not reconciled to God, may by preparatory works of repentance, deserve in some sort justification, which they call the merit of congruity.
As 1. That a sinner not reconciled to God, may by preparatory works of Repentance, deserve in Some sort justification, which they call the merit of congruity.
but if there were no snake in this grass, I marvel why some of great name and note among them (who doubtless understood well enough the tenets of their own times) vvished the abolishing and abandoning of it. 2. That Man is able by a power naturally inherent in his will,
but if there were no snake in this grass, I marvel why Some of great name and note among them (who doubtless understood well enough the tenets of their own times) wished the abolishing and abandoning of it. 2. That Man is able by a power naturally inherent in his will,
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Indeed they disavovv this Opinion (as whoremasters are sometimes ashamed of their bastards, but they must be content, will they nill they, to father it.
Indeed they disavow this Opinion (as whoremasters Are sometime ashamed of their bastards, but they must be content, will they nill they, to father it.
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For the vvritings of the Jesuits (who in this point are hotly opposed by their own pue-fellows the Dominicans) witness that besides the outward means, they acknowledge nothing necessary to conversion,
For the writings of the Jesuits (who in this point Are hotly opposed by their own pue-fellows the Dominicans) witness that beside the outward means, they acknowledge nothing necessary to conversion,
but inspiration, illumination, excitation, they require not any super-natural habit or principle insused into the will by which it may be disposed and elevated to produce the act of faith:
but inspiration, illumination, excitation, they require not any supernatural habit or principle infused into the will by which it may be disposed and elevated to produce the act of faith:
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yea, some of them ingenuously confess, that the first radical cause of the efficacy of grace is the co-operation of mans will. 3. That men may merit (yea others for them) increase of grace, perseverance and restauration by repentance, when they have fallen.
yea, Some of them ingenuously confess, that the First radical cause of the efficacy of grace is the cooperation of men will. 3. That men may merit (yea Others for them) increase of grace, perseverance and restauration by Repentance, when they have fallen.
and offers his grace to this or that people, because he did see and know they would with humble readiness embrace and rightly use that grace and come when he called. 1. These are right builders of Babel: Is not this most horrible & most wicked confusion, to thrust the first cause out of his rank,
and offers his grace to this or that people, Because he did see and know they would with humble readiness embrace and rightly use that grace and come when he called. 1. These Are right Builders of Babel: Is not this most horrible & most wicked confusion, to thrust the First cause out of his rank,
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and seat the second in his room? to subject the Creator (or make him inferiour) to his creature? to fetch the first rise or spring of mans salvation from man? It is no less absurd and blasphemous (for ought I can see) to say, Gods will had or needed an external moving cause in ordaining things,
and seat the second in his room? to Subject the Creator (or make him inferior) to his creature? to fetch the First rise or spring of men salvation from man? It is no less absurd and blasphemous (for ought I can see) to say, God's will had or needed an external moving cause in ordaining things,
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The Papists shall rise up in judgement and condemn them, some of whom do affirm roundly (and confirm as soundly) that there is no cause in us of Gods predestination, that election is altogether free, without prevision of good works. 2. What faith could God fore-see in man not half,
The Papists shall rise up in judgement and condemn them, Some of whom do affirm roundly (and confirm as soundly) that there is no cause in us of God's predestination, that election is altogether free, without prevision of good works. 2. What faith could God foresee in man not half,
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but wholly dead in trespasses and sins? what power of willing their own conversion in Men of stony hearts, altogether impotent to spiritual good, mancipated to Satan? 3. Lastly, where they say, God bestows means of salvation upon some rather than others,
but wholly dead in Trespasses and Sins? what power of willing their own conversion in Men of stony hearts, altogether impotent to spiritual good, mancipated to Satan? 3. Lastly, where they say, God bestows means of salvation upon Some rather than Others,
For if that were the reason, then the Lord should always send his Gospel and Ministers to those that are most towardly and capable, deny them to those who are most hard hearted and rebellious:
For if that were the reason, then the Lord should always send his Gospel and Ministers to those that Are most towardly and capable, deny them to those who Are most hard hearted and rebellious:
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as to Israel a gain-saying people, a people of stiff and steely necks, adamantine hearts, brazen fore-heads, more stubborn and inflexible than the Gentiles, than the Tirians and Sidonians.
as to Israel a gainsaying people, a people of stiff and steely necks, adamantine hearts, brazen foreheads, more stubborn and inflexible than the Gentiles, than the Tirians and Sidonians.
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Hast thou honour, riches, children, bodily strength and activity, friends, gifts of nature, graces of the spirit? say with Jacob, these are the riches, the children, the gifts which God hath graciously given me.
Hast thou honour, riches, children, bodily strength and activity, Friends, Gifts of nature, graces of the Spirit? say with Jacob, these Are the riches, the children, the Gifts which God hath graciously given me.
Because of my sincerity, obedience, hearty and constant praying, I have better children, better success in the world than others, I am preserved and delivered out of dangers wherein others perish, judge them to be the issue of Satan, that father of pride, who perswaded our first parents,
Because of my sincerity, Obedience, hearty and constant praying, I have better children, better success in the world than Others, I am preserved and Delivered out of dangers wherein Others perish, judge them to be the issue of Satan, that father of pride, who persuaded our First Parents,
& know that our obedience is not a cause of Gods kindness and benignity, but a way or path leading to the taste and feeling of it (God who is faithful having promised that whosoever walk in that way shall find him gracious and bountiful) or a condition pre-required in those that shall taste the fruits of his goodness, which condition (not man by his own power performeth,
& know that our Obedience is not a cause of God's kindness and benignity, but a Way or path leading to the taste and feeling of it (God who is faithful having promised that whosoever walk in that Way shall find him gracious and bountiful) or a condition prerequired in those that shall taste the fruits of his Goodness, which condition (not man by his own power Performeth,
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How much more (brethren) should the praises of the goodness of our God be ever in our hearts, in our mouths, who loved u• when we were enemies, sought us whe• we strayed like lost sheep, found u• when we sought him not, called u• when we resisted him, remembreth u• when we forget him, keepeth promi• with us most faithfully,
How much more (brothers) should the praises of the Goodness of our God be ever in our hearts, in our mouths, who loved u• when we were enemies, sought us whe• we strayed like lost sheep, found u• when we sought him not, called u• when we resisted him, Remember u• when we forget him, Keepeth promi• with us most faithfully,
when we are unfaithful to him, followeth and ladet• us with his benefits, when we have for feited all by unthankfulness, undutifulness? how should we awaken our dea• hearts to admire and glorifie this • free mercy of the Lord, and say, so• thine own sake, and according to thine ow• heart (O God) hast thou shewed me u• worthy wretch, less than the least of all thy mercies, all this grace and truth:
when we Are unfaithful to him, follows and ladet• us with his benefits, when we have for feited all by unthankfulness, undutifulness? how should we awaken our dea• hearts to admire and Glorify this • free mercy of the Lord, and say, so• thine own sake, and according to thine ow• heart (Oh God) hast thou showed me u• worthy wretch, less than the least of all thy Mercies, all this grace and truth:
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Now secondly, vvhenas the Apostle prays in this manner for a people excelling many in grace and goodness, in the next place we set down this conclusion.
Now secondly, whenas the Apostle prays in this manner for a people excelling many in grace and Goodness, in the next place we Set down this conclusion.
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God is able enough to replenish his children with all holiness, and lift them from the hell of misery, wherein he finds them, to a state of perfect happiness in a moment:
God is able enough to replenish his children with all holiness, and lift them from the hell of misery, wherein he finds them, to a state of perfect happiness in a moment:
Hence are these Exhortations, as ye have received of us, 1 Thes. 4.1. how ye ought to walk and please God, so abound more and more, grow in grace, put on the new man, cleanse your selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, and these promises, the righteous shall grow like a Cedar in Lebanon, ye shall grow up as the calves of the stall, and the like. For,
Hence Are these Exhortations, as you have received of us, 1 Thebes 4.1. how you ought to walk and please God, so abound more and more, grow in grace, put on the new man, cleanse your selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, and these promises, the righteous shall grow like a Cedar in Lebanon, you shall grow up as the calves of the stall, and the like. For,
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As therefore the loving nurse or mother in feeding, the wise father or school-master in teaching, accommodate themselves to childrens vveakness, rather considering vvhat and how they are able to take,
As Therefore the loving nurse or mother in feeding, the wise father or Schoolmaster in teaching, accommodate themselves to Children's weakness, rather considering what and how they Are able to take,
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Secondly, as God in the first creation made and adorned this spacious and specious world, not in a moment, (which to him had been as easie) but successively in six days space, partly that man might learn by his example, to take more time, leisurely and distinctly to meditate of his works, partly to help man the better to conceive of his workmanship,
Secondly, as God in the First creation made and adorned this spacious and specious world, not in a moment, (which to him had been as easy) but successively in six days Molle, partly that man might Learn by his Exampl, to take more time, leisurely and distinctly to meditate of his works, partly to help man the better to conceive of his workmanship,
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and in what order the parts of the building were joyned together; (whence many profitable considerations arise, whereof this is not the least, the admirable power of the builder appears, in causing light and day,
and in what order the parts of the building were joined together; (whence many profitable considerations arise, whereof this is not the least, the admirable power of the builder appears, in causing Light and day,
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if all had been dispatcht in an instant:) so in the reparation of the world he perfects sanctification in his children gradually, by little and little, that he may lead them to a more distinct and punctual notice-taking of all his graces in themselves,
if all had been dispatched in an instant:) so in the reparation of the world he perfects sanctification in his children gradually, by little and little, that he may led them to a more distinct and punctual notice-taking of all his graces in themselves,
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and the foot-steps of the worker, that is, the sundry wonderful waies and passages of his providence and administration in the perfecting of them. (Whence they gather much sweet experimental knowledge) that he may give occasion more fully to observe, deeply ponder,
and the footsteps of the worker, that is, the sundry wondered ways and passages of his providence and administration in the perfecting of them. (Whence they gather much sweet experimental knowledge) that he may give occasion more Fully to observe, deeply ponder,
and highly praise his wisdom and power, which shine forth more conspicuous and illustrious, in his making a small grain of grace to prevail against a world of corruption,
and highly praise his Wisdom and power, which shine forth more conspicuous and illustrious, in his making a small grain of grace to prevail against a world of corruption,
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and bringing them thorow so many weaknesses, battels, seas of troubles and temptations, falls and foiles, (every of them threatning death) to compleat holiness and happiness,
and bringing them thorough so many Weaknesses, battles, Seas of Troubles and temptations, falls and foils, (every of them threatening death) to complete holiness and happiness,
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Thirdly, the Lord will have his children wrestle for a time in a state of imperfection, that he may train them up in humility, Let them see their own impotency,
Thirdly, the Lord will have his children wrestle for a time in a state of imperfection, that he may train them up in humility, Let them see their own impotency,
and earnestly desire the coming of the kingdom of glory, teach them to ascribe their salvation wholly to him, duly to value and esteem his graces, the want whereof hath so pinched them, the keeping and increase whereof costs them no small care, strugling, and contention.
and earnestly desire the coming of the Kingdom of glory, teach them to ascribe their salvation wholly to him, duly to valve and esteem his graces, the want whereof hath so pinched them, the keeping and increase whereof costs them not small care, struggling, and contention.
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Our first father received all his portion at once, (an exceeding great stock of grace:) but he quickly forgetting both God and himself, spent it and proved a bankrupt.
Our First father received all his portion At once, (an exceeding great stock of grace:) but he quickly forgetting both God and himself, spent it and proved a bankrupt.
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and all the days of our life acknowledg our selves to be beggers, depend upon him for a continual subministration of new grace, learn better to husband and improve that little which he hath put into our hands.
and all the days of our life acknowledge our selves to be beggars, depend upon him for a continual subministration of new grace, Learn better to husband and improve that little which he hath put into our hands.
and grace infused by which a man is made able to fulfil the Law. Alas, no marvel men roave strangely, speak absurdly and ignorantly of the state of grace,
and grace infused by which a man is made able to fulfil the Law. Alas, no marvel men roave strangely, speak absurdly and ignorantly of the state of grace,
and such like fanaticks, who boast of such a fulness of holiness, that they need no further purging, ging, who (if their confident affirmations may be believed) have so much joy, that they need or desire no more in heaven, brag that they are past the doctrine of the hearts deceitfulness, never crave pardon of sin,
and such like fanatics, who boast of such a fullness of holiness, that they need no further purging, ging, who (if their confident affirmations may be believed) have so much joy, that they need or desire no more in heaven, brag that they Are passed the Doctrine of the hearts deceitfulness, never crave pardon of since,
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and deridingly tell them that do, they have their pardon on their back, acknowledge no use of the Law after justification, feel no need of preaching, prayer, Sabbaths, use these things rather least they should give offence,
and deridingly tell them that do, they have their pardon on their back, acknowledge no use of the Law After justification, feel no need of preaching, prayer, Sabbaths, use these things rather lest they should give offence,
Thy case is the common case of all the godly, not one of them but hath his wants to complain of, not one of them but feeleth in himself much emptiness, great weakness of holiness, much ignorance, vanity, unbeliefe, hardness, deadness, inordinacy of affections, nay evil motions and inclinations:
Thy case is the Common case of all the godly, not one of them but hath his Wants to complain of, not one of them but feeleth in himself much emptiness, great weakness of holiness, much ignorance, vanity, unbelief, hardness, deadness, inordinacy of affections, nay evil motions and inclinations:
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be content that the seeds of grace do first poorly peep up and sprout in the mould of thy heart, which in time will grow to be great herbs, and fill the whole garden.
be content that the seeds of grace do First poorly peep up and sprout in the mould of thy heart, which in time will grow to be great herbs, and fill the Whole garden.
If thou wert recovering of a great sickness, though health should return very slowly, wouldst thou not be glad and praise the Author of life? Do here in like manner, rejoyce and bless God, that thou art begotten again and come into the new World of new Creatures,
If thou Wertenberg recovering of a great sickness, though health should return very slowly, Wouldst thou not be glad and praise the Author of life? Do Here in like manner, rejoice and bless God, that thou art begotten again and come into the new World of new Creatures,
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This is further confirmed in those places, in which the Apostle prays (or testifies that he prayed) for them to whom he writes, That they might be filled with all knowledge of Gods will, abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment, be filled with the fruits of righteousness,
This is further confirmed in those places, in which the Apostle prays (or Testifies that he prayed) for them to whom he writes, That they might be filled with all knowledge of God's will, abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgement, be filled with the fruits of righteousness,
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those places also which exhort to such things, as, Be ye perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect, be ye filled with the Spirit, and such like. And good reason.
those places also which exhort to such things, as, Be you perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect, be you filled with the Spirit, and such like. And good reason.
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For first, there is a certain fulness attainable in this life, which appeares, because, 1. God hath promised to replenish and satiate the hungry soul, to poure his Spirit abundantly on his people, to fill the earth with the knowledge of himself,
For First, there is a certain fullness attainable in this life, which appears, Because, 1. God hath promised to replenish and satiate the hungry soul, to pour his Spirit abundantly on his people, to fill the earth with the knowledge of himself,
as the waters cover the sea, to make the parched ground a pool, the thirsty land springs of water, the feeble in the Church like David instrength, so that they shall mount up with wings like Eagles, run and not be weary, walk and not faint.
as the waters cover the sea, to make the parched ground a pool, the thirsty land springs of water, the feeble in the Church like David instrength, so that they shall mount up with wings like Eagles, run and not be weary, walk and not faint.
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Now he that promiseth, wanteth neither will nor power to perform his word, being the All-sufficient, a most bountiful Father and Master, Rich to all that call upon him, giving liberally and upbraiding no man, delighting in the posperity of his servants.
Now he that promises, Wants neither will nor power to perform his word, being the All-sufficient, a most bountiful Father and Master, Rich to all that call upon him, giving liberally and upbraiding no man, delighting in the posperity of his Servants.
I speak not of extraordinary persons, (such as the Apostles, of whom joyntly it is said, They were filled with the holy Ghost, as the same is affirmed particularly of Peter and Paul, such also as were sundry ministers & believers in that first Church;
I speak not of extraordinary Persons, (such as the Apostles, of whom jointly it is said, They were filled with the holy Ghost, as the same is affirmed particularly of Peter and Paul, such also as were sundry Ministers & believers in that First Church;
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Doth not the Apostle give this honourable testimony of the ancient Romanes, that he was perswaded they were full of goodness, filled with all knowledge? Of the Corinthians and Ephesians, that they were enriched with all knowledge, utterance, wisdome, prudemce? Now that which God hath promised,
Does not the Apostle give this honourable testimony of the ancient Romans, that he was persuaded they were full of Goodness, filled with all knowledge? Of the Corinthians and Ephesians, that they were enriched with all knowledge, utterance, Wisdom, prudemce? Now that which God hath promised,
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and the Saints have received from him, why should not the godly still desire and hope to obtain? If in any thing this point contradicteth other Scriptures,
and the Saints have received from him, why should not the godly still desire and hope to obtain? If in any thing this point Contradicteth other Scriptures,
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or comparative, such a measure or degree of grace, as fitteth & falleth into a grown Christian, is answerable to the age of a Father in Christ, which in respect of the weak beginning of young Christians, may be termed fulness:
or comparative, such a measure or degree of grace, as fits & falls into a grown Christian, is answerable to the age of a Father in christ, which in respect of the weak beginning of young Christians, may be termed fullness:
for in the very same place where he denies himself to be perfect, he calleth himself & those believers in Philippi, that were of good standing and growth in Christianity, perfect, wch sentences seemingly contrary, are to be reconciled by the fore-named distinction.
for in the very same place where he Denies himself to be perfect, he calls himself & those believers in Philippi, that were of good standing and growth in Christianity, perfect, which sentences seemingly contrary, Are to be reconciled by the forenamed distinction.
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The richer a man grows in grace, the more is his election evidenced and sealed unto him, (because this is the fountain whence all saving and gracious gifts,
The Richer a man grows in grace, the more is his election evidenced and sealed unto him, (Because this is the fountain whence all Saving and gracious Gifts,
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and the life of Angels, hath more certain testimonies and pledges of his salvation, and lastly, the less power shall any evil, which can befal him, have, to disquiet his course, damp his joy, disturb his inward peace,
and the life of Angels, hath more certain testimonies and pledges of his salvation, and lastly, the less power shall any evil, which can befall him, have, to disquiet his course, damp his joy, disturb his inward peace,
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so abundance of grace in the heart makes a Christian go about Gods business more nimbly, strongly, with more chearfulness and largeness of heart, more ready to do the good will of God, more fruitful and abundant in all good actions. 2. Passive:
so abundance of grace in the heart makes a Christian go about God's business more nimbly, strongly, with more cheerfulness and largeness of heart, more ready to do the good will of God, more fruitful and abundant in all good actions. 2. Passive:
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and as the body, or any part of it, the fatter it is, the less it is pierced with pinching cold, (whence it is, that in greatest frosts, our eyes never feel cold,
and as the body, or any part of it, the fatter it is, the less it is pierced with pinching cold, (whence it is, that in greatest frosts, our eyes never feel cold,
because the fatness of the white keeps them warm:) so the richer any one is in grace, he will bear afflictions the more equally, rejoyce in tribulations more sweetly,
Because the fatness of the white keeps them warm:) so the Richer any one is in grace, he will bear afflictions the more equally, rejoice in tribulations more sweetly,
Lastly, the best have some vacuity or emptiness in them, and therefore stand in need of repletion, (for neither doth spiritual light so perfectly possess their minds,
Lastly, the best have Some vacuity or emptiness in them, and Therefore stand in need of repletion, (for neither does spiritual Light so perfectly possess their minds,
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and costliest pearl a thousand times further than these excel the mire in the streets. Is not a large portion of such riches worthy to be desired? This reproveth three sorts;
and Costliest pearl a thousand times further than these excel the mire in the streets. Is not a large portion of such riches worthy to be desired? This Reproveth three sorts;
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even more than heart can wish, to have their bellies filled with his hid treasure, their garners full, affording all manner of store, their bags full of gold and silver, their hearts of food and gladness, that they may be able to say to their souls, with the rich man in the Gospel, Soul, thou hast much good laid up for many years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry;
even more than heart can wish, to have their bellies filled with his hid treasure, their garners full, affording all manner of store, their bags full of gold and silver, their hearts of food and gladness, that they may be able to say to their Souls, with the rich man in the Gospel, Soul, thou hast much good laid up for many Years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry;
or else, if your hearts in death be turned into a stone, like Nabals, (which is much to be feared) you shall curse your selves in the dark dungeon of hell,
or Else, if your hearts in death be turned into a stone, like Nabal's, (which is much to be feared) you shall curse your selves in the dark dungeon of hell,
Did you see one in a Gentlemans kitchin, feeding upon scraps, or the coursest food in the house, you would not doubt to conclude, this is none of the children,
Did you see one in a Gentleman's kitchen, feeding upon scraps, or the Coursest food in the house, you would not doubt to conclude, this is none of the children,
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apply this to your selves, and you shall find just cause to fear, that you are but vessels of dishonour, slaves, that must not abide in the house for ever.
apply this to your selves, and you shall find just cause to Fear, that you Are but vessels of dishonour, slaves, that must not abide in the house for ever.
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2. Prophane Protestants are here to be taxed, who are (or strive to be) full of wickedness, and perverseness, like Jerusalem; of mischief, and subtilty, like Elimas; of hypocrisie, and iniquity, as the Pharisees, af all unrighteousness, as the Gentiles;
2. Profane Protestants Are Here to be taxed, who Are (or strive to be) full of wickedness, and perverseness, like Jerusalem; of mischief, and subtlety, like Elymas; of hypocrisy, and iniquity, as the Pharisees, of all unrighteousness, as the Gentiles;
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of envy and wrath, as the unbelieving Jews; have mouths full of cursing and deceit, eyes of adultery, tongues of deadly poyson, who (in a word) take the high way to be filled with the spirit of Satan.
of envy and wrath, as the unbelieving jews; have mouths full of cursing and deceit, eyes of adultery, tongues of deadly poison, who (in a word) take the high Way to be filled with the Spirit of Satan.
As Abner said to Joab, so I to these, Know you not, that it will be bitterness in the latter end? When for every sugred morsel of sin, which now goes down so pleasantly, you shall receive a double portion of the sowre sauce of vengeance? The more you fill your selves with the liquor of hell, the more will the Lord fill you with the dregs of the wine of his indignation, and dash you like bottles one against another:
As Abner said to Joab, so I to these, Know you not, that it will be bitterness in the latter end? When for every sugared morsel of since, which now Goes down so pleasantly, you shall receive a double portion of the sour sauce of vengeance? The more you fill your selves with the liquour of hell, the more will the Lord fill you with the dregs of the wine of his Indignation, and dash you like bottles one against Another:
3. Many of better proficiency are to be censured, who finding in themselves some seeds and elementary rudiments of godliness, let fall the sails of their desires,
3. Many of better proficiency Are to be censured, who finding in themselves Some seeds and elementary rudiments of godliness, let fallen the sails of their Desires,
but I fear too many, not of the worst sort of our hearers, if once they have but thus far profited, in Christianity, that they can thank God they are much reformed in mind and life,
but I Fear too many, not of the worst sort of our hearers, if once they have but thus Far profited, in Christianity, that they can thank God they Are much reformed in mind and life,
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But brethren, if we be so easily, so quickly satisfied, and glutted with Gods dainties (which make true believers more hungry) I testifie unto you, we may justly fear, that we never rightly tasted, at least never kindly digested them,
But brothers, if we be so Easily, so quickly satisfied, and glutted with God's dainties (which make true believers more hungry) I testify unto you, we may justly Fear, that we never rightly tasted, At least never kindly digested them,
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Secondly, if the godly must desire, it followeth, that in the use of all sanctified means, they must labour for the accomplishment of all Gods gracious pleasure in themselves, all gifts accompanying salvation? We must not rest in any measure of holiness,
Secondly, if the godly must desire, it follows, that in the use of all sanctified means, they must labour for the accomplishment of all God's gracious pleasure in themselves, all Gifts accompanying salvation? We must not rest in any measure of holiness,
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but press after persection of every grace, and never rest till we see, yea feel powred upon our heads, all the goodness that God hath promised to shew his children in this life.
but press After persecution of every grace, and never rest till we see, yea feel poured upon our Heads, all the Goodness that God hath promised to show his children in this life.
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if ever you have tasted how good the Lord is, stick not in begiunings, call upon your selves to strive and endeavour after the highest degree of mortification,
if ever you have tasted how good the Lord is, stick not in begiunings, call upon your selves to strive and endeavour After the highest degree of mortification,
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and power to resist, and conquer remnants of corruptions, the highest degree of all positive graces, knowledge, faith, love, joy, fear, &c. the highest degree of chearful and constant obedience, of lively and fruitful walking before the Lord, the highest degree of peace and comfort, of strength, stedsastness, boldness.
and power to resist, and conquer remnants of corruptions, the highest degree of all positive graces, knowledge, faith, love, joy, Fear, etc. the highest degree of cheerful and constant Obedience, of lively and fruitful walking before the Lord, the highest degree of peace and Comfort, of strength, stedsastness, boldness.
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and the Lords Supper) which God hath sanctified for perfecting the Saints, and by which he is wont more and more to convey his graces into the souls of those, who use them with pure and prepared hearts. 2. Feeding much upon Christ by application of he promises, drawing and keeping near him in our spirits, taking all occasions of looking up,
and the lords Supper) which God hath sanctified for perfecting the Saints, and by which he is wont more and more to convey his graces into the Souls of those, who use them with pure and prepared hearts. 2. Feeding much upon christ by application of he promises, drawing and keeping near him in our spirits, taking all occasions of looking up,
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but also, that Sun of righteousness, whose sweet and quickening heat, doth enliven, regenerate, renew, impregnate with spiritual graces and fruits, the invisible world of believing souls,
but also, that Sun of righteousness, whose sweet and quickening heat, does enliven, regenerate, renew, impregnate with spiritual graces and fruits, the invisible world of believing Souls,
the more communion any one hath with this fountain, this Sun, the more grace he shall be sure to have. 3. Plying God with fervent prayers, springing from spiritual hunger,
the more communion any one hath with this fountain, this Sun, the more grace he shall be sure to have. 3. Plying God with fervent Prayers, springing from spiritual hunger,
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and deep sense of our own beggery, intreating him by the wind of his Spirit, To blow upon the garden of our hearts, that the spices thereof may flow forth.
and deep sense of our own beggary, entreating him by the wind of his Spirit, To blow upon the garden of our hearts, that the spices thereof may flow forth.
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4. Improving, and blowing up grace by spiritual exercises of reading, singing, meditation, conference, private communication of gifts. 5. Evacuation, purging out by renewed repentance, such matter as might cause an oppilation of those passages, in which grace should flow unto us;
4. Improving, and blowing up grace by spiritual exercises of reading, singing, meditation, conference, private communication of Gifts. 5. Evacuation, purging out by renewed Repentance, such matter as might cause an oppilation of those passages, in which grace should flow unto us;
And therefore, still suffer the word of exhortation, in the use of these means, propound this mark to your selves, To be filled with the holy Ghost, with wisdom and understanding, with all riches of full assurance, with all might;
And Therefore, still suffer the word of exhortation, in the use of these means, propound this mark to your selves, To be filled with the holy Ghost, with Wisdom and understanding, with all riches of full assurance, with all might;
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Oh spare no pains for storing up abundance of grace, as David said of his children the fruit of the womb, happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them:
O spare no pains for storing up abundance of grace, as David said of his children the fruit of the womb, happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them:
By work of faith, may either be meant the exercise, operations, fruits of faith; faith, stirring, acting, labouring, producing such works as are proper to her:
By work of faith, may either be meant the exercise, operations, fruits of faith; faith, stirring, acting, labouring, producing such works as Are proper to her:
For so I understand those last words [ with power ] that is, by his own Almighty power, joyning them to the word [ fulfil ] rather than to [ faith ] which worketh powerfully in believers.
For so I understand those last words [ with power ] that is, by his own Almighty power, joining them to the word [ fulfil ] rather than to [ faith ] which works powerfully in believers.
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and that by the strength of his own right hand, who is omnipotent, and all-sufficient. The instructions to be gathered from these words follow, whereof the first is this: The best faith hath wants.
and that by the strength of his own right hand, who is omnipotent, and All-sufficient. The instructions to be gathered from these words follow, whereof the First is this: The best faith hath Wants.
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The Apostle witnesseth in his former Epistle, that this people received the word with much assurance, that their faith to Godward was spread abroad in other places.
The Apostle Witnesseth in his former Epistle, that this people received the word with much assurance, that their faith to Godward was spread abroad in other places.
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Abrahams faith did •imp, and halt a little, when he hearkned •o the counsel of Sarah, in going in to Hagar, for he consented to the use of unlawful means, for bringing about Gods purpose:
Abrahams faith did •imp, and halt a little, when he hearkened •o the counsel of Sarah, in going in to Hagar, for he consented to the use of unlawful means, for bringing about God's purpose:
How can the heart desire, or cleave unto this, or that, further than the mind apprehends it as true and good? I cannot rest upon a man, believing he will do this or that for me, further than I know him.
How can the heart desire, or cleave unto this, or that, further than the mind apprehends it as true and good? I cannot rest upon a man, believing he will do this or that for me, further than I know him.
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The measure of faith in the will, depends upon, and sollows the measure of light in the understanding, 〈 ◊ 〉 mean in respect of latitude, not intension, or in intrinsecal vigour;
The measure of faith in the will, depends upon, and follows the measure of Light in the understanding, 〈 ◊ 〉 mean in respect of latitude, not intention, or in intrinsical vigour;
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for neither do we apprehend the whole object of knowledge, that is, the whole body of divine truth, (my meaning is, vve know not all things to be known, vve are still ignorant of many things) neither do we see those things which now we know,
for neither do we apprehend the Whole Object of knowledge, that is, the Whole body of divine truth, (my meaning is, we know not all things to be known, we Are still ignorant of many things) neither do we see those things which now we know,
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or that promise, or were not sufficiently acquainted with the faithfulness, and goodness of the promiser, or did not so evidently behold the good things, God had begun in us,
or that promise, or were not sufficiently acquainted with the faithfulness, and Goodness of the promiser, or did not so evidently behold the good things, God had begun in us,
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in his own bosom, carnal vvisdom, and reason, natural slowness, or untowardness of heart, to that which is good, inordinate affections and passions (for grace doth not wholly expel,
in his own bosom, carnal Wisdom, and reason, natural slowness, or untowardness of heart, to that which is good, inordinate affections and passion (for grace does not wholly expel,
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and root out these Canaanites, though it brings, and keeps them under the yoke of the spirit.) Novv these sometimes dim the light, of faith, by raising mists,
and root out these Canaanites, though it brings, and keeps them under the yoke of the Spirit.) Now these sometime dim the Light, of faith, by raising mists,
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and perswade the possibility of fulfilling the Law in this life, teach, that faith and charity are perfect in this life. 2. Some in our Church at home, vvho hold, that a man never doubts,
and persuade the possibility of fulfilling the Law in this life, teach, that faith and charity Are perfect in this life. 2. some in our Church At home, who hold, that a man never doubts,
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It seems these men think faith to be like certain little bones in mans head, of vvhich the Doctors of nature vvrite, that they are of the same bigness in an old man,
It seems these men think faith to be like certain little bones in men head, of which the Doctors of nature write, that they Are of the same bigness in an old man,
as nothing can shake it, no company can hurt, no Devil prevail against them, they never sound in themselves any want or vveakness of faith, they never distrusted God in all their lives, they can believe as stedfastly as they lift.
as nothing can shake it, no company can hurt, no devil prevail against them, they never found in themselves any want or weakness of faith, they never distrusted God in all their lives, they can believe as steadfastly as they lift.
for the child of God seels such craziness in his faith, as vvrings from him many deep sighs, bitter cries, dolorous complaints, before his heavenly father who seeth in secret.
for the child of God seels such craziness in his faith, as wrings from him many deep sighs, bitter cries, dolorous complaints, before his heavenly father who sees in secret.
For 1. the heart is naturally very full of strong presumption, vvhich these men, because of the ignorance that is in them, not being able to distinguish from saith, do therefore take,
For 1. the heart is naturally very full of strong presumption, which these men, Because of the ignorance that is in them, not being able to distinguish from Says, do Therefore take,
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and rest in the one, instead of the other. 2. Being full of darkness, destitute of spiritual light, they see not that mighty mass, that sink, that sea of unbelief vvhich is in them;
and rest in the one, instead of the other. 2. Being full of darkness, destitute of spiritual Light, they see not that mighty mass, that sink, that sea of unbelief which is in them;
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as one bodily blind, or going into a dark night without a candle into a room, cannot discern what filth and baggage is •n it. 3. All unconverted are in a deep and deadly sleep, (for repentance is called awaking;) therefore we need not think it strange or impossible, they should dream of great riches, when they have nothing;
as one bodily blind, or going into a dark night without a candle into a room, cannot discern what filth and baggage is •n it. 3. All unconverted Are in a deep and deadly sleep, (for Repentance is called awaking;) Therefore we need not think it strange or impossible, they should dream of great riches, when they have nothing;
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as strength or lively povverful vvorking of faith expelleth, viz. predominancy of carnal fear) neither did our Lord Jesus pray that his elect might be preserved from it.
as strength or lively powerful working of faith expelleth, viz. predominancy of carnal Fear) neither did our Lord jesus pray that his elect might be preserved from it.
1. True, when God promised Isaac, but it doth not hence follow, that he never at any time staggered. 2. This example teacheth what a strong faith ordinarily can do,
1. True, when God promised Isaac, but it does not hence follow, that he never At any time staggered. 2. This Exampl Teaches what a strong faith ordinarily can do,
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and neglecting to try (or labour for more strength of) faith, because he hears the best faith hath weaknesses, he perverts and wrests the word of God to his own destruction.
and neglecting to try (or labour for more strength of) faith, Because he hears the best faith hath Weaknesses, he perverts and wrists the word of God to his own destruction.
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when God hath terrified and wounded them, not to tempt them to unbelief (I mean, still about the matter of their salvation) (except when he gets them at a dead lift,
when God hath terrified and wounded them, not to tempt them to unbelief (I mean, still about the matter of their salvation) (except when he gets them At a dead lift,
as in the hour of death, or in some great extremity, wherein he hopes to push them headlong into desperation,) because then he should minister occasion of seeking that precious faith, of which himself is as much afraid,
as in the hour of death, or in Some great extremity, wherein he hope's to push them headlong into desperation,) Because then he should minister occasion of seeking that precious faith, of which himself is as much afraid,
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But the doubts of a sound Christian come principally from Satan, (yet not without the help of natural ignorance and infidelity, by means whereof he hath great advantage to work) whose policy is,
But the doubts of a found Christian come principally from Satan, (yet not without the help of natural ignorance and infidelity, by means whereof he hath great advantage to work) whose policy is,
or hiding from his eyes the good things God hath given him, to hold, and deter him from beleiving, to make him (if it were possible) wholly to cast away his hope,
or hiding from his eyes the good things God hath given him, to hold, and deter him from believing, to make him (if it were possible) wholly to cast away his hope,
an ingenuous and lovely melting of the heart into sorrow, for offending to the Lord, strong desires of honouring and pleasing God, with resolutions of cleaving to (and following) him,
an ingenuous and lovely melting of the heart into sorrow, for offending to the Lord, strong Desires of honouring and pleasing God, with resolutions of cleaving to (and following) him,
and carnal ends in welldoing, and the like. 2. If he feel, that the spirit in the ministry of the Word fights against his doubts, sweetly perswades and draws him to believe, comforteth and rejoyceth his heart, not beatting and battering down his confidence, (as ordinarily it doth the hypocrites) but bettering and strengthening it:
and carnal ends in welldoing, and the like. 2. If he feel, that the Spirit in the Ministry of the Word fights against his doubts, sweetly persuades and draws him to believe, comforts and Rejoiceth his heart, not beating and battering down his confidence, (as ordinarily it does the Hypocrites) but bettering and strengthening it:
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But the hypocrites doubts trouble him, and he wisheth to be rid of them, only because they are attended with inward disquietness, terrours, fears of the Lords judgments, not because they are sins against God:
But the Hypocrites doubts trouble him, and he wishes to be rid of them, only Because they Are attended with inward disquietness, terrors, fears of the lords Judgments, not Because they Are Sins against God:
though his evil heart, full of infidelity, secretly deny or call into question an hundred things in divinity, one after another, he relents not, he is not troubled;
though his evil heart, full of infidelity, secretly deny or call into question an hundred things in divinity, one After Another, he relents not, he is not troubled;
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Thirdly, doubts drive a true believer, first, to God by earnest requests, for the discovering and diminishing of his unbelief, strengthening of his faith;
Thirdly, doubts drive a true believer, First, to God by earnest requests, for the discovering and diminishing of his unbelief, strengthening of his faith;
as undoubtedly to be his own, as his apparel, money, house, lands, till the Holy Ghost have signed, sealed and delivered the heavenly inheritance in the Court of conscience:
as undoubtedly to be his own, as his apparel, money, house, Lands, till the Holy Ghost have signed, sealed and Delivered the heavenly inheritance in the Court of conscience:
or lies under his doubts irrecoverably, giving over seeking before he receive a sound, certain and satisfactory answer from the Lord, either out of sloth or despair of obtaining,
or lies under his doubts irrecoverably, giving over seeking before he receive a found, certain and satisfactory answer from the Lord, either out of sloth or despair of obtaining,
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Thou seest or hearest thy brother is impatient in affliction, fears poverty, shrinks at the approach of persecution or death, is discouraged by reproaches and slanders, not so zealous and valiant in maintaining Gods glory and cause,
Thou See or Hearst thy brother is impatient in affliction, fears poverty, shrinks At the approach of persecution or death, is discouraged by Reproaches and slanders, not so zealous and valiant in maintaining God's glory and cause,
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Why then do carnal men, if they spie but a spot in a godly mans face, a frailty in his conversation, (though it be but a moat in comparison of their beams) Why do they presently cry out, These that make so much profession are naught, they are naught all of them, they are dissemblers, they are not what they seem, &c. Absurd, unreasonable men, do you expect they should be perfectly holy,
Why then do carnal men, if they spy but a spot in a godly men face, a frailty in his Conversation, (though it be but a moat in comparison of their beams) Why do they presently cry out, These that make so much profession Are nought, they Are nought all of them, they Are dissemblers, they Are not what they seem, etc. Absurd, unreasonable men, do you expect they should be perfectly holy,
its not the gift of Faith dwelling in the Heart, nor the act of believing, (as the Novellers teach) but the thing holden and possessed by believing, which is our Righteousness.
its not the gift of Faith Dwelling in the Heart, nor the act of believing, (as the Novelists teach) but the thing held and possessed by believing, which is our Righteousness.
For 1. In the cause of Justification and Salvation, Faith utterly annihilates man, tramples under foot all the glory of nature, all goodness, all privileges, all works of man, seeks righteousness and life onely from Gods grace in Christ:
For 1. In the cause of Justification and Salvation, Faith utterly annihilates man, tramples under foot all the glory of nature, all Goodness, all privileges, all works of man, seeks righteousness and life only from God's grace in christ:
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yea, when his many, mighty, ugly sins discourage and terrifie him, to cleave still to the free and everlasting goodness of God, acknowledging the Lords mercies infinitely to surpass his iniquities.
yea, when his many, mighty, ugly Sins discourage and terrify him, to cleave still to the free and everlasting Goodness of God, acknowledging the lords Mercies infinitely to surpass his iniquities.
when God will have him restrained, &c. that it's greatest gain, to lose all things for Christ, that God loves in smiting, heals by wounding, exalts by humbling, thorow the gates of death brings unto life.
when God will have him restrained, etc. that it's greatest gain, to loose all things for christ, that God loves in smiting, heals by wounding, exalts by humbling, thorough the gates of death brings unto life.
Is not this a great honour, which faith gives to Gods righteousness? 6. It beholds him that is invisible, every where present, perswaded that he seeth and knoweth all things,
Is not this a great honour, which faith gives to God's righteousness? 6. It beholds him that is invisible, every where present, persuaded that he sees and Knoweth all things,
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Indeed other graces also, as love, fear, joy, and the rest, do honour God, (nor do I mean to rob them of their due praises) but neither primarily, (for the cause and foundation of all that honour is in faith) nor yet in such ample and full manner as faith.
Indeed other graces also, as love, Fear, joy, and the rest, do honour God, (nor do I mean to rob them of their due praises) but neither primarily, (for the cause and Foundation of all that honour is in faith) nor yet in such ample and full manner as faith.
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as a leaden pipe brings water from the spring, wherein vessels are washed and cleansed. 3. Faith is the mother and root of all other holy graces in a Christian,
as a leaden pipe brings water from the spring, wherein vessels Are washed and cleansed. 3. Faith is the mother and root of all other holy graces in a Christian,
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the more a man knows and believes the love of God to him, the more fervently he will love God, the more reverently he will fear him, burn with zeal of his glory, patiently hope, earnestly desire to be with him in heaven,
the more a man knows and believes the love of God to him, the more fervently he will love God, the more reverently he will Fear him, burn with zeal of his glory, patiently hope, earnestly desire to be with him in heaven,
Hence it is, that this grace is of all others most assaulted by the Prince of darkness. 3. To persevere and continue in the way of salvation to the end,
Hence it is, that this grace is of all Others most assaulted by the Prince of darkness. 3. To persevere and continue in the Way of salvation to the end,
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because it doth seat, and keep believers in the impregnable fort of Gods faithfulness, and tower of his Almighty power, wherein the gates of hell cannot prevail against them.
Because it does seat, and keep believers in the impregnable fort of God's faithfulness, and tower of his Almighty power, wherein the gates of hell cannot prevail against them.
For God, who is faithful, hath promised to them that fear him, and will subject themselves to his government, following him wholly, like Caleb, even outward and temporal benefits,
For God, who is faithful, hath promised to them that Fear him, and will Subject themselves to his government, following him wholly, like Caleb, even outward and temporal benefits,
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now a Christian by believing a••suing to God in prayer of faith, obtaineth them, and so findeth relief and supply of temporal wants. 2. Faith makes evils tolerable, sweeteneth crosses, enables to endure afflictions, by assuring the believer, that in them God offers himself as a Father, will moderate the stroke, minister sufficient strength, give an happy issue, turn them to his good, by setting before his eyes such a Crown, such a weight of Glory, with which the light and momentany sufferings of this life, are not worthy to be compared.
now a Christian by believing a••suing to God in prayer of faith, obtaineth them, and so finds relief and supply of temporal Wants. 2. Faith makes evils tolerable, sweeteneth Crosses, enables to endure afflictions, by assuring the believer, that in them God offers himself as a Father, will moderate the stroke, minister sufficient strength, give an happy issue, turn them to his good, by setting before his eyes such a Crown, such a weight of Glory, with which the Light and momentany sufferings of this life, Are not worthy to be compared.
Now (to knit up this reason) if there be such necessity and use of Faith for Justification, Sanctification, corroboration in holy obedience, and in the spiritual warfare;
Now (to knit up this reason) if there be such necessity and use of Faith for Justification, Sanctification, corroboration in holy Obedience, and in the spiritual warfare;
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This discovers, and reproves a great fault in some Christians, who travel and take pains to increase •owredge, forrow for sin, zeal to subdue and root out hypocrisie, evil thoughts,
This discovers, and reproves a great fault in Some Christians, who travel and take pains to increase •owredge, forrow for since, zeal to subdue and root out hypocrisy, evil thoughts,
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and working that which is good, labors that you may seek and work preposterously (and so without success or comfort) doing any thing rather than that which chiefly,
and working that which is good, labors that you may seek and work preposterously (and so without success or Comfort) doing any thing rather than that which chiefly,
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so bend, and apply your principal endeavours hither, that you may flourish and abound in this Cardinal Grace, this Queen-Mother of graces, which gives life to all other vertues and duties:
so bend, and apply your principal endeavours hither, that you may flourish and abound in this Cardinal Grace, this Queen-Mother of graces, which gives life to all other Virtues and duties:
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if ever you have tasted the sweetness, and known the worth of Faith, stir up your selves with an holy contention, to aspire after a plenitude of Faith.
if ever you have tasted the sweetness, and known the worth of Faith, stir up your selves with an holy contention, to aspire After a plenitude of Faith.
so weak in love to God, in resisting our lusts, in holy duties? Why is there not (as indeed there should) such a light of heavenly joy and sanctity in our lives,
so weak in love to God, in resisting our Lustiest, in holy duties? Why is there not (as indeed there should) such a Light of heavenly joy and sanctity in our lives,
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as might make the men of the world stand wondring at the glory of Christianity? is it not want of this great faith, this strong faith the Scripture commends? Let us trace our own hearts,
as might make the men of the world stand wondering At the glory of Christianity? is it not want of this great faith, this strong faith the Scripture commends? Let us trace our own hearts,
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and search the matter impartially, and we shall find it to be so. We all desire strong bodies, strong houses, firm evidences, and Writings for money or land,
and search the matter impartially, and we shall find it to be so. We all desire strong bodies, strong houses, firm evidences, and Writings for money or land,
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not labour for that stedfast and grounded assurance, which will minister strong consolation? Its a shame for us to be babes in saith, who have so long enjoyed the means of faith.
not labour for that steadfast and grounded assurance, which will minister strong consolation? Its a shame for us to be babes in Says, who have so long enjoyed the means of faith.
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Its the crown and glory of a Christianity before Men and Angels, it brings a man to know and enjoy a Heaven upon earth, works for him wonderful things, and incredible to reason;
Its the crown and glory of a Christianity before Men and Angels, it brings a man to know and enjoy a Heaven upon earth, works for him wondered things, and incredible to reason;
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Gods yoke shall be sweet and easie to thee, thy corruptions, like Davids enemies, shall fall under thy feet, thou shalt chase and put to flight armies of temptations,
God's yoke shall be sweet and easy to thee, thy corruptions, like Davids enemies, shall fallen under thy feet, thou shalt chase and put to flight armies of temptations,
and confirm Faith, but seek and reach after the most excellent and eminent degree of Faith, a powerful and victorious Faith, carrying them far above the World in all conditions,
and confirm Faith, but seek and reach After the most excellent and eminent degree of Faith, a powerful and victorious Faith, carrying them Far above the World in all conditions,
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and labour by often chewing particular promises, and meditation of their glorious hopes, by praying earnestly with the Apostles, Lord increase our faith, by constant hanging upon the breasts of the Ministry, coming to the word of faith with an eager appetise, receiving it with application, by keeping in memory,
and labour by often chewing particular promises, and meditation of their glorious hope's, by praying earnestly with the Apostles, Lord increase our faith, by constant hanging upon the breasts of the Ministry, coming to the word of faith with an eager appetise, receiving it with application, by keeping in memory,
and revolving the experience they have had of Gods Faithfulness and Mercy, by fellowship with strong and experienced Christians, exercising Faith in all occurrents, and such like holy meanes;
and revolving the experience they have had of God's Faithfulness and Mercy, by fellowship with strong and experienced Christians, exercising Faith in all occurrents, and such like holy means;
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labor I say, that the small grain of Faith, which God hath sown in the soil of their Souls, may grow up to a tall Tree, whose height reacheth unto Heaven, full of fair leaves and savoury Fruits, yielding shade and shelter to many.
labour I say, that the small grain of Faith, which God hath sown in the soil of their Souls, may grow up to a tall Tree, whose height reaches unto Heaven, full of fair leaves and savoury Fruits, yielding shade and shelter to many.
which I note, to let you see a difference betwixt Apostolical and Apostatical doctrine, the spirit of Paul, and the spirit of Papists: for they depress the dignity of faith,
which I note, to let you see a difference betwixt Apostolical and Apostatical Doctrine, the Spirit of Paul, and the Spirit of Papists: for they depress the dignity of faith,
and extol charity and the works of charity far above 〈 ◊ 〉 They teach, that the Scripture, when it hath to deal with men faithful and regenerate, calls not for faith any longer, but urgeth good workes:
and extol charity and the works of charity Far above 〈 ◊ 〉 They teach, that the Scripture, when it hath to deal with men faithful and regenerate, calls not for faith any longer, but urges good works:
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that charity onely is the forme and Queen of vertues, (even of faith, as if one should say, the form of justice is temperance, an habit distinct from it;
that charity only is the Form and Queen of Virtues, (even of faith, as if one should say, the from of Justice is temperance, an habit distinct from it;
profound learning indeed, by some of their own men disliked:) they teach, that faith doth but only dispose us unto justification, make us meet to receive grace,
profound learning indeed, by Some of their own men disliked:) they teach, that faith does but only dispose us unto justification, make us meet to receive grace,
Who can endure to see the Daughter lift up above the Mother, to hear the hand honoured above the heart? But that such Divinity should come from Papists, we shall think it less strange,
Who can endure to see the Daughter lift up above the Mother, to hear the hand honoured above the heart? But that such Divinity should come from Papists, we shall think it less strange,
What's fitter for a dead Church, maintaining a dead Christ, a dead Cross, a dead Word, dead Sacraments, dead Prayer, a dead Ministery, than a dead justice?
What's fitter for a dead Church, maintaining a dead christ, a dead Cross, a dead Word, dead Sacraments, dead Prayer, a dead Ministry, than a dead Justice?
I answer, his meaning is, that love is more excellent, not simply and absolutely, but in some respectonly, that is, in regard of the manner of working, extent and use towards others;
I answer, his meaning is, that love is more excellent, not simply and absolutely, but in Some respectonly, that is, in regard of the manner of working, extent and use towards Others;
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and spurs forward to labor the good of the Members thereof, both in Soul and Body, which seems by the Context to be the very thing the Apostle intends:
and spurs forward to labour the good of the Members thereof, both in Soul and Body, which seems by the Context to be the very thing the Apostle intends:
unless you will expound it thus, as some have done, that in the life to come there shall be far more frequent, constant and illustrious use and exercise of Love,
unless you will expound it thus, as Some have done, that in the life to come there shall be Far more frequent, constant and illustrious use and exercise of Love,
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the means without Gods blessing and spirit breathing in them, are but a dead sound and can do nothing, both the Ministers labours and the success of them are from Gods efficacy;
the means without God's blessing and Spirit breathing in them, Are but a dead found and can do nothing, both the Ministers labours and the success of them Are from God's efficacy;
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Man himself, though indued with faith, cannot believe when and so much as he pleaseth, its not in his own power to rest so firmly and stedfastly upon Gods promises as he desireth,
Man himself, though endued with faith, cannot believe when and so much as he Pleases, its not in his own power to rest so firmly and steadfastly upon God's promises as he Desires,
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If that which is less, viz. the consummating of faith, much more that which is greater, the begetting or infusing of faith must be attributed to the power of God which meets with the Arminians, teaching, that God doth not by his Almighty Power bring men to believe,
If that which is less, viz. the consummating of faith, much more that which is greater, the begetting or infusing of faith must be attributed to the power of God which meets with the Arminians, teaching, that God does not by his Almighty Power bring men to believe,
and hinder what he pleaseth, who never fainteth nor is weary, hath undertaken to finish their faith by that effectual working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
and hinder what he Pleases, who never fainteth nor is weary, hath undertaken to finish their faith by that effectual working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
Thirdly, Believers who complain of weakness of faith, are here taught to follow the Lord with importunate and earnest requests, that he would by his out-stretched Arm, uphold them in believing to the end,
Thirdly, Believers who complain of weakness of faith, Are Here taught to follow the Lord with importunate and earnest requests, that he would by his outstretched Arm, uphold them in believing to the end,
Do we sometimes feel our selves so near swouning, that we are ready with David to cry out, My flesh and my heart faileth me? let us cry unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of Faith, that he would strengthen us,
Do we sometime feel our selves so near swooning, that we Are ready with David to cry out, My Flesh and my heart Faileth me? let us cry unto jesus, the Author and Finisher of Faith, that he would strengthen us,
and of our faith, the worker of all our works in us and for us, who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, to him be glory for ever and ever, Amen.
and of our faith, the worker of all our works in us and for us, who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to him be glory for ever and ever, Amen.
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and consequently, all those Promises which speak of the Eternity of that glorious Estate reserved for Believers in Heaven, shall be written in their hearts,
and consequently, all those Promises which speak of the Eternity of that glorious Estate reserved for Believers in Heaven, shall be written in their hearts,
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Doth the root wither when the tree and branches flourish more than ever? 5. In the day of Judgment the Lord shall pronounce all the sins of the righteous eternally forgiven,
Does the root wither when the tree and branches flourish more than ever? 5. In the day of Judgement the Lord shall pronounce all the Sins of the righteous eternally forgiven,
This is to be marked as meeting with the Papists: they will have God lay the foundation of mans salvation by Predestination, redemption, free remission of sins:
This is to be marked as meeting with the Papists: they will have God lay the Foundation of men salvation by Predestination, redemption, free remission of Sins:
But that doctrine which suffereth us not with the Apostle to pray while we live, Lord accomplish in us, weak and worthless Vessels, by thine own power, the work of faith,
But that Doctrine which suffers us not with the Apostle to pray while we live, Lord accomplish in us, weak and worthless Vessels, by thine own power, the work of faith,
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Hitherto we have unfolded the special requests which the Apostle made unto God for the Thessalonians: There now remaineth only the end why or for which he thus intercedeth with God,
Hitherto we have unfolded the special requests which the Apostle made unto God for the Thessalonians: There now remains only the end why or for which he thus intercedeth with God,
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The former is set down in these words, [ that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you ] that is, that Christ himself by this means may be honoured in you;
The former is Set down in these words, [ that the name of our Lord jesus christ may be glorified in you ] that is, that christ himself by this means may be honoured in you;
As if he should say, I do the rather beg these things for you, because they mainly tend to the promoting of the glory of Christ among the sons of men, which thing I am sure your souls earnestly wish and desire.
As if he should say, I do the rather beg these things for you, Because they mainly tend to the promoting of the glory of christ among the Sons of men, which thing I am sure your Souls earnestly wish and desire.
The Apostle testifieth of himself in another place, that he desired nothing more than that Christ might be magnified in his frail body, Phil. 1.20. whether by life or death;
The Apostle Testifieth of himself in Another place, that he desired nothing more than that christ might be magnified in his frail body, Philip 1.20. whither by life or death;
and professeth, that he made this the only end of his life, the mark at which he aimed in his whole Ministry, all his actions and passions, to bring glory to Christ.
and Professes, that he made this the only end of his life, the mark At which he aimed in his Whole Ministry, all his actions and passion, to bring glory to christ.
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For so I expound those words, for to me to live is Christ, and generally, of all true believers he saith elsewhere, Whether we live we live unto the Lord,
For so I expound those words, for to me to live is christ, and generally, of all true believers he Says elsewhere, Whither we live we live unto the Lord,
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do subsist, and are upholden by the word of his power, he gives unto every Man that comes into the World a reasonable soul, he quickens sanctifies the elect, Feeds them with his own flesh and bloud, 1 Cor. 1.2. 2 Co. 5.17.
do subsist, and Are upholden by the word of his power, he gives unto every Man that comes into the World a reasonable soul, he quickens Sanctifies the elect, Feeds them with his own Flesh and blood, 1 Cor. 1.2. 2 Co. 5.17.
Therefore nothing is more meet than that Christians should wholly addict themselves to his glory. Secondly, consider the several relations of Christ unto Christians.
Therefore nothing is more meet than that Christians should wholly addict themselves to his glory. Secondly, Consider the several relations of christ unto Christians.
yea the King of glory? are not subjects bound to honour their King? Is he not their Lord and Master? ought nor servants to count their masters worthy all honour? Lastly, he is their dear Redeemer, who willingly disrobed and emptied himself of his regal glory,
yea the King of glory? Are not subject's bound to honour their King? Is he not their Lord and Master? ought nor Servants to count their Masters worthy all honour? Lastly, he is their dear Redeemer, who willingly disrobed and emptied himself of his regal glory,
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For to this end (saith the Apostle) Christ died for them, 1 Co. 6.20. that they should not henceforth live to themselves - but to him that died for them:
For to this end (Says the Apostle) christ died for them, 1 Co. 6.20. that they should not henceforth live to themselves - but to him that died for them:
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But alas, how few will be able to stand, if they be judged by this doctrine? How many who call themselves Christians, will be found lighter than vanity, liars against the truth? First, many propound to themselves no other end of living here but hoording up riches, building their nests on high, serving their bellies, wallowing in pleasures, enjoying honours.
But alas, how few will be able to stand, if they be judged by this Doctrine? How many who call themselves Christians, will be found lighter than vanity, liars against the truth? First, many propound to themselves no other end of living Here but hoarding up riches, building their nests on high, serving their bellies, wallowing in pleasures, enjoying honours.
Wel, if Christ had ever visited these men with the light of life, and by his spirit sent joyful tidings of salvation to their spirits, it would be otherwise with them.
Well, if christ had ever visited these men with the Light of life, and by his Spirit sent joyful tidings of salvation to their spirits, it would be otherwise with them.
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Never did man truly know Christ, and what Christ hath done for his soul, but was much taken up and transported in musing, devising, desiring to glorifie him.
Never did man truly know christ, and what christ hath done for his soul, but was much taken up and transported in musing, devising, desiring to Glorify him.
Secondly, do not many live as if they had been made or born to the dishonour of Christ? As 1. our idolaters, who more stupid than the old Egyptians, give the glory of Christ to creatures, to their own works, to the works of the Painter, Carver, Baker.
Secondly, do not many live as if they had been made or born to the dishonour of christ? As 1. our Idolaters, who more stupid than the old egyptians, give the glory of christ to creatures, to their own works, to the works of the Painter, Carver, Baker.
Therefore the Lord Jesus requires at their hands the restitution of that honour which most sacrilegiously, contrary to his crown and dignity, they have robb'd him of. 2 Our prophane swearers, who tear the glorious name of Christ,
Therefore the Lord jesus requires At their hands the restitution of that honour which most sacrilegiously, contrary to his crown and dignity, they have robbed him of. 2 Our profane swearers, who tear the glorious name of christ,
these honour him, as the Jews did when they spitted on him. 3. All contemners of Christs ordinances and servants, who shall one day find that whatsoever is done to things or persons bearing his Name, Jesus Christ will take it and revenge it as done to himself. 4. All wicked livers, whose ungodly works cause that worthy Name by which we are called, Jam. 2.7. to be blasphemed in the world.
these honour him, as the jews did when they spitted on him. 3. All contemners of Christ ordinances and Servants, who shall one day find that whatsoever is done to things or Persons bearing his Name, jesus christ will take it and revenge it as done to himself. 4. All wicked livers, whose ungodly works cause that worthy Name by which we Are called, Jam. 2.7. to be blasphemed in the world.
when themselves (like arrant hypocrites in whom the love of Christ dwelleth not) tread it under foot by their cursed and most abominable licentioasness.
when themselves (like arrant Hypocrites in whom the love of christ dwells not) tread it under foot by their cursed and most abominable licentioasness.
Do not masters ••ok their servants should be a credit to them? The Angels of Heaven have no more noble imployment than to serve and honour the Son. of God.
Do not Masters ••ok their Servants should be a credit to them? The Angels of Heaven have no more noble employment than to serve and honour the Son. of God.
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an high esteem of him and his excellency, of that incomparable goodness and power which he sheweth in leading us to salvation. 2. By believing against hope and rea•on, trusting on his grace,
an high esteem of him and his excellency, of that incomparable Goodness and power which he shows in leading us to salvation. 2. By believing against hope and rea•on, trusting on his grace,
and casting our selves wholly upon him, in want of feeling, and when all things seem to be against us. 3. By intending his honour in every thing, making it the mark at which we shoot,
and casting our selves wholly upon him, in want of feeling, and when all things seem to be against us. 3. By intending his honour in every thing, making it the mark At which we shoot,
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or hear him dishonoured by false worshippers, false teachers, carnal Christians. 5. By often calling upon our hearts to admire and rejoyce in him, more than all other things.
or hear him dishonoured by false worshippers, false Teachers, carnal Christians. 5. By often calling upon our hearts to admire and rejoice in him, more than all other things.
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for the things he hath wrought, daily worketh, and will hereafter work for us, speaking much good of him before others, telling them what a wise, powerful, bountiful Lord we serve. 4. Confessing him boldly before the sons of Men, vindicating and maintaining by our Apologies his cause and truth when they are opposed and spoken against. In work and conversation;
for the things he hath wrought, daily works, and will hereafter work for us, speaking much good of him before Others, telling them what a wise, powerful, bountiful Lord we serve. 4. Confessing him boldly before the Sons of Men, vindicating and maintaining by our Apologies his cause and truth when they Are opposed and spoken against. In work and Conversation;
1. By submitting our selves to the direction of his word in all things, enterprizing nothing without leave or warrant from him. 2. By a godly life and fruitfulness in a Christian course. 3. By upholding and setting forward his Gospel to the utmost of his power.
1. By submitting our selves to the direction of his word in all things, enterprizing nothing without leave or warrant from him. 2. By a godly life and fruitfulness in a Christian course. 3. By upholding and setting forward his Gospel to the utmost of his power.
yea often in the day to call our own hearts to account, and enquire, what glory hath redounded to Christ this day, this hour, from my thoughts, my speeches, my actions, that so far as we find our selves barren and defective this way, we may take shame to our selves,
yea often in the day to call our own hearts to account, and inquire, what glory hath redounded to christ this day, this hour, from my thoughts, my Speeches, my actions, that so Far as we find our selves barren and defective this Way, we may take shame to our selves,
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and turning our feet into the way of Gods testimonies, with r••ewed care, and redoubled resolution, set upon this greatest and most honourable Work of honouring the Lord.
and turning our feet into the Way of God's testimonies, with r••ewed care, and redoubled resolution, Set upon this greatest and most honourable Work of honouring the Lord.
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First, The zeal of God burns in his breast, the love of Christ constraines him, he knows that God most highly esteemes and loves his own glory, that this being the last end of all his counsels and works, must needs be more worthy and excellent than all creatures;
First, The zeal of God burns in his breast, the love of christ constrains him, he knows that God most highly esteems and loves his own glory, that this being the last end of all his Counsels and works, must needs be more worthy and excellent than all creatures;
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Secondly, He loves the souls of men, and heartily desires their welfare, temporal, eternal, now he knows that this task of glorifying God, is both at, tended with much present sweetness and comfort,
Secondly, He loves the Souls of men, and heartily Desires their welfare, temporal, Eternal, now he knows that this task of glorifying God, is both At, tended with much present sweetness and Comfort,
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and will certainly bring a most glorious reward, life everlasting, Wherefore that Christian love of others, which the Holy Ghost hath kindled in his heart, makes him seriously defire, that they may be sharers in so excellent and matchless a gain;
and will Certainly bring a most glorious reward, life everlasting, Wherefore that Christian love of Others, which the Holy Ghost hath kindled in his heart, makes him seriously desire, that they may be sharers in so excellent and matchless a gain;
1. Those that hinder and deter men from glorifying God, such I mean, who discerning in others holy forwardness in religion, love of godliness and godly persons, tenderness of conscience, care to depart from evil,
1. Those that hinder and deter men from glorifying God, such I mean, who discerning in Others holy forwardness in Religion, love of godliness and godly Persons, tenderness of conscience, care to depart from evil,
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and shun the society of sinners, snub ad discourage them by threatnings, reproaches, commandments, punishments. This is a fearful thing, though men see it not;
and shun the society of Sinners, snub ad discourage them by threatenings, Reproaches, Commandments, punishments. This is a fearful thing, though men see it not;
He that cannot endure the light of piety in the life of his child, servant, kinsman, neighbour, by which God is glorified, would banish God out of the world,
He that cannot endure the Light of piety in the life of his child, servant, kinsman, neighbour, by which God is glorified, would banish God out of the world,
he that quencheth the fire of Gods grace in others, shall burn in the fire nevar to be quenched. 2. Those that draw or thrust others forward to such courses,
he that quenches the fire of God's grace in Others, shall burn in the fire nevar to be quenched. 2. Those that draw or thrust Others forward to such courses,
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as dishonour God, provoke and perswade them to swearing, riot, drunkenness, wantonness, revenge, &c. for shame let not such men any longer call themselves sons and servants of the living God.
as dishonour God, provoke and persuade them to swearing, riot, Drunkenness, wantonness, revenge, etc. for shame let not such men any longer call themselves Sons and Servants of the living God.
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Should I hear a man in secret conference with another, command or councel him to set a fire on his neighbours Corn Barn or Dwelling house, might I not safely conclude, this is no friend,
Should I hear a man in secret conference with Another, command or council him to Set a fire on his neighbours Corn Barn or Dwelling house, might I not safely conclude, this is no friend,
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but a very dangerous and bitter enemy of his neighbour? Is it not enough that by thy personal sins thou frettest, yea breakest the very heart of God every hour,
but a very dangerous and bitter enemy of his neighbour? Is it not enough that by thy personal Sins thou frettest, yea breakest the very heart of God every hour,
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so many professing him, who in their works deny him, calling him, Lord, Lord, when by their lives he is blasphemed? Doth it grieve thee to see, that in every place where thou commest, the most are no better than walking tombs, moving sepulchers, unmeet for the Lords use and service? Do these things lye nearer thy heart than thy personal crosses and injuries? Canst thou pour out prayen,
so many professing him, who in their works deny him, calling him, Lord, Lord, when by their lives he is blasphemed? Does it grieve thee to see, that in every place where thou Comest, the most Are no better than walking tombs, moving sepulchers, unmeet for the lords use and service? Do these things lie nearer thy heart than thy personal Crosses and injuries? Canst thou pour out prayen,
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even as for thine own soul, for those who belonging to God, run forward in wickedness, that they may be reclaimed to glorifie him in the day of visitation,
even as for thine own soul, for those who belonging to God, run forward in wickedness, that they may be reclaimed to Glorify him in the day of Visitation,
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and for the called, that they may be made more zealous of his glo•y, shew forth the vertues of him, who •ath brought them out of darkness into his •arvellous light? Answer me, is it thus •ith thee? no doubt a portion of Pauls •pirit rests upon thee.
and for the called, that they may be made more zealous of his glo•y, show forth the Virtues of him, who •ath brought them out of darkness into his •arvellous Light? Answer me, is it thus •ith thee? no doubt a portion of Paul's •pirit rests upon thee.
But if the spiri•ual condition of others affect thee •ot, if thy spirit be not stirred, when the •ord Jesus is crucified afresh by Oaths •nd blasphemies, his Sabbaths pollu•ed, his word despised,
But if the spiri•ual condition of Others affect thee •ot, if thy Spirit be not stirred, when the •ord jesus is Crucified afresh by Oaths •nd Blasphemies, his Sabbaths pollu•ed, his word despised,
You shall sometimes •ear a wicked fellow, if a servant of God, but reach him the helping hand of Christian admonition, to pull him out of his sin, fall a suming and exclaiming, what hath he to do with use, let him look to himself, he is more busie than needs, he shall not answer for me, &c. But stay a little,
You shall sometime •ear a wicked fellow, if a servant of God, but reach him the helping hand of Christian admonition, to pull him out of his since, fallen a suming and exclaiming, what hath he to do with use, let him look to himself, he is more busy than needs, he shall not answer for me, etc. But stay a little,
Canst thou blame him? Is it not a bruitish part to be angry with him that would gladly have thy company to heaven? if thou stormest against those, who wish thee in as happy a case as their own souls;
Canst thou blame him? Is it not a brutish part to be angry with him that would gladly have thy company to heaven? if thou stormest against those, who wish thee in as happy a case as their own Souls;
This serveth lastly for exhortation, to stir us all up, as we would prove our selves right Christians, by all good means within our power to endeavour, that others may set forth the Lords glory.
This serves lastly for exhortation, to stir us all up, as we would prove our selves right Christians, by all good means within our power to endeavour, that Others may Set forth the lords glory.
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Let us begin with those that are under our charge, or nearest unto us, and then extend our care to such as occasionally we converse and meet with, teaching them who and what a one God is,
Let us begin with those that Are under our charge, or nearest unto us, and then extend our care to such as occasionally we converse and meet with, teaching them who and what a one God is,
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and what he requireth of us, that we may honour him, warning them of such things by which he is or might be dishonoured in them, labouring their conversion and transtation into Christs Kingdom (because till they be truly turned, they can never rightly glorifie him,
and what he requires of us, that we may honour him, warning them of such things by which he is or might be dishonoured in them, labouring their conversion and translation into Christ Kingdom (Because till they be truly turned, they can never rightly Glorify him,
How do the followers of noble Personages bestir themselves that their Lords may have honourable respect in every place where they come? What child desires not to see his father very wealthy? The Lord give us such minds and hearts toward our heavenly father
How do the followers of noble Personages Bestir themselves that their lords may have honourable respect in every place where they come? What child Desires not to see his father very wealthy? The Lord give us such minds and hearts towards our heavenly father
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The second end respecting the Thessalonians followeth, which is 1 propounded, 2 amplified from the cause of it, propounded thus, [ and ye in him ] that is,
The second end respecting the Thessalonians follows, which is 1 propounded, 2 amplified from the cause of it, propounded thus, [ and you in him ] that is,
For first, God is a bountiful rewarder of all diligent and faithful servants of his most beloved Son. Secondly, the members must follow and be conformed to the head.
For First, God is a bountiful rewarder of all diligent and faithful Servants of his most Beloved Son. Secondly, the members must follow and be conformed to the head.
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Now Christ the head of believers first glorified his father upon earth, and was afterward glorified with that glory which he had with the father before the world.
Now christ the head of believers First glorified his father upon earth, and was afterwards glorified with that glory which he had with the father before the world.
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Therefore the faithful shall go the same way, that is, after they have finished their course of obedience, in doing and suffering to the glory of Christ, they shall be received into the glory of Christ and the Father, Thirdly, in glorifying the godly, Christ glorifieth himself.
Therefore the faithful shall go the same Way, that is, After they have finished their course of Obedience, in doing and suffering to the glory of christ, they shall be received into the glory of christ and the Father, Thirdly, in glorifying the godly, christ Glorifieth himself.
The nobility, beauty, bravery, discretion of a wife is an honour to the husband, and the glory of the spouse of Christ, shall set forth and illustrate the glory of Christ.
The Nobilt, beauty, bravery, discretion of a wife is an honour to the husband, and the glory of the spouse of christ, shall Set forth and illustrate the glory of christ.
For the spirit of glory rests upon them, which causeth the face to shine, and imprints that Majesty in the countenance or conversation, which makes their persons no less venerable and terrible to those that hate them,
For the Spirit of glory rests upon them, which Causes the face to shine, and imprints that Majesty in the countenance or Conversation, which makes their Persons no less venerable and terrible to those that hate them,
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Future is that where with they shall be crowned in the life to come when every saithful persou shall be cloathed in soul and body from top to toe, with such glory as shall cause admiration in men and Angels,
Future is that where with they shall be crowned in the life to come when every saithful persou shall be clothed in soul and body from top to toe, with such glory as shall cause admiration in men and Angels,
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and dwell for ever with most glorious company, in a most glorious Mansion, of which particulars I think it not fit to treat largely in this place, it shall suffice briefly to have,
and dwell for ever with most glorious company, in a most glorious Mansion, of which particulars I think it not fit to Treat largely in this place, it shall suffice briefly to have,
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Think on this, ye proud vain-glorious men, who leave no stone unmoved, that you may magnifie your selves, whose only study and strise is to climb to the height of earthly greatness,
Think on this, you proud vainglorious men, who leave no stone unmoved, that you may magnify your selves, whose only study and Strife is to climb to the height of earthly greatness,
Though your excellency mount up to Heaven, and your same reach unto the ends of the Earth, though all mouths should bless you, all tongues extol you to the skies,
Though your excellency mount up to Heaven, and your same reach unto the ends of the Earth, though all mouths should bless you, all tongues extol you to the skies,
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and all knees bow unto you yet shall you perish like your own dung leave your names as a curse, which religious posterity shall abhor and detest as the smoke of a dunghil,
and all knees bow unto you yet shall you perish like your own dung leave your names as a curse, which religious posterity shall abhor and detest as the smoke of a dunghill,
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Do not think that pomp and Bravery, Wit and Policy, Worldly wealth, preferment, and power of commanding many, sumptuous buildings, stately tombes and monuments, much less cruelty and tyranny, shall immortalize your names:
Do not think that pomp and Bravery, Wit and Policy, Worldly wealth, preferment, and power of commanding many, sumptuous buildings, stately tombs and monuments, much less cruelty and tyranny, shall immortalise your names:
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and down right resolution for his cause, which shall embalm and emblemish your memorials, that children unborn may admire the fragrancy and splendor of them,
and down right resolution for his cause, which shall embalm and emblemish your memorials, that children unborn may admire the fragrancy and splendour of them,
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Be strong therefore and do it, for if you despise and pollute the Name of the Lord Jesus, know for a certain, that he will expose your names to contempt,
Be strong Therefore and do it, for if you despise and pollute the Name of the Lord jesus, know for a certain, that he will expose your names to contempt,
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] •he meaning is, the which glory cometh •nd shall be bestowed upon you ( O Thessalonians ) and all other believers, from the free favour and kindness of God,
] •he meaning is, the which glory comes •nd shall be bestowed upon you (Oh Thessalonians) and all other believers, from the free favour and kindness of God,
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First, Predestination to glory is meerly from grace, (this a Papist will not deny) therefore induction into glory is meerly from grace. The consequence is good.
First, Predestination to glory is merely from grace, (this a Papist will not deny) Therefore induction into glory is merely from grace. The consequence is good.
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Election to life is not wholly of grace, if collation of life be not wholly from grace. 2. The root is the cause of the several branches that grow out of the stock,
Election to life is not wholly of grace, if collation of life be not wholly from grace. 2. The root is the cause of the several branches that grow out of the stock,
Grace is the root, Predestination the stock, wherefore grace hath no less a stroke in all subsequent benefits, whereof glorification is one, than in predestination.
Grace is the root, Predestination the stock, Wherefore grace hath no less a stroke in all subsequent benefits, whereof glorification is one, than in predestination.
as is assigned by lot, like the several seats of the Tri•es of Israel in the land of Ca•aan, and therefore (as antiquity did hence truly gather) comes not by numane acquisition,
as is assigned by lot, like the several seats of the Tri•es of Israel in the land of Ca•aan, and Therefore (as antiquity did hence truly gather) comes not by numane acquisition,
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But we attain life ••ernal by and for Christ, he hath procu•ed it for his Members, he is given to •hem to be their redemption as well as •ighteousness and sanctification, he is our •fe, our hope, our hope of glory, through is righteousness we continue to reign in •fe, by his bloud we have liberty to enter to the holiest.
But we attain life ••ernal by and for christ, he hath procu•ed it for his Members, he is given to •hem to be their redemption as well as •ighteousness and sanctification, he is our •fe, our hope, our hope of glory, through is righteousness we continue to Reign in •fe, by his blood we have liberty to enter to the Holiest.
If the purcha•e 〈 ◊ 〉 already made by one so sufficient, •ere remaineth nothing for us to do, •t thankfully to receive what the grace God is ready to bestow.
If the purcha•e 〈 ◊ 〉 already made by one so sufficient, •ere remains nothing for us to do, •t thankfully to receive what the grace God is ready to bestow.
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but remo• the bar which justice had put into th• door of Gods storehouse, the whi• being taken away, grace hath full po• er to bestow salvation, which before • had not. They explain themsel• thus:
but remo• the bar which Justice had put into th• door of God's storehouse, the whi• being taken away, grace hath full po• er to bestow salvation, which before • had not. They explain themsel• thus:
So that if Paul were alive again, the Italian Idol (I mean the great Bridge-maker of Rome, the Porter of the bottomless pit) would compel him to change his stile,
So that if Paul were alive again, the Italian Idol (I mean the great Bridge-maker of Room, the Porter of the bottomless pit) would compel him to change his style,
I answer, 1. Their Goli•h seems here to stagger, for tho sometimes he maintain, that good works do merit eternal life by reason of an inherent dig•ity, which he endeavours to prove by seven most silly sophismes,
I answer, 1. Their Goli•h seems Here to stagger, for though sometime he maintain, that good works do merit Eternal life by reason of an inherent dig•ity, which he endeavours to prove by seven most silly sophisms,
but of Gods verity or fidelity, who hath promised this Crown to all that strive lawfully, the faithful fulfilling of which promise is a part of his Justice.
but of God's verity or Fidis, who hath promised this Crown to all that strive lawfully, the faithful fulfilling of which promise is a part of his justice.
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For else the Apostle should manifestly contradict himself, as who in other places hath taught most plainly, that grace and debt, grace and mans works (in respect of causation of salvation) can never stand together, that eternal life is a free gift, not wages (they shall never be able to make other construction of Pauls words) yea, •uch a gift of grace, as is not any way from our selves (all the wit in the world shall never clude so perspicu•us a passage) 3. This will better appear,
For Else the Apostle should manifestly contradict himself, as who in other places hath taught most plainly, that grace and debt, grace and men works (in respect of causation of salvation) can never stand together, that Eternal life is a free gift, not wages (they shall never be able to make other construction of Paul's words) yea, •uch a gift of grace, as is not any Way from our selves (all the wit in the world shall never clude so perspicu•us a passage) 3. This will better appear,
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but its a good rule in expounding Scripture, to compare one place with another.) First therefore, the faithful Israelites did not merit the possession of the land of Canaan. 2. Its impossible man should merit by paying his debt:
but its a good Rule in expounding Scripture, to compare one place with Another.) First Therefore, the faithful Israelites did not merit the possession of the land of Canaan. 2. Its impossible man should merit by paying his debt:
My goodness extendeth not to thee, saith David, which phrase is not to be expounded by that, Thy vows are upon me, O God, that is, have made me obliged and indebted to thee. 5. If the best mans best works, cannot endure the strict judgment of the Lord,
My Goodness extendeth not to thee, Says David, which phrase is not to be expounded by that, Thy vows Are upon me, Oh God, that is, have made me obliged and indebted to thee. 5. If the best men best works, cannot endure the strict judgement of the Lord,
But the first the Scripture teacheth, and Papists confess, and therefore in one of their Missal-prayers, they intreat God not to weigh their merits, but to pardon their offences.
But the First the Scripture Teaches, and Papists confess, and Therefore in one of their Missal-prayers, they entreat God not to weigh their merits, but to pardon their offences.
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Secondly, Let us look and trust only to this grace of God in Christ, that we may find salvation, renouncing and disclaiming all meriting causes of salvation, in our selves and all creatures.
Secondly, Let us look and trust only to this grace of God in christ, that we may find salvation, renouncing and disclaiming all meriting Causes of salvation, in our selves and all creatures.
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They that put confidence in their works, are like little children beginning to go by themselves, who, that they may stand more firmly, take fast hold on their own clothes,
They that put confidence in their works, Are like little children beginning to go by themselves, who, that they may stand more firmly, take fast hold on their own clothes,
but when we have done all, still we are to acknowledge our selves unprofitable servants, and confess that Heaven is Gods free gift, called a reward, not because by our working it is deserved,
but when we have done all, still we Are to acknowledge our selves unprofitable Servants, and confess that Heaven is God's free gift, called a reward, not Because by our working it is deserved,
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Hold this fast, that if Satan object thus unto thee on thy death-bed, How canst thou hope for any part in the Kingdom of God, who art conscious to thy self of so great sins,
Hold this fast, that if Satan Object thus unto thee on thy deathbed, How Canst thou hope for any part in the Kingdom of God, who art conscious to thy self of so great Sins,
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indeed (Satan) it were something thou fayst, and might shake me terribly, if I did challenge or expect salvation for my own works, my own preaching, praying, holiness, zeal, serving of God, &c. But I abhor my self, my worthiness is none, my righteousness is spotted, my merit is hell, 〈 ◊ 〉 depend aad rely only on the Lords mercy,
indeed (Satan) it were something thou fayst, and might shake me terribly, if I did challenge or expect salvation for my own works, my own preaching, praying, holiness, zeal, serving of God, etc. But I abhor my self, my worthiness is none, my righteousness is spotted, my merit is hell, 〈 ◊ 〉 depend and rely only on the lords mercy,
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